47 video game things that spark joy

There's an abundance of delightful moments in video games that bring joy to players. During a recent pre-release demo, Chris was impressed by enemies floating and crumpling after minor weapon fire impacted the ragdoll bodies. The experience felt like a sudden drop mid-flight, stirring excitement.

Control's storyline, collectibles, music, and psychic tossing of a toilet into an enemy's head are among the greatest aspects of the game. However, obtaining a toilet proved challenging; players needed to destroy a bathroom and remove plumbing to pick it up and hurl it at foes.

Kelsey finds delight in finding a toilet roll or flushing the toilet, while Bertie enjoys weapons with intriguing backstories, such as Blade of Serrated Nightmares in Obsidian's Avowed. Bungie's Destiny and Blizzard's games also excel in providing vivid weapon descriptions.

Participating in a successful combo during a multiplayer match brings immense satisfaction, like completing homework and receiving fireworks. Quake 3's cinematic announcer provided verbal pats on the back, with "Humiliation" being Bertie's favorite – a taunt after mashing an opponent with the starter melee weapon.

In online multiplayer games like FPS, synchronizing actions without uttering a word is a magical experience. Marie appreciates moments when teammates excel at their roles without verbal communication.

Call of Duty or Battlefield players often struggle with pointless torch usage as the environments are already well-lit. Chris finds cinema-trailer-style voiceovers charming, especially when the announcer's laughter follows a triple kill.

Video games provide a thrilling power fantasy, allowing players to annihilate enemies with overwhelming force. The cinematic cutscenes, even when ponderous, can be forgiven if players can wiggle control sticks to juggle the camera, providing a satisfying dopamine rush.