Best of 2012

1. Sleeping DogsSleeping Dogshttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Sleeping_DogsOpens wiki page

Outstanding. Sleeping Dogs caught me by surprise. I was blown again; the story was top-notch, the environment was immersive, and the combat is hands down THE BEST open world combat available. You owe it to yourself to pick it up and give it a shot. Fantastic.

2. The Walking DeadThe Walking Deadhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/The_Walking_DeadOpens wiki page

This could be one of the most well-written games I have ever played. The mechanics are straightforward but the story is emotional. You connect with these characters and you hope when they hope; you cry when they cry. You feel their pain when they lose a loved one. A worthwhile experience and a top-notch showing by Telltale.

3. Torchlight IITorchlight IIhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Torchlight_IIOpens wiki page

4. Tribes AscendTribes Ascendhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Tribes_AscendOpens wiki page

5. Borderlands 2Borderlands 2https://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Borderlands_2Opens wiki page

6. XCOM: Enemy UnknownXCOM: Enemy Unknownhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/XCOM_Enemy_UnknownOpens wiki page

7. Legend of GrimrockLegend of Grimrockhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Legend_of_GrimrockOpens wiki page

8. Diablo IIIDiablo IIIhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Diablo_IIIOpens wiki page

9. Tomb RaiderTomb Raiderhttps://giantbomb.com/wiki/Games/Tomb_Raider_2013Opens wiki page

I didn't pick this up until 2013, but man what a good purchase. Outstanding game. This game goes back to the roots of the franchise; very satisfying. A bit more linear than the original, it makes up for it with its fantastic set pieces and well-written story. The visuals are mindblowing.