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GameZone: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

GameZone writes: "The game has some repetition, but the look of the game is wonderful and the action flows well, drawing players through the game. This is an enjoyable game that keeps players on their toes, tantalizes with stunning vistas and some cool animations and keeps the story flowing well".

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FiftyFourPointTwo5327d ago

AAA.
Only on PS3.
It only crushes the 360.

Killman5327d ago

I love how balanced the multiplayer is as well. Everything feels just right. Most shooters either over-do or under-do many things.

Zones5327d ago

"The game also brings multiplayer into the mix, with some nice cooperative sessions through game maps. There are also a bevy of achievements that can be earned; you can gain achievements particular to each weapon, as well as score for the type of attack, such as headshots."

And...

"Fun, fast, furious are all keywords in how this plays out."

So how can multiplayer get 8.8 while there's no complain about that aspect???

O_O

sikbeta5326d ago

are you trying to use logic? "I have no complain about the MP so I give it an 8.8" you can't use logic on that sentence

itisa5326d ago

Multiplayer :Fun, fast, furious are all keywords in how this plays out

so we decide to give it Multiplayer a 8.8 ...

Zones5327d ago

"The eyes on Chloe and Elena are a bit glassy and not that good looking."

Is that for real? Seriously?

sunil5327d ago

GTA got a 10/10 for graphics... and by popular opinion UC2 is the best looking game ever... guess something doesnt add up

Zones5327d ago

Yes, they have inFAMOUS graphics rated higher than Uncharted 2!

Does any sane mind around here agree with that?

Mc Fadge5327d ago

They're very different games, and their graphical engines suit those games. Uncharted 2 isn't an open world, and it allows them to focus their talents on some (very) impressive graphics, because they know exactly what's going to be on screen.

deadreckoning6665327d ago (Edited 5327d ago )

@sunil- GTA4 came out a year and a half ago. The standards were different back then. Still its messed up that Infamous got a higher score.

Zones5327d ago

Like I said below, they have rated Demon's Souls graphics a 9.4. And that game is releasing one week prior to Uncharted 2.

Talk about messed up!

sunil5327d ago

standards should be per generation of consoles not per year... review scores are review scores and looking at both reviews it simply tells me GTA4 looks better than Uncharted 2. That is simply incorrect

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Mo0eY5327d ago

This game is the king of all games this generation.

lordkemp0075327d ago

These self same chumps award a sub hd game halo odst an 8.5 for graphics.

Gears of war 2 graphics an 9.5 ( uncharted 1 looks better than this)

They give uncharted 2 a 9 for graphics. 99% of reviewers acknowledge this as the best looking console game ever made.

Gamezone you are full of $hit.

Not grumbling about the overall score.

Gamezone the Pinnoccios of game journalism.

Zones5327d ago

They have Demon's Souls graphics at 9.4, four points higher than Uncharted 2!

And the release of these two games are one week apart, so the whole "standard" thing can't work as they are both on PS3 and they are both releasing in the same month.

Ravage275327d ago

this is a 360 fansite, the difference is that they don't do it as blatantly as Edge or Gamespy.

Rhythmattic5326d ago

as once a PS3 only owner, I never got involved in graphics comparisons, Until now.

Having Purchased a 360 Pro a few weeks ago, I am playing through the exclusives I missed out on.

Now I suppose I'm gonna get my hands dirty.....

lordkemp007 , Having this week played both uncharted (again, but on crushing) , and GeoW2 , there is no doubt in my mind UC1 does indeed wipe the floor Of GeoW2, Graphically, inc controls and Presentation.

I must mention I am comparing SP mode. Havent played GeoW2 MP yet.

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Active Quest Episode 100: Our Favorite Games of All Time

Chris, Joseph, and Josh celebrate Active Quest’s 100th episode by discussing their favorite games of all time.

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Recharting Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – Retrospective Review

Nevada Dru from Bits & Pieces revisits Uncharted 2: Among Thieves to see if this legendary game has stood the test of time.

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Abnor_Mal1468d ago

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

P_Bomb1468d ago (Edited 1468d 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_Mal1468d 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_Bomb1467d ago (Edited 1467d 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.

MadLad1468d 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.

Profchaos1468d ago (Edited 1468d 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

Rimeskeem1468d ago

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

Movefasta19931468d 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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15 Best Action Set Pieces in the Uncharted Series

Cultured Vultures: What's your favourite moment from the Uncharted franchise? Here are 15 that got our blood pumping.

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Imalwaysright1504d ago

My favorite is the building collapsing on Uncharted 2.

goldwyncq1503d ago

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