Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

[Solid Lifters]

I'll gladly go capture vids to prove you wrong, if you would like.

Since you apparently suck with aiming.

Not true. I aim pretty well.

I already explained it.

What you explained was crap.

and lmfao @ too 'lazy'. Considering this is THE BEST looking game out (tops MGS4 even) and you're calling them lazy.

So, they meant to make this game crappy? Lame.

Just face the facts, you can't be pleased, NOTHING this generation has been 'good enough' for the all mighty Solid Lifters. Nothing.

Nope, and that's not my fault. It's beginning to seem like the only person who can properly direct video games is Hideo Kojima. All MGS games have been fantastic. From gameplay, to story, to EVERYTHING.

Actually, since the .45 round is quite large and heavy for a pistol round, it tends to lose energy very quickly once it's out of the barrel, so it's debatable about how much power it would have 100+ yards downrange.

As well, pistols are notoriously inaccurate past a few dozen yards, especially the heavier rounds, so your chances of actually hitting something that far away are minimal.

You know nothing about sectional density.

The .45ACP 230gr. round has a very effective sectional density, thus maintaining its velocity down range. In fact, the MPBR (Maximum Point blank Range) for the .45 is 88 yards, which is quite far. That means, the .45 is quite easy to take down targets at 88 yards, so 100 yard shots are not at all difficult or impossible to accomplish. The 'hold over' at 100 yards is under 7 inches and could easily obtain 3.5" groups at that distance.

Though a .45ACP 230gr. bullet has a rather large, bulky size and shape, its ballistic coefficient is not that bad either, for a mostly pistol caliber. That means its pretty accurate. I mean, why would so many competition shooters choose the .45ACP for shooting competitions if it wasn't accurate?

 

[KENJIusa]

Guys, please. just enjoy the game, shall we?

 

[Maven]

Well, that is certainly a lot of big words, you obviously know a lot about the subject. But still, even the experts still debate over which round is the most effective. And I'm not debating as to whether a .45 can kill a person in one shot, of course it can. I'm just saying that a slow, heavy round is inherently less accurate than a fast, light one. That's just simple physics.

Enjoy the game! Err, or not... your choice.

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

Guys, please. just enjoy the game, shall we?

That's not possible for Solid Lifters.

He gives e-hand jobs to Hideo Kojima, but in his off time he's bitching about the green filter, or why x looks crappy blah blah blah.

Basically, he *thinks* he knows what videogames should have, but he doesn't *know* what sells.

He *thinks* that a pistol can get a headshot from 100 yards, but doesn't *know* that it's very unlikely (in every videogame, even MGS).

He *thinks* a lot, and thank god he isn't in the videogame industry, or he'd think our way into a bunch of really crappy videogames.

 

[Omnis]

That's not possible for Solid Lifters.

He gives e-hand jobs to Hideo Kojima, but in his off time he's bitching about the green filter, or why x looks crappy blah blah blah.

Basically, he *thinks* he knows what videogames should have, but he doesn't *know* what sells.

He *thinks* that a pistol can get a headshot from 100 yards, but doesn't *know* that it's very unlikely (in every videogame, even MGS).

He *thinks* a lot, and thank god he isn't in the videogame industry, or he'd think our way into a bunch of really crappy videogames.

Stop trolling him, okay? Even if I didn't agree with him, I would recognize that he's still entitled to his opinion. Go bleach your underwear and get over it.

 

[Appie]

I played the demo and its a really good game. But the combats are a bit though though lol

 

[Robin]

Stop trolling him, okay? Even if I didn't agree with him, I would recognize that he's still entitled to his opinion. Go bleach your underwear and get over it.

I agree, and I think my opinion on the game shouldn't be 'attacked' either!

Robin

 

[Jeremy Ricci]

Stop trolling him, okay? Even if I didn't agree with him, I would recognize that he's still entitled to his opinion. Go bleach your underwear and get over it.

WTF? Get off my ass dude, if you aren't involved stay out. I'm pretty sure you don't have a moderator tag on, so quit playing daddy and keep to your own.

I'm pretty sure it's well known that Solid Lifters has been nothing more than an argumentative jerk sometimes, never stopping short of personal attacks and insults.

If you say the game is difficult, cool, but saying it sucks, not cool (robin).

The game DOES factor in accuracy, and expecting headshots from a long distance with a pistol is stupid, and since that's what he's suggesting, I'm saying it's stupid.

If he had posted anything worth while at all, instead of nonsense and dribble based on his 5 minute attempt to play it, then I'd definitely hear him out. But since I've been playing the game quite extensively, and I *know* that headshots work, and I know that he's wrong, I point it out.

If I troll him, so what, who's to say he doesn't deserve it?

I'm certain I can create about 50+ posts of him complaining about all of the top next generation titles. For nothing. Just because he has this stupid standard, and none of his claims are even justified or true.

 

[Solid Lifters]

Ah, Jeremy, Jeremy, Jeremy. Just can't seem to...

Awww, **** it. You ain't worth it anymore. Let the mods handle it. This ain't my bitch.

 

[Famine]

Solid Lifters has been nothing more than an argumentative jerk sometimes, never stopping short of personal attacks and insults.

Irony.


I'm not wholly sure why we seem to have the same selection of members having the same arguments with each other, time and again, in very different threads. I'm not exactly sure why they can't agree to disagree, especially given the fact that they seem to have only ever attracted moderator censure because of these arguments.


What I am sure about is that I'm pretty bored of it.

Please feel free to hold, state and debate opinions, but if you* just can't resist tappy-tapping out a comment about someone else's mental acuity or personality simply because they hold, state and debate a different opinion, log out and go make a coffee instead. I've got better things to do - scary, I know, but true - than to separate members as if I were their yard monitor.


*Impersonal pronoun - not directed at any specific member.

 

[Robin]

If you say the game is difficult, cool, but saying it sucks, not cool (robin).

I NEVER once said thats the game "sucks"... check back, do you see that word in my posts? I thought not!

If I troll him, so what, who's to say he doesn't deserve it?

So now your the law round here?, he 'deserves' it!, wheres your moderator badge?

Just because he has this stupid standard, and none of his claims are even justified or true.

Again, what your standard is god, I swear unless you work for Naughty Dog your are taking this waaay to personally!

Solid's right, there is no point wasting any energy on you anymore...

Talk about moaning, your moaning has ruined half a thread....

Anyway this should go back on topic now...

Robin

 

[Dead_Poetic]

Sooo, back on topic, who has beat it? Im close I think. This game has a great story, and towards the end, the game takes a drastic change, and it definitely changes the way you go about things.

 

[Pako]

I have to confess, I got this game and Assassin's Creed on the same day. I put in Assassin's Creed first and it hasn't been removed from my console. Hope to check this game out (other than the demo) this week.

 

[Grand Prix]

I bought the game on the 19th and finished it yesterday, but that was on Normal difficulty. About 10 hours of playing time. I still don't have all the treasures and medals.

The game gets scary in the later stages. Although shooting those things with an MP40 is kinda cool. I'm a sucker for old technology.

 

[Dead_Poetic]

I bought the game on the 19th and finished it yesterday, but that was on Normal difficulty. About 10 hours of playing time. I still don't have all the treasures and medals.

The game gets scary in the later stages. Although shooting those things with an MP40 is kinda cool. I'm a sucker for old technology.

Yep I bought it on Sunday and finished it a little while ago. Its a good game, but I probably wont play it very much again. But I will keep it probably just to show off its graphics to my friends who have x360's. And yea, that part at the end was scary. I like scary games, but I really didnt think that they were the best addition to a game like this. They were hard because this game is so focused on taking cover, and those things just run up and scratch the hell out of you. BUT, if you just run and gun em, they are very very easy to defeat. The story of the game is good too. Ive never been one for really paying attention to stories much, but i really liked this one.

 

[Grand Prix]

Yep I bought it on Sunday and finished it a little while ago. Its a good game, but I probably wont play it very much again. But I will keep it probably just to show off its graphics to my friends who have x360's. And yea, that part at the end was scary. I like scary games, but I really didnt think that they were the best addition to a game like this. They were hard because this game is so focused on taking cover, and those things just run up and scratch the hell out of you. BUT, if you just run and gun em, they are very very easy to defeat. The story of the game is good too. Ive never been one for really paying attention to stories much, but i really liked this one.

The story is movie-quality almost. Sully's an awesome character: "This is like trying to find a bride in a brothel" had me laughing for ages,

I took a very cautious approach with those things and walked down the halls while aiming. When I had to kill them along with the mercenaries at the same time, that was pretty difficult.

I like it when they add variety to a game like like this, although it felt a little too short. The Jak and Daxter games took forever in comparison. Maybe if they don't have the pressure they had when they develop a sequel it will be much better? I've heard they're making a 4th J&D game though.

 

[Robin]

I have to confess, I got this game and Assassin's Creed on the same day. I put in Assassin's Creed first and it hasn't been removed from my console. Hope to check this game out (other than the demo) this week.

Yeah I think il be getting assassins creed also, its starting to appeal more to me, looking for a limited edition though...

People have praised the movie like script for uncharted... seems very deep and great acting!

Robin

 

[Pako]

Well...once I finally started playing this game, I couldn't put it down. I have to say, there were some WOW moments with their water effect as well as their great use of dynamic lighting. Pretty Tomb Raider-ish, but refined with no graphical anomalies like bodies sticking through rocks and trees, etc. The storyline was interesting and fun and although fairly linear, there was an openness to the game.

Short review, seemed to really showcase what is to be expected when developers actually start using the PS3 hardware and look forward to more titles where the PS3's hardware is actually being utilized.

Arcade style shooter/adventure for sure. Definitely not a shooter sim. With dead accurate pistols at any distance, take head shots as much as possible because otherwise it will take exactly three shots to the body to kill most enemies.

Great twists in the storyline and very few odd camera angles that usually plague this type of game layout.

 

[BlackZ28]

I liked the demo, well, besides the combat/shooting. I agree with most here, the combat feels a bit old, for a lack of a better word.
Anyone who has played a good chunk of the game, how is it? I enjoyed the exploration and level design. ... does the game revolve around its level design or combat?

 

[Dead_Poetic]

Well, there are some perks to using the hand to hand combat. For one, using the square triangle square combo, yields twice the amount of ammo dropped from the enemy. And you will almost certainly find yourself out of ammo at some point in the game, if not several times, and will need to punch someone just to get some ammo. The game puts fair emphasis on using the hand to hand, and that emphasis isn't very prevalent in the demo.

There is a fair bit of exploration to do as well. And there are several puzzles to solve. Some extremely simple, and others that are a little more challenging. The puzzles are fun. The game is relatively short, but it doesnt really feel like it. The environments range enough, as does the gameplay. You are never doing one thing so long that it gets old. Just when you might be a little tired of ducking and covering, there will be a puzzle to solve, or a level that requires you to play gunman on the back of a jeep. Its a fun experience overall, and I couldnt put it down untill I beat it either, and very few games do that to me. I get bored easily.

 

[Kylehnat]

I'm quite enjoying this one 👍. I'm not the biggest fan of hold-the-trigger-until-the-game-is-over games, so I'm glad to see that there are still games like this out there. It's even fun just walking around and looking at the scenery .

 

[Mad Matt]

Played the demo and it looks good. The jungle is lush, which is nice, but sometimes things are too shiny and yes people seem to take too long to kill.

In the end though it seemed to me that if you decide to take it as a tongue in cheek "Raiders of the lost Ark" experience it's a lot of fun.

 

[Grand Prix]

Played the demo and it looks good. The jungle is lush, which is nice, but sometimes things are too shiny and yes people seem to take too long to kill.

In the end though it seemed to me that if you decide to take it as a tongue in cheek "Raiders of the lost Ark" experience it's a lot of fun.

Exactly. It's not a killing simulator or FPS game. Would people prefer if headshots didn't do anything, like in the Jak and Daxter games? No? Okay then.

 

[Digital-Nitrate]

Nice choice DN.

Right back at you!

Well I think your photo must have bored its way into my subconsciousness as today I popped into the local Best Buy and what did I leave with? Of course, Assassins Creed: Limited Edition and Uncharted. One of the great things about being gainfully employed is not having to wait for a bday or xmas

Glad I was able to help.

I have to confess, I got this game and Assassin's Creed on the same day. I put in Assassin's Creed first and it hasn't been removed from my console. Hope to check this game out (other than the demo) this week.

I was the opposite. I put in Uncharted, and got hooked on it before the end of chapter 1.

I still haven't even broken the seal on the Assassin’s Creed disc case yet.




As for my feelings on Uncharted...

I LOVE IT!

It far exceeded my expectations. My only real complaint is that I would have liked more problem solving puzzles, fewer "hints", and more opportunities to get lost, although I imagine the last one would be very hard to make optional, and thus might have been too frustrating for novice gamers.


BTW: How many treasures and medals have you all collected so far?

 

[Dead_Poetic]

Psh, I beat the game and I think I only found 21 or something like that. Im gonna go on a second play through, and be more thorough as opposed to just getting through it to see what happens next story wise.

 

[Kylehnat]

The Jeep sequence... Me likey! Too bad you can't stop and look around, because the scenery during that chase is pretty awesome (not that the rest of the game isn't).

 

[Dead_Poetic]

The Jeep sequence... Me likey! Too bad you can't stop and look around, because the scenery during that chase is pretty awesome (not that the rest of the game isn't).

Yea, half of the fun of the game is anticipating how beautiful the next level is going to be. Its just a gorgeous game.

 

[icelt]

Glad I was able to help.

Yes you did sir, as always 👍

As far as Uncharted goes, I'm only about an hour into it. I am purposefully waiting for my shiny new DS3 to show up before continuing on. Also in the meantime I'm making a concerted effort to finish AC. An amazing game in its own right in many respects, but also very flawed as well. But after completing my 6th assassination I very much do not regret the money spent. On the other hand, I do expect that Uncharted will prove to be the more overall cohesive and balanced gaming experience.

 

[BlackZ28]

Wow, this game has REALLY blown me away! I went ahead and bought the damn thing last night! I am so glad I did!

 

[KENJIusa]

Wow, this game has REALLY blown me away! I went ahead and bought the damn thing last night! I am so glad I did!

Same here, I am glad I chose this one over Assassin Creed.