let’s delve into Microsoft’s big black
box and see what it can offer you and
your buddies welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’ll be counting down our
picks for the top 10 Xbox multiplayer
games for this list we’re taking a look
at titles that were best when played
with others whether they be online or in
your living room these games excelled by
either bringing new features to
multiplayer gaming or greatly improved
what was already out there be careful
number 10 mech assault
as one of the very first Xbox Live
titles it was vital that this battle mat
game made a good first impression it did
precisely that by running seamlessly on
the new service and even though some
thought it wasn’t too faithful to the
genre the fast paced gameplay and
all-out carnage you could cause were
ideal for new gamers taking their first
steps in online gaming
there were a couple of kinks in the
online interface but apart from that it
was the perfect start to a whole new era
for the company and players alike number
nine Jet Set Radio future another game
that was released near the start of the
Xbox’s lifespan this rollerblading title
eventually came bundled with the console
it was one hell of a game to get as its
unique tone easy accessibility and
brilliant level design made it one that
was worth buying on its own the five
multiplayer modes added even more depth
and though not quite as good as the
single-player it was a great way to show
off your new console to your pals number
eight Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 it seems
that with every iteration of this
skateboarding franchise small but
definite improvements were made in a
series that had brushes with perfection
every yattaman convicted even on this
game lacked xbox live it still received
rave reviews as one of the best of its
kind the usual multiplayer modes of
trick attack graffiti and king of a hill
returned and were exceptional enough to
ensure that the omission of online play
didn’t ruin the case it was the last pro
skater title until 2015 and considering
how broken the new one was we should be
happy that this game was so damn good
number seven Soul Calibur to the first
Soul Calibur game went rather under the
radar as its limited release on the
Dreamcast prevented the fighting game
from reaching a wider audience there was
no such problem for the sequel however
as it launched on a variety of consoles
allowing millions of gamers to
experience the wonderfully detailed
arenas and flowing fight choreography
for the first time it was probably the
best 3d fighting game at the time and
it’s well balanced characters put more
emphasis on your abilities as a player
whether you chose tacky or nightmare
it’s ultimately down to a test of skill
between you and your opponent number six
SSX three
when first looking down the mountain you
might be intimidated by all the
different ways you can descend whether
that be in pista vents or the ungroomed
off-the-cuff backcountry tracks however
once you realize that you’re playing the
best Oberon game ever you’ll be thankful
that you have so much to unlock and
complete
everything in the single-player is
available in split-screen and you’ll be
able to plunge hours into fully
exploring the expertly animated
environments with endlessly customizable
tracks you won’t even notice that you
can’t go online
number five time splitters future
perfect an often forgotten gem that was
immensely enjoyed by those that got to
play it time splitters lived it
comfortable if humble existence in the
shadow of halo and other federal titles
single-player co-op split screen and
online player all available in this
shooter one that’s drawn comparisons
with Goldeneye and for good reason as
developer free radical design were made
up of former rare employees here you can
design your own levels and share them
online with thousands of others who
loved virus mode just as much as you did
its comedic tone may have prevented it
from being taken too seriously by some
but for the regular gamer it was a
refreshing change of pace
number four Star Wars Battlefront 2
as a way of experiencing the Star Wars
universe firsthand this shooter had no
equal you were able to shoot
stormtroopers or fly in a spaceship in
environments that are familiar yet feel
like a brand new experience
up to 32 players could join huge online
battles for unrivaled carnage on places
like Endor Geonosis or even the skies
above Khorasan
with so many players in online games
there was the odd problem with lag but
it managed to continue with legacy that
made fans and gamers desperate for a new
installment in the series for over a
decade
number three Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell
chaos theory this stealth title is
graphically one of the darkest games
ever figuratively and literally but
there is beauty in that darkness the
visuals themselves are advanced for the
era but it’s the co-op gameplay that
made it one of the best on the console
for the time some map elements can only
be completed with two players and if you
make too much real-life noise in-game
enemies will suddenly be all over you
even if your buddy loves to go in guns
blazing and you like to hide in the
shadows together you can pull off
takedowns worthy of the Tom Clancy name
number to burn out three take down
realism can take a back seat when arcade
racing is this enthralling even today
few racers can create such a sense of
speed but it’s the takedown mechanic
that changed the racing landscape
forever regardless of whether you like
razors or not crashing into your friends
and enjoying their destruction in slow
motion is a universally satisfying
experience it might almost be best
described as a realistic looking kart
racer but here instead your weapons of
choice are buses trucks and anything
else that you can RAM your buddies into
before we reveal our top pick let’s have
a look at some honorable mentions
number one halo 2 come on we’re
expecting anything else I mean the new
features that this sequel included
became the foundation of one of the most
successful xbox live games ever dual
wielding and vehicle boarding were
introduced alongside new maps that
rivaled those of combat Evolved and by
2007 avid gamers had logged over 700
million hours of play time its appeal
even carried over to the next generation
of consoles when the servers were meant
to close in 2010 fifty-one dedicated
gamers refused to have their final match
and for a whole month would not turn off
their consoles on the definitive Xbox
Live title game do you agree with our
list
I can change my own destiny which Xbox
game was your favorite multiplayer
experience for more top 10s that are
best enjoyed with friends be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
box and see what it can offer you and
your buddies welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’ll be counting down our
picks for the top 10 Xbox multiplayer
games for this list we’re taking a look
at titles that were best when played
with others whether they be online or in
your living room these games excelled by
either bringing new features to
multiplayer gaming or greatly improved
what was already out there be careful
number 10 mech assault
as one of the very first Xbox Live
titles it was vital that this battle mat
game made a good first impression it did
precisely that by running seamlessly on
the new service and even though some
thought it wasn’t too faithful to the
genre the fast paced gameplay and
all-out carnage you could cause were
ideal for new gamers taking their first
steps in online gaming
there were a couple of kinks in the
online interface but apart from that it
was the perfect start to a whole new era
for the company and players alike number
nine Jet Set Radio future another game
that was released near the start of the
Xbox’s lifespan this rollerblading title
eventually came bundled with the console
it was one hell of a game to get as its
unique tone easy accessibility and
brilliant level design made it one that
was worth buying on its own the five
multiplayer modes added even more depth
and though not quite as good as the
single-player it was a great way to show
off your new console to your pals number
eight Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 it seems
that with every iteration of this
skateboarding franchise small but
definite improvements were made in a
series that had brushes with perfection
every yattaman convicted even on this
game lacked xbox live it still received
rave reviews as one of the best of its
kind the usual multiplayer modes of
trick attack graffiti and king of a hill
returned and were exceptional enough to
ensure that the omission of online play
didn’t ruin the case it was the last pro
skater title until 2015 and considering
how broken the new one was we should be
happy that this game was so damn good
number seven Soul Calibur to the first
Soul Calibur game went rather under the
radar as its limited release on the
Dreamcast prevented the fighting game
from reaching a wider audience there was
no such problem for the sequel however
as it launched on a variety of consoles
allowing millions of gamers to
experience the wonderfully detailed
arenas and flowing fight choreography
for the first time it was probably the
best 3d fighting game at the time and
it’s well balanced characters put more
emphasis on your abilities as a player
whether you chose tacky or nightmare
it’s ultimately down to a test of skill
between you and your opponent number six
SSX three
when first looking down the mountain you
might be intimidated by all the
different ways you can descend whether
that be in pista vents or the ungroomed
off-the-cuff backcountry tracks however
once you realize that you’re playing the
best Oberon game ever you’ll be thankful
that you have so much to unlock and
complete
everything in the single-player is
available in split-screen and you’ll be
able to plunge hours into fully
exploring the expertly animated
environments with endlessly customizable
tracks you won’t even notice that you
can’t go online
number five time splitters future
perfect an often forgotten gem that was
immensely enjoyed by those that got to
play it time splitters lived it
comfortable if humble existence in the
shadow of halo and other federal titles
single-player co-op split screen and
online player all available in this
shooter one that’s drawn comparisons
with Goldeneye and for good reason as
developer free radical design were made
up of former rare employees here you can
design your own levels and share them
online with thousands of others who
loved virus mode just as much as you did
its comedic tone may have prevented it
from being taken too seriously by some
but for the regular gamer it was a
refreshing change of pace
number four Star Wars Battlefront 2
as a way of experiencing the Star Wars
universe firsthand this shooter had no
equal you were able to shoot
stormtroopers or fly in a spaceship in
environments that are familiar yet feel
like a brand new experience
up to 32 players could join huge online
battles for unrivaled carnage on places
like Endor Geonosis or even the skies
above Khorasan
with so many players in online games
there was the odd problem with lag but
it managed to continue with legacy that
made fans and gamers desperate for a new
installment in the series for over a
decade
number three Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell
chaos theory this stealth title is
graphically one of the darkest games
ever figuratively and literally but
there is beauty in that darkness the
visuals themselves are advanced for the
era but it’s the co-op gameplay that
made it one of the best on the console
for the time some map elements can only
be completed with two players and if you
make too much real-life noise in-game
enemies will suddenly be all over you
even if your buddy loves to go in guns
blazing and you like to hide in the
shadows together you can pull off
takedowns worthy of the Tom Clancy name
number to burn out three take down
realism can take a back seat when arcade
racing is this enthralling even today
few racers can create such a sense of
speed but it’s the takedown mechanic
that changed the racing landscape
forever regardless of whether you like
razors or not crashing into your friends
and enjoying their destruction in slow
motion is a universally satisfying
experience it might almost be best
described as a realistic looking kart
racer but here instead your weapons of
choice are buses trucks and anything
else that you can RAM your buddies into
before we reveal our top pick let’s have
a look at some honorable mentions
number one halo 2 come on we’re
expecting anything else I mean the new
features that this sequel included
became the foundation of one of the most
successful xbox live games ever dual
wielding and vehicle boarding were
introduced alongside new maps that
rivaled those of combat Evolved and by
2007 avid gamers had logged over 700
million hours of play time its appeal
even carried over to the next generation
of consoles when the servers were meant
to close in 2010 fifty-one dedicated
gamers refused to have their final match
and for a whole month would not turn off
their consoles on the definitive Xbox
Live title game do you agree with our
list
I can change my own destiny which Xbox
game was your favorite multiplayer
experience for more top 10s that are
best enjoyed with friends be sure to
subscribe to watchmojo.com
you
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