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The secrets of Uncharted 2's superb train level revealed

Eurogamer: "If you ever played Naughty Dog's superb - and for me still best game - Uncharted 2, you'll remember the train level. Chapter 13 - Locomotion sees Uncharted's wise-cracking star Nathan Drake move up through a speeding train, fighting off scores of enemy mercenaries and even a missile-firing helicopter. The level was eye-catching for a number of reasons, chief among them the feeling of realism the train journey provided. It felt like the train, with you on it, was moving through an actual environment, through a jungle, tunnels, out onto cliffs and ever onwards - in a relatively straight line - to its and the level's final destination. How did Naughty dog do it? A new video from YouTuber Freako, who works on the Boundary Break video series, reveals the secrets of Uncharted 2's train level."

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FallenAngel19842540d ago

I find Uncharted 3’s sinking ship setpiece more impressive

Bathyj2539d ago

Great level. Uncharted 3 copped a lot of flack I think just because it came after 2. Underrated game and level design.

capjacksparrow2539d ago

I think the issue with Uncharted 3, though still an awesome game, was that they took the praise the wrong way and applied the design opposite to U2. With U2, they had an amazing story with which they included some awesome set piece moments, with U3, it felt more like they came up with some awesome set piece moments, then built the story around that. Not bad, but not quite up to what U2 achieved. U4 went back to focus on the story, which is why I go between 2 and 4 as my favorite, though U3 had some of the best action in the series.

Minute Man 7212539d ago

The best Uncharted followed by part 1

PhantomS422539d ago

Personally, for me, it's: 2,4,1,3

Relientk772539d ago

Incredible sequence. The train levels are an absolute blast

OffRoadKing2539d ago

This is actually really cool to see.

Einhander19712539d ago

All instalments are technical show cases, but Uncharted 2 still remains the best. But I agree the Uncharted 3 sinking ship set piece is incredible.

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Uncharted 2 Is the Most Important PlayStation Exclusive of All Time

In a list of games that defined the PlayStation 3, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves would certainly be one of the top contenders. The blockbuster sequel to 2007’s Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune not only received critical acclaim and became a massive hit for Sony’s third console when it was released 15 years ago on October 13th, 2009, but it also cemented Naughty Dog’s future as a developer of cinematic, story-driven action-adventure games as opposed to its history of colorful platformers like Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter from previous PlayStation generations. To this day, Uncharted 2 stands as one of the PS3’s best exclusives and one of the most important PlayStation games of all time.

gold_drake169d ago

it was pretty good. especially the multiplayer

KyRo169d ago

I loved this era on multiplayer games from Sony. People used to call the modes tacked on multiplayer but they were enjoyable. I loved Factions even more. I'm Still gutted that the second one isn't coming out.

-Foxtrot169d ago

Yeah, that one game where it not only has an amazing single player but the multiplayer was also just as good.

A fresh a breath air with it's more "skill focused, less is more" multiplayer in a time during COD fever where every other game with online was trying to be like it.

Shame NaughtyDog eventually did do COD like things with Uncharted 3 and 4, they ruined what made the original so good. It become an over the top arcade fest in the end.

Inverno169d ago

Ironic cause the MP was basically Halo, and Bungie helped on the technical side of things too. MP was more simple back then, I've said this before but I played U2 MP religiously. I sucked at it like you have no idea, but mah gawd did I have so much fun. Can't find an MP game that hooked me like U2s these days. Then Factions came along and while it had its problem I found new religion with it. Agh damn it why did they cancel Factions 2 bruhh.

gold_drake169d ago

i had so much fun too, played almost every night with mates or cousins baha

Relientk77169d ago

It is for sure my favorite game in the series. It's such a blast to play. The train levels still hold up and are fun as hell as well as the entire game.

RaidenBlack169d ago (Edited 169d ago )

Still remember the first gameplay video ... shooting the chasing truck and then the beautiful visuals & details whilst traversing the dilapidated Nepal streets ... perfection
Too bad Sony never ported the trilogy to PC ...

RaiderNation169d ago

I would argue it's God of War.

darthv72169d ago

I'll say, the PS3 really did sequels better than people give it credit for. Resistance 2, Uncharted 2, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, Infamous 2... all were better than their initial offerings and still hold up to this day.

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Uncharted Cast Doesn’t Take the Games’ Success For Granted at MCM Comic-Con

During MCM Comic Con London X EGX, CGM got the chance to be part of a press group interview with the stars of the Uncharted titles, namely the legendary Nolan North, who played protagonist Nathan Drake, Emily Rose, who portrayed Elena Fisher and Richard McGonagle, who took on the role of Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan,

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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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