281. Darksiders II
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Vigil Games
Publisher: THQ
Synopsis: Running parallel to the event in the original Darksiders, you take control of Death, on of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse, as he attempts to undue the damage caused by his brother, War, who has prematurely brought on the End of Days. With giant scythe in hand, customizable armor and his pale horse, death with go through Heaven and Hell to make things right and discover there are far worse things than an earthly Apocalypse in store, threatening all of creation.
282. Dishonored
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Game Studios
Synopsis: Once a bodyguard for the empress, you have been framed for her murder and turned assassin - leaving a disturbing mask as your calling card. Steam-punk inspired technology meets with supernatural abilities in this immersive first-person action game as you search for the truth behind your betrayal.
283. Batman: Arkham City
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: Melee, stealth, investigative skills, gadgets - Batman is back, and this time he's up against an entire city of his most depraved, cunning enemies. After the events of Arkham Asylum, a new facility has been set up up, five times larger than the island. This time Batman is not alone, as you can also play as Catwoman. Use your hand-to-hand skills, familiar and new gadgets and your keen mind to stop your enemies and protect your city. The Armored Edition features content specifically designed to take advantage of the Wii U controller system.
284. Tomb Raider
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Core Design
Publisher: Eidos Interactive
285. Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Core Design
Publisher: Eidos Interactive, Square Enix
286. Tomb Raider
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Crystal Dynamics
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The origin story of Laura Croft is finally revealed. How did an unsure young woman transform into the tough-as-nails adventuring superstar? A forgotten island with a dark history holds the key as she will have to use all her skills - survival, weapons, stealth and melee to survive the ordeal.
287. Ittle Dew
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
Developer: Ludosity Interactive
Publisher: Ludosity Interactive
288. Disney Infinity
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Avalanche Software
Publisher: Disney Interactive Studios
Synopsis: A bold strategy that combines the open world creation of Minecraft with the ability to add in characters from the vast archives of the Disney universe. Taking a page from the Skylanders handbook, the game will unlock various worlds via playsets. Initial figures include those from Cars, The Incredibles, Pirates of the Caribbean, Monsters University and The Lone Ranger.
289. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Stealth)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: Sam Fisher returns to a more clandestine and untainted Echelon unit in the seventh installment of the popular Splinter Cell series. With the U.S. having military presence in 2/3 of the countries around of the world, 12 of them have decided they've had enough and initiated the Blacklist - a string of escalating terrorist attacks against the U.S. worldwide, and a countdown to go with it. Fisher and his unit answer only to the president and are called in to stop the countdown before it reaches zero, by any means necessary. Use stealth and optional Kinect support on your mission and enjoy the new Killing in Motion feature, which allows you to take down multiple enemies with one action.
290. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2013
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, 2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Traveller’s Tales
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: LEGO Marvel brings together 100 of the most heroic superheroes and powerful supervillains from across the Marvel Universe. Loki and a host of other memorable badies come together to create a weapon that could destroy the world - but a group of heroes aren't about to let their plan succeed. From Wolverine to the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Spider-Man and many more - save the day, collect the comic bricks to unlock even more heroes and even unleash the full fury of the Big-Fig characters to save the day.
