Best Xbox Games of 2008

Rockstar once again have raised the bar to an unprecedented level and created a gripping crime drama where the main character is a city that oozes sty... Read More

Fallout 3 masterfully creates a parallel universe for players to explore and lose dozens of hours in. No other game of this console generation comes c... Read More

Plain and simple, this is the best RPG I've played in a long, long time and by far the best available for the 360 at the moment. I did really like Ete... Read More

Fable 2 is the game we all wanted it to be. It’s the game we secretly prayed would be as good as its predecessor and then some. It boasts the perfect ... Read More

Criterion Games are back with another installment of the Burnout series, and it is certainly the best title yet. With gorgeous graphics and many new f... Read More

This is the premium driving title out on the 360 at the moment, and a must own for any fans of the racing genre. When buying a car in real life, it is... Read More

If you're new to the plastic-band genre, this is by far your best option. If you're a veteran, this won't let you down.... Read More

Gears of War 2 is a fantastic game, with an epic campaign, incredible Horde co-op experience, and improved multiplayer; all in a package that promises... Read More

Dead Space represents the current pinnacle of evolution in the survival-horror genre, taking everything that has worked, and nothing else. The great c... Read More

There haven't been too many games outside RPGs that I have played for fun in a while, but I haven't even sat down to do an achievement match against b... Read More

The issue with annual sports games is if they do enough to warrant the cost of upgrading the game you have for just a graphics uplift. Well, in the ca... Read More

Not many games can deliver the high octane, adrenaline fuelled chases that Mirror's Edge can. Unique, original, beautiful and innovative ... What else... Read More

Quite possibly the last "must own" of 2008 and easily one of the best action-adventure games of the year. With a fantastic soundtrack and a unique and... Read More

Whether it’s worth picking up if you’ve already played the PS2 version is up to you, but as it stands Bully is a seemingly unique experience that’ll l... Read More

Devil May Cry 4 delivers on so many different levels. The action is quick, smooth and intense. The boss battles are fantastic but it really gets let d... Read More

Condemned 2: Bloodshot is not just a carbon copy of Criminal Origins, but instead the natural progression of the series. Take every complaint you had ... Read More

Dark Sector is a very underrated and underappreciated game. It didn't receive much press or hype and I think that actually turned out well for it, bec... Read More

Tales of Vesperia is what we've come to expect from both a free-action RPG and publisher Namco Bandai in general. The graphics are a little under what... Read More

Compared to Rock Band, the vocals are much easier. There is a minor difference between Easy and Expert in Karaoke Revolution, whereas in Rock Band you... Read More

I was worried that this game would dumb down the Indy films for the kids to enjoy but I needn’t have bothered as it doesn’t leave anything out and spa... Read More

Fun, simple and addictive, this game is a worth-while addition to the 360 roster, but is a little light. Hardcore Civ fans may want to stick to the PC... Read More

Bad Company boasts a competent and fairly entertaining single player mode, but their multiplayer mode is most definitely their fundamental selling poi... Read More

Pure delivers on the promise of fast thrills and fun, so the very few minor issues seem non-existent. A definite recommendation for fans of both racin... Read More

The single player story is absolutely engaging in Saints Row 2, with a great cast to boot. It’s great to know that a good story with a soul can make t... Read More

A very pleasant surprise and one that finally appeals to football fans of any ability. This game is simple to pick up and play but offers enough depth... Read More

Without a doubt this is one of the best multiplayer experiences you will find on the 360, however anyone wanting to go it alone will quickly tire of p... Read More

Except maybe Viva Pinata, this is the most enjoyable family game I've played thus far. I can't in good conscience give it a score to rival any of the ... Read More

Microsoft now have another family/party title to add to their line-up and boy, what an addition. If only the game delivered in the online department, ... Read More

Without doubt, UEFA Euro 2008 is the pinnacle of Football games. The best graphics, unsurpassed gameplay, plus new features and gamemodes all make the... Read More

A game that without the long jaunts, repetitive missions and game ending glitch would easily be scoring in the 90’s. If you can look past that and sav... Read More

Quite the fun game, and with the adaptive AI the terrorist hunts ensure an ongoing challenge that is never the same twice. Vegas 2 is definitely worth... Read More

A great gardening/breeding game that improves upon the original in many ways, but maybe not enough to justify you paying full price. For the people wh... Read More

Any Batman fan, or any fan of the LEGO series of games should definitely buy this now. It has great pick-up-and-play value too, so it is a great place... Read More

I'm not sure delivering season-ending injuries and watching the House-style snippets that show the carnage could ever get old. I got my first (and onl... Read More

Viking is a great title and one that everyone should experience. The epic battles will have you stopping and looking around the battlefield in awe, no... Read More

A splendid RTS and one that provides plenty of enjoyment, especially if you can find a co-op partner to take along for the ride. This version is not q... Read More

The missions may start to get repetitive after a while but the story more than makes up for it and the online modes can keep you occupied long after y... Read More

If you’re looking for a third person shooter with intense, heart-pounding gameplay, The Club is the perfect game for you. On the other hand, if you li... Read More

Once again this is the best ice hockey game around, with flawless presentation and a sublime playing experience. Thankfully EA does seem to have pushe... Read More

EndWar is all about its voice command system. Fantastically implemented with very few flaws, but you kind of get the feeling that underneath it all, t... Read More

It really is quite a good game that families and casual gamers will really enjoy. ... Read More

Don’t get me wrong, Ninja Gaiden 2 is a title that I truly enjoyed playing. However, it was a frustrating ride with difficulty levels, luck and that d... Read More

Not the worst hockey game but definitely not the best. I felt a little skimped when I was playing the franchise mode and felt they were replaced with ... Read More

This is a good, fun game that any Sega fan will love - for a while. Once the challenges have been completed once, and you have played it for a few hou... Read More

Too Human has the makings of a memorable trilogy. The first game has set a decent foundation for its sequels but will have a lot to do before it is co... Read More

Lara undoubtedly is growing stronger with each incarnation on the 360 and we hope she can continue this trend and relive former glories. Crystal Dynam... Read More

This is another solid entry from 2K Sports, and with the same group working on MLB 2K9 next year is looking good as well. The pitching is ground break... Read More

A great simulation that is actually a victim of its own success, as while we all realise that tennis is a tough sport to master in real life we’d expe... Read More

The idea was excellent on paper: a WWII game that breaks the mold of all its predecessors, paving a way for "What If?" games in the future... Too bad ... Read More

This game falls just short of greatness mainly due to unacceptable graphical problems and a few poorly implemented ideas. If there had been less loadi... Read More