It was way back in March of 2019 when we first heard of The Riftbreaker, a game that EXOR Studios hope will mix up the base-building, survival genre like never before. But now it's here and it's time to become The Riftbreaker on Xbox, PC and PlayStation, through Xbox Game Pass if you wish too.Â
On the hunt for some new games? Not got too much spare cash to spend? The latest Xbox Deals With Gold Sale will happily sort you out - especially if you're up for some pixel art perfection.Â
It started with the humble Bomber Crew before Curve Digital and Runner Duck went intergalactic with Space Crew. Now though it's time to become a legend of the galactic universe with a huge free expansion pushing Space Crew into Legendary Edition proportions.
Tormented Souls will be loved by fans of the old-school survival horrors. It's almost a homage to them, delivering a fun narrative with some great puzzles along the way. It's whether or not you can handle the fixed camera, limited saves, and clunky combat that will decide how long you can stick with it all for.
Chernobylite mixes a whole load of gaming styles but still manages to come up with something very unique and challenging. It’s a game in which you can invest a bunch of hours, especially in the resource management stuff, but is neatly complemented by a cracking story and some great visuals.Â
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a completely immersive experience. The level designs are fantastic, the simple gameplay is executed exquisitely, the level of customisation of characters and loadouts is various and the sound design is like nothing I’ve ever experienced.
We’re in a curious state of being with Alder’s Blood: Definitive Edition. The craft on display in this stealthy turn-based strategy game is superb, and we can’t help but admire the nihilistic Banner Saga-style art and world. But it’s a beautifully designed chair that we find painful sitting in, thanks to its randomness, its punishing failure, and its unwieldy management layers.
The Eternal Cylinder promises much. But in and amongst the weird inhabitants, glorious visuals and strange alien world that is ready to be explored, one thing stands out above all else - the chance to be unique.Â