Yesterday, the second half of May 2021’s roster ofXbox Free Games with Goldhad been made available, allowing players to try outDungeons 3on the Xbox One andTropico 4on the Xbox 360. For the uninitiated, the first wave of free games includes Armello, available until the end of May, andLEGO Batman, which was available to download until May 15.
While this month’s roster of free Games with Gold is nothing to be excited about, the inclusion ofLEGO Batmanmade it a little bit bearable, especially for players who areeagerly anticipating the release ofLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, which has been delayed with no new release date. Although Microsoft is expected to announce the latest roster of free games towards the end of May, here is a wish list of titles that would make for a great roster for June 2021’s Xbox Free Games with Gold.
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Forza Horizon 4 (Xbox Series X/Xbox One)
Although racing games have always been a part of Xbox’s free Games with Gold, 2021’s roster so far only featuredTruck Racing Championship, which was part of last month’s roster. Given this, it would be nice to see a more popular racing game on Xbox Games with Gold, andForza Horizon 4is the perfect choice. Not to mention, developer Playground Games just released an Xbox Series X/S enhanced version ofForza Horizon 4. Microsoftcould release this version to Xbox Games with Gold next month to attract players of the latest-generation Xbox consoles.
Resident Evil 4 (Xbox One)
A couple of weeks ago,Capcom releasedResident Evil Village, which is the latest installment in the long-running survival horror franchise. Players who have already tried out the game would know thatResident Evil Villageis heavily inspired byResident Evil 4and the latest game even featured easter eggs as a nod to the classic title. Additionally, aResident Evil 4remake has long been rumored, and while Capcom is releasing a VR version of the game, a full-fledged reimagining remains unannounced. With all theResident Evilhype going on right now after the release ofVillage, Resident Evil 4would make for a perfect addition to next month’s roster of free Games with Gold.
Portal 2 (Xbox 360)
Critically acclaimed as one of the best puzzle games of its time,Portal 2was first released in 2011 by Valve. Similar to its predecessor,Portal 2lets players solve puzzles by utilizing portals and teleporting between levels. Thanks to its balanced gameplay and dark humor narrative,Portal 2received positive reviews upon its release. It is worth noting that Microsoft has included otherPortalgames in Xbox Games with Gold, such asPortal: Still Alivein May 2019 andPortal Knightsin August 2020.
Mark of the Ninja (Xbox 360)
Last on this wish list isMark of the Ninja,which is a side-scrolling action stealth video game by developer Klei Entertainment. For the uninitiated, Klei Entertainment is known for games such asDon’t Starve, Invisible, Inc.,andOxygen Not Included.WhenMark of the Ninjawas released back in 2012, critics praised the game, and it even received an almost perfect score across the board. However, what madeMark of the Ninjamemorable is its cutscenes that are rendered in a Saturday-morning cartoon style. AlthoughMark of the Ninjais an old game, it would be a great addition to the Xbox Free Games with Gold’s roster given its strong gameplay and unique take on the stealth genre. It is worth noting thatMark of the Ninjawas remastered in 2018.
