1. Portal 2
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Valve Corporation
2. BioShock
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Irrational Games, 2K
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: After a plane crash, a survivor finds himself in the crumbling underwater city of Rapture in an alternate version of 1960. As her explores the could-have-been utopia, he discovers mutants overcome by addiction and defense systems. He also unlocks the power of plasmids, which alter the body and release abilities such as pyrokenesis, telekenisis and mind control - powers that have devastated the population of Rapture. He soon learns coming here was no accident and the mysterious Little Sisters hold the key - will he release them or use them for his own means? Would you kindly join him?
3. Mass Effect 2
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Two years after preventing the Reapers from wiping the known galaxies of all life, Commander Shepard has been brought back from the dead by The Illusive Man and the group known as Cerberus. As remote human colonies are harvested by the mysterious race known as the Collectors, Shepard must gather an elite squad to embark on a suicide mission to follow the Collectors and once again prevent the Reapers from going through with their genocide.
4. Halo 3
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bungie
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
5. Halo 4
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: 343 Industries
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Synopsis: Master Chief returns as he finds himself shipwrecked on a mysterious planet where an ancient evil stirs. New enemies and frightening technology await, along with a plan that could threaten the universe. Features up to three player split-screen multiplayer as well as online modes that take you beyond the story. Keep track of the weekly Spartan Ops updates that delves deeper into the Halo 4 Reclaimer Saga.
6. Left 4 Dead 2
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter, Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Valve Corporation
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: A group of four survivors finds themselves immune to a highly infections disease that turns people into aggressive zombie-like creatures. Starting in Savannah, Georgia, the four hope to make it to New Orleans where they can be evacuated, but they will have to survive the undead hordes to make it out alive.
7. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: Just as the headman's axe is about to end your criminal life, a beast from legend, long thought dead, appears: a dragon. As you escape, the key to your destiny is awoken: you are a dragonborn with the ability harness the power of the powerful enemies. Yet you must not only deal with these age-old creatures but also a kingdom in turmoil as the future of the Empire of Tamriel hangs in the balance on the outcome of the choices you make.
8. Grand Theft Auto V
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: With the largest open-world yet to date, Grand Theft Auto V returns to the sun-drenched metropolis of Los Santos. This time to can switch between three main characters: Franklin, a one-time street gang member looking for a bigger score, Michael, an ex-con who finds his "retirement" anything but easy and Trevor, a maniac who prefers violence over anything else. Switch between the three on the fly and bring them together to take on some massive heists. The game features a host of extra content, from plumbing the depths of the ocean floor, to tennis matches, skydiving and much, much more. Plua, a new multiplayer mode redefines the open-world experience.
9. Halo: Reach
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Bungie
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
10. L.A. Noire
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2011
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Team Bondi
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: It may be the Golden Age of Hollywood but for Cole Phelps, a war veteran turned rookie detective, the streets of L.A. are full of corruption, shattered dreams and violent crime. You control Phelps and will every skill at your disposal from interrogating suspects to analyzing crimes scenes to shoot-outs in order to solve the cases that come your way in a detailed recreation of 1947 Los Angeles.
