Game Pass Is Getting A Horror Game With Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews On June 4

Summary Dive into the spooky world of Firework on Xbox Game Pass PC for some chilling fun this June 4.

Explore a haunting mountain village as rookie cop Lin Lixun and unravel the dark history within.

Expect creepy atmosphere, simple puzzles, and unsettling art in Firework - a top horror pick for subscribers.

It may be slightly early in the year to begin celebrating all things spooky and scary but Xbox Game Pass on PC is delivering an exceptional horror experience to all its subscribers in the early days of June. Following the loss of the excellent horror franchise Amnesia, those players who want to feel the chills down their spine have been waiting patiently for the next major release to hit the platform. While June's earliest addition may not be a Day One drop, it is an exceptionally well-reviewed title that enthusiasts should definitely play.

Per Pure Xbox, Shiying Studio and Gamera Games' Firework is arriving on the PC version of Game Pass on June 4, so users wanting to enjoy the Halloween spirit early are in for a treat. A 2D horror puzzle game that requires players to explore a remote mountain village in the heart of China, the game currently boasts an Overwhelmingly Positive overall rating on Steam with 37,698 out of the total 38,484 reviews approving of the title. Players have collectively praised Firework's atmosphere, story, and audio which all go a long way to making it such a popular horror game.

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Come For Some Puzzles, Stay For The Horror

Maybe Bring Some Tissues Too

To provide a more in-depth description of Firework, players will step into the role of Lin Lixun, a rookie police officer who takes on the task of investigating a closed case after a mysterious fire breaks out at a local funeral. In doing so, the dark history of the town will expose itself as Lin is forced to confront personal demons and uncover the truth while also trying to survive seemingly supernatural forces. The narrative is dense and can occasionally be difficult to follow but its conclusion shouldn't leave players wanting as it wraps up nearly all the game's loose ends.

When it comes to actually playing Firework, don't expect overly complicated puzzles that gatekeep progress. There's a decent amount of variation in the small tasks that players will have to complete to see the next chapter of the story, but for the most part, they're fairly simple to figure out. Firework's main draw is its art direction and presentation, which are both consistently creepy and unsettling, using jumpscares appropriately and with restraint to maximize terror and discomfort.

Firework isn't the only horror game dropping on Xbox Game Pass in June as it's joined by the Day One release Still Wakes The Deep. Developed by The Chinese Room, the game places players on an isolated oil rig in the middle of the North Sea and sets them loose to investigate what caused the station to suddenly drop all its communications channels with the land. With the introduction of what appears to be some kind of supernatural creature, it's shaping up to be a terrifying romp when it arrives on June 18.

Source: Pure Xbox