Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (Platinum) reviews

First things first – until I heard about Uncharted 2 I had no idea about this game and only got my PS3 last christmas, so I was a little sceptical about buying this. No idea why I was now!

The gameplay is great and the cover system works very well. Aiming is relatively simple and the plot is great for a game. The voice acting adds a an extra dimension to this game and how addictive it becomes. Jumping from cliffs is relatively easy to pick up although you will take a while to get used to it and may die some times from a bad jump. The only gameplay gripe is that grenades can be a pain and some other things that involve the six axis motion sensitive tasks but it doesn't take away from how good this game is.

The graphics are just awesome. Very crisp and it runs wonderfully, add to this the great cut scenes and it just looks really pretty.

The game does take a little while to load up when you first chuck it in but runs smooth as after that with little to no load time as it loads during the cut scenes which makes it great to play.

The story takes just oer 8 to 9 hours but at the speed it goes is perfect. Cannot wait for this sequel to hit shelves because this is a must have! Bring on Amongst Thieves!

This is the single best ps3 game ever made, it has good graphics, story line, characters and you will never be bored as long you have this game in your hands. The graphics are unbelievable and the cut scenes are freaking sweet, there is absolutely nothing wrong with this game and you can't go wrong with it. 10/10 game for me!

I am in the middle of playing this game at the moment and I love it so far! Cut scenes are good, Controls are easy, graphics are good, storyline is good, in game puzzles are good aswell. Easy to get trophies through the Playstation Network! Cannot wait for Uncharted 2! MUST BUY.

Simply one of the best games I ever played or going to play Graphics that I've never seen b4 and gameplay that will make you stuck to your chair.

This game is really really a ‘must have’ for all PS3 owners.

This game needs no introductions…its practically Indiana Jones except better.

The game has 24 chapters in which you, run and shoot your way to the El Dorado treasure.

Gameplay consists of hanging off ledges, using various weapons such as the Shotgun, pistols, rocket launcher and grenades aplenty in which you fight against pirates and cursed Spanish pirates that resemble zombie-like fiends. *This does not however, worsen the game at all except add a twist!

Some chapters involve shooting from a jeep while racing in the lush jungle to riding on a jet-ski and shooting pirates off ledges and platforms.

The difficulties are Easy, Medium, Hard and Crushing.

All of these difficulties can be achieved if you use cover to the best of your ability.

This is a must-have game and easily a 9/10. Get this game even if your having doubts as I was…your will be shocked at how good it is.

The graphics in Uncharted were so real and detailed that my Mum thought I was watching a movie. Everything about Uncharted was done to a high standard with very funny dialogue, great storyline, awesome locations (I love adventures) and cool characters (a range from funny to serious to good to nasty). This all help make Unchartedthe best PS3 game!

• Cant wait untill number 2 comes out!

Introduction –

You are Nathan Drake, a descendant of Sir Francis Drake and now a modern-day treasure hunter. You've just yanked the coffin of your ancient ancestor from the ocean to find what clues or treasures lie within, when things get a little rough.

Graphics – 9

The graphics are wonderful. You spend most of your time in jungle ruins. Encompassing sights such as stone structures and carvings with vines growing over them along side waterfalls spilling into glistening pools. The are also caverns as well as the depths of ruins. Walls lined with etchings, narrow stone passageways, and underground facilities. The environments are lush and worth staring at. I'm not even sure how much of my game time I actually spent just looking at walls. The characters look good. The faces and expressions are fantastic. The clothes look a little stiff, but the way his feet contour to surfaces is pretty impressive.

Sound – 8

The sound is well done. Nothing sounds wrong, or annoying. The voice acting is perfect in my opinion. I do wish, however, that there were more ambient noises happening. The music is good, it usually fits the moment pretty well.

Gameplay – 4

This game feels like it should have enough going for it. But, it's just not that fun. Its ball-and-chain linear and it's mostly endless running around, or jumping from rock to rock, or more likely, hiding behind something shooting at waves of hired guns, all without much reason. The fighting is very similar to Dead to Rights, but doesn't feel as versatile. You can carry 2 guns; 1 pistol and 1 rifle.You can take cover, aim from cover, blind fire and do a simple roll. All of which regular enemies can do better than you. The AI doesn't have much of a random factor and is almost completely scripted. This leads to most fights being much like Time Crisis, except without the gun controller. Usually, all the guys go to their spot and jump in and out from cover to shoot at you, while you do the same thing. There are a decent choice of guns in the game but unfortunately the physics are broken. Attacks are based in intervals, so that a stream of shots and a shot are the same thing. The pistols can and will always be more effective than other guns. Enemies are boundless and come in endless hordes until the point of irritation. So much so the creators knew and had Nate (main char.) even voice his complaints. And for the most part it felt like I was fighting the same fight over and over. My biggest complaint would be the last boss fight. It was absolutely the worst last boss fight in any game I've ever beaten. It deserves an award for being so bad. To end positively there were moments that were very fun, specifically the jeep sequence near the middle of the game.

Story – 5

Good enough for most of its duration. It gets pretty exciting, but it also gets pretty goofy. It definitely has its moments. Its basically a typical action movie about a treasure hunter. No plot twists you can't really see coming, no real character development. Its on par with a Mario storyline, but it works.

Final Recommendation – 6.5 – Rent it.

I can't understand how everyone gave this game such high ratings. Another friend played the copy I had and disliked the game more than me. He didn't care to even finish the game. But, other friends loved it. Magazines and reviewers loved it. I contemplated that the specific copy I rented was mis-coded in some fashion. This game was not as good as I expected at all. And the last boss fight was the worst in any game I've played. There were times when it was fun, and there were definitely times when it was not. Its most likely something you've already played somewhere else, except with better graphics, and Nathan Drake.

This game lacks the replay-ability factor that makes a purchase better than renting it. It's a great game, but it's better to rent it.

This game was very good for a new title, it was very realistic and the graphics were amazing, however it lacked something, and i still can't tell what. Its almost like the Map was… boring. It was still exciting but the area you played in was just lacking something that made it feel alive.

But this is still a very good game and i do recommend it. The storyline gets a little repetitive but picks up near the end. And the characters have a very realistic look in the way they talk and move. It is a good game, but i've played better.

so when i brought my ps3 and i was looking for games. then i jumped on mighty ape and they had a winter games sale so i thought lets try out this game. And i was not let down at all. its a very very good game if your a ps3 gamer and you dont have this game you are missing out!

I like the game… It's a bit movie like and more action… With a bit of suspense… =)

great story telling and the characters become 3d as the game unfolds

I loved this game. Gameplay was fun, puzzles were challenging but not impossible and the combat, while nothing new, was immersive and really exciting. My only small problem with the game is how goofy the main character Nathan Drake comes across as. He reminded me of Brendan Fraser. Other than that, this game is a must-buy.

This game is a very big disappointment. When I saw the trailers it looked like a great game. It has good points like puzzles and stuff but is extremely boring because of its repetitive action. Its 3–5 shot kill is extremely fake. It has s lot of repetitive people (only 3–4 model types) and it has very bad graphics. I love the very original hand to hand combat system but the lack of stealth is quite disappointing. All up it is a huge disappointment to what I thought it was going to be and I would not recommend this game at all. Only two star because of the puzzles and the hand to hand combat.