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Video games can transport us into fantasy worlds, allow us to pretend we’re professional athletes, give us puzzles to solve, walk us through theatrical stories and more. And if you’re a new gamer, you’ll quickly learn that video games offer varying levels of difficulty, which is one of the most important things to pay attention to while shopping. Some video games are suitable for anyone to play, while others require skill that comes with lots of experience.
SKIP AHEAD The best video games for beginners | Who is “a gamer”?
To help you find the best video games for beginners, we rounded up a handful of Select staff favorites across genres and types — some are mobile games you can play on your phone, while others require a compatible handheld gaming system or game console. We also talked to experts about what it means to be “a gamer,” as well as how beginners should choose a game to start with.
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The best video games for beginners
Below, Select staff rounded up some of our favorite video games for beginners. For each game, we included what platform you can play it on and its maturity rating.
What Remains of Edith Finch
Available on: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC
Rating: T for teen
What Remains of Edith Finch is a first-perspective story-based game recommended by Select editorial director Lauren Swanson. As Edith, players explore her home and attempt to figure out why she’s the last living person in her family. Each story allows players to experience the life of a new family member on the day of their death. Swanson said the storyline of What Remains of Edith Finch is gripping and feels like watching an interactive movie. And it’s great for beginners since “there aren’t any…
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