Sometimes the best games can be passed over because they simply look too much like a game aimed at children. The aesthetic may include cute characters or colorful backgrounds, or the subject matter may be more kid-friendly. Some games just come out at the wrong times next to meatier AAA experiences that get more attention.
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So for anyone looking for some cool games to play alone or with the family without a lot of violence, here are some good choices. Some even have multiplayer, so the whole gang can jump in. Regardless, these are all great games that deserve a second chance and are readily available.
Tearaway unfolded
Some large paper
Teraway was originally designed for the PS Vita in 2013 by Media Molecule, which was their first new IP since inception LittleBigPlanet 2008. In 2015, a PS4 version was released, Tearaway unfoldedwhich was basically the same game, but tweaked to use more of the PS4's features.
The great thing about both versions is how inventive it is, from the papercraft work to using everything on the controller to move things forward, from bouncing on the touchpad to simpler platform controls.
Minecraft Dungeons
My first Dungeon Crawler
Minecraft Dungeons is one of the few Minecraft spin-offs out there that remove the core building concept to instead focus on combat, but not in a gory context. It can be compared to a dungeon crawler which Diablowhere loot and monsters abound, with tons of weapons to check out and test to equip.
The game isn't too challenging alone or with three others in co-op, making it a good first step for anyone interested in the looter genre, and a great game for family nights.
To AT
You are the perfect shape
to a T was created by Keita Takahashi, who also did Katamari Damacyand both share strange DNA. Players can create their character who is afflicted with a disease that permanently causes their arms to stretch out to form the letter T.
Players will learn how to do everything in their lives with this ailment, from brushing their teeth to doing exercises at school, to a T more of a life sim. It starts off simple, but gets crazier as things progress, and the best thing about the game is the theme song, which is a real earworm.
The wonderful 101
The power of the public
The wonderful 101 was originally released for the Wii U in 2013 before later being ported to consoles via a remaster in 2020. It's one of the weirder titles from PlatinumGames, where players control what is essentially a team of Power Rangers, but one that can also empower the people they drop to help.
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In levels, players can free citizens and get more help, so they can use different formations in battle or to solve a puzzle, like turning into a giant first to turn some dials. The best way to think of it is as a more action oriented Pikmin games, and to tie things up with family time, there are missions that support five players.
Dodgeball Academy
A sports RPG
Dodgeball Academy is like Hogwarts from Harry Potter franchise if it were a school obsessed with dodgeball instead of magic. The player is a new student aiming to be the best, and they will gather allies as they climb to the top.
The characters are quirky, the dialogue can often be funny and the cartoon graphics, along with the special powers, are a sight to behold in this extreme sports game. Additionally, there is a counter mode for friendly competition.
Donut County
Beware of the raccoon
Donut County
5/10
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August 28, 2018
- ESRB
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E For All // Mild Fantasy Violence, Comic Mischief
Donut County begins with a raccoon, BK, texting his employee, Mira, that she needs to get to work before the game shifts forward weeks later, with the entire city underground. Thanks to an app that BK used, they were able to control a small hole in the ground that could suck up whatever fell into it, causing it to grow at the same time, which is where the game comes in.
Levels are divided into sandboxes where players have to make their hole grow by swallowing more objects, and sometimes the mechanics get complicated, like having to trick a bird into drinking water. Donut County is a strange, but deeply soothing game.
Cake Bash
Mario Desert Party
Cake Bash
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October 15, 2020
Cake Bash is like Mario Party minus the board game setup and with 100% more desserts. Each character player can choose a desert of any kind, from a cupcake to a donut, and they all look appetizing, along with the rest of the game.
Each match consists of several mini-games, and whoever comes out on top the most will be crowned the overall winner, whether players are going up against three AI competitors or three others in multiplayer. Some mini-games include roasting marshmallows to perfection, stacking ice cream like a pro, and decorating a cake like an ace.
Sky: Children Of The Light
Travel in the sky
Sky: Child of Light is one of the most fun games out there, whether players are playing it alone or trying to meet others online. It is a free-to-play game similar to Tripbut instead of drifting through sand, players will float through the sky and travel to new floating islands.
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There is no combat to worry about, and the puzzles are very small. Sky: Child of Light is a game that favors exploration above all else, and the more players get into it, the more they can customize their character.
Tom
Image time
Tom is a black and white game that places players in small sandboxes and gives them several puzzles to solve in each chapter before they can move on.
The main mechanic is photography, so taking the best photo for an NPC can usually get them through missions. It could be taking pictures of ghosts or bears having a cool party in the woods. Some of the quests can be difficult to solve, but exploration will usually help, as these areas are not too large.
Skatebird
Tony The Hawk
Skatebird is a simpler skateboarding game than anything resembling an entry in Tony Hawk Pro Skater franchise. Players can customize their bird character, choosing from a few species and then adding accessories to make them cute or stylish.
Players will be dropped into sandboxes, usually normal living spaces like a bedroom or kitchen, and then they can explore on their own. Sometimes it becomes a target to hit, but overall it's about doing tricks with these little birds, which can feel a little awkward at first as the controls take time to get used to, but it will prove to be fun with practice.
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