31. 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.
32. Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Platform: Xbox 360
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Racing)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Criterion Games
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Synopsis: The 19th installment of the Need for Speed franchise returns to its roots. An open-world racing game where split-second decisions can mean winning or losing, you will not only have to outsmart the police, but out-drive your friends, if you want to become the most wanted. Unlock a variety of high performance vehicles, enjoy seamless multiplayer and never worry about rules as you race to the top.
33. Vessel
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
Developer: Strange Loop Games
Publisher: indiePub
34. Fez
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Polytron
Publisher: Polytron
35. The Walking Dead; The Telltale Series
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games
Synopsis: Jump into the terrifying world of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead: you are placed in the shoes of Lee Everett, a convicted criminal who finds himself thrown into a world where the dead have risen and a few survivors attempt to cling to humanity. Episode 1: A New Day is the first part with subsequent episode releases throughout the year. Each decision you make will have far-reaching consequences - how will you survive?
36. Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3
Platform: PC (Steam)
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
Developer: Zeboyd Games
Publisher: Zeboyd Games
37. Penny Arcade's On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3
Platform: Xbox Live Arcade
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Turn-Based RPG)
Developer: Zeboyd Games
Publisher: Zeboyd Games
38. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD
Platform: PlayStation Network
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Genres: Sports (Skateboarding)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Robomodo
Publisher: Activision
Synopsis: An updated version of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and the sequel, featuring updated graphics, game mechanics and a mix of old school music and skateboarders mixed with some fresh faces and tracks. Also features online multiplayer.
39. 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
40. 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
