Stress relieving games?

Any games that are good for relieving stress? I need something like that atm.

Any games that are good for relieving stress? I need something like that atm.

HyperWarlock

Bejeweled 3

minesweeper... or something very familiar that comes easy... not an rpg.. something that can be accomplished in a short span of time...

Bejeweled 3

AR-15

+1 for this.

I'd imagine Just Cause 2 would work too. So much to explore and drive.

Lol @ the above comments, mentioning FPS's and such.. I suppose those could pass for "stress relieving."

Quantum Conundrum is a suitable choice IMO. Mentally stimulating, but it has a warm nostalgic atmosphere to it. It might not be the type of game you usually look for, but it's certainly worth a try if you liked Portal.

Postal 2 and Saints: Row The Third. There's nothing quite like urinating on someone until they regurgitate and then decapitating their head while simultaneously enabling bullet time to allow yourself to kick their head in the air like a soccer ball and also so you may gain enough time to switch to your katana so you may slice their head as it is floating through the air. Also here are a few flash games you may enjoy: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/254456http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/508440 Or watching this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD0Y8GeBkwk&hd=1&t=3m18sZubinen

i think it's time u see a docter, also ur scaring me ;x

o and i wud recommend quake live
the game can be frustrating if u play against rocket hax0rx like cha0ticz, who don't let me get into a position to shaft him because that happens... FFF, but you will be so engaged in teh gaem that you will then do everything else gud in RL bcuz of all your quake live doolin experience

also bonus points to learn irl trash talking skills from evryone in dis gaem, which i already had but i added a few in my arse-nel by playing ql

e.g for anything just say "GOTTA WORK ON DAT xxx"

i think it's time u see a docter, also ur scaring me ;x

o and i wud recommend quake live
the game can be frustrating if u play against rocket hax0rx like cha0ticz, who don't let me get into a position to shaft him because that happens... FFF, but you will be so engaged in teh gaem that you will then do everything else gud in RL bcuz of all your quake live doolin experience

also bonus points to learn irl trash talking skills from evryone in dis gaem, which i already had but i added a few in my arse-nel by playing ql

e.g for anything just say "GOTTA WORK ON DAT xxx"

JigglyWiggly_

First off will you ever stop shamelessly promoting QL in threads it has no place being mentioned? Also how in the world could you edit that post 4 times and STILL end up with grammar like that!

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]

First off will you ever stop shamelessly promoting QL in threads it has no place being mentioned? Also how in the world could you edit that post 4 times and STILL end up with grammar like that!

Croag821

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]

i think it's time u see a docter, also ur scaring me ;x

o and i wud recommend quake live
the game can be frustrating if u play against rocket hax0rx like cha0ticz, who don't let me get into a position to shaft him because that happens... FFF, but you will be so engaged in teh gaem that you will then do everything else gud in RL bcuz of all your quake live doolin experience

also bonus points to learn irl trash talking skills from evryone in dis gaem, which i already had but i added a few in my arse-nel by playing ql

e.g for anything just say "GOTTA WORK ON DAT xxx"

Croag821

First off will you ever stop shamelessly promoting QL in threads it has no place being mentioned? Also how in the world could you edit that post 4 times and STILL end up with grammar like that!

Lol @ the above comments, mentioning FPS's and such.. I suppose those could pass for "stress relieving."

Quantum Conundrum is a suitable choice IMO. Mentally stimulating, but it has a warm nostalgic atmosphere to it. It might not be the type of game you usually look for, but it's certainly worth a try if you liked Portal.

thphaca

Surfing/Bunnyhopping in Counter-Strike, any arena FPS where you can jump around a lot and with ease (like Warsow), driving games (Burnout Paradise is fine), and sandbox games. I find it that chill stuff is good for relieving stress, now going all out killing people and causing mayhem might relieve some of your stress but they won't do it that well (IMO).8-Bitterness

I agree, FPS games are not stress reducing imo.

The only stress-relieving games I know are those with no shooting such as FSX. Some would say it's boring. I find it soothing:

Just fly around and observe the scenery:

Train Simulator 2012. I'm not kidding, it's so relaxing.

[QUOTE="8-Bitterness"]Surfing/Bunnyhopping in Counter-Strike, any arena FPS where you can jump around a lot and with ease (like Warsow), driving games (Burnout Paradise is fine), and sandbox games. I find it that chill stuff is good for relieving stress, now going all out killing people and causing mayhem might relieve some of your stress but they won't do it that well (IMO).True_Sounds

I agree, FPS games are not stress reducing imo.

I find shooting things in the face (in video games) stress relieving.

Just cause 2. Jack a jet and fly around for an hour. Nice and soothing.

[QUOTE="True_Sounds"]

[QUOTE="8-Bitterness"]Surfing/Bunnyhopping in Counter-Strike, any arena FPS where you can jump around a lot and with ease (like Warsow), driving games (Burnout Paradise is fine), and sandbox games. I find it that chill stuff is good for relieving stress, now going all out killing people and causing mayhem might relieve some of your stress but they won't do it that well (IMO).lostrib

I agree, FPS games are not stress reducing imo.

I find shooting things in the face (in video games) stress relieving.

Really surprised no one has mentioned Left 4 Dead 2. Whenever I'm frustrated with other games I just grab a few friends and beat zombies with frying pans. You guys should try it!

Really surprised no one has mentioned Left 4 Dead 2. Whenever I'm frustrated with other games I just grab a few friends and beat zombies with frying pans. You guys should try it!

Crypt_mx

Really surprised no one has mentioned Left 4 Dead 2. Whenever I'm frustrated with other games I just grab a few friends and beat zombies with frying pans. You guys should try it!

Crypt_mx

Multiplayer L4D2 can be irritating if you have baddies on your team. However, steam rolling the recent influx of baddies, that is rather entertaining.

[QUOTE="lostrib"]

[QUOTE="True_Sounds"]

I agree, FPS games are not stress reducing imo.

JigglyWiggly_

I find shooting things in the face (in video games) stress relieving.

Challenging means I have to use my brain, which is not stress relieving.

[QUOTE="Crypt_mx"]

Really surprised no one has mentioned Left 4 Dead 2. Whenever I'm frustrated with other games I just grab a few friends and beat zombies with frying pans. You guys should try it!

JigglyWiggly_

Has no reg?

Also I have killing floor, it is an awesome game but not as good at stress relief as l4d2 I find.

FUEL, Just Cause 2, Jazz Jackrabbit 2, Burnout Paradise, Skyrim, Oblivion.

- Anno series

- Simcity series

I only have the demo installed, but I find Warhammer Space Marines to be a really good one. I can just seem to really enjoy it no matter what mood I'm in.

Bejeweled 3 is probably the best, it was practically created to relieve stress and make you go into a calm, peaceful zone wile playing.

I find Flower very relaxing, it's for the PS3 only though :(

[QUOTE="JigglyWiggly_"]

i think it's time u see a docter, also ur scaring me ;x

o and i wud recommend quake live
the game can be frustrating if u play against rocket hax0rx like cha0ticz, who don't let me get into a position to shaft him because that happens... FFF, but you will be so engaged in teh gaem that you will then do everything else gud in RL bcuz of all your quake live doolin experience

also bonus points to learn irl trash talking skills from evryone in dis gaem, which i already had but i added a few in my arse-nel by playing ql

e.g for anything just say "GOTTA WORK ON DAT xxx"

Croag821

First off will you ever stop shamelessly promoting QL in threads it has no place being mentioned? Also how in the world could you edit that post 4 times and STILL end up with grammar like that!

:lol:

anyways i would recommend Saint row 3.

Osmos.Elann2008

I guess it's different for most people, but I'll post stress relieving games for me, just in case any catch your eye.

• Beat Hazard
• Audiosurf
• Aaaaaaaaaaaaaagh A reckless disregard for gravity.
• Quake Live - That one's a new one for me, but I dunno, just works.
• GTA4 - Not killing people, just driving around. (I know that's a bit weird ^-^ )
• The Stanley Parable - I know that's a mad, but due to the fact that there's not much action, just an engrossing experience, it relieves stress for me.
• Frozen Synapse - I find the slow and precise planning rewarding and stress relieving.

That's all I can think of right now...

[QUOTE="AR-15"]

Bejeweled 3

Code135

+1 for this.

[QUOTE="Elann2008"]Osmos.BrunoBRS

[QUOTE="BrunoBRS"][QUOTE="Elann2008"]Osmos.Elann2008

I find constant dying on the harder levels pretty frustrating, but I guess the music is nice?

Civilization IV or V. I know, it causes some stress, but I like to play against a bunch of easy computers and stop all of them. Building empires is stress relieving. :)

[QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="BrunoBRS"] joke, right? osmos is infuriatingly tough after you get past the introductory missions :xTrue_Sounds

I find constant dying on the harder levels pretty frustrating, but I guess the music is nice?