Most fans have been anything but excited since the newXbox Live“Games with Gold” titles were announced 5 days ago. Now the first two March titles have landed and are available for play right now.
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As of now, the titles for the 1st of March are live.Warface: BreakoutandMetal Slug 3have both switched over to free on the Xbox Marketplace. Without a Gold subscription, the price forMetal Slug 3is $9.99 andWarface: Breakoutis listed at a steeper $19.99. WhileWarface: Breakoutwill be free until the end of March,Metal Slug 3will return to its original price on the 15th.
Many fans have been critical of the titles on offer this month. WhileMetal Slug 3has some great reviews, the game is over 20 years old and this is evident.Warface: Breakouthas the triple-A look to satisfy fans who are after a bigger game, but the reviews from players and critics alike are subpar at best. All these factors are made worse by juxtaposition with PlayStation’s PS Plus offerings for March.Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Maquette, Remnant: From the Ashes,andFarpointare the free PS Plus titles for this month. For context,Final Fantasy 7is thought to be one of thebest games ever made for the landshipFinal Fantasyfranchise. The other games on offer are also widely appreciated.
Most fans are likely to be unhappy to see Xbox is proceeding with the game line-up as announced. This criticism is not unwarranted. WhileFebruary’s Games with Gold was impressive, with the inclusion ofGears of War 5andResident Evil HD Remaster, that is not the norm. Historically, the Games with Gold line-ups have been disappointing and unfortunately for Xbox, Sony has excelled at offering at least one massive title each month.
Still, while there are those that are disappointed, many fans still appreciate the free games. There have been some great, underappreciated gems that received the spotlight on Games with Gold, such asOxenfree. Fans not concerned with monetary value might be thrilled to giveMetal Slug 3a try. Those fans will be delighted to find out that it is available now.
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