Andytizer 269 Share Posted December 24, 2012 As the year come to an end, we look back at the best of the year. My favourite games of 2012 is a tie between FTL and XCOM. FTL - random, difficult and infuriating, but fresh and engaging, and one of the only 'starship' experiences that I've seen really work in a game. Although I know that the game is heavily influenced by the random number generator god, and the number of ships and encounters are surprisingly limited, I still find it a really novel experience roleplaying as imaginery captain, blasting aliens, freeing hostages and trying different combat/upgrade strategies out and testing the limits of the different unlocked ships. XCOM: Enemy Unknown - fantastically written, and simple yet with tons of depth and immersion. I loved the little touches that really made the turn-based tactics game come to life - the fully voiced and animated cutscenes, the over-the-shoulder chase cam. Now that I've completed a playthrough, I can see some of the glaring issues (like the lack of a cone of vision for line of sight, the inability to 'sneak up' on aliens) but it was still a hugely engaging experience. I'm hoping to complete an Ironman playthrough soon if I can get the time! What are your favourites of the year? Reply (Quote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newmansan 30 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Borderlands 2, for the simple fact that it's noticeably improved over the first one, contains more great stuff, and has awesome DLC coming out in waves. It's all so good, I've already spent twice as long playing 2 as I spent playing one, and there are still two DLC's coming out. Reply (Quote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRWR 6 Share Posted December 25, 2012 Planetside 2 - Its a great MMO, it has its quirks but I love the game so far Reply (Quote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca 0 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Borderlands 2: Loved the bigger game world with extra weapons and skills :) Also as Newmansan said they have DLCs still being released :O Reply (Quote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamerUrso 0 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I would say Metro Last Light. I love that series. Reply (Quote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pridit 39 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I would say Metro Last Light. I love that series. I'm sure, except Metro: Last Light didn't release until 2013. Reply (Quote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonBroz 0 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Borderlands 2: Loved the bigger game world with extra weapons and skills :) Also as Newmansan said they have DLCs still being released :O Agreed BL2 was great. Playing it with friends is among the best and most fun experiences you can have in gaming :) Also... ClapTrap... nuff said. Reply (Quote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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