The best games to play during the coronavirus pandemic

Feel like you need a vacation? Want to get away to a deserted island somewhere, spend some time in the sun on a beach? You can’t do that IRL right now, but you can do it in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The newest title in the series places you on a deserted island that won’t stay deserted for long. You get to build your very own community of cute animal neighbors in this island paradise. 

You can also invite some of your friends to join you in this utterly relaxing game. Up to eight players can inhabit an island at one time, so you can get the whole gang together for a beach bash. The world of Animal Crossing is all pastels and soft textures, a perfectly calm and collected place to take your mind off of the news. Immerse yourself in the harmless drama of your adorable neighbors and spend a few hours fishing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons during this trying time.

Written by: Looper