You also won’t find any third-person shooters here - only first, where you see through the eyes of the character.

Knowing Criterion Games' PS2 classic Black was great when it came out back in 2006 is all well and good, but pressing R3 to ADS these days just feels wrong. That way, you’re not booting up an age-old shooter that no longer supports online play, or a campaign that is unplayable without mods, and so forth. More specifically, FPS games with bustling communities, or simply riveting gameplay that stands up to this day. Our main focus with this list is to talk about games that you can jump into and play right now. Is Modern Warfare 2 a return to Call of Duty's glory days? After all, there’s no concrete formula when it comes to developing a first-person shooter: there are multiplayer battle royales, action-adventure shoot ‘em ups, and innovative takes on the genre which blend unique mechanics into the mix. A hidden gem in the Xbox library.The best FPS games that you can play right now vary wildly. With a sequel by the name of Ori and the Will of the Wisps coming to Xbox One (and Game Pass on launch day) early next year, now’s the time to take in this wonderful game. What is it? A puzzle-platformer with one of the most beautiful art-styles you’ll ever see on Xbox, Ori and the Blind Forest also comes with an emotional gut punch of an opening to rival that of Pixar’s Up.

When can I play it? December 17 Ori and the Blind Forest (Image: Microsoft Studios) Perhaps even more interestingly, it tackled resonant themes of mental health and wellbeing with a genuinely original eye, in an enthralling experience.Īs well as that, it’s one of the best looking games in recent history, and the rewarding narrative is sure to have you gripped until the very end. What is it? One of i‘s best video games of 2017, Ninja Theory’s dark and twisted action game was credited with offering an intriguing new ‘bridge’ in business between Triple A development and an indie release model.

When can I play it? December 11 Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (Image: Ninja Theory)

Kingdom Two Crowns comes to Game Pass on the day it is released. Your tactics will have to change as the passing of time brings in new defensive technologies and units, as well as tougher enemies and a whole host of secrets. What is it? This micro-strategy game with a gorgeous pixel art-style sees players working to build their kingdom and secure it from the threat of The Greed.

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