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Best of 2012

Well it's the end of 2012 and time to look back and see what games I have been playing and which of those managed to wow me. I really got wild with indie games this year and skipped out on lots of big AAA titles. Unfortunately there are lots of games that can't make the list now simply because I didn't got to play them but they will definitely be on my revisited Best of 2012 in a year or so. But here is my personal list of the best games of 2012, if a game doesn't make the list it's very likely I just didn't have the time to experience it.

I also have to give mad props to Sony this year by taking risks on smaller and unique games, and some of those games were just captivizing. Well done Sony.

List items

  • I waited on Journey, I had heard alot of praise for the game so when I finally managed to get my hands on it my expectations were sky high. It's unbelievable to say that Journey met my expectations but even exceeded them. The game moved me, and I was completely stunned. I really felt part of the game, from the exhausting heat in the desert to the freezing cold in the snow I was feeling it along with my character. Journey is a stunning piece of art and also a brilliant game. I had to think hard before I decided Journey was my pick for the best game of the year because it was so short but nevertheless this short but excellent experience deserves this honor. I for one like to take breaks during gameplay but I played through Journey in one sitting without even pausing the game once. It's going to be very hard to look at video games the same after Journey, you simply have to play this game. Hats off to Sony to have the balls to give the greenlight for a game like this.

  • I adore Max Payne 1 and 2 so I was extremely excited to see what Rockstar would do with Max Payne 3 after 9 years of waiting. The initial response from me was mixed but when I got into the game I just loved it to death. Amazing gameplay, brilliant story and so on. Max Payne 3 is everything I want from a AAA action game with a huge single player story which is captivating and engaging. If you can get past the initial hurdle of the games gameplay you will love this game.

  • I followed Sound Shapes but I never really understood why people thought it was this brilliant and amazing. When I began playing it I immediately understood why. This easy to play hard to master rhythm platformer is a piece of magic. I simply couldn't let my controller go until I had cleared every challenge the game had to offer (not counting the user offerings) and loved every minute of it. Sound Shapes is a game I would recommend to everyone, do yourself a favor and play it! And again, great work Sony to see the brilliance in Sound Shapes and bringing it to us.

  • Rhythm Heaven Fever is a strange strange game from Japan. I didn't have a clue what I was watching when I first saw glimpses of this game but I was intrigued. I decided to pick it up and haven't looked back since. This crazy rhythm game has stolen so many hours from my life, from just trying to figure out what the hell was going on in each mini game to mastering it and getting a Perfect medal for each one. I love taking Rhythm Heaven Fever out and letting friends and family experience it, with the ease of 2 button controls the only challenge is to trust your rhythm instincts, and yes the challenge is extremely high! Just pick it up already.

  • I'm a huge Tekken fan but I had my doubts about the series after being let down big time by Tekken 6. However Tekken Tag Tournament 2 really brings Tekken back and is probably the best game in the series. With pick up and play controls but extremely hard to master, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 has something for everyone. I really don't know how to describe my love for this game, but all I can say is that Tekken is back and in full force!

  • The Resident Evil series is in a strange place, by going from its survival horror roots into the action genre the series has fallen off its high horse. Resident Evil 6 was simply a mess of a game and it's hard to see what's next for the series. But Revelations, this excellent 3DS title, gives me hope that Capcom will realize what we want from the series. By bringing back some of the gameplay from the first 2 titles I have to admit I was very pleased with Revelations. This is simply a game that every Resident Evil fan has to experience.

  • Hotline Miami is a fantastic game, extremely fast paced action which requires your full attention all the time and tight controls that let you feel in full control over this frantic action. Hotline Miami is a very simple game but done so well that it gets to you. The soundtrack is also amazing, the retro style themes that haunt you are so good that they stick with you, it's not often that indie games have this polished original soundtrack. The game is short but very sweet and I just can't recommend Hotline Miami enough for you.

  • Rayman Origins was one of the best games of 2011, the tight controls in this challenging 2D platformer really grasped me and I really wanted another Rayman fix. I wouldn't believe it beforehand that an Android/iOS game would satisfy my needs. Rayman: Jungle Run is the best game I have played on Android/iOS and for a good reason. It's clearly a labor of love and is a fantastic extension of the great Rayman Origins. The only downfall of the game is that it really needs more levels, hopefully we will get alot of new content for this game in the future.

  • I'm not the biggest First Person Shooter fan out there but I have alot of respect for the original Counter-Strike. I had some doubts when I heard of CS: Global Offensive but when I got to play it my doubts dissapeared right away. Although Global Offensive is really just an upgrade for the old Counter-Strike it's a really good product and keeps Counter-Strike important in todays gaming. If you have enjoyed Counter-Strike some time in your life you will get a kick out of Global Offensive. And I just love the new Arms Race mode, it's just fantastic!

  • Closure is one of the gems that made its debut on the PS3 this year. Closure is really unique 2D puzzle platformer that has this wonderfull idea for its gameplay. It takes some time getting into the game and mastering the concept of that if you don't see it, it doesn't exist. It worries me that this game didn't get more attention because it's brilliant and deserves to be played. If you like 2D puzzle platformers Closure is a must play. And even if you normally don't like those kind of games, the concept of Closure will probably fix that for you.

  • FIFA 12 revolutionized the FIFA series when the series had become a little stale. FIFA 13 builds on the brilliance that FIFA 12 was but does very little new. It's clearly the best football game out there but it is also a very safe release by EA Sports. Fantastic game that would have been higher on my list if they had done more new things. Not much to say other than that every football fan will probably love it.

  • Vessel is a stunning game, from game makers that wanted out of the EA world were graphics are everything. Instead of using the CPU power for the graphics Vessel uses it for its gameplay. This 2D puzzle platformer oozes and charm and simply took me by surprise. The soundtrack is brilliant and really helps to setup the mood. Some of the puzzles are amazing and it's great to see just how smart the developers really are, give Vessel a go.

  • The original MegaMan series is one of my all time best games, very challenging 2D action platformers that require your dedication and are full of depth. They Bleed Pixels is also a very challenging 2D action platformer and packs a hell of a lot of fun. Although the game isn't very deep it does some interesting things like only using 1 button for combat but having a number of cool moves depending on how you use the combat button. I recommend They Bleed Pixels to any retro gamer any day, from the graphics to the core challenge itself, They Bleed Pixels is a great experience.

  • I have never been much of a fan of the FIFA Street series, always found them pretty shallow and not engaging at all. By scrapping the series and starting again from scratch EA has finally gotten to me. Although FIFA Street does in no way reach the main FIFA series in case of depth or controls, it's a completely different experience and really shows you that by combining assets of simulation and arcade football games you can have a brilliant time, especially with friends. FIFA Street is definitely not perfect or one of the best sports games but it's a really good time when it shines.

  • I followed Quantum Conundrum very closely since I loved Portal and had some great times with Portal 2. First things first, Quantum Conundrum is brilliant in some ways but a big let down other ways. The environment just feels empty and the characters aren't very memorable. On the other hand some of the puzzles the game has to offer are fantastic and really clever. I recommend you to give Quantum Conundrum a chance, just don't expect it to be the next Portal and you'll like it.
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