Top Games of 2012


The top games of 2012 list is calculated by community video game ratings and members' "Top Games List". Lists are updated daily.

101. Jak and Daxter Collection

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Compilation, Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony

102. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Arc System Works
Publisher: Aksys Games
Synopsis: The comprehensive BlazBlue experience is now available - an enhanced story mode first presented in BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger featuring 19 characters culled from DLC and one all-new playable characters, the devious Relius Clover. Explore new gameplay modes, controls and multiplayer as well.

103. UFC Undisputed 3

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Wrestling)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Yuke’s
Publisher: THQ

104. Alan Wake's American Nightmare

Platform: Xbox Live Arcade
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Remedy Entertainment
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Synopsis: Alan Wake finds himself as literally part of the Night Springs TV show where the horror happens to have the ability to become all too real. In the altered reality, Wake finds himself pursuing an evil version of himself: Mr. Scratch, a serial killer with designs on his wife, Alice. Wake must unravel the darkness before Mr. Scratch succeeds in his plans.

105. 3D Classics: Kid Icarus

Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Arika
Publisher: Nintendo

106. Prototype 2

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Radical Entertainment
Publisher: Activision
Synopsis: New York has been transformed into a post-viral wasteland broken into three zones: the heavily-militarized Green Zone, the quarantined shantytown Yellow Zone and the overrun infected Red Zone. Sgt. James Heller has been left behind and is infected, but instead of succumbing he will utilize genetic mutations and biological weapons to hunt and kill anyone who stands in your way of bringing down the man responsible: Alex Mercer.

107. Starhawk

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: RP
Developer: Lightbox Interactive
Publisher: Sony
Synopsis: In the future, many factions fight over the most precious commodity in the universe: Rift Energy. Outcast gunslinger Emmett Graves is just one of many men caught in the middle - returning home to a planet that abandoned him, facing a dangerous enemy he will battle on foot, in vehicles and in the air in order to bring back justice. Also features up to 32 people in online battles, as well as local co-op modes.

108. Max Payne 3

Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter, Stealth)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Synopsis: Max Payne is man at the end of his rope - still trying to deal with the tragedy that claimed the life of his family, washed up, addicted - he finds himself in São Paulo, Brazil in charge of protecting the family of wealthy real estate mogul Rodrigo Branco in hopes of picking up the pieces of his broken life. Yet things spiral out of control and he finds himself alone against overwhelming odds in an unfamiliar city. But Payne is not one to back down, and no matter the situation, he will fight for the truth and escape. And, for the first time in the series, display your skills in multiplayer mode.

109. Lollipop Chainsaw

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Grasshopper Manufacture
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Synopsis: Juliet Starling is a typical 18-year-old high school cheerleader... well maybe not so typical as she is also a chainsaw-wielding zombie killer. After an outbreak at her school, she realizes that the danger is much worse than imagined as Zombie Rock Lords look to wipe the Starling clan from the earth. Juliet, along with the disembodied head of her boyfriend, her trusty chainsaw and snazzy cheerleading moves must take down the army of the undead before they take her down.

110. Persona 4 Arena

Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Arc System Works
Publisher: Atlus
Synopsis: From the team behind BlazBlue and Guilty Gear comes a new stylized 2D fighter game based around characters from Persona 3 and 4. Featuring local and online multiplayer, an all-new story mode and stunning hand-drawn animation, without sacrificing the hardcore fighting experience, this takes the Persona series to another level.

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