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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review (Double Review)

DualShockers Writes:

"For every generation of games, there are titles released that set the tone or precedence for every game to follow after that. Franchises such as Final Fantasy, Zelda, Halo, and Metal Gear Solid have all managed to take games to a new level by differentiating themselves from the simple games to complete, deep, and immersive experiences. Titles like these have the ability to evoke emotion in a player through their strong stories and their ability to create a real connection to the characters in them. This current generation has been no different as developers continue to push hardware and storytelling with nothing short of breathtaking results. With that said, as good as game's have been so far in this generation, nothing comes close to what the team at Naughty Dog has achieved with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves..."

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BROOKLYN N-M-E5309d ago

have to get my self to the game store ASAP.

taz80805309d ago

Damn it is 10 am store opened, I am late to grab my copy. I hear nothing but great things and this review confirms it, must go buy now.

D4RkNIKON5308d ago

I was at the midnight release at gamestop last night! It is amazing!!

duplissi5308d ago

ya i went to my gamestops midnight launch too, the game is freakin amazing..... the multiplayer is so satisfying..... i love it

taz80805309d ago

Multiplayer demo just gave us a taste, i want the full thing now!

Chadness5309d ago

Not really that crazy about this game. I know, call me names all you want. I do wantto play it eventually though. It's nice that Sony is gettin another exclusive that people are going crazy about.

dredgewalker5309d ago (Edited 5309d ago )

I wont give you a disagree but as a PS3 owner you should be ashamed not to own and play it. Its been a while since i played a game that i didnt want to put the controller down.

snaz275309d ago

the only reason i could see for someone not wanting to play this game is if you dont have the console to play it on... other than that maybe your on drugs? and if you aint crazy about the game why on earth are you coming into one of its reviews? surely you have seen others? bit of a pointless post in my opinion, anyway if you do indeed have a ps3 (which i personally doubt) then all i can say is more fool you!

ThanatosDMC5308d ago

Well, maybe he cant get the game. I'm sacrificing two sexy dates for the game! I'm buying two copies for co-op. That's $130!!

D4RkNIKON5308d ago

This game is truly amazing. Usually games that try to tell a story come across as kind of cheesy. There is something that always ruins the vibe, whether it is voice acting or face mapping, but this game has top notch movie grade quality and entertainment.

monkey6025308d ago

Gotta face it guys! Some people just dont like certain things. Even if there isn't a strong reason. Maybe it just doesn't appeal to him.
I can associate with that, I don't care for Gran Turismo. I'm well hyped for Uncharted though

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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_Mal1454d ago

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

P_Bomb1454d ago (Edited 1454d 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_Mal1453d 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_Bomb1453d ago (Edited 1453d 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.

MadLad1454d 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.

Profchaos1454d ago (Edited 1454d 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

Rimeskeem1454d ago

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

Movefasta19931453d 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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Imalwaysright1489d ago

My favorite is the building collapsing on Uncharted 2.

goldwyncq1489d ago

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