2012 is now on its second half and there are lots of video games releases during the first six months of the year. Although lots of gamers out there are saving for the best games this coming winter season, the first six months of this year has introduced fantastic games. Below are some of those amazing games from 2012 in no particular order.
Mass Effect III
This video game has stirred a lot of controversies when it comes to the ending which was made worse by Bioware due to countless excuses, U-turns and concessions. However, there is no doubt that Mass Effect III is one of the best video games when it comes to the shooter genre. The main reason why the ending of this fantastic game turned to be a disappointment is that its predecessors are exceptional.
Journey
This video game was perfectly paced and has eschewed all competition and violence. Journey has invited gamers to become immersed in a unique experience in gaming that is probably meant something to be different with every person playing it.
Gravity Rush
Kat’s adventure in Gravity Rush has provided the PlayStation Vita the video game that the console can call its own. This game is aesthetically stunning, endearing and inventive. This is a killer application for the PS Vita.
Dragon’s Dogma
Aside from providing the gaming community with a phenomenal theme, Dragon’s Dogma has provided gamers with what they really want in a video game. Capcom has given the world with a Japanese role-playing game with systems in real-time and a gameplay that is non-linear by providing a video game with all the necessary tools. Compared to other games out there, the setting is unique with its gigantic mythical beasts combined with an innovative combat system.
Vessel
This video game provides glorious soundtrack, expertly paced curve and impressive visuals that challenge gamers to earn all the rewards. This game is a great achievement for Strange Loop which is a puzzler based on 2D physics that can dazzle and astound players.
Diablo III
This highly anticipated and awesome game has finally arrived. Despite being developed at an auction house, connection issues and being improperly stocked, the video game is proven to be a brilliant creation.
Waking Mars
This scientifically-minded video game is built around creating and providing life to Mars. Waking Mars is a perfect aesthetics synthesis and execution as it delivers a complete and enjoyable satisfying experience to every gamer.
Kid Icarus
This creation from Nintendo has provided a new life to the underutilized and dusty IP. Kid Icarus has provided gamers with a killer application for the Nintendo 3DS. The video game is hugely innovative and wildly inventive, which reminds a lot of people out there how untouchable Nintendo is when they are on-song.
Draw Something
This video game is proven to be inescapable for 2 months. The social gaming has spread with speed that has showed contempt when it comes to past sales records. Draw Something has brought together complete strangers into laughter.