Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 1, 2011
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8.4

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  1. Mig_Shadow
    Nov 15, 2011
    10
    Outstanding game. Are immersed in an action movie where the script will surprise you at every step you take. certainly recommended. The online mode, very entertaining.
  2. GangBangTheory
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    Before today, I have never played an Uncharted game before. I was aware of how big the franchise was, of course, but it wasn't until I saw the near-universal praise Drake's Deception received that I finally decided to pick it up. And dammit if I'm not glad I did.

    What's there to say about this game that hasn't already been said? It has everything you could ask for in a video game...    Before today, I have never played an Uncharted game before. I was aware of how big the franchise was, of course, but it wasn't until I saw the near-universal praise Drake's Deception received that I finally decided to pick it up. And dammit if I'm not glad I did.

    What's there to say about this game that hasn't already been said? It has everything you could ask for in a video game... stunning graphics, great gameplay, and a gripping storyline. Although I could have just as easily picked up Drake's Fortune or Among Thieves I'm glad DD was the one I decided to buy. It's this generation's crowning achievement as far as action-adventure games go. It's hard to believe that in just a few years this game will look outdated but as of the moment this is as good as it gets. Absolute perfection    … Expand
  3. Smileylivvie
    Apr 13, 2012
    10
    Baring in mind I have not played single player (campaign mode) I absolutely love multi-player! I have grown to love multi-player, and go on it everyday, everyone who hasn't played Uncharted before, you have GOT to try it, its one of the best games ever made, and much better than Uncharted Among Thieves (second uncharted out of three) :)
  4. N8dogg
    Jan 21, 2012
    10
    This is ps3 game of the year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. tbouniverse
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    If you loved Uncharted 2, you're going to love this as well. It has many locations from the mean streets of London to the heart of the Arabian desert, which adds a lot of flavor into it. Sully is back! he has a much more significant role than in the previous game, so does Elena. Chloe also appears again and you get to meet an old friend of Drake's, who also joins your adventure for someIf you loved Uncharted 2, you're going to love this as well. It has many locations from the mean streets of London to the heart of the Arabian desert, which adds a lot of flavor into it. Sully is back! he has a much more significant role than in the previous game, so does Elena. Chloe also appears again and you get to meet an old friend of Drake's, who also joins your adventure for some time. While you search for the lost city in the desert. It's storyline is awesome!! No, i'm not just saying.. I ended up spending a lot of time playing it. It is pretty challenging, intensely entertaining hand-to-hand combat and just impossible to stop playing.

    The graphics and audio have had a tremendous improvement as well, lot of miscellaneous activities, including a multiplayer which i've heard is good. I have yet to play it.

    The game isn't perfect though, it's just on par with Uncharted 2. The reason i gave it a 9/10 is because it is repetitive. The gameplay style is pretty much the same as its predecessor, with some little tweaks here and there.

    It's worth every dime of what it costs. Go ahead a buy it and play. It'll keep you occupied for 5-9 hours (depends on what difficulty you chose) and a brilliant finish to it, if I may add!    … Expand
  6. OrdinaryContent
    Dec 14, 2011
    10
    I honestly can't see any reason to complain about this game. I mean, its a beautiful story (for me it got better every game) , the game play is amazing, and the visuals and cinematography, breathtaking. Don't even get me started on the sound track. This game is the PERFECT mix of assassin's creed, call of duty, and even mortal combat with the fighting sequences. The ONLY problem I had (itI honestly can't see any reason to complain about this game. I mean, its a beautiful story (for me it got better every game) , the game play is amazing, and the visuals and cinematography, breathtaking. Don't even get me started on the sound track. This game is the PERFECT mix of assassin's creed, call of duty, and even mortal combat with the fighting sequences. The ONLY problem I had (it wasnt really a problem. I liked it, just didn't love it like the rest) was that the gun fighting got a little tedious which is because they didnt mix the puzzles in with the fighting as well as they could. Other than that, buy this game. Support a game that knows what they are doing when it comes to developing for the PS3 (*cough* Skyrim *cough*)… Expand
  7. Redzed24
    Dec 17, 2011
    10
    First off, I wanna say that a 10 doesn't mean I think the game is perfect. No game could ever be perfect. It does however mean that among its peers, its excels to new heights. A game is a game because you play it, so graphics and sound can only take it so far. They do however take this game very far. They are quite simply the most beautiful graphics I have seen yet in any game. The voiceFirst off, I wanna say that a 10 doesn't mean I think the game is perfect. No game could ever be perfect. It does however mean that among its peers, its excels to new heights. A game is a game because you play it, so graphics and sound can only take it so far. They do however take this game very far. They are quite simply the most beautiful graphics I have seen yet in any game. The voice acting once again is the best in the industry. The sound of the game in general is excellent. What makes it a game as I said is the fact you play it though and it is a blast to play. The fighting is fun although simple. The platforming is relatively easy which makes it enjoyable as its more of a cinematic way to move around than it is an important aspect of the games difficulty. The gun play can be frustrating at time which just makes you wanna get better at it. The cover system can kinda mess with you at times but it works very well. The enemy AI although not perfect works for a game or it would last way too long if they didn't make themselves available for us to shoot. After all, its just you and maybe you're cohorts here and there against an army of bad guys. If they acted as they should in real life with self preservation being a priority then you would never be able to finish the game.... The story is once again done with great care. It takes you all over and offers you many simply puzzles to make it interesting. It truly is becoming an interactive movie. The relationships among the characters make you care and the motives they have for doing what they do seem very genuine. I can't comment on multi-player as its not why I buy this game. I'm sure its great fun though. To me this is the pinnacle of cinematic gaming. A joy to play and a joy to play again. Its not just a great game but an amazing work of art. Simply spectacular...… Expand
  8. Agent_Zero
    Dec 18, 2011
    10
    Amazing game! i am truly blown away,i mean i knew that is going to be good but i didn't expect it to be better than uc2 but then it turned out even better! it's better paced,it has deeper more emotional story,better puzzles and even better epic moments!The MP is also deeper better and more fun than uc2's MP,but the SP is where it shines it's a blast!!! I am serious uc3 makes uc2's singleAmazing game! i am truly blown away,i mean i knew that is going to be good but i didn't expect it to be better than uc2 but then it turned out even better! it's better paced,it has deeper more emotional story,better puzzles and even better epic moments!The MP is also deeper better and more fun than uc2's MP,but the SP is where it shines it's a blast!!! I am serious uc3 makes uc2's single player not awesome and amazing anymore!It's that good!
    do yourself a favour GET THIS GAME!    … Expand
  9. HeyItsWill_511
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    Uncharted 3 is a game that really can't get much better than it already is. From the time you hear the epic music at the main menu, to the time you finish off the story, Uncharted 3 won't disappoint and will most likely leave a smile on your face. The story pretty much blew me away. It was the best campaign I've ever played in a game, and unlike most other games in this genre, the lengthUncharted 3 is a game that really can't get much better than it already is. From the time you hear the epic music at the main menu, to the time you finish off the story, Uncharted 3 won't disappoint and will most likely leave a smile on your face. The story pretty much blew me away. It was the best campaign I've ever played in a game, and unlike most other games in this genre, the length of the campaign itself is perfect. You'll be playing as Nathan Drake throughout the entire campaign, alongside his mentor, Victor Sullivan, traveling around the globe looking for a lost city. And like every Uncharted game, you'll be fighting off waves of enemies with your gun and hands, solving difficult but exciting puzzles, and climbing objects to get to point A to point B. This all makes the story better than it should be. But it's not just playing the story itself that makes the campaign great, it's also the cutscenes and the voice acting that goes along with it. The characters walk and talk with noticeable emotion, and the cutscenes are like you're at the cinema. It's basically a movie and a game all in one. There is not one chapter in the game that bores me, every single one is filled with excitement and pleasure. Especially my favorite, the cargo plane mission, really was the one that blew me away. There's really nothing that can get much better in the campaign, and that's coming from a die-hard gamer. The multiplayer, is also a near-perfected game mode featured in Uncharted 3. It features many more customization settings than the previous title, and perhaps, it could be worthy of best multiplayer, too. In the game mode itself, you can customize a player to use in games, with clothing, emblems, and taunts, and you can also play around with your loadout settings, which allows the player to choose a gun, pick out a kickback, and choose perks to improve the way your player works. The maps, are also another part of Uncharted 3 worthy of mentioning. The maps are well made, and like the campaign, the player is able to interact with the environment. And the best part, you can pretty much do everything you can in the campaign. The only real problem I have with the multiplayer is the amount of bullets it takes to kill an enemy. This will take some time to get used to, but it's only a small flaw that doesn't effect multiplayer at all. If you feel to get away from the competitive section of multiplayer, a co-op mode is available to play with up to three other players. It features three game modes, including a mode where you can play chapters similar to the campaigns, and a survival-based mode where you fight off waves of enemies, which does require teamwork to pass. Co-op is pretty much a small addition to the game, but it's one amazing feature to add. Uncharted 3 is worth every cent of the money you may put into it. Everything in the game is near, if not perfect, and Drake's adventure truly is a blast. There's really nothing more I can ask for in Uncharted 3, and fans of the series, and even newcomers to the series will enjoy the game. It's probably one of the best games I've ever played. Websites like IGN, as you may know rarely give out a 10, but Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, is definitely worthy of a perfect score. A well-crafted game that continues the epic and exciting trilogy.… Expand
  10. CaD_BaNe1o1
    Dec 21, 2011
    10
    The Perfect Game by the biggest geniuses of the gaming industry. Uncharted 3 is simply the best work of art by Naughty Dog in this generation, it has every element to keep you contained in this adventurous world they have created with an Outstanding, Gripping and Jaw-Dropping story, Immersing multiplayer and entertaining co-op missions. The main pieces of a perfect game like this includeThe Perfect Game by the biggest geniuses of the gaming industry. Uncharted 3 is simply the best work of art by Naughty Dog in this generation, it has every element to keep you contained in this adventurous world they have created with an Outstanding, Gripping and Jaw-Dropping story, Immersing multiplayer and entertaining co-op missions. The main pieces of a perfect game like this include the presentation (The game has been laid out beautifully), graphics (The best looking game out there), sound (The voice acting of the characters and how real the environment sounds) and the solid game-play were you get the full feel of what this game is like. This game will go down in history as the best game of this generation, of any generation.… Expand
  11. namDa65
    May 17, 2012
    8
    The game is decent. The game has higher highs than uncharted 2, but much lower lows. The campaign was shorter and some of the arena rooms were quite frustrating. On the positive side, the cutscenes were great and some of the set pieces were awesome. I do not enjoy the multiplayer as much as uncharted 2 either. This review is coming off of a ps3 fanboy. Decent game.
  12. Elf-Healer
    Jan 12, 2012
    10
    One of the best games i've played. Amazing story and visual design, funny gameplay. No matter that single player length is about 15 hours, it is worth it. I finished this game in one breath. Great conclusion of the series.
  13. mustain145
    Jan 12, 2012
    10
    The Only word i can say about this game is fantastic. i was feeling every second when i was playing it. the graphics were very detailed. throughout the game you will have the sensation that you are living the story live. this is an awesome game guys and i think every gamer should play it.
  14. RateGamesFever
    Jan 14, 2012
    10
    Well, what's to say? I have never played a better game. From running to cover to get a better view on the people your trying to kill, to the EPIC action sequences this game packs, It just shouldn't exist in our day. Its just that good. Uncharted 3 really shows you how far video games have come, and wow, they have come a long way. If the graphics don't melt your eyes (and they will), theWell, what's to say? I have never played a better game. From running to cover to get a better view on the people your trying to kill, to the EPIC action sequences this game packs, It just shouldn't exist in our day. Its just that good. Uncharted 3 really shows you how far video games have come, and wow, they have come a long way. If the graphics don't melt your eyes (and they will), the physics from explosions and things tearing apart will do it. They both look incredible, and quite honestly the best I have ever seen. I will give you ONE keyword that impressed me so much in the graphics department, and that's the word "SAND". This game shines with polish I never thought possible in only a few years of development time. The very way Nathan Drake acts (voiced by Nolan North) brings you a realistic sense not ever believed possible in a video game before. I have NEVER believed so much in a fictional character before, for him to keep pushing on when the going gets tough. If the single player campaign isn't enough, you have the multiplayer to go back to after beating the awesome campaign. Playing split-screen online or not is your choice, the games multiplayer feels fun and something you will want to log onto everyday to play. It's not without its problems though, as there are various bugs that get on my nerves. But overall, NONE of them have stopped me from loving it all the same. You level up from level 1 to level 75, but like a Call of Duty game, you can "Legacy" once reached the 75 limit. Legacy is this games prestige option from Call of Duty: Black Ops, except you can only Legacy a lousy 3 times instead of the 16 or so times Call of Duty: Black Ops allows. If you like EPIC, great acting, a movie like experience, then buy this game. You won't be disappointed in the story like Uncharted 2 was for some people. The story just has a fresh feel to it, and kept me engaged from the opening scene to the endings credits. I can't believe Uncharted 2 has become an after thought, because that game is STILL amazing. The biggest twist perhaps, is that the game that topped it, is its predecessor.… Expand
  15. aliko10100
    Jan 17, 2012
    10
    This is a game that plays like a movie. Think of Uncharted as a love child between Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider. The graphics are amazing to the point of just showing off. They dynamics of the environments is very detailed. The characters are among some of the best developed and realistic in gaming. They aren't over the top and you become invested in them as it plays out. GregThis is a game that plays like a movie. Think of Uncharted as a love child between Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider. The graphics are amazing to the point of just showing off. They dynamics of the environments is very detailed. The characters are among some of the best developed and realistic in gaming. They aren't over the top and you become invested in them as it plays out. Greg Edmonson, the man behind the internationally flavored music of Firefly does another amazing score here. The multiplayer has a lot of varied gameplay with the powerplay and load out system really making it a more engaging experience.

    I highly recommend this game to everyone. It is platform gaming at it's best.

    Now for the bad. The story is I hate to say it the only weak link in this chain. And that is not to say that it is bad but at times it feels at times that the progression of the story is to move from one amazing set piece to the next. The overall motivations for the antagonists and who they are is fairly unknown, and with the heroes not a lot of risk is taken with their story. It does give a few really solid shock moments and heartfelt ones. A few reveals are made that aren't explored in any detail or consequence. It was a fun game, but in truth, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves had a story that was more engaging and satisfying overall when you finished it. Drake's Deception didn't seem to climax as hard. I kept waiting for the narrative to give me that really intense feeling of danger or need to fight and move onward but it never truly came. Again I blame Among Thieves, it set the bar too high.

    Get this game, play it, love it, and then try the multiplayer. With so many varying game modes you will find some that will hook you, if at least until you can compete with the higher level characters.


    Alex    … Expand
  16. Sherwood
    Jan 17, 2012
    10
    I thoroughly enjoyed Uncharted 2 and consider it one of the best games I've played, and I feel just as satisfied with Uncharted 3.
    First of all, this game is gorgeous! This is the best looking game I've seen on a console to date and shows that the PS3 is capable of some impressive visuals given the right developer. Everything is incredibly detailed and crisp throughout the entire game,    I thoroughly enjoyed Uncharted 2 and consider it one of the best games I've played, and I feel just as satisfied with Uncharted 3.
    First of all, this game is gorgeous! This is the best looking game I've seen on a console to date and shows that the PS3 is capable of some impressive visuals given the right developer. Everything is incredibly detailed and crisp throughout the entire game, most notably the trek through the desert.
    The story is faced paced and action packed, and plays like a well-written blockbuster movie. The game mechanics are solid, character movements are fluid and high res textures make everything very realistic looking, while the strong lighting and bright color palette make the game look as if you're seeing it through the lens of a good photographer.

    The story itself is well done; Nathan's relationship with his love interest, Elena Fisher and his father figure, Victor Sullivan has been fleshed out a lot more in this than in previous games. Nathan revisits elements from his past and undergoes a lot of character development this time around, realizing that the consequences of his actions could endanger those he cares about.
    All of this, plus multiplayer make for a compelling and complete gameplay experience, and one that should not be passed up by anyone who can appreciate what is an astounding achievement in interactive entertainment.    … Expand
  17. robertowiski
    Apr 18, 2012
    10
    A perfect game, and was dubbing for Brazil, it made me very happy Sony is once again congratulations increasingly investing in the Brazilian market. I admire this in sony!
  18. Funkyfresh1017
    Mar 9, 2012
    10
    Uncharted 3 is my 2011 game of the year. The action will leave you breathless, the multiplayer is pretty good, and the great story keeps on rolling. Nathan Drake is always good for a funny pun, and IMO one of the funnier game characters.I found myself holding my breath multiple times during the story mode. This game is a must buy, and you need to buy it now!
  19. webehigh
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    One of the best game in the history of gaming .Its an epic and unique adventure with drake .The multiplayer is even better with more stuff to do .Clearly a must own
  20. Hawk_EyE
    Apr 17, 2012
    9
    The best game of 2011,everything in uncharted 3 is improvement over uncharted 2 graphics(OMG),gameplay,story,set pieces,multiplayer so i see no reason not to give it a 10/10.
    This game is a masterpiece in what it does and the best and most balanced game in the series,the plane/desert sequence is easily one of the best and most memorable moments in gaming period! It's not exactly flawles    The best game of 2011,everything in uncharted 3 is improvement over uncharted 2 graphics(OMG),gameplay,story,set pieces,multiplayer so i see no reason not to give it a 10/10.
    This game is a masterpiece in what it does and the best and most balanced game in the series,the plane/desert sequence is easily one of the best and most memorable moments in gaming period! It's not exactly flawles the controls are a bit lose and there were some glitches but this is nothing to worry about.Get this game and be amazed with it's awesomeness!
    Oh and ignore sad trolls like Skycrimson.    … Expand
  21. Ps3lord
    Apr 26, 2012
    10
    It is hard to chose which game is better uncharted 2 or 3 , both are an excellent experiences from the start to the end , both are recommended for every1 , but i might have to say that the multiplayer in uncharted 3 is better than in uncharted 2 , dont get me wrong thou both games excels in multiplayer but uncharted 3 shows the ultimate multiplayer experience while uncharted 2 shows theIt is hard to chose which game is better uncharted 2 or 3 , both are an excellent experiences from the start to the end , both are recommended for every1 , but i might have to say that the multiplayer in uncharted 3 is better than in uncharted 2 , dont get me wrong thou both games excels in multiplayer but uncharted 3 shows the ultimate multiplayer experience while uncharted 2 shows the best story line experience ,
    so over all uncharted 3 is slightly better in multiplayer and uncharted 2 is slightly better in story campaign . Get both of them because you must not miss those masterpieces . and if you have watched the reviews you wont see the greatest moments of the games because they didn't want to rune it , but you will see in the uncharted series a huge surprises such as monsters and creatures that have their own roles , the game excels at making you feel excited and scared sometimes and also it sucks you in right from gt go.    … Expand
  22. pandora123
    May 2, 2012
    10
    Uncharted 3 is the final chapter for drake. The beginning of the game was slow and steady . But at last all the story came together at once , making the game full of mystery and excitement.
    Another wonderful masterpiece after Un2 , Best game ever !!!!!
  23. Cubixreviews
    May 9, 2012
    9
    Uncharted 3 is an amazing game. It is with action, puzzles and with an interesting story. The technical graphics are great. But, you need more to explore, than to kill, and that is really good. One of the greatest PS3 game ever (9.5)
  24. Baremolop
    Dec 28, 2014
    10
    Uncharted 3 is a great game from visuals to story and gameplay, it is amazing. The game mixes platforming 3rd person shooting and puzzles together and they work very well i love just being on top of this giant destroyed ship grabbing on to the side and shooting enemies with my handgun and ascending, i love basically all the missions in this game. I was surprised as well when i figured outUncharted 3 is a great game from visuals to story and gameplay, it is amazing. The game mixes platforming 3rd person shooting and puzzles together and they work very well i love just being on top of this giant destroyed ship grabbing on to the side and shooting enemies with my handgun and ascending, i love basically all the missions in this game. I was surprised as well when i figured out here was online splitscreen so i could play when people went over and it always goes horribly bad because of the coop difficulty but its still ridiciosly hilarious if you own a ps3 think about getting this game… Expand
  25. grammarian
    Mar 10, 2016
    10
    Stunning game once again from Naughty Dog. The MP was a big improvement from uncharted 2. The campaign had its fair share of hiccups compared to Uncharted 2 but was still miles better than other games on the market.
  26. Navas
    Mar 13, 2012
    6
    As an Uncharted series fan i found myself really disapointed by the end of this game. Technically this is an almost perfect game, the graphics are gorgeous and the gameplay is great, but the story sucks and the ending seems rushed. The final boss was the worst...
    It seems that Uncharted 3 wasn't only Drake's Deception...
  27. Varvatos
    Nov 23, 2011
    5
    I have played all 3 installments of the series and UC2 is by far the best.

    UC3 dissapointed me in many ways: Too many cutscenes, puzzles gives you hints after a couple of minutes making them easy to solve, animation is bad and controls are not responsive.

    Is more like watching a movie rather than playing a game.

    On the plus side are the graphics and the story.
  28. DANIPSX
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    Great Game.

    Awesome graphics, story, sound... its like a movie, but you know, its a movie ... you dont have a lot of actions to do in the game.

    The game is not so different than the second part, so you can´t be amazed like the other game, so its a great game, but its more than the second part.
  29. Bullet1001
    Jan 27, 2012
    5
    Very disappointed with this interactive movie! Naughty Dog seems to have concentrated on the visuals at the expense of game play. Sure, there are amazing effects (especially on the ship and in the desert sands), but the "player" is reduced to a spectator for most of this shortish adventure. When not waiting for cut scenes to finish, you're either in shoot-outs with mechanics identical toVery disappointed with this interactive movie! Naughty Dog seems to have concentrated on the visuals at the expense of game play. Sure, there are amazing effects (especially on the ship and in the desert sands), but the "player" is reduced to a spectator for most of this shortish adventure. When not waiting for cut scenes to finish, you're either in shoot-outs with mechanics identical to last game (i.e. dated compared to recent games) or stuck in a rigid sequence to solve not very taxing puzzles, with annoying and largely useless hints popping up. Then there are the times when you have to run for it, with the camera facing you and the dumb AI, not to mention the very end, where 1 simple shot finishes the game (at least the finish of the last game was pretty taxing as I recall). On the plus side, the voice acting and the music are superb, but having just finished Crysis 2 and Deus Ex before tackling this, I was very disappointed in comparison. I honestly don't know how it got so many high review scores.… Expand
  30. Tubie
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    One of the best video games ever made. That pretty much sums this up. Uncharted 2 we pure greatness, with Uncharted 3 the developers perfected the formula that made Uncharted 2 so good. There is never a dull moment here, the game flows perfectly from start to finish. Graphics, Sound and the Multiplayer are all top notch and round up this game to be the masterpiece it is.
  31. mgastryker
    Jun 3, 2012
    6
    The first two Uncharted games were top notch. I'm sorry to say that the third one didn't live up to my expectations. Like all Uncharted games, the set pieces and graphics are amazing. Usually Naughty Dog has a great story line to accompany it. Sadly, the story in Uncharted 3 lacks the excitement of the other two. It starts off great, but bad story elements drag it down slowly andThe first two Uncharted games were top notch. I'm sorry to say that the third one didn't live up to my expectations. Like all Uncharted games, the set pieces and graphics are amazing. Usually Naughty Dog has a great story line to accompany it. Sadly, the story in Uncharted 3 lacks the excitement of the other two. It starts off great, but bad story elements drag it down slowly and painfully. I was confused not half way through the game by some of the occurrences. The ending is also not very good and neither is the boss fight. This game is definitely worth picking up, but it's not the best one in the series.… Expand
  32. MrUkulele
    Apr 9, 2012
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Massively disappointing... While the two first games in the series were great, this falls flat on its illogical design, uninspired challenges and underdeveloped plot full of holes... While the graphics are generally great, the sound and acting also, not much praise can be given to the rest of the design. The game introduces some new characters for this third round, and Cutter is great, yet disappears from the game completely around mid-ways through - in spite of uttering a desire to see this through - they could at least have included him somewhere in the ending sequence. The desert nomads should also definitely have been fleshed out a lot more! Couple this lacklustre inclusion of the new good guys with some really wasted potential of the bad guys - unlike the previous games, the motivation of the bad guys is so shrouded in an attempt at mysticism you have to wonder if the developers knew themselves. They are hunting for a source of hallucinogenic water contamination, caused by imprisoned Djinn in a desert city (which is incorrectly pronounced - the d should not be clearly audible), yet seem to have access to the very same substance to use in a dart delivery system - while the plot clearly states they have yet to find the city where this contamination is found. Without giving away too much, to say your final battle against your two main adversaries is anticlimactic is the understatement of the year. I am aware a game like this require some degree of suspension of disbelief, yet there are so many glaring examples of "no way would they act like that!"-moments, such as when a whole city is crumbling, ceiling caving in and a giant sand pit is swallowing everything, why would a group of soldiers, who we don't know whether are mercenaries, fanatics or whatever, stay to shoot at us, their bosses already dead or gone, their mission a complete bust and nothing to gain by killing Drake, yet everything to gain by running away? Why would pirates place platoons to guard a derelict ship in a ship graveyard that they use as "torture chamber" or so, when the only discernible way into or out of the area is to scale walls like only Nate is crazy enough to attempt?

    Yet another prime example of lousy game design, is when you have battled your way through hundreds of opponents, preferring melee to shooting, easily knocking out the biggest and meanest, you suddenly encounter a guy, seemingly like any other guy, you engage him in melee combat, and no matter what you do, no matter from which direction you try to hit him, no matter how much you hammer that square button, you will not throw a single punch, as he will, without fail, deliver a kick to your nuts. Why? Because Naughty Dog decided part of the puzzle had to be that this one, a clone of every other brute, you had to dispose of with explosives. That's cheating! As is when you are doing everything right in a fight, yet you will still lose, fall down a wall in a rather nicely animated cutscene, and get to shoot your opponent - but why create battles we can't win, even by doing everything right? As for the bugs - I won't delve too deeply into those, aside from mentioning one that annoyed me quite a bit: this is a game where hanging from a ledge feature quite heavily. Sometimes, hanging in the wrong spot of this ledge will make it impossible for Nate to climb up, he will instead just jump straight up, and catch the same ledge again. Not that problematic on a regular ledge, you just move to the side and try again - though when the ledge is being consumed by a sand pit, you sort of have to wonder, why is he jumping up and down instead of climbing off the ledge? In spite of all this, the game can be a worthwhile play: It isn't too long, it features some beautiful vistas, great acting and animation, some nice thrills and a bit of humour. Character interaction is, as before, pretty well done. Just be aware that the game isn't up to the standard established by the second iteration.    … Expand
  33. Riddlefang
    Mar 20, 2012
    10
    Fantastic game. everything from the combat to the story is great. It's a very cinematic experience, and sometimes I even had to laugh the game was so freakin epic. The game has some linear parts, but you have enough freedom in combat to make it interesting. Some of the linear parts are also overshadowed by the fact that it's cinematics and looks awesome. The multiplayer is also very funFantastic game. everything from the combat to the story is great. It's a very cinematic experience, and sometimes I even had to laugh the game was so freakin epic. The game has some linear parts, but you have enough freedom in combat to make it interesting. Some of the linear parts are also overshadowed by the fact that it's cinematics and looks awesome. The multiplayer is also very fun and can keep you interested in many hours after you've finished the campaign. If there's one complain I have it must be the puzzles, some of them are to easy, and the game actually helps you way too much, but still this is only a minor annoyance in one of my favourite games!… Expand
  34. Pointlessreview
    Mar 21, 2012
    10
    This game is nearly flawless. Split screen online is great. The main story is great. The graphics, voice acting and music are fantastic and the replay value is through the roof with the multiplayer. The only critics I have is that I wasn't as blown away as I was with Among Theives. Still phenomenal though.
  35. Chrono
    Nov 27, 2011
    10
    Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, a game of many wonders, many triumps and many things that set the bar in an action game, trolls aside this game just barge through the big games this year the characters lovable, the locations are globetrotting from England to Syria, the campaign defines the game!. Multiplayer is what keeps you going way after the credits roll and the coop is a nice featureUncharted 3: Drake's Deception, a game of many wonders, many triumps and many things that set the bar in an action game, trolls aside this game just barge through the big games this year the characters lovable, the locations are globetrotting from England to Syria, the campaign defines the game!. Multiplayer is what keeps you going way after the credits roll and the coop is a nice feature improving from UC2, it seems when i play it i always return, Competitve MP is a bit unbalanced but dosen't really make a difference.… Expand
  36. nutcrackr
    Nov 19, 2011
    6
    Overrated with poorer gunplay, QTE melee and terrible pacing. Want a cut scene? Sure have one then have a "push forward to walk" sequence, then a cut scene, then a long puzzle, then have another long cut scene. Platforming isn't great and the characters are virtually mutes outside the amazing looking cut scenes.As for puzzles, let's cram 3 together in the space of 30 minutes and call it aOverrated with poorer gunplay, QTE melee and terrible pacing. Want a cut scene? Sure have one then have a "push forward to walk" sequence, then a cut scene, then a long puzzle, then have another long cut scene. Platforming isn't great and the characters are virtually mutes outside the amazing looking cut scenes.As for puzzles, let's cram 3 together in the space of 30 minutes and call it a day. Multiplayer is merely adequate with poorer co-op. Oh yeah, play chapter 18 again when you finish. Then tell me again this game is worth 9 or 10, you won't be able to with a straight face. I'm sure the Sony marketing team will thumb me down. You are doing yourself a great injustice by believing that all of these 10s are actually legitimate. For the record - Uncharted 2 is my GOTY for 2009, now that is an amazing game.… Expand
  37. satua
    Nov 2, 2011
    7
    While it is undeniable that this game looks good and has many nice little bits like the water, fire and sand effects. Also the adventuring is sound and fun. The story on the other hand, while well told is not my cup of tea, many times the game plays out like an interactive movie more than a game, a very beautiful movie, but a movie. Then there is the combat it just wasn't very fun theWhile it is undeniable that this game looks good and has many nice little bits like the water, fire and sand effects. Also the adventuring is sound and fun. The story on the other hand, while well told is not my cup of tea, many times the game plays out like an interactive movie more than a game, a very beautiful movie, but a movie. Then there is the combat it just wasn't very fun the endless supply of samey goons and boring shooting. So in conclusion not a bad game at all, in fact quite a good game (yes 7/10 is good, not awful) but not quite my cup of tea, so I'll watch movies for my deep stories and plot twists and keep playing games that are all about play for my personal tastes. :)… Expand
  38. thecomedian06
    Nov 21, 2011
    6
    I enjoyed this game but feel like nothing was groundbreaking or innovative at all. Its very similar to uncharted 2, the gameplay is ok, but it really tries to bank off of its cinematics. Which is why i would just watch a movie instead of trying to play a game that is trying to be a movie, call me old school but i like a challenging video GAME. And really an old lady as a villain thatI enjoyed this game but feel like nothing was groundbreaking or innovative at all. Its very similar to uncharted 2, the gameplay is ok, but it really tries to bank off of its cinematics. Which is why i would just watch a movie instead of trying to play a game that is trying to be a movie, call me old school but i like a challenging video GAME. And really an old lady as a villain that was just lame to me.… Expand
  39. Wendigo2064
    Dec 2, 2011
    6
    Considering I was one of the many on Naughty Dog's Forum who complained of Drake's Loading Ring of Death, take my "6" as a darn good review. No, the game is not an instant classic, the plot is terribly derivative of previous titles (not to mention the third Indiana Jones movie), the platforming is still just linear "jump by pressing X while pointing with directional pad no skill/timingConsidering I was one of the many on Naughty Dog's Forum who complained of Drake's Loading Ring of Death, take my "6" as a darn good review. No, the game is not an instant classic, the plot is terribly derivative of previous titles (not to mention the third Indiana Jones movie), the platforming is still just linear "jump by pressing X while pointing with directional pad no skill/timing necessary," and the gun mechanics are wonky. Outside of that run-on sentence of ill will... well, the game is still fun. Granted, the fun parts are played for you, like watching a nifty 8-hour action movie that pauses if you don't hit "play" every time Drake is supposed to jump to the next pole waiting to break under his weight. I went ahead and played hard mode after trying normal for the hour it took Drake's Ring of Death to kick in (more on that later), because otherwise "Uncharted" starts to make my eyes glaze over in a haze of nondescript non-U.S. folk I'm massacring for dubious reasons. If I wanted that, I'd play COD or any other FPS from my screwed-up country. No, Uncharted masks its racism with that 90s Spielberg/Lucas sense of adventure. Except Drake doesn't even bother saying "IT BELONGS IN A MUSEUM." No, he's more honest about his sense of entitlement. He wants the money. Or something. It's not really clear whether Drake is after treasure this time because of money, revenge, heroism, or some unexplained drive for self-worth. "Unexplained" is really the right word, since none of this will be resolved by the hail of awesome explosions we see along the way. The game goes by painlessly, in a series of spectacular set pieces that really are a pleasure to play, no matter how many times I cursed the aiming and stealth system (Does he really need to be glued to that wall when I'm trying to sneak-kill the guy standing two inches away?). But, in all honesty, the set pieces in the more-racist predecessor were better, and yes I know that sentence was an awfully back-handed complement/insult. If you wan eight hours of meaningless fun you'll forget as soon as you put the controller down, turn the channel to UPN. Or play Uncharted 3, whatever. Oh, Drake's RIng of Death? Well, an alarming number of gamers reported a glitch where their games would not load after their first time exiting the game. "Uncharted" took over a week from purchase to load after my first try, during which time I had foolishly deleted my save in hopes of appeasing some data god. So I had to play the first six chapters again, like being forced to watch a protracted recap of the most straightforward Keanu Reeves movie imaginable. (Speed, Maybe?)… Expand
  40. A9962077
    Nov 7, 2011
    5
    -Terrible linearity, stuck with an uncreative platforming that does not give any choice to the user, poorly balanced/built multiplayer that give the impression that you are victim of the game mechanics. -Poor aiming system, in particular grenade with the arc showing its gonna be thrown in an open area but instead it hit the wall right next to you. -Graphics need some work, maybe their-Terrible linearity, stuck with an uncreative platforming that does not give any choice to the user, poorly balanced/built multiplayer that give the impression that you are victim of the game mechanics. -Poor aiming system, in particular grenade with the arc showing its gonna be thrown in an open area but instead it hit the wall right next to you. -Graphics need some work, maybe their facial animations are great, but there seem to lack detail on a lot of stuff on screen. Their engine is starting to date now, in use since the first game, just slightly tweaked. -Poorly implemented co-op, why cant you play the main game with a friend when 95% of the time you are with another npc? -In the age of open world game, this game is starting to get old in the term of mechanic. To conclude, story was like a movie, yes, but do you really want to pay 60$ for something that you could see at theater or rent Indiana Jones for less than 10$? No you dont. If you are a fan of the series, rent it if not pass on that.… Expand
  41. MichaelP1973
    Nov 7, 2011
    5
    Familiarity can be a good thing. It can also be a terrible thing. Games like Assassin's Creed have had some success. Batman is having tremendous success. It's just familiar enough and yet innovative so that you feel like the experience has something new to offer.

    The problem with UC3 is this. I am rushing through the game play in order to see what story unfolds. It is WAY to linear    Familiarity can be a good thing. It can also be a terrible thing. Games like Assassin's Creed have had some success. Batman is having tremendous success. It's just familiar enough and yet innovative so that you feel like the experience has something new to offer.

    The problem with UC3 is this. I am rushing through the game play in order to see what story unfolds. It is WAY to linear of a game....heck even Alan Wake had some paths you could roam off of once in a while. A great deal of this game is extremely familiar, and in this case it hurts UC3. There are just too many other choices out there that sadly outshine this game. Sorry Naughty.    … Expand
  42. jarjoura
    Nov 14, 2011
    6
    I was really hoping Uncharted 3 would be another amazing game in the series. Certainly Naughty Dog didn't disappoint with their fit and polish here, but the story, OMG the story sucked. It was written as an afterthought here. Nothing was resolved and the ending was anticlimactic. Zzzz.... Here's hoping Uncharted 4 does better with the story.
  43. bett96
    Nov 7, 2011
    5
    Story - Hurriedly made, linear, poor probability, weak link from scene to scene, cheesy too
    Graphics - Best possible quality you can find among contemporary titles. Water, fire, desert expressions are stunning
    Game-play - No improvement.
  44. Obliza
    Nov 7, 2011
    6
    Everyone knows what is good about the game so I'm not going to bother listing them. But I have plenty of problems with it.

    Find a piece of treasure, bad guys miraculously find you as you exit the treasure cave. Then you fight several normal guys, then one big guy in hand to hand. Completely generic and really annoying by the 4th time it happened. I expected much more from the story    Everyone knows what is good about the game so I'm not going to bother listing them. But I have plenty of problems with it.

    Find a piece of treasure, bad guys miraculously find you as you exit the treasure cave. Then you fight several normal guys, then one big guy in hand to hand.

    Completely generic and really annoying by the 4th time it happened. I expected much more from the story aspect of the game and it just did not deliver. I wish they tried harder to give some depth and original dialogue.

    The only non cliché line was Drake calling the pirates cliché The Naught Dog team needs some writers, and they need to try mixing up the combat sequences because to me they were terrible.

    The next thing is the game had so many holes in the plot along with the mysterious notebook that solves all puzzles by the third game it has really gotten on my nerves.    … Expand
  45. ColdHardTruth
    Nov 5, 2011
    7
    Let me be so blunt and saying for those you scored this a perfect 10 need to rewrite there review or complete the game before writing there review. Don't get me wrong this is a beautiful game inspired by the last 2 games in the series. Good graphics, nice sounds, sub par game play, and intriguing storyline. With the game play being sub par its hard for me to give it a perfect 10 while theLet me be so blunt and saying for those you scored this a perfect 10 need to rewrite there review or complete the game before writing there review. Don't get me wrong this is a beautiful game inspired by the last 2 games in the series. Good graphics, nice sounds, sub par game play, and intriguing storyline. With the game play being sub par its hard for me to give it a perfect 10 while the cover system and shooting mechanics still haven't been fixed. Graphics still look like the first game and not to mention the length of this game is way to short for a modern day video game that costs over $60 to purchase. What Naughty Dog did well is tell a compelling story. Also note there characters are one of the better elements of the franchise. Following there characters throughout the franchise and seeing where each relationship goes is interesting. Here's my bottom line scores: Graphics 4/5, sound 4/5, game play 3/5, fun factor 3/5, replay value 3/5.… Expand
  46. gaz1983
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    best game on ps3 by a long shot... This is a game so close to perfection.. wish i could give it 11 out of 10.. cant see why others rate it so badly but thats there opinion. i love the uncharted series and this is the icing on a damn fine cake.
  47. TheEverglow
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Stunningly brilliant. The best reason to own a PS3. This trilogy is the reason I got into gaming. It's brilliant and fun and exciting. Everything that is right with gaming.
  48. Kajeto
    Nov 3, 2011
    8
    After recently playing Uncharted 2 again, i went into Uncharted 3 with high hopes, but in the back of my mind i knew it wouldn't be a huge leap forward for the series. And while my mind was correct, it in no way meant this was going badly, this was going really well.
    All Uncharted 3 needed to do was be consistent, and it achieved just that, offering more fun, explosive set pieces, solid    After recently playing Uncharted 2 again, i went into Uncharted 3 with high hopes, but in the back of my mind i knew it wouldn't be a huge leap forward for the series. And while my mind was correct, it in no way meant this was going badly, this was going really well.
    All Uncharted 3 needed to do was be consistent, and it achieved just that, offering more fun, explosive set pieces, solid platforming and exciting gun fights. I feel the people giving this game negative reviews are just trying to keep the overall score down, who knows why, if i don't like a game, i simply steer clear of it. The graphics of course are pretty much the best you'll find on a console, everything looks gorgeous, and Naughty Dog's attention to detail is staggering, really cementing them as one of the foremost AAA developers in the business. The music too works very well, the main menu theme a joy to hum along to while the action loads up.
    Characters get a little more depth too, and the story does seem more personal this time around but don't expect a Shakespearean level of development. It works to keep the action going, and the set pieces coming. The action is a little more subtle than Among Thieves, but there's always a lot happening so it never feels that way, until you weigh them both against each other. And of course, the multiplayer this time certainly feels much more complete. Not to take away from the last offering, but this seems to get it all right.
    Co-Op especially is a joy to play, while challenging at the same time. All in all it's a good follow up to the stellar Among Thieves, however, Naughty Dog raised the bar so much in their second offering, it was always going to be difficult to better it, and i think Drake's Deception just falls short of that. It's certainly not a bad game, it's fantastic, just.. not as good as it's last offering. And i think that is why everyone is moaning about the scores, Uncharted 3 doesn't do much new, but it does what it does brilliantly, like any true sequel. If this came before Among Thieves, i believe this would be the game sitting at 96 metascore.    … Expand
  49. Wozzi7
    Nov 13, 2011
    7
    I suppose at this point, it seems cliche to say that it pains me to write a sub-par review for a game such as Uncharted 3. The comparisons with its predecessor abound. When I bought Uncharted 2, I played it and its multiplayer for about a year. The story, the set pieces, the music, the voice acting, the characters, the sound effects were fantastic. Gameplay had its share of smallI suppose at this point, it seems cliche to say that it pains me to write a sub-par review for a game such as Uncharted 3. The comparisons with its predecessor abound. When I bought Uncharted 2, I played it and its multiplayer for about a year. The story, the set pieces, the music, the voice acting, the characters, the sound effects were fantastic. Gameplay had its share of small tweaks required, but it was assured that with a company like Naughty Dog, the little bits here and there would be fixed in time for this third release.

    The story is lacklustre, with one of the most anti-climactic endings of all time. The controls are floaty compared to UC2, the sound effects lack the same "oomph" factor, the voice acting is great as always, the music is rousing.

    The shooting bits were great - there was much more in the way of environments to really vary how a player approaches a fight with twenty different guys shooting at you at once. I almost wish there was more of these. The introduction of at least 5 or 6 different weapons was a pleasant sight. As was the removal of the FAL, replaced by the G-MAL. There were just as many stealth parts, but they were far more difficult than in the last game. But in some places felt cheap. Even in parts where I knew I was being silent, I was still caught somehow. The cover system hasn't been resolved. There are still several times when I was trying to cover into a wall where it instead rolled. Overall, a very average game. But a big disappointment considering UC2.    … Expand
  50. Techmonky
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    Incredible game, in my opinion better than the 2nd one. After beating it I said to myself "that was awesome", mostly because of the set pieces like the boat, cargo plane and desert levels. The multiplayer is a blast, you can really see that ND worked hard on it, though I must admit that the melee system is hard to get accustomed to, but after playing a few matches you realize that it'sIncredible game, in my opinion better than the 2nd one. After beating it I said to myself "that was awesome", mostly because of the set pieces like the boat, cargo plane and desert levels. The multiplayer is a blast, you can really see that ND worked hard on it, though I must admit that the melee system is hard to get accustomed to, but after playing a few matches you realize that it's just part of the game and if your smart you can avoid those situations. The coop is also fantastic.… Expand
  51. Profetik
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    The greatest videogame experience i have ever had, it even rivals the best hollywood action movies, and the best part is that you are doing all crazy stuff yourself! Add in there a robust, accessible, fun and deep mutiplayer and you got yourself the most complete game in history!
  52. CELAES
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
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  53. PHXBRAD
    Nov 11, 2011
    7
    The game feels like a big step back from UC2. Drake tripping over stuff looks cool at first but quickly gets old. Your telling me he can survive a fall out of an airplane but can't walk 10 feet without tripping over something. I feel like I'm always fighting the camera, gunplay is a mess and multiplayer is more jacked up than that. The graphics are great but I'm at a loss as to why thisThe game feels like a big step back from UC2. Drake tripping over stuff looks cool at first but quickly gets old. Your telling me he can survive a fall out of an airplane but can't walk 10 feet without tripping over something. I feel like I'm always fighting the camera, gunplay is a mess and multiplayer is more jacked up than that. The graphics are great but I'm at a loss as to why this game was rated so high. The way the game tells its story is great however it seems Naughty Dog put this aspect in front of game play which leaves you with a beautiful looking game that is fun at times, frustrating at others and overall a bit of a disappointment.… Expand
  54. DerekKent
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    This game was action packed. I had no problem with the hand to hand combat this time around. The shooting was also excellent. Also, the multiplayer is as fun as ever with new changes such as creating your own loadout. The voice acting is as good as ever and the soundtrack is unbelievable. If you own a PS3, get this game, you won't be disappointed.
  55. haze166
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    The game was the best game of history and it improve the realistic action, the music, voice acting, heavily motion capture and 3D is fantastic and top-notch and singleplayer story and experience looks great and multiplayer would help you get it right and gunplay and brawl fighting was very realistic i mean you could pull the grenade pin and push the enemy and blow or throw the AK at theThe game was the best game of history and it improve the realistic action, the music, voice acting, heavily motion capture and 3D is fantastic and top-notch and singleplayer story and experience looks great and multiplayer would help you get it right and gunplay and brawl fighting was very realistic i mean you could pull the grenade pin and push the enemy and blow or throw the AK at the enemy and punch him that is awesome and this game looks like a movie (if they would make a movie) alot but i haven't played this game but i watch the videos of the gameplay, walkthrough, ending, multiplayer and the making of at the youtube and i was surprised that the game was perfect so i was thinking maybe a perfect score would be helpful :)… Expand
  56. mikeja008
    Feb 9, 2012
    6
    As a fan of the uncharted series i was disappointed with this game. The story was flawless, though it didn't hit any emotional notes, it did create a sense of adventure and action. Now to the multiplayer: HUGE LET DOWN. Uncharted 2 had almost a flawless multiplayer in my opinion. Naughty Dog for the third installment went for a more COD style of an approach. Big mistake. I knowAs a fan of the uncharted series i was disappointed with this game. The story was flawless, though it didn't hit any emotional notes, it did create a sense of adventure and action. Now to the multiplayer: HUGE LET DOWN. Uncharted 2 had almost a flawless multiplayer in my opinion. Naughty Dog for the third installment went for a more COD style of an approach. Big mistake. I know people who enjoy this new style of multiplayer, but fans of U2's multiplayer will most likely be disappointed.… Expand
  57. TigerSharkMon
    Dec 21, 2011
    10
    Uncharted 3 is one of the best games i have ever played, the characters, story, and settings are as good as ever and the action is top notch. 2 thumbs up!
  58. AutoCritic
    Dec 24, 2011
    10
    The Best Game I Have Played So Far. Uncharted 3 is one of the best games this generation. even though its little improvements from uncharted 2, its better. the cut scenes are very well done and is great to watch with the amazing voice acting, and the graphics. so much action in this one, its like watching a Micheal Bay film. the love story is much more tense and better then the 1st in 2nd.The Best Game I Have Played So Far. Uncharted 3 is one of the best games this generation. even though its little improvements from uncharted 2, its better. the cut scenes are very well done and is great to watch with the amazing voice acting, and the graphics. so much action in this one, its like watching a Micheal Bay film. the love story is much more tense and better then the 1st in 2nd. you can feel there's a lot of chemistry between Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher, especially when Nate is laying down on Elan's lap and saying "im sorry." the 3 major action parts in the game are The Chateau, The Ship, and The Airplane. those action parts are something you havent seen in a video game, those parts just leave you speechless. A great happy ending, and a great final boss fight. that leaves wanting more. Multiplayer is the big improvement in the game. its very fun and funny when you own someone and do your pump or thrust (both humping motions) taunt, and is very fun to play with your friends. its also a very simple multiplayer. run, jump, aim, shoot. (you may think of it as a 3rd person Call Of Duty.) and the 3rd person works in this game very VERY well.I recommend this game to anyone to play. the campaign will leave you speechless and the multiplayer is EXTREMELY fun.… Expand
  59. Rkypkz
    Mar 23, 2012
    10
    The game masterpiece, no less. Clever plot, exciting gameplay. Certainly the best game of 2011. I want every year masterpiece of gaming. For me, this series is much better than Indiana Jones
  60. AwesomeGamer
    Mar 6, 2012
    10
    BEST GAME EVER!!! , I cant believe how some people gave this game such low scores! Its an AWESOME! game.. I recommend this game to every "REAL" gamer out there.
  61. Shoebox
    Mar 12, 2012
    6
    Uncharted 3 left me severely disappointed. I liked Uncharted, loved Uncharted 2 but Uncharted 3 falls short of the mark it's predecessors set before it. It has everything the other games had, breathtaking vistas, engrossing cutscenes and wonderful animations. The story however, will disappoint you. Horrendously. It builds up and builds up, but instead of something amazing, you get 'it wasUncharted 3 left me severely disappointed. I liked Uncharted, loved Uncharted 2 but Uncharted 3 falls short of the mark it's predecessors set before it. It has everything the other games had, breathtaking vistas, engrossing cutscenes and wonderful animations. The story however, will disappoint you. Horrendously. It builds up and builds up, but instead of something amazing, you get 'it was all just a dream'. The game ends just like any TV show, with everything back where it all started. It's not what I expected from something that is, for the most part, well written and so immersive sometimes you will forget you're the one controlling what's on screen. All in all, I'm giving this game a six because there is undeniably a level of quality not seen in many games these days, but being the last in it's series the ending was bound to be disappointing, but I wanted it to be because I wanted more, not because the writers took a lunch break and left it to the interns. I wasn't even aware I had finished the game until I got the trophy for completing it, the final boss is that forgettable.

    If you haven't got Uncharted 3, but have played 1 and 2, pretend you never saw Uncharted 3. Forget it ever existed and that this review appeared in a vision. It will be better to remember Uncharted as the series that never got finished, rather than the anti-climax that did. I can't give this anything less than a six because of how engrossing the whole experience can be at certain points, but overall the combat and ending will hurt this for you, no matter how much of a fan of Uncharted you are.    … Expand
  62. CoN_MaN_94_x
    Mar 25, 2012
    10
    The best Game ever made it has so many things going for it such as; in-depth storyline that keeps u glued to the screen from start to finish, amazing combat (Gun and otherwise) its the complete package. Buy this game !
  63. quotenneger
    Apr 7, 2012
    9
    A terrific game, and, most importantly, a vast improvement over Uncharted 2.
    Everything has been refined from the predecessor, gameplay, story, just everything.
    This game should not be missed by any PS3 Gamer.
  64. borzy
    Apr 13, 2012
    7
    Average game. Completely overshadowed by the greatness of Uncharted 2. Story is of the same Uncharted formula: - find an artefact - artefact stolen from you - use artefact clues to find hidden spot - enemies meet you there somehow - shoot your way out - find the next artefact. Overall i found the story and gameplay just feeling tired. There is nothing really new that brings fresh airAverage game. Completely overshadowed by the greatness of Uncharted 2. Story is of the same Uncharted formula: - find an artefact - artefact stolen from you - use artefact clues to find hidden spot - enemies meet you there somehow - shoot your way out - find the next artefact. Overall i found the story and gameplay just feeling tired. There is nothing really new that brings fresh air or excitement to the game. Ending was a little anti- climactic. Additionally there is some audio skip bugs etc.… Expand
  65. BakForce1
    Apr 15, 2012
    6
    the story is once again amazing, however i think that the gameplay flaws really hold this game back from being a gem. 1) There is no red reticule for when you aim at an enemy. In other words there is no indication for when you are actually hitting an enemy or not. 2) TOO MANY ENEMIES at times. I think that the inclusion of these "juggernaught" enemies that takes hundreds of bullets to arethe story is once again amazing, however i think that the gameplay flaws really hold this game back from being a gem. 1) There is no red reticule for when you aim at an enemy. In other words there is no indication for when you are actually hitting an enemy or not. 2) TOO MANY ENEMIES at times. I think that the inclusion of these "juggernaught" enemies that takes hundreds of bullets to are not implemented correctly. You will find youself surrounded by snipers, guardian enemies with sheilds, these super strong enemies and enemies with rocket launchers. You will die alot! The improvements in melle combat and shooting mechanics are nice, but again you wont sit there in awe about how much better they are than the last game.

    The multiplayer won't work with me.All i get is a "syncing level problem" and it disconnects me from the server. The multiplayer will not work on my router and it's not my problem because every other online game works. The splitscreen co-op is fun but it does not really add much to the experience.    … Expand
  66. MrRPG
    Aug 15, 2012
    9
    You really must play all the games in order to get the full experience of this, it's not just a great game it feels like an epic movie trilogy, you wouldn't watch the last lord of the rings before you watched the first, and so it should be the same with this..

    Combat is fun, graphics and visuals are stunning, characters are likable (most of them), and barely an repetition, put this game    You really must play all the games in order to get the full experience of this, it's not just a great game it feels like an epic movie trilogy, you wouldn't watch the last lord of the rings before you watched the first, and so it should be the same with this..

    Combat is fun, graphics and visuals are stunning, characters are likable (most of them), and barely an repetition, put this game on your must list but make sure you get the other 2 firsts..    … Expand
  67. Ad_abdulova
    Sep 2, 2012
    10
    This game is disgusting. It haz no plot, no graphics, no gameplay. Only japanese pedophilies can play this game. This game should burn in Abdulov hell
  68. Gamer84
    Nov 5, 2011
    6
    It's sad on how this game is getting 10's. This game is far from perfect. Alot of things really bothered me from this game compared to the other 2 games which were better than this one. First is the firmware update and the loading up the game took about 10 minutes. Then another 10 to actually play the game because of the cutscene. The next thing is the combat. They really tried toIt's sad on how this game is getting 10's. This game is far from perfect. Alot of things really bothered me from this game compared to the other 2 games which were better than this one. First is the firmware update and the loading up the game took about 10 minutes. Then another 10 to actually play the game because of the cutscene. The next thing is the combat. They really tried to implement a Batman style battle system but it truly failed. The combat was sluggish and more of a dance than actual fighting. it wasnt fluid and you couldnt control your attacks it was just like a cutscene and have to watch it play out. Sometimes while this is happening the enemies are not phased by your attacks and you are being shot at by other enemies which is annoying.

    The gameplay is more of the same but this time the targeting is so sensitive that you are all over the place. The weapons are not balanced as well I empty a whole clip shooting enemies in the head and they dont die. I use a bazooka to blow up some guys and they eat the blow and keep coming at you. The only 2 weapons that actually kills enemies in 1 shot are the magnum and the sniper rifle. The rest of the weapons are usless. As for replay value it has none. Once you beat it and it AUTOSAVES you cant go back to find the rest of the treasures you missed in the other chapters. YOU CAN"T. So dont try to tell me you can.

    The story is just bland, boring, leaves empty plot holes, is a cut and paste of the old game ideas and it really lacks alot of common sense. Theres a point in the game where you meet 2 characters and as the game progresses on you forget about them. So why put them in the game? I mean the game is called uncharted right so why arent they discovering like a lost islands that havent been discovered?

    The biggest problem with the game I have to say is the camera angles. When you get to chapter 2 and beyond you'll understand. The camera doesnt lead you to where you need to go in this game. You have to die and redo the whole thing again because there is no path to follow. Sometimes you get stuck facing a wall and you dont know if you have to climb, jump over something, turn left or right. This happens in all the events where you are getting chased or have to outrun something. Its a real pain and really frustrating. There were times I just wanted to return the game but I needed to finish it because I wanted to know what the fuss is about with this game series.

    Dont get me wrong the game effects are awesome like the way sand and water affect your character and the way he interacts with the buildings and people. But if they really focused on the story ,gameplay, controls and camera angles instead of wowing us with a cinematic feeling it the game would have been good and might I add it was shorter than the second game. People praising this game have problems. I just dont see the 10's this is what I can think of. Either they just have a PS3 and are dedicated to whatever comes out on that console. Their expectations were so high on this game that in the end they were disappointed and are afraid to voice there negative opinions on it because they want to see more sequels made. It can also be being embarrased by the people who told them I told you so. I don't see this as game of the year only best game on PS3.    … Expand
  69. Christkiller
    Nov 12, 2011
    6
    Let me preface this by saying I am a HUGE fan of the Uncharted series. In fact, I consider Uncharted 2 to be the best video game ever made, when you take everything into account (great levels, the best production values ever in a game, engaging characters, great story, etc). I was a bit skeptical as to whether Uncharted 3 would be able to surpass U2 ever since I began seeing trailersLet me preface this by saying I am a HUGE fan of the Uncharted series. In fact, I consider Uncharted 2 to be the best video game ever made, when you take everything into account (great levels, the best production values ever in a game, engaging characters, great story, etc). I was a bit skeptical as to whether Uncharted 3 would be able to surpass U2 ever since I began seeing trailers for the game, showing what looked to be a drab and incredibly boring desert, and a villain just as boring. Sadly, my initial feelings were correct. U3 just doesn't even come close to the magic I felt when playing U2. The story is just not very good. There are too many frustrating levels, such as the early chase through Cartagena as a young Drake that lead to multiple "deaths" due to the floaty controls making you get stuck if you make even the slightest micrometer of an error. At least half of the levels are just boring. They did improve the melee combat quite a bit, but that isn't enough to make up for the rest. Production values in the game series continue to be top notch, and it was nice seeing the characters again - however there is nowhere near enough Elena for my tastes, or Chloe for that matter. In a holiday game season stock full with big releases, U3 was still the one I was looking forward to the most, however I found that I was having to force myself to play through it, as I just didn't really care about it. When I finally made it to the ending, it was very anticlimactic, and I was just glad it was finally over. This is incredibly disappointing, considering the high regard I hold for U2 - when that game came to an end, I was very sad - I wanted more, for it to keep going. The hopes I held for multiplayer (at least for the co-op, that is) were quickly dashed as well. Competitive multiplayer in U2 was the one weak spot - the control scheme just does not lend itself to precise shooting and fun matches. Sad to say, it is still the same - competitive multiplayer is a complete mess. Poor shooting mechanics and controls lead it to be a crap shoot as to who is going to win when you come upon an enemy. The co-op multiplayer in U2 fared much better, and was incredibly addictive. It was probably the 2nd most played "shooter" game for me, behind the amazing Battlefield: Bad Company 2. However, in U3, Naughty Dog has seen fit to ruin the co-op multiplayer mode. Having to constantly change between Survival, Gold Rush and Siege is a game breaker for me. Taken on their own, they are fine, but I do not want to be forced into playing all 3 types in one match. With no ability to choose a Survival Only, or Gold Rush Only match, this is just unforgiveable. Naughty Dog has also ramped up the difficulty in Arena mode as well. No longer can you just come up behind an ally that is being choked, and quickly dispatch the choker. Now, he is armored enough that you have to shoot him for about 15 seconds just to loosen him up enough to kill him. Forget about trying to punch him off - that takes way too long. Thankfully, the time frame you have before being choked out has increased quite a bit, giving your allies enough time to come to your aid, assuming they are close by. Enemies are smarter, and better armored. Gone are the big, hulking Gatling Gun soldiers - they have been replaced by a faster, better maneuvering giant in lighter armor, carrying a light machine gun that can still lay waste to you easily. The Gatling Gunners weren't that bad, considering how slow they were. Now that this new threat moves quicker, it leads to a lot more trouble for you. Co-Op Adventure Mode is back as well, and there really wasn't any change in this - it has 5 "chapters" with a very minor storyline to it, and a decent amount of challenge to it. Overall, U3 is the worst of the series, in my opinion, as far as the single-player mode goes. Both the original Uncharted, and U2, had a much more engaging story and levels/areas. The only thing U3 has going for it above the other two is the improved melee combat. And U3 multiplayer is a shade of its former self, when compared to U2. I really really wanted this game to be my pick for Game of the Year, but it just isn't even close. In a year of so many high profile games, I'm surprised at how many have been utter disappointments (U3, Batman: Arkham City, and Modern Warfare 3 all were very overhyped, and didn't come close to meeting expectations). As much as I love the Uncharted series, U3 doesn't deserve Game of the Year that award is going to Battlefield 3, in my opinion. I do think U3 is worth playing, just to enjoy the incredibly production values and see just how voice acting and cutscenes should be done....the problem is, is the game worth the $60+ price for it? Sadly enough, I don't think so. Try and find it at a reduced price, or rent the game. This game is only mildy recommended, at best.… Expand
  70. Captiosus
    Nov 5, 2011
    6
    I'm very disappointed in Uncharted 3. Having completed the campaign once, I don't even want to bother going back to play it again, not even for collectibles or trophies. Aiming in both Single Player and Multiplayer has undergone a complete overhaul - for the worse. Input lag, over use of aim assist, and a nearly grid-based zoom aiming ruin the gunplay elements. Character animations areI'm very disappointed in Uncharted 3. Having completed the campaign once, I don't even want to bother going back to play it again, not even for collectibles or trophies. Aiming in both Single Player and Multiplayer has undergone a complete overhaul - for the worse. Input lag, over use of aim assist, and a nearly grid-based zoom aiming ruin the gunplay elements. Character animations are also significantly downgraded from Uncharted 2. Drake's model and animation looks (and feels) like he's perpetually drunk as he lumbers around corners and touches every single wall he encounters. As you can imagine, this only makes gunfights even more frustrating.

    Where have the puzzles gone? In the course of the entire game, I opened my journal a whopping FIVE times. Five. There have been very few puzzles and most of the ones that are in the game are so pathetically easy a chimp can figure them out. Exploration is gone too. Very few places give you the opportunity to explore. The game just pushes you from one spot to the next. Invisible walls and texture blocking is everywhere. I knew exploration was thrown under the bus when, after only an hour in the game, I hit a spot where I found 5 hidden treasures in rapid sucession in less than a minute. These are things, along with the witty banter, that MADE Uncharted. In Uncharted 3, puzzles and exploration have been replaced with gunplay, gunplay and more gunplay. I'll come out and say it outright: The gunplay mechanics in Uncharted have always been the weakest link in the game. NaughtyDog took most of what made the franchise and just replaced it with boring, tedious, gunfights. Then when you're in the gunfights, they make the game "harder" by swarming you with enemies while giving you very few pick up options. I have turned off the game in frustration several times because of gunfight sequences where I'm sitting here with a pistol and an AR - and there's nothing else to be had other than an SMG to replace my pistol - while having to fight two or more enemies in full armor, or with riot shields. Next thing you know, I get one of them down, am almost out of ammo from trying to get through that one's armor and/or headshot them, and then I'm swarmed by 5-7 more mobs that spawned after the first big mob died. Meanwhile, I'm running around like a chicken trying to find ammo, but there's little room to maneuver in most fight sequences because, unlike prior Uncharted titles, the combat areas are ridiculously small with very few places to climb. It's ridiculous and not fun because - yep, gonna repeat myself - the gunplay in Uncharted has always been its weakest element.

    Then there's the fact that the walls apparently have glue on them and trying to scramble away from mobs ends up in death because you end up getting stuck in cover and are being shot from all sides while trying to get unstuck from the wall/box/et cetera. The story is DECENT, not great. Uncharted 2 raised the bar for interactive story telling. This one leaves a LOT to be desired. All the secondary characters are thrown in and discarded, with exception to Sully. I've seen these shadow villains only a few times over the course of the game; I don't feel like they're that big of a threat. The story behind why we're going where we're going feels like a major stretch. I know Uncharted 1 and 2 were about Drake and his "relationships" while 3 is supposed to be about Drake and Sully, but I'm not really feeling the character building there. In fact, we've seen about as much between Drake and Sully that we always see except now we know how they met. The story is undoubtedly better than many, but just not up to par with the prior two games.

    Credit where its due: The game is beautiful but it's not anywhere near as fun as Uncharted or Uncharted 2.

    IMO, this is, by far, the weakest in the series. With all of the aforementioned issues, plus the gutting of small additions, such as gameplay unlocks and the cutscene viewer, it feels like NaughtyDog simply cut corners to get the game out to retail.    … Expand
  71. tabemono
    Nov 8, 2011
    5
    I wish I could love this game as much as the first 2 uncharted games, but this one feels rushed and falls short of greatness. The graphics, are nice, the cinematics are good, but the main problem is the gameplay. Often times, I will try to cover behind something or try to jump over an object, and often times, what happens in reality is not what I intended at all. Multiplayer:
    The coop    I wish I could love this game as much as the first 2 uncharted games, but this one feels rushed and falls short of greatness. The graphics, are nice, the cinematics are good, but the main problem is the gameplay. Often times, I will try to cover behind something or try to jump over an object, and often times, what happens in reality is not what I intended at all. Multiplayer:
    The coop is even worse. I have come across many many bugs during coop multiplayer, from suddenly having no weapon in my hand, to having enemies become invincible and wipe our group, to my character getting stuck and not being able to do anything but leave the game. My friends I've played with have also gotten bugs where their characters would be locked running in 1 direction unable to stop. WTF is up with that? These are some of the same bugs reported in the Beta. I guess they were never fixed, which makes the game feel really rushed. Single Player
    I am almost done with the single player. The only set piece parts I have liked were only some of the stealth parts, and the chase parts (where u have to run to/from someone or something). Some of the gunfights are ridiculously hard, and I'm playing on normal. The meleeing seems wonky, and some of the fight animations should give you at least some invinciblilty vs bullets. I have died many times from getting sniped by being pushed out of cover while meleeing. The hints (which you can toggle on and off) are helpful but only when they are available. The progression through each level could be highlighted a bit better, there were sometimes where I did not know where to go next and was stuck for a while just jumping around looking for a ledge or something to get me to the next part.
    Summary
    The dialogue is more or less well done, the story could be better, the gameplay is unrefined, and the multiplayer (at least coop) is buggy. If they can fix these bugs (which they probably will), then I would kind of recommend this game, otherwise at this time, my feelings are mixed for this game.    … Expand
  72. 6xdandangp
    Dec 29, 2012
    4
    Nothing groundbreaking compared to the previous installment. The game is enjoyable but it's obvious that Naughty Dog was being lazy. Overall a step back compared to Uncharted 2.
  73. Funseeker
    Nov 10, 2011
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Huge pluses and HUGE minuses for this effort by NaughtyDog. I'm wearing Drake's ring around my neck, from the collector's edition, so ya think I'm a fan?? BUT WAIT.... there's two sides to this annulus. Beautifully rendered and well-acted by the voice performers, this game repeats the fussy, infuriating ways of its predecessor. Think dying is fun? Well you will love U3's gameplay. As in the prior game, if you don't already KNOW how to react, figure on dying at least once, or maybe four times, in every fun action sequence. What's that you say? It's not FUN to die consecutively with no hints as to how to succeed? Repeated painful failure is NOT what you like to do in your leisure time? Sorry. NaughtyDog wants to rub your nose in it and spank you, again and again. Yeah, they made a beautiful vibrant visual world. But I had more fun playing DOOM on my PC in 1996 because the GAMEPLAY was better. Again, to be clear, this game is pickier than your mother-in-law and more obtusely opaque than your ex-wife. If you are single, and living in your basement, it's worse than being repeatedly shot down by the girls you try to talk to. Seriously, I would grab the director and beat his geeky stick-figure for not focus-grouping the "challenges" and noticing that they SUCK. I mean (SPOILER ALERT) I CAN FIND THE F*****G NORTH STAR!!! I don't need more hints about the objective. You irritating jerks don't know the difference between already knowing the answer and finding it on your own. Once I find the North Star, do you want me to shoot it? Lasso it? Bend it over and and show it the meaning of... never mind, I'm sure they don't even know where that was going. So they don't want me to do that. I'm appalled that people make a living designing things with such abysmal design. I mean BAD. Not visual design, which is superb in this game, but FUNCTIONAL design. Like a Ferrari with no brakes, and the windows don't open, and the stereo makes no sound, but it looks GORGEOUS.

    At least the studio is aptly named. Those naughty pups should whimper and cower, shamed by the product they have offered. $118 of my hard-earned (Canadian) cash for the collector's edition, when the plain old regular version would have disappointed me just as sorely. Bad dog! Bad! Bad!    … Expand
  74. thetiderises
    Nov 4, 2011
    6
    I'm such a big fan of Uncharted 2 that it pains me to say this, but this game has been nothing but a disappointment to me. UC2 succeeded because of excellent pacing between gunplay and platforming, thanks to great level design and a simple combat mechanic that left the focus where it should be--on the rest of the game. The changes to the combat system in UC3 force any fighting--hand toI'm such a big fan of Uncharted 2 that it pains me to say this, but this game has been nothing but a disappointment to me. UC2 succeeded because of excellent pacing between gunplay and platforming, thanks to great level design and a simple combat mechanic that left the focus where it should be--on the rest of the game. The changes to the combat system in UC3 force any fighting--hand to hand or gun--down to a plodding pace. The level design is a shade above terrible, as the enemies (usually 10 or 15 in an area) have way too much room to maneuver and flank Drake, and the cover that you're afforded just doesn't plain work half the time. Even the writing, the thing that made me fall in love with UC2, suffers at times, especially during the Syria mission. Take the title off the box, take the budget off of the engine, and this is a mediocre game. Not a bad game--a mediocre one. And I can't tell you how disappointed that makes me.… Expand
  75. flick2uk
    Nov 7, 2011
    6
    I was eagerly awaiting Uncharted 3 after enjoying the second iteration but Naughty dog seemed to have dropped the ball on this one. Graphically the game is OK, itâ
  76. gromit
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    After UC2 this game is a bit disappointing, visually beautiful but the controls are just so bad with repetitive combat it is hard to believe it gets such rave reviews.
  77. kickieboy
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    as far as visuals, its pretty much toe 2 toe with the best, as far as gameplay......well its gonna be uncharted with slight improvements. as far as story its actually the worst in the series but still pretty good none the less.uncharted 3 is doing pretty much with the last 2 were and there's nothing wrong with that.But it also tries a little bit tooo hard and was 1 of the most biggestas far as visuals, its pretty much toe 2 toe with the best, as far as gameplay......well its gonna be uncharted with slight improvements. as far as story its actually the worst in the series but still pretty good none the less.uncharted 3 is doing pretty much with the last 2 were and there's nothing wrong with that.But it also tries a little bit tooo hard and was 1 of the most biggest disappointments of the year.

    presentation: 7

    gameplay: 8.5

    graphics: 10

    story: 8

    sound: 9

    multiplayer: 6    … Expand
  78. Briiankruis
    Nov 6, 2011
    7
    Ok guys, let's just be honest. This is a pretty big dissapointment, especially the single player. Very short, only 8:30 hours on HARD. Because most games this generation are extremely short it doesnt mean you have to work towards such a short single player. Also, even on hard, this is a very easy game and almost everything will be done for you and you're getting tips all the time EVEN whenOk guys, let's just be honest. This is a pretty big dissapointment, especially the single player. Very short, only 8:30 hours on HARD. Because most games this generation are extremely short it doesnt mean you have to work towards such a short single player. Also, even on hard, this is a very easy game and almost everything will be done for you and you're getting tips all the time EVEN when you turn hints off. Many technical flaws like glitches, enemies becoming invisible, bad animations, dissapearing environments, VERY stupid AI almost emberrasing for a game with this power/graphics. Even in the gamecube-era the AI can be much smarter than this. Naughty Dog apparently choses graphics over story and gameplay. I hope they learned their lesson with this one.

    The multiplayer is fun yes. The best part of the game also. Not very innovative but still fun with friends. You get lots of content by level up, many weapons, medals, character costumoptions. Doesn't really hold me on like Uncharted 2, which is the much better game.    … Expand
  79. jaybythebay456
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. It is perfect in every way imaginable, game of the year by far. The story is similar to that of a hollywood movie.The graphics are so good you will think the next generation of graphics is in your PS3. The voice acting is fantastic. The soundtrack will have you turning up the volume. Even the multiplayer is great, its really rewarding and has you comingThis game is absolutely amazing. It is perfect in every way imaginable, game of the year by far. The story is similar to that of a hollywood movie.The graphics are so good you will think the next generation of graphics is in your PS3. The voice acting is fantastic. The soundtrack will have you turning up the volume. Even the multiplayer is great, its really rewarding and has you coming back for more. Naughty Dog has once again delivered magic. This game is an experience like no other. A definite must buy.… Expand
  80. TheRealGamer
    Nov 25, 2011
    10
    Best game ever played. No seriously, I'll write it in capital this time. BEST GAME EVER. This game had the best story line that I have played this year. Batman Arkham City was still an excellent game , same with Skyrim and all the other games, but this just topped it off. The graphics where astonishing and I love how Naught Dog made combat even better and that you wouldn't end up snappingBest game ever played. No seriously, I'll write it in capital this time. BEST GAME EVER. This game had the best story line that I have played this year. Batman Arkham City was still an excellent game , same with Skyrim and all the other games, but this just topped it off. The graphics where astonishing and I love how Naught Dog made combat even better and that you wouldn't end up snapping some ones neck in the finishing move like in the previous games. The voice acting is superb and the different range of enviroment sis perfect, for example your in a Forest in France and then you move over all the way to a Syrian Castle, and then you also have the Rub' Akli Dessert and much more.

    The Cintamatics were amazing and they blew me away. The puzzles where mind blasting and were quite annoying but I don't give, they were still fun. The Humour in the game was very funny and made me laughing 24/7.

    I would keep on going on about how amazing this game is but it would probably take me an hour to write all of it down. So i say that this is the best game of 2011 and I also that the Metacritic score isn't reall that fair, but we just have to move on and aceept the fact that this game deserves Game Of The Year.    … Expand
  81. GameReviews
    Aug 17, 2012
    9
    Uncharted 3 is a masterpiece. It's graphically outstanding, really well-written and the gameplay is remarkably fun. Gameplay is mixed with gunplay and clever puzzles. Maybe the gunplay isn't perfect, but It's fun. The missions are interesting, from the objective of the great story. And, multiplayer is addictive and fun. 98 out of 100
  82. GlobalNightmare
    Aug 18, 2013
    4
    I loved Uncharted 2. I played it through many times over all the difficulties, picked up one of my first platinum trophies and conquered the multiplayer.
    As you can imagine, I was very exited for the third installment. "How will the game begin", I thought to myself, thinking back to hanging from a train that was dangling off a cliff, slowly clawing a beaten-up Nathan Drake to the top to    I loved Uncharted 2. I played it through many times over all the difficulties, picked up one of my first platinum trophies and conquered the multiplayer.
    As you can imagine, I was very exited for the third installment. "How will the game begin", I thought to myself, thinking back to hanging from a train that was dangling off a cliff, slowly clawing a beaten-up Nathan Drake to the top to safety.
    So, how did it begin? A badly controlled punch up in a pub. Ok, that was anticlimactic. But then so was the rest of the game. If you can call it a game. Uncharted 3 felt more like one of those FMV games from the mid to late nineties. This "game" feels more like Uncharted: the movie in my opinion.
    The visuals are definitely the games strongest point, although the multiplayer visuals are very poor, but I'll get to that in a minute. Uncharted 3 tells the story of Nathan and Sully's father-son relationship; how they met, and how strong their bond is. Which was fairly interesting, but not really groundbreaking and filled with plot holes.
    Disappointed, I decided to give the multiplayer a try. I had already tried the beta and had a little experience to the new dynamic. My biggest problem had remained. The addition to a "sprint" button had changed everything.
    Before, fights were fair given everyone could move at the same speed. The shootouts were more strategic, and it was more about the placement of your character and the cover you had. Now, fights consist of blindfire rushes, and a melee attack to finish. Everybody uses this technique. It is a huge let down in my opinion as there are some great customisation options for your character and a new boost mechanic that gives the losing team a chance to catch up. You can even plug in a second controller for local play, which unfortunately downgrades the visuals. I did enjoy the horde mode though, fighting off waves of enemies made me forget that the elimination game mode had been removed on release, which infuriated me. A recent update had seen Naughty dog add this back into the playlist, but I had got rid of my copy by that point. I'd rather play Uncharted 2. It plays more like a game.
    Rental only.    … Expand
  83. kurbonhart
    Apr 5, 2016
    5
    By far the most mediocre of the saga, i enjoy the others but this is just too much with a awful story i expect more for the 4 or time to buried this saga.
  84. Randizzledante
    Nov 21, 2011
    3
    Characters are somewhat interesting, voice acting is great, and plot was decent. Other than that, there is no substance here. Run down a hallway, shoot bad guys. Do this over and over again for about 20 levels. Multiplayer is simply laughable. Not worth the blu-ray it's burned to. If you want a great single player experience, play Skyrim. If you want a great multiplayer experience,Characters are somewhat interesting, voice acting is great, and plot was decent. Other than that, there is no substance here. Run down a hallway, shoot bad guys. Do this over and over again for about 20 levels. Multiplayer is simply laughable. Not worth the blu-ray it's burned to. If you want a great single player experience, play Skyrim. If you want a great multiplayer experience, play Battlefield 3. there's simply no reason to buy or own this game.… Expand
  85. Samtheman_1993
    Nov 9, 2011
    6
    Just finished it, and I gotta say this game definitely doesn't deserve the 9's and 10's it got in all the reviews.

    The combat is decent at the start but gets extremely repetitive halfway through the game. Towards the end I found myself dreading having to kill enemies. The combat isn't paced well at all, for that matter. I'd kill a bunch of enemies in an area, and just as I think its clear    Just finished it, and I gotta say this game definitely doesn't deserve the 9's and 10's it got in all the reviews.

    The combat is decent at the start but gets extremely repetitive halfway through the game. Towards the end I found myself dreading having to kill enemies. The combat isn't paced well at all, for that matter.
    I'd kill a bunch of enemies in an area, and just as I think its clear to move on, another wave comes out from nowhere. After I kill that wave of enemies, I take 2 steps into another room and hey look, more enemies!

    Another few gripes I had were the aiming issues (they seem to be more prevalent from halfway through the game onwards), crap button response at times and poor controls at other times.

    The aiming and recoil of the guns felt really inaccurate and off. I found myself missing shots all the time. The button response in the quicktime events was also poor at times, failing to register when you jump from platform to platform or press Triangle to counter an enemy's move. The poor controls were probably the biggest pain in the ass out of the three though. Numerous times I found myself trying to get to cover to avoid fire but instead of getting to cover, I'd end up trying to push a nearby enemy, which would result in me getting shot and killed.

    I think Uncharted 3 was a bit disappointing compared to Uncharted 2. The story is great, but as for gameplay there was too much emphasis on shooting rather than platforming, and not enough platforming and puzzle-solving, and issues with aiming and controls that got extremely annoying and infuriating.

    I honestly don't think Uncharted 3 deserved the 9's and 10's it got in reviews. 6/10 would be a much more suitable score.    … Expand
  86. ras1983
    Nov 21, 2011
    5
    The game has great graphics, sound and an entertaining story. The locales are as amazing as the first two games. It would have been the perfect video game, however, had it not been for the unresponsive controls, which are almost game breaking. Having spent months playing Demons' Souls before playing Uncharted 3, I grew used to precise controls and minimal input lag. Playing Uncharted 3The game has great graphics, sound and an entertaining story. The locales are as amazing as the first two games. It would have been the perfect video game, however, had it not been for the unresponsive controls, which are almost game breaking. Having spent months playing Demons' Souls before playing Uncharted 3, I grew used to precise controls and minimal input lag. Playing Uncharted 3 has shown was frustrating thing it is when controls are not responsive. Seeing as the game has such a heavy emphasis on CQC, the lack of precision and urgency to control commands is unforgivable and nearly ruin the game. Save your money folks, and only buy this game when it goes on sale.… Expand
  87. WanyaRolf
    Jan 19, 2012
    4
    Well, people said that the game was too short. I didn't feel like that, because of how poorly it is conducted. Gun fights are just too wrong, and for that sake, there was too many of them. There is, as I remind, just one or two real puzzles to solve (the others are 'hey, pull this lever at the same time I do), and none exploration to do. The graphics are great, but that doesn't make a goodWell, people said that the game was too short. I didn't feel like that, because of how poorly it is conducted. Gun fights are just too wrong, and for that sake, there was too many of them. There is, as I remind, just one or two real puzzles to solve (the others are 'hey, pull this lever at the same time I do), and none exploration to do. The graphics are great, but that doesn't make a good game. The story is very boring and frankly, you won't care much for that, after the first couple of hours. You're supposed to find a well hidden city, but all of the bad guys seems to know exactly where it is, as you just show off anywhere and there they are, waiting for you to try impossible headshots. There are some great moments, but most of the game is a third-person shooter with bad shooting mechanics, and that make the whole experience frustrating. Just hope that naughty dog work that out for their upcoming game, as it seems it have more combat. I just finished it and going to trade, without even using the online pass. that's how much it made me like it. Worth a rental, at best.… Expand
  88. IIIAchillesIII
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    This game was the same story and gameplay as the others. What is new? Everyone criticizes MW3 for being like this, but UC3 does the same thing. Drake is untrained, but can take out 40 guys with body armor, only to be duped or back stabbed. The villians always find a way out when the game tries to make it seem like this is life or death for Nathan. I work so hard to get him out alive andThis game was the same story and gameplay as the others. What is new? Everyone criticizes MW3 for being like this, but UC3 does the same thing. Drake is untrained, but can take out 40 guys with body armor, only to be duped or back stabbed. The villians always find a way out when the game tries to make it seem like this is life or death for Nathan. I work so hard to get him out alive and the bad guys are just around the corner after I ran out of the only exit of a collapsing building. the gameplay mechanics don't play as well as other shooters. My biggest gripe. The campaign was crazy short for a single player focused series....Idk maybe other games have me spoiled, but this was a huge disappointment with merely a few good parts. Even if some bites of food taste good, but others are disgusting, you'll still leave with a bad taste in your mouth.… Expand
  89. Ru3
    Nov 29, 2011
    3
    I recently bought the EXPLORER's edition of this game which, for those who do not know, costed a bit over $200 AU. I was looking forward to a perfectly perfect experience
    However, this game is far from perfect. I'm a HUGE fan of UC1 and UC2, but this one has been so fraught with technical problems that I can't quite immerse myself like I had hoped. UC3 is playing havoc with my ps3, as well    I recently bought the EXPLORER's edition of this game which, for those who do not know, costed a bit over $200 AU. I was looking forward to a perfectly perfect experience
    However, this game is far from perfect. I'm a HUGE fan of UC1 and UC2, but this one has been so fraught with technical problems that I can't quite immerse myself like I had hoped. UC3 is playing havoc with my ps3, as well as many others complaining on Naughty Dog forums. Many are experiencing an eternal spinning ring at loading screens. Some, like myself, have CONSTANT audio cut-outs, environment drop-outs, and cutscene freezing issues.
    As an avid fan of the UC series, I have waited patiently for a month now, HOPING that Naughty Dog would remedy the situation.
    Unfortunately, the first patch fixed 3D. The second patch added theatre mode for cutscenes, motion blur, and aiming.
    Naughty Dog has not addressed any issues for those of us who can hardly even PLAY this game. They address complaints about 'oh, I can't aim my gun as well as I should' and 'I can't get my multiplayer to work properly!'... HOW ABOUT ensuring that 100% of your customers can actually PLAY this game, rather than forsaking the minority who get a substandard or even nonexistent experience.
    UC1 fan. UC2 fan. UC3... has completely destabilized my confidence in the series.    … Expand
  90. ranker48
    Nov 25, 2011
    4
    Uncharted 3 is a great looking game but a tedious one. If you like seeing Nathan hang onto the last ledge of wood before it conveniently breaks away, this is your game. But for most, the lack of creativity in story-telling will tend to bore you. The story is filled with plot-conveniences (like Nathan conveniently brushing up on Yemen right next to Elena after being stranded in theUncharted 3 is a great looking game but a tedious one. If you like seeing Nathan hang onto the last ledge of wood before it conveniently breaks away, this is your game. But for most, the lack of creativity in story-telling will tend to bore you. The story is filled with plot-conveniences (like Nathan conveniently brushing up on Yemen right next to Elena after being stranded in the middle of the sea) and tiresome quotes (like Sully's surprisingly honest quip about losing the plot). The melee animations are poorly done. Nathan frequently glitches in and out of group fights. It works but it looks ugly in the process.

    Multiplayer wise, it's bad too. The animations took a huge nose-dive, and the models are noticeably poorer looking. They got rid of the traditional U2 Co-Op modes and combined them all into one, which forces you to play boring gold rush maps even when you don't feel like it.

    Overall, a disappointment if you were coming in as a huge Uncharted 2 fan. But if this series is new to you, you'll probably like it.    … Expand
  91. raga2502
    Nov 5, 2011
    7
    A real shame I really wanted to like this, I loved the first 2 games. As a self confessed Sony fanboy it upsets me. The balance of the game is all off. Aiming is extremely difficult, stupid QTE's and an anti climatic story that for the last hour is essentially uncharted 2 all over again. A lot of the story centre's around SUlly and Drakes relationship, this is unnessary, we already knowA real shame I really wanted to like this, I loved the first 2 games. As a self confessed Sony fanboy it upsets me. The balance of the game is all off. Aiming is extremely difficult, stupid QTE's and an anti climatic story that for the last hour is essentially uncharted 2 all over again. A lot of the story centre's around SUlly and Drakes relationship, this is unnessary, we already know they have a father/son type relationship this didn't need to be delved into in so much detail. On positive notes Cutter is an excellent character and has some of the best lines.… Expand
  92. Jacktheripper99
    Jul 3, 2012
    3
    UC 3 is a unfortunate, unbalance disaster. And because of that, it makes UC3 nowhere as good as UC2. The enemy AI is broken, which makes combat horrendously harder now on any difficulty. The story/characters are still great, and the graphics are of coarse gorgeous, and even better than before with new character face models, but graphics can only take you so far, and unfortunately theUC 3 is a unfortunate, unbalance disaster. And because of that, it makes UC3 nowhere as good as UC2. The enemy AI is broken, which makes combat horrendously harder now on any difficulty. The story/characters are still great, and the graphics are of coarse gorgeous, and even better than before with new character face models, but graphics can only take you so far, and unfortunately the game play, which matters the most, just wasn't fun for me, so I'll pass. Hopefully Naughty Dog will go back to how UC2 for the next one.… Expand
  93. GHentertainment
    Nov 3, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, the sequel to the very well obtained Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, but was it worth the wait?

    Uncharted was always known for the superb dialogues and great storytelling, especially Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

    The problem with uncharted 3 starts at the very beginning. A new character gets introduced, where you dont know anything about. In continuation of that, that character is coming with you for like the first half of the game. Also, the way how you create a band with the characters in Uncharted 2 are not found here. Characters that were really important in uncharted 2, are completely dull and empty in Uncharted 3, and the only reason why they are in Uncharted 3 is to create variety. But what does Uncharted 3 do better than uncharted 2.

    in Uncharted 3, it feels like 2 seperate teams work for 1/2 of the game. The first half is completely slow-paced and the dialoques are still very dull. But at some point in the game, there is a twist in the story and thats when it becomes very well. Suprisingly, the dialoques are very good and funny, and the global thrill just goes a gear up.

    The thing with Uncharted 2 was that howlonger you were in the game, the worse the game got (or atleast less), In Uncharted 3, you begin very cliché and slowpaced, but then the twist comes and its non cliché and the pace is going faster.

    Still, I like Uncharted 2: Among Thieves more, because that game was just approaching 'perfection.'
    but Uncharted 3 is not a game you want to miss, if you have played the previous two titles.    … Expand
  94. aadms
    Jan 1, 2012
    6
    Naughty Dog tweeked too much with Uncharted's gameplay mechanics that this game isn't as fun as Uncharted 2. The game still has the great graphics, the greatest voice acting of any game I ever played, and, even though it started out slow and plotless in the begining, a great action/adventure storyline overall. Uncharted 2 was one of the best games I've ever played mostly because of itsNaughty Dog tweeked too much with Uncharted's gameplay mechanics that this game isn't as fun as Uncharted 2. The game still has the great graphics, the greatest voice acting of any game I ever played, and, even though it started out slow and plotless in the begining, a great action/adventure storyline overall. Uncharted 2 was one of the best games I've ever played mostly because of its third person shooter aspect, but for the third installation the shooting aspect was altered for the worse. I actually had to play Uncharted 2 to make sure I wasn't mistaken, but Uncharted 3 has somehow managed to make it erratic and slower to aim. And, while I'm not a fan of precision jumping platform games, Uncharted 2's use of it was beareable due to the graphics attention to detail and voice commentary along the way. In Uncharted 3, the developers added more animations to Drake's movements that he ends up with a very unnatural herky, jerky movement that causes an unreliable platforming experience. It's just awkward and painful to watch or play. Naughty Dog furthered tweaked this series by including more fighting options by having timed button pushing, which I can't stand. If you want a fighting game, than add combos and blocks, don't have me just push one or two buttons according to what the developers flash in front of me. So the overall effect of the game on me was a great action storyline but since I didn't enjoy playing the game with its current mechanics, I felt I was just trying to get from one cut scene to the next in order to watch a movie and not actually playing a game. Since this game is suppose to be a 3rd person shooter, and it has done this badly, no amount of great graphics and storyline can make this a game worth paying full price to play.… Expand
  95. ihaveatrex
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    An enjoyable and well-written thrill ride that dazzles at every turn with astonishing set pieces and phenomenal voice acting. Features plenty of jaw-dropping scenes that put the last 5 years of summer blockbusters to shame. Uncharted 3 also features some of the most dynamic and surprisingly human characters to ever appear in a video game. However, the game does definitely suffer from anAn enjoyable and well-written thrill ride that dazzles at every turn with astonishing set pieces and phenomenal voice acting. Features plenty of jaw-dropping scenes that put the last 5 years of summer blockbusters to shame. Uncharted 3 also features some of the most dynamic and surprisingly human characters to ever appear in a video game. However, the game does definitely suffer from an unshakable sense of deja vu in its final hour which is a shame considering where the scribes at Naughty Dog could have taken the game's stellar story. My only real complaint is that the aiming controls feel strangely stiff compared to the previous two entries. After a period of getting used to the new system this is hardly a problem at all. A truly excellent outing from Naughty Dog.… Expand
  96. eduinsane
    Jun 10, 2012
    5
    If you're staggered by an explosion, enemies can shoot you, even if your character is clearly in cover. The melee combat is flawed, with no real way to exit combat, or cancel into other moves like the previous 2 games. There are times where the game feels like it's just throwing enemies at you for the sake of making it more difficult, only to have it be incredibly annoying.
  97. Jonnymac
    Dec 23, 2011
    6
    While this is a good - fun game. I'm a bit surprised at the Great reviews this game consistently gets. The story (which is meant to be a big focus in the Uncharted series, more so than other games) is really jumbled and unfocused - then finally leaves you with a sort of..."oh it's over...I guess" feel. It never really brought me in, and was far from engaging - even if the acting was greatWhile this is a good - fun game. I'm a bit surprised at the Great reviews this game consistently gets. The story (which is meant to be a big focus in the Uncharted series, more so than other games) is really jumbled and unfocused - then finally leaves you with a sort of..."oh it's over...I guess" feel. It never really brought me in, and was far from engaging - even if the acting was great (and it was). It seemed mashed together with no purpose. The villains were basically non-existent and basically irrelevant, which was fitting for what they put as the ending I guess - pretty disappointing. The game-play on the other hand was very entertaining at times and was very well mixed. The only downside was the shooting mechanics - which is pretty archic. The graphics were nice and the art direction was among the best I've seen. Overall though, I enjoyed Uncharted 2 So-so much more than U3 and it didn't ever quite bring me into the game, - then it was over. As a reference, I give Uncharted 2 a 9.5 and Uncharted 3 just a 6. Good game, just not great in my humble opinion.… Expand
  98. nono5551212
    Aug 17, 2013
    4
    Uncharted 1 and 2 were awesome.... 2 of my favorite games.... it pains me to say this but I feel that they phoned this one in just to make money...... No sense of depth or scale
  99. DaveBowel
    Nov 20, 2011
    0
    It's like watching a bad movie. A movie some people paid 60 dollars for. I am ashamed that people will look forward to this in becoming a landmark in videogaming.
  100. cjm1995
    Nov 25, 2011
    0
    Uncharted 3 is just an all around terrible game. The game was short, the gameplay was absolutely awful. There is no way this game lived up to all the hype that was given for it
  101. filmmaniac111
    Nov 20, 2011
    10
    I think this is one of the best games ever made. Fantastic action, transversal, story, characters, and amazing graphics. The campaign is the best ever, only if it's 8.5 hours(on Hard, but on Crushing its 9.5). The mp is okay, but the story has all the thrills. The ship graveyard battles destroy the train sequence from uc2. My favorite part is the horseback chase in Chapter 20. The bestI think this is one of the best games ever made. Fantastic action, transversal, story, characters, and amazing graphics. The campaign is the best ever, only if it's 8.5 hours(on Hard, but on Crushing its 9.5). The mp is okay, but the story has all the thrills. The ship graveyard battles destroy the train sequence from uc2. My favorite part is the horseback chase in Chapter 20. The best level design is in Chapter 11. :D… Collapse
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#5 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#3 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#2 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011

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92

Universal acclaim - based on 97 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 97
  3. Negative: 0 out of 97
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 6, 2012
    90
    The characterisations by the actors is second to none and even though this tall-tale takes you to fantastical places and events, the script is never once unbelievable. You never feel like an outsider. If anything, you'll feel right at home, ensconced in the constant drama of this loveable cast of returning reprobates and reprehensible villains. [Dec 2011, p60]
  2. Push Square
    Feb 5, 2012
    100
    It's more than just the best entry in an outstanding series though - it epitomises the very reason many of us play video games. And that's its greatest achievement.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 20, 2012
    90
    Only a few camera troubles stopped us from giving Drake's Deception the highest rating. Uncharted 3 is without doubt the best PS3 exclusive game of this year. [Dec 2011]
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