Aconcagua

Ever wondered what the movie Alive would be like as a PS game? OK, we haven't either, but this "survival adventure" out now in Japan comes pretty close anyway. You control (and can switch between on the fly) a group of survivors stranded on Aconcagua mountain after their plane goes down in the Andes. Now they have to battle the elements and the terrorists who sabotaged their flight in order to survive. The characters--an American engineer, Japanese reporter, South American 1 freedom fighter, and more--each have their own unique abilities 1 (one's good with a knife, another a rockdimber, etc.) you'll need to progress through puzzles. There isn't a ton of action, and nobody eats anybody else, but the unique storyline and thoughtful gameplay make us hope Sony brings this one over to the states.