Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones

Unlike the Prince who spends all of his time in purple body suits, the hero of Two Thrones has more to worry about than which back-up dancer he's going to bang next. This third-person action slasher begins with our hero returning to his home in Babylon, only to find his kingdom under siege and his girl kidnapped. While it sucks for him, it makes for a great game, as you spend all your energy flipping, jumping, and murdering like a Russian gymnast. Thrones also gets points for cribbing Sam Fisher's stealth skills and using a whip-like weapon that will send God of War fans scurrying to gaming chat rooms to voice their displeasure with the similarities. Thankfully, the controversy is worth it for this energetic adventure.