

Fallen Order does require EA Play, which is only included in Game Pass Ultimate on console, not the base version. However, it’s clear Fallen Order‘s difficulty was tuned against the mainstream video game market, not against solely Dark Souls. Because of that, Fallen Order is an enjoyable romp for Souls-like fans while still being accessible to genre newcomers. It has tight swordplay, with tuned parrying and dodging mechanics. When it comes to gameplay, Fallen Order is like Dark Souls light. The result is a game that’s thoroughly enjoyable for those who couldn’t care less about Star Wars, but with enough fan service to keep franchise fans hooked. It’s the first Star Wars game in a long time that’s concerned with being a good game, not just a licensed one. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order stands apart, though. The list of the best Star Wars games is remarkably small, despite the fact that games bearing the franchise name have been released for decades. Contending with natural disasters, pollution, and traffic jams are just some the problems a city can encounter, and you can deal with it in whatever way you want. All jokes aside, if you thought managing a big family household or town was a challenge, managing a city takes it to a whole other level. And if building and designing is your bag, you’ll be glad to know you get to design and build up your city however you wish.

Instead of just managing a household, you manage an entire city, with all manner of ways to help it thrive or cause chaos. If this is why you love to get stuck into the Sims world, Paradox’s Cities: Skylines will feed your desire to be a virtual god even more. Who doesn’t love being able to decide the fate of Sims? Whether you want to help them fulfil their dreams, or be the cause of their untimely demise by trapping them in a pool or setting a stove on fire, having all the power is what makes it so much fun.

Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch
