As we approach Christmas, gamers will be hoping to find some of the year’s top titles in under the tree.
To help, game site Solitaired.com have analysed data on 2022’s Xbox games to reveal the highest scoring based on reviews and completion times – using review aggregator site Metacritic.com and gaming site howlongtobeat.com.
All the games that have made the top 10 have been highly praised by experts, though they offer very different amounts of gameplay for your cash – taking between just nine hours and a massive 143 hours to complete.
Here are the games that made the grade.
9. Citizen Sleeper
Also scoring 85% on Metacritic is Citizen Sleeper, which is based on tabletop roleplaying games and uses dice, clocks and drives to create a player-led experience, where you choose your path in a rich and responsive world. It takes 6 hours to get to the end and 10.5 hours to see and do everything. Photo: Contributed
10. Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels
The final entry in the top 10, with another 85% Metacritic score, is Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels. The latest instalment in the racing series lets you design, build, and share your own adventure with over 80 distinct, snappable track pieces and 10 amazing new cars. You can get to the end of the game in 8 hours, or take the scenic route and fill 12.5 hours. Photo: Contributed