Egglien for Xbox Series X|S

So I was scrolling through the Xbox store one rainy Tuesday, looking for something new to play that didn’t require 50 hours of commitment. Came across Egglien - no developer listed, no official website, just a weird little action game with a placeholder icon. Figured why not? It’s free, and my Series X has nothing better to do right now. Turns out it’s… something. Not quite polished, but oddly engaging in its own low-key way.

The good stuff

The combat is surprisingly twitchy and responsive for a game this obscure. There’s a real weight to each move, and dodging feels satisfying when you nail it. One moment I was getting swarmed by enemies in a neon-lit tunnel, and I managed to weave through them all with a perfect backflip - boom, instant confidence boost. The visuals are simple but stylized, like a pixel-art nightmare version of a retro arcade game. It’s not trying to be anything fancy, but there’s charm in how intentionally rough it looks. And honestly? That kind of aesthetic fits the vibe. It’s like someone slapped together a prototype in a weekend and called it a day - which might be exactly what happened.

The not-so-good

But here’s the thing - it’s missing so much. No tutorial, no story, no objectives beyond “kill stuff.” You spawn in a maze-like level, fight enemies, die, respawn. Repeat. There’s no progression, no upgrades, no hint of a larger world. After about 30 minutes, I started wondering if this was even meant to be playable past the first few minutes. Also, the audio is… minimal. Just ambient noise and some basic sound effects. Nothing memorable. And yeah, the developer is unknown. That’s a red flag if you’re into stability or updates. If you’re expecting something like God of War or even a half-decent indie title, this isn’t it. Skip it unless you’re in the mood for a barebones experiment.

Bottom line

Egglien for Xbox Series X|S for Xbox-series-x-s is a free, no-frills action game that’s more interesting for its weirdness than its polish. It’s not built to last, but it’s not trying to either. If you want a five-minute distraction with zero commitment, go ahead and give it a shot. But don’t expect depth. And if you care about consistency or a real gaming experience, look elsewhere. For what it is, it’s harmless - and maybe kind of fun in a “what am I even doing?” way.