Dishonored

Dishonored

Best New IP Game 2012

Dishonored

Arkane Studios have created a new IP of high quality that certainly deserves a sequel. You are transformed into Corvo, a stealthy, supernatural assassin on a quest to clear his name. An entire world has been created for you to play around in, and you will keep playing to find out where the story goes next. You can choose whether to sneak around, or whether to go in all guns blazing, and this customizability stretches to the outcomes of the missions themselves. Great gameplay, nicely stylised visuals and interesting characters make this game a must have.

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Runner Up

Rage

The Walking Dead

After the disaster that was Jurassic Park: The Game, many wondered if Telltale could ever recover. But recover it did, bringing with it a horrifying and emotional tale of survival. As Lee Everett, your decisions affect the lives of everyone you meet, whether that be ending someone's life or handing out packets of food to your group members. Decisions have consequences, and it is impossible to consistently do the right thing. Those consequences stay with you long after the game has finished. The Walking Dead is a new benchmark for interactive storytelling, and - more importantly - a game that revitalizes the entire adventure genre.

Honorable Mention

Sleeping Dogs

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Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

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Legend of Grimrock

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