So following on from earlier discussions, I also finally finished Uncharted 3 yesterday. It’s interesting reading the overall reception at the time on Wikipedia because I think the game is trying TOO hard to be more like a movie than a game. The pacing, particularly compared to the first two games, is just off. Cut scenes that could’ve been gameplay and vice versa. The final stages in Ubar feel somewhat rushed, the supernatural element is underplayed and the ending/downfall of the villains is underwhelming.
For me so far it’s 2 > 1 > 3… I really liked the second one. Introduction of new, fleshed out characters that never really you’re not sure whether you can trust or not during the entire game, superb pacing and changing of environments, an actually intimidating villain who gets his comeuppance.
Best (of a bad bunch) final battles: 1
Interesting treasure hunting: 2
Best (of a bad bunch) puzzles: 3
Climbing and shooting: 2