There’s still over a week to go before the new year is upon us, but that hasn’t stopped Microsoft from announcing the free Games with Gold for January 2021. As usual, the free Games with Gold for January includes four titles for fans to download, with next month’s batch featuring two Xbox One games, one Xbox 360, and even one game for the original Xbox. All of the games are playable onXbox One and Xbox Series X consoles thanks to the backward compatibility program.
First up, Xbox One users can look forward to claimingLittle Nightmaresfrom January 1 to January 31. A puzzle platformer filled with horrific imagery,Little Nightmaresis one of the most visually striking horror games available on the console. A sequel,aptly titledLittle Nightmares 2, is set to launch in February, so fans can catch up by playing the original game through the Games with Gold program.
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The other Xbox One game is the port ofDead Rising. The originalDead Risingwas once one of the Xbox 360’s premiere exclusive titles, and earned mostly positive reviews when it first released. The sheer number of zombies it was able to feature on-screen at one time was quite impressive, and it is full of meme-able moments thanks to the corny lines spouted by fan favorite protagonistFrank West.Dead Risingwill be available to claim from January 16 to February 15.
The Xbox 360 game isThe King of Fighters 13fighting game, which will be available to claim from January 1 until January 15. Then from January 16 to January 31, those interested can claim theoriginal XboxgameBreakdownfor their collection. While fans may be familiar withLittle Nightmares,Dead Rising, andThe King of Fighters 13, they may be less familiar withBreakdown.
For the uninitiated,Breakdownwas developed and published byNamcoin 2004. It’s a first-person game that has shooter and fighting game elements. One of its main gimmicks is that it goes for realistic environmental interaction, with the player character having to physically pick up ammo, open doors, climb ladders, etc.Breakdownreviews were somewhat mixed at the time of its release, but many critics were impressed with the story.
