Fasting can be a tough exercise at times especially during the summer. That’s the whole point I guess, to teach us the virtue of patience. Believe it or not, doing office or school work is not the most difficult part. Its the moments when you’re doing nothing ‘jab roza sub sey ziada lagta hai‘. The best way to keep you from pondering over how hungry and thirsty you are in my opinion is playing video games.
Here’s a list of video games which you should play to kill time during a roza:
1. Fifa 17 (or any for that matter, has to be 2015 onwards though )
Call a friend over, play it online or heck even go one on one with the computer ( I mean that’s where we are headed with the whole AI thing right ? ) this game is always fun. However you have to be careful not hurl any swear words or thoughts of jealousy if you are on the verge of losing. FIFA actually brings the best and worst in people. If you get easily sentimental about FIFA I suggest you don’t indulge in multiplayer or don’t play at all.
2. Overwatch
The good thing about this game is that while you’re shooting lasers and stuff at the other player you dont feel violent or angry. The overall aura of the game is really pleasant. Additionally its not just about shooting each other. There is a strong of element of strategy involved so you’re mind is always occupied. Its not just muscle memory that you rely on to play this game. Also since there are plenty of characters to choose from, the game doesn’t seem redundant at all.
3. Injustice ( Both parts )
I mean DC superheros and villains going at one another in a no nonsense video game, this has to be good. Also the story mode is amazing. Its like living a movie.
4. Clash Of Clans
Its the ideal game to kill time at the office since you can play it on your mobile. Since hardly any office does any real amount of work in Ramazan playing it wont get you into trouble with your bosses. In fact start a clan with them. That way you can all slack off and burn the company you work for to the ground together. Its way better than looking busy and doing nothing while whining about the roza. The game is extremely addictive so be sure to call it quits as soon as Ramazan ends.
5. Four Pics One Word
Another game you can play on your mobile. As the name suggests, you are presented with four pictures and have to guess a word that describes all of them. The game is not only good to kill time, it also builds your vocabulary and analytical skills.
6. The Witcher 3
Great game play great story. Has a whole world of its own where you can get lost and roza is the last thing on your mind. My only concern is the semi nude cut scenes which I think is haram to watch during a roza.
7. Battlefield 1
This is perhaps the best first person shooter out there right now. Good way to kill frustration. Just be sure not swear at anyone if you get killed in the first five seconds for the 10th time in a row during multiplayer. Its roza bro. Pateince remember.
8. Grand Theft Auto 5
Great way to kill frustration and take your mind off things. Kill and rob as many people as you want, its just a game so I don’t think there’s any gunnah for that. But do not wander into a strip club. Getting aroused by virtual strippers during Ramazan is equally sinful as being aroused by real ones.
9. WWE 2K17
Don’t even think about having a divas match.
10. Batman Arkham Series
Its Batman. Do I really need toe explain.
11. Uncharted 4: A Theif’s End
The best part is that you can keep on playing the story mode over and over again and still not get bored.
12. DOTA
Just remember to break your fast on time. The game is quite captivating and can make you forget about real life for days.
13. Counterstrike
Just tag along with your friends to the nearest gaming zone and have a blast like old times. Heck do the iftari and sehri for the next day at the gaming zone. You’ve earned it.
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