They are games that put you in control of a blockbuster film, allowing you to step into the role of an action hero in ways that other franchises can’t come close to replicating. As the series has progressed to the current generation of consoles, the visual language of the games has gotten even more cinematic and beautifully composed. But the one series that has consistently reminded me of the same visceral thrill that I remember experiencing in darkened multiplex theaters when I was kid is the adventures of Nathan Drake in “Uncharted,” through four standalone games and now in a new spin-off called “ Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.” These games recall generations of storytelling, in literature and cinema, echoing both “ Raiders of the Lost Ark” and the serial films that inspired it. “Bioshock,” “The Witcher,” and “Mass Effect” would be high on the list as well, and neophytes should spend some time with the behemoth that is “Call of Duty” just to experience what that is like firsthand. If I could only show one franchise to people to explain the cinematic potential of video games it would be Sony and Naughty Dog’s “Uncharted” series.
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