The Entire Dead Space Franchise
<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden gi5-field-copy gi5-text-long field__item">The entire Dead Space trilogy is available on Xbox Game Pass for PC, and while I can't enjoy them the way I used to for medical reasons, I still can't bury that deep love I have for this iconic horror experience. There's death, there's destruction, there is total mayhem. And it's all in space? What more do you need to know?
“As long as mankind has existed, our base instincts have included survival and tool creation,” reads the Game Informer review. “Visceral Games’ latest entry in its acclaimed horror franchise expertly taps into these core desires. Players still creep through dim corridors while blasting limbs off alien zombies, but the scope of survival has expanded. What you bring to battle is completely up to you, thanks to the deep weapon-crafting system. Protagonist Issac Clarke can also suit up with a buddy, this time in a two-player co-op. These features culminate into one of the most rewarding video games I’ve ever played.”
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Rocket Arena
A 3v3 shooter that’s just really good for some stress relief
<div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-copy field--type-text-long field--label-hidden gi5-field-copy gi5-text-long field__item">Rocket Arena is a must-play for one simple reason: It's an excellent stress reliever. This 3v3 shooter is constantly on the go, which makes utilizing the unique rockets and abilities incredibly fun when facing off against enemy players. Much like Overwatch, there is a unique roster of characters with their own personalities, which adds a nice touch of individuality to the game. They've got their baggage, their rivalries, but they've also got their own goals and aspirations as well.
It’s a charming adventure, one that offers the thrill of multiplayer fun without the bogged-down feeling of a grind that feels more like a chore than a game.
Our own Daniel Tack reviewed Rocket Arena, and what he had to say goes almost directly against what I’m saying, and I kind of like that! His review is a solid representation of the two sides of the spectrum regarding this game: Some really loved it for what it was, and others felt like it offered nothing special. That’s why now is the perfect time to try it and see where you land, because with Xbox Game Pass, it’s free.
“Rocket Arena is yet another offering in the world of third-person hero shooters, a 3v3 experience with several modes that all involve the same core concept: You blast the other team with salvos of rockets! Rockets have been popular weapons in shooters for decades, and here you can wall-climb, rocket-jump, and jet-propel yourself all over the arena,” said Tack. “With humdrum heroes, cool maps, and gameplay that gets old fast, Rocket Arena is a mixed experience in a world inundated with offerings all vying for players’ attention.”
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Honorable Mentions
I would be remiss not to recommend any of the Dragon Age games, especially given how much I adore this franchise. The caveat here, however, is that if you do enjoy this adventure for the first time, pleasepleaseplease play them in order. I know there is much to-do about Dragon Age 2 (which is all incredibly valid, but here’s why you should give it a chance anyway), and Origins hasn’t aged the best (much like many BioWare games), but the trilogy as a whole is so intertwined lore-wise that if you don’t experience them in order, you’re missing out in so many ways that you won’t even realize. If you don’t play Origins and Dragon Age 2, Varric’s epic return in Inquisition, Corypheus’ return, and that choice in the fade will all mean nothing. To play them out of order (or to play a newer title without the previous entries) is total deprivation of how profound this story is, so much more than many realize.
But Liana, you’re not talking about Mass Effect? Yeah, because the remaster is coming out in May. Trust me; the wait will be worth it.
For sports lovers, every EA sports title in recent years is available now on Xbox Game Pass. While I’m not the biggest sports lover myself if that’s what you’re looking for? Feast on, friend.
Source: Game Informer
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