Game Pass Grab Bag

Sidequest: January news 2022

We do a quick recap of some games coming out in January and a possible new subscription service from Ubisoft. Some notes after we recorded this, Anacrusis and Spelunky 2 are out now, and Stalker 2 was just delayed to December 2022.

Sidequest: 2021 review

As we say good bye and good riddance, the crew discuss some of their favorite Game Pass games, and also some not so good ones.

Curse of the Dead Gods (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played Curse of the Dead Gods by; Passtech Games. Curse of the Dead Gods is a top down rogue like where you play an explorer searching ancient Aztec tombs in search of riches and power. Balance the risk/reward system by paying for upgrades by taking on curses. This week Liz needed a break so we bring back our guest Dave to join us.

It Takes Two

These week we played It Takes Two by; Hazelight studios. It Takes Two is a coop only third person adventure game, where you are a young couple going through some odd therapy. You and a partner will travel around the house as dolls, solving puzzles and traversing platforms. I am also very proud of Liz for not once singing "It takes two baby".

The Riftbreaker (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we played our first Series X or Series S game, The Riftbreaker by; Exor Studios. The Riftbreaker is a top down twin stick shooter/base management game. You play a young explorer who is sent to an alien planet to establish a link back to earth so humans can colonize the planet. You have to jungle resources, build multiple bases, and defend against an endless horde. Can you manage your massive base or will you get consumed by the hordes like keith who literally builds one tiny piece of wall at a time?

Deeeer Simulator (No longer on Game Pass)

These week we played Deeeer Simulator by; Gibier Games. Deeeer Simulator is described as a slow town destruction game. You play and average everyday deer that has decided to destroy the town for you know...reasons. Gather weapons to have your deeeer transform into a living weapon. Explore the town and mess with the inhabitants with your strange abilities.

Ring of Pain (No longer on Game Pass)

This week we tackled the roguelite card game Ring Of Pain by; Twice Different. In Ring of Pain you play a mysterious person who wakes up in an unusual nest. You are greeted by a mysterious creature telling you to light the tower at the end of the nest in order to end the ring. Is the creature to be trusted or are you forever trapped in the circle?

Into The Pit (No longer on Game Pass)

This week Keith picked ANOTHER roguelike. This week it is Into The Pit by; Nullpointer Games. Into the Pit is a first person shooter roguelike where you take control of a arcane hunter in search of their lost cousin. Dive into the pit and free the villages to grow your strength. Will this game make you want to go deeper or is it just the pits?