Some adults will say that, if kids just play certain games such as Call of Duty, GTA, Fortnite, Roblox, or Minecraft, they will go nowhere in life. It is true that only playing video games will have dire effects on someone’s life, but there are video games, especially from certain genres, that actually teach people the importance of life and society. I’m not saying that video games are necessarily healthy, but these sorts of games require people to memorize and pay attention to the game. It will test your IQ and skills; you would need to play at a time where you aren’t busy.
During the summer months, I’ve been playing some games that were popular in the 1990s. I’ve discovered one of the most iconic games of the 90s: Final Fantasy VII. Games like this require you to pay attention to the characters and the story so that you can know what’s going on and what the game is truly about; it is the classic journey of what you learn along the way. What I learned from playing the game is that people have your back, you’re not alone, and never harm the environment, as this could lead to undesirable outcomes in the future. Once I finished the game, I was sad that the journey was over. I developed a bond with the characters, and I felt a change in me. I was learning to appreciate how people try to help me.
That wasn’t the only time where a game had those morals. Some of the most popular games (like The Last of Us and Red Dead Redemption 2) have amazing storylines where it makes people listen to the story and bond with the characters instead of the gameplay. They have sold millions of copies worldwide. Because people enjoy the stories and the games, this makes the protagonist of the game beloved of fans, including me. Excessive video games may be bad for academics, but there are games that actually help people. As long as students focus on school and develop their personalities, it’s okay to play some video games. It might even help.
