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G4TV: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

Adam Sessler Writes:

I'm not 100% certain when it happened. I think it's when I had Nathan Drake atop a building in a war-torn Nepalese city, cornered and being fired upon by a helicopter, engaged in a fist fight with the screen slowly draining of color, snapping my enemy's neck and quickly rolling into cover to reload my grenade launcher only to turn and fire upon the chopper one last time as I watched it crash and explode.

I think this is when I realized that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was the best single-player game I have ever played.

NeoBasch5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

Great review. Expected no less. They'll probably give Ratchet and Clank a 5/5 too, as they have for previous installments. Unbelievable year for PS3 owners.

Kind of off-topic, but, well, prepare for GameSpot's review. I checked the Uncharted 2 page, and they had added three new videos for today. No video review. Just gameplay stuff. Now it's gone. Maybe I'm seeing things, but they could be getting ready to post their review. Just thought I'd give you guys a heads up.

EDIT: lol, videos are up now, but no review.

GWAVE5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

Yet another perfect score. What can Sony haters really say?

True gamers own a PS3. There's no way around it now.

edit: LOL @ the disagrees. Obviously, you can't say anything. The highest-reviewed games and the best-looking games this year are all on PS3.

Microsoft Xbox 3605319d ago

"I think this is when I realized that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was the best single-player game I have ever played."

WOW! Bold words.

GOTY comes October 13.

kws10655319d ago

1up - 10
Eurogamer - 10

Only the tough one left would be Edge (if there is no random site somehow gets approval to be in review average giving 8 or below).

4Sh0w5319d ago

This is truly an amazing game, I always like Sesslers reviews, day 1 purchase for me. Naughty Dog did a helluva job on this game. Wow!

Godmars2905319d ago

No, true gamers just play games.

Its really time we set all this fanboy BS, lording systems over each other, and get back to basics.

SupaPlaya5319d ago

Don't hate the player, hate the game.

Just kidding

GamerPS3605319d ago

is this a movie that you can take control or what ?? look at the production value.. It's just awesome.

ReservoirDog3165319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

Great review though I kinda wish I didn't see it cause of the train thing but oh well. Always agree with Sessler's reviews since he recommended Sly Cooper 1 years ago.

@ Godmars290

True but I think everyone needs to play Uncharted 2 if it's apparently on the same level of greatness as HL2, FFVII and GTA III. It just so happens to be on the PS3. Same with Gears 1. Even Uncharted wouldn't be the same if it weren't for Gears 1.

ultimolu5319d ago

...Waiting for the 13th is insane. Holy crap. x___x

Silellak5319d ago

Here, here. This "true gamer" fanboy crap needs to end.

JokesOnYou5319d ago

They deserve this one. I always thought Uncharted2 was looking like a damm good game but never thought it would be this good(mostly because I never believe the hype from sony loyalists), at any rate Sessler is cool with me, so thats some high praise. Great job Naughty Dog. oh and yeah, ps3 fanboys are still the worst. [wink] lol

JOY

DaTruth5319d ago

Wow, this is crazy! Just been to 4 perfect scores for Uncharted!

Godmars2905319d ago

No one really "needs" to play anything. Certainly not to the point they have to pay extra, buy another console just for that one "must have" game.

ReservoirDog3165319d ago

Yeah I guess that is true. I didn't buy a brand new pc when Half-Life 2 first came out. But God did I want to.

Tinted Eyes5319d ago

Haha, JOY trolling and then saying PS3 fanboys are the worst, How ironic and sad lmao.

HolyOrangeCows5319d ago

........wow. That's saying something O_o

jarhead9065319d ago

You know what's fun guys? Having to scroll through 20 posts that could have just easily been their own instead of a reply.

That would make it easier to address an individual's subject instead of replying to a reply.

RockmanII75319d ago

What about true gamers who are low on the $$$. If I bought a PS3, I wouldn't have any money to buy games for the rest of the year. I really am jealous of you for getting U2, can you try not to rub it in.

Insomnia_845319d ago

Sony pushing the system and industry hard...wtf is the competition doing?? oh right, ripping people's wallet.

theEnemy5319d ago

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sirbigam5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

X play gave Halo 3 ODST a 5 out of 5. Their opinion no longer matters.

mxdan5319d ago

Why must this game come out on my midterms!!!

I want it now!

solidjun55319d ago

a fanboy ripping on fanboys. Oh the Irony we have witness.

Anyway, mark my words. Uncharted 2 will be the game I will happily giggle as I leave the store.

vhero5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

Wow a 5/5 from Sessler the guy who gave game of the year to fable last year and proved himself to be the 360 fan. I think that just shows how great this game is a 360 fan gives it 5/5 then it must be great.

Game13a13y5318d ago (Edited 5318d ago )

Turn 10 can take a lesson or two from them, so great, yet so humble. bah, not that i think Forza 3 is anything special anyway.

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DonCorneo5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

goty confirmed1

so flopza is a flop
alan wait is no longer open world
conviction and mass effect 2 are multiplat

all m$ has left is Nate-tal.. LMAO!!1! casual game FTW

Defectiv3_Detectiv35319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

As far as MW goes, it really just looks like the same old game w/ a new coat of paint - which don't get me wrong, isn't a bad thing, but from all the positive reviews I've read over U2, this game sounds like its setting a new benchmark. If COD6 really gets GOTY consideration over U2, that would only be a testament to how many more people bought it.

Gostosa5319d ago

Don't be hatin on Xbox 360 exclusives. You can't really compare them. Uncharted 2 is without (imo) GOTY of 2009, but those games has nothing in common with Uncharted 2.

But.. wow, nice scores!

STICKzophrenic5319d ago

Why do you feel the need to try to downplay games on the opposite console? Is it really necessary?

How about if you play your awesome games, and let others play what they want?

OR, here's a novel idea, you could own BOTH consoles, and then you won't feel the need to be so protective over one and you can enjoy games on both of them! I know it's a scary idea at first, but you might actually enjoy it!! :-o

Blackmoses5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

best single player game he has ever played? EVER?!!!!
WOW!!!

DonCorneo5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

staying neutral in the console war is it's like watching a football game and rooting for both teams. the console war is just like spectator sports.

being part of the winnning team right now feels awesome. but making fun of the losers (xbots) is priceless. you will be affected emotionally by the outcome, just like in sports, even though you are only really just watching..

STICKzophrenic5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

Now I've heard it all LMAO.

That's just sad. Consoles aren't meant to be "rooted for." You play games on them. Instead of having one winner, why not hope that all succeed? With success comes better games. With better games comes better consoles. With better consoles comes better games. imagine if SONY ran MS and Nintendo out of business? Imagine the lack of innovation with a gaming monopoly. I'm sure you would have fun cheering for your winning console, with a horrible library of games then!

Be a gamer: Play games, not consoles.

talltony5319d ago

the console war really is over. The 360 does have some good "fun" exclusives but from a technical standpoint, Sony's mopping the floor with 360's imo.

MasterBlaster5319d ago

You might as well be talking to a wall.

Logic has no place here.

TheBlackSmoke5319d ago

Fantastic score as predicted and its funny how the bots knew to take the day off on n4g today. You can spin a lot of stuff but Uncharted 2 has no weakness. goty confirmed.

Narutone665319d ago

If you want to talk logic, you're in the wrong zone. I'm a fan of PS3, but sometime when the MS paid trolls try to spew out garbage here in the PS3 thread, I can't help but bash them to kingdom come. Take a look at I did not murder him's comment or Whydis, etc. and you'll know what I mean.
<---------- Talk logic is over there.

Crazyglues5319d ago (Edited 5319d ago )

Because that was a good review, finally a site does not try to create a big buzz by trying to give Uncharted 2 a low score..

Instead they did a real review and was not afraid to call it one of the best games ever played, I am pretty sure this game is a 10 and anything less is just crazy...IMO

They have done so many things right on so many levels... so when he said it was a 5 out of 5 -these are the only reviews I can accept for Uncharted 2 because I know the game is Epic

I like the way they did this review, and I can't wait to play this game...

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klashawnd5319d ago

All I can say is... Wow. Last time I saw this many perfect scores for a game was for GTA4 (which so did not deserve it lol).

TOO PAWNED5319d ago

WOW he said "Best singel player experience i ever played"?! WOW

DMason5319d ago

It's really amazing to see all these glowing recommendations. I mean, I'm truly even more excited than I was before. With all the games coming out this year, I need to pick and choose wisely. And this game is UNDOUBTEDLY going to be one of the games that is worthy of my precious time.

N2NOther5319d ago

I have very little doubt that I'll agree with the positive reviews. I LOVED the first one and thought it was better than most of it's scores. But make no mistake, GTA IV deserved all the praise it got.

Hanif-8765319d ago

Uncharted 2 is even better than a big budget blockbuster film

Agent Smith5319d ago

Do you hear that, Microsoft? That is the sound of inevitability.

UnSelf5319d ago

Mr Drake: My name is.........Nate!

Shane Kim5319d ago

LOL! That was awesome Agent Smith hahahaa.

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Abnor_Mal1451d ago

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

P_Bomb1451d ago (Edited 1451d 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_Mal1450d 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_Bomb1450d ago (Edited 1450d 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.

MadLad1451d 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.

Profchaos1451d ago (Edited 1451d 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

Rimeskeem1451d ago

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

Movefasta19931450d 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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Imalwaysright1486d ago

My favorite is the building collapsing on Uncharted 2.

goldwyncq1486d ago

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