We are moving towards autumn. First wave of Xbox Game Pass games for September 2022, an update that lacks in games with absolute appeal, but considering the usual substantial offering of various genres and experiences, as well as games that can work well for families and kids to help them overcome initial trauma. school. This is a transitional order given the busier releases expected from the second half of the month, but this first September update should not be neglected, which could hide a few interesting surprises.
Meanwhile, key confirmations have surfaced regarding the new Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan, which allows the subscription to be shared with up to 5 users; to further expand the target audience and make the offer even more relevant. Before moving on to the usual overview of the games of the first wave of September 2022, let’s remember that in addition to the games added in the second half of August 2022, they will be released from the catalog on September 15.
Disney Dreamlight Valley: Founder’s Edition – Console, PC and Cloud, September 6
Between a life simulation and a classic sandbox, but still focused on a specific narrative foundation provided by the story mode, Disney Dreamlight Valley already enjoying some success in these early days of launch. As we said at the beginning of the article, it’s one of those games that can place itself well in the offer of games for families or younger users, but not only: On the other hand, the appeal of great Disney classics is universal, and the target audience of this title is therefore diverse and composite. In the game, you can take part in various quests in magical worlds, build parts of your home and surroundings, and customize your avatar in a kind of great interactive and even more magical Disneyland. You can get to know him better in our Disney Dreamlight Valley review.
Opus Magnum – PC, September 6
The collaboration between Zachtronics and Xbox Game Pass continues to delight puzzle enthusiasts, bringing the excellent Shenzen I/O, Exapunks and Last Call BBS in the past months. This time it’s Opus Magnum, which once again proves the team’s great creativity and ability to invent new puzzle structures and characterize them in a rather unique way. Also in this case it is a question of applying the puzzle to creativity, instructing the player to build machines that can develop chemical formulas and produce potions, poisons and various substances. Everything is based on the application of mechanics and the secrets of alchemy, the rules of which must be followed to create complex mechanisms that can produce the different substances required by the game.
Train Sim World 3 – Console and PC, September 6
Among the first day releases in the Xbox Game Pass catalog Train Sim World 3, the new train simulation by the Swallow Games experts, continuing the series with an even more realistic and complete episode. Train aficionados will surely find something to their teeth: Train Sim World 3 is one of the most comprehensive and in-depth simulations to be found in this particular industry, checking us out for different scenarios between Europe and the USA. keep the railways running at their best and of course also admire these metal giants working on the rails. Perhaps this isn’t a huge departure from the already good Train Sim World 2, but it’s still one of the most advanced train simulations to be found around, so for fans, the download is almost mandatory.
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation – PC, September 13
Stardock Entertainment and Oxide’s strategic sci-fi franchise continues. Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation, which further expands the original’s gaming experience with additional features. The Post-Human Coalition finds itself facing a new threat posed by the “Substrate”, but the matter doesn’t change that much: commanding huge armies and conquering planets over planets is all about maintaining absolute control over all parts of the universe. Still based on the Nitrous game engine, Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation introduces new campaigns that let you see the story from different perspectives, as well as new units and game systems that further enrich the strategic structure unique to the original Ashes of the Singularity. .
DC League of Super-Pets: The Adventures of Krypto and Ace – Console, PC and Cloud, September 13
Speaking of games dedicated to children or families, the second recommendation in this post is represented by: DC Super Pets League: Adventures of Crypto and AceAn action game revolving around DC Comics’ superhero dogs, who take on various missions to save the world from various threats. Faithful companions of Superman and Batman, Krypto and Ace must work together to save Metropolis from Lex Luthor’s evil plans, who want to kidnap every stray dog in the city and subject them to a dark plot. So, in an adventure that seems to have been designed specifically for a young audience, we’re called upon to interpret canine heroes on various missions that take us flying to Metropolis, trying to foil the plans of the enemies and fighting back against rivals and bosses in a significant way.
You Suck at Parking – Console, PC and Cloud, September 14
Among the absolute releases on Xbox Game Pass this month, we also find: You Suck at Parking, the title pretty much says everything there is to know about this strange game. As the developers of the Happy Volcano team reported, this is the only driving game where the goal is to stop: in complex levels filled with traps, jumps, curves, blind objects and incredible obstacles, we find ourselves trying to control a car. it reaches the end of the route unharmed and parks inside the carefully delimited area. The task, which becomes more and more complex with the progression of the levels and the frenzy of the road designers, of course: You Suck at Parking is therefore a “parking simulator” in constant evolution, but it becomes a kind of transition between the racing game and the racing game. madness puzzle.
Despot’s Game – Console and PC, September 15
Roguelike is now used like parsley and also Despot’s Game falls into this category: in this case, the construct in question applies to a kind of strategy that requires us to build an army out of nothing and bring it into battle against overwhelming enemies in a dystopian and minimalist setting. The story is simple: A group of people wake up in a strange post-apocalyptic labyrinth: nude, with no memories and weapons in their hands. From here, various parties of death and destruction begin, a group of men gradually evolve and become stronger thanks to the loot that unlocks with the fight. They will then become various heroes, including sorcerers, cultists, ninjas, and “former pretzel shooters,” according to the official announcement. For those looking for a specific experience, Despot’s Game looks ideal: available at launch on Game Pass.
Metal: Hellsinger – Console (Xbox Series X | S) and PC, September 15
Perhaps the most interesting launch of this post, Metal: Hellsinger It is a “rhythmic” first-person shooter, so it almost combines the features of FPS with some elements from a rhythm game.
In the game, in fact, the ability to shoot to the rhythm of the music is rewarded with increased damage and various multipliers, making the music an essential element in the gameplay experience. On the other hand, the soundtrack, signed by various stars such as Tankian (System of a Down), Dennis Lyxzen (Refused), Matt Heafy (Trivium), and Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquility), represents a key feature of Metal: Hellsinger. he also guesses from the name of the game.
We find him as a half-human and half-demon creature in a very classic shooter, but with the characterizing element of music that has become an integral part of the game, slaughtering hordes of hell in search of vengeance until the final confrontation with the Red Judge. the game.
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