Roberts
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Considering this generation is about to end, I thought about making a thread that looks back at games that were made for Xbox One: exclusives. console exclusives, timed exclusives. I don’t really feel like having another thread about how shit MS games were or how they can improve their first party lineup - we argue about it every day and we all know they can and should improve. Instead I wanted to start a conversation that celebrates the good stuff. Criticism is welcome, of course, and I can’t really stop you from trolling or snark etc, but I hope it can lead to a healthy, positive discussion.
Here are 10 xbox games that kick-ass (for different reasons) for me. What are yours?
Titanfall - I used to play competitive games a lot on PC way back in the old days, but mostly focused on single player experiences during the 360/Ps3 era. This game was a reminder that competitive online games can be fun.
Forza Horizon 3 - Part 1 is still my favorite, because of its basic simplicity, but part 3 objectively their best. The only racing game series I have any interest in.
Sea of Thieves - To be honest, it’s a bit sad this is not considered to be one of the most important games this gen. The whole “make your own adventure” aspect leads to endless possibilities to have fun with your friends, but added content leads to more focused gameplay. I cried from laughter on more than one occasion after my friends have done something ridiculously stupid.
Ori and the Will of Wisps - the first game was great, but this is a classic.
Quantum Break - I think Control is a better game, but as a time traveling movie fan, this was my catnip. I think it is slightly under-appreciated and actually one of the better games in the genre.
Gears 5 - Didn’t hate 4, but it was definitely a game i played all the way through based on the goodwill generated by the first three games. The semi-open world levels of 5 didn’t work as well as developers probably intended, but the rest is Gears at its best. Revisiting campaign Co-op with friends and playing as Jack made the experience even better.
MCC - The amount of good content in this is staggering. I’m actually considering replaying all campaigns one more time.
Ashen - It’s funny how I needed a rip-off of Dark Souls to get me into Dark Souls. Now it is basically my favorite genre.
State of Decay 2 - I couldn’t get into the first game and kind of dismissed the sequel when it came out. Out of curiosity, I gave it another chance when the Juggernaut edition came out and it feels like night and day difference. I don't think I have ever felt so devastated playing a game when something bad happens to your characters.
Super Lucky’s Tale - It is not really a great game (not terrible either), but it hold a special place in my heart, because this game is basically my daughter’s gateway into gaming.
Honorable Mentions: Operencia: The Stolen Sun, Cuphead, Halo 5. Recore, Dead Rising 3, Ryse, Deep Rock Galactic, Void Bastards, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Bleeding Edge, Crackdown 3.
Games that I played too little to have an opinion on. Will revisit most of them at some point, because they seem to be good games: Halo Wars 2, Sunset Overdrive, Elite Dangerous, Outer Wilds, Path of Exile, Rare Replay, Astroneer
Games that I flat out disliked or hated: Hello Neighbor
Now it is your turn. Godspeed.
Here are 10 xbox games that kick-ass (for different reasons) for me. What are yours?
Titanfall - I used to play competitive games a lot on PC way back in the old days, but mostly focused on single player experiences during the 360/Ps3 era. This game was a reminder that competitive online games can be fun.
Forza Horizon 3 - Part 1 is still my favorite, because of its basic simplicity, but part 3 objectively their best. The only racing game series I have any interest in.
Sea of Thieves - To be honest, it’s a bit sad this is not considered to be one of the most important games this gen. The whole “make your own adventure” aspect leads to endless possibilities to have fun with your friends, but added content leads to more focused gameplay. I cried from laughter on more than one occasion after my friends have done something ridiculously stupid.
Ori and the Will of Wisps - the first game was great, but this is a classic.
Quantum Break - I think Control is a better game, but as a time traveling movie fan, this was my catnip. I think it is slightly under-appreciated and actually one of the better games in the genre.
Gears 5 - Didn’t hate 4, but it was definitely a game i played all the way through based on the goodwill generated by the first three games. The semi-open world levels of 5 didn’t work as well as developers probably intended, but the rest is Gears at its best. Revisiting campaign Co-op with friends and playing as Jack made the experience even better.
MCC - The amount of good content in this is staggering. I’m actually considering replaying all campaigns one more time.
Ashen - It’s funny how I needed a rip-off of Dark Souls to get me into Dark Souls. Now it is basically my favorite genre.
State of Decay 2 - I couldn’t get into the first game and kind of dismissed the sequel when it came out. Out of curiosity, I gave it another chance when the Juggernaut edition came out and it feels like night and day difference. I don't think I have ever felt so devastated playing a game when something bad happens to your characters.
Super Lucky’s Tale - It is not really a great game (not terrible either), but it hold a special place in my heart, because this game is basically my daughter’s gateway into gaming.
Honorable Mentions: Operencia: The Stolen Sun, Cuphead, Halo 5. Recore, Dead Rising 3, Ryse, Deep Rock Galactic, Void Bastards, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Bleeding Edge, Crackdown 3.
Games that I played too little to have an opinion on. Will revisit most of them at some point, because they seem to be good games: Halo Wars 2, Sunset Overdrive, Elite Dangerous, Outer Wilds, Path of Exile, Rare Replay, Astroneer
Games that I flat out disliked or hated: Hello Neighbor
Now it is your turn. Godspeed.
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