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Why Dishonored Is One Of The Best Games Of 2012

A wild swing away from the sequelitis that dominated 2012, Dishonored from Arkane Studios and Bethesda empowered players with an alluring combinations of tactics, powers, and tools. This new IP was featured as our cover story from August 2011 (click here to enter the content-filled hub from our studio visit) and it had a couple of editors fighting for it to be named as the Game of the Year. 

Watch the video below to watch Game Informer's Andrew Reiner and Matt Bertz talk about their experience with Dishonored and what made it stand out in a year of excellent releases.

For another discussion focusing on the ending of the game,check out our episode of Spoiled featuring Andy McNamara.

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  • You know, I have been sitting on the fence about this game and I think that I shall get it now. This or Borderlands 2.

  • this game was great

  • I really need to start this soon. Its the one game from this year that I haven't played that looks like it could be one of my all-time favorites.
  • Why you are so incredibly right.

  • Yeah, this was a big surprise for me, as to how good it was. It definitely was an amazing, fresh experience, and I would love to see a sequel. Even if there wasn't a sequel, it's still a great game by itself.

  • I really didn't care for this game. The story did not keep me hooked and the graphics were more than just "muddy". The missions were too straight forward for a game that advertised multiple mission approaches, and I HATED the fact that the game practically punished you for not using stealth.

  • I originally didn't consider playing this game, but now I'll definitely give it a try

  • Man. You guys had such great picks for GOTY this year. I would have no qualms with whichever one won (not that I would be one of those immature losers who would throw a fit if I did disagree). Dishonored was the most empowering and yet challenging games I played this year, XCOM scratched that "ultimate commander" itch I've had for some time, and finally, Mass Effect 3 has got to be the most emotionally impactful game I've ever played. 2012 was a brilliant year for video games.
  • It lets you be who you want to be. That's what counts.

  • No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get into this game.