Xbox First Impressions: Strange HorticultureStrange Horticulture has finally come to Xbox, bringing its occult mysteries with it. Here's what we thought after a few hours in our plant shop...Posted 3 days ago by Heidi Nicholas 9
Xbox Game Pass First Impressions: Planet of LanaThe long-awaited Planet of Lana leaps onto Xbox Game Pass today — here's what we thought after a few hours solving puzzles with Mui, dodging enemy robots, and running through the lush planet of Lana.Posted 3 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 5
Xbox Game Pass First Impressions: Loop HeroLoop Hero is a fine new addition to the Game Pass library, bringing another popular Devolver release to Xbox at last. We dived in for a few laps of this unique fantasy roguelite to see if Four Quarters' game was worth the wait.Posted 4 months ago by Luke Albigés 22
Xbox Game Pass First Impressions: InkulinatiStrategy game Inkulinati brings its bizarre bestiary to Xbox Game Pass today — here's what we thought after a few hours battling sword-wielding rabbits and fox archers.Posted 7 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 6
Xbox Game Pass First Impressions: Hi-Fi RushMicrosoft shadow-dropped Hi-Fi Rush, a new rhythm brawler from Tango Gameworks, at its Developer Direct showcase earlier this week — we've only scratched the surface, but it seems superb so far...Posted 7 months ago by Luke Albigés 51
Xbox Game Pass first impressions: Let's Build a ZooLet's Build a Zoo is now available with Xbox Game Pass — here's what we thought after a few hours delving into the good (and evil) parts of zoo management...Posted 11 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 30
Xbox Game Pass First Impressions — Metal: HellsingerMetal: Hellsinger explodes into Xbox Game Pass today, opening the gates for the rhythm-FPS to rock the socks off even more players. Here's what we thought after our first few hours in Hell...Posted 11 months ago by Luke Albigés 29
Xbox Game Pass First Impressions: You Suck at ParkingYou Suck at Parking joins Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming soon, and Sean has been parking cars in the driving puzzle game for hours now. Here are his thoughts on Happy Volcano's debut Xbox game.Posted 11 months ago by Sean Carey 12
Isonzo impressions — realistic Xbox WW1 FPS makes your shot countIsonzo is the third entry into the WW1 FPS series from Blackmill Games, and it's now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. We've spent some time with this fun but brutal shooter; here's what we thought...Posted 11 months ago by Tom West 4
Disney Dreamlight Valley: first impressionsXbox Game Pass members can play the Early Access version of Disney Dreamlight Valley now — check out what we thought after several hours with the life-sim!Posted 11 months ago by Heidi Nicholas 52
Game Pass First Impressions: Little Witch in the WoodsHad your eye on charming indie life sim Little Witch in the Woods? It's out via Game Preview on Xbox Game Pass now — have a look at what we thought after a few hours with it!Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 16
Game Pass First Impressions: Turnip Boy Commits Tax EvasionTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is both a pretty accurate summary of the game, and a title that immediately leaves you wanting to know more. Here are our first impressions of the Xbox Game Pass newcomer...Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 14
Two Point Campus: First ImpressionsWe got the chance to try out Two Point Campus for a few hours — read on to find out why we'll definitely be signing up to attend when it launches in August!Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 5
Game Pass First Impressions: PupperazziPupperazzi, the dog photography game, launches into Xbox Game Pass today — see what we thought after our first few hours with it.Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 27
Game Pass First Impressions: Moonglow BayMoonglow Bay is available now for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC — see what we thought after our first few hours with the game.Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 25
Game Pass First Impressions: The RiftbreakerThe Riftbreaker, developed by EXOR Studios, launches into Game Pass today. Wearing his mech-suit, Kes leapt into this sci-fi action-RTS for a few hours to see how it all works.Posted 1 year ago by Kes Eylers-Stephenson 34
Game Pass First Impressions: Crown TrickXbox Game Pass just landed another new roguelike, this time the stylish turn-based Mystery Dungeon-alike, Crown Trick. Luke was having a great time with it... until he wasn't.Posted 1 year ago by Luke Albigés 23
Game Pass First Impressions: CraftopiaOpen-world survival game Craftopia has just joined Xbox Game Pass. If you were wondering whether or not to give it a go, why not check out our First Impressions to see what we thought after a few hours with the game.Posted 1 year ago by Heidi Nicholas 33
Game Pass First Impressions: BloodrootsIn our latest Game Pass First Impressions, Sean takes a look at Bloodroots — a fast-paced action game where you can bludgeon your enemies to death with a turkey. No Xbox Game Pass member should miss out on this one.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 17
Game Pass First Impressions: BackboneIn our latest Game Pass first impressions, we take a look at Backbone, the post-noir roleplaying detective game where you play as racoon private eye.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 15
The Wild at Heart: Game Pass first impressionsLooking for your next Xbox Game Pass adventure? Check out what we thought of The Wild at Heart, which launched into the Game Pass library just yesterday.Posted 2 years ago by Heidi Nicholas 16
Game Pass First Impressions: Second ExtinctionSecond Extinction released onto Xbox consoles this week and went straight into Xbox Game Pass. Tom grabbed his trusty rifle and dropped into the frozen wasteland to fight back against the mutated dinosaurs that call it home.Posted 2 years ago by Tom West 53
Game Pass First Impressions: MLB The Show 21With MLB The Show 21 available to all Xbox Game Pass members, Luke weaponises his minimal knowledge of the sport to explain why this is a fantastic get for everyone.Posted 2 years ago by Luke Albigés 45
Call of the Sea: Game Pass first impressionsThere's a lot of titles arriving on Xbox Game Pass throughout December, but you should definitely make room for Call of the Sea.Posted 2 years ago by Heidi Nicholas 22
Game Pass first impressions — Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (Win 10)Our Game Pass First Impressions is all about Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition (Win 10) this time, where we build an empire, try to figure out the Home City, and accidentally send sheep to war.Posted 2 years ago by Heidi Nicholas 29
Ikenfell: Game Pass first impressionsThis time round, our Game Pass First Impressions focuses on Ikenfell, a magical RPG about strange powers, new friends, and petting cats.Posted 2 years ago by Heidi Nicholas 47
Minecraft Dungeons touch controls: Game Pass first impressionsMinecraft Dungeons is the first game to launch with touch controls in the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta. Sean chopped his way through hordes of enemies with nothing but his thumbs for a few hours. Here are his thoughts...Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 23
Hotshot Racing: Game Pass first impressionsOur latest Game Pass first look has Sean checking out Hotshot Racing, a new addition to Xbox Game Pass that's filled with drifting, screeching tyres, and some good old-fashioned arcade-style racing.Posted 2 years ago by Sean Carey 61
Touhou Luna Nights: Game Pass first impressionsAnother Game Pass first look, as Luke jumps into the newly released Xbox One version of the celebrated shooter spin-off to see what all the fuss is about...Posted 2 years ago by Luke Albigés 40
Game Pass first impressions: Crusader Kings IIIIn the first leg of a new editorial adventure for the TA team, Heidi dives crown-first into Crusader Kings III in an attempt to change the fate of Ireland and Petty King Murchad...Posted 2 years ago by Heidi Nicholas 34