5. Final Fantasy XIII-2

• Reviewed on: 31 January 12
• RRP: £39 inc. VAT
• Rating:

An epic, top quality RPG that showcases what Square-Enix does best. Final Fantasy XIII-2 addresses a lot of problems and complaints with the last game, but unfortunately adds a few new ones all its own.

4. LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7

• Reviewed on: 30 November 11
• RRP: £28 (Wii), £30 (Xbox 360/PS3)
• Rating:

The final chapters of the Lego Harry Potter series come to a close amid glorious graphics, speechless humour, bewildering puzzles, and a world so vast it begs to be replayed.

 

3. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

• Reviewed on: 25 October 11
• RRP: £37
• Rating:

Treasure hunter Nathan Drake's outstanding new adventure isn't just the best game in the Uncharted series -- it's a must-own, and a definite contender for Game of the Year.

 

2. Batman: Arkham City

• Reviewed on: 17 October 11
• RRP: £35
• Rating:

A stellar superhero game that raises the bar for its peers, Rocksteady's Arkham City is indeed the game that Gotham City deserves, and a must-own for Bat-fans.

 

1. The King of Fighters XIII

• Reviewed on: 1 December 11
• RRP: £30
• Rating:

Gorgeous visuals and deep competitive combat make The King of Fighters XIII a stellar alternative to this year's other big-name brawlers.