At the seaside, in the mountains or at home, ten games that will enrich your next three months.
Each season, including summer 2022, has its strengths and weaknesses, very specific characteristics, lovable or despicable depending on personal tastes and inclinations. The three hottest months of the year are no exception, with their days of extreme heat, of course, but also providing more opportunities than usual to organize party evenings with friends and where, generally, holidays are concentrated, the moments of pause and detachment that we allow ourselves from the usual life (among the pros, there would also be the GameStop Summer Sale, with incredible discounts on games and accessories, but that’s another story).
There are those who sling on the beach, those who prefer the mountains, those who stay at home, finally free to indulge in that sweet doing nothing so longed for at other times of the year. No school, no commitments, no meetings, but if there is one thing we love to do even in these moments, that of allowing ourselves a healthy game of video games is certainly part of this exclusive and very limited range of activities.
Precisely in this regard, do you need advice on the most suitable titles to take on vacation or with which to organize some videogame marathon, alone or in company? Here for you, a top 10 of the most suitable games to enjoy in this hopefully hot summer 2022.
Mario Strikers : Battle League Football
The arcade of Nintendo, fun alone, addictive in multy.
This Top 10 starts very strong immediately. The exclusive for Nintendo Switch (available for purchase on the GamerSandy online shop in a couple of clicks ), which officially debuted on June 9th, is certainly the killer application of this summer 2022, a transversal title, suitable for any palate.
In single you can challenge the CPU, testing the depth of the renewed gameplay of the series, which introduces new moves and tactical possibilities. In multiplayer you can challenge both friends, creating the perfect match thanks to the many selectable parameters, and other users caught in the network in events and competitions designed specifically for the competitive.
Frantic at the right point, Mario Strikers: Battle League Football can give life to very tight matches, decided by a goal at the last second, or by a banana peel thrown with the right timing.
Sonic Origins
The ideal collection for the nostalgic.
Released on June 23 on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series, Sonic Origins is nothing more than an intriguing collection that perfectly blends tradition and innovation. The first three chapters of the saga, all published on Mega Drive, and the lesser known Sonic CD, which instead debuted on SEGA CD, can be (re) played in two distinct modes.
La Classica reproduces in all respects the aforementioned titles as well as the most experienced gamers remember them, complete with a 4: 3 format and a graphic filter that simulates the image disturbances of old cathode ray tube televisions. The Anniversary mode, on the other hand, introduces widescreen for 16: 9 screens, new moves for the characters and even cut-scenes that deepen the story.
Ideal for lovers of slightly retro games, who unfortunately, at least for the moment, will have to give up a physical version of the game. Sonic Origins can only be purchased in digital format and for this it will be necessary to equip yourself with credit that can be spent on the eShop, PSN or Xbox Live, perhaps using the cards that can be easily purchased from GamerSandy.com.
Elden Ring
The ultimate soulslike, fun even in summer.
Few have not yet been captured by the charm and splendor of Elden Ring, available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series since last February 25th. However, if you are one of them, it is useless to go around it too much: the time has come to recover the best title ever made by From Software, a serious candidate for the title of the game of the year.
There are many reasons that make the production practically unmissable. To begin with, the open-world approach allows much more freedom than the old Dark Souls, guaranteeing even the less accustomed to the genre of fun and alternative activities to devote to, even when you find yourself in front of a boss who just doesn’t want to know. to be defeated. The art sector is no exception, with a fascinating plot and an amazing art design that will be appreciated even by those who usually keep away from the fantasy genre. Also, the depth of the gameplaywill meet the sympathy of both those looking for a complex experience, and newbies who, faced with the multitude of weapons, objects and skills available by exploring the map and defeating the bosses, will not struggle to find the approach that best suits their fighting style.
A splendid title, which you can buy on the fly from GamerSandy, relatively condescending even towards those who have never endured the extreme difficulty of soulslike, also thanks to the presence of cooperative multiplayer. Ideal at home, but also in portability, given the recent debut on the market of Steam Deck which more than worthily supports the From Software game.
F1 22
Simulation at the right point, for those who dream of becoming World Champion.
The saga dedicated to Formula 1, by Codemasters, returns again this year with a new iteration expected for next July 1st, on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series, a title that you can already book on the online shop by GamerSandy.
It is a racing game that, as has become tradition, almost halfway intersects simulation and arcade, with many options available to the user with the ability to shape the type of experience and the level of difficulty sought.
In addition to the obvious team and driver updates, new championship circuits have been introduced, including the Miami Grand Prix. The main modes are back, including season and especially career, in which to play the role of a rookie, in search of his first world title.
Ideal for those who love Formula 1, virtually infinite thanks to competitive online multiplayer.
Diablo Immortal
After a long wait, on 2 June Diablo Immortal, a free-to-play spin-off of the popular Blizzard brand , made its debut on mobile devices and PCs.
Despite the relatively new context for the IP, the game re-proposes all the playful and artistic styles that have made it famous among RPG fans. The editor allows you to customize the avatar, after choosing one of the hero classes present. The game world is teeming with quests and dungeons to explore, on the hunt for fearsome opponents and loot with which to upgrade equipment. Well-known faces and new entries develop a plot that, although barely sketched, follows and re-proposes the topoi to which Diablo has always accustomed us.
Given the free-to-play nature, the title obviously bends to the microtransitions useful to further enhance one’s character (in this sense the GamerSandy cards that provide you with credit that can be spent on Battle.net are useful ), but the main quests are still easily completed with a minimum of strategy or, alternatively, by relying on friends and users fished from the net with whom, within a couple of taps on the touch-screen, create quite large parties that can thwart any threat.
Thanks to dedicated servers for each continent, the netcode does not know a moment of uncertainty, a feature that contributes to making Diablo Immortal an extremely addictive title, especially considering that, thanks to quests that can be completed in a matter of minutes, it has all the cards. in order to be one of the most played titles, under the umbrella, this summer 2022.
Kirby and the Lost Land
A pleasant 3D platform, ideal for indulging in a little relaxation.
Kirby and the Lost Land is the classic game to be enjoyed between a siesta and another, between a swim in the sea and another, between a moment of relaxation and another. Released exclusively for Nintendo Switch on March 25th, this is a 3D platformer in which, by sucking up enemies and acquiring their special abilities, Nintendo’s famous pink mascot must fight his way through a thousand obstacles and difficulties.
The readable and easy to learn gameplay, the relatively low level of challenge and a level design that guides the user along the path to follow, are characteristics that make this game a relaxing, enjoyable experience, within everyone’s reach. New game mechanics, introduced with perfect timing, at the same time prevent the adventure from becoming boring and predictable in the long run.
The classic, great and ingenious, platform made in Nintendo, which masterfully blends with the times and rhythms of the summer, suitable not only for longtime fans of the brand, but also for the youngest and for those who only entertain every now and then with the video games.
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
The Takeshi’s Castle of video games.
Those who have a few years on their shoulders will remember Games Without Borders, while the younger ones will have some faded memories of Takeshi’s Castle. Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, available on PC and on current and past generation consoles, is exactly this, a videogame reinterpretation, and even more light-hearted, of the aforementioned television programs.
In the role of bizarre anthropomorphic beans, which you can customize with hundreds of equally eccentric skins, obtainable both by playing and buying them in the in-game store, you will have to overcome unscathed a series of levels with the most unthinkable design and objectives, avoiding at all costs be eliminated by failing the round test, challenging 59 other connected players from all over the world.
From wacky team soccer matches to obstacle courses to be overcome within a time limit, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will test your skill with the pad, your patience, your ability to remain impassive in the face of absolutely insane situations. and comic.
Published in August last year, thanks to continuous updates, the Mediatonic creature has all the credentials to occupy a good part of your afternoons also in this summer 2022, especially if you usually play online with a close-knit group of friends. In addition, another gem, starting from 21 June the game will turn into a free-to-play. What better time to throw yourself into the arena?
GTA V
Rockstar’s best seller shines in a new light thanks to the update for the next-gen
In terms of longevity and notoriety, even GTA V has little to envy to any other video game. Originally released way back in 2013, it’s back in the limelight again thanks to the recent upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.
Fun today as then in single player, the improvements made by this update are especially appreciated in GTA Online, a game within the game that has been entertaining a large community for years now, engaged in multiple activities on the streets of Los Santos.
From significantly reduced loading times, to an even more solid netcode, passing through a better articulated progression of missions, also to allow newbies to initiate the mechanics of the online experience more easily, there are many reasons why it is worth trampling for the first time or return to the streets of Los Santos.
An immortal open-world, which with this update has shown once again that it still has something to say and to give, especially if you love playing online with your friends.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
For those who leave and for those who stay, there is always an island to return to
A title that debuted in March 2020 exclusively on Nintendo Switch, has convinced millions of gamers around the world to move to a sparsely inhabited and abandoned island, to transform it into the place of their dreams, a small corner of paradise to be customize and modify to your liking.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons, obviously present in the GamerSandy online catalog, is the chapter with the greatest potential of the whole series, an iteration that convinced many skeptics, little attracted by the mood and the lack of interactivity guaranteed in the past. Thanks to so many characters to talk to, different collectibles to obtain and, above all, a vast multitude of objects to collect, create, exchange with your friends, New Horizon has a lot to offer, especially to those with a certain aesthetic taste.
Similar to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Animal Crossing also recently received an update, Happy Home Paradise, which, as the title suggests, focuses on interior design, with dozens of new objects and aesthetic patterns with which to create the home of your own. dreams. Also included with the Nintendo Switch Online + subscription, those who wish can purchase the package separately thanks to the cards available from GamerSandy.
Whether on your own, constantly trying to improve your home and island, or online, exploring and visiting other people’s islands, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a perfect game for enjoyable and relaxing hit and run games.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The timeless Nintendo party game.
The Mario Kart series certainly needs no introduction. With the eighth chapter, originally published on Wii U and re-proposed, in a revised, corrected and enhanced version, on Nintendo Switch, the brand has perhaps reached the pinnacle in terms of quantity and quality of the contents offered.
Dozens of tracks, a very wide roster of drivers, lots of karts and motorbikes to choose from. The gameplay also re-proposes the classic arcade approach made of drifting, red shells thrown against opponents and a track design that is not inclined to respect the well-known laws of thermodynamics.
The result is a title that despite the years accumulated on its back continues to amuse and convince, which has found in Nintendo Switch the perfect platform to express its full potential. Beyond the evergreen single player, thanks to online and local multiplayer, even sharing one of the two Joy-Con supplied with the console with a friend, a game is enough to be fatally captured by the type of experience and fun that is in it. able to convey Nintendo production.
Furthermore, brand new tracks have recently been added, available free of charge for those who have subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online +, or can be purchased separately through the pass sold by GamerSandy.
In a nutshell, summer 2022 is yet another to spend in the company of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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