What is so good about Uncharted?

I don't understand why this series gets all the attention? When you really break it down it's just another generic TPS with medicore cover system. So what is it about this game if the gameplay is crap is it graphics because thats all it's going and even then there not all that fantastic.

if you dont like it, why do you need others to tell you why Uncharted is a good series??? that wont change your opinion, would it ??

if you dont like it, why do you need others to tell you why Uncharted is a good series??? that wont change your opinion, would it ??

Malta_1980

yes I want someone to actually convince me why I should buy this game

I don't understand why this series gets all the attention? When you really break it down it's just another generic TPS with medicore cover system. So what is it about this game if the gameplay is crap is it graphics because thats all it's going and even then there not all that fantastic.

xCocoTheMonkeyx

Check the multiple reviews about *Why it is good* If you don't like it then fine your opinion, blog it mate. Cause Im gonna suprise you here..no one cares about what you think about the game.

I don't understand why this series gets all the attention? When you really break it down it's just another generic TPS with medicore cover system. So what is it about this game if the gameplay is crap is it graphics because thats all it's going and even then there not all that fantastic.

xCocoTheMonkeyx

I might not be the best TPS ever in terms of game mechanics (that is Army of Two 2 imo), but it is definitely not generic. Also it has the best voice acting in a videogame (BY FAR) and a flavour of great adventure, which is underlined by excellent soundtrack. Combine it with the fact that it has the best graphics on this generation of consoles and you've got instant hit right here.

[QUOTE="Malta_1980"]

if you dont like it, why do you need others to tell you why Uncharted is a good series??? that wont change your opinion, would it ??

xCocoTheMonkeyx

yes I want someone to actually convince me why I should buy this game

[QUOTE="Malta_1980"]

if you dont like it, why do you need others to tell you why Uncharted is a good series??? that wont change your opinion, would it ??

xCocoTheMonkeyx

yes I want someone to actually convince me why I should buy this game

It looks great. The setpieces are awesome. Overall good production values.

It just lacks in the gunplay,platforming and puzzle department.

I'm ~70% through the first Uncharted, but own all three (bought the first two in a pack after I got the third with my PS3). The gameplay is pretty tedious and the combat is just a pain to get through. However, I like Drake and Sully as characters and the graphics and animations are top notch. I'll end up scraping through the first one day to get onto the other two which seem to be much better received.

Because it's a fantastic game. Excellent production qualities, likeable characters, decent plot, excellent setpeices, strong gameplay mechanics, and an excellent pace.

If you don't think the shoot mechanics in Uncharted 2/3 aren't good, you're just delusional.

Keeping up the System Wars status quo only makes you a bitter gamer.

I don't understand why this series gets all the attention? When you really break it down it's just another generic TPS with medicore cover system. So what is it about this game if the gameplay is crap is it graphics because thats all it's going and even then there not all that fantastic.

xCocoTheMonkeyx

[QUOTE="Malta_1980"]

if you dont like it, why do you need others to tell you why Uncharted is a good series??? that wont change your opinion, would it ??

yes I want someone to actually convince me why I should buy this game

I don't understand why this series gets all the attention? When you really break it down it's just another generic TPS with medicore cover system. So what is it about this game if the gameplay is crap is it graphics because thats all it's going and even then there not all that fantastic.

xCocoTheMonkeyx

I like the exotic locations. I consider it an adventure game with some shooting elements. Once I inherit my kid's PS3, the Uncharted games are the first on my list.

I don't understand why this series gets all the attention? When you really break it down it's just another generic TPS with medicore cover system. So what is it about this game if the gameplay is crap is it graphics because thats all it's going and even then there not all that fantastic.

xCocoTheMonkeyx

It looks great. The setpieces are awesome. Overall good production values.

It just lacks in the gunplay,platforming and puzzle department.

freedomfreak

while I agree about the gunplay the other 2 couldn't be farther from the truth. The platforming in Uncharted opens up a window for more creative level design. And the puzzles bad? No.

If the only thing the game had going for it were set pieces and production values Uncharted 2 wouldn't have won so many awards and GOTY's. Of-course its shooting and platforming are weak compared to Mario and GeoW but that's because Uncharted is more about the blend of all these genres at the same time it creates something new. People tend to accuse Uncharted of being generic but there really isn't another game like it.

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"]

It looks great. The setpieces are awesome. Overall good production values.

It just lacks in the gunplay,platforming and puzzle department.

Gue1

while I agree about the gunplay the other 2 couldn't be farther from the truth. The platforming in Uncharted opens up a window for more creative level design. And the puzzles bad? No.

[QUOTE="xCocoTheMonkeyx"]

I don't understand why this series gets all the attention? When you really break it down it's just another generic TPS with medicore cover system. So what is it about this game if the gameplay is crap is it graphics because thats all it's going and even then there not all that fantastic.

Mozelleple112

and boring doesn't even starts to describe it. :lol:

But truth is, is really easy to rip-apart a game when you only focus on its bad things instead of trying to understand why it is the way it is. And when you're a fanboy is even harder to understand. You just see see some vids of Uncharted and say that it is a boring movie and that's it. It sucks. But take for example a game like GTA. Everybody loves it but when you think about it everything about its gameplay is mediocre. The shooting, the driving, etc.

It's the graphics, I don't get why everyone makes a fuss about them, Gears 3 has better more complete graphcis then U3.

Maybe I'm just to used to seeing pixel perfect games that I notice the flaws more..

Gunplay is solid with nice character movements, nothing wrong with the cover system, puzzles are way above average and platforming works great,

Awesome visuals and superb animations. VA acting is solid and dialog is good. Story is just ok through.

But what I really like about Uncharted is the nice blend of cinematic and gameplay. They know how to make an escape of a burning house thrilling. :P

Because it's a fantastic game. Excellent production qualities, likeable characters, decent plot, excellent setpeices, strong gameplay mechanics, and an excellent pace.

If you don't think the shoot mechanics in Uncharted 2/3 aren't good, you're just delusional.

Keeping up the System Wars status quo only makes you a bitter gamer.

What a dumb question, it's one of the most polished franchises ever made in gaming and has extremely high production values. It has a great SP, great MP and coop. It has amazing graphics, the best voice acting this gen and great story telling. Are you trolling?

Honestly nothing is really good about it. The cast is likable enough and the graphics are good, but that's about it.

It's obvious you have never played Uncharted before, because if you did you wouldn't say that. For starters it is NOT a TPS like Gears, there is so much more to it than that, there is platforming, melee hand to hand fisticuffs, puzzel solving ect...a bunch of different things.

At it's core it's really an Action Adventure game that mixes elements from other games into it's experience and it works amazingly well. Kind of like Inidiana Jones, it's a mix of several different movies into one but that's why it feels fresh and amazing.

So what's good about UC? Well imagine seeing those amazing scences in movies like Indiana Jones, now imagine being able to play those scenes instead? It's simply an amazing experience that you would regret if you missed out on, BIG TIME!

It also helps that it has a great story too with great charecters.

It's obvious you have never played Uncharted before, because if you did you wouldn't say that. For starters it is NOT a TPS like Gears, there is so much more to it than that, there is platforming, melee hand to hand fisticuffs, puzzel solving ect...a bunch of different things.

ShadowMoses900

I love Uncharted because of the storytelling, and the characters themselves are so likable and well orchestrated. :) Sure, the gunplay isn't the best but it's decent enough to give plenty of entertainment. The game can be seen as mostly all flash and no substance, as they develop the storyline around their setpieces, but that isn't as bad as it soundsbecause the setpieces itself are pretty awesome at times. :cool:

It's kind of odd to see a developer go from a decent game, to an awesome game in the franchise and then go back to creating a decent game. :? Uncharted was alright, but Uncharted 2 was fantastic.... then Uncharted 3 comes around and it flat out slaps you in the face with disappointment. Perhaps Naughty Dog set the bar too high with Uncharted 2 and then shot themselves in the foot with Uncharted 3, I don't know. :(

You guys ever notice how the ONLY people who comapre to Uncharted to other games are the Lems? It's because they want to play it (who can blame them) and they can't so they are trying to find an expereince that is similar by saying "Oh it's just a TPS like Gears" which is totally far from the truth.

The fact is if you guys want Uncharted you are going to have to buy a PS3. Don't tell me "I have no money" or crap like that, I'm a college student and even I could afford another PS3 if I wanted one. Just hold off on buying games for a few months and save up some money and then buy the PS3 with Uncharted.

It's not hard to do guys. The PS3 offers more than enough great exclusives to justify the purchase, and once you play UC you won't regret your decision. There is NOTHING on 360 that's even in the same ball park as UC, you can't compare it to Gears, Batman, or anything else. UC is it's own unique experience, one that is worth buying a PS3 for.

Here this should explain why Uncharted is so great:

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Video Review

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Review

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Game Review

Now look at how many awards the series has gotten

Unchated 2 GOTYAwards

It won over 200 GOTY awards, that's more than any game this gen.

Here is the award ceremony:

VGA awards (Uncharted 2 wins GOTY 2009)

I think I rest my case.

Of course it all comes down to personal opinion, but most people that play UC fall in love with the series. And it's kind of hard to have an opinion if you've never played something (IE: The TC).

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

It's obvious you have never played Uncharted before, because if you did you wouldn't say that. For starters it is NOT a TPS like Gears, there is so much more to it than that, there is platforming, melee hand to hand fisticuffs, puzzel solving ect...a bunch of different things.

tagyhag

Everything about the Uncharted series has been perfected by the amazing talent at Naught Gods. Anything they touch is an instant hit because the graphics, the characters, the voice acting, the gameplay, level of polish, etc etc. they are easily amongst the top of the industry at all aspects of game design. They ate simply masters of their craft and their expertise will be seen again with their next title THE LAST OF US! Can't wait :DBPoole96

[QUOTE="ShadowMoses900"]

It's obvious you have never played Uncharted before, because if you did you wouldn't say that. For starters it is NOT a TPS like Gears, there is so much more to it than that, there is platforming, melee hand to hand fisticuffs, puzzel solving ect...a bunch of different things.

tagyhag

Well everyone has their own opinion, I disagree with you. Except on the puzzels, I agree with you there, some of them are too easy and the journal just is a cheat sheet. UC3 however had pretty good puzzels overall.

Dunno, only played the first one for now, was pretty decent. Getting the second one this weekend. Kinda curious if cows just overrate that game...

[QUOTE="BPoole96"]Everything about the Uncharted series has been perfected by the amazing talent at Naught Gods. Anything they touch is an instant hit because the graphics, the characters, the voice acting, the gameplay, level of polish, etc etc. they are easily amongst the top of the industry at all aspects of game design. They ate simply masters of their craft and their expertise will be seen again with their next title THE LAST OF US! Can't wait :DAAllxxjjnn

[QUOTE="BPoole96"]Everything about the Uncharted series has been perfected by the amazing talent at Naught Gods. Anything they touch is an instant hit because the graphics, the characters, the voice acting, the gameplay, level of polish, etc etc. they are easily amongst the top of the industry at all aspects of game design. They ate simply masters of their craft and their expertise will be seen again with their next title THE LAST OF US! Can't wait :DAAllxxjjnn

+10

You guys are awesome!

:| Side caveat, anyone who praises Uncharted 3's melee system should be slapped in the face. :| Most shallow quick time oriented complete utter sh*t that I haven't seen since... dear f*cking god... Heavy Rain. :lol: I don't know why Uncharted 3 felt the need to push you in front of some large dude and fight the cookie cutter character the same exact way each and every f*cking time. Stupid quick time elements need to die. Forever. :x

/end rant

I've only played UC 2 and 3 and found them good games (especially 3) but maybe a tad overrated. I thought they did a great job of instilling a sense of place wherever you were, and they did a good job of tying what you were doing to the plot; it didn't feel like the plot was just there to push you from one place to the next, but rather it felt like the locations were introduced naturally as the plot progressed. This gave more meaning to the gameplay.

I loved the platforming sequences and scripted events, and the puzzles were solid, but thought the gunplay brought down the entire experience in both games. The extended gun battles in the streets just seemed to break the flow of the story. For instance

[spoiler] When you stumble out of the desert into the abandoned town trying to find water, barely able to walk, find a tiny amount of water then say "aww its not drinkable," then instantly transition into a very lengthy shooting segment where you are leaping and diving around. Kinda killed that whole section of the game for me. [/spoiler]

And to cap it off, the gunplay is very average. It just felt like it was in the way. Some of the shooting set pieces were great, like the one on the train in UC 2 or the one in the abandoned shipyard in UC 3, but the shootouts in less novel locations were dull and mostly detracted from the experience.

:| Side caveat, anyone who praises Uncharted 3's melee system should be slapped in the face. :| Most shallow quick time oriented complete utter sh*t that I haven't seen since... dear f*cking god... Heavy Rain. :lol: I don't know why Uncharted 3 felt the need to push you in front of some large dude and fight the cookie cutter character the same exact way each and every f*cking time. Stupid quick time elements need to die. Forever. :x

/end rant

Stevo_the_gamer

That is only when you fight the Brutes. However if you play the games on harder settings like Crushing it's different. I loved the melee combat in UC3, best one in the entire series.

Though it's very different in MP.

[QUOTE="AAllxxjjnn"][QUOTE="BPoole96"]Everything about the Uncharted series has been perfected by the amazing talent at Naught Gods. Anything they touch is an instant hit because the graphics, the characters, the voice acting, the gameplay, level of polish, etc etc. they are easily amongst the top of the industry at all aspects of game design. They ate simply masters of their craft and their expertise will be seen again with their next title THE LAST OF US! Can't wait :DShadowMoses900

+10

You guys are awesome!