Each year our "Best of" the year awards keep getting bigger and better with more votes cast as our audience grows in size along with our appetite for better gameplay experiences, and 2012 was an excellent year for excellent games! Just take a look at all the creative wonders that have earned the title of "Best of 2012" and see for yourself!
You are sure to find many games worthy of your time among the Top 5 presented for each category, including the coveted Game of the Year award that we introduced for the first time last year. These games represent the very best of all the games we covered in 2012, and we thank you kindly for participating with us by voting for your favorites!
- Best Action or Arcade Game of 2012
- Best Action Adventure Game of 2012
- Best Point-and-Click Adventure Game of 2012
- Best Escape Game of 2012
- Best Interactive Art or Experimental Game of 2012
- Best Physics Game of 2012
- Best Action-Platform Game of 2012
- Best Puzzle-Platform Game of 2012
- Best Point-and-Click Puzzle Game of 2012
- Best Puzzle Game of 2012
- Best Role-Playing Game of 2012
- Best Shooter Game of 2012
- Best Simulation or Strategy Game of 2012
- Best Defense Strategy Game of 2012
- Best Action Game of 2012
- Best Arcade Game of 2012
- Best Adventure Game of 2012
- Best Role-Playing Game of 2012
- Best Jump-and-Run Game of 2012
- Best Physics Game of 2012
- Best Puzzle Game of 2012
- Best Simulation or Strategy Game of 2012
- Best Word or Tabletop Game of 2012
- Best Action or Arcade Game of 2012
- Best Adventure Game of 2012
- Best Narrative Game of 2012
- Best Platform Game of 2012
- Best Puzzle Game of 2012
- Best Strategy or Role-Playing Game of 2012
I'm a huge fan of Jonas Kyratzes. So it comes as no surprise to me that two of his games took the best in their categories. A bit surprised that Traitor didn't get first as well, but second's not bad.
Good work, everyone! Keep the games a-comin'!
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