5 Winter-Themed Video Games to Enjoy the Best Time of the Year
We all know that winter is the most beautiful season. Come on! Snowflakes are one of nature's most magical and unique creations. Freshly fallen snow looks dreamy on the trees, and the holiday decor is always the cherry on top. It's just the part where you have to go outside in the freezing temperatures that ruin the aesthetic.
However, you can appreciate the beauty of winter in a virtual world from the comfort and warmth of your bedroom. Below, find five of our favorite video games that take place during December to truly appreciate the most jolly time of year.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is one of the best games to celebrate any holiday because it follows the real-life calendar. That means, right now, your island is celebrating a snowy winter, and the villagers will be there to open presents on Dec. 25. There's an incentive to log in on Christmas Eve, too—Jingle, the black-nosed reindeer helping Santa this year, will visit the town and take you on a mission to host the most cheerful holiday imaginable.
Kingdom Hearts II
It's a blast from the past! In this action-packed RPG, you'll join Sora on an adventure to one of the most iconic Disney worlds, Halloween Town from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Meet Jack Skellington and the gang, where you fight to restore the city (and Candy Cane Lane) back to its normal state. Unfortunately, this game is only available on PlayStation 2, but it'll be a nostalgic treat this December.
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Parasite Eve
Even older than Kingdom Hearts II is Parasite Eve, and you can feel confident that this game is well worth the lengths it may take to find an original PlayStation.
Set on Christmas Eve, an NYPD rookie goes on a date to an opera, only for the theater to combust and chaos to ensue throughout the city. She discovers and develops a bond with the ancient evil, Eve, but must make an important decision to save the day.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
It's hard not to love the boyish charm of Miles Morales, and this Spider-Man game will make you appreciate him even more. As always, you enter the role of our title character, who is forced to maintain order in New York City. When an impending war poses a threat, Miles jumps in to save the day and solve a few side quests along the way.
Super Mario 3D World
Did you already beat the entirety of Super Mario 3D World years ago? This month is the perfect time to revisit one of the first maps, the winter world. Collect stars and coins and fight enemies over ice and snow terrains. You can even pick up power-ups to travel via ice skate. And, most importantly, don't forget to enjoy the beautiful views.
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