Episodes

Lonely Mountains Downhill is not a game thats going to blow your mind with visuals or fidelity, but it is a game that will test your skills to adapt and learn courses to execute a pristine downhill adventure. But is there enough meat on the bone of Lonely Mountains Downhill? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/support

No Mans Sky had a rough launch. Even though it sold a ton of copies it wasn't the game it was promised to be. After years of updates free of charge its times to dive into No Mans Sky and see if the work that has been done has made a big impact on the product. As well as find out if its worth your time if you are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass on console or PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s...

Astroneer puts you on a planet and says go have fun. Without a goal it might seem like this game doesn't have much purpose. But quickly you will discover that there is enough here for the curious mind to be fulfilled with purpose and wonder. Traveling this planet might not have a goal in front of you but instead beyond you. Tune in to find out if this is a game worth playing on Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-...

Golf With Your Friends is pretty straight forward. The premise is right in the title of the game. But what the title doesn't tell you is that Golf With Your Friends is Mini-Golf mixed with over the top courses with themes from a vast forest to the depths of space. You can spend your time dodging trees while jumping over ramps. Or perhaps you would rather try to avoid black holes while having your golf ball wear a fireman hat and get turned into a hockey puck. The choice is yours with Golf with Y...

Minecraft Dungeons is being called a dungeon crawler based off of the most popular video game in the world, Minecraft. Taking a small team from Mojang combined with Double Eleven, they sought to create a game that was different yet familiar. But the question becomes does Minecraft Dungeons do enough and adapt the core ideas of the original IP to work in a new genre? Minecraft Dungeons is available on Xbox Game Pass on Console and PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

You can't talk about Xbox without talking about the game that put the console on the map, Halo: Combat Evolved. This game is what made people buy an Xbox and while it took a lot of time, the remake of the OG Halo, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary has finally made its way to PC. The question is, does this game hold up almost 20 years later? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

The term Beat em Up has always had many meanings but Streets of Rage has become synonymous with the genre. Enter Streets of Rage 4. Many years later but still cool as hell. Tune in to find out if Streets of Rage 4 is a game you should be checking out on Xbox Game on console and PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/support

On this episode Cory and Basher review Gears Tactics. The X-Com like strategy game from Splash Damage and the Collation. Part of Xbox Game Studios and a day one release on Xbox Game Pass. Tune in to find out if Gears of War has cracked a new genre in Gears Tactics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/support

Gato Roboto lets you play as a cat in a robot suit. Is there really any more information that you require? Throw in a Game Boy like art style and some light Metroidvania/Pathfinder game play and you have a fun 3-4 hour experience for you to enjoy. With a shorter runtime and more basic elements of combat and upgrades, does Gato Roboto get the seal of approval? Gato Roboto is avaiable on Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-...

The Surge 2 is a follow up to a game in the Souls genre that dares to try new things. Something that is rare in the Souls clone games that seem to be everywhere in the market these days. With mechanics that involve challenging the player to target limbs to build new upgrades combined with an engine that actually runs well and doesn't have frame pacing issues galore, The Surge 2 looks to win over fans of the Souls genre. The Surge 2 is available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC and features ...

Bloober, makers of Layers of Fear and Observer, decided to take a stab at a licensed game with the horror game Blair Witch. Tasked with trying to find a missing young boy with your trusty dog Bullitt. Set in the same universe as the movies, at least we think, Blair Witch looks to combine a creepy atmosphere with some of the most basic combat ever seen in a game to intrigue players to dive deep into the woods and see what they are hiding. Blair Witch is available on Xbox Game Pass for Console an...

Ninja Theory is trying something different with Bleeding Edge. A studio known for their cinematic story telling has made a class based 4V4 multiplayer game that looks to shake things up in the multiplayer realm. With a budget price tag of $29.99 what can gamers expect from this class shooter that will set it apart from the crowded market? Tune in to find out what Cory and Basher thought of Bleeding Edge. Bleeding Edge is available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC. --- Send in a voice mess...

Doom Eternal has been in the works for years since Doom made its triumphant return in 2016 from Id software. Now with more demons, more glory kills, a shoulder mounted flame thrower, and hell arriving on Earth, Doom Eternal looks to take players to brink of whats possible in the FPS genre. Doom Eternal is not like most shooters in that it is a skill based shooter that asks a lot of the player and wants them to get good at the stellar systems in place to make the player feel like the ultimate dem...

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the example of sequel not only done right but also shows what can happen when truly talented developers come together to make something special. While the first outing by Moon Studios was very strong to many you could make an argument that it was bare bones in some respects. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a leap beyond anything bare bones. From the presentation being one of a kind to a much deeper and more intuitive combat system, Ori and the Will of the Wisps ...

Moon Studios created something that immediately caught peoples attention with Ori and the Blind Forest. From the striking art style that is truly one of a kind to the music that will be added to your collection immediately, Ori and the Blind Forest will test your platforming skills while also tugging at your heart strings. But be warned, while Ori is cute and cuddly is is not for the faint of heart and will pull no punches when it comes time to get down to business and explore the world in a pat...

Games about depression and other troubling mental illnesses are not new territory. But finding one that handles the subject in a creative way that is beneficial is not always easy to come by. Gris from Nomada Studio looks to stand out in the crowd with its high quality and unique art style combined with a stellar soundtrack to keep you playing as well as engaging with its story and the journey that it tells. Gris is available for Xbox Game Pass on PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podc...

A Plague Tale: Innocence tells the story of a brother and sister trying to survive after horrific events rip the family apart during a plague that is destroying life around them. Filled with light Stealth, Action and RPG mechanics this game tries to combine a lot of elements into one to tell a story that is unique and different while using in house tech that is sure to please gamers that like good looking games. But is all of the critical acclaim valid in the eyes of Cory and Basher? Tune in and...

Rip and Tear...Until it is done. Bringing a game like Doom into the modern era shouldn't of been possible but somehow Id Software not only brought it froward while retaining its core mechanics it also pushed the game into new territory and provided an example of how to breathe life into a classic franchise. Glory Kills, push forward combat, Pinkies, Imps, and Hell Knights are all here to bring a Game of the Generation contender into the fold for Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Doom 2016 is availabl...

When its comes to finding games to play with a friends it can be hard. But if you want a game to test the strength of a friendship you should play Overcooked 2. Running a digital kitchen has never felt so chaotic. With Burgers to be made and dishes to be washed, Overcooked 2 will not only test your ability to multi-task but test you patience level with friends as you inevitably bump into and start fires in your kitchen. You have been warned. Overcooked 2 is available on Xbox Game Pass for Conso...

Halo Reach is the first Halo game to hit PC in the Master Chief Collection for PC. Alongside a brand new remaster for Xbox One owners of the Master Chief Collection as well. Touted as the last Halo game from Bungee before they would go on to make Destiny, Halo Reach has become for many their favorite campaign from Bungee. But nearly 10 years later, how does this game hold up when compared to the Xbox 360 days? Halo Reach is apart of Halo: The Master Chief Collection and is available on Xbox Gam...

Book of Demons from Thing Trunk is a call back to Diablo. To say that it's a copy of that game might not be too far from the truth but it still has its on isometric combat style that is more card based and a little less action heavy. But combined with an art style that is really unique and charm that will make you laugh and want to see more, Book of Demons is a game that many people that played games in the 90's can find some fun and laughs in. Book of Demon is currently available on Xbox Game ...

HONK!!! Have you ever wanted to be a goose and terrorize unsuspecting victims in gardens and town shops? Well with the puzzle centric Untitled Goose Game you now can. Developed over 3 years Untitled Goose Game is an adorable puzzle game where you cause chaos around town as a Goose trying to make your way from area to area solving puzzles. But with such a simple tactic and style is it enough to get the pass from Cory and Basher? Untitled Goose Game is available on Xbox Game Pass for Console. --...

Its hard to believe Sea of Thieves released all the way back in 2018 and we are nearing the two year anniversary. To say that Sea of Thieves launched with a lot of content wouldn't be factual and it was easily the games biggest criticism. With almost 2 full years of support Cory and Basher decided to hop in and see if in 2020 Sea of Thieves is the pirate adventure we all hoped for. Sea of Thieves is available on Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...

Basher and Cory started this journey in June of 2019 to find the games on Microsoft's Game Pass service that is worth playing. In an effort to put the quality of the service to the test they have discovered some truly great games on Game Pass. Such as The Messenger, Yoku's Island Express and Minit. But now it is time to rank them and pick a definitive Game Pass Game of the Year for 2019. Join them as they also talk about the future of Game Pass and how they see it affecting the next generation ...