Best of 2015 Awards: Best Xbox Exclusive

By Jonathan Leack

 

Winner: Rise of the Tomb Raider

Lara Croft's latest adventure was a finely-tuned blend of adventure and survival, providing a wonderfully designed landscape that begged to be explored, while showcasing Lara's propensity to do whatever it takes to endure insurmountable obstacles. Rise of the Tomb Raider had a fantastic game flow that provided players with freedom and a wide breadth of content to consume, all without sacrificing a compelling narrative. Equally as important, playing as Lara was a joy. Her toolkit grew along with the challenge of the game, offering multiple ways for players to engage in epic platforming sequences before engaging enemies. For Xbox, Rise of the Tomb Raider was an attractive addition to its go-to list of IPs, ending the year on a strong note.

Nominees: Halo 5: Guardians, Ori and the Blind Forest, Forza Motorsport 6, Rare Replay

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Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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