Gameinformer reviews Uncharted:8.75

There's no ignoring it – this game has a formula and sticks very carefully to it throughout the surprisingly long adventure. That formula is: Tomb Raider + Prince of Persia + Indiana Jones + a ton of guns. For me, that math works out just fine, in large part due to the extremely compelling and excellently paced story that the gameplay is built around. .

[sonarus]

not bad

[unlimited]

no this game deserve at least a 9..wtf do sony have to do!! i dont see any game out there that can match uncharted drakes fortune for the ps3..it seem like reviewers expect the ps3 games to be god to get a high score.. all i can say is fuk this review..uncharted is the hottest game to grace the ps3..

[Bill Gates]

M$ has single handedly ruined the whole scoring system for games with their fuking money. It’s so blatantly obvious that they get their hands on these games, get a bunch of XBOTS to play them and then open their wallets according to their reactions.

I swear this fuking company corrupts EVERYTHING they touch.

It’s like they say “alright, this game’s the shiet, so we know you can’t make it so obvious that we paid you off by giving it scores in the 7’s, but on the other hand there’s the 8’s range which is hmmm “ok”. Yeah that’s it, here’s half a mill, split it amongst yourselves and give the fuking game that our system clearly can’t do an “ok” score.

Worse are the head hanchos of these big gaming sites that for years we would turn to for a little “guidance” on good quality games before spending our hard earned cash, and have now turned their backs to us gamers all to fill up their pockets. Talk about disgrace.

No matter though, this just fuels my anger towards XBOTS, and the company they support….AhAHAHAHAHHA

[Panthers]

Who cares if it is a 8.75 or a 9. Basically the same thing. Both scores are good enough to buy.

That is why every review should be 1-5. These stupid numbers are just for arguing purposes

Like, 7.7 for Xbox and 7.5 for PS3. .2 points doesnt mean $hit. It should be 3.5/5 for both. End of story.

[wil4hire]

I've never seen so many people say such positive things about a game, and then dish out fractions of an 8 just to not give a 9.

I'm not even going to mention any other games.. but Uncharted, as the review says.. Is amazing, innovative, with extended options for replay value.. 8.75..

Why cant a PS3 game just get overwhelming positive reviews from everyone. They list in their review the criteria that other games have had that have reached 9.0. Yet this one falls short.

Yes an 8.75 is a fine score.. but.. what else more does this game have to do to get a f`in 9? lol. Games without MP get 9's all day long.

I know everyone is still going to get this game because its amazing, as IGN/EGM/EuroGamer/Gamespy have said... just lame that people still have to find ways to give the ps3 the short end of the stick.

edit:
It still annoys me to this day, PS3 games all have to some how be formulas of games:
"Prince Of persia + Tomb Raider + Blah + Blah". While other console games dont meet such formulaic equation reviews. Its very irritating. I guess its up to the ps3 to bring innovative games to the market, and when it doesn't.. its struck down for it.

[ThaGeNeCySt]

8.75 is a great score.

[skinzfan]

its like you were reading my mind.

[jackfatal]

i cant say more than wat u did!!
i think either M$ bought them which not impossible for them to ditch 1 million to this site and another to that magazine etc!!

or people expect something new from ps3 site they grew up with ps brand in mind and that it was always the first to bring the next gen!! and this time they felt is equal with 360 so they r disappointed!!

but i think its the first reason because uncharted is untouchable game!!
i bet the same site will give mass effect a higher score!!!

[Coke-a-Cola]

PS3 has to do Quadruple Sow-cows and Walk a tight rope over Nigra Falls.
Then they may Dane to Give it a Chance .
Uncharted is EQUAL or Greater than anything on the market.
and It Deserves the Highest Honors.

OK I am a bit passionate about this game ..... I will have to cool off.

[Kuest]

Yes, it has to be. No other explanation... but wait!

"I don’t think there are enough new ideas here to put it in the genius category"

Oh... so, essentially what the reviewer is saying is that Uncharted is awesome at what it does (excluding various mini-games, such as jet-skiing), its just that the game does not bring anything NEW to the table so to speak. Maybe, that's why the game didn't score that highly...

Nah, I like the conspiracy theory better.

[brianodom]

these mags don't know what the hell they want anymore..uncharted is gears meets tomb raider=FUN

[Bonsai1214]

its actually pretty funny how they praise it in every paragraph except for the last one, which they say it lacks variety, and yet they manage to dock off 1.25 points from it... simply amazing.

[badkolo]

ouch!! notthe AAA we where waiting for but im buying it no matter what, and yeah, so much positive in all the reviews then they give it a 8.5, its short, has framerate and tearing vsync issues but many games have that issue, cod4 is supershort so is halo3 yet they got high scores.

they killed the reviews for assassins creed and uncharted but both are a instant buy but alot of people here expected uncharted to be a AAA title that would sell systems and from the reviews its a great game but not a AAA system seller. wonder what the average is so far.

at this point who cares, great score, buy it or rent it and enjoy, if you own both systems or all 3 then enjoy all the games that interest you and stop hyping up each pending game expecting that one game to save the system, games will come so enjoy them

[unlimited]

there is already some reviews on uncharted that scored 9...but screwed reviews are broken and to many reviewers hating on sony..

[Panthers]

WOW since when do reviewers all have to give a 9 for it to be AAA? This game is probably one of the highest quality games this year. 8.75 means it is a buy and that is all that matters.

[MK_Red]

Nice find. A bit low IMO (9-9.5 is my choice) but I trust GameInformer's judgement for now until I finish the game myself.

[ParaDise_LosT]

I expected atleast a 9....
But Game Informer is my fav source for Scores and I trust them too
same with game trailers and IGN (though they're being picky these days... I don't agree at all with they AC score...)
and to a lesser extent GameRadar I like the sites interface xD thats all...

[PStriple703]

that's a 9 in my book

[TheTwelve]

Gamespot now has the go-ahead to give this game an 8.---12

[OpiZA]

It should be a must buy title... i'm sure it'll be a blast

[blusoops]

And also, the second opinion was a 9 for GameInformer, why couldn't they just go with that score instead?! Still, day 1 purchase for me!

[Grassroots]

I laugh when people say it's not a AAA game because it get A LOT of positives, a few 9's, 8.75m and 8.5. Seriously its a AAA game people, even if the critics opinion aren't all 9's as those above say it is a AAA game, the people speak.

I don't see why the scores have to be perfect, for an outstanding game to make it the AAA caliber put on it.

[beavis4play]

really, lets have some replys on why you disagreed. grassroots is right. i've played the demo over and over and it doesn't get old. i can't wait for the game. if this game isn't "AAA" then no game is.

[blacsheep]

imagine what score gameinformer would have given? i reckon a 9.5,what you think?

[badkolo]

well yeah, becuase last gen xbox got lower scores becuase the reviewers expected the xbox to do more becuase it was more powerful so they reviewed the ps2 games beter, they said this many times on gamespot.

so since the ps3 is suppose to be so much more powerful then the 360 its getting reviewed harsher. and thats the way it should be, it launched at 600 bucks and the cries of how its a supercomputer, so when games come out that are exactly the same on another system the ps3 will get lower scores becuase its suppose to be better.

[Shankle]

Well this system is extremely flawed isn't it? When you look at two games side by side, when you want to decide which is a better game, why should it matter what system you own? Surely it's right to just rate all games in direct comparison to each other. That way, if a system gets higher review scores for its games, people can see that and decide to get that one.
Also, the whole argument that the PS3 is more expensive than the 360 is a load of balls. Most of the accessories and peripherals for the 360 are ridiculously overpriced, especially when many of them are already included in the ps3, eg wifi and HD DVD drive. Over the course of a few years, any 360 owner who decides to get a couple of extras for his console, including expanding the hard drive, is going to have spent a hefty amount more for his system than a ps3 owner. Therefore this openly admitted review bias is completely irrational and very frustrating.

[akaFullMetal]

im just glad that its going to be a long game they say, glad to hear that, but how long is it???

[segasage]

os what it deserves but who on here has played and beat the game?

when was 8"s bad anyhow? I think some gamers are desperate for 10's all the sudden.

People are getting spoiled..besides the fanboys that give 9's to every game.

Stop being desperate for perfect scores. Buy the game and enjoy it.

[Gamer13]

Here.

[PS3 Limps on and on]

I played the demo and it's one of the best games I've seen. And they say all the right things yet the score is too low.

This is just sad that magazines are doing this to the PS3.

I'm not one to make excuses but I'm starting to really see that the problem is very much real.

[socomnick]

All of theese magazines are American The playstation brand has lost alot alot alot of its power in America. We like Xbox now.

[beavis4play]

speak for yourself- i love all of the sony first party games. and no, i don't care for xbox.(primarily because of a lack of variety of first party software and hardware issues).

[Kuest]

maybe you should try to play the WHOLE game. How bout it?

[unlimited]

damn who cares if the ps3 isnt from america..there is freaken great games on the ps3..i can suppport any system i want too..why do xbots sound like they need to support it because their americans

[Grassroots]

Every 1st party game (minus Lair) are simply great, fun games. Since Warhawk came out, I rarely touch my other consoles because of these great games. All different variety, all fun games.

[DeZimatoR]

Don't see why they didn't give it a plain 9...I mean, what kind of score is 8.75 anyways?

Just give it a 9 and cut the BS, it well deserves it...

Ah well, now I want to see what GS is gonna give it...if its less than an 8 I'm gonna LMFAO

[Naruto]

ps3 doesn't cost $600

@ badkolo at launch but it doesn't cost that NOW

[badkolo]

it did at launch.

read my comment again

, it launched at 600, it was pushed as a supercomputer and that it will kill the 360 graphically and that you will work 3 jobs to buy it, it was hyped that way, the reviewers take that into account, the same way they took the xbox1 into account as being more powerful then the ps2 so the games are scored harsher, same is happening now with the ps3, its suppose to be alot better then the 360 so games are scrutinized more then the 360 games and multi plat games, if they say the ps3 is more powerful the reviewers are judging games based on that hype. sad but true.

if you go back to the first year of the xbox1 on gamespot you can see reviews from kavorkian where he says what i just said.

dont take it in the wrong way, i have all 3 systems and buy games for all 3 , i will send oyu a pic if need be, i spend lots of money on the ps3 and 360 and wii but im not blind or stupid, i might have bad grammer but im not fooled by sony and microsoft.

[Baba1906]

well 8.5-10 is very high score. i mean really, the game speaks for itself. sure they probably like other games better but thats that. it is a must buy. at least for me

[badkolo]

well we can all argue that it deserves more just like assassins creed, we really cant judge it until we play it, its not getting 10's, its getting 8.5's to 9.1's, so theres a reason for that, and when we play it some of us might see why and others wont, but if it was a AAA 10 title it would be represented in the reviews and thats not happening, great game from the demo but obviously theres something thats lacking and causing these lower scores then expected.

[beavis4play]

you say you won't be fooled by sony and microsoft- but now you say you will believe anything a reviewer says about a game? you sir, are a hypocritical idiot. and you are ignored. i'll check back in the future to see if your posts are staying more consistant than they are now.

[Naruto]

AT LEASt Eurogamer and ign gave it a 9 and above

and gamespot BETTER GIVE UNCHARTED A 9 or ABOVE

[Kuest]

You hear that gamespot review-guy? Don't you dare give us *your* opinion... give us *ours*.

[Darrius Cole]

Never happen.

Gamespot is going to give this game an 8.0 because that is what Gamespot does.

[SimmoUK]

The other guy gave it a 9 and the other scores speak for themselves, look at assasins creed for example that's had scores all over the board...

[badkolo]

and thats why i cant trust these reviewers, i understand how people feel, i wanted ac to score alot higher, i fealt it deserved a higher score, yet it was up and down, same goes for uncharted and other games, you have to be the judge, these people are paid off and others are angry at thier girlfriends or dont have any so they review games and crap on them, we base to many things on these monkeys reviewing games and messing with people.

you have never seen a game get a 3 out of a 10 and become a system seller, so the reviewers know they have power and since the internet they have gone on a crazy powertrip.

buy or rent the game, play it and judge for yourself, dont let these monkeys dictate what to like or not like.

[tfur]

One of the benefits of the Game Informer review system is the "second opinion" concept. This is one of the reasons I like Game Informer. So an 8.75 and a 9 are decent scores.

I am fairly confident that if this game had a 360 logo, it would score higher. There honestly does seem to be a curve placed on PS3 games. Many people may disagree with this, but many more people are starting to see this...

Seriously...

[mistertwoturbo]

Well i think the general consensus in the entire video game industry about the PS3 right now, is that it falls short of the 360's video game library.

So when reviewers review the games that are actually good on the PS3. They just really... really hate that they are good games that are not on the 360.

So instead of giving the game a 9 or 10, they'll bog it down as many points as they can so it lands in the category of "good"

When most of the times they're actual review doesn't match they're final score. Take Gamespot for R&C, "Ratchet and Clank is a very good game. Tons of replay value. Awesome graphics. Closest to a pixar movie game you'll get. 7.5!"

If it was a 360 game, then it probably would have got a 9/10.

Then there are those games when reviewers say that the story is lacking and has too many plot holes, and the graphics are not next-gen, but still manages a 10/10... Halo 3 anybody?

Then there is the extremely annoying one. While PS3 games get knocked for no online multiplayer like R&C, so instead of a 10/10 they give it a 9/10. But a game like Bioshock with absolutely no multiplayer, well get a 10/10!

The videogame industry is so full of $hit. And right now the PS3 is the most hated child right now. Having to prove itself for ridiculous high standards. But as the most hated child, it needs the most attention to fully utilize it's benefits. The PS3 is having a rough life right now, but once MGS4, Full GT5, and FFXIII comes out. It'll be that hated child who grew up and owns the industry.

[freakyzeeky]

Why do people care how much a game scores? Or if it's going to be AAA or not? This is one site's opinion, and you shouldn't let a review stop you from enjoying a game... If you want to buy and play it, go ahead and don't let them hinder you with their opinions.
For the record, 8.75 is still a great score...

[WoodyWood09]

I really wish they would get rid of numerical reviews....because people are too hung up on numerical scores....we should just get text reviews only.

[PS3 Limps on and on]

It's not getting scores of 6.5 and 7.0 for nothing. I believe those scores over the few that are giving it 9.0, probably just out of the hype for the game.

[Double-Edged]

this game is averaging to be an okay game.
i'll wait for MGS4

[PS3 Limps on and on]

Before I buy my XBOX 360.

[beavis4play]

double edged must have flunked math-particularly averaging numbers.

[Laexerias]

for what do u need a reviews? U need to play the game urself and make ur own mind of it, i never hear to a review for a example:
Clive Barkers Jericho, many reviews tells:
NO STORY, LACK OF STORY, DUDE WTF WHERE IS THE STORAI?? PLZ GIEF ME ONE OR MOAAARR!
But.. HELLO? THIS GAME GOT A F*CKING AWESOME STORY! The Graphics are sweet as hell (not like uncharted but hell yeah good)
A lil bit laggy cause the framerate lacks but its f0ckin awesome guys

and now to uncharted

but what the hell, these comments:
best graphic ive ever seen,
cinematic gameplay etc
and then: 8.75?
hell, no, please, that makes no sense to me lol.

My own Review:
Game is awesome, want to buy it, very fast, Appa, yip yip.
IM FLYING!

[Maestro]

Another "AAA" game for PS3 owners!!!!!!!! hooooooray
/sarcasm

[mistertwoturbo]

it's funny how the sarcasm doesn't work if it's true.

Uncharted is a AAA that you don't get to play.

"Closest to playing a movie blockbuster as you get"
Ah, so a PS3 game that even Kojima himself states is a Theatre-type hardware that blends the world of gaming and movies, actually has a game that succeeded?

Oh but wait, Ratchet & Clank!
"It's like playing a Pixar movie!"
The PS3 also succeeded at being the first to make a game that plays like a Pixar movie!

The 360? Well, at least you guys get mass effect. All boring storyline and no gameplay.

[kingboy]

Here`s why it lost 2 points
-Not a FPS/RPG
-PS3 Exclusive
This game is a masterpiece

ParaDise_LosT

Keep ur opinions son ,never asked for it in the first place Fanboy

[ParaDise_LosT]

Did you ever think to your self that 8.75 is a GREAT score
or is it the fact that it didn't get a 9 make you sad...
Does that ruin the whole game for you?
because its .25 off?

boo the f*cking hoo....

If you can't enjoy a game as amazing as Uncharted because it scored lower than a 9...
Then your just another stupid ass fanboy...

seriously now..
when a reviewer gives a 1st party game lower than a 9 it means they're biased?

[tk]

A PS3 title. Must get score below 9.

Any reason is OK. A person walks in a jungle. Tomb Raider clone.
Shoots at others. Gears of War clone.

If it is a XB360 title.

Any reason to up-mark.
Copy even the textures in little bit higher resolution. "Revolutionary innovative new method yields marked improvement in textures +2".

Add same gun with different color. "Amazing innovative new weapons +1"

Duhhh... Whats new folks.

This game seems to have devs on discussion boards talking like few titles before it. It raises the bar. It is on the PS3. It will not have average over 9. Get over it. Give the middle finger to the reviewers and the games media.

[mistertwoturbo]

Don't forget Halo 3.

Halo 2 in HD.
Only 640p at that.
Insane lack of anti-aliasing.
The sh!ttiest looking character models ever in a "next-gen" game.
Storyline has plotholes.
Supposed to finish the fight, only to beat it at Legendary and find out he lands on a mysterious planet... For Halo 4...
Multiplayer feels... like halo 2... but with more weapons... that nobody really uses...

10 out of 10! Because it gets +20 points for being a 360 exclusive and just for being halo 3.

[Kuest]

that Halo 3 introduced the new "save films" feature, or included the new "forge" level editor. How bout gameplay mechanics? New vehicles, new weapons, new "equipment" abilities... how bout multilayer customization? armor, 4 master chief models, different covenant models...

While most of these new additions are quite minor, two (save films and forge, in particular) really pushed the bar for what could be done in a console shooter. So, in that sense, Master Chief DID bring something new to the table. What's interesting is that almost all the negatives you listed are graphics-related. Hey!- maybe that's Sony's problem. Wrong focus...

[Maestro]

A PS3 title. Must get score below 9.
--------
Correct, Sony is doomed this gen.

[mistertwoturbo]

doomed? not yet. MGS4, GT5, and FFXIII is not out yet. If those games do not sell. Then goodbye PS3. Hellooooo Xbox 720.

[vloeistof]

pleas go play one of your killer apps .

and leave ps threads alone like realy nobody cares what you think and say .

and there will be no winner before the end of 09

[PS3 Limps on and on]

Of course, I've only played the demo but it totally floored me. But if the demo is any indication and it should be since it's a final built on the gameplay. This game should get the credit it deserves.

People will play it, word will get around about how amazing it is, this game is way better than Ratchet & Clank. That's a good game but the concept is more kid like. The PS3 an is adults console and Uncharted is cool ass realistic gun slinger action game. It reminds me of Indiana Jones more than anything.

[JokesOnYou]

come on some of you are the same sonykids who were screaming Lair deserved a 9 for graphics alone, I mean seriously what sony exclusive wouldn't you guys give a 9 or 10? and of course once again you kids start the conspiracy bs about bias, I mean its hard to take you sonykids seriously when you knock *every site as soon as you dont get the score YOU WANT, then amazingly you believe a site like gamespot if their review favors the ps3(AC)= wtf? I just dont understand you kids logic, there are 360 games I liked that I thought should have scored higher but I've never called ANY site biased, why? because these people although they are professionals they are HUMANS which means their tastes vary, they have likes and dislikes, its a judgement call, its NOT 2+2=4, its NOT a science, Is it possible that Gameinformer just doesn't think Uncharted is worth a 9?= well apparently so, but since when is a 8.75 a bad score, either way thats the whole point to having multiple review sites, if it is indeed so good then surely it will get many 9+'s and ultimately it will avg a 9 or more, right? just buy the game if you like it, hey so far its doing better than Assassins Creed, lmfao well I'm dissapointed the reviews are so mixed but oh well, what can I do.

JOY

#29.1 yes Halo3 runs at 640p it also has amazing hdr lighting and it looks great, not as good as COD4 which has been praised by everyone for its amazing graphics on both systems, so would it surprise you to know that COD4 RUNS ONLY AT 600p ON BOTH CONSOLES, res is important, graphics is important but it will always be about what the dev's do with what they have available to make a overall great experience, see you learn something new everyday:

http://forums.maxconsole.ne...

[xionpunk]

Well, while I do love Sony, I'm not willing to say that a game deserves a certain score before I've had a chance to play it. Heres my problem though, you say "its a judgment call, its NOT 2+2=4, its NOT a science"
I totally agree with you and think reviews are taken too seriously, but Game mags and sites try to make it a science based on some weird ass scale they concocted. Games have become a business and its not as fun as it used to be, IMO. This doesn't help.

[xionpunk]

God we're all doomed to talk about game scores forever and always.
But anyways, if we are gonna stick with the broken review systems that we all know an love, lets at least get rid of these fraction scores. I mean what the hell. Whats the friggin difference between a 8.75 and a 9?(dont say .25 har har)

[Maestro]

1UP review Uncharted:

http://www.1up.com/do/revie...

LMFAO

[Meus Renaissance]

1UP and EGM are the same company. We already knew of their score. So far this game has..

A few 9's.

One 8.5, and one 8.75

[blacsheep]

a few 9s

one 8.5 and one 8.75 and maestros having a field day jumping for glee like that means uncharted isnt a AAA title.huh?

gamers do you understand this cause i sure dont maestros acting like even a 8.5 is bad even though uncharted has recieved more 9s and were was maestro on those threads? this is a guy who is really grasping,so sad to see so sad.

by law of averages uncharted is on course to be a AAA title,and if you were any good at maths if you round off the 8.5 or the 8.75 its a 9, DUH!

GUESS SOMEONE FLUNKED MATHS HUH MAESTRO

[wangdiddy82]

Not much of a difference if you ask me...

Anyway only two sites have given this game slightly lower scores than a 9. there was 8.5 from 1up and 8.75 and a 9 from game informer.. I think every game recieves a lower than average score here and there.. I know halo 3 did.. And i can bet mass effect will get some 8's to.. Still doesnt mean the game is no good.. You have to remember some people have different taste than you will have towards a game MAESTRO.

[Antan]

An exellent score! Enough already with the f*****g over 90% AAA nonsense. From working in the industry for 15 years and counting, AAA is not classed by "an average rating over 90%".....Jesus h christ, just play games and enjoy them!!!!A new multi-plat game is coming out real soon you may all like to purchase, its called..... Industry Anlyst.......Guess what the premise of the game is?

[power of Green]

IGN has been scared to give PS3 games low scores ever sence they were attacked and accused of being bias towards the 360.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

average 8.5, so year one for the PS3 = no AAA. The 360 had Gears and GRAW by this time, so on to 08. (wait wait wait)

[JokesOnYou]

yeah thats correct, thats exactly what I mean people take the score to seriously, I must admit even Iam guilty of this all the time but really I think a games "true score" is decided by the public, NO NOT the HATERS, but by the fans who enjoy it, I know some will disagree but I think any "truly great" game will sell well despite reviews but most importantly great games will be memorable/refered to long after its release by GAMERS and gaming sites in general will compare future games to them= there are a few exceptions where great games didnt sell well, but thats very, very rare case imo, fact is 99% of the past greats which are still constantly mentioned/compared to today did in fact sell very well in their time= GAMERS gravitate to great games.

JOY

[testerg35]

Its not like 8.75 is a bad score, but since it go below a 9, PS3 fans automatically go to the biased and MS paid them routine. Why don't you guys show how good of a game is by buying the games you think are good? So far the sales of games for the PS3 are WAY behind 360 games.

[supnub5]

is 9 anyway so the mean is 8.875 so not so bad.

[ElementX]

So isn't GameInformer the mag they give out free subscriptions to at GameStop when you buy a $7 Edge discount card? Is it affiliated with GameStop somehow?

[tony]

i trust game informer. i like gametrailers reviews too, except the halo review, they gave halo 9.8 that's way too high.

[thereapersson]

In the infamous words of Tom Smykowski from Office Space:

"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?!?!!"