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GameSpy: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

Anthony Galegos: "Minor complaints aside, Uncharted 2 is the single best PS3-exclusive title to date. I love the voice acting and characters, and I can honestly say that the multiplayer is something I see myself returning to again and again. If you bought a PS3 because you wanted to play games that you couldn't play anywhere else, then your time has arrived -- go forth and buy Uncharted 2."

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Brian52475335d ago

And give it a 4.5/5? Seriously?

rucky5335d ago (Edited 5335d ago )

Oh goodie will you look at that... no PS3 exclusive has scored 5/5 stars from Gamespy, well except for NGS and VF5 which is weird cause you would expect to see MGS4 or LBP. You want fanboys to stop complaining, be consistent.

http://www.gamespy.com/inde...

blitz06235335d ago

gamespy just has high standards. still, 90% isn't a bad score. you can't expect to get 100% from each review.

el_bandito5335d ago (Edited 5335d ago )

LMFAO

No don't be surprised. They mean it. I think they have a "take a half-point rule" on good PS3 exclusives.

Check their review list for PS3 games.

MGS4, Killzone 2,Valkyria Chronicles,Wipeout, Uncharted 1 and 2, LBP all got 4.5! Apparently, no PS3 exclusive scored a 5 except NGS/VF5---which they should state as the "best exclusives on the PS3". It's just like saying no really outstanding exclusive came out for the PS3 since 2007.

Gee. So much hate. Even NFS Shift got a perfect score.

josuttis5335d ago

"gamespy just has high standards"

WTF???

Halo 3 5/5
Gears of War 2 5/5
Fallout 3 5/5
Batman AA 5/5
Need for Speed Shift 5/5

GameSpy credibility 0/5

Another joke gaming site filled with Xbox fanboys handing out joke reviews to their precious Xbox exclusives and multiplats.

dreamcast5335d ago (Edited 5335d ago )

I hate getting annoyed by reviews, but the 2 complaints were questionable AI during stealth segments and the fact that bosses take more bullets to kill than normal enemies (omg no way!).

Sorry, but when you say the game is extremely good except for those two things, the game deserves at least what Batman:AA, Dead Space, or Gears 2 got (5/5).

"Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is so damn good that its little flaws stand out more than you'd expect." Erm wtf, that makes no sense when the main flaw is harder boss battles.

leeger5335d ago

this should pull the score down in metacritic from 98 to 97. nonetheless still a great score.

Gambit075335d ago

How the F'in Ninja Gaiden gets a 5/5? That game was faaar from perfect.

spunnups5335d ago

All those games get a 5/5 and not U2? Come on!

Vicodin5335d ago

Wow, what an disgusting site and review.

To think that it is the second half of 2009 and there are still little punks sitting at gaming sites thinking that by handing out perfect scores to Xbox exclusives and 'finding some issues' with PS3 exclusives is going to somehow going to help their dear little Xbox 360 console and keep the millions and millions of console gamers out there from buying a PS3.

Come on and be a man. Stop with this pansy game of trying to come up with 'issues' and 'mark downs'. They just make you look retarded.

Just be honest GameSpy:

-0.5 PS3 exclusvie

instead of sitting there banging your head after you've already decided that 4.5/5 is as high as you're willing to give a PS3 exclusive trying to come up with something, anything, to try to justify yourself.

kws10655335d ago

doubt the credibility of GameSpy. I mean...Need for Speed Shift got 5, even Ninja Gaiden Sigma 1 got 5, and now U2 didn't get 5? I even start thinking NG Sigma 1 got 5 because it is originated from Ninja Gaiden which was a game of Xbox.

Gamespy simply starts reviewing PS3 exclusives from -0.5.

Snoogins5335d ago (Edited 5335d ago )

It goes without saying that reviewers, expecially this generation, have rather questionable practices. As much as I want any game I'm interested in to score well, a good score is just icing on the cake. Be honest with yourselves, if you played and loved the original Uncharted then you most likely had your heart set on playing the sequel, regardless of what any reviewer's opinion of the game would be. All I can say is that I would like this game, or any game on any console, that truly deserves it, to dethrone GTA IV's extremely overrated score.

Uncharted 2 is a Day One for me!

DAVID BRENT5335d ago (Edited 5335d ago )

..one of the worst fanboy sites out there along with videogamer & edge

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JonnyBigBoss5335d ago

Halo 3 5/5
Gears of War 2 5/5
Fallout 3 5/5
Batman AA 5/5
Need for Speed Shift 5/5

I can understand Halo and Fallout 3 getting equal reviews, but GoW2, Batman: AA and NFS: Shift are all clearly inferior to Uncharted 2.

kws10655335d ago (Edited 5335d ago )

that reveals your darkness inside, because of its near-perfection.

4.5 for LBP and Killzone2? That's fine since you could hide into some reviews that gave 9 or below.

But you gave 4.5 for U1. While U2 is definitely better than U1 but still you gave 4.5. Every other sites also mentions cons of this game and yes, you could also mention that. But what did you say? "Excellence makes the flaws stand out even more?" No way. None of the games can be perfect, do you think those games you just gave 5 for Gears 1,2, Halo3, Forza2, Shadow Complex are perfect or no flaw at all? Are you really thinking those 5-star games are much more perfect than U2?

You can be Pro-Xbox site, but before that, just STFU and GTFO of PS3 and stop reviewing PS3 games. That's the way it should be. Seriously, I've never been mad this much at such a skewed review.

There is one good job for you, BTW. The name of your site. Game Spy. Spying on a certain platform.

house5335d ago

they have ninja gaiden a 5 but uc2 a 4.5 wtf game spy thats not cool

Sarcasm5335d ago

I think everyone needs to calm down. We all know how Awesome UC2 is going to be.

AKNAA5335d ago

I'm going incredible hulk on game spy's a$$!!! lol, naw, I kid, Kid...
**slowly takes out baseball bat**

Syronicus5335d ago

You want proof? Just tally their review scores for all PS3 exclusives then compare them with multiplats. You will see what I mean in just a few short minutes.

Boody-Bandit5335d ago (Edited 5335d ago )

a show of hands from people expecting legit reviews across the board. You know the drill by now. Don't you?

*honest but fair journalist ;) reviewing a Sony exclusive*
"I just finished this game with the final ending sequence running in the background as I am sitting down to write this review. All I can say is "OH ZOMG, this game is simply AMAZING! I don't even know where to begin but I just can't stop saying OMG, OMG, OMG and OMG!"
Wait. Hold on a sec. Did I jus... see a? Oh no I did. A very small but nearly visible to the naked eye texture on the cuff of Drake's shirt sleeve on his left arm flickered in the final cut scene!

*pauses to kick his dog*
How discouraging! Up until that point I was about to set a new standard and give this amazing gem a 11/10 but I simply can't do that now and keep a clear conscious. Naughty Dog how could you let this get past the testing department!"

Drake's Uncharted 2 = 9/10
*fair but frustrated journalist walks away with a clear conscious*

I couldn't help myself this one time but you guys have to find humor in the media like I do. Read reviews but ignore the scores. The gaming media, like most other media coverage today, is complete garbage and has been for years. Just go out and buy the game to show Naughty Dog your appreciation for all their hard work on this amazing title?!

Electricear5335d ago

That some of the Olympic figure skating judges were paid off to reduce scores. (when the person who fumbled beat the person with a perfect routine.) Then it should come as no surprise that some reviewers are more than likely payed to take a point of a specific game. The mentality of most of these "judges/reviewers" is that their minor reduction won't effect the game in a major way; however, the bonus check in their account will help with their finances. I did a few software reviews back in the 90's, not games, and can tell you that writing reviews is not the best paying job out there. Typically the best part about reviewing something was getting a free legit copy of the software.

talltony5335d ago

but the fact that clearly inferior games got a perfect score is just annoying. Also why the hell would uncharted 1 get the same score as uncharted 2 with a shorter campaign and no multiplayer???? Just doesnt make sense gamespy.

Greywulf5335d ago

Halo 3 5/5
Gears of War 2 5/5
Fallout 3 5/5
Batman AA 5/5
Need for Speed Shift 5/5

All are 100% games...

BUt UC2.. The "BEST PS3 EXCLUSIVE" is 4.5/5.

Which means 1 thing, no matter how good a PS3 exclusive is, it cant be as good as NFS Shift.

cyberwaffles5335d ago

just goes to show that gamespy prefer games of lower and mediocre standards. i don't see how NGS gets a 5/5 and not MGS4. halo 3 gets away with a god awful single player, a pretty standard-fare multiplayer mode, dated graphics, and it somehow gets a 5/5.

sony, if you want perfect scores, i guess you're going to have to hold back on the quality and polish you put in your games because it seems like too much goodness is a bad thing while average and generic games (gears of war) can get perfect scores any day of the week.

Death5334d ago

This review is very good. I don't know how Gamespy could have given a more glowing review. The reviewer cited questionable AI and out of place boss fights as their cons. How do you expect the reviewer to have these complaints and still give a perfect review score?

This pretty much sums up PS3 gamers issues. Games can't just be high quality and fun, they have to be perfect. If reviewers don't say the game is perfect, they are wrong. Pixel counting among PS3 fans is beyond rediculous. I'm amazed that the same people who claim Xbox fans play the "sales game" are the same that say a game is only good if the review score are perfect and res is the highest possible.

Uncharted received 4 and 1/2 out of 5 stars in an independant review. Metacritic rounds 97.3 to 97. There are no Xbox fans making fun of Uncharted or the PS3 over these 2 "issues". The only ones complaining are PS3 fans. Does anyone else see the problem here? Instead of feeling good about the positives, PS3 fans focus on the 1/2 star and .6 of a percent short from perfection Uncharted is. That's worse than what any legion of Xbox fanboys could ever accomplish.

-Death

SupaPlaya5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

Using the same logic, Halo 3 and NG has no issues. It has perfect A.I., perfect boss fights.

The people here are complaining about consistencies with the noted score in favor of 360 exclusives. They haven't given a PS3 exclusive a 5 before. It's only natural to suspect foul play. Or are we not allowed to ask questions? It's one thing that they are tough on reviews, but it's another when you see a trend in favor or against some brand or product.

You can say it's different reviewers and different opinions. But when people noticed a trend over time, it's hard to argue with the numbers. You can also say every media is biased, so I guess nobody is allowed to question scores or reviews, or they are automatically labeled as the worst fanboy.

To say one camp of fanboys is worse or can't be outdone, that is delusional. Fanboys are equally bad. It doesn't matter which camp it is.

thesummerofgeorge5334d ago

They can't give U:2 a 4.5/5 and then give perfect scores to Batman, Gears 2, Halo 3 etc. What more proof do you need that they're biased.

evrfighter5334d ago

4.5/5 and there's this much QQ'ing going on?

Did I miss a memo somewhere?

prowiew5334d ago

I will never understand why people care that much about reviews. Especially trying to figure out why .5 less than other game or .1 or .2. Geez. stop already.

CrazzyMan5334d ago (Edited 5334d ago )

After 3 years, they haven`t gave to any PS3 exclusive game a 5/5 ???
And yet, they call this BEST PS3 exclusive game? What this should mean? That best exclusive PS3 GAME can score only 4.5/5 ?
Then what about MGS4 or LBP? If Uncharted 2 is better, why it scores same???

It`s not that score is bad, the score is nice 9/10. But they rating system FAILS, or more like BIAS. I mean, after this review, you CAN`T take GameSpy seriously anymore. They FAIL.

Killzone 2:
Pros:
Superb visuals; diverse multiplayer modes; entertaining gameplay; Helghast are great bad guys.
Cons:
AI can be hit or miss; slight stuttering and loading issues; silly Sixaxis segments.
4.5/5

Gears of War 2
Pros:
Gorgeous environments; engaging story; improved gameplay mechanics; fun new multiplayer gametypes; bot support; incredibly addictive Horde mode.
Cons:
Vehicle sequences can be frustrating; AI can get in your way; occasional glitches and framerate hiccups.
5/5

Like KZ2 haven`t improved over first game.
Come on, GameSpy site`s color even Green. It`s BIAS.
They should be forbidden or just BANNED for they unprofesionalism.

EVERYONE have their opinions, but it`s a PROFESSIONALISM to see that game is GREAT and GOTY, not just opinion, where you like game or not so much.

Uncharted 2 is clearly a GOTY and AAA game:
(+) No game has ever told a story so well
(+) The best looking console game. Period.
(+) Great mix of combat, stealth, platforming, and puzzle-solving
(+) By the way, it’s got co-op and competitive multi-player too
http://www.indianvideogamer...

thesummerofgeorge5334d ago

It's because this is clearly one of the best console games ever made, and they give it 4.5/5 when games clearly not nearly as good get easy 5's. They don't judge PS3 games on the same level, it's a clear bias. That's why.

calis5334d ago

Fanboys fly off the handle again. Whinge Whinge Whinge.

xboxlj5334d ago

Uncharted2 has made this the year of the PS3. The multilayer demo is the best I ever played. IMO, it puts Halo and GoW to shame. I am definitely getting this as soon as it comes out, like at midnight.
I guess its time to change my name to "PS3LJ".

darkmurder5334d ago

:'(, its not the end of the world seriously...

Blaster_Master5334d ago

They gave Need for Speed Shift a 5/5 but they gave Uncharted 2 a 4.5? LOL! What are they gonna give GT5 a 4.5 too? Haahahaha!

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gta28005335d ago

I just got done playing the demo. The online it self should be a pure 10! The snow level is amazing! I can't wait till this comes out.

gman77225335d ago

I follow gamespy on twitter and I have no idea why, I do not like the site but this is what their tweet about the review said...."Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is so damn good that its little flaws stand out more than you'd expect." What kind of bullshit reason is that to give a game a 4.5 out of 5 and not a 5 out of 5.

Bill Gates5334d ago

But the hardcore BABOON in him wouldn't allow him to give it a perfect score.....AHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAH A

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Abnor_Mal1467d ago

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

P_Bomb1467d ago (Edited 1467d 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_Mal1466d 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_Bomb1466d ago (Edited 1466d 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.

MadLad1467d 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.

Profchaos1467d ago (Edited 1467d 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

Rimeskeem1467d ago

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

Movefasta19931466d 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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Imalwaysright1502d ago

My favorite is the building collapsing on Uncharted 2.

goldwyncq1502d ago

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