Jean_McClane

Level 12 so far and I'm loving it. It feels like Battlefield 3-4 and the physics make a HUGE difference. The sound is amazing and I'm impressed that I did not get any major glitch or bug, which is expected from EA (early access AND EA) games. That said, I'm itching to pre order it. I should not but... damn!

Saying that I'm excited is an understatement. It looks like the BF we've been waiting for since BF4 and these trailers gave me the chills!

COD is trying to be so many things, but it's failing. Miserably. DMZ was the best part of the game, and I only bother to play BR Casual now and then.

No pre-orders, but very high hopes for this one.

Back in those days, I made the mistake of preordering 2042, and, oh boy, what a waste of money. Lesson(s) learned. Plural 'cause I also made the same mistake with Mass Effect Andromeda and Anthem and, guess what, all from EA.

I will wait for the combo: VERY good reviews + dozens of patches + generous discount + nice playerbase + anti-cheating.

I hate having to fight against Beavis, unicorns and all those bizarre skins in COD, but I'm still having fun with Battle Royale Casual. I really miss DMZ...

I've tried Skull & Bones. Even with my expectations set to low, I must say I was very disappointed with the combat.

The game looks simply amazing but... that's it. Such a missed opportunity. All they had to do was to replicate the combat from AC Black Flag.

Back to Sid Meier's Pirates again.

After reaching level 32, I just realized I haven't returned the katana - early game - and Jaufree quest is broken... I can't find a way to jumpstart it no matter what I do (tried pickpocketing, killing him, fast travels, returning to the sewer...). I'm coming back once or if they fix it. Until then, no more Bethesda for me

It has begun 😅 Jokes aside, nice to see things like these. I've been playing through XCLOUD on the Steam Deck and it's a blast! Even COD multiplayer and Battle Royale, which feels almost like black magic

I've finished the first a few days ago and I just say it's a very solid game. It doesn't have the budget of AAA but its heart is in the right place. Decent story and (mostly) graphics. I'll definitely pick this sending

As a longtime fan of Remedy, I’ve played every single game they’ve released, and what I’ve always loved most is their storytelling.

Coming from Warhammer Vermintide 2, I was hoping FBC: Firebreak would offer a similar drive to keep playing, but even after the patch, I just couldn’t find the motivation. The narrative depth I’ve come to expect from Remedy is missing here, and that’s a dealbreaker for me.

I’ll be keeping an eye out for updates on Control 2 or maybe a new AW2 DLC and I hope FBC success (or lack of it) won't impact future projects.

@BacklogBrad the "Red Ring of Death" era. I had 2 X360 and both literally failed me

@Decimateh damn, you read my mind 39 secs before I posted it lol

Quake 4 was amazing - at least I had LOADS of fun back then.

IMHO Doom 2016 IS the Doom remake. Besides, there are so many amazing Doom mods out there that it's a bit pointless to have another one. Unless it's Doom 3, then I'm all in

@Cakefish totally! Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer

I was quite surprise with Atomfall in a very positive way. Apparently this DLC won't be a direct follow up to the main story - and I'm super curious to know what's next

@Balaam_ best comment ever. The last thing we need is FS going live service + season pass. I don't want this game to flop... nor succeed either, if that makes any sense 😅

Still recovering from Elden Ring and coming back from time to time so, hard pass for me too.

I'll totally play this game again (spent dozens of hours on the PS5). I prefer the winter setting from Div 1 but Div 2 is a much better package with less bullet sponge enemies, a great endgame and better loot

Atomfall was such a great surprise. I played it start to finish in less than 2 weeks which is really unusual for me.

I'm really happy it wasn't another Fallout wannabe. Even though the mechanics aren't perfect and it's a bit rough around the edges, the story was engaging enough and I can't wait for the DLC

It's fair to say we (Xbox) are the beta testers for PS5 players. They will get the game bug free. Nah, it's Bethesda we're talking here, so it's never going to be bug free

(I have dozens of hours on Starfield - 'cause I tried REALLY hard to love it - but it didn't click for me. Like someone posted here before, maybe I'll come back for Startfield 2, if that ever happens)

@ZeD, that's exactly my thoughts. It's probably one of those "Where's Waldo" moments, where you get an extra discount for spotting it

I've lost account of the number of times I've installed and uninstalled S2. It was my most anticipated game of the year, and it turned out being my biggest disappointment and frustration (even more than Starfield).

Probably it will be in a great shape for a GOTY edition, early 2026

I love the fact that some games are not for everyone and we all have different picks.

I haven't touched Indiana Jones, Obscure 33 and nor will Doom at least for the next 2-3 months so I dare to say Gamepass is having one of the (if not THE) strongest year so far

I'm a huge fan of GTA II. If this one follows the same path (or drives the same road), I'm totally in! It looks promising. I'm curious about the driving mechanics so I hope they release a demo

@themightyant and that's ok. I can wait for the next generation. GTA 6 will be around for a long long time and there's always PC.

After I played RDR2 (for the 2nd time) at 60fps, I couldn't go back to 30fps.

But I totally understand. Some people can't care less about 60/120FPS and probably they're happier than me 🤣

@themightyant I totally agree. I'm one of those who will wait for the 60fps update, along with a dozen patches. No rush. We've waited for so long, I can wait a few extra months to get a better experience

I really hope this one escapes the unfortunate fate that befell Titanfall 2. It looks truly amazing but the timing, oh my...

I genuinely cried twice: first when I heard the intro song and second time when they announced that it's going to be available today. Best Easter ever!!!

I'm absolutely hooked on Atomfall! The way it refuses to hold your hand is incredible—it perfectly complements the narrative. The smaller areas are a genius touch, making loading and reloading impressively quick.

I wasn’t expecting the next Fallout, and honestly, I’m glad it isn’t. Sure, some might argue it’s not the prettiest, largest, or most complex game out there, but wow, it’s so much fun!

As for Stalker 2, it was my most anticipated game on GamePass, and I can’t express how disappointed I was—and still am. I haven’t finished it and, truthfully, I doubt I ever will. Avowed, on the other hand, is enjoyable, but it feels a bit too… cheerful for my taste.

Atomfall scratched the itch I've been yearning to satisfy since The Outer Worlds and I can't wait to get back to it!!!

I had this issue on what I believe it is the second auto save, less than 10 mins into the game before leaving the bunker. 1 min later, it crashed. Now I'm 1hr in and so far, so good. I'm enjoying the slow pace and some new mechanics (the game doesn't hold your hand, and the heartbeat factor is really interesting).

I read somewhere about the outdated visuals. It didn't offend me to be honest. It's not going to win any graphics awards but it's far from ugly

@johnK don't tell me... Taking critical hits with a shotgun at night from 100ft away 😅

I love the XBOX community! That's the only place where people respectfully agree to disagree, having great arguments. Awesome thread @kaloudz @GuyinPA75 !!!

@themightyant 100% agree. I mentioned them 'cause it gave the impression that once the core of the game was done, they got rid of the creative team, moving it to "mass production" with all those season pass we already know. Even better: season pass 1.5

I have fond memories from Monolith cause it never felt like they were following the AAA train, and that was AMAZING!

Each game had some particularities that differentiated them from the crowd.
Shogo: Mechas and Anime style
NOLF: Amazing story, gadgets and environmental events that would turn the tides of the combat
FEAR: Oh, my, I LOVE these games. One of the most impressive AIs I've ever seen, destructible scenario, slow-mo, and the supernatural mojo
Shadow of... Series: combat, story, the nemesis system. I would never get bored with the encounters
Blood 2: Ok, not the most innovative but still, super gore, silly fun, like a B movie

I'd love to see some remakes coming - even though NOLF is a big ask due to rights restrictions.

Best of luck to the whole team and hopefully we will see great things coming from them very soon.

@BacklogBrad exactly. Similar to what happened to Marvel Rivals

Back in the days, I used to play Delta Force more than any other FPS. I don't mind having long TTK at all, and I'm looking forward to having a more stable version on the XBOX - while unfortunately PC gamers are becoming an extension of QA

@RetroMan71, barely an inconvenience

Nothing for me and to be honest, I don't care much as STALKER 2 will keep me busy for the next few months. Even if a flawed gem, my GOTY so far

@BIG3 same here. I played a couple of hours and fell in love with it - just like I felt about the previous games. The drifting is a deal breaker for me, along the $ system that looks unbalanced. Hopefully a significant update will drop before Christmas so we will be able to play the game how it deserves to be played

@dreadful I never said that. I like that fact that they are taking some risks (Deathloop, Hellblade 2, As Dusk Falls, Pentiment) and there's an audience for these games that I might not be part of.

Honest question: what games (or type of) do you play on Xbox or somewhere else that you would like to see more frequently?

The stop motion gives me some "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" vibes. It might be a risky creative decision for a game but let's see how it the gameplay feels like, and having the option to turn it off is a nice option.

I love games that respect our time so 12hrs is more than fine

@dreadful reading most of your previous comments it's clear that you never have anything positive or constructive to say. Have you ever considered replacing your XBOX for something you like? Or you could play "the silent game" for a change

I've played for hundreds of hours on both Series X and PS5 and loved most of it. However, a graphic overhaul would make such a difference. It still looks like a transition from X360 to XONE (or PS3 to PS4 if you prefer) with washed-out and blurry textures and a bland color palette. I'm not asking for STARFIELD-level graphics, but at least somewhere in between. One can always wish for...

Lots of interesting games. Again, I don't understand why people complain so much about Gamepass. BO6 alone is worth the money and I can't wait for Stalker 2!!! I sold my PS5 last year and when I miss some of their games, I get them on Steam. Happy times

Strong month for me on both console and PC (never played SC2). I'm curious about which games people would like to see coming to gamepass cause it looks like most are never happy. Maybe Mario or Zelda

@Darude84 wise decision. As much I would love to love it, their "less is more" approach turned me off big time. The premise is great. Execution, not so much

Great review! It looks like, even if not reinventing the wheel, this one is everything most of us were waiting for (and some!)

@Romans12 100% agree! And not spending dozens of hours looking for (useless) collectables, uninspired side quests or dying for the 1000th time.

Don't get me wrong: I love the AC & Far Cry series, and (most of) From Software games, but 6hrs of silly fun (with a few more for different endings) doesn't sound bad at all for a Friday night

@GuyinPA75 I dropped at the exact same spot, even before the first patch came out. I wasn't sure if that was something that had to be fixed or it was just me. I'm glad I'm not alone

@luke88 I played after the 60fps/bugs patch start to finish (both solo and with friends) and it's a solid 7. Nothing groundbreaking but it's fun, not much grinding, the story (and notes around) has a Netflix's Midnight Mass vibe, loot loop is satisfying and the game is mostly stable. Don't expect a brilliant AI from the enemies though. Its... passable.

Now we're talking

@trev666 I feel your pain. It's my guilty pleasure as well. Even worse, 'cause I had a +270 LVL on the PS5 and started from the ground up on the XBOX and I don't regret it at all

@abe_hikura exactly! As an example: I love From Software however I've never seen people complaining about them using the same formula over and over (and over... Armored Core, I'm talking to you too) with a few tweaks here and there. And they have been doing this since Demon Souls. Sure, WAY more hits than miss but, they didn't even bother to change their UI. Still, I play most of their games