Drake lifts, sure, I can accept that. A new milestone has been reached in the videogame history." Both expired on October 12, 2009. When it was announced I didn’t think I wanted another game in the franchise, because Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception ended so well and then Uncharted 4 proved me wrong. IGN described certain repetitive gunfight sequences as "a little aggravating" and complained about the "very linear" climbing sections, yet calling it a forced complaint. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a third-person action-adventure video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3.First announced on December 1, 2008, and released in October 2009, it is the second game in the Uncharted series, following Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. The Naughty Dog Game Engine 2.0 also works in harmony with Havok Physics. Phil Rosenberg of SCE says the game has crossed the one million sold mark on November 12, 2009. On September 15, 2009, another beta was released and an open beta was released to the EU and US on September 29, 2009, via the PSN store. The game’s storyline is trite, but a first-rate cast of voice-over actors carry it off with flair. The game switches between exploration and combat and you know exactly when it’s going to happen. Not only does Drake manage to destroy 15-20 jeeps and trucks in a high speed chase, he also takes out an attack helicopter and a tank. The game had three main writers: head writer Amy Hennig, Neil Druckmann and Josh Scherr. After making their way through the city to the main shrine, the group discovers that the Cintamani Stone is a giant amber derived, along with the flammable resin, from the sap of a prehistoric tree of life in the center of the city. Not only because of the mind-blowing presentation Naughty Dog gave the gaming-press during the E3 event, but also because of the games' predecessor with which, despite having it's share of mistakes, they've set a pretty high standard for themselves. That being said, with the above flaws, this game has no place in any serious discussion about the greatest game of all time. ". In hindsight I should have perhaps paid more attention to the flaws of the original as it would have softened the blow of disappointment to come. This would be fine if he were actually an Avenger, He-Man, a super mutant or Batman, but he’s not. Sully backs out, so Nate and Chloe continue to Nepal, which has been ravaged by Lazarević's mercenaries in search of the temple. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a third-person action-adventure video game developed by Naughty Dog. The one thing I did was, when I looked at their game I was like, damn them! The development period was 22 months, with 6 months of the total spent in pre-production. Users had to play the "Torch Race" mini-game and be first on its leader board in the Uncharted 2 space. Lazarević drinks the tree sap, becoming nearly invincible. A Game of the Year Edition was released October 12, 2010. I played through the first of the trilogy quickly and thought it was serviceable but not spectacular. There are no enemies to deal with here immediately, but there is a puzzle to solve of sorts. You know the bits I’m talking about. A collector's edition of Uncharted 2 was not announced for sale in the United States. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a complete package. Besides being available as an individual "Greatest Hits" title, Uncharted 2 and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune have been released together, as a "Greatest Hits DualPack", and an "Ultimate Combo Pack" which includes a metallic blue DualShock 3controller. The game was developed over the … In Elimination, the players do not respawn. Before I go on it’s important to note that I enjoyed Uncharted 2, quite a bit. And it’s not just the sheer numbers of people, as crazy as it is, it’s the vehicles as well. On August 26, 2009, it was revealed that Uncharted 2 uses between 90 and 100% of the Cell's processor and uses all 25GB of a single Blu-ray Disc. Elena and Nate follow Lazarević's convoy to a monastery, where the mortally wounded Schäfer warns Nate to destroy the stone before Lazarević can obtain its power. Nate and Sully escape after being found by Flynn and his men. The banter while wandering about, or in the middle of a gunfight, that is top notch and I am looking forward to going on the rest of Drake and his co-stars journeys. The user who placed first on the Fortunate Thieves leader board won the Fortune Hunter Edition. SCEA marketing manager Asad Qizilbash told readers of the PlayStation Blog that the limited edition giveaways will take place on that blog, PlayStation Home, the game's multiplayer demo, and a few other unnamed places. In their review, they stated, "Forget Game of The Year. Being that it’s the oldest of the Uncharted games and Naughty Dog’s first entry in the genre I was sure that the sequel would be much more polished. You can play the entire game without loading. A large portion of the in-game medals are used to award trophies. There's also an Uncharted 2 Blog that lets users access the Uncharted 2 blog. REALLY? ThisGenGaming says 'Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was widely considered Game of The Year upon its release in 2009 with many major publications i.e. A game that only loses 4 points out of a … By normal man, I mean normal Hollywood man – buff, smart, funny, adventurous, amazing with women, charming – but a man all the same. On July 27, Naughty Dog Co-President Christophe Balestra revealed through a Twitter post that the game would not require installation to the PlayStation 3's hard drive. Ok, people can have incredible upper body strength. Battlefield: Bad Company Two producer Gordon Van Dyke stated "Uncharted 2 is an amazing-looking game. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a complete package. The Uncharted series is the first game series to have a game space for both games of the series in Home. One of the best games ever made, imo. I like Nathan. A very good game. Some areas of the game require the player to solve puzzles with the use of Drake's journal, which provides clues towards the puzzles' solutions. Nate discovers that the stone never left Shambhala, and locates the temple where Polo's crew slaughtered each other. Uncharted 2 is now part of Sony's selection of Greatest Hits. The beta phase of the multiplayer was playable by those who bought early copies of the game inFamous. 38 Games Like Uncharted 2. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a 2009 action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.It is the second game in the Uncharted series, and was released in October 2009 for PlayStation 3.Set two years after the events of Drake's Fortune, the single-player story follows Nathan Drake, who partners with Chloe Frazer and Elena … Flash 90% 689,663 plays Maus Force Attack. But still Uncharted 2 was amazing and it was definately better than its sequel. ", Uncharted 2 also received praise from other developers. In the video on the PlayStation blog, Jack Buser, the director of Home for SCEA, describes the mini-game, Fortunate Thieves, as being a "full on, interactive mini-MMO." Players can also assist their comrades if they become critically injured or if they are grabbed by an enemy. Chloe switches sides to maintain her cover while Lazarević kills Jeff and gets the Shambhala location from Nate, who escapes with Elena. Uncharted themed costumes have also been released in Home. The New York Times noted that "...its finicky controls can frustrate at times." Screen Space Ambient Occlusion for example, was done completely on the SPUs. It is already being touted as one of the best games ever.” The beta codes from Qore began to be sent out on May 8, 2009. As a result, the game has more realistic environments and animations. Uncharted 2 takes place two years after Drake's Fortune and follows protagonist Nathan Drake's attempt to unravel a mystery surrounding Venetian explorer Marco Polo and his undocumented voyage from China. Hell, he gets shot in the guts, climbs up a train hanging off a cliff and fights his way thought dozens of bad guys before collapsing in the snow. The player can direct Drake to take cover behind corners or low walls using either aimed or blind-fire to kill his enemies. By shooting explosive pockets of resin near Lazarević, Nate defeats him and leaves him to be killed by the guardians. It's tough to follow a masterpiece like Uncharted 2 (list spoilers! VGA’s awarding the game with the coveted crown of video games. Nate and Sully infiltrate Lazarević's camp in Borneo, with Chloe in Lazarević's group as a mole. It was released on October 23, 2009 in the European and North American versions of PlayStation Home. Taking the map, Flynn double-crosses Nate, leaving him to be arrested. This DLC pack contained a new co-op multiplayer mode known as Siege, two new multiplayer maps, six new character skins and 11 PSN Trophies (10 of which are bronze, one of which is silver). No it cannot. Uncharted 2 is a good game. The actors act out the scene wearing specially designed motion capture suits. UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection ~ New trailer with the best moments of Nathan Drake's adventure ~ As you've probably heard rumors were "The Nathan Drake Collection" announced at E3 this year, which is a collective package of the first three games to the adventurer Nathan Drake. I was looking for something where I could say, okay, that we're doing better.". It has not only a fun and engaging single player mode but also a robust multiplayer mode that can keep you busy long after you've played the game. Prepare to be swamped. The pack contains Rika for the heroes and Pinkerton for the villains. It’s a very good game. At its heart Uncharted 2 is an exploration game. I didn’t play Uncharted 2 on release as I was hip deep in Gears of Wars at the time, so I’m sure you can imagine my excitement when I was able to pick up the remastered Uncharted trilogy at a bargain price on the PlayStation Network. The problem is that platforms collapse, ropes break and secret doors are revealed exactly where you expect them to be. This is one of the greatest games of all time!". The goal is to eliminate the other team three out of five times. At the temple, Nate and Chloe use the phurba as a key to uncover Shambhala's location in the Himalayas. The rabid fans among you will already be clutching your copies, eager to embark on the adventure that awaits. Uncharted 2 is an impressive achievement by developer Naughty Dog, considering that I thought the original Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune was underwhelming. That’s next level. This has the player capturing posts, but the player must do them in a specific order – one team works out from their base needing to capture 1 through 5 while the other team starts out from their home and needs to snag 5 through 1. According to IGN, Drake kills 674 people in Uncharted 2. Seeing young Drake get tangled up with Sully showcases … I don’t mean exploration in the manner of finding different ways through the areas or to the objective but rather climbing, jumping and solving puzzles to move forward. This game isn’t about originality. As players accrue points and rank up, they can purchase more skins for both heroes and villains. [6] A second teaser trailer was released soon after, showing a badly wounded Drake stuck in the remains of a wrecked train hanging precariously over a cliff. Fortune hunter Nathan Drake is lured back into the treacherous world of thieves and mercenary treasure seekers. The fact that every PlayStation 3 has a hard drive is huge for us. The Story, Part XXIX. Every time he’s standing behind a wall that gets hit by a tank shell, jumps up without apparent injury and moves on it completely shatters the immersion on the game. NPD Group's sales data show that Uncharted 2 was the top-selling game in the United States for October 2009, at about 537,000 units sold, while Media Create's sales data has Uncharted 2 selling 47,000 units for its first day in Japan. They return to fight off an attack on the village by Lazarević's men, but Schäfer is kidnapped with the phurba. In most areas, if all of the foes patrolling are killed stealthily then other waves that would normally appear do not. On February 25, 2010, a DLC pack that contained two new multiplayer maps, six skins based on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, 12 PSN Trophies, and 13 medals was released. It makes NO sense. Falling rapidly, an outcrop one inch deep and BAM. The pack was later released in North America. A good game can get away with that. Elena is skeptical about helping Chloe, but helps Nate catch up to Lazarević's train via a stolen jeep. Beta codes from inFamous shipped inside the game's packaging, on May 26, 2009. Users had one final chance to win the Fortune Hunter Edition from 8 am PT December 18, 2009 to 12 pm PT December 21, 2009. One of the inspirations for the Tibetan village sequence was the 2008 video game The Graveyard by Tale of Tales. Unlike the first and third games there are hardly any cheap deaths. [18] However, Evan Wells later pointed out: After being tracked down by Harry Flynn, Nathan Drake goes on a quest for Marco Polo's lost fleet. Hiawatha Bray of The Boston Globe said: In each consecutive round the enemies become tougher to defeat. Just found the map/key/puzzle piece to send you off to the next location? On September 7, 2010, it was announced that new DLC for the game is on the way. When enabled, a hint system provides gameplay clues, such as the direction of the next objective. Flynn arrives and shoots Nate. Uncharted 2 is often considered the best in an incredibly good series of games and currently has a Metacritic score of 96, making it one of the best games of all time. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune: I debated the bottom two of this list for a while, because there … The game was developed over the course of nearly two years and runs on Naughty Dog's proprietary engine Naughty Engine 2.0. 38 Games Like Uncharted 2. Pinned down by snipers? Uncharted features both competitive and co-operative multiplayer. In E3 2009 videos from Naughty Dog showed the voice actors of the characters performing the motion captures in some of the scenes. The monsters attack but are killed by Lazarević, who reveals them as Shambala's disguised human guardians. Announced in January, the PSP-only video-game, “Uncharted 2” is now out — as of midnight. One of the greatest games of all time? For Uncharted 2: Among Thieves on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs Q&A question titled "2 Player co-op? This is one of the best games of all time.“ - PlayStation the Official Magazine. He escapes the hanging train car, recovers the phurba, and falls unconscious. The perfectly paced campaign is pure joy from beginning to end, seamlessly combining top-notch shooting, smooth platforming, clever puzzles, and a playful story into one of the most … But we're reaching that level of quality. This was Uncharted’s true moment in the spotlight - after the runaway success of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, the third game had lofty shoes to fill, but by god did it try. Apparently a couple of days sleep though and he’s good to go again. The group plans to cheat Flynn's client and take Polo's treasure for themselves. It is also said to include various downloadable content. The couple pay their respects at Schäfer's grave and kiss. Uncharted 2 is a masterstroke of game creation. They encounter Nate's ex-girlfriend journalist Elena Fisher (Emily Rose) and cameraman Jeff (Gregory Myhre) tracking Lazarević. The Los Angeles Times review suggested the game would "fit better on a big screen in some multiplex", and also added that "Uncharted 2 is ridiculously immersive, so much so that you forget you are controlling the actions of treasure hunter Nathan Drake ... everything is done right." Uncharted 2 is an action-adventure platform video game played from a third-person view, with the player in control of Nathan Drake. Uncharted 2 has 564 in-game cinematic animations in comparison to 80 in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. This is not hyperbole. The plot draws inspiration from Polo and his travels through Asia. Nate leaves her in Chloe's care and confronts Lazarević at the base of the tree. The co-op multiplayer allows a maximum of three players to take the roles of Drake and two other "hero" companions and features missions involving gunfights, platforming, and teamwork-based objectives. Never formally announced, the Special Edition was discovered on the game's official European launch site, with the only link for the special edition leading to one of Britain's major game retailers, Game. That grip STICKS. After the gate is opened, more guardians attack, allowing Nate, Elena and Chloe to escape. This trial leads him, Chloe Frazer and old friends Elena Fisher and Victor Sullivan into a search for the fabled Cintimani Stone and Shangri-La in a race against Serbian mercenaries. ...now it's at least busy 100% of the time, but it's still not fully-optimized code. Uncharted 2 features an online multiplayer component; Naughty Dog hired a dedicated multiplayer designer in August 2008 to work on this aspect of the game. In PlayStation Home, the PlayStation 3's online community-based service, Naughty Dog has released a themed game space for Uncharted 2, developed by Outso. Drake can be equipped with up to two firearms – one single-handed and one two-handed – and a limited supply of grenades. I know, I’m cheating, but Locomotion and Tunnel vision is like … On May 6, 2010, an Uncharted apartment was released in the European and North American versions of PlayStation Home called the "Uncharted Fortune Hunter's Apartment". It is considered to be one of the greatest video games ever made, and among the most significant titles for the seventh console generation. I absolutely recommend this game to anyone that enjoys adventure games. It makes the drinker nearly invincible, explaining the mutated guardians and Polo's doomed crew. King of the Hill has players capturing a hill, spawned on the map to score points. Again, none of these make this a bad game by any stretch, every game has its failing. Uncharted 2 is simply one of the best games I've played yet on the PlayStation 3. Between those times, users had to try to get in first place on the "Fortunate Thieves" mini-game leader board to win the Fortune Hunter Edition. The game also received a Metacritic score of 96 out of 100,  making it the most critically acclaimed game of 2009. On December 11, 2009, "Uncharted: Eye of Indra Multiplayer Skin Pack" was released, exclusively for the PAL PlayStation Store. I usually suck at competitive games, but somehow I kicked ass in Uncharted multiplayer. Two of the six new skins are from Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and the other four are new and exclusive to the game. Qizilbash also mentioned that only residents in the US are eligible to win. It looks astonishing on the PS4, plays the best it ever has, and continues that cinematic thrilling narrative we all love. It’s common for people to joke about this but it’s a far greater flaw than a throwaway line in a review. Aussie Dev Project Features in PS5 Game Announcements, Life Saving Blood Donations from South Aussie Gamers. This is the killer app PlayStation 3 owners have been waiting for, and I'd even be saying this without the outstanding competitive and co-op multiplayer (see sidebar). Sully leaves a recovering Elena to Nate. Only 200 copies were released. Come on…. That’s over eight times more than Rambo in Rambo’s bloodiest movie! Nate and Flynn break into a museum in Istanbul and find the lamp. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is a fantastic game. Embark on a journey to discover the real truth behind the lost fleet of Marco Polo. Uncharted 2 has easily been this years most anticipated title for the PS3. On August 26, 2010, the "Sidekick Skin Pack" was released, containing 6 alternate appearances of previously available characters, and 2 new villain skins, Dillon and Mac. On April 22, 2010, the third expansion pack, "Siege" was released. A new co-op game mode, titled "Siege", was also added, in which 2–3 players must team up to secure a zone while holding off waves of enemies. The Uncharted 2 guide has everything you need to know to conquer both the singleplayer and multiplayer modes of Uncharted 2. User Info: gamerfan420. Good timing, I'm just about to wrap up a replay of the first game in the Nathan Drake collection. A bundle of both purchases was also released. Fortune hunter Nathan Drake is lured back into the treacherous world of thieves and mercenary treasure seekers. What have they done to the rest of us? After Jeff is shot in an ambush, Chloe insists on abandoning him; Nate and Elena help him but are caught by Lazarević. The game was criticised for some negative issues, such as lapses in the control system. It's the combination of Blu-ray and hard drive. Six competitive modes are featured: Deathmatch, Plunder, Elimination, Turf War, King of the Hill and Chain Reaction. The first pack of downloadable content (DLC) was released on November 27, 2009 and featured a new multiplayer map, "The Fort", from The Fortress chapter in Drake's Fortunefor free. The narrative opens with a quote attributed to Marco Polo, "I did not tell half of what I saw, for I knew I would not be believed.". In their review, they called the game "Long, visually stunning, deep and explosive, Uncharted 2 combines all the qualities you can find in a videogame, and more! Nathan Drake is not an adventurer that occasional runs into trouble, he’s a mass murderer. The apartment was released on May 27, 2010 in the Asian version. It’s formulaic like a romantic comedy. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Locomotion/Tunnel Vision. The actors would even rehearse together in a room and had discussions with the creative directors of the game before carrying out the performance to create the highly realistic and cinematic dialogue throughout the game. With Nolan North, Emily Rose, Claudia Black, Richard McGonagle. However, AI enemies try to stop the players from returning the treasure. Between the hours of 8 am PT on November 5 and 12 pm PT on November 6, there was a contest in the North American Home (in which only U.S. citizens could participate), where users could win the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – Fortune Hunter Edition. By December 2011, over 5 million copies of the game had been sold. Between those times, users went to the Uncharted 2 space and played the "Mask Mayhem" mini-game. Flash 79% 15,641 plays Cute Elements. Some of the jokes and references fall … As the city crumbles under the collapse of the tree and the exploding resin, Nate and Chloe carry Elena to safety. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is the highly anticipated – and much hyped – sequel to Naughty Dog’s PlayStation 3 exclusive, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. ...no video game has ever done a better job of capturing the style and rhythm of the movies. Players can choose their own appropriate character models (such as Drake, Elena, Sully and new characters Tenzin and Chloe for the heroes team). First announced on December 1, 2008, and released in October 2009, it is the second game in the Uncharted series, following Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. [57] PlayStation: The Official Magazine awarded the game a perfect score. In a review for The New York Times, Seth Schiesel described it as "perhaps the best-looking game on any system, and no game yet has provided a more genuinely cinematic entertainment experience. He and Elena unlock the secret passage to Shambhala underneath the monastery, but Lazarević corners them. They must stay in the hill to score points while the enemy team tries to do the same. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves received universal acclaim for its elaborate set pieces, character design, storytelling, graphics, technical innovation, and gameplay mechanics.