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There's no disputing this globe-trotting adventure looks amazing - but how does it play?

Words: Mikel Reparaz, GamesRadar US
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In spite of all the work that obviously went into crafting Uncharted, its gameplay comes up a bit short, turning key moments in its 8-to-10-hour run time into frustrating, repetitive slogs. Still, it's a lot of fun overall, and its cool pulp-fiction atmosphere and wildly entertaining story will keep you grinding through even when things get dull. If you're looking for a fun showcase of the PS3's graphical prowess and don't mind a few flaws, then this is what you should be playing right now.

You'll love
  • Top-notch production values
  • Fun story and endearing characters
  • Jaw-dropping water effects
You'll hate
  • Focuses on style over substance
  • Jet Ski sequences are awkward
  • Gunfights often more grueling than fun

 
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redfizik  - 1 year 2 months ago 
Nice review. I recently beat the game (I managed to pick it up used for 35 bucks) and it was well worth it. The story is pretty run-of-the-mill but the production is so far and above most games that I was willing to overlook the weak plot points. Although, everything after chapter 17 is absolutely ridiculous. It definitely looks good, but here's hoping Naughty Dog gets a little less campy with the enemy animations in the next iteration.
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GiantJediMaster  - 11 months 24 days ago 
This game is MUST BUY for ps3 owners
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72O  - 7 months 2 days ago 
I got my platinum in this a few days ago. Yes I agree a must have.
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DarrylC90  - 5 months 15 days ago 
Just bought this game for 7 pounds at the local supermarket- just because it was PS3 and so cheap! Never heard of it, but I can't believe the positive review for something I thought would last me 5 mins.
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kundrol  - 4 months 14 days ago 
I have just finished.....WOW!!! I am left scratching my head at how great this game is. Of course i have the big blockbuster games COD 4/5, Killzone, GTAIV, etc.....but Uncharted is more like a cinematic gaming experience. I have avoided the game because of how old and the ratings were not so great, but i have to say that this is one of the best games that i have ever played. The story was very engaging and not too complicated like say MGS or Splinter Cell. The screen was excellent without loads of HUD like some of the COD games and great mixture of realisticlly vivid enviroments without getting too tedious like Prince of Persia can sometimes!! The caracters were absoulutely believable and had really brilliant dialouge (funny at times) All in all this is an ABSOULTE MUST for any PS3 owner. I cannot wait to play it again and will be excitdly awaiting Uncharted 2. When is the film coming out for Chrissake!!
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swagger21  - 24 days 11 hours ago 
if you have a ps3 you need to at least rent this game, its great, story is okay, corny but the game play is there. the constant gun fights make you feel like you could take on a hundred of these pirate priccks at once. and redfizik is reight, chapter 17 to 21 is just farfetched but still its a must play game
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

Genre: Action
Release date: Nov 16, 2007
Published by: SCEA
Developed by: Naughty Dog
8 GREAT
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