Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is an astounding video game full of life, beauty, and character; I’m staggered as to how I’ve never played this beforehand. You play as professional treasure hunter Nathan Drake who, alongside his friends, is on a quest to discover Shambhala orShangri-La, a mythical city with a multitude of riches and treasures such as the Cintamani Stone, which hails its holders with eternal life. The protagonist's friends, whether old or new, express authentic banter that makes them so likeable and show a huge amount of solidarity and loyalty, I felt a sense of shame if any burdens and adversity had hit them. As your character heads out on this endeavour, the game places the protagonist into various dilemmas and action scenes. It reminiscent of Hollywood blockbusters especially with the game magnificent soundtrack while the multitude of locations and biomes that keeps the game fresh and unique. My favourite parts were the puzzle-solving sections because it requires a lot of critical thinking and wit that you don’t really see in most video games. I’m particularly a fan of Drake's journal that the character uses during these segments because it’s detailed and feels very realistic, as you can actually turn the pages to see the specific info one requires. The complexity and attention to detail in these various scenarios are so unbelievably satisfying, you can’t put them into words unless you’ve played it for yourself. The various treasures that the player can collect are an excellent element of this game; it’s sort of feels like requirement to find them all despite being optional. The general presentation of the game is amazing and something to be lauded for however the actual gameplay is more of a mixed bag for me. However, compared to the first title with its generally mediocre gameplay such as the combat, there is a lot to be praised. The guns in this game are superb and great fun to use for a variety of reasons, such as the improved quickdraw of the weapons like Assault Rifles and the Pistols. The increased ammo capacity makes it so that I'm less likely to leave cover in order to retrieve more ammo and potentially get killed. The improvement Drake’s grenades received by implementing them alongside aiming your weapon was a creative move by the devs, thus making the gunplay more exciting and **** platforming within this game is very impressive, such as when it intertwines with the puzzle-solving segments; I appreciated the 360 rope swinging mechanics, especially when it can be used to collect hidden treasures. However, it’s very inconsistent and unfair at times if you don’t time your jumps perfectly, as most of my deaths in this game came from jumping out of bounds, instantly killing you. I love the addition of the stealth mechanics into the game because of how rewarding it feels if used accurately, especially because there was none in the first game. They feel very satisfying behind covers, whether standing or crouching, and ledges as they yield unique animations that look incredible. Unfortunately, there weren’t many opportunities to utilise stealth other than maybe 1 or 2 chapters, which feels like a missed opportunity to me. There are a variety of enemies you can encounter, ranging from standard soldiers with assault rifles, snipers and rocket launchers, to heavily armoured soldiers who wield shotguns and mini-guns, making the game a lot more interesting and challenging. However, considering that most combat encounters take place in very cramped areas alongside your character not having much health, it sort of feels like a mismatch most of the time fighting these guys, especially in tight environments. Despite me coming off as if I’m reaching for anything to scrutinise, Uncharted 2 is an absolute masterpiece of a video game. It has an incredible story, setting, great combat and platforming and a presentation so awe-inspiring, you’d be turning in your grave if you haven’t played it before. Although the elements that made the game so critically acclaimed have aged tremendously since its release, the game is still a timeless classic. 8/10 (It would have been a 9/10 if the multiplayer servers were still up.)

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