Still playing Namco x Capcom and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. Already played both back in the day, but I was in a replaying mood. Enjoying both immensely.
I plays kinda like a simplified XCOM 2. You move turn-based in a grid and use cover to reduce damage. You level up and gain new abilities and weapons. It's kinda like a Dungeon and Dragons adventure (it has that feel) but it plays closer to XCOM than anything DnD. You also create your own characters. It's challenging but you can choose the difficulty. I really liked it! I would say check some gameplay just in case! The closest to RTS is moving in the overworld? But battles are ALWAYS turn-based.
Already bought like 12 games last night.
I recommend Wildermyth to anyone who likes SRPGs.
Not much of a discount on that one, but amazing game. Tried it before on PS4 but I wanted it on Xbox.
I don't give reviews or online comments too much attention. 90% of the time, I don't agree with reviews so I know the 9s and 10s aren't for me. Still, it does seem a little weird when a game that has close to no gameplay gets those kind of scores. Still, I'll give it a chance since it's on Game Pass, but I'm playing two long games right now and I plan to finish those first.
Eternal Sonata and The Saboteur, yes please.
Both games I've been waiting to play since the 360 era.
Just way too expensive where I live. That's why I don't like physical media too much.
Yeah, I really wish it could be used in more games. I was interested in the Wonder Woman game because they were supposedly gonna use it, but they ended up cancelling it... Would love to see it again, even if it's in an IP I don't care too much about.
Still Namco x Capcom on Playstation, and I started Shadow of War (Middle-Earth) again on Xbox and absolutely hooked me. Amazing game. I think it's my favorite version of the Arkham combat. The Nemesis system is so freaking addictive too.
I buy indie games day 1 sometimes, but I think the last not-indie game I've bought full price was Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Zero regrets, but yeah, it needs to be something I'm really interested in.
Spiders made Faery: Legends of Avalon a turn-based RPG for the PS3/360 era, Bound by Flame (more action oriented Bioware-style) and Mars: Wars Log and yes Technomancer which is a sequel to the Mars one.
I think Greedfall was the most popular one.
Edit: Oh, and a souslike one that I can't remember the name of right now.
That's too bad. I always liked Spiders. I've bought all their titles except for the last Greedfall (soon). Their games were never the best, but there was a certain passion there, and you could see how each game was better than the last.
Just finished Fate Extella recently, so I don't know yet. I installed Assassin's Creed Valhalla again, but I'm not sure. Loved the game, but it's a long one to commit to it a second time.
I like the idea of the achievements showing up again but I feel like it would be difficult for some of them like "kill x amount of enemies". Would that mean those show up all the time? Or maybe there's an easy solution and I'm just being dumb.
Probably the Xbox One. You have a lot of retrocompatibility and it has a lot of new-ish games. You can play a lot of stuff there. 3 generations in one console is crazy.
I've just finished Fate/Extra CCC which I had in the backlog for years. But it has two very different routes, so I'm planning on doing the other one. I liked Fate/Extra a little more, but it's an interesting one. The fanservice is way too much though.
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Re: Xbox Fans Share Their Top 10 Requests After Day One Of Player Voice Feedback
I kinda care about the first two of those. I couldn't care less about the others. 😅
Re: Microsoft Announces Fan Feedback Program 'XBOX Player Voice', And It's Now Live
Asha doing everything right so far. 🫡
Re: Five Games Are Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late May 2026
Played it on PS back when it released. Was planning on playing it again on Xbox eventually, but oh well.
Re: Xbox Takes #1 Spot In Metacritic's Top 10 Video Games Of 2026 So Far
Cool to see Vampire Crawlers up there!
Re: Five Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass In June 2026 So Far
Denshattack looks crazy!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 16-17)
Still playing Namco x Capcom and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War.
Already played both back in the day, but I was in a replaying mood.
Enjoying both immensely.
Re: Xbox Has Just Discounted Another 1000+ Games On The Microsoft Store
@Elbow
I plays kinda like a simplified XCOM 2. You move turn-based in a grid and use cover to reduce damage.
You level up and gain new abilities and weapons.
It's kinda like a Dungeon and Dragons adventure (it has that feel) but it plays closer to XCOM than anything DnD.
You also create your own characters.
It's challenging but you can choose the difficulty.
I really liked it! I would say check some gameplay just in case!
The closest to RTS is moving in the overworld? But battles are ALWAYS turn-based.
Re: Poll: Are You Planning To Buy 007 First Light Later This Month?
I have never in my life watched a 007 movie, so nope.
Re: Xbox Has Just Discounted Another 1000+ Games On The Microsoft Store
Already bought like 12 games last night.
I recommend Wildermyth to anyone who likes SRPGs.
Not much of a discount on that one, but amazing game. Tried it before on PS4 but I wanted it on Xbox.
Re: Talking Point: What Dream Reveal Would You Like To See At The Xbox Games Showcase 2026?
Ninety Nine Nights backwards compatible.
Re: Xbox Game Preservation Adds New Tool To Vote For Delisted Games, Initial Top 10 Revealed
@FraserG
Ah, that makes sense. Thanks!
SF versions were always confusing to me.
Re: Xbox Game Preservation Adds New Tool To Vote For Delisted Games, Initial Top 10 Revealed
Ultra SF IV it's also available in my region... I don't understand this list at all.
Re: Xbox Game Preservation Adds New Tool To Vote For Delisted Games, Initial Top 10 Revealed
Ah, yes. Black Flag. A game you can play easily right now in all platforms. 💀
What the hell.
Re: Xbox Racks Up 2M Views With Comment That Appears To Address Mixtape's Review Backlash
I don't give reviews or online comments too much attention.
90% of the time, I don't agree with reviews so I know the 9s and 10s aren't for me.
Still, it does seem a little weird when a game that has close to no gameplay gets those kind of scores.
Still, I'll give it a chance since it's on Game Pass, but I'm playing two long games right now and I plan to finish those first.
Re: Roundup: Here's What The Reviews Say About New Sci-Fi Horror Game Directive 8020
This one looks goos, but I don't think it's a day 1 for me. Probably wait for a sale.
Re: These Are The Top 10 Xbox Backwards Compatibility Requests After 350,000 Votes
Eternal Sonata and The Saboteur, yes please.
Both games I've been waiting to play since the 360 era.
Just way too expensive where I live. That's why I don't like physical media too much.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
@Kraven
Yeah, I really wish it could be used in more games. I was interested in the Wonder Woman game because they were supposedly gonna use it, but they ended up cancelling it...
Would love to see it again, even if it's in an IP I don't care too much about.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
@FarmDog08
2 is such an incredibly amazing game. Hope you enjoy it! I replay it almost every year!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 9-10)
Still Namco x Capcom on Playstation, and I started Shadow of War (Middle-Earth) again on Xbox and absolutely hooked me. Amazing game. I think it's my favorite version of the Arkham combat. The Nemesis system is so freaking addictive too.
Re: Mina The Hollower Promises 'One Of The Greatest Top-Down Adventures Ever' On Xbox This Month
Oh, I didn't even know it was a top-down one.
Not for me, sadly.
Re: Roundup: Mixtape Is Getting Some Incredible Reviews As It Rolls Out On Xbox Game Pass
A 10 on IGN is a red flag, but I'll give it a chance anyways.
Re: Mixtape Is Your Latest Day One Game Pass Title, And It's Available Today (May 7)
This one has been on my radar for a while. I do play quite a lot, so I think I could finish 2-3 games a month.
Amazing deal for me.
Re: Xbox Dedicates Entire Showcase To Stranger Than Heaven, Releasing Winter 2026 On Game Pass
Holy crap, it looks AMAZING! Super hyped. 100/100
Re: More Than 50% Of Hardcore Gamers Don't Buy Full-Priced Games Anymore, Survey Finds
I buy indie games day 1 sometimes, but I think the last not-indie game I've bought full price was Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Zero regrets, but yeah, it needs to be something I'm really interested in.
Re: These 13 Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (May 6-19)
Mixtape and Black Jacket for me.
Re: 10 New Xbox Indie Games That Should Be On Your Radar In May 2026
Echo Generation 2 can't come soon enough!
Re: Two More 'Day One' Game Pass Titles Quietly Announced For 2026
Niceeee. I've been following Mariachi Legends for a while. Amazing news!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (May 2-3)
I went back to the PS2 to play the amazing Namco x Capcom again. Wanted to play it before finally completing Project x Zone 2.
I'm also paying Fist of the North Star Ken's Rage 2 on PS3 but I'm doing it alongside the new anime.
Re: Xbox Gets A New 'Zelda-Like' As Elementallis Brings Its Retro-Style Adventure To XB1 & Series X|S
Never liked Zelda to be honest, but this one does look cool.
Re: Nacon's RPG Studio Seemingly Shutting Down Following Financial Troubles
@VisitingComet1
Elex was from a different studio: PiranhaBytes
Spiders made Faery: Legends of Avalon a turn-based RPG for the PS3/360 era, Bound by Flame (more action oriented Bioware-style) and Mars: Wars Log and yes Technomancer which is a sequel to the Mars one.
I think Greedfall was the most popular one.
Edit: Oh, and a souslike one that I can't remember the name of right now.
Re: Nacon's RPG Studio Seemingly Shutting Down Following Financial Troubles
That's too bad. I always liked Spiders. I've bought all their titles except for the last Greedfall (soon). Their games were never the best, but there was a certain passion there, and you could see how each game was better than the last.
Re: All New Games Coming To Xbox In May 2026
There's quite a few cool stuff, but I'll be clearing my neverending backlog.
Waiting for some kind of announcement on May the 4th for the Jedi games!
Re: Talking Point: Do You Still Get Excited About Remakes On Xbox In 2026?
Not really. I don't think I liked any remake more than the original game aside from RE1 remake.
I don't pay for remakes period. Maybe I try it if a friend buys it, but they're not from me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 25-26)
Just finished Fate Extella recently, so I don't know yet. I installed Assassin's Creed Valhalla again, but I'm not sure. Loved the game, but it's a long one to commit to it a second time.
Re: Xbox Announces 10 Titles Coming To Game Pass At April's Indie Showcase
Tears of Metal, hell yeah! I thought that one was going to be PC only. So glad I'll be able to play it! 🔥
Re: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced Formally Unveiled, Heading To Xbox In July 2026
The combat was such a massive downgrade after AC III.
Doesn't seem to be that much better now to be honest.
Re: Xbox Rewards Adds Brand-New 'Birthday Gift' Feature With Special Benefits
My birthday is next week, but we don't have rewards here. 😅
Re: Xbox Announces Price Reductions For Game Pass Ultimate & PC Game Pass
I still want the same price on consoles as they have on PC, but it's good news.
Re: Vampire Crawlers Is Getting Great Reviews Alongside Its Xbox Launch
Still waiting for it to be available on my region. Easy day 1.
Re: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Is Getting A 'Worldwide Reveal Showcase' This Week
Probably my least favorite AC game. Maybe I'll watch it though.
More interested in Hexe.
Re: Xbox To Highlight 'Tons' Of Games In ID@Xbox Showcase Later This Week
@FraserG
Really appreciate it! Thanks a lot.
Re: Xbox To Highlight 'Tons' Of Games In ID@Xbox Showcase Later This Week
Ohhhh, that "your local time" it's an amazing addition!
Is it the first time you guys added it or maybe I just didn't see it before?
10/10 🎉
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 18-19)
Been trying to clear some of that neverending backlog.
After finishing Fate/Extra CCC, I started Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star which I'm about to finish. Decent gameplay, but pretty good story.
Re: Two Long-Awaited Xbox Indies Have Sadly Been Delayed Out Of April
He-Man was supposed to come out on my bd. Sad about that, but oh well!
Re: 'Graveyard Keeper' Is Available To Claim For Free On Xbox For A Limited Time
As a wise man once said "if it's free, it's for me".
Re: Roundup: All The Biggest Xbox Reveals From The Triple-I Initiative Showcase 2026
A lot of cool stuff, and honestly? I didn't expect so many of the games they showed coming to Xbox!
Re: Xbox Boss Reveals New 'Dedicated Team' Focusing On Fan Feedback
@FarmDog08
I like the idea of the achievements showing up again but I feel like it would be difficult for some of them like "kill x amount of enemies". Would that mean those show up all the time?
Or maybe there's an easy solution and I'm just being dumb.
Re: Talking Point: Which Xbox Console Do You Think Has Aged The Best?
Probably the Xbox One. You have a lot of retrocompatibility and it has a lot of new-ish games.
You can play a lot of stuff there. 3 generations in one console is crazy.
Re: Talking Point: How Many Consoles Have You Bought At Launch, And Were They Worth It?
None, really. Consoles are incredibly expensive in third-world countries.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (April 4-5)
I've just finished Fate/Extra CCC which I had in the backlog for years. But it has two very different routes, so I'm planning on doing the other one. I liked Fate/Extra a little more, but it's an interesting one. The fanservice is way too much though.