The Top 5 Games of 2012 as Reviewed by AGS*

Like all journalists, when it comes to the end of the year I am too lazy to do anything but make a compilation of the top videogames for the year. Well that isn't entirely true, there are more reviews coming but for now all you get is this.

Puzzle Craft [Android, iOS] A simple little puzzle game that has a lot of depth and it's only going to set you back 99 cents. I do wish this trend of putting 'craft' at the end of everything would end though.

Mechwarrior Online [PC] Although I didn't technically review it, I did make mention of it and it has been one of my favourite games throughout the year. It has just come into open beta which for a game like this basically means it's launched, so I will be posting a review soon. It's safe to say that if you like stomping around, blowing things up and in general feeling all powerful this is a great game and can be played totally for free.

Faster Than Light [Mac, PC] The product of a Kickstarter initiative FTL is a space sim that sees you in control of a ship and it's crew. At full price it is only ten bucks, you will definitely get your moneys worth.

Dishonored [PC, PS3, XBOX 360] This is probably the first stealth shooter I have ever played that felt really satisfying. The story was great, the world was magnificent and it actually has replay value.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown [PC, PS3, XBOX 360] Blasting aliens in turn-based strategy, building up your base and managing your resources. At lot of classic games and gameplay elements made a come back this year and if done right it makes you wonder why these concepts disappeared from the mainstream.

Any of these games would make a wonderful Christmas present for your favourite gamer (no don't buy them for me I own them all) but if you want to get something for someone you hate try Prison Ball.

*Australian Gaming Scene makes no claims that these games were released in 2012, are the best, or are even games.