Prince Of Persia
Having wanted to play the Prince of Persia games since their inception - circa 1989 - it's funny that I managed to avoid them until now. 2008's Prince of Persia, taking the original title, has you playing a cynical, sarcastic vagabond who encounters a princess, drawing you into a war between gods. Elika is struggling to regain her kingdom from the dark Ahriman, who was has been released from his prison of 1000 years. As the story progresses, you get to see exactly why Ahriman is being freed and how the princess' role in the story unfolds. It's certainly one of the more beautiful games I've played. The animation is spectacular, and the fluidity of the character movements was really enjoyable to watch. Small details, like the way your character trades places with Elika when balanced on a narrow ledge, add up to a grand experience. The world design and graphics are stunning too, and I felt myself pausing for long breaks in the action just to study my surroundings (this...