Following my last post on Naughty Dog's upcoming game The Last of Us I decided to take a closer look at this generation's most recognized title, Uncharted 2.
The first title in the Uncharted series was Naughty Dog's first attempt at making an exclusive game on the Playstation 3 which was a brand new platform for game developers. The game follows treasure hunter Nathan Drake on his journey to uncover the secrets of Sir Francis Drake. As Nate delves deeper into his hunt for hidden treasures he runs into old enemies with armies of goons he takes head on alone and sometimes with the help of an ally. This game was received fairly well among gamers but the install base of the console at the time limited the actual audience experiencing the game.
About one year later the sequel was announced and the reveal trailer was nothing short of amazing.
As more of the game was revealed it started to become clear that this game was unlike anything you've seen or experienced before in terms of game quality. The graphics were top notch and the acting was fantastic. This game looked more like a Hollywood production than a video game and that got a lot of gamers excited to get their hands on a Playstation 3.
The game was a hit, winning multiple awards at the VGAs and receiving high praise from the press. Uncharted 2 made everyone rethink their preconceived notions about video games and their ability to tell a good story while maintaining fun and exciting game play.
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