Autumn is a time of pleasant nostalgia, aromatic coffee, and, of course, great computer games. Games that you can enjoy diving into over and over again, even after you’ve completed them a few times. What makes them so special? Probably the fact that they are made with genuine warmth and sincere love for those who will play them.
In today’s selection, AdmiGram.com recalls truly good games with a real taste of autumn. Games that will equally bring you a pleasant mood, whether you’ve played them before or are planning to play them for the first time. It’s especially enjoyable to play such games with a cup of warm tea when the not-so-cozy autumn outside increasingly reminds you of its presence with cool rain.
What to play in autumn: nostalgia on PC
Heavy Rain
Developer: Quantic Dream
Genre: Interactive Cinema
We waited for almost a whole 10 years for the release of this cult masterpiece from Quantic Dream on PC, to touch this PlayStation exclusive with a keyboard and mouse. And we waited not in vain. Heavy Rain is precisely the kind of game you can’t pass by, especially in the autumn. Here, autumn is so convincing that you literally feel it in every cell of your body.
© Heavy Rain / Quantic Dream
With Heavy Rain, you can truly get lost for the entire weekend, only pausing for sleep and food. We’re afraid there’s no other way for you to play it. The intricately woven detective events unfolding in a dark, rain-soaked city will not let you go until the final credits roll. An unequivocal masterpiece and one of the best games of our time.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux
Developer: The Astronauts
Genre: Adventure
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux is a reissue of the original game with improved graphics on the Unreal Engine 4 engine. The graphics in the game are truly divine. You won’t find such beautiful landscapes in any other game. Here, you can really lean back in your chair, wrap yourself in a blanket, and contemplate the beauty of nature while slowly sipping coffee.
© The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux / The Astronauts
The game’s plot itself is straightforward and involves investigating mysterious incidents in a small village. The game lacks a traditional interface, map, and inventory; we are also free to choose the sequence of our investigation. All of this only enhances the immersion in the game. An excellent adventure to while away the weekend.
Life is Strange
Developer: Dontnod Entertainment
Genre: Interactive Cinema
Life is Strange is inspired by the romantic autumn mood and nostalgia for the experiences of our youth. It’s a beautiful game in every sense, allowing you to immerse yourself once again in the tumultuous world of freshmen and experience all those first sincere emotions that seemed right, honest, and real to us in our youth.
© Life is Strange / Dontnod Entertainment
Friendship, love, kindness, and the consequences of our actions – these are what make Life is Strange an amazing game that evokes a storm of emotional reactions. And if you add excellent visuals and a touch of mystique to the mix, it will engage you so much that you won’t even notice how your weekends fly by.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl + Autumn Aurora 2.1 MOD
Developer: GSC Game World
Genre: First-Person Action Shooter with RPG Elements
Autumn Aurora 2.1 is one of the modifications of the original “S.T.A.L.K.E.R.” game that literally breathes new life into the Zone. The modification has completely overhauled everything: models, textures, sounds, weather, AI. It’s all done so well that the game immerses us into a real autumn.
© S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl/ GSC Game World
The photorealism in this modification is off the charts, and within a few minutes, you’ll find yourself involuntarily gazing at the forest landscapes, incredible sunsets, and the rain beating down on cracked asphalt. All of this makes the game so captivating that you won’t want to tear yourself away from the screen.
Shadowrun Returns Deluxe
Developer: Harebrained Schemes
Genre: Tactical Role-Playing Game
One of the most successful games funded through Kickstarter crowdfunding, complete with several DLCs and a Deluxe edition. The success of Shadowrun Returns lies in the fact that, unlike other Tactical RPG models, the game offers an outstanding storyline that’s a pleasure to follow from your monitor.
© Shadowrun Returns Deluxe / Harebrained Schemes
The game’s ambiance and attention to detail are so captivating that you’ll feel like you’re not just playing a game but are transported into the pages of a fascinating cyberpunk-themed novel. And yes, the game’s dialogue system only adds to this. It’s a fantastic blend of the dark cyberpunk world and unconventional fantasy in a classic wrapper!
image on top: Life is Strange / Dontnod Entertainment
