Xbox One (7151 programs)

Pros: Unique paint-based combat mechanic. Bright, charming pixel art style. Relaxing electronic soundtrack. Great for quick, casual play.

Cons: Controls can feel imprecise under pressure. Lacks deeper progression or upgrades. Limited long-term replay value.

Pros: Improved combat system. Impressive worldbuilding and story. Pulls together all of the Souls' lore. Still punishingly hard, but fair.

Cons: Returns to a more linear progression. Hub feels underwhelming.

Pros: Engaging gameplay. Unique theme. Diverse card abilities.

Cons: Steep learning curve. Randomness.

Pros: Improved graphics. Smooth controls. Nostalgic appeal.

Cons: Dated mechanics. Repetitive combat. Difficulty spikes.

Pros: Gripping post-apocalyptic premise. Focuses heavily on character development. Plot branches out in multiple ways. Stunning and immersive locations.

Cons: Considerable system requirements.

Pros: Engaging story with time-travel elements. Strategic, suspenseful gameplay. Multiple endings for increased replayability. Nostalgic pixel art graphics.

Cons: Short game duration.

Pros: Unique thread-based dual-character mechanics. Strong theatrical visual and audio design. Emotionally resonant story with quality voice acting.

Cons: Linear gameplay limits exploration. Predictable narrative beats.

Pros: A football event management game. Has three real-world cities. Has three gameplay modes.

Cons: Not a character-driven focused gameplay.

Pros: Immersive visuals. Encourages teamwork.

Cons: Mature content.

Pros: A DLC of Age of Mythology: Retold. New gods, powers, maps, level campaigns, and units. Highlights China-focused Tale of the Dragon.

Cons: Doesn’t offer a character development feature.

Pros: Intense, fast-paced action with brutal combat. Unique grindhouse-style visuals and storytelling. Karma system affects gameplay and consequences.

Cons: High difficulty may frustrate casual players.

Pros: Faithful remake. Improved graphics with high resolution. Dynamic soundtrack.

Cons: Steep difficulty curve. Lack of online multiplayer. Limited storyline focus.

Pros: A deeply immersive coming-of-age story. Three distinct gameplay paths for varied experiences. Engaging puzzles that challenge creativity and logic.

Cons: Challenging puzzles. Slow pace.

Pros: Enhanced visuals and animations. Engaging new missions and parallel quests. Expands on the iconic Future Trunks storyline.

Cons: Lack of quality-of-life improvements. Combat can feel repetitive.

Pros: Atmospheric retro sci-fi visuals. Challenging combat with diverse enemies. Supports solo and online co-op play.

Cons: Some weapon inaccuracy. No auto-reload feature.

Pros: Expands on Marisa’s backstory.

Cons: Extremely short content. Adds little to the main game’s story. Lacks significant new mechanics or challenges.

Pros: Atmospheric found-footage visuals. Challenging maze-like environment. Authentic VCR/VHS sound design. Option to disable jump scares. Tense stealth gameplay.

Cons: Abundance of jump scares. Limited save system. Potential for repetition due to maze size.

Pros: Stunning hand-drawn visuals. Fluid and responsive combat mechanics. Varied level design with hidden secrets.

Cons: Lacks a co-op mode. Linear progression.

Pros: Hilarious and unique concept. Multiple game modes for varied experiences. Fun co-op and competitive gameplay.

Cons: Controls can feel awkward at first.