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Note: Games highlighted in orange are the best of what the Xbox has to offer. These are games that every Xbox owner should have. If you are just starting out with and Xbox or building a library, I highly recommend starting with these titles.
First Person Shooter:
Halo: Combat Evolved
Gamespot Score: 9.7
"Not only is this easily the best of the Xbox launch games, but it's easily one of the best shooters ever, on any platform." - Joe Fielder
Halo 2
Gamespot Score: 9.4
Some may be a bit disappointed with the single player experience, but Halo 2 improves on its predecessor in almost every way. Halo 2 is a superb shooter and particularly shines in its online multiplayer.
Halo 2 Multiplayer Map Pack
Gamespot Score: 8.7
"The nine new maps are outstanding, making one of the best-ever multiplayer shooters even better." - Greg Kasavin
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay
Gamespot Score: 9.3
Riddick combines excellent presentation, superb graphics, and a unique blend of stealth, melee, and shooter gameplay to make one of the best games on the Xbox.
Far Cry Instincts
Gamespot Score: 9.2
"Far Cry Instincts is even better than its PC predecessor, and it's one of the best Xbox shooters ever." - Jason Ocampo
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Gamespot Score: 9.2
"By bringing together the best aspects of squad-based shooters with the freedom of a more action-oriented shooter, Brothers in Arms offers a unique gameplay experience in the unlikeliest of genres." - Bob Colayco
Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
Gamespot Score: 8.7
"Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood offers a rather similar experience to its excellent predecessor, with improved enemy artificial intelligence and additional multiplayer options. The novelty has worn off just a bit, though." - bob Colayco
Half Life 2
Gamespot Score: 8.3
"Half-Life 2 faithfully captures the excellent single-player gameplay found in last year's hit PC game, but it also suffers from an erratic frame rate and there's no multiplayer." - Jason Ocampo
Doom 3
Gamespot Score: 8.6
"A new two-player cooperative mode really helps round out the experience, and those amazing good looks survived the translation to the Xbox well intact-along with pretty much everything else." - Greg Kasavin
Unreal Championship 2: The Liandri Conflict
Gamespot Score: 9.0
"While the concept of a first-person shooter going behind the back may sound a little strange at first, Unreal Championship 2 pulls it off with ease and, at the same time, provides a fantastic new twist on an old favorite." - Jeff Gerstmann
Star Wars Republic Commando
Gamespot Score: 8.7
"A well-paced, albeit brief, single-player campaign will keep adrenaline junkies thrilled from the first dropship landing to the final dust-off." - Bob Colayco
Racing
Forza Motorsport
Gamespot Score: 9.2
"Forza Motorsport is a stylish and challenging game that is easily one of the best racers on the Xbox." - Brian Ekberg
Burnout 3: Takedown
Gamespot Score: 9.5
"Burnout 3: Takedown is an amazing achievement that anyone with a pulse will probably love." - Jeff Gerstmann
Burnout Revenge
Gamespot Score: 9.1
"Burnout Revenge is one of the most exciting racing games ever made." - Jeff Gerstmann
Rallisport Challenge 2
Gamespot Score: 9.3
"Rallisport Challenge 2 isn't just a sequel--it is easily one of the most purely pleasurable driving experiences you're likely to encounter on any platform." - Alex Navarro
Project Gotham Racing 2
Gamespot Score: 8.7
"Project Gotham Racing 2 is an excellent game overall, boasting a sheer quantity of features and options with which most other racing games simply cannot compare." - Greg Kasavin
Roleplaying
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Gamespot Score: 9.1
KOTOR is a superb RPG with a riveting storyline. You don't need to be a Star Wars, or even and RPG, fan to appreciate this game.
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords
Gamespot Score: 8.5
"No other game since Knights of the Old Republic has managed to deliver this excellent style of role-playing." - Greg Kasavin
Fable: The Lost Chapters
Gamespot Score: 8.0
Fable is a truly imaginative and innovative game, unlike any other RPG out there.
Jade Empire
Gamespot Score: 8.4
"If the setting of Jade Empire appeals to you, along with the promise of a good storyline and some open-ended role playing, then you'll be more than satisfied with BioWare's latest game." - Greg Kasavin
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition
Gamespot Score: 7.9
"This reissued version includes a ton of new content as well as a few notable gameplay tweaks, making it easily recommended for Morrowind fans." - Greg Kasavin
Gladius
Gamespot Score: 8.4
"Some aspects of the game could have used some more polish, but these shouldn't deter anyone who's looking for a deep, involved, great-looking, and memorable RPG from getting Gladius." - Greg Kasavin
X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse
Gamespot Score: 8.1
"Even if you're only a passing fan of the comic book series, and even if you've already played the first game to death, you'll have a lot of fun with X-Men Legends II." - Greg Mueller
Action
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Gamespot Score: 9.0
I recommend Prince of Persia to anyone wholeheartedly. It combines excellent gameplay and a great story in one superb package. Most importantly it has that undefinable aspect that seems to pull everything together to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Gamespot Score: 8.7
"While Warrior Within's combat and satisfyingly long campaing improve on last year's game, the now darker tone falls somewhat flat compared to the storybook atmosphere in The Sands of Time." - Bob Colayco
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Gamespot Score: 8.6
"It's gpt to be the most fully featured stealth action game to date, so if you like the idea of high-tech espionage, it's certainly going to have plenty to offer you." - Greg Kasavin
Conker: Live and Reloaded
Gamespot Score: 8.3
"Conker: Live & Reloaded definitely has some quirks, and even a few legitimate problems, but the whole of the experience is a great one. Xbox owners would do well to give it a go." - Alex Navarro
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2
Gamespost Score: 8.5
"Though Ghost Recon purists may find a lot to complain about in the sequel's entertaining but shallow single-player campaign, they should ultimately be mollified by the terrific multiplayer game." - Erik Wolpaw
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2 Summit Strike
Gamespot Score: 8.2
"Summit Strike is every bit as enjoyable as its predecessor, with a varied campaign, wide-open levels, and a wealth of multiplayer options and modes." - Bob Colayco
Otogi: Myth of Demons
Gamespot Score: 8.4
"Any Xbox owner looking for one of the best and most genuinely stylish action games so far this year should absolutely check it out." - Greg Kasavin
Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors
Gamespot Score: 8.3
"Otogi 2 retains much of its predecessor's unique and awe-inspiring style, thanks to a great cast, some completely new types of challenges, and a presentation that's second to none." - Greg Kasavin
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