The Xbox 360 suffered a lackluster year in 2011. Its console counterpart, the PlayStation 3, delivered over 20 exclusives, most of which were blockbusters including Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception and Resistance 3 to name but a few. 2012, however, is looking bright for Microsoft’s platform. VOICEABLE has compiled a list of the top 10 best Xbox 360 games of 2012.
10. BattleBlock Theater:
After the massive success that was Castle Crashers, another sure-to-be memorable multiplayer title from The Behemoth is BattleBlock Theater, which will deliver:
- Co-operative feature
- Platformer
- 16 player online mode
9. Hybrid:
With an extremely intriguing and indeed promising premise, Hybrid is a third-person shooter that will see a release on Xbox Live Arcade. Features entail:
- Uses Valve’s Source engine
- 5th Cell are developer
- Multiplayer mode
8. Ryse:
Originally entitled as its code name Codename Kingdoms, the game is anticipated due to the developer at the helm: Crytek. Features for the Kinect-based game include:
- Developed by Crysis creator
- Based on Roman warrior
- Single-player mode
7. Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor:
Primarily an action title with the interaction of vehicles, From Software’s Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor will deliver some of the following features:
- From Software as developer
- Single-player
- Vehicle simulation
6. Alan Wake’s American Nightmare:
Alan Wake’s American Nightmare continues the Alan Wake franchise, but this time it isn’t via a retail form; rather, Xbox Live will see its launch. Features for the Remedy game include:
- Arcade mode
- Alan returns in new story
- Admirable visual attributes
5. Minecraft:
Minecraft has changed the face of PC gaming for the better; the sandbox title has made millions for its developers and it continues to go from strength to strength. The Xbox 360 version will include:
- Sandbox
- Multiplayer mode
- Various tools
4. Fable: The Journey:
Utilizing Kinect in its full capacity, Fable: The Journey is the fourth installment in the series and is a Kinect-only title. Features entail:
- Unreal Engine 3
- Lionhead Studios development
- Action-adventure
3. Kinect Star Wars:
Upon the Kinect’s full unveil, Kinect Star Wars was the game showcased to display the peripheral’s abilities. Features for the LucasArts title include:
- Motion sensor based
- Star Wars characters
- Admirable visuals
2. Halo 4:
A new trilogy will be capped off in Microsoft’s Halo franchise via the release of Halo 4; presumably leading into the next console generation. Features include:
- Online multiplayer mode
- New storyline
- 343 Industries
1. The Witcher 2: Assassin’s of Kings:
The Witcher 2: Assassin’s of Kings is one of the finest action role-playing games currently available on the PC platform. It’ll make a transition to the Xbox 360 and deliver:
- CD Projekt RED
- RED engine
- Action RPG