Sunday, July 21, 2019

The top three PS4 games for your school holidays 'staycation'

Congratulations!  You survived the winter school holidays.  The next school break will arrive just as soon as you've recovered from the last one and now that you've used up all your annual leave it's a good time to start planning that 'staycation' and negotiating a 'work from home' arrangement.

If they’re going to spend some time indoors while you get on with other things (like earning a living), you may want to consider hiring a PS4. For a little inspiration on the gaming front, here are our top three PS4 games for the school holidays.

Harry Potter Lego 1 to 7

Featuring age-appropriate scenes from Harry Potter books 1 to 7, the Harry Potter Lego PS4 game provides hours of fun for people of all ages. Unlike the films, this game tries to avoid some of the darker scenes and throws in a little tongue-in-cheek humour.

Your kids will have their chance to learn all the spells featured in the classic series, plus they can explore Hogwarts Castle at their leisure. In addition to playing using characters such as Harry, Hermione, and Ron, they can choose to be anyone from Bellatrix Lestrange to Voldemort himself in the free play mode.

Crash Bandicoot n Sane Trilogy

For those who grew up in the nineties and early noughties, Crash Bandicoot is nothing new. The Crash Bandicoot n Sane Trilogy brings three of the game’s best versions together, complete with new and shiny graphics. If your kids love platform games that become increasingly challenging as the story progresses, this one is perfect for them.

Nothing much has changed from the older version of Crash Bandicoot and you still need to battle to get all the boxes and defeat tricky bosses. Although younger children may struggle to master the controls at first, Crash Bandicoot n Sane Trilogy is great for kids of all ages.

Just Dance 2019

If your kids love to stay active and they’re fans of music from multiple eras, introduce them to Just Dance 2019. You don’t need any additional PS4 features to play with the game, as you can add the Just Dance App to your mobile.

In addition to dancing to the latest hits, Just Dance features classics from musicals and different decades. There’s also a dedicated younger kids’ section, with gentler dances. Your little ones will receive a grade for each dance and they’ll have the opportunity to engage in a dance-off. Just Dance 2019 already comes with some pre-installed songs, but you can access more by signing up for an EA Unlimited account.

With so many games to choose from, entertaining your kids during the spring holidays is easier than ever. Using the games we’ve suggested here, you’ll guarantee that they have hours of fun.