If you’re tired of loud action titles that are noisy and full of effects, then we’d suggest you try your hand at a more laid-back gaming genre. Strategy games have just made their way to modern consoles after enjoying a long stint on the PC, and you’d be wise to pick some of them up to break up the monotony of shooting, slashing and explosions. From real-time strategy to turn-based combat, we’ve curated a list of some of the best strategy games for the Xbox One on Amazon.
XCOM 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to the 2012 XCOM: Enemy Unknown, which is again a turn-based tactics video game. In this out, you are supposed to develop your strategy at every corner with certain elements helping you out. The story takes place 20 years after the events of the previous game. The military has lost the war and is now just a resistance force to the Aliens who have occupied the planet. The military has an alien warship under their control, and to use that, you need to develop some effective strategies. The impressive graphics of the game should keep you hooked throughout. The creators claim that they have drawn inspiration from sci-fi movies like Elysium and Oblivion to improve the visual aesthetics of the game, which should make it an ideal game to be played on your Xbox One with a high-resolution display screen.
Valkyria Chronicles 4
Here is a tactical role-playing game that you can play on your Xbox One. Valkyria Chronicles 4 is the fourth game of the franchise, and this revolves around the story of the Squad E of the federation. Also, this story has the same timeline as the first Valkyria Chronicles game. In this game, Commander Claude Wallace and his friends have to fight in the ongoing war to get freedom from the unjust empire. A new soldier named Grenadier is introduced who can fire mortar rounds at the enemies. Throughout the war, you are supposed to take critical decisions that can make or break the final output of the results. Apart from the enemies, you also need to survive harsh weather conditions that include blizzards.
Halo Wars – 2
If you are looking for a game involving real-time strategies, then Halo Wars – 2 should not disappoint you. It is also ideal for gamers who love action-packed games. This Xbox One game takes you through the journey of leading Spartans, Warthogs and many other Halo fighting armies to the battlefield against a terrifying enemy. The missions are set on the legendary destination called Ark. You are part of a big battle, and hence the strategy you choose will play a huge role in determining your progress in the game. The chain of commands to your troop has to be strategically chosen. Also, this is a multiplayer game, giving you the option to play with or against your friends or random players online.
Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics is a turn-based tactics video game involving many interesting characters, which should make the overall storyline intriguing. Add to this the impressive graphics, and you have yourself a good Xbox One game. The story revolves around a group of elite soldiers that fight the Locust enemies. The idea is to weaken the enemy army so that a friendly unit can go and finish the job. This way, you earn points across the board. The major ‘Hero’ players are not confined to a particular place and have the option to roam around anywhere they want. You can customise each player by changing the armours, mods and by acquiring new skills with each passing level. With five different character classes with unique abilities, this game has a lot to offer in terms of versatility.
Microsoft Zoo Tycoon Ultimate Animal Collection
Here is a game that should please the animal lover in you. This Xbox One game, developed by Microsoft, enables you to build your imaginary zoo. Though it might look like a game for kids because of the graphics, the world-building gameplay should appeal to all age groups, say its creators. It is a park-building game that involves various strategies to acquire the animals you want. One of the primary goals of this game is to build exhibits of the right size to keep the animals safely in the zoo. You have to choose the design of the enclosure, the texture of the walls and the scenery you provide, as all this will determine the behavioural patterns of animals. One wrong move and these wild animals can attack the visitors, leading to a dangerous situation in the zoo.
The Banner Saga Trilogy
The Bonus Edition of The Banner Saga Trilogy gives you the option to choose from 48 characters, enabling you to enjoy a different saga with each of them. All the characters have a set of unique abilities and powers as they belong to 40 different classes, which is what makes this game an appealing Xbox One game. It consists of hand-drawn combat sequences that add more precision in terms of the quality of the graphics, as per company claims. In a world where the sun has stopped, and the Gods have died, it is your leadership skills that can save humankind. You need to use the resources carefully and manage your caravan to lead it in the right direction. Wrong decisions made by you can have huge repercussions, including the characters dying permanently in the game.
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