Puppets Gone Wild: This Xbox Game Pass Title Is Your Resident Evil Fix
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Fancy a Resident Evil-esque scare-fest but with homicidal puppets instead of zombies? Game Rant says *My Friendly Neighborhood* just dropped on Xbox Game Pass and it's got all the classic survival horror trimmings.
Alright, picture this: You're a repairman, called in to fix up a kids' TV studio. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. Dead wrong. Turns out, the puppets have gone completely bonkers. We're talking hostile, possessed-toy-from-your-nightmares bonkers. This, my friends, is *My Friendly Neighborhood*, and according to Game Rant, it's just landed on Xbox Game Pass and itchin' to scratch that survival horror itch.
Dalton Cooper over at Game Rant reckons if you're a Resident Evil fan, you're gonna feel right at home. And fair dinkum, he's got a point. *My Friendly Neighborhood* borrows more than a few tricks from the RE playbook. Think limited saves (remember those pesky ink ribbons?), inventory management that would make Leon S. Kennedy proud, and even a touch of *Resident Evil 1* remake's "burn the bodies or they'll come back even nastier" mechanic. In *My Friendly Neighborhood*, you gotta tape up those downed puppets to keep 'em down for good. Tape's limited, naturally, so choose wisely, mate.
So, what's the deal? You're exploring this creepy studio, solving puzzles, scavenging for gear, and trying not to get your face ripped off by psychotic puppets. Sounds like a bloody good time, doesn't it?
Game Rant points out that *My Friendly Neighborhood* was originally released on PC last year, but it's now available on Xbox Game Pass for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. So, if you're subscribed, you've got no excuse not to give it a whirl.
Honestly, the whole thing sounds like a twisted love letter to classic survival horror. And if you're anything like me, you've been craving a good dose of that tension and resource management for ages. It’s a single-player experience, so perfect for those nights when you just want to immerse yourself in a creepy world. Just, you know, maybe hide the kids’ toys first. Don’t want to give them any ideas.
Now, I’m not saying this is the next *Resident Evil* (let’s be real, Capcom's got that locked down), but it definitely sounds like a fun, quirky, and unsettling distraction. And let’s be honest, sometimes that’s all you need. Plus, the unique puppet premise is a refreshing change from the usual zombie hordes. (Though, if we're honest, I do love me some zombies.)
So, fire up your Xbox (or your PC), download *My Friendly Neighborhood*, and prepare to face your childhood fears… with a wrench. And remember to tape those puppets up good and tight. You don't want them coming back for seconds.
Cooper, Dalton. "New Xbox Game Pass Game is Great for Resident Evil Fans." *Game Rant*, 25 Sept. 2024, gamerant.com/xbox-game-pass-games-like-resident-evil-my-friendly-neighborhood/.
Tags: Xbox Game Pass, Resident Evil, Survival Horror, Indie Games, My Friendly Neighborhood
Original article: Game Rant