Videogames That Are Perfect For The Summer

[@NeoNinjaX87]

Seeing Hollie when Dave was talking about his game, made me realize just how much I miss her presence on the channel. Hopefully she drops by for a surprise Tuesday checklist in the future!

[@ashleycoonfield9051]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@borismuller86]

Joker she could back for the Christmas Hollie-days!

[@Kakashi2Gaiden]

She did come back for a special

[@anxiouspudding1059]

I'm 100% with nathan! Outside baaad. Inside gooood. I don't like the sun or the heat. I like sitting in my living room with the curtains drawn while gaming my life away 😊

[@nbmoleminer5051]

Same.

[@RavenAtDawn]

Totally agree, who needs the sun anyways. 😂

[@woteveruk1]

i agree about the heat, i've been sitting playing games, curtains closed, windows open, fan going 24/7 ​ Lesser Spotted Mugwump. yeah i sleep during the day myself, im practically a vampire XD

[@anxiouspudding1059]

I wish I could sleep all day 😅 yeah the sun sucks, I burn so bad! 😅 I've really been tempted to replay the witcher again. I need a good story based game🖤

[@woteveruk1]

@@mrmagoo-i2l i dont wear all black, but i do wear only black t shirts, XD and i think my town might just be as bad as the lake district as i live in loughborough XD

[@rbdriftin]

Hollow Knight is one of my all-time favourite games but I’d say it’s more of an autumn experience. It’s kind of melancholic and muted. I’d say Hotline Miami. That’s a game drenched in summer heat.

[@smallndmighty]

yes Rob 😁, the hotline miami 1 + 2 set in a rubber chicken mask👌

[@incognitod8444]

autumn is the best season

[@rafacrema6141]

I’m playing ac odyssey and it’s just wonderful! The shiny beaches of Greece make everything better. Plus, it’s a gigantic game with lots of content and solid rpg elements. 10/10 you should all play

[@AceOfPeter]

What are the chances? I've been playing Hollow Knight for the last week. Perfect summer game, indeed

[@darthlolus2123]

"Cause it's easy , and it does a lot of damage"

[@viniciusjdasilva8555]

same and the immersion into the world is my favorite thing

[@Chocomunchie]

I thought the same thing, what are the chances? Except it was for Rosie’s entry, Final Fantasy IX. I’ve been replaying that this summer, this time on PS4.

[@viniciusjdasilva8555]

Chocomunchie so I’ve never played final fantasy any recommendation as to which one to start with ?

[@TheDuckMaster12]

It hit Game Pass and I FREAKED OUT. I’ve been deep in it ever since. Just got the achievement for mapping everything, feels like Act 3. Can’t wait to finish out!

[@94grimes]

I wish I could wear shorts to work I don't have a job

[@yilong76]

Just wear shorts. You're an adult (I assume). You decide what you want to wear.

[@vincemcmahon5205]

@@yilong76 Did you just assume his age group?

[@SoUtHMeMpHis]

👍No one "works" anymore. Jobs are overrated! Nothing like waking up then standing on a corner with a cardboard sign and getting free loot without grinding. It's like an RPG life!

[@94grimes]

@@mrmagoo-i2l Reeeeeeeeee 😂😂

[@jasnotta519]

@@yilong76 not gonna lie, they had is in the first half

[@kendoyle]

I think a summer of Divinity original sin sounds like a good idea

[@kendoyle]

@@mrmagoo-i2l Thanks for the tip

[@shakybeevessouls]

Im just at the point of being able to leave Reapers Coast after unlocking all source points... So yes a good idea to return and a game that suits summer! :)

[@mclovinirish]

Great call Dave. I put off Divinity Original Sin 2 for such a long time. I was convinced that it was just the kind of game that wasn’t for me. But it came up on sale and took a chance. Immediately regretted not taking the plunge sooner. Everyone should give it a chance. Plus it’s fully voice acted and it’s great voice acting to.

[@pressleyhobbs3946]

Just any JRPG thats 30 plus hours is perfect for the summer.

[@milesmcquerrey2836]

Just logged an enjoyable 75 hours in Ni No Kuni 2

[@willedwards324]

Skyrim's pretty good

[@barry_esmail]

Persona 3 Or any the persona games

[@pressleyhobbs3946]

@@barry_esmail Persona 5 is my favorite game of all time so yeah for sure. Plus the game is 100 hours so it will keep you busy.

[@pressleyhobbs3946]

@@milesmcquerrey2836 Unfortuanetly haven't finished Ni No Kuni 2 despite getting it on launch day. Right at the end though

[@SportsRadio]

Witcher 3. It will take you until the end of the year

[@samrobinson3160]

Playing it (again) at the moment - always find something new 🙂

[@chaosagentmr]

I am on level 23 and I still feel like it'll take me till the end of time.

[@superemekiller466]

Sports Radio to be realistic with dlc it will take about 3 months

[@AmirAli-mo2uu]

horizon zero dawn is perfect because of the snow graphics. it’ll cool you down.

[@Salahdin89]

Frozen Wilds you mean? because much of the main game happens in places not snowy

[@AmirAli-mo2uu]

gruu baa preety much yes, forgot to say frozen wilds

[@jonahmarlow3991]

Been playing it for a week now, really good game, I’m thoroughly impressed

[@yeezkneezz6861]

I just can’t get into horizon . I’ve tried multiple times but I wish I could like it lol

[@souhardya1487]

fifa with snow weather

[@obsidianbutterfly8559]

Was feeling nostalgic and went back and now marathoning the Dragon age series...should set me up for the whole summer.

[@Sensenoi6]

Good call, Dave! I just started Divinity: OS 2 again when my summer vacation started, it truly is an excellent summer game! :) Can't wait for Baldur's Gate 3 from Larian, it'll be nice to see how they have evolved after D:OS2.

[@allanbergsma3256]

Elle’s enthusiasm is genuine and charming. Great addition to the team. 👍

[@tylerdurden2017]

Lol I am American and you messed me up in the intro when you said college instead of university, but then Nathan calls his sweater a jumper, which really messed me up lmao great content as always!

[@GobuldidukKing]

Persona 5 is perfect for summer, 100+ hours, great soundtrack and much more!

[@crazy8panda]

Rosie picking FF9, that's just great! I was just playing it last night. Still one of my absolute favs 20 years later 😁

[@joanabartolomeu4785]

I’m with Rosie on FFIX and Vivi ❤️❤️❤️ She’ll even fall more in love with it as time goes by

[@Berzerkarin]

I've always recommended the Shantae series , specifically pirates curse. With humorous writing, catchy music and incredibly addicting Metroid Vania gameplay. The series makes a step WAYFORWARD in the right direction

[@codyhallnan9442]

Recently bought my gf the Kingdom Hearts: Story So Far collection. Needless to say, I'm 5 levels higher in half the play time. Lol. I just couldn't resist trying to recall all the tips/tricks I was obsessed with as a kid!

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

I love how Kingdom Hearts is a series that sticks together and present. Everyone can start from beginning to end. :D

[@Leon-pq6cw]

Hollow knight and small world are two terms I've never thought to hear togheter.

[@timothytosser288]

I think he ment small world on scale to humans

[@shmookins]

@@timothytosser288 Exactly. That's why he said 'like Dark souls but with insects' when talking about the bosses or elders or something area. Bee world, etc.

[@JoolsyB]

I've been "umming and aahing" about Divinity:OS2 for ages now, I feel like I should maybe just commit and play it.

[@pentagramparsons]

Co-sign Hollow Knight, which is smashing! Also a great summer game - Mafia 3!! And next years summer game will be all about - Cyberpunk 2077!!!

[@Shmiite]

Mafia 3 is a big pile of repetitiveness. Couldn't even finish it.

[@TheWindii]

Just started to play Life is Strange: Before the Storm yesterday and summer right now feels like the perfect time (atmosphere-wise) to play this. Firewatch also comes to mind.

[@TheCaliforniaHP]

I'll get on Before the Storm. To see that crew again

[@Gbotteri88]

We need a feature w Dan & Rosie.. either playing.. or just talking games.. they’re both hilarious without trying!

[@infamem1]

FINALLY SOMEONE MENTIONED HOLLOW KNIGHT Would love to see a Let's Play of it

[@PlayStationAccess]

We got there in the end!

[@rainbowthrustars]

Awesome to see a Devolver Digital released game being mentioned on here! :) They publish so many good indie games I have to say and of course they have the best E3 presentations ever every damn year :)

[@seekerz9178]

I am a simple man. I see Hollow Knight I click

[@joshrottschaefer5782]

I knew Dave was my favorite but it's always been a close call...until he literally mentioned the exact thing I'm doing for my summer gaming. Divinity Original Sin 2 is amazing!!! I'm working on my Honour run of the first one for the plat and then gonna dive back into DOS 2 again. I'm not normally a fan of co-op but both DOS 1 and 2 do it right. I can't say enough good things about these games.

[@thelovefromupabove7347]

I fracking love FFIX, and can completely relate to the Vivi love.

[@joshwaters4742]

Love this Channel, Rob is the best though

[@dancingvibez2358]

@Shank Adams wtf lmao😂

[@opifid7123]

@Shank Adams you're underestimating the power of sheen.

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

@Shank Adams "you're" ;)

[@opifid7123]

@@AlmightyPolarBear overkill, i already got'em.

[@TiagoWazzup]

Hollow Knight is amazing. Finished it a few months ago but I still need to beat the boss rush mode

[@evanjohnson1815]

Dave is such an endearing character. Seems like a proper date that you would actually want to hang out with. And what’s funny is my neighbor across the street is named Dave Jackson lol

[@Amaritudine]

It's tough to beat Abzu on a hot summery day. It's tranquil, captivating and utterly engrossing, and the majestic open oceans are so atmospheric that you'll actually feel cool and refreshed just by exploring them.

[@bostonpickman4169]

Finally this channel mentions Hollow Knight! I really wanna play Silksong on the ps4 so please give all the love and support to it because it's an amazing game for a very low price.

[@smallndmighty]

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[@JayfroC]

As far as I'm concerned, Hollow Knight is one of the strongest contenders for game of the generation. It was an amazing experience ^^

[@bostonpickman4169]

@@JayfroC You're absolutely right. I can't wait for Silksong. But I'm also really interested what Team Cherry will do next beside the Hollow Knight franchise

[@EricRedman]

I so love the format of these videos! Thanks for inviting us into your fun!

[@willhuey4891]

i played and beat hollow knight a while ago now im waiting for silk song

[@francoislatulippe7183]

Bloodstained ritual of the night is the perfect metrovania game for this summer! Easy to get into, fast to finish if you need, lots of secrets to uncover for full completion and the skill customizations is just amazing. A must for Castlevania fans in particular, the nostalgia will hit hard

[@TheMissileHappy]

Nathan is my spirit animal. I'd rather stay inside than being outside at 35°C and enjoy a nice book or a game

[@Gary_Nadeau]

HOLLIE...I miss her so much 😭😭

[@adriaenthibeault4021]

You guys should do a video about games with addicting gameplay -- like you couldn't put the controller down because you just like the way you could smash the buttons. I realize my words sound a little odd, but please try to understand. Have a gr8 day

[@Chishannicon]

Don't know if this is what you're looking for, but Rob did a Friday feature a few years back called "7 'One More Go' games you can't stop playing until 4am." I think it was kind of the same idea you're referencing. Then again, a lot more games have come out in the past few years, so they could totally do a new one, or a Tuesday Checklist version with everyone's picks.

[@awolpe1]

I live in brazil, here is Winter! Need another list, with Winter games!

[@99PTR99]

The outro VO alone was worth it. Well done!

[@rpgtrident3364]

Feels weird hearing the term Metroid-vania on this channel but it's a real relief.

[@Alex-mb2cy]

Metroidvania is the proper term for the genre but yeah, feel a bit weird

[@rpgtrident3364]

@@Alex-mb2cy Yea, but it's the fact that they are so good at making it seem no other games or consoles exist in there world

[@jamesc49]

I asked why they never spoke about Hollow knight in the last video and it comes up in this one! Such a brilliant game that deserves so much more attention. Well done Nath!

[@john_7000]

There is a lot but those games I recommend that are great for the summer, red dead redemption 2, dragon quest 11, persona 5, kingdom hearts 3 ❤️❤️

[@mikkdc]

My game for Summer would be Detroit: Become Human. The replay-ability is great but more importantly... it's always raining in the game! Just listening to the sound of the rain in some scenes should be enough to cool you down.

[@twice1962]

Just finished my first playthrough. Immediately restarted.

[@mikkdc]

@@twice1962 Im on my 4th playthrough now. One I don't really want to do because I have to get Connor killed at every opportunity for the I'LL BE BACK trophy :D

[@jhock9171]

Silent Hill 2 is the perfect trip to take on these hot, humid days. Cold vistas and even colder hearts make these days seem just that much more bearable.

[@julianbueno699]

Nathan is there playing Hollow Knight (which I played a lot and loved it), and here I am spending summer playing Dark Souls (which I am absolutely loving). I hope you are having as much fun as me, Nathan.

[@yeezkneezz6861]

“I didn’t think you had enough friends to play co-op” that was mean😫😫😫

[@maiketrindade576]

I love watching you guys. Plus, seeing Dave is always wonderful

[@jeplarson6519]

Dave nation

[@bakajon7]

Rosie ff9 is hands down my favorite, as well the spark to my love for the ff series. Hope you enjoy it and enjoy the secret bosses

[@omaralajmi1551]

Days Gone is one of the perfect games for this Summer.... Sekiro was just legendary & still playing it on NG+3... Divinty Original Sins 2 is also a deep topic JRPG that can take about 100 hours into it alone lol

[@iskateabit]

Rob is easily the best at access

[@vandapanda1324]

Elle is my favorite

[@vandapanda1324]

Lesser Spotted Mugwump. Lol

[@lightzpower8654]

Hollow knight is hard but it is so much fun

[@chaseedwards7024]

FF IX is a classic! One of my favorite games of all time. Great call, Rosie.

[@Ellerbeetimes100]

Nathan's back. Haven't seen him on video for some time. And DOS2! I'm playing that with my daughter. Love that couch co-op. And what a great game. We just got off the island and we've played for 50 hours. Slow, careful player, we are.

[@lexbox5853]

“Long lazy afternoon playing games and eating ice cream” Me: I wish. I couldn’t afford ice cream. And I don’t have time to play games all afternoon.

[@lavayuki]

In summer I always switch more to handhelds to play outside in the park as opposed to inside. I love playing my vita whilst sitting under a tree in the shade on hot summers day!

[@vinnycent1496]

Jack and dexter trilogy Castlevania symphony of the night Spyro trilogy Resident evil 4 Assassins creed 4 Crash bandit coot nitro racing

[@elvispressplay7735]

Summer was always the best time for me when I was in my teen years for gaming. I would always find some sort of long play JRPG to borrow from a friend and get engrossed in that for the better part of the season. That progressed into the sort of open world games that Rockstar puts out now (including all of their steps in between). Whenever I upgrade to the newest generation of systems, I get whichever Rockstar game is most recent because I know I'm in for a nice, long experience that usually reminds me of Summer. Vice City, San Andreas, GTAV, even Red Dead Redemption 1 & 2 are all GREAT Summer games.

[@TalesOfBrian]

Me: So excited about a Summer checklist wonder what Rob will suggest? Playstation Access: Featuring everyone (except Rob) Me: Throws covers over head, summer has been ruined.

[@Etopirynka]

Pretty sure Rosie is just Rob in disguise this time 😂

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Can not go wrong with either Pillars of Eternity or Division Original Sin 2 tho I slightly prefer Sin 2 by ( ) much. Both are amazing old school Baldur's gate rpg's. Rosie made me smile as Final Fantasy 9 is my wife's favorite of all time as she loved all the main characters from Vivi to Zidane to the Dudley Do right Knight. Elle's pick is one of the better short time game's indeed very immersive. Shame no Rob would of loved to see what he has on tap for the summer :)

[@lilithrevised]

I played Observation after seeing the demo Nate & Elle played on the channel, and I loved it. I played it in one shot too and am replaying it because I missed some story bits. Fantastic summer game.

[@thekingzuno]

Fighting games, like MK11 and Samurai Shodown are perfect for summer. The rest of the time we will want to spend outside or at the beach. 🤩

[@SnorriSnibble]

RDR2 and Sekiro. I played them both last summer and it was perfect. RDR2 because it's a really slow game that serves summertime melancholy and that you can play on those oppressively hot days, when you don't wanna do anything else. And there's still light outside, even if you've played for hours. Sekiro, because if you rage and pause the game, you can go outside and enjoy the sun to calm down.

[@gordonallinson6187]

I've had a thing for Final Fantasy X during summer since I first played it as a kid. Used to go swimming and play Blitzball in the pool with my bro. By which I absolutely mean we threw tennis balls and footballs at each other in the pool.

[@otterpoet]

_The Long Dark_ is my summer game... the sound effect of the snow and desolation help beat the heat XD

[@genericdf9]

I’m playing Persona 5 this summer on new game plus!!! Amazing game!!!!

[@TheSubZer0HEro]

Playstation Access: oh it's summer isn't the weather great. The southern Hemisphere: are we a joke to you

[@charliemilroy6497]

Any Yakuza game, even if they are set mostly at Christmas. They're the type of game that you can put a lot of time into, and you generally have more time in the summer

[@user-ef7gn4jy6v]

Actually you can play FF9 coop and split characters between player 1 and 2 during battle! And that's what I planed to do this summer !

[@zaczyat6859]

Just finished my first run of detroit become human and i'll probably spend the rest of my time trying to get every possible outcome/ending! 😎

[@fearfulsuggestion]

I 100% agree with Nath about the summer

[@kingofbudokai]

Honestly, Rosie is right about FF9. It's so underrated because of the strange ending bits, but overall it's fantastic. Lots of character growth, engaging story, a thoroughly whimsical vibe, tons of minigames you can do, gorgeous soundtrack. FFX will probably always be my favorite because it just has the best overall package for me (especially story and pacing), but 9 is definitely worth a playthrough if you haven't tried it yet. The game i'm currently playing is me 100%-ing FF13 again after years away, but what i'm excited to finally play is OCTOPATH TRAVELER OH MY GOODNESS. I bought that the instant it went on sale on steam and i'm really looking forward to it.

[@oliverbath6028]

Finished my A Levels this year (as said on the Apex Legends stream 😎) so this video is perfect! Thanks guys! Personally playing Detroit become human right now 😄

[@twice1962]

I’ve just finished my first playthrough of D:BH. Absolutely brilliant game. There’s dozens of different paths through and endings, I can’t way to play it again.

[@glynrobinson9416]

The beauty of being English is that there's a 50% chance of it hammering down with rain during the summer so I never feel bad about staying in and gaming, I tend to pick up whatever I missed from the start of the year so potential summer game for me this year is DMC5

[@suttercane6]

The greatest Final Fantasy of all time (IX) perfect for all the seasons.

[@rorygibson3124]

These are nice but in the end there is only one true summer game, and that game is Burnout 3: Takedown.

[@gagegrogan4352]

Dave is really lookin better lately is he workin out or am I just crazy lol and DEFINITELY PLAY HOLLOW KNIGHT:)

[@thenameschall]

You put Hollow Knight and Divinity: Original Sin 2 in the thumbnail. You're catering perfectly to my specific tastes, fantastic choices. You could easily spend the entire summer playing just those two games and be completely content.

[@andrewpayne5093]

It’s winter in Australia, but that won’t stop me playing any of these

[@pillmatik4239]

Observation was an amazing game! Co-signing that one. Deep and thought provoking

[@TracyMarkGorgas]

I've found myself back in Minecraft and Borderlands 2 for the summer. Borderlands 2 because I still haven't finished it, and Minecraft because, well, it's just a great chill-out game.

[@SpartanOfSandtrap]

For me, when I think of games for the summer, I get in the mood for Bioshock because of the underwater aspect (and because they're good games)

[@PKHalford]

My summer games so far have been the first three Uncharted games! One, because they've got that fun, adventure-y summer blockbuster movie feel, and two, because I didn't own a PS4 until June and I'm slowly playing through a bunch of Playstation exclusives ten years after the fact XD

[@Sviagatorn]

I think all of you guys had fantastic suggestions. I am interested in getting Hollow Knight as I am currently playing and loving Ori and the Blind Forest, which I think could also be a great fun summer adventure game. Rosie you are definitely playing them FFs in a great order. Dave, I have thought of starting Divinity but have lacked the time to do so, summer seems like a good time to do it. I am thinking of giving a go to Observation in Christmas maybe. Thanks for all the suggestions! 👍😁

[@MrSimplysean]

Thank y’all mates, you will never read this but what a hitting to home video 😁 I work 15 hour work days but I watch your vids for 2 hours a day while I decompress

[@kingquan3826]

My game: Assassins Creed Odyssey Just purchased it today for $20 at GameStop during their summer sale. I loved Origins , clocked in over 300 hours on it getting the plat and completing everything. I heard it pretty “grindy” but that’s cool. I’m like Nate, hate the hot air and the sun. Spending all day on this game is perfect for me

[@chrislunny6728]

You'll love it. It's only grindy if you dont do any side content. Given how much time you put into Origins, you wont struggle.

[@Finn959]

Does one have to play origins before odyssey?

[@brandondetz6266]

When I was a kid during the summer. I would take out my collection, line them up and eenie meenie miney mo them. Which ever one caught the tiger by his toe would be what I'd play for about week and then do it again. This also works for weekends.

[@battlemaiden4290]

Hollow Knight is my absolute favourite game. I remember after playing it for a while I had a proper look at who made the game and I was so surprised that the whole thing was only made by three guys and a fourth dude who's an actual orchestral composer who did all the music, and they're based in my hometown of Adelaide, Australia of all places.

[@claxton1959]

Summer game...Mad Max...very underrated..I think...."play on guys...and gals"...love your channel

[@dreamsandscreams7519]

robs closing joke made me stand up, walk to police station and confess to the crime of murdering comedy on his behalf..... in a good way

[@DirkCjelli42]

I thought Dragon Quest Builders 2 would be my summer game but it turns out it is my life now.

[@tabeatamm3594]

I've spent most of my summer so far playing the Batman Arkham Games. Sooooo good.

[@sonyafirefly3879]

Yes! I was hoping Nathan would discover the wonderful world of 2D sidescrolling Dark Souls inspired platformers.

[@woteveruk1]

@Playstation Access so rob, what is this yellow ball in the sky you speak of? whenever i look up in the sky i see only a grey circle, or sometimes a grey semi circle, or grey crescent or sometimes nothing at all but i dont see any yellow ball are you perhaps hallucinating? is the heat getting to you?

[@fireinthediscord]

So glad that Div 2 is getting some attention. One of my absolute favourite games, the first one is just as good if not better. The co-op is gaming at its purest.

[@saroorsarao9958]

Hollow Knight is one of the best games ever made. It is a better successor to Symphony of the Night than Bloodstained. Huge recommendation from someone you've never met on the internet.

[@smallndmighty]

🤣👍

[@Wogle]

Shatter and Resogun. You can either play the games, or dance in the garden to the awesome soundtracks.