One of the games you might have missed out on if you haven\u2019t updated your gaming console for a while is Tom Clancy\u2019s The Division<\/em>, an excellent looter-shooter created for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016. While you might not be able to play this game on your 360, there are plenty of similar experiences you can check out, so without further ado, let\u2019s take a look at the best games like The Division <\/em>for Xbox 360 out there right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps the franchise that\u2019s most spiritually akin to The Division <\/em>on Xbox 360 is Borderlands<\/em>, 2K\u2019s looter-shooter series that mixes frenetic FPS action with Diablo<\/em>-style loot-gathering. The first Borderlands <\/em>is more of a watered-down MMO experience, but Borderlands 2 <\/em>and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel <\/em>are the real deal; they represent the realisation of 2K\u2019s ambitious plans to make co-operative loot-based FPS games with great writing and a focus on addictive gameplay loops. Unfortunately, Borderlands 3 <\/em>isn\u2019t available on Xbox 360, but the three games you can play for this console should keep you going for a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a franchise, Mass Effect <\/em>has a much stronger focus on storytelling than The Division <\/em>does, so if you\u2019re just looking for pure looter-shooter thrills, this may be less of an attractive proposition than Borderlands<\/em>. However, Mass Effect <\/em>is still a superb RPG franchise, and all three games are available on Xbox 360, so if you haven\u2019t experienced BioWare\u2019s space opera masterpieces, then now\u2019s a great time to do so. Mass Effect 2 <\/em>and 3 <\/em>streamline the loot-heavy gameplay of the first title, but all three games are tactical RPG shooters with an emphasis on party strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the part of The Division <\/em>that most appeals to you is exploring a city looking for faces to stomp, then Crackdown <\/em>and its sequel are definitely games you need to check out. Despite a fairly predictable overall narrative arc and a sense of repetition towards the middle of the games, Crackdown <\/em>offers superhero sandbox gameplay like no other; even the more recent Crackdown 3 <\/em>couldn\u2019t match the heights (literally) reached by its predecessors. If you love leaping around cityscapes, collecting upgrades, and blasting scores of bad guys, then you owe it to yourself to check out Crackdown<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alright, so Shadow Complex <\/em>– which is loosely based on a story by Ender\u2019s Game <\/em>author Orson Scott-Card – is superficially unlike The Division<\/em>. It\u2019s not a looter-shooter; rather, it\u2019s a Metroidvania platformer in which you gradually unlock upgrades, uncover more of the map, and discover the sinister secret behind the titular complex. However, it does feel a lot like The Division<\/em>, with its military-industrial complex-based narrative and its range of explosive and ballistic weaponry. Check this one out if you love The Division<\/em> but you wish it came with a side order of Metroid<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you familiar with the term \u201cEurojank\u201d? This somewhat pejorative yet affectionate phrase is used to refer to a set of games created by European developers in which their reach often exceeds their grasp. Mars: War Logs <\/em>is one of these titles. It\u2019s a space-themed cyberpunk RPG in which you play as a gruff renegade who must battle through the titular planet, taking down bad guys and upgrading yourself as you go. There\u2019s plenty of jank on offer, but if you can cope with that, Mars: War Logs <\/em>is a worthwhile addition to your Xbox 360 RPG library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our money, the best versions of Fallout 3 <\/em>and Fallout: New Vegas <\/em>you can play are on PC; you can mod out problems and less desirable elements, and the frame rate and gameplay are generally smoother. However, if you\u2019re limited to gaming on an Xbox 360, then both of these nuclear RPGs are excellent fare. Fallout 3 <\/em>is a more straightforward action game with RPG elements, while New Vegas <\/em>brings Obsidian\u2019s signature excellent writing and non-linear exploration into the mix. If you\u2019re a fan of The Division<\/em>\u2019s ruined cityscapes and upgradeable loot, Fallout 3 <\/em>and New Vegas <\/em>are great options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, BioShock <\/em>and its sequel don\u2019t really have a great deal in common with The Division <\/em>on a surface level. The looter-shooter revolution didn\u2019t really begin<\/a> in earnest until the eighth console generation, so games closely resembling The Division <\/em>on Xbox 360 are few and far between. However, for our money, both BioShock <\/em>and its sequel are great RPG shooters with plenty of philosophical chin-stroking dialogue to wrap your head around. These games offer deep narratives, moral choices, and a heavy emphasis on exploration, so if that sounds like your bag, you\u2019re missing out if you haven\u2019t played them yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Division <\/em>is a third-person cover shooter, and in that regard, it owes a hell of a lot to Microsoft and Epic\u2019s trailblazing Gears of War <\/em>franchise. The first game appeared all the way back in 2006, but it\u2019s had a huge, indelible effect on gaming since then. If you want to see where The Division <\/em>got a lot of its mechanics – including cover-based shooting – from, then Gears of War <\/em>is a good series to revisit. Start with the first game and work your way through, skipping Judgment <\/em>if you\u2019re not enamoured with the franchise by the time the credits roll at the end of Gears of War<\/em>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re still rocking your Xbox 360 in 2021, then we salute you. 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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Mass Effect <\/em>series<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCrackdown <\/em>and Crackdown 2<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nShadow Complex<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMars: War Logs<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFallout 3 <\/em>and Fallout: New Vegas<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBioShock <\/em>and BioShock 2<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Gears of War <\/em>series<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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