2012 has been packed full of blockbuster video game hits, and we’ve compiled a list of our favorites of the year.
Assassin’s Creed III (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U)
Assassin’s Creed is one of the most popular video game series to come out in the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 generation, and for good reason. Stealth skills combined with parkour elements and a variety of offensive makes for a game that rarely disappoints. After a few games set in Italy during the Renaissance, Assassin’s Creed III moves across the Atlantic during the Revolutionary War, and we love the familiar American backdrop.
You play as Connor, an assassin with a Native American background thrust into the middle of the ongoing Templar war that is the common thread throughout the Assassin’s Creed series. Connor must use his skills to uncover the people behind a tragedy that befalls his village at the start of the game. Like the other games in the series, you also learn more about Desmond, the “real” protagonist who is actually in control of assassin’s like Connor.
Did we lose you? Don’t worry because the game does a great job of catching you up if you’ve missed Ezio’s adventures in part two. The story is compelling and the ability to visit New York, Boston and Philadelphia during Revolutionary times is a great change of pace for an action game. Assassin’s Creed III also has online multiplayer options, but we were so engaged by the single-player, it took a back seat (though we’ll get back to it soon). If you’re looking for a unique backdrop for an adventure game or if you’re just up for killing some redcoats, Assassin’s Creed III fits the bill.
