Microsoft has been a dominant player in the field of gaming for quite some time, with their lineup of consoles serving as a home for some truly incredible titles that have stood the test of time to establish themselves as some of the best games ever made. It’s these titles — some of which were also exclusives, as an added bonus — that have helped the Xbox brand uplift its image.
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That being said, one has to admit there are certain games on the Xbox consoles that were quite brilliant but haven’t really received a sequel as of yet — something that should change sooner rather than later for the following brilliant games on this list that can definitely benefit from a continuation of sorts.
10Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
A game with a ton of potential that never really managed to get the recognition that it deserved,Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoningisan excellent open-world action RPGsteeped in a rich fantasy setting with excellent gameplay to boot.
However, the game’s poor performance meant that the sequel would never be greenlit, leading toKingdoms of Amalurbeing nothing more than a solitary — albeit lengthy — look at a world with a ton of potential.
9Cuphead
One of the most challenging side-scrollers to have come out in recent memory,Cuphead’s brilliant art style and fast-paced gameplay have helped it stand out quite a bit as one of the most unique indie titles around.
However, given the painstaking nature of the game’s animation, it must be said that the sequel toCupheadwill take quite some time indeed… provided it is even greenlit, to begin with.
8Sea Of Thieves
Rare was one of the greatest video game developers of all time, but one has to admit that the company has been on a downward spiral ever since its acquisition by Microsoft — at least, untilSea of Thievescame out.
While the initial reception to this title was somewhat lukewarm,Sea of Thieveshas managed to keep its gameplay fresh and content endless with a whole host of updates that have elevated the status of this title to a new level.
Given the massive commercial success of this title, it goes without saying thatSea of Thieves 2will definitely be a reality at some point in time… unless Microsoft hates money.
7Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
The reboot of theTomb Raiderseries was a notable success in the industry, withRise of the Tomb Raiderserving as a worthy sequel to this reboot that also performed well commercially. However, while the third game in this series is definitely brilliant in its own right… it’s also the worst performer of the lot.
With the disappointing sales numbers ofShadow of the Tomb Raider, it goes without saying that the series is definitely at a standstill. This is a shame, asthe game definitely had some good things going for itdespite its uninspired gameplay.
6Titanfall 2
One of the most underrated FPS games of all time, it’s a shame thatTitanfall 2never managed to net the sales figures it rightfully deserved. The movement was fluid,the multiplayer matches were intense, and the campaign is brilliant as well.
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However,Titanfall 2was a commercial failure, which meant that plans for a third game were nixed and Respawn Entertainment’s resources were focused on other IPs instead.
5Sunset Overdrive
A fast-paced third-person shooterthat never takes itself too seriously and always puts player fun at the forefront — it’s easy to see why the developers were chosen to bring the brilliance ofSpider-Manover to a new generation of consoles.
That being said, one has to feel somewhat sad forSunset Overdrive, which seems destined to be a standalone property at this point with no hope for a sequel anytime soon.
4The Outer Worlds
Obsidian Entertainment has constantly been riding the coattails of third-party IPs for the longest time, so it’s genuinely refreshing to see a game under their belt that is completely fresh and unique to the company.
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The Outer Worldsis an excellent title,featuring a well-told story coupled with a bunch of beautiful worldsthat make the act of going through the game quite engaging indeed.
3ReCore
Like many console exclusives released over the first few years of the Xbox One’s lifespan,ReCoredidn’t quite manage to live up to expectations. Set in a barren landscape with plenty of potential for further expansion,ReCorecombines platforming with third-person shooter elements to create a fun gameplay loop. The protagonist coming with three robotic companions also adds a bit of charm to the experience.
While the minute-to-minute combat is generally decent,ReCoredoes fall a bit flat when it comes to exploration and puzzles.ReCoreis not amazing but it could be a precursor to a great game.
2Alan Wake
Remedy Entertainment has always been at the forefront of developing quality titles, andAlan Wakeis no exception in this regard. The journey of a novelist as he strives to uncover a mysterious phenomenon that is causing the events of his novel to come to life,Alan Wakeis a brilliant titlethat very much deserves a sequel in its own right.
With Remedy Entertainment launching two quickfire IPs post the development of this title, one has to say that the chances for a sequel toAlan Wakedefinitely seem rather slim.
1Minecraft
One of the most popular crafting games of all time,Minecraftis one of the greatest titles to have ever been made. One need only look at the sheer number of gamers playing this title on a daily basis to understand just how massive the popularity ofMinecraftreally is.
So, if there’s any game that deserves a sequel, it’s this behemoth of a title. Given the fact that it has been a decade sinceMinecraft’s release, one can definitely make a strong case forMinecraft 2.
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