Uncharted – Drake’s Fortune Review
Sony has had a somewhat arduous year with the PlayStation 3 in 2007. Much of this is due in part of exclusives like Halo 3, Mass Effect, and BioShock going to the Xbox 360. This is exacerbated by the fact that Sony is losing exclusive rights to games such as Devil May Cry 4, Resident Evil 5, and Grand Theft Auto IV. Furthermore, Metal Gear Solid 4 has been delayed until the year 2008. Many gamers thought that Sony was done and should bow down to Microsoft; however, the PlayStation 3 has injected new life into Sony recently.
After the PlayStation 3 price reduction down to $400, the sales of PlayStation 3’s have increased. Moreover, there are PlayStation 3 exclusives such as Heavenly Sword and Ratchet & Clank: Future Tools of Destruction that are worth playing. Luckily, things are finally looking bright for Sony. Sony appears to be on the right track and heading in the right direction. This is conspicuously seen from their biggest PlayStation 3 game this 2007 holiday season in Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune.
The storyline in this game revolves around Nathan Drake and his allies. They are on a quest for a treasure; consequently, they get lost in an island in the Pacific Ocean. Now, Nathan and his acquaintances have every intention to escape from this retched island because they are being chased by deadly mercenaries. Naughty Dog definitely delivers the goods when it comes to the storyline. The plot is compelling and is not as predictable as some games might be. The gameplay has aspects from a typical third person shooter with a twist. This twist being that you will be doing more than gunning down adversaries.
Gamers will have to play through some fairly unique platform jumping elements as well. There is a peek around the corner technique that is eerily similar to Gears of War. Mr. Drake can utilize cover by putting his back against the wall and squatting down. Blindfiring is also another gameplay mechanic that was heavily influenced from a game like Gears of War. This is of course when you are hiding behind cover and firing without exposing yourself. The platform jumping is analogous to a game like Prince of Persia. Drake does not seem athletic, but looks can be deceiving. He can perform the most acrobatic maneuvers when he is airborne.
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune boasts stunning visuals across the board. The textures are clean, and the flora is grandiose. Lighting and architecture are just a few of many things that are amazing in this game. In addition to the gunfire, there is a few moments in the game where Nathan can use his arms and legs in combat. The pro of correctly executing a combination attack is more ammunition, but the con is that failing will net you nothing in return and a loss of health. There is nothing too extravagant about the weapons in the game. They range from the rudimentary handguns to the explosive grenades. Drake can also traverse his way through the environment with his mobility. He knows how to climb large obstacles, swing across a gap by using a rope, and jump from one ledge to another ledge with ease. The controls are responsive and never deter players from enjoying the game. Replenishing health is done simply by standing still and waiting (ala Gears of War).
Fortunately, all of Drake’s actions are easily done. The only two flaws with the game are the animations and length. There were occasional sequences where foes do not exactly act accordingly after they are hit. This resulted in awkward and unrealistic physics. Opponents will not perform the electric slide, but it was odd to see an enemy fly around in a eccentric manner. Another gripe with the game is the nine hour length. A game that succinct needs more gameplay. Even though the game is concise, the gameplay itself is engrossing. The audio in the game really made the plot come together. Voice acting is superb and not over the top. The sound of Drake reloading his gun has a tactile feel to it. Water falling down to the ground have a different sounding fluctuation to them.
Overall, there is no doubt that Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune is the best PlayStation 3 exclusive that PlayStation 3 owners will greatly admire. The intriguing storyline overrides the few minor glitches in the game.
Final Verdict: Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune is a very good game.
9.4 out of 10
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Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune $28.99 A 400-year-old clue in the coffin of Sir Francis Drake sets a modern-day fortune hunter on a 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. |
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Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Playstation3 Game SONY $56.99 Nathan Drake has always claimed to be descended from the famed explorer Sir Francis Drake, so when a clue turns up that leads to a forgotten island in the middle of the Pacific Island, the modern day adventurer sets out to find a fortune. Along with his friends Elana Fisher and Victor Sullivan, he soon finds himself confronted by modern-day pirates and trapped in the lush, tropical jungles in a fight for survival. Take on humans and other enemies in hand-to-hand combat or using firearms and grenades. You can fire blindly from behind cover or shoot over and around it for effect but be sure to take advantage of it. Enemies are smart and resilient foes who will attempt to flank you. Action includes fighting from vehicles with the opportunity to switch between characters as one drives and the other shoots. Instead of a health meter, the screen desaturates in color as you take damage – restoring after you’ve taken a breather. In addition, Nathan will have to solve environmental puzzles, climb walls, leap chasms and swing on vines on his way to recovering hidden treasure as well as unlocking hidden secrets 400 years old. The environments truly come to life ranging from the moving shadows as the sun filters through the jungle canopy to the rusted hulk of a German sub. Similarly, the graphics are top-notch with clothing actually getting wet during rain storms or after swimming in the lagoon. The characters are fluidly animated using motion-capture and the dialog and voice acting is superb to provide a truly cinematic experience that is completely immersive. The spot-on AI of Elana and Victor mean that they are non-player characters who truly help out. Four levels of difficulty, 60 hidden treasures and 47 unlockable achievements provide hours of gameplay with the achievements providing in-game advantages. You’ll swear that it’s the jungle heat that you’re feeling. ESRB Rating: T – Teen Genre: Action Adventure Features: 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 |
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Uncharted $14.98 One Ordinary Man… One Extraordinary Guide A 400-year old clue sets Nathan Drake on a dangerous journey to uncover the fabled treasure of El Dorado. It’s up to you to lead him through this deadly quest while dealing with South Seas Pirates, gun-runners, competing treasure hunters, an ambitious reality TV host, and a mysterious uncharted island unwilling to reveal its secrets. Beautifully Illustrated Maps combine with our Complete Walkthrough to lead you through the deadly environments and trickiest puzzles! Exclusive 2-Sided Foldout! Incredible Behind the Scenes Look at Naughty Dog and the Creation of Uncharted! Find Every Treasure Obtain Every Medal Earn Every Reward Platform: PlayStation 3 Genre: Action/AdventureThis product is available for sale in North America only. |
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