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. Adameq2000
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    After First Uncharted everybody thinks it can't be better game, but they were wrong. Uncharted 2 is the best game ever next to The Last Of Us. I love this game.
  2. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    10
    this is the best game this gen i have just beat the games and it's amazing it was about 14 hours for me i really take my time to find all the tres i def say get this game if you have a ps3 if you dont get a ps3 and get this game.
  3. beanstar
    Oct 11, 2013
    10
    This is not only the ultimate PS3 game. Not only the ultimate game of 2009. Not only an ultimate turning point for the PS3. This is also ONE of the ULTIMATE games of all time. Uncharted 2 pushes the boundaries to do what no one expected to do. That is being the ultimate blockbuster that any gamer would want to experience. From being in some of the craziest action sequences any one couldn'tThis is not only the ultimate PS3 game. Not only the ultimate game of 2009. Not only an ultimate turning point for the PS3. This is also ONE of the ULTIMATE games of all time. Uncharted 2 pushes the boundaries to do what no one expected to do. That is being the ultimate blockbuster that any gamer would want to experience. From being in some of the craziest action sequences any one couldn't expected (For example: One scene involves a huge fight in a train, meanwhile another involves running through a mass destruction of buildings, while being chased by a chopper.) to shocking plot twists/turns and watching many of the best cutscenes anyone could imagine watching, Uncharted 2 has it all. Nate's insane journey throughout Asia for the search of Marco Polo's lost fleet is one of the most bizarre experiences I've ever played in gaming and it doesn't even falter out. Thanks to Uncharted 2 (also thanks to the multiplayer elements, as well), I can't even stop getting my hands off the smooth Dualshock, and can't stop wishing to buy more games to play on the PS3. By the time the 7th generation of gaming ends, you will hear multiple critics talking about Uncharted 2 in their "best-games-of-generation" lists, because of the huge impact it had on gaming and to those who played it. Before the 8th generation comes, I would do a second run of Uncharted 2's single-player mode, because the main formula has been brilliantly executed and it couldn't get any better. Naughty Dog, the game is the main reason why you are one of the most talented gaming storytellers anyone has ever encountered.

    WARNING: Do not listen to those who give Uncharted 2 bad reviews. Them are under the control of Microsoft's Xbox 360, and do not understand that the PS3 has some of the greatest line-ups in the history of gaming.    … Expand
  4. monkeydluffy
    Dec 8, 2013
    10
    this is the best game in my opinion everything in this game is perfect the story, the gun fights, the adventure, the graphics, the cut scenes feel like a movie and on crushing the game can be very challenging too
  5. RedRyan18
    May 22, 2014
    10
    Uncharted 2 is Naughty Dog's third masterpiece. It's set pieces are even better than the last installment, the performances are strong, the graphics are beautiful, and the story is much more compelling.
  6. 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.
  7. jelikey
    Aug 21, 2015
    8
    this game shows awesome graphic tech, but as i am a pc gamer, the 30 fps is horrible experience. and i am unhappy with that main character never be shoted by enemy.
  8. WheelzFourReelz
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    Uncharted 2 takes everything that made the first game great and made it better. It's a very gripping cinematic experience of a video game with some absolutely unbelievable moments.
  9. Minge
    Feb 21, 2016
    10
    This game defines "gaming" and "experience" it 's absolutely wonderful it's an experience of unforgettable moments loving characters and fantastic storytelling if you grew up with this game like i did you know what this game means to you it's an unbelievable achievement to adventure games it is a masterpiece it is a GAME.
  10. MrMoodle
    Apr 26, 2015
    9
    Let me just get this out of the way, I thought this was a fantastic game. I really do, but don't trust these people saying it's one of the best games of all time. They obviously haven't played many games. The fighting and action I would rank amongst some of the best games, but the rest of it felt pretty bland if it wasn't for the characters humorous banter. Definitely worth getting, butLet me just get this out of the way, I thought this was a fantastic game. I really do, but don't trust these people saying it's one of the best games of all time. They obviously haven't played many games. The fighting and action I would rank amongst some of the best games, but the rest of it felt pretty bland if it wasn't for the characters humorous banter. Definitely worth getting, but please don't fanboy over it.… Expand
  11. Jackcorn189
    Aug 15, 2015
    10
    A blast to play. The music is fantastic. The cinematic elements are stunning. Out of the three console Uncharted games, Uncharted 2 has the perfect balance of shooting and parkour elements. I also love the ability to choose to do a shoot-out or use stealth to take out the enemies. The only flaw I saw was the lack of Sully in the story. Overall, anybody with a PS3 should play this game.
  12. VTL
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    Sin duda el mejor de la saga. Del 1 al 4 este es otro nivel. La historia es mejor que todas, las localizaciones con perdon del 4 es la mejor. Mucha accion y con uno de los comienzos de juego más espectaculares de la historia. Un juego que ha de ser jugado. Y mejora el tema de tiroteos/hordas mucho mejor que en el 1.
  13. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure/Third Person Shooter. Was it fun? Yes, out of all the games I played during the month of January. I think Uncharted 2 might have the best story. Plus that train scene where you’re progressing forward towards the front of the train is spectacular. Are there any similar games? Uncharted 1, only this is better. Favorite Character?    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure/Third Person Shooter.

    Was it fun?

    Yes, out of all the games I played during the month of January. I think Uncharted 2 might have the best story. Plus that train scene where you’re progressing forward towards the front of the train is spectacular.

    Are there any similar games?

    Uncharted 1, only this is better.

    Favorite Character?

    Drake is great, Sully awesome. He wasn’t in it much but he’s such a pervy old man and its awesome.

    Would you play it again?

    I definitely look forward to playing 3 and 4. This is a series that I could see myself coming back to yes.

    Any Complaints?

    Its not very long but I think if it was longer it would start to feel repetitive. Also the final boss was a lot harder in this game than the previous Uncharted.    … Expand
  14. devilhunter665
    Jul 30, 2017
    10
    Just buy it .
  15. RandomWhorie
    Jul 6, 2017
    8
    El mejor de la saga Uncharted con diferencia, en su momento lo jugué y me lo habré pasado unas 5 veces rejugandolo en distintas dificultades. Su historia pese a ser un videojuego no está mal, el villano es el menos ridi de todos que han aparecido en la saga con recortada dispara perdigones y su acento ruso hablando inglés. Las zonas nevadas de lo mejor en la anterior generación destacandoEl mejor de la saga Uncharted con diferencia, en su momento lo jugué y me lo habré pasado unas 5 veces rejugandolo en distintas dificultades. Su historia pese a ser un videojuego no está mal, el villano es el menos ridi de todos que han aparecido en la saga con recortada dispara perdigones y su acento ruso hablando inglés. Las zonas nevadas de lo mejor en la anterior generación destacando el templo de hielo, impresionante.… Expand
  16. danield80
    Jan 3, 2021
    7
    This game is a legend among the PS3 exclusives. Of course, I had to try it out and find out what's the praise about. So, I've bought the game (for ps4) two years ago. At one point I almost wanted to quit but I pushed myself and beat the game. I can't say I've had a bad time playing it, nor a good time either though. I liked the protagonists but the gameplay…not that much.
    But then I got    This game is a legend among the PS3 exclusives. Of course, I had to try it out and find out what's the praise about. So, I've bought the game (for ps4) two years ago. At one point I almost wanted to quit but I pushed myself and beat the game. I can't say I've had a bad time playing it, nor a good time either though. I liked the protagonists but the gameplay…not that much.
    But then I got brainwashed by others' opinions and started to consider U2 as an excellent game. I've gotten the other 3 instalments a year later and enjoyed them except for Deception. So I thought it would be a great idea to replay Among Thieves.
    And what happened is that I bored myself to uninstalling the game after an hour and a half in.
    Nonsense and clichés just constantly emanate from the story it made me unable to continue. Everything falls off or explodes right after you escape it. Drake survives so much damage to his body like it's nothing. The antagonists are caricatures, a fake "Russian" psycho and an annoying Bri'ish succer. It's laughable.
    The gunplay is unsatisfying, the guns sound very weird. The climbing is 100 times less entertaining than it is in Prince of Persia.
    I think a lot of the fanboys got this together with their PS3s and it was their only game for a long time. A game better than no game, right? The thing I don't get is why so many people praise Amy Hennig, the writer, to heavens for her work on the story. It's a simple story with highly distinguishable good and evil, it's almost like a tale. The game takes itself very seriously, yet some characters are almost cartoonish.
    Uncharted 2 is lucky that it is polished. The fanboys are lucky they did not have to grow up with Angel of Darkness.    … Expand
  17. Unknown-Critic
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    This game gave me goosebumps the first time I played it. A rollercoaster ride from start to finish. One of the best games ever made, hands down. This game alone is worth buying a PS3.
  18. Kskj37
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
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  19. Itsmine
    Nov 22, 2021
    4
    Games kinda boring mostly just sneak around walking not Really my thing I just couldn't get into it.
  20. Xotiic19
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    Best game in the history, hands down. Very underated story, best gameplay. And switch sucks
  21. MarsZoey
    Sep 19, 2020
    1
    Thrash game. Why is it overrated? Combat is trash. Enemies come nonstop. The helo and tank missions are crap.
  22. 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
  23. Marcz3ra
    Apr 29, 2021
    10
    Uncharted 2 is one of the most memorable video games ever created. Not because it is particularly innovative, but because the mixture of shooting, climbing, creeping, thinking, laughing and simple astonishment works perfectly.
  24. 4YASBOOM06
    Feb 6, 2022
    0
    Go and **** play the game great story great gameplay amazing graphic great characters
  25. Alambosh
    Feb 2, 2022
    10
    For me the best part. The train scene is great. And the game itself leaves the impression of going to the movies for a blockbuster from Marvel)
  26. 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
  27. PaulaTLD
    Aug 23, 2022
    10
    El primer uncharted que jugue y mi favorito! amo a Drake y lo jugaria miles de veces mas.
  28. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    9
    A much better version of the first game with better combat and story, although it spams too much enemies towards the end it is still a great game.
  29. Homelanderusa1
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is real goat ****
    After all this years I can play this goat Story is masterpiece
  30. ThomasA
    Oct 16, 2009
    9
    Excellent game with very nice voice acting and a good story. Action sequences are about the best I have experienced in a game. Single player campaign could easily be longer, but isn't it always like that when you enjoy a game?
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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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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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