Linear Single player games

Snakeweasel

Would anybody be able to suggest some good, fairly linear single player games for the xbox? I loved the Arkham series and am patiently awaiting Gears of War 4. But I am currently playing fallout 4 and even though I'm enjoying it, I just find it huge and hard to imagine ever finishing it, I was the same with GTA 5.

So are there any games already on xbox one that I should pick up or coming out soon that I should look out for?

CatInABox

Snakeweasel wrote: »

Would anybody be able to suggest some good, fairly linear single player games for the xbox? I loved the Arkham series and am patiently awaiting Gears of War 4. But I am currently playing fallout 4 and even though I'm enjoying it, I just find it huge and hard to imagine ever finishing it, I was the same with GTA 5.

So are there any games already on xbox one that I should pick up or coming out soon that I should look out for?

Wolfenstein and Doom are two that jump to mind immediately. Both of the Tomb Raiders would suit you as well.

Fingleberries

Snakeweasel wrote: »

Would anybody be able to suggest some good, fairly linear single player games for the xbox? I loved the Arkham series and am patiently awaiting Gears of War 4. But I am currently playing fallout 4 and even though I'm enjoying it, I just find it huge and hard to imagine ever finishing it, I was the same with GTA 5.

So are there any games already on xbox one that I should pick up or coming out soon that I should look out for?

The Bioshock Collection has just released - HD Remasters of these three great single player games. The environment and story is so captivating and well drawn out.
Bioshock 2 was marmite - you either love it or hate it, but I really liked it ... BioShock 2, that is ... Marmite is still muck

Quantum Break is decent (7/8 out of 10 game)

Slightly leftfield maybe, but I am loving Mafia 2 on 360.

I didn't expect to like it, and was prepared for a sub-GTA clone. But it has a great, structured story, without the flab and endless side-quests that characterise other games in the genre. Fantastic graphics and general 'vibe'

If you are on Xbox One, maybe look at the forthcoming Mafia 3!

baby and crumble

I'm still on the 360 but like yourself I'm not a fan of a huge open-ended games. I like there to be a bit of openness but not loads, and some of my faves are Mass Effect and Star Wars KOTOR (yes it's an original XBox game but it's SO good!)

I'd consider these all linear campaigns and all excellent

Binary Domain - Underrated 3rd person Shooter
The Orange Box - FPS / Puzzle
Portal 2 - Puzzle
Bulletstorm - Underrated FPS
Vanquish - Underrated 3rd person Shooter
Shadow Complex - Metroidvania
Singlularity - Underrated FPS
Codemned 1 & 2 - Horror / FPS / Action
Max Payne 3 - 3rd person Shooter
Dead Space 1 & 2- 3rd Person Horror / Action
The Darkness 1 & 2 - Underrated FPS
Metro 2033 / Last Light - Horror / FPS / Action
Alan Wake - 3rd Person Thriller / Action
Bayonetta - 3rd person Brawler
Bioshock 1 & 2 - FPS / Horror

Akrasia

Dead Space for the win. Its not on rails, but you never get lost or lose track of your next objective because of the great waypoint system.