Topic: Games for mothers?

[KDR_11k]

My mother got my old DS when I upgraded to a DSi and now she has the DSi since I've got a 3DS. So she plays DS games. The problem is that being a fairly hardcore gamer I don't have much of an overview over games that interest her.


She already played (or is currently playing) these games:
- Ace Attorney series (except Investigations because Capcom dropped the German translation from that and she doesn't speak English)
- Prof. Layton series
- Picross and Picross 3D
- Plants vs. Zombies (DSiWare)
- Last Window
- Brain Age
- Who Wants To Be A Millionaire


I'm out of ideas for games she could play. She doesn't like action games and she's very price conscious, considering 20€ expensive (that's 50% of the normal retail price) unless she can split the cost with me.
Any ideas?

[Pajamas]

I'd go for Animal Crossing: Wild World. A few years ago my parents caught into the hype and bought a Wii, but never really played anything more than Wii Sports or Wii Play. I bought my mom Animal Crossing: City Folk for Christmas, and she went nuts with that game. I'd never seen her play any kind of video game with that much focus in my entire life. She loved it. She'd call me on Sundays just to tell me things she'd done to her house and what animals moved into town. Needless to say, it was a good purchase for her, she really enjoyed it.

[MegaByte]

There are a bunch of DSiWare games that would be good. For starters, how about Trajectile and Spin Six? They're cheap, and could help gauge whether she likes puzzle games.

[SixthAngel]

Puzzle Quest (do not get puzzle quest Galactrix, it is more terrible than you could imagine), Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes (excellent puzzle combat if the fantasy setting doesn't turn her off), and Meteos if she likes fast paced puzzles.

[ejamer]

Agree with Puzzle Quest and Animal Crossing. They won't appeal to everyone, but when the do appeal to someone they are incredible games to get into.

Is there a translation for Hotel Dusk available? That's a pretty sweet mystery game that she might enjoy.

Clubhouse Games (aka: 42 All-Time Classics in Europe) is another excellent choice. Tons of replay value in that one, and the games are accessible and often familiar for anyone.


Would something like Ivy the Kiwi appeal to your mom?

[Dasmos]

Like I do to all women, I would suggest Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?

[Sundoulos]

Well, my wife isn't really a gamer, but loves playing NSMB DS, Tetris, Mario Kart DS, and the Lego games (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc.) 

[KDR_11k]

AC isn't exactly cheap to try but I guess I could hand her Clash of Heroes and Reflect Missile since I have those already. I doubt that she'll like either but we'll see.

Like I do to all women, I would suggest Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat?

We already have that and the sequel with recipes that aren't made in Japan.

[Tanookisuit]

Peggle.

[noname2200]

999 hasn't been localized in Europe yet, correct? If it has, I think she would like it.

If not, consider March of the Minis, Harvest Moon, Broken Sword, Time Hollow, or Trace Memory. All of these should be under the monetary limit, although you might have to find them used rather than new.

[SixthAngel]

AC isn't exactly cheap to try but I guess I could hand her Clash of Heroes and Reflect Missile since I have those already. I doubt that she'll like either but we'll see.

The whole style of Clash of Heroes turns off a lot of Mom types right away with the anime style story telling but I have seen them get into the actual puzzles before.  I think Puzzle Quest is easier for older people to get into for that reason.  The puzzle board also looks much more familiar instead of lines of bears.
      

[TheFleece]

My mom once stole my DS for a month just to play Trauma Center.