It should make for an easy game to get all the achievements, which in turn makes it ideal for those that like to complete Xbox Game Pass quests.Ī Short Hike may be short, but it's still one of the highest-rated game of 2019, so it should make spectacular additions to the Xbox Game Pass lineup. A Short Hike can be completed in just an hour or two, with a couple more hours necessary to earn 100% completion. Just like Celeste, A Short Hike is available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers to play across consoles, PC, and the cloud.Ī Short Hike is especially ideal for anyone looking for a short but sweet gaming experience. A Short Hike earned critical acclaim when it first released in 2019 and was one of the top-rated new releases of that year, so Xbox Game Pass subscribers that have yet to play it should certainly jump on the opportunity now that it's available with their subscription. The game is best described as a mash of concepts from Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Animal Crossing, all with a low stress, cozy game vibe. While A Short Hike isn't a pure platformer per se, it certainly has platformer elements. RELATED: Some Xbox Gamers Can Soon Try a New Tier of Game Pass Celeste is tough-as-nails, but platformer fans looking for something a little more casual and cozier should definitely be excited to try A Short Hike. Celeste is often pointed to as one of the best platformers ever made, with particular praise for its incredibly challenging but rewarding stages. On the very first day of August, Microsoft added Celeste to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, making the acclaimed platformer available to subscribers across consoles, PC, and the cloud.

Xbox Game Pass is already off to a great start when it comes to the August 2023 new games, as it kicked off the month with another highly-rated game from years past. The latest update to Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service has added one of 2019's highest-rated games to the lineup: A Short Hike. A Short Hike is a short but sweet game that can be finished in a few hours.A Short Hike combines elements from Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Animal Crossing, earning critical acclaim in 2019.Xbox Game Pass adds highly-rated game A Short Hike to its lineup, offering a cozy and casual adventure for subscribers.

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