The ultimate holy grail of video games is the concept of backwards compatibility. Ever since Microsoft decided to add this to their Xbox One console, gamers have been buzzing. Whether you have the original version of the game or decide to download it at the official Xbox 360 compatibility store, you can enjoy these free games. The amount of free games that Microsoft has added is quite extensive, but the following are the best of the best.
THIRD BEST XBOX ONE BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE GAME: GUNSTAR HEROES
Gunstar Heroes is actually one of the most recent video games added to the Xbox One compatibility line-up. This game came out in the 1990’s, but it was released on the Microsoft Xbox Live Arcade in 2009. This is by all means a classic video game, and it’s definitely one of the best free games you will find on the Xbox One. It’s a run and gun shooting video game and has received critical acclaim. The visuals are extremely impressive for the time, and the relentless pace always keeps the gameplay entertaining.
SECOND BEST XBOX ONE BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE GAME: LEFT 4 DEAD 2
Now, we come to a game that was actually for the Xbox 360. Left 4 Dead 2 is a first-person shooter, but it has the awesome element of cooperative gameplay. The new melee weapons and firearms added to the game were incredible, and the game introduced brand new strategies, as well. Free games should not be this good, people!
THE BEST XBOX ONE BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE GAME: SOUL CALIBUR 2
Soul Calibur 2, outside of Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3, is the greatest fighting game ever created. An HD version of the game was released on the Microsoft Xbox 360, but now on the Xbox One, it tops all other free games as the best. The character roster, which is headlined by Nightmare and Yoshimitsu, is amazing, the variety of weapons is a nice touch, and the music is perfectly orchestrated. Overall, you won’t find a better Xbox One backwards compatible video game.
