Avast ye! The Microsoft Store be lettin' ye test games straight away, no need for cursed downloads. Arr, I reckon I might give it a whirl at last!
2024-02-07
Arrr, me hearties! Microsoft Store be unveilin' its Instant Games for Windows, lettin' ye scurvy dogs play wit'out any pesky downloads. 'Tis a grand chance for a jolly, light-hearted gaming voyage.
The Microsoft Store in Windows 11 is introducing a new feature called "Instant Games" that allows users to try games without downloading and installing them. This feature aims to make the Microsoft Store more popular by addressing a common complaint about the lack of game previews. Instant Games are short, easy-to-play games that can be played casually and don't require a lot of effort to master. They will be located in the "Collection" section of the Microsoft Store, under the category "Play free games with no downloads."Currently, there are 69 Instant Games available, and Microsoft plans to expand the selection in collaboration with game developers. The ability to play demos of games could help users make more informed decisions about what games to purchase and download. To access Instant Games, users need to update their Microsoft Store app to the latest version and navigate to the "Gaming" section, then scroll down to "Collections" and choose a game to play instantly.
Initial impressions of Instant Games are positive, with smooth gameplay and minimal system resource consumption. However, the games do contain ads, and they can become repetitive after a while. They are not optimized for full-screen play and have simple graphics. Despite these limitations, Instant Games offer a fun way to pass a few minutes and may generate goodwill among users. Microsoft also offers a similar instant gaming feature in its Edge browser.
Overall, the introduction of Instant Games in the Microsoft Store is a step towards improving the user experience and attracting more users to the platform.