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So Remo and company were talking about "gamer literacy" on the Shackcast, and I thought it was interesting enough to get some broader opinions about.
What games should you play to consider yourself "gamer literate?" What experiences are so important, whether in terms of story, gameplay, atmosphere, music, or some other reason, that they must be played in order to consider yourself knowledgeable about gaming?
Some examples that came up on the podcast were:
Super Metroid
Sim-City
Castlevania: Symphony of the NIght
Full Throttle
Final Fantasy 7 (lol)
I think everyone can come up wtih the obvious examples, such the big first party Nintendo games: The Mario classics (1, 3, World, 64), The Legend of Zelda and Ocarina of Time.
Half-Life
Quake
Doom
etc.
But what are some less obvious games that you would nominate as necessary for someone who wants to be gaming literate?
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In my limited experience (which is mostly computer gaming), I would include (but not limit to):
The DOOM shareware episode 1 - the environment, the music, the frenetic gameplay launched the FPS to the modern era.
X-COM UFO Defense - a unique combination of strategic and tactical turn based gaming with a cool presentation and creepy environment
Ultima VII - less for the RPG aspect but more for the "living world" aspect and sheer scope
Monkey Island 1 - just one example of great music, setting, story, humor and "fun" adventure gaming (vs. the Sierra if you step in the wrong place you die!)
Star Control 2 - an action shooter plus an adventure game injected with humor and a huge universe to explore
etc. etc. etc.
Certainly if you haven't played the above games I would never say you were gaming illiterate. But even modern era games duplicate similar experiences that I have described previously so even if you haven't played the above games, as long as you've had a taste of the potential of gaming and some of its greatest achievements. I love video games because it is an interactive, challenging and exciting form of entertainment and when you see how well it has been done I think gives you a greater appreciation of the hobby and also a connection with your fellow gamers/shackers.
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