Best Use of Sound:

Assassin's Creed II

Assassin's Creed II's music is filled with an insatiable need of tonality. The Renaissance style music, while not liturgical in masses or motets, comes in the form of instruments throughout the town commons. Cornetts can be heard including the Viol, Lute, Harpsichord and even Lyre's to soothe the townspeople. The music in Assassin's Creed II provides an exceptional and nonpareil look into Renaissance culture and the music.

Runner’s Up:

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Left 4 Dead 2

Batman: Arkham Asylum