The best video games for kids of all ages

We have separated a list of the best video games for the kids to enjoy with the family

With the social isolation imposed by the new coronavirus and the COVID-19, children, who are at home all the time, need good entertainment activities. In today's story, we bring a good selection with the best video games for children of all ages to have fun alone or with the whole family.

In our list there are several games for all platforms, and we carefully select works that can be consumed by people of any age range, but that are nonetheless fun.

Playstation 4

THE Playstation 4, current video game console from Sony, best known for its mature games with adult themes. But this does not prevent you from having some pearls available for all age groups. We will now talk about the games available exclusively for the PS4.

Marvel’s Spider-Man

Spiderman hangs on his web.

Marvels Spider-Man an excellent adventure by the neighborhood friendly hero. The game has an open world and gives the player the freedom to discover all of digital New York created by Insomniac Games.

The story is light, with good humor, and brings many elements that make references to several of the main character's comics, in addition to being a full plate for fans of the Marvel cinematic universe. The dynamism of the game and the need for precise movements for combat make Marvels Spider-Man it will be better used by older children and teenagers who already have a certain ability with video games.

You can find Marvels Spider-Man for R $ 149 at the Showmetech Store.

Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet and Clank in one of the game's scenarios.

Ratchet & Clank a curious case of a game based on a movie that, in turn, was based on a game (originally released for PlayStation 2). It has a light, colorful and fun adventure, ideal even for those unfamiliar with electronic games.

Fully dubbed and subtitled in Portuguese, Ratchet & Clank a space adventure of the characters who give the name to the game and who seek to save the galaxy of the villain Chairman Drek.

You find the game Ratchet & Clank for R $ 59 at the Showmetech Store.

Dreams

Image of one of the creations of Dreams

Dreams a game about creating games. The idea behind this game is that the player can feel free to dream and do whatever he wants, with the rules he wants. There are incredible worlds imagined by users on the internet, all using the Dreams. The coolest of all is that you can share your works with other players and, of course, play the creations dreamed by others.

You find Dreams for PlayStation 4 for R $ 119 at the Showmetech Store.

Xbox one

THE Xbox one, gives MicrosoftIt is also a console known for more mature games, especially those of companies that develop for various platforms. However, there are some franchises of the brand created by Bill Gates that fit perfectly in games that can be well enjoyed by children and, of course, by the whole family.

We highlight that Microsoft launches all its own games for the Xbox family and also for PC with Windows operating system. In this list, we consider as exclusive titles and separate some in the section reserved for Xbox One.

Forza Horizon 4

Vehicle of the game Forza Horizon 4.

Forza Horizon a series of the franchise Forza Motorsport that took on a life of its own. Instead of looking for realistic simulator gameplay, as with the older brother, Forza Horizon 4 brings considerably easier gameplay.

In addition to this uncomplicated feature for the inexperienced player, there is a vast open world to be explored and with many races to be played freely. Cutting edge visuals and flawless technical aspects make Forza Horizon 4, the latest iteration in the series, the best auto racing option for electronic games today.

The game Forza Horizon 4 can be found for R $ 179 at the Showmetech Store.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Print of Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps It is a pleasant surprise for the Xbox One library. Produced after Microsoft bought Moon Studios, the company responsible for the development of Ori and the Blind Forest, this continuation comes with a face of great production and indie game at the same time.

Its beautiful look and the story is exciting. For being a metroidvania, a kind of somewhat complex game to navigate, Ori and the Will of the Wisps it can be a difficult game for little ones, but a little older children and adults have a lot to appreciate in this masterpiece.

You find Ori and the Will of the Wisps for R $ 229 at Americanas.

Sea of ​​Thieves

Beach image with a pirate ship in the background.

Sea of ​​Thieves a game developed by Rare, a famous company from the 1990s that has in its catalog jewels like the three Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo, GoldenEye 007 for the Nintendo 64, among others.

Since Microsoft was sold, Rare has been trying to outperform, and Sea of ​​Thieves drew a lot of attention when it was released in 2016 for the Xbox One.

In the game, the player controls a pirate in a large open world, meeting with other real-world players to join forces or battle against other pirates. The proposal has the audacity of an MMO (online multiplayer game style for several players) and a good mood, with beautiful visuals that resemble a cartoon.

Sea of ​​Thieves can be found for R $ 99 at the Showmetech Store.

Nintendo Switch

When talking about games aimed at children, or for the whole family, surely the Nintendo the first company that comes to mind. The company has maintained a faithful vision of maintaining violence and very heavy themes outside its products, without, however, that this means a reduction in the quality of its works, which for decades have been continuously among the best rated.

Those who expect to be able to have fun in an environment suitable for the little ones, certainly the Nintendo Switch is the ideal platform, which is why we have separated six game recommendations for the Showmetech reader.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing character: New Horizons admiring the island's night sky.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons a recent release from Nintendo and is already among the best selling Nintendo Switch games. In this new Animal Crossing, the player has several goals to fulfill to personalize his own island, invite friends to visit him and, of course, make everyone happy with the result.

The game is addictive and serves as a great option to forget about the problems that have surrounded real life. Each at Animal Crossing: New Horizons matters for the satisfaction of the virtual residents of your island, as well as those who visit it. A very interesting point that the events of the game correspond to the time of year in the real world.

The game can be found for R $ 411 on the Americanas website.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Bowser and Link face off in a bomb battle.

Mario Kart is always a phenomenon on any Nintendo platform. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which is a definitive version of the game, was released in April 2017 for the Wii U and is currently the best-selling game on the Nintendo Switch.

The game brings all the fun expected from a title in the series, with the largest number of tracks, characters and vehicles present in any Mario Kart. The new version also increased the number of items per player and overhauled the entire battle mode. a must-have game for any Nintendo Switch owner, family fun guaranteed!

To have fun with the game, you can find it for R $ 399 at the Showmetech Store.

Splatoon 2

Area view of partly painted pink and green scenery.

Splatoon 2 it was a pleasant surprise on the part of Nintendo. Exclusive to the Switch, the game puts two teams of four people to battle with paint guns. The team that, at the end of the time, paint most of the scenery wins.

The game is very fun and, despite being a shooting game, it does not have a violent appeal. Extremely well balanced, Splatoon 2 it has easy-to-learn gameplay, but hard to master, which makes it a game loved by players of all ages. Colorful and with animated music, the game has Nintendo's DNA and is certainly one of the best shooting games available on the market today.

You find Splatoon 2 in digital media for R $ 250 on the Americanas website.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Four characters face off in one of the Super Smash Bros. arenas. Ultimate.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate closes the multiplayer game combo on our Nintendo Switch list. The game, which is already the best-selling fighting game in history, features all of the characters that have already shown up in the series in previous iterations, in addition to other indictments.

Characters from Nintendo and various intellectual properties in the electronic gaming industry come together in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for a doorway without visual appeal violence and extremely fun.

THE Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is available in digital media for R $ 250 at Americanas.

Super Mario Odyssey

Mario plays the guitar with a Mexican-themed character.

Games by the most famous plumber of games are always surprisingly innovative and of high quality. In the business for over 30 years, Mario always manages to stand out with games that are above the industry average. Super Mario Odyssey, exclusive to Nintendo Switch, no different.

In it, Mario makes use of his hat to attack enemies, capture them and transform into them, among so many other activities. The game adopts a structure of several small open worlds, each with many objectives to be accomplished.

The adventure present in Super Mario Odyssey It is one of the best that the plumber has ever spent and it is worth every minute spent in the game. You can find this adventure in digital media for R $ 250 on the Americanas website.

Pokemon Sword / Pokmon Shield

Four players face a giant Pokmon.

For the first time a new Pokmon mainline adventure is available for a video game that connects to television. Pokmon Sword and Pokmon Shield there are two games with the same adventure, but they differ in little monsters and items that can be achieved in each title.

the biggest Pokmon adventure ever launched, with a large open area for the player to meet other players online and face powerful Pokmon in cooperative mode. The games also feature periodic events to hold the player for a long time.

Pokmon games can be enjoyed competitively, but also in a way that does not require so much dedication. Collecting little creatures with superpowers is always a great game option for the little ones. The two titles can be found in digital media for R $ 250 (each) at Americanas, folder to access the page of Pokmon Sword and Pokmon Shield.

Multiplatforms

So far, we only recommend games exclusive to the electronic gaming platforms currently available on the market. Obviously, there are many great works that are made available to more than one console simultaneously, the so-called multiplatforms. Let's go to some suggestions!

Crossy Road

Bird tries to cross a street in Crossy Roads.

Crossy Road a fun option for those who played the classic Frogger, originally released for the Atari 2600. The modern version that does not have a direct relationship with the older game brings a visual that in parts resembles Minecraft, but follows the same gameplay style of controlling an animal that needs to cross streets and rivers while avoiding obstacles.

Crossy Road has no end, your goal is just to survive for as long as possible, while accumulating points the best option to compete with friends. It is available for Android, iOS and PC.

Cuphead

Cuphead a game for people with steel nerves. Made to look and sound like a cartoon from the 1930s, the game, from lateral progress from left to right, focuses on battles against various enemies and bosses with a very high level of difficulty. The possibility of playing it cooperatively on the same platform makes it an excellent option for the family to de-stress.

One of Cuphead's chiefs.

Published by Microsoft, Cuphead is available for Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Fortnite

Fortnite promotional image.

Fortnite the feeling of online games at the moment. With your way battle royale, in which 100 people face each other in a large arena and wins the last one to survive, the game won over players from all locations and all ages.

His colorful look, ease of play and low cost (the free game, with only purchases of cosmetic items) made it an excellent experience to gather friends and enter disputes on the internet. Fortnite is available for all current platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android and iOS.

Overwatch

Presentation of Sigma, one of the characters of Overwatch.

Shooting games are always successful, on any platform. The genre, which is famous for its exaggeration in graphic violence, ends up alienating people who are looking for content more suited to the family environment.

In this context, Overwatch fits perfectly in a game that can be enjoyed by people of any age range. The visuals are cartoonish, each character (or hero, as they are called in the game) has unique powers and there are no leaps on the screen at all times. fun enough to have been voted the game of the year in 2016.

It is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Rocket League

Image of a car jumping towards a ball.

Rocket League a fun multiplayer game that mixes football and cars, strange as that sounds. In the game, which can be played by up to four people on the same device or eight in online mode, each player controls a vehicle that needs to run and jump to hit a giant ball and take it to the opposing team's goal.

It may seem strange, but the limitations of moving a car just make it fun, especially when all players have the same level of skill.

Rocket League is available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Untitled Goose Game

The goose steals a bunch of keys from a person.

Have you ever thought about being a goose and going out and getting happy leaving stressed people out? In Untitled Goose Game its objective is exactly that, and incredibly the diversity generated by unprecedented random tasks.

The tasks are as simple as scaring people with the goose quack, hiding items from people, breaking something they are using, among other activities. a simple premise, but one that entertains and entertains for a few hours.

Untitled Goose Game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Endless games

Games aimed at children, or free for all people, are abundant. From independent developers to large companies, the video game industry is well served by this type of content.

Our list features just a few of them, which are sure to provide good entertainment for the times of confinement we are experiencing because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We hope that you, the reader, have enjoyed our suggestions. Good gambling!