What are your 5 favorite games of 2012 and why ?

My list : Guild Wars 2, i usully get bored of MMORPGs pretty fast but GW2 managed to keep me intreasted enuf to hit max level, it's the first MMORPG that didn't become boring for me after playing it for 20-30 hours , so far i have 119 hours in GW2.

-Planetside 2, best multiplayer experience i had this year, since the game supports so many people in a single server the battles feel and look amazing. I'm addicted to it

-Max Payne 3, it has a lil bit to many cutscenes but the amazing gunplay made me glad i bought the game day one.

-Darksiders 2, the art style is beautifull,exploring is fun, platforming feels great and the combat system is very satisfying.

-The Walking Dead, amazing story and intreasting characters kept me playing the game till the end.

So, what are your 5 favorite games of 2012 ?

This year I avoided most of the big AAA games as I had no real interest judging from what I'd seen, heard and read, but there are still some I haven't gotten around to playing that I want to like Hitman: Absolution, Planetside 2 and a few others.

1. The Amazing Spider-man. The most underrated title of 2012 in my view that has a lot going for it, what I like about it are the upgradable abilities, photographing hidden symbols rewards you with extra spidey costumes, interesting quests and enemies, frantic yet fun boss battles with gigantic robots, taking out random rooftop sniper teams keeps you on your toes, fighting and riding big sentry bots is a blast plus swinging around the huge city collecting comics is a joyous more relaxing experience.

2. X-Com: Enemy Unknown. Played it many times at a friends place and I always have trouble putting it down, really must get my own copy lol

3. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Great combat, graphics and loot set in a massive world with lots to offer is why I've happily spent over 200 hours on this title.

4. F1 Race Stars. Not being a big fan of drifting in kart racers I fell in love with this funny F1 title as slowing into sharp turns makes far more sense to me. I like how the drive thru pit stops don't actually stop you from racing though and keep you in the action. The graphics and sounds/music keep it interesting too. I like the pick ups and the 'rubber band effect' of keeping everyone within a certain distance as it makes it more challenging and winning is never guaranteed.

5. Binary Domain. I found the SP story to be very interesting and seeing the varying enemy robots shatter and disintegrate when you blast them never get's old, pity the MP sucks though. Choosing your squad mates who specialize in a unique function for different chapters is a good addition and the weapons and skill enhancement's kept me coming back too.

In no order:

FarCry 3 - it is a fun sandbox that take out most of the problem with sandbox games. Too bad it shooting part is not that good.

Binary Domain - Fun combat. With its own level design and enemies that stand out; this game has some of the best staged shootouts this year.

Halo 4 -It was able to make a number of changes to the Halo game while keeping some of the more traditional parts.

X-com: Enemy unknown - fun and challenging while letting the player be the one to choose how hard it is.

Tales of Graves f - fun story in a unique setting and great characters. The combat is challenging or quick.

I would like to add Mass Effect 3, but with a ending that says all the playable parts of not only Mass Effect 3 but the two before are meaningless. That star child is one of the worse ideal ever.

Dishonored

Max Payne 3

Spec Ops The Line

Borderlands 2

Halo 4

1. Tales of Graces f- I don't get to play much of this series, but out of the few games I have played, this one is one of the best. I love the characters and the setting plus it's pretty addictive.
2. Kingdom Hearts 3D- Not having Donald and Goofy by my side was rather enjoyable.

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1. Far Cry 3- love the series and it's pretty much in the top 3 FPS I've played

2. Xcom EU- it's hard to find a good strategy game and I love the sci-fi theme

3. Mass Effect 3- love the series, the game was pretty amazing tell the last 20 min

4. Lego Lotr- not a fan of the Lego games but I am a fan of Lotr, it's weird calling this the best Lotr game

5. The Walking Dead- love the art style and Lee/Clem are easily my fav video game duo

- Hitman Absolution

- Far Cry 3

- Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning

- Halo 4

- Resident Evil 6

This list could change from day to day. So I will atleast add in some honourable mentions...

Max Payne 3

Twisted Metal

Sleeping Dogs

Dishonored

1. Assassin's Creed 3 - despite an anti-climactic end, was exactly what i thought it was going to be
2. Mass Effect 3 - minus those infamous last 10 minutes - it's a really great wrap up of the trilogy.
3. Gravity Rush - when i played it, i couldn't stop became my first Vita plat, must of been doing something right.
4. Spec Ops : The Line / Call of Duty Black Ops 2 (Single Player Campaign) - really enjoyed their stories for very different reasons.
5. X-Com Enemy Unknown - a bit of a surprise to me, couldn't stop playing it. played it on normal though and that was enough for me.

Other really great games:

Borderlands 2, Binary Domain, Halo 4, Assassin's Creed 3 : Liberation, Journey.

1. P4 Golden - This could have been a straight port of P4 and it would have been number one for me, all the extra added content is just icing on the cake.

2. Gravity Rush - This game was the reason that I bought the VITA at launche (even though they didnt release it until 4 months later :P) this game alone validated the 300+ dollars I spent on my vita.

3. Dragons Dogma - I was not expecting this game to pull me in as much as it did. I beat it 3.6 times within an 8 month span of time. I dont do that with most action games let alone a 40+ hour RPG :P

4. LBP Vita - I was expecting a kind of watered down version of the console versions of LBP, but I actually feel like this version exceeds the console LBPs. this was the first vita game I played to really get the touch controls right, they are intuitive and interesting, not clunky or tacked on like other games have done.

5 .ZOE collection - look at my sig, now look my user name, now look at my avatar, do I need to explain a reason for this one?

Honorable mention: P4 Arena - I was expecting a few short cutscenes here and there, but thankfully I was wrong. this game is a full continuation of the P4 story line.

1. P4 Golden - This could have been a straight port of P4 and it would have been number one for me, all the extra added content is just icing on the cake.

2. Gravity Rush - This game was the reason that I bought the VITA at launche (even though they didnt release it until 4 months later :P) this game alone validated the 300+ dollars I spent on my vita.

3. Dragons Dogma - I was not expecting this game to pull me in as much as it did. I beat it 3.6 times within an 8 month span of time. I dont do that with most action games let alone a 40+ hour RPG :P

4. LBP Vita - I was expecting a kind of watered down version of the console versions of LBP, but I actually feel like this version exceeds the console LBPs. this was the first vita game I played to really get the touch controls right, they are intuitive and interesting, not clunky or tacked on like other games have done.

5 .ZOE collection - look at my sig, now look my user name, now look at my avatar, do I need to explain a reason for this one?

Honorable mention: P4 Arena - I was expecting a few short cutscenes here and there, but thankfully I was wrong. this game is a full continuation of the P4 story line.

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1. Far Cry 3 - It basically changed everything I disliked about 2 while creating one of the most organic free roam worlds out there. The animals added a whole new level of intensity to the game, and I hope we something similar in the future in a different setting. If the Elder Scrolls handled wildlife and their world the way Far Cry 3 did, we'd have something truly special.

The game isn't without faults, of course. It's all too easy, and the narrative takes a nose dive about 2/3 of the way through. There's plenty of debate to be had (I welcome it, Far Cry 3 fans :D ) but it just wasn't as engaging as the start of the game.

2. Max Payne 3 - I really enjoyed where they took Max. It was true to his roots while providing a new setting and helping move the character along without abandoning what makes Max, both story and gameplay wise. The bullet/destruction physics brought a whole new level of intensity to the game, and some of the shoot outs provided topped the best this generation. That airport sequence haunts me :P

3. Resident Evil: Revelaitons - The 3DS exclusive boasted minor improvements over RE4 and RE5 such as aiming while shooting, a superior weapon upgrade system, better friendly AI, and a nifty dodge mechanic. The game itself mixed tense, horror atmosphere during Jill's campaign while not abandoning the new action fans with Chris' segments. The story was pure RE cheese but aside from that, this was the best RE title in years. Exactly what RE6 should of been.

4. Dishonored - Great stealth elements with interesting abilities and a bevy full of challenges. It might seem straight forward at first, but going for the trophies and discovering all the ways the game truly let's the player decide how to do things was a breath of fresh air, and it wasn't even just kill or don't kill. I mean, do you want to be a supernatural teleporting bastard or would you rather completely rely on skill and ignore the upgrades? I like that they allow you to complete the game without really needing to buy any of the upgrades, it makes it feel more bad ass.

5. The Darkness II - Short, but contained and defined. It isn't bloated and the story flows smoothly because of it. The abilities let you wreak some of the most destructive and unrelenting violence found in a shooter, and it's fluidity makes it fun and entertaining. I completed the game around seven times, and while I don't expect anyone to agree with me the story was just awesome and pitch perfect. Everything for this one, from the interesting art style, the sound design, the music, the voice acting, the script, the set pieces, the shooting and demon arm powers, just felt right.

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dead or alive 5

assassins creed 3

sleeping dogs

• Halo 4
• Dragon's Dogma
• Resident Evil 6
• Mass Effect 3
• Tekken Tag Tournament 2

• Black Ops 2
• Street Fighter X Tekken
• Max Payne 3

XCOM: Enemy Unknown: The deepest, most satisfying and rewarding game I've played all year. Highly replayable even though I haven't yet done so.

Max Payne 3: Has the awesome gunplay and physics we've come to expect. Gotta love Max's internal commentary. Could have done without those goddamn cut scenes stealing control away from you such much in place of the comic book panels though.

Halo 4: Mostly for the multiplayer, one of the very few at this point in the generation that can keep me hooked. The campaign isdisappointingly linear and lacking in memorable moments though.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Contains a massive roster. Does just about everything I'd want from a Tekken game.

Don't know about a 5th. I don't own Far Cry 3 yet and have tons of unfinished 3DS/Vita games.

Well, I've actually only played 5 new releases this year so:

1. Borderlands 2- Biggest time sink ever. It's definitely got its issues, but I've still gotten more enjoyment from it than any other title this year. More colors, more challenge. More shoot and loot. All around good.

2. Dishonored- Short but sweet. Allows you to play stealthy or play bloody. Intresting powers to use and lots of opportunities to really think about how you want to attack a situation. Also you can possess people. Awesome.

3. SSX- FUN. One of those titles that's just a great pick-up and play. Easy to learn, difficult to master. Looks great, plays very very well, tons of replay value with the online offerings.

4. Forza Horizon- Racing game fan myself, so having an open-world Forza sonded good to me. Good job of extending the franchise by being the more fun-oriented counterpart to the main line of games.

5. Mass Effect 3- Not much to say. I had a good time with it, but for whatever reason, just not too crazy about it.

Legend of Grimrock - Excellent game built to be reminiscent of old school 1st person dungeon crawlers, but streamlined to perfection. Beautiful graphics, excellent environmental design, addicting combat. One of my favorite RPGs of this generation.

Tribes: Ascend - who would have guessed that a F2P MP FPS would be so polished and fun to play. Took everybody by surprise at how brilliant it is, and it's one of my favorite MP FPSs this generation.

Max Payne 3- i've always ben a Max Payne fan, and this game does the series total justice.

Can't think of anything els, haven't played much of 2012 that i would say are my favorite.

1) LBP Vita - Sackboy and touchscreen controls work together very well. Also, Tarsier was wise to hire some of the most talented members of the LBP community and ask them to not only help design levels, but help design level creation tools (the ability to save everything one did in level 1 and use that data for levels 2-10 is something that LBP2 really needs). My one complaint is that the Vita needs a pricecut so that I get a second one and play co-op with one of my daughters.

2) Gravity Rush - A superhero(ine) adventure that makes falling fun and boasts a lighthearted, goofy, charming protagonist (the dialogue, especially in the DLC missions, really sparkled). This is one of the few games where I really enjoyed exploring every nook and cranny in large part because movement (mostly falling, but also sliding) was so fun.

3) X-Com Enemy Unknown - For years I didn't expect a new X-com game at all, then I learned the franchise was being turned into a crappy shooter. Clearly the developer and publisher were just messing with my head, because what eventually emerged was a magnificent strategy game which didn't content itself with xeroxing the original (as Terror from the Deep did) but which carved out its own path while staying true to the essence of the series (vicious AI, squad based combat starring people one shouldn't grow too attached to, and highly destructible environments).

4) The Walking Dead - The Sixth Sense of horror games and not in the sense that its has a twist ending (it doesn't) but that it doesn't merely seek to outdo the competition with excess. It conveys some of the staples of the videogame horror (gore and guns) but it sees those two factors as ends rather than means. The real focus of the game is on the living characters and their fight to not only survive, but to get along with each other and determine what values should be kept and which should be sacrificed.

5) Journey - As I said in the official thread, the alternate title of this game was probably Pilgrimage. The whole experience has a very spiritual feeling to it. Surfing the shifting sand dunes, sneaking through the caves while avoiding the stone serpents, riding the magic carpets, every moment of this game was incredibly fun. On a related note, the multiplayer is a joy. Helping and being helped by other people, singing impromptu songs just for fun...

Other games I had a lot of fun with are Lumines Electronic Symphony (possibly the swan song of the great Mizuguchi), Persona 4: The Golden (a superb remake of one of the best jrpgs of all time) and Starhawk (which made some missteps, but whose multiplayer was exceptional and unlike anything else out there). I haven't gotten to games like AC3, AC Liberation (well, a since patched but stopped my playthough), Far Cry 3 (Santa got me that for Christmas), Dishonored and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward yet, but if I had, they might have found their way onto my list.

I haven't played many of the big blockbuster games this year, I fully expect Dariksiders 2, Borderlands 2, AC3, Far Cry 3, Resident Evil 6 and Dishonored to be on my list once i play them.

Fifa Vita - Yes it's lacking many of the features of the console versions, but the rear touchpad completely changes the way you score goals. It's intuitive, brilliant and innovative. Perhaps the best sports game i've ever played.

Black Ops 2 - Finally a balanced CoD that doesn't spawn enemies right behind you. That doesn't introduce game breaking killstreaks and perks. That doesn't have maps with stupid little windows allowing people to camp all day. I've prestieged three times already and am dying to play more.

Mass Effect 3 - It really sucks that they blew the ending because the 20 hours before the ending was the best of the Mass Effect franchise. Some incredible moments that rival MGS in terms of eliciting emotions out of you, and leave you in awe over some of the decisions these characters make. It's the best franchise this generation. Nothing even comes close.

Max Payne 3 - Some of the best shooting mechanics make this a blast to play. It's not a good Max Payne game because it renders shootdodge useless, but popping headshots in slow motion is probably the most satisfying thing I've done in a video game this year.

Halo 4 - It looks gorgeous, and has some fantastic vehcile sections. It's way too short and doesn't hit the highs of Reach and Halo 3, but it's a worthy entry in the series.

Halo 4
Mass Effect 3
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Pokemon: White 2
The Walking Dead

In no order

Darksiders 2 - A huge sprawling world telling an awesome story with exceptional content spanning a good 40 hour quest.
Halo 4 - Amazing story, shooting and multiplayer rounds out this awesome game
Far Cry 3 - Everyone counted this game out for months but it's full of fun content and so much to do.
Assassin's Creed 3 - Probably my personal GOTY, I sunk near 50 hours into this beautiful experience with amazing level design, story, voice work and gameplay. Small bugs do nothing to detract from the best gaming of the year.
UNDECIDED - #5 is still up for grabs as I still have Walking Dead to finish along with Borderlands 2, Forza Horizon and Spec Ops. If you pulled my arm enough I'd give #5 to Max Payne 3.

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Doom 3 BFG Edition

Keep in mind I'm still playing Halo 4 and The Walking Dead.

1. Far Cry 3

2. Forza Horizon

3. Trials Evolution.

I only played four 2012 releases and my favorite in order are:

1. Far Cry 3 - i'm still dissapointed in the direction they went with the main villain in the game since they hyped it up in e3 but the game is most fun. Spent around 48 hours on one profile but I got a camera/rock glitch so I'm starting a new one to get 100%

2. Mass Effect 3 - only played 1 play through and I still have two carry overs from mass effect 1 to 2 that I don't care about anymore since choices never mattered.

3. The Walking dead - I'm working on ep. 2. Choices are intense and can't wait to see how much they matter in the end.

4. Halo 4 - Got this at Christmas. I think I'm rank 15 but I feel like I played the game for 2 months now because I already played the other halos and it feels very familiar. new promethean guns are just reskins of human weapons, lol at scattershot being just a shotgun with the same melee animation as shotgun.... What happened to the flamethrower?

1. new super mario bros u -its awsome
2. wwe 13-360 alot of wrestlers and fun to play
3. 007 legends-wiiu/360 -good story ok multiplayer wish people were on wii u
4. nintendo land -its awsome
5. nsmb 2 -just like nsmb u this was a fun game
6. zombi u -very underrated fun game
7. cod bo 2 -wiiu pretty good
8. forza horizon-good game
9. mario party 9 -i liked it
10. the walking dead -loved it good story
11. sonic all star racing transformed wiiu -pretty awsome