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GOTY 2012

This is my Game of the Year list for 2012.

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Xenoblade Chronicles

1. Xenoblade Chronicles

It took far too long to reach North America, but the wait was worth it.

Kid Icarus: Uprising

2. Kid Icarus: Uprising

A fun game with an excellent story and wonderful characters that does the original NES game more justice than it could have possibly deserved.

Persona 4 Arena

3. Persona 4 Arena

Who would have thought that a fighting game sequel to an RPG would feature such an amazing story and such a fun fighting system?

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

4. Theatrhythm Final Fantasy

A Final Fantasy rhythm game with classic tracks and beautiful design.

The Last Story

5. The Last Story

The last major Wii release in North America turned out to be one of the console's best.

Asura's Wrath

6. Asura's Wrath

While it may largely be a QTE-driven anime in video game form, that doesn't make Asura's Wrath any less entertaining in its own right. The game does what it sets out to do with aplomb.

Pokémon Conquest

7. Pokémon Conquest

Pokemon and Nobunaga's Ambition? Together? Who would have thought something so crazy could result in something so fun.

Warriors Orochi 3

8. Warriors Orochi 3

Specifically the Wii U version. Easily one of the best Warriors games to date.

Double Dragon Neon

9. Double Dragon Neon

A fun, hilarious revival of the series with great music and a terrific villain. What more could I want out of it?

Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

10. Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom

Visual Novels don't come to North America in an official capacity very often, but Hakuoki is a quality entry in the genre.