Product Description

Nathan Drake is back, as gaming's most charismatic hero tries to solve the mystery of Marco Polo's last voyage (and earn himself a fortune in treasure at the same time). The original was one of the first games to really prove the power of the PS3, but this sequel is another huge leap forward.

The first game already mixed intense gunplay with precarious platform action, but this adds in new stealth elements and more flexible parkour style climbing controls. Your enemies have been upgraded as well, with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence that makes them just as agile and resourceful as you.

Always known for its stunning graphics, this sequel not only looks better but it's now much more dynamic, with fully destructible scenery in every level. Add-in all-new co-operative and competitive multiplayer and you've got one of the most exciting action adventures of the year.

• Cinematic action: Amazing third person action that genuinely feels like you're in your own action film, with gunfights, treasure hunting and even romance!
• New tactics: Use new stealth and parkour based tactics to tackle the newly enhanced artificial intelligence, with bad guys so realistic they even have simulated peripheral vision.
• 100% efficiency: Developer Naughty Dog claim the first game only used 30% of the PS3's power. With destructible environments and huge levels this is aims to max the console out.
• Friends reunited: For the first time you and two friends (as Sully and Chloe) can play together in the same game, with the brand new co-op mode.
• Uncharted territory: Also new is the competitive multiplayer, where you can play as either the heroes or villains in deathmatch and capture the flag games.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #35 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2009-10-16
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
• Format: Unknown format
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Nathan Drake is back, as gaming's most charismatic hero tries to solve the mystery of Marco Polo's last voyage (and earn himself a fortune in treasure at the same time). The original was one of the first games to really prove the power of the PS3, but this sequel is another huge leap forward.

Uncharted still has the best jungles in the business

Although Nate has a new love interest Elena is still around

The new destructible backdrops look amazing

Will you find the legendary Buddhist Cintamani Stone?

The first game already mixed intense gunplay with precarious platform action, but this adds in new stealth elements and more flexible parkour style climbing controls. Your enemies have been upgraded as well, with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence that makes them just as agile and resourceful as you.

Always known for its stunning graphics, this sequel not only looks better but it's now much more dynamic, with fully destructible scenery in every level. Add-in all-new co-operative and competitive multiplayer and you've got one of the most exciting action adventures of the year.

Key Features

• Cinematic action: Amazing third person action that genuinely feels like you're in your own action film, with gunfights, treasure hunting and even romance!
• New tactics: Use new stealth and parkour based tactics to tackle the newly enhanced artificial intelligence, with bad guys so realistic they even have simulated peripheral vision.
• 100% efficiency: Developer Naughty Dog claim the first game only used 30% of the PS3's power. With destructible environments and huge levels this is aims to max the console out.
• Friends reunited: For the first time you and two friends (as Sully and Chloe) can play together in the same game, with the brand new co-op mode.
• Uncharted territory: Also new is the competitive multiplayer, where you can play as either the heroes or villains in deathmatch and capture the flag games.

About the Developer: Naughty Dog
Not only did this Sony-owned studio create the original Crash Bandicoot games, but they also made all of the core Jak and Daxter games and the Uncharted series. They also have a long history of co-operation with Ratchet & Clank makers Insomniac Games, after the two shared offices together.

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Customer Reviews

Even the Missus loves it!!!
Gone are the days when I'd have to barter doing the washing up for a couple of hours on my Playstation 3. When I was playing the first Uncharted I noticed the girlfriend glancing up from her glossy mag keeping an eye on what was going on. She admitted it was like watching a film and whenever I'd put the PS on she'd ask me to play Uncharted.

When I sat down with Among Thieves she made us a cup of coffee each and we sat glued to the TV for three hours. Its been the same every night until I completed it. The game is immense and not really like anything I've ever played. I had to stop myself breaking my controller in two because I was gripping it so hard during the first 10mins. Naughty Dog have taken all the bits that made the first game a bit special and amplified them by 100.

Graphics are the best I've seen on any console, the story grabs you from the first second to the last, the gunfights and action sequences are mind blowing......everything just fits.

This is simply a must buy!!!

ps As with films limit your girlfriend to 3 questions per sitting......."So who's he?"...."What does that do?"....."Did you mean to do that?"........"Enough woman!!"

A King Among Thieves
Among Thieves is a phenomenal sequel. Naughty Dog has expanded every aspect of the original, making it the finest exclusive on PS3.
The term 'character driven storyline' is over-used in games, yet rarely means anything. For once, the term is justified here, every development and set piece is geared towards the main plot. Like the original, this is a modern take on a historical myth.

The plot is a globe spanning adventure, so locations are impressively varied. The real-time aspect of the original plot is gone, but replaced by an epic cinematic style. Set pieces really stand out, Drake escaping a collapsing building whilst still inside; a convoy chase with frantic leaps between trucks; Nepal urban warfare. All are outstanding, but the train levels REALLY are something else. The technical aspects are simply mind blowing; a real achievement. Character design is another triumph. Drake is arguably the most realistic character in videogames. Not just in animation; which is exceptional. But he actually shows human characteristics. Fear in the face of danger, cries of pain, even cursing when things don't go to plan. All characters are entirely believable, with some very witty dialogue. It's a refreshing change from macho space marines, and adds incredibly to Uncharted's immersion.

Once again, a brutal difficulty is unlocked upon completion of hard mode. 101 treasures are hidden throughout, and a comprehensive store unlocks extras, including cheats and making of documentaries. A few gameplay tweaks include mapping grenades to their own button. Drake can now carry riot shields and propane tanks; which can be thrown and shot in mid air, adding new tactics to fire fights. Stealth sections are more prominent, but rarely forced. The transition between combat and platforming is now seamless. It used to be obvious when the next firefight was, as large areas of cover would conveniently appear.

By far the biggest addition is a multiplayer mode. The recent Beta proved Uncharted's gameplay translates well, but the final version has an extraordinary number of modes and options. Co-operative, Arena, and Objective based games are all present. But the 5 Vs 5, first to 50 deathmatch is still my favourite. One minor criticism regards loading times. They are painfully long, even for single player. But it's a small price to pay for the most polished, satisfying experience of 2009 so far.

Staggeringly good
For me it's like MGS4 with its hair down. With Snake and co. whenever you're just getting into it, the game play jolts noticeably into a long and drawn-out video, with jargon littered dialogue and a lecturing convoluted plot. Uncharted pelts along; seamlessly skipping between the action you control and the treasure hunting, treachery laden story. Sometimes you don't even realise you're supposed to be moving because the graphics do not decline when the switch comes.

The added sneaky aspect and greatly improved controls provide tactical possibilities that the first game was lacking. This means that when you're dealing with a massive shoot out with an impossible number of enemies, you can plan a strategy, duck and weave to great affect, and keep controller flinging frustration at bay. You can take them on in the way that you want to, so if you don't like being bombarded by every single one of them then you can level the playing field by taking a few out on the quiet before hand. The enemies you encounter are perhaps not as switched on as those that can be found in the MGS series, but they're still pretty sharp and challenging, and satisfying to drop with head shots and the new weapon you've just stumbled across.

In the thick of battle, the action is pure thrilling, heart pounding brilliance. The graphics are so sharp that no details are compromised even during particularly hectic scenes. The sound is incredible throughout the whole game (the score is fantastic), but during these moments it is outrageously immersive. If you've got surround sound your in for a real treat. If I had a problem with the first game, it was that sometimes the shoot outs got a bit much after a while, and went on for too long. But with Uncharted 2, they seem to know when enough is enough, and keep the game play varied and unpredictable.

There are some moments in the game where you just have to stop and take a look around, even when you're hanging from a ledge trying to shoot at the enemy; such is the beauty of your environment. You could take a snapshot from any scene and hang it on your wall. They have not cut corners with anything. It is easily the best looking game I have ever seen, and despite the fact that it is immensely detailed, it does not forfeit the slightly cartoonish, vibrant style of the first game.

The online games are great as well, assaulting you with the choice of a huge range of levels, goals and co-op modes. Personally though, I'm a little slow on the trigger and am no match for some of the ridiculously nifty players that seem to have already mastered it, which decreases the enjoyment somewhat.

As a side note, if you have not played Drake's Fortune and you can be bothered, then I would advise you to get stuck into that one first before diving into this, simply because you'll get more out of it. Drake feels like an old friend whose destiny you genuinely care about, the supporting characters are as fully realised as they are in a good film, and the dialogue, filled with in-jokes, is razor sharp and laugh out loud funny on occasion. You may feel upon picking this one up without any background, that you are missing out on something. However, that may not matter at all, and if you just want an awesome ten hours of exhilarating game play, then this is the very fellow for you. It has everything you expect from a next gen game. Stunning visuals and sound, imaginative controls, depth in terms of story and game play, and that x-factor that was supposed to set ps3 games aside from the ps2 titles, but is so conspicuously absent from nearly everything that's been released so far. It feels like something much more than just a game, and instead envelops you in a complete, fully formed experience. I haven't quite completed it yet, but unless it takes a catastrophic nosedive, I'd say it's the best I've ever played.

P.S. I still think MGS4 was terrific when you actually got to play, and love the series as a whole, but I was just a little bit disappointed with the amount of video and uninteresting story. I'd rather play Indiana Jones than Thirteen Days.