Subscribers will have access to May Yoku's Island Express, Viva Pinata: Party Animals and more.
Microsoft has announced the Games with Gold series for May 2022. As usual, Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Live Gold subscribers will be able to claim four games: Yoku's Island Express, The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk, Viva Pinata: Party Animals, and Hydro Thunder Hurricane. Freebies will start rolling out on May 1st.
If you're a fan of Metroidvanias and foosball (who isn't?), Yoku's Island Express it will be a pleasure. Launched in 2018, Yoku's Island Express beautifully combines the mechanics of pinball with the side-scrolling adventure of metroidvanias. You play as a scarab arriving on a relaxing tropical island to be the new courier. Unfortunately for Yoku, things don't go quite as planned and she has to save the day. The cleverly designed world is filled with platform tests as well as pinball boards that Yoku uses to jump and advance. A fascinating adventure with colorful visuals and a pleasant atmosphere. Yoku's Island Express earned 9/10 in our review and can be claimed throughout May.
The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk is a point-and-click adventure game set in Asposia, a world ruled by the "flute-nosed dynasty". Not surprisingly, it's an interesting game full of eccentric characters. The Last Wind Monk has received praise for its witty writing, quirky characters and hand-drawn art. If you're looking for a narrative-driven game with some light puzzles, The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk is worth a try when it's available May 16. It currently averages a “Very Positive” user rating on Steam.
Viva Pinata: Party Animals is a Mario Party-like game originally released for the Xbox 360. Designed as a game show, you compete with your friends in fast-paced mini-games to see who can win the most candy. It is a solid multiplayer game that you can play with your family and friends. By the way, Hydro Thunder Hurricane it was an Xbox Live Arcade boat racing game. It aims to be chaotic rather than realistic as it includes power-ups and crazy obstacles.
Also, don't forget that you can claim Hue, one of April's free Gold games, until May 15.
Xbox Games with Gold May 2022
- Yoku's Island Express (May 1-31)
- The Inner World: The Last Wind Monk (May 16-June 15)
- Hydro Thunder Hurricane (May 1-15)
- Viva Pinata: Party Animals (May 16-31)