There are plenty of great titles coming to the Xbox One in 2014. If you’re planning on getting one there’s a lot to took forward to.
1. Project Spark
2. Fable Legends
This unique brand of cooperative play makes Fable Legends an interesting one to follow at the very least. This game is actually meant to be played with five people, four heroes and a villain, with the A.I. controlling any gaps that may exist in available player slots. This is particularly interesting because the game seems to be taking a page from the pen and paper role playing games. Playing the “villain” in this new Fable title is almost like being in the game-master role, while the other players fight through the challenges the antagonist has put in place.
3. Below
‘Below’ is bringing gamers an incredibly difficult, yet rewarding experience as it introduces the concept of permanent death. The classic look of the game also makes for both an incredibly nostalgic yet fresh approach. While it hasn’t quite been announced yet we can probably expect this game to jump platforms, just like Superbrothers did. For now though, Microsoft’s Xbox One is getting it first.
4. Quantum Break
This narrative driven game that lands somewhere between the shows, 24 and Through the Wormhole (with Morgan Freeman,) is tackling a pretty interesting subject matter. This science fiction story deals with the seemingly inevitable breakdown of our worlds physical being due to an out of control scientific experiment.
It deals with the slowing and stoppage and possible collapse of time itself. The game’s story follows three characters who are involved and may have something to do with why the experiment failed. If you’re into fringe sciences and like a good narrative you will probably enjoy Quantum Break when it’s released, hopefully sometime in 2014.
5. Cobalt
6. Sunset Overdrive
7. Fantasia: Music Evolved
Any fans of the classic Fantasia series and a good old fashioned Disney musical will enjoy this, especially if you’re a gamer who also moonlights as a parent. Disney’s Fantasia has always been a popular film series for parents and children alike and making the musical a more interactive experience may really pay off for them as it jumps from the movie screen to the gaming console.
At the very least it’ll be something worth watching for a bit to see how it plays out. If it’s successful, this is just further proof that gaming isn’t for just children, or adults for that matter; but can be a fun and interesting family experience as well.
8. Halo 5 or the next Halo
Halo has garnered such support that many gamers have already made their decision on what next gen hardware they want simply by knowing this up-and-coming title will exist. This next Halo game probably has a lot of fans that just can’t wait to get their hands it. We can most likely expect to be throwing down as Master Chief and killing some ancient alien race bent on the destruction or domination of the universe.
9. Kinect Sports Rivals
Xbox One’s Kinect system is very sensitive and takes a full-body scan of the players before they get down to business. You should expect something a bit more detailed and muscular compared to your regular old Xbox Live Avatar too.
10. D4
The episodic title being released by Microsoft Studios and directed by Hidetaka Suehiro, the major creative forces behind Deadly Premonitions is tackling a game about the dark side of one’s personality and the fourth dimension. This trip into time itself is a bit different than most games coming out on Xbox One.
The game will be controlled via Kinect, and is very heavily driven by the narrative and story of the game, falling into an area of gaming that is somewhere between a movie and an in-depth interactive experience. This kind of gaming only seems to be growing as titles like Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain become more popular, so it will be interesting to see such an accomplished director start down the same path on this new hardware.
11. Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
12. Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare
A timed exclusive for the Xbox One, Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is the sequel to one of the most successful video game franchises in recent years. The game will be running on Electronic Arts’ latest Frostbite Engine 3.0, featuring 24 player online and four player co-op. Keep your eye on this as it might exceed your wildest imaginations.
13. Titanfall
Remember the amount of hype and fan following that Gears of War got when it was launched on the Xbox 360? Respawn Entertainment seems to be following the same route with Titanfall. The developers have confirmed that this game will never be released on the PlayStation 4, so Microsoft’s platforms are the only place you can play this next gen blockbuster. Titanfall will also be using Xbox One’s cloud services which will give a big push to the graphics of the game. This game should be on anyone’s list who plan to own an Xbox One.
Conclusion:
The Xbox One has come along way since it’s official announcement in the summer. With a mixture of excitement and dread there are certainly some great titles coming. Whether or not you plan on picking up a Xbox One at launch is irrelevant, as it’s definitely an interesting piece of hardware to follow that’s already starting to amass some great exclusive titles. We can only hope that Microsoft can shake the stigma that’s been attached to it since before it’s life has even began. Now we can just wait and see what the consumer thinks and hope that developers will help to build a lasting legacy for this new console.
