Owlboy
Best Xbox One Kids Games from February 2018
Those who are looking for a platformer shouldn’t look much farther than Owlboy. This platform adventure game comes complete with various dungeons, a heartwarming narrative, and some light combat all wrapped up with a charming pixel art-style.
You play as, well, an owlboy named Otus who goes on an epic quest to save his village from raiding pirates. Along the way, he’ll gain some new allies that come with their own unique abilities, always adding something new to the game. The Xbox One might have its fair share of indie titles, but there’s no denying the simplistic charm that sets Owlboy apart from the competition, making it one of the perfect Xbox One games for kids.
Fe
Best Xbox One Kids Games from February 2018
In this action-adventure game, you control a fox-like creature named Fe who sets off on an adventure to save a forest from creatures known as the Silent Ones. There are no swords or guns here, however, as you’ll be relying on music to get you by. Using his unique ability, the fox can sing to creatures and animals to gain their help or open new paths and areas. Fe also encourages players to make their own discoveries, nudging them to actually play with their abilities instead of providing solid objectives.
What truly sets Fe apart from most titles in its genre is its vivacious art style. The world is filled with beautiful, contrasting colors that help breathe life into the game. From its breathtaking visuals down to the delightful gameplay, younger gamers will be grinning from ear to ear while playing Fe.
De Blob 2
Best Xbox One Kids Games from February 2018
De Blob 2 is a quirky little platform adventure that lets you play as Blob who can mix colors and paint objects. It’s up to you to bring some color back to the dreary world as move zip through levels, hop in some paint, and zip around. By painting the world, you’ll unlock new areas to explore and other challenges to complete. Painting and platforming aside, Blob will also face a few enemies during his adventure, but he has some pretty awesome abilities to fight back, such as dashing and turning into a devasting black hole.
Another cool feature younger players will definitely enjoy is sharing the fun with friends. De Blob 2 does support a two-player mode wherein the second player controls a new blob called Pinky. Teamwork is the key when it comes to conquering all of the more difficult two-player challenges.
Gravel
5 Best Xbox One Kids Games of February 2018
Gravel is a new off-road racer filled with different challenges spread across various locations and race types. For the most part, the game doesn’t take itself too seriously as compared to other games in its genre, and players will be spending most of their time in the single-player career mode. Some of the challenges aren’t even about earning that sweet first place in a race, but rather smashing green boards on a track.
Races courses are relatively short and with some engaging environments, so you can pull off some sick jumps during your runs. On top of that, the controls are fairly simple and there are plenty of features that help new drivers make their way around races. Gravel is a great entry to the racing genre and perfect for kids who love cars.
RiftStar Raiders
Best Xbox One Kids Games from February 2018
RiftStar Raiders is a thrilling action game set in space. You play as a rogue pilot who takes on any type of job if the price is right. Players will be controlling a ship through the game, blasting enemies left and right while avoiding heavy fire all the while. It isn’t all about shooting down enemies since some missions require you to collect certain items to progress through levels.
While you can cruise through the levels alone, RiftStar Raider offers up a multiplayer mode. You can take on different raids and share the fun with up to three others. Younger gamers will get a kick out of fighting and looting in space – especially when going on intergalactic adventures with their friends.
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