Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Top Six Picks of Xbox 360 Games

By Taylor H. Thomas

The Xbox 360 is the pioneer of the seventh generation consoles to come from the three main manufacturers of video games. As such, it carries more games than the other two, with some estimates going as high as a thousand. This will mean that searching for the right games that will give value for your money can be a tricky affair, especially as each game costs a flat rate of $60 no matter its quality. Fortunately, you can just purchase these top six Xbox 360 games, which have been judged as such by both critics and consumers, instead of relying on attractive packages.

1) Successor to the highly-rated Oblivion, Fallout 3 has gained many positive reviews. Set sometime after World War II, it combines the best three elements of a classic action game: fast-paced gameplay, realistic perspective, and intelligent survival in a harsh, post-apocalyptic setting. Don't worry if you haven't played the other two games in the series. Including a gripping storyline and amazing graphics, Fallout 3 is a game anyone could enjoy playing.

2) Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and the Damned is the first in the GTA series to offer you the chance to play online against other people. For those who've played other titles in this series, this game comes with a new main character, new missions, new weapons and vehicles, and a Liberty City so real and vivid it becomes part of the story. It has earned many "Game of the Year Awards," and is well worth your time.

Yet another multi-awarded game is Dead Space, which reviewers have rightfully deemed as the "World's Scariest Game". This intriguing description alone should be sufficient reason to purchase the game although it must be said that if you are afraid of the dark and the unseen monsters it can yield, then this might not be the game for you. If you like third-person horror-action games, then Dead Space is the one and only game for you.

4) If you're looking for a third-person shooter that is challenging and without the horror, than gear up for Gears of War 2. Multiplayer options allow you to form teams ranging from 2 to 10 players, and with many improvements to gameplay and visuals, this game has truly earned its awards, including "Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008." That alone should be reason enough to go out and buy it.

5) And then there was Halo 3. Third in the series, this title can stand on its own with a new multiplayer map lineup, a saved films option, and the Forge level editor -- which earned Halo 3 the "Best Multiplayer Game" award. If you enjoyed the first two games, then Halo 3 should be top of your list.

Proof positive that not all Xbox 360 best games involve murder and mayhem is The Beatles: Rock Band music video game. Reviewers have praised its visuals and audio as the best ever yet, with some calling it a surreal experience. Users play it by using controllers shaped like various musical instruments to the tunes of The Beatles, of course.

There are so many other good Xbox 360 games out there, many worth playing. Just be careful to read all the reviews, and pay attention to notes about bugs or patches. But with so many games to chose from, you should have no trouble finding your own top six picks.

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