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Best of 2012

It took me quite a while to find 10 games that I enjoyed playing in 2012. I usually have to whittle a substantial list down to only 10 but here I had trouble finding 10 to begin with. I guess I just played a lot less games. That happens in life sometimes. Just the other day I was looking at my number of Amazon orders per year and 2012 was a low. I worked at a convenient store and lived in an RV back then. That probably had something to do with that.

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Halo 4

1. Halo 4

I like Halo. I feel that Halo used to be a bro game. Now I feel like it is a nerdier game while the bros play CoD. Anyways, I played this game with my bros online a lot and had a blast doing so. I have contemplated buying an xbone for Halo and Sunset Overdrive but the main thing holding me back is I do not have enough HDMI ports on my TV. Maybe if I get another TV I will pull the trigger.

Hotline Miami

2. Hotline Miami

This game is a blast. I am so glad games like this exist.

Trials Evolution

3. Trials Evolution

When I was in high school I used to play a stupid flash game that controlled like Trials and I loved it. I love playing stupid games like this. Games where you retry from a checkpoint over and over again. Trying to beat your buds online time is pretty fun too.

Mark of the Ninja

4. Mark of the Ninja

Mark of the Ninja is a neat little 2d stealth game. It is fun and you should play it.

Max Payne 3

5. Max Payne 3

I guess not a lot of people liked this. Why? It is a stupid 3rd person shooter with cool music and great set-piece moments. I guess the cutscene visual effects got a little tiresome but whatevs.

New Super Mario Bros. U

6. New Super Mario Bros. U

I will probably always enjoy these games. Its the same thing but its fun ya know?

Lollipop Chainsaw

7. Lollipop Chainsaw

This game was so quirky. It was also a great arcade-style beat 'em up. It also does not take itself seriously which is an attitude more games should have.

Rhythm Heaven Fever

8. Rhythm Heaven Fever

Solid and also quirky. Awesome rhythm game.

Fez

9. Fez

I like this game. Its a cool one to just kinda vibe out to, man.

Scribblenauts Unlimited

10. Scribblenauts Unlimited

Wish I were more creative so I could have more fun with this. Regardless, it is pretty cool.