Dishonored (PC, 2012) and 50 similar items

One of the top PC games of 2012, Dishonored offers an incredibly open array of gameplay options, as you can use your myriad combat abilities, stealth and magical powers to bend the world of Dunwall to your whim in your quest. Dishonored was developed by Arkane Studios (whose staff has worked on video game classics BioShock, Half-Life and Deus Ex) and published by Bethesda Softworks (which has also published the games of The Elder Scrolls series, as well as the Fallout franchise). In Dishonored, you will play as Corvo, a bodyguard of Dunwall’s empress. When the game begins, she is assassinated, and you are framed for the murder. Corvo dons a mask and escapes to the city’s underbelly to plot his next moves. As a trained bodyguard, Corvo is already well-armed and well-trained in close combat, but he also encounters a mystical being who grants him some supernatural abilities, like the power to slow time or possess a swarm of rats to do your bidding. The potent combination of combat skills and ability to change the world around you offers the player many options in terms of how you can complete the quests laid out before you. Dishonored allows you to face your enemies head on and prove your melee mettle if you’re content with a more traditional gaming experience, or you can lurk in the shadows and strike when the situation is to your advantage. It’s even possible to complete the game without killing a single enemy, which speaks to the freedom the player has when attempting to solve problems. You’ll meet a fascinating cast of characters across the steam punk city of Dunwall, including sadistic prison guards, scheming mistresses and even a cult called the Brigmore Witches. The graphics render your surroundings in a highly detailed manner, and as you uncover more details about Dunwall, the game becomes a richer and more interesting place. You’ll also learn more ways to use your surroundings to your advantage. Dishonored boasts an impressive 91 rating on Metacritic, which aggregates game reviews into one easy-to-understand score. Minimum hardware requirements for Dishonored include 3.0 GHz dual core processor, 3 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better with 512 MB RAM for a video card. Recommended requirements for the game include 2.4 GHz quad core processor, 4 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better with 768 MB RAM for a video card. Parents should be aware that the game contains some adult language and sexuality that may not be suitable for younger players. Product Identifiers MPN 093155117921 UPC 0093155117921 Product Key Features Rating M - Mature Genre Action Adventure Platform PC Game Name Dishonored Additional Product Features Release Year 2012 Number of Players 1 Country/Region of Manufacture USA Control Elements Gamepad/Joystick, Mouse, Keyboard ESRB Descriptor Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language