Just several days ago, Microsoft announcedNovember’s roster of Xbox Free Games with Gold. However, unlike in September and October, fans are divided on whether the new selection of free games is worth looking into. Microsoft offersMoving OutandKingdom Two Crownsfor the Xbox One, while the Xbox 360 games consist ofRocket KnightandLEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes.
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Moving Out
This November, the first Xbox One game available to Xbox Games with Gold isMoving Out, a cooperative moving simulation game developed by DevM Games and SMG Studio.Moving Outwas released in April last year, and put players in the role of movers, tasked to transport marked furniture and appliances from a house to a moving truck under a tight time limit. Players will have to face several challenges during the move, such as rakes, fires, ice, ghosts, and many more. In addition, there are particular objects inMoving Outthat require two people to move, while some are highly fragile and must be transported with the utmost care.
While the standard game mode is designed to be extremely difficult,Moving Outalso features an “Assist Move” feature, allowing players to add extra time to the time limit, remove obstacles, make objects significantly lighter, or skip challenging levels altogether. In addition, in February 2020,a DLC expansion was released to all versions ofMoving Outthat added 14 new levels to the story, new characters, and types of items to be moved.Moving Outis available now until the end of the month on Xbox Games with Gold.
Kingdom Two Crowns
Next up inXbox Games with Gold’sNovember roster isKingdom Two Crowns, a 2D strategic sidescrolling resource management game featuring a minimalistic design paired with a modern pixel art aesthetic. In the game, players take the role of a king or queen who must toss gold to peasants and convert them to loyal subjects. Players are also responsible for protecting their kingdom from creatures looking to steal gold and usurp the crown. Additionally,Kingdom Two Crownsallows players to explore nearby mysterious forests to unearth cryptic artifacts for the kingdom’s benefit.
Last April, a free update called Never Alone was released to all game versions, expanding its co-op mechanics. The update also introduced the Challenge Mode areas in co-op, either in local or online play. Additionally, a new challenge called Trade Routes tasks players to unite two kingdoms separated by the collapse of a Great Bridge.Kingdom Two Crownswill be available on Xbox Games with Gold from November 16 to August 05, 2025.
Rocket Knight
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Last isLEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroesfor the Xbox 360. Serving as a standalone sequel toLEGO Batman: The Videogame,LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroesfollows Batman, Robin, and Superman trying to stop Joker and Lex Luthor’s plans to have the latter become the President. The three heroes join forces with the rest of the Justice League, soLEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroesfeatures a more expansive cast than its predecessor.
Additionally,LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroesfeatures open-world gameplay allowing players to play as Batman and other DC superheroes such as Robin, Batgirl, Green Lantern, Superman, The Flash, and Wonder Woman. Overall, there are75 playable characters from the DC universein the game, and an optional 2-player co-op mode is also available. Shortly after its release in 2012,LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroesreceived favorable reviews thanks to its polished gameplay, intuitive story, and good voice acting.LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroeswill be available on Xbox Games with Gold starting November 16 through November 30.
Initial Impressions on November’s Xbox Games with Gold
As previously mentioned, September and October’s Xbox Games with Gold received a positive reception from fans. Unfortunately, just days after the announcement of this month’s Games with Gold, it appearsplayers are divided on whether November’s roster of Xbox Games with Goldis worth checking out. At the time of writing, the Xbox Free Games with Gold announcement video on YouTube has 2.7k likes versus 2.4k dislikes. This stat pales in comparison to October 2021’s video that currently has 4.7k likes versus 1.6k dislikes.
Nonetheless, it is evident that fans are split almost in the middle, and most of those who are satisfied with the lineup attribute their approval to the inclusion ofLEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes. AlthoughMicrosoft did try to bolster the value of Xbox Games with Goldin the last couple of months, seeing the company somewhat revert to its old ways may be disappointing to some. The service has seen a great selection of games that offers popular titles such asResident Evil, Castlevania,andZone of the Endersfor the past few months.
However, it is unsurprising that Microsoft doesn’t always hit the mark, given that other services such as PS Plus doesn’t always get it right as well. In the end, November’s lineup is a clear indication thatthe company’s focus leans toward Xbox Game Pass. It is worth noting that Xbox Game Pass remains a consistent favorite among Xbox players, thanks to the higher-quality games it offers players, including day-one releases. For November, Xbox Game Pass will receive triple-A games likeForza Horizon 5, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition, andSkyrim: Anniversary Edition.
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