As every month, part of the editorial team shares with you their favorites from the last few weeks. On the program for October: a small selection with narration, masterpiece, management and Strange things-to like! Whether the latest publication or backlog, Game Pass or not, there is variety and something for everyone!
Life is Strange – True Colors (JiTeuBey)
Right at the beginning of the month I was able to catch up on this new opus and finally finish it Life is strange. Even if it has its flaws, I was whisked away into its universe thanks to its lovable characters and its welcoming little town. The adventure is short-lived (just under 10 hours) but I absolutely enjoyed every minute I spent in Haven.
Alex Chen has a complicated past that unfolds as the story progresses, and the relationships she builds with the community are perfectly captured. The ability to read emotions may not be as mind-boggling as time control or telekinesis, but it does bring a whole lot to the player. The choices I had to make were pretty complicated for some.
The other great strength of the title is that the system of outgoing chapters does away with it over several months. It really is a joy to be able to finish the game without the frustration of waiting for the sequel. The price is certainly a bit high, but I think the adventure is beautiful and it’s worth it.
I also hurried to do map the Game Pass left at the end of the month. A great surprise for me. The few hours of this adventure are packed with original game mechanics, lovable characters and shimmering graphics. In short, a new, little-known nugget.
Outer Wild – Echos of the Eye (Zayow)
What a foot to repeat Outer wilderness thanks to an extraordinary DLC! In fact, thanks to a hefty expansion in the GOTY of my life, I was able to immerse myself in space with my ship in October. If we could fear a shaky planet that doesn’t fit into the very cohesive world of the game of Mobius, it’s something else entirely. It feels like this additional content has always been around. And for a good reason. The developers began to introduce themselves at the same time as the planets Gravity and Darkstroke.
The puzzle of discovering the new planet remains an epic moment. What follows is just magic, discovery, “Mind Fuck” … The developers master their creation from start to finish and, above all, they shine with intelligence in every level design. Short, Outer wilderness is even more unforgettable since this new adventure: Echoes of the eye.
Two Point Hospital (Jess Bond)
Management game lovers, I think you didn’t miss it Two Point Hospital. Spiritual continuation of the excellent Hospital theme, I admit I was delighted to learn that it was included in Xbox Game Pass when it was released in February 2020. This month I finally made the decision to release the extensions From the net and Close encounters, a very good excuse to go back to one of my favorite management games. Adding a few diseases and game mechanics will add at least thirty hours to lifespan as long as we try to restore the three stars in the six new hospitals.
But if I tell you about it Two Point Hospital, this is mainly due to its perfectly adapted gameplay for the controller, its delicious humor (if you like the absurd a la Monty Python, you have no excuse not to dive into the game) and its very long lifespan. The only minor complaint I have to complain about is the repetition at the start of a scenario, because starting over at twenty hospitals is not the most pleasant. But that’s the only deterrent. Otherwise, the title manages brilliantly to make management games shine, because everything is mastered and particularly pleasant to understand and handle.
Echo Generation (Mich_t)
The project already spoke to me when it was announced. Main reason: a retro art direction with a 3D pixel aspect of the most beautiful effect. And what satisfaction to see how Echo generation It’s fun to discover controllers in hand. A relatively short adventure in an atmosphere that is strongly reminiscent of the series Strange things de Netflix.
The course of the title is structured as a point & click. You have to recover this and that object or experience such an event in order to move forward in the story. And sometimes it is easy to waste long minutes before you see the solution. To the point of a touch of frustration. The only downside for me. Something I missed at the beginning, the fights are turn-based and will demand your reflexes and focus. Look elsewhere and you will hit less hard. A brilliant idea to keep the player’s attention at all times.
Finally, the title benefits from a simple but neat narrative. Some dialogues are delicious too. Everything perfectly supported by a retro soundtrack that perfectly serves the atmosphere. Sure, an indie title to try, available on Xbox Game Pass.
This brings us to the end of our monthly selection. Would you like some titles? What’s your favorite of the month? Don’t hesitate to reply by comment! We’ll meet at the end of November for a new episode of our column.
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