One of the true highlights of being subscribed to Xbox Live Gold is that each month, players can download then explore a selection of free Xbox games as part of the subscription. Now, things are just about to get better for Live Gold users, as two highly celebrated and popular games are now being given away for a limited time.
For the uninitiated, Xbox Live Gold is an online multiplayer gaming and digital media delivery service created and operated by Microsoft. For a monthly or annual subscription, users will gain access to store deals, occasional early access to upcoming games, and entry to the community of gamers playing on the network. It should be noted that Xbox users who desire to claim the following titles need a subscription to either Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with both titles are available right now from the Microsoft Store and Xbox Marketplace.
To claim a title, for example, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, simply find it through the Microsoft Store. Once found, Xbox Live users can download the respected title to the console by clicking on the Subscriptions tab in the Xbox Store and entering the Gold member area. This will locate then install the chosen game onto the Xbox.
Mulaka
- Availability - September 16 to October 15.
- Approximate Campaign Length - 8 Hours.
- Genre - 3D action-adventure.
- Developers - Lienzo, and Lienzo Desarrollo De Videojuegos.
- File Size - 2.73GB (as of writing)
Mulaka takes place in northern Mexico and pits players on a journey as Sukuruame, a shaman of the indigenous Tarahumara culture, to draw upon the powers of demigods to fight creatures based on the region's mythology. Along the way, players will fight back the corruption encroaching on the land through a series of complicated puzzle levels that usually requires the player to collect three sacred artifacts that open a magical door leading to the level's boss.
Samurai Shodown 2
- Availability - September 16 to 30.
- Approximate Campaign Length - 1 Hour.
- Genre - Fighting game.
- Developer - SNK
- File Size - 13MB (as of writing)
Initially hitting the arcade cabinets all the back in 1994, Samurai Shodown 2 left such an unforgettable mark on the popular fighting game community that it has now made its way to current consoles. Held in a more favorable light when compared to its predecessor, the overall gameplay to the hit sequel was expanded to include several movement options, such as being able to roll forward and backwards, ducking to avoid high attacks, or doing small hops to avoid low strikes.
The title itself was rebuilt from the ground up, including almost all of the original cast, adding several new characters, and refining the overall gameplay with more responsive controls. With all of this content in one tight package, this is one gut-punching title worth checking out, especially for those who are fans of the Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter arcade classics.
Source: PureXbox