The holidays can be a tough time, but these games will get you through it AND help you share the fun with your family.
The holidays are upon us and for many of us, that means lots of family meals and other communal events. For lots of these get-togethers you’ll be away from home and thus away from your computer and/or console. What’s a gamer to do? Enter mobile games.
Whether you’ve got great friends and family you love to spend time with or it’s more of a chore you’d rather avoid, I’ve got some games that will help you get through this time of year. And because I’m Jewish and cranky and everything is about Christmas, this will be a list of 8 games, one for every night of Hanukkah. Deal with it.
Monument Valley (iOS, Android & Windows Phone)
Monument Valley is a beloved classic for a reason. Its hauntingly beautiful Escher-inspired levels are truly works of art and the relative ease of the puzzles makes it a great fit for every sort of gamer. It’s relaxing too and we could all use come peace and calm this time of year. You do each level at your own pace and the game doesn’t penalize you for mistakes; anything you do can be undone.
If you’ve played the game already, play it again. I’ve done so six or seven times and I never tire of it. Buy the Forgotten Shores expansion too and experience even more gorgeous monuments, labyrinths, and new mechanics. Fall in love all over again with Ida’s faithful companion, The Totem.
It’s also a great game to play with kids or have them play and help with puzzles if they need it. Fire it up on an iPad for maximum shareability.
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