2020 is finally ending and Christmas is around the corner. Most of us that are fortunate enough to work from home are probably having a bit of cabin fever. Maybe it’s time to wind down and play some games and just reframe and find back our bearings to prepare ourselves for 2021.
Stardew Valley
The game story mimics the real life of getting stuck in an urban cage of 9 to 5 job and feeling like life is just a routine of doing the same things. Stardew Valley offers a small respite where you get to slowly rebuild a farm from the plot of land left for you by your grandfather. Plant and grow various seeds. Expand your farm and produce other goods from farm animals. Make friends with the local townsfolk. Participate in local events. You can also enjoy hours and hours playing this game with your friends too as it offers online multiplayer option. Take a break from the bleak reality and remind yourself how bright tomorrow can be.
Minecraft
I think it’s safe to assume that at this point of time, almost everyone in the world knows what Minecraft is. To summarize, it’s an open world sandbox game where you can almost do anything you want in this procedural generated world. And I don’t use the word “world” lightly as this game has one of the biggest maps that we’ve seen in a game. Start gathering material and crafting material. Survive the harsh night time and dungeons. Watch out for sneaky creepers that might just take you out. Minecraft guarantees hours and hours of just getting lost in its infinite terrain where you can you build whatever want. The only limit here is only your imagination.
Tetris Effect
When we talk about Tetris, we know what to expect. But what about if Tetris gets combined with awesome light shows and music beats that corresponds with your every move in the game? Well, you get a game like Tetris Effect. The immersion levels that this game presents is out of this world. The music and the visual corresponding to every move you make just brings that extra layer of satisfaction that can only be explained by playing this game. Tetris Effect is a PlayStation exclusive, so you’ll need your PSN Gift Cards in order to purchase it for your console. This game is the perfect game if you want something to do to wind down from a busy day.
Firewatch
It’s safe to say that game development has come a long way where it’s possible for developers to take a simple idea of walking around a forest while completing task into a visual masterpiece that you get to experience for yourself. Although there’s an interesting plot accompanying the game, the main set piece for this game is its visual aesthetics that puts you in the middle of a forest as a park ranger, where you go around and completing tasks. The beautiful orange wash over your surroundings as the sun slowly sets is something you have to experience for yourself.
Untitled Goose Game
Maybe all these atmospheric and sandbox games are overwhelming for you. Maybe you prefer something that comes with a bunch of mini objectives in the games play. And in Untitled Goose Game, these objectives come in the form of annoying the humans in your vicinity. Steal things from the shopkeeper, lead the gardener into a trap or just participate in random shenanigans around the town. It’s just silly fun to keep you entertained after a long day.
There you have it. Check out these games and check out OffGamers.com for all your gaming needs. Wind down from 2020, and remember, that perspective is what sets between a good or a bad day.