Even if the weather outside does not allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a winter holiday, you can easily do this with the help of computer games. In this post, I have compiled a list of gaming titles that will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit during the holidays.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
A game about Spider-Man with interesting and varied gameplay, distinguished by a very well-developed combat system and fascinating flights on the web. The graphic component of the game allows you to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of New Year’s New York.
Mafia 2
A game that is probably in every such selection. Despite the fact that only part of the game’s events takes place during the New Year, Mafia 2 is still associated with the New Year by the vast majority of gamers.
The Long Dark
Sitting in a warm and cozy place and watching beautiful snowflakes falling outside the window, you may not realize that winter is actually very harsh and merciless. This game will make you fight the conditions of wild cold surrounded by a beautiful winter forest.
God of War: Ragnarok
The adventure of an elderly Kratos and his son in a winter setting. The snowy environment and Greek mythology easily create the atmosphere of New Year and Christmas.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Adventures of Lara Croft in extreme snow conditions. The game can offer puzzles, shootouts with enemies, rock climbing on snowy and other mountains. The magnificently graphically recreated winter environment will easily brighten up your time during the New Year holidays.
Steep
Here you could cite a huge number of games related to New Year’s sports. One of the brightest representatives of this genre is Steep. Extreme descents from snowy mountains and more.
The Division
A shooter set in a deserted winter New York. Not the most highly rated game from Ubisoft, but the half-snowy environment still gives you a New Year’s atmosphere. Suitable for fans of simple third-person shooters.
It Takes Two
If you want to spend the New Year holidays in the company of a loved one, then a great idea would be to spend time together in a cooperative game. One of the best such games is It Takes Two. In addition to fun challenges during the passage, you will definitely feel the New Year’s atmosphere, as the game has an interesting winter location.
Assassin’s Creed 3
And again Ubisoft. One of the best games in the Assassin’s Creed series according to fans. The first half of the game takes place in winter. Killing Templars and parkour in a snowy setting is a pleasure.
Max Payne
An ageless classic. A shooter in a winter setting with a time-slowing mechanic that was revolutionary in its time. If you are not very demanding about graphics, then this game is definitely suitable for the New Year holidays.
Metro (game series)
Metro Exodus is a very atmospheric first-person shooter. Incredibly beautiful winter locations and post-apocalyptic atmosphere. Soviet attributes that are found in houses and elsewhere. If the hardware does not allow you to plunge into this graphically perfect world, then there is also the older Metro 2033. The predecessor also has an atmospheric snowy environment.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Just like Mafia 2, Skyrim is included in almost every selection of New Year games. Adventures in atmospheric winter locations will appeal to fans of Action-RPG.
The Last of Us
A game with a gripping storyline set in a zombie apocalypse. The winter episodes can also give you a little Christmas spirit.
The Witcher 3
The Witcher also has a winter setting, mostly on the island of Skellige. However, keep in mind that access to this island does not appear until the very beginning of the game.
Batman: Arkham Origins
Fans of one of the main DC superheroes should enjoy this game of the Arkham series. New Year’s setting, classic combat of Batman games and nice graphics.
Lego: Harry Potter
Lego games are perfect for the winter holidays, as they allow you to just relax and have fun with the comic Lego interpretation of the original plot. Lego Harry Potter also has a winter atmosphere.
Conclusion
This selection obviously does not include all the games that have a New Year atmosphere or a winter setting. I chose the games based on my subjective opinion. I hope you found something suitable for yourself to brighten up your holidays and raise your New Year’s mood.