GOTY! Easily. Could be game of the generation of TLOU 2 doesn't surpass it.
Driving sections are just amazing as well, we really should get an UnKarted game...
Uncharted 4 spoiler free early copy impressions
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Driving sections are just amazing as well, we really should get an UnKarted game...
Calavera520
Member
And for that matter every video game protagonist. But yeah, sure, only Drake.
Nightengale
Member
Well, one of the things they let slip about UC4 when they first came onto the project was how big some spaces were that they lost all sense of pacing.
Maybe Amy wanted to go open world.
Vire
Member
*shrug*' I've played each game probably three times through each. (Uncharted 2 maybe more?) Still find it all fairly forgettable.
I'm going through that section right now and the majority of the exploration feels almost pointless. So many places I can drive the jeep but almost all areas seem to be worthless unclimbable rocks.
MiamiWesker
Member
I spent over an hour doing optional stuff. Finally a good reason for treasures. Blown away right now.
I don't want to give away specifics but while a ton of it is optional there is tons of great gameplay to be had all over.
I don't want to give away specifics but while a ton of it is optional there is tons of great gameplay to be had all over.
Vire
Member
Oh interesting, I didn't hear that before. Do you have a link to an interview with that by any chance?
SuperSonic1305
Member
From the stream
<3
The animation is insane.
Ricky Ricardo
Member
From the stream
<3
This is mesmerizing
Coolbgdog12
Member
Look at this 60fps webm of Chloe taunt in MP
https://zippy.gfycat.com/BackCrazyDunnart.webm
https://zippy.gfycat.com/BackCrazyDunnart.webm
Pointless? Worthless unclimbable rocks? There's obviously set routes to get to the next area but there's quite a few hidden places to visit within the big areas. There's also quite a bit of "lore pages" to be found as well which gives insight into the overall point of them being there.
I just hope to god people will finally drop pump/thrust for the more creative taunts.
DoomGyver
Member
This is as good of a place as any to ask this, they have a triple pack for 24.99 that says its for a single-player add-on and two multiplayer packs. I thought all the multiplayer content was going to be free? It was put on the store 9/4/2015 so have ND changed what this pack includes? I'm not sure if I should purchase it now or just wait until this fall when the DLC will drop?
Uncharted best 10 moments, really cool video, obviously contains spoilers from the past 3 games
https://youtu.be/A5Jn-u5jpp8
To get you more hyped for tuesday
https://youtu.be/A5Jn-u5jpp8
To get you more hyped for tuesday
Probably like 5-10% of the optional areas I bother driving that jeep to in the past hour are anything more than pointless, unclimbable pretty geometry. Maybe I haven't found whatever pages you're talking about though so maybe I am missing something.
All MP maps will be free, not all MP content
the hit reaction tiers with killzone 2.
youtube did not do the game justice in terms of image quality
the game looks better than MOST games on Ultra on PC.
Donut drake is not in :/
The game is the swansong of the series. MASSIVELY better then uc2 in every way.
we need a unkarted .
in my arteries i was hoping they were playing
youtube did not do the game justice in terms of image quality
the game looks better than MOST games on Ultra on PC.
Donut drake is not in :/
The game is the swansong of the series. MASSIVELY better then uc2 in every way.
we need a unkarted .
in my arteries i was hoping they were playing
Xamtheking
Member
donut drake was removed
James Sawyer Ford
Banned
Akyemi's opinion is fringe, looking at his ranking list. Complete opposite for me on a lot of his categories.
I think MOST people would agree that TLOU had better storytelling than pretty much any game to date, let alone any Naughty Dog game. TLOU was like last-gen's 'MGS' moment to me in terms of a massive leap up for the industry in terms of storytelling.
So, for UC4 to be compared to TLOU in that regard is a huge compliment, as I felt the series could have certainly be elevated with better presentation.
Which is great to me, because I actually prefer the fast paced action/traversal of Uncharted's gameplay a lot more than I do the slower nature of TLOU.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
;_;
the feels
the feels
James Sawyer Ford
Banned
Is there a link to today's MP stream??? I missed out earlier.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
oh god
These impressions. 
I love that, even though I've watched the trailers and the three sections they've played through since they announced the game, I still feel kind of like I'm going in blind. There's still so much I don't know and it feels like a mystery. I can't wait to play it.
I love that, even though I've watched the trailers and the three sections they've played through since they announced the game, I still feel kind of like I'm going in blind. There's still so much I don't know and it feels like a mystery. I can't wait to play it.
Blitzrules240
Banned
Man, this guy is all over the place with his humor...
Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
Anyone here whos played both this and the XBONE Tomb Raider? How's it compare to that? Loved that game.
gamerMan
Member
It's all smoke and mirrors running on what is essentially a netbook. It really goes to show you how talented this studio is. A lot of studios are going to want to know what type of approximations and tricks Naughty Dog used to pull of some of the shaders and lighting work here.
redflamingolingo
Banned
These impressions.
I love that, even though I've watched the trailers and the three sections they've played through since they announced the game, I still feel kind of like I'm going in blind. There's still so much I don't know and it feels like a mystery. I can't wait to play it.
You ain't seen nothing yet ;-)
Psychological Intellect
Banned
8 hours in, already longer than all the other Uncharted games.
ScaryShark
Banned
/salivating
Sublime gunplay.
Graphics that will floor you.
Emotional character moments.
Optional areas with hidden lore items/treasure tucked away.
Better than UC2.
Up there with TLOU.
Best work of ND yet.
Five more days. I can take thiiis.
ScaryShark
Banned
Fuck. Fuuuuuuuuuuuck.
Thanks... Lol, damn, i am already at 15 hours
From the stream
<3
That is a thing of beauty. Truly.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
it just means that in ranked matches are more focused on team play. so yeah, if you're just going solo into a game vs a team with a party you're probably getting wrecked. but that goes for pretty much all MP games.
unranked play probably doesn't contribute towards leaderboards, stats etc
MiamiWesker
Member
9 hours in and the gameplay is just fantastic. All the new elements really come together to make this feel like a big step up from past uncharted games. If you saw the big preview from a month or so back well it's as awesome as you can imagine.
There is no way for me to give proper impressions without getting into the pacing, I will not go into any specifics at all but some don't want to know how it's paced. So I'll spoiler tag it.
There is no way for me to give proper impressions without getting into the pacing, I will not go into any specifics at all but some don't want to know how it's paced. So I'll spoiler tag it.
I have yet to hit one of the major epic setpieces. There has been a lot of great smaller moments but none of the epic stuff the series is known for yet. The openness and freedom of some areas and gunfights leads to a less intense game at times. While this is not necessary a negative because the options allow for far better gameplay possibilities it will split some people.
If everyone is looking for the big negative in uncharted if I were a betting man I think the slow pacing of the start of this game is going to be the most divisive thing. Now I don't expect this to be an even split, I think the grand majority will love this, but a small group will miss the insane fast paced non stop action nature of uncharted 2. Maybe the last half is like that but this first half is probably the slowest paced uncharted I have played in terms of action.
If everyone is looking for the big negative in uncharted if I were a betting man I think the slow pacing of the start of this game is going to be the most divisive thing. Now I don't expect this to be an even split, I think the grand majority will love this, but a small group will miss the insane fast paced non stop action nature of uncharted 2. Maybe the last half is like that but this first half is probably the slowest paced uncharted I have played in terms of action.
Chalupa Batman
Member
My final thoughts:
This is a very meaty game. Total playtime was 19 hours on Hard, with about 17 of that actual gameplay and 2 from trying to solve puzzles (and failing) and using photo mode. I got 50/109 treasures and about half of the journals, notes, and optional conversations. If you are playing on Normal, which I strongly recommend, and just play for the story and gameplay (no treasure searching, etc), it will take you about 14-16 hours. This is as long, if not longer, than The Last of Us.
My main concern going into the game was the tonal change due to the new creative director, but it turned out to be unfounded. This has all the hallmarks of previous Uncharted games: awesome gunplay, platforming, banter, set pieces, and best-in-class graphics. This game has the most set pieces of any Uncharted game, so you can ignore whoever said otherwise. There are more serious elements than we're used to seeing in Uncharted games, but they enhance the story and make you feel like you're actually doing something for a purpose. You're not just a treasure hunter or a mass murderer (heh).
The pacing issues that I felt hamstrung the first parts of the game thankfully disappeared soon after and did not reappear. There is only one spot near the end that featured waves of enemies, and that was only frustrating because I was playing on Hard. Other than that, this game had the perfect amount of enemies at all times.
The rope mechanic is incredible. It adds a whole new layer to not only traversal but also combat. It's thrilling to use every time you have the chance, and thankfully there's hundreds of chances. There's also multiple ways to attack every encounter and platforming segment due to the rope capabilities. It's a real treat.
The only thing I didn't like about the game was the soundtrack. There's music, yes, but none of it is memorable in any way. It's merely serviceable. I can listen to Uncharted 2's soundtrack and immediately know where the music played in the game. I can also throw it on just to chill out and relax. I can't say the same for this game. Huge disappointment there.
At the end of the day, I still prefer Uncharted 2 because it's a tighter story with an infinitely better soundtrack and a better cast of characters. And since it's a shorter game, it's easier to replay. I can't see anyone replaying Uncharted 4 unless it's for trophies. It just doesn't have the same flow as Uncharted 2.
Now, on to the multiplayer where I'll spend the rest of my life.
This is a very meaty game. Total playtime was 19 hours on Hard, with about 17 of that actual gameplay and 2 from trying to solve puzzles (and failing) and using photo mode. I got 50/109 treasures and about half of the journals, notes, and optional conversations. If you are playing on Normal, which I strongly recommend, and just play for the story and gameplay (no treasure searching, etc), it will take you about 14-16 hours. This is as long, if not longer, than The Last of Us.
My main concern going into the game was the tonal change due to the new creative director, but it turned out to be unfounded. This has all the hallmarks of previous Uncharted games: awesome gunplay, platforming, banter, set pieces, and best-in-class graphics. This game has the most set pieces of any Uncharted game, so you can ignore whoever said otherwise. There are more serious elements than we're used to seeing in Uncharted games, but they enhance the story and make you feel like you're actually doing something for a purpose. You're not just a treasure hunter or a mass murderer (heh).
The pacing issues that I felt hamstrung the first parts of the game thankfully disappeared soon after and did not reappear. There is only one spot near the end that featured waves of enemies, and that was only frustrating because I was playing on Hard. Other than that, this game had the perfect amount of enemies at all times.
The rope mechanic is incredible. It adds a whole new layer to not only traversal but also combat. It's thrilling to use every time you have the chance, and thankfully there's hundreds of chances. There's also multiple ways to attack every encounter and platforming segment due to the rope capabilities. It's a real treat.
The only thing I didn't like about the game was the soundtrack. There's music, yes, but none of it is memorable in any way. It's merely serviceable. I can listen to Uncharted 2's soundtrack and immediately know where the music played in the game. I can also throw it on just to chill out and relax. I can't say the same for this game. Huge disappointment there.
At the end of the day, I still prefer Uncharted 2 because it's a tighter story with an infinitely better soundtrack and a better cast of characters. And since it's a shorter game, it's easier to replay. I can't see anyone replaying Uncharted 4 unless it's for trophies. It just doesn't have the same flow as Uncharted 2.
Now, on to the multiplayer where I'll spend the rest of my life.
Appreciate the impressions.
Coolbgdog12
Member
Nice impressions. Only thing I find odd is saying UC2 is better for replays which I understand due to length and whatnot but wouldn't it feel jarring to go back to that gameplay wise??
Chalupa Batman
Member
Not really because there's nothing wrong with the gameplay and you still play Uncharted 4 like a cover shooter most of the time.