TheXbox Series X|Shas loads to offer gamers straight from the jump. With Xbox’s amazingGame Passsubscription service, gamers have more games at the ready than ever before. In gaming past, the launch of a new console meant players only had a couple of so-so launch titles and they were then left to wait close to a year for anything truly amazing to release.
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After a rough start with the last generation, Xbox is already coming out swinging with making everything about their ecosystem inviting to players, including tons of games at launch. Some aren’t the greatest, but let’s work our way up the Metacritic list of Xbox Series X|S launch titles.
31Bright Memory (55)
Most action games are made utilizing the skills of hundreds of different people, but notBright Memory. A one-man team made this game in its entirety and though it looks great, especially for one person, the critics seem to think it’s lacking a bit in quality.
Dead By Daylightis an action/horror multiplayer game that puts players in the shoes of survivors one would see in classic horror movies. Also, one player is the overpowered super villain killer with the sole goal of hunting survivors down. It’s a game that players seemingly either love or hate, leading to a poor average score.
29King Oddball (64)
Be a menace to the world and play as a giant sentient boulder that lobs smaller boulders with its tongue at armies and structures, trying to deal as much damage as possible inKing Oddball. Though a rating of 64 is not terrible by any means, it does seem the gameplay might have been just a tad bit too simple and repetitive for the critics to rate higher.
28The Sims 4 (66)
This classic franchise gives players the ability to take control of simulated characters' lives as they grow, live, and become who the player destined them to be.The Simsgames have made their way to consoles before, but primarily they have always played best on PCs. This title seems to be no different, with the critics knocking the clunky controlling.
27The Falconeer (66)
Yet another solo developed game,The Falconeeris a unique air-flying combat experience for the Xbox ecosystem. Though the game is beautiful and extremely smooth at 120 fps, the critics didn’t fully enjoy the repetitive nature of the game.
26Sea of Thieves (69)
Critics unanimously agree thatSea of Thievesis played at its very best when players are with friends, sailing the seas in search of treasure and other players perhaps with abittoo much loot themselves. A score of 69 is nothing to laugh at, but the game was held down for its lack of content outside of the pure pirate experience.
25Maneater (71)
Players that enjoyed the chaotic mayhem aspects ofGrand Theft Autowould love this one.Maneateris a game that puts players in the fins of a literal man-eating shark, where players eat all the humans infesting their waters. Many games are plagued with not having enough to do, andManeateris no different.
24Destiny 2: Beyond Light (71)
Though remarkably fun for thousands of players, Games As A Service titles are generally poorly received when looking only at review scores. They just are not for everyone, and usually, the score is based on the first impression of the game’s story and mechanics.Destiny 2: Beyond Lightis impossible to get an idea of based on the story alone, seeing how the vast majority of the game is the endgame content.
23Watch Dogs: Legion (76)
Despite the most recent bug inWatch Dogs: Legionmaking it near unplayable on the Series X|S, the ability to play as any person in the entire game still holds out and givesLegiona very solid score of 76.
22No Man’s Sky (77)
No Man’s Skyis the pinnacle of comeback kids. After the game’s initial poorly received release, it has completely changed the narrative and became one of the best games for the newest generation.No Man’s Skyisn’t a Games As A Service game but has absolutely been dedicated to the game’s loyal fanbase in evolving the game for the better with every update.
