It can’t be argued that the Xbox One had a great year. Actually, quite a few superb games were released for Microsoft’s console in 2016. These include great multiplatform titles like From Software’s role-playing game Dark Souls III, while Xbox One players also got to enjoy some superb exclusive game releases this year. So without further ado, here follows our list of the 5 best Xbox One games which hit the shelves in 2016.
1. Dark Souls III
Some players were disappointed when legendary Japanese designer Hidetaka Miyazaki announced that Dark Souls III would be the last game in the series. After playing this final entry in the Dark Souls trilogy, though, it is clear that Miyazaki wrapped up the series with style.
Because Dark Souls III not only featured the usual oppressive atmosphere, sinister enemies and nightmarish settings to explore, but also brought back the series’ devilishly difficult gameplay. This surely was one of the most challenging games in years. Plus, the new bosses (such as Iudex Gundyr, who would change form in the middle of a fight) made Dark Souls III a rewarding and difficult journey as earlier games in the series, while also being one of the best gaming experiences on Xbox One this year too.