Five games to get you through a war

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War is hell. Videogames are great.

Electroplankton| Nintendo | DS| 2005

Elektroplankton? In a war-themed game guide? What?! Electroplankton contains no conflict, no violence, very few difficult decisions, and certainly not a single head shot is to be found within its gameplay. In fact given all of that it%26rsquo;s barely even a game at all, but that you see, is exactly why it%26rsquo;s perfect for this list.

We live in a demanding and stressful world in which a simple Christmas shopping trip on a busy weekend can end in much screaming, tearing of hair, and a generally increased grudge against humanity, and that sort of experience is nothing compared to what goes on in a military war zone (usually). With bullets flying, shells exploding and tactical priorities ever shifting, war is a stressful thing indeed, and sometimes some unashamed relaxation is the only thing for it in order to stay sane. With all of the above either happening, or threatening to at any moment, it can be hard to get any chill time in at all, but this is where Electroplankton has got you covered.

David Houghton
David Houghton
Long-time GR+ writer Dave has been gaming with immense dedication ever since he failed dismally at some '80s arcade racer on a childhood day at the seaside (due to being too small to reach the controls without help). These days he's an enigmatic blend of beard-stroking narrative discussion and hard-hitting Psycho Crushers.