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Take a look at the list of some of the best Holiday season games that will make your holidays super entertaining nonstop.

Christmas holidays are just around the corner now that we’ve reached the end of 2022. There are lots of holiday season games that are going to release soon so that you can get your hands on them and enjoy your holidays. Although the year 2022 has given us some fantastic games, the year has not ended yet and there are some amazing games coming up this holiday season. Check out the list of the best Holiday Season games you will have to look out for.

High On Life

A slightly gritty version of Rick and Morty called High on Life lets players experience life as bounty hunters. However, based on gameplay and reviews released so far, it seems this game has at least been inspired by the TV show.

This game looks like a wild ride with talking biological guns, alien species, and weird planets to explore. This video game should certainly be on your Christmas list if you’re in the mood for chill sci-fi gaming and classic Justin Roland comedy to top off your 2022. The game is releasing on December 13th for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

River City Girls 2

It was only the doctor’s order for River City Girls to have a grand refresh, transforming the beat ‘em up/city exploration series into something modern. A sequel to River City Girls looks even better now that WayForward is back with it. This is one of the great Holiday Season games you should play.

With new locations and secret areas to explore throughout River City, Kyoko and Misako will once again fight their way through hordes of goons on the streets of River City. Aside from Kunio and Riki returning, two new characters are also featured, Marian and Provie. River City Girls 2 offers both local and online multiplayer. The game is releasing on December 1st for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, and Nintendo Switch.

Marvel’s Midnight Suns

In Midnight Suns, players will play the superhero “The Hunter”, a superhero created by Firaxis Games and Marvel for Midnight Suns. Among the characters that can be played include Iron Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Venom, Morbius, Scarlet Witch, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel, Blade, Ghost Rider, Storm, Magik, Deadpool, Hulk, and Nico Minoru. A Hunter can be a woman or a man and be customized in appearance.

From over 30 different powers, players can choose The Hunter’s superpowers. There will be 13 heroes in the game, including The Hunter. It is a turn-based game similar to Firaxis Games’ XCOM series. While players are engaged in combat missions, they will be managing their upgradeable base of operations called “The Abbey,” where they can explore the grounds and interact with other heroes from the third-person perspective.

The gameplay and the skills of such heroes will be influenced by role-playing features like character interaction. The game is releasing on December 2nd for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X & S. This is going to be one of the best Holiday season games.

The Rumble Fish 2

Rumble Fish 2 adds some new elements to the first game. There are now three sections in each of the Offense and Defense gauges, allowing you to use both Offensive and Defensive Arts, along with techniques tied to each gauge, in greater amounts. 

The Boost Dive is a new addition to the system that powers each character up according to their style. The movelists of most characters have been modified in some way, for example, with new moves and new commands for old moves. The game releases on December 8 and will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, and Nintendo Switch.

Bayonetta 3

Taking control of Bayonetta, the protagonist of Bayonetta 3, players use a combination of melee attacks and gunplay to combat various enemies. When Bayonetta dodges enemy attacks at the last second, time and enemies slow down, allowing her to continue attacking them without interruption or solve environmental puzzles in real-time.

It features the “Demon Slave” and “Demon Masquerade” mechanics, which are different from the Climax Summon and Umbran Climax mechanics of the first two titles. Rather than allowing players to take direct control of Bayonetta’s Infernal Demon, the player can utilize a variety of attacks and special abilities, some of which are advantageous to specific scenarios depending on which demon the player is controlling. The game is releasing on December 9th for the Nintendo Switch.

Need For Speed Unbound

It’s time for some cool racing. This is going to be one of the best holiday times for gamers because they can get their hands on a new Need For Speed game. A racing game based in Chicago, Need for Speed Unbound is set in a fictional city called Lakeshore City. This entry will feature the same open-world environment as previous entries, as well as street racing-centric gameplay. 

In Unbound, the player attempts to gain notoriety among the police with the use of the “heat system” from Need for Speed Heat. The game will also have other types of modification, such as installing different body kits, adding a splitter, or even totally deleting the front or back bumpers. This is similar to prior editions. The game is releasing on December 2nd and will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X & S.

The Callisto Protocol

Players take on the role of Jacob Lee, an inmate at Black Iron Prison on Callisto, in The Callisto Protocol. In the game, Jacob is controlled from a third-person perspective, and most important gameplay information appears from the same holographic HUD. It is possible to replenish Jacob’s health with injection-style pickups by inserting a “Core Device” into his neck.

Aside from gun-based combat, Jacob will also use melee weapons to fight enemies. He will have to dodge enemy attacks, look for openings to strike, and eventually kill them. When Jacob’s health is zero, enemies will execute him in a graphically violent way. Enemies can lose limbs or be decapitated during combat.

In order to have a fuller understanding of the characters and setting, Jacob can also gather and listen to audio logs throughout the game. The game is releasing on December 2nd for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X & S.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion

Well, Final Fantasy fans can also have a blast this holiday season. In Crisis Core, the player controls Zack Fair. In the game, the player moves Zack through and between open areas, where he interacts with non-player characters and the environment, as well as battles monsters.

Zack is moved to a special area to complete a side mission, which usually involves defeating one or more monsters when the player chooses one of the available side missions at save points. If the mission is accomplished successfully, the player is given useful items, and new missions are frequently made available. 

After finishing the side mission, Zack is brought back to the main game’s save point, whether the player was successful or not. The game is releasing on December 13th and will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, and Nintendo Switch.

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Dragon Quest Treasures

Featuring Erik and Mia from Dragon Quest 9, Dragon Quest Treasures is a spin-off of the Dragon Quest series. New players can learn the franchise by exploring, finding treasures, taming monsters, and making new friends as Treasures focuses on easing them in. As you play, you control one of two characters at a time, and three monsters help you defend yourself.

Treasures give a great starting point to the Dragon Quest series because of its adorable visuals and playability. The game is releasing on December 9 and will be available for Nintendo Switch. If you are into fun games then this is one of the best picks for the Holiday Season games. This is going to be one of the best Holiday season games.

Hello Neighbor 2

A stealth horror thriller game from the Hello Neighbor series, Hello Neighbor 2 will be released on December 6th, 2022. In this game, you are playing as a local journalist named Quentin. The creepy neighbor he lives next to is suspicious of him. Several people have gone missing, and Mr. Peterson seems to be very mysterious. There have been rumors that children have gone to his house and never heard again. People are afraid of him.

Many people think he locks people up in his basement, but there is no proof. Therefore, people ignore the strange sounds coming from his basement at night and try to avoid Mr. Peterson and his odd house. You believe that Mr. Peterson is behind all the disappearances in your neighborhood, but no one believes in your theories and ideas.

You’re the only person who thinks something is wrong and has the guts to find out the truth, even though you wouldn’t ordinarily break into someone’s home. This definitely should be on your list of holiday season games. The game will be available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X & S.

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