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GamesRadar: Uncharted 2 Review

GamesRadar writes: "Since we briefly played Uncharted 2 at Gamescom in Cologne recently and were part of the multiplayer Beta, we expected it to be pretty good, but shittin' crikey, not this good."

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deadreckoning6665334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Seems like its worth buying. But ill wait for Destructoid's 100% no chance of bias review. SP and Co-op will be great, but as far as competitive multiplayer I thk id be better if my money went toward MW2 and pick up U2 later on in the year.

meepmoopmeep5334d ago

i still wish there was an embargo halting reviews until at least 2 weeks before release.

TOTAL TEASE!

CaptainKratos5334d ago

HOLY MOLY!!!!-runs to a store and picks up job application.

meepmoopmeep5334d ago

"Just for you Metacritic
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. It looks amazing, plays like a dream and the voice-acting/story-telling will hook you in right from the off. PS3 officially has its a killer-app and a million tears are shed by 360 fanboys. "

that wasn't necessary.

this will add fuel to any biased sites to bring the score down

PROFIT5334d ago

i was in the beta

cant wait to complete the sp campaign

hulk_bash19875334d ago

Every PS3 owner needs this game in their library. Take it from a guy that's been in both the closed beta and the on going Demo, the competitive multiplayer is addicting, and the co-op objectives and arena modes are fun to jump into with your buddies.

meepmoopmeep5334d ago

i'm getting a matching Platinum Trophy

damn, straight!

TK4215334d ago

Games Radar gave a PS3 game a perfect 10?? Are they trying to make up for sins in a prior life?

How can they say this is PS3's first Killer Ap? MGS4 was the first and certainly not the last.

Carl14125334d ago

GamesRadar is usually very harsh towards anything PS3 related. Surprised to see a 10/10 fom them

Ravage275334d ago

...am i getting this right? Gamesradar....the site that never gives PS3 games anything more than a 8, actually gave Uncharted 2 a 10/10????

hay5334d ago

10/10 from GamesRadar? Somebody pinch me!

Whoah, not in the ass!

meepmoopmeep5334d ago

this is already MY GoTY

my most hyped-for and wanted game of 2009

gaffyh5334d ago

When a biased site like GamesRadar gives a PS3 exclusive 10/10, you KNOW it's going to be a great game. Maybe that 21/20 review was right?

Marquis_de_Sade5334d ago

While I don't doubt the fact that Uncharted 2 is a great game, that bit about "fanboy tears" was outright unnecessary.

2Spock5334d ago

I mean really, do we need reviews to tell us this game is a 10? I think if someone gives it anything lower than a 10 they should be hogged tied and made to watch the rick astley video over and over.

Marquis_de_Sade5334d ago

My word, I just saw that train clip on the third page, staggering, quite simply incredible.

SnuggleBandit5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

@JC

Kanye West: "Sorry Mw2, but Uncharted 2 is one of the greatest video games of all time! all time!"

@2spock

lmao dude

himdeel5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

..."Notebook - Hit Select and Drake will delve into his notebook like in the original, but with a twist. Move left and right with the stick and not only will you see clues to puzzles, but an array of in-jokes, photos and even sketches of Sully's powerful moustache."

wxer5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

now this game really makes all the other games look like a colecovision games

LOL

SupaPlaya5334d ago

I salute Naughty Dog. Always pushing the envelope higher.

Microsoft Xbox 3605334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

So in other words, its actually 12/10. GamesRadar automatically deducts 2 whole points for being a PS3 exclusive.

Marceles5334d ago

Thats one down, Eurogamer you're up next

sunil5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Even if it deserves Eurogamer or IGN for that matter will not give it a perfect score. Their reviews are based on how hyped they think a game is...

Mark my words.

281219865334d ago

You'll love
-Voice acting and scripting are of an award winning standard
-The action just keeps on coming
-Attention to detail

You'll hate
-Some jump and grab sections can be a bit tricky
-There are enemy types that are a pain in the ass
-It has to end :(

menoyou5334d ago

Wow, I've never seen a game get this sort of reaction from reviewers. I am very impressed. If only Sony would market this game so they could have their own Halo tier franchise.

leeger5334d ago

looks like the reviewer got carried away by how great the game is. Review was taken down and i'm guessing the statement "360 fanboys shedding a million tears" will be remove.

Carl14125334d ago

They took it down to remove 4 points.

bnaked5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Here is the whole review!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.psu.com/forums/s...

edit: its up now on gamesradar..

raztad5334d ago

GameRadar (PS3 haters) got owned by UC2. I guess they dont want to look stupid nitpicking a perfect game.

21/20 MONSTROUS confirmed

meepmoopmeep5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

from this

"Just for you Metacritic Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. It looks amazing, plays like a dream and the voice-acting/story-telling will hook you in right from the off. PS3 officially has its a killer-app and a million tears are shed by 360 fanboys. "

to this

"So finally, Sony get its long-awaited killer-app. And what a beauty it is. Uncharted 2 not only sets benchmarks for visuals (the lighting effects alone are stunning), story and sheer fun, but it also sets a worryingly high target for all that follow it to match. Simply put, Uncharted 2 is a reason to own a PS3."

Sarcasm5334d ago

@meep it's still there, more at the bottom.

"Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. It looks amazing, plays like a dream and the voice-acting/story-telling will hook you in right from the off. PS3 officially has it’s a killer-app and a million tears are shed by 360 fanboys."

And this is the first review to really take a stab at 360 fanboys though. Come on, we've all had to deal with crap from G4 all the time and their "Oh Sony PS3 fanboys have nothing to play."

Strange how one video game can change a website's tune. That's what the media does, they flock to the next big thing and act as if they've always been on it's side.

meepmoopmeep5334d ago

thanks, i'm avoiding reading reviews, just had to confirm the update on this news, that's all.

anyway, can't wait, i'll be playing teh MP all weekend.

OmarJA5334d ago

Tomb Raider Underworld
Oh yes. Miss Croft has had her time in the sun and it’s time to get back to the drawing-board we think. Drake sprung from nowhere and beat Lara at her own game. It looks better. It plays better. And you just find yourself rooting for Nathan more than you ever did with the Tomb Raider’s heroine.

Batman Arkham Asylum
Yes, just. And before you Batman fans get your knickers in a twist, let us explain. AA's combat system is fantastic and the world they've created around the Dark Knight is well realised, but it is relentlessly dark and bleak. The variety of environments and the aformentioned story-telling in Uncharted 2 snatches the victory.

Gears of War 2
Yes. The game’s are almost poles apart. Gears is all about shooting and taking down massive bosses, Uncharted 2 isn’t. But in terms of scale and the satisfaction of gunning people down they are in the same ball-park, and Drake takes the win here.

Just for you Metacritic
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. It looks amazing, plays like a dream and the voice-acting/story-telling will hook you in right from the off. PS3 officially has it’s a killer-app and a million tears are shed by 360 fanboys.

nycredude5334d ago

Review is back up now. I noticed they gave UC2 a perfect 10 and there wasn't even a mention of the mp or coop or cinema mode. Damn that means this games single player is going to be freaking super uber awesome!!!! Can't wait seriously. I went to barnes and nobles to read the review from opm and they said the single player is 15 hours longs!!!!!! That is 3 cod4s!!!

Boody-Bandit5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

When I saw it was from them I said here we go again while I was clicking on the link. I thought for sure it was going to be 8/10 with some lame explanation as to why. I thought I was seeing things when I saw 10/10.

Seriously how amazing must this title be to have them rate it so high?

54percent5334d ago

Uncharted 2 GotY Flawless victory

Real Gambler5334d ago

GameRadar used to be a decent site a couple of years ago.After the last two years of just wanting hits the BAD way, now they are likely trying to turn around and gain hits by rubbing feathers the other way... Yep, I also agree, too strange to be honest...

rockleex5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

"Halo tier franchise"?

Why would Sony settle for "Halo tier", when they already have "Gran Turismo tier"?

Every single Gran Turismo game sells over 10 million copies.
Gran Turismo 3 sold 14.9 million copies.

Halo 3 was the only Halo to have reached close to 10 million copies sold.

ultimolu5334d ago

*screams and falls over*

GOTY, GOTY!

WhittO5334d ago

The difference in Snow quality of Uncharted 2 to MW2!! lol. It looks really deep and moves the way it really would

callahan095334d ago

Well, other than the Onion A.V. Club, which gave the original Uncharted a laughably short-sighted low-ball score of 68%, the next lowest scores were 80%, and two of the sources that gave it that 80 were Games Radar and PlayStation The Official Magazine. Both of them gave Uncharted 2 a 100%. So two of Uncharted's biggest detractor's have already come around to give Uncharted 2 a perfect score. That's very good news indeed!

SaberEdge5334d ago

I've been saying it for a long time: Uncharted 2 is by far my top game for the year. I hope it gets game of the year. In any case, I can already say with near certainty that it will be MY favorite game of the year.

SaberEdge5334d ago

One more thing: everybody with a PS3 needs to get this game. It truly has something for everybody. I already have mine pre-ordered from amazon.com

BTW, the review was great, but I didn't like how the reviewer stated that the "PS3 officially has its killer-app", like it didn't already have one before. In my opinion the PS3 has already had many killer apps. Killzone 2, MGS4, LBP.. to name a few.

ReservoirDog3165334d ago

Haha, deadreckoning666 has 65 disagrees. Touched a nerve huh?

On topic, day 1. Since they first announced it but it's nice to have more reasons to be excited.

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Gabe EatsWell5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

I know its still pretty early to say but I agree with you, this game I believe deserves it the most to win GOTY. Nice avatar btw.

PLAYINB3YOND5334d ago

I so want this game to get GOTY but you and I both know that at the Spike awards the journalists who follow hype *cough* kotaku *cough* will vote for MW2, just like they did with GTA last year.

Ravage275334d ago

I'm guessing even Eurogamer has to give UC2 as least a 9/10.

SupaPlaya5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

in this game that I have seen so far screams quality. I hate (or love) to see what Naughty Dog would be able to do with a state of the art PC.

jjohan355334d ago

Can someone tell me why Uncharted 2's multiplayer stands out from the rest of the games? This is not a diss. I've been trying for the life of me to get a beta/demo code but can't, so I have no way of knowing first hand why the game is so great. I'm curious about the multiplayer, not single player because I already know that'll be good.

So what makes Uncharted 2's multiplayer stand out? Please, a detailed analysis!

raztad5334d ago

@^^^

Not many details but I can tell what makes UC2 multiplayer so fun is the climbing mechanics (makes the firefight 3D) and meele attacks.

mastiffchild5334d ago

If there's any one site in the world I expect to knock a point or two off for PS3 games it's GR(their "how to nit pick KZ2" feature was incredible)so I take this as VERY high praise indeed.

The first beta, which I thought was incredible after having fears about a multiplayer for Uncharted, was immaculate so the SP must at least match that and then some to get a score like this off the Sony hating bods at Gamesradar!

Must be even better than I was expecting whuich makes it amazing and potentially a match for MGS4!

callahan095334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Edge have given exactly 1 PS3 exclusive a score higher than 8. That was LittleBigPlanet, which they gave a 10. I don't think the chances are very good of them giving Uncharted 2 a 10, but I can see them giving it a 9, which would make it the first PS3 exclusive they ever gave a 9.

PlayStation the Official Magazine (US) and GamesRadar both gave Uncharted: Drake's Fortune the same score as Edge: 8 out of 10. And both of them already gave Uncharted 2 a perfect score. So the consensus seems to be that even the folks that weren't as into Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (8 out of 10 is the second-lowest score the first game got on Metacritic) are loving Uncharted 2.

So I bet Edge will think so, too, and give the game a higher score than they gave the original, because from what we can tell, and what these reviews have said so far, the game is leaps and bounds better than the original, with a better campaign, better story, and the addition of co-op, multiplayer, and the cinema mode. So yeah, I think Edge will give it a 9. MAYBE even a 10. I would be VERY surprised to see them give it less than a 9, though, even considering that it's Edge.

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MajestieBeast5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Goty pretty much confirmed. Ye but sadly my gut is telling me mw2 wins cause its a shooter and every casual gamer plays it.

deadreckoning6665334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

@MajestieBeast- I don't see anything sad about it. Why not just buy both? If MW2 gets GOTY it'll be because it DESERVES IT and if Uncharted 2 gets GOTY it'll be because it DESERVES IT. It's that simple.

BTW: Isn't Uncharted 2 ALSO a shooter?????

LOL, MW2 is "just a great shooter" and U2 is a "BIG AMAZING ADVENTURE". Yep...and Im the one with the problem. Ur biased buddy.

only on playstaychun5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

The short answer to your final question is NO! Yes you have guns and shoot enemies down with it, but the games is in its essence one BIG AMAZING ADVENTURE. While MW2, is just a great shooter with no story and a great multiplayer.

EDIT: Mate how am I biased? Its all down to preference at the end of the day. Read the review and then come back and prove me wrong. Jesus!

va_bank5334d ago

It's sad for some, because even though MW2 will probably be a great shooter, it's still going to be another FPS, with focus shifted to multiplayer. It'll have a story just good enough to say that there is one. It'll have a VERY short single-player campaign and so on. Any game that's not MW2 or Halo will not get GOTY awards, because it won't sell 10 million copies, even if it was the best game ever made.

MW2 is the new Halo - it will sell millions until unseated by another FPS.

mastiffchild5334d ago

Can I suggest a way to allay these arguments? I propose we see which game(as both the previous are great, yes?)is the biggest improvement on the last and award that a special "best sequel with number 2 in it this month" award.

From what I'd seen so far I'd put U2 ahead on these terms as it was the better looking game last time and has made a bigger improvement even taking that into account than MW2 has visually. It's added multiplayer(and VERY well)while MW2 is just(I say just but y'know)really more of the same with new maps. The real battle we have left is which can improve best on it's story but I'm leaning towards U2 right now as, for me, it really is the already great game which has upped it's performance on all fronts by the largest amount.

Both should be impressive but I just feel ND have done the better work improving the great start they already had.

mfwahwah5334d ago

BIG AMAZING ADVENTURE is right on the money. Just like Uncharted was.

This game revolves around treasure hunting, not shooting people that are from a different country then you.

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FiftyFourPointTwo5334d ago

Uncharted 2 alone crushes all burnbox 360 exclusives.

-GoldenTimeLover-5334d ago

very nice avatar man! *presses green button that looks like your avatar* :D

chidori6665334d ago

IT ONLY DOES EVERYTHING(TM)

*goty of 2009*

deadreckoning6665334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

I don't see how one game can "crush" another game. But as far as ur argument is concerned...aren't the REAL winners the people who own both a 360 and PS3?

If all 360 exclusives were TPSs, I could understand ur statement. But how can u compare Uncharted 2 to Mass Effect or Halo. There completely different genres.

@El Botto- U know absolutely NOTHING about me. PSN: deadreckoning666. Add me...so I can call u an idiot. Dude, whats ur problem? If I can afford both, why can't I have both? More consoles, more options, more games...Be a gamer

Gabe EatsWell5334d ago

Agreed. I think FiftyFourPointTwo's +bubbles avatar is simple but very cool. ;)

El Botto5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Yet another 10/10 TRIPLE A game for the PS3. Bots, we told you so, didnt we.

How does it feel to own a brick with zero games on it? Underwhelming 3:ODST is not going to deliver! Hahaha

@deadreckoning

Stupid xbot, how can you be a WINNER when you paid 400 bucks for a dead BRICK. All its games can be played on PC or PS3. Owning a 360 has NO ADVANTAGE whatsoever but the worst part is that everytime you press the power button, it has a 54% chance of BRICKING on you.

SOME WINNER YOU ARE, KID. THAT 400 BUCKS COULD HAVE BOUGHT YOU 8 PS3 GAMES, SUCKER!!! OR AN HDTV

EDIT2: Hey sucker bot! It doesnt matter whether you have a PS3 or not. The fact is that you PAID: on average 500 bucks for a PS3 but paid another 400 for a BRICK.

Guess what? I paid 399 for a PS3 and I get to play EVERYTHING you can but it didnt cost me my wallet! SUCKER! Haha, you bought a 360 haha!

ThatCanadianGuy5334d ago

"a million tears are shed by 360 fanboys."

Seems about right.Great review for GOTY 09.

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FiftyFourPointTwo5334d ago

You call PlayStation "freezestation". I'll call the 360 "RRODstation". ;)

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Microsoft Xbox 3605334d ago

"Stupid xbot, how can you be a WINNER when you paid 400 bucks for a dead BRICK."

LOL. This is why I come to N4G. Comments like these that are harsh but funny as f**k.

ultimolu5334d ago

HELL TO THE F*CKING YEAH.

I am gonna be so busy. NGS2 and Uncharted 2?! I feel sorry for the rest of my collection. xD

Guitarded5334d ago

The piece of sh!t 3 finally has a decent exclusive! Still not worth $300 though. Ah well, I guess I'll have to wait a little longer for a $200 PoS3.

ginsunuva5334d ago

Halo and Gears are the decent games.

Go play your Halo3 from nearly 3 years ago, Guitarded.

NewZealander5334d ago

yes good point!

the real winners own both consoles, and play all the best games.

uncharted 2 looks awesome!

Rhythmattic5334d ago

NewZealander

That makes me a winner!!!

Day 1 but for me, unless of course the street date is broken !!!!

Crazyglues5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Naughty Dog has done an Amazing job with this Game.. and to add an Amazing Multi-player to such an Awesome title, is going to make this game fall in your Must have list.

If you watched the video Review from IGN then I can't understand how this game can be given anything less then 10..

This is truly Next-Gen at it's best and it just makes it a great time to be a Gamer... (I think even 360 users are starting to come over to the Darkside) -I think that says a lot about how good this game is.

To this day part 1's graphic's are still being compared to most games that come out (asking the question, "well does it look better then Uncharted", and now Part 2 is going to start the debate all over again) When you start talking about the best looking games ever on a console - GT5 and Uncharted 2 have to be in number one and two spots... period -(and that's not a fan-boy comment these are just the facts)

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Milky5334d ago

who needed confirming? Uncharted 1 was pretty much the confirmation, as well as the beta.

deadreckoning6665334d ago

Its NOT ALL ABOUT SALES. I think the better game will be the one that people spend more hours on. Sales can't be an indicator because we don't know how many people return the game. Whether people spend more time on MW2 or Uncharted 2 is yet to be determined.

christian hour5334d ago

Woah whats with the disagrees for dead reackoning. He's right, GOTY should not be determined by sales at all in the slightest. Quality of the product should come first and foremost.

Also I hate the "charts" in game stores, because they just go off sales. So when you go into a store and you're looking for a game to buy all you'll see are the best sellers for, and buy them (if you dont follow gaming news and just go in to buy whats high in the charts, which ALOT of people in this country do definitely

. Right now need for speed shift and dirt 2 are number one and two in the irish charts for 360 and ps3 in xtravision, game, gamestop and HMV. Countless sequels to games that bring nothing new to the genre. I'm really annoyed at how unlike a colin mcrae rally game dirt 2 is, and I've been annoyed at NFS ever since they took out the cops. Sure they put em back in a game or two ago but I miss been able to play as a cop, call in road blocks or spike strips, or unlocking the helicopter :D and chasing down your friend! THATS what need for speed is all about. Its now a shadow of its former self as it just buys in to the racing trends at the time, typical modernday EA.

Er, side tracked there a bit, back to VG charts in stores. I'd much prefer to see the staff of every store come up with their own top 10, and have new releases somewhere seperate. That way critically acclaimed old and new games alike will get the attention they deserve instead of been covered up by this years fifa/madden/cod/nfs/gh/most ea sports titles.

If any of what I just said offends anyone, I apologize, and feel free to click the disagree button :) I appreciate your opinion, but let me get back to the subject at hand. FREAKIN UNCHARTED TWOOOO!

UC2 is going to blow my balls through my seat and knock my ma out downstairs. Sure as hell it will be awkward when I go downstairs and explain why it happened and apologize while I skoop the bloody mess that was my balls off the floor. But I don't even care! COS ITS UNCHARTED 2! ODST might just have to wait a few weeks. Sorry xbox :( I still love you too!

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Abnor_Mal1455d ago

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

P_Bomb1455d ago (Edited 1455d 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_Mal1454d 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_Bomb1454d ago (Edited 1454d 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.

MadLad1455d 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.

Profchaos1455d ago (Edited 1455d 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

Rimeskeem1455d ago

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

Movefasta19931454d 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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Imalwaysright1490d ago

My favorite is the building collapsing on Uncharted 2.

goldwyncq1490d ago

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