During the COVID-19 crisis there has been an influx of new video games that have come out to say hello and make their names known. These games are great distractions and can influence you in incredible ways.

 For a fun interactive experience, I recommend you play Final Fantasy VII Remastered The game has received incredible ratings of 4 out of 5 stars and 80% approval rating on metacritic and IGN.com, making it on of the “must have” games of the year. Another game that has created a surge in new players is Animal Crossing: New Horizons because of its steady and easy gameplay. Many people who have never played a game have said it was a very calming and enjoyable experience.

Story play games are very popular and have been shown to ignite someone’s creative thinking as it allows them to make their own choices throughout the game. The Last of Us Part II, which is a story play game, has  conquered the charts with 10/10 ratings on IGN.com and 93% on metacritic. Being mindful about what game to pick is very important, and your enjoyment always comes first when playing.

So if you want a break from some stress around you, you should pick up a controller and play some of these games! Even if you don’t have a console, you can always watch video gameplays on YouTube and still get the full experience!

Sources:

“Final Fantasy VII Remake.” IGN, 2020, www.ign.com/games/final-fantasy-vii-remake.

“Final Fantasy VII Remake.” Metacritic, 2020, www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/final-fantasy-vii-remake.

“The Last of Us Part II.” IGN, 2020, www.ign.com/games/the-last-of-us-2.