Three ideal games to play this summer: One for the busybody with only a handful of hours to mess around with each week, one for the Average Joe with around 10-20 hours per week to play, and one for the gaming enthusiast who regularly puts in at least a few hours of gameplay each day.
For the BusyBody, Runescape.
And no, we’re not talking about OSRS. The great thing about Runescape (commonly referred to as RS3) is that, unlike its old-school counterpart, the game was made to allow players with only a handful of hours each week to make considerable progress with minimal time investment.
That is to say that the game is easily grindable, and achieving an account that’s equipped for mid to late-game bossing and questing can be done with relative ease.
If, at the end of the week, you find yourself kicking back with a few hours to spare and would like to play a game that you can retain all progress in without needing to bend over backward to make any accomplishment realized, the modern-day Runescape presents itself as an unlikely friend.
For the Average Joe, Stardew Valley.
Stardew Valley has quietly been a contender for one of the most well-developed and maintained titles over the last eight years. Putting a little progress in each day allows players to build up an income through agriculture, animal husbandry, and mining, among some other combat-related endeavors.
Additionally, Summer is a time that gets the social cogs turning, which Stardew Valley can help oil with its intricate friendship/romance system. Where the farming and mining life become a little one-dimensional, the social system and secrets of Stardew Valley take over and keep the game beckoning a return for anyone who tries it.
For the Gaming Enthusiast, Sea of Thieves.
Another game that can be applauded for its masterclass of development, Sea of Thieves is a testament to the idea that how you start is not how you finish.
Initially receiving mixed reviews from a crowd that was expecting an altogether different, fleshed-out title, Sea of Thieves has proven itself to not only be the definitive pirating game, but also one of surprising PvP and PvE depth.
Allow Sea of Thieves’ art team to fully immerse you in the summer heat with their relaxing world design: Gorgeous oceans, warm beaches, audio design that can put you to sleep, and a gameplay loop that rewards new players with an itch for exploration and experts with a demand for perfection as they optimize their mechanics and become a fearsome PvP and PvE master.
Sea of Thieves boasts gameplay that can be mastered as a solo sloop player, as well as perfected with friends on massive ships. Whether or not you want to play with your discord mates, Sea of Thieves presents itself as an Ideal candidate for a summer game that can help soak up the time.
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