Combat was the only negative in this game. It wasn't terrible, just needed refinement. Story, world building, tone, music, voice acting...all top tier!
Looking for something new. I'm 52hrs into Avowed and need a break. I wish it was the 24th so I could play Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. At least it's only a few more days away.
I wish SquareEnix would discount the 360 versions of FFXIII, XIII-2, and Lightning Returns. It seems like everything else does, but these. Even the PC versions get a discount.
I'm hopefully finishing up Avowed with enough time to try/finish South of Midnight before this releases. Avowed is way longer than the developers stated pre-launch!
@Jarl76 Literally ALL they had to do was remake the original game with the new design/graphics, but they turned it into an action game instead of turn-based . I've been torn over it for a long time and not sure I'll ever play it unless it is on Game Pass. Hopefully they don't do the same with FFIX remake and I'd buy day one ports of FF Tactics: The War of the Lions and Chrono Trigger.
@JON22 It's lower on my want list than other SquareEnix stuff, but it really should be on Xbox. Maybe we hear something today or at the next Xbox showcase. If not, I think that ship has sailed.
@Sol4ris Not as far as you, but a thoroughly engaging game. I want to finish before South of Midnight, but I may not make it. If not I'll move on to Claire Obscure: Expedition 33, which is my most anticipated game of the whole year so far anyway. Still will probably try South of Midnight though, even if I'm not done with Avowed yet.
@Titntin I'm having a blast with it. Very good game. Maybe I need to run through Dawnshore and the Emerald Stairs again with Marius to make sure I have everything. I don't have anything else to fight in those locations, so should be easy cleanup. I switched him out to Giatta after getting her to join.
@Titntin I felt like I was going slow. I've cleared each map, done almost, if not all side quests so far, have my gear in the red, and I'm lvl 16. I just added the 4th party member.
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Re: Roundup: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Getting Incredible Reviews So Far
Oh man. We may have a GOTY on our hands here!
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Custom Xbox Series X Bundle Unveiled
@Ricky-Spanish I want to go in a blind as possible, but thanks!
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Custom Xbox Series X Bundle Unveiled
Love the controller. Just 2 more days! I bet reviews will start coming in any minute now.
Re: Opinion: South Of Midnight Dev Could Become An Xbox Game Studios Gem
Combat was the only negative in this game. It wasn't terrible, just needed refinement. Story, world building, tone, music, voice acting...all top tier!
Re: PSA: Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Huge Day One Release This Week
@Lup South of Midnight had a nice, tight little story, setting, and vibe. Really well done.
Re: PSA: Xbox Game Pass Gets Another Huge Day One Release This Week
Thursday can't get here soon enough!
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (April 21-25)
Clair Obscure: Expedition 33 is loaded up and ready to go!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 19-20)
Looking for something new. I'm 52hrs into Avowed and need a break. I wish it was the 24th so I could play Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. At least it's only a few more days away.
Re: Microsoft Is Handing Out Free Xbox Gift Cards For The Spring Sale 2025
I think I've gotten this twice in the past. No luck this time though.
Re: South Of Midnight Gets Its Third Xbox Update, Here Are The Patch Notes
Finished it yesterday. What a fantastic game!
Re: Bethesda's Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remake Will Reportedly Shadow Drop Next Week
Eh, drop it or don't drop it. Either way Claire Obscure: Expedition 33 is my top gaming priority on the 24th.
Re: Star Wars Zero Company Is Officially Heading To Xbox Series X|S
Sounds like this one could be very interesting.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 12-13)
South of Midnight. On chapter 7 at the moment.
Re: Xbox's South Of Midnight Has A Surprising Connection To Star Wars
Superb game. The combat is a little meh, but the story, voice work, and atmosphere are top tier! He clearly worked hard on this game.
Re: Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Seemingly Delayed To Next Week As 'Sneak Preview' Continues
@Kaloudz nothing in this sale screamed "buy me!" Hopefully something in the full sale will.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of Blue Prince On Xbox Game Pass So Far?
Like others, South of Midnight is top priority for me right now. Then I need to go back and finish Avowed before Expedition 33 later this month.
Re: Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Seemingly Delayed To Next Week As 'Sneak Preview' Continues
@FraserG Thank you. I was hoping there'd be more.
Re: Xbox Spring Sale 2025 Seemingly Delayed To Next Week As 'Sneak Preview' Continues
Will the Spring Sale be different than the sneak peak for Gamepass member?
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle 'Update 4' Now Live On Xbox
@Kaloudz excellent game. Playstation gamers are in for a treat!
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best Game You've Played In 2025 So Far?
So far Avowed, but I'm about halfway through Ch.3 in South of Midnight and that is an awesome game!
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In April 2025
@Lup I'm in Galawain's Tusks right now running around doing side quests and exploration in Avowed. I think I'm close.
Re: Xbox Game Pass: All Games Coming Soon In April 2025
@Lup south of Midnight is so good! I'm about halfway through Ch.3. I should be able to finish this and Avowed before Expedition 33.
Re: Opinion: South Of Midnight Reminds Me Why I Love Xbox Game Pass
Played for a couple of hours last night! Wow! What a super cool game!
Re: Pure Xbox Game Club: April 2025 - South Of Midnight
Hoping to fire it up later tonight. I'm going to pause on Avowed to give it a quick look.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Xbox Spring Sale?
@HonestHick I looked again and its on sale right now for me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Xbox Spring Sale?
@HonestHick Keep looking. I kid you not, I had the Pandora Collection show up a couple of years ago in a Just For Me promo...$30! Insane value!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Xbox Spring Sale?
I wish SquareEnix would discount the 360 versions of FFXIII, XIII-2, and Lightning Returns. It seems like everything else does, but these. Even the PC versions get a discount.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 5-6)
Avowed...still! Been playing since day 1. Just got to the Galawain's Tusks area.
Re: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Length, Performance Modes & Other Xbox Details Revealed
I'm hopefully finishing up Avowed with enough time to try/finish South of Midnight before this releases. Avowed is way longer than the developers stated pre-launch!
Re: Review: South Of Midnight (Xbox) - A Fantastic, Soulful Outing From Xbox Game Studios
@Kaloudz good thing 1st party games don't leave! I'm still working on Avowed. I'm hoping to finish it and give SoM a try before Expedition 33.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Still Coming To Xbox In 2025, Insists Insider
@Jarl76 Literally ALL they had to do was remake the original game with the new design/graphics, but they turned it into an action game instead of turn-based . I've been torn over it for a long time and not sure I'll ever play it unless it is on Game Pass. Hopefully they don't do the same with FFIX remake and I'd buy day one ports of FF Tactics: The War of the Lions and Chrono Trigger.
Re: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Still Coming To Xbox In 2025, Insists Insider
@RexPowercolt It really shouldn't even be more than $50, but we shall see.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2's Crazy Game Prices Could Be Terrible News For Xbox Fans
@Kaloudz Nintendo prices are garbage. Hardly anything 1st party is discounted heavily.
Re: Nintendo Just Broke Our Hearts With Today's Final Fantasy 7 Annoucement
@JON22 It's lower on my want list than other SquareEnix stuff, but it really should be on Xbox. Maybe we hear something today or at the next Xbox showcase. If not, I think that ship has sailed.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2's Crazy Game Prices Could Be Terrible News For Xbox Fans
That's wild prices. Glad I can still get Game Pass for free with rewards.
Re: Nintendo Just Broke Our Hearts With Today's Final Fantasy 7 Annoucement
@GamingFan4Lyf If there isn't additional info later today that it is also coming to Xbox, I think you can correctly assume so.
Re: These 20+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (March 31 - April 4)
@Kaloudz I waited so, so long for the FF Pixel Remasters. You can do it!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 29-30)
@Sol4ris Not as far as you, but a thoroughly engaging game. I want to finish before South of Midnight, but I may not make it. If not I'll move on to Claire Obscure: Expedition 33, which is my most anticipated game of the whole year so far anyway. Still will probably try South of Midnight though, even if I'm not done with Avowed yet.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 29-30)
Still rocking Avowed! Fantastic game.
Re: Avowed Update 1.31 Now Live, Includes Improved Performance On Xbox Series X|S
Solid 9/10 for me. I'm maybe a little over halfway at this point.
Re: Multiple Games Announced For Xbox Following March 2025's Nintendo Direct
Dragon Quest and the Marvel beat 'em up are on my radar!
Re: Xbox Dev Obsidian Announces New Turn-Based Combat Feature For Pillars Of Eternity
Avowed is really making me interested in going back and trying these two PoE games.
Re: Opinion: It's Been A Quiet March, But Next Month Looks Awesome For Xbox Game Pass
@Titntin I'm having a blast with it. Very good game. Maybe I need to run through Dawnshore and the Emerald Stairs again with Marius to make sure I have everything. I don't have anything else to fight in those locations, so should be easy cleanup. I switched him out to Giatta after getting her to join.
Re: Opinion: It's Been A Quiet March, But Next Month Looks Awesome For Xbox Game Pass
@Titntin I felt like I was going slow. I've cleared each map, done almost, if not all side quests so far, have my gear in the red, and I'm lvl 16. I just added the 4th party member.
Re: Opinion: It's Been A Quiet March, But Next Month Looks Awesome For Xbox Game Pass
@Tasuki Shoot! Maybe I am rushing afterall, 😄!
Re: Opinion: It's Been A Quiet March, But Next Month Looks Awesome For Xbox Game Pass
@Tasuki Seriously! I'm 31hrs into Avowed and I'm just now starting the Shatterscarp area.
Re: Microsoft's New 'Buy One, Get One Free' Sale Features Plenty Of Xbox DLC
@Kaloudz Hold the line, it's coming!
Re: Microsoft's New 'Buy One, Get One Free' Sale Features Plenty Of Xbox DLC
@Kaloudz Should be any time now.
Re: Microsoft's New 'Buy One, Get One Free' Sale Features Plenty Of Xbox DLC
@Kaloudz Yeah, nothing I'm interested in. Hopefully the Spring Sale will have some good deals.
Re: Another Major Xbox Game Pass Release For April 2025 Has Gone Gold
👏👏👏 I can't wait for this one!!! I hope to finish Avowed and give South of Midnight a try before release.