For the uninitiated, Xbox Live Gold is a paid online subscription service that is operated by Microsoft. For any customers that pay for a monthly or annual subscription to Gold, they will gain access to exclusive store deals on various products, occasional early access to upcoming titles, as well as a couple of games to try out and own for each month of the calendar year. Once a subscriber has added either of the free games to their Xbox library, they will remain playable as long as the player still owns Xbox Live Gold.
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This month, subscribers are getting Another Sight and Outpost Kaloki X for free as a part of Gold. With the latter initially debuting on the Xbox 360 store, both games received divisive reviews when they released, but have since been reappraised by gamers and met with recognition over the years. While these might be the most commercial offerings, they should satisfy gamers who enjoy single-player adventure games or in-depth light-hearted tycoon builders.
A steampunk-inspired adventure video game set in London towards the end of the Victorian era, Another Sight is the first release up for grabs. With an emphasis on British culture and character development, Another Sight boasts a Lewis Carroll-esque narrative that will surely interest casual gamers who prefer rich storytelling rather than gameplay. With that said, Another Sight features a unique gameplay element in that the protagonist is blind and only capable of exploring the environment by using her ears and listening out for audio cues.
Outpost Kaloki X is the last free game available for this month. Certain to pique the interest of any fans of Kerbal Space Program, Outpost Kaloki X is a space station tycoon game that tasks players to address the needs of visiting space voyagers. On top of this, players must simultaneously attempt to complete challenges and meet the special victory conditions for each current scenario.
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