The reason for so many hours spent listening to the score may lie between the unprecedented evocation of feelings while playing the title for the first time, or finding myself lost in the visuals while being mesmerized by the music. It is an intoxicatingly excellent intro to a beloved series, becoming further accentuated by the music. It is a combination that even non-gamers can appreciate and become drawn to. The pull is undeniable. Asterios Kalogeras