The Xbox Game Pass has just welcomed Have a Nice Death, a trendy and captivating roguelike. This game marks the 17th addition to Xbox Game Pass in April 2024.
Developed by Magic Design Studios from Montpellier, France, Have a Nice Death made its debut in March 2023 to critical acclaim. The game has garnered praise for its addictive gameplay, satirical themes, and fast-paced combat. With over 8,000 'Very Positive' Steam reviews and a Metacritic Metascore averaging between 77 and 81, Have a Nice Death has solidified its position in the gaming world within a year of its release.
Publisher Arc Games has now made Have a Nice Death available on Microsoft's subscription service, launching on April 30. Microsoft's announcement of the game's arrival was part of the Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 2 lineup. Have a Nice Death can be accessed across all non-Core tiers of the service and is playable on PC as well as the last two generations of Xbox consoles. The game features 37 achievements totaling 1,000 Gamerscore points.
Fresh Titles on Xbox Game Pass in April 2024
With the addition of Have a Nice Death, Xbox Game Pass enriches its diverse collection of outstanding roguelike games. The game's allure extends beyond its gameplay and replay value. Its unique premise places players in the role of Death Incorporated CEO, Mr. Grim Reaper. The storyline begins with Death buried under paperwork due to his eager minions, Sorrows, excessively expediting mortal departures on Earth.
Each Sorrow embodies a form of demise, spanning from addiction to natural calamities, illness, and warfare. These Sorrows serve as major bosses in Have a Nice Death, each presenting distinct environments and offering profound reflections on life. The gameplay resembles Dead Cells, featuring a rapid roguelike cycle of conquering procedurally generated levels interspersed with challenging boss battles.
The addition of Have a Nice Death caps off a month filled with game releases on Microsoft's subscription platform, bringing the total new titles to 17. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement of the first wave of Xbox Game Pass games for May 2024.