Three Game Pass Titles We Are Enjoying Over the Weekend (Oct. 10-12)
Following Microsoft's latest announcement of Xbox Game Pass subscription updates, featuring a price increase for the Ultimate Tier to $30 per month, many subscribers are seeking fresh methods to get the most from their subscription. For those holding onto their subscription or thinking about joining, here are our latest picks.
This weekend's titles feature a acclaimed JRPG, a delightful independent adventure, and a brilliant puzzler scheduled to leave the platform shortly.
Persona 4: The Golden Edition
Among the best methods to get your money's worth from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a extensive, engaging role-playing game — and Persona 4 Golden matches that description perfectly. Players step into the role of a high school student who has just moved to the quiet rural town of Inaba. During the day, your goals involve making new friends, taking on employment, and managing schoolwork. By night, you work to solve a disturbing serial murder case by venturing into strange dungeons based on your companions' inner fears.
With a unforgettable cast of characters, strategic turn-based combat, flawless visuals, and a plot full of twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is considered a masterpiece for many reasons. It also boasts a highly addictive gameplay loop that will have you playing past bedtime, night after night.
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato
Although major releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary attraction for the service, the platform also highlights lesser-known indie gems. A great instance of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by Spirited Away, this enchanting indie game is a fantasy tale rooted in South American culture. You join Miho, who, after assisting his grandmother make soup, is pulled into a vibrant world populated by potato-nabbing frogs and various eccentric creatures.
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato unfolds like an learning-focused computer title from the 90s, as Miho solves challenges and helps the world's inhabitants by gathering an assortment of items. Though it's a little rough around the edges, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a sweet small game that openly showcases its love for the region's culture.
Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure
Cocoon is set to leave Game Pass on Oct. 15, leaving only a few days to experience it via subscription — and you absolutely should. Studio the creators designed one of the best puzzle games of recent years in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its core gameplay element revolves around moving between realms within additional dimensions, and often you'll transport those realms, in the form of vibrant orbs, alongside you.
Although it lacks direct guidance, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's puzzles is designed in a highly natural manner, though they will challenge you as well. The year 2023 proved a big period for video games, so it's understandable if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was somewhat missed by many players. Let's rectify that while we can.
