HEXUS.gaming: Video game of the year - 2009

by Steven Williamson on 24 December 2009, 11:00

Tags: Eidos (TYO:9684), Sony Computers Entertainment Europe (NYSE:SNE), Valve, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)

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Number 3

NUMBER 3
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Another PS3 exclusive title lands in the top five, and if you've ever played it you'll know exactly why. Though gameplay is a familiar action/adventure blend of exploration, stealth, melee and third-person shooter combat, Uncharted 2 is movie-like experience that grabs you by the scruff of the neck from the outset and immerses you totally in its stunningly detailed world.

In terms of: presentation, graphical quality, story-line, audio and in-game cinematics no other adventure game has come close to delivering such a polished overall package. The treasure-hunting storyline may be clichéd but the script is in-depth, entertaining and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Uncharted 2 is a heavyweight champion in its field.

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