If you’re looking for a last-minute festive gift, need something to play on your brand new Xbox One (you lucky thing) or eager to spend the gift vouchers your in-laws got you, check out our list of some of the biggest games to hit Microsoft’s console this past year.

From reboots of classic titles to the latest instalment of AAA franchises, 2016 has seen some great games that are worth checking out – a few of which are Xbox One exclusives.

Whether you’re after white-knuckle racing, action-packed adventures or stealthy tactical action, you’re bound to find something that’s up your street.

If you fancy seeing which ones we think deserve special recognition, head to our Games of the Year list .

1. Forza Horizon 3

This gorgeous open-world driving game is a blast to play and, thanks to the various control options and assists, appeals to both fans of arcade-style racers and realistic car sims.

2. Doom

Bethesda brings the classic shooter franchise into the modern age with a brutal, brilliant single-campaign that’s full of relentless gory action. It was a hit across the board, especially with us, ranking high in our Games of the Year list .

3. Dead Rising 4

Appropriately set during Christmas, Dead Rising 4 sees you fending off yet more undead hordes in a follow-up to Capcom’s zombie-slaying sandbox series which, according to our own Kevin Lynch, “is still capable of raising a goofy smile” .

4. Gears of War 4

Gears of War returns with a new generation of heroes and more gross-looking creatures to chase with a chainsaw bayonet. This sequel is notable for its brand new Dodgeball multiplayer mode, which delivers some intense and dramatic online battles. Our review said the game “ticks all the blood-soaked boxes of its predecessors.”

5. Titanfall 2

A first-person shooter that allows you to pilot towering robot mechs, Titanfall 2 improves on its predecessor by delivering a fully-fledged single-player campaign that’s been praised by critics and fans alike. We said it was “tuned to perfection” in our review.

6. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

If you fancy an action stealth experience that combines social commentary, cyberpunk chic and light RPG elements, then you’ll find that niche filled here.

Set in a world where cybernetic augmentation has fractured society, main character Adam Jensen is tasked with uncovering (yet another) shady conspiracy in this follow up to 2011’s Human Revolution.

Mirror Tech’s Jeff Parsons rated it highly, saying it “offers up everything you’d want in a modern top-tier video game.”

7. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Another year, another Call of Duty. The blockbuster franchise has finally made its way into space, and Game of Thrones fans might be interested to know that Kit Harrington (AKA Jon Snow) pops up as the game’s villain.

The campaign’s story impressed reviewer Jeff Parsons, who said: “the characters are some of the best and most rounded we’ve ever seen in a Call of Duty title.”

If you’ve some cash burning a hole in your wallet, forking out for the Legacy Edition will also get you a remastered version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the grandaddy of modern military shooters.

8. Battlefield 1

While COD has gone for lasers and jet packs, rival series Battlefield has gone back in time to the First World War. Kevin Lynch called it a “fantastic, harrowing first person shooter” in his review.

9. XCOM 2

Earth has been taken over by aliens, and it’s up to you to take back the planet one pitched gunfight at a time in this turn-based strategy hit from Firaxis.

Don’t let the ‘turn-based’ part put you off, as XCOM 2’s satisfyingly lengthy campaign is as tense and action-packed as it is tactical.

10. FIFA 17

The footie sim of choice for most gamers, FIFA continues to be one of the biggest sports games around. This year’s been no different, with Mirror man David Raven noting its improved AI and streamlined manager mode.

This instalment also features a story mode called The Journey. Playing as the fictional Alex Hunter, you’ll go from playing for an under-11s team to hitting the big time in the Premier League, with plenty of drama along the way.