Best Pc Games Of 2012 And 2013

2012 has been a whirlwind of gaming greatness; we've been treated to some pretty big-name releases this year, and while the twelvemonth'due south not quite over simply yet, we withal remember information technology'south plumbing fixtures to have a look at what stood out on the PC platform.

The following games are the highest rated games on Metacritic and GameRankings, respectively, and while some are multiplatform, these games stood the strongest on PC.

Dishonored (91; 90.57)

Bethesda'south new IP stole the prove this year and is hands-down one of the most interesting games of 2012.

Like a crossover between Assassinator'southward Creed, Thief, and Bioshock, Dishonored combines stealth, activeness and beautifully stylised visuals to deliver a truly unique feel, standing out amongst the other games that came out this year.

If throat-stabbing isn't enough, Dishonored also throws in some supernatural powers and a regime conspiracy that should lure gamers into the new universe – which is surely to become a favourite.

Critics loved Dishonored, consumers loved Dishonored – and nosotros couldn't concur more than.

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Marker of the Ninja (91; 93.33)

Mark of the Ninja surprised us from out of the shadows (fittingly), and later on impressing on Xbox Live Arcade, the game made a great jump to PC.

Besides looking gorgeous with its hand-fatigued visuals, the 2nd platformer also featured awesome gameplay, requiring players to sneak and slash their manner through environments, taking out guards and solving puzzles along the manner.

Players also have to be extra careful every bit the game features a line-of-sight mechanic where, if enemies can't see y'all, yous can't run across them.

Critics praised the game extensively, winning many editor's pick awards across the gaming media.

Mark of the Ninja

Lodge Wars 2 (90; 90.15)

The long-awaited sequel to Gild Wars finally released this yr, and Club Wars 2 certainly pleased the budding PC community who got a sense of taste of the game during its lengthy beta period.

The game lived up to much of the anticipation and did its predecessor proud – even MyGaming'southward tough cookie Nic Simmonds was thoroughly impressed:

"At that place are and then many reasons to love Guild Wars 2, and so many reasons to recommend it higher up any other MMORPG currently on the market. To top it off, information technology'south free to play, which, given the scope and quality of what'southward on offer, makes information technology arguably 1 of best value-for-money video game purchases yous tin can buy today."

The Walking Expressionless: Episode 5 – No Fourth dimension Left (89; 94.53)

Most comic, flick or serial adaptations end upwards being underwhelming when they arrive on gaming platforms, but the Walking Dead'south episodic games proved everyone wrong past being one of the surprise hits this year.

In a throwback-style, hailing the old point-and-click adventures, the Walking Expressionless video game got better and better with every episode – but it was ultimately Episode five that stood out to gamers and critics.

If yous never got the adventure to play the game every bit each episode came out, Telltale Games has confirmed that The Walking Dead is all ready-set-braaaaaains to be rounded upwards and herded onto a disc for retail release.

The Walking Dead Episode 5

Borderlands 2 (89; ninety.x)

If you are a fan of the beginning Borderlands game, you should know that Borderlands two is bigger and better and more badass in every way.

The game is crammed full of expansive and varied areas to explore, with the hope of fifty-fifty better weapons and boodle to bulldoze you onwards.

It'southward that evil trap that just wants us to keep coming dorsum for more than and more.

Critics praised everything Borderlands ii had to offering, and MyGaming'due south editor James agreed in his review:

"If your trigger fingers take been itching for more than of the Borderlands open-world, over-the-top, looting and shooting action, then picking up Borderlands 2 is a no-brainer."

Which of these games have you played this twelvemonth? Is there whatsoever game you think deserved to be on the list?

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