Game Genre
The "Game Genre" category explores the diverse types of games available on the original Xbox, offering a breakdown of game styles, themes, and play mechanics. It categorizes titles based on gameplay focus, whether action, adventure, sports, racing, role-playing, strategy, or other genres. Each genre has unique characteristics that shape the player experience, and this category provides insights into what makes each type engaging, whether it’s the immersive worlds of role playing games (RPGs), the fast paced challenges of shooters, or the strategy and planning found in tactical games. Highlighting genre-specific features, this category helps users discover games that align with their interests and play style. It includes titles with a focus on multiplayer modes, cooperative play, or single-player campaigns. Additionally, the "Game Genre" category discusses popular sub genres, such as survival horror, sandbox games, or puzzle platformers, capturing the variety of experiences the Xbox offered.
Apex
Game Overview
Get ready to bury the world’s most renowned cars when you race against them with your own brand of sports car. Start off with a small garage, create the ultimate driving machine and go into business as the up and coming sports car manufacturer. Your goal is to build up a reputation for your brand by racing your cars against real sports cars. The more races you win, the more pedigree your brand will receive. If you consistently win the races, you are put to the challenge to start a production line, sell your cars, design new ones, and continue the cycle.
Aquaman Battle for Atlantis
Aquaman Battle for Atlantis Game Overview
Dive into the depths of the ocean as Arthur Curry, the rightful heir to the throne of Atlantis in this action adventure title for the original Xbox. When the kingdom of Atlantis faces threats from multiple fronts, players must navigate both political intrigue and underwater combat to save the realm. As Black Manta and Ocean Master form an alliance to seize control of the legendary Trident of Poseidon, Aquaman must race against time to recover the three fragments of this powerful artefact before his enemies can harness its power. Utilise Aquamans unique abilities to communicate with sea creatures, command the power of the ocean, and engage in melee combat against enemy forces. Explore vast underwater environments from the royal palace of Atlantis to the mysterious Bermuda Triangle while making crucial decisions that will shape the future of the underwater kingdom. With branching storylines based on player choices and multiple possible endings, every decision impacts the final outcome of Aquamans quest to protect his people and prove himself worthy of the crown.
Arctic Thunder
Game Overview
Arctic Thunder is a 2001 snowmobile racing game developed by Midway Games. It was released as an arcade game, Midway's final arcade title, and was also ported to the Sony PlayStation 2 and Xbox consoles, as a launch title for the latter. In the arcade version of the game, jets blow cold or hot winds, depending on the setting, in the player's face during gameplay. Arctic Thunder is part of Midway's Thunder series.
Choose one of 19 different characters and sleds each one giving you different capabilities and prepare to wage battle on one of the 12 outlandish tracks from the Swiss Alps to Atlantis. Master your snowmobile and perform any of the 62 different tricks, or lure your friends into one of the special battle arenas for a duel.
Area 51
Game Overview
Area 51 is a first person shooter, played from the perspective of the protagonist, Ethan Cole. The game does feature some operable machinery, including plasma turrets, besides the player's inventory of weapons. The player begins with a team of three other HAZMAT soldiers, who cannot be killed by the game world, unless it is scripted into the story.
Area 51 is a video game series set in Area 51 military facility. The franchise was launched by Atari Games as a series of two arcade light gun shooters and was revisited by Midway Games as a series of first-person shooters. The original arcade games cast the player as a member of a special military unit that must battle an invasion of aliens called the Kronn. Versions of the original Area 51 were released for various home consoles. The Midway titles, exclusive to home systems, had different plots from the original games.
Arena Football
Arena Football Road to Glory Game Overview
Step into the fast paced world of indoor football with Arena Football Road to Glory for the original Xbox. This authentic sports simulation captures all the intensity and unique aspects of arena football, from the padded walls and rebound nets to the smaller field that creates nonstop action. Build your franchise from the ground up by selecting a city, designing team branding, and assembling a roster of versatile athletes who can play both offense and defense as required by the unique rules of the arena game. Navigate the challenges of limited budgets, smaller rosters, and the strategic differences that separate arena football from the traditional outdoor version of the sport. Guide your team through an eighteen game regular season before entering the high stakes playoff tournament where a single loss ends your championship dreams. Experience the comprehensive career mode that spans multiple seasons, allowing you to develop players, upgrade facilities, manage finances, and ultimately build a dynasty that can dominate the league for years to come. With authentic teams, arenas, and rules from the Arena Football League, this title offers sports fans a fresh alternative to conventional football video games.
Armed and Dangerous
Game Overview
Take a band of gun toting rebels a robot, a madman, a mole and a criminal mastermind. Put them in a vividly stunning fantasy realm. Then give them an impossible mission pulling off the biggest heist of all time in the middle of a war. All you have to do is battle your way through dastardly enemies, giant war machines and an army of psychopathic robots. But don't worry; you have plenty of ammo and absolutely no common sense. Victory is yours in 12,000 bullets or less!
Army Men Major Malfunction
Game Overview
Army Men Major Malfunction is a game in the Army Men franchise released by Global Star Software in 2006 for Xbox. The name Major Malfunction is derived from R. Lee Ermey's quote in Full Metal Jacket, "What is your major malfunction, numbnuts?".
Army Men Sarge's War
Game Overview
His squad destroyed, Sarge becomes a one-man army pitted against the diabolical Colonel Malice who is equipped with weapons that threaten the Green Nation. Battle your way through 12 levels of play set in both the real world and the world of toys. Improved AI offers intense fighting as you duck, cover and flank your positions armed with assault rifles, bazookas, sniper rifles, flamethrowers and time bombs. Army Men: Sarge's War is a 2004 game in the Army Men video game series. It was initially developed by series creator 3DO but after that company's bankruptcy was purchased and completed by Global Star Software. The game is more mature and darker than earlier games in the series. Sarge makes no comical moves, holes are blown into soldiers, and the weapons are also made of metal.
Arx Fatalis
Game Overview
Arx Fatalis features somewhat open ended gameplay, allowing the player to allocate skill points for their character type in skills such as spellcasting, weapons and armour, stealth, and so on. There are several side quests that can be undertaken. A simple crafting system involves enchanting ammunition and weapons, or creating items, such as a fishing rod (fishing pole and rope), keyrings (key and ring), or pies (dough and rolling pin, optional apple and optional bottle of wine). Raw food can be cooked, like rounds of bread, chicken drumsticks, or pies. The main plot line is non linear with the player collecting the various items to forge a sword required to defeat Akbaa in a final showdown.
Atari Anthology
Game Overview
Atari 80 Classic Games in One!, also called Atari. The 80 Classic Games, is a collection of 80 video games previously published by Atari, Inc. and Atari Corporation, reproducing Atari's games from its arcade and Atari 2600 game console platforms. Many games permit one to play each title at varying speeds, with time limits, or with a shifting color palette. Extra contents include original arcade artwork and scans of the instruction manuals for the Atari 2600 games, video interviews with Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, Windows desktop themes, DirectX 9 runtime, Adobe Reader 5.1 English version. Support for Stelladaptor 2600 to USB interface, and 24-bit colour wallpapers for Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Pong, Super Breakout and Tempest themes are available as patches.
ATV Quad Power Racing 2
Game Overview
ATV Quad Power Racing is the sequel to ATV Quad Power Racing on the Xbox, with many new features: Choose from 10 of the top professional riders from all over the world, including Dana Creech, Kory Ellis and Tim Farr. Race through 17 massive tracks and five environments, located in challenging countries throughout the world. Get dirty and physically fight with opponents to the finish line, letting them know that you're king off-road. Over the top controls and game physics, allowing players to pull huge air and amazingly fun power slides. More than 20 freestyle tricks to let riders express their wild side while tearing up the competition. Several multi-player modes of play, brings the action to players and their friends. Real life in game sponsors, adding to the realism of the game.
Auto Modellista
Auto Modellista Game Overview
Experience the perfect fusion of art and automotive culture with Auto Modellista Visual Racing Evolution for the original Xbox. This groundbreaking racing title revolutionises the genre with its distinctive cel shaded visual style that transforms realistic Japanese performance cars into stunning interactive art while maintaining authentic driving physics. Dive into the comprehensive Garage Life mode where you can build a collection of vehicles from manufacturers including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mazda, each fully customisable with genuine body kits, performance parts, and visual modifications that reflect the vibrant Japanese tuning scene. Master a diverse range of circuits spanning traditional race tracks, narrow street courses, and winding mountain passes, each designed to test different aspects of driving skill across variable weather and lighting conditions. The balanced driving model bridges the gap between accessible arcade racing and demanding simulation, rewarding technical skill while remaining approachable for newcomers to the genre. Progress through championship series, specialty events, and unique challenges while developing rivalries with computer opponents whose abilities scale alongside your improvement to ensure consistent competition throughout your racing career.
Avatar The Last Airbender
Avatar The Last Airbender Game Overview
Embark on an epic journey through the world of the Four Nations in Avatar The Last Airbender Legends of the Elements for the original Xbox. Play as Aang, the young Avatar destined to master all four elements and restore balance to a world threatened by the Fire Nation. Experience the authentic narrative spanning the three seasons of the beloved animated series as you learn airbending, waterbending, earthbending, and firebending through an intuitive combat system that evolves throughout your adventure. Team up with familiar companions including Katara, Sokka, and Toph, each offering unique abilities that complement your growing Avatar powers. Explore diverse environments from the frozen Water Tribes to the massive Earth Kingdom cities and mysterious Air Temples, completing quests that allow you to shape your own Avatar journey through meaningful choices. Confront memorable adversaries including Princess Azula and her team while uncovering the truth about Fire Lord Ozai and your destiny as the Avatar. With cel shaded graphics that capture the distinctive art style of the series and voice acting from the original cast, this game offers fans a chance to actively participate in one of the most beloved animated adventures of all time.
Azurik Rise of Perathia
Game Overview
The game centers around the main protagonist, Azurik, as he journeys through the vast world of Perathia gathering elemental disc fragments scattered across the many realms. Azurik is part of the order of the Lore Guardians along with Eldwyn, the grand master and leader, and Balthazar, a professional scholar and combatant. After Balthazar teams up with the guardian of Death, they murder Eldwyn and destroy the balance of the elements by destroying the elemental discs, leaving Azurik alone. Now he must defeat Balthazar and bring back all of the disc fragments in order to restore balance, or else face the end of the world. Azurik can harness the basic elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. He can also mix and match powers to make more powers
Backyard Wrestling 2 There Goes the Neighborhood
Game Overview
Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood is the second installment in the Backyard Wrestling series and was released on Xbox and PlayStation 2. The licensed soundtrack includes music by Andrew W.K., Kool Keith, the Insane Clown Posse, Bad Brains, Body Count, Six and Violence, Mudvayne, Saliva, Fall Out Boy, and Hoobastank. It was developed by Paradox Development, now owned by Midway Games, and was published by Eidos Interactive. The television commercial included Insane Clown Posse, Vampiro, New Jack, and Major Gunns. Despite promises of an improved gameplay experience, the game was a critical flop when released in 2004. Its sales numbers remained respectable, however, moving nearly 300,000 copies through 2005. The roster of underground wrestlers features more than 20 combatants, including notable hardcore wrestlers, music personalities, and adult film actresses.
Backyard Wrestling Don't Try This at Home
Game Overview
Backyard Wrestling allows you to step out of the staleness of the wrestling genre, and into a groundbreaking new world of open ended gameplay. Punish your opponent in highly interactive sprawling environments implementing instruments of pain like thumbtacks, barbed wire, light bulbs, stop signs, baseball bats, tables, fire as well as the environment itself. Prepare yourself to endure inhuman amounts of pain, and take incredible risks, as you leap from breathtaking heights to beat your opponent, and be crowned "The King Of Hardcore". Boss fights at the end of key stages push players to their limits, often requiring strategic use of the environment to win.
Bad Boys II
Game Overview
This game is based on the Will Smith & Martin Lawrence buddy cop movie sequel Bad Boys II. You can play as either character, Mike or Marcus, from 1st or 3rd person viewpoints. Each has their own personalities and characteristics. Through 15 stages, you engage in fast paced all-action gameplay that features multiple mission objectives. Shoot your way through Colombian drug lords, Russian mobsters, and even dirty cops. Sometimes you will need to protect your computer controlled partner or collect some evidence. You can often duck behind a wall or around a corner, from where you will be able to pick off your targets with less chance of being hit. You will be accordingly rewarded on your successful actions and achievements on a "Bad Boy" rating system. You can follow all the laws and avoid unneccesary damage or take the opposite approach and be a Bad Boy. There's a good amount of different weapons from pistols and shotguns to automatic assault rifles and grenades. Environments are fully destructable. You can use a quick aiming and shooting Action mode, or search for clues and evidence using the Explore mode.
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance
Game Overview
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is a revolutionary action adventure with an epic tale of intrigue, fierce alliances, explosive spell effects and highly detailed creatures and environments. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is a benchmark of technology and gameplay. The game takes place in the Sword Coast and the Western Heartlands, areas in the Faerûn continent of the Forgotten Realms. Each act of the game takes place in a different region: Act I takes place in the city of Baldur's Gate itself; Act II in the Sunset Mountains; and Act III in the Marsh of Chelimber.
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance II
Game Overview
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II features four new acts of hack-and-slash combat and powerful spell casting. Even more monster types will engage in real-time battles using the same overhead perspective as witnessed in the original game. Each selected character can parlay the experience gained from combat into acquiring new feats and enhanced abilities over time. To help in battle, a new item creation system lets players craft magical weapons and armor using raw materials found during their travels. As before, two heroes can join the adventure in cooperative play on the same screen, with each character differing in the types of feats and powers under his or her command. Equipment can be found or purchased from local merchants using the gold looted from felled creatures or received as payment for quests. Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II also features a number of hidden areas, secret characters, and literally hundreds of items to find and use, including potions, scrolls, and wands. In addition, the game features a new branching storyline that offers players a choice where to go next for fortune and honor.
Barbarian
Game Overview
The once tranquil land of Barbaria has been cursed. Clouded under a dark shroud of death and disease, the world is slowly being eaten alive. The man responsible, a powerful wizard named Zaugg, has convinced the people throughout the land that there is no hope for their existence, and that his rule is the one and only. But there is a prophecy. The foretelling of a great Barbarian warrior who will rise up against the wizard Zaugg and bring balance to the land. Alas what identity will the legendary warrior take? Could it be the revenge-minded Dagan of Dolok? Or maybe Magnus, Lord of the Undead; perhaps even Zaugg's own apprentice Corath will be the end of the spiteful necromancer. The answer is not clear, but that is where you come in. Assuming the role of 10 unique combatants, it is your duty to defeat the monstrous soul and finally give a happy ending to this sad, twisted story.
Barbie Horse Adventures Wild Horse Rescue
Game Overview
In Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue, a bunch of horses have been frightened by a lightning storm and Barbie must go round them back up. Her horse serves to move her around the terrain, but she must get off to do much else. The storm also knocked some things down, so she must climb or clear obstacles to access certain areas. When she finds a horse, she must pet it to calm it down if it's a foal, or lasso a bigger horse, then lead it to a hitching post and call the stable on her cell phone. There are also coins to find which can be used to buy new outfits for Barbie or her horse. The object of the game is to rescue all the horses and complete Barbie's wardrobe.
Bass Pro Shops Trophy Bass 2007
Bass Pro Shops Trophy Bass 2007 Game Overview
Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Bass 2007 stands as the premier fishing simulation experience available for the original Xbox platform, delivering unprecedented authenticity through meticulously detailed environments spanning twelve distinct waterways across North America. Players embark on a comprehensive career mode journey from amateur competitions to world championship tournaments, facing dynamic weather systems and sophisticated fish behaviour patterns that require adaptive strategies and intimate knowledge of aquatic ecosystems. The revolutionary tension control system utilizes precise analog movements to simulate the authentic feel of battling trophy sized catches, while the extensive equipment selection features over two hundred officially licensed items from leading manufacturers. Beyond mechanical excellence, the game explores the rich cultural heritage of fishing traditions, incorporates meaningful conservation themes addressing real environmental challenges, and presents psychological elements that separate casual anglers from championship contenders. The branching tournament structure offers diverse competitive formats while the reputation system tracks relationships with thirty unique competitor characters whose distinct personalities and backstories unfold throughout the narrative, creating an immersive experience that captures both the serene connection with nature and the intense pressure of professional competition.
Bass Pro Shops Trophy Hunter 2007
Bass Pro Shops Trophy Hunter 2007 Game Overview
Bass Pro Shops: Trophy Hunter 2007 establishes itself as the definitive hunting simulation for the original Xbox platform, delivering unmatched authenticity through meticulously crafted environments spanning twelve diverse North American territories from the Appalachian forests to Rocky Mountain peaks. Players embark on an immersive career journey from novice hunter to respected conservationist, facing sophisticated wildlife AI that simulates realistic animal behaviour patterns including feeding cycles, territorial responses, and sensory awareness systems unique to each of the twenty huntable species. The revolutionary tracking mechanics require players to identify and follow subtle environmental clues while mastering stealth approaches that account for scent control, noise discipline, and visual concealment. Beyond hunting prowess, the game explores conservation themes through habitat management activities, wildlife population surveys, and ethical harvest decisions that impact ecosystem health. The competitive tournament circuit features twenty five unique rival hunters across various championship formats, while the comprehensive equipment selection includes over three hundred authentically licensed products from leading outdoor manufacturers. Weather systems dramatically affect both animal behaviour and survival challenges, creating a dynamic world where success demands not only marksmanship but also wilderness navigation, camp craft skills, and deep understanding of natural systems that connect players to the rich cultural heritage and environmental stewardship traditions that define responsible hunting.
Batman Begins
Game Overview
In this adaptation of the film of the same name, the origins of the Batman legend are explored. Playing as both Bruce Wayne and his alter-ego, Batman, you will need to hunt evil forces in familiar locations such as Arkham asylum, Gotham City, but also in the Himalaya. Using both stealth and brutal skills, you take on enemies in true beat-em-up style. Batman has a vast array of moves, from kicks and punches to more exotic special moves. Multiple enemies can be attacked at once, and there are tricks to break through enemies' defenses. Also, certain attacks can only be used as a finishing move when opponents are weakened. Next to the melee combat, Batman carries his Bat Utility Belt with a Batgrapple to reach higher areas, the Batarang and gadgets such as smoke and flash grenades, a lockpick, camera hacker and an optical wire to peek from behind corners.
Batman Dark Tomorrow
Game Overview
Batman Dark Tomorrow is a linear, stealth-based action game in which players control Batman as he fights crime. Batman is equipped with several of his tools, such as Batarangs, smoke bombs, and grappling hooks. Levels each have certain objectives that players must achieve in order to proceed, while criminals and enemies will attempt to stop your progress. While enemies can be knocked unconscious, they cannot be killed (due to Batman's "no killing" code); this requires the player to handcuff the criminal in order to keep them from attacking. There are several parts in levels in which the game saves; if the player dies, it will reload to the last save. Members of Batman's supporting cast of allies also appear in the cinematics of the game, including Oracle, Robin, and Batgirl. Night wing does not appear but is mentioned in dialogue as possible backup leading into the game's climax.
Batman Rise of Sin Tzu
Game Overview
In Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, Batman faces a new enemy unlike any he has ever faced before. The faceless foe plunges Gotham City into chaos on the night of the anniversary of Bruce Wayne's parents' murder. Who is responsible for unleashing havoc on Gotham City? The truth will be revealed after you battle evil forces and super-villains, including Bane, Clayface, Scarecrow, and the new formidable foe--Sin Tzu. In addition to Batman's martial arts attacks, Batman has an arsenal including the Batarang, Grappling Hook, and Smoke Bomb. Players can unlock upgrades for their character, such as new fighting moves, by completing levels and advancing through the game's storyline. There is also a challenge mode in which players either cooperatively or competitively take on groups of thugs without a storyline. The game features four difficulty levels: 'Easy', 'Medium', 'Hard', and 'Dark Knight', with the latter being an unlockable bonus.
Batman Vengeance
Game Overview
Based on the cartoon series rather the comic books or the movies, Batman: Vengeance puts you in the role of the 'Dark Knight' in a 3D Gotham City, in order to face and fight enemies; such as Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and, yes, The Joker. The Joker has died after falling from a bridge mid-scuffle with our caped hero. With the big man's place at the top of the criminal hierarchy up for grabs, the city's most heinous villains are out in force, clambering over each other for the new employment opportunity. Batman's most dangerous opponents are causing a crime wave the likes of which Gotham has never seen. Nothing is as it seems. You can't even be sure that the infamous Joker has really ceased to exist. Gotham's safety hangs in the balance and only Batman can save it.
Battle Engine Aquila
Game Overview
An epic battle rages between the Forseti and the Muspell as the oceans rise and land disappears. The Forseti compel you to help protect their remaining land by taking charge of a powerful war machine--the Battle Engine. Whether in walking or in flying mode, you have access to an array of destructive weapons to use in expansive environments. You'll command a device so powerful and advanced that your battlefield decisions will shape the direction of each engagement and, ultimately, the entire war. The player assumes the role of Hawk Winter, a Forseti dockworker. He is also a dock racer where he races on his loader. After one of the races Tatiana Kiralova, a friend of Hawk's and an overseer of the Aquila program, persuades colonel Chuck Kramer, the leader of the Forseti Air Force, to secretly assign Hawk to pilot the Battle Engine.
Battlefield 2 Modern Combat
Game Overview
Although called Battlefield 2, this is the first of the Battlefield series to pass over to console. Vehicles like the Humvees, tanks, APCs and helicopters all make it into the game although fixed wing aircraft are noticeable absent. Multiplayer allows up to 24 players battle it out in a Conquest mode where you capture flags and maintain control of them until the enemy tickers run down, or Capture the Flag which is all out attack to get the enemy flag back to your own base. A single player campaign, which is story led, see's China and USA go up against each other in Kazakhstan. Throughout the single player campaign you switch between China and USA armies as you follow orders based on news reports which show both sides of the war giving you a view of how war is and how it's reported. The new Hot Swap feature allows you to jump into almost any other allied troop on the battlefield which saves loads of running and gets you into the best position for your next attack or defense.
Battlestar Galactica
Game Overview
Set 40 years before the Sci-Fi Channel's 2004 Battlestar Galactica miniseries, the game acts as a prequel to the events in the new series. Players control Captain William Adama as he participates in 15 missions leading up to the end of the First Cylon War. Missions are tightly scripted. Players control three varieties of Viper fighters, as well as captured Cylon raiders, depending on the needs of the mission. Players also will man the stationary defense turrets on board the Galactica. Missions have clear goals, often with time limits, and are expressed and tracked through voiced radio chatter between wingmen and Galactica's war room. Players are graded in a variety of areas after each level (including accuracy and keeping wingmen alive), and unlock upgrades and bonus material for high ratings. Players control their craft from either a first or third person view. Fighters have unlimited ammo, missiles, and auto-repair any damage taken, but only if enough recharging energy is available. Firing weapons and using afterburners drain energy, and the fighter only repairs itself when the energy level is full. Players must be aware of their energy usage to keep from running out at critical moments. Missiles on every craft can also be configured on the fly through an option in the pause menu. Pilots can program missiles to have increased power at the cost of speed, or increase maneuverability at the cost of blast radius. This system allows players to adapt their missiles to the current needs of the mission, from swatting down formations of fighters to breaking through a capital ship's defenses. Though it acts as a prequel to the new series, art and design is pulled from the original 1978 Battlestar Galactica. The intro from the original series is used. Cylons Raiders, Colonial Vipers, and the Galactica itself use the original designs, Cylons themselves look like the original chrome toasters, and the reptilian race that created them (in the original series, not the reboot) make appearances.