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Following the company's latest news of Game Pass subscription changes, featuring a cost hike for the top tier to $thirty per month, many subscribers are seeking fresh ways to get the most from their membership. For those keeping their subscription or considering signing up, we present our latest recommendations.

This weekend's titles include a acclaimed Japanese role-playing game, a charming independent journey, and a brilliant puzzler set to depart from the platform shortly.

Persona 4 Golden

One of the top ways to maximize value from Game Pass is by diving into a lengthy, captivating RPG — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that description exactly. Players step into the role of a high school student who has relocated to the sleepy rural town of Inaba. By day, your objectives include making friendships, taking on employment, and keeping up with studies. At night, you investigate a chilling serial murder case by exploring strange locations based on your companions' deepest insecurities.

With a memorable group of heroes, tactical turn-based combat, flawless visuals, and a storyline packed with twists, Persona 4: The Golden Edition is considered a masterpiece for many reasons. It also features a incredibly engrossing gameplay loop that will have you playing late into the night, night after night.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although big releases like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary attraction for the service, the subscription also showcases lesser-known indie gems. A great instance of this is Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this enchanting indie game is a fantasy tale rooted in Latin American traditions. Players follow Miho, who, after helping his grandmother make soup, is transported to a colorful world filled with potato-nabbing frogs and various quirky creatures.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato plays out similar to an educational PC game from the 90s, as Miho tackles puzzles and aids the realm's inhabitants by collecting an assortment of items. Though it's a little unpolished, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a sweet little game that openly celebrates its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon is scheduled to exit the service on October 15, giving you only a few days to play it via your membership — and you absolutely must. Developer the creators crafted one of the finest puzzlers of recent years in 2023's Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure. Its core puzzle mechanic revolves around moving among realms inside additional worlds, and frequently you'll transport those realms, in the shape of vibrant spheres, with you.

Although it doesn't have direct guidance, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's puzzles is designed in a very natural way, though they can challenge you as well. The year 2023 proved a massive period for games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was a bit missed by many players. Let's correct that while we can.