Unlike the PlayStation Plus, which often offers quality games, Xbox Games with Gold well, doesn't. The service is mostly known for being an annoying requirement for online play and, most recently, a freebie for getting an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription.
For October 2021, Microsoft continues to disappoint with its Xbox Games with Gold lineup.
What are the Xbox Games with Gold October 2021 games?
Headlining the Xbox Games with Gold lineup for October 2021 are Castlevania: Harmony of Despair and Resident Evil Code: Veronica X.
2011's Harmony of Despair was originally released for the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 back in 2011. It's not the most well-reviewed Castlevania game out there, but it's not all bad. It's also one of the few co-op multiplayer Castlevania games that Konami has released. Meanwhile, Code: Veronica X was released back in 2011, although it was technically available before then albeit in a limited capacity.