A number of my posts have been on the dreaded COVID-19 virus, but its effect on school is quite strange. So i'll talk about that. Since everything is now online, students have free reign on how they spend their time. Which is great for most classes, where due dates are already set. But Mr.B's class is a little different, as every assignment has the same due date. And for a procrastinator like myself, managing time can be a challenge. And having to deal with everything happening in the world can be honestly a little depressing. I've got a number of things to ruin my spirits. Disappointing government action, struggling to make progress with my art, missing my friends. Everything just kinda sucks. Almost like watching the world crumble in front of me. But that doesn't mean I'm just gonna sulk about it. I still have the end of the year and summer to look forward to. As well as some ways to relieve stress and stay in contact with friends. Besides, letting everything get to me would be a bad idea. So I won't let it
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Alright next game. Quarantine has left me pretty bored and stressed, overall not a great situation. But one game has helped me keep even a fragment of sanity, Animal Crossing New Horizons. Ever since its release on the same day as Doom Eternal, the internet has been splicing the two completely different games for awhile now, and it's pretty funny. I did get Doom as well, and both games are proving to be very fun and helpful in these confusing times. But this post is on cute animal villagers today, the bloodthirsty demons will come later. As is already very obvious, the game is really cute, enough to put you in a good mood a few minutes after playing. And the non-linear story allows players to do what ever they want. Create a lake? Yep. Start a garden? Sure! Make offerings to an eldritch being named Kyle? Why not? The relaxing music and charming atmosphere are perfect to cheer someone up, the only stressful thing about it is the idea of having to pay off a home loan to a capitalistic raccoon. And if your feeling lonely, just invite a friend over! It's a nice way to connect with people while social distancing. Chop some trees, catch some bugs and plant some flowers. Your island is your playground, and anything is possible. Final Rating: 9/10 The peaceful feeling of Animal Crossing won me over immediately. And I can see myself devoting countless hours to turn my island into a paradise. Especially in the current times.
(Until I work out how to transfer screenshots, there's no picture for this post) :(
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AuthorI have a passion for creating things, and hopefully one day those things will be video games. You can check over on this blog if you wish to see any updates on my work or other subjects. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are solely those of the author and do not represent those of Durham School of the Arts or Durham Public Schools.
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