Gamer Won't Let a Little Thing Like Blindness Stop Him

The idea of a blind man playing video games might seem a bit odd, but Terry Garrett, a mechanical engineering student from Colorado Springs, isn't about to let a little thing like not being able to see stop him from being an avid player. The 23-year old lost sight in one eye when he was 5, and was totally blind by age 10.

His lack of sight does limit him somewhat in terms of what he is able to play. Although he is capable of getting around in 3-D games, he has a preference for 2-D titles, which are easier for him to navigate. In particular, Garrett is a fan of the 'Oddworld' series of platformers because, he says, the sound design is engrossing and allows him to track his progress better than many other titles.

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