Here’s What The Reviews Are Saying About The Latest Surprise XGP Release, Motorslice
Motorslice is a surprise indie parkour adventure game that launched May 5th, 2026, arriving on Xbox Game Pass and Steam. The game was announced only hours before its release, with the surprise announcement drawing immediate attention from gaming media.
The gameplay centers on survival parkour mechanics in a harsh environment designed to kill the player. Players utilize a diverse movement toolkit including climbing, sliding, crouching, running, jumping, and wall running to navigate challenging environments. A distinctive feature is the use of a chainsaw as both a navigation tool and weapon, complementing the “brutal fast-paced combat” that forms part of the core gameplay loop.
Motorslice draws inspiration from several well-regarded titles, explicitly citing Mirror’s Edge, Nier Automata, and Shadow of the Colossus as influences. This positioning comes at a time when the parkour genre faces a notable content drought, with the Mirror’s Edge franchise inactive and other parkour-focused releases sparse.
Early critical reception has been positive. Gamer Social Club awarded the game a 9/10 in their review, suggesting the game successfully delivers on its ambitious design goals. The combination of parkour mechanics with action-oriented combat and environmental storytelling appears to have resonated with critics evaluating the launch title.