More titles coming to Game Pass this year

The guys over at Xbox weren't done with the announcements from X018, as today they confirmed The Gardens Between would be available right now, Mutant Year Zero will launch into Game Pass on December 4th then two days later Strange Brigade will also be available to download. 

They will be joined by Ori and the Blind Forest, Kingdom Two Crowns and Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice in December.

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Out this Week: Fury unleashes her wrath

 

27th Darksiders III

Xbox One X Enhanced - Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash action adventure where you assume the role of Fury in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most unpredictable and mysterious of the Four Horsemen, Fury must succeed where many have failed – to bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

 

27th Floor Kids

Floor Kids is a one-of-a-kind breakdancing game featuring a unique trick-style rhythm gameplay. Innovative controls allow you the freedom to play the way you like with a dynamic scoring system that rewards your moves based on musicality, originality, and style.

 

28th Fractured Minds

Fractured Minds is an immersive artistic short game, exploring anxiety and mental health issues. Embark on a journey through the human psyche to experience the everyday challenges associated with these conditions.

 

28th Horizon Chase Turbo

Xbox One X Enhanced - A racing game inspired by the great hits of arcade racers like Out Run, Top Gear, and Rush with classic arcade gameplay. Also features split-screen multiplayer across all modes and battle racers as well as the elements like rain, snow, harsh sandstorms, and even a volcanic eruption.

 

28th Gnomes Garden: New Home

Gnomes Garden: New Home is a continuation of the exciting fantasy strategy game about the world of gnomes. Obtain the Crystal of Eternal Light and return prosperity!

 

29th The Gardens Between

The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island. 

 

 

29th Asterix and Obelix XXL 2

Asterix and Obelix are back! Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 describes itself as an “a superb blend of action and adventure for all ages,” bringing the experience of the original game to Xbox One. The graphics pay tribute to the comic books and the gameplay has been designed with new and unique attacks.  

 

30th Rival Megagun

Transform into your Mega Gunship form to blast your rival head-on in this unique shooting game with a competitive twist. Featuring competitive split-screen levels where you invade your opponent's side of the screen for a new take on classic shmup action. Also features a single-player arcade mode.

 

30th The First Tree: Console Edition

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game about two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing cubs, and a son reconnecting with his father in Alaska. Uncover artefacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

 

 

30th Goat Punks

Xbox One X Enhanced - GoatPunks is a multiplayer game of goats, mountains, good ole head-butting action with lightning and fire to rain down on your friends below. Battle other players to become king of the mountain and fight through an onslaught of bombs, obstacles, and each other to climb to the top of 9 uniquely themed mountains each offering distinct challenges.  

 

30th Axis Football 2018

Featuring a new franchise mode, thousands of new players, new stadiums, an improved AI opponent, and a host of other improvements, Axis Football 2018 returns to give football fans another gridiron game to enjoy on Xbox One with deep customization options.

 

30th Ride 3

Race on 30 different tracks all over the world and test the speed of more than 230 bikes available. Immerse yourself in a modern 3D environment where you’ll compete side-by-side with your bike, modifying it mechanically and aesthetically thanks to the new livery editor, and play an in-depth career mode that will give you tons of picks from among the best bikes in the world.

 

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The Gardens Between Review

I just want to start off by saying that I asked on Twitter for some feedback regards to reviews as I was offered a code for The Gardens Between a game I very much was looking forward to that I jumped at the opportunity to review TGB but wasn't sure where I'd actually put the review.

After the feedback I got, yes this will stay primarily as an Xbox focused blog however you seem to be interested in what else is happening outside of Xbox and with a title like The Gardens Between being available on PC, Mac, Linux, Switch and PS4 (where I played TGB) meaning even if it's not on Xbox, you may have a way to check it out and check it out you should.

The Gardens Between focuses on teenagers Arina and Frendt, who live next door to each other. One stormy night the pair sneak out and hide out in their treehouse, built on a small garden square next to both houses when a light sphere causes the treehouse to enter a dream-like a state.

In this dream-state, Arina and Frendt come across islands made up of there experiences over the years that are played out over 19 levels spread over multiple islands.

These levels consist of a beautiful art-style which sort of remind me of Oxenfree if that was in 3D. The core gameplay is centred around puzzles that are simple in nature based around when you move forward time moves forward and vice-versa for backwards.

This leads to some really clever puzzles as you have to get the light sphere that you see at the start of the game to the end of each level which seems rather straightforward but you come across obstacles that may be a planet which eats the light for instance, so you have to get rid of the planet and this is made more difficult as only Arina can carry the light whilst Frendt can use switches, which means you have to manipulate the flow of time to get past each level. 

When you do get past all the levels in an island, you get a sort of cut-scene which shows a memory linked to the level's you've just played.

The Gardens Between is a lovely looking and challenging yet simple puzzle game that is a great few hours of fun to play on a Sunday afternoon.

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