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USA Today Reviews Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (The World Is Not Enough)

Apparently not, USA Today's Game Hunters tells us why:

"Just as the PlayStation 3 greets a long-awaited price cut, the console now welcomes what might be its best game. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves blends intense third-person combat and exhilarating exploration to create a seemingly unmatched action adventure for the PS3.

"Naughty Dog seems to have hit the jackpot with Nathan Drake's latest adventure. Not only is Uncharted 2 the crown jewel of the PS3's first-party lineup, but it's a clear-cut contender for game of the year."

- By BRETT MOLINA (OCT 7TH, 2009)

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Nitrowolf25313d ago

another perfect awesome. i find it weird of rating that aren't out of 10 or 5, just not use to seeing these

Lifendz5312d ago

This might be the highest metacritic game ever. That is unless they have Mario 64 on their site.

OnlyOnN4G5312d ago (Edited 5312d ago )

Super Mario Galaxy sits at 97 as the other highest rated exclusive of this gen. TLoZ:Ocairna of Time is the all time highest rated at 99.

zeeshan5312d ago

Awesome man! GOTY 2009 :)

Montrealien5312d ago

I am about 5 hours in and this is easily the best gaming experience I have had since Infamous this year. This game is amazing.

jmare5312d ago

Go to hell you lucky bastard.

ultimolu5312d ago

*steals Motrealien's copy* >_<

Montrealien5312d ago (Edited 5312d ago )

I got your ninja message as you logged off and tried that last night miss.

*grabs it back with his stretchy sticky hand*

Oner5312d ago

Eeeew! You got a "sticky hand"...

nycredude5312d ago

Anyone in NYC and want the game early for the weekend, pm me. I know a place that might have it and Brutal Legends tomorrow or Sat.

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Montrealien5312d ago

We got brutal legend today, so some place with retards may break the street date. Don`t PM, I wont :P

UnSelf5312d ago

im in NYC and plz let me get that address. I just bought Demons Souls a day early from J&L in chinatown but idk if they got Uncharted2.

Lemme get that location

Hercules5312d ago

you read my mind. as soon as i read the title it made think of gta4 getting reviews from EVERYWHERE

but out of 4?

N2NOther5312d ago

Grand Theft Auto IV - metacritic -98

If enjoy this game even half as much as GTA IV, I'm going to be extremely happy.

I'm so glad this game is getting these marks from reputable sources. Current MGS 4 stands as the best of the PS3 exclusives, with the original Uncharted right behind it. God, the 13th can't come fast enough.

SoapShoes5312d ago

Ocairna of Time was only high because back then there were so few reviewers. They didn't have tons of blogs or websites putting out reviews

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Bereaver5313d ago

That's a money shot right there.

blackbeld5312d ago

Yep, Thats more like it...... GOTY...... 2009 ............. Cry more BOTS!!!

nix5312d ago

not "one of the best" but "the best".

MetalGearRising5312d ago

I wonder how much Reviewers get paid these days.

Darkeyes5312d ago

Don't know, but I guess M$ keeps them happy with 1000$ gift hampers sent with all Halo discs.... That is why reviewers gladly await for the next Halo... Selling the goodies on ebay rakes in a lot of cash.

-x.Red.x-5312d ago

you must be confused
this is a PS3 game NOT a fake "AAA" 360

this time, the reviews are real.

EpicGamerSwordsman5312d ago

They obviously get paid because its their job you tool. oh yeah they dont get paid by ND or Sony. you're just mad because of Uncharted 2 Actually earned the scores unlike halo 3/ODST Where MS Gave reviewers Gift Bags & a Note that says.. 9.5 plzz

nix5312d ago

what happened? Forza 3 not getting the PUUUURRRRFECT scores?

EpicGamerSwordsman5312d ago

May i present to you a Photo of MetalGearRising in real life

http://tinypic.com/view.php...

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Clarence Callahan5312d ago

why the hell do they use x out of "4", and not 5 or 10, like nitrowolf said!?
but still: another perfect score for uncharted is great!

jmare5312d ago

It is using a movie rating scale. Movies are rated from 0 to 4 stars.

Christopher5312d ago

When newspapers started doing critic reviews of most things popular (restaurants, movies, music, etc.) they used the 4-star rating. It's kind of the common measurement in newspapers, has been for decades.

Montrealien5312d ago

Well, I could swear I am being as entertained as I would a movie with this game, so for that alone, the movie rating system is very fitting, hehe

downwardspiral5312d ago

just finished playing the online beta since 12 last night. Its 9:20 am now. I haven't slept all night, and now i got work.....weeee

Lou Ferrigno5312d ago

NICE DUDE! congrats.. thats te way of the gamer right thur.

Uncharted 2 w/another perfect score..

btw like the dude above said,its a movie scoring system.. 4stars rating.

Uncharted 2 beta FTMFW!

EpicGamerSwordsman5312d ago

deserves a 4/4, its addictive as hell

sirbigam5312d ago

I here you man I've had so many all nighters I've been trying to stay away, lol all deathmaches.

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Active Quest Episode 100: Our 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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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.