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Best of 2012

Best of 2012: vgmkyle

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Dead or Alive 5

1. Dead or Alive 5

I could go on for days how Dead or Alive 5 is by far the best game/fighter of the year. Starting with the CB system. Pulling off long combo strings has never been more fun.

Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown

2. Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown

Technical masterpiece perfected. The stages are kinda boring, but the characters and sheer depth combined create hope for Virtua Fighter 6.

Mass Effect 2

3. Mass Effect 2

Surprise! I was late to the party! I had read the reviews for Mass Effect 3 and decided to get back into the trilogy by getting Mass Effect 2. What a damned good game; SO good that I haven't touched Mass Effect 3 yet.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2

4. Tekken Tag Tournament 2

A lot of new mechanics make TTT2 a refreshing experience. Also features one of the best soundtracks in fighting game history.

Soulcalibur V

5. Soulcalibur V

A highly underrated entry. While the latest installment may take away our beloved characters, the hidden depth keeps me engaged.

Persona 4 Arena

6. Persona 4 Arena

I want to like this game more, but really I don't have the time to dedicate to the hardcore frame data and execution. Still, great package that nobody thought Atlas could pull off. This game is a dream for fighting enthusiasts that have respect for the critically acclaimed franchise.

Far Cry 3

7. Far Cry 3

Looked like a joke at E3, but look at it now. It's really quite amazing what you can do in this world, and it's the most complete shooter this year.

WWE '13

8. WWE '13

Probably the best wrestling game since the innovative and fun WWE: All-Stars. Maybe the only? Overall, it's fun and will likely remind you that these wrestling games still can be.

Hitman: Absolution

9. Hitman: Absolution

The first several Hitman games didn't make sense to me at all, and I thought they were boring. Blood Money sparked my interest and I'm glad I played it because this is a continuation of innovation, and is full of exciting moments.

Street Fighter X Tekken

10. Street Fighter X Tekken

The DLC is a complete and utter rip, but I have to admit; the gem system is interesting to experiment with and I can see how gameplay elements like this could be better in the future. SFXT is a damn-fun crossover.