15 Xbox One Games That’ll Last You the Whole Summer Drought
D4 isn’t your typical game, forcing you to be aware and rely almost completely on Quick Time Events (QTE), but this Xbox One console exclusive is sure to pique your interest for a t least a few hours during the summer drought.
Dead Rising 3 was one of the first Xbox One exclusives released. What better way to get through a summer devoid of blockbusters than by killing literally thousands of the living dead?
Console players can only experience the thrilling space action of Elite Dangerous on the Xbox One. While you wait on the major releases from the fall, you can definitely kick back and rule the stars.
Driving around is a good way to pass the time, so why not do so in one of the premier racing games?
Perhaps circuit racing isn’t your thing, and you like a bit more freedom. Forza Horizon 2 may the perfect Xbox One Exclusive for you then. With a huge open world and tons of vehicles, your summer will race on by.
Halo is the flagship series of Xbox, and for good reason. If you’ve never played the series, or just need an excuse to revisit this beloved franchise, the summer drought is possibly the best excuse there is. After you’re all done with the first games, you’d be doing yourself a disservice not jumping into the newest Halo which is exclusive to the Xbox One. The Warzone multiplayer mode is more than enough of a reason to dive in.
Summer can be dead for video games for not only you, but your friends as well. So why not pick up a simple, yet highly addictive futuristic, arena game that’s all pixelated? We knew you couldn’t resist.
While technically only a timed exclusive, there is no other home console that will allow you to play Lara Croft’s latest, and greatest, adventure. Xbox One has you covered on all your tomb raiding needs.
Perhaps you’ve passed over Quantum Break because of all the big releases over the past few months and you weren’t sure what to make of Remedy’s newest Xbox One exclusive. The summer Drought is the perfect time to experience the latest in immersive storytelling. Just remember, time is power.
When Insomniac decided to develop an Xbox One exclusive many fans were on the fence. Fortunately, the studio put all the tricks it learned into the game and came up with a frantic, incredibly fun, over-the-top, open-world game that can easily eat up your entire summer.
With Gears of War 4 heading to the Xbox One later this year, why not revisit where it all began?
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Dead Rising 3
Dead Rising 3 was one of the first Xbox One exclusives released. What better way to get through a summer devoid of blockbusters than by killing literally thousands of the living dead?
Elite Dangerous
Console players can only experience the thrilling space action of Elite Dangerous on the Xbox One. While you wait on the major releases from the fall, you can definitely kick back and rule the stars.
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Forza Horizon 2
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection
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Halo 5: Guardians
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Summer can be dead for video games for not only you, but your friends as well. So why not pick up a simple, yet highly addictive futuristic, arena game that's all pixelated? We knew you couldn't resist.
Ori and the Blind Forest
Ori and the Blind Forest is easily one of the most beautiful games to come out in recent years. This platformer will take you through the life of a mysterious creature as it discovers what it is truly capable in a story about love, loss, and hope. You know? Just in case you wanted to cry a bit this summer.
Rise of the Tomb Raider
While technically only a timed exclusive, there is no other home console that will allow you to play Lara Croft's latest and greatest adventure. Xbox One has you covered on all your tomb raiding needs.
Quantum Break
Perhaps you've passed over Quantum Break because of all the big releases over the past few months and you weren't sure what to make of Remedy's newest Xbox One exclusive. The summer drought is the perfect time to experience the latest in immersive storytelling. Just remember, time is power.
Sunset Overdrive
When Insomniac decided to develop an Xbox One exclusive, many fans were on the fence. Fortunately, the studio put all the tricks it learned into the game and came up with a frantic, incredibly fun, over-the-top, open-world game that can easily eat up your entire summer.
Neverwinter
Maybe you hadn't considered jumping into an MMORPG during your summer, but this free-to-play title is very well done, and you'll find yourself sinking hours into it without even realizing.
Killer Instinct
You can't fight the summer drought, you just have to let it pass on by. You can, however, fight your friends to make it pass on by a little quicker. Pick up Killer Instinct now and you may find yourself becoming a pro by the time August rolls around.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
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