Ranking Every Xbox One Exclusive From Worst To Best

15. ReCore

Forza Horizon 4
Microsoft Studios

So much promise accompanied ReCore's reveal on-stage at Microsoft's 2015 E3 opener. Boasting collaboration between Comcept and Armature Studio, the former headed by Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune and the latter by designers with Metroid Prime on their portfolio, the pairing promised to be a match made in heaven.

A game featuring precision platforming, meaningful exploration and deftly designed characters is what was expected of Joule's struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world and, to some degree, that's what was received. Conceptually, ReCore ticked every box but in practice, the division of labour and development prevented each of its individual elements from meshing well.

That, coupled with horrendous technical difficulties and an inexperienced approach to combat sullied ReCore's reputation before it was ever given the chance to impress.

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