TheXbox free Games with Goldfor August 2021 lineup now includesYooka-Layleeon the Xbox One side of things andGarou: Mark of the Wolvesas the Xbox 360 offering. Those interested in the3D platformerYooka-Layleehave until September 15 to claim the game for their collection, while the free window forGarou: Mark of the Wolvesis a little smaller, expiring at the end of the month on August 31.
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For those who may be unfamiliar with these games,Yooka-Layleewas developed by Playtonic Games, serving as a spiritual successor toBanjo-Kazooie.Yooka-Layleereviewsweren’t exactly on fire at the time of its release, but it still has its fans and should appeal to those who long for the heyday of the 3D platformer genre.
Garou: Mark of the Wolves, meanwhile, is the latest entry in theFatal Furyfighting game series. It earned strong reviews and was considered an underrated fighting game for its time.Garou: Mark of the Wolvesoriginally launched in 1999 before making its way to the Xbox 360 as an XBLA game 10 years later in 2009. While it may be one of themore obscure Xbox free Games with Gold games for August 2021, it’s also one of the more critically-praised games in the lineup, so fighting game fans should definitely make sure to add it to their collection while they still can.
Of course, the other Xbox free Games with Gold for August 2021 are still available as well, so anyone that has yet to claim those should make it a point to do so ASAP. They includeDarksiders 3, which will be available on August 31, as well asLost Planet 3, which will be available until August 16.Darksiders 3is the latest numbered entry in theDarksidersfranchise, going with a moreDark Souls-inspired setup, whereasLost Planet 3is similarly the latest numbered entry in its franchise. It’s also a departure from that series' norms, embracing a more narrative-focus and RPG elements.
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