Winter is well and truly underway; the weather is less than ideal for gamers to be touching grass right now. With all sorts of illnesses flying around, we’re better off staying inside being warm, dry and healthy! And what better way to do so other than curling up with a game or two until the winter hibernation is over.
Here are my top picks to immerse yourself and forget the horrid weather of winter:
The Master’s Pupil – (PC, coming to Mac and Switch)
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This gorgeous puzzle game takes you through the eye of Claude Monet, where players journey through his life and artistic works.
The hand painted levels show a brilliant display of colour, vibrancy and world shifting dimension, enabling you to get truly lost in each puzzle. Moving through artwork that has painstakingly been created in real life is a unique experience.
Escape the winter blues by immersing yourself into literal pieces of art and learning about Claude Monet’s life along the way. The Master’s Pupil is out on PC via Steam, it’s coming to Nintendo Switch and Mac on July 28th! There’s also a demo available.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – (Switch)
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Feeling fresh and new, this 2D side scroller takes a character known and loved by the world for decades and takes him to a new chunky level. Literally and figuratively.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder sees you explore the world as Mario and friends, including elephant versions of the gang! Try your hand at the multitude of creative puzzles and bump into the normal gang.
A different take on a beloved classic can generate a newfound excitement and enchantment that’s exactly what Super Mario Bros. Wonder has done!
Bust out the Switch next to the fire or under a cosy blanket and you’ll be set!
Little Kitty Big City – (Xbox, PC, Switch)
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A true form of escapism is becoming the smallest, cutest and fluffiest thing on the planet: a house cat! Little Kitty Big City sees even dog lovers want to give it a hot crack, running along the Tokyo inspired streets and solving puzzles along the way.
The interactive shop fronts lead to lots to do in this big city and even allow you to accept quests from other street animals. Live your best furry adventurous life through this lost kitty and enjoy the sun (even if it is in digital form).
You can play Little Kitty Big City on PC, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Hot Blood- (PC, PlayStation, Switch)
If you’re more into grisly games, Hot Blood takes a fun twist on traditional graphics and uses a low-poly block shape for its aesthetic. Inspired by action films of the 80s and 90s, Hot Blood sees you take down zombies as Roxy, a hero with a thirst for fashion and making heads roll.
This brawling title combines hot moves with hot looks, as Roxy is customisable with a range of fun and spicy outfits to take down the zombies with your own personal flair. She will make you forget all about being cold and miserable with her powerful round house kick and cute mini skirts.
Hot Blood is available to play on PC via Steam, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
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Stuck inside for the next couple of months? Oh no! I’m devastated! Pick one or all four of these games and the rest of winter will fly by! You’ll feel like you’re anywhere but here when playing any of these titles. So put on your trackies, grab a snack and get comfortable because winter is definitely for the gamers.
