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Destress this final season with these three video games

Published by Ryan Windle on November 30, 2021

Finals are one of the most stressful times for students. While we are all cramming in information for our tests, it is important to give our brains a break. One way that people like to de-stress during this time is by playing video games, and I am here to recommend three of my favorite games that I play when I want to calm down. 

“Unpacking”

Available on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Xbox Series X and S, Linux, and Microsoft Windows.

While unpacking in real life can be stressful, unpacking in a video game is my go-to stress reliever. “Unpacking” follows a story, from childhood to adult life, moving into new places and unpacking into your new space. This game is addictive. I love organizing random items into spaces; I haven’t even played the whole story out, I love redoing stages. Truly, the best way to calm down after a stressful day of learning. 

“Stardew Valley”

Available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, iOS, and Android.

In this game, your player’s grandfather left you a plot of land and an abandoned shed in his will. Leaving behind modern life, you have to learn how to farm to survive, and learn the intricacies of the townspeople in “Stardew Valley.” This game has been a favorite of mine for the past couple of years, there are so many unique ways to play it that it never gets boring. Giving my farm a layout calms me down, and I love to be distracted by the character’s personal storylines. 

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