Powerful and connected, the original Xbox launched Microsoft into the race with Halo, Halo 2, Fable, Ninja Gaiden and the Xbox Live adventure. This Top 100 gathers the best of the black console, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Best Rainbow Six on original Xbox, port of the PC classic with excellent missions. Satisfying pre-mission tactical planning, intense ground execution. Xbox Live multiplayer reference of the era. One of the generation's best tactical shooters."
"Improved Amped sequel with more tricks, mountains and customization options. Snowboarding gameplay is among the most satisfying of the generation. Excellent soundtrack. An Xbox exclusive that deserves its reputation."
"Console adaptation of Far Cry featuring tropical jungle and Jack Carver's animal powers. Successfully lush atmosphere, solid hybrid FPS-TPS gameplay. Primitive powers add an original dimension. One of the best FPS games of the Xbox generation."
"Xbox port of this PC masterpiece, masterful 1930s mob narrative. Tommy Angelo is a memorable protagonist, Lost Heaven city magnificently evoked. Remarkable authentic driving simulation. One of the generation's best narrative games."
"Open world TPS in a fictional North Korea, Just Cause precursor. Satisfying mass destruction freedom, original bounty system, factions to manage. Immediate fun and generous content. An often overlooked action sandbox classic."
"X-Men Legends sequel featuring X-Men and Brotherhood alliance against Apocalypse. Extended roster including playable villains, enriched power system. Xbox Live online appreciated. Superior to the first in almost every way. The X-Men Legends to own."
"Hulk mass destruction game in destructible cities. The sense of power is unmatched, fights against massive bosses are satisfying. The freedom to destroy entire buildings is exhilarating. One of the most fun superhero games."
"Improved MotoGP sequel with more riders and circuits. Refined physics, enriched modes. Better than the first in almost every way. The MotoGP reference on Xbox until the third episode."
"Crystal Dynamics Tomb Raider reboot rehabilitating Lara Croft. Fluid exploration and action gameplay, more agile and modern Lara. The best franchise entry since the first episodes. An enthusiastic comeback after difficult years."
"Improved NFS Most Wanted version with exclusive bonus content (extra cars, special missions). The version to own if you have the choice. Everything that makes the original excellent, with more. The definitive of this racing masterpiece."
"The ultimate mech simulation experience with its exclusive 40-button controller. Simulating a Vertical Tank with unparalleled realism. Dying without ejecting erases the save. Demanding, rare, cult. For total simulation enthusiasts and collectors."
"Kingdom Under Fire sequel with new campaigns and characters. The unique action-RTS hybrid remains satisfying. Enriched solo with 6 characters with distinct stories. A solid complement for fans of the first Xbox episode."
"Solid Codemasters rally simulation with demanding physics and authentic stages. Colin McRae faithfully represented. Technical gameplay for realistic driving fans. One of the best rally games of the Xbox generation."
"Third Thief by Ion Storm, console port of the classic PC stealth game. Garrett steals and spies in a dark Victorian city. Excellent shadow mechanic. The orphanage library remains terrifying. A stealth classic for Xbox."
"First Madden on original Xbox, franchise launch on the console. Solid for its time but eclipsed by later, more complete iterations. Historical curiosity for NFL fans."
"French-language version of Medal of Honor Frontline. WWII FPS with cinematic atmosphere. Good scripted moments inspired by Saving Private Ryan. Technically dated but still memorable."
"Earlier iteration of 2K American football. Solid for its time but eclipsed by 2K5 two years later. For those who want to discover the basics before the 2004 masterpiece."
