gamehaus.net Hall of Fame: 37 Games From Our Shelf, Our Take and What Gamers Said_

Forza Motorsport

Our take

“To be honest, I was supremely disappointed in this game because it was not a better version of Gran Turismo. I was expecting a simulator but got a car video game instead. I played this for about 5 minutes and got sick of it quick.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics put it ahead of Gran Turismo 4 on the things that mattered in 2005: online racing over Xbox Live, real crash damage and Drivatar AI that learns how you drive. Players still rate it as a standout for the original Xbox, though one player review complains that the AI rivals ram you around the track instead of racing clean.

Metacritic, Xbox version: 92 from 73 critics, users 8.3 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Project Gotham Racing 2

Our take

“This is my all time favorite car racing game because it required you to understand the specifics of each car class and each car within the class so in order to win you needed to be an understudy of many different brands and models. I realize this is a video game, but playing this gave me deep knowledge and curiosity about a wide range of cars I probably would not have learned about otherwise. This game also uniquely had online competition where you could race other gamers through Xbox Live and at one point I got so good that I could beat almost anyone with the worst car in the class, like the Pontiac GTO in the American Muscle class. I wish this game could come back in similar form today.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics and players praise its snappy handling, big roster of cars, real city circuits and the Xbox Live racing that made it a showcase for the original Xbox. The main player complaint we found is the career mode, which one reviewer called far too long and linear.

Metacritic, Xbox version: 90 from 50 critics, users 8.4 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Counter-Strike

Our take

“I bought this to relive my LAN days playing CS at work with my buddies.. but this did not live up to sitting right next to someone playing the same game and while a faithful recreation of the game, not as fun.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics rated it one of the best games on Xbox Live for its team based tactics, but said the single player mode offers very little. Players remember it fondly while admitting the shooting is clunky and the animations look rough.

Metacritic, Xbox version: 74 from 38 critics, users 8.0 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Burnout Revenge

What gamers said

Critics and players praise its speed, explosive takedowns, Crash mode and the new traffic checking that lets you shove smaller cars out of the way, and many still call it the best arcade racer they have played. The few complaints were repeated track layouts and rivals with no personality.

Metacritic, Xbox version: 89 from 65 critics, users 8.8 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Rockstar Table Tennis

Our take

“This game was dumb. Too hard to replicate the physics from table tennis in a video game.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics loved the detailed player models, ball physics and controls that are simple to pick up but deep enough to master, and several called it great value at its budget price. The knocks were a slim set of modes and not much beyond the matches themselves, and some players found that returning heavy spin takes near superhuman reflexes.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 81 from 75 critics, users 7.7 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Battlefield 3

Our take

“This game was popular with the gaming world, but I could never get into it b/c by the time I dropped in everyone playing it had already memorized the maps and fire points. So I would spawn, run somewhere and get insta-killed. Totally not fun, from my perspective.”

The gamehaus.net team

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What gamers said

Critics and players agree the multiplayer is the reason to own it, with big maps, vehicles and class teamwork that still hold up on Xbox 360 even with smaller matches than the PC version. Most complaints hit the linear campaign and its frustrating AI, plus server crashes around launch.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 84 from 57 critics, users 7.5 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Gears of War

Our take

“What separated this game from others in the genre was the amount of bloodshed included in the complex graphics that the Xbox 360 was capable of. When you engaged enemies it was clear that you were hitting them from the sheer amount of blood exploding from their bodies. This game also required you to expertly use cover in addition to offense, so as you were navigating the mission it was always important to understand where cover was in order to walk through. Kind of a Metal Gear Solid meets COD meets Resident Evil.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics called it the best looking game on the Xbox 360 at the time and praised its cover based combat, heavy sound design and tense, tightly paced campaign. The common criticisms were a thin story and core shooting that refined the genre more than it reinvented it.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 94 from 88 critics, users 8.2 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Guitar Hero II

Our take

“Personal note. I play guitar in the real world. I started getting good at this game and one day realized, why play this when I can just play the real guitar. Laughed. Then dumped this game. I love watching the pros play triple-hard songs on Youtube tho.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics and players loved the setlist, the rock star fantasy and a difficulty curve that runs from first timers to brutal Expert songs. The gripes are that the hardest songs are punishing and that the Xbox 360 version is only a modest upgrade over the PS2 game.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 92 from 55 critics, users 8.2 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012)

Our take

“This is the 2012 version of the classic "Outrun" coin op game.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics praised Criterion's handling, the open city and Autolog rivalries with friends, and many saw it as a successor to Burnout Paradise rather than a remake of the 2005 game. Players are far more split, with some calling it a letdown next to the 2005 original and others complaining about aggressive cops and hard navigation.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 84 from 49 critics, users 6.4 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

NBA Live 06

Our take

“I bought this game to take the Lakers to the NBA championship myself since the real team wasn't getting it done. I believe that my skills helped them win the 2009 championship through an inter-galactic connection between my gameplay and the actual players. RIP Kobe!”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics liked the look and motion capture of the Xbox 360 version but called it less polished than the PS2 and original Xbox versions. The few player reviews are harsher still, with one saying the older versions were simply more fun.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 64 from 35 critics, users 6.5 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Dance Central

Our take

“Man this is fun only the 2000's could create. Kinect was an amazing platform that didn't require you to hold Wii controllers that could be flung into people's faces and TV sets. Had a great time playing this game with the kids.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics called it the best Kinect launch game, praising full body tracking that grades your actual moves and a Break It Down mode that teaches routines step by step. Complaints were a weak multiplayer mode and, for some non dancers, teaching that skips the basics.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 82 from 63 critics, users 8.0 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Assassin's Creed II

Our take

“The running physics in this game were enough to keep you coming back. It's the Medieval Age meets Grand Theft Auto and addicting, like every flavor that came after it.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics called it a huge step up from the first game, praising Renaissance Italy, Ezio as a lead and the freedom of climbing and running across rooftops. The common complaints are dull present day Desmond sections, tedious tailing missions and the odd climbing path that goes the wrong way.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 90 from 82 critics, users 8.7 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Our take

“The highlight in this game is getting to kill Fidel Castro in single player. I believe this and a couple other titles were the pinnacle of my lifetime KD ratio.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics praised the twisting Cold War campaign, the competitive multiplayer and Zombies, and players remember it as a favorite for all three modes. Some critics felt it was more of a yearly update than a sequel and that the campaign plays like a rail shooter, and launch week user reviews were far harsher than critics, mostly over lag and bugs.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 87 from 89 critics, users 7.4 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

NHL 12

Our take

“This game was hard to play. I dumped it.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics praised better physics and AI that make games feel more alive, and some called it the best hockey game of that console generation. The complaints were a weak new Be a Legend mode, visuals almost identical to NHL 11, and players who felt the AI could score whenever it wanted.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 86 from 56 critics, users 7.1 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Call of Duty 2

Our take

“There's a direct line between the kid that played this game and my love for HLL today. I played this game until there were no multiplayer companions available on Xbox Live.”

The gamehaus.net team

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What gamers said

Critics called it one of the best looking games of the Xbox 360 launch, praising its sound, intense World War II battles and the new regenerating health. Complaints were hard to find, and players revisiting it today say it has aged better than expected.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 89 from 65 critics, users 8.2 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09

Our take

“I learned that I can score 100+ just as easily in this game as I can in real life.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics praised big improvements across the board and the new Dynamic Skills system, with some calling it the best golf game on console. Players were cooler on it, with a user average of 6.3 out of 10 and complaints that the graphics looked dated for an HD console.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 84 from 41 critics, users 6.3 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Star Trek: Legacy

Our take

“This game sucked.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Fans enjoyed commanding ships from all eras of Star Trek in big space battles. Critics were mixed, though, knocking the controls and camera, and Den of Geek later ranked it among the five worst Star Trek games.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 64 from 41 critics, users 5.4 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Cars

Our take

“We had fun re-living the movie in this video game.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics said it captures the Pixar spirit, with pit stop minigames and venues that look great on the Xbox 360, even if the racing is simple. Players are split between kids who loved it and others who find the races slow and boring.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 65 from 16 critics, users 7.7 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Assassin's Creed Revelations

Our take

Same story as Assassin's Creed II.

What gamers said

Critics praised Constantinople, the hookblade that speeds up climbing, and the send off for Ezio and Altair. Many also felt the series was showing its age, with players calling it a step down from Brotherhood and the new tower defense minigame out of place.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 80 from 77 critics, users 7.6 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Kinectimals

Our take

Same story as Dance Central.

What gamers said

Critics called it about the cutest game around and a good fit for young kids who want a pet, with the animal reacting instantly to what you do. The knocks were motion controls that misfire in some minigames, too many menus, novelty that wears off for older players, and no way for two people to play at once; the user average is just 5.0 out of 10.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 74 from 50 critics, users 5.0 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Kinect Sports

Our take

Same story as Dance Central.

What gamers said

Critics called it a great Kinect showpiece and family party game that makes you use your whole body, and it won the BAFTA for Family Game of the Year. The complaints were Kinect misreading moves and a soccer mode that felt shallow.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 73 from 51 critics, users 7.7 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Kinect Adventures!

Our take

Same story as Dance Central.

What gamers said

As the game bundled with Kinect, it was praised as a fun, easy demo of what the camera can do, especially River Rush and Rallyball. Critics wished it had more than five minigames, and players complain about input lag and shaky tracking.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 61 from 45 critics, users 6.4 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Kinect Sports: Season Two

Our take

Same story as Dance Central.

What gamers said

Critics liked the new sports, especially golf, and noted it is as much of a workout as the original. The knocks were that it still needs a lot of floor space, did not fix the first game's problems, and some sports like baseball track poorly.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 66 from 46 critics, users 7.1 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Madden NFL 12

What gamers said

Critics liked the deep franchise mode, authentic team entrances and smoother play, with only small visual and audio annoyances holding it back. Players are more split, with fans calling it one of the best Maddens on the 360 while the user average is 6.4 out of 10.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 78 from 55 critics, users 6.4 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Metacritic, Xbox 360 user reviews

LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga

What gamers said

Critics praised it as a living LEGO playset that packs all six films into one game, with easy controls, co op and plenty of humor, and players remember it as a childhood favorite. The complaints are a camera that sometimes fights you and combat that gets repetitive and feels basic next to newer LEGO games.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 80 from 24 critics, users 8.4 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Major League Baseball 2K7

What gamers said

Critics praised its graphics, animation and upgraded fielding, and the Xbox 360 version ran better than the PS3 one. IGN and players knocked it for bugs, wrong commentary, odd player ratings and hitting that swings between home run derby and nothing at all.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 79 from 31 critics, users 7.0 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

NCAA Football 07

What gamers said

Critics praised the visuals and called it the first really solid football game on the Xbox 360. Players were cooler on it, with a user average of 6.5 out of 10 and a complaint that the 360 version plays stiffer than the original Xbox and PS2 versions of the same year.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 79 from 43 critics, users 6.5 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Metacritic, Xbox 360 user reviews

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition

What gamers said

Critics praised controls that work well on a gamepad, a crafting menu streamlined for the controller and the tutorial world, calling it a great way in for newcomers. The early console versions were knocked for small worlds and missing features compared with the PC game.

Sources: Wikipedia, reception

FIFA Soccer 11

What gamers said

Critics praised the realism, animations and stadium atmosphere, and players liked Ultimate Team. Some reviewers felt the series was losing momentum, and players complained about laggy online servers and too little that felt new.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 88 from 66 critics, users 7.6 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Major League Baseball 2K10

What gamers said

Critics called it the best looking 2K baseball game and a clear improvement on the year before. The complaints were a steep, often frustrating learning curve and bugs in the new modes.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 76 from 26 critics, users 8.0 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Tony Hawk's Project 8

What gamers said

Critics praised the new Nail the Trick mode, sharper visuals and a more realistic feel, and it won Sports Game of the Year at the Interactive Achievement Awards. It was criticized for cutting features from earlier games, and some players found it bland with only an okay story mode.

Metacritic, Xbox 360 version: 81 from 65 critics, users 7.2 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox 360 critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Battlefield 1

Our take

“World War 1 gameplay, who would have thought this would be so fun! Tanks, trains.. horses?! This and Battlefield V were among my all time favorites.”

The gamehaus.net team

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What gamers said

Critics praised the bold World War I setting, the War Stories campaign and the huge Operations multiplayer mode, and players still call it a peak for the series for its atmosphere and spectacle. The complaints are mostly about the short, uneven story campaign.

Metacritic, Xbox One version: 87 from 40 critics, users 7.7 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox One critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Our take

“I respect everyone that plays this game. It's more like chess. Place your strategy carefully and execute. I prefer to run and gun, so never got good at this game, but I love watching pro competitions on Youtube of people that can play this game well.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics and players praise the tense, tactical matches, destructible walls and the variety of operators, which reward teamwork and planning over raw aim. At launch it was knocked for having no story campaign, few modes and little to unlock, and players now complain about cheaters and goofier cosmetics.

Metacritic, Xbox One version: 74 from 25 critics, users 7.2 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Xbox One critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Just Dance

Our take

“Nothing broke more television sets than people without the tether attached on their controller playing this game.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

Critics found it a fun, silly party game for a room of friends, but said the motion detection was unreliable and the single player side was thin, with no career mode. Players echo the same thing: catchy songs and easy routines, held back by moves that often do not register.

Metacritic, Wii version: 49 from 21 critics, users 6.3 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Wii critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

What gamers said

Critics hailed it as one of the best Zelda games ever made, praising its dungeons, darker tone, wolf transformation and Midna, and players still name it a favorite. The complaints were blurry textures and low resolution characters from its GameCube roots, and enemies too easy to really test the combat.

Metacritic, Wii version: 95 from 73 critics, users 8.9 out of 10. Checked Nov 10, 2026.

Sources: Metacritic, Wii critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

Disney Sing It: Family Hits

What gamers said

Only two critic reviews are listed on Metacritic, too few for a Metascore: Cubed3 found it an entertaining karaoke game with a strong pick of Disney songs, and IGN liked the songs but said it lacks the extras to stay fun for more than a night or two. It is clearly aimed at young kids and Disney fans.

Sources: Metacritic, Wii critic reviews | Wikipedia, reception

RealFlight Helicopter Mega Pack

Our take

“This was a simulator for RC helicopters and airplanes. Played this for hours to develop my reactions for my growing RC hobby. I lost the controller that came with it, but had a blast playing this simulator on my family PC.”

The gamehaus.net team

What gamers said

We could not find any critic reviews or aggregate scores for this add on pack. The one dated player thread we found is from RealFlight 7 owners in November 2013 whose Mega Pack helicopters did not show up after installing, a problem the developer fixed with a beta update that December.

Sources: HeliFreak forum thread, Nov to Dec 2013