Well, this is boring. You thought this would be more relaxing, being quarantined in your home with nothing but Netflix to comfort you, but, after a few days, it gets a little tedious. You can only rewatch The Office so many times before it gets grating. Even our subtle anxiety attacks in-between aren't enough to get us through the day. It's time to dig through your gaming collection.
There's probably a few in there that you'll haven't finished, gave up on, or, at least quit in a fit of rage. Well, now you have an opportunity to revisit them to see what you've missed or recapture a hint of nostalgia. Here are a few suggestion games to revisit while stuck in self-isolation.
9 Deadly Premonition
Were you one of those experimental gamers that found this game on the shelves, saw that it got surprisingly good reviews and wanted to try it out? However, when you got it home, you quickly discovered that the look and controls were dated and lost interest in it within the first half-hour of gameplay? Well, now you have time to quickly find the value in this lost gem.
Granted, yes, the controls aren't the best, and it looks like it was released on the 17 years ago rather than 10 years ago, but what you're missing out on is a very ambitious game. This game has a very lengthy storyline, obviously taking a lot of inspiration from Twin Peaks, it's filled with murder and mystery, and the game's map is huge! You could easily get lost exploring this large town, discovering new characters and collectibles. Is it a flawed game? Sure, but, now that you've got the time, you can finally discover the merit it does have.
8 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
In the nine years since this game was released, you've probably beaten this game once or twice... or maybe a few times. However, you played as a Nord your first time, but have you ever played as an Orc or Khajiit? Were you ever a member of the Thieves Guild or Assassins Guild? Did you ever play as a Werewolf or Vampire?
Be honest, you may have a ton of time in this game, but there are probably some things you still haven't tried yet. Build a house, slay more dragons, and once again become the legendary Dragonborn! Or mod the heck out of it—the choice is yours!
7 Grand Theft Auto: Online
When this online massive-multiplayer game was first released, following the success of Grand Theft Auto V, it was meant with a lot of issues, which was followed by players giving up on it. It wasn't that fun, and the other players were, for lack of a better word, jerks who did nothing but try and ruin your gaming experience. However, after seven years, Rockstar Games has made some modifications to enhance the game like cooperative bank heists, more missions, more customization, and less "jerky" players.
If you decided to give up on this game in the beginning, this could be the perfect time to give it another chance. Get some friends together and make a plan and rob a bank together.
6 Friday The 13th
Much like Grand Theft Auto: Online, Friday The 13th was also plagued with technical issues at launch that made a lot of gamers rage quit. But, also much like Grand Theft Auto: Online, after a few patches, the game is a lot more accessible now.
The game, much like the movies, pits a bunch of teenagers against the unstoppable force of Jason Voorhees. One player controls the killer, while everyone else tries to survive. It's a fun gaming experience you can share online with your friends. If you get your fill of Friday The 13th, you can eventually move onto Dead By Daylight for more monster movie madness.
5 Dark Souls
It's really no shame to admit that Dark Souls got the better of you back in 2011, making you rage quit and leave a dent in the wall suspiciously shaped like a keyboard. This is considered to be one of the hardest gaming franchises of all time, but you bought it, so you might as well try to conquer it while you have the time. Sooner or later, you'll get the hang of the combat, the enemies' movements and which boss fights will destroy you the quickest.
Yeah, you might make another dent in the wall... again... but at least you'll feel like you've accomplished something, and maybe you'll find new respect for the series. Maybe even enough to check out Dark Souls 2, 3 or Bloodborne.
4 Plague Inc: Evolved
You've probably already played this game and you're probably going to play it again and again and again. Why? Who knows, maybe you're one of those gluttons from punishment who keep on re-watching Contagion on Netflix. Plague Inc: Evolved is a real-time strategy-simulation game that allows the player to create a virus and unleash it upon the world, if you can wipe out the entire human race, you win!
Yeah, a bit of a bittersweet entertainment during these times, but, who knows, maybe you'll find the game weirdly comforting. Almost like, you see how bad the Coronavirus is now, but imagine it the worst-case scenario happened. That's this game, so, enjoy the fact that what's ever happening now isn't as bad as the chaos you create in Plague Inc: Evolved.
3 Minecraft
One of the most celebrated PC games of the past decade, it's time to dive back into the super blocky universe to create once again. A lot has changed in the past nine years; you've graduated secondary school, you've got a full-time job, you're on your way to your 30s, and you haven't had a lot of time for gaming in the meantime. Now, with no work and only Netflix and Disney+ to comfort you, why not revisit something you played to distract yourself from your responsibilities.
You don't have to create something as elaborate as a working computer or the Eiffel Tower, but why not start with something small like a house or underground hideout? Who knows, maybe you'll come across the elusive Herobrine while you're at it.
2 The Sims 4
While it didn't get the greatest of criticisms when it was released, with some extra downloadable content, you could be looking at some everlasting entertainment. First, you can start a life that reflects your own—same look, same job, and same house. But then your imagination can take flight with new relationships, new career paths, and whatever else you can come up with.
It's your life, you can do whatever you'd like with it, and this is a perfect distraction from whatever going on outside the safety of your four walls. If you need some guidance on which expansions you should get, check it out here.
1 The Last Of Us
Be honest, you haven't played this game since you've beaten it seven years ago, but that's not necessarily an uncommon thing. The game doesn't offer a lot of replay value, as it tells an emotional linear story that didn't really reward exploration. Once you play through it once, there isn't much reason to play it again. However, with the hype of Part II releasing soon (hopefully), this is the best time to familiarize yourself with the characters, the world, and the gut-punching ending.
With a serviceable 12 hours of gameplay, you can easily knock this out in a matter of a few days, prepping yourself for the sequel. Just get emotionally ready for the first 20 minutes, as Troy Baker's performance will still bring a tear to your eye.