It can be tricky to get friends or family into video games–it’s certainly become easier in recent years with the rise of mobile gaming, which has created a more accessible market for gamers of all skill levels. However, there are still people out there who haven’t played a video game. If you happen to know and live with such a person and you’re hoping to get them to participate in one of your favorite pastimes now that you’re spending more time at home, you may be wondering where to start.
We’ve found that a good way to get people who aren’t regular players interested in video games is to play a co-op game with them. But, of course, that begs the question: What’s a good video game to play with someone who’s never played one before, or who rarely plays games and may not want to commit to something that’s too skill-focused? Well, in the following article, we detail some of our personal favorite games that are fun to play, whether you’ve been gaming all your life or just starting for the first time.
Our list includes all sorts of games, ranging from silly couch co-op experiences you can play with the whole family, like Super Mario Party and Jackbox Party, to approachable online multiplayer games that you can play with a friend if you’re both stuck at home, such as Rocket League and Destiny 2. We’d love to hear from you all if you think we missed anything–leave a note in the comments section about your go-to when you want to play a game with a friend or family member who isn’t normally into video games.
Rocket League
Even though it has a very high skill ceiling, Rocket League is one of the most approachable games to get into, largely because the whole basis of the game is so straightforward: it’s soccer (or, I guess, football for some of you) but with cars. That’s it–that’s the game.
Despite this simplicity, Rocket League is a ridiculously fun game that’s very difficult to put down. My friends and I have had plenty of moments when we’ve been on a winning streak, so even though it’s 3 AM, we’ve thought, “Okay, just one more match.” With each match lasting, on average, five to eight minutes, it’s easy to lose track of time playing Rocket League–and with support for both couch and online co-op, you and your friends can get lost in the silly game together. And if soccer isn’t your thing, don’t worry, Hoops mode offers a basketball variation of the game’s formula, while Snow Day gives you hockey and Dropshot is basically volleyball.
Admittedly, Rocket League isn’t a perfect choice for people who have never played video games before. As a sports game, it requires some semblance of hand-eye coordination to succeed and you’ll likely whiff a shot or totally miss a pass more often than not at first. But that’s one of the best parts of Rocket League: even when you’re not doing very well, it’s still an absolute blast of a good time when you’re playing with friends. And when the game does finally click for you–there are few games that have managed to capture how sweet that feeling is. — Jordan Ramée, Associate Editor
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