Category: Accessible Games
As I said on a different board topic, I don't know much abou this, but I love gaming.
I was wondered if it's worth for me to get one of those portable game consoles, like an sd
or something. Are there any games I could play without any sight at all?
And with accessible I don't mean every little thing is beeped at me or spoken, but
something I can at least play through somehow and have fun without the frustration of
knowing I'll never be able to get far in the game.
Now if there were fully accessible games for those portable console they'd probably all be
mine, but that's a dream. Still, I'd consider it if it was worth it in some way.
And eh, I'm asking now because that kind of stuff is 30% off at my favorite store only for
today...
Yes, I've always really wanted to be able to play with one of those and knowing at least a
good bit of what I'm doing, so if anyone can help me out and give me an answer I'll be
happy.
You'll need help even if the game is playable. For me, I memorize the menus, and I play by the sounds obviously.. Without knowing where the options in the menus are though, I can't play the game. So, I need to have people read the screen to me, and then I write things down, or remember them. Some games have talking menus, but not many. If you can get sighted help even briefly, I'd say go ahead and buy one.. They're a lot of fun, but if no one will help you, forget it. It's not worth it.
Most of the pokemon games are accessible, if you're into that kind of thing. You will need an online walkthrough, but you may be able to do most of the game without help. Fairly steep learning curve.
In your position, I'd advise against getting a console, even a portable one, even if it's 30% off today, but that's more because the number of accessible games isn't large enough to go out of your way...not unless you have a fair amount of money to spend and a good deal of both patience and leisure time.
I concurr with Greg on this one. I can't even play the DS or PSP, and I've got enough sight to play mainstream games on a tv more or less. I've always been curious about the montivation for people to attempt to play games that aren't the least bit accessible when it would take them so much longer to do the simplest of things. Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging. I myself generally use walkthroughs in order to not miss things in games, as it takes me probvably almost twice as long to play. But I can still get a lot out of the story and the gameplay. For people who are completely blind, I've always been curious about the reasons behind it. Perhaps someone could enlighten me?
I will be honest, most of the accessible games we have right now suck. There are some that are trying and doing an ok job of it, a blind legend, papa sangre, maybe some of the racing games out there like audio rally racing or what it's called, that one even has graphics and it's a funny little game. But as I said, a lot of them really do suck.
I play games on my iphone, and most of the accessible games I see on websites that list them are about guessing words/number, tap the screen when whatever happens, that kind of stuff. Then there are a lot of really nice games I would love to be able to play. I use my iphone as a game console, but it's either me wanting too much, or the best games are never accessible.
@remy there are several reasons, the main ones for me are the fact that it keeps me busy, it's fun, the games are much better and they encourage a little outside the box thinking for if I ever wish to make my own game
oh, and the fact that some are quite good for stress relief, and I kinda grew up with mainstream consoles since I live in a gaming family
as for the main topic, I seem to be late to the party but I say if you have the funds, the patients and a willingness for someone to help you out on occasion, go for it
suggestions
PS3, PS4, Xbox1
Xbox 1 and PS4 are receiving accessibility updates with their latest updates, but who knows how far that's gonna go for
PS3 is no longer receiving updates I don't think since it's older, but there are many fun games you can check out
most fighting games, street fighter IV, mortal kombat, soul calibur, etc
videos can be posted if necessary, but I suggest youtubing
ninja gaiden 3: razor's edge is a must have, a game that combines hard but fun gameplay with a very diverse set of abilities, weapons and enemies, and you get to slice through a helicopter with a sword at one point... what's not to love?
but anyway I think I've gone on long enough for now
Well, to the poster wondering why those of us without sight like to play
mainstream games; that's an easy one. We want the same abilities as
everyone else, even if it means just being able to make those same games
make sounds, and see how far we can go with them. my family and I grew up
with a nintendo in the house not long after one of my friends and I got one, and
we were all addicted to it, and I wasn't able to play it in the same way as
everyone else, with an exception of clay shoot/duck hunt, which I found a
workaround for, sense we had such a small TV all I had to do was put the barrel
of the gun in the top corner of the screen, shoot once, and down they went.
what the crap... seriously? damn, wish I knew you could do that, oh well
I got introduced to gaming at a very young age and haven't really loked back since. For me, games provide stress relief, something to do, and nowadays, a means to compete with others without having to leave my dorm room (although in-person competition is better).
the downside to online now though is everyone seems to charge for it, PS plus, Xbox live... although that one may be wrong on my part, not sure if you actually need it to play online because I don't have an Xbox but that's what I last heard
You need Xbox live gold to play online. If you have a PS4, you need Playstation plus to play online. If you have a PS3, I don't believe you do.
yeah that's what I said about PS4, lol thanks for confirming Xbox gold though
PS3 games do not require plus to play online, although having said that I've never actually done that regardless
Me neither. I like gaming with friends, but not internet strangers. Not sure it if's because I fear my slower pase grating on peoples' nerves, or because of the immersion breaking aspect of some people. Probably both. I'd much prefer to play with myself.