IGN gives Uncharted 3 a perfect score

[Sulaco]

and if you don't like the graphics, you're blind!

I don't think anyone ever said (or would say) they didn't like the graphics.

But it's secondary, behind gameplay.

 

[warcrow]

I've only spent a few hours with the game but figured I'd share my initial impressions with you guys. Please note that these opinions could possibly change for better or worse once I complete the game.


- Uncharted 1 was a really good looking game, Uncharted 2 was even better looking and Uncharted 3 is a another step forward--it's stunningly great! Textures look even more crisp, the lighting more realistic, the animations even more subtle but effective, the frame rate is of course solid with nary a tear and the colors are lush.

- The dialog is top notch as expected. I find myself always smiling at the back-and-forth between Nate and the supporting case.Those unexpected moments of comedy relief are still there, the dramatic tones of seriousness when proper still manage to bring tension and just when Nate is at the top of his game solving a crisis something happens to remind us all he's still a bit of a goof. It's just all so great!

- Remember the beginning of Uncharted 2 and how it was off to a little bit of a slow start? This was mainly because it was telling the beginning a story and building up to something great. Well Unfortunately Uncharted 3 sort of does the same thing (completely different story) and is a bit longer. Is it bad? Hell no! But I think when people come to an Uncharted game they just wanted to get to the 4000 year old Myan ruins or the creepy underground dungeons and it can make longer sections of the story a little hard to tolerate.

- So far the puzzles have been clever, original, sort of easy (hey it's the beginning of the game!) and very appropriate for their environments. Like'em!

- I cannot wait to get home and play more more more more!

 

[Corporate Thug]

warcow, are all the puzzle solutions Drake's journal?

 

[blackdogdeek]

i loved AC2, it was the first game i've been interested enough to finish. is the UC series like AC2?

 

[Corporate Thug]

i loved AC2, it was the first game i've been interested enough to finish. is the UC series like AC2?

Not at all. It's more linear for one (no side missions) and there really is no stealth involved other than hiding behind a rock and shooting. More like GoW with some elements of puzzles.

 

[blackdogdeek]

Not at all. It's more linear for one (no side missions) and there really is no stealth involved other than hiding behind a rock and shooting. More like GoW with some elements of puzzles.

thanks! i'll wait until my buddy finishes his copy and just borrow it then.

 

[warcrow]

warcow, are all the puzzle solutions Drake's journal?

There are hints but not solutions. It's handled just like the previous games and works well. There is also the awesome doodles and remarkes after you've completed the puzzles so it's worth revisited the pages.

 

[tdawg]

Loved 1 and 2, pumped for 3.

Ditto!

 

[Beev]

Damn, I just messaged my Gamestop employed friend and he said his store isn't doing a midnight launch for Uncharted because they don't have enough reserves. I guess I'll have to find another store so I can get it at midnight.

"There are too many AAA titles coming out this season, and as sad as it is people would rather buy Call of Duty 2011 than play a good game."

 

[dpodblood]

Unfortunately my PS3 broke down with a blinking red light of death before I had a chance to play any of the Uncharted games. They really do look appealing to me though. Looks like I may be picking up a new PS3 this holiday system so I can finally play them (along with Demons Souls, and Infamous 2).

 

[Corporate Thug]

Damn, I just messaged my Gamestop employed friend and he said his store isn't doing a midnight launch for Uncharted because they don't have enough reserves. I guess I'll have to find another store so I can get it at midnight.

"There are too many AAA titles coming out this season, and as sad as it is people would rather buy Call of Duty 2011 than play a good game."

I never understood the need to get a game at midnight launch...

 

[purbeast0]

I never understood the need to get a game at midnight launch...

what isnt there to understand?

the sooner you get it, the sooner you can play it.

 

[Beev]

what isnt there to understand?

the sooner you get it, the sooner you can play it.

This. I anticipate games because they sound fun and I want to play them right now. Midnight launches are the soonest I can do that, and I'm really looking forward to Uncharted 3...

 

[dpodblood]

I never understood the need to get a game at midnight launch...

So insane gamers like myself can play hours before other people (who value sleep).

 

[Oyeve]

I bought 1 and got in arounf 50% and then got bored. I liked the game but it got repetative. I should finish it as I heard 2 was much better. And now 3 is out, or will be.

 

[pontifex]

I enjoyed 1 and 2, but I'll admit, 1 seemed to drag in places. I took breaks from the game and it took me a couple of months to finish.

UC2, on the other hand, was one I could not put down and finished it in a week.

i was the opposite. 1 was awesome and couldn't put it down. I got so far in 2 and got bored with it. did finish but not for like almost a year later.

 

[Corporate Thug]

what isnt there to understand?

the sooner you get it, the sooner you can play it.

Don't know. I'm usually asleep at midnight so I don't drag ass at work the next day. Even if a game was in my physical possession at midnight launch, I wouldn't play it until the next day. I get the playing it sooner part, but personally, I'm not willing to go out of my way to play it the (mid)night before.

 

[KentState]

Don't know. I'm usually asleep at midnight so I don't drag ass at work the next day. Even if a game was in my physical possession at midnight launch, I wouldn't play it until the next day. I get the playing it sooner part, but personally, I'm not willing to go out of my way to play it the (mid)night before.

I've only done it once and that was Halo3. I found out a bunch of co-workers were going to get it and we all decided to take the day off. Probably will never do it again, but it was fun.

 

[PrayForDeath]

I've only done it once and that was Halo3. I found out a bunch of co-workers were going to get it and we all decided to take the day off. Probably will never do it again, but it was fun.

haha bet your boss was happy about that

 

[purbeast0]

Don't know. I'm usually asleep at midnight so I don't drag ass at work the next day. Even if a game was in my physical possession at midnight launch, I wouldn't play it until the next day. I get the playing it sooner part, but personally, I'm not willing to go out of my way to play it the (mid)night before.

NEWS FLASH! NOT EVERYONE IS LIKE YOU!

 

[Sulaco]

I've only done it once and that was Halo3. I found out a bunch of co-workers were going to get it and we all decided to take the day off. Probably will never do it again, but it was fun.

I did it for Halo 2, and it was a huge mistake.

I got there around 11:45pm, after work, and there were upwards of 200 people there. We had to draw flyers to get our place in line. I was number 114.
It was nearly 1:30am before I got my copy and left. Will NEVER do it again, unless there's little to NO line.

To make matters worse, I suppose because it was a Halo launch, the majority of those in line were obnoxious 16-20 year olds, Bros, and douches.

 

[pontifex]

surprised there isn't more talk about it since it;s out tomorrow. I pre-ordered from Amazon.

$35 and some change (with a gift cert from work).

 

[IndyColtsFan]

It should be waiting for me at home tonight. Of course, I don't know yet if my wife is going to make me wait until my birthday to play it.

 

[Corporate Thug]

It should be waiting for me at home tonight. Of course, I don't know yet if my wife is going to make me wait until my birthday to play it.

Three words: stance of dominance.

 

[ManBearPig]

When's this out? I think I liked Uncharted 1 MORE than Uncharted 2...anyone feel the same or am I just a retard?