Episodes

The "Souls" genre is one that has taken off this generation and while a lot of games simply try to swap the setting and call it a day, Remnant From the Ashes tries to mix it up even more. Making a third person shooter in the Souls style is not an easy task but is there enough here to bring Souls fans in. With 3 player co-op over Xbox Live, Xbox One X Support and a world to explore, Remnant From the Ashes hits Xbox Game Pass with force, but is it worth your time? Remnant From the Ashes is availa...

Square Enix rebooted Tomb Raider in 2013 and hoped to bring a new version of the character to the fans. With Shadow of the Tomb Raider we are finally at the end of the story being told but was this new version of Laura Croft worth the wait? With more puzzles, less action and more tombs to explore Shadow of the Tomb Raider looks to finish what Crystal Dynamics started. Shadow of the Tomb Raider is available on Xbox Game Pass for console. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....

When it comes to gimmicks in games it usually breaks down to something that is flash over substance. But when it comes to Minit that isn't the case. With each run of the game only lasting 60 seconds it tasks the player with figuring things out in its' charming world and unique art style. Mix in some Zelda and fun music and you have a unique game known as Minit that is on Xbox Game Pass. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support this ...

Apocalipsis: Harry At the End of the World is a point and click adventure game that calls back to an old genre while telling a story in a unique hand drawn art style. Tasking the player with guiding Harry through puzzles Apocalipsis hopes to win players over with its story telling in between stages and the story of heartbreak. Apocalipsis: Harry At the End of the World is available on Xbox Game Pass for PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass...

Night School Studios is back with their take on how to get out of Hell in Afterparty. A game where you are tasked to out-drink the devil to obtain life once again for Milo and Lola, two teens who have found themselves dead and in hell without their consensus. Join them on their adventure to see if they can make friends with humans and demons to build up their tolerance to take on the devil himself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message S...

Obsidian is known for making expansive RPG'S and The Outer Worlds is the culmination of many years of hard work coming together to create an epic adventure filled with humor and wacky endeavors. Filled with memorable characters and worlds bursting with characters, any subscriber to Xbox Game Pass should give this one a shot. The Outer Worlds is available for Xbox Game Pass on Console and PC. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/game-pass-or-pass/message Support...

Tower Defense is a genre that has been around for decades but Bad North Jotunn Edition looks to make it more accessible for all players. With its unique art style and stellar soundtrack you might think this is a home run, but the allure of the simplicity can definitely leave players with a repetition that appears faster than anticipated. --- 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/g...

When people describe games as "old school" it usually means that there is something design wise that calls back to former glory, but in the case of Operencia: The Stolen Sun, the word Old School probably doesn't do it justice. Calling back to old dungeon crawlers like Eye of the Beholder and creating an homage to games of that kind is all about what Operneica does. From the first person view to the the first person grid like movement, Operencia is literally a modern game graphically with the des...

Super Luck's Tale might be a sequel but many will never of heard of this Fox's first outing since it was VR exclusive. Super Luck's Tale looks to bring its platforming cuteness to the Xbox and PC crowd but the question is, how good is it? On this episode of Game Pass or Pass Cory and Basher take a look at this platform and discover that a weird camera system and lack of challenge might just make this a pass for Xbox Game Pass Subscribers. Super Lucky's Tale is available on Xbox Game Pass for Co...

If I told you a game that combines Metorid and Pinball is one of the best games on Game Pass you probably would think I am nuts. But Yoku's Island Express is indeed that game and if you have game pass you should download it right now. Combing two genres that seem like they shouldn't mix, Yoku's Island Express is a game filled with beautiful locations, a soundtrack that will have you humming the tunes for days and game play that is fun and never frustrating. Yoku's Island Express was created by ...

The Coalition has released their follow up to Gears of War 4 and have a lot to prove when it comes to gaining the trust of Gears fans. Gears 5 does a lot right in terms of making the Gears franchise more accessible to newcomers but also finally moves the franchise forward when it comes to characters and storytelling. From the new open-world lite setting, the stellar presentation, and overall level of polish that very few games achieve, Gears 5 is a game on Xbox Game Pass you should not pass up. ...

Night Call from Monkey Moon and BlackMuffin Studio puts the player in the role of a cab driver as they try to solve their own attempted murder case. Night call is a noir crime drama that asks the player to get information from all of their customers to keep the body count from rising. Can you figure out who the killer is before its too late? You have 7 nights to help find the murderer and solve the case. Good luck. Night Call is available on Xbox Game Pass for PC. --- Send in a voice message:...

While Halo Wars was a risk by Microsoft that didn't quite work out the way they intended, the idea of getting a sequel seemed crazy. But Microsoft decided to not only give the fans a sequel but they contracted some of the best RTS makers in the industry to help make this sequel stand out. Creative Assembly combined with 343 created Halo Wars 2 and not only is it a vastly superior game over the original, its one of the best RTS games on the market. Halo Wars 2 is available on Xbox Game Pass for ...

Way back in 2009 Microsoft had t he crazy idea to make an RTS using the Halo license. Created by now defunct studio Ensemble Studios, creators of the Age of Empires franchise, Halo Wars looked to turn Microsoft's flagship First person Shooter into a Real Time Strategy title. In 2009 it seemed to of worked but fast forward to 2017 where Halo Wars 2 was on the horizon and to help people become acquainted a definitive edition was created. Now featuring Keyboard and Mouse Support along with all new ...

When it comes to nostalgia and games it can be a hard thing to nail. Enter The Messenger. The first game from developer Sabotage Studio. Not only is this game a great callback to games like Ninja Gaiden on the NES, but The Messenger is also a fantastic sidescrolling action game that mixes things up in ways the player just doesn't see coming. The music is fantastic, the game play is engaging, and the story will keep you laughing. This is a game you should pass on to your friends. --- Send in a ...

Full Metal Furies is a side scrolling RPG Beat-Em Up that Basher and Cory didn't know they wanted. Through the magic of Game Pass on PC and Xbox, they both were able to discover this lovely game from the creators of Rouge Legacy, Cellar Door Games. With a striking pixel art presentation combined with some of the best beat em up action ever, Full Metal Furies is a game that everybody with a Game Pass Subscription or not should pick up and give a try. Full Metal Furies is available on Xbox, PS4, ...