Two very different games. One episode.

In this week’s Game Pass or Pass, we’re taking a look at the upcoming dark action RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and the hands-on creativity of Spray Paint Simulator. They couldn’t be further apart in tone, but both raise the question: does uniqueness automatically mean quality?

We discuss:

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers – How its Soulslike combat, plague-ridden setting, and folklore-driven narrative stack up against heavy hitters like Elden Ring and Lies of P. Does its style and atmosphere carry enough weight to stand on its own?

Spray Paint Simulator – A completely different vibe, focusing on freedom of expression through tagging, murals, and customization. Is it a laid-back creative sandbox, or just another niche sim with limited staying power?

The strange contrast of covering these two back-to-back, and what that says about the variety Game Pass offers.

Which one we think has a stronger shot at holding player attention long-term.

Do either of these titles have what it takes to be more than a curiosity on Game Pass? Or are they destined to fade into the backlog?

We kick off this episode with a write-in discussion on the recent Microsoft layoffs and game cancellations, including the uncertainty around projects like Perfect Dark. It’s a tough conversation about the state of Xbox, studios, and what this means for players moving forward.
In this episode of Game Pass or Pass, we dive in deep on the remaster’s biggest questions:

Skating remade, but gospel intact: How Iron Galaxy rebuilt classic parks in stunning 4K, added new levels like Waterpark, Pinball, and Movie Studio, and expanded Create-A-Park tools—without losing that signature two-minute trick combo rush.

More than nostalgia: New game modes—including New Game+—cross-platform multiplayer for up to eight players, fresh unlockables, and enhanced creation tools give it surprisingly lasting appeal.

Trick-filled surprises: Guest skaters like TMNT’s Michelangelo are finally playable, alongside the Doom Slayer and modern pros like Riley Hawk—Tony’s real-life son, now skating in-game and making his mark in the family legacy.

What fans are saying: Critics praise its faithful feel and presentation, although some note that THPS 4’s original open-ended career design was simplified back into traditional level progression.

Does Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 stand as the skater’s rightful return, or does it skate by on nostalgia alone? Tune in to hear our full breakdown of how this remaster rides the line between reverence and reinvention.

What happens when you mix stop-motion-inspired visuals, card-based combat, and a dice companion that can literally change your fate? You get Lost in Random: The Eternal Die — a bizarre, Tim Burton-esque action-adventure that’s equal parts whimsical and unsettling.

In this episode of Game Pass or Pass, we dive into:

How the dice-rolling mechanic impacts combat pacing and strategy

The blend of real-time action with deck-building and why it’s unlike most Game Pass titles

The dark fairy tale world design and how it elevates the game’s atmosphere

Whether the story and gameplay loop hold up through the entire journey or start to feel repetitive

How “The Eternal Die” expansion adds new layers to the original and if it’s worth revisiting

Is Lost in Random: The Eternal Die a hidden gem on Game Pass, or just a stylish curiosity that runs out of luck?