The best Xbox games of all time: Our picks for the top games should play on Xbox Series X|S in 2024
Our best picks for Xbox games you ABSOLUTELY must play.
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Top trending Xbox games (October 2024)
Are you searching for the latest trending games to play? Let’s start by exploring some of the newest Xbox games. These are handpicked by editors and showcase some of the best recent games that you can try out if you’ve already played the best of what Xbox has to offer. These picks are generally genre-agnostic and will likely include the best games available on the Xbox Game Pass subscription service this month as well.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantaziois a turn-based JRPG brought to you by the creators of Atlus' world-renownedPersonafranchise. The story is set in the fantastical kingdom of Euchronia, a realm thrown into chaos after its king was recently assassinated.
However, a powerful magical spell called Royal Magic was cast upon the king’s death, initiating a special tournament where everyone in the kingdom would have the opportunity to become the next ruler of Euchronia. As one of these contestants, your goal is to participate in this tournament to win the throne back for the late king’s fallen prince and prevent evil villains from claiming the kingdom for their wicked ambitions.
This game is one ofAtlus' most ambitious JRPGs to date. The story is a grand, epic tale filled with action, mystery, and tragedy that will have you hooked from start to finish and the characters you meet have intriguing backstories, likable personalities, and relatable motivations that will have you root for them as they overcome the odds.
To top it off, the gameplay is absolutely solid as it combines the best traits of Persona’s time-management and Social Link mechanics with the challenging yet satisfying turn-based combat system of mainline Shin Megami Tensei games. In addition, the new Archetype class system is immensely engrossing as it offers dozens of theory-crafting possibilities to create the ultimate party that fits your playstyle.
If you’re a fan of Persona or turn-based JRPGs with a high-fantasy setting, then you’re going to love Metaphor: ReFantazio as we feel it’s a prime contender for one of the best Xbox games of 2024. If you want to learn more about this game and why we highly recommend it, check out ourMetaphor: ReFantazio review.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Conquer your anxieties and embark on an epic adventure to save a declining kingdom from monstrous ‘humans’ and scheming villains vying for the throne in Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Buy at:Amazon|Best Buy|Walmart
Warhammer 40000 - Space Marine 2
Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2, the long-awaited sequel to the 2011 cult-classic action game of the same name, has finally arrived and ready to immerse players in one of the finest titles in theWarhammer 40000franchise.
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Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 has you assume the role of the titular Space Marines, an elite fighting force sent by the Imperium of Man across the galaxy to protect humanity from all kinds of foul enemies including the ravenous Tyranids and the heretical forces of Chaos. This game features an adrenaline-pumping third-person combat system where you will fight hundreds upon hundreds of horrifying monsters at once and shred them to pieces using vicious melee weapons and explosive firearms.
You can challenge the never-ending hordes of Tyranids in the challenging single-player campaign, team up with fellow Space Marines in three-player online co-op missions, or exterminate traitorous Chaos Marines in 5v5 PvP matches.
While there are some technical issues, that doesn’t stop Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 from being a blast to play and provide great catharsis for players looking for a thrill ride they can play with friends online. If you want to learn more about this title, check out ourWarhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 review.
Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2
Purge xenos scum and blasphemous heretics in the name of the God Emperor in Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2. Take on the grand challenges of an epic single-player campaign or team up with friends to destroy the enemies of Man in online PvE or PvP game modes.
Buy at:CDKeys|Amazon|Best Buy
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