So, it’s February 14 today and it seems like the little blonde-haired, half-naked man (boy depends on your version) with wings forgot that you existed and looking for a partner this day of hearts. While most of the world who are part of the same club you are (club S.A.D. (Single Awareness Day for those who seriously don’t know what those initial meant)) we gamers, have our own way of coping with said “celebration”. So to help out those who don’t have games they can jump into (or ice creams, food, or even sing;e friends to spend the day with) Here’s my top 5 Suggestions you can play to tide this day of days.
Game #5: Grand Theft Auto San Andreas
So first up would be the infamous GTA San Andreas. I chose this as part of the 5 on two things. #1 because of it’s girlfriend mini-game and #2 because you can shower your bitterness (if you were jilted on V-day).
So here’s a refresher course of the game’s GF mini-game (with the crazy GF barbara):
[youtube id=”ahxlLX6RO_o” width=”600″ height=”350″]So in GTA:SA you have Carl just taking girls around his transportation of the day and basically taking the girl anywhere she pleases. After a series of dates you’ll eventually get invited to drink some coffee (or sorts) and practically bring the jiggy with it.
The good (or sad depending on your perspective) thing about it is that the game makes dating seem so easy, well IF you have a car or ain’t afraid to do Grand Theft Auto (IN REAL LIFE). So just spend a few minutes with the girl of your choice and zoom around the virtual world of San Andreas, then live Vicariously through Carl in your room. Days done! Move on!
As for the other reason:
[youtube id=”X7IOAR_i2OU” width=”600″ height=”350″]So the girl/guy of your dreams either jilted you on the day itself. Gave you the typical reason of “it’s not you it’s me” or the like. You need to discharge all that rage and pain but can’t do it in real life? Then load up GTA:SA and just shoot everyone in sight. After a few hours of so of beating cops to death, driving people over with all the cars available and even bringing down a plane on top of innocent bystanders, you’ll have that peace and relaxation of releasing all that pent-up rage.
(Disclaimer: we do not promote senseless killing of actual people in real life. Cause that’s just wrong)
Game #4: Leisure Suit Larry
Okay, I have to be honest with you guys here, I never actually got to play LSL when I was a kid since, well I was a kid. However I did want to put this as part of the list cause basically when I was a kid, this defined the gaming industry’s (back then) example of a lecherous hump who never got the girl, (unlike David Hasslehoff). So at least playing the game would either make you head desk your head till you bash your head in cause you did the exact same thing or make it as a lesson of things not to do when trying to get a date. (well, that was what I was told anyway)
Leisure Suit Larry had such a following that even kids like me who steer cleared away from adulterated games knew of Leisure Suit Larry even if we never played the game.
Game #3: The Sims
In my first draft of this list Sims never even came to mind cause well, reasons. Picture this, you are alone in your room on V-Day. With no date in sight, your rolodex of contacts (who uses them these days eh?) is empty of anyone available to go out with. Your little black book is left open near the phone, practically useless. Seems bleak right? It feels like you have no power over your own life right?
[youtube id=”AAmX5_s3I2U” width=”600″ height=”350″]So what do you do about it? Play a game that controls other people of course! (at least virtual people).
Since you practically can’t seem to take control of your love life, you decide to try the next best thing, I know it’s sad – but what can you do really? Live vicariously is where it’s at!
Game #2: Thousand Arms
This is a difficult toss-up between my top 1 pick since I loved Thousand Arms. For those who are unfamiliar with the game this is basically an RPG back on the days of the Playstation, where the main character, Meis Triumph is required to date different girls so that he can imbue additional skills to the weapons he creates. Yes you heard that right, the game indirectly encourages you go out on dates with multiple women (in-game). If you want this skill so-and-so on your Bastard sword, go date this girl and get your points up well enough to get that special skill.
So if you have a thing for anime girls and you have no date this v-day, then get yourself an emulator and load up Thousand Arms!
[youtube id=”9ALo6rtv3fM” width=”600″ height=”350″]Game #1: Catherine
Undoubtedly, Catherine would be the first game in anyone’s mind when it comes to those alone on a V-day. Some may say they are bitter since the main character, Vincent is juggling two girls while the rest of world have men who would die to just have one partner who wants them. The other half would say that they would choose Catherine since it practically teaches would-be guy partners on what happens when he cheats on another woman (well, as long as said guy is a wuss like Vincent).
[youtube id=”mne_GS9ceI” width=”600″ height=”350″]I on the other hand have the lamest and most self-serving reason why the game’s on my top list. Because it has a character named Vincent. Anything that has my name on it and said character interacts with the girl and is more than just friends with her, it’s on my list.
Seriously, that’s that. I’m that narcissistic. Here, have a kitty!
[youtube id=”_ZSbC09qgLI” width=”600″ height=”350″]Happy valentines day everyone!
I totally missed this article. Great games, guys.
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