Upon seeing it was about to be removed from Game Pass on June 16th, I jumped into Chorus, knowing very little about it. Chorus is a space combat/dogfighting game that features Nara, a former elder in a cult called The Circle, who abandoned her post after she felt guilty from destroying an entire planet.

The story and lore in this game are shockingly engaging considering there are few cutscenes, and most of the other characters are shown through 2D portraits to deliver their dialogue. You are in the ship the entire game, and yet they are very creative with the way they deliver the narrative.

The gameplay is absolutely divine. I can not say I have ever controlled a ship that has felt this good or responsive in any video game ever. There are several weapons and a bunch of abilities that you earn throughout the game that are all extremely versatile, and the overwhelming amount of enemy variety means that you need to use your abilities to the fullest.

The game does have some issues, though. Some characters and plot points don't get enough time to breathe, and I encountered a few glitches that were annoying. There is also some instances where there is just too much going on to where it's a wonder I was even able to keep track of it all, although in a sense I do appreciate that they didn't hold back and really tested my skills.

Overall, Chorus is a hidden gem that I feel like barely anyone has played. It's a pretty big game that has a lot of production value and plays like a dream with an engaging story to boot. I will definitely be grabbing a physical copy to add to my collection because this is a game that I truly enjoyed playing.