Layers of Fear might not feature 1000 explorable planets, but its stunning visuals left me stoutly optimistic about the future of video games on the Xbox Series X.
The transition from Xbox One and PS4 to Xbox Series X|S and PS5 has been subtle and somewhat slow compared to previous generations. Improved raw hardware power, speedy SSDs, and high framerates stood as the digestible points of distinction with these shiny new consoles. However, with marque titles like Halo Infinite, Elden Ring, and God of Wark: Ragnarok developed with previous-generation tech in mind, players have eagerly awaited games that wholly realize the potential of ‘next-gen.’
