Since its release, the XBox 360 has been turning heads and breaking barriers. It’s large list of unique titles and great Live features has made the Xbox 360 a favorite among American gamers, and gamers worldwide alike. The games have been innovative and visually inspiring, as have some of the titles.

It’s almost impossible to choose a top 5 list of games for the 360, there are just too many superb games but, how’s about this list for starters?

5. Halo 3

Halo 3 was supposed to complete the Halo series in style, and it pretty much lived up to that promise. This series alone was able to keep the XBox competing with the likes of the PlayStation and Wii, and has become one of the top selling game titles in the history of video gaming. With a plethora of new weapons, massive never before seen battles, and a campaign that allows you to play exclusively as Master Chief, Halo 3 has been an exciting and innovative title for the XBox 360 and avid gamers across the world.

4. Grand Theft Auto IV

Grand Theft Auto IV was the largest step forward the series has ever seen. With a barrage of new weapons, a humongous amount of new vehicles, and a physics engine that allowed police and pedestrians to act much more life like than previous GTA titles, Grand Theft Auto IV is a premier title available for the Xbox 360 and the first GTA game to be released for the Microsoft console. The city is a great representation of New York, and the storyline, while slightly repetitive at times, leaves you on the edge of your seat throughout the entirety of the campaign.

3. Mass Effect

While Mass Effect was not a perfect game, video game wise, it certainly had a story line leaps and bounds above most other video games available today. The storyline of the campaign alone is Hollywood worthy, and the ability the developers had to tip toe genre’s made Mass Effect one of the greatest games ever released for the Xbox 360.

2. Gears of War

Gears of War was the 360’s first game that was so visually stunning mouths dropped when they played it. Not only was the visually leaps and bounds above previous games, the gameplay was great as well. The ability to duck behind virtually any object in the game made combat interesting and unique from other games. That coupled with a storyline to kill made Gears of War the second greatest XBox 360 game ever released.

1. Call of Duty 4

Call of Duty was really the first game of its caliber. What a great choice the developers made when they decided to move away from world war 2 to explore modern combat. The guns are true to life, and each gun is great in different situations. The graphics are stunning and very lifelike. While playing CoD4 you may have to keep reminding yourself that it is in fact a video game. The online play is top of the line and offered players with competition online that they may not be able to find in their immediate friend group. These factors combined with a great storyline made Call of Duty 4 the number 1 pick for the greatest Xbox 360 game ever released.

So, now is the time to throw rotten tomatoes at me. Are those games really the top 5? I’m slightly convinced. They are certainly 5 superb games. What do you think?