Why Uncharted 2 has so much hype...

I've been suspended for 7 days so I'm finally allowed to post again, but during that time I couldn't help, but read many post hoping Uncharted gets below a 9.0 here. Usually those who hope it does "fail" by system wars standards are 360 fanboys and maybe a few others. Honestly have many of you played the first game? I'm talking to those who say "it will flop". The first game was severely under rated this gen similar to Mass Effect(360).

IMO Uncharted 1 was the best title I have played this gen and I'm a huge MGS fan and I've played many games from all platforms. I own them all. I thought the story was portrayed a lot better than MGS4's and it offered a lot more with the exception of multiplayer. Uncharted 1 to me was honestly an easy 9 and I'm sure many people who own the game will agree. Some wont, but that's fine I thought Gears was an 8-8.5, but I understand why others love it although it didn't suite my style. Although it was my favorite experience this gen the lack of multiplayer stopped it from being the juggernaut it could've been. Uncharted 2 seems to offer all the things which held Uncharted 1 back a bit and I'm 100% sure this game will be an AAAE this time around although imo it has already been an AAAE.

The first wasn't underrated at all, great is great , and people enjoyed it. The problem is the overrating of games of inferior quality by comparison.

Question: what does it do different than the first one besides graphics? If gamespot can't answer that question in their review, they'll look stupid if they give it an AAA when uncharted was an AA.

The first wasn't underrated at all, great is great , and people enjoyed it. The problem is the overrating of games of inferior quality by comparison.

Nike_Air

I see what your saying, but if you were to ask me I'd say Mass Effect and Uncharted were 2 of the games rated under a 9 that honestly deserved it, but I'll stick with Uncharted since this is what my thread is about. I think myself and many others are really excited for it because we know we loved the first 1 and the 2nd one is winning awards everywhere while the first was completely under the radar before release.

Question: what does it do different than the first one besides graphics? If gamespot can't answer that question in their review, they'll look stupid if they give it an AAA when uncharted was an AA.

2-10-08

Multiplayer.

A Cinema Mode.

Co-Op.

Those are just three things. Troll harder next time. ;)

Question: what does it do different than the first one besides graphics? If gamespot can't answer that question in their review, they'll look stupid if they give it an AAA when uncharted was an AA.

2-10-08

i dunno, maybe the whole multiplayer thing. I think that's a pretty freaking big addition :|

Question: what does it do different than the first one besides graphics? If gamespot can't answer that question in their review, they'll look stupid if they give it an AAA when uncharted was an AA.

2-10-08

Well to me the graphics in Uncharted were just a plus. The story telling, the awesome characters, and the very smooth gameplay are what made it the great game that it was. Again though I think the original AA review was tied with 1 of the worst reviews this gen.

Question: what does it do different than the first one besides graphics? If gamespot can't answer that question in their review, they'll look stupid if they give it an AAA when uncharted was an AA.

2-10-08

Haven't been following up on this game have you?

I agree UDF deserved a 9.0, however that is only my opinion.Though it does have an 88 on Metacritic and a 90, if rounded, on Gamerankings, so surely it was well received. Gamespot reviewed it with one of lowest scores, so I'm interested to see what they'll give UC2. Personally, I think it's guaranteed AAA just from playing the demo, but GS can be unpredictable.

Question: what does it do different than the first one besides graphics? If gamespot can't answer that question in their review, they'll look stupid if they give it an AAA when uncharted was an AA.

2-10-08

I definately agree that Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was underated. One of the best titles of its year. And Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will most likely blow all the other games out of the water for me. I'm in the beta rightnow and I must say it is asome. And I don't own a 360, but Mass Effect is the one game for it I really want. Anyways, why would you want a game to flop? Being a PS3 owner I want Playstation 3 exclusives to score higher than Xbox 360 exclusives, but I don't want a game to flop. Imagine yourself as somebody working as a game developer and after all that hard work, everybody hates it. I'd be devestated.

Because it is graphix King and is GoTY.

Uncharted was a great game based off of the Single player alone. The addition of Multiplayer and co-op means nothing but a bullet point on a box, and an argument point for fanboys. When I grab my copy on day one, I expect the single player to be awesome. I expect to never touch multiplayer or co op, yet it's being hyped like its a special feature that would rival MW2mtron32

Because it is graphix King and is GoTY.

jakehouston88

OH Yeah that pretty much sums it up. score 25 PS3 owners, 20 xbox owners

Question: what does it do different than the first one besides graphics? If gamespot can't answer that question in their review, they'll look stupid if they give it an AAA when uncharted was an AA.

2-10-08

Just by your 360 avatar and your question that you are a Very ignorant person.

I don't know if I agree with the story being portrayed better, its certainly shorter and easier to comprehend, but despite having great production, choreographinc, and production (all things MGS has), the story is pretty cliched, and while that might be what they were going for (since it does give off a pulpy adventure vibe), the "cursed treasure meets treasure hunter" is way too familiar.

I do think that Uncharted 2 looks absolutely amazing, and while I might not feel the same great love for the story or gameplay, it will be fun and one of the greatest games this gen really. Stealth segments might make me nostalgic, but its too different to really compare to MGS.

[QUOTE="mtron32"]Uncharted was a great game based off of the Single player alone. The addition of Multiplayer and co-op means nothing but a bullet point on a box, and an argument point for fanboys. When I grab my copy on day one, I expect the single player to be awesome. I expect to never touch multiplayer or co op, yet it's being hyped like its a special feature that would rival MW2brennan7777

I don't care for muliplayer gaming and I loved the beta on U2 when I played it in June. At least try the coop.

Some of my buds havent even heard of uncharted. lol

[QUOTE="mtron32"]Uncharted was a great game based off of the Single player alone. The addition of Multiplayer and co-op means nothing but a bullet point on a box, and an argument point for fanboys. When I grab my copy on day one, I expect the single player to be awesome. I expect to never touch multiplayer or co op, yet it's being hyped like its a special feature that would rival MW2brennan7777

I'm going to be the first to call it, Uncharted 2 will get an 8.5.

GS will say something like: And overall improved sequel but still has repetitive combat.

[QUOTE="brennan7777"]

[QUOTE="mtron32"]Uncharted was a great game based off of the Single player alone. The addition of Multiplayer and co-op means nothing but a bullet point on a box, and an argument point for fanboys. When I grab my copy on day one, I expect the single player to be awesome. I expect to never touch multiplayer or co op, yet it's being hyped like its a special feature that would rival MW2mtron32

I was in the beta and trust me its MUCH better than gears. Its a great combination of gun play, platforming, and sneaking. I mean you can be hanging on a cliff shooting at people then have some guy walk to close to the edge and reach up and pull them off.

If you dont want to play that multiplayer thats completely fine, but you should at least give a try before you judge it.

The first wasn't underrated. While I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the sequel, Uncharted did have it's fair share of problems. Like how the enemies had way too much health and the game tended to throw wave after wave of them at you, it got kind of frustrating.But the Story, Characters, dialogue, gameplay and graphics were fantastic.clubsammich91

[QUOTE="brennan7777"]

[QUOTE="mtron32"]Uncharted was a great game based off of the Single player alone. The addition of Multiplayer and co-op means nothing but a bullet point on a box, and an argument point for fanboys. When I grab my copy on day one, I expect the single player to be awesome. I expect to never touch multiplayer or co op, yet it's being hyped like its a special feature that would rival MW2mtron32

It's not tacked on at all. It's incredibly polished and provides the player with a substantial amount of content. Maybe it won't rival to the likes of MW2, but I feel it leaves Gears of War's multiplayer component in the dust, which was, for the most part, broken to be honest. Not poor, but broken, at least on release. You should give it a try before judging.

It is going to get a 9.5 and I can't believe that we need 100 topics about why it is. The game has almost everything that makes an AAA title (best graphics, more features, awesome campaign, etc) and yet we see topics everyday about this. God of war 3 has a lower chance of getting AAA than this game.

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]The first wasn't underrated. While I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the sequel, Uncharted did have it's fair share of problems. Like how the enemies had way too much health and the game tended to throw wave after wave of them at you, it got kind of frustrating.But the Story, Characters, dialogue, gameplay and graphics were fantastic.brennan7777

I hate when people say this. Uncharted took 4-5 chest shots to kill them and 1 headshot to kill them. I got the headshot trophy in maybe 2 hours of playing.. Can you say the same thing for Gears, Resistance, or many other exclusive console games?

I've been suspended for 7 days so I'm finally allowed to post again, but during that time I couldn't help, but read many post hoping Uncharted gets below a 9.0 here. Usually those who hope it does "fail" by system wars standards are 360 fanboys and maybe a few others. Honestly have many of you played the first game? I'm talking to those who say "it will flop". The first game was severely under rated this gen similar to Mass Effect(360).

IMO Uncharted 1 was the best title I have played this gen and I'm a huge MGS fan and I've played many games from all platforms. I own them all. I thought the story was portrayed a lot better than MGS4's and it offered a lot more with the exception of multiplayer. Uncharted 1 to me was honestly an easy 9 and I'm sure many people who own the game will agree. Some wont, but that's fine I thought Gears was an 8-8.5, but I understand why others love it although it didn't suite my style. Although it was my favorite experience this gen the lack of multiplayer stopped it from being the juggernaut it could've been. Uncharted 2 seems to offer all the things which held Uncharted 1 back a bit and I'm 100% sure this game will be an AAAE this time around although imo it has already been an AAAE.

bigblunt537

[QUOTE="bigblunt537"]

I've been suspended for 7 days so I'm finally allowed to post again, but during that time I couldn't help, but read many post hoping Uncharted gets below a 9.0 here. Usually those who hope it does "fail" by system wars standards are 360 fanboys and maybe a few others. Honestly have many of you played the first game? I'm talking to those who say "it will flop". The first game was severely under rated this gen similar to Mass Effect(360).

IMO Uncharted 1 was the best title I have played this gen and I'm a huge MGS fan and I've played many games from all platforms. I own them all. I thought the story was portrayed a lot better than MGS4's and it offered a lot more with the exception of multiplayer. Uncharted 1 to me was honestly an easy 9 and I'm sure many people who own the game will agree. Some wont, but that's fine I thought Gears was an 8-8.5, but I understand why others love it although it didn't suite my style. Although it was my favorite experience this gen the lack of multiplayer stopped it from being the juggernaut it could've been. Uncharted 2 seems to offer all the things which held Uncharted 1 back a bit and I'm 100% sure this game will be an AAAE this time around although imo it has already been an AAAE.

krazy-blazer

[QUOTE="brennan7777"]

[QUOTE="clubsammich91"]The first wasn't underrated. While I really enjoyed it and can't wait for the sequel, Uncharted did have it's fair share of problems. Like how the enemies had way too much health and the game tended to throw wave after wave of them at you, it got kind of frustrating.But the Story, Characters, dialogue, gameplay and graphics were fantastic.bigblunt537

I hate when people say this. Uncharted took 4-5 chest shots to kill them and 1 headshot to kill them. I got the headshot trophy in maybe 2 hours of playing.. Can you say the same thing for Gears, Resistance, or many other exclusive console games?

[QUOTE="krazy-blazer"][QUOTE="bigblunt537"]

I've been suspended for 7 days so I'm finally allowed to post again, but during that time I couldn't help, but read many post hoping Uncharted gets below a 9.0 here. Usually those who hope it does "fail" by system wars standards are 360 fanboys and maybe a few others. Honestly have many of you played the first game? I'm talking to those who say "it will flop". The first game was severely under rated this gen similar to Mass Effect(360).

IMO Uncharted 1 was the best title I have played this gen and I'm a huge MGS fan and I've played many games from all platforms. I own them all. I thought the story was portrayed a lot better than MGS4's and it offered a lot more with the exception of multiplayer. Uncharted 1 to me was honestly an easy 9 and I'm sure many people who own the game will agree. Some wont, but that's fine I thought Gears was an 8-8.5, but I understand why others love it although it didn't suite my style. Although it was my favorite experience this gen the lack of multiplayer stopped it from being the juggernaut it could've been. Uncharted 2 seems to offer all the things which held Uncharted 1 back a bit and I'm 100% sure this game will be an AAAE this time around although imo it has already been an AAAE.

surrealnumber5