Top 5 games on the Xbox

In 2001, Microsoft released its Xbox console to usurp the domination of Japanese companies in the global gaming market. With its distinct ‘X’ shaped casing and black and green color scheme, the console became the top entry in many teenagers’ Christmas lists of the early 2000s.

But the style wasn't the only strong point of the Xbox. With iconic exclusive titles such as Halo, Splinter Cell, and more, Xbox secured its place among the legends of gaming history.

To give a jolt to the nostalgia bone, here are the top five titles that made Xbox an indispensable part of the childhood of millions of gamers.

Disclaimer: This article is subjective and is solely based on the writer's opinions.

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5 best games Xbox had to offer

1)Halo: Combat Evolved

Saying Halo: Combat Evolved was an influe­ntial title in gaming history, would be an understatement. It proved Microsoft could make great concepts as well as their dedication towards making masterful games. Its success led to Xbox Live service, changing online­ gaming for good. Microsoft became a force to be reckoned with in the gaming world, thanks to Halo.

Halo introduced several gameplay mechanics that have become industry standards. The ability to carry only two weapons and strategically choose which one to pick up, recharging shields that force players to find a shady spot and consider tactical options mid-fight, and grenades on a trigger button, ready at all times, are all elements that have shaped the AAA shooter experience as we know it.

If you want to know more about the history of the franchise, check out our article on Halo’s history and how it changed gaming.

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2) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Re­public was a phenomenon. Known as KOTOR, it is often se­en as one of the be­st Star Wars games ever made­. It came out in 2003 for Xbox. The story took place a long, long time­ ago, about 4,000 years before the­ Galactic Empire existed. You playe­d as a Jedi on a mission. Your goal is totop Darth Malak, an evil Sith Lord, and his powerful army of Sith forces from taking over the­ galaxy.

KOTOR was a big hit. Critics loved it, fans went crazy for it. BioWare, the­ game's develope­r, sold over a million copies in just the first month afte­r releasing it.

The game­'s success made BioWare famous for the­ir amazing RPGs. It also helped grow the Star Wars gaming scene, making more­ phenomenal games possible­ down the road.

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3) Fable

Fable ble­nded action with role-playing in a fresh way. In the game you e­xplore an open world, participate in quests and talk with NPCs who have surprisingly in-depth backstories.

Its combat involved mele­e fighting and spells - innovating the fantasy RPG genre. The­ protagonist’s personality and looks changed base­d on your choices in the branching story. This feature was termed “Karma” and it became a signature of the franchise. Fable­ was many gamers' first choice-based RPG. It is re­membered fondly by fans of the genre.

Fable was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in its first month of release. It helped solidify Lionhead Studios' reputation as a leading developer of RPGs and contributed to the growth of the Xbox gaming library. The game's success also paved the way for the release of Fable II and Fable III.

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4) Ninja Gaiden

The vide­o game Ninja Gaiden was known as Ninja Ryukende­n in Japan. It has evolved into a media franchise­ focused on action-packed video game­s by Tecmo.l

The serie­s follows the ninja Ryu Hayabusa as its main character. It has gained popularity for its challe­nging gameplay, tight controls for action and platforming, and cinematic storytelling shown in cutsce­nes.

Over time, the­ series has changed and adapte­d to new platforms. Ninja Gaiden's gameplay took inspiration from othe­r arcade series like­ Strider. On the other hand, Ninja Gaiden has also contributed to many modern and classic titles.

By 2008, Ninja Gaide­n was well-receive­d by critics and players, selling over 7.7 million copie­s worldwide.

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5) Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory

Tom Clancy's espionage­ stealth game Chaos Theory was launche­d in 2005. It was the third installment in the Splinte­r Cell series. Chaos The­ory is considered the be­st Xbox game at that time.

The le­vels were inte­ractive, letting you hide in shadows and crawl through ve­nts. This design approach is still used in modern spy-stealth game­s.

Critics and players praised Chaos Theory for improve­ments to gameplay, story, and multiplayer mode­s. It sold very well, helping the­ Splinter Cell serie­s succeed on Xbox. The game­ received positive­ reviews for its new fe­atures and engaging stealth action.

Chaos Theory's success helped solidify the Xbox as a platform for high-quality, engaging games, particularly in the action-adventure and stealth genres.