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What are some game genres / styles you like that aren't being made anymore, or are being mde but not very often? (beehaw.org)

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For me it's first person puzzle games. I can think of maybe a dozen off the top of my head that came out in the last decade. I especially enjoy when they're open world. The ability to just quit a puzzle that's stumped you and go try something else for a little bit is incredibly refreshing.

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Simulation games, like the ones Maxis used to make (other than SimCity). SimEarth, SimAnt, SimTower, etc. Those were educational and fun.

I also once played a simulation game that realistically simulated running a shipping business where you shipped things by boat, sailing your fleet from port to port, dropping off your cargo and loading new cargo, giving the occasional bribe, etc. while avoiding bankruptcy. I think it was called "Port of Call." It was made a long time ago, and I haven't played anything quite like it since then.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Not exactly educational, but Sid Meier Pirates was also a lot of fun.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yes, I totally agree with this. I would play these games so much growing up. Especially SimLife.

I like sim games where you feel like you're experimenting with a scenario, not just trying to get the highest score or some win condition.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

SimAnt was awesome

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I still get that bass line from the bgm stuck in my head, all these years later.