{"id":70633,"date":"2026-03-04T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/indie-selects-for-march-2025-fresh-contrasts-for-a-new-season\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:00:00","slug":"indie-selects-for-march-2025-fresh-contrasts-for-a-new-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/indie-selects-for-march-2025-fresh-contrasts-for-a-new-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Indie Selects for March 2025: Fresh Contrasts for a New Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-218199\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/idatxbox\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>ID@Xbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2026\/03\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1772643600\">March 4, 2026<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Indie Selects for March 2025: Fresh Contrasts for a New Season<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Amy Connors, Oscar Polanco, Raymond Estrada, Keith Muelas, Deron Mann \u2013 ID@Xbox Spring Cleaning Crew<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p><em>Every Wednesday, dive into the Indie Select Hub \u2014 your gateway to a fresh, curated indie collection plus four themed spotlights that rotate weekly! You can always find this collection hub in the Xbox Store and on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/indieselects\"><em>Xbox.com\/IndieSelects.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we step into spring, this lineup is all about fresh contrasts\u2014bright blooms and deep shadows, cozy comfort and adrenaline spikes. Dive into an ultra-violent sci\u2011fi third-person action adventure, then slow the pace with an action RPG that\u2019s equally at home in a warm, cozy sim loop. Take a detour into darkly funny criminal commerce with a money-laundering sim where you literally wash cash, then brace for an FMV psychological-horror interactive movie steeped in centuries-old Black Forest tales of vengeful spirits. From there, plunge into a gripping first-person horror\/action journey through a nightmarish reimagining of Spain, and finally reset your senses with a first-person puzzle experience built around painting, color-mixing, and seeing the world in a whole new light. Here\u2019s what we\u2019ve got for you this month (in no particular order):<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/March2026_Selects_Horizontal-3e11938ed3a63dff69d1.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218208\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Indie Selects March\",\"alt\":\"Indie Selects March\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/romeo-is-a-dead-man\/9mxhh4jl4g76\">Romeo Is a Dead Man<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-218199-69a8e2c755459\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9mxhh4jl4g76\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9mxhh4jl4g76\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.22332.13890029813382903.a2125919-8b4d-49b7-b37e-30bf86b87525.df6039e6-1003-4e6b-b9e6-576e7a0707f1?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">88<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 67.5px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$49.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9mxhh4jl4g76\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/romeo-is-a-dead-man-78506e3048f3b831f861.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image 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data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Goichi Suda, known by his alias Suda51, returns with <em>Romeo is a Dead Man<\/em>, a bold new entry in an already impressive catalog that includes <em>No More Heroes<\/em>, <em>Lollipop Chainsaw<\/em>, <em>Killer7<\/em>, and many other cult classics. From the opening moments, you immediately recognize his signature style: the mad-genius energy, the fever-dream surrealism, and the genre-blending chaos that makes you question your own sanity while remaining completely captivated.<\/p>\n<p>The game wastes no time. You are thrown straight into the action as Romeo Stargazer, a sheriff\u2019s deputy responding to a routine call. Romeo is attacked by a mysterious creature, left for dead, then resurrected and recruited into the FBI\u2019s Temporal Task Force by his multiverse-traveling grandfather. It is absurd, dramatic, and perfectly on brand.<\/p>\n<p>Combat is fast, aggressive, and built around spectacle. Fluid combos chain together seamlessly, finishing moves are satisfyingly over-the-top, and boss encounters that stand out as some of the game\u2019s strongest moments. These set pieces prioritize theatrical excess over strategy, leaning fully into style and momentum.<\/p>\n<p>This is a niche game by design. It is unapologetically strange and will resonate most with players who value creativity, boldness, and sharp stylistic shifts. <em>Romeo is a Dead Man<\/em> is unmistakably a Suda51 creation, and as your time-traveling, multiverse-hopping grandpa wisely puts it: don\u2019t think too hard, just feel the vibes. <\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Oscar Polanco<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/rune-factory-guardians-of-azuma\/9p9nkxj79v0c\">Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-218199-69a8e2c75627d\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9p9nkxj79v0c\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p9nkxj79v0c\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.5263.14342700271419169.2cb6190f-4939-41a2-83e2-3f9143233c2b.ec3d93de-8a33-43ce-a05f-500292574ae1?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>XSEED Games \/ Marvelous USA, Inc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">31<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 73.5px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-msrp\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>$59.99<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t<span>$53.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p9nkxj79v0c\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/rune-factory-d21446ec7b82197746e6.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218202\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma\",\"alt\":\"Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/rune-factory-d21446ec7b82197746e6-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma\" class=\"wp-image-218202\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>This is the game I never knew I always wanted. I missed the Rune Factory and Harvest Moon series (please don\u2019t take my gamer card), but I\u2019ve always loved life sims and consider myself a die\u2011hard action\u2011RPG fan. As I get older, I\u2019ve come to appreciate the calm joy of farming while still craving the rush of slick, skill\u2011based combat. <em>Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma<\/em> nails that balance. It blends both genres with charm, voiced characters, a strong story, and a fantastic soundtrack. As a spin\u2011off of the Rune Factory series and by extension Story of Seasons, it\u2019s also a perfect entry point for newcomers.<\/p>\n<p>You play as an Earth Dancer tasked with restoring Azuma, a land devastated by a cataclysm and the creeping Blight. You\u2019ll rebuild villages, construct buildings, and attract new residents, all wrapped in gorgeous Japanese\u2011inspired visuals and music. Instead of one farm, you juggle four seasonal villages \u2014 Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter \u2014 each permanent and distinct. Thankfully, intuitive farming and building systems keep everything fun rather than overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Strong character relationships (and romances) tie into combat, letting allies fight alongside you. And that combat? Smooth, responsive, and full of satisfying dodges, specials, and weapon\u2011tools called sacred treasures that double as farming gear. This game has so many core loops that interlock beautifully. There\u2019s so much to boast about and I haven\u2019t even touched on the progressive skill trees or various sky islands.<\/p>\n<p>Dozens of hours in, I can already see how easily this could grow into a 100\u2011hour adventure. With its dense mechanics and constant variety, it reminds me of the first time I played <em>Yakuza: Like a Dragon<\/em> as it\u2019s absolutely packed with content and proficient in everything it does. If you want a rich, varied experience that rewards long\u2011term play, this one\u2019s an easy must\u2011have. <\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Raymond Estrada<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/escape-from-ever-after\/9P08H8ZQKPFD\/0010\">Cash Cleaner Simulator<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-218199-69a8e2c756e24\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9nqnln91ckm9\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nqnln91ckm9\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.42709.13766159356224120.0013c2c5-18f5-4aeb-a575-a7a3aba7cc9c.b73faaea-9406-4359-ad4c-ecf0bb7e5947?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Cash Cleaner Simulator\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Cash Cleaner Simulator<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Forklift Interactive Inc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">34<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 73.5px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$19.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9nqnln91ckm9\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/cash-cleaner-simulator-24fcd912757b36c734c7.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218206\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Cash Cleaner Simulator\",\"alt\":\"Cash Cleaner Simulator\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/cash-cleaner-simulator-24fcd912757b36c734c7-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Cash Cleaner Simulator\" class=\"wp-image-218206\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Cash Cleaner Simulator\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Simulator games keep widening their delightfully absurd horizons, and I\u2019m endlessly drawn to them like a moth to a neon sign. Give me a bizarre premise fueled by peak\u2011efficiency goals, and I\u2019m in. <em>Cash Cleaner Simulator<\/em> plunges you into piles of dirty money, turning what would be a seedy, monotonous job into something sillier, more whimsical, and wonderfully literal. Like any good sim, completing task after task pulls you into a zen\u2011like rhythm until you suddenly wonder, \u201cWait\u2026 how long have I been playing?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Each delivery, dropped unceremoniously from a chute in the ceiling, brings something new. Sometimes it\u2019s supplies, but usually it\u2019s cash in bags, boxes, or old mattresses. Your job: collect it, spot issues like dirt, blood, or counterfeits, and get it sorted. Jobs come through an in\u2011game app outlining how clean the money must be, how to repackage it, and any strict requirements. Some contracts are so precise that tiny errors can sink the whole task. As you progress, new challenges like multiple currencies, marked bills, dye packs, and gold bars push you to buy better tools and scale up.<\/p>\n<p>Early earnings are slow, especially if you\u2019re trying to pay off the million\u2011dollar debt hanging over you, but the game\u2019s quirky, lighthearted tone helps smooth that grind. At its core, <em>Cash Cleaner Simulator<\/em> is a casual, almost cozy experience that lets you clean cash for criminals at your own pace. It\u2019s weirdly funny, repetitive in a good way, and unexpectedly relaxing. Perfect for anyone wanting a laid\u2011back game with a delightfully absurd twist. <\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Raymond Estrada<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/wylde-flowers\/9pgqx40c87lh\">Heart of the Forest<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-218199-69a8e2c757af8\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9NGTXWLLTJZ0\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NGTXWLLTJZ0\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.53818.13638575015714201.6e6b9d35-7b49-4431-bbda-20d7295b467a.58b11f6f-deb5-45d1-a07a-215817d10068?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Heart of the Forest\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badges\">\n<div class=\"mspb-feature-badge xbox-play-anywhere\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.onestore.ms\/cdnfiles\/sfw-service-web-onestore-onerf-2017-11-8-12\/store\/common\/images\/xpalogo_black.png\" alt=\"Xbox Play Anywhere\" class=\"skip-lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Heart of the Forest<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Wales Interactive<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">11<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 64.5px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$12.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9NGTXWLLTJZ0\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-bottom-badges\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/heart-of-the-forest-3d2d05909a2b10ab2c73.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image 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data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Scenario: You\u2019re on your couch, watching a horror movie, and the desire to tell one of the main characters what to do is overwhelming.\u00a0You know how this feels.\u00a0<em>Heart of the Forest<\/em>\u00a0takes this situation, but right as the\u00a0crucial deciding moments occur, you\u2019re in control!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Heart of the Forest<\/em> is a\u00a0full-motion video (FMV) game\u00a0that inserts you\u00a0right into the middle of a horror movie, making decisions on behalf of\u00a0a group of\u00a0students who have set off on a hike through the Black Forest.\u00a0From the get-go you witness\u00a0eerie events happening in the surrounding areas,\u00a0while knowing that things are only going to get worse for the unsuspecting crew.\u00a0This is a game where you\u00a0need to make choices with the priority of keeping\u00a0people safe as events cause this hike to go downhill\u2026 and not in a good way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Your choices\u00a0directly affect the story and literally change the movie you are interacting with. With this being a beautifully filmed\u00a0game, the story is a little over 2.5 hours,\u00a0but the desire to go back and change the course of events\u00a0by\u00a0making alternate decisions will be\u00a0immense.\u00a0Experience this psychological horror through\u00a0the lens of 4 students, horrified\u00a0at\u00a0what is happening to\u00a0each of them, while having a direct influence on their actions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never played an FMV game, but\u00a0enjoyed\u00a0\u201cBlack Mirror: Bandersnatch,\u201d you\u2019ll\u00a0be right at home with\u00a0this\u00a0narrative-based\u00a0game built around needing to survive in a horror\u00a0setting. <\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Keith Muelas<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/crisol-theater-of-idols\/9n6qtnwjm2nw\">Crisol: Theater of Idols<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-218199-69a8e2c758766\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9n6qtnwjm2nw\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9n6qtnwjm2nw\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.51219.14008908243623652.c23b999c-491f-4311-b07d-71172c0eeb7e.a624c4d7-37c3-4583-a4aa-26c76eaaded0?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Crisol: Theater of Idols\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Crisol: Theater of Idols<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Blumhouse Games<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">110<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 69px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$17.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9n6qtnwjm2nw\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/crisol-97fc83b037a397f83fff.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218204\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: Crisol: Theater of Idols\",\"alt\":\"Crisol: Theater of Idols\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/crisol-97fc83b037a397f83fff-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Crisol: Theater of Idols\" class=\"wp-image-218204\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Crisol: Theater of Idols\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><em>Crisol: Theater of Idols<\/em> is a first-person survival horror game set in Hispania, a unique and frankly, unsettling fictional take on Spain. Players wash ashore in Tormentosa as Gabriel, a soldier sent on a divine mission from the Sun God. Armed with blood-fueled weaponry, you navigate varied environments, fight puppet-like statues, and solve puzzles while unraveling the mysteries of the island, the Sun God, and how Gabriel became so deeply entangled in all of it.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Using blood for ammo is such a wild idea \u2014 but man, does it work. Traditional survival horror relies on ammo scarcity to create tension and helplessness. In Crisol, that concept is amplified. Health and ammunition become one shared resource. It\u2019s not just about conserving bullets \u2014 it\u2019s about deciding whether you can afford to shoot at all. The game offers quick healing kits called Plasmarine, along with the ability to absorb blood from animal corpses (gross!). Combat revolves around this system, but it also serves as a clever world-design tool, tying progression, narrative beats, and puzzle-solving directly into the core mechanic.<\/p>\n<p>As you explore, you\u2019ll find a beautifully crafted, Spanish-inspired world that looks fantastic in 4K. I\u2019ve always loved old-world Spanish architecture, and the game showcases a strong variety of distinct areas for players to sink their teeth into. The presentation is sharp, the gameplay is immersive, and progression through weapons, abilities and passive upgrades feel meaningful. And then there\u2019s Dolores. I\u2019ll leave that for you to experience firsthand, but I\u2019m confident the 11-year-old version of me wouldn\u2019t have slept after seeing her \u2014 or practically any of the enemies in this game. If you enjoy modern survival horror that leans heavily into tension, atmosphere, and storytelling, Crisol: Theater of Idols is absolutely worth a shot. <\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013 Deron Mann<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/store\/hero-seekers\/9n73f5v3d2l8\">ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-product\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\n\t\t\"><\/p>\n<aside class=\"wp-block-column column--product flex-basis-25\">\n<div class=\"column__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-legacy\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-100 column--content\">\n<div id=\"xwsrc-product-218199-69a8e2c75922b\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-normal\" data-product-id=\"9p416bp27c2c\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p416bp27c2c\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.19526.14598195409526876.b56b3a2b-7d60-4761-8eef-d787805ddb40.0c155704-d7b2-4161-88c9-8e6afe7fcaee?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>PM-Studios, Inc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mspb-total-ratings\">5<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 75px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-price\">\n\t\t\t\t<span>$19.99<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9p416bp27c2c\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--content flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<figure data-wp-context='{\"uploadedSrc\":\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/chromagun-2-599fd1d0186338ba523c.jpg\",\"figureClassNames\":\"wp-block-image size-fullsize\",\"figureStyles\":null,\"imgClassNames\":\"wp-image-218203\",\"imgStyles\":null,\"targetWidth\":1920,\"targetHeight\":1080,\"scaleAttr\":false,\"ariaLabel\":\"Enlarge image: ChromaGun 2\",\"alt\":\"ChromaGun 2\"}' data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/chromagun-2-599fd1d0186338ba523c-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"ChromaGun 2\" class=\"wp-image-218203\"><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: ChromaGun 2\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Indie puzzle games have spent two decades riffing on the <em>Portal<\/em> formula, with many finding real success. One standout was <em>ChromaGun<\/em>, a first\u2011person puzzle\u2011shooter built on paint mechanics and clever color\u2011mixing. Its strong reception has now paved the way for a sequel, <em>ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard<\/em>, which picks up immediately after the original in comedic fashion. Once again, you find yourself tricked and trapped inside the testing facility, roped into yet another round of \u201cscientific\u201d experimentation.<\/p>\n<p>What really sets <em>ChromaGun 2<\/em> apart is, unsurprisingly, the ChromaGun itself. You begin with yellow paint and unlock the other primary colors as you go, letting you mix and manipulate your way through each room. Paint two objects the same color and they magnetize, allowing you to move objects onto switches, pop vents off walls, and create inventive solutions. You can mix paints into secondary colors or even black when the puzzle calls for it. And despite the potential mess, mistakes are never permanent as you can always clean things up and try again. The puzzles range from quick wins to sly brain\u2011teasers, with simpler setups often requiring the most thought. Since nothing is timed, you\u2019re free to experiment and tackle each challenge at your own pace. The developers also created a standout accessibility feature in their colorblind mode, which adds distinct shapes to all primary and mixed colors so players can easily tell everything apart.<\/p>\n<p>If this feels a little too close to Portal, you\u2019re not wrong. From the test\u2011chamber aesthetic to the ever\u2011present disembodied voice, the inspiration is obvious. And then there\u2019s the moment the plot starts involving literal portals, which was hilarious and feels like the game is having a playful laugh at its own expense. 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