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.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2023


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