3. Halo
Platform(s): Xbox
Year: 2001/2004
What else can be said about the franchise that birthed the Xbox platform? Originally created for the PC, Bungie’s military sci-fi shooter was acquired by Microsoft to serve as the flagship title for its first-gen console, introducing the super solider known as Master Chief to the gaming universe. Halo: Combat Evolved featured one of the most spectacular storylines ever conceived for a video game, plus it utilized an advanced combat engine that launched the developer into elite status, establishing a legacy of excellence after produced three of the best shooters ever as part of the original trilogy. —JR
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