Whatoplay presents 10 of the best Xbox Series X games so far. All arranged by criticscore. As
a special list, these titles are backed with an average of 5 major critic scores and reviewed on
their Series X console. For missing titles, check out our full list at Xbox Series X Games page.
10. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 Everyone with a decent enough childhood will
remember how Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater changed some gamer’s life, to some extent,. This Remake is the
perfect way for the old and the potential new fans to experience the age-old classic. As a title from
the early 00s released in 2021, a new-gen revamp is much needed. Enjoy two of the most beloved Pro
Skater titles on your Series X with HD visuals, intuitive quality of life changes and so much
more. “... it was already a fantastic remake, literally bringing the franchise back from the
dead.” said Attack of the Fanboy, who gave it a score of 9.00. It receives a criticscore of 8.04.
9. Judgment This Yakuza spin-off wasn’t the strongest
of the series, but it did generate new fans that came to love this new approach to the universe.
Originally a PlayStation 4 release, this next-gen upgrade is ready to play for the Series X with
better visuals and sound. Fans of the Yakuza series will find some of its mechanics familiar,
but in terms of story, it’s far from the wacky adventures it had. Judgment is pretty serious for
a game set in the same universe as… this one. The combat is still pretty engaging. Use your fists
and take down thugs trying to stop your progress. TheXboxHub’s Richard Dorson gave it a score of
4.5 out of 5. Praising how it works well on the Series X. A criticscore of 8.07.
8. Resident Evil Village Breaking record after record, this latest
entry to CAPCOM’s beloved survival-horror series won the hearts of many. And yes,
we all know how crazy the internet is about those vampires. NoobFeed reviewed Village on the Series
X and gave it a score of 90 out of a hundred. He mentioned how “Capcom successfully balances
the action with tense chase sequences against well-designed antagonists so you never feel safe.”
The RE Engine is by far the most adaptable gaming engine to date. There are minor moments
where the game loses a couple of frames, but it’s not that distracting since the game knows
how to immerse you into its creepy European atmosphere. It receives a criticscore of 8.10.
7. Yakuza: Like A Dragon And we’re back to Yakuza and we’re saying goodbye
to the previous title’s real-time combat. In Like A Dragon, the switch to turn-based alleviated some
of the game’s chaotic moments. Now with more time to breathe, enjoying this brand new story gives
players all the time in the world to deal with their enemies. Anyone with an Xbox Series X might
want to grab this game if they’re interested in some lighthearted but story-heavy titles.
Reviewer Luke Albiges from TrueAchievements played it on his Series X. He gave it a score of 4.5 out
of 5 and stated that “...it is easily one of the launch day highlights for Xbox Series X|S.”
For Game Pass users, you can play all the Yakuza titles except for Like A Dragon.
But if you want to familiarize yourself with the series, you can always pick them up and play.
Like A Dragon has a criticscore of 8.20.
6. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition BioWare’s space-opera trilogy easily cemented
itself as gaming’s best back in the day. But now, anyone who missed out on this epic science-fiction
story can finally experience what Commander Shepard and his friends did to save the galaxy.
As a Remastered version, expect major touch-ups to its visuals and gameplay.
You’re no longer playing with the clunky shooting and broken tank controls of the originals.
All three Mass Effect titles - excluding Andromeda because that game didn’t exist - are made better
for the new generation, including Series X. Almost all major reviewers gave it a thumbs up. Whether
you’re new to the series or playing it again, this is worth checking out. A criticscore of 8.25.
5. Tetris Effect: Connected For a game about blocks,
Tetris sure has come a long way. Now standing between these Triple-A giants,
this classic arcade game is one of the Series X’s best. If you’re looking to kill a few
minutes of your time or satisfy your addiction to T-spins, then Connected has a ton of ways to
help you with that. Connected has diversified the experience with fancy current-gen gimmicks,
including a 99-player Battle Royale-like mode. It’s still Tetris and there’s absolutely nothing
wrong with that. Did we mention it comes free with Game Pass? It receives a criticscore of 8.25.
4. Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition A re-release for the next-gen consoles,
especially with Series X. Follow Dante, Nero, and V’s journey in a demon-infested
world in this Special Edition of DMC5. If anyone’s familiar with the next-gen package,
this Edition showcases the impressive Ray-Tracing Technologies as a visual upgrade.
In addition to that, Dante’s brooding bro also gets his own playable story.
The Sixth Axis gave it a score of 9. Saying, “DMC5 Special Edition for the Xbox Series
X|S builds on the excellence of the original release.”It receives a criticscore of 8.36.
3. HITMAN 3 IO Interactive’s
big-budget stealth game has a slight resolution advantage on Microsoft’s premier new-gen console.
It runs at a crisp 4K with 60 frames per second and high shadows.
On the other hand, Sony counterpart runs at a mere 1800p with medium shadows.
If you aren’t nitpicky around these details, then HITMAN 3 is still impressive on all consoles,
new or old-gen. Roaming from one country to another, fulfilling each of its long-list of
objectives, truly showcases the series at its peak with its glorious Ray-Tracing support. It received
a perfect score from EGM Now. They praised its satisfying conclusion and technical improvements,
calling it a “...fantastic capstone to a standout series.” It receives a criticscore of 8.46.
2. It Takes Two Anyone familiar with Josef Fares’ ‘A
Way Out’ will find something special in this new co-op-only adventure game from Hazelight Studios.
Best played with a partner, or a friend, enjoy its lengthy campaign where you help mend a broken
marriage amid ridiculous metaphors. It challenges you to solve numerous puzzles that range from
creative to downright ridiculous. Each level offers a different kind of gameplay that bends
genres. It’s a massive success, receiving positive reviews from a lot of notable game critics.
Most of its praise comes from its co-op. We Got This Covered gave it a score of 9.
They stated, “...is a masterpiece of creativity and cooperative gameplay that makes it one of
the most memorable experiences in modern gaming.” It has a criticscore of 8.51.
1. Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla The system seller for Microsoft’s flagship
new-gen console. Ubisoft’s latest entry to their long-running action-RPG series takes players into
the realm of the Norsemen. Its open world is gorgeous and it's packed with activities that
can net you hours and hours of content. While it may be a cause for concern for people with
little time to spare, Valhalla managed to fix some of the problems from the previous titles.
Now the game has a decent story to tell and a ton of new content coming out soon.
Its Series X version runs at a smooth 60 frames per second at native 4K. Its
picturesque landscapes lure players into taking screenshots. It’s that type of game you could
show off to your friends on your big screen. It received 9s and 8s from major critic sites. Some
might even say this is the best of the new-gen AC titles. It receives a criticscore of 8.54.