An outrageous amount of quick and easy games are releasing over the next few weeks. Definitely a great time to pad your Gamerscore and Platinum Trophy count.
Cattie (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5)
Estimated Completion Time: 20-30 minutes
Publisher: eastasiasoft
Developers: Vergiu Games, eastasiasoft
Release Date: August 7, 2024
Xbox Store Link:Â Xbox
Playstation Store Links: PS4/PS5
Just the one achievement list on Xbox. A trophy stack available on PlayStation with the PS4 & PS5 versions along with cross-buy.
Cattie is a very quick and very easy black and white retro style platformer. There are 100 levels the gamers can explore, however to earn all achievements you will only need to finish off the first 50 levels. The difficulty ramps up slightly the farther you progress, however this game shouldn’t pose any challenge for the average gamer.
The Lullaby of Life (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)
Estimated Completion Time: 2-3 Hours
Publisher: Midwest Games
Developers: 1 Simple Game
Release Date: August 7, 2024
Xbox Store Links:Â Xbox
Only one achievement list available on Xbox. Unfortunately this game is not available on PlayStation at this time.
The Lullaby of Life was a delightful surprise for me this week. I really enjoyed this tranquil puzzle adventure game. Previously released on iOS, it features you playing as a particle with the power to create musical notes. As you explore this universe, you’ll encounter various beings. The primary objective in each level is to awaken your Dormant Elders. You achieve this by creating sequences of sound waves using the musical notes produced by yourself and the companions you gather along the way.
The game is serene, with beautiful colors and engaging puzzles, making it a pleasure to play. I highly recommend it"”not only for an easy gamerscore but simply as a great experience. By following a guide, you can complete it in just 2-3 hours.
I Want to go to Mars (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5)
Estimated Completion Time: 20-30 minutes
Publisher: Sometimes You
Developers: Bin Chicken Studios
Release Date: August 7, 2024
Xbox Store Links:Â Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
Playstation Store Links: PS4, PS5
An achievement stack is available on Xbox between the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions. A trophy stack is also available on PlayStation between the PS4 and PS5 versions.
I Want to Go to Mars is an easy game that fits into the “baby game” category. It's a straightforward point-and-click adventure described as a bedtime storybook for kids. However, the story itself isn’t particularly compelling, which might make it less engaging for its intended audience. On the plus side, the game is incredibly quick and simple to complete. Just play through the story, and you'll have your full completion in no time.
Tilting Tiles (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4)
Estimated Completion Time: 1-2 Hours
Publisher: TreeFall Studios
Developers: TreeFall Studios
Release Date:
Xbox Store Links:Â Xbox
Playstation Store Links: PS4
Just the one achievement list available on Xbox and one trophy list available on PS4.
Tilting Tiles is a movement based puzzle game. You will need to guide your tile through each level while collecting every gem on the board in a set amount of moves. For each level you have a move where you can move your tile one square and then limited used of moving your tile 2 squared or on a diagonal. It’s not until much later levels that the actual tilting tile functionality comes into play. With a guide this game can be completed in just over an hour. Without your probably looking at a much longer completion.
Honeyland (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows, PS4, PS5)
Estimated Completion Time: 15-30 minutes
Publisher: AFIL Games
Developers: CAIO FLAVIO
Release Date: August 8, 2024
Xbox Store Links:Â Xbox
Windows Store Link: Windows
Playstation Store Links: PS4/PS5
An achievement stack available on Xbox and Windows. PS4 and PS5 trophy stack is also available and includes cross-buy.
Honeyland is a very easy turn based puzzle game. Your goal is to move the bear, Mr. Fluff, to the honey pot at the end of each level while using move cards. The game features 30 levels, however at this time you will only need to complete the first 28 for the full completion. The game features 2,000 Gamerscore at launch and will likely feature regular title updates until it reaches the 5,000 Gamerscore cap.
Gravitators (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5)
Estimated Completion Time: 2-4 hours
Publisher: eastasiasoft
Developers: Insular Games, eastasiasoft
Release Date: August 9, 2024
Xbox Store Links:Â Xbox
Playstation Store Links: PS4/PS5
One achievement list available on Xbox. Trophy stack available on PlayStation between the PS4 and PS5 versions along with cross-buy.
Gravitators is an old school style twin stick shooter. Each level has specific missions for you to accomplish. This game features classic gameplay of moving through tight spaces, carrying and delivering heavy objects, fighting enemy spacecraft and keeping an eye on your fuel guage. Time for this completion will be skill dependent. For the full completion you will need to make it through mission 8 and finish off the tutorial for the 4th and final ship, the Crusher.
ALUMNI – Escape Room Adventure (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S,
Estimated Completion Time: 20-30 minutes
Publisher: M9 Games
Developers: M9 Games
Release Date: August 9, 2024
Xbox Store Links:Â Xbox
Another game this week with only an Xbox release at this time along with just one achievement list.
ALUMNI – Escape Room Adventure is an escape room inspired puzzle adventure game and a very quick and easy completion with a guide. In 20-30 minutes you can have your full completion. The game really isn’t pretty and the cursor moves pretty slow on puzzles, but I’m assuming you might be playing this one just for the Gamescore …
