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After Microsoft's latest announcement of Game Pass subscription changes, including a cost hike for the Ultimate Tier to $thirty monthly, many members are seeking new ways to get the most from their membership. For those holding onto their subscription or thinking about joining, we present our latest recommendations.

This weekend's games feature a acclaimed Japanese role-playing game, a delightful indie adventure, and a brilliant puzzle game scheduled to depart from the platform soon.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

Among the top methods to get your money's worth from Game Pass is by diving into a extensive, captivating RPG — and Persona 4 Golden matches that bill exactly. You step into the part of a high school student who has relocated to the quiet countryside of Inaba. During the day, your goals include forming friendships, working employment, and keeping up with studies. By night, you investigate a disturbing string of murders by exploring strange dungeons based on your friends' inner fears.

With a unforgettable cast of characters, tactical battle system, flawless art design, and a plot packed with twists, Persona 4 Golden is considered a classic for many reasons. It also features a incredibly addictive cycle that will keep you up 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 highlights lesser-known games. A perfect example of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by Spirited Away, this charming indie adventure is a magical realist tale steeped in South American traditions. Players follow Miho, who, after helping his grandma make soup, is pulled into a colorful world populated by potato-nabbing frogs and various quirky animals.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato unfolds similar to an learning-focused PC game from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and aids the realm's inhabitants by gathering an assortment of objects. Even if it's a bit rough around the edges, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartwarming small experience that openly celebrates its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure is scheduled to exit the service on October 15, leaving only a short time to experience it via subscription — and you definitely should. Developer the creators designed one of the best puzzle games of this generation in 2023's Cocoon. Its central puzzle mechanic revolves around moving between worlds inside other dimensions, and frequently you'll transport those realms, in the form of colorful spheres, alongside you.

Although it doesn't have direct instructions, everything about Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure's puzzles is built in a highly intuitive manner, though they can test you as well. The year 2023 proved a massive period for games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon was a bit missed by the masses. We should rectify that while we can.