10. Far Cry: New Dawn
Taking place after the shock ending of Far Cry 5, New Dawn puts the player in a post-apocalyptic Hope County vastly reshaped by nuclear war. The game packs in all the chaotic mayhem you’ve come to expect from the Far Cry series, with new weapons such as a circular saw launcher introduced for some of that sweet, sweet carnage. With a brilliant story and ridiculously exciting action, New Dawn is a must.
9. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
As a Jedi Padawan, embark on an intergalactic adventure packed with iconic locations, weapons and enemies in this passionate love letter to Star Wars. With a focus on training, the game encourages skill progression and levelling up to master the Force and art of the lightsabre. If you put in the time, you will become a legendary Jedi and a force to be reckoned with as you work through the game’s incredible story mode. The best Star Wars game ever made. May the Force be with you!
8. Kingdom Hearts III
Building on everything that made the previous titles in the series so beloved, Kingdom Hearts III’s unforgettable story takes the player on an adventure spanning the Disney universe as you join heroes from Toy Story, Big Hero 6, Monsters Inc and more in a battle against the Heartless. Cast powerful magic spells and interact with iconic characters in a richly detailed world in this phenomenally designed adventure!
7. Control
As Jesse Faden, players explore the paranormal headquarters of a mysterious US agency and utilize powerful supernatural abilities in order to defeat a deadly enemy known as the Hiss, which has corrupted reality. As you explore the shifting and unpredictable world, players must develop exciting combat possibilities and master complex rituals to alter the surroundings and defeat the enemy. The result is a stunningly innovative and exciting action-adventure game.
6. Borderlands 3
Journey back into the mayhem-fuelled and chaotic world of Borderlands in this acclaimed threequel, now taking place on multiple diverse planets. While the plot is centred around stopping a pair of cult-leading twins from harnessing the power of the galaxy, it’s all rather irrelevant. This is a game built entirely around it’s unique, thrilling gameplay and it’s an absolute delight to play. With gorgeous visuals and over-the-top action, Borderlands 3 is an absolute must.
5. The Outer Worlds
If you fancy a jaunt as a space cowboy, then look no further than The Outer Worlds. Feeling like a mix of Fallout and the Firefly TV series, the game is a staggeringly detailed and layered adventure through space that develops around your playstyle. Your character build, companion stories and end-game scenarios are all built around you, making for a unique and personal experience that fees fresh, innovative and exciting.
4. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Taking place in a brutal 1500s Sengoku Japan, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice puts you in the shoes of the “one-armed wolf”, a disgraced and disfigured warrior. Bound to protect a young lord, you become the target of vicious enemies and when the lord is captured, you must stop at nothing to save him. Packed with thrilling action, stunning world design and an incredible story, this is a truly cinematic and unmissable gaming experience.
3. Devil May Cry 5
With original director Hideaki Itsuno at the helm, Devil May Cry 5 is the finest entry in the beloved series in some time. As a demonic invasion unfolds, you will control three playable characters with radically different combat styles as you battle the hellish villains in Red Grave City. With photorealistic character designs and breathtaking environment effects, DMC 5 shows us what the Xbox One is capable of while also delivering a stunningly engrossing and action-packed narrative experience.
2. Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
Dropping the player in a torn and chaotic Washington DC, The Division 2’s dynamic living world evolves around the player’s actions and creates a stunning gaming experience. The game’s 40 hour+ campaign can be enjoyed alone or with up to 3 friends online and boasts an all-new progression system giving players the option to expand skills and abilities of their character. A rewarding and content-packed action-adventure and one of the best Tom Clancy games yet.
1. Resident Evil 2
Completely built up from the ground up, this spine-chilling reimaging of the 1998 classic is one of the most passionate re-releases ever. With new over-the-shoulder camera mode and a modernised control scheme, Resident Evil 2 has never played or looked better than this phenomenal update which features phenomenal and atmospheric visuals, with stunning lighting and environment features. With incredible combat mechanics and an engrossing plot, this one is an absolute masterpiece. A must-own.
