As Nathan Drake, you wake up inside a train that is hanging from a snow-driven mountainside. You have no clue how you got there or what is going on. Your only option is to climb up from the inside without making too much motion and the send the train careening off the side. Oh yeah, and your covered in your own blood.
This is just one of the many examples of how Uncharted 2: Among Thieves separates itself from most titles simply by putting you in extraordinary situations where you must rely on your wits and your gun (and a lot of times your fists) to get you out. It grabs a hold of you and doesn't let go (I know this is a cliche statement, but it is entirely accurate). This is old school gaming with a new and epic cinematic twist. Uncharted 2 blurs the line between cinema and game so well that you often talk about it like you would one of your favorite movies. The cast is flawless, the graphics are the best the PS3 has to offer and storyline is effective and offers many narrative arcs and twists. Flawlessly executed. EASILY in my top 5 favorite games of all time. Get this game if you own a PS3...you won't be disappointed.