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Xbox Series S

More Thoughts From Me: Is Avowed the Next Skyrim?

Avowed has been out for a little bit on Game Pass and I’ve been checking it out. How is the game so far? Is it the next Skyrim? Let’s talk about it! I’ve been checking out Avowed on my Xbox Series S via Game Pass lately and here are my thoughts so far. Avowed is a pretty good game. Its not exactly Skyrim, you can’t attack locals or go everywhere and see everything. The game is pretty open but it…

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Pronty

Pronty is an underwater Metroidvania for the Xbox Series. Is the underwater setting unique? Is this a fun game? Here is our review of Pronty for the Xbox Series S! Pronty is an action adventure that takes place under water. The main protagonist is a creature that is learning to be a protector of the sea. You can choose from a couple of “skins”, looks that let you determine how the character looks. More will unlock later. The story has…

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The Redress of Mira

The Redress of Mira is an indie first/third person game where you control Mira, a character wandering around a fantasy world. Is this fantasy world interesting? What is the story? What is the gameplay? Here is our review of The Redress of Mira! The Redress of Mira has a very vague story about a character named Mira who is in search of peace. The game starts with a poem and then sets the player out on their own to discover…

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Shieldmaiden: Remixed Edition

Shieldmaiden: Remixed Edition is a 2D sidescrolling action/adventure platformer set in the future. It features some fun, sometimes challenging gameplay. Is it any good? Here is our review of Shieldmaiden: Remixed Edition for Xbox Series S! Shieldmaiden: Remixed Edition is a 2D sidescrolling action/adventure platformer about a young woman who lost her sister during the apocalypse and goes looking for her. She has the help of an A.I and a unique shield bracelet that lets her block attacks and do…

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Intrepid Izzy

Intrepid Izzy is an action platformer for the Xbox Series. Is it a good game or a bad game? Here is our review of Intrepid Izzy! Intrepid Izzy is an action platformer where you play as a girl named Izzy who travels through different areas defeating monsters and grabbing loot. There is a story to the game but its pretty simplistic and once the game gets going, it doesn’t matter. Izzy is all about discovering new areas and grabbing loot.…

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Live By the Sword: Tactics

Live By the Sword: Tactics is a strategy rpg in the same vein as Mercenaries Saga and Final Fantasy Tactics. Who is this game for? Is it a good game? Here is our review of Live By the Sword: Tactics for the Xbox Series S! Live By the Sword: Tactics is a strategy rpg in the same vein of the Mercenaries Saga games. The story is very simplistic: two brothers band together with other heroes to try to solve their…

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More Thoughts From Me: A Return to Halo

I remember playing the first Halo and thinking it was amazing. I had never seen anything like it. A first person sci-fi shooter with, at the time, stunning graphics. Interesting story too. Then I played the second one and was let down by how short it was and how it ended. I think I played the third one but after that, well, I didn’t have an Xbox One. Now I have an Xbox Series S and I’ve checked Halo Infinite.…

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Falling Out

Falling Out is a action/adventure game where you have to either take turns controlling two characters or play co-op. Is this a fun game? How does it play in single player? Did we get to check out co-op? Check out our review of Falling Out for the Xbox Series S! Falling Out is a game where you play as a couple who go to Egypt, start exploring tombs, and end up being tasked with saving the world. You play as…

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One Hell of A Ride

One Hell of A Ride is a fast, weapon armed racing game. Is it worth checking out or should players turn back at the starting line? Here is our review of One Hell of A Ride for the Xbox Series S! One Hell of A Ride is a racing game where you use cars that have weapons on top of them. The other cars have weapons on top of them too. What this means is that you can get ahead…

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Jack Move

Do you like turn-based rpgs? What about indie turn-based indies like Cosmic Star Heroine? If you said yes, then we have another turn-based rpg for you to check out! Here our review of Jack Move for the Xbox Series S! Jack Move is a turn-based rpg that’s set in a sci-fi noir Blade Runner-like world. You play as Noa, a hacker who ends up going up against a massive corporation. The game’s story is very interesting and its dialogue, especially,…

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