Summer is great.
Well not for me because I hate the heat, but for pretty anyone else.
Still even a Winter friend like me can appreciate the great
atmosphere that comes along with summer. Just enjoying a sunny day by
the water or go hiking in the mountains... there are countless great
things about summer. Lucily for people like me there are videogames,
which allow us to escape into warm summer worlds, even whil sitting
in a nice cool basemant.
The summer has
many faces, altough the classic beach theme is, of course, the most
dominant one. Luckly the same goes for the world of videogames. So
today I would like to take you an journy through five games, which
would be perfect holiday destinations. So grab your swim shorts and
bikinis, put on your sunglasses and enjoy the summer. And if the
weather doesn't play nice then enjoy these virtual summer dreams.
5: Pokemon
Sun/Moon
For a moment I
thought about including Pokemon X/Y instead of Sun/Moon. France, or
Kalos as it's called in the games, is a beautiful region, rich with
culture and awesome sights. But to be honest the Alola region from
Sun and Moon is nearly unbeatable in the summer category. Even though
Hoenn comes close.
But Hawai, which
is the real life inspiration for Alola, is one of the first things
that come to mind, when anyone mentions summer and holiday.
Beautiful girls in
hawaian dresses dancing between tiki torches while you enjoy a cold
drink at the beach. Doesn't that sound like the perfect summer? And
if your stay is filled with adventure and discovering new Pokemon
then it's even better.
The Alola Region
works because it offers nearly everything. You can even find a snowy
peak on one of it's island. If the need to cool down ever arises.
Apart from that there a beautiful beaches and lush jungles. Also
there is the local Malasada speciality.
The Sight alone is enough to make my mouth water.
Alola simply
offers everything from adventure to delicous treats and also it's
very kid friendly. There is no better place for a family vaccation
than the Alola region.
4: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Wakter
The sun above and
the water beneath you. Nothing but the endless sea in front of your
boat. The flooded Hyrule from the Wind Waker made me long for the
island life, even as a young boy in 2003. Experiencing the busy
''city'' life on Windfall island, the mysterious forest on Forest
Haven or just relaxing at the beach on Outset Island. There is an
activity for everyone on this huge ocean.
Also who doesn't
like to feel like an explorer when discovering new Islands. The Ocean
from Wind Waker also offers that. From frozen Islands to an acitve
volcano the Ocean offers many unique sights to see. There are even
rumors about a ghost ship appearing in clear, starry nights.
Some may call the
long travel times by boat boring, but to me they are a chance to
relax and simply enjoy the water and fres salt-breeze. The Wind Waker
is your own adventure holiday. You are the captain of your own ship
and you decide where you head too. And yes Breath of the Wild offers
an even bigger freedom, but it doesn't have the same summer feeling.
The blue sky above and the blue ocean beneath. That is what summer is
all about. And all of that you can find in The Wind Wakers Hyrule.
3: Yoshis Island
Now if you're
searching for a complete package than look no further. Lush forrests
and Jungles? Check. Snowy mountain peaks? Check. Flower fields?
Check. Beaches and water fun? Check.
Yoshis Island
simply offers everyting. As long as you can overlook the insane
Magikoopa trying to steal your baby. It even features some old
castles to satisfy your need for some culture and history.
Of course like all
vaccation destinations on this list this place isn't for the faint of
hear. There is lots of action to be had on this island with lots of
different activities. Be it skiing downhill, go cave diving or
monkeying around in the jungle. There is something for everyone.
And while you
enjoy the beautiful sights this island has to offer you, maybe you'll
even topple down a spiked tyrant in still one of the most epic
battles of all time. Talk about active holidays.
2: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Earlier I called a
holiday in Alola kid friendly. In that case this place is the
complete opposite. It's brutal, hard and absolutely amazing. But
let's talk about the landscape first. A tour across the six islands
of Tropical Freeze is probably the most varied vaccation you could
have. You love the mountains? Well Autumn Heights has you covered.
Want a Safari throug the African Wilderness? No problem just head
over to the Bright Savannah. Just want to have fun at the Beach?
Here's Sea Breeze cove for you. You love snow? Luckily the Snowmads
have frozen over Donkey Kong Island creating the perfect winter
wonderland for you to enjoy. There is even a jungle full of giant
fruits and huge factories to satisfy your needs for something
extraordinary.
Of course, just as
I stated earlier, this amazing adventure isn't for everyone. It's an
action vaccation by every definition. If your're looking for a
relaxin holiday this isn't the place for you. But if you're searching
for a satisfying experience head over to the nearest Funky Flights or
simply jump into the next best rocket barrel.
1: Super Mario Sunshine
Of course the
Number One spot could only go to a game, which has Holiday and
vaccation as it's main theme. Isla Delfino is THE Holiday paradise
and if you, or a doppelganger, who looks like you, dosn't cover the
whole Island in paint the locals actually are very welcoming. And
Isla Delfina has a lot to offer. From a four star spa resort (Ghosts
inclusive) over a amusement park all the way to the countless
beautiful beaches the Island is the ultimate summer holiday location.
Of course it doesn't offer the geographical variety some of the
earlier entries had, but everything here is made with one thing in
mind. Vaccation. And because of that it can't be beaten.
Isla Delfino is
the perfect place to forget your daily troubles. It may not be a huge
island hopping adventure, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to
do here. You can even clean the teeth of a giant eel, which will
really scare the crap out of any one with deep water phobia. Or maybe
you simply prefer to play with some watermelon at the beach? No
matter what your preferences are Isla Delfino offers something for
everyone.
So just sit back
and relax. Enjoy the sun because you won't find any rain here. Theres
always great wether and perfect conditions to fully enjoy your
vaccation. All 365 days of the year.
So what games get
you into the summer mood? What is your favourite virtual holiday
destination? Maybe you prefer something really left field. Whatever
it is let me know in the comments below.
And as always
thanks for reading
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