The Best Games To Play During This Virus Epidemic Season

Video games in the virus season

Whether you’re a student or an employee, being stuck at home because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) can become boring quickly. The rapid spread of the virus and the importance of social distancing in fighting it is an essential task, so what can we do? Thankfully, if you have a game console or a decent PC, there are a myriad of video games that you can play to pass the time.

If you find yourself wanting to kill time at home, video games are an excellent way of staving off the boredom and relieving rising stress levels. If you’re finding your current lineup of games tedious, here are some great new choices that we recommend (order it online or have it delivered to your home as you respect the social distancing regulations):

Doom Eternal (PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)

One of the newest games on our list, Doom Eternal, is a first-person shooter game that pits you against demons from Hell.

It’s a massive upgrade from its original MS-DOS predecessor (from 1993) with massive levels, awesome weapons, an epic soundtrack, and hours of shooting action. There are also challenges you can accomplish if you want more of a contest.

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Red Dead Redemption (PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)

If you’re missing the great outdoors, Rockstar’s western-themed action game may prove a decent substitute.

Although marketed as a game with cowboys and shootouts, you’ll spend most of your time on horseback traveling across the wilderness. There are also plenty of side activities that you can explore in various environments, such as fishing in frozen lakes, hunting for deer in dense forests, or camping out in the middle of the desert.

Pokémon Sword and Shield (Nintendo Switch)

Another exciting outdoor alternative that is more family-friendly is Pokémon Sword and Shield. It lets you go on a bold adventure in a sprawling region filled with colorful creatures and characters. If you’ve played Pokémon games before on the Game Boy or the DS, the premise is the same: find Pokémon, train it to fight other Pokémon, beat the gym leaders to win badges, and repeat.

The latest versions have a slew of fantastic features, though, including a Dynamax ability that enlarges your Pokémon into Godzilla-like proportions. It also has new skills and abilities for the original Pokémon lineup.

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Civilization VI (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch, iOS)

If you’re looking for something that involves more strategy, the newest iteration of the Civilization franchise should satisfy your craving.

A turn-based strategy that gives you complete control over a civilization, you’ll find yourself spending countless hours as you pore over details such as fine-tuning your cities’ taxes and researching the necessary technology to win a scientific victory.

Civilizations are also varied with unique strengths and weaknesses so that every replay feels fresh.

Yakuza 0 (PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)

For something a little offbeat, Yakuza 0 puts you in the shoes of an up-and-coming Yakuza or Japanese gangster in the 1980s.

While the premise sounds gritty, most of the gameplay involves fun, wholesome quests in the streets of Japan. So while there are fists, swords, and guns involved, a chunk of your gameplay includes playing online casino games like at จีคลับ, belting out karaoke songs, or winning plush toys using classic claw machines.


Don’t let COVID-19 — or any virus —  keep you from all the fun!

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