"A medium with experiences that can last several weeks doesn't lend itself well to the fleeting nature of the season in the same way a movie can. But that doesn't mean there aren't games that are perfect to boot up around this time of year, even if they weren't always designed with the holiday in mind. The few that do offer a unique way to celebrate, and are perfect for annual revisits in the years to come."
"The most overlooked game in the Arkham series is also its most festive. Taking place on Christmas Eve, a young Batman finds himself the target of eight trained assassins hoping to end the Dark Knight for a $50 million reward. Batman: Arkham Origins is a more intimate Batman game that focuses on the Caped Crusader's relatively grounded villains, like Black Mask and Deathstroke, and also features the series' best boss fights."
"Not to be outdone by his DC counterpart, Spider-Man has his own holiday adventure set days before Christmas. Spider-Man: Miles Morales also happens to be one of the character's best games ever. From its opening scene, Miles Morales is rife with the holiday spirit. Festive lights and snow line the streets and rooftops of this open-world New York City, and swinging through city blocks as light snow falls from the sky is unlike any other Spider-Man game."
Holiday-themed video games are rare because long playtimes contrast with the season's fleeting nature. A small number of games nevertheless create distinctly cozy, festive experiences that suit seasonal revisits. Batman: Arkham Origins unfolds on Christmas Eve, centering a young Batman against eight assassins, emphasizing grounded villains and memorable boss fights while using snowy, lonely Gotham streets to underscore Bruce Wayne's dedication. Spider-Man: Miles Morales takes place days before Christmas, filling open-world New York with lights and snow and offering a short runtime that lets players finish it within the holiday season. Some other games reach winter early in their timelines, producing seasonal atmosphere after only a few hours of play.
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