Three Xbox Game Pass Titles We Are Enjoying Over the Weekend (Oct. 10-12)
After Microsoft's latest news of Game Pass subscription updates, featuring a price increase for the Ultimate Tier to $30 monthly, numerous members are seeking fresh methods to get the most from their subscription. For those holding onto their subscription or thinking about joining, here are this week's picks.
This weekend's titles include a acclaimed JRPG, a charming indie journey, and a superb puzzle game scheduled to depart from the platform soon.
Persona 4 Golden
Among the best ways to maximize value from your subscription is by diving into a extensive, captivating RPG — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition matches that description perfectly. Players take on the part of a teenager who has just moved to the quiet countryside of Inaba. During the day, your objectives involve forming new friends, taking on part-time jobs, and managing schoolwork. At night, you work to solve a disturbing string of murders by exploring strange dungeons themed around your companions' inner fears.
With a unforgettable cast of characters, tactical battle system, impeccable visuals, and a plot packed with surprises, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is considered a masterpiece for many reasons. It also features a incredibly engrossing gameplay loop that will have you playing late into the night, repeatedly.
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato
Although big releases like Ninja Gaiden 4 are a key selling point for Game Pass, the platform also showcases smaller indie gems. A perfect example of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Drawing from the animated classic, this enchanting indie adventure is a fantasy journey steeped in Latin American culture. You join Miho, who, after assisting his grandma prepare soup, is transported to a colorful realm populated by potato-stealing frogs and other quirky creatures.
Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out like an learning-focused PC game from the 1990s, as Miho tackles challenges and aids the realm's residents by collecting an inventory of objects. Though it's a little unpolished, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a sweet small game that proudly showcases its love for South America.
Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure
Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is set to leave the service on Oct. 15, leaving only a few days to play it via your membership — and you definitely should. Developer the creators crafted one of the best puzzlers of this generation in 2023's Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure. Its core puzzle mechanic revolves around transitioning among realms inside additional dimensions, and often you'll carry those realms, in the form of vibrant spheres, alongside you.
Although it doesn't have direct guidance, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's puzzles is built in a highly intuitive manner, though they can challenge you as well. The year 2023 proved a big year for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon was somewhat overlooked by many players. We should correct that while we can.
