Martin Robinson from IGN UK writes: "It's unfortunate that the gameplay doesn't scale the heights of the production values, for while the gunplay is solid its relentlessness becomes weary towards the finale. But any misgivings aren't enough to derail the immensely enjoyable rollercoaster ride and Uncharted 2's wealth of character easily overcomes our gripes. As a spectacle it's without compare, its epic vistas and rip-roaring set pieces combining with writing and pacing of a quality that's alien to most videogames, helping to create one of this generation's most charming adventures."
9.0 Presentation
A minimal front-end, but when it's in full-flow the lack of intrusion underlines the game's cinematic credentials.
10 Graphics
Quite simply the best looking game around, with impressive tech matched by excellent art design.
9.5 Sound
The guns and grenades do what you expect them to, but it's Nolan North and co. who steal the show.
8.0 Gameplay
It doles out its parts with wit, but each element fails to wow in isolation.
8.5 Lasting Appeal
The multiplayer is more than generous, as is the single player's 12 hour running 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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,
Chris, Joseph, and Josh celebrate Active Quest’s 100th episode by discussing their favorite games of all time.
seems harsh 9.5 minumum for this.
What a joke. You have to look at this like they're choosing to remove 10 points (9.9 would be 1 point off, 9.5 would be 5 points off, etc.). What is the justification? Their complaints about the action are ambiguous and meaningless, and purely trifling crap grounded on their baseless opinion. What's the actual FAULT with the game? IGN has lost their touch, they've been reviewing EVERYTHING stupidly for the last year and a half.
Just wondering why they would give a game with a 12 hour single player + co op modes + deep MP modes + photo mode + Machima mode an 8.5 for lasting appeal? They really gave no reason for a lower score. This is one of those games that is offering a LOT more lasting appeal than most games coming out this year. As for gameplay getting repetitive? Has anyone played Gears 1/2? Resistance 1/2? L4D1? Killzone 2? They should have scored it probably a 9.5 and know it.
always seems to score lower then the american ign.