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Focusing on the acts of the Origami Killer, Heavy Rain tells the intertwined story of its three playable characters. The branching narrative and the suspense-filled story is very fascinating, making this interactive movie-game from Quantic Dream an engrossing experience.

GTA Vice City is a game where it may be fair to say the setting is the main character. From the neon-lit beachside to the iconic songs on radio, it captures the vibe of '80s Miami so accurately, you never not notice it. That isn't to say, the true main character, Tommy Vercetti, is anything short of a memorable protagonist. The 2002 gem from Rockstar North chronicles the rise of the hired gun into becoming the new kingpin of Vice City, and it does so very well.

Superhero games centred on an original character doesn't seem like something that shoud be easy. But, for Sucker Punch, it looks like business as usual judging by the positive reception of its Infamous franchise. Second Son follows that same path of success, powered by the highly entertaining abilities of the protagonist, Delsin Rowe, and the rewarding nature of the choices made enabled by the game's Karma system. The actions you take in the game ultimately impact the outcomes you see unfold, allowing players to be their own kind of superhero or supervillain.

If fast-paced platforming and mind-bending puzzle-solving is what excites you, then look no further than 2016's Ratchet & Clank. It covers both those areas sufficiently while also unfurling the comical tale of a cat-like alien and its robot companion.

The Sims 3 is as addictive as games get. Thanks to its various customisation options and gameplay features, I've probably spent hundreds of hours creating the perfect life for my sim (playable character). It is one of those games where once you get started, it's hard to stop coming back.

As much as innovative level design, gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals are The Forgotten Sands's strong points, its short duration is its considerable drawback. The Prince of Persia sequel is everything you would expect from the series, when it comes to platforming, sword-fighting, and puzzle-solving aspects. However, it does all that good in a sprint at the end of which you are likely to be left feeling half-fed and wanting more.

The amalgamation of horror and interactive movie genres in gaming may not get much better than what Until Dawn offers. The PS4 classic is a truly captivating experience, from start to 'until dawn', where the player's choices decide which of the characters live and which of them perish in a fierce struggle against the relentless enemy (enemies?). Supermassive's near-perfect game finds its greatest strength in its cast of interesting characters and its big plot twists.

The Saboteur has so many creative parts bubbling inside of it, it's incredible to think of how Pandemic Studios—which has since been shuttered—came up with them. From the shooting to the stealth to the driving, there's several different ways in which the game lets the player restore freedom in a World War II-era France. And, the clever way that it uses to differentiate between occupied areas and liberated areas deserves a special mention of its own. Although it doesn't execute each of its great idea in the best manner possible, it gets enough of them right, meriting at least one complete playthrough.