Best free downloads on xbox live 2012

Similar to Monster Hunter: World , but free-to-play and with a Fortnite character style and battle pass, this action RPG is all about tracking down and slaying massive monsters. The fighting in this game is very much about strategy. Having a set strategy and making sure your party is equipped properly is key to successful monster hunting, so make sure your whole squad is on the same page before rushing into battle.

Destiny 2 is a sci-fi, open-world, first-person shooter developed by Bungie. The game takes place in the distant future, when a conglomerate of alien armies have invaded the solar system and threaten the last vestiges of humanity. Players will need to build their character and customize it to their strengths, while gathering loot and building weapons to support their class of choice to be successful. Thankfully, cross-save is already in the game.

Tasked with growing a community of vault-dwelling survivors after the nuclear apocalypse, you must manage resources, construct new rooms, venture out into the unknown to complete quests, and defend your home from raiders, all while attempting to increase the population. Currently, the game is late in season 3, with challenges ranging from catching fish to riding loot sharks. In short, Fortnite is a lot more than just looting and shooting.

While Fortnite is constantly changing, the basics of the game remain the same. Anyone who played the game previously and has taken a break will find themselves getting back into the swing of things.

If you thought Titanfall was a cool concept but were discouraged by the fact that half the game takes place on foot or if you were a big Gundam Wing fan , Hawken just might be for you. Players choose from more than 30 different mechs, each with different abilities and niches to fill, and — of course — lots of different weapons.

The graphics are a bit grainy, and frame rates drop on occasion, but for a title ported to Xbox One, it plays pretty well. The game lacks in MMO features — namely, groups are limited to five, and there are few options for communicating in-game — but the combat feels weighty and satisfying, striking a good balance between depth and simplicity. Since , Sega has released Phantasy Star Online 2 across a variety of platforms, but the game only made its way to the U.

In PSO2 , you are a member of ARKS, a task force dedicated to the exploration and protection of the universe against a malignant force called the Falspawn. You can travel with a party of up to four other players and there are exclusive multiparty areas where up to 12 players can play simultaneously. It is a spin-off of the hero shooter Paladins: Champions of the Realm , where it originated as a game mode known as Paladins: Battlegrounds. Get ready for a mix of modern and fantasy elements here.

Players battle it out and have access to weapons like sniper rifles and shotguns, but players also sport long swords, crossbows, and staffs.

A crafting system allows found items to be broken down for materials to make better items or abilities at fixed locations found on the map, called Forges, which often become contested by many players. Unlike most battle royales right now, players must choose between one of five classes when jumping into a game: Hunter, warrior, assassin, engineer, or mage.

Each class has its own skills on the battlefield. For example, Assassins have the ability to teleport between short distances and Engineers have the ability to deploy a pretty powerful shield to absorb incoming damage. Roblox is a global platform where millions of people gather together to imagine and create with each other in immersive, user-generated 3D worlds. Players can sign-up to join Roblox , create an avatar for themselves and develop or play millions of 3D online games.

The platform is similar to Minecraft and fashioned after Lego, though not directly connected to either. Since game creation here is so simple, there are almost too many games to choose from. Games range from scuba diving simulators, amusement park builders, pizza joint cooking games, and even prison escapes. Or dig a tunnel right under the walls of the prison? Or even steal a guard uniform to blend in with your captors? The Escapists is a unique prison sandbox experience with lots of items to craft and combine in your daring quest for freedom.

Life in prison will keep you on your toes with the strict rules that you'll have to break. The guards are out to stop any escape attempts, so you'll have to avoid suspicious behaviour by attending roll calls, working a prison job and hiding your stolen craftables.

Thanks to Midway Arcade Origins, you're technically getting over 30 free games from Games with Gold this month. Those three and many more are bundled into this arcade package. While not every game in the Midway Arcade Origins collection is a winner, and the omission of any Mortal Kombat title is a letdown, it's certainly a great little time capsule containing some incredibly fun retro arcade games.

Games with Gold adds something welcome and refreshing this month with The King's Bird, an award winning platformer with impressive physics elements incorporated into the gameplay. With an intriguing story and superbly realized art style, The King's Bird is an easy recommendation to platformer enthusiasts looking for their next fix. Tired of Diablo 3 and looking for something a little different?

Shadows: Awakening might be to your liking, then, especially if you're into isometric hack, slash and loot-em-ups. Graphically impressive and packing tens of hours of gameplay, you can do a lot worse than checking out Shadows: Awakening, especially at the low, low price of free.

Featuring SNK's best-in-class pixel art style, the various special moves and flashy combos and effects are a real treat for the eyes. This one is an easy recommendation if you're after an easy to pick up fighter with a ton of fun characters to try out.

The fighting game madness doesn't end there, though. Choose from a giant roster of DC heroes and villains, all with exhaustive move lists.

Netherrealm's penchant for storytelling also shines through in Injustice, making this a very single player friendly fighting game with a ton of content to discover.

Armello is a deep strategy game that combines a fantastical turn-based board game setting with tactical card play and deck building. Throw zombies, demons, goblins and more into your evil empire and put those no-good heroes in their place for a change as Dungeons 3 comes to Xbox Games with Gold later in the month. This classic Xbox title lets you take control of the Bat and plenty more DC heroes and villains.

A platforming collect-a-thon with tons to see and do, Lego Batman is a perfect choice for kids and co-op family play. Ever wanted to know what it'd be like to run your own banana republic?

Well, that opportunity is now yours when Tropico 4 hits Games with Gold later in the month. As El Presidente, you run the show, and your political choices will affect how your island is run, as well as the enemies and allies you make along the way.

This action RPG set in a world of Norse mythology lets you team up with a friend for 2 player co-op, controlling fearsome viking warriors and combating evil forces on the shores of Midgard. If you loved Assassin's Creed Valhalla and you're looking for another hefty helping of Nordic nonsense, then Vikings: Wolves of Midgard might well be what you're after.

Truck Racing Championship might not appeal to everyone, but it might still be one for your dad to check out, if they're into racing simulators with a specific twist. For the target audience, Truck Racing Championship could be a worthwhile time sink, featuring 45 trucks as well as 5 single player and multiplayer modes. This Xbox shooter came from the era of Capcom experimenting with more Western game design sensibilities.

It's a short game that ends rather abruptly, but it had some unique ideas that are well worth checking out. Dark Void lets players switch pretty seamlessly between both ground and air combat via your character's trusty jetpack and, now that we think about it, precious few games feature jetpacks as a gameplay mechanic.

Just something for all you aspiring game devs to keep in mind. This feature-rich run and gun shooter from Arc System Works is simply one of the best games from the Xbox Live Arcade era. A spin-off of Konami's Contra series, Hard Corps: Uprising packs in 8 brutally difficult levels, tons of powerups and a blistering metal soundtrack that elevates the experience.

Rising Mode allows you to consistently improve your character through upgrades, and is the easier alternative to Arcade Mode which presents a more classic, lives-based experience. Either way, play solo or team up with a buddy for one of the Xbox 's most high octane shooters. Warface prides itself on satisfying gunplay and crucial team communication. This tongue-in-cheek shooter for players also supports Xbox Play Anywhere, meaning you can continue your game from Xbox to PC and vice versa.

VALA sees players piloting mechs and slaying hordes of enemy llamas. With a concept like that, how can the game not be worth at least a quick session or two? Metal Slug 3 sees you fighting against enemy soldiers, zombies, yetis, robots, aliens and more.

If Sea of Thieves has you in the mood for more swashbuckling adventures, then Port Royale 3 might just scratch that pirating itch. Players are tasked with heading a fleet of ships, with which you can become a lucrative trader or a dastardly sea dog living a life of plunder. To be honest, the latter sounds far more appealing to us. Survival horror fans who have not yet experienced the original Resident Evil will find the definitive version of the game right here in this critically acclaimed remake.

Often considered one of the greatest gaming remakes of all time, Resident Evil recreates the Spencer Mansion incident in stunning detail with updated backgrounds, character models, story details and more areas than before. Gears 5 is the latest and arguably greatest entry in the long-running series to date, continuing the story of Kait Diaz and her comrades.

All the stalwarts of the Gears series also make a return, including the excellent multiplayer and classic Horde Mode. This visually striking Metroidvania-style game is perfect for players who love exploring vast, intricately designed worlds full of dangerous enemies and platforming challenges. Suit up and team up with your friends in Lost Planet 2, a co-op centric third-person shooter that emphasizes combat against giant monsters in a war-torn world. Players can pick one of multiple classes that each have tons of weapons, resources and cosmetic options to choose from.

This thrilling mystery game is perfect for those looking to sink their teeth into a suspenseful narrative that puts you in the shoes of a constable on the hunt for the titular Raven, an esteemed thief with a remarkable talent for evading capture.

An XBLA stalwart, Stacking is an inventive game that involves the player inhabiting a variety of Russian dolls, using their powers to solve a variety of puzzles. Take on the role of an undead assassin with power over the shadows. Aragami is a journey full of violence and dark secrets which will put your stealth skills to the test.

Better yet, grab a friend and play through the campaign online! Aragami also supports cross-platform play, which means you don't both need to be on Xbox. We hope you're ready for some four-player co-op mayhem. You and your friends can work together or face off to become the last Mooba standing. This one is sure to hit you with nostalgia.

Spectrum Warrior was an original Xbox game and it puts you in command of Alpha and Bravo squads, where you must ensure the survival of your group by using infantry protocols.