Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 13, 2009
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7935 Ratings

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  1. Renatospada
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    One of the most overrated games on playstation. A plot that is based on clichés and stereotyped characters. Advise against
  2. MRDUERUEM
    Sep 6, 2023
    0
    Billige Kopie der Tomb Raider Reihe. Leider keinen Tiefgang und anspruchloses gameplay.
  3. ZangBang
    Jan 17, 2023
    4
    Like its predecessor, it doesn't do anything particularly well: shooting remains basic although maps are now much more interestingly structured, adventuring segments are still mechanically poor, puzzles terrible and the narrative merely decent. What makes Among Thieves so decisively better is the way in which its multiple elements efficiently blend together to create exciting set-piecesLike its predecessor, it doesn't do anything particularly well: shooting remains basic although maps are now much more interestingly structured, adventuring segments are still mechanically poor, puzzles terrible and the narrative merely decent. What makes Among Thieves so decisively better is the way in which its multiple elements efficiently blend together to create exciting set-pieces challenging the player to move and fight in highly dynamic scenarios, with shifting environments and moving hazards.… Expand
  4. 4YASBOOM06
    Feb 6, 2022
    0
    Go and **** play the game great story great gameplay amazing graphic great characters
  5. Itsmine
    Nov 22, 2021
    4
    Games kinda boring mostly just sneak around walking not Really my thing I just couldn't get into it.
  6. SK4BB
    Nov 4, 2020
    0
    Increíble, ya lo he jugado hace varios años pero me acuerdo de cada detalle. El juego agarra todo lo que funcionó en uncharted 1 y lo mejoró, también tira a la basura cosas que la verdad a nadie le gustaron como el SIXENSE (donde tienes que mover el control para hacer tal cosa) La historia de verdad es la mejor de un juego de disparos que pude haber visto (aunque black ops no se queda atras)
  7. MarsZoey
    Sep 19, 2020
    1
    Thrash game. Why is it overrated? Combat is trash. Enemies come nonstop. The helo and tank missions are crap.
  8. WubWolf
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Just a bad Tomb Raider, nothing interesting, just a tps with a "story" and some platform phases.
  9. onehandkilling
    Jul 17, 2020
    3
    I came into these expecting to enjoy everything hyped-up about it, and yet..

    The controls are very slip-slide, making platforming a hassle and I've had a lot of redos because of it, where I have no trouble platforming in other games. This was a big let down in "the train section" which, up and down, people who have enjoyed this game swore to me is "the best part of the game" but by far,    I came into these expecting to enjoy everything hyped-up about it, and yet..

    The controls are very slip-slide, making platforming a hassle and I've had a lot of redos because of it, where I have no trouble platforming in other games. This was a big let down in "the train section" which, up and down, people who have enjoyed this game swore to me is "the best part of the game" but by far, for me, it was the worst.

    Combat is boring and hand-to-hand looks goofy and stiff, Drake swings punches in a way that looks ineffective and, well, pathetic. I don't really know how to describe it beyond that. What little stealth you get to do in this game feels good and simple, so that's a bonus. It's quick and efficient and I wish it was easier to do/there were more chances for full stealth given to you.

    The waves upon waves of enemies is tedious, especially when you can only have 2 guns at once, aiming doesn't feel good, and your bullets feel ineffective, wasting bullet after bullet on enemies that should go down in two-to-three hits.

    The story is simple and is similar to other media in the genre, and the characters and their dialogue are fun. Voice actors suit their characters well so I find myself entranced by their performance. I enjoyed this aspect of the game, but unfortunely it doesn't save the game.

    I AM excited for the movie on the basis of, I think this will make a better visual media rather than a hands-on experience.    … Expand
  10. DinoBeam
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    Dark for the sake of being dark, does not have a single sliver of that lighthearted fun tone the first game has, while having much more rage inducing sections. Stressful story, stressful gameplay.
  11. AndrewHord
    May 29, 2020
    4
    The worst Uncharted game.It was very bad,Final scenes were absolutely horrible
  12. Victorcal70
    Apr 23, 2020
    4
    Not worth playing. These game is pretty much an action movie, where your actions are limited and repetitive. I can´t count how many times I have pressed triangle to open a door, look for a box to jump on, or watched how the character does all sorts of trickery without me even interacting.

    The story is predictable and childish, gameplay basic and repetitive, although graphics are good,    Not worth playing. These game is pretty much an action movie, where your actions are limited and repetitive. I can´t count how many times I have pressed triangle to open a door, look for a box to jump on, or watched how the character does all sorts of trickery without me even interacting.

    The story is predictable and childish, gameplay basic and repetitive, although graphics are good, but not overwhelming. I would rather play Darksiders, Yakuza or God of War    … Expand
  13. UserReviewsLUL
    Feb 15, 2020
    0
    Most overrated game of this Generation after Assassins Creed and Red Dead Redemption 2. Worst game in the series hands down. Slow paced, pretentious, wannabe "cinematic" game. This game tries so hard to be "emotional" and make you feel like you are developing a "bond" between Drake and his Girl (like we have totally never seen this before in any other movie or game before ever). All theMost overrated game of this Generation after Assassins Creed and Red Dead Redemption 2. Worst game in the series hands down. Slow paced, pretentious, wannabe "cinematic" game. This game tries so hard to be "emotional" and make you feel like you are developing a "bond" between Drake and his Girl (like we have totally never seen this before in any other movie or game before ever). All the bosses are the same and they even look the same. They all carry some big wooden thing which they attack with and it makes every fight feel the same. A huge downgrade compared to the epic bosses of the previous games especially my fav cuz im smart. This game has nothing on my fav game. Heck, I even enjoyed the PSP games better. At least they weren't trying to shove some pretentious story down your throat… Expand
  14. Akselis
    Feb 5, 2020
    2
    Худшая uncharted в которую я играл.
    Первая часть была намного лучше.
  15. andmetoo
    Jan 23, 2020
    1
    Вы просто заебетесь прыгать и умирать, а перестрелки будут словно в играх 2000 годов.
  16. Alexnhchong
    Nov 8, 2019
    0
    Much like my Uncharted 1 rating, I want to say I understand why some people may find this review unfair. I am playing and rating a 2009 game in 2019 and the technological landscape had undergone a seismic disruption in the time between. So this is more like my opinion on how the game is holding up 10 years after its release. And like Uncharted 1, my answer is simple: it's garbage. TheMuch like my Uncharted 1 rating, I want to say I understand why some people may find this review unfair. I am playing and rating a 2009 game in 2019 and the technological landscape had undergone a seismic disruption in the time between. So this is more like my opinion on how the game is holding up 10 years after its release. And like Uncharted 1, my answer is simple: it's garbage. The invisible walls were prominent and felt out of place, the graphics was rubbish, the shooting was one of the worst I've ever experienced and the ledges that you're meant to use for traversal stuck out like a sore thumb. The plot epitomised the notion of a "big dumb action game" and I struggled to even find one good thing I could praise about the experience I've had. Yes, it was much better than its predecessor but no, I wouldn't count that as a positive. So if, for whatever reason, in 2019 or beyond, you're still contemplating whether or not you should purchase this game, my answer is "no". No you shouldn't. If, like me, you only wanted to play through Uncharted 1-3, in order to get a better grasp of background for the much acclaimed Uncharted 4, my advice would be that you save your time and money, and watch a couple of YouTube summaries instead. This was an utter waste of my time and I can say, with no shame, that I've already re-sold my physical copy of the shop where I got this from in the first place.… Expand
  17. egoBorder
    Mar 2, 2019
    2
    This game is sorely overrated. The mechanics and gameplay are truly awful. The story and voice acting are very good, so this is still worth watching a walkthrough online, but if you play this yourself you'll hate the experience.
  18. AnEarthling
    Jan 3, 2019
    2
    This game is definitely a step up and an improvement from the actually joke of the first game. But still manages to be an overall awful game. I am convinced that naughty dog does not playtest their games at all. The puzzles and platforming feel like a chore, the combat is equally as bad as the first game. There is no improvement with the combat whatsoever, and the bosses are an actuallyThis game is definitely a step up and an improvement from the actually joke of the first game. But still manages to be an overall awful game. I am convinced that naughty dog does not playtest their games at all. The puzzles and platforming feel like a chore, the combat is equally as bad as the first game. There is no improvement with the combat whatsoever, and the bosses are an actually sick joke put in from the developers. And Lets not forgot some of the worst camera angles in a game. If i wanted to torture someone i'd just make them play this game.… Expand
  19. Ishi123
    Oct 15, 2018
    1
    Naughty Dog needs to stop making games because they're clearly garbage at it. They need to figure out that throwing 5000 instant kill enemies at you in impossible situations doesn't make for a good game. It started with this garbage fire and it became a trend for the entire rest of the series. This game is a chore to get through because Naughty Dog has no idea how to actually make a funNaughty Dog needs to stop making games because they're clearly garbage at it. They need to figure out that throwing 5000 instant kill enemies at you in impossible situations doesn't make for a good game. It started with this garbage fire and it became a trend for the entire rest of the series. This game is a chore to get through because Naughty Dog has no idea how to actually make a fun game and expect to just have the story carry the entire thing. They should make movies instead, because their games are ****… Expand
  20. ZainSalah
    Jun 25, 2018
    1
    One of the best games every made it inspired by the 90 fps system shock half-life and with impressive graphics and game design like bioshock it’s a modern classic a with Innovative game play haven’t seen in years it’s a real must play
  21. petrisz
    Jan 2, 2017
    3
    I have bought this game based on top 10 charts and reviews on the Internet. I played it for quite a while and it is just SOOO BOOOORING... This game has no catching atmosphere whatsoever at all. In the EU for all your electronic purchases you can return the product and ask for a refund in case you are not satisfied. Unfortunately somehow Sony does not meet this. I do not know which oneI have bought this game based on top 10 charts and reviews on the Internet. I played it for quite a while and it is just SOOO BOOOORING... This game has no catching atmosphere whatsoever at all. In the EU for all your electronic purchases you can return the product and ask for a refund in case you are not satisfied. Unfortunately somehow Sony does not meet this. I do not know which one shall I give a second chance: asking for a refund or playing this game.… Expand
  22. KingGamer
    May 11, 2016
    3
    Highly overrated, very limited gameplay. People don't even realize how linear this game series is. There is no replay value. Your lead around on basically limited paths and there is 1 way through levels. only the gun fights give you some freedom but I just don't see a classic here. This game is more limited than the narrow hall ways of the old crash games. Naughty dog should go back to jakHighly overrated, very limited gameplay. People don't even realize how linear this game series is. There is no replay value. Your lead around on basically limited paths and there is 1 way through levels. only the gun fights give you some freedom but I just don't see a classic here. This game is more limited than the narrow hall ways of the old crash games. Naughty dog should go back to jak and daxter… Expand
  23. Plasmaneedle
    Mar 17, 2014
    4
    This game has very good scripted action sequences. Few games have done better. But There is only about 3 of them and the rest of the gameplay isn't really all that great. The platforming is bland, the shooting mechanics are off, and the stealth mechanics are downright awful. Not worth it.
  24. Guiltyplsure
    Jun 29, 2013
    4
    Uncharted... why why why. I played the first uncharted game for awhile and was on my list of games to buy when I finally decided to pick up a PS3 and it was horrible. It suffers from trying to mix a Tomb Raider genre and a 3rd Person shooter into one and just ends up being a hard to control, no fun game. I forced myself to play the original for a couple of hours before I had to give up.Uncharted... why why why. I played the first uncharted game for awhile and was on my list of games to buy when I finally decided to pick up a PS3 and it was horrible. It suffers from trying to mix a Tomb Raider genre and a 3rd Person shooter into one and just ends up being a hard to control, no fun game. I forced myself to play the original for a couple of hours before I had to give up.

    Yet with all the reviews going on for uncharted I decided to give the second a shot and it was the same thing in a different world. Dare I say that the combat ruins the game making it unplayable. Sure you could argue that I'm just a bad player but here is the deal, its not fun.

    While the adventure part in its own right ranks much higher please stop trying to force me into firefights where I sit at one bunker and pop out of cover to shoot. This is enjoyable in Gears of War but this game just doesn't do it well.    … Expand
  25. TheRued
    Feb 12, 2013
    1
    To me this game was the franchise's chance to wow me into buying it all for myself, and I gotta say I sure have been cherishing my unspent money ever since. That Drake character is such a safe whitebread cutout he could be in a Disney movie. The main villain himself was a cartoon, constantly sputtering something about the greatness of Hitler and Genghis Khan, names which, in Canada anyway,To me this game was the franchise's chance to wow me into buying it all for myself, and I gotta say I sure have been cherishing my unspent money ever since. That Drake character is such a safe whitebread cutout he could be in a Disney movie. The main villain himself was a cartoon, constantly sputtering something about the greatness of Hitler and Genghis Khan, names which, in Canada anyway, mean absolutely nothing. The story was only there to lead you from Pretty Colours A to Pretty Colours B, and those Colours go bland after even half an hour, if you're masochistic enough to go through that horribly broken stealth section. In short, I don't recommend it to anyone in particular, not to cinephiles and certainly not to gamers.
    A.B.    … Expand
  26. GodLee
    Jan 30, 2013
    1
    Graphics are okay, the story seems witty...the positive stop there. I bought a ps3 on my day off work as i have played near enough all the titles that i want to play on my xbox 360 (can't wait a week for Dead Space 3) and this was the title everybody knows for being a ps3 exclusive that is meant to intise people to buying the console (which i did) and can i say what an appauling over ratedGraphics are okay, the story seems witty...the positive stop there. I bought a ps3 on my day off work as i have played near enough all the titles that i want to play on my xbox 360 (can't wait a week for Dead Space 3) and this was the title everybody knows for being a ps3 exclusive that is meant to intise people to buying the console (which i did) and can i say what an appauling over rated game. Someone has paid off reviewers and why not? sales of the ps3 will the rise. The gameplay in this game was attroutious, from the button mashing melee to the assasins creed, prince of persia like platforming and the third person shooting.....dont get me started. I couldnt hit a thing the game just didnt not flow. Nothing makes me want to put this game back in that ps3, i cannot believe how this game is the appitamy of PS3. Shame, both the PS3 and Uncharted are now on ebay. Ill stick with Halo, Alan wake and gears of war 3 as my xbox 360 exclusives thank you very much,… Expand
  27. Cmcolin
    Jan 10, 2013
    4
    Just like the first "Uncharted" game, this one is a marvel in the graphics and sound department and there is some fun to be had, but the game is still ruined by the frustrating "monster closet" combat system. The combat is so un-fun I put the game aside after only a few hours of play and never went back.

    Only slighty more fun than the first one...
  28. Uncharted2GOVNO
    Jul 15, 2012
    1
    I love and hate this game at the same time. Sometimes it's just awesome and sometimes it's just kick the crap out of you because of its stupidity. Ololololololololo
  29. passerby
    Apr 20, 2012
    3
    This game is very polished in almost every aspect: the graphics, the cinematic cut scenes, the voice acting, the story. The only thing it lacks is an exciting gameplay, which is why I give this game such a low score. Sure it has a combination of puzzle solving, shooting, platforming, online multiplayer but none of them are really interesting (to me at least). Overall this is a ridiculouslyThis game is very polished in almost every aspect: the graphics, the cinematic cut scenes, the voice acting, the story. The only thing it lacks is an exciting gameplay, which is why I give this game such a low score. Sure it has a combination of puzzle solving, shooting, platforming, online multiplayer but none of them are really interesting (to me at least). Overall this is a ridiculously overrated game with mediocre gameplay.… Expand
  30. kategamer
    Apr 19, 2012
    1
    This game is disappointing. The puzzles are easy, the platform is terrible and the shooter is meh. To me Uncharted 2 is more of a cinematic quality show-off than a game with good gameplay.
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#1 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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96

Universal acclaim - based on 105 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 105
  3. Negative: 0 out of 105
  1. ZTGD
    100
    Spread across twenty-six chapters is a story as playful and worthwhile as the gameplay.
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  2. GamesNation
    93
    Graphically stunning, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is, first of all, an interactive adventure, one that feels like a movie and even has a storyline of a movie. Most gameplay situations have been tailored in order to stun the player with originality and identification, and the end result is absolutely amazing.
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  3. Game Revolution
    100
    Among Thieves is all about constant movement. And even movement on top of movement. It grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go for twelve hours. Once I finished, all I could think about was playing it again. More than a defining game for the PS3, Uncharted 2 is a defining game of this console generation.
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