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Posted February 19, 2015
Dunno if it's been suggested, but Torchlight 2 is pretty good for kids.
Posted February 19, 2015
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darthspudius: It's best to start them early or they'd be another casualty in the word of fat people who think books are boring.
Yeah, they'd end up fat people who think books are great, or even fat writers.

(What does being fat has to do with anything?)
Posted February 19, 2015
When I was 8 my favorite games were Doom 2, Master of Orion 2, Mortal Kombat 4, the Dangerous Dave series (especially the second one) and Heroes of Might and Magic 2 .
Post edited February 19, 2015 by Licurg
Posted February 19, 2015
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When I was 8 I liked Bubble Bobble.
Post edited February 19, 2015 by Klumpen0815
Posted February 19, 2015
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Licurg: When I was 8 my favorite games were Doom 2,
That's because you grew up in Romania. Doom 2 must have seemed pretty tame by comparison. :P
Posted February 20, 2015
LBA 1 & 2. Totally magical games, pretty dated visually but still pleasant to see. Very adventurous, the first game may be a little difficult for him with some unfair things like getting damage from running into walls in isometric environments but they have a good balance between the more actiony parts and the more relaxed parts in which you just want to get lost in the world.
Posted February 20, 2015
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Decatonkeil: LBA 1 & 2. [...] may be a little difficult for him
"A little", lol. xD
Posted February 20, 2015
The Commander Keen series is not on GOG, but they are some of the games I enjoyed most around that age.
Posted February 20, 2015
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Licurg: When I was 8 my favorite games were Doom 2, Master of Orion 2, Mortal Kombat 4, the Dangerous Dave series (especially the second one) and Heroes of Might and Magic 2 .
Exactly this, don't give him crap games made for imbeciles just because he is 8. I have been playing Heroes 3 with my nephew since he was 6 and he is no genius. We played some Orion 2 as well, but he likes Heroes more.
Posted February 20, 2015
Most kids love Nintendo, so relatively simple and colorful platformers.
I can't say I have recommendations, Giana Sisters and Pandemonium are very hard, maybe Trine.

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Wacky Wheels
Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure
Pinball machines
Beyond Good and Evil
Post edited February 20, 2015 by Strijkbout
Posted February 20, 2015
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sternfan: Hi all,

I have my 8 year old nephew for a bit and would like to set up a few games for him. I previously set up the lego harry potter game - but he's not really into it.

Any recommendations for kids (8 year old boy) games on GOG?

Thanks,
Rob
Just Cause 2 and the GTA games.
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Licurg: When I was 8 my favorite games were Doom 2, Master of Orion 2, Mortal Kombat 4, the Dangerous Dave series (especially the second one) and Heroes of Might and Magic 2 .
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jamotide: Exactly this, don't give him crap games made for imbeciles just because he is 8. I have been playing Heroes 3 with my nephew since he was 6 and he is no genius. We played some Orion 2 as well, but he likes Heroes more.
Exactly. Just because he is a kid, doesn't mean he is interested in "games for kids".
Post edited February 20, 2015 by monkeydelarge
Posted February 20, 2015
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mistermumbles: Duke Nukem 3D. You're welcome!
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tinyE: Mortal Kombat you idiot. He probably already has Duke 3D, it's been here so long.
*smacks own forehead* Gosh, I'm so stupid sometimes. You're totally right.
Posted February 20, 2015
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monkeydelarge: Exactly. Just because he is a kid, doesn't mean he is interested in "games for kids".
I wouldn't qualify any games on my list as 'kids games', just ones that didn't give you walls of texts and complex tasks to complete that weren't tied to mechanics...

Hell, if we weren't limiting it to GoG, i'd totally recommend Megaman-X for SNES (and Megaman 2-6 for NES)
Posted February 20, 2015
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Licurg: When I was 8 my favorite games were Doom 2, Master of Orion 2, Mortal Kombat 4, the Dangerous Dave series (especially the second one) and Heroes of Might and Magic 2 .
I saw the thread title and jumped in specifically looking for how you recommend games like Postal or Carmageddon. Well, I wasn't THAT far off. :D
Posted February 20, 2015
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A first person shooter: If something like Blake Stone won't work you should be able to find a download for chex quest around.
A small strategy game would be good, look for older. I loved Sword of the Samurai at 10 but not sure if it will peak their interest, however, some introduction early is beneficial to developing a love of it.
Shovel Knight
Valdis Story: I can't remember anything specific in it but haven't played much.
Roller Coaster Tycoon or another tycoon. Maybe a little complex but can learn without much trouble esp. playing with them.
Machinarium.
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