@freebs2
My first sediments with Tomb Raider was this, if a game has puzzles in it then it's a rip off. That's what I was hearing from you, if the combat was similar, has climbing, etc. it was only a copy and nothing more.
The reason why Uncharted 2 is on this list stems from a variety of reasons. Story, cinematic feel, game play, characterization, set pieces, and technical prowess. U2 differentiates itself as a mega contender on all parts. It wraps itself in a cascade of greatness and is in many ways able to transcend that of being only a video game. Or at least that was my initial impression upon completion... the people at IGN must've felt the same way.
Can't really see the part about how Gears and Uncharted are similar. Seemed to be quite different experiences.
