One of the most beautiful aspects (sometimes not so much) of video games is the enormous variety of people that we can find to share experiences and recommendations. Among them, there are people who play all day, others who dedicate a few hours a day and finally those who barely have a couple of hours. This post is dedicated to everyone, but especially to those who have little time in your day to day for whatever reason.
choose a video game to play is not always an easy task. Players at the extremes of playing time (long and short) are often the ones with this dilemma. And then the big questions come: what can I play until I find something that hooks me?, or what video game gives me hours of fun and does not imply a compromise due to its story or season system?
Frostpunk: One Game, One Story
Frostpunk games tend to last 2-3 hours at best, although games have been known to last quite a few hours. The delivery of 11 bit studios is perfect for this list: its experience offers a mammoth variety, a lot to learn and an eternal replay value… but without demanding anything of us.
In a very summarized way, we are facing a video game in which we have to manage our city on a frozen post-apocalyptic land. Everything revolves around a large oven that gives off heat. We must manage construction, resources and guide your people in a thousand possible ways. No two games are the same. All this without committing yourself. We can play one or two games a day and/or play only for a week and we could be satisfied.
- frostpunk is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. you can also try They Are Billions.
polybridge
Manage cities in frostpunk it can be a bit overwhelming. If you are looking for a video game to play without pressure and without the need to commit yourself, then poly bridge fulfill your wishes. The premise of the video game Dry Cactus is very simple, but absurdly brilliant: build bridges with different materials, taking into account weight and gravity. Each level presents its own problems and amount of materials.
What makes Poly Bridge an ideal candidate for this list is that it essentially there is nothing different beyond the first levels. The difficulty increases with different problems, but the answer remains the same: build a bridge. It is ideal for playing in idle moments: travelling, going to and from work, when you get home, with a series or movie in the background and even (why not say it) when you go to the bathroom.
- poly bridge is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and iOS and Android mobile devices. And it has TWO sequels!
Door Kickers
I present to you a great game with capital letters. This is a top-down tactical shooter developed by Kill House Games and QubicGames. Do you know Rainbow Six Siege? Well, take away the entire FPS section and increase the strategy. We are in command of a tactical team that we must equip before developing a strategy to assault a house, building or street.
Everything said about the experience of polybridge It applies to Door Kickers: a series of levels that present certain problems. We have a group of agents, weapons and tools that we can customize as we progress. Once equipped, we must strategize, ranging from opening doors in different ways to signaling agents where to look, when to stop and go, and other actions. Finally, we see the result in real time.
- Door Kickers is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, and iOS and Android mobile devices.
poinpy
Netflix subscribers have a little gem available for mobile: poinpy. Developed by moppin (Downwell creators), published by Return Digital and available with the app of the streaming platform. We are at the height of simplicity, fun and zero commitments. The perfect experience to hang out.
And what the hell is Poinpy about? We are an adorable little bug with a tail (whose similarity to Kirby is a mere coincidence) who is chased by a big blue beast. Our objective is to move up the stages with bounces and jumps, and feed the beast to continue ascending. As we go up, the area changes and becomes more complicated. It has no mystery.
- poinpy is available for mobile devices.
2×1: Art of Rally and Absolute Drift
And to finish… A wonderful 2×1! Funselektor Labs Inc. studio is responsible for Art of Rally and Absolute Drift, two beautiful jewels for lovers of driving. Both installments are structured in the same way: a series of levels (circuits and races) that we must overcome to access the next ones.
While Art of Rally opts for the rally mode With a low poly and very colorful artistic section, Absolute Drift opts for the reigning discipline in burn tires and grind it all. Both deliveries are perfect to take advantage of any free moment and/or to relax after a busy day.
- art of rally and Absolute Drift are available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, PC, and iOS and Android devices.
Here you have 6 wonderful and accessible proposals for all time slots, that can be played anywhere and that you can stop playing at any time because they do not require any commitment beyond the one you impose on yourself. Personally, I have had periods of a lot of addiction to Frostpunk, Poly Bridge and Doors Kickers, and every so often I think about playing a couple of games. They are all great!
Now it’s your turn: what do you think of the games on the list? What other video games would you add? Do you have any proposals that you are playing at the moment or that you play from time to time? The comment box is at your entire disposal.
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