“Both expectedly and amazingly, Naughty Dog has indeed bested Nate’s first adventure and has created a sequel that is not only bigger and better
in practically every way, but also packs a multiplayer component that could be released as its own separate, full-priced game and people would stand in line to hand over their cash.”
“This game doesn’t just take place on a single island and instead changes locales a handful of times over the course of the adventure. The result is that the pacing feels better and faster, and even though you’re technically doing the same sort of shooting, climbing and puzzle solving throughout the game, the different ways the scenes are presented gives Among Thieves a greater sense of gameplay variety than the original.”
“As for the gameplay itself, Uncharted 2 — like the original Drake’s Fortune — tasks you with gunfights, environmental navigation or puzzle solving. While a lot of the mechanics are identical to the first title, everything has been blended together a little better, especially the combat and navigation.”
“One thing that plays a big part in this is that stealth is a much more prominent element of the game, and it’s actually a very useful tactic to take advantage of when you approach a situation.”
“It’s impossible to talk about Uncharted 2 without mentioning its visuals. I’ve already touched on the fantastic presentation in the cutscenes, but there are some scenes that you’ll play in that will have your jaw on the floor.”
“This time around Naughty Dog went out of its way to include an online component, one that features both versus and cooperative gameplay. To say that the multiplayer is fun would be a massive understatement.”
