Top Adventure Games of 2012
Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top Adventure games of 2012, a list of the best videogames, created from editorial reviews on the site. It's the perfect tool to find that great game you haven't played yet, or even to find a gem for a friend or loved one as a gift.
Please take into account this list is in descending order! VideoGamer.com is always open to hearing about your opinion. Would your list be different? If so let us know by contacting us or tweeting us @VideoGamerCom.
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Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock
Dr Who and the Eternity Clock is a monumental disappointment. I realised something horrific when playing The Eternity Clock; that I was... more
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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Fans of the original will feel that the entire soul of the game has been ripped out and replaced with a cheerier but gormless imposter. Epic Mickey 2 is a big disappointment. While a lot of people weren't... more
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The Unfinished Swan
This short-lived, artistically-worthy slice of downloadable eccentricity fails on that most crucial of fundamentals – it's just not much fun to play. There's a danger in becoming enamoured with any game that eschews the grit... more
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Paper Mario: Sticker Star
Paper Mario: Sticker Star's vibrant, buoyant world marries so well with the script's deliciously wry take on Mario's classic tropes. It's just a real shame that the rest of the game feels paper thin. The latest Paper Mario game is designed around stickers, but it's certainly... more
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Ghost Trick
Ghost Trick is well worth the price of admission, but sadly the game lets itself down with its overall simplicity and the disappointment of its crucial final act. This review was originally published for the DS version of Ghost Trick,... more
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Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask
Layton is a good distance removed from the hysteria that surrounded his debut title, then, but the fifth game in this stylised series is enough to keep you entertained. The biggest puzzle, of course, is how many Professor Layton games I'll be... more
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Botanicula
Utterly lovely, although certainly imperfect, Botanicula is a game filled with soul and bursting with imagination. As you click your way to victory, it'll be hard to stop grinning. Botanicula is a game about clicking on things. As much interactive painting... more
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The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy
This is a trilogy that plays great, looks even better and gels together more seamlessly than any other HD collection I've played to date. The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy is here to remind us the present is far more... more
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