Tag Archives: Xbox Game Pass

Why You Need to Download Luna Abyss on Game Pass

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If you’re anything like me, your Xbox dashboard is probably a rotating door of massive open-world RPGs and competitive shooters. But every now and then, a game comes along that just completely hooks you with its vibe alone. Enter Luna Abyss, the new single-player, story-driven action-adventure from publisher Kwalee, and it is a certified trip.

It’s out right now on Xbox Series X|S, and here is the best news: it’s a day-one Game Pass drop. If you’re a subscriber, you can download it on your console, PC, or even stream it via Xbox Cloud Gaming immediately.

I’ve been spending some quality time diving into its depths, and honestly? It’s exactly the kind of atmospheric, frantic sci-fi horror I didn’t know I was craving. Here is my breakdown of why this indie gem deserves a spot on your hard drive.

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Why Sledding Game is the Ultimate Indie Fun

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If you’ve been scrolling through social media or checking Xbox Game Pass lately, you might have noticed a surge of people losing their minds over adorable, customizable animals hurtling down snowy mountains on plastic discs.

That would be Sledding Game, a chaotic indie project developed by a solo creator named Max (under the banner The Sledding Corporation). After blowing up on Instagram during development, it’s officially made its way onto Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and PC.

The pitch is incredibly simple: it’s a casual, multiplayer winter sports playground where the entire goal is just to hang out, slide fast, and act a little stupid with your friends. Here is why it’s worth checking out.

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Black Jacket: Master the Odds in a Sinister Casino

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Ever since Balatro completely hijacked our collective free time, the gaming world has been desperately hunting for the next great roguelike card obsession. There is something intoxicating about taking a classic, universally understood tabletop game, wrapping it in modern mechanics, and giving players the power to break the rules.

Enter Black Jacket, developed by Mi’pu’mi Games and published by Skystone Games. It dropped quietly on Xbox Series X|S last month for $14.99, and if you have any weakness for deckbuilders or high-stakes risk-management, it is going to absolutely ruin your sleep schedule.

But instead of playing with a poker hand, this time you’re sitting down at the ultimate underworld casino floor. Your game of choice? Blackjack. The stakes? Your literal soul.

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Into the Pages: Why Inkling Cats: Beneath the Dreams is the Cozy Chaos We Needed

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If you’re anything like me, your Xbox library is a constant battle between high-stress competitive shooters and the “I just want to rot on the couch with a coffee” indies. Lately, I’ve been leaning hard into the latter, which is how I stumbled upon Inkling Cats: Beneath the Dreams.

On the surface, it’s a game about kittens. But beneath that cute exterior—literally “beneath the dreams”—is a surprisingly deep, ink-splattered roguelike that feels like a love letter to childhood imagination.

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Is Mouse: P.I. For Hire Worth It? Full Xbox Review and Final Verdict

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If you’ve been hanging around the Xbox store lately, you’ve probably seen a thumbnail that looks like it was ripped straight out of a 1930s Disney vault—only, instead of whistling on a steamboat, the mouse is packing a Tommy gun.

I just finished my first full run of Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and honestly? It’s one of the most visually stunning and unapologetically fun shooters I’ve played in years. If you’re a fan of Cuphead’s art style but always wished you could play it as a fast-paced “boomer shooter” like Doom or Bioshock, this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

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Why Minishoot’ Adventures is the Surprise Indie Masterpiece You Need to Play

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Every so often, a game comes along that completely recalibrates your expectations. You see a trailer or a store page, you form a mental image of what the “loop” will be, and then you actually sit down to play it—only to realize you were completely wrong in the best way possible.

That was my experience with Minishoot’ Adventures on Xbox.

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Is Starsand Island the Next “Big” Cozy Game? An Xbox Review

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Vibrant anime-style key art featuring a young woman with long black hair arriving at a sun-drenched island. She wears a white dress and carries a large brown suitcase, using a giant green lily pad as a sun hat while a happy puppy runs beside her. They are walking through a meadow of bright yellow flowers toward a peaceful rural landscape that includes a cozy farmhouse, grazing sheep, rolling green hills, and a distant lighthouse under a clear blue sky.

If you’ve spent the last few years searching for a game that captures the magic of Animal Crossing and the deep crafting loops of My Time at Sandrock, you’ve likely had Starsand Island on your radar. After months of anticipation and a massive 600,000+ wishlists on Steam, this Ghibli-inspired life sim has finally landed in Early Access on Xbox Series X|S.

But does this “Star of the Deep Sea” shine brightly on console, or is it still a diamond in the rough? Here is my deep dive into the Xbox version of Starsand Island.

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Suda51’s Romeo is a Dead Man: A Complete Gameplay and Performance Review

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If you’ve ever played a Grasshopper Manufacture game, you know the drill: expect the unexpected, prepare for a lot of blood, and don’t try too hard to make sense of the plot. Romeo is a Dead Man, the latest brainchild of the legendary Goichi “Suda51” Suda, is finally here on Xbox Series X|S, and it is exactly the kind of beautiful, “bonkers” chaos fans have been waiting for.

After spending a dozen hours slicing through space-time fugitives, here is my deep dive into why this might be the most “Suda” game since No More Heroes.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Playing Barbie Project Friendship on Xbox

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If you thought the “Barbie-core” trend was staying in 2023, think again. Barbie Project Friendship has officially landed on Xbox, bringing “Malibu” and “Brooklyn” Roberts together for a mission that is as heartwarming as it is pink.

Whether you’re a long-time fan of the series or looking for a cozy, low-stress game to play with a younger family member, this adventure proves that teamwork really does make the dream work.

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Forza Horizon 5 DLC Guide: Ultimate Car Pack and Treasure Map

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Whether you’re a completionist trying to snag every badge in the Hall of Fame or a casual driver just looking for the coolest rides, the DLC landscape for Forza Horizon 5 can be a bit overwhelming. Today, we’re looking at two very different add-ons: the Ultimate Car Pack Collection and the essential (or is it?) Treasure Map.

If you’re wondering whether these are worth your hard-earned credits, here’s the breakdown.

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