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. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    9
    항상 게임에 '영화같다'라는 찬사는 어울리지 않는다라고 생각했지만 이 게임은 정말 게임같다..? 암튼 명작
  2. AlBal665
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    I played the Remastered version of Among Thieves as part of the Nathan Drake Collection on PS4. I enjoyed the first one but Uncharted 2 is an improvement on it in every way. It’s still got the fun Indiana Jones adventure style, witty dialogue, interesting characters and engaging gameplay but has much better graphics (even for a remastered game that is over a decade old, this ice canyons inI played the Remastered version of Among Thieves as part of the Nathan Drake Collection on PS4. I enjoyed the first one but Uncharted 2 is an improvement on it in every way. It’s still got the fun Indiana Jones adventure style, witty dialogue, interesting characters and engaging gameplay but has much better graphics (even for a remastered game that is over a decade old, this ice canyons in the Himalayas were absolutely gorgeous even now), varied locations and loses some of the more annoying game mechanics. Highly recommend it and looking forward to playing the next one!… Expand
  3. Michael_zilber
    May 20, 2021
    9
    отличная игра, возможно лучшая часть из 4. даже в 2021 играется на ура!!!!!!
  4. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    A truly breathtaking achievement by Naughty Dog. The game is mixture of pure adrenaline filled action set pieces and gorgeous puzzle sequences. And the white snow of the Himalayas which serve as the back drop for much of the game is mesmerising.
  5. calamardo
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    Bajo mi punta de vista, el punto más álgido de la saga Uncharted llega cuando sale esta pieza maestra de las coberturas y los tiros en tercera persona. Bebe mucho de los Gears y de Prince of Persia, pero en mi opinión es mejor que los juegos en los que se inspiró y es el mejor de las 4 entregas de su saga.
  6. TheNoRobo
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    This is real game. It has great puzzles, great action and a great story. If you want to start playing Uncharted you should start with this one because I think this is the best Uncharted game! (Sometimes it can be hard too.)
  7. Mehdi-Gaming
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    Amazing adventure with Nathan Drake and his fellows
  8. totallytyguy
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    A much refined version of Uncharted 1. Basically every gripe I had about Uncharted 1 was improved in the sequel: Beautifully diverse atmospheres keep you going and entertained, unlike in half of Uncharted 1 where it feels like you’re in the same exact building for half of the game. Gunfights were not too difficult but also not easy either, whereas in the 1st game they were alwaysA much refined version of Uncharted 1. Basically every gripe I had about Uncharted 1 was improved in the sequel: Beautifully diverse atmospheres keep you going and entertained, unlike in half of Uncharted 1 where it feels like you’re in the same exact building for half of the game. Gunfights were not too difficult but also not easy either, whereas in the 1st game they were always repetitive and unreasonably tedious. Certain strategies had to be found when fighting different kinds of enemies as well, which can not be said in the first title. Overall, I found this game super rewarding, and just a great improvement over Drake’s Fortune.… Expand
  9. ilya_zotov24
    Jan 16, 2022
    9
    _Good game _
  10. XLazer
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    Overall - 9.5

    Graphics - 10/10
    for that time
    Story - 9/10
    Game play - 8.5/10

    Enjoyment - 9/10
  11. MrSirPerson
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While not perfect, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a perfect example of how to take a solid foundation in the first game and polish it to a gleam. Regarded as one of the greatest video games of all times, Uncharted 2 is full of wit, action, and exciting set pieces and environments.
    STORY: Nathan Drake is approached by an old friend, Harry Flynn, and Drake's ex-girlfriend, Chloe Frazer, about a job to steal an old oil lamp that belonged to Marco Polo. This oil lamp holds a blank piece of paper and a blue resin that when burned, illuminates the paper to show that Marco Polo found the ancient city of Shambala, which contains a large sapphire called the Cintimani Stone. Harry betrays Drake, because he's actually working with a mercenary name Lazaraveic. The Cintimani stone is actually sap from the tree of life, which grants those who eat it incredible strength and youth.
    The story is very well executed, interlaced throughout in a way that it never feels jarring. The acting from the characters brings it all together, since every single performance is great.
    GRAPHICS:
    This is a very good looking game, even in comparison to the modern standards. Environments are rich and detailed, with a lot of visual clarity. Character animations hold up okay, yet they can feel very jumpy and weird. There isn't a whole lot more to say here; it runs at a rock-solid framerate, and the graphics don't look horrible.
    GAMEPLAY:
    Despite the numerous improvements to the gunplay and action, the climbing and traversal methods actually feel worse than the first game. I encountered multiple instances of trying to do a certain action, and it not doing the action, or going in a different direction leading to an annoying death.
    The gunplay, on the other hand, has been significantly improved. It's more precise, more satisfying, with good quality of life improvements, like being able to throw grenades while aiming your gun. The Uncharted series has helped me think more tactically and helped me improve my aiming, giving a real sense of progression as you get better at each firefight. The encounters themselves can also be very creative, putting you and enemies into situations that can unfold in very different ways. One in particular puts you on a tower, with around 7 or so other towers in front of you separated by a wooden plank bridge, each of those towers having a sniper in them, and also a guy with a rocket launcher. Your goal is to take out each of the snipers, but you can also make your job easier by taking out the rocket launcher guy first, which will then trigger an explosion from his ammo and take out several of the snipers.
    However, I do have one problem. some of the fights have weird boundaries, which don't allow you to progress without taking out every enemy. In the aforementioned sniper fight, some men are also trying to cross the bridge. If you try to cross the bridge before you take them all out, you will hit a kill wall and have to start the entire fight over. It's a very frustrating feature to what is otherwise a very well made combat system.
    SOUNTRACK:
    The soundtrack of Uncharted: Drake's fortune was absolutely incredible, and Uncharted 2 is no different. You have a wonderful sounding orchestra punctuated by giant Tibetan Temple horns of all things, which gives such an amazing atmosphere, enhancing every scene it touches.
    Uncharted did it's best to improve on everything the first game did, and it came very close to doing so. Despite some very annoying platforming controls and weird boundaries, Uncharted 2 is a game that has stood against the test of time very well, and deserves to be the standout title of the last generation it is.    … Expand
  12. Evandro_mn
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Simplesmente o melhor uncharted do ps3.
    Nada massivo, ou algo que te faça cansar de.
    Cenas de ação de primeira e inovadoras.
    Jogo perfeito!
  13. WudzZalesia
    May 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although considered by many the best in the series, or even the best game ever, i didn't felt that attached to this game. It was still great and way beyond Uncharted 1, but i just felt better playing the sequels (excluding Lost Legacy). This game is great: it's good graphics, way better mechanics, even better cast performance, new characters with one of the best lines and scenes in the whole franchise. Phenomenal pacing and areas, good plot twists. All this things lead up to a true masterpiece i really enjoyed. The game felt refreshing compared to the prequel to the way it was the best Uncharted for me until i replayed the next entry. Greg Edmundson's soundtrack was as always awesome and made this "Uncharted feeling" while playing through the game. My favourite parts of the game were Borneo and Nepal nearly being the best in the franchise right before UC3's Plane and Desert. It's a really good game overall and i will recommend it to everyone.… Expand
  14. Thickdaddy
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The game has engaging combat. Likable characters, a good pace that keeps you on your toes. The game has a fun story, but nothing that hasn't been done in the previous, or in Indiana Jones. Overall the game is a very fun time, and should be played by everyone who has a PlayStation 3 or 4
  15. RafaelHeldt
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    I remember when I first played Uncharted 2 on my old PS3 and I just fell in love with the game and with the characters. Even though I played it around 8 years ago, I still remember how this game changed mine and everyone's view of how games and graphics developed to a imaginable point, as Uncharted 2 was just gorgeous and still is. If you still have not played, pull it together and justI remember when I first played Uncharted 2 on my old PS3 and I just fell in love with the game and with the characters. Even though I played it around 8 years ago, I still remember how this game changed mine and everyone's view of how games and graphics developed to a imaginable point, as Uncharted 2 was just gorgeous and still is. If you still have not played, pull it together and just go, be happy and enjoy the adventure.… Expand
  16. PoptartKing
    Dec 20, 2021
    9
    This game is such a leap above Drake's Fortune that it isn't even funny. The combat actually feels fun, with multiple scenarios for how an encounter can go down. Stealth is finally a viable option, and the game keeps putting you in different situations against enemies that it'll never get old like it does in the first game. The pacing is so immaculate, and each chapter feels like if youThis game is such a leap above Drake's Fortune that it isn't even funny. The combat actually feels fun, with multiple scenarios for how an encounter can go down. Stealth is finally a viable option, and the game keeps putting you in different situations against enemies that it'll never get old like it does in the first game. The pacing is so immaculate, and each chapter feels like if you removed it or tried to place it somewhere else in the story it would completely interrupt the flow. The set-pieces are also a key factor that keeps me coming back, as they are so well designed. The story is about on the same level of quality as the first game, but the characters feel a bit more utilized in this one. It does feel incredibly cheesy at times, but in the best way possible. The replay value of this game make this an absolute hit for me personally.… Expand
  17. marcosmion789
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    Uncharted:Among thieves es unos de los mejores juegos de esta generación, opacando a toda la competencia y siendo el merecido juego del año de 2009.Es unos de esos juegos que realmente salieron temprano para su tiempo, y tranquilamente podrían ser unos de los best-sellers de la siguiente generacion. Uncharted 2 no solo iguala a su predecesor sino que lo mejora, el apartado grafico esUncharted:Among thieves es unos de los mejores juegos de esta generación, opacando a toda la competencia y siendo el merecido juego del año de 2009.Es unos de esos juegos que realmente salieron temprano para su tiempo, y tranquilamente podrían ser unos de los best-sellers de la siguiente generacion. Uncharted 2 no solo iguala a su predecesor sino que lo mejora, el apartado grafico es simplemente increíble para un juego de la época, y para ser un juego dedicado a la accion, tiene una historia tan buena que hará que el jugador no quiera saltar ninguna cinemática.
    En resumen, Uncharted 2 es uno de esos juegos que todo amante de los videojuegos deberia jugar al menos una vez en su vida, y continuar de esta manera la historia de nuestro caza tesoros favorito Nathan Drake.    … Expand
  18. Domren
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This is in my top five of all time. The other in the series are gods but this one is phenomenal.
  19. CapWolf
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a good game, I like its history and the relationship of the characters, its game mechanics are good, it is a game that must be played, I recommend it, its history will fascinate you until the end.… Expand
  20. E-Wilks365
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    The great, well-written story, fluid gameplay (some of it has aged tho), and good graphics makes this a must buy for PlayStation users. Naughty Dog really put in the work and it shows here.
  21. MartinNorin
    May 21, 2022
    9
    Despite being 10 hours long, you could probably sit through this game in its entirety and never lose focus. This is perhaps the most well-paced video game of all time. There is nothing that I have played that compares to it in that regard. The story is well-told, no combat scene feels similar to the ones before it, and the characters have become downright iconic at this point.
  22. Justareviewer21
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This is incredible, just epic and fun, great story with really good characters.
  23. emilyratesgames
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Score: 9
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  24. bergcamp101
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    Best game in the series, which just blows your mind. Scenes are intense, you almost always feel on the edge, lots of innovative gameplay mechanics... It's just great.
  25. LouayBoufaden
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is so good. It's better than the first game actually.
    Awesome story and cut scenes.
    Especially the train scene was epic.
    We obviously like Sully and Elena but Chloe is really interesting too I like her too I can't forget Tenzin too.
    This game is fantastic and I love the ending.    … Expand
  26. tariq_almandhar
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    لعبة ممتعة من كل النواحي من الألغاز والقصة والقتال
  27. MrPajamas
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is perhaps the best game sequel I've ever seen. The game does everything better than the previous one and since the second time the series is on a completely different level. As soon as it hits you in the eye, the graphics, which are simply beautiful for 2009. The story has also undergone a major change and is now much better. Whether a villain, a character, orUncharted 2: Among Thieves is perhaps the best game sequel I've ever seen. The game does everything better than the previous one and since the second time the series is on a completely different level. As soon as it hits you in the eye, the graphics, which are simply beautiful for 2009. The story has also undergone a major change and is now much better. Whether a villain, a character, or an environment. Especially the environment that is beautiful. The island from number one was nice, but the snowy mountains in number two are even better. The action moments have also undergone a big shift and the beginning of the game will immediately draw you into the action. We will also see quality flashback. The bad guy is luxurious here. I can't compare it to that from number one, because I don't even remember it anymore, and this could be one of the proofs that it's much better here. The puzzles here are also in full beauty and they also felt a little better. The end of the game is in style and overall you will actually realize after finishing that you got something that was many times better than the previous part. Amazing game that I recommend.… Expand
  28. Mad_Man101
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    When I was a young know it all, this was my favourite game I had played at that point in time. The characters and settings stunned me and it was easily the best looking game on the PS3 for me, even better that Uncharted 3 and the The Last Of Us in my opinion.

    It is still the best Uncharted for me. The dynamics between Nate, Chloe, Elena and Sully are fantastic.The settings are still    When I was a young know it all, this was my favourite game I had played at that point in time. The characters and settings stunned me and it was easily the best looking game on the PS3 for me, even better that Uncharted 3 and the The Last Of Us in my opinion.

    It is still the best Uncharted for me. The dynamics between Nate, Chloe, Elena and Sully are fantastic.The settings are still stunning. A nostalgic one for me.    … Expand
  29. LesandroBonucci
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    one of the best games of that gen, even in 2020 it gives great experiance, definitely worth playing
  30. Kubricks
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    The only thing that keeps me from giving this game a solid 10 is the high focus on directed game play (if the game wants you to do something, most game aspects work towards moving you to what you should do, which cuts off from exploration and learning the game yourself). It's of course a natural thing with these types of games but I know for a fact Naughty Dog can do better. Other thanThe only thing that keeps me from giving this game a solid 10 is the high focus on directed game play (if the game wants you to do something, most game aspects work towards moving you to what you should do, which cuts off from exploration and learning the game yourself). It's of course a natural thing with these types of games but I know for a fact Naughty Dog can do better. Other than that, the game is a masterpiece of story telling, of shooting, of exploring and finding treasures. It's a beautiful game, one that sometimes you only want to gaze. All this comes along a pretty standard story, nothing too much but enough to support the game and keep you going. If you can only play one Uncharted, for me this is it. Highly recommended.… Expand
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#1 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#1 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
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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