WHAT'S THE STORY? You've accidentally unleashed the sands of time, destroying a kingdom and turning its people into demons. Sort it out. And while you're there, rescue the distressed Princess.

TECHNICALLY SPEAKING? Innovative third-person action-adventure-platformer with multi-directional combat and time-altering properties.

PLAYS LIKE? Ico, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, the 1989 original with proper graphics.

WORTH STAYING IN FOR? If you've got the manual dexterity and can bear the hammy voice-acting throughout.