We already published the list of best original Xbox games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best original Xbox adventure games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the original Xbox definitely has a great library of adventure games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the original Xbox and adventure games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
- Release Data: 369 Interactive/Ubisoft, 2004
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
It’s simple, but at least it seems promising at the beginning.
The problem is that the game remains simple and gradually loses this promise over its notably short life span.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is definitely reserved for the diehard fans only.
#9. Family Guy
- Release Data: High Voltage Software/2K Games, 2006
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
A video game that wants to take a comedic slant should be fun to play first, and funny second.
Family Guy gets that backwards and suffers because of it.
And while Family Guy fans will certainly dig the story on some level, the gameplay is a mix of simplistic and rage-inducing frustration that make this title reserved to diehard fans only.
#8. Myst III: Exile
- Release Data: Presto Studios/Ubisoft, 2002
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
Because Myst III progresses at the pace at which you solve the puzzles, it lacks any sense of sustained drama or tension, let alone action.
Some players will surely find it all rather dull or frustrating.
Ultimately, what’s most impressive about Myst III: Exile is that it combines intellectual challenge with scene after scene of enchanting beauty.
#7. Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude
- Release Data: High Voltage Software/VU Games, 2004
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
The game portions found here are largely insignificant and are actually pretty uninteresting as a whole, but the comedic brilliant story, characters, and dialogue, as well as the clever and profane tone of it all, really do make this a game worth playing through for anybody who enjoys a particularly adult brand of humor.
#6. Still Life
- Release Data: Microids/The Adventure Company, 2005
- Genre: Adventure » Point-and-Click
As it is, Still Life is a pretty brief experience that doesn’t lend itself to multiple plays.
Adventure game fans will be more willing to forgive the game’s technical shortcomings than anyone else, but it’s hard to believe that fans of this style of gaming will find much in Still Life that they haven’t experienced already.
#5. Syberia
- Release Data: Microids, 2003
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Syberia‘s beautiful and wonderfully imaginative world is enough to make the game worth your while, but when you couple that with a moving story, memorable characters, and puzzles that are usually more fun than frustrating, you get a great gaming experience.
And, despite its weaknesses, Syberia generally shines as it takes you on a truly captivating journey.
#4. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
- Release Data: Funcom/Empire Interactive, 2006
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is, first and foremost, a great work of science fiction.
Those familiar with the game’s predecessor might expect no less, since it’s widely considered one of the best adventure games ever made.
Anchored by a wonderful cast of characters, the very well-crafted sci-fi story in Dreamfall will leave you anxiously wanting more.
#3. Myst IV: Revelation
- Release Data: Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft, 2005
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » First-Person
Myst IV packs in a lengthy, memorable journey that’s liable to last for weeks, before it finally reaches a climactic moment that’s quite a payoff for all your effort.
If you’re open to a new kind of experience on your Xbox and don’t have the means to play the PC version of the game, this one is worthwhile.
#2. Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon
- Release Data: Revolution Software/THQ, 2003
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
It’s true that Broken Sword isn’t hugely innovative and suffers from its share of faults, but its particular blend of features gives it a fresh, fun feel.
And with its blend of cinematic style, 3D immersion, sharp writing, and likeable characters, it’s otherwise an adventure game that does the genre proud.
#1. Indigo Prophecy
- Release Data: Quantic Dream/Atari SA, 2005
- Genre: Adventure » 3D » Third-Person
When all is said and done, Indigo Prophecy is the kind of game that will inspire lots of conversation among those who play it.
Not everyone is going to love the way in which this game plays, but anybody with a love for good storytelling and the adventure genre will find Indigo Prophecy to be an original and enlightening experience.
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