One of the best horror games in years is finally coming to Xbox Game Pass
Ghostwired
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It’s a busy, exciting month forXbox Game Pass, headlined by one of the quirkiest, best horror games in years.
This month onXbox Game Pass, subscribers can expect to play some excellent games onXbox Series X|S and PC. Arguably the marquee title for the month is Tango Gameworks’Ghostwire Tokyo.This unique horror game has players exploring the abandoned streets of Shibuya, exorcising demons with a wide variety of supernatural abilities. It launches on Xbox Game Pass on April 12.
Joining one of thebest horror gamesare a broad range of other titles. Indie darlingLoop Herois available to play right now, and it’ll be joined later in the month byIron Brigade(April 6),NHL 23(April 13), and the highly-anticipatedMinecraft Legends(April 18). The originalGoat Simulatoralso makes its return to Xbox Game Pass as of today.
Face your fears
Outside of a few notable releases likeSoul Hackers 2,Wo Long: Fallen DynastyandGuilty Gear Strive,Xbox Game Pass has had a bit of a quiet spell since thesurprise day one drop ofHi-Fi Rushback in January. I’m glad that yet another Tango Gameworks hit,Ghostwire Tokyo,has finally landed on the service.
The reasonGhostwire Tokyohas taken so long to come to Xbox consoles, despiteMicrosoft’s Bethesda buyout, is that the company honored the horror game’sPS5exclusivity period. Until this month,Ghostwire Tokyowas only available on PC as well as Sony’s consoles, and it’s recently launched onPS Plus’s Game Catalog, too.
I’m personally really excited to playGhostwire Tokyofor the first time this month. I’ve been a huge fan of Tango’s previous works, especiallyHi-Fi RushandThe Evil Within 2.
Much like Tango’s debut horror series,Ghostwire Tokyoseems to have developed something of a divisive reputation. While some adore its supernatural combat and engaging vertical exploration, much has been said about its disappointing story and weak villains. Still, I’m very excited to explore its accurate depiction of Shibuya. From iconic landmarks like the Shibuya Crossing, to its claustrophobic winding back alleys.
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Xbox Game Pass April: the games announced so far
While more games are likely to come to Xbox Game Pass in the latter half of the month, here’s a quick list of the games announced so far for the month of April 2023.
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