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Lens of Truth: Uncharted Evolution Analysis

Lens of Truth writes, "There's no doubt that Uncharted:Drake's Fortune is one of the best looking and most entertaining adventure games we've ever laid eyes on, but the question remains, was Uncharted a one-hit wonder? Naughty Dog answered that question recently by releasing Uncharted 2: Among Thieves(U2:AT). We seized this opportunity to put both versions of Uncharted under our Lens to see if Naughty Dog could recreate the magic and deliver another masterpiece."

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RudeSole Devil6054d ago

IMO Gears of War 2 looks way better. IMO!

Sunny_D6054d ago (Edited 6054d ago )

Pshh please...
Do we need to show the comparison with Uncharted 1 (yes I'm talking about 1 here)against gears 2?
But, it's your opinion.

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darkecho6054d ago

Rudesole, your opinion is dumb.

ShAkKa6054d ago

You need to get some better eyeglasses IMO ^_^

evildeli6054d ago

I liked LOT's comparison more.

Somnipotent6054d ago

yep, that would be YOUR opinion and in this case, your opinion sucks.

Darkeyes6054d ago

0% average frame tear... Lol thats ridiculous perfection right there.

darthv726054d ago (Edited 6054d ago )

It is not an insult in any way. You just need to know that the improvements in halo 2 over halo 1 were quite substantial. Not only graphical but gameplay/story, multiplayer...everything was improved.

The same holds true for UC2. It is vastly improved over UC1 that it is now the "halo killer" for sony. It is their halo 2.

Now lets hope ND doesnt mess with the chemestry to much otherwise UC3 will end up like halo 3. Good game but not as WOW factor as the 2nd.

Yes...I went there with this comparison.

@below: I'll give you the story part because it was different. Yet H2 really expanded on that story and gave it a nice cliff hanger ending like Empire strikes back. The first sets the pace, it is up to the sequels to carry the torch the rest of the way. I think H2 did a nice job but 3 stumbled across the finish (the fight) line. Just my view of it.

TheBand1t6054d ago

Really? Halo 2 had killer multiplayer....but Halo 1 most definitely had the better story.

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Obama6054d ago

If you truly think that way then you must find ugly girls pretty.

mal_tez926054d ago

"The first time you put U:DF or U2:AT into your system there’s about a 5 min loading screen."

Both of those games had an initial loading screen of less than one minute the first time I played. Every other time it was about 20 seconds. Definitely no where near 5 minutes.

Ravage276054d ago

wow ZERO frame tearing, is that a new industry standard or what? o.0

Sarcasm6054d ago (Edited 6054d ago )

"wow ZERO frame tearing, is that a new industry standard or what?"

Nah, that's what happens when it's V-Locked. The amazing part though is that usually a game that's V-Locked sacrifices the frame rate, yet ND was able to still have a solid frame rate throughout the entire game on top of the V-Lock.

Uncharted 2 stands as another technological achievement for the PS3. Let's hope the trend continues.

sikbeta6054d ago

Great joke, you made my day with that lol

oh wait.... you really believe those words, that's the bad thing about this gen, kids are so naive, they play one game and think is like the second coming of god

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mrv3216054d ago

Uncharted 2 is truly locked at 30 fps... I had a choice OFP or Uncharted 2. I made the wrong choice.

jaidek6054d ago

Ouch! That sucks. OFP was really disappointing in my book. Maybe do a trade in and put it toward this gem.

mrv3216054d ago

I can see the good in this game but I want to own both, so I'll buy it soon, I probable will get Uncharted 2 this week.

But this has been one of the worst dessicions since...

(This was done on family guy)

SnuggleBandit6054d ago

did you miss all the reviews man?

mrv3216054d ago

I blocked out all hype for Uncharted 2, which ment I missed most of the OFP stuff... I will never do that untill Uncharted 3.

badz1496054d ago

the 1st was already setting standards but they pushed the boundaries further with their 2nd! and in 18 months! I hope more and more devs are as 'generous' as them!

Sarcasm6054d ago

It's not too late to jump onto Uncharted 2.

After playing OFP, you'll understand the contrast between a boring game and an enjoyable one.

:)

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Kiroe6054d ago

Naughty Dog has some serious talent on their staff. Uncharted 1 looked amazing and yet they were still able to one up themselves. Sony truly has the best first party developers ever...

The Creep6054d ago

microsoft needs more developers like naughty dog =)

junk-3d6054d ago

I agree. They just don't have a developer that has serious art skills. Bungie's Halo art style is too clean and truthfully looks not much better that the original Xbox's games.

I think Alan Wake and Splinter Cell is exactly what the doctor ordered for the 360's stale exclusives. Especially in pushing the visual element.

NecrumSlavery6054d ago

Yeah the PS3 has a better tech but the issue with Microsoft is greed and marketing.

MS never takes risks. If they don't think 100% the game will make a bijillion dollars, they won't support it. Difference between LBP, Flower, or Heavy Rain to Halo or Gears.
Gears was a huge step up in 3rdPSs, but MS knew it would sell. Yeah Sony games may not sell as much as Halo, but they take chances, and I would rather play something that shows innovation than something that gratifies the now. ie God of War, has blood and gore, but epic bosses and redefined Action Adventure Hack-n-Slash. Or Heavy Rain. It's a mindfúck and redefining game. Indigo Prophecy was cult on 360 but now as a PS3 exclu it's bashed. Uncharted 2 is a great game on a great system.

If 360 had more games with originality, then it would be a better system.

Baron796054d ago

Great video. I knew the original had some tearing but not to that extent. Either way both games are awesome.

evildeli6054d ago

I never noticed that much tearing when I played 1.

lokiroo4206054d ago

"U2:AT looks to be a great contender for game of the year, but no matter what, Naughty Dog has earned the passage into gaming Hall of Fame."

Indeed.

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Uncharted 2 Is the Most Important PlayStation Exclusive of All 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.

gold_drake560d ago

it was pretty good. especially the multiplayer

KyRo560d ago

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.

-Foxtrot560d ago

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.

Inverno560d ago

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.

gold_drake560d ago

i had so much fun too, played almost every night with mates or cousins baha

Relientk77560d ago

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.

RaidenBlack560d ago (Edited 560d ago )

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 ...

RaiderNation560d ago

I would argue it's God of War.

darthv72560d ago

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.

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Uncharted Cast Doesn’t Take the Games’ Success For Granted at MCM Comic-Con

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,

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Celebrating Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune 15-Year Anniversary

November 19 marks 15 years since the release of the Uncharted game that started it all.

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Nyxus1280d ago

I hope they make another Uncharted game some day.

MIDGETonSTILTS171280d ago

I hope they don’t make another until the end of the ps5 lifecycle…. Show us a better jungle

Minute Man 7211280d ago

It's 15 years already....time flys