5 Great Games You Can Complete In One Sitting
Whether it’s slaying monsters and playing Gwent in The Witcher 3, roaming the post apocalyptic wastelands of Washington in Fallout 3, or simply cultivating your perfect farm in Stardew Valley, it can be easy to sink hundred of hours into a game and get lost in the experience. However sometimes games can be enjoyed in just a few hours, where their unique features or gameplay mechanics don’t overstay their welcome. Here are five great games that you can complete in one sitting.
Pinstripe (Playstion 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
Pinstripe is a puzzle platformer where you take on the role of Teddy, an ex minister who’s daughter is kidnapped by an evil being named Pinstripe. The game is drenched in a Tim Burton-esque visual style, and also has some excellent voice acting for a small Indie title. This emotional roller coaster of a game can be completed in roughly three hours or less, depending on how savvy your puzzle solving skills are.
Donut County (Playstation 4, PC, iOS)
Donut County is the story of a narcissistic raccoon who controls a sinkhole using a phone app. Throughout the game citizens of the town recount the events of the sinkhole consuming their homes and surrounding areas, while BK the raccoon tries to justify his actions. Donut County‘s gameplay is almost a reverse concept of Katamari Damacy, as the sinkhole will grow in diameter as you swallow up objects. The game itself may take two or three hours to complete, but there is also a hilarious little encyclopedia of all the objects the sinkhole has consumed called the “Trashopedia”, with all of the objects being named and described from the point of view of BK the raccoon.
Superhot/Superhot VR (Playstation 4, Xbox One, PC)
Superhot is a fun twist on the traditional FPS format, with time only progressing as you move. This bullet time mechanic makes for insane action sequences, mixing melee attacks, throwing objects, and gunplay. If you’re an Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, or PSVR owner we highly recommend Superhot VR to really get the full immersive experience. After a few levels this game will have you feeling like John Wick. To read more about Superhot VR, check out our review of the game here.
Minit (Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC)
Minit is an adorable little adventure game that draws inspiration from classic Legend of Zelda titles, but adds an interesting wrinkle to the formula. Minit‘s tiny adventurer is cursed, making his lifespan only 60 seconds. You must solve puzzles, collect items, and race to checkpoints in new areas in order to progress through each 60 second life. If you manage to plow through the game in a few short hours and want more of a challenge, Minit offers a New Game + mode that trims the player’s lifespan and decreases health down to one heart.
Detention (Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC)
Last but certainly not least is Detention from Red Candle Games. Detention is a 2D side-scrolling horror game that takes place in Taiwan, during the 1960’s “White Terror” period. The game follows two students who find themselves trapped alone in their school, which is cursed and haunted by beings known as “The Lingered”. The gameplay is very reminiscent of the classic horror series Clock Tower, with point and click puzzle solving. Next time you’re looking for something quick to play, turn out the lights and spend a couple of hours getting spooked with this great indie horror.
Next time you find yourself burnt out on the latest and greatest AAA adventure, or just want something short and sweet to play with your morning coffee, give one of these five a chance. Have a personal favourite that can be completed in a few hours? Let us know in the comments below!
