Microsoft is constantly adding new games to the Xbox Game Pass lineup, with numerous titles added every month. Some of these new Xbox Game Pass games are only available on certain platforms, however. Some of them are only available to play on consoles, while others are only available to PC Game Pass subscribers. The latter is the case for a recently-added day one Xbox Game Pass game that just so happens to be one of the highest-rated new releases of the year.
On March 24, PC Game Pass added new point-and-click adventure game Norco to the lineup. A brand-new day one release, reviews for Norco have been steadily coming in since the game's launch, and they all seem to indicate that it's a game that shouldn't be missed. Norco is currently sitting at a 91 average critic rating, which makes it the second highest-rated new game release of 2022 so far, right behind FromSoftware's smash hit Elden Ring.
Taking a glance at the Norco reviews, it's clear why critics have praised the game. It seems many are impressed by its story, atmosphere, and engaging gameplay for the genre. Based on the reviews, any point-and-click advernture game fans will definitely want to check it out while it's available through PC Game Pass. Since it was just recently added, subscribers shouldn't have to worry about it leaving anytime soon at least.
Right now, Norco is only available on PC, so subscribers will need PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate to check it out. PC Game Pass is a separate subscription from the console version of Xbox Game Pass, but it comes with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. For the uninitiated, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the highest-tier of Game Pass, and it comes with extra perks besides just bundling PC and Xbox Game Pass together.
At some point, it's possible that Norco could make the jump to consoles, but nothing to that effect has actually been announced at the time of this writing. While point-and-click adventure games are mostly associated with PC gaming, it's not unheard of for games in the genre to appear on consoles. If Norco does ever come to Xbox consoles, one would think that it would be doing so as a day one Xbox Game Pass game as it did with the PC release, though that's just speculation at this time. For now, the only way to play Norco is on PC, and those with PC Game Pass can check it out right now for no more than the cost of their subscription.
Source: OpenCritic