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After Microsoft's recent news of Game Pass membership changes, including a price increase for the top tier to $thirty monthly, numerous subscribers are looking for new ways to get the most from their membership. For those holding onto their membership or considering joining, here are this week's recommendations.

Our selected games include a acclaimed Japanese role-playing game, a delightful indie journey, and a superb puzzler set to leave the platform soon.

Persona 4: The Golden Edition

Among the top ways to get your money's worth from Game Pass is by diving into a extensive, captivating RPG — and Persona 4: The Golden Edition fits that bill perfectly. You step into the part of a high school student who has just moved to the sleepy countryside of Inaba. By day, your objectives include forming new friends, working employment, and keeping up with schoolwork. By night, you work to solve a disturbing serial murder case by exploring unique dungeons themed around your companions' inner fears.

With a unforgettable cast of characters, strategic battle system, flawless visuals, and a storyline packed with surprises, Persona 4 Golden is regarded as a masterpiece for good reason. It also boasts a incredibly engrossing gameplay loop that will keep you up past bedtime, repeatedly.

Sopa - Tale of the Stolen Potato

Although big titles like Ninja Gaiden IV are a primary selling point for Game Pass, the platform also highlights lesser-known indie gems. A perfect example of this is Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato. Inspired by the animated classic, this enchanting independent adventure is a fantasy tale rooted in Latin American traditions. You follow Miho, who, after assisting his grandma prepare soup, is pulled into a colorful realm populated by potato-stealing frogs and various eccentric animals.

Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato unfolds similar to an learning-focused computer title from the 90s, as Miho tackles challenges and helps the realm's inhabitants by gathering an inventory of objects. Though it's a little rough around the edges, Sopa is a heartwarming small game that openly celebrates its appreciation for the region's culture.

Cocoon: A Puzzle Adventure

Cocoon is scheduled to exit the service on October 15, leaving only a short time to play it via subscription — and you absolutely should. Developer the creators designed one of the best puzzle games of recent years in the 2023 release Cocoon. Its central gameplay element focuses on transitioning between worlds inside additional dimensions, and frequently you'll transport those worlds, in the shape of colorful orbs, alongside you.

Although it doesn't have direct guidance, everything about Cocoon's challenges is designed in a highly intuitive manner, though they will challenge you as well. The year 2023 proved a big period for games, so it's no surprise if Cocoon was a bit missed by many players. Let's rectify that while we can.