Xbox Tavern

• XONE
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Ace Team have released their best game yet, a fusion of survival, exploration, and platforming. The world is stunning and begs to be explored.

• XONE
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 7.9 / 10
• États-Unis

Old school FPS fans will be right at home here, brought in by the fast movement, impactful weaponry and the constant back-peddling and side-strafing attack methods emblematic of classic shooters. Even though I’m not generally a fan of Roguelikes by the very nature of the repetitive loop, I found myself getting very caught up in the grind here. Each run felt new and exciting, and when I was dropped a power or weapon that I liked it really got me hyped to get into the next room to use it. I think I finally get why the genre has been so popular, and I can see myself playing this for quite some time yet.

• XONE
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

In hindsight, Aragami 2 is a wonderfully challenging stealth game that requires patience or help from friends. Being introduced onto Game Pass day one, I would highly encourage trying the game out with a couple friends. It is, without question, an amazing coop game with friends that also allow cross play between different platforms. I wouldn’t recommend playing with strangers online since you may not know their general placement in the story and you may end up being restricted to a limited number of levels they have unlocked. The game is a little buggy and can feel rushed at times, but the new combat mechanics is enough of an excuse for fans to return to experience these changes. I do miss being able to cast shadows like in the first game which made general movement easier teleporting around, but the new simplified version is designed to increase the speed of gameplay. The game can feel like a chore if tackling the beginning alone, but it does become more bearable with new abilities. The visuals are lacking in general detail, but were updated and are noticeably different. Ignoring minor bugs with visuals, lag, no singleplayer choice, there is a quality game here that adds to the ever-changing library of Game Pass. Give it a go!

• XONE
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

It’s been impossible to ignore all the positive press Disco Elysium has received ever since its original release, so I think I had unrealistic expectations as to what the game would be. As I’ve said, the writing is fantastic and the world design is top-notch. I was always eager to explore more of the game to find new characters to interact with, but overall the game is much smaller in scale than I was expecting. At a certain point, I started to grow tired of just running back and forth, talking to people, looking in containers, and changing outfits. There are also a lot of loading screens and the loading times on my O.G. Xbox One were pretty long, so you’ll definitely want to play this on a Series console if you have one. I think most gamers will easily get wrapped up in the plot and fall in love with the setting, while others (like me) will crave more engagement and gameplay. The game is marketed and discussed as an evolution of the CRPG, but I think fans of story-heavy adventure games and the old point-and-click classics would also feel right at home in Disco Elysium: Final Cut.

• XONE
• 3.6 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 9.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Chernobylite is an amazing, well put together survival game that has some mind blowing plot twists, some truly difficult decisions and a stunning backdrop to experience. Add in the constant sense of unease as you take every step in the exclusion zone and The Farm 51 have made one of my games of the year!

• XONE
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

I had a great time with Godstrike. The combat is fast and fluid, and hectic as a bastard, but the challenge is pitched just right that I found myself dropping in every day or so for an hour to see how I would get on. Having time as our health and restriction is an inspired touch, and every hit against us has that bit more impact as a result. Truly challenge, but incredibly rewarding, Godstrike is an easy recommendation.

• XSX/S
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• XSX/S
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

While Back 4 Blood and Left 4 Dead may have their similarities, to call them the exact same is ludicrous. What Turtle Rock Studios did was create a new game with new systems, mechanics, and a different flow of gameplay. Back 4 Blood may resemble Left 4 Dead, but on its own, it was able to capture a fun and exciting zombie-killing environment that can be had with friends for months to come.

• XSX/S
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

Far Cry 6 is as Far Cry as Far Cry gets. It may be cut from the same cloth as previous entries almost identically, but when the action is this fun and the world is this expansive and full of things to do, I’m not going to complain. The title alone will let you know if that’s for you, but if it is, you’re in for one hell of a ride.

• XSX/S
• 7.4 / 10
• États-Unis

If you’re looking for a new way to jump into the world of Hot Wheels, Unleashed is certainly not a bad way to go, after all, we’ve seen worse in the series’ history. That said, the price point may prove steep for what feels like a more basic use of this beloved licensed property, and with very basic options for included game modes, a lack of substantial variety in race types, and no suitable way for the community to share their impressive track builds, it feels like Milestone has undercut themselves in a possibly rushed attempt to capitalise on this potentially fruitful racing franchise.

• XONE
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 7.8 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

What you’ll find here isn’t the next game to join the contest of who can be the biggest FPS hit of the year, but rather a game that focuses on realism, action, and teamwork. It trades the big-budget effects for the nitty-gritty darkened warfare and it does this in a way that feels believable and enthralling, whilst managing to scratch that one-more-go itch as each round concludes, and for the efforts, it might just be the surprise big hitter of the year from the FPS genre after all.

• XONE
• 8.4 / 10
• États-Unis

I decided to review Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan on a whim, and I’m glad I did. There’s a lot to like here, and I think it could appeal to a lot of different gamers. The story goes off the deep end in terms of wholesomeness and could be perfect for children that know how to read. The exploration, the monster befriending, and the wonderful art style are the best parts and I found the game hard to put down, many nights I’d tell myself “oh, I’ll just play one more island real quick” – “Gotta recolor ‘em all!”

• XONE
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Sable is one of the latest games to get a day one release on Xbox’s Game Pass service so it’s almost impossible to not give it a recommendation for anyone with a subscription, but on the whole, I was somewhat let down. The game has some of the most visually stunning graphics I’ve seen, but the gameplay gets repetitive. Exploring the desolate expanse on your own terms is not as fun as it sounds; however, a compelling series of quests and wonderful writing throughout are just enough to keep you hooked and justify the price of admission if you’re already a Game Pass subscriber.

• XONE
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Boy, did I enjoy A Juggler’s Tale. It was a palate cleanser of a game that in my mind only suffers from it’s longevity – or rather lack there of. From the voicework, to the music and the gameplay, it was all well done with care from the developers, and something that you can experience in just a couple of hours. A definite recommendation to new gamers and veterans alike.