It’s a great morning to be an Xbox fan, as Major Nelson has just announced that Borderlands 2 and other titles are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today. As is usual, we’ve divided up Major Nelson’s Tweets, surfed the Xbox Store, and included all the details for you below!
Gyromancer, Moon Diver and Space Invaders Infinity Gene are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today https://t.co/qPMRNrLoTQ pic.twitter.com/ddoTfuKuCo
— Larry Hryb ????✨ (@majornelson) February 23, 2017
Gyromancer: $14.99
Gyromancer: A fusion of puzzle and RPG gaming. You are Rivel, a powerful mage who leads fearsome beasts into battle as he explores the depths of Aldemona Wood. Master a deep–and deeply addictive–battle system. Twelve stages of play against dozens of unique foes.
MOON DIVER: $14.99
The Earth lies in ruins. In the year 2081, five warriors suddenly appeared during an eclipse and began the fight to take back Earth. Introducing MOON DIVER, an easy-to-control side-scrolling action game for 1–4 players. Get ready for non-stop acrobatic action on the ground, walls, and even ceilings! Characters can level up, gain new abilities, and unleash devastating special attacks known as MoonSault Combinations!
Space Invaders: IG: $9.99
Space Invaders, the game that defined video games for generations, is back with a new twist! The game starts off looking like the classic Space Invaders, but as you play through the game, it evolves. Unlock new stages, new power ups, and new features. The full game features a total of 143 stages from both Normal Mode and the breathtaking Challenge Mode where stages change with each playthrough. You can even blast your way through unique stages evolved from your very own music! Compete against other players from all around the world in real time with the appropriately named Real Time Rankings! Space Invaders Infinity Gene is the pinnacle of outer space shooting action!
The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match and Assassin’s Creed Rogue are coming to Xbox One Back Compat today https://t.co/qPMRNrLoTQ pic.twitter.com/YbeVt1ZqtY
— Larry Hryb ????✨ (@majornelson) February 23, 2017
The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match: $9.99
Originally crowned as a top contender in the fighting game genre with the release of KOF 98, this full upgrade to the second entry in the KOF Ultimate Match series, KOF 2002 is widely considered to be the ultimate KOF. Based on the KOF NESTS compilation originally released only in Japan, the game offers the series’ largest selection of characters as well as an all new soundtrack and enhanced graphics. The game balance has been carefully retuned for the addition of new moves and recovery moves, making KOF 2002UM a heated battle on your Xbox 360 that never stops!
Assassin’s Creed Rogue: $29.99
Amid the chaos and violence of the French and Indian War, Shay Patrick Cormac, a fearless young member of the Assassin Brotherhood, undergoes a dark transformation that will forever shape the future of the colonies. After a dangerous mission goes tragically wrong, Shay turns his back on the Assassins who, in response, attempt to end his life. Cast aside by those he once called brothers, Shay sets out on a mission to wipe out all who turned against him and to ultimately become the most feared Assassin hunter in history. Introducing Assassin’s Creed® Rogue, the darkest chapter in the Assassin’s Creed franchise yet.
Also, Borderlands 2 is coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility today and will be FREE with March #GamesWithGold https://t.co/qPMRNrLoTQ pic.twitter.com/vOueFjbDRP
— Larry Hryb ????✨ (@majornelson) February 23, 2017
Borderlands 2: $19.99
Face off against a massive new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in 4 player co-op or split-screen on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet
Which of these games do you already own or plan to download to your Xbox One? We invite you to check out these games and more by visiting the Xbox Backward Compatibility Catalogue. Have you already checked out March’s upcoming Games with Gold? Please do let us know what you think by dropping us a comment below!
