Our list of the 7 best Xbox 360 multiplayer games is packed with awesome titles that would leave you perplexed as to which ones should be given a go first. Each and every one of these selected games comprises of substantial single-player experiences, but the focus here lies entirely on the sturdiness of their online features.
These attributes enable players to indulge in captivating gameplay with either friends or other ardent gamers strewn all across the four corners of the globe. So if you own an Xbox 360 console and are looking to jump online and immerse yourself into a whole new gaming experience altogether, we suggest you take a peek at the options featured in our roster.
1 – Halo Reach:
Nothing spells satisfying futuristic gameplay like Halo games. Released in 2010 exclusively for the Xbox 360, Halo: Reach offered some decent multiplayer offerings that are engaging enough to make you play them for hours on the trot. With modes like Headhunter, Generator Defense, Stockpile, Invasion and our favorite, Firefight, this title presents players with a wide variety of options to pick from. Moreover, the level editor on offer through this game lets you customize the default multiplayer maps by changing spawn points, weapons and other items.
2 – Red Dead Redemption:
This smash hit from Rockstar Games enters our lineup. It is touted to leave you wanting for more of its Wild West gameplay each time you put your controller down. With support for 16 players per session, the multiplayer elements of this title enable both free-for-all as well as team based matches. Although only a few multiplyer options were on offer with the original game, many new modes have been delivered by the developer later through DLCs. A complete pack containing all these modes is also currently on offer.
3 – Forza Motorsport 4:
Next on our list is Forza Motorsport 4 which according to us is a must have for all driving genre fans who own an Xbox 360. Circuits, Time Attacks, Drift, Drag races and almost everything you’d expect from a perfect racing title has been packed into Forza 4. The sheer vastness of its multiplayer options is what makes the adrenaline pumping title so exciting. Moreover, points can be earned by everything you do within the game, irrespective of you being online or offline.
4 – Assassins’ Creed Revelations:
When a multiplayer mode was first pushed through AC: Brotherhood, it was every bit innovative as desired and Assassins’ Creed Revelations builds upon the incredible success of its precursor by throwing open a vast array of online features that would appeal to any gamer. Taking on the role of an Animus agent, you will be spawned into settings reminiscent of the Renaissance era, where you’ll be tasked with putting the Templars out of their miseries. One exceptional quality of the multiplayer modes in this game is that they are straightforward and as easy to master for any novice as it is to a pro.
5 – Gears of War 3:
There is a certain stoutness that is part of any Gears of War game and it is this very quality which has been perfected by Epic Games in the third title of this series. Be it the Horde mode or the newly introduced Beast mode, each and every second that you’re online with Gears of War 3 is an experience in itself. While the former requires you to fight off large packs of locusts arriving in waves, the latter for the first time in the series, puts you into the shoes of the grim locusts.
6 – Battlefield 3:
A combination of breathtaking graphics and extremely pleasing first person shooter gameplay is a term that best describes everything that lies in store for you in this game’s multiplayer and co-op modes. And then there’s the breakthrough level up system that so beautifully does its job of getting you addicted to this game. As one would know, the multiplicity of weapons and vehicles are a major part of any Battlefield game and as you level up, you will be treated with new arsenal that’ll keep you busy in the game.
7 – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3:
A chart topper since the day it launched for the PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, MW3 didn’t take much time to establish itself as one of the most sought after games of 2011. Its multiplayer modes did away with the Killstreaks feature, making way for a more solid rewards system called Pointstreaks. Gamers of pretty much every skill level can play competitively on this game, thus offering a satisfying experience even for those who are new to the title. Moreover, there’s the Call of Duty: Elite which definitely gives a new dimension to this game by inducing it with lifetime statistics, social networking integration and hordes of other traits.
There you go then. Another one of our guides that directs you towards the best Xbox 360 multiplayer games out there. All the titles are highly recommended by us and we’re sure that they will leave you in as much awe of their multiplayer offerings as they did with us.