17 ways to get your summer camp fix through video games
Some games have a certain feel to them. For instance, when winter approaches and I’m settling in to hibernate over the holidays, I like to grab a meaty open-world RPG. And for the summer, I veer towards games that offer camp-like experiences.
When my parents shipped me off for two weeks every summer, I got to try a wide range of outdoor activities — many of which can be mimicked pretty well through video games, as long as you know the right ones. So I put together a guide to highlight some of the best digital versions of sailing, arts and crafts, photography, campfire storytelling, and hiking.
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Colors Live on the Nintendo Switch lacks the versatility and technical depth of a tablet-and-stylus combo, but it makes up for that in accessibility. This surprisingly robust art app offers the ability to color, paint, share works, experiment, and hone skills through a campaign.
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The Jackbox Party Packs are still some of the best ways to liven up a party, but Champ’d Up! from Jackbox Party Pack 7 and Tee K.O from Jackbox Party Pack 3 have the best drawing minigames.
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons still has a vibrant community of fans who share patterns over Switch’s online services, working on summer collections and new patio styles for other players to enjoy.
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Farming may not be your most traditional version of arts & crafts, but darn if it's not one of the most
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