we came August 2022 and also me games with gold they proceed largely without changing course, and in this case also proposing four games that are not very well known or particularly new, but which are still interesting to save, especially if they have not been considered before.
We’re also facing one of the last months structured according to this classic scheme: Microsoft has officially announced its intention to stop offering Xbox 360 games from October 2022.
This opens up some unsolved questions: will the games be two per month, or will they only be taken from the Xbox One catalog, or will they stay at four and all will be taken from the last generation console’s catalog, finalizing the game recommendation. in extended backward compatibility? Xbox Series X of the program | Is it possible that it will also start to include games designed for S or released after the release of existing consoles in any case? Without official communication from Microsoft, it is difficult to find an answer: seeing the trend of Games with Gold, we feel inclined to the most cautious solutions possible given our reluctance to focus on this program, but we are waiting to discover something. more concrete.
Calico – August 1 – 31
Before video games about cats were in vogue, they could conquer social networks and sales rankings as we saw on Stray, there wasn’t much experimentation in that sense. calico perhaps it was a pioneer in the field of cat games, but in addition to the fact that it was definitely derived from the Annapurna game from a more limited edition, and came up with a highly stylized and exclusive game, it probably made itself seem too strange to be understood much. graphic characterization. The game is bizarre to say the least: we find ourselves managing and restoring a cafe dedicated to cats in a small town, but it has already fallen out of favor. In Calico, we will have to customize the place with furniture in various ways and explore the island and perform simple tasks to attract various types of cats to the cafe. You can learn more about this type of tiny (very small) Animal Crossing for cat lovers by reading our Calico review.
ScourgeBringer – from 16 August to 15 September
Give us today’s monthly roguelike or something hybrid and derivative. Interestingly, Games with Gold is responding to the request this August 2022. troublemakermay be somehow associated with the species in question, albeit with rather specific consequences.
In fact, in this case we are closer to the platform with some elements from metroidvania, where freely exploring a vast world alternates with the need to constantly fight a huge amount of enemies.
The game is extremely fast and dynamic, especially in terms of the combat system; It withstands a few but effective blows to be unleashed with force and precision, both on the ground and in the air, with the constant threat of being wiped out and rebooted. (not actually from scratch, in this case a rogue-lite).
The very simplistic graphics help us focus on the gameplay, which is actually the core of the entire ScourgeBringer experience, in a rebellion of 2D action of speed, challenge and exaltation.
Saints Row 2 – August 1-15
If the first Saints Row could be considered a somewhat clumsy attempt to chase the success of Grand Theft Auto’s THQ and Volition, but it already showed some very peculiar features, Saints 2nd Row convinced everyone that the series could continue on its own, focusing on its own particular identity. Set two years after the first episode, the game now sees us busy rebuilding the disarrayed Saints and returning to dominate the streets of Stilwater, clashing with rival factions Ronin, Sons of Samedi, and the Brotherhood of Stilwater. The hue begins to take the humorous and sarcastic turn that made the later episodes famous, but Saints Row 2 represented a significant step forward in the game’s breadth: a large and explorable open world, lots of activities to engage in, and an increasingly versatile and deep gameplay. The second episode reinforced the idea that the series intends to stay in the market even as it emerges from the imposing shadow of the Rockstar Games title.
Monaco: I Am Yours – 16 – 31 August
With this game released almost a decade ago and long ago available on various subscription services, including Xbox Game Pass, there’s a good chance you’ve already had the opportunity to play it. Monaco: I’m Yours, but if not, don’t miss the opportunity to download it via Games with Gold. The game in question, developed by Pocketwatch Games, won awards at the kermesse dedicated to indie games, and the reasons for this success become apparent the moment you try to delve into its mechanics: it’s actually a clever interpretation of the classic “cops and robbers” security in a campaign that can be tackled in single or multiplayer co-op. that we have been called upon to form an effective squad of criminals to try to achieve spectacular and increasingly complex hits by escaping their systems and police forces. Characterized by minimalist yet stylish graphics and perfectly designed to be at the service of the game, Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine is an especially cooperatively fun stealth game with truly stimulating tactical elements.
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