Microsoft just released its free games for those who subscribe to Xbox Live, and it’s another extremely solid collection. There’s a little something for everyone of course, with the new title Super Mega Baseball 2 sure to get attention for sports fans and the critically-acclaimed Metal Gear Solid V rounding out the modern titles. Beyond those two big games, gamers get two more “classic” titles that are from the last generation and the second gen of consoles.
Super Mega Baseball 2 (May 1-31)
It’s baseball season, and not everyone needs a super-hardcore simulation to join the digital boys of summer. Super Mega Baseball 2 isn’t quite NBA Jam, but it’s easier to pick up and play than The Show. The first game was beloved, and now Xbox owners will get the brand-new game for free on May 1 while PC and PS4 users have to buy the game for $29.99. It’s kind of like this year’s Rocket League, but for Xbox, and not car soccer.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (May 16-June 15)
Hideo Kojima’s Konami swan song is one of the best games of this generation and is absolutely worth your 30-60 hours of playtime. Even if you’ve never played a Metal Gear game before, this is worth picking up and diving into with its incredible graphics and controls.
Sega Vintage Collection: Streets of Rage(May 1-31)
The Streets of Rage trilogy will be delivered to your Xbox free of charge in the month of May, allowing veteran gamers to enjoy the surprisingly awesome soundtrack that accompanied beating up gang members. These titles still hold up!
Vanquish(May 16-June 15)
Easily one of the most underappreciated games of last generation, Vanquish is like John Woo made a Tony Hawk Pro Skater game about futuristic robot explosions. It only recently came to PC, where it found another audience for its insane action. Definitely worth picking up for the price of free.
All in all, we’re seeing yet another solid month of free games from Microsoft. We’ll see what Sony has in store for the PlayStation 4 free titles in just a few days.