Tag: Microsoft Studios

Forza Horizon 3

Forza Horizon 3 drops you into a sun-soaked slice of Australia and lets you tackle it like a rolling car festival, rather than a strict track racer. With a garage that clears 350 vehicles and an open map built for roaming, it is as much about sightseeing and stunts as it is about clean lap times.

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Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Playerbase: High
Type: Racing
Release Date: September 27, 2016
Pros: +Huge car roster (350+). +Expansive open-world Australia. +Co-op campaign for up to four. +Cross-platform support.
Cons: -Lengthy loading. -Menus can feel unintuitive.

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Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves is a first-person, shared-world pirate adventure built around co-op crews, emergent encounters, and open-sea exploration, where the real challenge is as often the ocean and rival players as it is any scripted voyage.

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Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO Action Adventure
Release Date: March 21, 2018
Pros: +Hands-on sailing and satisfying ship-to-ship battles. +Large ocean map with many distinct islands and points of interest. +Strong crew-focused co-op that encourages teamwork. +Excellent water visuals and wave physics.
Cons: -Per-server player cap can make the world feel less busy than expected. -Progression is light, with most rewards being cosmetic. -Sold as a full-price release.

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