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Uncharted 2: Out Now! (Spoiler-free discussion only)

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Go! Go get!!

I just peeked into the store to see if they had any Demon's Souls gameplay videos.

The Uncharted 2 Demo is up and available, early I suppose!

GIT!!		2009-09-30 22:16:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Single player DEMO or multiplayer BETA? There's a difference. I've not read anything about a single player demo though but I'm going to check it out before I go to bed.2009-09-30 22:31:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

Multiplayer demo, SP demo is supposed to be out tommorow or next week.

(by the way, the demo was there since yesterday noon )		2009-09-30 22:33:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

Yeah, the PS blog mentioned it. The crew at Naughty Dog must have felt generous and I assume didn't want to wait for thursday lol.2009-09-30 22:34:00

Author:
4wheel
Posts: 511

Yep, I just downloaded and installed. It's just the multiplayer beta.

Sorry, nothing to see here, move along.

the annoying thing is, in the store they call it the Uncharted 2 Demo. I didn't read the fine print, I just grabbed and ran. also didn't see any reference on these forums or even on the PS Blog. I must be going blind.

anyway, definitely disappointed there's no single player demo. The game's out in like two weeks, seems to be the perfect time to stir up a bit of extra excitement.

EDIT: Is this for real. This game doesn't support split screen?

I'm getting so unbelievably sick of this. Online gaming is great and everything, but it's KILLING local multiplayer. Why is it common practice now to not even remotely include a split screen option in most multiplayer games? RE5 and Resistance 2 had it, thank god. But it seems to be the exception to the rule these days. Even Fat Princess doesn't support any kind of local multi.

It honestly kills it for me. I'm probably rarely going to bother with Uncharted's multi because of this.		2009-09-30 22:36:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Borderlands.2009-09-30 23:30:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

Multiplayer demo, SP demo is supposed to be out tommorow or next week.

(by the way, the demo was there since yesterday noon )

There won't be a Single player demo.

I've downloaded the demo, the multiplayer is great!		2009-09-30 23:37:00

Author:
creelers
Posts: 275

I tried the beta thing and i couldn't find any games to join.

I'm not fussed about the multiplayer anyway, Uncharted's strong point was always the storyline 		2009-09-30 23:39:00

Author:
Dexiro
Posts: 2100

Yeah, the PS blog mentioned it. The crew at Naughty Dog must have felt generous and I assume didn't want to wait for thursday lol.

I really cant be bothered to dig up the relevent news about this but i'm sure they mentioned it would go public on the 29th of september when the second beta was announced months ago.		2009-09-30 23:47:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I tried the beta thing and i couldn't find any games to join.

I'm not fussed about the multiplayer anyway, Uncharted's strong point was always the storyline

It takes a while, you have to be a bit patient, and eventually you'll find yourself in a game.

Honestly, I'm not feeling the multiplayer very much at this point. The games fly by really quick, and the style of gameplay doesn't hold up all the time to multiplayer tactics. If you're behind cover and get rushed, for example, suddenly the game's normally-polished controls just won't seem enough. Most likely you'll be taken out with melee attacks before you can unglue yourself from cover and get out of the way. There are very few actual shoot-outs that I've experienced, most people just rush and melee or shoot from the hip.		2009-10-01 00:00:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

EDIT: Is this for real. This game doesn't support split screen?

I'm getting so unbelievably sick of this. Online gaming is great and everything, but it's KILLING local multiplayer. Why is it common practice now to not even remotely include a split screen option in most multiplayer games? RE5 and Resistance 2 had it, thank god. But it seems to be the exception to the rule these days. Even Fat Princess doesn't support any kind of local multi.

It honestly kills it for me. I'm probably rarely going to bother with Uncharted's multi because of this.

I know it's a lame excuse, but most games can't introduce local split-screen without having to greatly reduce the graphical fidelity in order to bring the system load to a manageable level. I'm assuming Naughty Dog is squeezing every last ounce of power out of PS3 (in the simplest possible terms), and I know they take pride in the high graphical standard they have set for themselves. I don't think they want to do anything that will compromise the games visuals in any aspect of the game.

I see this totally differently, I enjoy having the full screen to myself. 		2009-10-01 00:08:00

Author:
BSprague
Posts: 2325

Awwwshummms xDD
Ima try it
Looks really good.		2009-10-01 00:54:00

Author:
Ricano
Posts: 434

What made me angry the most was Kill Zone 2.

There was offline skirmish, you can add bots into it..... but no split screen!? Come on!!!

I once brought my PS3 to a friends house to try and play Kill Zone 2 on lan... and we failed miserably.
LBP is still the only game I have on the PS3 that I can play with my friend next to me.... which kinda sucks..... I sometimes i wish i had a Wii....

We can have up to 8 controllers on the PS3! Come on! Make a Party game that supports 8 controllers! PLEASEEEEE		2009-10-01 01:18:00

Author:
snowyjoe
Posts: 509

I'm with you guys in the sense that I'm disappointed almost no next gen games are local multiplayer aside from the wii ... which seemed to have the opposite problem, no ONLINE multiplayer games.


I just played a few matches and I like it so far. For the most part the movement is fluid and I enjoyed some of the shootouts I've had so far.

I've had some guys gank me from behind but I guess that's part of the strategy of the game. The only thing that bothered me is "the stage" map, where all the guns are all in one spot. It's kind of silly since then someone can just whore the weapons.

Well, that and I kind of hate matchmaking. Why not a master server list? Maybe in retail...		2009-10-01 01:58:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Don't know why, but I think I got bored of U2.
I got the closed beta day one and public closed beta day 1. But I'm not sure, knowing that my money is gonna get wiped again..

I'll wait for the full game before I go all crazily good at U2 lol.		2009-10-01 03:07:00

Author:
Count
Posts: 315

We can have up to 8 controllers on the PS3! Come on! Make a Party game that supports 8 controllers! PLEASEEEEE

7 Controllers is the maximum.		2009-10-01 09:55:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I joined a match yesterday...
I'm not an Oxford Baroness, but all the senseless swearing really got me to the nerves, I had to exit right after the first match.

People like that really ruins the online gaming experience.		2009-10-01 12:38:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

I joined a match yesterday...
I'm not an Oxford Baroness, but all the senseless swearing really got me to the nerves, I had to exit right after the first match.

People like that really ruins the online gaming experience.

You can mute players.		2009-10-01 13:35:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I'm really enjoying it. I've had a couple of times where I couldn't get a game but when I finally joined one it was worth it. I'm enjoying how the cover system is used but I do fear that it will encourage too much camping.2009-10-01 19:44:00

Author:
persona3fan93
Posts: 155

I hope theres a bigger range of voice clips in the full game, I'm already sick of Claudia Blacks singsongy/shouty I've got the treasure line.2009-10-01 20:17:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

This... is annoying. I cannot believe they opened this to the public, it's completely ruined it IMO, nowhere near as much fun as when it was private.2009-10-01 21:00:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

I'm enjoying how the cover system is used but I do fear that it will encourage too much camping.

How do you cover? I cant figure it out and I've damaged a few teamates trying to figure it out. I accidently threw grenades at them There's no menu that tells you the controls lol.		2009-10-01 21:00:00

Author:
Drabaz
Posts: 67

How do you cover? I cant figure it out and I've damaged a few teamates trying to figure it out. I accidently threw grenades at them There's no menu that tells you the controls lol.

its circle		2009-10-01 21:16:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I know it's a lame excuse, but most games can't introduce local split-screen without having to greatly reduce the graphical fidelity in order to bring the system load to a manageable level. I'm assuming Naughty Dog is squeezing every last ounce of power out of PS3 (in the simplest possible terms), and I know they take pride in the high graphical standard they have set for themselves. I don't think they want to do anything that will compromise the games visuals in any aspect of the game.

I see this totally differently, I enjoy having the full screen to myself.

But that doesn't mean that they should take out the OPTION! Resistance 2 may not look as shiny as Uncharted 2, but we're not talking about a split screen solo campaign, we're talking about a completely separate multiplayer mode (which includes 2 separate co-op games!). It can afford to lower the graphics a bit if necessary for split screen if someone wants the OPTION - You can go on just playing online and getting the full graphical capability, and then I can be free to play local co-op.

I just think it sucks that developers aren't even bothering with that option anymore. Doesn't anyone play with actual friends? The Wii is the only system I have that's worth turning on when I have friends over these days. Thank God for Resistance 2, for Calling All Cars, and for Warhawk. And even RE5. Screw Fat Princess. and Killzone. Both of these games have a class-based multiplayer that would benefit hugely with local split screen.
Even Battlefield 1943, which would probably suffer no loss in graphics, does not support it.

It's a deal-breaker for me. it's the difference between maybe turning on the multiplayer two or three times and then calling it quits, and playing it all the time.		2009-10-01 21:33:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

So even if you genuinely enjoy the multiplayer mechanics you wouldn't play it at all just to protest no splitscreen support?

Ah well, I too am somewhat disappointed, after all I fell in love with the crappy quad-screen N64 multiplayer.

This game curiously makes me want to play MGO again		2009-10-02 03:40:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

3. You chose not to include local co-op due to having to compromise the visuals of the single player. Do you still believe this was the best decision? If we see another Uncharted title land on the PS3, is there a chance we may see the inclusion of local co-op appear in the game?

EW: The decision to not include split screen for Uncharted 2?s multi-player was made for a variety of reasons many of which are technical. Given that we were already adding multiplayer, co-op, cinema mode and a much larger single player adventure to what we had offered in Uncharted: Drake?s Fortune it was a feature that we decided that we just couldn?t include this time. I know that it's a very desirable feature and we?ll definitely look into adding support for it in our engine for future games.

http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Providence-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Naughty-Dog-talks-Uncharted-2-Uncharted-PSP-and-Jak-and-Daxter-PS3-in-exclusive-iterview		2009-10-02 12:07:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I've got uncharted 2 on preorder and I'm totally stoked for it, but I really don't see how the multiplayer modes make any sense whatsoever... Just seems like a marketing box-ticking exercise to me.2009-10-02 12:19:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

I really don't see how the multiplayer modes make any sense whatsoever

Its a way to get extra money out of the game, how often do you see a game with online multiplayer that doesn't have 2 or three map packs released, usually at $10 each then a slightly cheaper bundle with them all in.		2009-10-02 12:35:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

By "makes any sense", I meant within the premise of the game itself Making money and ticking the "online play" box are the real-world concerns of course. It's just that I loved Uncharted, but do you know how many times I caught myself thinking "this game's good, but what it really needs is deathmatch"? Exactly none. I just don't think it fits, or that the franchise needs it. Of course, I haven't actually played this so I don't know

It just seems like people don't take a game seriously unless it has some kind of online play now, so it has to be shoehorned in.		2009-10-02 12:50:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

By "makes any sense", I meant within the premise of the game itself Making money and ticking the "online play" box are the real-world concerns of course. It's just that I loved Uncharted, but do you know how many times I caught myself thinking "this game's good, but what it really needs is deathmatch"? Exactly none. I just don't think it fits, or that the franchise needs it. Of course, I haven't actually played this so I don't know

It just seems like people don't take a game seriously unless it has some kind of online play now, so it has to be shoehorned in.

we, the single player guys, are a kind on the edge of extinction
I agree, and as much a I swear a lot while playing ALONE, I can't stand people insulting each other instead of having fun.		2009-10-02 13:03:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

The co-op objective stuff fits in with the main game quite well as its basicly 3 player sections of normal uncharted gameplay but the deathmatch variations and co-op find a treasure and bring it to a chest while being attacked from all angles by ai enemies feel tacked on.2009-10-02 13:12:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I should point out I have nothing against multiplayer, or even the multiplayer in this game, and I am very keen on deathmatch-styled games. Plus at the end of the day it's a bonus mode, which won't directly impact on the "proper" game, as I see it. And from what I've heard it is fantastic, so I'm sure when the game comes and I've got through the first couple of stages I will be playing the multiplayer, even if it's only to see what the fuss is about 2009-10-02 13:36:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Yeah, I agree that they didn't need to add in multiplayer. But, hey if it's there, I'll probably play it - at least for a little.

Did anyone else notice the Twitter function? That's something I haven't seen in any other game. I use Twitter on occasion, but I don't know many other people who use it. I could see the usefulness of it though. If I get on the U2 multiplayer, my friends (if I had any on Twitter!) would know that I got on and maybe could play a match or two. Obviously this would only be useful to those friends who don't have their PS3 on at the time.		2009-10-02 15:39:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Yeah, I agree that they didn't need to add in multiplayer. But, hey if it's there, I'll probably play it - at least for a little.

Did anyone else notice the Twitter function? That's something I haven't seen in any other game. I use Twitter on occasion, but I don't know many other people who use it. I could see the usefulness of it though. If I get on the U2 multiplayer, my friends (if I had any on Twitter!) would know that I got on and maybe could play a match or two. Obviously this would only be useful to those friends who don't have their PS3 on at the time.

Apparently, Naughty Dog is removing Twitter- at least from the single player. Better on paper then having a bunch of notifications your friend got a treasure D:		2009-10-02 20:23:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I love machinima mode so much.

:3		2009-10-02 20:54:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

It was the flood of chapter complete tweets, I checked Brian Crecentes twitter after the kotaku review and there was 2-3 chapter completes per hour.


# completed Chapter 11 in #UNCHARTED23:29 PM Sep 28th from API
# completed Chapter 10 in #UNCHARTED2 3:19 PM Sep 28th from API
# completed Chapter 9 in #UNCHARTED2 3:08 PM Sep 28th from API
# completed Chapter 8 in #UNCHARTED2 2:57 PM Sep 28th from API
# completed Chapter 6 in #UNCHARTED2 2:24 PM Sep 28th from API
# completed Chapter 5 in #UNCHARTED2 1:52 PM Sep 28th from API
# completed Chapter 3 in #UNCHARTED2 1:00 PM Sep 28th from API
# completed Chapter 2 in #UNCHARTED2 12:43 PM Sep 28th from API
# Beware: I'm about to start playing Uncharted 2. BE WARE!!!11:15 AM Sep 28th from web

Multiplayer seems to keep itself to one when you start playing, level milestones like 10 and daily earnings. I think single player is being redone to update less frequently.		2009-10-02 21:09:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

http://www.examiner.com/x-12218-Providence-Video-Game-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Naughty-Dog-talks-Uncharted-2-Uncharted-PSP-and-Jak-and-Daxter-PS3-in-exclusive-iterview

Thanks for that quote - Here's the segment of interest from the interview:


EW: The decision to not include split screen for Uncharted 2?s multi-player was made for a variety of reasons many of which are technical. Given that we were already adding multiplayer, co-op, cinema mode and a much larger single player adventure to what we had offered in Uncharted: Drake?s Fortune it was a feature that we decided that we just couldn?t include this time. I know that it's a very desirable feature and we?ll definitely look into adding support for it in our engine for future games.

Sounds reasonable enough. Sort of confirms this idea that it's just the standard add-on for a sequel. And then they'll add a bit more on the next one, etc.


So even if you genuinely enjoy the multiplayer mechanics you wouldn't play it at all just to protest no splitscreen support?

Ah well, I too am somewhat disappointed, after all I fell in love with the crappy quad-screen N64 multiplayer.

This game curiously makes me want to play MGO again

Quite the opposite in fact! Not playing the multiplayer as a form of protest would be pretty pointless, especially if it was something i really enjoyed. No, the fact is, I just don't enjoy it without split screen. Most online shooters in fact, I find myself quickly bored if I'm not playing with someone else in the room who I can talk to, joke with, and generally just be with. I've played precisely five minutes of Resistance 2 online by myself. And then I've played about 20 hours of it with a buddy over.

RE5, and even Resistance 1 co-op mode, I never once played through in single player. I did some solo cash grinding in RE5, but never played through the campaign. Always had someone over to split-screen it with. I would even wait until the weekend to continue the chapter if that's what it meant doing.

If a game includes well-done split screen support, I'm going to enjoy it far more, and I'm probably going to play it far more as well.		2009-10-02 21:28:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

does anyone want to play? also this game actually made me want to use twitter2009-10-02 21:39:00

Author:
Frank-the-Bunny
Posts: 1246

Holy crap this is awesome...2009-10-05 20:22:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

i might download this and the nba live 10 demo2009-10-08 02:10:00

Author:
siccology
Posts: 279

I'm pretty much addicted to just the multiplayer demo already. I can't imagine how great it will be when the game is finally released! Should I get Uncharted 1 before I get into the story of the 2nd game? I'm afraid that after playing the demo for 2, playing 1 will just feel like less....in terms of gameplay.2009-10-08 16:44:00

Author:
Drabaz
Posts: 67

Get Uncharted 1. It's VERY story-based, I can't imagine you're really going to be in the loop if you don't play through it before 2.

And don't worry about it feeling like "less" - it' PLENTY!

It's a short game though, so if you like you can pretty easily blast through the thing in a rental.		2009-10-08 23:39:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Beta finished a couple of hours ago, now we wait.

*waits*		2009-10-12 18:56:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

I'm pretty much addicted to just the multiplayer demo already. I can't imagine how great it will be when the game is finally released! Should I get Uncharted 1 before I get into the story of the 2nd game? I'm afraid that after playing the demo for 2, playing 1 will just feel like less....in terms of gameplay.

Should you get Uncharted 1?! I'm sorry but if you own a PS3, you should own Uncharted. I highly recommend playing through the first game before you tackle the second. And I think if you rent it, you'll only want to own it. So my advice is to buy it because it really is one of those 'must own' titles.		2009-10-12 19:11:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

anyone getting this game tomorrow, i'll play with u if u are2009-10-12 20:19:00

Author:
Frank-the-Bunny
Posts: 1246

http://kotaku.com/5377097/more-than-27-years-logged-on-uncharted-2-demo

Haha, wow.		2009-10-12 20:22:00

Author:
Arkei
Posts: 1432

http://kotaku.com/5377097/more-than-27-years-logged-on-uncharted-2-demo

Haha, wow.
It's been out for over a week, and it's been played for over 27+ years... zomg...		2009-10-12 21:22:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

Jesus Christ...

Best game ever?		2009-10-12 21:29:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

"Sony also notes that Uncharted 2 has racked up a staggering 17 perfect review scores out of the 34 currently on Metacritic, the rest are 90 percent or higher." link (http://kotaku.com/5377097/more-than-27-years-logged-on-uncharted-2-demo)

Wow - I can't wait to get my hands on this... hurry up Amazon! 		2009-10-12 22:22:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

wow i must get it looks so good it's crazy2009-10-12 22:31:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

The beta is over :'(2009-10-13 00:16:00

Author:
creelers
Posts: 275

The beta is over :'(
Well the game is out tomorrow so cheer up! Unless you're poor 		2009-10-13 05:24:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

Yeah, man, the beta just ENDED! And in the PSN they listed it as "Uncharted 2 DEMO", but when you try to play it you get an "expired" screen. What a crock, man, what a crock.

Anyway, I've been a bad boy and haven't pre-ordered, so I'm going to brave the stores tomorrow and pick up basically whatever happens to be in stock. I'm going to buy one game tomorrow. It's going to be either: Uncharted 2, Demon's Souls, or Brutal Legend. Whichever they have in stock, I'll grab.

If they have more than one in stock, I think I'll probably just relax my jaw and let my eyes sort of half close, not bothering with spit maintenance (thus allowing drool to dribble), and also achieving full relaxation of bladder and bowel controls should the need to relieve myself arise, and remain in this state until the situation resolves itself.		2009-10-13 12:25:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

So you're just gonna poo yourself in the store until they run out of stock of two of the games?

It's nearly worth being on hand just to wait until there is one copy of two of the games, and then quickly jump in and buy both, while you're busy squelching your way awkwardly towards the stands 		2009-10-13 13:08:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

So you're just gonna poo yourself in the store until they run out of stock of two of the games?

It's nearly worth being on hand just to wait until there is one copy of two of the games, and then quickly jump in and buy both, while you're busy squelching your way awkwardly towards the stands

Boy, now that you mention it, that is a very likely possibility.

I figured I'd come out of my trance and just kind of have one game in my hand. I'm not sure exactly how this would come about, I didn't really think all of that through before formulating my plan.

Maybe I should re-think it a little bit?

...

Okay... Okay, new plan, in case they have more than one of these games in.

Open my eyes up really wide, and cease all blinking reflexes for a few minutes. I'll increase my rate of breathing and heartrate to dangerous levels. Then I beat up everyone and trash the store, and spend a minute in a daze looking around at all the havoc. As I become lucid again*, tears well up as I realize the destruction I've caused. Then I get the hell out of there.


*This phase of the plan may also include pooing myself.		2009-10-13 13:34:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Well the game is out tomorrow so cheer up! Unless you're poor

What a brilliant post! 		2009-10-13 13:34:00

Author:
wexfordian
Posts: 1904

I like how your plans skim right over the part where you actually obtain the game....

On topic and well away from teeboneseys bowel movements, I have to wait till Friday for this. I'm not impressed 		2009-10-13 13:40:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Teeb, can I suggest you lemons for your bowels problems? 2009-10-13 14:05:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Be happy RTM, I'm waiting till the 26th for this as there will be a "get one game, get the other one for -50%" action going on here for all PS3 games.

That is Uncharted and Brutal Legend on top of that at half price.

I want my Naughty Dog fix sooner but I'm controlling myself to save the extra bucks this month.		2009-10-13 14:07:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

Be happy RTM, I'm waiting till the 26th for this as there will be a "get one game, get the other one for -50%" action going on here for all PS3 games.

That is Uncharted and Brutal Legend on top of that at half price.

I want my Naughty Dog fix sooner but I'm controlling myself to save the extra bucks this month.

Sounds like a good deal!

Don't think anything like that is gonna go on where I am, so I'm gonna get this TOMORROW!		2009-10-13 14:19:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

Have to wait for my ps3 to be fixed to actually play this amazing st00f. I actually get the game on Friday though and get to read the manual!

It's so exciting, waiting for a manual to arrive. 		2009-10-13 14:26:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

Be happy RTM, I'm waiting till the 26th for this as there will be a "get one game, get the other one for -50%" action going on here for all PS3 games.

"here"... like in Zwoltopia/Belgium?
What shop?

misty.		2009-10-13 14:27:00

Author:
Mother-Misty
Posts: 574

I have understood that if I buy games from Amazon UK I pay them a lot less, since ? is blasting the pound.
So I have to wait until the post service will deliver the game right here, but I'm saving nearly 30 ?/ 28 ?/ 44$

I could use the spare bucks to pay the cleanings for the shop that Teebonesey is going to mess up.		2009-10-13 15:07:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Going to Gamestop right after work and then I'm having dinner at a friend's. That will most likely occupy most of my evening, but Uncharted will get its fair share of my attention. Going to be a long night for sure.2009-10-13 15:40:00

Author:
supersickie
Posts: 1366

"here"... like in Zwoltopia/Belgium?
What shop?

misty.

The Zwoltopian Free Record Shop. 		2009-10-13 15:45:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

I like how your plans skim right over the part where you actually obtain the game....

On topic and well away from teeboneseys bowel movements, I have to wait till Friday for this. I'm not impressed

I have to wait for Sunday
But only cos that's my birthday 		2009-10-13 16:10:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

I'm going to wait until after LBP's birthday. I have my reasons...2009-10-13 16:11:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

I'm going to wait until after LBP's birthday. I have my reasons...

Ooooh, this is gonna be epic
Well, it better be :kz:		2009-10-13 16:18:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

It is. It really, really is.

Or maybe it isn't. You'll have to wait and see		2009-10-13 16:29:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

I got it!
Can't wait to get home from school to play it, my mom picked it up for me this morning 		2009-10-13 16:40:00

Author:
Sackwise
Posts: 305

Just got home with my copy!2009-10-13 17:20:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

No spoilers plx...2009-10-13 17:26:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

No spoilers plx...

Indeed. Please, keep this thread spoiler free. Let's keep conversation to who's getting/who has the game. Thanks.		2009-10-13 18:47:00

Author:
supersickie
Posts: 1366

Let's keep conversation to who's getting/who has the game.

I'm getting it
Then again I'm also getting a PSPgo and I'll want to play with that for a while.
Then again if this really is the best game ever I'll want to play it ASAP...oooh, decisions, decisions!		2009-10-13 18:49:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Just got home with my copy!

Play the crap out of it for me! Go get Marco Polo's treasure!!!


*That's not a spoiler, that's the advertised story.

Also, let me know how it is... I am seriously considering getting it, but I'm just so darn cheap I might wait to get it for a gift for my birthday (in December).		2009-10-13 18:58:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

Also, let me know how it is... I am seriously considering getting it, but I'm just so darn cheap I might wait to get it for a gift for my birthday (in December).

See, that's the beauty of having a birthday right after these epic games come out. You can still be cheap and get it in the first week
Also, if my birthday wasn't so soon after the PSPgo released I would have gotten it earlier, before the price drop

So I get these things later but I don't have to pay (well, I'm paying towards the PSP, but meh)		2009-10-13 19:05:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Play the crap out of it for me! Go get Marco Polo's treasure!!!


*That's not a spoiler, that's the advertised story.

Also, let me know how it is... I am seriously considering getting it, but I'm just so darn cheap I might wait to get it for a gift for my birthday (in December).

Ask someone to bring forward your birthday!		2009-10-13 19:45:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Amazon.com says it should be arriving at my door by Friday. It's going to be a good weekend 2009-10-13 20:06:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

I'm getting it today, as soon as my step dad comes home... along with Fallout 3 GOTY

can't wait D:		2009-10-13 20:31:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

got it let me know if you wanna play!!!2009-10-13 21:56:00

Author:
Frank-the-Bunny
Posts: 1246

I have it now, gonna play it and record some things 2009-10-13 23:25:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

My copy got posted today...

Let's just hope they mess it up and deliver before friday 		2009-10-13 23:32:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Is it just me who wasn't keen on the beta then?2009-10-13 23:46:00

Author:
GruntosUK
Posts: 1754

I didn't bother with it, I only really care about this game for the single player... I'll dabble with multiplay, but Sackboy will be whispering to me in my dreams by then, the little scamp 2009-10-13 23:55:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

I gotta wait until my PS3 comes back from being "fixed" on Thursday
And most likely will get the game on Friday		2009-10-14 00:02:00

Author:
Ricano
Posts: 434

Well this game is officially annoying :/

The heist mission is completely stupid. Uncharted shouldn't have ANY stealth... it's just so annoying, especially when you have an AI friend that likes to get caught.		2009-10-14 00:23:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

I've got a 250gb slim + uncharted 2 on order hope it ships soon.2009-10-14 00:37:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I just saw the Metacritic review scores (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/uncharted2amongthieves) for this game and all I can say is wow. I knew it was going to be good and I was going to get it, but a 97! That's amazing.2009-10-14 00:51:00

Author:
BSprague
Posts: 2325

One of the critics listed a con of the single player as

"it ends"

I can't wait 		2009-10-14 01:02:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Is it just me who wasn't keen on the beta then?

I gave the beta about 10 minutes total. I don't think I'll be spending very much time in the multiplayer. Kind of a "sequel feature"... Not really necessary, and doesn't even work that well as a multiplayer game. It's the cover-system, you're used to using it in the solo game, but in multiplayer, you just get rushed and knocked out if you go into cover.

This game's definitely all about the story mode. Sparkling production value, fun story, quality voice acting. This is a game with a SHEEN.

I just picked it up, but I've got to finish up work before i can crack it open.		2009-10-14 01:05:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

This game is great...I just picked it up...Hooray for Uncharted 2! we should be seeing uncharted 2 levels soon in LBP I'll bet.2009-10-14 01:07:00

Author:
Spider-Jew
Posts: 1090

Well this game is officially annoying :/

The heist mission is completely stupid. Uncharted shouldn't have ANY stealth... it's just so annoying, especially when you have an AI friend that likes to get caught.

Well, that's disconcerting. Hopefully it gets better from there...		2009-10-14 01:36:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

I saw in the IGN video review that they weren't particularly happy with the stealth mission either. I've never been a big fan of "trial and error" gameplay, and this sounds like exactly that, unfortunately.2009-10-14 01:43:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Well I beat the heist mission, thanks to IGNs walkthrough, I figured out I had to kill all the gaurds. The only good thing I got from that part was the melee award, because of all the times I restarted

I must say, this game is amazing! The stealth mission is the only bad part, then right after that, it's great!

At one part you find the crypt filled with the many survivors of Marco Polos expedition, and it looks like they all just died of starvation, but then you get a light, and see theres blood everyone, showing they killed each other. This game should've been CSI: Napal		2009-10-14 01:53:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

I didn't find the stealth mission annoying at all and I actually really enjoyed it. However, for those of you who play it and do find it frustrating, just stick with it...the game gets better and better.2009-10-14 02:10:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

SO EXCITED i just start playing had to work first ughhhh2009-10-14 02:32:00

Author:
Frank-the-Bunny
Posts: 1246

Wow. Just wow.

I tried the beginning of the game and i'm already totally flabergasted. BEST LOOKING GAME OF THE GENERATION SO FAR. My God, Naughty Dogs should rename themselves "Naughty Gods".

This game is laughing at any other devellopers' efforts on PS3. It's ridiculous.

.		2009-10-14 02:52:00

Author:
RangerZero
Posts: 3901

I played up to chapter 6 tonight, but I really enjoyed the stealth missions up to now. The first area in the museum was brilliant. I assume it gets annoying further on.2009-10-14 03:45:00

Author:
FULLGORR
Posts: 245

I found something weird, with the whole flashback thing, you finally get back to the train wreck, then it makes you do it again, not that it's hard, but I just found it weird you must do the same thing twice.

Also, that train part was NOT as easy as the demos made it look 		2009-10-14 04:44:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

Well, I barely managed any playing time last night. Got up slightly early and had about 20 minutes to mess around. Already I'm pleased with the way things look and feel. Seems like a moderate improvement over the first Uncharted and that says a lot in my book; that first game was brilliant. Hoping the good things keep on coming.2009-10-14 13:06:00

Author:
supersickie
Posts: 1366

I've been enjoying this. The train level really is spectacular.

Actually, that's what this game has going for it more than anything else - the spectacle level has been ratcheted way up. There's way more variety in the settings, and some STUNNING setpieces.

I still CAN NOT get over how incompatible this game's style is to its gameplay. this feels like it should almost be like an old point-and-click. Or at least a prince-of-persia style explorer/platformer. It has a tiny bit of that element, but 80% of this game is one intense, hardcore shoot-out after another.

Seriously, when the huge armored dudes with the miniguns show up, I roll my eyes SO HARD every time. I mean SERIOUSLY?? Seriously. This is happening in Uncharted now. Uncharted is turning into freaking KILLZONE 2 now.

That stuff honestly bugs me deeply. It's so incongruous as to be unsettling, and it takes me right out of the game. I feel like Uncharted, like Bioshock, is another "casualty" of the popularity with shooters right now. This could be a thinking-man's game that emphasizes puzzling and exploring and minimizes brutally, violently killing tons of people while the characters make light-hearted wisecracks. It's just ridiculous.

So I'm pretty torn on this game. The polish is UNBELIEVABLE. The very beginning of the game, when you're walking through the snow, I couldn't believe my eyes. It looked and felt like a real place.
This quality of detail is carried throughout. The lighting is stunning in areas. You want to keep playing just to see what comes next. The locations are absolutely mind-blowing. We've all seen snippets of the train level early on, but what I didn't realize is that what I saw in the video was only a third of that level. If you think those videos are stunning, you haven't seen anything yet.

And moreso than that, there are some incredibly INTENSE sequences. I don't want to spoil what they are, some of them have been demoed before, but playing through them is an absolute blast because they're so frightening, and so intense. If you're afraid of heights, this game may just get to you!

But at the same time, I'm tired of going for headshots and shooting down helicopters with RPGs, and Uncharted really seriously seems like the type of game where I WOULDN'T be tasked with doing this over and over and over again. But there it is.

I love it and I hate it.		2009-10-14 22:20:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Teebonesy, I felt that way about the first Uncharted. As I was playing, my wife even asked "Where are all of these guys coming from? You've killed hundreds!" However, with the sequel, I haven't found myself as annoyed with those scenes. I'm not sure wether it's the level design or tweaks that were made to enemies, but I've enjoyed the shootouts and I've often felt like I'm in the middle of an Indiana Jones movie, shooting and punching guys one minute, then exploring the next. So, I understand where you are coming from, and I've still had a few frustrating moments, but overall I think the gun battles are much improved over the first game.2009-10-14 22:57:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Teebonesy, I felt that way about the first Uncharted. As I was playing, my wife even asked "Where are all of these guys coming from? You've killed hundreds!" However, with the sequel, I haven't found myself as annoyed with those scenes. I'm not sure wether it's the level design or tweaks that were made to enemies, but I've enjoyed the shootouts and I've often felt like I'm in the middle of an Indiana Jones movie, shooting and punching guys one minute, then exploring the next. So, I understand where you are coming from, and I've still had a few frustrating moments, but overall I think the gun battles are much improved over the first game.

I've played the game quite a bit more, and one thing I will say is that they've put a LOT of thought into the pacing of the game. For the most part you aren't dealing with shooting segments that go on "too long" - they'll throw you some long platforming and even a couple of very mellow, laid back exploration areas. So when you end up thrust into another huge shootout, it's been a while since you've had one, and it feels fresh again. So that's something I think they've improved hugely over the first - which DEFINITELY got old for me. Shoot out after shoot out after shoot out, and the later you get in the game, the more constant it gets.

here, there always seems to be variety. You're rarely repeating yourself too much.

but i still feel like these games emphasize the "gears of war" style gunplay more than I'd like - I'd replace them all with a good bit of old-fashioned puzzle-adventurin' if I could.		2009-10-15 04:29:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I got this, my most anticipated game of all time today and can't play it... 2009-10-15 15:38:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

What's this? Amazon.com says that my package arrived in my hometown post office (not even a half a mile away from my house) YESTERDAY at 11:16am. Our mail usually doesn't arrive at the house until around 3:00pm. This is frustrating to know that my copy of U2 is so close, yet so far away... Hopefully I'll get it today.2009-10-15 16:13:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Well, after staying up two nights/days in a row, I beat the game.
Thankfully I didn't have school this Thursday and Friday, or else I would be sleeping through it.
To the online multiplayer!		2009-10-15 16:18:00

Author:
Sackwise
Posts: 305

Well, what were your concluding thoughts? You sorta missed that portion...2009-10-15 16:20:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

I got this, my most anticipated game of all time today and can't play it...

OMG haxx
Like a day early?

I know where you live remember. Well, almost.		2009-10-15 16:31:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

OMG haxx
Like a day early?

I know where you live remember. Well, almost.

Pre-ordered from Play.com actually got it today which I'd find awesome if I had a PS3.		2009-10-15 17:16:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

My new 250gb slim with uncharted 2 just got posted, should hopefully arrive tomorrow.2009-10-15 17:20:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Pre-ordered from Play.com actually got it today which I'd find awesome if I had a PS3.

I can be in Ventnor before the night is through, and I have a day off school tomorrow.

I'll bring my PS3 		2009-10-15 17:20:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Finally comes out tomorrow here...shall be going to get it straight after uni!2009-10-15 18:37:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

Pre-ordered from Play.com actually got it today which I'd find awesome if I had a PS3.

I was really excited at work when I saw this, hoping the royal mail would have been overly efficient for me too.... And they were!!! I gots my copy right here all shiny and new - and I got it about 50p cheaper than it was on play. And I has a working PS3 Sometimes it's good being me :hero:		2009-10-15 18:42:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Well, it appears I'll be late to the party as usual, but I just ordered my copy on Amazon. I am so cheap I opted to save $4 on free shipping, so I expect it in about a week...

Hope to see you all there (when the times comes)!		2009-10-15 18:43:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

Well, it appears I'll be late to the party as usual, but I just ordered my copy on Amazon. I am so cheap I opted to save $4 on free shipping, so I expect it in about a week...

Hope to see you all there (when the times comes)!

Hey that's what I did! Not only was it cheaper there, but free shipping is always nice. You should've preordered it though - you would've gotten the free map I just received it today.. which is a day earlier than they predicted. So who knows, you might see it sooner than later.		2009-10-15 20:17:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

For days I've been thinking about not getting it but waiting to borrow it or buy when it gets cheaper. After work today I walked into the store - straight to the shelf and grabbed it and put it on the counter.2009-10-15 20:34:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

Sooo, the people who didn't like the stealth mission. Is it because you struggled with it or didn't liek the gameplay?

TBH, with the new additions to the climbing dynamics, I could so have go for this gameplay for the majority of the game.		2009-10-16 00:17:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Sooo, the people who didn't like the stealth mission. Is it because you struggled with it or didn't liek the gameplay?

TBH, with the new additions to the climbing dynamics, I could so have go for this gameplay for the majority of the game.

I obviously haven't played it yet but I'm a big fan of stealth gameplay, and I can certainly see it being a nice change of pace in this game so I'm definitely looking forward to this mission in particular!		2009-10-16 00:32:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

This'll be one of the few games able to tear me away from from LBP in my gaming time! Can't wait for it, the first was immense, in my all time top 10 easy.2009-10-16 00:55:00

Author:
julesyjules
Posts: 1156

Oh wow... once you beat the game you unlock the skins, I spent most of my money on a group of them so I could unlock the, (In my opinion) best skin, Skelzor. He is a skeleton with a piece of shredded cloth, red glowing eyes, and a red glowing heart!

My goal is to now get him in multiplayer, which I can only get by getting to level 60 D:

Also, anyone else feel that the Grenade Launcher is really cheap in Multiplayer? It seems to be a bit overpowered and accurate.		2009-10-16 03:23:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

Got it yesterday...along Brutal Legend.
Needless to say that Uncharted 2 was stuck in my PS3 and I didn't even open BL's case.

The game is unbelievable to say the least.
I swear so hard because I HAD to go to sleep because today I'm working.
I got past the water tank in Nepal (just to not spoil people), and OMG!
The first chapter is epic in its way, the flame reflections on the snow and the snow itself is just...just too soft...you would like to touch it and feel the freshness.
And though the commands were sloppy, they sort of recreate Drake's "particular" situation.

The stealth mission is very fun, the location is wonderful.
Many were concerned about the lack of freedom in the stealth mission.
Well, I'm not a spy or a thief, but the order you have to follow to take down the guards is logic.
I enjoyed the part where you have to jump from the balcony and take down the 3 guards a lot, since it's very sleek, it's almost a combo, really cool.

The third part was cool but too short, and the end was awesome.

Nepal is just sick, the draw distance is mental, and the temple section is just OMG!!!, the lighting is insane.
And the part where you run "from the trouble" is so Crash Bandicoot-ish that I was going to drop some tears.

Can't wait to get back home...still 10 hours...		2009-10-16 07:32:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Just beat this!

I'm with others here, I didn't have a problem with the stealth mission early on, and in fact you get PLENTY of opportunities to "stealth" your way through many areas in the game, which I always took advantage of whenever I could. Occasionally enemies will magically know you're there, but for the most part they've got some serious blinders on, making it more than do-able to sneak your way through, stealth-killing as you go.

Anyway, final thoughts on this game after beating it, is that it was just unbelievably epic. It's huge. There's such a variety of locations and amazing set-pieces. I don't want to spoil any of it, but I'll just say that I had a pretty good time.

Did anyone else notice Media Molecule in the "Thanks" section of the credits? Is there a costume pack I don't know of or something?		2009-10-16 10:25:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

Did anyone else notice Media Molecule in the "Thanks" section of the credits? Is there a costume pack I don't know of or something?

There's definitely one coming for the psp version. I think its a preorder bonus or something. But I wouldn't be surprised if it came out for the ps3 version as well.		2009-10-16 10:33:00

Author:
wexfordian
Posts: 1904

in fact you get PLENTY of opportunities to "stealth" your way through many areas in the game, which I always took advantage of whenever I could. Occasionally enemies will magically know you're there, but for the most part they've got some serious blinders on, making it more than do-able to sneak your way through, stealth-killing as you go.

I found this as I progressed last night. Much like in the first game it feels like they are encouraging you to run along cover to position yourself for either a tactical advantage in a gunfight, or position yourself behind someone for sneak attack, or get in close to jump out and rush someone with a combo. Personally the third is my favourite, especially when it's not the most tactically sound :hero: Jumping out into the open, punching a guy till he's dead then having to dive to the nearest cover and then clumsily recovering the upper hand is great fun

And honestly, even if occasionally the game can be frustrating, the visuals are just incredible, it's worth buying just for the landscapes.		2009-10-16 10:40:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Going to be getting this tomorrow or Monday.

I've never played Uncharted 1 though. Should I play that first or do you think it's fine just starting with the second?		2009-10-16 10:45:00

Author:
Nuclearfish
Posts: 927

I'd say play through the first one. It's probably not necessary from a story perspective, but I got the feeling the opening couple of stages kind of expected you to be familiar with the climbing / combat / cover dynamics from the first. Plus, it's an awesome game anyway 2009-10-16 10:50:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

I'd say play through the first one. It's probably not necessary from a story perspective, but I got the feeling the opening couple of stages kind of expected you to be familiar with the climbing / combat / cover dynamics from the first. Plus, it's an awesome game anyway

I second rtm.
You'll find the first one for few bucks perhaps.		2009-10-16 11:09:00

Author:
OmegaSlayer
Posts: 5112

Did anyone else notice Media Molecule in the "Thanks" section of the credits? Is there a costume pack I don't know of or something?

Trying to not listen to this thread to avoid spoilers, but in the first Uncharted MM was thanked in there too. I think they just thanked every Sony second party... May just be their thang, ya?		2009-10-16 11:12:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Trying to not listen to this thread to avoid spoilers, but in the first Uncharted MM was thanked in there too. I think they just thanked every Sony second party... May just be their thang, ya?

Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann explains the end credit list in a live chat with fans: "We try to be quite open with our technology and our process. We exchanged technology and ideas with other developers. We wanted to make sure we thanked everyone that helped us out in some way."		2009-10-16 11:55:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I just beat this last night and Teebonsey is correct, it's unbelievably epic. I really, really enjoyed it. The last couple chapters are a bit weak and the shootouts start to dominate the gameplay, but overall, it's fantastic.2009-10-16 14:17:00

Author:
mrsupercomputer
Posts: 1335

Yesterday was a fantastic day. Why? Two reasons: 1. I won the local store final for the Guitar Center Drum off, which means I get to advance to the district finals (which obviously has nothing to do with Uncharted, but..) and 2. When I got home I was finally able to start Uncharted 2. I played it for about 35 minutes - I really just wanted to see the intro level - it was really late.

Do not take what I'm about to say lightly. I was blown away! The game is simply gorgeous - no other console game compares (imho). The acting is top notch - especially for a video game (anyone else recognize the dark haired girl's voice? Stargate SG-1 - Vaala (sp?)). The controls were very fluid. One of the first things I noticed (besides the beautiful cut scenes) was the camera. The camera follows you around very well, and the angles it gives you are incredible (especially during the first sequence).

I could go on and on about how great it was, and I can't wait to start it for real today when I get home from work. Let me just say this:

Trudging through the snow never looked so good 		2009-10-16 15:17:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

I started a thread where you can review U2 without worrying about spoilers, but then questioned myself if this thread ever said 'no spoilers.' I did a quick check on this thread and didn't see any requests specifically saying 'do not post spoilers' - so I decided to take my thread down quickly before anyone posted. So hopefully Teebonesy is ok with spoilers (wrapped with spoiler tags of course). I'll be back here in a few days to give my final thoughts and reviews on this game 2009-10-16 15:34:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Indeed. Please, keep this thread spoiler free. Let's keep conversation to who's getting/who has the game. Thanks.

We've gone a little bit beyond who's getting the game, but I think (hope) general impressions is OK. Still no spoilers though people!!

And yes, I'm pretty sure snow doesn't even look that good in real life 		2009-10-16 16:52:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

I thought I read that somewhere! Thanks for the quote. 2009-10-16 16:54:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Just played the first 2 hours now.

I manged to break the game already xD (spoiler from really early on, first proper mission):

In the museum bit where you have to sneak around in a room filled with guards I jumped over the ledge at the start and snuck behind a pillar, took out 1 guy. Jumped into the fountain pulled another guy over the top and killed him.

Next I kept trying to do a pull down attack on that guy facing away from you but it never ever worked. So what I did was go to the stairs with the light guy and timed it so I jumped over the left side of the stairs and killed the guy there. I then proceeded to clear the whole room but those 2 guys + the light guy. Eventually I got confounded on how to do it so I went gung ho and managed to beat it.

Strange this was that my npc buddy was crouching behind a pillar with a guard staring straight at him :eek:. I broked it xD		2009-10-16 18:10:00

Author:
Shermzor
Posts: 1330

I got it yesterday ( preordered ) and it is AMAZING! I would recommend to anyone who like adventure, guns, third person shooters and holywood action movies! 2009-10-16 18:42:00

Author:
AliBoy1
Posts: 142

Well TNT had my stuff "on delivery" all day yet never turned up so I'm still sans console and game.2009-10-16 19:13:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Mine didn't arrive either

I blame the royal mail!		2009-10-16 21:12:00

Author:
creelers
Posts: 275

This game is ridiculously good. I agree that the early stealth mission can be frustrating.

Saying how I did it below so don't read if you don't want to know...

I tried pulling the guy over the balcony first time and failed, so I presumed you couldn't do it. Spent ages trying lots of other ways to do only to go back and work out the first way is the right way. There's two guards over to the left of the fountain that are a bit misleading, I kept going taking them out and all goes well which makes you think you're doing it right, when in actual fact you don't even need to go near that side at all.

I guess from that it could say more about me than the game, however if others are struggling too obviously not

Overall I am absolutely loving the little stealth attacks everywhere though.		2009-10-16 22:19:00

Author:
jackofcourse
Posts: 1494

I started a thread where you can review U2 without worrying about spoilers, but then questioned myself if this thread ever said 'no spoilers.' I did a quick check on this thread and didn't see any requests specifically saying 'do not post spoilers' - so I decided to take my thread down quickly before anyone posted. So hopefully Teebonesy is ok with spoilers (wrapped with spoiler tags of course). I'll be back here in a few days to give my final thoughts and reviews on this game

Knock yourself out! Considering we're ten pages in here already, and this thread began as a "go download the demo" thread, I think we're about due for a separate "spoiler-licious" thread. I'll mark this one spoiler-free, and you can mark yours spoiler-rific.		2009-10-16 22:26:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I just got Uncharted 2 last night and I have to say that my only complaint is having to do the train climb twice. some parts were sooo frustrating, I can't put it down. My PS3 finally froze before I stopped playing. And the best part is they keep throwing stuff at you. When your not being kept on your toes, your brain is aching trying to figure out the puzzles. I can't wait to replay it.

P.S. Play Uncharted first, it adds to the playability and gives the characters more depth. Also the money bonus for having a Uncharted save file.		2009-10-17 03:09:00

Author:
thefrozenpenquin
Posts: 479

I got it on Thursday and played for 3 hours. Yesterday I went to a friend after work and let him play the whole thing through while I watched. Started at around 8-9ish and at 1am I was so tired I was on and off for about 3 hours straight. Rumors has it I snored like a pig. Anyways I missed a LOT of the action. We finished the game today and now it's my turn. Cant' wait to play. I missed the trainchase and the whole ice cave sections and stuffff.2009-10-17 16:54:00

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BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

Supposedly watching someone else play is just as epic as playing it yourself...2009-10-17 16:58:00

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ARD
Posts: 4291

Supposedly watching someone else play is just as epic as playing it yourself...
It's like watching a movie that is 12 hours long. Yeah... 		2009-10-17 17:14:00

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Kog
Posts: 2358

It's like watching a movie that is 12 hours long. Yeah...

Hmm...can't imagine it being that epic then just watching...
I mean King Kong was like 4 hours and that bored me to death :/

Needless to say, I can't wait to play it 		2009-10-17 17:17:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

I woke up again with a tank chasing Nate. That was awesome.2009-10-17 17:21:00

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BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

Supposedly watching someone else play is just as epic as playing it yourself...

One of my friends watched me play about 4 hours of the first one and he really enjoyed it. He actually moaned at me when I stopped for a bit

This ones more pretty and cooler so I'd imagine it is **** good to watch someone play.		2009-10-17 17:53:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Right.
****it, why isn't it tomorrow yet? 		2009-10-17 17:56:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Still naff all from TNT, they better deliver on Monday.2009-10-17 18:11:00

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Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

I got it today at 11am

Played the story in one sitting 		2009-10-17 22:47:00

Author:
creelers
Posts: 275

I want to get it, and am trading in all my old DS games... maybe even... MY DEAR POKEMON DIAMOND!!! UGH! But this is the first game I'm not going to not look at ANY CHEATS OR SPOILERS.2009-10-18 02:05:00

Author:
chezhead
Posts: 1063

It's tomorrow
Got mah copy with me now, gonna play it after I've finished messing with my shiny new PSPGo 		2009-10-18 10:14:00

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ARD
Posts: 4291

It's tomorrow
Got mah copy with me now, gonna play it after I've finished messing with my shiny new PSPGo

Haha, seems like you got great gifts. 		2009-10-18 10:43:00

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Zwollie
Posts: 2173

Anyone know what the surround sound on this is like? Hopefully by the time I get around to having time to play it, I'll also finally have my Amp back and working, so I'm looking forward to that 2009-10-18 12:36:00

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rtm223
Posts: 6497

Anyone know what the surround sound on this is like? Hopefully by the time I get around to having time to play it, I'll also finally have my Amp back and working, so I'm looking forward to that

Naughty Dog always polishes their games as much as they can in every department so withouth playing the game I can assure you...the surround will rock.

It even rocked back in the day with Jak II using just Dolby Pro Logic II.		2009-10-19 05:37:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

AHA! I've gotten all the treasures! Now to just beat the final boss on hard, then crushing, and I'll get Platinum! Not that I really care for trophies, I just want the skins it unlocks 2009-10-19 06:04:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

did anyone else end up with 101 treasures? Odd I think, I got the trophy but then playing through again I saw something shiny and it turned out to be a treasure.2009-10-19 07:03:00

Author:
thefrozenpenquin
Posts: 479

did anyone else end up with 101 treasures? Odd I think, I got the trophy but then playing through again I saw something shiny and it turned out to be a treasure.

I bet its like the first uncharteds 61/60 treasures, you'll have 100 regular treasures and the strange relic (A precursor orb from Naughty Dogs Jak & Daxter series.)		2009-10-19 09:18:00

Author:
Rabid-Coot
Posts: 6728

Got this yesterday and Im loving it!

Out of interest, how many "chapters" are there? Im on 6 right now and Im trying to figure out how far through the game I am.		2009-10-19 10:55:00

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wexfordian
Posts: 1904

I just bought it along with Brutal Legend, can't wait to come home!! 2009-10-19 13:10:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

I just bought it along with Brutal Legend, can't wait to come home!!

Lucky! Today might be the day for me. I'll be out and hopefully can get to the store.

No Brutal Legend for me, though. Not yet.		2009-10-19 13:18:00

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Foofles
Posts: 2278

26 chapters....2009-10-19 13:21:00

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BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

I would've liked a Join a game that's already in progress feature... But I don't think it's anything to penalise the score over, would be nice though. Maybe it will be in a future patch 2009-10-20 21:52:00

Author:
creelers
Posts: 275

26 chapters....

Wait what? I just started #25 last night...

*goes to finish game*		2009-10-21 16:16:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Uncharted 3 needs jump-in coop campaign with Nate and Elena. Simple as that.2009-10-21 16:55:00

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BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

Brilliant. Got my PS3 back today, and am on Chapter 12. It's just so bloody amazing. 2009-10-21 21:27:00

Author:
Bear
Posts: 2079

It really is. I finished it earlier, if you haven't seen my post in the spoiler thread 2009-10-21 21:42:00

Author:
ARD
Posts: 4291

Wooot! It just came in the mail for me (I know, I'm always the last to the party). I'll see y'all in a few days...

(naw, I'm kidding, I'll be around)		2009-10-21 21:48:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

no you won't 2009-10-22 08:18:00

Author:
thefrozenpenquin
Posts: 479

Got it a couple of days ago and have been playing the hell out of it since... wow.

To be honest, I'd say this beats MGS4 in the "epic game" area, hands down. Because unlike MGS4, it has a very healthy amount of exhilarating gameplay, and the cut scenes don't drag on for hours.		2009-10-22 12:46:00

Author:
Foofles
Posts: 2278

I'd agree with that. MGS was fun, but this is waaaay more fun.

See, I told you I'd be around... 		2009-10-22 13:32:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

I have been playing Drake's Fortune and I will tell you that my new favorite part of Among Thieves is that you don't have to fill every bad guy with bullets. There is variety, helmets and body armor count to how to take guys out. I love the skull mask guy. He walks in all tough and shoot me, it's great.2009-10-22 14:59:00

Author:
thefrozenpenquin
Posts: 479

i buy it thommorow2009-10-22 16:24:00

Author:
Unknown User

So, finished the game on Normal and now I have to go back and work my way through Hard before I can unlock and beat Crushing. Bummer, but it's a great game so it doesn't suck that bad.

Even though I'm not a trophy enthusiast, I could see myself hitting Platinum on this one for sure. I unlocked a bunch of single-player weapons after beating the campaign and want to make sure that by giving Drake weapons via the "Bonus" menu won't affect me getting the unattained trophies. Anyone know for sure? Thanks.

EDIT: Never mind. Looks as if you can't even bring weapons in if you haven't already beaten the game on the current difficulty setting.		2009-10-24 14:25:00

Author:
supersickie
Posts: 1366

I thought I'd try finding all 100 treasures but now I'm not so sure. It gets boring fast.2009-10-24 16:23:00

Author:
BasketSnake
Posts: 2391

Played the demo of Drake's Fortune a few weeks ago and didn't like how much shooting and how little exploration there was. I like exploring.

Is Among Thieves focused more on exploration this time around, like Tomb Raider?		2009-10-25 18:39:00

Author:
Ayneh
Posts: 2454

Played the demo of Drake's Fortune a few weeks ago and didn't like how much shooting and how little exploration there was. I like exploring.

Is Among Thieves focused more on exploration this time around, like Tomb Raider?
Sadly no, it has less puzzles and less exploration. Mainly shooting. 		2009-10-25 19:42:00

Author:
Kog
Posts: 2358

I thought I'd try finding all 100 treasures but now I'm not so sure. It gets boring fast.

I've beaten the game on easy. Now I'm treasure hunting on Normal. I spent 5 hours yesterday looking for treasures ... and I'm only at 65! Maybe it's just me, but these treasures are much more difficult to find compared to Drake's Fortune. Although, I can't say I got bored... there is so much action, and so many different ways to complete tasks, that it kept my attention I did begin to skip cut scenes though.		2009-10-25 20:40:00

Author:
Powershifter
Posts: 668

Sadly no, it has less puzzles and less exploration. Mainly shooting.

there is a lot of shooting, but the game is longer than the first one, and pound for pound, I'd say there are far more platforming areas than the previous. The game has some fairly lengthy stretches that are more laid back and have zero enemies, and involve lots of climbing, shimmying, lever-pulling, and of course, leaping-and-landing-on-a-ledge-as-it-crumbles-and-then-grabbing-the-next-ledge-at-the-last-second.

Drake's REALLY good at that number. I like to call it "the old leaping-and-landing-on-a-ledge-as-it-crumbles-and-then-grabbing-the-next-ledge-at-the-last-second routine".		2009-10-28 04:46:00

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Teebonesy
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