Over the few last months or even years since Game Pass became Xbox’s go-to service, Games With Gold has kind of fallen by the wayside. And the offerings for May 2021 are very indicative of that.
This month we get a strange assortment of strategy games with Armello, Dungeons 3, and Tropico 4. Then we get a bit of a curveball breaking the strategy trend with the original Lego Batman. To be fair, these are not inherently bad games. There just are not any included this month that are standouts.
Armello
A grim fairytale board game comes to life, this swashbuckling adventure brings together the deep tactics of card games and the rich strategy of tabletop games, all combined into a character-building RPG. As the hero, you’ll wage epic battles, explore the vast kingdom, cast spells, and vanquish monsters, all with the ultimate goal of becoming the next King or Queen of Armello.
Dungeons 3
Help the Dungeon Lord succeed in conquest in this dungeon building, real time strategy game. Head the frontlines under the guidance of his chief lieutenant, the dark elf Thalya, and command the most terrifying army the world has ever seen. Choose among orcs, succubae, zombies, and more, and use every trick in the book to take down the do-gooders of the overworld once and for all!
Lego Batman
He is vengeance… He is the night… He is Lego Batman. Build, drive, swing, and fight your way through Gotham as the caped crusader and his sidekick, Robin. And, in a gameplay twist, play as the villains in story mode and help in their nefarious plans to take over the city.
Tropico 4
As El Presidente, the ruler of your small island nation, it is your job to gain the support of the people, negotiate with foreign superpowers, and even deal with any natural disasters which threaten your country. Test your political mettle and remember that everyone has an agenda, so while it’s good to keep your friends close, it’s better to keep your enemies closer.
If you have an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription or are an Xbox Live Gold member then you will have instant access to these titles. It’s safe to say that Game Pass is the better value this month because these offerings are no type of incentive to have simply a Gold membership.
