11. Spec Ops: The Line
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Yager
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: A cataclysmic sandstorm has turned Dubai into the world's most opulent ruin - burying the entire city, including American soldiers brought in to evacuate civilians. Now, sixth months later, a signal brings in the Delta Recon Team to investigate and what they find is full-blown war. Two factions vie for control and in this third-person shooter, tough decisions will have to be made and the outcome isn't good - just bad or worse.
12. Persona 4: Golden
Platform: PlayStation Vita
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus
Synopsis: Persona 4 is hailed by RPG fans as one of the greatest games in the genre. Now the Vita brings the game back with enhanced and updated featuring new story lines, new events and even an all-new character. Inaba is a peaceful town where a normal teenage plans to spend is year... only to come across a series of deaths linked to a midnight TV show. With over 100 hours of game play, will you get to experience the true ending to this story?
13. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K
Synopsis: X-COM, the classic strategy game, gets an updated re-imagining for the next generation. When an extraterrestrial invasion threatens earth, nations form their own group XCOM, to take on this menace. As the commander of XCOM you will run your base, research alien technology, engage in over 70 unique missions and control and customize your soldiers in defense of the Earth.
14. Darksiders II
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 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.
15. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter, Stealth)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: A 12-hour solo campaign and intense multiplayer action: join Sergeant Kozak and his unit as you utilize the most advanced technology, including optical camouflage, real-time intel with the Cross Com HUD and fully customizable gunsmith mode (with over 20 million combinations), to hunt down the most dangerous targets from Africa to the Arctic.
16. Dust: An Elysian Tail
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Humble Hearts
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
17. Dishonored
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Arkane Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
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.
18. Tomb Raider II
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Core Design
Publisher: Eidos Interactive, Square Enix
19. Assassin's Creed III
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Stealth, Sandbox)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Ubisoft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Synopsis: The descendants of the ancient Templar order of assassins has made it to the Americas, circa 1775. A brave Native American warrior looking to protect his home territory suddenly finds himself a part of history as he is molded into a master assassin and plays a crucial part in the American Revolution. Use new weapons and techniques - tomahawk, rope, firearms and darts to take down your targets. Take the battle from the sea to the battlefields and enjoy an intense new multiplayer experience.
20. New Super Mario Bros. U
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.9 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The latest Super Mario Bros. game hits the WiiU. A new side-scrolling adventure that lets you play as Mario, Luigi, Toad and, for the first time, yourself - import your Mii and play right along with the characters. The ability to create your own blocks opens up a whole new world of speed runs and fun.
