Even without its full line-up being revealed, Xbox Game Pass' April 2023 offerings are already pretty excellent. The highly addictiveLoop Herois coming to Xbox Game Pass, right alongsideNHL 23, and thehighly-anticipated action-strategy spinoffMinecraft Legendswill hit the service day one.Ghostwire: Tokyohas the most potential to be a sleeper hit, of them all though.
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Xbox Game Pass Could Finally Give Ghostwire: Tokyo the Audience it Deserves
Initially launched for the PC and PlayStation 5 back in March 2022,Ghostwire: Tokyois an action-adventure game developed by Tango Gameworks, the same studio behindThe Evil Withinand the recentHi-Fi Rush. Leaning more into the studio’s survival horror roots than its newfound love for colorful adventures,Ghostwire: Tokyodrops the player into the titular Japanese city and pits them against a horde of paranormal foes, equipping them with some flashy magical abilities along the way.
Upon its release,Ghostwire: Tokyohad a bit of a mixed reception from critics, and unfortunately, the game’s weaknesses were all that seemed to be talked about at the time.Ghostwire: Tokyois by no means a perfect game. It certainly lacks some polish in areas such as its combat, with some barebones skill trees and repetitive-feeling combos, and while its overarching story is unique and engaging, it does lack the refinements gamers have come to expect from a AAA game. But looking past those issues,Ghostwire: Tokyois one of the most intriguing games of 2022.
A year later,Ghostwire: Tokyo’s strengthsare very rarely discussed, with it being all but forgotten about by the time game of the year talks were being held. But there’s a lot to love aboutGhostwire: Tokyo. Its energetic animations are enough to keep many players engaged in its flashy paranormal showdowns.Ghostwire’s side quests are also a real standout, offering some bizarre, sometimes surprisingly wholesome moments that aren’t often seen in an action-adventure like it. The overall visual aesthetic ofGhostwire: Tokyois also a big point of praise, with its otherworldly take on Shibuya feeling truly special.
After its mixed reception,Ghostwire: Tokyohad a bit of a tough launch. Though exact sales figures haven’t been officially revealed, it’s widely believed thatGhostwire: Tokyodidn’t quite meet expectations, and one of the key reasons behind that is likely its PlayStation 5 and PC exclusivity, cordoning off a whole section of potential fans before the game was even released. But nowGhostwire: Tokyois set to make its Xbox debut on June 29, 2025, and it’s coming day-one toXbox Game Pass. Though it’s not guaranteed, it’s fairly likely thatGhostwire: Tokyo’s place on Xbox Game Pass' April 2023 line-up will finally be the breath of new life that the game needs to be remembered, with a slew of fresh, new players ready to jump on board for the very first time.
