GrE writes, "'Polished' is a word overused in video game commentary. Typically used to describe impressive presentation, it's usually frowned upon by readers and writers alike. It's considered to be evidence of lazy writing, a word used to mask a lack of technical knowledge on more specific constituents.
Yet I could forgive writers wanting to use it to describe Uncharted 2's impressive presentation. But it's not quite the right word, in my opinion. My choice would be 'classy', simply because Uncharted 2 is further proof of an increasingly apparent class divide that exists between gaming's chasing pack and its cream of the crop...."
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.
I really need to play this.
I can't think of a single thing that this game doesn't do right.
What I found to be the most enjoyable was actually the commentary between the NPCs. It was really well written.
One of the best articles I've read in weeks, months even.
This guy shares the same feeling as me about Uncharted 2, it doesn't feature groundbreaking gameplay but everything else... Hot damn, one of the best game I've ever played.
TY for a great read.
Uncharted 2 is great! Definitely one of the most exciting, best looking, and well presented games ever!
There are just so many great games on PS3 that it's hard to call one of them the best. Along with Uncharted 1, Killzone 2, MGS4, Demon's Souls (holy crap!), and a long list of other exclusives and multis...it's a great time to own PS3!
For me...I gotta say...I'm loving them ALL...and I only hope they keep coming.