The 10 best family friendly video games to keep you and your children entertained during the summer holidays
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With the summer holidays here, parents will be looking at ways to keep kids entertained during the break. The Met Office has forecast that the rainy weather will continue until a heatwave will bring back the summer sunshine on August 12, meaning that there are still plenty of rainy days ahead of us.
Many parents will be looking for games to play as a family, as well as games that can keep children distracted for a while. Here are some of the best video games for families to enjoy over the summer holidays.
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Pikmin 4
Nintendo has released their latest game in the Pikmin series perfectly timed ahead of the summer holidays. Arguably one of the Japanese gaming companies best games of the year, Pikmin 4 can be played alone or in co-op mode. In the game, players will play as a rookie space cadet as you venture to a new planet to save Captain Olimar.
Working your way through five different levels, you will collect little Pikmin who will help you kill creatures, move objects and collect valuable items to build up your Sparklium and help get your spaceship back-up and running. The game has great puzzles and its adorable features make the game addictive to play.
Disney Illusion Island
Disney Illusion Island gives players the opportunity to play as Mickey and Friends as they explore a mysterious island to recover three mystical books and save the world from disaster. Choose your favourite characters and work together to solve puzzles and take on boss battles, as you unlock special abilities.
Manic Mechanics
Fans of games like Overcooked will enjoy the latest release by 4J Studios which enables up to four players, both local and online, to work together to repair a variety of car parts and get vehicles back on the road.
In Manic Mechanics, you can work your way through Octane Isle’s five neighbourhoods, as you repair various transportation, including cars, trucks and even UFOs as you race against the clock to fix as much as you can. The game is simple and easy, meaning it’s great for all ages and a great game for a family video game night.
