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Kombo: Uncharted 2 Review

Uncharted 2 can't come with enough rave recommendations. This game has something for everybody, no questions asked. The doors have been blown off the action adventure genre and the bar is set to a level that will be hard to reach for years to come. The unprecedented quality behind Uncharted 2 makes it hard to believe it will ever be topped. It seems each generation has their own action adventure explorer like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft but those names are can't stand up next to the new champion, Nate Drake. Uncharted 2 is the new standard of how video games will be judged. If other titles haven't lured you into buying a PS3, this is the perfect opportunity to find out what you have been missing.

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snipermk05308d ago

chalk that up as another perfect score on metacritic.

krouse935308d ago

HellZ yea this is The best game of all time!

leeger5308d ago

there are still some sites and magazines that are yet to review this game, one of the is EDGE.

snipermk05308d ago

And I also agree with the article that this game has EVERYTHING for every kind of gamer..

Action adventure
platforming
puzzle solving
stealth
shooting
driving (?)

Thing is.. I'd like to see a one on one between Nathan drake and Kratos. lol :P

AKNAA5308d ago

Picking this baby up rite after work! I think I will definitely buy one of those new 120 hz 40" lcd Tv's. I've seen one in action with dead space and RE5 and trust me, It makes the Games look EXTRA Gorgeous! superior Picture, color and doubles the frame rate for more fluid, smooth realistic animation and movement!

badz1495308d ago

can't wait to receive my copy!

@AKNAA

yeah...that will improve the graphics of games drastically! I have a 37" (1366x768) HDTV and 23" 1080p LCD monitor! although both support 1080p, all games look way better on my monitor compared to my TV at 720p and 1080p! 1st I thought it's the screen size problem but when I went to the Sony Style and watch LBP on the full HD bravia, I was blown away by the difference! I might pick 1 new HDTV soon if I have extra cash! those TVs are making me drooling!

AKNAA5308d ago

I thought it depends on the screen size as well for a while. like the smaller the better looking, until my cuz bought a 52" 1080p, 120 hz sony xbr something.. but it was one of sony's high end models and like I said, OMG! lets just say that it simply made my Sony 40" 720p hdtv look so outdated and sh1tty compared to his, lol!
yeah, I was quite impressed on how Great the games looked even on a 52" hdtv... Not to mention jealous, lol...

GamerPS3605308d ago (Edited 5308d ago )

I really want to play this game but I am so sucked in demon's souls right now. I will be getting this game by 14th since I already pre-ordered online but It is going to have to wait.

Demon's souls is better game while uncharted 2 could be better once I start playing but right now Demon's Souls all the way.

sony 40" v4100. only 60 mhz but I am happy with it 'coz the color is very good.

WildArmed5308d ago

ND had one mission and one mission only when it came to the action adventure genre:
BREACH AND CLEAR. lol

Syronicus5308d ago

Oh I know, they won't post their review because they could not find a reason to dock it any points and since even they saw it as a perfect game they will refuse to post a review at all. Am I right?

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clintos595308d ago

I tried to go on to play only to find out the beta expired. :(

I cant wait to pick this up tomorrow. Anyone know or is there a midnight release? Would love to buy 3 copies ASAP for me, my bro & my nephew.

Myst5308d ago (Edited 5308d ago )

From what I've heard ( mostly read ) there are some Midnight releases.

http://n4g.com/News-408013.... <-- Link.

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How could you get a disagree for-- you know what never mind...

WildArmed5308d ago (Edited 5308d ago )

coz u mentioned ... omg i has no clue -.-

NoBias5308d ago

Which was a small random Gamestop on ventura out here in Tarzana, CA (Los Angelesish area). I'd say only about 15-20 people were there, nothing huge at all. But there was one specific person there who kinda made this launch a little different from all the rest in the US.

F'ing Christophe Balestra, Co-President of Naughty Dog

He was kind enough to sign my copy and grab a quick photo with me. This should give you a strong idea of how cool Naughty Dog is. I still can't believe they showed up to a random little gamestop on a midnight launch!

There was also another lead designer there but I forget his name :\ Both of them were cool as hell though. That's got to be thee most random and coolest midnight launch I've ever been to haha.

NecrumSlavery5308d ago

Cheater! Level 55? That's cool lol, but I notice some guy playing that were high leveled but glitched when they moved and could take a full clip on the head. Hope the MP isn't going to be plagued with hackers, cause it's some of the best multiplayer action I've ever played.

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PirateThom5308d ago

I think I'm going to head to the 24 hour Tesco's at midnight on Thursday/Friday to snag a copy.... :(

Damn UK release dates.

SnuggleBandit5308d ago

i feel for ya. I have only been without the beta for half a day and i'm already going insane haha

TheBlackSmoke5308d ago

Ive put my trust in game.co.uk delivery service, risky with the postal strike at the moment but so worth it for the collectors edition.

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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_Mal1453d ago

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

P_Bomb1453d ago (Edited 1453d 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_Mal1452d 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_Bomb1452d ago (Edited 1452d 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.

MadLad1453d 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.

Profchaos1453d ago (Edited 1453d 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

Rimeskeem1453d ago

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

Movefasta19931452d 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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Imalwaysright1488d ago

My favorite is the building collapsing on Uncharted 2.

goldwyncq1488d ago

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