News game 10 video game gifts to offer at Christmas and that will please 100%
Published on 17/12/2022 at 10:10
The end of year celebrations are fast approaching and you have no idea what present to offer to those around you. As a hardcore gamer, giveaways can be an opportunity to proselytize for people who don’t particularly like video games, or who don’t think they like them because they haven’t tried them before. Sharing your passion while offering a quality gift is not impossible. This is why, with the editor, we have concocted a selection of excellent titles that are easy to learn for neophytes.
A narrative adventure for players who have never touched video games is a particularly appropriate choice. In addition, if the person you want to give a gift to is fond of series and films, giving Life is Strange could suit them perfectly. Hailed by critics many times and available on many platforms including Switch or phone (iOS and Android). Very little difficulty for this title where the gameplay lies above all in the use of the return in time wisely, which should not destabilize the most neophytes. Our selection is not limited to the first opus, but it is a good way to start the saga. Endearing characters and a very beautiful staging for a good life, no doubt that it will be a beautiful gift!
Does the person you want to give a gift to love horror movies? Until Dawn could make her happy. This interactive film developed by Supermassive Games, promises a horrifying experience that takes up the codes of slashers, while drawing inspiration from American folklore. You will have to take the time to explain to the lucky recipient of this gift that each character can die if he does not press the right key at the right time. A title for lovers of horror, but also tension!
If you want to give a gift to someone who enjoys travel and relaxation, Journey can be a good option. Exploration, ruins, slides on the sand and a Zen atmosphere… this is the content of this game which was considered a unique experience. Originally released on Playstation, it is now more than 10 years old, this title is now available on PC. Giving Journey is a delicate touch as it is a sweet poetry that is very easy to take in hand.
Developed by the same studio as Journey, Flower might also appeal to people who want to relax and have a certain poetic sensibility. The player embodies the wind and explores many environments by twirling flower petals in the air. Available on Playstation and PC, it is an extremely accessible game that can appeal to a very young audience as well as older people. Joy, nature, flower and joy emanate abundantly from this excellent title!
Stardew Valley is the perfect title for anyone who has a stressful work environment. Nothing like a little trip to the countryside to change your mind! The player manages his farm there as he sees fit, growing various plantations and arranging it as he pleases. The content doesn’t stop there! Fishing, mining, crafting, characters and the various interactions you can have with them, village festivities… There’s always something to do in Stardew Valley! A captivating title that will appeal to people not accustomed to video games.
Fans of comics, love stories and slices of life might appreciate Florence. This interactive story is of a rare sweetness which simply depicts “love and life”, in the life of a young woman named Florence. This title will not overwhelm you with text, in all its sobriety and delicacy. Very short (about 1 hour lifespan), it will suit people who don’t want to spend a long time in front of the screen. A story that centers on love and the emptiness of life, offering a real introspective journey.
Lovers of travel and the 90s? This little French indie game might even appeal to someone who says they don’t like video games. As its name suggests, Road 96 is a real Road Trip. The player embodies different teenagers who seek to escape the regime of their country. Adventure and freedom await you, against a backdrop of music from the 90s! A journey full of nostalgia in period settings, where the player meets charismatic characters. A little action, landscapes to admire, emotions and exploration!
An easy gift for people who like to dance and who will be delighted to find their favorite musical titles in this game. This 2022 edition contains more than 500 titles, including new releases such as K-pop with Blackpink or aespa, but also the fictional League of Legends group named K/DA with the title “POP/STAR”. Just Dance is also an opportunity to do some sport, especially with the “Sweat” mode which allows you to see the calories burned.
The Sims is the great classic of games to offer to people who do not necessarily appreciate video games in general. With its many extensions and kits, there is plenty to do, especially since The Sims 4 became free! For people who already play the fourth installment, the third is also a very good title that should not be overlooked. The Sims is now a fairly large universe if you count all the DLC availableespecially with the latest “The Sims 4: High School Years” which provides access to American high school life.
Playable exclusively in co-op, It Takes two is an ideal gift for a couple! This adventure game is particularly beautiful and offers a wide variety of puzzles at a frantic pace. Many gamers consider It Takes Two to be one of the best co-op games ever made. Easy to handle without being excessively so, neophytes will certainly have fun! This title tells the story of a couple on the verge of breaking up who are transformed into dolls and will have to cooperate to get out of it. Maybe offering this title will be a remedy for couples in a bad patch? In any case, this gift can only be a good deed!
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Let’s end our selection with a must-have: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe! Very easy to learn, fluid, rather beautiful, complete with a lot of circuits and characters and above all… Extremely fun! It’s one of the few games that a whole family can play together. Its accessibility can be adjusted in particular with the mode of Assisted Driving which helps beginner players and allows them to have fun, ideal for the youngest or the oldest!
