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Experts Tell Us the Best Xbox Game Pass Games

This article showcases our top picks for the Best Xbox Game Pass Games. We reached out to industry leaders and experts who have contributed the suggestions within this article (they have been credited for their contributions below). We are keen to hear your feedback on all of our content and our comment section is a moderated space to express your thoughts and feelings related (or not) to this article This list is in no particular order.

Shadow Warrior

This product was recommended by Brian Lee from Drill and Driver

This is a game I enjoyed because it is full of humor, looting and shooting. The weapons all feel incredible to use that makes it a blast even when just shooting. Plus, the story is both funny and interesting that can keep you engaged and entertained. This might be a not too well known game but is still a game that everyone will enjoy. It can also be played in co-op all the way to end so playing it with a group of friends will be much more fun and exciting.

Aliens Fireteam Elite

This product was recommended by Stephen Curry from CocoSign

This is a perfect Co-op romp Xbox Game Pass Game as the players have different classes, each having a unique ability to choose: Demolisher, Doc, Gunner, Phalanx, Technician, and Recon. They can customize their weapons, ranging from standard shotguns to chaotic flamethrowers. For a fun and fascinating cooperative experience, the game features some basic-yet-solid progression mechanics in attachments, unlockable guns, and consumable items to entice you back into the fray continuously.

Halo 5

This product was recommended by Stephen Curry from CocoSign

The game has the option of playing solo or with friends. Your team is your weapon. When there is no peace, the world’s colony unexpectedly attacks, and humanity’s greatest hero goes missing. A new Spartan has been tasked to hunt the Master Chief and solve the puzzle threatening the entire galaxy. If the player has never completed the Master Chief’s saga, there is no better way to fight till the end. Halo fans should consider this a must-play as an Xbox Game Pass Game.

Hades

This product was recommended by Andrew Steninmann from inkablelabel

Hades is an exciting xbox game. This is about a Greek god named Hades. Hades and was trapped in a land of the dead. Basically, the goal here is to escape Hades (main character) from a land of the dead. The thrilling part is the way outside. There’s a lot of fighting scenarios there however, as the character gains experience he increases level and power. While on his way out, Hades gained new power, weapons and tactics in battle due to his experience in fighting. This game is strongly recommended for those people who are interested in action and mind games. It is full of curiosity while going through a bottomless deep. All features here are related to a concept of Greek mythology. The character, place, weapon, costume, and graphics are all coming from the concept of greek mythology. The estimated game time to finish this game is 45.5hours. It is good for those who love to play xbox games.

LEGO DC Super Villain

This product was recommended by Ryan Yount from LuckLuckGo

If you loved the LEGO movies, you would love this all-new LEGO adventure game. Packed with a hilarious writing style in collaboration with DC comics, this game will allow you to become your favorite DC villain. Set in the expansive DC universe, you will get to wreak havoc and unleash mischievous antics in this action-packed game while having lots of fun fighting the new justice league syndicate. The game has many DC villain characters to choose from, like Deathstroke, Joker, Helly Quinn, Lex Luthor, Sinestro, and others from Injustice league.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

This product was recommended by Ryan Yount from LuckLuckGo

Voted by numerous fans and experts as the game of the year in over 200 awards, Skyrim special edition is a marvel that you’ll enjoy playing. In this game, you will get to battle with dragons, explore rugged mountains and use a variety of spells and weapons while building your ultimate character based on your preferences. The graphics used in this game brings the epic fantasy to reality with extra details. Skyrim is packed with critically acclaimed add-ons with all-new features such as remastered art and effects, dynamic depth of field, volumetric god rays, screen-space reflections, among others.

Gears 5

This product was recommended by Jonathan Tian from Mobitrix

For a good reason, the game is a showcase for the Xbox Series S|X consoles. It is the coalition’s 3rd-party shooter that looks and plays the best. Players will enjoy the experience as they take control of Kait Diaz in the campaign mode and get immersed in the stunning set pieces and a more open-world-inspired section. To play with friends, the multiplayer version offers plenty for players to enjoy, including the Horde, Versus, and new Escape mode. The chainsaw guns are also a unique addition to ensure players look no further.

Rainbow Six Siege

This product was recommended by Jonathan Tian from Mobitrix

Launched in 2015, the Rainbow Six Siege is in its sixth year of content, going from strength to strength. The game uses intelligent delivery to access both the Xbox One and the Xbox series x|s title. It has plenty of fun experiences for players as it offers tense, tactical combats. The combat takes place in maps where the floors, walls, and ceilings can be shredded to pieces. No place is a haven once the thrill starts to kick in and you are fully immersed in game mode. There is an ever-expanding experience with limitless opportunities to help with perfecting your strategies, leading your team to victory.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

This product was recommended by Steven Walker from Spylix

The Master Chief Collection makes the Master Chief’s adventures more accessible than ever. This Halo collection is the culmination of 343 Industries’ efforts to immortalize the series. All your favorite multiplayer modes and beloved campaign co-op are included in the Master Chief Collection. Any Halo fan should consider it a must-play from Xbox Game Pass. And for those who haven’t finished the Master Chief’s saga, there is no better way.

Outer Wilds

This product was recommended by Steven Walker from Spylix

Outer Wilds is a classic adventure game. A handcrafted solar system with a handful of handcrafted planets awaits exploration in this open-world sci-fi game. Outer Wilds captures outer space’s awe, anxiety, and grandeur better than any other game. Slowly but surely, the world’s clockwork begins to come together, resulting in a rewarding and altogether breathtaking experience.

Mortal Kombat 11

This product was recommended by Steven Walker from Spylix

MK11 is the latest chapter in NetherRealm studios’ tried-and-true arcade fighter with deceptively deep mechanics and blatant violence. Following Shinnok’s defeat in Mortal Kombat X, Kronika appears as a time-manipulating trickster of god-like power who seeks to undo history itself unless you beat up a slew of friends and foes to get to her. The cast includes all of your favorites, from Scorpion to Raiden. Some newcomers are also: Cetrion is now a playable character, and DLC adds characters like Robocop and Rambo. The gameplay is as smooth as ever, and the tutorial is almost absurdly detailed. Beginners to the fighting game scene should check it out because the tutorials break down common mechanics in great detail.

A Way Out

This product was recommended by Cindy Corpis from SearchPeopleFree

2018’s A Way Out game still possesses an amazing, story-driven co-op game. It’s undoubtedly a superior experience to play with a friend you’ve got a lot of faith in. This top-notch prison escape game has a wide array of ways to keep you amused, with puzzles and mini-games as you play as two men who go about almost everything in a different way. It could sometimes be a little cliche with the game’s characters, but it has a classic story, which will keep you engaged.

Outriders

This product was recommended by Cindy Corpis from SearchPeopleFree

Outriders is a Sci-fi epic PVE co-op shooter game that takes you into deep space and introduces you to new creatures, worlds, and everything. In this game, you will wake up 30 years in the future, after being comatose, and find yourself in the middle of a war showcasing us the worst side of humanity. Here, you can choose four different classes, which help you fight your way against foes and monsters. 1-3 players are needed to play this game.

Control

This product was recommended by Alina Clark from CocoDoc

There is just something about Control that makes it challenging, thrilling, and infinitely fascinating all in the same sentence. It may be the captivating storytelling, or the way things can go from light, into dark within a short span, or the way the game is designed into twists and turns that are as shocking as they are exhilarating. I think it’s just everything because this game is everything and more. This game feels like a blend between Annihilation and a host of games in the 70s. While other games have tried and failed, to replicate what Annihilation and other games within the same box- Twin Peaks and House of Leaves come to mind, Control seems to have taken everything in stride and succeeded. Lest we get mistaken, the gameplay on Control may be a little difficult, especially since one has no control over the difficulty levels. But it still, in every sense, is one of the greatest horror games to come around.

Watch Dogs Legion

This product was recommended by Laura Jimenez from Ishine365

This game is so far the best Watch Dogs game in the entire franchise. The graphics are so cool and there are so many options in the game. Recruiting a team of players adds a lot to the game. Awesome game ever played on a console and its feature are very awesome. Moreover, the playing capabilities are too good. I kind of wonder what the developers were doing when they came up with the idea for this one. It’s fast-paced and full of action. If you upgrade your gaming device, you can also upgrade the game version. That’s a nice perk. I definitely recommend this game to everyone who ever played and liked Watch Dogs or even Watch Dogs 2!

Dying Light 2

This product was recommended by Tommy Mello from A1Garage

This game will be launched on February of 2021. It is developed and published by Techland. This game is the sequel of the zombie-slaying adventure with an intense parkouring skills. This is best for people who likes zombie apocalypse theme games which is very thrilling and exciting. It is inspired by zombie movies that has always been a hit this year. This is available in 4K as well whereas you can really experience a whole new level and close to real life gaming experience.

Unpacking

This product was recommended by Olivia Tan from CocoFax

This game is very simple and seems so lovely. It’s almost meditative unpacking someone’s properties into her rooms and finding the story of their lives in the boxes. The things used for coding art are beautiful, the world is perfectly okay, and the ambient sound of simple things, like a refrigerator running, puts you in the new world.

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Written by Zak Parker

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