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Disc Room is not a game that should be overlooked, especially if you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription, then you have no excuse to not give it a go. No matter how many attempts I had at several of the rooms and how much it was making me frustrated, it spurred me on to keep playing over and over again. The gameplay is consistently moreish and before you know it, minutes have turned into hours.
Barn Finders consumed me almost immediately with its addictive and intriguing gameplay loop. Not only did I enjoy the managerial aspects of running my own store. I adored exploring the several locations spread across the world map and exploring and discovering everything on offer.
I went into Roller Champions with minimal expectations. Ubisoft appears to be desperate to imbed themselves with a successful live service game alongside EA, Epic Games and Activision. They have already tried and failed miserably with Hyperscape. Recently Ubi has also shown some concepts for future free to play projects that suffered hugely negative feedback from the gaming community. With those factors in mind, I do believe that this game has some strong legs if it can filter through fresh ideas, playlists and interesting, affordable cosmetics.
Naraka Bladepoint has the biggest learning curve of any battle royale game I’ve ever played, yet it is the most satisfying and rewarding when performing well. It is a mechanically solid and enjoyable experience mostly with some clunky bits and bobs here and there. The game definitely grew on me as time passed by, but sadly I think the majority who play this will drop out fairly early due to needing to absorb and continually learn.
WWE2K22 is quite possibly the most complete wrestling game we have seen in many years. Surprisingly I piled in over 30 hours over the course of three or four days and I still want to go and experience everything I haven’t seen. With a roster of over 160 wrestlers and 29 on the way as DLC, you’ll never run out of options on who to choose.
Fall Guys is insanely fun on your own or with a group of friends. It breaks apart from the hardcore battle royale titles and caters to casual and experienced gamers alike. Even my partner who has next to no interest in video games was consumed in watching and playing this one.
Dotemu and Tribute Games have not only beautifully re-energised and crafted a well-loved retro title, but quite possibly have created one of the best games of 2022 already. Whilst the game can be clocked in 2-3 hours, it is a reminder that sometimes quality eclipses quantity, and that rings so true here.
Blightbound for the most part ticks every box for the genre. With its Pokemon-esque approach of unlocking heroes and levelling them up at your own pace, it is a grinder’s dream. There are minor annoyances here and there and the AI bots could do with some work to make them easier to handle. You’ll be best suited to understand that this experience has been designed with co-op gameplay with friends or random players as the main focus.
I’m going to go ahead and say that I enjoyed TEN so much more than I thought I was going to. Whilst it can be a short few hours for some of the most experienced players, it can be a long endurance for those who whack that difficulty option higher. Whilst longevity and replayability are there for those who’d like to try and hack it on a harder run-through, once you’ve completed it the first time, you’ve seen it all.
Kao the Kangaroo is certainly up there with the best of the 3D platforming world in terms of its core mechanics. The revival of the franchise from Tate Multimedia is a solid comeback, but for me, it just wasn’t challenging enough to become one of the more memorable games in the pile.
Endzone – A World Apart quickly established itself as one of my favourite strategy games on a console. The game comes as a breath of fresh air when the genre is quite limited in terms of selection and watered down options of other titles. I’ve poured in excess of 30 hours into this title within a week and I have barely scratched the surface and this is without engaging with any of the scenario options.
Ayo The Clown impressed me much more than I thought was possible. The game is mechanically solid and provides a stimulating challenge for gamers of all ages.
Colossus Down is a great addition to the beat’em up genre. Combat is solid, great attack variety and challenging, but fair, boss fights. While it does feel unfair and frustrating at times, having unlimited lives where you respawn where you died makes up for it, but in the long run, I can understand being annoyed in cases where enemies leave you no time to react until you explode. If you’re a fan of the genre, I say go for it. It’s a nice change of muscle-bound guys beating the living hell of each other.
Horned Knight is an overall fun, albeit short action platformer; not that difficult either. Sure you’ll die a few times, but you might get bored before you reach the end. Repetitive level design, little to no enemy variety, and questionable inconsistencies over the level design can amount to a boring experience.
So is RetroMania Wrestling worth it? Absolutely. As a now casual wrestling fan who steered clear of 2K’s messy WWE game (the last one I enjoyed was WWE RAW vs Smackdown 2007), I can finally say that there’s a good wrestling game on Xbox platforms!
I Saw Black Clouds is one of the most gripping live-action, cinematic interactive psychological thriller I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy. The story is really fun and interesting; it’s the type of “game” where you’ll want to view in one sitting because you want to see what’s next. Sure, the montage could’ve been a bit better, but once the awkward part is done, you’ll be back in. I definitely recommend I Saw Black Clouds.
While far from perfect, Sword of the Necromancer is a surprising gem that came out of nowhere. It has its charm and while not a fan of the genre, the Zelda mixed with rogue-like works; short levels make it work, and the fact that you can disable some of the rogue elements gives the game a chance to reach a broader audience beyond those who love the rogue genre. Sure combat isn’t perfect and there’s a bit of repetition, but if you’re looking for a classic Zelda clone on Xbox, albeit a bit shorter, you can’t go wrong here.
As I said, it feels like Beyond Enemy Lines Remastered is a very early demo of an upcoming game or a direct port of a 2000 PC game. While relying on stealth for the genre, given the game’s very limited and barebone visuals can sometimes make it difficult to spot enemies before they spot you; which kinda screws up of chances for being stealthy. Fans of Hitman might find some redeemable qualities here, despite the limited arsenal, but fans of action-packed FPS games really should stay clear from this Microsoft Paint look-a-like game.
Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is definitely one of the best games to release on Xbox consoles this year. They’re both fun, addictive, albeit difficult games with enough replay value to keep you busy for quite some time. Both games, while similar, have enough differences to feel like two different games. Hidden characters, collectable letters, upgrades, Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe is the first perfect score from me this year. Don’t miss out.
If you’re looking for a definitely unique experience with a bevy of gameplay variety, 3 Out Of 10 Season One is your game. The five episodes feature a lot of different gameplay from various genres; most of them actually enjoyable; albeit not perfectly executed. However, if you’re looking for a sitcom game, this ain’t chief. You’re best to boot up a streaming service and hunt down proper sitcoms as there aren’t much laughs to be found here.