I had to force myself to finish it, last time i played it, a couple of years back.
I think it's a pretty bad game with some nice graphics.
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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End |OT| You're gonna miss this ass
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I had to force myself to finish it, last time i played it, a couple of years back.
I think it's a pretty bad game with some nice graphics.
Vire
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Wait are these scores what they are now or what we would rate them at the time? Cause mine would be different if I was rating for now.
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Uncharted - 9/10
Uncharted 2 - 9.5/10 (my 2009 goty)
Uncharted 3 - 9/10
The Last of Us - 9.5/10 (my 2013 goty)
Uncharted 4 - 9/10
All ratings are based at the time I played the games. Uncharted 1 and 2 were back to back after Uncharted 2 was released as that's when I first bought the ps3. Uncharted 3 was a year after release while The Last of Us was a few months after release. Uncharted 4 was last week.
The Last of Us is my favorite Naughty Dog game followed by Uncharted 2, Uncharted 4, Uncharted 3 and Uncharted. Uncharted 4 should have matched and even surpassed Uncharted 2 for me and was on pace to do that but too many factors went against it from happening.
One thing is for sure, when you look at a franchise, Uncharted is probably the best overall one from beginning to end. I expect The Last of Us to be the same.
Uncharted 2 - 9.5/10 (my 2009 goty)
Uncharted 3 - 9/10
The Last of Us - 9.5/10 (my 2013 goty)
Uncharted 4 - 9/10
All ratings are based at the time I played the games. Uncharted 1 and 2 were back to back after Uncharted 2 was released as that's when I first bought the ps3. Uncharted 3 was a year after release while The Last of Us was a few months after release. Uncharted 4 was last week.
The Last of Us is my favorite Naughty Dog game followed by Uncharted 2, Uncharted 4, Uncharted 3 and Uncharted. Uncharted 4 should have matched and even surpassed Uncharted 2 for me and was on pace to do that but too many factors went against it from happening.
One thing is for sure, when you look at a franchise, Uncharted is probably the best overall one from beginning to end. I expect The Last of Us to be the same.
MegaSackman
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Well if Uncharted 1 is unplayable maybe we should talk about RE4... I know that that game is like the mesiah here but damn those controls these days...
Feel it in your bones, breh.
The game is perfectly built around those controls though.
And great pacing ages like a fine wine.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I normally just use 7 ratings instead of a 10(Excellent, Very Good, Good, Okay, Eh, Awful, Crap) cuz 9/10 and 10/10 are basically the same damn thing(EXCELLENT), and so is 3/10-4/10(AWFUL) and 1/10-2/10(CRAP!)
I play maybe 1-3 excellent games every year. Last year was just one(Bloodborne). 2014 was 3(Bayonetta 2, Tropical Freeze, Mario Kart 8). 2013 was 3(Wonderful 101, The Last of Us, Super Mario 3D World). 2012 was two(Journey, Mark of the Ninja)
I play maybe 1-3 excellent games every year. Last year was just one(Bloodborne). 2014 was 3(Bayonetta 2, Tropical Freeze, Mario Kart 8). 2013 was 3(Wonderful 101, The Last of Us, Super Mario 3D World). 2012 was two(Journey, Mark of the Ninja)
OrbitalBeard
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They work perfectly for that particular game. RE4 is built entirely around them. They just take a few minutes to get used to.
Vire
Member
Oh Jesus Christ, please.. No.
No one respond to this, WE ARE NOT GOING DOWN THIS RABBIT HOLE.
...are perfect.
That's where you were going with that, right?
Far to late to turn back now.
The bell has been rung.
johnnydrama
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I like Drake's Fortune more than Resident Evil 4.
what you're saying is a 5 point scale is the way to go.
RespectThySole
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In 2016, UC1 is probably more like a 5, but at the time of release it was a solid 7. Haven't played it in years tbh.
6 is about right for 2016, even with the remaster improvements. I think I actually enjoyed UC3 more when I played it last year due to the improved aiming, weapon sounds and pristine IQ.
UC1 actually reminds me of 4 in a way. The gameplay is mediocre but the story at the time, amazing characters and fantastic graphics really made the game.
the_batman
Banned
maybe people will enjoy UC1 more now that the UC Collection has it at 1080p and 60fps without screen tearing.
OrbitalBeard
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I played it in 2008. To me, it was a 4 even then.
It definitely helps, but it's still one of ND's worst games.
This is madness.
ViewtifulJC
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wow, great post. I agree tbh
Spring-Loaded
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UC1 is just real rough. Imagine you really dislike the combat in that game, and have no attachment to the story/characters.
RespectThySole
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What would you score Gears 1?
CrichtonKicks
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So I read a lot of similar comments pre-release and, after playing the game, I couldn't disagree more. Especially with a recent replay of UC2 fresh in my mind. I love the stuff you mention in UC2 as well but I think UC4 has just as many cool combat encounters.
I think it gets to the core of Nate's character growth at the end. He just realizes that family is the most important thing. When he has people who support him like Elena and Sully he knows there is no use holding a grudge. Hate and jealously is how Avery's paradise turned to shit. Sam is Nate without 15 years of mellowing experiences and he gets that finally.
Spring-Loaded
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It might, but I really couldn't say becuase of all the downtime.
ViewtifulJC
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now imagine in-between every one of these interminable combat sections is another platforming section.
Like boy if you thought the platforming in UC4 was boring...N I G G A play UC1 and get back at me. And there's no beautiful vistas or character banter to help you along the way either
OrbitalBeard
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A 7, maybe? Gears 1 has much better pacing then UC1 and better shooting and cover mechanics.
Ascenion
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I kind of agree. I'd say U4 is the better game as well, but I find U2 to be the better experience. U4 is a joy to play aside from when it gets a little too slow. TLOU imo, serves to show Druckmann's true strengths which we only saw glimpses of in U2 since it was on the whole still Amy's show. If I was trying to be objective I'd also probably go with TLOU if I was showing someone what ND was truly capable of. I still find U3 a tad bit too action heavy and U4 a tad bit too story (exposition) heavy. I feel the chapter balance is off slightly playing through again and maybe if they'd condensed chapters ( 4 and 5 are just one chapter together) it would feel better and less drawn out to me.
thetrin
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I strongly disliked TLOU, so I can't rightfully compare it to Uncharted.
UC4 is, at this point, my favorite Naughty Dog game. There are so many incredible moments, a fantastic slow burning beginning, some of the best action set pieces in the series, and an ending that actually made me tear up.
I absolutely loved it.
UC4 is, at this point, my favorite Naughty Dog game. There are so many incredible moments, a fantastic slow burning beginning, some of the best action set pieces in the series, and an ending that actually made me tear up.
I absolutely loved it.
MegaSackman
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Nah I like the game, not as much as many people here but I found it very good.
I found it weird that someone could say that U1 is unplayable.
johnnydrama
Banned
Drake's Fortune introduced me to "next gen" in 2009 when I bought my PS3. No one shit talks that game on my watch. I replayed it last year on PS4 and I still love it.
And that AWFUL RAAM fight to end it off.
Net_Wrecker
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I always rate for "now." If I didn't, nostalgia or blind hate would cloud my views and my opinions would never evolve. That's why I know deep down that UC4 doesn't stack up to UC2 because I just played UC2 a few months ago and had a great, great time with it.
the_batman
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you're serious right? for a 2007 game it looks great, and there's great dialogue between Nate Sully and Elena.
OrbitalBeard
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In regards to other games, despite it's negatives and flaws, Uncharted 4 is currently my game of the year. Other games I played and finished were -
Dying Light: The Following: Enhanced Edition - 8/10
Far Cry Primal - 9/10
The Division - 9/10
Quantum Break - 7/10
While score wise, it's a three way tie, Uncharted 4 is simply the better overall game. Whether or not it ends up being my goty remains to be seen though.
Dying Light: The Following: Enhanced Edition - 8/10
Far Cry Primal - 9/10
The Division - 9/10
Quantum Break - 7/10
While score wise, it's a three way tie, Uncharted 4 is simply the better overall game. Whether or not it ends up being my goty remains to be seen though.
RespectThySole
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Yeah it's definitely better than UC1, but a 4 seems harsh for 2008. Combat systems like Mass Effect were accepted. Mass Effect.
Well if that's the cause then every Uncharted game would be a 5 except UC2.
Lys Skygge
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UC1 was (and still is) fantastic.
OrbitalBeard
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Mass Effect had other things going for it though
But in all honesty, I've never been a big fan of that franchise.
Vire
Member
Oh well, in that case Uncharted 1 would be much much lower for me. I haven't played it in years so it's difficult for me to say, but it was a 7 at the time vs. Gears 1 which was probably a 9 at that time.
CrichtonKicks
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The downtime made those sequences more effective to me. I like that they got rid of the standard "4 guys in a flat room with a bunch of conveniently placed cover" that still dotted so much of the first 3 games and instead decided on making each combat encounter unique and impactful.
Ascenion
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How? You literally have like 2 shootouts and then just rush the dude at the end. It's honestly the only good boss fight in the entire series.
Insane Metal
Member
Just beat it. Loved the ending!! ND <3
I enjoyed the game a lot, but there are a few things that could be better. The AI is ridiculously bad, the stealth segments were most of the time a pain in the ass to go through, mainly because the controls aren't up to the challenge, and it felt like the game was a bit too long. Maybe 2 hours less would be enough. Idk. Finished it in 16h. Also, I love the contextual controls in many of the segments but sometimes Nate would get stuck for a second or two just because he was close to something, which felt unnecessary.
I enjoyed the game a lot, but there are a few things that could be better. The AI is ridiculously bad, the stealth segments were most of the time a pain in the ass to go through, mainly because the controls aren't up to the challenge, and it felt like the game was a bit too long. Maybe 2 hours less would be enough. Idk. Finished it in 16h. Also, I love the contextual controls in many of the segments but sometimes Nate would get stuck for a second or two just because he was close to something, which felt unnecessary.
WrenchNinja
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But no one is saying they want to camp behind the same cover except you, so I'm not even sure why you even bothered to bring it up. That's the part that you refuse to grasp because, I don't know, you can't tolerate the criticism of the game I guess? The older games encourage you to move around plenty on higher difficulties, which is why the removal of throwback on top of the addition of more destructible cover and explosive damage animation reaction is annoying with late game encounter structure being irritating.
Trigonometrize.
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Awwww man, Chapter 16. Cool stuff.
Those cops were hilariously bad at their jobs.
I don't think that's exactly fair though. UC1 was their first attempt so I'm going to cut them some slack when it comes to how it ages. They came close to perfection with UC2 and that game will probably forever be as close to perfection as it gets for me as an entire package.
I think UC4 will still hold up for me if I replay next year. The way it's structured replaying it again immediately would certainly not be as good (I did that with UC2 and TLOU and arguably enjoyed myself more).
OrbitalBeard
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I found those shootouts to be really annoying. Plus, the QTE at the end is lame.
The entire freakin' game was nothing but shootouts, so by the time I get to that boss, I'm beyond done.
I think UC4's boss fight is a lot better. Hell, I think UC2's is better and it sucks!
RespectThySole
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Sure, but you're still spending a huge amount of time shooting. Just saying that the state of the TPS was not that great back then other than RE4.
OrbitalBeard
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I agree. I think Gears was pretty good but nothing else really was.
RespectThySole
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Same. I was big on Gears 1 multiplayer though.
Vire
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Don't you ever diss 50 Cent Blood on The Sand.
OrbitalBeard
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lol