Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

I don't like to use the word "clone", cause Uncharted is far from being a clone of anything. Its almost in a genre of its own... but as I try to explain to people it is a combination of three famous series: Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider and Gears of War. It has elements from all three of those, rolled into one, which in term brew's up the sweetest dish; Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.

Uncharted is the story of Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter that believe's himself to be a direct descendant of Sir Francis Drake. Its not actually told whether he is or not, but he shares the last name and is a treasure hunter/explorer himself... so maybe that qualifies? Either way, Nathan is chasing El Dorado... it takes him from caves and ruins to the jungle and beyond. Think of the game as being a faster, and graphically spectacular version of an Indiana Jones movie. It shares the same highs and lows, and the pace is so wonderful you'll be dying to know what happens next.

Not only is this quite possibly the best PS3 game to date, but it is also one of the most visually stunning games you're gonna find on the market today. There's plenty of eye-candy out there these days (especially on the PS3), but Uncharted is one of few to combine that, story, and killer gameplay all in one. If you own a PS3; buy this game. It's worth every penny and it'll have you coming back for more than one take! An average play through will last anywhere from 15-20 hours... and there are other difficulties that can be unlocked, as well as hidden treasures throughout the game that unlock special features on the Blu-ray disc (eg. making of videos, artwork, etc).

The only thing left to do now is wait for the sequel! And let me tell you people - this is one series that'll go from strength to strength - so expect to hear more from it :)

I would not say that Uncharted is one of the greatest games of all time but there are moments in the game that makes one go wow! The Indiana Jones-like action game is packed with plenty of punch, or rather gun-fights since most of the times one is indulged in that.

Nathan is a very likable character who is perfectly voiced by Nolan North. He is passionate, adventurous and funny without going overboard and sounding cocky. Elena and Sullivan too have been given great roles as the supporting cast. A good thing with the game is that none of the voice actors, even the subordinate ones, sound bad or lazy.

The game play can be a repetitive in the beginning but later on, the tight story and the crisp action make up for it. The enemies are hard to kill (Its like some of them refuse to die!) but I liked it that way. Even on normal, the game was pretty unforgiving as I died multiple times on some occasions ( of course, once you get a hang of a particular task, its simple) but it wasn't as frustrating as the GTA games ( especially SA which took me a loooong time to complete without the cheats).

The graphics were superb though I agree with some reviewers that many components of nature could've been used in a better manner. The whole game takes about 10 to 12 hours to complete which is relatively short and I personally wanted to play more of it.

Overall, it fails to disappoint and stays impressive at all times! 8 out of 10.

I would just like to say that I really liked Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. It's a very interesting and an epic opening game for a legendary franchise. But with that said I got to say it's very outdated unfortunately. Respawns of the same enemies over and over again whether it's pirates or the military. Frustrating to play on the higher difficulties because you will be grinding through each section and dying a lot. Patience is key.

Boring two main antagonists and some odd species enters the plot. The main stars are Nathan Drake, Victor Sullivan and Elena Fisher. No other side characters come into play. Gameplay definitely feels sometimes like a chore to get through. Boat motorcycle sequences are going to drive you nuts. You can definitely see the age of this game pour through your playing experience. Puzzles are pretty easy but collectibles are hard to find.

Cliché brainwashing business man villain controls the story along with his hot-headed sidekick Navarro who's a complete thorn in your side. I'm playing on Crushing and it's a pain to go through considering how crazy difficult it is. Beautiful graphics, lush jungle life and unique environments. Cover is kind of janky you will find yourself screaming internally at your controller to move out of it.

I loved Nate's witty persona Nolan North does a fantastic job as the protagonist. Emily Rose and Richard McGonagle provide solid voice acting as the sidekicks for the hero. Pretty fast-paced game although a pretty lengthy one as well 22 chapters. If you love adventure titles this one is going to be of your liking.

Overall I felt the game was really good not without its issues but definitely a heartwarming story and nothing that you are going to regret playing. If you like heart-pumping action and solid journey of an adventure you are in for a treat. If you want to know Nathan's origin story well this would be the game for you start with.

7/10.

Pros:

• Great story and characters
• Simple but effective gameplay
• Great graphics (for the time)
• A-grade voice acting and animation

Cons:

• Has aged abit
• Overuse of enemy waves
• Bullet sponge enemies
• Some clunky gameplay
• Limited variation of environment

Verdict: The oldest Uncharted game definitely shows its age. How ever it's still a good game to get, just definitely the weakest out of the bunch.

8/10

The beginning to a legendary franchise. I don't play games as much as I used to, but I still sit down and marathon 1 - 3 every couple of years or so. These games are just so darn addicting. And, man, how about the storyline and memorable characters? Superb!

Sully is right up there in my top 3 favorite video game characters of all time!