2. Journey (2 hours)

Journey offered one of the most haunting and enjoyable experiences of 2012, but was over a bit too soon.

Many reviewers considered Journey a work of art back in 2012. It’s clear this game was a beautiful experience from beginning to end, even if it all was over a bit too soon. The game featured atmospheric environments like underground caves and golden deserts, with players controlling a robed figure who was attempting to reach a massive mountain on the horizon.

And even if the gameplay on offer was simplistic as it involved little more than gliding and jumping, it was still a great experience. Journey got a remastered edition in 2015 featuring improved visuals and audio, something which made the game’s great but short journey even more enjoyable.