 | Uncharted 2 : Among Thieves – Reviewed |
| Geoff - October 16th, 2009 at 12:00 pm - 1561 Views - 25 Comments |
Today sees the local launch of Uncharted 2, the sequel to one of the very best games released in 2007. The rabid fans among you will already be clutching your copies, eager to embark on the adventure that awaits.
Those of you who’re on the fence about it, ambivalent to the hyperbole might need a push to see if it’s worth your money. Let’s take a look and see if one of 2009’s most anticipated games is deserving of your cash.
The game has you take the reins as Nathan Drake, a not entirely noble man who ekes out a living as a treasure hunter. In Among Thieves you’re following a trail left by intrepid and infamous Marco Polo – one that’ll take you to some of the most breathtaking landscapes ever committed to code.
From the very moment you start playing, you’ll be impressed by one of the game’s biggest selling points; its incredible visuals. This is without doubt one of – if not the – most impressive games you’ll play on any platform this year. Beyond the technical prowess displayed, Naughty Dog have also managed an art direction that coupled with the incredible attention to detail produces a game so visually engaging that it’s difficult sometimes to not just stand around, taking in the resplendent sights in awe.
From a gameplay perspective the game plays much like the original Uncharted – a delightful blend of Tomb Raider adventure platforming and Gears of War style cover based combat. Included is a stealth mechanic that allows Drake to take unwitting would-be assailants down quickly and easily. In short, the game provides nothing particularly new – but what it does provide is so refined and polished that its lack of originality isn’t a negative.
A word that’ll often get thrown around Uncharted 2 is “cinematic,” which this game certainly is. There are so many action-packed, thrilling, memorable moments – none of which I’ll spoil here – that rival the very best that Hollywood has delivered.
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October 16, 2009
12:20 pm
Uncharted 2 is crap, Halo 3 rules
October 19, 2009
5:12 pm
Seriously?
I have a feeling that was said in jest, but one needs to make sure about these things…
October 19, 2009
5:25 pm
Dude, Uncharted 2 is terrible. What do you mean?
October 16, 2009
12:25 pm
Where is the 10, we can see you guys are just xbox fanboys scoring it this low.
October 16, 2009
12:34 pm
LOL at both these comments
October 16, 2009
12:40 pm
This and God of War 3 are the games that make me lust after a PS3.
And good on you Geoff for not giving it a ten like the rest of the reviewing world.
Stick it to the man!
October 16, 2009
12:42 pm
Naughty dog deserve some good sales on this one , they did a great job. Sorry xbox fans ,whish you could play it too.
October 16, 2009
12:52 pm
Nice review, makes me really really want a PS3 now.
Hey!! Does anyone need a kidney? Excellent condition, smells a bit funky, only R4499.00.
:)
October 16, 2009
1:22 pm
Honestly one of the GOTY contenders for 2009. Simply amazing… and thats without touching the MP as yet.
October 16, 2009
2:04 pm
Argh, I need to get my hands on this game… too many games to deal with already… SIGH.
Oh wait, so Geoff, you are done with the copy then eh… :D
October 16, 2009
5:19 pm
This game is AWESOME, and this is coming from a Xbox addict.
October 16, 2009
7:09 pm
If i had a ps3 i would get this.
October 16, 2009
8:09 pm
I am gonna get this tomorrow …oouh YAA!
October 17, 2009
11:59 am
Good luck trying to play multiplayer. It’s not broken, locals just love sitting around in a lobby for 10 or more minutes waiting for one guy to join.
Does my head in.
October 17, 2009
1:12 pm
online is fantastic but is definately not noob friendly
if you in online avoid pistols and sniper death matches as well as any mode in the ice cavern match, you will be owned
October 18, 2009
8:19 pm
i got the game its good but the graphics are overated,crysis kills this game visualy and gears of war is way more fun but its probaly the best game on the ps3
October 19, 2009
8:32 am
Are you serious? Of course crysis kills it, it’s on pc. You really can’t compare pc to consoles.
Everyone mentions the graphics are the best this console generation have had and well if someone disagree’s then they must be using a SD tv.
October 19, 2009
1:37 pm
Marko!!!
October 19, 2009
1:41 pm
Polo
October 20, 2009
5:23 pm
Fish out of water!!
October 20, 2009
6:29 pm
You are so unprofessional…
October 23, 2009
1:33 pm
[...] Uncharted 2 – PS3 [...]
October 23, 2009
3:13 pm
I am Mostly Professional
October 31, 2009
10:44 am
Uncharted 1 and 2 excelent games, have got God of War 3 on preorder. This is what ps3 is all about.
October 31, 2009
5:40 pm
hi i think this game is seriously unreal, i mean look around when ur in a tomb or ruin and i mean really look at the detail and the time tht they must have spent on tht alone, they deserve prais from the highest level for this breathtaking game, iv got all 3 consoles and im waiting for the cod mw 2 super elite 360 but i have got to say tht if u truley like gaming dnt judge this one by its cover spend a hour or 2 and i promise u wont be disapointed