Xbox Tavern

• XONE
• 8.1 / 10
• États-Unis

The Colonists is a ‘warm cup of hot chocolate on a cold day’ kind of game, very comforting, peaceful RTS with plenty of depth and stats under the hood to warrant sticking with it.

• XONE
• 9.3 / 10
• États-Unis

The Friends of Ringo Ishikawa is clearly inspired by many games, but this brooding, slice-of-life brawler has its own voice – that voice is profane, deadpan but honest. There is nothing else really like it in the mainstream.

• XONE
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

The 2D action platforming in Smelter is fun and very enjoyable for new or old fans of the genre. The game features three sets of swappable abilities to play around with and aid in your exploration of the extensive levels. The combination of two very different genres makes Smelter stand out, but the strategy style of gameplay cannot stand on its own as the platforming half can. Together though they work decently well, I felt like each style of gameplay provided a nice break from the other. The strategy gameplay is somewhat shallow and confusing, but once you understand the mechanics it’s pretty simple to succeed. Strategy fans looking for a meaty title to sink their teeth into will be disappointed, especially if they aren’t good at platforming games. On the other hand, 2D platformer fans should definitely give this a try. They’ll certainly be happy with half of the game and they might end up getting some enjoyment from the strategy part of the game as well like I did.

• XONE
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

Tinker Racers is a fun game and far exceeded my expectations. It brought back many childhood memories of racing round in Micro Machines and it makes me hope that they release more levels for a DLC. Once lockdown ends, it’ll definitely be one to play with friends in couch co-op.

• XONE
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Overall I am blown away at how much I have enjoyed playing MLB The Show 21. I had a mild interest in baseball but I can see myself following the sport a lot closer based on how much fun I have had so far in this game. Sure it has flaws and it’s not the easiest to just pick up and play, but that all pales in comparison to the satisfaction of crushing a pitch clean out the field.

• XONE
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Buildings Have Feelings Too! is an early summer comfort – a relaxing puzzle game, with a little bit of city sim, that is worth playing when approached on its own terms.

• XONE
• 9.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 8.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 4.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Heal is an experimental puzzle game, and despite some nice visuals the gameplay doesn’t quite hit home for me. I felt very little attachment to the story or events, and I ended up resorting to a guide for the most part just to get through it. If you’re keen for a new type of puzzle game then it might be more up your street, but there are better examples of the genre out there.

• XONE
• 6 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

All in all Balan Wonderworld is uninspiring and boring to play. A lack of instruction mixed with some of the most basic platforming abilities missing at times makes the game a chore.

• XONE
• 9.4 / 10
• États-Unis

Rogue Company – Season 1 is more than an imitator. It already has a large, varied roster, regular attention from the developers, and new content coming. This will never beat the biggest contenders in the field, but deserves the attention.

• XONE
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Even with these foibles, I still really dug the majority of Genesis Noir. The fantastic presentation made it easier to forgive some of the repetition and bugs, and for all the grandiose nature of the story, it was still interesting to follow and piece together. It could probably be completed in one or two sittings, so if you’re up for something a little different, I’d definitely recommend checking out Genesis Noir.

• XONE
• 9 / 10
• États-Unis

It Takes Two is a game that all gamers should play. The co-op only aspect could turn some people away, but they make it very easy to play the game with others. You can play split-screen locally or online with anyone on your friends list even if they don’t own the game. And the co-op gameplay is what really makes the game shine, the expertly crafted levels are so much fun to explore, traverse, and complete. The seemingly never-ending flow of new mechanics makes the game feel fresh and makes playing as each character a unique experience. Hazelight Studio seems to have mastered the art of making co-op games, each game they create gets better and better. I can’t wait to see what they’re planning next.

• XONE
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

• XONE
• 6.8 / 10
• États-Unis

I Saw Black Clouds unfortunately misses the mark more often than not. While the general concept of the story is interesting, messy presentation and confusing, vague stats make it harder to enjoy than it should be. If you’re looking for an enjoyable live action adventure, I’d still recommend checking out The Complex before this.

• XONE
• 8.1 / 10
• États-Unis

• XSX/S
• 7.3 / 10
• États-Unis

Tennis World Tour 2: Complete Edition is a great next gen version of the original with crisper visuals, vastly superior load times and more things for the player to do. The MOCAP work could be a little better and perhaps some work is needed on the card system (or just scrap it altogether). Tennis World Tour 2 is one of the better tennis games I have played in a while, but it still needs a little work to take Top Spin’s crown.