Although Sonic remains the one playable character it is nice to see old friends reunite. This game ultimately acts as a tribute to the Sonic franchise. The speedy gameplay that once innovated the gaming industry is back in full force. Taking control of Sonic and speeding through levels is a ton of fun. Unfortunately, the modern levels incorporated do not do much to innovate the gameplay.
Controls exhibit lag at times when in 3D levels, which is immensely frustrating. Due to its failure to include new aspects, Sonic Generations will unlikely garner new fans.
However, this is a solid addition to any Sonic fan's library. For many, Need for Speed: Most Wanted was the last great game to be released for the acclaimed racing franchise.
As the first Need for Speed game on the Xbox , it set the bar of expectations quite high. Unfortunately, Electronic Arts failed to recapture the things that made this game so great. The great news is that we got to play Need for Speed: Most Wanted. For the first time, the franchise placed an emphasis on the narrative. In previous installments, the plot was far from significant, as the focus was primarily on car customization.
Most Wanted retained the customization depth that made the franchise a must try and incorporated a captivating story mode.
As you defeat the members of this crew, more cars and parts become available, and customization options grow. All while the player is trying to make a name in the underground racing scene, police forces are hot on the tail of these illegal events.
Police chases play a large role in the outcome of races. Enemy AI can be difficult to deal with. Thus, not only are you tasked with winning a race; you must also evade law enforcement.
The graphics used to depict the gritty underground racing scene is a highlight. Cars effortlessly gleam off the neon lights during night races. Although the game was a commercial success and tons of fun to play, the multiplayer aspect held the game back. Connectivity issues were too much of an influence over online races. With Skate 3 we have a video game that has reached cult classic status due to the support from passionate fans across the world. Something unexpected occurred and fans clamored to play the new Skate game.
Looking back on the event we now know the rise in popularity of skate culture is heavily linked to the success of Skate 3. Fans have been demanding a follow up for years. Ten years later, Electronic Arts has finally broken their silence by announcing Skate 4 is in development.
There is no better time to recapture the glory of Skate 3 than right now. First and foremost, the open world is brimming with life. The vibrant colors on display are a joy to witness via the third person camera.
It is no coincidence the gameplay takes place in an open world. Not having access to certain areas would be a shame amongst the gorgeous landscape. Players skate around a variety of environments, urban otherwise, executing numerous tricks to stack up points. If you get bored from the cityscape, you may venture into an industrial area. For a game that essentially forces you to repeat actions while skating, it is important to include some variety via different locations.
It is disappointing that the multiplayer mode must be purchased separately seeing as it is a resounding success. The depth and hours of gameplay multiplayer offers is well worth the purchase.
The zombie craze was taking over the entertainment industry and Valve did not shy away from this trend. In fact, Valve knew they had such a hot property after the release of the original game back in and immediately worked on developing a sequel. Left 4 Dead 2 released exactly one year after its predecessor and improved on it in every way imaginable. Survival horror games were nothing new, however, Left 4 Dead 2 took the genre to new heights off the back of its innovative cooperative gameplay.
The story follows four survivors of an apocalyptic scenario that has turned the majority of humans into zombies. There are five different campaigns worked into this single title. The idea behind each campaign is to reach a safe point where the survivors can rest.
Navigating areas becomes a real challenge and more importantly the first person camera creates a genuine frightening quality. Due to this game being a first-person shooter, the action appears up close and personal. The game is no stranger to scenes of gore and violence. In fact, the game has been banned in several countries. Left 4 Dead 2 is made for cooperative play. It is simply not as fun to play any other way. You can still run through levels on your own, as any of the survivors not controlled by players will revert to acting as friendly AI.
Valve put a ton of attention to detail in their weapons, which are a huge appeal of Left 4 Dead 2 's strategic gameplay. Not all of the game modes are a success. The campaign is the clear frontrunner and all else hollows in comparison.
All in all, Left 4 Dead 2 is a highly enjoyable game geared for brilliant cooperative play. The third iteration of Guitar Hero launched the franchise into the stratosphere. This game was released to the public at the peak of the rhythm genre craze. The concept is quite simple to grasp. The player uses a controller shaped like a guitar in order to play the correct notes at the right time as they scroll across the screen. Three core elements make this game a must-play.
The first is the catalog of songs. Players can dive into a whopping total of 73 songs. Not only is the catalog filled with memorable songs at launch but the developers also offered continued DLC content. Players could download additional songs of their choice after launch. However, once you get a few games under your belt you can comfortably tackle easy mode. The varying modes on offer were perfectly spaced out. Players could choose from easy, medium, hard, and finally expert. Each level would perfectly test the player's skill.
Only the masterful gamers would reach expert mode. Lastly, the varying game modes meant that the game never felt stale. Players can enjoy the short albeit extremely fun career mode in either single-player or co-op. Finally, the multiplayer mode offered players a ton of replay value. Fable III is the third installment of the franchise and is oftentimes remembered as the greatest. Players truly witnessed a compelling narrative develop before their eyes.
The protagonist is tasked with overthrowing an evil King. Once the successful uprising is complete, the player then assumes control of the throne. It is an all-encompassing story that begins as a revolution and continues as you command an entire kingdom.
As you could imagine with a game that delivers such an extensive narrative, it does take some time to build up. However, this slow buildup is certainly worth the wait.
The environments are imbued with such vibrant personalities. From a small village to castles every detail looks fantastic. Fable III is all about building relationships and alliances.
Therefore, interacting with characters is a vital aspect of the game. What makes Fable so special is that you are always in control. Although combat is not the main attraction, it does occur often. Players can attack with short-range, long-range, or magic options.
Different weapons will be available to you throughout the game. Unfortunately, the combat mechanics were criticized for being overly simple. In truth, the game would have benefited from a more complex system. Thus, the voice acting is a major selling point of the series.
It seems as though the Batman: Arkham series appeared out of thin air. It is safe to say at the time nobody was truly asking for a Batman video game series. Its sequel Arkham City quickly became a highly anticipated instalment. As a stealth game, the camera angle was always going to be a legitimate concern. It is no surprise that a third-person perspective is utilized. This way, players control Batman as the camera freely rotates around him. The camera motion is smooth and rarely hinders stealth gameplay.
Even in the shadowy locations, enemies remain visible. Combat is immensely satisfying this time around. It is up to the player to counter blows and attack in real time. Striking down enemies is tons of fun. It hits the perfect balance between button mashing and strategy.
Certain enemies can only be taken down in specific circumstances. Therefore, combat variety is also taken into account. For a campaign centric game, Arkham City has surprising replay value. In addition to its 40 hours of core gameplay, a new game plus mode is unlocked after completing the game.
This mode sees an increase in difficulty, as enemies are stronger. Luckily you can keep the equipment used in the first play through. As expected for a game based on comic book material, most of the voice acting borders on corny and ridiculous. Often times the dialogue will have you cringing.
It is exactly what you think it is; a kit for chatting through your Xbox. The chatpad pictured above made up the controller add-on part of the kit, with a headset giving you the option to chat to your friends as if they were right there next to you…. If you live in a swanky flat, then you can give your Xbox a wood-effect skin to let it blend in with your bookcases and mahogany tables. Plus, you can choose to decorate your retro console with a whole host of your favourite characters.
Last, but by no means least on our list of the best Xbox accessories is the all-important Wireless Network Adapter.
Modern consoles come ready to hook up to the internet without any messing around. But in the Xbox days, you needed a Wireless Network adapter to take your gaming to the next level.
The Xbox had it all, and here are our favourite gadgets that completed the whole package. How Does This List Work? Are All The Items Second-hand? Wireless Controller. This small gaming console also is the most recent and most powerful Xbox console on the market. Microsoft released the X in as a full upgrade to Xbox One. The Xbox S appeared in as a slight upgrade to the Xbox One, featuring a smaller gaming console than its predecessor.
Released in , Xbox One placed an emphasis on using the internet for gaming, for video streaming, and for connecting with other users. The Xbox One console also can run games from discs, though. Xbox One has backward compatibility with many Xbox games. Microsoft released the Xbox console in A few years later, Microsoft introduced a new version of the Xbox that took advantage of WiFi connectivity, and featured a smaller console box.
Xbox brought an enhanced Xbox Live service, and it introduced the Kinect motion control system. Xbox had backward compatibility with about half of the Xbox games. The original Xbox console appeared in from Microsoft.
Within another year, Microsoft introduced Xbox Live, a community gaming system that gamers could access through an internet connection. You also should have some choices in the model of console you buy. And you still might find an Xbox available for sale in some places, although Microsoft has officially discontinued the Xbox Although the gaming console should ship with one or more compatible controllers, you may want to purchase additional units later.
These cables will vary in cost, based on the length of the cable. On the other hand, the older One and consoles — when you can find them — will sit at the lower end of the range. Consoles that have a larger amount of storage space will cost more than those with a lower storage capacity.
If you want more storage space than the Xbox console provides, you may need to purchase an external hard drive. Depending on how you like to play games, you have the option of purchasing games on disc, purchasing a digital download copy, renting a game for a limited amount of time, or buying a used game.
Microsoft also offers an Xbox Game Pass, which gives you access to dozens of games for a monthly subscription fee. By connecting an external hard drive or two to your Xbox One gaming console, you can store extra data.
You can attach one or two hard drives to the gaming console. They must be USB 3. The Kinect gaming controller uses motion sensing to provide input to the gaming console. It allows people to control the console without the need for a physical gaming controller. Even though you can still buy Kinect, Microsoft has cancelled the Kinect program, and it will no longer manufacture the hardware.
If you own Xbox games that you want to play on any Xbox One console, backward compatibility is available. Just insert the old Xbox discs or download digital copies of the games again to your Xbox One console, and you can begin playing them. Any game scores and achievements you earned with Xbox should translate to Xbox One as well. However, you cannot use Xbox controllers or other physical accessories with your Xbox One console. Xbox Live is an online network that you can use to gain numerous extra features for gaming.
Through Xbox Live, you can use your Xbox One console to connect to other users remotely, allowing to you play games against live opponents.
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