I’ve realised that I was completely wrong about my game of the decade (Rocket Dog) although that does come in a close second. This is unsurprising in a way, as the game in question has become so interwoven into my life that I barely even think about it any more, even while I’m playing it.

No, my game of the decade is actually Threes!

I must have poured more hours into this than any other game in my entire life (although this is certainly helped by the fact that I can idly play while watching TV). Almost four years after it came out, I’m still playing it every day, and still hunting for that elusive 6144 tile. It was only a few months back that I discovered that reaching 6144 wouldn’t even be the end, if I can make two of them and match them, I can actually complete the game. This knowledge may have deterred me in other games, but not in Threes!

So yes, Threes! is my game of the decade, and probably the game of my entire life.

Forza Horizon is up there. The series which finally broke through a lifetime aversion to driving games for me.

Sea of Thieves is pretty great, despite the fact that I keep failing to make it onto a crew.

Is Forza Horizon and 4 on 360? I've been wondering which one to get. I like my racing arcade / faux real. Would that hit the spot?

This will very much hit the spot.

Horizon 1 and 2 are on 360, get 2 if you can find a disc.

It’s officially been end-of-lifed, so you can no longer get any of the DLC (which is a damn shame as Storm Island is great, perhaps codes are still available somewhere?) but there’s plenty of content there to keep you going.

3 and 4 are both cross play with PC too.

Didn't Edge magazine do a similar feature a few months back. Was it the most influential games of the last 20 years or something? I think I still have the copy at home, will have a look.

Motorsport is the more sim-like series. If you want arcade / faux real, stick with Horizon.

A shit - ordered the sim one. No matter - I'll order a Horizon disc too.

You’re going to have a blast.

Yossarian wrote:

You’re going to have a blast.

 

How tough is it?

I find Sega Rally on 360 pretty tough. Haven't won a race yet. But then I really need to knuckle down and learn the tracks better.

Horizon 2 was handled by Sumo Digital on 360 so you're absolutely gonna be fine.

davyK wrote:

Anyone use a wheel or anything?  The only wheel I've ever found to improve a game was Daytona on Dreamcast.

No, it’s much better with a controller, wheels are damn tricky with Forza games, the MS 360 wheel the exception.

davyK wrote:

Yossarian wrote:

You’re going to have a blast.

  How tough is it? I find Sega Rally on 360 pretty tough. Haven't won a race yet. But then I really need to knuckle down and learn the tracks better.

It's ridic hard as I recall for an arcade racer.

davyK wrote:

Wil order Horizon 2 - still going for £28 which usually a good sign.

Seriously Davy, OG Horizon is chuffing magnificent and well worth grabbing if you even remotely enjoy FH2. 'Twas one of my favourite games of the last gen, and I'm getting hit hard in the feelz right now just thinking about it.

I actually had a thing typed up for Horizon 1 but I've left it outta here for now.