#dorfromantik is incredibly chill

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Hey there, gonna hit you with lots of questions at once.

Are you part of any other fandoms?

What kind of games do you play mostly? Names or genre, whichever you prefer.

Which Zelda game got you into the franchise? Or well was your first? And was that long ago or recently?

And do you watch anime? If so which?

Apologies if you already answered any of these before. I'm just curious and maybe others are too. Please don't feel pressured to answer them soon or at all.

Have a nice day/evening!

:0c well I'm happy to answer them for you <3

I'm not really active in any, the closest one would be destiny but I stopped posting for that a while back. Fandoms can be pretty intimidating to me and zelda is where I feel comfortable tbh

I really like indie games generally but the genres vary a lot, Celeste and stardew are huge comfort games for me but I have a lot of others too. I'll drop some names in the tags as recommendations - they're all pretty affordable and are value tbh (celese and stardew especially with how many mods there are)

I don't actually remember a time where I didn't love the games?? My dad was into them way before I was born and I guess it got passed on dfvdsvfc I think the first one I played myself was Twilight Princess? either that or oot and that would have been about 13/14 years ago now?

not really, I used to but now I tend to watch youtube instead - komi can't communicate is the only one I really watch anymore cause she kinda reminds me of myself at times (I do have some comfort animes that I won't share though)

and no I don't think I've answered any of them, least not on tumblr :3c it was a fun little QnA though - so thank you for it!!!

[an-aussie-button-masher]

Game On, Cool Off - Five of the Most Relaxing Games to Chill Out With

   Having a tough day? Need something to chill out and unwind? Some people play more high-octane action games to relax, like shooters or roguelikes, but sometimes you just need something a bit more low-energy, or something to do on those rainy days with no internet. Enter the calmer, therapeutic games that are perfect for exactly those occasions. No worries, no enemy players to get shot at by or teammates to get yelled at by, just a fun relaxing time solving puzzles or exploring vast open worlds. Accessibility and convenience are an important factor for these games, especially when you want to play on the go or without needing a clunky laptop or console to lug around. I’ve listed here a few games that are a great match for those that need that peaceful time to forget any troubles and lose themselves in the most chilled-out video games on the market. Enjoy!

Dorfromantik    It always helps when a game looks as cosy as it feels to play, and Dorfromantik is as mellow as it gets. Even the name translates to “village romanticization”, with a comfy rural landscape aesthetic and quiet simple music. The game is a turn-based puzzler, focused on building a quaint little village one hexagonal tile at a time until you run out of the given tiles. There’s a few challenges that add tiles to your collection, which generally revolve around building a village or forest of x many tiles before running out of space. Other challenges can unlock more types of tiles, such as lakes and new buildings, so there’s something for both casual players and more focused completionists. The game also features a creative mode, with unlimited tiles of the player’s choice, allowing you to create stunning vistas and sprawling cities of any shape and size. While the game can get a tad repetitive after a while, it still remains fairly fun and relaxing and it’s always good for a short round of building whenever you need to unwind. 

Slime Rancher    Farming simulators are often as calming as they are addictive, and Slime Rancher (as well as its’ newly-released sequel) adds an unmatched level of adorable to the mix. The scenery is beautiful, the artwork is ridiculously cute, and the only thing in the game that’s even mildly threatening, the player-hungry Tarr slimes, can be disabled right off the bat. The game is great for casual farmers looking for a cute, fun way to pass the time, while the more advanced unlocks and endgame secrets are perfect for the hardcore completionists that are looking for something that’s both enjoyable and takes an incredibly long time to 100%. The whole game starts as a straightforward farm sim - find slimes in the wild, bring them back to your ranch, keep them fed, and collect their…produce, called “plorts”, and sell them off. It’s very quick to get used to, and soon you’ll find yourself falling into a calm, almost rhythmic routine as you balance maintaining the ranch and going out to explore the Far Far Range. Once you start uncovering a few of the well-hidden secrets scattered across the Range, there’s suddenly a new sense of mystery and wonder in the game, and before you know it, you’ve been wandering about the adorable world for entire days straight.

ABZÛ    If you’re in more of an exploration mood, then try diving into the gorgeous, vivid waters of Giant Squid Studios’ ABZÛ. Almost the entire game is set in a vast, colourful ocean teeming with practically every species of marine life you can think of, each possessing lifelike AI that reacts to the player and environment around them in a way that genuinely seems real. The simplistic artstyle and whimsical music brings an adventurous feel to the game, even when it brings the player down into the dark, foreboding depths of a massive trench. There’s a semblance of story to the game, told entirely through environmental cues and is mostly up to the player’s interpretation - the real focus is simply having an enjoyable swim in the sea, with no breath metre or pressure warnings to stress you out. It’s a short adventure, to be fair; the game will probably only take you a solid afternoon or two to “finish”, but it’ll be a very calming afternoon nonetheless. ABZÛ’s availability on the Nintendo Switch makes it all the more convenient if you’re on the move as well - it’s like going on a scuba diving trip from the comfort of your nice dry couch.

Sable    Open-world games are often a favourite for chilling out, and not many capture that personal, player-driven adventure feeling as well as Sable. The game follows young Sable as she embarks on a coming-of-age pilgrimage across the vast desert surrounding her home village, on a path that is entirely up to the player to decide. Unlike many open-world games, there’s no to-do list or giant flashing “go here” marker on your screen; once Sable hops on her trusty hoverbike and takes off, the only guide on where to go next is whatever catches your eye on the horizon. It’s probably the most unstructured, directionless adventure you can imagine, and it’s incredibly therapeutic. The charming artstyle and interesting crumbs of worldbuilding are part of what makes the game so memorable, and the subtle, gentle ambient music makes it an almost meditative experience. The occasional wonky bit of physics does bog down the trip from time to time, but if you can get over your bike deciding to spin out every so often, Sable is both a fascinating and calming journey from start to finish.

Monument Valley    For the more puzzle-oriented players out there, few games can match the style, challenge, and ingenuity of Monument Valley. Each level is a self-contained puzzle ripped straight from M.C. Escher’s sketchbook, with bizarre perspectives and twisting angles that will amaze at every turn. It has a unique polygonal artstyle and almost every movement is accompanied by little musical cues, making each level feel like both solving an intricate mechanism and composing a song. The developers, Ustwo Games, demonstrate an incredible amount of creativity across the entire game, with each puzzle feeling different from the last and adding fascinating new mechanics without overwhelming the player. There are plenty of headscratchers throughout the short run of levels, but there’s never anything truly frustrating that snaps the player out of their calm focus; finishing a level always gives a sense of proud accomplishment rather than tired relief. The relatively short length of the game combined with its availability on mobile devices make Monument Valley highly accessible and convenient, perfect for a quick, easygoing day of puzzle-solving at any time and any place.

   Ah, nothing like video games for some nice refreshing relaxation. If you have any feedback on the article, or another chill game you’d like to suggest, feel free to share it! Likes and reblogs are appreciated, and thanks for reading!