[PS3] Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

[DNEUM]

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Was announced tonight at the VGA's. Will be really looking forward to this game. The first one was one of my favorite games of this year and certainly my favorite PS3 game.

 

[Rush]

I thought it was a pretty good game, the only game I actually bought when I had a PS3. The only thing I hated was how it took like 5 shots to kill one of those pirates. Very unrealistic, you can shoot me one time in my pinky finger and I am for sure going down lol.

 

[Lupe]

didn't really like the first one. Hopefully they come out with a demo for this one too and it'll be better

 

[DSpydr84]

The first one was my favorite game in the last 5 years. Such a deep story.. I was so hooked.

I'm glad to hear they're working on a sequel.. hopefully it's a little big longer. I've always liked Naughty Dog's stuff though, they always make really fun games.

 

[DNEUM]

Here is the video that was actually shown during the VGA's last night.

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[Leftwich]

I thought the first game was amazing. The final boss battle was a little anti-epic but it was a good game.

 

[Buzzman]

i'll have to give the 1st a shot.

 

[Point Blank]

I've only played the demo. I might have to pick up the first one, I need something "different", other than Sports and MP Shooters.

I just watched the video from the VGA, does that video leave off where UnCharted ended?

 

[DNEUM]

I've only played the demo. I might have to pick up the first one, I need something "different", other than Sports and MP Shooters.

I just watched the video from the VGA, does that video leave off where UnCharted ended?

Its definitely worth picking up and is a nice change of pace from the sports and shooters. I was addicted to this game when I first started playing, its hard to put down once you get into the story.

But no, that isn't where the first one left off.

 

[Point Blank]

I just downloaded the demo again and played for a while. I'm going to pick it up either tomorrow or this weekend. I need another PS3 game anyways.

 

[DSpydr84]

Just for shit, here's the review I did of the first one. Buzzman, I HIGHLY recommend this game.

Shivering the timbers

Every once in a great while, a game comes along that sweeps you off your feet. A game that grabs a hold of you, and refuses to let go. It knocks you out; you get so deep into what's happening, you lose conscious thought over everything that surrounds you. Although the same qualities can be found in a child molestor, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is anything but a harrassment.

The game plays as a hybrid of adventure and third-person shooter. The controls are simple to use and easy to learn. Although the shooting cross-hair is slightly off-center, for reasons beyond me, it won't take you long to get used to. You can carry up to one hand gun, one larger gun, and 4 hand grenades. There is also a hand-to-hand combat system, with combos, but this should really only be used if you're low or out of everything else. Let's face it, a 9mm pistol will always beat a tomahawk punch, no matter how inaccurate those pesky pirates can be.

The mix of exploring and shooting is what ultimately separates this game from the rest of the pack. Time and time again, as you lunge from pillar to pillar, or stone edge to swinging vine, you take that leap of faith and pray Drake can hang on. It's a very exciting element to the game. Just as you find the climbing to be a bit tedious, you get to the top, and another sequence of events ensues. It's as if they perfectly tested this game, and fixed up the parts that seemed to be getting old. There was not a time during my play through when I sat back wishing a part was over, or thinking a task was too long.

The gameplay isn't the only thing to rave about. Immediately after starting this game, you will notice how visually stunning it really is. The shadows, Drake's clothes getting wet after being in water, the trees blowing in the breeze, the moss growing on rocks, shrubs burning and blackening after a fire. This game was just incredibly well-crafted and styled by Naughty Dog, going a long way from the Crash Bandicoot days.

The characters have great personality, as well. Nathan Drake, the main dude, seems like a real person with the way he moves and acts. His responses to the task at hand are that of a teenager; sarcastic and unenthusiastic. The way the movie-like story unfolds creates changes in character that mimic real life, which is another reason this game is so gripping. You'll find it hard to put the controller down, simply because you can't wait to see what happens next.

As far as entertainment, Naughty Dog hit the nail on the head and went straight through the plywood. You'd be hard-pressed to find a game that is as hard to put down as this one. The only downfall may be just that; you'll beat this long adventure in a short amount of time, if you have the time, because you will refuse to stop playing. I can't complain, though, because that's really all I could ask out of an entertainment system; entertainment.

Overall score - 9.25
+ Easy controls
+ Visually stunning
+ Realistic feel and characters
+ Unpredictable story
+ Wide-variety of tasks
- Could have better replay value

 

[DNEUM]

Some new details:

No longer is Nathan on a quest for Francis Drake, instead he's turned his sights to Marco Polo, whose journey back to Europe from the court of Kublai Khan saw his 600-man fleet dwindle to just a dozen survivors. Ultimately Drake's journey will lead him to Tibet and an ancient city, which is said to house a gem that can grant wishes. The story in this game will allow for plenty of variety in the environments you'll be visiting.

Naughty Dog also clarifies what they mean by a "stealth mechanic," which put many people on edge when the game was announced. There is no intention of turning Uncharted into the next Splinter Cell; "stealth just gives you something more in the toolbox - another element, another choice that's available to you. Stealth or shooting - both choices are valid at any time." There's plenty more interesting stuff to read in the full article. It's certainly done a good job getting us even more excited about what's to come from Naughty Dog next year.

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/12/30/uncharted-2-details-revealed-in-latest-edge/

The link to some scans of the actual article can be found from the link above.

 

[Leftwich]

I can't wait. This was one of the few games I've played that promised everything and delivered.

 

[Buzzman]

Gamestop had a buy 2 get 1 free sale

so I bought

Uncharted
MGS 4
and got Resistacne 1 for free

 

[Buzzman]

wow...im 7 chapters into the game but its incredible so far

 

[dboy_dc]

Well I read about this in one of the gaming Mags, they said they used 30% of the PS3 Core in the first one, and for this second one they're pushing the Core to its limits.

PS3>360

 

[Buzzman]

just finished and im speechless. One of the best games ive ever played.

 

[DNEUM]

Some new details on the game's AI:

http://www.psu.com/Uncharted-2-AI-details-surface--a0006128-p0.php

Uncharted 2 game director Bruce Straley has revealed that the hotly anticipated adventure sequel will incorporate two all-new AI behaviour patterns as a result of the games inclusion of stealth-action elements.

"As a result of expanding our gameplay to account for action-stealth, there are two new behaviours added to enemies, 'investigate' and 'hunt,'" Straley told CVG.

“With 'investigate' the enemies have peripheral vision just like humans. When Drake enters this peripheral vision the enemies will look over in the direction they think they saw him in and depending on how long he was in this vision cone, they may just look or they may walk over and check out what they think they saw.”

"With the 'hunt' behaviour the enemies have already spotted Drake and are in combat with him. While in combat the enemies make certain assumptions on where Drake is based on his last known location,” he explained.

Straley added that Drake’s foes will search tenaciously for our hero should they manage to lose eye contact with him, widening their search as they go.

"If they lose eye contact with Drake for a few seconds, one or more enemies will start hunting around the area, starting with his last known location, and then spread their search out if he's not found."

Furthermore, the game’s enemies are just as nimble as Drake, possessing the ability to climb up ledges and leap across gaps in order to locate his whereabouts – a feature that in turn allows for a much more varied game environment.

Said Straley: "If they are to hunt for Drake they'll need the ability to climb on the environment, jump across gaps, and drop down from ledges to get to him. The benefit to this was our combat wasn't limited to flat terrain anymore."

 

[DSpydr84]

This game will be so badass.

 

[DNEUM]

This and Killzone 2 are must haves.

I know with those 2 and The Show on the way I'll actually have some games to play for my PS3 ha.