How to Say "I Recommend You Play Identity V" in English (And Why You Should Try It)

It's 2:17 AM,劝玩 my third coffee's gone cold, and I'm staring at a Discord message from a friend who insistsI try this asymmetrical horror game. The Chinese version of their pitch was "我劝你玩第五人格", which got me thinking – how do you naturally translate that pushy-but-well-meaning recommendation into English?

The Straightforward Translation (And Why It Sounds Weird)

If you run "我劝你玩第五人格" through Google Translate, you'll get "I advise you to play Identity V". Technically correct, but it carries the same energy as a dentist saying "I recommend brushing twice daily". Some better options:

• "Dude, you gottatry Identity V"– Casual enthusiasm
• "Seriously, play Identity V"– Mild peer pressure
• "I'm morally obligated to make you play this game"– For dramatic friends

The Chinese "劝" implies persuasion with personal conviction – something we'd express through tone rather than vocabulary in English.

Why Identity V Deserves The Hype

Since we're already here, let me give you the full sales pitch on why this 1v4 survival game (the international version of 第五人格) is worth your time:

1. It's Basically Hide-And-Seek With Steampunk Aesthetics

Imagine a gothic version of Among Uswhere:

2. The Lore Is Darker Than Your 3 AM Thoughts

Backstories involve:

• A detective investigating a missing persons case
• Characters with legitimate psychological disorders(documented in-game)
• That one hunter who's literally just a sentient violin

Gameplay Tips For New Players

If I've convinced you to try it (see what I did there?), here's what I wish I knew:

As Survivor:

• Pallet stuns are your best friend
• Never rescue alone unless you're prepared to become the next target
• That "cipher machine decoding" sound? The hunter hears it too.

As Hunter:

• Camping is frowned upon but extremelyeffective
• Learn each character's unique abilities – some can literally teleport
• If survivors start emoting at you, you're being bullied

The community has this weird unspoken rule where hunters will sometimes spare the last survivor if they've been particularly brave. No idea how that started, but it's wholesome.

Why The English Version Feels Different

Having played both versions:

• The Chinese server has more crossover events(like the upcoming Death Notecollab)
• International version gets balance patches later
• Some character names change completely (Looking at you, "Gamekeeper" vs. "班恩")

Also, the English voice acting for the hunter "Ripper" sounds like someone doing a Batmanimpression after inhaling helium.

My cat just knocked over an empty can of Red Bull, which I'm taking as a sign to wrap this up. Whether you say "I strongly suggest you play Identity V" or just spam your friend with Discord memes until they cave, the end result is the same – another poor soul getting addicted to asymmetrical horror games at ungodly hours.