Helping you escape from the classroom is our top five games to play this weekend!
We asked around the Overclockers UK office and put together this list of everyone’s favourite school themed games so you can enjoy school in your own way.
LEGO Harry Potter Series
Play as everyone’s favourite school boy and wizard, Harry Potter. Whilst we all eagerly await the release of the anticipated, Hogwarts Legacy, return to the wizarding world in the incredible LEGO Harry Potter series.
Split into two parts, the LEGO Harry Potter series allows you to relive all the very best moments from Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s 7 years at Hogwarts and defeat He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Experience casting spells, and magical classes, and explore iconic locations from the series, including the Forbidden Forest or the village of Hogsmeade.
You don’t have to battle the Dark Lord on your own! The LEGO Harry Potter series features an expansive multiplayer mode.
The LEGO Series is split into two games:
- Years 1-4
- Years 5-7
LEGO Harry Potter Series Official Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP* | Windows XP* |
| Processor | Intel P4 1.8GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 |
| Memory | 512MB RAM | 2GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 ATI X1300 | NVIDIA GeForce 8800 ATI HD 2900 |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9.0 comp sound card | DirectX 9.0 comp sound card |
| Input Devices | Keyboard Xbox 360 Controller for Windows supported | Keyboard Xbox 360 Controller for Windows supported |
Best PC to Play LEGO Harry Potter Series
OcUK Gaming Quartz Pre-Built PC
The OcUK Gaming Quartz is a pre-built PC based on some of our best-selling specs. This gaming PC comes equipped with an Intel Core i5-12400F CPU to deliver ultra-fast speeds and performance. This is paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 to elevate your gaming experience and unlock exceptional visuals. Ensuring you have ample space for the LEGO Harry Potter Series and all your other favourite games, this PC has a high-speed 1TB SSD.
OcUK Gaming Quartz
- Pre-built gaming PC – based on our best-selling specs!
- Intel Core i5-12400F CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB SSD
- Covered by our three years parts and labour warranty
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection
Embark on an adventure like never before in Life is Strange: Remastered.
Transport yourself to Arcadia Bay and step into the shoes of Max, a photography student. Gifted with the ability to rewind time, save your childhood friend from being shot and embark on a journey to uncover the secrets behind the sudden of Amber. Each decision you make will unfold a deeper mystery about the town and what happened that fateful day.
The Life is Strange: Remastered Collection includes the original Life is Strange and Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection Official Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 AMD Phenom II X4 965 | Intel Core i5 2400 AMD FX-7350 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 4GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 250x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 | AMD Radeon RX 580 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 42GB available space | 42GB available space |
| Additional Notes | 720p / 30FPS / Low settings | 1080p / 60FPS / High settings |
Best PC to Play Life is Strange: Remastered Collection
Refract Gaming Amber Pre-Built PC
A part of the incredible Refract Gaming range, the Refract Gaming Amber PC comes fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy playing the Life is Strange: Remastered Collection. Built and tested by the OcUK team, each component in the Refract Amber has been cherry-picked to ensure premium quality performance every time. Harness the intelligent Zen 4 architecture of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU to enjoy effortless multitasking and lightning-fast speeds. What’s more, thanks to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, unlock features such as Real-Time Ray Tracing, for phenomenal visuals in all your favourite games.
Refract Gaming Amber
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for casual gaming
- Comes with an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
- VR Ready
- Includes a three year parts and labour warranty
The Sims 4: High School Years
Experience school how you want to, in the Sims 4: High School Years.
Navigate the highs and lows of the classroom and relive your iconic teenage experiences how you want to, including Prom! Attend your classes, complete your homework, and study for your exams, all whilst trying to find yourself before graduation.
The Sims 4: High School Years Official Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 8.1* / 8 / 7 64-bit | Windows 10 / 8.1* / 8 / 7 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz AMD Athlon 64 Dual-Core 4000+ | Intel Core i5 AMD Athlon X4 |
| Processors with Integrated Graphics | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-62 2.0GHz | |
| Memory | 4GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X1300 Intel GMA X4500 128MB VRAM Pixel Shader 3.0 | NVIDIA GeForce 650 |
| DirectX | Version 9.0 | Version 9.0 |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
| Storage | 17GB available space | 18GB available space |
Best PC to Play The Sims 4: High School Years
OcUK Gaming Oxygen Configurable PC
The OcUK Gaming Oxygen is packed full of high-quality hardware so you can enjoy reliving your High School Years. As a configurable PC, you can customise and tailor the hardware to suit your individual needs, favourite games, and gameplay style. The standard specs include an AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, 16GB DDR5 RAM, and two high-speed SSDs. The configurable options are adjusting the PC case, memory, GPU, operating system, and choosing up to three SSDs. Any changes made will affect the cost.
OcUK Gaming Oxygen
- Configurable gaming PC
- Customise the PC case, memory, GPU, storage, and operating system
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F CPU
- Choose between AMD Radeon RX 7000 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs
- Flexible storage options
Digimon Survive
Embark on an adventure in a mysterious world full of monsters and dangerous battles in Digimon Survive.
Play as Takuma, a lost school boy, who has found himself suddenly transported into a world full of strange creatures. As you and your friends battle it out to find your way home, team up with some unexpected allies and forge some unlikely friendships.
Digimon Survive Official Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 6300 AMD FX 4350 | Intel Core i7 6700K AMD Ryzen 3 3300X |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1030 AMD Radeon HD 7850 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| Storage | 15GB available space | 15GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Setting: Low | Setting: High |
Best PC to Play Digimon Survive
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
Expertly crafted to deliver you premium performance, the Refract Jade, is perfect for those looking to enjoy mid-tier gaming and content creation. Armed with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, experience blisteringly fast speeds and intelligent workload management thanks to the Zen 4 architecture. You can enjoy playing Digimon Survive, listening to your favourite tracks, and chatting to your friends simultaneously. What’s more, with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, unlock incredible realistic visuals, thanks to Real-Time Ray Tracing and AI DLSS.
All of which is kept protected by the included three years parts and labour warranty.
Refract Gaming Jade
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed by mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Built and tested by the OcUK team
- Comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- Includes a three year parts and labour warranty
Bully: Scholarship Edition
Become the Bully.
Be transported to a New England boarding school, Bullworth Academy, and become the bully you are terrified of. Play as Jimmy Hopkins as you try to navigate the awkwardness of school. Are you a jock or a nerd? How will you navigate the school’s social hierarchy?
Bully: Scholarship Edition Official Specifications
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 (3GHz+) AMD Athlon 3000+ |
| Memory | 1GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 7300 ATI Radeon X1300 |
| DirectX | Version 9 |
| Storage | 4.7GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 9 comp sound card |
| Input | Keyboard and mouse Xbox 360 controller supported |
Best PC to Play Bully: Scholarship Edition
Refract Gaming Crimson Pre-Built PC
The Refract Crimson PC comes packed with all the high-quality hardware you need to enjoy casual gaming. Expertly crafted and quality tested by the OcUK team, this pre-built PC comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU, for ultra-fast processing speeds. Plus, thanks to the integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics, enjoy being the Bully in high-quality, smooth visuals at 1080p.
Refract Gaming Crimson
- Pre-Built gaming PC
- Designed for those looking to enjoy casual gaming
- Experience games such as League of Legends at 200+FPS at 1080p
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU with integrated Radeon 780M graphics
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How Are You Surviving School?
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PC specs are subject to change.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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