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Re: Two Games Are Available Today With Xbox Game Pass (October 31)

Blue_Rover

Just started playing Jusant. Its a lot better than I was expecting (not having read or seen anything of it). Only issue I have is I am scared of heights and that does translate to games. As daft as that sounds I always feel a little wobbly when I play a game when I end up being up high.

St Frances Folly level in the original Tomb Raider still haunts me to this day!

Re: Talking Point: Have You Tried Ubisoft Plus On Xbox Yet?

Blue_Rover

I won't. I have a few Ubi games mostly picked up at low prices after they have been out a few months, making the whole subscription model (for me at least) a little redundant. I've had my fill of massive open-world games as well...

Of course, the day-one availability will prove a draw for some I just cant see this taking off, especially given the comparison to Game Pass. If this was say, £7.99 (or national equivalent) then it might be a different story

Re: These Six Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (February 9-21)

Blue_Rover

Nearly pulled the trigger on Mount & Blade on PS as its on sale but didn't. Unusual for me. As soon as I buy a game it usually appears on Game Pass within the month or if its not on sale when I buy it, it goes on sale shortly afterwards (yes Hitman 3 deluxe edition I am looking at you)...

Re: Pick One: What Was Your Favourite Xbox Game Pass Game In November?

Blue_Rover

I would have said Pentiment although I have only just started it. However, that was before I started playing Vampire Survivors. That was a surprise after switching it off first time I started played it because I didn't understand the 'no attack button' control scheme. Tried again and boy has that just clicked...

Re: Talking Point: Which 'Bad' Games Have Had The Best Comeback Stories?

Blue_Rover

I think this highlights an interesting point. If you go and buy a game weeks/months after it was released and reviewed, looking at scores at release could tell a wrong story. I have on occasion had to google "post-launch updates" for a game to see if anything has been done to rectify issues at launch.

The state some games are launched in, followed by quick promises of fixes by their studios, it feels like there's a need to re-review certain games after a period of time.

It's an unfortunate state brought about by the quality (or lack thereof) that some games are launched in knowing there is the ability to patch afterwards.

Re: Review: Tunic - This Zelda-Esque Adventure Was Worth The Wait

Blue_Rover

Just started playing and dropped down to an area that I can't get back from. Only armed with a stick and despite running past enemies I am only finding tougher and tougher foes further. Given the cute style I wasnt expecting the early game to be quite so challenging (or I am just rubbish ). I really want to like it, I love collecting the manual, the style and the presentation but already I am up against a brick wall...

Re: Video: Xbox Exec Provides A Closer Look At The Series X Mini Fridge

Blue_Rover

In the midst of converting my loft into a gaming den so this would be a nice novelty addition. Whether theres actually any chance of getting one in the UK is another thing. The Game website wasn't exactly robust when it came to buying either the XSX or PS5... I hope I am wrong but can't help but think this is going to be a perfect scalpers Christmas bonus....

Re: All FPS Boost Games On Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S

Blue_Rover

Stupid question...what does the N/A mean? Assume for some games that this FPS boost isn't available for the X but it is for the S and vice versa. Just seems strange that in the case of Steep that theres a boost for the Series S but not the X. Or am I missing something? Its early and I havent had a coffee yet...