I was tentative when I first got the original UNCHARTED.
I mainly bought a PS3 for Metal Gear Solid 4 and bought a few games like GTA IV, but it became clear to me that the X-Box 360 was going to be my dominant console. And yes, it still is but there are a few PS3 exclusives that make the PS3 worth it.
So I heard Uncharted had some amazing graphics and a unique storyline. Reading deeper I learned more about Naughty Dog. I was never a fan of Crash Bandicoot or Jak and Daxter but I always read and heard good things about them. The big kicker for me was that AMY HENNIG was on board. I was still a little bitter about her leaving my much beloved LEGACY OF KAIN series (one of the best voice-acted series in video game history IMO) but it piqued my interest because she is an immensely talented video game writer, designer, director, etc.
I was pleasantly surprised and then hooked. Uncharted set a new level not only for graphics, but for video game storytelling. Uncharted is the MOST cinematic video game series of all time (as of now of course). I cannot think of anything that captures the "movie-like" adventure scope that this game does. The voice-acting is top notch with each role cast picture perfect. What could have been an excellent video game is a SUPERIOR game thanks to the talents of Nolan North bringing Nate Drake to life as well as the rest of the cast.
Just like I bought a PSX for the first time for Final Fantasy VII and then a PS3 for Metal Gear Solid 4. Uncharted is the game you buy a system for!
I'm still in the beginning of Uncharted 3, but already familiar with the characters, I can already feel we're onto something big when we start to decode Drake's ring. I'm glad to see flashbacks of young Drake too, as it builds on his relationship with Sully and other characters and makes you feel more for Drake as the character you control. Once again even the natural movement of Drake and the characters is very human and realistic. They slip when they run, they stumble after a long drop, they wince when they get hit, these are amongst the most realistic video game characters you can imagine.
Uncharted is the new, modern day Indiana Jones. The plots aren't ridiculous like Crystal Skull but still draw on some of the occult but also along with ancient history that draws you in so much that you actually want to end up studying a little bit on what they're after. I remember after beating Uncharted 2 I was looking up the Cintamari Stone and Shambala.
No question about it, Uncharted is one of the BEST video game series of all time already. An easy 10/10 and I'm not even to some of the real climactic parts! If you're iffy about a PS3, this series is well worth it! But please start for Uncharted 1 and ease yourself in. You won't be disappointed but it'll give you a better history of these characters and their connections. After all, you don't watch Kingdom of the Crystal Skull before even seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark!
Congratulations and thank you Naughty Dog! You all did some fantastic work and PLEASE keep it coming! I can't get enough of this series and the characters!
