Gaming: Here's a selection of great games for hip-hop fans to session

For the millions of people who listen to hip-hop, sometimes the perfect accompaniment to some hard-hitting lyrics is a relaxing gaming product. While some hip-hoppers are getting excited about the release of GTA VI, others are exploring the plethora of notable favorites that are capable of being played while listening to the likes of Mos Def and Common.

Whether you’re gaming on a smartphone device or a PlayStation 5 console, it’s a genre of music that works perfectly alongside any gaming session. For many gamers and hip-hop lovers, combining the two is the perfect antidote to the trials and tribulations of everyday life. It’s an escape like no other, with lyrical flows to nod along to and eye-catching visuals producing a blend of two pleasurable experiences that perfectly supplement each other.

So, if you’re partial to gaming alongside listening to some of the best hip-hop artists of today, then below is a look at a selection of great games to session.

 50 Cent: Bulletproof is a much-loved classic

Whether you’re a fan of 50 Cent or not, 50 Cent: Bulletproof is an excellent game to explore. A title that is clearly based on the man himself, it showcases the tough life the rapper led before he embarked on a career in the music industry and became a world-famous face. With tough decisions to make while living in challenging environments, this immersive game is a much-loved classic. While it probably doesn’t stand up against some of today’s more sophisticated releases, it’s still worth checking out.

Put your flow to the test in Rapper Simulator - Rap Career

A game where you can aim to replicate the success of your favorite artists, Rapper Simulator - Rap Career is a title where music lovers can essentially embark on their very own career in the rap game. You can create songs, release albums, make music videos, and loads more. A realistic rapping experience that will help you fine-tune your lyrics, Rapper Simulator - Rap Career is a great option.

Go on an epic steampunk quest in Money Cart 3

While this particular offering doesn’t have much of a hip-hop theme, it’s a truly brilliant game to explore while listening to some killer tracks. Relax Gaming’s Money Cart 3 serves up an epic steampunk quest for gamers to get stuck into, all with the sounds of industrial machinery throughout and some eye-catching visuals to boot. The steampunk genre, a category that’s adored by science fiction and history fans, is certainly evident in this strong release that’s capable of keeping boredom at bay, that’s for sure.

PaRappa The Rapper Remastered is popular on PlayStation

A lighthearted take on the world of rap, PaRappa The Rapper Remastered is being sampled by Playstation gaming audiences at the moment. The aim of this one is to play along as PaRappa himself and grow his reputation in the rap sphere as you elevate his musical offerings. Can you compete against the likes of Instructor Mooselini and Cheap Cheap The Cooking Chicken to get PaRappa’s name out there? It’s certainly a fun challenge to take on.

Among Us is still a viable option

Of course, much like the aforementioned steampunk-themed Money Cart 3, not every game being played by hip-hop heads needs to be based on the music, especially if you’re blasting out some hip-hop classics in the background anyway. Among Us is, therefore, a viable option, with the well-liked online multiplayer deduction game’s popularity dwindling somewhat, but still providing plenty of intrigue as you aim to find out who the killer is.