7 Xbox games you won't get bored with at home during the New Years

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Racing, football in cars and wandering through a magical forest - here are the games for Xbox One S that will be a great gift.

What is Xbox One S

This is a compact version of the original Xbox One console. It is 40% smaller than the previous version, but if there is nothing to compare with, here are the dry numbers: 279 × 229 × 51 mm versus 333 × 274 × 79 mm. And finally, you don't have to think about where to hide the wire with the power supply so that it does not interfere - here it is built into the body of the console.

A small box can easily cope with the role of an entertainment center for the whole family. True, there is a risk that the fate of a railway or a radio-controlled helicopter will befall it: they bought it for a child, and their parents play. In any case, the question of what to do during the New Year holidays is decided by itself.

The Xbox One S is a full 4K Blu-ray player. Combined with HDR, the picture quality in games and movies is taken to the next level, and the colors are reproduced extremely realistically.

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What games are worth buying

1. Forza Horizon 4

Age limit: 6+.

Racing is great at any time of the year. Knead autumn mud or wade through snow debris: dynamic seasons are the main feature of the latest game in the Forza series. Everything is real here: the weather affects the driving, so every race is a new challenge. At Forza Horizon, you won't even notice that the holidays are over and it's time to get to work.

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2. Sea of Thieves

Age limit: 12+.

A game for those who dreamed of becoming a pirate in childhood, but grew up and sits in an office. Sea of Thieves is a journey across the seas, battles, duels, treasures and walking skeletons. Surf the oceans alone or find yourself a team of desperate fellow travelers - it will be dangerous and fun. To play Sea of Thieves with friends, you need an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

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3. Super Lucky's Tale

Age limit: 6+.

Lucky the fox is sent to save the Book of Ages, on which the villain Jinx has laid eyes. On the way of Lucky there is a gang of kittens - Jinx's henchmen, and the hero's allies are yeti, ghosts and worm-farmers. You will need savvy and quick reactions - without them, you cannot cope with puzzles.

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4. Ori and the Blind Forest

Age limit: from 3 years old.

The enchanted forest of Nibel dies: after a strong storm, the Tree of Spirits can no longer give it the energy it needs. Hope only for a tiny creature Ori - it is he who is destined to save his native forest from inevitable death. A mesmerizingly beautiful game for children and adults with carefully designed graphics and a simple but touching storyline.

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5. Human: Fall Flat

Age limit: 6+.

If you need a game to get stuck for a few hours (or days) and not think too much, Human: Fall Flat is the right place. Meet the main character of the game - Bob. He is not very confident on his feet, and even constantly dreams, where he must solve puzzles.

No complicated scenarios, you have complete freedom: interact with all the objects that you see, change Bob's appearance, or finally try to teach him to walk normally.

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6. Rocket League

Age limit: 0+.

Football and cars are a combination that is destined to succeed. Rocket League takes the fun to the next level: teams of four cars must drive a giant ball into the goal, ignoring the laws of physics. And who needs these laws when you can plunge headlong into football madness, twist somersaults and soar up the walls? A great way to have fun if you are tired of Olivier.

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7. Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure

Age limit: 6+.

Fun especially for Disney Pixar fans. In the game you will meet characters from your favorite cartoons such as The Incredibles, Ratatouille, Up, Cars, Toy Story and Finding Dory. Your task is to help them cope with puzzles and all sorts of challenges. The game is ideal for the case when you need to neutralize the naughty children, that is, just in time for the holidays.

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How to play without limits

You don't have to buy games separately: Microsoft has Xbox Game Pass, which gives you unlimited access to hundreds of great games. Just go to the catalog and choose the game that suits your mood.

The catalog is updated every month. There are also acclaimed hits like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Forza Horizon 4 and Halo, and timeless masterpieces like DOOM and Wolfenstein: The New Order. On December 20, Ori and the Blind Forest will appear among them.

The selected games are available to you as long as they are present in the catalog. To play even after your favorite races or shooter have left the catalog, you can buy them. With Xbox Game Pass, you save up to 20% on game purchases and get 10% off add-ons.

Usually Xbox Game Pass costs 599 rubles per month. Now there is a discount on the subscription - a monthly subscription can be bought for 30 rubles.

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