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Hey all, I'm just looking for some solid story driven games on Xbox gamepass, that are equally fun to play. I had been recommended the Mass Effect series, and while I believe the story will be great, the first game is an absolute slog to get through right now.

What are some good story games that are equally entertaining in the actual gameplay that are currently on gamepass?

Heck, even just games with solid gameplay will do, if the story is serviceable.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Not all inclusive, just a list of games I've personally enjoyed for both story and gameplay. All of these are story-heavy though:

-Dishonored -Dragon Age series -Fable series -Fallout series (3 and New Vegas are my favorites) -Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice -Middle-Earth: Shadow of War -Oblivion -Pillars of Eternity -Shadowrun -Yakuza: Like a Dragon (haven't played the others enough to have an opinion) -Titanfall 2

[–] swancheez 2 points 1 year ago

I just never realized how many I had already played until you listed them out! I've been meaning to try pillars of eternity, so I guess now is as good a time as any. And I've never played the Fable series. Do you feel they have held up the test of time?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I second Yakuza: Like a Dragon!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I still think Yakuza 0 is the best starting point, but wouldn't discourage anyone from starting with Like a Dragon, either.

[–] swancheez 1 points 1 year ago

I wanted to try it, but I think I saw that it's turn based. Haven't been much of a fan of turn based games in the past. Unless maybe I'm mistaken?

[–] panchzila 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Seconded on hellblade, that game is fantastic storytelling.

Also pillars and TF2 are vastly different styles but great games.

Gone home and firewatch are calm story driven games on the short side, but I'm not sure if they are available on gamepass.

If you haven't already, play the batman games.

[–] swancheez 2 points 1 year ago

Absolutely loved Hellblade, and very much looking forward to the sequel.

[–] michaelgarydean 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I like action-adventure games mostly, but here's my favourites so far on Game Pass:

  • Psychonauts 2
  • Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey
  • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
  • The Outer Worlds
  • A Plague Tale: Requiem
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising
  • Death Stranding
  • LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps
[–] Bird_Lawyer 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Wait is Death Stranding not a PS exclusive?

[–] michaelgarydean 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Also available on Gamepass for PC at least!

[–] Bird_Lawyer 1 points 1 year ago
[–] swancheez 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's a console exclusive, but I believe it's actually on PC gamepass. So for those on PC, they can give it a try. But I'm on Xbox.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Chained Echoes, if you like SNES-era JRPGs!

Omori is fantastic, but also incredibly heavy (depictions of various mental health problems and dark themes; don't play it if you're not in a good place), and is unfortunately leaving on 07/01.

Persona 3 and 4 are pretty good, but I REALLY wish we'd gotten the PS2 version of P3 (FES) rather than the PSP one (Portable).

[–] marv 3 points 1 year ago

Seconded Chained Echoes, love that game

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

IMO? Keep playing ME. It's worth it.

Were you playing at a soldier class? If so, then maybe try a Vanguard or Adept as the biotic powers are more fun than shooting. Vanguard is especially fun in 2 and 3.

[–] swancheez 1 points 1 year ago

Maybe it's worth restarting and changing the class type. Because I'm just not enjoying the gameplay itself, even though the world and story seem interesting.

[–] panchzila 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Wolfenstein the new order. Inside. Hollow knight. Hellblade. Pillars of eternity. Titan fall 2. Batman Arkham city.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@panchzila @swancheez

> Wolfenstein the new order.
> Inside.
> Hollow knight.
> Hellblade.
> Pillars of eternity.
> Titan fall 2.
> Batman Arkham city.

titan fall 2 a million times. truly was one of the best gaming experiences i had in years (campaign... i hear online is cursed)

[–] panchzila 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Hey thanks! How do you format like that? I'm on mobile.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@panchzila

I was using tut, it's an option to reply .... I'm looking in the mobile app now and I'm not seeing the functionality

[–] panchzila 1 points 1 year ago

There should be a way to format in the app. I'll look into it. Thanks!

[–] swancheez 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you on the website, or using something like Jerboa?

[–] panchzila 1 points 1 year ago

I'm using mostly Jerboa. Sometimes (like now) I use the website.

[–] swancheez 2 points 1 year ago

I've played each of these except Pillars. I suppose it's time to give it a shot. Thank you!

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