Bros’ Video Game Headcanons

thats-straight-ignis:

So this is my first shot at this? But while listening to my old video game nostalgia music playlist on YT (like songs from games that I used to consistently play as a smol child), my mind crossed into headcanon territory. I thought to myself, “what games would the chocobros have played the most of when they were youngsters?”, and this is what I came up with…

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.Noctis:

Sonic the Hedgehog games, and Animal Crossing. 

I was thinking mostly the two Adventure games for the Gamecube, and maaaaybe Sonic Heroes. I think he would really get into the music from those games, and enjoy the fast-pacedness and dramatic storytelling of it all. Plus the ability to switch characters and play out multiple different storylines. His favorite character would probably be Sonic himself, because of his vaguely cocky “can-do” attitude, no matter the situation.

As for AC? He would just enjoy the fact that it includes animals, probably even thinking the fact that said animals are your neighbors is hilarious. Maybe even find the concept to be cute. But he would mostly enjoy the laid-back slice-of-life feel of the game, and being able to vegetate to something that requires minimal effort thinking to play. Something calming. Something to help him fall asleep… [yawn]

All-in-all, I think Noctis would enjoy action/adventure games – maybe a touch of RPGs – or “harvesting” games (as the bf so calls the AC franchise). They’re relatively easy to play for the most part, and just make for a good time, whether you have someone else to play with or not.

.Prompto:

Pokémon and Mario games. 

Prompto seems like he’d be an excellent trainer, probably someone who plays many hours and gets involved with IV / EV breeding. And Im prone to thinking that the breeding aspect in general, is one of his favorite elements of the games. That, and the fact that he’s just some small-town kid going on a journey to save mankind makes him feel important.

Mario games are just a casual sort of gameplay for him. Something he unwinds to, and can play with friends or family if he wants. Mario games are also just really feel-good kind of games, and I think he would be fascinated by all the bright colors and more cartoon-y style of it. Mario games probably just make him instantly happier.

Prompto probably specifically likes the Mario Party games, because they’re meant to be played with other people, and he prefers that. He would most likely main as either Yoshi or Luigi.

.Ignis:

The Legend of Zelda games, and 007 Goldeneye.

I feel that Ignis would thoroughly enjoy puzzle-based games. He needs games that force him to think, and actually provide him with a challenge. Zelda is a good choice I think, because there’s many puzzles that require a certain level of effort to figure out – and damn him if he won’t scratch his brain to figure out those fucking water temples. LoZ games are heavily strategy-based, which runs right up Ignis’ alley. He’s probably intrigued by the dark and whimsical fantasy elements of the game, as well. 

I think he also enjoys more mature-feeling games. 007 Goldeneye for the N64 is one of Rare’s more mature games, and I personally think Ignis would be enticed by the idea of playing as a [British] spy. In multiplayer mode, Ignis would probably choose the throwing knives, as they not only mirror his use of daggers, but also that they are considered one of the most difficult weapons to use (but imo, one of the most fun). 

I also think Ignis would prefer playing solitary games, but would not necessarily be opposed to playing with others from time-to-time. If Ignis can’t figure something out, he’ll take a break and come back to it later after thinking over it for a bit. Also, Ignis is low-key a big ass nerd.

.Gladio:

Smash Bros. games, and Banjo-Kazooie.

So, it’s no surprise I pick a fighting game for Gladio. I see Gladio as kind of competitive, and Smash Bros. is a good series to exert that trait in, in a friendly setting. He would have probably taught himself how to do all the cheap kill tricks and perfect dodge rolls and stuff. He’d be one of those players that get a win-streak because he’s so expert and then playfully boasts about it, unintentionally annoying his friends. His mains are likely Samus and Captain Falcon.

Banjo-Kazooie would, I think, be more of a guilty-pleasure kind of game for him. It’s not one that he tells people about openly, but he spent many hours of his younger days trying to be a completionist with this game. Trying to save all the Jinjos, collect all the Jiggies and music notes… whoop Gruntilda’s ass and beat his save file with 100% completion. He’s probably even discovered all the hidden secrets of the game too, including the incomplete Stop-N-Swop minigame.

I also kinda see Gladio as being one of those people who gets really determined when trying to accomplish something in a game? Like, he knows it’s pissing him off if he keeps failing at something, but he refuses to just… turn the game off and take a break. He’s gonna get it, eventually. He’d probably even throw the controller halfway across the room in a fit at some point.