Colors Live
Colors LiveThe Nintendo Switch is not as versatile and tech-savvy as a tablet-and stylus combo. However, it has a lot of accessibility. The app is surprisingly powerful and allows you to paint, color, create, share, test, and perfect your skills by creating campaigns.
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Quarry
Quarry, by Supermassive Games, is a summer camp horror story where players choose the fates of the teen counselors trying to survive a night at Hackett’s Quarry. Fun characters and an imaginative story make this a thrilling adventure.
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Mundaun
MundaunThis horror tale is hand drawn and takes place in Switzerland’s Alps. Your grandfather’s suspicious death is a mystery that you soon discover.
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Encryption
EncryptionThis is an incredibly meta story about stories. The early acts are reminiscent of the stories shared around the campfire.
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Sea of Thieves
Sea of ThievesThis is an adventure that takes place in a fantasy realm, where you control a group of pirates on a quest for treasure and gold. The ship mechanisms and physics headline a master class in atmosphere, and there’s a smorgasbord of adventures for players to explore.
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Sailwind
Sailwind is a less lethal take on the sailor fantasy; it’s a sailing sim that focuses on the player’s ability to navigate the ocean and manage their shipments.
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Raft
RaftThis is an alternative to sailing in survival games, in which players are left alone in the middle of large oceans. The players must build and defend a floating house from deadly sharks and natural disasters.
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No Man’s Sky
No Man’s SkyThis is an amazing game. It allows the player to visit endless worlds. I’ve spent endless hours roaming these alien landscapes with surreal crystalline structures or untamed ravenous flora, pausing to stare out and take tons of photos.
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Umurangi GeneratioN
Umurangi GenerationYou play the role of both a photographer and courier. Your ability to capture photos with a style that conveys a message is judged. The game is set in the “shitty future,” and a creative and fun photography challenge leads into a deeply compelling story.
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Firewatch
FirewatchAlthough it has many tragic stories and characters, some of my most fond memories include just walking through the wilderness and learning about the routes and taking in the beauty.
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Valheim
Valheim was a monster hit, and the game’s Hearth and Home update furthers the cozy Viking fantasy. While there’s some danger in this Viking sandbox, there are also chill vibes and lovely cabins to enjoy.
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An Easy Hike
An Easy Hike’s summer camp appeal should be obvious from its name. This game features a mountain of charming characters that players can explore, and then enjoy it in peace.
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