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The Best Microsoft Xbox One Games for 2020

The Xbox Series S and X may dominate video game headlines, but don't overlook the Xbox One. The console's stellar library, a potent mix of excellent first- and third-party games, make it a worthwhile purchase.

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  • Grand Theft Auto V (for Xbox One)

    Grand Theft Auto V (for Xbox One)

    4.5 Excellent

    Bottom Line:

    If you missed out on Grand Theft Auto V the first time around, grab it on Xbox One. The first-person mode and graphical boost are well worth the purchase. An already excellent game has turned into a superlative one.
    • Pros

      • 1080p/30fps.
      • Great new visual details and animations.
      • Excellent first-person mode.
      • Even more radio tracks.
    • Cons

      • Still some pop-ups and frame drops.
      • Field of view could be wider.
      • Textures could look better.
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  • Sunset Overdrive (Xbox One)

    Sunset Overdrive (Xbox One)

    3.5 Good

    Bottom Line:

    Sunset Overdrive wears its inspirations on its sleeve, but sports enough solid action and good humor to be worth a play.
    • Pros

      • Delightful sense of movement.
      • Colorful, well-designed world.
      • Fun weaponry and character customization.
      • Funny, well-acted story.
    • Cons

      • Short, repetitive campaign.
      • Annoying tutorial reminders.
      • Typical open-world collect-a-thon bloat.
      • Slow camera.
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  • Gears 5 - Xbox One

    Gears 5 - Xbox One

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  • Ori and the Will of the Wisps (for Xbox One)

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps (for Xbox One)

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  • Killer Instinct (for Xbox One)

    Killer Instinct (for Xbox One)

    4.0 Excellent

    Bottom Line:

    Killer Instinct returns as an Xbox One exclusive after a long hiatus. It's one of the most thrilling and enjoyable games at the start of this new console generation, despite feeling skimpy in some areas.
    • Pros

      • Fun, over-the-top announcer.
      • Hard-hitting, satisfying combat.
      • Incredibly fun combo system.
      • Excellent training mode.
      • Awesome particle effects.
      • New jail system for rage-quitters.
    • Cons

      • Small cast of characters.
      • Excessive unlocking required to experience the game in full.
      • No arcade or story mode.
  • Devil May Cry 5 (for Xbox One)

    Devil May Cry 5 (for Xbox One)

    Bottom Line:

    The genre-defining action game series is back with a new look, new abilities to master, and new characters to play, while retaining the series' trademark style and fun.
    • Pros

      • Tight, responsive action.
      • Familiar controls.
      • Interesting and versatile new gameplay systems.
      • Fantastic visuals.
    • Cons

      • Not much information has been released about the playable, non-Nero characters.
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  • Resident Evil 7 Biohazard - Xbox One

    Resident Evil 7 Biohazard - Xbox One

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  • Red Dead Redemption 2 - Xbox One

    Red Dead Redemption 2 - Xbox One

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  • D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die (for Xbox One)

    D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die (for Xbox One)

    4.5 Excellent

    Bottom Line:

    D4 is the best game on the Xbox One that's not a racer or a shooter. Weird, unique, and full of heart, fans of Phoenix Wright, David Lynch, or anyone looking for something off the beaten path need to check out this absurd thriller.
    • Pros

      • Fantastic cel-shaded visuals.
      • Great soundtrack.
      • Charming voice-overs.
      • Compelling and detailed world ripe for investigation.
    • Cons

      • Laggy Kinect controls.
      • Ends on a cliffhanger.
      • Vision ability feels like a cheat.
  • Overwatch - Game of the Year Edition - Xbox One

    Overwatch - Game of the Year Edition - Xbox One

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  • Gears Tactics (for Xbox One)

    Gears Tactics (for Xbox One)

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  • Forza Horizon 4 - Xbox One

    Forza Horizon 4 - Xbox One

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  • Cuphead - Xbox One

    Cuphead - Xbox One

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  • Tekken 7 - Xbox One

    Tekken 7 - Xbox One

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  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition - Xbox One

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition - Xbox One

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