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The Christmas It is an ideal time to share the time we lack throughout the year with friends and family. But also to catch up with some of our hobbies, such as video games. In these times, in which ambitious proposals require more and more time from the user, it can be a bit lazy to start a title that will take us more hours than we would like. Perhaps because obligations and schedules prevent us from properly immersing ourselves in the story they are trying to convey to us.
In case you were thinking of taking advantage of these holidays, and your free time, to dust off the command and escape the damn reality that this 2020 has left us, ABC has prepared a selection of works that can help you choose a video game to dedicate your (little) weather. Regardless of whether you are a user of the ninth generation of consoles, or whether you continue to take advantage of your PlayStation 4, Xbox One O Nintendo Switch.
«Death Stranding»
Hideo Kojima’s latest project raised blisters in the community long before it hit store shelves. However, after a long time distributing packages – and more than one finished game – on ABC we have no doubt that “Death Stranding” is one of the most original and courageous titles in the history of video games. And obviously also one of the best of the generation.
And not because of its gameplay, its soundtrack or its overwhelming withered world, but because of the hopeful message that all those hours wandering around a map – that of an apocalyptic United States – as beautiful as it is dead. A message that speaks of unity in the face of adversity. Of persistence versus difficulty. That the human being, when he wants, is capable of doing wonderful things. If there is any video game that you can use to review during these times of pandemic, surely, this is it.
«Super Mario Odyssey»
For many years that pass, and much as technology advances, Super Mario has never lost the opportunity to fall among the great proposals of each generation. It happened with “Super Mario 64”, “Super Mario Sunshine”, “Super Mario Galaxy” (1 and 2) and has happened again with “Super Mario Odyssey», Available exclusively on Nintendo Switch. The title takes the player by the hand through a wide variety of screens, ranging from a great metropolis to a Mexican desert. The objective: to rescue for the umpteenth time Princess Peach from the clutches of the evil Bowser. The design of each level is made with great care; as well as the gameplay it offers. The incorporation of the plumber’s cap as an essential element to overcome the work. A 10. Ideal for both experienced players and youngsters who have not been pressing buttons for too long.
«Nino Kuni 2»
The franchise Ni no Kuni, which, so far, has two installments, has become one of the best role-playing sagas of the moment. Born thanks to the collaboration of the iconic Studio ghibli, the two available installments immerse the user in a fantastic world that has an overwhelming artistic and sound section. When it comes to the narrative, both more than deliver. The story clearly drinks from the fantastic Japanese anime, both in its plot and in the character design. In turn, they promise hours and hours of fun, more than 100, to all those who dare to complete it completely. You can play them on your PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, as well as next-gen consoles. Only the remastering of the first installment is available on Nintendo Switch.
If you enjoy Japanese-style role-playing games, you can also spend some time on proposals such as «Zelda: Breath of The Wild», «Xenoblade Chronicles 2», «Dragon Quest XI” O “Fire Emblem: Three Houses».
«Star Wars: Squadrons»
Star Wars is in fashion. Both in series, where we have just seen how the second season of «The Mandalorian», As in video games. If the developer Electronic Arts gave the bell last year with «Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order“, A video game that included some of the most characteristic game modes of sagas such as Dark Souls or Uncharted, this 2020 has surprised with the”Star Wars: Squadrons», In which the user takes control of the most important fighters of the galactic franchise. Both from the Rebel Alliance and the Empire.
The proposal, which is heir to the «Star Wars: Rogue Squadron” of Nintendo 64, has a limited duration and a gameplay halfway between simulation and arcade. Likewise, it has a multiplayer mode in which the experience wins integers when competing online with “gamers” from all over the world. It is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and computer. In addition, it is compatible with PlayStation VR from Sony, where it especially shines.
«Red Dead Redemption 2»
The second installment of the popular open-world western has already left millions of players around the world with eyes. With a story and graphics that match the best of the past generation, «Red Dead Redemption 2»Immerses the player in the last years of the American 19th century. A time that has passed to the books, along with many other things, such as the end of the golden age of the Wild West. That time of outlaws and dilegences. From sheriffs with bright stars on their chests, railroads under construction and Indians at a full gallop. Rockstar, the developer, put a lot of work into creating a huge map that is so vivid, so realistic, that it sometimes seems impossible. As soon as the user dedicates himself to exploring his vast world, he has hundreds of hours of escapism ahead of him. On the other hand, it also highlights its rich online mode in which the game can become, directly, eternal.
«Assassins Creed: Origins»
For lovers of history, especially the old one. After a handful of titles that were the subject of stark criticism for their flaws in design and programming, the Assassins Creed franchise shone again three years ago thanks to “Origins.” A title that transports the player to Egypt of Ptolemaic times. During its development, we monitor Bayek, a veteran soldier who will have to cross this old kingdom bathed by the Nile from end to end to achieve revenge for the death of his son. As usual in the franchise, the video game, which has traces of role, has an important historical load. The entire map has been painstakingly recreated in order to show this mid-1st century BC Egypt in the most rigorous way possible.
«The Last Guardian»
Born in the brilliant mind of the Japanese creator Fumito Ueda («Shadow of the Colossus», «Ico»), «The Last Guardian»Offers an intimate experience in which perseverance, friendship and loyalty have an important weight. The play, in which platforms prevail, chronicles the efforts of a boy to escape from a feudal Japanese fortress inhabited by animated armor and huge winged beasts. To flee, he will have the help of one of the last, with whom he does not take long to strengthen ties. Very similar, in addition, to those that anyone with an animal would have in the real world. With a development and a conclusion that lives up to expectations, it is undoubtedly one of the best PlayStation 4 exclusives. Although it is mentioned less than others.
This option is also ideal for those who have less time; and it can be completed in just five hours. If you do something short you can try the remake of “Shadow of the Colossus”, which is developed by the same creator and has a similar cut; both narrative and playable.
«Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy»
If we had to choose the most iconic character from Sony’s first desktop, it would be strange not to hear from the list of possible Crash Bandicoot. After decades off the shelves, Activision decided to bring the marsupial back a couple of years ago by offering a “remake” of its three original adventures for the original PlayStation. The result, “Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy ”, was unbeatable. The proposal also served to demonstrate again, and we have already lost count of the times, that titles belonging to the genre of platforms tend to age better than the rest.
Activision recently launched a continuation of the adventure that shines with its very high demands: «Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s about Time». Everybody is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and computer.
«Luigi’s Mansion 3»
To say that 2019 was a great year for Nintendo may even be an understatement. The one in Kyoto, which ended 2018 gaining momentum with a “Super Smash Bros Ultimate” that left more than one ojiplomate, closed last year with a “Luigi’s Mansion 3” that is very close to the concept of essential. Thanks to its enormous artistic, graphic and playable level. The title stars Luigi, one of the most charismatic second men in video game history.
During the adventure, Mario’s “brother” has to deal with the ghosts that crowd the haunted hotel where he is on vacation. Plant by plant, he goes looking for his friends, who have been kidnapped by King Boo. To achieve his goal, all he has is a vacuum cleaner that has more features than a Swiss army knife. The title, which is exclusive to Nintendo Switch, shines in both single-user and multiplayer modes.
«Kingdom Hearts: The Story so Far»
Despite the monstrous impulse for a franchise to have a host of Disney icons, summarizing all the success of the Kingdom Hearts saga to names like Mickey, Goofy or Donald would be unfair. Square Ennix, formerly Square Soft, was concerned at the beginning of the century to create a work that, with its own characters, its role-playing gameplay and its demands, would have been able to function on its own. Possibly not in the same way. But it is enough to attract the attention of users. Just a year ago a compendium of nine titles from the saga born on PS2 was put on sale: “Kingdom Hearts: The Story so Far.” Although at the moment it is only available for PlayStation 4, on Xbox you can find the “Kingdom Hearts – HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX” and the “Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue”, which contain the same video games.
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