PS3 Game Review Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

A new breed of PS3 action/adventure titles with movie-like presentation that drops you right into the action and then takes you on an adrenalin-filled adventure that looks so real, you'll think you can reach out and touch it.

The character animations are first rate; you can see the emotion in Nathan's face in moments of stress and calm. His humorous moments really make for entertaining moments and give this character a human aspect and feeling I haven't felt in many games. The character movements are perfectly smooth and wonderfully presented with all sorts of amazing visual effects that are possibly the best I have ever witnessed. The realism of Nathan's movements makes him seem fallible, almost human when a bullet strikes nearby and he winces, and this is important in creating a sense of danger and possible fatality in the game.

Nathan Drake is very human, actually about as resistant to gun fire and damage as the enemy he faces, which makes the game very challenging when you have to draw your gun.

The platforming in the game is almost too easy, I let my six year old nephew try and he had no trouble swinging around the environments, easily and intuitively learning the mechanics. Still, an Uncharted Drakes Fortune walkthrough will surely come in handy when you play the game.

The AI is really tough in the fire fights, and the enemies on screen can be very difficult to deal with, so for some people they may find the gun play in the game to be too difficult, since the AI is not the forgiving kind.

Lush, beautifully presented jungle environments with stunning realism that can fool your senses at times and make the heart skip a beat. Turn the lights down in the room; put your head piece on, and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune can take you to a virtual reality few games can match. The swaying plants, shadows, light falling on trickling water, vibrant colors, and all the visual effects are so detailed and smooth in their movements and presentation that you'll think you entered another world.

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was a fun game that took me about 12 hours to finish, but then I stopped to take in the scenery a lot, especially at first. It includes 4 difficulty levels that each added to the entertainment of the game. There is also a performance-based reward system similar to Xbox 360 achievements, with 60 hidden treasures for you to find, and another 47 medals to unlock various things.

The gun play in Uncharted is very challenging, a fast-paced and thrilling ride that never lets up and rides your nerves right to the end, and that's why an Uncharted Drakes Fortune walkthrough is always welcome.

The dialogue of the characters is very well written and provides information, adding another level of entertainment value to an already fun and enjoyable experience.

The music score is absolutely top-shelf, dynamic, big and sweeping on the soul at the right moments, and adding to the immersive ability of an action/adventure game that already had the ability to make me believe.

The little touches in audible effects is amazing and so well thought out, right down to Nathan mumbling to himself at moments of doubt and the realistic effects of nearby explosions on Nathan's senses.