Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

1. Sikoandr

   Sep 1, 2010

   10

   man i love this game, fantastic story, awesome platforming reminds me of prince of Persia climbing walls game and that's cool, the game playman i love this game, fantastic story, awesome platforming reminds me of prince of Persia climbing walls game and that's cool, the game play is great, i didn't like the AI though, it seems like its dumb as hell you know exactly when to shoot before the enemy does lol… Expand

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2. MarkW.

   Apr 13, 2008

   10

   The best game I have played in years. Beautiful to look at, fantastic audio (especially in surround sound), just the right balance of puzzles The best game I have played in years. Beautiful to look at, fantastic audio (especially in surround sound), just the right balance of puzzles and gun action, a great storyline, superlative voice acting. Hopefully this will just be the first in a franchise, it's an amazing game.… Expand

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4. kartzy

   Jul 11, 2014

   9

   AMAZING GAME, but slightly not as good as Uncharted 3. This game has great locations and graphics, and the two combined provide a great gamingAMAZING GAME, but slightly not as good as Uncharted 3. This game has great locations and graphics, and the two combined provide a great gaming experience. The game also has very like able characters. You won't get bored even after finishing it 3-4 times. Only problem is that it is a bit too difficult - especially on Hard, and Crushing difficulties.… Expand

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5. MrSirPerson

   May 15, 2020

   8

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At this day and age, the Uncharted series has become synonymous with cinematic storytelling and third person action adventure. However, when Naughty Dog first revealed Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, everyone was skeptical of their ability to pull this off. Before this, Naughty Dog was known for franchises like Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter, which were nothing like Uncharted. However, Drake's Fortune released to good reviews, and a promising start to an unexpected franchise.
   The initial premise of Uncharted is Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher have found the coffin of Sir Francis Drake, and when opened, the coffin was empty, except for a journal. This journal outlines a search for the mystic El Dorado, and you set off with a third friend named Victor Sullivan.
   The story is very fun and engaging, even with some horror elements that I most definitely did not expect.
   Even for a PS3 Launch title, the graphics of this game hold up surprisingly well. Part of this can be attributed to the fact that the version I played was the remaster on the Nathan Drake collection, but the original still looks good. Character models are good for the most part, with maybe a few sharp edges, but the facial animations are the most dated part of the presentation. The environments are beautiful, lush, and so full of detail it's hard to believe they were made in 2007.
   Exploring this game is a reward of it's own. It's just so cool to find a little nook you wouldn't have seen otherwise and you might even find a treasure, the main collectable of the game. The verticality of the level design is very fun, so it doesn't feel like all you do is walk on a straight path. However, the climbing itself, while not bad, doesn't feel very precise, and I had many deaths where I was very confused why I fell.
   That dated feeling also seeps it's way into the shootouts. While fun and engaging, the cover system doesn't always work, and I found times where I got hit and i couldn't figure out from where. One other thing I noticed that worked as a blessing and a curse was the lack of an aim assist. I played Uncharted 4 first, seeing how it came with my PS4, and I didn't get the Nathan Drake Collection until later, and I turned on aim assist, because I'm very bad with console aiming. However, because I was forced to learn to aim with Drake's Fortune, I actually felt like I was getting pretty okay. It forced me to learn a skill that I didn't have, and while I hated that at the beginning, I appreciated it as it went on.
   The A.I is in this weird spot where it is simultaneously ridiculously smart and incredibly dumb at the same time. The moment I would walk into a room, every enemy immediately knew where i was, and I always knew my position, even if I changed spots and the actual enemy models never saw it. A fun time to be sure, but a flawed one.
   The soundtrack is incredibly good, always kicking in when it needs it the most. It's varied and dynamic, with many different instruments that you normally wouldn't use in an orchestra.
   However, I do have one rant:
   CHAPTER 18 CAN GO DIE IN A HOLE AND NEVER COME BACK. THE ENTIRE TIME SPENT ON THAT BOAT WAS STRESSFUL, BORING, AND TEDIOUS. THERE'S NOTHING FUN ABOUT WALKING THROUGH A BUNCH OF HALLWAYS, ONLY TO BE JUMPED BY AT LEAST 3 EL DORADO ZOMBIES EVERYTIME YOU ENTER A NEW AREA, AND ONCE YOU FINALLY TURN ON THE POWER, EVERY DOOR OPENS UP, AND WAY TOO MANY MORE ZOMBIES SHOW UP. NOTHING IS FUN ABOUT THIS PART. Rant over.
   As the first try on this genre of gaming, Naughty Dog did a very good job, and despite it's flaws, it's a fun, exciting time. It established the groundwork for the sequels to take and polish to an absolute gleam.… Expand

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6. ZASone

   Apr 12, 2016

   8

   Grandísimo juego, uno de los mejores plataformas con unos gráficos excelentes para su tiempo, lástima que haya envejecido un poco mal, muyGrandísimo juego, uno de los mejores plataformas con unos gráficos excelentes para su tiempo, lástima que haya envejecido un poco mal, muy recomendable… Expand

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7. Empyrea

   Apr 25, 2018

   7

   Uncharted or Die again and again. Ok, some may say it's challenging but I don't like to die in every single mission I don't know how manyUncharted or Die again and again. Ok, some may say it's challenging but I don't like to die in every single mission I don't know how many times and in easy mode for god sake! Once said that, it has good graphics for 2007 and voices are good as well. Soundtrack is well but the game is very short, it took me some more than 8 and a half hours. Maybe this is why they made it "challenging". Nevertheless I hope the second part would be better because I already bought it. So yes, if it was easier I would have given it an 8 but I can forgive the decission they made.… Expand

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8. Owenperkins

   May 2, 2020

   0

   This game is complete garbage. I have no idea why anyone related this game so highly. The mechanics are terrible as well for the game play andThis game is complete garbage. I have no idea why anyone related this game so highly. The mechanics are terrible as well for the game play and **** story telling. I strongly advise NOT TO BUY THIS GAME.… Expand

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