Someday I'll Have an Xbox by pickledyamsman - RetroAchievements/RANews GitHub Wiki
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When the original Xbox came out I was a diehard Sony fan, but for some reason I got it in my head that I needed the new Xbox that was coming out. I ended up being a first day owner of the system (the only system that has ever happened for). This was going to be my Christmas present but I got it months early so I could use it. This is a selection of games I think show why the system was special along with some guilty pleasure games that maybe don't hold up.
1. Fusion Frenzy
Microsoft's answer to the Mario party series. While not as good as the best of the Mario party series it holds its own with fun minigames!
2. Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
A great aerial combat game and my first exposure to what online play with a console could look like. Just a fast paced flight shooter done well!
3. Star Wars: Obi-Wan
This was the second game I owned for the system after Halo. As a big star wars fan, having all the unique star wars experiences is a must. This game takes place around the time of the phantom menace with you playing as Obi-Wan. While it isn't the best star wars game it is still fun.
4. Steel Battalion
This is a game that I would mainly like to see a set for to see how it could be emulated. Do you just have all of your keyboard buttons mapped to different buttons on the giant controller?
5. NightCaster
This is an action adventure game where the main gimmick is elemental magic that is used against enemies of opposing elements. This is a gimmick that I have always thought was fun and the execution here was my first experience to this type of gameplay.
6. Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes
Some of the most fun I have ever had with couch co-op are from this game. I usually have fun with dungeons and dragons games anyways and this one is no exception.
7. Panzer Dragoon Orta
I never owned this game and I didn't learn about it until the price was too much to justify the purchase. I have only heard great things and would love to have the opportunity to play it and earn some achievements!
8. Tao Feng: Fist of the Lotus
This game has combat damage to fighters and always seemed ahead of its time to me when I would play it.
9. Hunter: The Reckoning - Redeemer
Based in the World of Darkness universe (Werewolf, Vampire). There is a first Hunter the reckoning also for Xbox but that was multi system and I have no idea which version is better. This was only on the OG Xbox and is a fun hack and slash themed in a world I like!
10. Azurik: Rise of Perathia
Another elemental based action adventure game. This time you are able to mix and match elements to create new effects. A set using different elemental combinations would be really cool to see.