Reviews on Xbox Games

I recently caved and bought an Xbox, when I haven’t played video games since I was very little. So it has been a bit of a learning curve to say the least. Here are some reviews of the games that I been playing.

Dead Space

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? The intensity of the atmosphere made it hard to focus at times, especially when you’re under pressure to react quickly. It was hard to see at some points because it was so dark, so I kept dying at the same spot because I couldn’t find the exit.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? I loved hearing players react in fear or panic—it added to the immersion and gave the experience a community feel.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Stop dying every two seconds.
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I’d want to make sure everyone read the lore entries—they add so much to the culture and backstory.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Intense, Immersive, educational

Roblox

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? Trying to pick a game among so many options felt like thinking of countries on the spot—you freeze.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Hearing people try to pronounce game names and character terms from different cultures was hilarious.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Nope—this platform is surprisingly limitless.
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I’d make the cultural references in some games more visible so newer players appreciate the detail.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Creative, Diverse, Educational

Fortnite

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? Landing in a high-traffic area and getting eliminated right away felt like being first to go in a guessing game.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Voice chats with players attempting international slang or phrases were the best.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Nope.
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I’d highlight cultural emotes or skins so players learn a bit as they play.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Fast, Fun, Educational

City Builder

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? Balancing resources and population felt like being forced to think fast, like picking countries under pressure. Honestly, i really struggled to build anything at first because it kept giving errors.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Building things
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Be able to build from the start instead of really having to figure out what the objective of the game was.
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I’d encourage reading about the cultures you’re building around—it gives more meaning to the game.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Strategic, relaxing, educational

Minecraft

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? When you’re the first to be attacked by a Creeper—like going first in a tough game.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Building my own designs.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Nope this game has everything.
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I’d highlight in-game books more—they hold cultural lore that players often skip.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Creative, endless, educational.

NBA 2K25

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? Free throws under pressure reminded me of coming up with answers quickly.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Other players trying to pronounce international player names always cracked me up.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Nope
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? Make commentary more educational about different cultures in the league.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Realistic, exciting, educational.

Stardew Valley

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? The clock moves fast—it’s like racing to think of an answer first.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Building things and cleaning uo my farm.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? No, it’s beautifully made.
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I’d love more emphasis on cultural festivals in the game.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Peaceful, nostalgic, educational.

Halo

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? Being ambushed by enemies out of nowhere—it felt like being the first in a tough question round.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Other players trying to mimic alien languages or lore names—classic fun.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? No, the game plays well.
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I’d make the cultural backstory of each alien race more prominent.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Epic, futuristic, educational.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? Being dropped into combat with no warm-up is tough—feels like being the first to guess under pressure.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Just playing and learning how to play.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Nope
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? Emphasize culture and history behind each mission location more clearly.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Gritty, intense, educational.

Grand Theft Auto V

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? Getting chased by the cops too soon is like being tagged first in a game.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? People trying to say character names or street names from different cultures was fun.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Nope
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? More insight into the cultural influences behind each neighborhood.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Wild, open, educational.

A Way Out

1. What was the most frustrating moment or aspect of what you just played? Syncing actions with your co-op partner under pressure is like being first to respond in a tense moment.
2. What was your favorite moment or aspect of what you just played? Playing with another person instead of just myself.
3. Was there anything you wnated to do that you couldn’t? Notv really.
4. If you had a magic wand to wave, and you could change, add, or remove anything from the experience, what would it be? I don’t know if I would change anything about the game itself, I think I would also like for it to be a single player game.
5. What should be improved with the next version? Nothing
6. Describe the game in 3 words. Cooperative, fun, exciting