Bored? Need to kill a few hours doing something fun? Well, look no further! With a laptop and a good internet connection, you could download some games to keep you occupied in the john, on that long flight, train or bus ride etc. The laptop can run them with ease without being bogged down even running on low-end hardware. The games range from tiny indie games to other more popular games.
Some examples include:
Minecraft is a three-dimensional sandbox video game by creator Markus Persson (later developed and published by Mojang). It allows players to build a variety of cubes that represent various materials e.g. dirt, water, stone, and ores in a 3D-generated world. Players can move with no limitations on vertical movement that is, not affected by gravity. Other activities include exploration and combat while offering several modes such as survival mode.
Rogue Legacy is an action-platform game with rogue-like elements by developer Cellar Door Games. You get to explore procedurally generated castles but with a twist. Every time you die, your child will succeed you. They may be genetically deficient, perhaps color blindness, dyslexia maybe vertigo! Who knows? But hey, you'll love them anyway. No? Besides, they are your children. It offers great exploration and combat. Giving you a chance to customize characters to your satisfaction. Maybe try flying.
Stardew Valley.
Some examples include:
Minecraft
Minecraft is a three-dimensional sandbox video game by creator Markus Persson (later developed and published by Mojang). It allows players to build a variety of cubes that represent various materials e.g. dirt, water, stone, and ores in a 3D-generated world. Players can move with no limitations on vertical movement that is, not affected by gravity. Other activities include exploration and combat while offering several modes such as survival mode.
Rogue Legacy
Rogue Legacy is an action-platform game with rogue-like elements by developer Cellar Door Games. You get to explore procedurally generated castles but with a twist. Every time you die, your child will succeed you. They may be genetically deficient, perhaps color blindness, dyslexia maybe vertigo! Who knows? But hey, you'll love them anyway. No? Besides, they are your children. It offers great exploration and combat. Giving you a chance to customize characters to your satisfaction. Maybe try flying.
Stardew Valley.
This is an indie farming simulation role playing video game, developed by Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone ( publisher Chucklefish). You get to inherit your grandpa's old plot on the farm in Stardew Valley where you live off the land with a few coins and some hand-me-down tools. Build your farm into a veggie empire, learn about your neighbors(over 30 characters) and settle down. It offers many opportunities in different areas as your skill set progress such as mining, fishing, combat, and foraging.
Snakebird.
Snakebird.
Its a bird! Its a snake! From the developers, Neumenon Games. Its snakebird. Seems pretty simple, help the birds sate their hunger. But it is one deceptive game that will need you to put your best foot forward and pull out your thinking cap! Move your snakebird around the level in order to eat all the fruit, then make your way to the exit. Seems easy! Follow the birds on a quest and challenge yourself!
West of Loathing.
Last but certainly not least. Who doesn't enjoy a good laugh? I know I do! This is a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role playing game by developer Asymmetric Publications. It is set in the wild west of the Kingdom of Loathing Universe. In the artwork, stick figure cowpunchers fight bandits, skeletons, and demonic cattle while digging for magic items. Looking for a laugh? Look no further than this comical video game.
So next time you're on that long ride or even curled up on the couch, dip your toe into the exciting world of video games which are easy to access and play on most laptops without a fuss. As long as you put into consideration that it doesn't demand too much processing power. Apart from offering entertainment, one enjoys other perks such as improving hand-eye coordination, and cognitive ability and can be a great stress reliever from a long day at work!
So next time you're on that long ride or even curled up on the couch, dip your toe into the exciting world of video games which are easy to access and play on most laptops without a fuss. As long as you put into consideration that it doesn't demand too much processing power. Apart from offering entertainment, one enjoys other perks such as improving hand-eye coordination, and cognitive ability and can be a great stress reliever from a long day at work!
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