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Uncharted 1/2/3 - Visual Comparison

Breaking technological barriers in console visuals, animation, and voice-acting has all been part of Naughty Dog’s monumental PlayStation 3 exclusive franchise Uncharted since Drake’s Fortune. After a half decades work, the developers at Naughty Dog continue to astonish gamers with Uncharted’s lush detailed environments, realistic animations, and cinematic stories following charming characters.

Equipped with an evolved version of the Naughty Dog Engine, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception is no exception. According to the developers, the new engine enhancements have allowed for stereoscopic 3D, improved level destruction, and speed optimization for SPU usage. Even multiplayer will find new improvements to gameplay modes and small touches of detail added to online maps.

TrevorPhillips4638d ago

Uncharted 3 looks absolutely stunning. Uncharted 1 and 2 still look really good :)

NoUseMerc4638d ago

Yeah, Uncharted 2 still looks amazing and holds its own with the latest entry. They've added a lot of extra level detail and extra destruction too.

I'm looking forward to seeing more on Golden Abyss too.

buddymagoo4637d ago (Edited 4637d ago )

So, so excited!

MaxXAttaxX4637d ago (Edited 4637d ago )

I noticed the first pics of Nate for UC1 and 3 are from older builds.
Also, on the second set of Elena pics, that's here render for UC1 not UC2.

Anyway, these games look better and better :)

cochise3134637d ago (Edited 4637d ago )

The Uncharted series is the best looking console games this gen. You can tell that Drake and sully has aged. I would what the time frame is in this one.

cochise3134637d ago

I wonder what the time frame is in this one.

Jappy-k74637d ago (Edited 4637d ago )

Elena U1 > Elena U2 > Elena U3

the characters look and design in the first game were the best imo...

http://nordoxvstomudex.file...

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3...

they got worse in the second game and had a cartoony feel to them...

http://forum.ntreev.net/pan...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www....

WTF ND?!

NoUseMerc4637d ago

Yeah, I think some of the characters looked better in the last Uncharted title. Nathan Drake is sure showing some age.

MaxXAttaxX4637d ago

I like all the latest character models.

Although it seems Sully's mustache has shrunk a little since the first UC3 trailer.

NoUseMerc4637d ago

Sully's character model looks good and Chloe.

ElDorado4637d ago

Uncharted 3 definitely looks better than Uncharted 2. Elena though looks better in Uncharted 2 it seems, but we have to see until it releases. I hope they will make her look a bit better than Uncharted 2. Everyone else looks better. They did an amazing job on Chloe, she seems more real now, I hope they will do the same to Elena.

Rhythmattic4637d ago (Edited 4637d ago )

Either way you look at it, and either way you choose, its a friggin brilliant game series.... If you aint played any of it, you should..

UC1 still blows my mind... KABAAM !!!

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Celebrating Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune 15-Year Anniversary

November 19 marks 15 years since the release of the Uncharted game that started it all.

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Nyxus526d ago

I hope they make another Uncharted game some day.

MIDGETonSTILTS17526d ago

I hope they don’t make another until the end of the ps5 lifecycle…. Show us a better jungle

Minute Man 721526d ago

It's 15 years already....time flys

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The Inconsistent Harmony: 5 Examples of Ludonarrative Dissonance in Video Games

VGChartz's Issa Maki: "I finally have a proper designation akin to what I've always referred to internally as 'the line that must be crossed' or 'The Line', for short – ludonarrative dissonance – the separation from a video game's story in relation to its gameplay. Why isn't PETA all up in Mario's grill for jumping on turtles and killing fish, or charging Samus Aran with the extinction of the Metroid species? Ever notice how fire has that habit of making bosses in Resident Evil stronger? Read on my friend, for I endeavor to imbue you with the ability to engage in basic queries concerning the concept."

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0hMyGandhi675d ago

I absolutely loved this article! well done.

MadLad674d ago

Nathan Drake is a monster.

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10 Years Later — 'Uncharted: Golden Abyss' Deserved a Better Fortune

A relic of its time or a buried treasure from the past?

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darthv72802d ago

I was really hoping this would have made it into one of the collections. Like how they did with the GoW PSP games.

VenomUK802d ago

I recall just playing the start on PS Vita but not much more and many Uncharted fans wouldn't have played it either so this 'unknown' chapter could be ripe for an expanded version for PS5.

TiredGamer802d ago

Agreed here. Played it back on the Vita years ago, but never finished. The cramped Vita controls and the tiny analog sticks just didn't gel with me in a game where precise headshots are half the fun. It's the first Uncharted game that I haven't completed/Platinumed, and I think much of it is control related. Really wish it was PS TV compatible (natively).

I would definitely buy it if it were released as a PS4/PS5 version.

YoungKingDoran802d ago

If you ever play it again on Vita definitely turn on the gyro aiming assist, made it alot more fun to play and i ended up getting all the headshot trophies thanks to this- super accurate

TheEnigma313802d ago

I loved this game. It was like an extension of the first one. Why haven't we gotten an HD release yet?

TiredGamer802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

Lack of available dev resources and lack of a lucrative ROI probably. I think Sony has an opportunity to sell it as a separate, standalone HD remaster for like $20. Otherwise, the effort to convert a PS Vita game to the PS4/5 won't be worth their while. Unfortunate, but that's probably the only way it'd make financial sense.

deleted802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

Some of the puzzles/interactivity would have to be completely reworked. I remember having to hold the camera to a bright light. (I remember being annoyed at that part bc I was playing in bed late night while my wife was asleep next to me. Ran to the kitchen at like 3am just to get past it lol)

Also the swipe battles. I absolutely couldn't stand the final boss because the swiping felt so inaccurate and it would constantly misread gestures.

I adored the rest of the game though, and even the story! It couldn't simply just be rereleased, it needs reworking for consoles. (same reason it didn't get PS Vita TV support) The rubbing parts could still work w Dualsense/DS4 though.

I'd gladly welcome it and do hope it happens eventually!

Muigi802d ago

Glad I still have my Oled Vita.

MadLad802d ago

Sony should have tried harder to support the Vita. It ended up just a solid emulation machine that happens to have a handful of classics.

Bigman4k802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

Yeah Sony gave up on the ps vita way too fast

Bigman4k802d ago (Edited 802d ago )

I really like Uncharted:Golden Abyss on ps vita it would be dope if they remaster it for PlayStation 5

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