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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves GameSpot's Updated Impressions - New Single-Player Levels

Gamespot is giving us their feedback after playing new single player levels in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves:

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sinncross5454d ago

Sounding more impressive as each day goes by. I've only played the demo of the firs but I am definitely going to pick it up in anticipation for the sequel: this game looks hellish fun and amazing!

mal_tez925453d ago

If you're speechless how can you say those 2 words? LOL

But seriously I agree with you. I was so excited to hear about a sequel to my all time favourite game. An judging from what I've seen so far, Uncharted 2 has well exceeded my expectations.

I saw Drake's Fortune as a PERFECT game and didn't see how they could improve on it, but obviously the developers saw many ways to improve it. Good for you Naughty Dog, here's one guaranteed customer.

rockleex5453d ago

And I gotta say Uncharted 2 looks WAY better! ^_^

Seriously though, Crysis doesn't really look that amazing unless you use the upgraded mods.

ThatCanadianGuy5454d ago

The Beta is Awesome ! I just wish they would switch the Reload button with the Throw button.Holdin L1 to aim than, pressing L2 to throw is really awkward.Would be much easier with L1+R2

ultimolu5454d ago (Edited 5453d ago )

I'm addicted to it. :D
Then if the NGS 2 demo comes...you guys might not hear from me in a while. xDDD

raztad5453d ago

Only inFAMOUS take me away from the beta. UC2 is shaping to be a masterpiece.

Guys, this is off-topic I just noticed Prototype is about to be released, but no a single review thus far.

-MoOkS-5454d ago (Edited 5454d ago )

The first one was a solid experience, except for some of the cheesy hollywood dialogue and not so challenging platforming sections.

If they can make the platforming challenging, like jak 1 & 2, and keep the story away from the hollywood crap, then this game might just be AAA quality

Lets hope it delivers

table5454d ago (Edited 5454d ago )

oh bugger off for christs sake.

sneaky edit: 'lets hope it delivers' - everyone is tired of you around here.

-MoOkS-5454d ago

Whats your problem?

Did you even read what I said, or did you look at my avatar and instantly reply?

LightofDarkness5454d ago

The first game is a modern classic. Still the best PS3 exclusive, IMO. I agree about the platforming segments, however. They were quite easy, there needs to be a greater margin for error in this game I think to make it more of a real challenge, not just a device to break up the action sequences and cutscenes.

I actually thought the cheesy Hollywood dialogue was great, it's certainly far and away beyond what almost any other game has managed.

Dead_Cell5454d ago

I think the Hollywoodesque style is the reason why it's such a popular game.
If it wasn't so over the top and Drake wasn't so charmingly cheesy it wouldn't be as fun.
If they were to drop the over the top stunts and action,skin of your teeth moments and comedy cutscenes it just wouldn't be Uncharted. It would be just another takes-itself-too-seriously game.
Love it or hate it,the Hollywood style of Uncharted is what makes it great.

beavis4play5454d ago

the fact you don't think it did is why i disagreed. the first UC was one of the best games i've ever played. as a matter of fact,i still play it today. i also like the fact that the platforming isn't so frustratingly hard as to ruin the flow of the game. and "cheesy dialogue"?? ND stated, before the game came out, that they wanted the game to resemble the feel of a "hollywood movie". the cheesy part is your opinion. i disagree with that as i thought drake had some very funny (and well-written) lines in the game.

mooks, you saying "lets hope it delivers" is hilarious. UC was amazing; and, with naughty dogs game-making skill..........it's guaranteed UC2 will deliver. all their games do.

skatezero2465454d ago

yea I read what you wrote, and yuor trolling go read up same natal stuff... uncharted: drakes fortune is the best game i have played this gen <-- MGS4 sits right next to it as the best 2 games to come out this gen imo

CaseyRyback_CPO5454d ago

If gears halo or mass effect is the gold standard, ill gladly take ucharted any day. You idiots always have to cry about some feature. Even though we all know 360 games have lines written for live kids, you dare try to point out uncharteds lines as a negative? Compared to what citizen kane, because its definitely not any 360 games. "meh I like it but its not unrealistically perfect so. Ill stick with gears." its such a lame argument. Uncharted is up there with any fun action movie script wise.

ultimolu5454d ago

-MoOkS-, if you hate the PS3 so much and the exclusives...THEN STAY OUT OF PS3 ARTICLES.

Thank you.

N2NOther5453d ago

I've probably played Uncharted more times than any other game this generation and I agree that the Hollywood style is part of what made the game so much fun and replayable, but Mass Effect had great dialogue and a better story than Uncharted.

Christopher5453d ago (Edited 5453d ago )

The cheesy dialogue is intentional. It's supposed to be like an Indiana Jones movie. Cheesy one-liners, big explosions, search for random artifacts, etc.

Watch the movie I've linked to below and tell me that if that was done in Live Action you wouldn't immediately think Indiana Jones or similar :p Heck, the whole train scene at the end just screams Michael Bay at me :p

So, asking for it to be removed would be kind of like asking for a Halo w/o space suits :p

Edit: Can't get GT embed to work, so here's the link

http://www.gametrailers.com...

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MajesticBeast5454d ago

M00ks were talking about ps3 exclusives not games like ninja blade and odst.

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Active Quest Episode 100: Our Favorite Games of All Time

Chris, Joseph, and Josh celebrate Active Quest’s 100th episode by discussing their favorite games of all time.

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Recharting Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – Retrospective Review

Nevada Dru from Bits & Pieces revisits Uncharted 2: Among Thieves to see if this legendary game has stood the test of time.

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Abnor_Mal1471d ago

Currently playing Drakes Fortune on crushing, next will be to replay Among Thieves, but I'm sure it still holds up today.

P_Bomb1471d ago (Edited 1471d ago )

Recently re-platinumed 1-3. Uncharted 2 aged better than I even expected. I enjoyed it more now than I did a decade ago. It’s more polished than 1, tighter than 3 and Yemen in 3 was gorgeous. Shambhala out-prettied Ubar though. 60fps w higher res’ made for a damn good rerun.

Abnor_Mal1470d ago

Question: When you say Uncharted2 aged better than expected, are you talking about the original PS3 game or the remastered collection on PS4. I ask because I think that a remastered version of the game would look and play better than the original.

I doubt that the original ran at 60 frames, how many years old is the remastered collection anyway.

I need to replay the original trilogy along with the collection, not a fan of the collection trophy of beating levels in a set time and don't think the originals required that for platinum.

P_Bomb1470d ago (Edited 1470d ago )

@abnor_mal
It’s true that the remasters have upped the resolution and given it 60fps, but the base game is the same. The art design and base textures/physics/ animations are the same yet still look contemporary. More-so than UC1 which isn’t as tight, or UC3 in some cases which I found a bit clunky in close quarters.

UC2 level design was a great evolution in bringing the verticality from the jungle into rural/urban settings while maintaining smooth animation transitions. Drake still moves better than the ginger in Star Wars Jedi. Outdoor areas are better lit.

UC2 also has more action and better pacing imo, which helps when replaying a game 10 years later. Kept me engaged.

You don’t need to time trial for platinum. They stuck the speedrun trophies in a seperate extended dlc category so have no fear.

MadLad1471d ago

I thought the originals were good, but not great. I understand that puts me in the minority here. That said, Uncharted 4 was freaking fantastic.

Profchaos1471d ago (Edited 1471d ago )

Yeah I understand the hate for 4 prior to playing it I was firmly against it and felt like 3 wrapped things up already but now after playing it I think it was the best in the franchise.

Now I look back at two and I feel like I'm playing an on the rails shooter everything is so tightly scripted including the infamous train scene you simply can't make a mistake

Rimeskeem1471d ago

I think Uncharted 2 is a lot like AC2. Both games took the idea and basically improved it in every single way.

Movefasta19931470d ago

Uc2, AC2,Halo2, Soul calibur 2, Killzone 2, Infamous 2 , Dishonored 2 and a few more. The only negative thing I have against uc2, and imo it annoyed me,are the blue apes, uncharted 1 handled the super natural far better.

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15 Best Action Set Pieces in the Uncharted Series

Cultured Vultures: What's your favourite moment from the Uncharted franchise? Here are 15 that got our blood pumping.

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Imalwaysright1506d ago

My favorite is the building collapsing on Uncharted 2.

goldwyncq1506d ago

The entire final chapter of The Lost Legacy is the best setpiece in the series and it wasn't even mentioned.