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Best of 2012

My favourite games I played that were released in 2012

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Journey

1. Journey

breathtaking piece of conceptual video game design. I was lucky enough to make my 'journey' though the entire game with one other player. I felt genuine emotion and rapport for my silent human companion. An astonishing achievement.

Forza Horizon

2. Forza Horizon

the driving game genre has had a couple of rocky years. We've had confused mash-ups and explosive gimmickry, which failed to excite the public and lead to multiple studio closures. Playground Interactive, however, nail it on their first attempt with a game of breathtaking exhilaration, high octane action and absolutely no gimmicks (..ok just a few).

Dishonored

3. Dishonored

Despite having a weak central plot and convoluted overarching story, Dishonored delivers an almost perfect, deep, stealth-action game that shames Assassin's Creed for the shallow pap it is. Play it your own way, and influence the world of Dunwall around you. Dishonored arms you with the tools, and creates a world in which to experiment and play. Great stuff!

Little Inferno

4. Little Inferno

Bizarre, subversive, funny and charming

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

5. XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Modern take on a classic game. Firaxis pulls off a worthy successor.

Mass Effect 3

6. Mass Effect 3

If it were not for the bungled final act, Mass Effect 3 would have been up there with the first two games.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

7. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Possibly slightly too challenging for its target audience, but a great Kart racer never-the-less.

The Unfinished Swan

8. The Unfinished Swan

Beautifully told story, with an interesting mixture of visual and physics-based mechanics

Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants

9. Port Royale 3: Pirates & Merchants

A sold strategy game that plays well on the consoles too

WipEout 2048

10. WipEout 2048

The definitive version of Wipeout, and possibly the last game in the series.