Looking for something to keep you busy over the long weekend? Here are three great options from the Xbox Game Pass catalog that you might have missed.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
If you’re interested in checking out Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, one of Microsoft’s big console exclusive releases of the year, then this weekend is the perfect time to give its predecessor, 2017’s Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, a shot.
Hellblade is a unique and unsettling adventure that follows Senua, a Celtic warrior who is experiencing psychosis. Players will hear the voices in her head and have to discern what’s real and what’s not while playing. This is definitely a game that you’ll want to play with headphones on.
Ninja Theory did its research and worked with neuroscientists and other mental health specialists in order to properly depict psychosis in video game form. This is certainly an experience you won’t forget anytime soon.
Have a Nice Death
If you don’t want to make a commitment to a very story-driven game, then a roguelite where you can do as many runs as you want might be a better fit.
Have a Nice Death is an action-platformer roguelike where you play as Death itself. Death had created beings called Sorrows and a corporation called Death Inc. in order to make reaping souls easier, but those Sorrows have gone out of control and Death is feeling overworked, even as CEO.
As a result, he sets out on a journey to defeat the Sorrows he created and decrease his workload. It’s a funny premise and a solid backbone for this action-platforming roguelike.
A Short Hike
A Short Hike is a charming and relaxing indie adventure about a young bird dealing with family issues. The main goal of the game is to get to the top of the mountain that is Hawk Peak Provincial Park’s namesake.
Players are given absolute freedom in how to do this, with the main guiding objective being to get Golden Feathers that increase your bird’s stamina. It’s possible to find these just by exploring the park or by helping out the other animals visiting Mount Peak.
A Short Hike is an uplifting adventure that will leave you with a smile on your face after the one to five hours it takes to beat it.
