Xbox Game Pass just proved why it’s still a great deal
This week will likely go down as one of the best weeks for new Xbox Game Pass games in 2024. While the shadow of the subscription service’s price hikes still looms over us, several standout games came out this week and were available as part of the Xbox Game Pass catalog from day one. This week, it’s worth playing three new releases, which offer different yet equally entertaining gameplay experiences.
First, a new game from Capcom mixes action, tower defense, and unique aesthetics to create something truly special. Next up is a thought-provoking action-adventure game from Microbird Games and Curve Games that delivers both compelling gameplay and an engaging story about how tourism can affect a small town. Finally, for those who just want to relax, a new game from Hollow Ponds and Annapurna Interactive will scratch that itch with its latest title.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess
I’ve been singing Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess‘ praises ever since I played it at Summer Game Fest and fell in love with its unique gameplay. In most of Kunitsu-Gami’s levels, the primary goal is to guide a maiden along a spirit path until she reaches and purifies a defiled torii. The game runs on a day-night cycle, though. At night, supernatural enemies called the Seethe come out and try to attack the maiden. To protect her, players not only have to fight them head-on with hack-and-slash combat but assign villagers roles and command them to defend the maiden.
It’s a tower defense game in which the tower and all of the units defending it are constantly moving, so Kunitsu-Gami does a fantastic job keeping players on their toes. On top of all that, I adore its colorful art style, excellent soundtrack, and story that says quite a lot despite not having much dialogue. It’s a truly special game unlike anything else on Xbox Game Pass and a must-play for anyone interested in its unique gameplay combination.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers
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