
Three games from November's Xbox Game Pass lineup are launching today, and they're already picking up some pretty decent review scores.
Warhammer Survivors, Tanuki: Pon's Summer, and Football Manager 27 Console are available for Ultimate and PC Game Pass members today. It's a pretty busy day for the service, especially if you're interested in playing all three, so we decided to do quick review roundup of them all.
This way you can see what the critics are saying and maybe decide which game you fancy playing first. So, here's what reviews are saying about the three new Xbox Game Pass titles:
Football Manager 27 - Metacritic 82 / Opencritic 83
The Games Machine (8.9/10)
"You’ll find yourself smiling as you log dozens and dozens of hours in this installment of Football Manager, which takes a leap forward from last year’s revolutionary release, offering a more polished, streamlined game with even faster processing speeds. The loss of official team name licenses is becoming a serious problem, but once you get past that hurdle, Football Manager 27 offers a well-rounded managerial experience that’s increasingly optimized and satisfying." - Google Translate
Wccftech (8.5/10)
"Football Manager 2027 marks a strong return to previous highs, following the stumbles last year, with the standout feature being the impressive and engaging changes to the tactics system, enhanced by greater control and noticeable feedback. Fans of the series should, and will, enjoy it, and it will make a good move forward for those who have been sticking with FM24."
GameStar (8.3/10)
"Football Manager 27 has finally regained its appeal with improved controls and greater tactical depth. Unfortunately, AI glitches and missing features continue to be a nuisance."
Multiplayer.it (7.5/10)
"We have not yet returned to the levels of Football Manager 2024: the interface needs to strike a more convincing balance between accessibility and efficiency, while the game engine remains the primary obstacle to the project’s full success. It is difficult to overlook certain player behaviors when the rest of the game encourages an ever-greater focus on tactical preparation."
Tanuki: Pon's Summer - Metacritic 80 / Opencritic 80
Noisy Pixel (9/10)
"Tanuki: Pon's Summer is a charming, nostalgia-filled adventure that captures the magic of childhood summers through BMX exploration, quirky characters, and an impressive variety of mini-games. Its vibrant rural Japanese setting and fantastic soundtrack make every delivery feel like a new discovery. While limited BMX tricks and underdeveloped shrine customization leave room for improvement, Pon's summer adventure is a heartfelt experience that's easy to get lost in."
VGC (8/10)
"This adorable adventure has clearly been made with a lot of care and attention, and that shines through in the engaging cycling gameplay and the endearing characters. Its mini-games do their best to hide the fact that the game's mainly a series of fetch quests, but the love that's gone into making it is contagious."
DayOne (8/10)
"Tanuki: Pon’s Summer is the rare cosy game that truly lives up to its premise, balancing both whimsical and snarky humour, alongside gameplay that manages to keep you moving just enough to hide its more shallow mechanics. Combined with a surprisingly generous array of content and impressive presentation, this is a Game Pass launch well worth checking out, even if a few wobbly wheels may disrupt your journey."
Loot Level Chill (7/10)
"TANUKI: Pon’s Summer is seriously charming, and that goes a long way to papering over some of the issues I had with it. If you loved Pon as much as I did then you'll definitely enjoy your summer with him."
Warhammer Survivors - Metacritic 79 / Opencritic 78
SteamDeckHQ (10/10)
"Warhammer Survivors is as addictive as Vampire Survivors, but has some unique twists that keep the experience interesting. It's also nearly flawless on the Steam Deck."
Push Square (9/10)
"All in all, Warhammer Survivors perfectly melds Games Workshop's property with poncle's timeless formula, resulting in another exceptional roguelike experience."