Need a recommendation for a game to play for my Wife

[palindrome]

My wife enjoyed the CSI series of games and is looking for something else to play in her spare times. She isn't a "gamer" like most of us, but enjoys puzzle solving and a plot line. I can't seem to find much else that suits her taste, any suggestions?

 

[Azeroth101]

Myst

 

[Lonyo]

Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit?

 

[Denithor]

Syberia

 

[TridenT]

You need to make her realize there are headshots to be had in the gaming world.. Nothing like Counter-Strike or Unreal Tournament to start her off on.

Myst sounds good... Maybe bejeweled?

 

[AllWhacked]

World of Goo. Not much plot though.

 

[palindrome]

She also can't handle creepy/scary games...

 

[palindrome]

Myst sounds like a good idea. I'll try to get her on that series.

 

[Oakenfold]

No story to be had that I'm aware of (i.e. I haven't played the full game) but a few of us here on here @ AT have gotten our wives plants vs zombies and they seem happy with it. There is a demo that you could let her play on steam as well.

 

[gorcorps]

Myst is a good choice for a puzzle type game. If she has an iphone it's available for that too and IMO it's a damn good port. Sam and Max is another great point and click adventure series but with a light-hearted tone.

 

[Chaotic42]

The Longest Journey series

 

[CKent]

puzzle solving and a plot line.

Portal!

 

[pennylane]

Monkey Island!

 

[Coldkilla]

Originally posted by: CKent

puzzle solving and a plot line.

Portal!

Seconded. Perfect game for the wifey ... and for me for that matter lol.

 

[Qbah]

Tried Braid? Puzzle game with wonderful "hand painted" graphics. Amazing piece of art imo

 

[Sylvanas]

Portal, World of Goo?

 

[Red Irish]

Grin Fandango + the two Sherlock Holmes games by FX Interactive

 

[TheVrolok]

Just The Tip? I jest.. I jest..

Portal is a good choice.. the upcoming rerelease of Monkey Island would be awesome.. how could anyone not like that game? I bet you could find a lot of wife-friendly cheap games in the Steam catalog from some of the indie publishers.

 

[QuantumPion]

Maybe a dialogue-heavy RPG like Planescape:Torment?

 

[Ganeedi]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
The Longest Journey series

Seconded. The Longest Journey is bundled with Dreamfall (the sequel). Great story + female protagonist. The graphics may a bit dated on the original if she cares about that.

 

[drebo]

Day of the Tentacle. Crayon Physics, Crazy Machines, World of Goo...

American McGee's Alice...

 

[vj8usa]

Originally posted by: pennylane
Monkey Island!

Originally posted by: Qbah
Tried Braid? Puzzle game with wonderful "hand painted" graphics. Amazing piece of art imo

Agreed, both are awesome games. Monkey Island is hilarious, too.

 

[zagood]

Beyond Good & Evil.

 

[s44]

Originally posted by: Ganeedi

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
The Longest Journey series

Seconded. The Longest Journey is bundled with Dreamfall (the sequel). Great story + female protagonist. The graphics may a bit dated on the original if she cares about that.

third

But also... Try her on KOTOR.

 

[fivetiger]

Puzzle quest or Portal.