Xbox’s new free game is impossible to put down, fans agree

There are hundreds offree gamesavailable onXbox Game Pass, with new titles being added all the time. It can be a little difficult, then, to keep up with what to play and what to avoid. Certainly, I know I spent a lot of time opening up the Game Pass library on myXbox Series X, only to scroll through the games without ever actually committing to something.

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One of the newest games to join the service is one that I can heartily recommend, having already played it onNintendo SwitchandPlayStation 5. It’s so good, in fact, that I’m definitely going in for round three on Xbox.

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A Short Hikeblends exploration and light puzzle solving with natural, light dialogue and a gorgeous pixellated aesthetic. It’s essentially a blend ofThe Legend Of ZeldaandAnimal Crossing, and can be beaten in just a handful of hours, making it a perfect Game Pass freebie.

“Played a bit last night super relaxing and lots of exploration,” one Reddit userenthusedon the Xbox Series X subreddit.

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Another agreed: “Yeah I couldn’t put it down last night once i started.”

It’s incredibly easy to inhaleA Short Hikein one sitting, but there are plenty of secrets and extras to uncover if you do decide to return once the credits roll. I really can’t recommend this one enough. And if afterA Short Hikeyou’re still keen on indie games about climbing mountains,I’ve another banger of a suggestion for you.

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