5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

• Reviewed on: 8 November 11
• RRP: £33 (PC), £35 (console)
• Rating:

Activision manages the tricky feat of offering more of the same for the fans and some shiny new features for the non-fans.

 

4. 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.

3. 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.

 

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.