11 hours, 52 minutes. 900 enemies killed (that's a little disturbing). 161 checkpoints failed or restarted later...
Uncharted 2
I finished Uncharted 2. And it was fun.
I will admit that this isnt the kind of game I normally play. I like first-person shooters with a good story. I like RPG's. But...
I have never liked Lara Croft-type puzzle games because consoles move so slowly and slowly looking around for the next ledge (while the camera had a mind of its own) gives me vertigo. I never liked FPS games on the console because the controller moves so slowly compared with a mouse.
I did not play Uncharted: Drake's Fortune but I heard good things about it. I got Uncharted 2 because I heard it was even better than the original. I was curious.
And I enjoyed it. At times I thought I might even play a second time. Much more fun than Metal Gear Solid. The whole Tomb Raider thing is still not my favorite (even Claire got sick watching me zoom around trying to solve puzzles) but I admit the gunfights were fun and I'd kind of like to find the treasures (although I am not sure why).
This is basically the computer-version of a movie. No choices, just a linear story with lots of cut scenes. And the story is your basic Indiana Jones movie - an ancient treasure, a few puzzles, some climbing and jumping, and a LOT of action. Fall down, get beat up, get beat up some more, shoot a lot of guys.
Not exactly Shakespeare but a fun ride all the same.
My only complaint with the game was the camera which drove me insane at times. Otherwise this was top-quality experience.
If you are looking for a game with good graphics, good writing, excellent voice overs, bug free, and lots of action, Uncharted 2 is recommended. If a movie is worth $5/hour, this game is priced right.
