While Microsoft’s focus has long shifted away from console exclusives and the generational shift has left it in a more difficult position than usual, Xbox One still had some great games in 2020. Xbox One Game Selections of the Year 2020 from Siliconera gave us a lot to play and enjoy. In our choices!
These awards represent the consensus of the Siliconera team. For more of the year’s prize selections, check out our Game of the Year 2020 archive.
Winner: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2
As we aged all the time in 2020, the remastered skaters and skaters of Tony Hawk professional skater 1 + 2 gave us a precious break. It is not easy to redo this game – several attempts over the years have proved this – so the success here seems extra sweet for the besieged THPS fans. We would like this success to lead to a new original title, but we are afraid to restart the cycle of disappointments. Instead, let’s just like this one!
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
How do you follow such a beautiful and polished platform game? Good! It turns out that you can just do a second of these! Of course, the Moon Studios team learned a lot during the development of the first game, and the second shows a new level of consistency and flow as a result. Whether the original version or the well-crafted Switch port, no matter how you play Ori, you will have fun.
Yakuza: like a dragon
Even in the old generation of consoles, Yakuza: like a dragon brings a lot of charm and value. Of course, the loads are longer! Of course, you will be dealing with some lower frame rates and reduced textures! But the value of Like a dragon remains. It’s a new, fresh Yakuza, and you should play it any way you can.
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