What to Play in Quarantine: Top 100 Games. Part 4 (Topic)

We are glad to share with you a new part of our collection, in which we tell you about the 100 best games on PC and consoles. Despite the weakening of the self-isolation regime, no one intends to completely remove quarantine measures, therefore, if you were looking for something to play in this difficult time and are looking for ways not to go crazy during self-isolation, today we present a couple of dozen more options for exciting leisure activities.

Don't miss out on Part 1 of our Top 100 Games Collection, Part 2, Part 3, and a special Top Quarantine Game.

Papers Please

What to play on: PC, iOS

When some games seek to test the player's reflexes, his intellectual abilities or attentiveness, the indie project Papers Please goes its own way and invites gamers to test their human qualities for strength. Throughout the game, you are an immigration officer who checks the documents of migrants who are about to leave the country. Of course, not always all papers are "clean" and not all destinies are the same, and sometimes the lives of entire families may depend on your decision. To be led by feelings or to be true to the letter of the law? In Papers Please, all decisions have consequences.

Cities: Skylines

Playable: PC, PS4, Xbox One, NSwitch

Cities: Skylines has been the king of city-building simulators for 5 years now, displacing the legendary SimCity series from the throne. The main advantage of Cities: Skylines is a reference balance between deep, multi-factor simulator and undemanding entertainment, which can be enjoyed even without first studying the multi-page manual. Together with a near-perfect balance, Cities: Skylines delights with a huge amount of content, including 10 official add-ons and an almost endless supply of custom mods.

Control

Playable: PC, PS4, Xbox One

The mystical action movie Control is perceived as another attempt by Remedy to control chaos: to place spectacular action in strange scenery and plot frames that tend almost to the arthouse. A feeling of total paranoia, when you cannot distinguish between truth and fiction, extraordinary characters who are clearly hiding something, "living" walls of scenery and a spectacular combat system that has descended from Hollywood blockbusters. In Control, all the components are intertwined in a chaotic vortex to give you one of the most unusual games of recent years.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Play: NSwitch

Fighting Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as befits large exclusives from internal Nintendo studios, an amazing combination of a unique concept and addictive gameplay. Only here you can, in the company of several players, face Sonic, Solid Snake, Bayonetta and Pakman on the same battlefield, which will not only delight fans of Japanese gaming, but also saturate the gameplay with characters with fundamentally different tactics in battle. However, the basis of the gameplay is unchanged - with blows to push the enemy beyond the boundaries of the level, which additionally sets Super Smash Bros apart from the competitors.

The Banner Saga (trilogy)

What to play on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, NSwitch, Android, iOS

The tactical RPG The Banner Saga, created by natives of Bioware, clearly shows where the best shots from the once legendary studio have gone. A cruel, non-linear story with a lot of moral dilemmas and ambiguous characters, a combat system full of nuances, as well as filigree written dialogues - all in the setting of Scandinavian mythology, shrouded in the atmosphere of the approaching apocalypse. For fans of RPG The Banner Saga, it is strongly recommended to check out the whole trilogy at once.

Injustice 2

Playable: PC, PS4, Xbox One

Injustice 2 is further proof that a superhero universe can serve as a good basis for developing a project worthy of entering the top 100 best games on PC and consoles. Created by the fathers of Mortal Kombat, fighting game Injustice 2 did not take over excessive cruelty from its progenitor, but inherited perhaps the main thing for which we love MK: a set of motley heroes, a well-staged and tactically diverse combat system and advanced graphics. Also note the story mode in Injustice 2, which deserves a place alongside the best movies from the Marvel and DC universe of the last decade.

Bioshock Infinite

Playable: PC, PS4, Xbox One, NSwitch, PS3, Xbox 360

Like its iconic predecessor, Bioshock Infinite is one of today's premier shooters and proof that games can be intelligent art forms. Like a concrete skating rink, Ken Levine's script, without undue modesty, rides on almost all unpopular topics in mass products: from racism and segregation to the manipulation of society through religion, without forgetting to touch up the resulting dish with brain-breaking ideas of time loops and parallel universes for a special taste.

Far Cry 3

Where to play: PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360

Far Cry 3 is almost the exact opposite of Bioshock Infinite. The game does not try to conduct a dialogue with the gamer about high, surprising with a dozen cultural references every five meters. On the contrary, the shooter from Ubisoft, with all its mock gloom, is more of a black comedy, pitting the player against caricatured antiheroes in order to then bring the degree of absurdity to the limit, deafening the eardrums with dubstep during a mission to burn a field of cannabis. Far Cry 3 is popcorn entertainment from the first to the last second, and this is what the game wins over.

Her Story

Play: PC, Android, iOS

Her Story is one of the most unusual genre experiments that we simply could not ignore in our selection of the 100 best games to play in quarantine. Instead of the usual gameplay in the industry, the player will have to review hundreds of videos, trying to investigate the case of the mysterious disappearance of two women. At the disposal of the player - only his own ingenuity and a search engine that allows you to find new videos for the specified keywords. The atypical gameplay and presentation of the plot in the form of scattered puzzles turned out to be a good springboard for creating a truly exciting detective story in Her Story.

Crusader Kings 2

Play: PC

Medieval Europe is a time of large-scale internecine wars and fragile alliances, where the ability to wield diplomatic instruments of influence meant almost less for the successful prosperity of the state than a large-scale army. This is exactly what the global strategy Crusader Kings 2 teaches us, which, instead of focusing on battles, focuses on the characters and relations between the nobility of European states. A real medieval Santa Barbara full of betrayals and meaningful alliances.

FEZ

Where to play: PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360

FEZ is the loudest indie long-term construction, hiding years of development full of conflicts and scandals behind its charming cover and soothing music. It's even surprising that such a relaxing, even meditative game was born in such a "Hell's Kitchen" of a game dev, which does not forget to keep the brain in good shape. The platforming concept is based on the ability to rotate two-dimensional levels 90 degrees, changing the perspective and thereby opening loopholes for passing levels that seem difficult at first glance.

Catherine: Full Body

Playable: PC, PS4, Xbox One, NSwitch, PS3, Xbox 360

A trip to a psychotherapist, which you never asked for, but in the end did not remain disappointed - the shortest description of the unusual Japanese game Catherine: Full Body. Taking images and ideas from Freudianism and the works of Erich Fromm, the developers from Atlus were able to create almost the best interactive image of love relationships, including complexes and fears that go into the load with "butterflies in the stomach." Adult, weird and non-linear Catherine: Full Body is a real find for anyone who loves atypical and intellectual games.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Where to play: PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Let's continue our top 100 best games with another Japanese project - Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. An offshoot of the famous series, created by geniuses of the slasher genre from Platinum Games, not only did not disgrace the honor of the Hideo Kojima franchise, but made it a suitable basis for creating one of the most dynamic and unbridled games of the new century. The dismemberment system in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance deserves special mention, allowing you to chop enemies into hundreds of small pieces. Perhaps, you can't imagine the best reprisal against tired bosses.

Burnout Paradise

Where to play: PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360

Released over 10 years ago, Burnout Paradise rightfully deserves the title of the current classic of arcade racing, which, like a 1969 Ford Mustang, only gains additional charm over time. Of course, we have the tech and content-rich late installments of the Forza Horizon series today, but even against that background, another trip to Paradise City doesn't disappoint. Spectacular accidents, excellent physics of car control, talentedly designed streets of the track and roaring songs of Guns and Roses from the speakers - all the components of the game have successfully passed the test of time.

Spelunky

Where to play: PC, PS4, PS3, Xbox 360

Spelunky is a discovery game, from which, even with all the desire, you can't expect much, and then you get one of the most additive games of the decade. The gameplay basis of the game is a two-dimensional action game with roguelike elements, high difficulty and a system for automatically generating levels and inventory items. As simple as it is an ingenious formula that opens up an impressive range of possibilities for interacting with the environment and opponents.

Silent Hill 2

Where to play: PC, PS3, Xbox 360

Let's face it, the gameplay of Silent Hill 2 has worn out a bit over the past 19 years. Puzzles, terrain orientation and combat are so far from modern standards that they could well make Silent Hill 2 an almost impenetrable game without guides for beginners. But can this be considered a sufficient excuse to deny yourself one of the most terrifying journeys on a psychological level, which eats into memory in such a way that they leave scars on it comparable to acid burns on the skin? We don't think so, especially if you want to see the best Survival-Horror in history.

Final Fantasy VII Remake

Playable: PC, PS4, Xbox One

A remake of a cult game is always a risky undertaking, which, even with the most titanic efforts, does not guarantee a completely positive response from the fans of the original. So it's no wonder that Square Enix in Final Fantasy VII Remake left the idea of a safe remake aside and went for broke. The new version of Final Fantasy VII is a total rethinking of the legendary JRPG, allowing you to look at recognizable characters and locations from a new perspective. Not all changes may appeal to fans, but gamers unfamiliar with the original game are guaranteed to have an epic and emotional adventure.

Cuphead

Play: PC, Xbox One, NSwitch

It is absolutely impossible not to succumb to the external charm of Cuphead if you harbor the slightest passion or nostalgia for American animation of the first half of the 20th century. But don't let the Cuphead platformer's picture fool you - under the seemingly pacifying and deliberately childish images, psychedelic, almost infernal monsters are hidden, which came to us like from Walt Disney's nightmares. Fascinating, but at the same time often causing discomfort, the style is echoed by the high complexity of the game, making you both love and hate Cuphead.

Baldur's Gate 2: Enhanced Edition

What to play on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, NSwitch, Android, iOS

The second part of Baldur's Gate is a timeless monument to Bioware and an imperishable example of how to create role-playing games. Combining party members with a superbly prescribed character. an epic and dark story for 60 hours with an abyss of options for passing the game, Baldur's Gate 2: Shadow of Amn resembles a giant colossus, whose grandeur even Bioware could not surpass.

Borderlands 2

Where to play: PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360

Finishing off another part of our list of the 100 best games on Borderlands 2 - the benchmark looter-shooter that possesses simply devilish hypnotism, making you return to it even after many hundreds of played hours. Of course, an excellent and large-scale triquel was released last year, but even against its background, Borderlands 2 stands out due to its many advantages. In particular, we note the amazing design of locations, memorable tasks and the antagonist of Handsome Jack, worthy to take a place close to the Joker among the best villains in games.

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Author: Jake Pinkman