Uncharted 2 is a step up from the first game in nearly every way. The now established characters are able to be pushed harder along with the introduction of brand new characters. The environments had a lot more variety which helps makes the combat encounters not just feel like the same battle over and over again. The pacing in this game is also really well done, there aren't really that many points when I'm just straight-up bored.
Although this game fixed a lot of my issues with the first game I still have the system issues of this being a "cinematic" game, which isn't inherently bad but It's something I haven't really seen been done right. Pretty setpieces are cool to look at, I just wish the gameplay during those moments was more interesting.
Although this game fixed a lot of my issues with the first game I still have the system issues of this being a "cinematic" game, which isn't inherently bad but It's something I haven't really seen been done right. Pretty setpieces are cool to look at, I just wish the gameplay during those moments was more interesting.
The perfect Uncharted game. Among Thieves is a masterpiece, and was the reason I returned to PlayStation after spending most of the generation with Xbox.
Uncharted 2 takes everything the first game did right and turns them up to 11, while adding an incredible amount of variety both in terms of gameplay and visuals, and also in my opinion offers the best story in the whole franchise.
Uncharted 2 takes everything the first game did right and turns them up to 11, while adding an incredible amount of variety both in terms of gameplay and visuals, and also in my opinion offers the best story in the whole franchise.
Better than its predecessor (and its successor) in literally every single way to an extent that it’s funny.
Uncharted 2 has much better levels than 1.
Uncharted 2 has much more impressive levels than 1 (the perfect opening sequence and the incredibly cool sequence fighting through a train immediately spring to mind).
Uncharted 2 has better puzzles than 1.
Uncharted 2 has much prettier levels than 1.
Uncharted 2 has Chloe Frazer and her voice, which I would crawl over broken glass to hear.
I’m still a little confused as to why the first game was such a smash hit, but I’m glad it was because Among Thieves is just so damn good. Having just wrapped up the Nathan Drake Collection and collecting my thoughts on the PS3 trilogy before I jump into the end of the series with 4 and Lost Legacy, I don’t know how this can be topped within its franchise. It feels like everything an Uncharted game should be.
Uncharted 2 has much better levels than 1.
Uncharted 2 has much more impressive levels than 1 (the perfect opening sequence and the incredibly cool sequence fighting through a train immediately spring to mind).
Uncharted 2 has better puzzles than 1.
Uncharted 2 has much prettier levels than 1.
Uncharted 2 has Chloe Frazer and her voice, which I would crawl over broken glass to hear.
I’m still a little confused as to why the first game was such a smash hit, but I’m glad it was because Among Thieves is just so damn good. Having just wrapped up the Nathan Drake Collection and collecting my thoughts on the PS3 trilogy before I jump into the end of the series with 4 and Lost Legacy, I don’t know how this can be topped within its franchise. It feels like everything an Uncharted game should be.
One of the best paced games I've ever played. Everything is so much better than the first Uncharted here, and without changing its fundamentals. It constantly puts you in different circumstances that change up how you fight and navigate, making it so fun and memorable. Sometimes it does slip into the habits of the game before it, but not very often.
Another sequel that will improve on many aspects of the previous game. But the mix is just so good in this one(shooting, exploring, riddle solving), the level design did a huge jump forward - especially the train level. Only negativ I feel like the last hours drag a little. Chloe is a fine addition, and the hunt for Marco Polo's missing ship is a fantastic journey. The best in the series which can hold up to any 3rd person shooter.