Even with some of its biggest games still to come, the Xbox Series X has had a very good first year. Here are some of its best releases so far.
Hundreds of single-player titles have released over the past few years - here are 30 of the very best that have stood out.
Even with many of its big-name exclusives yet to showcase gameplay, the Xbox Series X has a number of good-looking titles to behold.
Physical bundle offers Moon Studios' Ori and the Blind Forest with Ori and the Will of the Wisps for $49.99 on the Switch.
Whether we expected it or not, these bosses posed the toughest challenges this year.
From cyberpunk fantasies to expansive open worlds, these games stood out the most.
This was not a close contest. At all.
516,000 players have beaten the game with 7,900 doing so without dying.
Includes 4K/120 FPS and 6K/60 FPS on Xbox Series X along with other improvements.
"I don't think there's going to be anything comparable in terms of image quality for some time," says director Thomas Mahler.
Both releases will also have physical bonuses.
Moon Studios' Metroidvania masterpiece comes to the Switch out of the blue.
From alien berserkers to... more alien berserkers.
It will run at 4K and 120 FPS.
The year has showcased some incredible visual styles all around.
The metroidvania title has been played for over 14.5 million hours collectively.
Animation can be just as important as polygon counts - here are some games that do it right.
Options for resolution and motion blur scaling along with hiding the HUD also added.
Moon Studios' Metroidvania masterpiece flaunts its overwhelming praise.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps debuts in 13th place.