After compiling what we thought were the five best action adventure titles of year, we realized how violent they are. Dismember limbs in Ninja Gaiden II, knock insane people senseless in Condemned 2: Bloodshot and bounce around a whimsical world in Prince of Persia. Oh, okay. Well maybe not all of it is too violent. Violent or not, these were the best of the best in 2008. Here are the nominees for Best Action Adventure Game in 2008.
I haven't played pop yet, but I know games well enough to know gta is the clear cut winner here. I had mixed feelings about it leaning towards realism versus San andreas' true sandbox style, in the end it did not disappoint.
Seriously? I wish you had an option for 'none of these'... I would vote for Tomb Raider: Underworld if it were on the list. I'm aware it wouldn't win but out of this list I think it deserves more mention than Condemned or Saints Row 2.
Prince of Persia. Playing right now, so I am not done with it yet but its a lot of fun. The movement is just beautiful. As your wall running, jumping, hopping, swinging...just wow. And the single opponent combat really came out well. Makes every encounter feel meaningful and rewarding when you finish it.
{ Dec 26th 2008 at 6:30PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
LegendaryRedass @ Dec 26th 2008 7:34PM
I haven't played pop yet, but I know games well enough to know gta is the clear cut winner here. I had mixed feelings about it leaning towards realism versus San andreas' true sandbox style, in the end it did not disappoint.
shane86 @ Dec 26th 2008 8:15PM
Saints row 2. Much more fun than gta4.
joshg @ Dec 26th 2008 9:23PM
Seriously? I wish you had an option for 'none of these'... I would vote for Tomb Raider: Underworld if it were on the list. I'm aware it wouldn't win but out of this list I think it deserves more mention than Condemned or Saints Row 2.
SurgeV1 @ Dec 27th 2008 12:31PM
That's what I'm trying to figure out. Why isn't Saints Row 2 up there as game of the year but GTA IV is? Just because it's a continuation of a series?
Deck @ Dec 27th 2008 1:59AM
Prince of Persia. Playing right now, so I am not done with it yet but its a lot of fun. The movement is just beautiful. As your wall running, jumping, hopping, swinging...just wow. And the single opponent combat really came out well. Makes every encounter feel meaningful and rewarding when you finish it.
Arnon @ Dec 27th 2008 5:00AM
Ninja Gaiden 2.. most brutal. Game. Ever.
Alex @ Dec 27th 2008 3:08PM
Condemned 2 all the way. Yeah, the MP was an arse but the single player/challenges were awesome.
DjDATZ @ Dec 27th 2008 4:49PM
GTA IV. Nuff said.