There was once a stretch of time in my life where Uncharted 2 was my favorite game of all time and replaying it after so long was certainly a strong vindication of why that was the case. This game is nothing less than a shining exemplar of what narrative lead adventure games are capable of and it excels in pretty much every single way imaginable. It’s also proof positive that highly linear game design can still be hugely compelling. From its relentlessly entertaining and action packed story, its colorful cast of likeable and incredibly memorable characters, the practically flawless pacing, the fun and polished gameplay, to the fully playable set pieces that are at once palpably intense and positively exhilarating. The day I stop loving this game is the same day that I become a joyless asshole.