Just as we reach May, Microsoft has made available the first round of free games for Xbox Live Gold members. As announced earlier this month, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director"s Cut for Xbox One, and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II for Xbox 360 are now available for free. The latter is also accessible on Xbox One through Backward Compatibility.
The new lineup"s store links and descriptions are as follows:
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams - Director"s Cut (Xbox One, May 1 - 31)
Dash through tricky levels and transform the whole world at will in this fast-paced award-winning platformer.
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams – Director’s Cut combines graphics that pack a visual punch and tight controls with the challenge of retro era platforming.
Fluidly morph between two dynamically different dream worlds to solve puzzles and combat grueling enemies and bosses.
Key Features
- Blaze through 33 levels including a brand new Rise of the Owlverlord adventure.
- Each level transforms between two contrasting dreamworlds!
- Easy and hard difficulty modes for all levels and bosses.
- Intuitive controls and smooth game flow; master the tight controls and defeat the devious trials ahead.
- Full HD 1080p with a smooth framerate: Giana’s dreamworlds leap off the screen with gorgeous 3D graphics that morph before your very eyes.
- Experience a dual crossfading soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck and Machinae Supremacy. - Rich extras: Halloween- and Christmas-themed levels accessible from the start.
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (Xbox 360, May 1 - 15)
Betrayed by Darth Vader for the last time, Starkiller has escaped and faces a new journey to find his true identity. Unleash fury – wield dual lightsabers and new force powers to crush your enemies. Unleash truth – sequel to the award-winning story, continue the epic Star Wars saga. Download additional content for Star Wars(TM) The Force Unleashed(TM) II to experience new adventures as Starkiller.
Also, for those who missed it, The Walking Dead: Season Two is available to claim until May 15 for Xbox One. Keep in mind that only claimed Xbox 360 games will remain playable if the Gold subscription is interrupted, unlike claimed Xbox One games, which are only playable once the subscription is resumed.
Source: Xbox Wire