I’m still going to recommend Mario 1
I've never played a video game before. Redpill me on where to start
this is reddit advice, don't do it.
Sengoku Rance
Just look at the most popular games and if it looks fun to you try it.
No point digging deeper if you're not really interested.
This, or Lightning Warrior Raidy if you want a dungeon crawler
Some old Nintendo mario shit. It will help you get used to gameplay without being bogged down with story or cinematic bullshit.
This is what most of us grew up on anyways.
Kirby's Adventure on the NES.
Some of my friends were talking about a new game coming out called Baldur's Gate which sounded pretty cool but their description felt too complicated. Anything like that thats more entry level?
Final Fight. Bonus points if you can co-op with a friend
Ocarina of Time