2012 , What the hell ?

So, 2012 is over.
Doomsday came and went without anyone really noticing, and the Mayan people are apparently either killing themselves or praising their “lord.” What a year. And sadly, one that failed to live up to 2010 and 2011 when it comes to truly great games.

Sony might have been the biggest surprise of the year. Compared to earlier years, they released very few titles — at least when it comes to Blu-ray games.

I hate crowning a single Game of the Year, so instead I’ll mention the highlights and the low points. This list is purely off the top of my head.

Best Games of 2012

PSN

Journey
The Walking Dead
DYAD
Zen Pinball 2
DUST 514
Sine Mora
Machinarium
Beyond Good & Evil HD

PS3

Batman: Arkham City
Assassin’s Creed III
Lollipop Chainsaw
Ōkami HD
Far Cry 3
Borderlands 2
Need for Speed: Most Wanted

Vita

Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Gravity Rush
Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation
LittleBigPlanet
Rayman Origins
Need for Speed: Most Wanted
Treasures of Montezuma Blitz

…and probably many more.

Biggest Disappointments of 2012

PSN

Tokyo Jungle
Killzone HD
Nights Into Dreams
Joe Danger 2: The Movie

PS3

007 Legends
Resident Evil 6
Silent Hill HD Collection
Medal of Honor: Warfighter
Mass Effect 3
Twisted Metal

Vita

Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed
SpyHunter
FIFA 13
Touch My Katamari
Ridge Racer
ModNation Racers

…and sadly, many more.