Best of the Rest: Alexander’s picks of 2012
Joystiq is revealing its 10 favorite games of 2012 throughout the week. Keep reading for more top selections and every writer’s personal, impassioned picks in Best of the Rest roundups. Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3’s story is racially insensitive, a Bechdel Test nightmare, and is criminally close to being homophobic. Despite all the cringe-worthy narrative elements that are handled with the deftness of a surgeon with a hacksaw, Far Cry 3 immersed me in its world and didn’t let go until I finished. It speaks to the brilliance of the game’s design team that players are compelled to push on after realizing they are one of the Rich Kids of Instagram and are tasked with saving others of their ilk.
Oh my gawd, and don’t even get me started on the mental self-flagellation I experienced after saving Oliver.Continue reading Best of the Rest: Alexander’s picks of 2012Best of the Rest: Alexander’s picks of 2012 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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