Uncharted 3

[j_garcia]

Good stuff so far. In just the first chapter, the story is already knee deep, with a little prequel / back story bit. Even just in this first section, the action is already pretty tense, with a Bourne Ultimatum feel to it : rooftops, in and out of windows, very fast paced and a very cinematic feel. There are 100 treasures + the strange relic in this one, so even in the first sections I encountered quite a few.

Only minor nit pick: It is a bit weird that they spend so much effort on the environments, which look amazing in this one so far, yet the characters still look a bit plastic.

Not good: online pass = $9.99. If I am not mistaken, it was free previously. I know most companies are going this way, but I don't think it is going to work out too well.

As expected, I think the game itself is going to be a winner

 

[j_garcia]

I tried playing this in 3D on my new TV. HOLY MOLY!!!! I will need to replay the entire game now. It is pretty freaking amazing. Even if 3D movies die out, I hope they keep doing games this way.

I finished this a while back and wanted to update to say that it was an excellent game. I still feel the first two were a bit better, but this one still holds its own. It didn't really bring anything new to the table game play wise, but it refined a series that was already great.

 

[GranteedEV]

If Zelda Skyward Sword didn't come out around the same time, I would have picked UC3 up. For now it's on the "To Get" list.

I tried playing this in 3D on my new TV. HOLY MOLY!!!! I will need to replay the entire game now. It is pretty freaking amazing. Even if 3D movies die out, I hope they keep doing games this way.

Oh, so I need a new TV now >=(

 

[j_garcia]

Oh, so I need a new TV now >=(

Maybe? 3D interest seems to be falling off IMO, likely due to cost. TV prices have come down for 3D displays though, but you still have to get glasses. I got my glasses for a really good price and I am definitely impressed so far - - $65 for two pairs of bluetooth glasses.

For gaming, 3D is pretty jaw dropping. I've also tried Arkham City and Klillzone 3, both with the same results. Far more immersive and I thought it might make heavy action sequences harder, but it actually made some of them easier. Precise aiming became a bit more difficult though, but it gives the games a whole new level of impact.

 

[mn1333]

You think this one's better? I played the first two and loved them. With all the commercials they've been showing, I was hoping it'd be like the first two on steroids. How long did it take you to beat it?

 

[BrazenC5]

Not good: online pass = $9.99. If I am not mistaken, it was free previously. I know most companies are going this way, but I don't think it is going to work out too well.

Each copy (assuming you purchased new) comes with a card inside that gives you the code for free multiplayer. The other recent game I purchased (BF3) was the same way (with the free multiplayer code within the CD jacket).

Still liked UC2 better (single and multiplayer).

 

[j_garcia]

Yes bought it new and the code is probably in the case, but I didn't bother with it.

 

[Ito]

I am about halfway through. The story is pretty meh (the same **** keeps on happening!). I am still irritated by the fact that there is so much stuff that I could climb in real life, but since it isn't part of the set path, you will just jump at it like a retard lol.

Spoiler

How many time can you find an item then the baddies just follow you and take it from you?!?!

I am finding the environments better then 2, but I agree there is something still a little off with the characters. I think it is the movement to be honest, sometimes it just feels unnatural.

All in all, not as an impressive game as 2 when it came out, but still a solid release. I kind hope they put the series on the shelf for a while though, I think any more and it will start to get stale.

 

[j_garcia]

I know what you're talking about. The story is good at times and then there's what fills like filler in between. The overall story I felt was good, but this one as a whole isn't quite as good as the first two.

They've already stated their next game would not be another Uncharted, so I do think the plan is for a different genre using this engine. Should be interesting.