16. Man on Fire: The Video Game (aka Max Payne 3)
Easily one of the most anticipated game of 2012, and Rockstar delivered mostly. Theres still some gripes to be had with the story particularly a certain throwaway comment Max makes about the events of Max Payne 2 that the writers should be lashed for having the gall to include and those awful lens flare effects during the cut-scenes. Still, Max Payne 3 is a faithful successor to two timeless classics and is the apex of the series when it comes to action-packed, guns blazing gameplay. Its also an unabashedly difficult game, even on the easiest difficulty setting. Thats a rare quality for a AAA game and I applaud the game for being so hard. I might have rage-quit a couple of times, but the sense of accomplishment I felt when I beat those sections was oh so satisfying. And that multiplayer isnt half bad, either.