Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Interview - IGN

Interview

• Built on the Naughty Dog Game Engine 2.0
  - Allows for more much quicker level/artistic design.
  - Allows the team to focus on more new ideas for the game.
• Revamped Traversal System
  - Environment navigation will be much more realistic and varied. Many more animations.
  - Drake now freely clambers hand over hand on all sorts of objects like walls, ladders, signposts, monkey bars, ledges, ropes and so on.
  - Enemies will be able to do the same.

• Traversal Combat
  - Drake can fire his weapon during any given action to flow freely in and out of combat as you travel through the world.
  - If you're trying to get to higher ground and an enemy is already up there shooting down at you, you can fire at him and take him out as you're climbing your way up.This is just one of many examples.
• Experience identical to an action movie
  - They want to capture the player's attention, keeping them engaged and entertained at all times. Pushing for a more varied and dynamic experience.

• Weather Rendering
  - Similar to creating the most realistic water effects in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, ND is striving to create the most realistic ice and snow in U2.
  - When he's out in the snow he'll accumulate a layer of snowflakes on his clothes and in his hair, which will slowly thaw when he gets back inside under cover.
  - Ice reflects light in a way that cleverly mimics the sub-surface scattering that goes on inside a chunk of frozen water, and gives it a look of incredible volume and density.
  - Realistic footprints and snow flakes drifing from the sky as well as a number of undisclosed tricks up their sleeves.
• Game Length
  - Planning on adding several features to the game that will increase replayability and extend the gameplay experience for everyone.
  - More details revealed later.

My Take: Looks incredible of course. I think this will be the most dynamic and varied action/adventure game this year with good characters and story to boot. The combat sounds amazingly fun. I hope they add co-op!

as excited as i am for this game, why are they making it sound like the game's defining features are being able to see drake put his hand on a card :|

Weather Rendering
- Similar to creating the most realistic water effects in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, ND is striving to create the most realistic ice and snow in U2.
- When he's out in the snow he'll accumulate a layer of snowflakes on his clothes and in his hair, which will slowly thaw when he gets back inside under cover.
- Ice reflects light in a way that cleverly mimics the sub-surface scattering that goes on inside a chunk of frozen water, and gives it a look of incredible volume and density.
- Realistic footprints and snow flakes drifing from the sky as well as a number of undisclosed tricks up their sleeves.Episode_Eve

[QUOTE="Episode_Eve"]Weather Rendering
- Similar to creating the most realistic water effects in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, ND is striving to create the most realistic ice and snow in U2.
- When he's out in the snow he'll accumulate a layer of snowflakes on his clothes and in his hair, which will slowly thaw when he gets back inside under cover.
- Ice reflects light in a way that cleverly mimics the sub-surface scattering that goes on inside a chunk of frozen water, and gives it a look of incredible volume and density.
- Realistic footprints and snow flakes drifing from the sky as well as a number of undisclosed tricks up their sleeves.McdonaIdsGuy

[QUOTE="McdonaIdsGuy"]

[QUOTE="Episode_Eve"]Weather Rendering
- Similar to creating the most realistic water effects in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, ND is striving to create the most realistic ice and snow in U2.
- When he's out in the snow he'll accumulate a layer of snowflakes on his clothes and in his hair, which will slowly thaw when he gets back inside under cover.
- Ice reflects light in a way that cleverly mimics the sub-surface scattering that goes on inside a chunk of frozen water, and gives it a look of incredible volume and density.
- Realistic footprints and snow flakes drifing from the sky as well as a number of undisclosed tricks up their sleeves.Episode_Eve

[QUOTE="McdonaIdsGuy"]

[QUOTE="Episode_Eve"]Weather Rendering
- Similar to creating the most realistic water effects in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, ND is striving to create the most realistic ice and snow in U2.
- When he's out in the snow he'll accumulate a layer of snowflakes on his clothes and in his hair, which will slowly thaw when he gets back inside under cover.
- Ice reflects light in a way that cleverly mimics the sub-surface scattering that goes on inside a chunk of frozen water, and gives it a look of incredible volume and density.
- Realistic footprints and snow flakes drifing from the sky as well as a number of undisclosed tricks up their sleeves.Episode_Eve

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

[QUOTE="Episode_Eve"]

[QUOTE="McdonaIdsGuy"]

Welcome to Lost Planet few years ago.

McdonaIdsGuy

What is RS2? I hope you aren't talking about Red Steel 2.

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

Nike_Air

What is RS2? I hope you aren't talking about Red Steel 2.

Episode_Eve

So so awesome, I can't frigging wait.

Also, "- Drake now freely clambers hand over hand on all sorts of objects like walls, ladders, signposts, monkey bars, ledges, ropes and so on.
- Enemies will be able to do the same."

That's awesome!

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

Nike_Air

What the hell? You do know that U2 has more settings than just winter, right?

Why am i arguing with a fanboy anyhow. :lol:

It's pretty but I found the first uncharted incredibly boring so this one will have to impress on a whole nother level for me to even consider it.

the texture is crazy..i cant wait to play this game this fall...its going to be one of the best exclusive games for all ps3 owner this year..

Uncharted is one of my favourite games this generation. It has a humorous playable character, amazing graphics, great gameplay, and a fairly solid story. I hope Uncharted 2 will do the same.

It's pretty but I found the first uncharted incredibly boring so this one will have to impress on a whole nother level for me to even consider it.

ActicEdge

SWEET cant wait but i think alan wake will be awsomer buuut i havent seen any gameplay so this is good for now

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

It's pretty but I found the first uncharted incredibly boring so this one will have to impress on a whole nother level for me to even consider it.

stayhigh1

I did, I just wasn't as fond of it as you it seems. Maybe I just have high standards ;) But really, not everyone is going to feel the same way as you especially in system wars. get used to it.

[QUOTE="stayhigh1"][QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

It's pretty but I found the first uncharted incredibly boring so this one will have to impress on a whole nother level for me to even consider it.

ActicEdge

I did, I just wasn't as fond of it as you it seems. Maybe I just have high standards ;) But really, not everyone is going to feel the same way as you especially in system wars. get used to it.

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

Nike_Air

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

nervmeister

[QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

[QUOTE="stayhigh1"] I love uncharted 1 the gameplay is fun and the story is solid..i dont know if u played the same game as me..Episode_Eve

I did, I just wasn't as fond of it as you it seems. Maybe I just have high standards ;) But really, not everyone is going to feel the same way as you especially in system wars. get used to it.

Uh, he questioned my opinion and I gave him a snarky answer in response. If you couldn't see that I was joking with the standards line I really can't help you.

I am reading a lot of people complaining that Uncharted 2 is a Lost Planet clone...weak arguement. You guys gotta do better than that.

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

Nike_Air

Really now?

Just because of one setting, your calling it a clone/ripoff?

Sorry if your joking, but if not then thats just silly.

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

dreamdude

Really now?

Just because of one setting, your calling it a clone/ripoff?

Sorry if your joking, but if not then thats just silly.

• snow and ice
• both main characters have dark hair
• both main characters are wearing jackets with fluffy collars
• both are 3-d action adventure games
• both are third person
• both have a rappel device
• both contain guns and grenades
• both have hot brunette females in them now

Looks like they copied , perhaps Capcom has a case against Naughty Dog ? All they did was swap out mechs for tanks. That's ok with me though , I liked Lost Planet and everyone should rip them off if they can legally get away with it.

[QUOTE="nervmeister"][QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

Nike_Air

Co-Op would be a nice edition.

[QUOTE="dreamdude"]

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

Nike_Air

Really now?

Just because of one setting, your calling it a clone/ripoff?

Sorry if your joking, but if not then thats just silly.

• snow and ice
• both main characters have dark hair
• both main characters are wearing jackets with fluffy collars
• both are 3-d action adventure games
• both are third person
• both have a rappel device
• both contain guns and grenades
• both have hot brunette females in them now

Looks like they copied , perhaps Capcom has a case against Naughty Dog ? All they did was swap out mechs for tanks. That's ok with me though , I liked Lost Planet and everyone should rip them off if they can legally get away with it.

still gota finish the first :D right now kz2 is taking up my time :(

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

[QUOTE="dreamdude"]

Really now?

Just because of one setting, your calling it a clone/ripoff?

Sorry if your joking, but if not then thats just silly.

JJ_Productions

• snow and ice
• both main characters have dark hair
• both main characters are wearing jackets with fluffy collars
• both are 3-d action adventure games
• both are third person
• both have a rappel device
• both contain guns and grenades
• both have hot brunette females in them now

Looks like they copied , perhaps Capcom has a case against Naughty Dog ? All they did was swap out mechs for tanks. That's ok with me though , I liked Lost Planet and everyone should rip them off if they can legally get away with it.

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

[QUOTE="dreamdude"]

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

Sounds like a Lost Planet clone/ripoff ..... I wouldn't be surprised if he shoots giant bugs too.

Nike_Air

Really now?

Just because of one setting, your calling it a clone/ripoff?

Sorry if your joking, but if not then thats just silly.

• snow and ice
• both main characters have dark hair
• both main characters are wearing jackets with fluffy collars
• both are 3-d action adventure games
• both are third person
• both have a rappel device
• both contain guns and grenades
• both have hot brunette females in them now

Looks like they copied , perhaps Capcom has a case against Naughty Dog ? All they did was swap out mechs for tanks. That's ok with me though , I liked Lost Planet and everyone should rip them off if they can legally get away with it.

Uncharted 2 is not all snow and ice.

How many games have main characters with dark hair?

People wear jackets in cold wether so they don't die of hypothermia.

A game being part of the action adventure genre does not make it a clone of Lost Planet.

MGS4, Gears of War, God of War, Dead Space, Resident Evil 5, GTAIV, ASScreed... are all third person view games therefore they must all be Lost Planet clones as well.

Uncharted 2 does not have a 'rappel device'.

Um...

You clearly haven't played Uncharted, because you would know that it is a very different game than Lost Planet.

If it is anything like the first one, then itll be astounding - maybe even GOTY nominee?

BTW, lol at the guy comparing it to lost planet. :lol:

[QUOTE="JJ_Productions"][QUOTE="Nike_Air"]The similarities are abundant

• snow and ice
• both main characters have dark hair
• both main characters are wearing jackets with fluffy collars
• both are 3-d action adventure games
• both are third person
• both have a rappel device
• both contain guns and grenades
• both have hot brunette females in them now

Looks like they copied , perhaps Capcom has a case against Naughty Dog ? All they did was swap out mechs for tanks. That's ok with me though , I liked Lost Planet and everyone should rip them off if they can legally get away with it.

Nike_Air

The first uncharted is among my favorite games this gen despite it's flaws so I'm really excited about this game. I also agree that they should consider putting in co-op in it cause that would be amazing.

[QUOTE="Nike_Air"]

[QUOTE="JJ_Productions"] Have u even played the first Uncharted, how can you even compare the 2. Uncharted story is about a treasure hunters who looking for treasure. You explore, climb, swing, and shoot anyone who tries to stop you (not really) in a TROPICAL JUNGLE. Lost Planet is a guy on ice planet who's (i guess) lost, where hes fighting aliens and a small faction of rebel soildiers. To even compare them in that way is down right silly. I can gurantee that you have not played Uncharted clearyly 2beers_in_hand

It really has, I've been laughing this whole time, its hilarious though because it points out the other users silly claims that this is Lost Planet from two years ago. Really brillant on the part of Nike_Air, to point that everybody is up in arms at the ridiculousness of it, which goes to prove the point Air was making in that they are in no way shape or form the same.

Bravo Nike, Bravo.

Sounds great, looking foward to it.

[QUOTE="Episode_Eve"][QUOTE="ActicEdge"]

I did, I just wasn't as fond of it as you it seems. Maybe I just have high standards ;) But really, not everyone is going to feel the same way as you especially in system wars. get used to it.

ActicEdge

Uh, he questioned my opinion and I gave him a snarky answer in response. If you couldn't see that I was joking with the standards line I really can't help you.

Still, it doesn't take any truth away from my post.

BTW, lol at the guy comparing it to lost planet. :lol:

ski11buzz

BTW, lol at the guy comparing it to lost planet. :lol:

Nice thread TC! Can't wait for this game to come out.