April is a good month for PS Plus Holders and Xbox Live Gold Members. Both platforms are stacked with some notable freebies this month. Sony is really hitting home with the nostalgia for the month of April showcasing some retro reboots and really pushing out those PS3 and Vita games, as this being the last year they will be offered though PS Plus.
April PS Plus Free Games
- Mad Max (PS4)
- TrackMania Turbo (PS4)
- In Space We Brawl (PS4/PS3)
- 99Vidas (PS4/PS3/Vita)
- Q*Bert: Rebooted (PS4/PS3/Vita)
- Toy Home (PS3)
Available on the Playstation Store until May 1st
A Closer Look
Those who are retro fiends and appreciate the classics then get ready for what PlayStation has in store for you this month. From In Space we Brawl a Space, twin stick, 4 player shooter and 99VIDAS a unique, retro 16-bit side-scrolling brawler….
To extreme throwbacks such as, Q*Bert: Rebooted a Classic 2D arcade game from the 80s, fully re-imagined in 3D and even Toy Home a vintage game that makes use of PlayStation’s motion controls.
But wait, there’s more….
If Retro and racing really aren’t your fancy or maybe Xbox is your dedicated home console, then get hype because Xbox has a few heavy hitters this month. Taking a look at Xbox’s Games with Gold April line up also showcases a lot of variety; from Survival Horror to Puzzle Based and even Racing, this month is really looking good for Xbox Live Gold Members.
XBL Free Games with Gold
- The Witness (4/1- 4/30)
- Cars 2: The Video Game (4/1 – 4/15)
- Dead Space 2 (4/16 – 4/30)
- Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (4/16 – 5/15)
Only available FREE for Xbox LIve Gold Members
A Closer Look
Last but most definitely not least,
Dead Space 2 takes place three years after the first Dead Space, where there is a new Necromorph outbreak in an all new location. While playing the original will increase your connection to the game’s lore and tormented protagonist, Dead Space 2 is equipped with a recap video for those who haven’t played the first installment. However, what really makes this game stand out the most is it’s unique multiplayer experience.
All in All
No matter which platform, this month’s free games are a great excuse to take a break from the online multiplayer games you’re grinding and dive into a single player. (or at least download them when they’re free)