2022 was a great year for Xbox and Game Pass, with the release of some truly unique games. Here are 3 of the best chosen by the team at Screen Rant.
2022 has been a fantastic year for Xboxwho see the release of a variety of games across many genres. Xbox has been the paragon of indie gaming for quite some time, and this year has continued its support for smaller teams and studios. The support has stood the test as the best Xbox games of 2022 haven’t been the expected big AAA titles. Instead, the best thing about this year has been the more low-key experiences.
Overall, 2022 was an incredible year for games with massive hits like elden ring, which won Game of the Year at the Game Awards. Despite the dominance of other AAA games released this year, Xbox managed to break through the fanfare with the release of some smaller, cozier games that stand up well to bigger games. Much of this success is thanks to Xbox’s preeminent service, Game Pass.
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The best Xbox games of 2022 have been published on Game Pass
One of the best parts of Game Pass is that larger studios can have smaller, more unique experiences. In the traditional AAA sense, some games Xbox released this year would be too risky as they might not sell enough to recoup the investment. Game Pass, on the other hand, offers a service that mitigates the potential financial risk of funding these smaller experiences. The service has proven to be the perfect platform for games of this magnitude to exist and thrive. Signing up for Xbox Game Pass gives players access to a massive library of these games. Below is a list of three games in which the team participates screen rant was voted one of the best Xbox games of 2022.
Pentiment is an incredible player choice-driven narrative experience
Buses is a historical crime thriller set in the 16th century. Players take on the role of Andreas Maler, an artist who finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that spans three eras of his life. The storytelling team at Obsidian Entertainment has outdone themselves with the intricate storytelling Buses, where the player’s choice has consequences that evoke deep emotions. The art style is equally outstanding, consisting of artwork and animation inspired by 16th-century paintings and woodcuts. Even more impressive is that the game was developed by a small team of thirteen people. Buses made gaming history and is a tremendous achievement.
Grounded is a fun and immersive co-op survival game
Grounded received its highly anticipated 1.0 launch update in 2022 after being in Early Access for a few years. It is a survival co-op based adventure game where players become teenagers who have shrunk smaller than an ant and must brave the dangers of the backyard to return to normal size. GroundedThe graphics are vibrant and the enemy bug designs are detailed, making for a truly immersive experience that feels both spooky and fun. It also offers well-designed accessibility features, including a safe mode for arachnophobia, so everyone can enjoy the game. The game has come a long way since leaving Early Access Grounded It’s worth checking to see if players haven’t stepped in since then.
As Dusk Falls is an intense cinematic gaming experience
As Dusk Falls was one of the most exciting games to be released in 2022. It tells a compelling story of how a crime unfolds in the lives of several well-written and engaging characters. Players can make decisions that affect the course of the story, with up to eight players online, locally, or both. As Dusk Falls also features a unique art style that draws 2D characters and animations in a fully rendered 3D environment. Few games use art as convincingly as this one, making it a refreshing visual experience. As Dusk Falls even has post-game activities for players who have beaten the game.
As great as 2022 was Xbox, 2023 looks like it might surpass, with anticipated releases of highly anticipated games from big-name studios. Bethesda will release the sprawling sci-fi epic starfieldArcane co-op vampire hunter redfall Ninja Theory is expected to complete further development in the first half of the year Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2and more.
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