The FPS (Frames Per Second) that a game runs at determines how many frames of animation are in a single second of gameplay. Higher FPS means smoother animation and more visual information for the player to take advantage of. There are many games, especially competitive ones, where performing certain actions under a certain amount of frames can be a great skill that leaves the opposition with little time to react.
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With more sophisticated technology than in the past, modern games can reach a higher FPS than ever before. To the joy of gamers everywhere, there are quite a few new titles that are going to be taking advantage of this boon on both thePlayStation 5and theXbox Series X, although the latter has confirmed many more 120 FPS titles so far.
21Xbox: CrossCode
This RPG will have smooth animation to match its smooth gameplay, to the delight of fans across the globe. WhileCrossCodeis a relatively old game, as it was originally released in 2015, the refined art style lends itself greatly to the new specs of thenext-generation consoles.
20Xbox: ExoMecha
With a great deal of high-paced action and gunfights, everyone is glad this is one of the titles to get the 120 FPS treatment.Let the destruction begin.ExoMechais set to launch in 2021 on Microsoft’s Xbox consoles, including the Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.
19Xbox: Gears 5
This brutal shooter game will give franchise lovers the chance to decimate hideous foes with increased details that will make every battle incredible. Chainsawing enemies in half has never looked or felt so intense. A welcome addition to the franchise andone of the Xbox One’s better console exclusive,Gears 5will maximize its potential with the Series X.
18Xbox: Halo Infinite
The legendaryHaloseries returns with the sixth main installment. It is likely the Xbox exclusive that gamers are the most excited about. IfHalo Infinitedidn’t get 120 FPS, it would have been an outrage.
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Grenade grunts and execute elites with greater precision than ever before thanks toHalo Infinite’s 120 FPS. Because of this and more, many cannot wait to walk in Master Chief’s massive green boots once again.
17Xbox: Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Master Chief fanswill be able to enjoy all previousHalogames in glorious 120 FPS as well. This boost in performance will make playing the remastered versions of these older titles feel fresh. Just imagine how satisfying head-shotting a jackal through the gap in their shield will be now that players can line up their shots with maximum smoothness.
16Xbox: Jydge
This top-down shooter with a plethora of visual effects will only become more satisfying with the FPS upgrade. Hooray for lighting effects and glowing objects!Jydgetakes a page fromJudge Dreddand was released in 2017, making it backward compatible with ninth-generation consoles.
15Xbox: King Oddball
This unique game will allow players to throw rocks at helicopters, tanks, and much more with the smoothness of throwing rocks in real life. Please don’t try this at home.King Oddballis quite an old game, as it debuted early on in the previous generation’s lifespan.
14Xbox: Metal: Hellsinger
As a combination of a First Person Shooter and a Rhythm game, this hybrid will give gamers the best chance to get the highest possible score with the added fluidity.Metal: Hellsingeris set to be released in 2021.
13Xbox: Ori And The Will Of The Wisps
Artistic games tend to benefit greatly from improved framerates.Ori and the Will Of The Wisps, a stunning sequel to 2015’sOri and the Blind Forest, offers silky-smooth animation, gripping gameplay, and gorgeous visuals.
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Ori and the Will Of The Wispsis among the best games of the last few years, and it will play even better on the Xbox Series X.
12Xbox: Orphan Of The Machine
This underwater adventure apparently blends aspects of very different games, particularlyEcco The Dolphinand theMetroidseries. Water physics have been known to cause lag in previous generation consoles, so seeing howOrphan Of The Machineand similar games perform will likely be a great test for the new hardware.
