41. Iron Brigade
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Strategy (Tower Defense)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Double Fine Productions
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
42. NightSky
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Casual (Finite Puzzle)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nicalis
Publisher: Nicalis
43. Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The turn-based 2D adventure gets a 3D upgrade. Bowser's prank at the annual Sticker Fest leaves six magical Royal Stickers stuck to him and his underlings. Now Mario, along with sticker fairy Kersti, will have to chase them through deserts, forests, prairies, snowy mountains and a fierce volcano in order to recover the precious stickers.
44. Awesomenauts
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer), Casual (MOBA)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: DTP Entertainment
Publisher: Ronimo Games
45. Resident Evil: Revelations
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Survival Horror)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: A new entry in the survival horror series comes to life as Jill Valentine and Chris Redfield explore a supposedly abandoned cruise ship that far from being empty, hides danger around every corner and down every dark hallway.
46. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Platform: Wii U
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Kart)
ESRB Rating: E10+
Developer: Sumo Digital
Publisher: Sega
Synopsis: Sega's All Stars, from Sonic to Super Monkey Ball are back, and this time the race just isn't on four wheels. Transform from car to boat to plane, as you race across 16 tracks that also serve as guides through the history of SEGA gaming. New players take the fields, old rivalries are rekindled and the all-star mode is back, allowing you to unleash a devastating super attack on your rivals.
47. Torchlight II
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Hack ‘n Slash)
Developer: Runic Games
Publisher: Runic Games
Synopsis: Delve back into the action RPG world of Torchlight - the heroes are summoned by guardian-warrior Syl on a quest that was started by the now-missing Alchemist. The players will have to track him down, exploring much more of the fast-paced, monster-ridden world. Featuring multiplayer for the first time, Torchlight II also features character customization, plenty of modding ability, replayability with new game+ and the return of pets and fishing.
48. Street Fighter X Tekken
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: Two of the most popular fighting franchises come together - Street Fighter X Tekken gives you the ability to fight as a tag team from both the Street Fighter and Tekken universe, utilizing the control style you like. Plus, with the addition of the Gem System, you can customize your team even more as you battle for supremacy.
49. Max Payne 3
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.8 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.
50. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Platform: PlayStation 3
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.8 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.
