My gf thinks videogames cannot be art. What to show her?

Post by Citizen8396 » Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC

evanjrowley wrote: post #14

>detective/case solving TV, fantasy Elder Scrolls (Morrowind, Oblivion, Skyrim) and Soulsborne (Demons Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Elden Ring) games both have lots of mysterious lore and fantasy elements. Maybe the lore videos would help her appreciate the art? Lore videos could also pique her interest in a video game without her actually having to play it, which could be a gateway to eventually getting a contolle…

Post by Gerard0 » Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 9:54 PM UTC

sflanker wrote: post #13

Presumably she is young enough to have completely missed out on Myst, which will be very dated now but was groundbreaking at the time and is most definitely a work of art. These puzzle games are all very distinctive and beautiful in my opinion: - Limbo - Manifold Garden - Monument Valley I think on its face the question “can video games be art?” Is both absurd and obviously answered. The question are their games your…

Post by Gerard0 » Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 9:58 PM UTC

itronitron wrote: post #4

I think you should start off with something stereotypical and crass like Grand Theft Auto to set her expectations very low, and then introduce her to Breath of the Wild.

Post by Gerard0 » Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 10:01 PM UTC

arresin wrote: post #11

Inscryption is a legitimate work of art. Literally worthy of being studied. (and also one of the most fun single player computer games I’ve ever played).

Post by Gerard0 » Fri, Oct 24, 2025, 10:02 PM UTC

tobinfekkes wrote: post #20

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