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Uncharted 3 |OT| All Developers Dream, But Not Equally
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NotTheGuyYouKill
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ScOULaris said:
Pacts with the Devil.
crimzonflame
Member
story is really good so far
TheKaeptain
Banned
I've been on media black out since the first trailer. I'm not getting the game until Christmas though.
MoonsaultSlayer
Member
=[ Maybe it's only in the proper context? I hope the game isn't ruined for me.Wario64 said:
Just to be clear, do you mean characters, plot, or environment? Character and environment reveals in the trailer don't bother me but... if
the ring as the key and/or the giant wave is the big finale
Stallion Free said:
Yeah, that was weirdly hostile, sorry about that. There was definitely no need for me to be so harsh, and I apologize.
ZeroRay said:That sucks.
I thought the embargo was over though, or was it just for reviews.
Oh there's no embargo anymore, I just don't want to talk specifics until more people have the chance to play through the game. Trying to keep my gripes as spoiler-free as possible.
Massa said:
There are some levels where the shootouts are 360 degree affairs. Moving between bits of cover is much harder now when you get ambushed from behind, and yes, there are definite sniper rifle/rocket launcher moments. Combined with the whole "endless waves of enemies" feel from previous games, some sections are just patently unfair in terms of what they make you do between checkpoints. Even on normal, the guys with explosives (RPGs, grenades, grenade launchers) are deadly accurate.
I restarted on Crushing and the on-screen indicators for melee combat are gone, which isn't a huge deal now, but some of the boss fights are going to be absolute murder. I don't think I'm going to be able to Platinum this game...
Steve McQueen
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darkwing said:
Ring and buckle are quite nice actually
The only thing I don't really like is what I bought for in the first place: the statue. The statue does not look like Nate imo...that's a bit of a letdown.The suitcase is very nice though ( EU-version ).
BruiserBear
Banned
I could have told you that the first time they released pics of it a few months ago. It was the biggest reason I didn't buy the special edition.Steve McQueen said:Ring and buckle are quite nice actually
The suitcase is very nice though ( EU-version ).
Steve McQueen
Member
acevans2 said:
I looked for this in the EU-shop too....but it's not in the EU-shop. Wtf?
SamBishop said:
First for all thank you for the first thing I highlighted. Not everyone has the game nor beat it. I'd say wait a few days after release to go more into it or just go to the spoiler thread.
As for the second part, I know Crushing on U2 is the same where you cant see the buttons on melee but it seems melee is more complex or something on U3. So my question to you is, should I just play normal then hard and last Crushing just to make sure we learn all the button commands or is that overkill? I mean thats how I normally play but I read playing on hard the first time is ok this time around but I hope that it doesnt make the game "tougher" on the sections you posted about.
robotzombie
Member
I really hate that the new thing for stores around me is to charge 65 plus tax as opposed to 60 when they are selling games early. Now I have to decide if I care about this game enough to waste 7 bucks just to get the game 3 days earlier than I would if I just let Amazon ship it...
Represent.
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Seriously. NO we dont know the place. How about you tell usCrewnh said:
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
A little ways into my Uncharted 2 replay, and after watching the opening scenes again I have to ask; what the hell were you guys talking about in regards to a low poly bottle model during the pre-rendered scene of Drake at the bar?
I hope you weren't talking about the one he and the others were drinking from, because those were far from low poly. Something in the background I missed?
I hope you weren't talking about the one he and the others were drinking from, because those were far from low poly. Something in the background I missed?
RyanardoDaVinci
Member
Sweet, just ordered the Collector's Edition Guide from Amazon for $13.
Cruzader said:
Of course! There are some parts in the game that are truly mind-blowing, and I wouldn't want to have them spoiled like a week before the game came out, that would just be cruel.
Definitely go through things on Normal or Hard first so you know what to expect. The melee is much more complex now; enemies will grapple you (hammer Circle to break the hold) and take swings that need to be reversed (tap Triangle). The reversable moves are telegraphed pretty well in one-on-one fights, but there are definitely parts where you're fighting multiple enemies, Batman-style, and it's just not as fluid or responsive as Batman, so you can take a lot of shots to the dome.
You'll definitely want to have some context for sections later in the game, but there are mini-boss encounters that pretty heavily use counter-attacks and grapple breaks, so you'll want to know what they look like to respond as quickly as possible. Not only that, but that game has a much heavier focus on meleeing enemies -- often in the middle of gunfights, so pulling off moves quickly is key. Familiarity is your friend.
brandonh83
Banned
There's no way the story is weaker than Uncharted 2's. If it is it would literally have to have no story at all.
anyway, damn it Subway
anyway, damn it Subway
The perfect Dark
Banned
Holy shit this game is amazing, GOTY so far. Who the fuck is Batman?
+ Story, new characters
+ Great environments
+ Animations...oh my god they are great
+ Graphics...I can't believe how good this game looks (better than U2 in every way)
+ Fighting system....so much fun.
+ More exploring, less shooting
- Game seems shorter than U2...after 3 Hours I'm at chapter 9...on normal
- Treasures are mostly very easy to find
Definately a 10/10 at the moment
+ Story, new characters
+ Great environments
+ Animations...oh my god they are great
+ Graphics...I can't believe how good this game looks (better than U2 in every way)
+ Fighting system....so much fun.
+ More exploring, less shooting
- Game seems shorter than U2...after 3 Hours I'm at chapter 9...on normal
- Treasures are mostly very easy to find
Definately a 10/10 at the moment
nelsonroyale
Member
Marius_ said:
I personally dont think that actually story was a strong point in UC2, it was the presentation of the story that was excellent
Holy shit, this game. I'm in the
level, and the amount of detail, the lighting, the art...just wow. Incredible. Liking the story so far.
I don't really like the shooting controls though, it feels a bit "stiff". Having difficulties doing headshots, which wasn't a problem for me in U2.
chateau
I don't really like the shooting controls though, it feels a bit "stiff". Having difficulties doing headshots, which wasn't a problem for me in U2.
krameriffic
Member
WHAT?! You mean a guy who has Nathan Drake as his avatar likes the Uncharted series better than any other games!?The perfect Dark said:
Hard isn't that hard. Nothing in it felt as cheap as the endless waves in U1 or U1 crushing IMO and it was about as hard as U2 in Hard. All the combat prompts except for the stealth one's are in Hard too. If you feel comfortable playing U2 in Hard/have beaten it in Crushing start on Hard in U3.Cruzader said:
GlamFM
Banned
I´m having a lot more fun after turning the dificulty down.
I hated the shooting controls on hard. Now I have a little aim assist and the game is much more enjoyable.
Still I like UC2 a lot better - in almost every aspect, but UC3 is still a fantastic game everybody should play.
Not GOTY - at least for me. That´s Portal 2.
I hated the shooting controls on hard. Now I have a little aim assist and the game is much more enjoyable.
Still I like UC2 a lot better - in almost every aspect, but UC3 is still a fantastic game everybody should play.
Not GOTY - at least for me. That´s Portal 2.
Impressions:
Finished the game earlier this morning. Originally the plan was to only play a couple hours last night, and then finish it up later on today, but I got hooked and couldn't put it down, so I just marathoned it through the night.
In total, it took a little over 12 hours on Hard, at regular pace, I didn't want to rush through it, and I did spend some time looking for treasures, but got about 60 or so. Overall I felt it was the perfect length considering I had completed UC2 in around the same time. I also had quite a few moments where I just stood there gawking at the environments or messing with drake's context sensitive animations.
Holy shit, was it a hell of a ride. This game.... the set pieces, the animation... Its amazing what ND has been able to accomplish, they didn't just rest on their laurels, this game is such an amazing technological showcase. The facial animations are outstanding and a substantial step up from the previous games, the glassy eyes are no more. Some of the dialogue scenes capture character emotions so well down to the subtle facial expressions, it amazes me that all of it was animated by hand. Their lighting system seems to have had a big upgrade, and it really shows in some of the later levels and set pieces in the game. The set pieces... god damn, I didn't expect them to top UC2's. I won't spoil anything, but there are a couple I can't wait to revisit on my next playthrough.
While its true that others have said that there's more emphasis on fistfights this time round, the layered context sensitive animations really made them worthwhile. At times, I'd even die intentionally just so I could see if drake would perform a different animation if I moved him to another spot during a fistfight. Overall, I didn't have much issue with the modified fistfight mechanics having just come off from playing Arkham City.
A couple folks mentioned inconsistent AI in their impressions, but I didn't really encounter much of that, they certainly seemed to be more aggressive on Hard difficulty compared to UC2, or maybe I was just really rusty. Difficulty wise, I thought Hard was pretty manageable other than about 3 or so firefights that occurred towards the end of the game.
I enjoyed the story immensely, for some reason it felt more cohesive, perhaps it was the pacing. Anyway, the whole game felt shorter to me, even though I had taken around the same time to complete UC2. I won't compare it to UC2 just yet as I haven't played it in quite some time, and I don't want nostalgia to cloud my judgement.
Its certainly my GOTY so far. Such an expertly crafted single player experience, and a true summer blockbuster in every sense.
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On a side note, after finishing it on hard, I only got 4 video featurettes in the 'Bonus' menu, is that all there is? I remember UC2 also had a bunch of cast interviews.
Finished the game earlier this morning. Originally the plan was to only play a couple hours last night, and then finish it up later on today, but I got hooked and couldn't put it down, so I just marathoned it through the night.
In total, it took a little over 12 hours on Hard, at regular pace, I didn't want to rush through it, and I did spend some time looking for treasures, but got about 60 or so. Overall I felt it was the perfect length considering I had completed UC2 in around the same time. I also had quite a few moments where I just stood there gawking at the environments or messing with drake's context sensitive animations.
Holy shit, was it a hell of a ride. This game.... the set pieces, the animation... Its amazing what ND has been able to accomplish, they didn't just rest on their laurels, this game is such an amazing technological showcase. The facial animations are outstanding and a substantial step up from the previous games, the glassy eyes are no more. Some of the dialogue scenes capture character emotions so well down to the subtle facial expressions, it amazes me that all of it was animated by hand. Their lighting system seems to have had a big upgrade, and it really shows in some of the later levels and set pieces in the game. The set pieces... god damn, I didn't expect them to top UC2's. I won't spoil anything, but there are a couple I can't wait to revisit on my next playthrough.
While its true that others have said that there's more emphasis on fistfights this time round, the layered context sensitive animations really made them worthwhile. At times, I'd even die intentionally just so I could see if drake would perform a different animation if I moved him to another spot during a fistfight. Overall, I didn't have much issue with the modified fistfight mechanics having just come off from playing Arkham City.
A couple folks mentioned inconsistent AI in their impressions, but I didn't really encounter much of that, they certainly seemed to be more aggressive on Hard difficulty compared to UC2, or maybe I was just really rusty. Difficulty wise, I thought Hard was pretty manageable other than about 3 or so firefights that occurred towards the end of the game.
I enjoyed the story immensely, for some reason it felt more cohesive, perhaps it was the pacing. Anyway, the whole game felt shorter to me, even though I had taken around the same time to complete UC2. I won't compare it to UC2 just yet as I haven't played it in quite some time, and I don't want nostalgia to cloud my judgement.
Its certainly my GOTY so far. Such an expertly crafted single player experience, and a true summer blockbuster in every sense.
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On a side note, after finishing it on hard, I only got 4 video featurettes in the 'Bonus' menu, is that all there is? I remember UC2 also had a bunch of cast interviews.
perineumlick
Member
Good news. I couldn't get my codes to work before. Guess I know what I'm doing after work today! I'll add you later.d0c_zaius said:
brandonh83
Banned
Do the spines of the Uncharted 2 and 3 cases line up pretty well when side by side? I'm asking because I just started working on making all three covers that line up so they look good together, but if 2 and 3 are pretty close I'll just do one for the first game that matches the other two.
ohhhh so they are metal and not plastic?Steve McQueen said:Ring and buckle are quite nice actually
The suitcase is very nice though ( EU-version ).
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
That's one sexy reverse cover. Day One Flip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF_lJTGKFP0The perfect Dark said:- Game seems shorter than U2...after 3 Hours I'm at chapter 9...on normal
An Owl With Knees
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Spiffy_1st said:
ShopTo aren't dispatching the game until Monday - despite what their e-mails say. Check your main account page.
hey_it's_that_dog
benevolent sexism
Wario64 said:Just for you:
Hey in this picture I noticed that the Uncharted 3 box is slightly misaligned with the other two by a couple of millimeters. Can you please correct this and take the photo again? Thanks.
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