Xbox 360 anniversary: From Halo to Gears of War – celebrate 10 years with these 10 games

The Xbox 360 is 10 years old

THE Xbox 360 may be 10 years old, but Microsoft’s sublime console has provided us with many fond memories.

 

From creating avatars to sending angry messages following an injustice on FIFA, the 360 covered all bases for the inexperienced online gamer.

The list of great 360 games is a long one, but here are some which all Xbox enthusiasts will remember for a long time to come.

 



Gears of War was a huge exclusive for the 360



Gears of War

Gears of War raised the bar for shooters across the board. The graphic violence mixed with a unique storyline and fantastic online multiplayer makes this a contender for greatest 360 game ever.

Halo 3

Halo 3 was the first of the series to land on the 360, and has gone on to achieve legendary status due to its fast-paced and brutal multiplayer as well as gripping campaign mode.

BioShock

2K’s 2007 masterpiece is highly regarded as one of the best games ever created. Braving their way through the creepy city of Rapture, players were able to immerse themselves in an breathtaking environment which delivered some great gameplay.

Grand Theft Auto V

One of the best-selling video games of all time, GTA V introduced Rockstar’s online multiplayer vision to the world. Featuring talented voice actors, players were thrown into a chaotic world where anything goes.

Left 4 Dead

This gem from Valve saw players group together and fight their way through hordes of the undead in order to reach safety. If you had team-mates who weren’t communicating, it was understandably frustrating, but there is still nothing more satisfying than reaching a safe-room following a late solo blitz and sprint.

 

Red Dead Redemption helped Rockstar go on to create the immersive world of GTA V

 

Skyrim is regarded as one of the best games to grace the 360

Mass Effect

The intricate and detailed storyline is one reason alone to play Mass Effect. With some great action too, it’s no surprise this title took home so many awards following its release in 2007.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Harking back during a time when Infinity Ward still developed COD titles, MW2 remains the most exciting in the franchise to date. No need for jet-packs and other gizmos, this game delivered and more on the combat front.

Red Dead Redemption

Before GTA V there was Red Dead Redemption, a fantastic sandbox adventure set in the Wild West. Using a morality system, players could either become heroes or villains. And when people thought it couldn’t get any better, a zombie version titled ‘Undead Nightmare’ was released as DLC.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Skyrim had a lot to live up to following the success of Oblivion, but it definitely delivered. Featuring an incredible open world with great combat and gorgeous graphics, Bethesda really hit the nail on the head with this legendary role-playing adventure.

Halo Wars

Bringing joy and despair in equal measure, Halo Wars is a must-play for anyone who thinks they’re a tactics king. Staying true to the Halo universe, this 2009 release provided a memorable campaign, although online multiplayer was screaming out for some DLC!