Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #171 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2007-12-07
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

Manufacturer's Description
A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter on an exploration for the fabled treasure of El Dorado, leading to the discovery of a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The search turns deadly when Nathan Drake becomes stranded on the island and hunted by mercenaries. Outnumbered and outgunned, Drake and his companions must fight to survive as they begin to unravel the terrible secrets hidden on the Island.

Customer Reviews

best game ive got
After reading the revews and wachting the tralar i bought it.When i got it i opend it up and put it in my ps3.And wow what a game for starters the graphics are abousolutly butiful and stunning.the combat system is brillant you get to use all sorts of guns like shot guns machine guns etc
and you also get to do realy cool moves like sneaking up on a guy and braking his neck or just punching them or doing a flying kick.The game also uses the sixaxes a fair bit and the story line is realy good and you get so hoked you cant put it down.An Amazing Game a MUST BUY FOr PS3 owners

bored then frustrated
I bought this game hoping for another great adventure since the previous game I bought for my PS3 was oblivion which gave me hours upon hours of entertainment and value for money. Unfortunately Drake's fortune did not. It soon became clear all I was expected to do was run a bit, shoot a bit and climb a bit over and over again. Frankly the shoot outs with the enemies soon became extremely boring, repeating the same thing every time. Plus the enemies seemed to only have to shoot Drake a couple of times before he died yet Drake has to shoot them many more times to achieve the same effect.

In the later levels the game seems to just go down the 'dark places full of zombies' route which seems somewhat unimaginative and cliche. I also found the later levels extremely frustrating as it would take me ages to get rid of a swarm of zombies only to be killed by another one as Drake pauses to reload his gun meaning having to kill the swarm all over again.

The only good things about this game are the graphics which are done well and the cutscenes which are quite realistic. If you're looking for a game with lots of adventure and puzzle solving which is more than just a constant shoot out it might be better to look elsewhere.

Naughty Dog have unearthed their own gem of a game
This game from the Naughty Dog stable represents their first delve into the action adventure genre and is a very pleasing effort. The game is a cross between Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider. First mention has to go to the graphics which, look absolutely stunning taking on board some of that PS3 capability, some of the backdrops look sumptuos and have a real sense of grandeur to them like the sunset backdrop to the German sub in the jungle, whilst others like the scaling of the seaside fortress wall not only look good but are set at such a great height that they can leave you feeling almost dizzy and with a real concern for Drake in that one mistake on your part will lead to him tumbling to his demise.

Furtheremore, the cutscenes look great and are well acted out enhancing and helping to progress the storyline, which involves Drake uncovering an ancestor's chest from the seabed that sets him off on a treasure trail along with his 2 sidekicks(Sullivan and his romance interest, Elena a feisty journalist).

The levels are divided up into puzzle sections that are pretty much elementary and less involved than Tomb Raider and combat sections. Combat is enjoyable and you get to take out goons with a variety of different armaments. You are hampered however, by the fact that you are restricted to only being able to carry around a maximum of 2 main weapons at once; as opposed to being able to cycle through your weapons list and select at whim. Uncharted uses a take cover and shoot interface that works really well, in fact if you fail to take cover quickly enough Nate will be exposed and shot to pieces. You can also opt to close in and brawl by hand, for which there are combos available.

Another feature that enhances the game is the trophy system. Its really satisfactory to gain the various medals such as 30 headshots and they help unlock bonus content aswell as extending the life of the game. Although, this game is mainly action adventure I felt that some of the latter levels cross over into the genre of survival horror with the narrow, darkened tunnels and cursed mariners/creatures waiting to pounce on you; Eddie is taken out in style!There is also the use of the live action button just like in RE4 where if you fail to react quickly enough it results in instantaneous death.

In summary, Uncharted is a stylish action adventure game that richly deserves its plaudits.