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After the company's recent news of Game Pass subscription updates, including a price increase for the top tier to $thirty monthly, many subscribers are seeking fresh methods to maximize their membership. For those keeping their subscription or thinking about signing up, we present our latest picks.

Our selected titles feature a acclaimed JRPG, a delightful indie adventure, and a superb puzzle game set to depart from the service soon.

Persona 4 Golden

Among the top methods to maximize value from Game Pass is by diving into a lengthy, engaging role-playing game — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that bill exactly. You take on the role of a high school student who has relocated to the quiet countryside of Inaba. During the day, your objectives include forming friendships, working part-time jobs, and managing studies. By night, you investigate a chilling serial murder case by exploring unique locations based on your friends' deepest insecurities.

With a unforgettable cast of characters, tactical turn-based combat, impeccable visuals, and a storyline full of twists, Persona 4 Golden is considered a classic for many reasons. It also boasts a incredibly engrossing gameplay loop that will have you playing past bedtime, repeatedly.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

While major titles like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary selling point for the service, the subscription also showcases lesser-known games. A great instance of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this charming indie game is a fantasy tale steeped in South American traditions. Players join Miho, who, after helping his grandma make soup, is transported to a vibrant world filled with potato-stealing frogs and other eccentric animals.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato unfolds similar to an educational computer title from the 90s, as Miho solves challenges and aids the world's residents by collecting an inventory of objects. Even if it's a bit unpolished, Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato is a heartwarming small experience that openly celebrates its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon is scheduled to exit the service on Oct. 15, giving you only a short time to play it via subscription — and you absolutely should. Studio Geometric Interactive crafted one of the best puzzlers of this generation in 2023's Cocoon. Its central gameplay element revolves around transitioning among realms inside additional worlds, and often you'll transport those realms, in the form of colorful orbs, with you.

Although it lacks explicit instructions, everything about Cocoon's puzzles is designed in a very intuitive way, though they will test you as well. 2023 was a big period for video games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure was somewhat overlooked by many players. We should rectify that while we can.