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#1:    Batman: Arkham City (PC)   
Review Average:  8.7
based on 4 top critics and 1 virtual rating
GamePro: (10.0): 
"A stellar superhero game that raises the bar for[...]"
GameSpy: (8.0): 
"The definitive version of Arkham City...[...]"

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Release Date: 11/22/11
Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros
ESRB Rating: Teen
ESRB Content: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Tobacco, Violence

Review Average:  8.5
based on 5 top critics
GameSpy: (8.0): 
"Two reviewers. Two approaches. One review."
1UP: (9.2): 
"Three 1UP editors discuss this ambitious[...]"

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Release Date: 08/23/11
Genre: Sci-fi Action Adventure
Developer: Eidos Studios - Montreal
Publisher: Square Enix
ESRB Rating: Mature
ESRB Content: Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol

Review Average:  8.1
based on 5 top critics
1UP: (7.7): 
"We haven't seen a game so full of things like[...]"
GameSpy: (8.0): 
"The Saints are back, and more insane than ever."

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Release Date: 11/15/11
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Developer: Volition
Publisher: THQ
ESRB Rating: Mature
ESRB Content: Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Sexual Content

Review Average:  8.1
based on 5 top critics
IGN: (8.5): 
"'A New Day' is one of developer Telltale Games'[...]"
1UP: (7.7): 
"Telltale's latest adventure proves that the undead[...]"

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Release Date: 04/01/12
Genre: Horror Action Adventure
Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games
ESRB Rating: Mature
ESRB Content: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language

#5:    Lone Survivor (PC)   
Review Average:  8.0
based on 3 top critics and 2 virtual ratings
GameSpy: (9.0): 
"A short but emotionally charged adventure in[...]"
IGN: (8.5): 
"Effective survival horror games don't have to be[...]"

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Release Date: 03/27/12
Genre: Horror Action Adventure
Developer: Superflat Games
Publisher: Superflat Games
ESRB Rating: Rating Pending
ESRB Content:

#6:    Max Payne 3 (PC)   
Review Average:  7.7
based on 2 top critics and 3 virtual ratings
1UP: (8.5): 
"Rockstar Games proves that the pen is mightier[...]"
IGN: (9.0): 
"Farewell, my hangover."

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Release Date: 05/15/12
Genre: Modern Action Adventure
Developer: Rockstar Games
Publisher: Rockstar Games
ESRB Rating: Mature
ESRB Content: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol

#7:    Dead Island (PC)   
Review Average:  7.7
based on 6 top critics
GameSpot: (7.0): 
"A schlocky, gruesomely fun action role-playing[...]"
1UP: (6.2): 
"There's not much originality to be found, but[...]"

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Release Date: 09/06/11
Genre: Horror Action Adventure
Developer: Techland (Poland)
Publisher: Deep Silver
ESRB Rating: Mature
ESRB Content: Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol

Review Average:  7.2
based on 2 top critics and 3 virtual ratings
GameSpy: (7.0): 
"A worthwhile follow-up with a few hiccups."
IGN: (8.0): 
"The first piece of DLC for Human Revolution[...]"

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Release Date: 10/18/11
Genre: Sci-fi Action Adventure
Developer: Eidos Montreal
Publisher: Square Enix
ESRB Rating: Mature
ESRB Content: Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol

Review Average:  7.2
based on 2 top critics and 3 virtual ratings
GameSpot: (8.0): 
"The gorgeous city of Constantinople takes center[...]"
GameSpy: (7.0): 
"Too much of a good thing."

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Release Date: 11/15/11
Genre: Historic Action Adventure
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
Publisher: Ubisoft
ESRB Rating: Mature
ESRB Content: Blood, Language, Mild Sexual Themes, Violence

Review Average:  7.0
based on 4 top critics and 1 virtual rating
GameSpot: (7.0): 
"Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is on the shallow[...]"
1UP: (6.2): 
"Relic's latest isn't a disappointing game, it's[...]"

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Release Date: 09/06/11
Genre: Sci-fi Action Adventure
Developer: Relic
Publisher: THQ Inc
ESRB Rating: Mature
ESRB Content: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence