18 Essential Xbox One Games Every Owner Must Play

16. Gears Of War: Ultimate Edition

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Epic Games

Everyone needs a bit of Gears of War in their life, and thankfully Epic's remastering of the 2006 original did more than just spruce up some wall textures.

Instead, this 'Ultimate Edition' was an excuse for the team to perfect the future tech that'll be rolling out with Gears 4, meaning everything was rebuilt from the ground up.

Character models and environments look drastically improved, whilst weapons and movement retains its signature bite and feel. Unloading a clip into hordes of Locust feels as satisfying as ever, and if you're a returning fan especially, you'll get a huge kick out of seeing a game from your younger years get the full-on modern treatment.

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Gaming Editor
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