Three Game Pass Titles We Are Enjoying Over the Weekend (October 10-12)

After Microsoft's latest news of Game Pass subscription changes, including a cost hike for the top tier to $thirty monthly, numerous members are seeking fresh methods to get the most from their subscription. If you holding onto their membership or thinking about joining, here are our latest picks.

This weekend's games include a beloved Japanese role-playing game, a delightful independent journey, and a superb puzzler set to depart from the platform shortly.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

Among the best ways to maximize value from Game Pass is by immersing yourself in a extensive, captivating role-playing game — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition matches that bill perfectly. Players take on the part of a teenager who has relocated to the sleepy countryside of Inaba. By day, your objectives involve making new friends, working employment, and managing studies. At night, you investigate a disturbing serial murder case by exploring strange locations based on your companions' inner fears.

With a unforgettable group of heroes, strategic battle system, flawless visuals, and a storyline full of surprises, Persona 4 Golden is considered a masterpiece for many reasons. It also features a highly addictive cycle that will keep you up late into the night, repeatedly.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although major titles like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary attraction for Game Pass, the subscription also highlights smaller indie gems. A perfect example of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this charming independent adventure is a fantasy tale steeped in South American traditions. You follow Miho, who, after helping his grandma make soup, is pulled into a vibrant realm filled with potato-nabbing frogs and other eccentric creatures.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out similar to an learning-focused PC game from the 90s, as Miho solves puzzles and aids the realm's residents by gathering an inventory of objects. Though it's a little unpolished, Sopa is a heartwarming little game that openly celebrates its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon is scheduled to exit Game Pass on Oct. 15, leaving only a short time to play it via subscription — and you absolutely must. Studio Geometric Interactive crafted one of the finest puzzlers of this generation in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its central puzzle mechanic revolves around transitioning among worlds within other dimensions, and often you'll carry those realms, in the shape of vibrant spheres, alongside you.

While it doesn't have direct instructions, everything about Cocoon's challenges is designed in a highly natural manner, yet they can challenge you as well. 2023 was a massive year for games, so it's understandable if Cocoon was a bit overlooked by the masses. We should correct that while we can.