Full disclosure, we don’t actually have an XBox 360, but my BFF does, so it’s the best of both worlds — she comes over to play PS3 exclusive games with me and I go to her house for my XBox fix. In my PS3 post I included two games that are available for both systems. But, since I don’t own an XBox, I’m cheating again by including a game that I play on the Wii but is available on all systems.
Left 4 Dead 2 | Single Player or up to 4-Player Co-op
In L4D2, you are fighting for survival in a post-apocalyptic, deep south filled with zombies, boomers, witches and other nasty, undead mutants in a four-person co-op team. The newest version of this game features 20 new weapons (my favorite is the samurai sword), better co-op play than the original, and sneakier zombies that now come at you from all directions so you must always be on your toes. One of the best features of the co-op play is the ability to heal and revive your teammates so if you are less experienced your teammates can help you out.
Bubble Bobble Neo | 1-4 Players
This is the classic arcade game that has been around forever. I used to love this game as a kid and it’s still just as much fun as I remember it. In this classic, puzzle-platforming game you play a dragon named Bub who can blow bubbles that trap your enemies as you make your way through the puzzle. The levels only get harder as you go along, and they can inadvertently suck away hours of your precious time in either single- or multi-player mode. Keep in mind, though, you do have to have an XBox Live Gold or Silver account to download the game, and it costs 800 XBox points ($10.00). Note: this game is also available on the Wii.
Worms 2: Armageddon | 1-4 Players
If you haven’t played Worms before, you should download/buy this game immediately as it is available for all systems. It is a super-simple concept: you play a team of worms wearing cool helmets and your mission is to blast all of the other players (worms) off the battlefield in a timely manner for victory. You have a limited number of weapons, ranging from grenades and rifles to exploding sheep and UFO air strikes. It’s all about strategy and customization as you are able to create your own levels and weapons preferences, and is refreshingly non-violent despite the concept. I think of it more like chess, always looking a few steps ahead.
