Top 10 Stress Relieving Retro Games | Calm Your Anxiety with Video Games

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I hope this video finds you and your loved ones well. Please share this video with anyone who you think these games may brighten their day. Thanks again for the support everyone!

[@spidermcgavenport8767]

My condolences brother. These games are very therapeutic, I love taking my Nintendo games apart and cleaning them thoroughly.

[@duncan201]

Sorry to hear the news about your father. My condolences to you and your family.

[@RetiredMegatron]

You seem like a good dude. This video was a nice calming break. Love from Denmark.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks everyone. I realize that the way I said it in the video may have sounded like my father and my two uncles had passed away. My two uncles are no longer with us, but my father is thankfully alive and well. Sorry for the confusion, but I truly appreciate the condolences.

[@apophis2042]

Great video!! I remember playing against you on sports talk baseball..very good game

[@TWShrewsbury]

SimCity on SNES is one of my all time favs for mellowing out to. I remember getting it at the Mercer Mall in Hills back when it first came out. Today it has been replaced with City Skylines and the latest SimCity with City’s of Tomorrow. The music of the SNES Version and Mr Wright popping out will forever be burned in to my brain.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I could immediately smell the popcorn when you said Hills. I actually played I'm City on the SNES when it first came out. One of my cousins visiting from out of state brought his SNES to my grandparents house. It was a good time.

[@tonyf2455]

You beat me to it! SimCity is one of the best games to destress with, especially with the awesome music.

[@EverSinceMyExorcism]

Yep, probably the most calming music in the 16-bit era. And unleashing Bowser on an unsuspecting city is icing on the cake! :)

[@MrJimmyD007]

This new vid just made my day!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks James. Sorry it took so long for a new vid lol

[@MrJimmyD007]

GenerationGapGaming don't ever be sorry mate. Everyone here gets excited for every vid you post. I hope you and the family are doing well!

[@TIDbitRETRO]

Great video. I know for myself as I’ve gotten older I find puzzle games very relaxing because my brain is focused on solving the puzzles but it’s at my own pace, no time limits, it’s just a very chill experience. It also helps that most puzzle games are usually accompanied by very relaxing “elevator-esque music”. A personal favorite series is Picross. It’s very addicting.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Picross hmmm. I'll have to look into it. Thanks for the kind words about the video.

[@carlrygwelski586]

I love your channel man. Super happy to see you come so far and raise an awesome family

[@blackmanjrpg17]

Been a while brother...nice upload🤘

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks for being patient my friend! Glad you enjoyed it

[@whitestliar6471]

Zanac for the NES is my ultimate stress reliever. Destroying wave after wave after wave of enemies without a break is oddly soothing to me.

[@Turnabout]

It will sound counterintuitive, but my all-time stress relieving retro game is the original Castlevania on the NES. I've finished it so many times, and it's so challenging that after a while it becomes meditative. Once I get into the groove I go into pure muscle memory. This feeling lasts well into the Death stage, where suddenly I have to snap back into consciousness for that final push. Great video, man.

[@diegopadilla1756]

Always enjoy your videos. This one specially! Even if my list would be a little bit different... Saddly haven't been getting your notifications but I love seen all the consoles you have. Great memories!

[@scottstrunk6426]

Tyler, this video meant a lot to me and I just wanted to say thank you. Please continue to be you, brother. Cheers!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Scott. I really appreciate it buddy.

[@johnforhan7087]

I love your channel. For me the best stress relief game has to Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. I make it a yearly tradition to beat it. There’s something about the music and game style that just brings me back to my childhood.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thank you John. That game is one of the best of all time for sure. Glad you find time to beat it every year.

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Fun list. I have some "comfort" games like Stardew Valley, Full Throttle, 7th Guest, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Mario Galaxy 2, Super Mario World, Boom Blox, Abzu, Breath of the Wild, etc.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Great list man. I love the 7th Guest too. What a great PC title.

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

@@GenerationGapGaming Yeah it's one of those games that just stuck out to me as a classic on PC, kind of like MYST.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Myst......another one of my dad and I's all time favorites.

[@samuelc6834]

Well its not a game but I love watching people on KZbin review and talk about games, my favorites channels are console wars, video game historian, DYHPTG, MichaelBthegamegenie and your channel of course!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Samuel! Those are some of my favorite channels too

[@samuelc6834]

@@GenerationGapGaming I'm playing through ocarina of time on my 3ds and seriously the fishing simulator mini game is better than most fishing games. I did like blue marlin on the nes though

[@BeerBourbonandGames]

Any specific types of games you like to watch getting reviewed?

[@PixelGameSquad]

This video made me feel good about life ❤️

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Glad it could help brighten your day man!

[@tazzdog2316]

Your videos rock. And the fact that you respond to so many of the viewer comments is awesome. My greatest stress reliever is immersing myself in nostalgia (tricks you into thinking there was a simpler time!), so I love playing RPGs from back in the day. Original Final Fantasy or Dragon Warrior. Or even the original Warcraft. So satisfying and relaxing.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Nostalgia is awesome Alex. I totally agree. Thanks for the kind words buddy.

[@ismaeljacobs]

Bro thx for this vid! Your vids always come in perfect time. Great also since we all in quarantine and your right. Retro games do bring a sense of nostalgia as well as great stress relievers in these crazy times. Keep up great work champ

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Tony! I am happy you enjoyed the video and words of support.

[@BILLCOSBYSC0CK]

Holy cow did anybody else get a bit emotional at the beginning of the video? i guess being almost 33. what he said at the beginning resonates with me greatly.

[@humpy1980]

Dude I’m 40 and it gets me the feels every time. There was nothing like waking up 5 in the morning just to play Friday the 13th on NES.

[@retrorick]

this list is exactly what i needed!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Rick!

[@stevemccarthy8255]

I need to say your videos are a great stress reliever for me. Keep up the awesome work. For me, my number 1 stress relieving game has to be Super Mario World. The minute I fire that up all my worries fade away.

[@TheRicFactor]

Finally someone understands my love for golf games. Golf games are so out of range of what I usually play, but I love them so much. I've had so many different games on all different consoles. They really are super relaxing. My current favorites are Neo Turf Masters and Everybody's Golf.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Neo Turf Masters is awesome! I didn't play it for the first time until a couple years ago. Great game

[@dcrock1592]

Good to have you back bro! GAME ON!!!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Glad to be back. Thanks so much

[@rondezo7802]

Hey bruh luv ur videos like how u break down video games u bring my childhood back to life keep pushin. Legend of Zelda is my stress reliever

[@johnathanlett4094]

There are far too many games that could have been chosen for this video, and great job choosing ones you haven't covered before. Always enjoy seeing your videos pop up. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Jonathan. Glad you enjoyed the list. I tried to make it interesting. I hope you and your family are doing well too. Thanks for asking about us.

[@malik641]

lmao that frustrated golfer at 1:07 deserves a like alone. Great video once again!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Lol. I like that little piece of footage too. Thanks for the kind words.

[@solefoodbrand1699]

Thank you for this review. 11 months later-still timely.

[@mikhailponce6220]

I'm totally with you on the Sega CD FMV games. My favorite was Double Switch, which I sill play on my phone to this day.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Double Switch is great. Quite a great cast of actors in that game. I even got the physical release of Double Switch for the Nintendo Switch last year. Good stuff man.

[@P1983sche]

Yes. Video games are a great outlet for stressful times. You’re 100 percent correct.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks so much! 🙏💪

[@padraic773]

Great shout with the PGA Tour. I'm not really a golf fan, but loved that game in the Genesis. Last year before I emigrated, myself and my friends had "Retrocathalon" and a pre-farewell party. It involved weekly practices of selected challenges before the Grand Event I cracked out my old genesis and we dedicated one full day playing through different titles and there was an overall winner at the end. We had a fighting event (Street fighter 2), Soccer event, Ice Hockey (NHL 96), rugby league, racing event (Micro Machines II, Turbo Tournament) and then the PGA Tour. Two or three of those at it had never played it before, but it was one of the favoured events! Micro Machines was built for party play so it just pipped it... Despite almost causing a few relationship breakups! Now, my games that i use to destress would be Metal Gear Solid (PS1 and GBC). Everything about these games is perfect (for their system). MSG on the playstation was groundbreaking, it was like a full movie. Whenever I'm stuck in a meeting, I often go to a different place and replay the game in my head. Cannot count how many times I have played it. Medal of Honour Underground; first dip into the WW2 genre.. I'm fascinated by WW2 and the game does a great job bringing you around to different parts of the war. Amazing voice-overs and sound effects and an amazing soundtrack. Also the last game me and my brother played through together,. He grew out of gaming soon after. Robin Hood, Legend of Sherwood. Have you played commandos? Now you can play it in a Robin Hood setting. I loved robin hood stories as a kid, and I picked this game up on the cheap when I was 15/16. It's an isometric real-time tactical game, requires a lot of patience because sometimes you will be doing the same action over again... But Christ I loved these games. Robin hood, Commandos, Desperados... I think Robin hood just tops it though. RTS game; Battle for Middle-Earth. It's LOTRs which is in itself, is almost enough. The graphics were great. The special abities took time to earn and you got a great sense of achievement when you earned them. The 4 factions had enough differences to keep you replaying it... And the fact they had a full evil campaign was fantastic. My only gripe is that the evil heroes were not as strong as the good... I could go on with this list for so long. Micro Machines, Pro Evo 2008(it was my college life, and I won most tournaments I entered), SMB 3, Battlefront II, Bugs Bunny Lost in Time, Perfect Dark (GBC), Pokemon (that's a rare gem, look it up if you get a chance...)... .. but I will end it on a perhaps, slightly more obscure game. Titanic: Adventure out of Time. It was done by a company called Cyberflix, I think they created the game on garageband and did most of the voice acting themselves. You traverse the ship trying to collect items to prevent a World War... There are multiple endings and you have to figure out how you can get each item. The game allows you to progress if you don't get a certain item, it just alters the ending. It was made around 97/98 I believe, so this was quite advanced for it's time. The ships recreation is amazing. The characters are fantastic. If you are in anyway a titanic ...enthusiast (?).. this is a game you should look into. It was the it game that me and all of my siblings enjoyed equally. Before they wound-up, the company produced a similar game in a Western setting, but I've never managed to find a copy of it. Anyway, great video. Keep up the good work!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Wonderful comment. Thanks so much.

[@krisfrederick5001]

Amen brother. To all of it. Nostalgia is an extremely powerful positive drug. Black Bass guy here, only because that's what we played in the day. Super Mario Bros. 3 is one of my video game comfort zones.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Mario 3 is timeless. I completely understand why that would be your go-to.

[@raggeragnar]

MAN , this was a cool and original subject for a video. Your channel is one of my first go-to’s when I open youtube. I also play surtain games to relax. A couple of them are on this list. My most common choice would be a sandbox rpg where I can roam around carelessly without doing any quests. Just a little escape to another world.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Sandbox games are a great way to chill for sure. We all need that every now and then. Thanks Roger.

[@PragmatikReviews]

Man, I can't believe how fun Virtua Tennis was! I played this with my brothers all the time. While we weren't super big on sports game, this game somehow perfected the gameplay! Really good timing on a good list!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

It's hard to argue anything bad about Virtua Tennis. It has something for everyone

[@fredrick8691]

Great vid! I've been such a fan of yours and hearing you talk about those old games brings back so much good memories. We need that again man! Keep it up.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thank you Fredrick. I really appreciate the kind feedback.

[@fredrick8691]

@@GenerationGapGaming anytime!

[@Nurdse_326]

I love how you put into words what I've always known, just never put words to. These games are like eating your Momma's cooking; they remind you of simpler times and good memories. It helps to take you out of the craziness for a few minutes and just makes you reflect on honest, pure, innocent goodness. Thanks for your content; it's good stuff. ❤️

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Sounds like we have a lot in common my friend. Thanks for the kind words. Take care!

[@RussLyman]

Loved the video. I loved playing Everybodys Golf on PS4 its fun to customize your character and the music is great.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I'll have to check that out Russ. Glad you enjoyed the video my man

[@HidesButNeverSeeks]

Just found your channel recently, Tyler. Great vid....so nostalgic that you mentioned Rollercoaster Tycoon. The sounds in that game were soooo relaxing!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thank you my friend. Glad to have you here 🙏

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Love my retro games! My go to game Secret of Mana (SNES), Super Mario World (SNES), Sonic 2 (Genesis), Theme Hospital (PC), Fight Night (Xbox/PS2) and Lumines (PSP/PS4)

[@apophis2042]

I remember playing Sports talk baseball with you..great memory for sure♥️♥️

[@bassventurafretdetective8899]

My favorite retro relaxation games were Myst and the Legend of Kyrandia series. With Myst, I was always blown away by the rendered 3D graphics, gorgeous scenery, and beautiful soundtrack. Although mentally challenging, this one was always good for a few hours of decompression. The Legend of Kyrandia series is a nostalgic pixelated point and click fantasy adventure series that was often overshadowed by the similar looking Monkey Island series. The pixel graphic style immediately takes me back to younger days and the full voice acting is campy but well done and humorous at times.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Great choice with Myst there man. My dad and I played through Myst together on my 3DO. We still talked about the game every now and then. It is definitely a relaxing gem of a game. Thanks for bringing back some good memories.

[@bassventurafretdetective8899]

GenerationGapGaming thanks for the response! Glad I could bring back some memories. If you get a chance, definitely check out the Legend of Kyrandia series. All three are underrated gems. Be well!

[@thesummitbeforeyou]

Ken Griffey Jr. Winning run on the SNES was a good relaxing game for me, although it sorta sucked that he was the only real player. Also Tony hawk pro skater as well for me. I remember staying up all night with a friend in high school the day it came out and completing the game 100%. Only time I've ever done that. So many games to choose from!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I was obsessed with Tony Hawk also. It was incredible how huge that gaming franchise got.

[@Leftisinsane]

Great video! My top 5 relaxing videos: 5) Bassin's Black Bass (snes) 4) Super Castlevania IV (snes) 3) Donkey Kong Country 2 (snes) 2) Super Metroid (snes) And now....strictly in my opinion and being completely fair: 1) Chrono Trigger (snes).....I didnt grow up very well as a child and I stayed as far away from my parents as I possibly could. I would bury myself in my room to enjoy this game for hours on end. It took me 2 months to get enough money to buy it at a cool $69.99. I love everything about it...Great story, fun and likeable characters, awesome soundtrack, and depth that only the snes could offer at that time. Not to mention the new game plus mode and multiple endings. Tons of replay value! I can't imagine anyone who is even a "semi gamer" has let this one slip by, but if you have, definitely check it out. It still holds up like a champ today. I bought the game when I was 16 years old. I'm 41 now and I love it even more than I did when I was a teenager.

[@retrogaminggarage2241]

Tetris on the NES. Man we need more videos from you. Great content.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thank you for the encouragement. I try to get videos out as quick as I can and not sacrifice quality.

[@alexfink9053]

Yes! Finally somebody that’s played the blue marlin I love that game I personally turn like to play some of the Kirby game’s when I’m stressed out adventure and 64 the crystal shards being my top two

[@jameskelvin6720]

This is an awesome video! I enjoy unique themes to videos. Great job!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks James. That means a lot to me.

[@ctg8563]

I spent lots of time playing Sports Talk Baseball and World Series Baseball on Sega Genesis back in tje day. Great video.

[@7thangelad586]

Glad to hear G3 is staying well these days! Personally I love to fall back on a comfortable JRPG to relax. The formula is predictable: start, buy best equipment, travel, level up, buy best equipment in next town, travel, level up, and so on. It’s so tidy.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

The routine and rhythm of that style of came is quite satisfying. Good to hear from you man. Hope you are doing well

[@chrismabe7575]

Thanks for saying "addictive" and not "addicting" and also, welcome back! Been waiting for some new Triple G content!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I'm not saying I will always say it correctly though lol

[@Simianradio]

"We are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel" Oooooh, you can tell this part was recorded in EARLY May.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Yes. Little out of context now......

[@SaxcatGamingCorner]

Logan. I remember as a kid going to Logan for a big arts and crafts show at the high school with my parents. They ran a little concession type business on the side (fudge and funnel cakes). Boy, they cleaned house at that gig until it died a quick death in the early 2000s.

[@RaphaelRemington6969]

This is one of my favourite KZbin videos goddamn you’re amazing and your work is tremendous

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Very kind of you to say Cameron. Thanks 🙏

[@GoodVibeCollecting]

Glad I'm not the only one who finds the PSP-1001 sounds therapeutic. :)

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Those little hums and clicks the CD drive makes are awesome

[@slappymcclanahan8042]

My stress relief involves me watching G3! Thanks for providing another great video.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

You're always welcome buddy. You're a good friend

[@BeerBourbonandGames]

I've played most on this list and I must say you picked some great ones. I put so many hours into both roller coaster tycoon and Virtua tennis. I would say one of my tops of all times is the Sims. That game was always so relaxing to me.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I played the first Sims way back when it first came out. I did have some fun with that one for sure.

[@BeerBourbonandGames]

@@GenerationGapGaming it was an outlet for me! For sure one of the reasons I've been loving animal crossing so much for sure.

[@jwilder2251]

“Welcome to Sports Talk Baseball! High drive, deep to left, and he’s out. The throw to home...got him!”

[@johnmp3828]

I’m playing this on my channel!!! kzbin.info/door/1yDfxfdb7FfdsBhuUSPHUg

[@GenerationGapGaming]

The throw goes to first ....in time!!!! Lol. Great stuff

[@raymondphillips7107]

I still have and play the original PGA golf! Awesome game!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Great game for sure Raymond!

[@Sinn0100]

This is a fantastic video and why I'm still a controller jockey after 30+ years myself. Just know this, we are going to make it out just fine. One way or another we will be alright no matter what happens. Things may be a bit sideways right now but everything will improve. On another note, I love your arcade! We're building one ourselves and while we do not have the amount of cabs you have (yet) we're getting there. Once this crazy lockdown nonsense has passed we are working on an addition for our home to extend our arcade. At current we have 5 cabinets from the 1990's. Two of which are my pride and joys- 2 Neo Geo MVS 4-slot cabs and a closet filled with MVS games. I'm thinking of getting a sitdown Ridge Racer 2 cab once our room is set. Hopefully I can find a dual cab with two functioning pods so we can race each other.

[@scaleworksRC]

Sega CD Jurassic park, yes! I never beat this as a kid and had to emulate it later just to finally finish it. Command and conquer and the old warcraft games were my chill games back then.

[@richardoaks8333]

Virtua tennis looks like big fun! Tony hawk rules:)

[@pikepunk1]

It's so great to see a new video from you, and I was just thinking about mullet boy the other day. I hope you've had enough play time lately. I'm looking forward to your next video which will be a retraction of your Blue Marlin better than Black Bass statement :)

[@GenerationGapGaming]

We can agree to disagree on the Black Bass 😂. Great to hear from you man

[@johnnymontero2282]

I would say The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is perhaps one of the more relaxing games one could play when you get access to the entire sea to sail, especially puzzle solving inside the Oasis island home. Also, Donkey Kong Country(Snes) and Ken Griffey Jr's Major League Baseball(N64). Great Video!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Johnny! I enjoy those games too.

[@backinthedaygamer]

1st off, you have Simpsons and Operation Wolf!? Nice. I also enjoy both golf and especially fishing games to relax. I think my go to games to relax are Contra and Super C bc they are both relaxing and very fun. Another great vid by GGG.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks Tony. I really lucked into those cabinets recently. Both of them in original working condition and only 700 bucks. I was more than happy to pay that

[@GaZlovesGames]

Great vid idea. Love the channel too 🖐

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks 🙏

[@SirKrux]

I could never imagine Roger Gertz with a mustache 😂 thanks for that picture

[@bigsweaty8088]

You nailed it once again. Great to see a new video again! So much more to say but hey, thanks for what you do. Therapy.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks for the encouragement buddy. Always great to hear from you

[@natejoe9924]

I love playing video games I'm not going to change for nobody bro I'm right here with you 💯 I played video games every since I was a kid

[@GenerationGapGaming]

We are real gamers at heart Nate!

[@HE360]

I think I will create a video about my favorite top 10 games. I'll say the first one at the TOP of my list, is not playing games but I actually like to MAKE games. Programming and making games can seemed scary at first, but it's all pattern and once one gets the hang of it, it can be a LOT of fun to sit there and just build a game and build a worlds the way you want it to look and the way you want it to work and with YOUR rules, etc. Some people are scared of the programming part, but I'd say making the art, stories and music (the things that people usually LOVE doing anyway) can be more challenging once one gets the programming down. I personally like to work with code, but there are free game engines like G-Develop and Coppercube where a person doesn't even have to work with code itself. And I have tutorials on my channel if anybody is interested in learning. But, I'm going to get my top 10 video going soon.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Much respect for being able to program your own games

[@billybadass7718]

NHL 94 on the genesis. So many hours played! It really is soothing.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

That is an all time classic for sure man!

[@nates9029]

Great video! I've played most of the games on your list except for the PSP games. I'll have to check out Rocky Balboa though. It looks like a great game from the clips you showed. My top 10 stress relief games are: 10) Jurassic Park SNES 9) Jeopardy! PS3 8) Blades of Steel NES 7) Hal's Hole-in-One Golf SNES 6) Jaws NES 5) Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2004 PS2 4) Spy vs. Spy NES 3) Tetris NES 2) SimCity SNES 1) Dr. Mario SNES

[@PatrickM-dm6sf]

I personally got into golf games big time in the mid 2000’s. Love Tiger Woods 04-06 on the GameCube. Outlaw golf 1 & 2 were fun as well

[@joshuariddensdale2126]

Yup, I still have my copies of PGA TOUR Golf 98, and the Tiger Woods games 99, 06, and 13. Since the Tiger Woods games were discontinued after 14, my only golf game since has been The Golf Club 19.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

The Tiger Woods games were fun. I enjoyed them as well

[@NESADDICT]

Amazing!!!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Glad you enjoyed Jay. It took me way too long to make this 🤷

[@gordon962]

Oh man, I LOVE getting notifications for this channel! Great job, loved it, as usual! Yeah, that Virtua Tennis was amazing back in the day. These days when I play to relax, I like to fire up Jedi Outcast or Jedi Academy for Switch. Also love Jedi Fallen Order. Yep, verified SW nerd here. Look forward to the next one bud.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks for saying that Gordon! I really appreciate it. I haven't played a good Star Wars game in a while, perhaps I will take your suggestions

[@luismatus6743]

Amazing video! As always thank you so much :) for me it's sonic spinball and recently Rocksmith on the Xbox one.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

You are always welcome Luis. I really enjoy Sonic Spinball as well.

[@ianhobbies]

Been playing Neo Turf Masters lately and realized how much I needed it right now. This upload was perfect timing. Thanks!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

You are welcome. I like Turf Masters also.

[@themacetrace3794]

It’s always nice to see a new video from GenerationGapGaming! I am very sorry about your uncles too.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks for the condolences. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@ryanm8322]

I always love your content Tyler! Thanks man for this video, I too feel like games are therapy, and although I've spent way more on my video game collection over the last 30 years than years of hiring a therapist would have been, it's much more worth it haha!! Stay safe friend!!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Yes I agree that I would much rather invest in these games than a therapist lol

[@akalyx]

what a wholesome comfy vid...going to play a few of these after work. thanks, tyler

[@GenerationGapGaming]

You are welcome my friend. Thank you for taking time to comment

[@natejoe9924]

I hope you're staying safe and I really like your channel

[@GenerationGapGaming]

The family and I are staying safe Nate. Thanks for asking. Hope you and yours are staying safe too.

[@jrvbamafan1]

I'm always down with a run through Zebes in Metroid or Super Metroid, and of course a link between worlds and to the past are just great. NBA jam and madden 92 are some great classic sports games I love, and accepting a few monster contracts in the Witcher 3 is always a good time. Absolutely love your channel. We grew up in the same era, and your videos take me back to a much happier time for me personally. Keep up the good work

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I really appreciate the kind words. I love NBA Jam also. I never get tired of that one

[@timboslice1979]

I like the Paperboy series, especially NES. Calming and also reminds me of sleepovers. Jurassic Park on Sega Genesis was the best. Final Fight on Sega CD was great.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Paperboy is a relaxing game Tim! I completely agree.

[@Casualgamingpoet]

Man, I'm working on a piece about this very same thing! The idea of the comfort media that we go to when times get crazy. Great vid as always buddy!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Very cool man. Great to hear from you. Let me know when your finish your piece.

[@hadjiioke]

One of my new favorite games to relax with is Metroid Zero Mission on Gameboy Advance. I remember struggling with the original Metroid on NES and never getting that into it, but then falling in love with the series playing Super Metroid on SNES. When I discovered the roided out reimagining of the original on GBA, it was instant love. Rediscovering Brinstar, Norfair and Tourain and exploring the areas, plus the surprise ending were the perfect distraction during this lockdown. The fact that my five year old loves it now as much as I do is the icing on the proverbial cake. While firing missiles at Mother Brain may not be as relaxing as golf or baseball, it definitely would fit into your honorable mention category alongside WWF or MK.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Zero Mission was great Rick. I completely agree.

[@Hadden333]

Man, I loved Jurassic Park CD so much. That game's death scenes were so jarring!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

They really were. They made me jump quite a few times lol

[@erikasteve2991]

I like to unwind with the Lego games on DS. Low brain drain, simple puzzle games. They're great to destress after a mentally hard day at work.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Lego games are always presented so well too. I enjoy them.

[@thesummitbeforeyou]

Great video! I hate the negative stigmatism with video games. Growing up in the mountains of NC it was always play your game but also go outside and play too, and that was awesome! Non gamers won't understand the difference between veg-out games that don't require a lot of effort or patience, and really hard, control gripping, thumb callus enducing, test of willpower and sanity type games.....there's a time and place for both. Great list dude!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Well said man. I couldn't agree more.

[@QuestionBlockGaming]

This is an awesome list! For me, my de-stress games were always Unreal Tournament on PC, Tetris Worlds on Xbox, Animal Crossing on Gamecube and more recently, American Truck Simulator for PC. Each one of them hits a different part of my brain. Unreal Tournament was cathartic and let me release the stresses of retail life and being bossed around; Tetris Worlds was really serene and allows me to take control of some of the chaos in my life; Animal Crossing let me (virtually) socialize and not have to worry about offending someone and making them mad; and American Truck Simulator lets me plan routes and listen to all my favorite music on the road without having to burn my own gas or put myself in any danger from traffic. I might follow your lead and make my own video on this! It does sound like fun. Thanks for the fantastic idea!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Awesome. Let me know if you make a vid!

[@megadan2988]

awesome video man!!! i love how u put mullet boy as ur name in tye golf game 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Lol. I'm glad you caught that Dan!

[@EsmeAmelia]

What's been really relieving my stress lately is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. It's so charming and addictive and you can spend hours just catching fish and bugs and digging up fossils and talking with neighbors. Yeah, not a retro game, but it's been relieving my stress. Oh, and Roller Coaster Tycoon FTW!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Animal Crossing has been a comfort for so many right now. Seems to be bringing a great sense of community to gaming at the moment

[@joeplayedthis]

I loved the original Rollercoaster Tycoon!!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

It's an all time classic for sure

[@ringo8410]

It's not a retro game, but Stardew Valley is going to be my pick for most stress relieving games. Your videos are awesome!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Ive wanted to try that one myself. Looks very tranquil. Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@jeffmckenzie7282]

I've been playing NES Zelda. But, one of my favorites is Harvest Moon:A Womderful Life, on the GameCube. I was able to stay a batchelor and marry all three girls, takes two memory cards to hold the four files. The repetivness, the sounds, everything about it is relaxing. I've gotten about everything except for stuff from Mineral Town. I hope I can find a copy someday for the Gameboy Advance. Thanks for another great video Tyler. And keep gaming on!

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Always great to hear from you Jeff. I've never tried a Harvest Moon title. I really to change that.

[@HunterPBrown]

Video games have been my escape... Has been for the last thirty years. One of my favorites is Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. I don't have to stress myself to play out an entire adventure while investing days or even weeks into grinding, side quests, and figuring it all out.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I picked up that game a couple years ago on the SNES but haven't got a chance to play it yet. I've heard good things. Thanks for reminding me about it.

[@billybadass7718]

Mystic quest? Ewwww

[@andreasb4202]

Some relaxing games for me (old and new): Sim city (amiga), Oil imperium (amiga), GTA 4, Mario Kart 64, Sensible soccer (amiga), World of warcraft, California games (C64), Football manager (various on pc), The secret of monkey island (amiga), Forza Horizon 4 (xbox one).

[@GenerationGapGaming]

California Games is a great one!

[@yannic1036]

I consider Final Fight to be a great stress reliever, especially since you can take your anger out on the Mad Gear gang. P.S. Stay safe ;)

[@GenerationGapGaming]

You stay safe too! Thanks for the kind words. Final Fight is a great stress reliever for sure.

[@JohnMOTU369]

I always love your videos and some of the games in this one are not my stress games but everyone is different but I also love the PSP and SEGA CD great video can't wait for the next one

[@GenerationGapGaming]

They are two highly underrated systems for sure John. Glad to know we both enjoy them.

[@Zeldahol]

You are such an American. Not a bad thing, I love my neighbors to the south. R.B.I. Baseball is one of my favorite games. I'll do a top 10 myself Tyler. 10. Adventures of Lolo 9. Jackyl 8. Mario Party 7. Tetris (So chill) 6. Custer's Revenge 5. Megaman 2 4. Smoke a joint (literally, it's relaxing and it helps my broken foot surgery, I have 25 pieces of metal in my foot) 3. Age of Empires 2 2.Super Mario 2 1. Any Zelda game They're relaxing because they're fun and they either challenge me chill me out or make me laugh at things. Great video as always Tyler, take care.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

You find Custer's Revenge relaxing Stuart 😂. Great to hear from you my friend to the north!

[@Zeldahol]

Tyler, it makes me laugh. Laughter is the best medicine. See ya dude.

[@natejoe9924]

I'm sorry that they passed away my heart goes out to your family ♥️♥️♥️

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks for the condolences Nate. I truly appreciate it.

[@Lauren_Tyler]

Clubhouse Games on the DS definitely. A variety of games to play by yourself with solid computer opponents.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Cool Lauren. Never played it before but I will be on the lookout. Thanks for the suggestion

[@tobybonwell6764]

Since the COVID lockdown, I've been playing a ton of retro games. So far I've played Super Mario 1, 2, 3, Land (gameboy), Mario World, and lost levels. Link to the Past was obvious. I also purchased an Arcade1up TMNT cabinet. I then revisited Metroid and Zelda on NES...I even completed Rambo on NES. New games are great, but I will always reach out to the the games of old. I'm looking forward to October when I replay the Ghouls and Ghosts, Castlevania, and other Halloween inspired games.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Toby it sounds like you have had a productive lockdown. I really need to sit down and master Rambo myself. Something I have always wanted to do.

[@nostalgic7821]

Glad to see a need video. Wvu🤟

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Thanks my friend!💪

[@williambilinski]

In no particular order, my top 10: Heavy Rain - PS3 NBA Live ‘95 - Sega Genesis NHL ‘94 - Sega Genesis NBA Jam - Game Gear Madden 2002 - PS2 GTA III - PS2 Gran Turismo 2 - PS1 Borderlands franchise - PS4 Super Mario Galaxy - Wii Twisted Metal - PS1

[@GenerationGapGaming]

Great choices! I played a ton of GTA III in college as well. Good times. Don't tell my kids 😂

[@StrongStyleNinja]

Yes video games is a therapeutic activity and it actually good for your brain.

[@GenerationGapGaming]

I completely agree my friend!