The reviewer writes:
"The graphics in Uncharted are nothing short of fantastic. The PS3 really brings the lush jungle scenery to life and the team goes light on the bloom (Guess I can stop wearing my shades while playing) but the real treat is the characters. They stumble, wince as bullets fly by them, clothes get wet when in water. Even the characters themselves seem so life-like that I half expect to see them while walking down the street. It's these little nuances that really bring Drake's Fortune to life."
"You know a game is good when you're supposed to write a preview for it yet can't tear yourself away from your game system. Such was the case with Uncharted. How many times exactly did I play it? I don't know. I lost count. All I know is that I dreamt about Uncharted and come Nov 19th (or 15th if some rumors are true) this game'll be in my PS3. (Sorry COD4, but I will return)."
November 19 marks 15 years since the release of the Uncharted game that started it all.
I hope they don’t make another until the end of the ps5 lifecycle…. Show us a better jungle
VGChartz's Issa Maki: "I finally have a proper designation akin to what I've always referred to internally as 'the line that must be crossed' or 'The Line', for short – ludonarrative dissonance – the separation from a video game's story in relation to its gameplay. Why isn't PETA all up in Mario's grill for jumping on turtles and killing fish, or charging Samus Aran with the extinction of the Metroid species? Ever notice how fire has that habit of making bosses in Resident Evil stronger? Read on my friend, for I endeavor to imbue you with the ability to engage in basic queries concerning the concept."
KeenGamer: "Which Uncharted game is the best? Uncharted is widely recognized as one of the most groundbreaking and consistently great franchises in gaming. For both long-time fans and newcomers to this action-adventure classic, here’s a ranking of the franchise’s four main games."
Great list and great article nicely writen and explained. Although for me personaly i would put Drakes Fortune above Drake’s Deception and Uncharted 4 is absolutely my favourite of the franchise and number 1 for me.
U2 is the only game playable on crushing without causing a great amount of frustration. Not to mention just how much influence it had that they redid some of U2s set pieces like the caravan twice, and armored truck chase in U4.
I'd rate it as the following.
1.) Uncharted 2
(Close to perfection of any game I've played in years. Single Player/Multiplayer/Co Op all amazing.)
2.) Uncharted 3
(On par with UC2 multiplayer/co op wise minus the kickbacks [aka killstreaks]. I really liked the Lawrence of Arabia story.)
3.) Uncharted 4
(Single player is amazing. Multiplayer was meh. Co Op had potential. Absolutely hated the health revive system it slowed down the game way too much. Always preferred the fast pace action of UC2/UC3. Made it way more fun that way. Recoil was too ridiculous that most people in lobbies would only do hip firing, using power weapons and using that OP grappling hook to melee people after dropping them. Nobody wanted to revive anyone.)
4.) Uncharted
(It's the first in the series so it's hard to judge. Though I loved the story.)
Come to think of it, the step between Uncharted 1 and Uncharted 2 is huge. It goes from the weakest in the series to one of the best games ever made.
I think I'm going to play all of them again soon.
fantastic game indeed. i love the demo!
and this world is not always beautiful and COD4 show the not beauty part
winning the gaming world back one game at a time.
I am really impressed and actually had "real" fun for the first time on the ps3. Shooting is a lot better, than Tomb Raider.
Thanks Naughty Dog for making it possible to play for us Europeans!
My wife was sitting next to me when I started the Uncharted demo asked me if this was a new CG movie during the plane crash scene in the beginning. I looked at her and smiled. Once you are in control of Nathan Drake in the jungle, I started moving around. My wife looked surprised. That opening jungle was amazing. The lighting and animation were top notch. This is the real deal folks. This is next generation. Playing this and Call of Duty 4 reminded me of what it was again. This is after playing Halo 3. The last time I felt as though I was playing a next gen game was Gears of War.