21. Mass Effect 3
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Commander Shepard and his crew will return... but not all will survive. Earth has been decimated by The Reapers - an alien race bent on nothing less than the total annihilation of against the entire galaxy. Whether importing a game or starting new, each decision you make will determine not only your fate, but that of the galaxy.
22. New Super Mario Bros. 2
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The traditional side-scrolling adventure returns! Designed to appeal to all age-groups and gamers, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is all about collecting coins - Gold Flowers, Gold enemies, Gold Pipes - the gold rush is on - challenge your friends to be the first to hit 1 million coins.
23. Kid Icarus: Uprising
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Medusa has returned, along with her army of underworld forces and it is up to Pit, champion of Palutena, the Goddess of Light, to repel her invasion. Using a variety of weapons, from Pit's trusty bow to blades, claws, cannons and more, Pit will have to use all his skills to succeed. Team up over wireless internet for competitive multiplayer.
24. Doom 3 BFG Edition
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Game Studios
Synopsis: The revolutionary FPS gets re-mastered for this generations with updated stereoscopic 3D graphics, new 5.1 surround sound, an updated checkpoint system and an all-new Lost Mission addition. Also comes packed with Doom and Doom II, completing the experience.
25. UFC Undisputed 3
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Wrestling)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Yuke’s
Publisher: THQ
26. Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The next anticipated chapter in the Disney/Square Enix collaboration comes to the 3DS. Players will alternate between Sora and Riku as each seeks to become a Keyblade Master. In order to do so, they enter The Sleeping Worlds - broken up between Spirits and Nightmares, seven worlds need to be saved. These are all-new worlds never featured in the games before including The Grid (from Tron: Legacy) and La Cité des Cloches from The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Utilized the touch controls to perform Reality Shift action unique to each world as you achieve the ultimate goal of becoming a Keyblade Master.
27. Hitman: Absolution
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure, Stealth)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: IO Interactive
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: Agent 47 returns and takes on his most personal mission yet. Donning the suit of a legendary assassin, he will blend in to hide in plain site, improvise weapons out of the most unlikely objects and turn his bare hands into deadly weapons. Instincts mode allows him to predict enemy movement and become inhumanly accurate. Improved AI reacts to the choices you make - whether you go in guns blazing or take a stealthy approach. Built from the ground up using Glacier 2 technology, it's the sleekest, most cinematic Hitman experience to date.
28. Mass Effect 3
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Third-Person Shooter), Role Playing (RPG) (Elements)
ESRB Rating: RP
Developer: BioWare
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: Commander Shepard and his crew will return... but not all will survive. Earth has been decimated by The Reapers - an alien race bent on nothing less than the total annihilation of against the entire galaxy. Whether importing a game or starting new, each decision you make will determine not only your fate, but that of the galaxy.
29. Dragon Nest
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Massively Multiplayer Online RPG)
Developer: Eyedentity Games
Publisher: Nexon
Synopsis: A free-to-play MMORPG that combines classic role-playing elements with the fast-paced combat seen in console games. Featuring a third-person, over-the-shoulder perspective reminiscent of first-person shooters. Featuring five main classes with fully customizable skills and hundreds of quests, you can team up with players or fights against them in PvP combat.
30. Sleeping Dogs
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Sandbox, Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: United Front Games
Publisher: Square Enix
Synopsis: The city of Hong Kong is a neon playground but is kept in check by The Triads, who seemingly control everything. Wei Shen is an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside, but as he moves up the ladder, the line between infiltration and becoming part of the problem begins to blur. Featuring a mix of intense action, high-speed chases and a host of extracurricular activities (from cock-fighting to karaoke), Sleeping Dogs puts you in the middle to a gritty, undercover drama.
