10 recommended games with Xbox Game Pass, a subscription service that allows you to play a variety of games on your PC!

If you play on a PC, you can choose "Xbox Game Pass for PC" (850 yen/month [tax included]) from among three plans, or "Xbox Game Pass for Console" (850 yen/month [tax included]) if you own an Xbox console.

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is slightly more expensive at 1,100 yen per month (including tax), but it can be used on both Xbox and PC, and the cloud gaming service is also applied, allowing you to play the latest and greatest games even if your own PC is not up to spec. In addition, it is also possible to use multiplayer for each title.

In this issue, we will introduce some of the recommended titles that can be played with the Xbox Game Pass. Note that all of the titles we have selected are also compatible with cloud services.

Xbox Game Pass Recommended Games

Dragon Quest XI: The Search for Elusive Time ( SQUARE ENIX)

A power-up version of "Dragon Quest XI: The Search for a Time Gone By" released in 2017, adding various elements. 16 years old, the protagonist (player) goes through the coming-of-age ceremony, which is a village tradition, and learns there that he is the reincarnation of a "hero". In order to learn what a brave man is and what his mission is, the hero heads for the Kingdom of Delcadar. ......

In this title, events that were not depicted in the original story are added as a new story. In addition, the game features both 3D and 2D fields, new conditions for "shibari play," which specifies certain conditions for adventures and battles, and additional character voices.

NieR:Automata Square Enix

An action game released in 2017. The setting is a future where humanity has been forced to retreat to the moon after being defeated before the "machine life forms" that the aliens have conjured up. The player takes control of "2B," a member of the human-organized android unit "Yoruha," and throws himself into the battle to take back the Earth. Platinum Games, which has developed many action games in the past, is involved in the development of this title, and players will be able to enjoy exhilarating and stylish action. In addition, this title is a "BECOME AS GODS Edition," which includes the main "NieR: Automata" game as well as previously distributed downloadable content and special offers.

Halo InfiniteXbox Game Studios

This is the latest title in the "Halo" series, which has gained worldwide popularity as the signature title of the Xbox. This title includes both "Campaign" and "Multiplayer". In the campaign, players assume the role of a soldier called "Master Chief," donning a powerful powered suit and engaging in battle in the supermassive ring structure "Halo. Multiplayer includes Big Team Battle Mode, a massive 12-on-12 head-to-head battle, and Arena Mode, a smaller 4-on-4 battle.

Forza Horizon5Xbox Game Studios

An open-world racing game. You can freely drive in Mexico, the setting of the game, in a car. The field is very large due to the open-world nature of the game, and it is also possible to take a sightseeing tour of the canyons, beaches, volcanoes, and other natural features scattered throughout Mexico. The game includes more than 500 cars, including not only Japanese cars, but also many North American and European cars. The ability to customize your car to your liking using a vast array of parts is another appealing aspect of the game.

Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition Team Cherry

This is a power-up version based on "Hollow Knight," the much talked about 2D action masterpiece. Set in a dying underground kingdom, the main character battles various enemies using a nail as a weapon and eventually uncovers the country's ancient secrets. The "Voidheart Edition" retains the charm of the original game, and includes four previously released additional contents: "Hidden Dreams," "The Grim Tournament," "Lifeblood," and "God Seeker" as standard.

Resident Evil7 Resident Evil Capcom.

Released in 2017 and having sold more than 10 million copies to date, this survival horror game follows protagonist Ethan Winters as he is led to a rundown mansion in Louisiana after receiving a text from his wife Mia, who disappeared three years ago. There, he finds the insane Baker family living there. In a departure from the action-oriented films of its predecessors, this film, like the first "Resident Evil," emphasizes horror. In addition to the claustrophobic atmosphere of the mansion and the fear of insane "humans," the game also attracted attention for its use of an "isolated view," in which the player and the protagonist share the same point of view.

HADESSupergiant Games

An RPG nominated for Game of the Year 2020, HADESSupergiant Games is based on Greek mythology, in which the player controls Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he attempts to escape from the underworld. The game uses a "roguelike" system in which the structure of the dungeon changes each time the player takes on a challenge, making this title highly replayable. While this title features RPG elements such as dungeons, equipment, and skills, it also has a rich storyline that depicts the relationship between Zagreus and his father, Hades. The game also features a "God Mode," which greatly enhances Zagreus, so even those who are not good at games can play with ease.

Control505 Games

A third-person action adventure game in which the player controls the psychic protagonist, Jesse Fayden, in battle. As an agent, the player infiltrates a secret agency in New York City and uses his psychic powers to unravel his past and throw himself into the toughest battles. The appeal of this game lies in the variety of actions that only psychic powers can provide, such as lifting objects and crashing them into enemies, or using them as walls to protect oneself from attacks. The game has also won more than 25 global game awards, making it one of the most popular game titles of 2019.

Dead by DaylightBehaviour

A horror survival game that has sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. The game is based on a multiplayer game where players are divided into four "survivors" who try to escape from a field and one "killer" who defeats all the survivors. The game has been collaborated with many horror films, including Nemesis from the "Resident Evil" series and Ghostface from the movie "Scream" as downloadable content.

Overcooked! 2Team17 Digital Ltd.

This is the second title in the "Overcooked" series in which players take on the role of a restaurant chef and prepare a variety of dishes. The main feature of the game is a party game-like system in which players are assigned detailed roles such as preparing dishes, cooking ingredients, and serving dishes to customers. Since there is a time limit for ordering, the key is to cooperate with other players to cook efficiently. Although this game can be played by a single player, two or more players are recommended due to the game's system.

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