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Is the GOTY 2009 worth the wait? I think so...

Oh let's see... 97 on Meta, praised by generally all reviews (and let's not forget Geoff Keighly - "Naughty Dog has taken it to a new level".)

Answer: OH YES!!!
Can't freaking wait!

I'd like to see som pre-order numbers!! I mean the game was high on the list on Amazon so many days.

This is one of the worst articles I've read in here, and that's saying something, considering the crap that gets uploaded.

"the growing use of open-ended environments has made games more realistic"

When it makes sense. Not true of all games. Why? Because open-ended environments also make it killer to balance a world, especially one based on shooter mechanics, and it also adds a ton of complexity to the overall project. Would we have gotten the stellar quality of gaming from U2 if they had spent more time on opening up areas so you can choose to go left or right? I don't think so.

"stealth is seemingly a must-have feature for any serious modern action game"

Again, just not true. Stealth is key when it works as part of the concept, but not as a genre definindg element to be added.

And, finally...

"Don't expect much more depth than that from the "Da Vinci Code"-like premise; the story and characters run the gamut from cliched to nonsensical, and no one ever seems to have a particularly well-thought-out reason for anything he does."

Give me a break. This story fits the action genre to a tee. You got a treasure hunter who hunts for treasure and the people who do the same or he meets on the way. Try and tell me that all of those huge money making summer blockbuster movies (Indiana Jones, National Treasure, Sahara, The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, etc.) are really written in for the concept of believable premise (Alien skulls that affect your mind, secret diaries hidden in the president's office, U-boats in the desert, great-granddaughter of Jesus, the Illuminati)? You watch and play these type of games for the characters, the attitude, the action, and the overall enjoyment of it all. These are the stories that tend to make the most money pound for pound because people want to enjoy all of it, including characters fit to provide the protagonist with tons of material that make us laugh our butts off and make us care for them at the same time.

I don't recall the issue of storyline with Halo or Gears of War, let alone the issue of linear gameplay or not creating anything new, just streamlining what has existed already. In fact, why the heck is the whole concept of streamlining a game genre being looked down upon? Last time I checked, it's games that are able to do this that are the most played and enjoyed. World of Warcraft streamlined MMOs. Call of Duty and Halo have streamlined FPSs. There's suddenly an issue with Uncharted 2 streaming third-person action gaming?

/end_rant

Wow they are a little mean about Sony, ouch. I think Sony has more then just uncharted by the way. Sony has many killer apps all they need to do is advertise them like ms.

Is it worth the wait? What type of stupid question is that? Man, cnet has some stupid sh!t on there site.

You never have proved me wrong on anything, don't forget that.

Back on topic:

After reading the review, I can see how people don't like other games being mentioned when one of their favorite games is being reviewed...its kind of lame. But why is everyone looking at the negative aspects of the review, in which I skimmed through the article but had to go back and find them?.?.?

Come on CNET...no need to be douches.

the one generated by the media since E3?
it's only been 2 years since the last one.

I don't think it was really that biased, yet some of the things were a bit too... unusual to put in.

That fact that it's a linear experience is a bad thing? In a shooter/adventure game? Not all games have to be GTA-scale. The developers who create games with linear story-lines use that linear path so that you don't miss anything you might be missing if you had all this space with limited time. They want you to progress with the story, unlike in GTA where many would just go in and get into it with the cops right away. Obviously in a game like that, not too many people care about story, but the fact that a game that's very story-driven is linear isn't a flaw.

I'm 12 years old and what is this?

Cnet... I don't recall seeing any Cnet article titled: "Cnet Hands on: Is Halo:ODST worth the wait?" or "Cnet Hands on: Is GTA4 DLC worth the wait." Only when it is a Sony product do we see these types of articles. Do a damn REVIEW of the game if you are so inclined, but an article like this makes no sense other than to aggravate fanboys and garner hits. Sure the author discussed the positives of the game, but then downplays and bashes the game in so many ways it takes away from the awesomeness that so many reviews have mentioned (including a very impassioned review and Soapbox by Adam Sessler).

I hate to be a conspiracy theorist on the media being anti-PS3, but this is a perfect example of how PS3 exclusives are simply held up to a higher standard than Xbox exclusives.

I consider myself even a PS3 fanboy, but some of the crap I read here makes no sense. The review at cnet is a harsh one, but aren't you tired of hearing how wonderful UC2 is? We all now it's probably worth a 97, but that doesn't mean it hasn't any flaws, as he pointed.

Besides, NOBODY here has played UC2, and although based on the beta I can already give it around a 9 and probably a 10 to the full game, we still can't judge it.

Mastur Chef shoot alienz!! rawr! 1337 story there! Halo 3 doesn't afraid of anything and am totally open wurld gameplayz!

This is almost as funny as the backhanded compliments given in the GT review. Then again, I always ask for more consistency in reviews.

At least Cnet is consistently stupid.

It's Shangri-La,nice fail reporting newbie.

my friend loves UC2 when he played it, and he's a huge M$ xflop lover, or he was anyway

he recently buyed the slim last week, totally changed his perspective of thinking :P

I noticed the eurogamer/cnet/gamervision/fan boys like to say the game is great.. outside of a few minor flaws..

GTFOH

and there is Cnet above.

Again, this is ridiculous... Everyone flocks to this one thread to whine and complain about the title. UC2 will own this entire generation of games, yet all the fanboys are upset. Why are they upset... They dont even know why they are upset. They just are.

BE A GAMER! FatJesus calls you a "Re-Tard"

did anyone expect a positve article on the game?

As they said, it's a must-have for this holiday season. I'll be getting it. Will you?

Gears is a freaking joke, its a tough exterior on very linear gameplay. Halo I like although not totally open it still is some what fun floating around exp

Ignoring the petty criticism.

Cause on Oct. 13th, I'm gonna be all over this gem.

Do i go to Fox to find reliable news on Democrats? Nuff said...

This is CNET guys, nothing to see here unless if you want to laugh.

this is a close to perfect game (it seemes) released at a reasonable distance from its predecessor...

i absolutely don't have a problem with people disagreeing with me and my opinion, but sometimes i wonder what it will take to get that endless praise, or perfect ten, and if not then fine, but what are you comparing it to??

what wait?

i mean gt5, is what i call wait (5years)
The last Guardian, etc, etc.

wtf is wrong with this people ...

And lol at people calling this an adventure game. It's a third person shooter/platformer. There's absolutely nothing close to even resembling an adventure game in here. Most of you are a bunch of morons who know nothing about gaming and only cream their panties over the biggest, most expensive releases out there, and defend them to the death with their fanboyism even though they have no idea what they're even defending half the time.

I liked this article. The author had no problems pointing out what the vast majority of people have failed to see (especially since they haven't even PLAYED the effing game yet!)

I'm not saying the game is bad, but it's very derivative of other action games. It has shooting, like a million others, and it has jumping and climbing, like a million others. It's something we've all played before, but a more polished version of it. It's nothing new or exciting so there's no point in creaming your pants to it. It's just a game like every other game you've already played, calm the f*ck down.

Absolutely a big impact on PlayStation but I'd say leadership is the key factor. When leadership changes so does the studio. Leadership is so important for the counties success of a developer.

I might be hated and downvoted but I don't care:

I wouldn't mind Sony to give us a remaster of the trilogy for PS5 and finally releases it on PC, or even remake Among Thieves.

It was such a well made game, you could tell how much love was poured into it.

Such a shame Amy Hennig got forced out and never got to be there when Nathan Drakes story ended.

That’s definitely an opinion.

One of the best ps3 games of all time imo. The adventure I felt in that game is still one of the best I've ever played. They did amazing with MP as well, god I miss it.

U2 set the standard for PS exclusives, and a standard for how stories were told in SP games in general. The seamless transitions from gameplay to cutscenes, fancier camera work, cinematic feel in in-game set pieces, organic voice acting/line delivery. Devs can deny it all they want but everybody was trying to be U2 after it's release. I prefer it over U4 even cause it's a much more straight forward game in its genre.

Final fantasy 7

From the very start the train sequence was wow… one of the best most memorable opening i can recall.

I love UC2, beat it many times on PS3, and beat it once for PS4, played tons of multiplayer as well. Most important? I wouldn't agree. A game that cemented the entirety of the PlayStation branding against its competition, not just a single company, would be more important.

Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Gran Turismo. Or if you want to count GTA III since it was a temporary exclusive and propelled PS2 hardware sales beyond what anyone could have ever imagined. After a single year on the market, PS2 took over nearly the entire console marketshare to itself.

i havent played 1,2,3 been a later bloomer only played thiefs end and lost legacy am i missing out

Absolutely is. It made uncharted 1 look so mediocre. It also set a bar so high, not just for gaming, but for Action Adventure games. I played the MP religiously and made some amazing friends through it. I especially loved mercing the ND devs.

Hopefully ND comes back swinging with the next game release. They sure know how to make quality storytelling