The core combat and stealth mechanics set in Origins are back, but this time you get more flexibility in how your skills develop thanks to three branching upgrade trees and upgradeable, customisable weaponry and armour. You play as an ancient Greek mercenary, or misthios, navigating the Peloponnesian War as you fight to stop a sinister and secretive cult, merrily assassinating enemies along the way. These are our picks for the Best Xbox One games of 2017.
There’s no major reinvention here, but bold choices put a new twist on Origins formula, and good performances elevate it far above the franchise it comes from. Assassins Creed Origins The Best Xbox One Games of 2017 2017 was an awesome year to be an Xbox fan. Covering only the best in the latest news and reviews for all things Xbox related - Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox Game Pass - we aim to be a one stop hub for all your Xbox needs.
If Assassin’s Creed Origins served as a soft reboot for a series in desperate need of some change, Odyssey is a much more subtle update, something I didn’t expect to say about a game that pits you against the mythological minotaur.
And with so many intricate game systems at play, from weapon degradation to a stunning weather system, Red Dead Redemption 2 may ruin every other open-world game for you. The missions are action-packed, story-driven and wildly varied – from high-pressure missions like robbing a train to more relaxed missions where you simply go fishing – the game offers something new at every turn.
While playing, we’ve been stopped by outlaws trying to rob us, we’ve helped a woman being attacked in her home, we’ve helped convicts escape prison carts and more – all while randomly exploring the scenic countryside between missions. Something which brings the 0.01 rarity into perspective and gives LEGO Worlds a worthy mention as one of the hardest full game completions of the year. DiRT 4 Platform: Xbox One JDirt 4 puts you at the wheel of the most powerful machines ever made as you face the toughest roads and circuits on the planet in rally, rallycross, and landrush.
You can have impromptu conversations with passers-by, intimidate witnesses to crimes to avoid becoming wanted and when you want a little R&R, you have can hunt over 200 species of animal, go fishing or play dominoes or cards with a variety of Wild West friends. From Bloober Team, the creators of Layers of Fear, >observer is a cyberpunk horror game designed to disturb you. The open-world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is sprawling and varied, but it’s the finer details that make it feel dynamic and lived-in.