Hey fellow GiantBombers
 
So I bought my X360 last year (around July), and have steadily been building up a library of games since then. Since I bought my console fairly late I have probably missed out on some of the truly awesome titles over the years. Do you have any pointers of what games I definatly should buy, no questions asked? I've been thinking about Viva Pinata, Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise, and the two Gears of War titles. I've also already ordered Alan Wake and Red Dead Redemption.
 

Games I Currently Own

Hey fellow GiantBombers
 
So I bought my X360 last year (around July), and have steadily been building up a library of games since then. Since I bought my console fairly late I have probably missed out on some of the truly awesome titles over the years. Do you have any pointers of what games I definatly should buy, no questions asked? I've been thinking about Viva Pinata, Viva Pinata: Trouble in Paradise, and the two Gears of War titles. I've also already ordered Alan Wake and Red Dead Redemption.
 

Games I Currently Own

Forget about the first Viva Pinata, just get the second one. It's pretty much the same game with more stuff. Bayonetta is a good pick too. And yes, Crackdown. It's better if you have a friend to play with. I once played co-op for about 10-12 hours straight. But you can have fun with it alone too. Oh and you can't install Crackdown to hard drive. I don't know why this is, but it sucks.

" Just Cause 2  "

Goes without saying but Halo 3 and Halo: ODST are worth the purchase. I also enjoyed Lost Planet (original, can't speak for the 2nd yet).

" Oh and you can't install Crackdown to hard drive. I don't know why this is, but it sucks. "

I would suggest fire.

Buy a PS3.

Oh and you can't install Crackdown to hard drive. I don't know why this is, but it sucks. "

If you like RPGs, try Blue Dragon.  It's only $10 used now.

Dragon Age is good on 360, so if you didn't/couldn't get it for PC it's a fine game with a controller as well. 
Also try the Split/Second demo. If you like Burnout there's probably something for you there. 
Lastly, SSIV ... why not, right?

Thanks for all the feedback, now I surely have some things to look forward to!

assassins creed 2, orange box if you havent played any of those games yet, dead space, call of duty 4, and the original bioshock are all games that id say are must plays for this generation that are on the 360 and all hold up. if youre into it civilization revolution is a game that i frequently go back to playing on my 360...

The single player in Gears of War has some excellent set pieces, great pacing and really good shooting. They're really cheap now too. Definitely worth your time.

Jebus, I sure got what I asked for...I'm starting to get mindblown. Also realized that I should probably pick up Beautiful Katamari, as I loved the PS2-version. Dead Space is extremely interesting, along with the two Assassin's Creed.
 
Deeeeelicious.