Y'know, these games are, in a way, just okay? A lot of the unique gameplay this franchise offers can become tedious. The puzzles and climbing mechanics are mostly fun to master, but can sometimes be pretty poorly implemented. Like you don't know where to go or the journal doesn't help the puzzle well at all. And the gunplay is VERY whatever. Not bad, but like.. yeah that's it. It's not garbage, so there's that.
So, let me say what's GREAT about these games. Easily, the acting is one of the strongest elements of all three entries. The writing isn't always great, but what always stands out is the razor sharp delivery of every line, brought to life by all the amazing actors. The cutscenes are always a treat. They're funny, well shot, and serve a necessary cinematic purpose. As well as, of course, having such brilliant action-packed spectacle every 10 minutes. Pre-rendered or in-game, the action and intensity are nailed. It may actually be the best part about the games. The stories are nice to engage with, but idk if anyone thinks one of these stories stands out over the others (not talking about 4, I haven't played it yet). You could say the directing is one of this game's strong suits. Also that score BANGS. All of it! Every track! Great OST.
Okay, gunplay. I obviously just beat 3 most recently and I gotta say, combat was definitely improved in that one... kinda. Fist fights are a hit or miss. (What is it with me playing games with bad fist fighting? I don't even want to fist fight!). But throwing grenades back? Solid implementation. I also learned that snipers and any explosive weapons are your friends in these games. They add a whole new level of badass, honestly. I wish that it felt like there was more impact to killing enemies. Unless you blow them the fuck up they just kinda ragdoll when they die. But that's kind of a nitpick.
Following Nathan, Sully and Elena around the world on a conquest for treasure is a formula I shockingly didn't get tired of. The characters' conflict is always interesting and are mostly well-written. Combined with the music and visuals, I loved this as a narrative experience! As far as narrative games go though, I beat God of War 2018 recently, ain't nothing comparing to that. The Uncharted games are imperfect in specific ways, they can be inconsistent and lacking at times. But these were all unique and fun in their own right and I think they have a special identity that makes them worth playing. Maybe not committing to? But definitely to try out.
For those who said "too long, didn't read" to this review:
GAME FUN !! I HAD FUN
(I only played these so I could get into uncharted 4 lmao.)
So, let me say what's GREAT about these games. Easily, the acting is one of the strongest elements of all three entries. The writing isn't always great, but what always stands out is the razor sharp delivery of every line, brought to life by all the amazing actors. The cutscenes are always a treat. They're funny, well shot, and serve a necessary cinematic purpose. As well as, of course, having such brilliant action-packed spectacle every 10 minutes. Pre-rendered or in-game, the action and intensity are nailed. It may actually be the best part about the games. The stories are nice to engage with, but idk if anyone thinks one of these stories stands out over the others (not talking about 4, I haven't played it yet). You could say the directing is one of this game's strong suits. Also that score BANGS. All of it! Every track! Great OST.
Okay, gunplay. I obviously just beat 3 most recently and I gotta say, combat was definitely improved in that one... kinda. Fist fights are a hit or miss. (What is it with me playing games with bad fist fighting? I don't even want to fist fight!). But throwing grenades back? Solid implementation. I also learned that snipers and any explosive weapons are your friends in these games. They add a whole new level of badass, honestly. I wish that it felt like there was more impact to killing enemies. Unless you blow them the fuck up they just kinda ragdoll when they die. But that's kind of a nitpick.
Following Nathan, Sully and Elena around the world on a conquest for treasure is a formula I shockingly didn't get tired of. The characters' conflict is always interesting and are mostly well-written. Combined with the music and visuals, I loved this as a narrative experience! As far as narrative games go though, I beat God of War 2018 recently, ain't nothing comparing to that. The Uncharted games are imperfect in specific ways, they can be inconsistent and lacking at times. But these were all unique and fun in their own right and I think they have a special identity that makes them worth playing. Maybe not committing to? But definitely to try out.
For those who said "too long, didn't read" to this review:
GAME FUN !! I HAD FUN
(I only played these so I could get into uncharted 4 lmao.)