Last week, Xbox dropped its first February update for Xbox Game Pass. There's some good stuff coming this month, but sadly, a few heavy hitters are also leaving the library. They include Remedy's Control, along with next-gen exclusive horror title, The Medium.
So, this serves as a reminder for anyone who thinks they can crank one, or maybe even both of these out in a week! It'll be tough going, but both games are around the 10-hour mark for story completion.
Control is fantastic, and absolutely worth a playthrough on Game Pass. It takes more of the mysterious and at times, creepy aspects of Alan Wake, mixing those with the action-focused combat found in Quantum Break. It's then set in a mazy FBI complex and, like Remedy's past work, the whole thing draws comparison to the Twin Peaks TV show.
As for The Medium, it's more of a mixed bag as far as we're concerned. Its narrative is engaging and the dual reality presentation is certainly unique, but there are some stumbling blocks along the way. If you're into horror and want to put your next-gen machine through its paces though, it's worth a look.
Either way, both of these titles leave Xbox Game Pass on February 15th, a week today. So, if you intend to play one before they both leave, it's time to get a move on!
Which of these are you looking at trying before they both leave Game Pass? Let us know below.
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I wish they'd give definitive dates when a game might leave once it has joined, even if they have to backtrack later because they've signed an extension deal.
I know third party games typically (but not always) stay on for around 12 months. Im trying to blast my way through Yakuza 4 (and hopefully 5) as they have gone past the year mark of being on the service.
It feels like I'm writing an essay past the deadline!
I finished The Medium last week after knowing it'd be leaving GP soon. Didn't find it more than an average game though.
As for Control, I just began playing yesterday for like 2 hours or so, but I'm not enjoying the game tbh. Still trying to figure out where all the praises for this game comes from.
I picked up the Control Ultimate Edition over christmas in the sales and I've really enjoyed it (though I'm stuck on the last boss fight in the DLC). I love the X-Files meets Twin Peaks meets SCP vibe and the action is fun and engaging. I'm even wearing my FBC pin badge today
I liked Quantum Break, but the whole "Game + TV Mini series" thing was a bit disjointed, and I think that Control builds off that game and improves a lot of the mechanics and storytelling.
I loved control ,ok I was annoyed when the series X version wasn't a free upgrade but hey , I completed both versions and hopefully one day we get a sequal
Control is one of my favourite games of the last generation, i loved it so much I played it again when the ultimate version was free on PS+
I enjoyed The Medium too. Absolutely nothing special but it kept me playing until the end. Great Gamepass title I wouldn’t have wanted to pay full price for it.
@ralphdibny Absolutely this! Dates please Microsoft. They do it for sales now, which is great, why not for Game Pass.
If there's a valid reason I wish they would just say that. E.g. Perhaps they think Day 1 engagement would be lower if you know you have 12 months to play it.
A lot of games take many week to complete, especially for the time-poor. Getting a 1-2 week notice is very annoying. Seems like such an easy win.
I own Control so I'm playing the Medium and will post my review on the forum. I have some things to say about this game... not necessarily good 😜.
@deadmaker the game is a typical third person shooter for the opening segments. When you start getting powers, is when it starts getting good. When you can [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] at enemies feels real good.
Control was really good, and the updated version was great. it might be tough to complete in a week (or I'm rubbish, which is a distinct possibility), but I'd urge you to try it before it goes.
It was given as a PS+ game so I played it there.
I'm very interested in what they produce next - they have their own style as to how they do things, and that's very appealing..
@PhhhCough I'll keep playing, maybe I just feel like the beginning is kinda slow. Some things do annoy me and I'll have to live with them. For instance, the map is confusing as hell and the story so far is a mess and doesn't make any sense to me (or I am just too stupid lol). The gameplay is quite good though, no complaints there.
I played Control for the first time recently and though I wanted to like it, I have to admit I was kind of shocked at how highly rated and regarded it is, and that it's a pretty big game.
I found it very underwhelming and tedious, with some fairly atrocious writing and voice acting etc too.
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