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[Ricky_R]

It'll all be over soon

The funny comments will end???

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

It's slightly brighter... weren't you using pngs before?

Might be a good idea to print screen gaf into photoshop and use the eye drop tool. That's what I do when making OTs lol.

Yeah its what I do too, unfortunately my monitor is set up for print and not web so color matching is a pain in the ass. It matches on all my comps here and my comp at home but not my laptop. Whatever

 

[Ricky_R]

Yeah its what I do too, unfortunately my monitor is set up for print and not web so color matching is a pain in the ass. It matches on all my comps here and my comp on home but not my laptop. Whatever

It's difficult to please all monitors in existence you know.

 

[RDreamer]

The shotgun guys are ridiculous in this game. They really really didn't take the bullet sponge thing to heart. It seems like it takes a FULL clip of the Kal on their head the entire time to even get the helmet off.

 

[Square Triangle]

They were cool but they were also very much like

Spoiler

the Houdini Splicers in Bioshock.

Those were a pain in the ass lol

 

[Furoba]

The shotgun guys are ridiculous in this game. They really really didn't take the bullet sponge thing to heart. It seems like it takes a FULL clip of the Kal on their head the entire time to even get the helmet off.

I found revolvers -> head to be quite effective. Unlike Uncharted 2, they'll stop in their tracks for a while.

 

[Atrus]

The shotgun guys are ridiculous in this game. They really really didn't take the bullet sponge thing to heart. It seems like it takes a FULL clip of the Kal on their head the entire time to even get the helmet off.

I don't even shoot them.

Basically, you pick your weapon of choice for all enemies but the shield and shotgun guys because that's what you'll be using your grenades and grenade launcher on.

Worst case scenario is to use the MAG, Revolver or the TAU Sniper.

 

[RDreamer]

I don't even shoot them.

Basically, you pick your weapon of choice for all enemies but the shield and shotgun guys because that's what you'll be using your grenades and grenade launcher on.

Worst case scenario is to use the MAG, Revolver or the TAU Sniper.

Yeah, but sometimes

Spoiler

The ballroom in the cruiser

you really don't get any grenades. I think there's one in that room. It's just crazy how many hits to the head the guys can take. In 1 it was like you could shoot them once or twice in the head to get the helmet off an then one more to kill 'em. Here I swear I'm pumping clips into their head. And this isn't "maybe I'm missing some" stuff. Like right into their head.

 

[Dabookerman]

Bullet sponging is what ruins the game for me.

I think any firefight encounter should have it so it's possible to not get shot once. I don't think that's possible at all.

UC2 was a lot more fun combat wise.

Otherwise, best looking game of the lot.

 

[speculawyer]

I don't even shoot them.

Basically, you pick your weapon of choice for all enemies but the shield and shotgun guys because that's what you'll be using your grenades and grenade launcher on.

Worst case scenario is to use the MAG, Revolver or the TAU Sniper.

I find melee is best for the shield guys. And then I get to use it.

 

[ZeroRay]

I think this is the least bullet spongy of the three games.

Even on Hard, I could take enemies out in a nice burst. The armored guys go down quick if you aim for the head.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

It's difficult to please all monitors in existence you know.

I'm just hoping for the majority.

Alright do me a favor and check the OP again. Do the grays match?

 

[speculawyer]

Bullet sponging is what ruins the game for me.

I think any firefight encounter should have it so it's possible to not get shot once. I don't think that's possible at all.

UC2 was a lot more fun combat wise..

I UC2 had some bullet sponge characters. They are kinda annoying. But there is only one really really hard one . . . the big guy on the container ship. It is totally unrealistic . . . but so is most of the game.

I wish they put a little bit of exploration & skill into the platforming. The puzzles were a little on the easy side.

 

[RoboPlato]

I'm just hoping for the majority.

Alright do me a favor and check the OP again. Do the grays match?

All of them match except for the Latest Updates, App, Any Hennig, and Patch ones.

 

[Slurpy2k20]

Well good - do you like Uncharted 2? Welcome to the franchise! Why did you wait so long?

Because I just got a ps3? And yes, Uncharted 2 is unbelievable. I think I'm close to the end, and it's been one hell of a ride. Seems much more polished, better paced, better dialogue, better story,and just plain more enjoyable than UC3- at least for me. The scale is just off the charts.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

All of them match except for the Latest Updates, App, Any Hennig, and Patch ones.

Slowly but surely. Cool thanks man.

 

[Atrus]

Yeah, but sometimes

Spoiler

The ballroom in the cruiser

you really don't get any grenades. I think there's one in that room. It's just crazy how many hits to the head the guys can take. In 1 it was like you could shoot them once or twice in the head to get the helmet off an then one more to kill 'em. Here I swear I'm pumping clips into their head. And this isn't "maybe I'm missing some" stuff. Like right into their head.

There's a Tau on the left of the stage but what I've done in both runs is to take in the Hammer just before this inside.

For it's ammo capacity, the tau is way too overpowered and found very frequently.

 

[Atrus]

I UC2 had some bullet sponge characters. They are kinda annoying. But there is only one really really hard one . . . the big guy on the container ship. It is totally unrealistic . . . but so is most of the game.

I wish they put a little bit of exploration & skill into the platforming. The puzzles were a little on the easy side.

Oddly enough on my Crushing run the guy covered in metal was pretty easy. There's a secluded spot on top and in between some cargo containers and I just chilled out there while killing off the regular guys and tossing back the grenades sent my way. He doesn't climb up and you get a nice view of his head with plenty of room to retreat safely.

It was already difficult on my Hard playthrough but I realized that nobody really touches you up there. Basically all but 1 encounter (

Spoiler

The last Djinn encounter

) can be solved by hunkering in one location.

 

[RDreamer]

There's a Tau on the left of the stage but what I've done in both runs is to take in the Hammer just before this inside.

For it's ammo capacity, the tau is way too overpowered and found very frequently.

Yeah, that's what I ended up doing, but even so, it shouldn't really be so insane to try and take them out with something else. It wasn't this way in 2. I know it wasn't. Sure it was always easier to grenade or sniper them or something, but if they got pretty close to me I still knew I had a chance if I aimed for their head. In this game if those fuckers even get remotely near you you're dead (on crushing). The range on their shotgun is pretty insane and they take soooo many bullets.

I mean I'm seriously the first person to counter any bullet sponge arguments about Uncharted, since I thought the first two games were completely fine in that regard. That says something, I think.

 

[jediyoshi]

Took a screenshot of the shirt IGN gave out. Didn't realize it was Hero only ><

 

[cpp_is_king]

There's a Tau on the left of the stage but what I've done in both runs is to take in the Hammer just before this inside.

For it's ammo capacity, the tau is way too overpowered and found very frequently.

Theres another tau if you stealth the first guy, and another hammer if you stealth the piano guy

 

[Atrus]

Yeah, that's what I ended up doing, but even so, it shouldn't really be so insane to try and take them out with something else. It wasn't this way in 2. I know it wasn't. Sure it was always easier to grenade or sniper them or something, but if they got pretty close to me I still knew I had a chance if I aimed for their head. In this game if those fuckers even get remotely near you you're dead (on crushing). The range on their shotgun is pretty insane and they take soooo many bullets.

I mean I'm seriously the first person to counter any bullet sponge arguments about Uncharted, since I thought the first two games were completely fine in that regard. That says something, I think.

I know what you mean. Usually we had options but not so much in this game and I think they simply didn't play test it enough and needed to meet the deadline of 1/11/11.

 

[RDreamer]

Took a screenshot of the shirt IGN gave out. Didn't realize it was Hero only ><

You can also get this shirt by playing this weird game

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Yeah, that's what I ended up doing, but even so, it shouldn't really be so insane to try and take them out with something else. It wasn't this way in 2. I know it wasn't. Sure it was always easier to grenade or sniper them or something, but if they got pretty close to me I still knew I had a chance if I aimed for their head. In this game if those fuckers even get remotely near you you're dead (on crushing). The range on their shotgun is pretty insane and they take soooo many bullets.

I mean I'm seriously the first person to counter any bullet sponge arguments about Uncharted, since I thought the first two games were completely fine in that regard. That says something, I think.

Almost every "tip" I've read from people on how to get past a certain sections comes down to "Shoot X, Y, Z in that order, get the power weapon, and oh man its so easy." I mean, for all the "freedom" people in this thread claim the combat arenas give you, it seems to me that they're just developing the quickest "lines" to get the best weapons to deal with enemies, specifically the armored guys. I never felt like I had to do stuff like that in Uncharted 2, not on Normal or Hard anyway. I've read that people have liked their second playthrough more than the first, but stuff like that is keeping me from replaying the campaign.

 

[jax (old)]

Also... I can't stress enough how awesome the in-game "back and forth" dialogue and random comments are.

I have literally laughed in some of them, but so far my favourite has been

Spoiler

One down... Shitload to go

In game dialogue and phrases are constantly overlooked in Uncharted games, but I think it's one of the best things about the franchise. Seriously.

funniest dialogue was chloe's in co-op adventure. Chapter Borneo. Me and my mate both cracked up over the headset. Might not want to highlight that if you haven't played it. Its hilarious.

Spoiler

I've got a weapon. And a butt

or something like that.

 

[jett]

More info on the patch this week

http://forums.naughtydog.com/t5/Multiplayer/Uncharted-3-Patch-1-01-is-now-live/td-p/646513

I now have little doubt they'll release the patch along with their upcoming DLC pack later this month.

 

[Jack Scofield]

This game is fucking hard, even on Normal. I swear, I've died more times in this game than I have in the entirety of U1 and U2 combined. Most of the combat encounters seem cheap as fuck, with wave after wave of enemies spawning. It doesn't help that the waves are often mixes of heavy armored dudes and normal goons. They'll typically throw in a shotgun-toting guy and a far-off rocket-carrying enemy, as well. Take cover? Shotgun guys kills me. Run for other cover? I'm picked off in the crossfire.

I mean, I'm enjoying the game, of course, but goddamn it's fucking frustrating. I was never this bad in the other games, and I'm absolutely dreading my Crushing run.

 

[jax (old)]

Almost every "tip" I've read from people on how to get past a certain sections comes down to "Shoot X, Y, Z in that order, get the power weapon, and oh man its so easy." I mean, for all the "freedom" people in this thread claim the combat arenas give you, it seems to me that they're just developing the quickest "lines" to get the best weapons to deal with enemies, specifically the armored guys. I never felt like I had to do stuff like that in Uncharted 2, not on Normal or Hard anyway. I've read that people have liked their second playthrough more than the first, but stuff like that is keeping me from replaying the campaign.

I hardly if ever went for power weapons. Its not like you know where they sit when you first play it. I played through hard with whatever was nearest. Very often I used the AK+M9. I didn't/don't like using the FAL/GMAL. And I didn't think the game was difficult outside of the janky shooting.

 

[OneMoreQuestion]

funniest dialogue was chloe's in co-op adventure. Chapter Borneo. Me and my mate both cracked up over the headset. Might not want to highlight that if you haven't played it. Its hilarious.

Spoiler

I've got a weapon. And a butt

or something like that.

I believe it goes like this:

Spoiler

Drake: We need a rifle butt to break this box.
Chloe: I have a rifle AND a butt.

 

[Anteater]

This game is fucking hard, even on Normal. I swear, I've died more times in this game than I have in the entirety of U1 and U2 combined. Most of the combat encounters seem cheap as fuck, with wave after wave of enemies spawning. It doesn't help that the waves are often mixes of heavy armored dudes and normal goons. They'll typically throw in a shotgun-toting guy and a far-off rocket-carrying enemy, as well. Take cover? Shotgun guys kills me. Run for other cover? I'm picked off in the crossfire.

I mean, I'm enjoying the game, of course, but goddamn it's fucking frustrating. I was never this bad in the other games, and I'm absolutely dreading my Crushing run.

It's really just the spawns that made the first run hard, you'll probably have an easier time on crushing because you know where those waves are spawning, and knowing where all the best weapons are.

Almost every "tip" I've read from people on how to get past a certain sections comes down to "Shoot X, Y, Z in that order, get the power weapon, and oh man its so easy." I mean, for all the "freedom" people in this thread claim the combat arenas give you, it seems to me that they're just developing the quickest "lines" to get the best weapons to deal with enemies, specifically the armored guys. I never felt like I had to do stuff like that in Uncharted 2, not on Normal or Hard anyway. I've read that people have liked their second playthrough more than the first, but stuff like that is keeping me from replaying the campaign.

There are other strategies though but knowing what weapons to use made it easier, I used blindfire, shotgun and throwing back grenades, stunning them while they toss grenades, drag them behind walls to melee them, etc, but yea the way they design the game and enemies' AI and map made it kind of restrictive, especially the "stealthing"

 

[RDreamer]

I hardly if ever went for power weapons. Its not like you know where they sit when you first play it. I played through hard with whatever was nearest. Very often I used the AK+M9. I didn't/don't like using the FAL/GMAL. And I didn't think the game was difficult outside of the janky shooting.

If the aiming were as good as 1 or 2, I think this could possibly be the easiest one.

 

[Cheska]

If the aiming were as good as 1 or 2, I think this could possibly be the easiest one.

I still consider this one the easiest I've played. Though after 2 other games, you learn to anticipate certain things, and my TPS skills have greatly improved over the past couple of years.

 

[marathonfool]

Got an Uncharted Nathan Drake PS Home code up for grabs. Quote this post if you want it.

 

[Jubs]

I asked this in the community multiplayer thread, but never got an answer.

How effective is the juggernaut kickback? Can it withstand a grenade exploding at your feet? An RPG to the face? How many more bullets can it take?

 

[TheMissingLink]

I love how half the MP maps are shitty "updated" versions of the worst maps in U2.

 

[jett]

I love how half the MP maps are shitty "updated" versions of the worst maps in U2.

4 isn't half of 11.

Also, you have bad taste. High Rise is king.

 

[Kagari]

Playing through again, at the

Spoiler

Chateau

... how can it look so good ;___;

 

[Ricky_R]

Playing through again, at the

Spoiler

Chateau

... how can it look so good ;___;

Are you experiencing a more enjoyable play through now?

 

[Auto_aim1]

^ The second playthrough is definitely more enjoyable.

This game is fucking hard, even on Normal. I swear, I've died more times in this game than I have in the entirety of U1 and U2 combined. Most of the combat encounters seem cheap as fuck, with wave after wave of enemies spawning. It doesn't help that the waves are often mixes of heavy armored dudes and normal goons. They'll typically throw in a shotgun-toting guy and a far-off rocket-carrying enemy, as well. Take cover? Shotgun guys kills me. Run for other cover? I'm picked off in the crossfire.

I mean, I'm enjoying the game, of course, but goddamn it's fucking frustrating. I was never this bad in the other games, and I'm absolutely dreading my Crushing run.

Uh... I thought it was easier than the first two games.

 

[jett]

I really made a mistake buying that fortune's pack thing, I'm already fed up with the multiplayer. :|

 

[Kagari]

Are you experiencing a more enjoyable play through now?

Yes.

 

[ultron87]

Damn, this

Spoiler

ship graveyard sure is pretty. And all the vertical combat stuff makes combat actually bearable/interesting!

 

[rhino4evr]

Just finished. Quick thoughts. I loved it, but it was not as great as Uncharted 2, for a few reasons. It had nothing to do with the aiming, or combat. Really I just don't think it was as exciting as the second game was. Among Thieves felt like a non-stop roller coaster, while this felt more like a slower epic journey. I think the game was a llittle too puzzle heavy in the beginning, and a little too gun play heavy in the end. Unlike the second game that combined all the game play elements a little better.

The story kind of lost it's place, and also seemed to end too early (unlike Uncharted 2, which seemed to keep upping itself until the very end). Also their were a few story gaps that I will need to get cleared up in the spoiler thread.

Lack of single player unlocks is a real travesty for replay value. At least to someone who could care less about the multiplayer aspect.

I'd rate it a 9/10. For comparison Id rate Uncharted 2 a 10, and the original an 8. Personally I am surprised so many sites gave it a 10/10, a 8/10 seems more reasonable to me.

 

[Painraze]

im on chapter 7... does this story get interesting anytime soon? also, the shooting sucks in this game. i dont remember it being this bad in UC2.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

You can also get this shirt by playing this weird game

Can anyone do this and get a code for me?

I don't have a webcam so I can't even start the game.

 

[jett]

im on chapter 7... does this story get interesting anytime soon? also, the shooting sucks in this game. i dont remember it being this bad in UC2.

No, it only gets worse. Story in this game is garbage.

 

[Neiteio]

Where's the cutscene viewer? And why can't I jump straight to the Yemen chase scene? :-\

Love this game, though.

 

[Lightning]

Where's the cutscene viewer? And why can't I jump straight to the Yemen chase scene? :-\

Love this game, though.

I'm really pissed that Naughty Dog left that out.... what the fuck were they thinking with that... Just baffling.

Big minus to them until they put one in...

 

[rhino4evr]

This game is fucking hard, even on Normal. I swear, I've died more times in this game than I have in the entirety of U1 and U2 combined. Most of the combat encounters seem cheap as fuck, with wave after wave of enemies spawning. It doesn't help that the waves are often mixes of heavy armored dudes and normal goons. They'll typically throw in a shotgun-toting guy and a far-off rocket-carrying enemy, as well. Take cover? Shotgun guys kills me. Run for other cover? I'm picked off in the crossfire.

I mean, I'm enjoying the game, of course, but goddamn it's fucking frustrating. I was never this bad in the other games, and I'm absolutely dreading my Crushing run.

I found that if the combat seems overly difficult, that means you need to try a different strategy. There are quite a few areas that you need to find certain weapons to help you. Also certain soilders need to be taken out first, and so forth. I wouldnt say the game is easy, but it was far from hard. Just took some trial and error in certain areas.

 

[Neiteio]

I'm really pissed that Naughty Dog left that out.... what the fuck were they thinking with that... Just baffling.

Big minus to them until they put one in...

It almost looks like they intended to put a cutscene viewer in, judging by the gap in the Bonus menu, but for whatever reason took it out. Is there no cutscene viewer as some sort of perverse incentive to play through single player again? Why can't I just rewatch the cutscenes?

Any word from ND on this omission and whether a cutscene viewer can be patched in so the game is up to par with UC2?