There’s no shortage of genres of games available for the Xbox 360. There are Action-Adventure games, Racing Games, Board Games, Battle Royale Games, Simulation Games, Arcade Games, and some unusual games which cannot be even categorised into a single genre. But the experience of something like a racing game cannot be enjoyed properly by the bundled controllers, and shooter games always feel better on a mouse and keyboard setup. But there is a whole suite of options in the Action-Adventure genre of games, which are very interesting, exciting, and comfortable to play with the bundled controllers on a console like the Xbox 360. So let’s dive into this list of options of some exciting Action-Adventure games for the Xbox 360.
Resident Evil is a game where the main character is outnumbered by zombies and needs to fight for survival, generally with limited resources and intense moments, which makes it an exhilarating game. This specific version, however, introduces the co-op mode, which means the game can be played online along with a partner. The missions are designed in that way. There are some cool moves in which the partners work together seamlessly, and also can share the resources. The partners can also revive each other if one gets killed in a battle (in a limited time). Moreover, the gold edition provides all the storylines of the previous Resident Evil versions as DLC’s (Downloadable Content) which can be downloaded after installing the game to the Xbox. The game has intense action, a rich environment, there is a weapon upgrade system, score-chasing, item collections, and also an unlockable Mercenaries mode where the player is pitted solo against waves of zombies.
In the Tomb Raider franchise, the player follows the character of an archaeologist named Lara Croft who travels around the world exploring ancient tombs and ruins searching for lost artefacts. This puts her in all kinds of troubles with the challenges of the environment, traps, and enemies. This game expands the story of Lara Croft. The storytelling is flowing and graceful. There are many turning points that define the way she became what she is as shown in the franchise. The navigation through the game requires good environmental alertness; there are ledges, ropes, and all kinds of subtle aspects that let you progress with the game. Then there are the traps that need to be avoided. There are enemies too which need to be dealt with. Apart from the single-player career mode, there is also an option to play the game in multiplayer mode.
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance may look unrealistic, but once the gameplay is understood, it is easy to get engaged with the game instantly. The primary character’s name is Raiden, a cyborg, who fights a private military company. Raiden fights off enemies using his sword as the primary weapon and also some other weapons using a fantastic array of attack combos and counter-attacks. Raiden can also cut off the enemy cyborgs and steal parts that help him upgrade his skills to face more formidable enemies. Also, there is a nice mix of humour with the cutscenes provided throughout the game. To summarise: a very engaging game with a very different type of action sequence.
The game is set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies. The player controls Talion, who is killed at the beginning of the career but bonds with the wrath of the Elf Lord Celebrimbor, and the two set out to avenge the deaths of their loved ones. The game is set in an open world. The player can use melee weapons, ranged weapons, and also stealth abilities as and when required according to the situation. But there are some interesting features apart from these which are the Nemesis system and the ability to control the minds of the enemies. In the Nemesis system, the enemies of the player, the AI Characters, gain experience if the player dies in a battle. All in all, this is a unique game that sets it apart from other Action-Adventure Games.