Top 5 Must Play RPG Games for Teenagers

If you are looking for some RPG games to buy for your teen son or daughter, then these top five RPGs are some of the best to ever exist.

5. Dragon Age: Origins

Starting at number five, Dragon Age: Origins is a great step into the RPG genre and features a rich story accompanied by interactive gameplay. In this game, you play as one of the last of the legendary guardians, the Grey Wardens, and you must travel the world making choices and engaging foes to eventually defeat the archdemon.

4. Dark Souls 3

This game and its predecessors are famously known to be brutal and unforgiving. You are not told very much about the story, but you are given hints and breadcrumbs that allow you to theorize what it may be. The main attraction of this game is how merciless it is, which is why it may not be for everyone, especially if you get frustrated easily or you are looking for a relaxing time. Featuring a combat system second to none, it is a highly renowned game loved by many and you should definitely check it out if it sounds like something you may be interested in. It is recommended you play with a controller if you are purchasing on PC since it is designed for one.

3. Divinity: Original Sin 2

The Divinity series are phenomenal games with incredible acting and lots of exploration options and secrets to discover. In this world, there are beings known as Godwoken and they are heavily discriminated against for the disasters that happen around them and the powers they possess. You play as one such Godwoken and you must play through the story making companions and fight in advanced tactical turn-based combat, playing to your unique skills and advantages. The depth to this game’s combat system and world layout is incredible.

2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Skyrim is a game loved by many, mainly because of the sheer size of the world and the freedom available to you whilst playing it. It features a unique story with plenty of lore accompanied by good voice acting and a combat system that really lets you do what you want. There’s a reason so many people love Skyrim and you should definitely play it, especially for new players. Also, the game has a large mod community, which really improves the game for PC players and makes the game feel completely different the second time around.

1. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt + DLC

The Witcher Series is the pinnacle of RPGs and its latest installment, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is the best of the best. The story takes place in a medieval setting and you play as Geralt, a Witcher. Witchers deal with the grim creatures that roam the lands and the general public aren’t very fond of them since they have monster-like properties themselves. The world is beautiful and vast, and the graphics are top-notch whilst being optimized to play at a high framerate. For those that complete the base game, there are two extra DLCs to play, which feature more story and content such as the Witcher 3 Frog Prince to give you new challenges.

Most of these games have predecessors that are worth checking out as well if you want more of the world. We hope you enjoy playing, arguably, the best games ever made in gaming history. Let us know your favorite down below!

Rainy Day Activities for Children

With autumn now here in full force we are expecting lots more rainy weekends and with lots of outdoor activities off limits what can you do to prevent your children quickly getting bored of being stuck indoors? Here are some fun rainy day activities for kids this autumn and winter.

Online Games

Free online games for kids are great for children of school age, they can be played on the computer or even a tablet device and, thanks to the many developments in games they are educational as well as fun. Knowing your child is learning things related to their age or school activities can be great peace of mind! Make sure you pick a game which is age appropriate for your child so they can get the most out of it and if possible help them find a game related to the activities they have been completing in school.  If you have an iPhone or iPad you will find lots of learning games available for free in the app store!

Baking

Baking with your children is a fun way of spending the afternoon and the skills they will learn whilst doing so will be invaluable! The possibilities are also endless, you could invest in a child specific cookbook which means easier recipes with less ingredients so your child can take a more hands on approach, you could simply use some of your own recipes, or you could make bases such as cookies and cupcakes and get your child you add the toppings and decorations such as icing, sweets and dried fruit. With Halloween approaching it can be a fun time to follow a spooky theme with your cakes and cookies! As well as baking you can also teach your child how to cook simple meals, or even create your own mini pizzas and let your children choose the toppings!

Arts and Crafts

This can be as fun as baking, although without the yummy treats at the end! Arts and crafts can be as simple as painting a picture. If you have a family birthday coming up or other such event why not let your child get creative and make handmade birthday cards? They have a far more effective touch than something which was store bought! Handmade gifts can also be created for the grandparents. Examples of such include creating salt dough hand and foot prints with your child which they can then paint! Salt dough opens up a world of handmade gift possibilities which are truly unique to your child's imagination.

Treasure Hunting

Perfect for the younger children, especially ones that love pirates and adventure. Create a series of clues or a map and then hide treats or further clues and questions around your house. This is a fun activity that everyone can get involved in and helps develop problem solving and map reading skills. Although this can be seen as an Easter activity it can easily be completed throughout the year with modifications for the time of year and the treats which are being used.

Sarah is a mummy blogger in the UK