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It'll always be hard for Crytek to capture the magic from the original game, but Crysis 3 is close on many fronts. More freedom in single player, more options in multiplayer, Crysis 3 feels like the most complete game in the franchise.
The Dead Space franchise gets further and further away from its roots by trading in tension for action. Dead Space 3 will leave long-time fans bewildered, while offering the spectacle that will appeal to a wider audience.
Demon's Souls is a challenging and lengthy RPG romp through one of the most difficult yet rewarding fantasy worlds ever created. Not intended for those that have a tendency to be deterred by a tall challenge.
DMC is the closest thing we have to a "hardcore" action fighting game. Not many developers get it right these days, but this DMC reboot stays true to the franchise roots while bringing storytelling, visuals, and sound up to speed with the high bar of AAA titles.
Open world afficionados will enjoy the level of freedom and randomness in this island vacation from hell. One of the better shooters of 2012 if just for its variety.
Hitman: Absolution constantly flip-flops from being awesome to bad in the blink of an eye. It never consistently amazes, nor constantly disappoints. We wished it was more at times, and thought it nearly perfect at others.
Assassin's Creed III feels more like a generational leap, than it does just another chapter in this long story. It's the best looking, best playing, and most complete game in the franchise.
Criterion does arcade racing better than anyone, and this is an example of some of their best work to date.
Medal of Honor Warfighter seems content to keep up with the competition instead of offering anything new. A short campaign isn't as gripping as the original, and multiplayer mileage may vary.
If you're accustomed to the Kinect set-up process and don't mind learning the nuances of the controller's recognitition capabilities, Fable: The Journey is a beautiful and rewarding adventure back into the world of Albion.
Don't be surprised if Dishonored is in the conversation for GOTY 2012. Arkane Studios' first game is one of the best titles of the year in almost every facet.
More of a refinement than a revolution, NBA 2K13 cuts the fat in all the right places to offer its best version to date.
