Uncharted: Golden Abyss

 PlayStation Vita
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Feb 15, 2012
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 930 Ratings

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  1. sityoazzdown
    Mar 16, 2014
    8
    Don't really play handheld games, so I'm happy to say I'm pleasantly suprised by this game. A solid game, that duplicates the gameplay of uncharted very nicely on the vita. Gamplay was fun, the story was alright and anyone who played uncharted before will find the story similar to other uncharted games. The touchscreen brang a whole new dimension of gameplay to uncharted which I enjoyedDon't really play handheld games, so I'm happy to say I'm pleasantly suprised by this game. A solid game, that duplicates the gameplay of uncharted very nicely on the vita. Gamplay was fun, the story was alright and anyone who played uncharted before will find the story similar to other uncharted games. The touchscreen brang a whole new dimension of gameplay to uncharted which I enjoyed also. The only downside was that being a fan of uncharted series, this game has nothing you haven't seen before in a uncharted game, it's seems like it's more of vita sending a message saying it can deliver quality games rather than innovating the uncharted series. I will be honest, if this game wasn't on a handheld, and was a console game it would've recieved lower scores (ok story, lack of new gameplay); but basically a very good game for any handheld system.… Expand
  2. Tall_But_Short
    May 14, 2012
    8
    Uncharted: Golden Abyss truly shows what the Vita offers. And it will only get better from here. The graphics in this game look stunning for a portable gaming device, though not on par with Uncharted 3 for the Playstation 3. But the graphics are as good and maybe even better sometimes than Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, the first game in the franchise. The story in this game is the mostUncharted: Golden Abyss truly shows what the Vita offers. And it will only get better from here. The graphics in this game look stunning for a portable gaming device, though not on par with Uncharted 3 for the Playstation 3. But the graphics are as good and maybe even better sometimes than Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, the first game in the franchise. The story in this game is the most realistic in the series which was really good. The core gameplay is the same in this game, L to aim, R to shoot, arrow keys to select weapons, etc. Except now there are touch features which I was afraid of in the beginning when the game was announced but I have grown really fond of them now. The voice acting was superb like usual, and overall, this is a definite must-buy for Vita owners. Though this game isn't as great as Uncharted 2 & 3, it is definitely on par with the original game, and that just means there is a lot of room for improvement and hopefully Bend Studio will deliver even better next time.… Expand
  3. RagingMammoth
    Jun 16, 2012
    8
    great as a standalone title, but isnt anywhere as good as the PS3 trilogy. picks up more towards the end.

    i do not like the forced touch controls. and i hate.. hate.. HATEHATEHATEHATEHATE the melee. i love the fighting in uncharted 2/3 and is just perfect. i hate the horrid quicktime events. my play style on PS3 (no particular reason why) I will always go for the stealthy route if    great as a standalone title, but isnt anywhere as good as the PS3 trilogy. picks up more towards the end.

    i do not like the forced touch controls. and i hate.. hate.. HATEHATEHATEHATEHATE the melee. i love the fighting in uncharted 2/3 and is just perfect. i hate the horrid quicktime events. my play style on PS3 (no particular reason why) I will always go for the stealthy route if possible, then melee and when i have too shoot i always go for the headshots. 3/4 of the way through the game i once again mastered the head shots technique. which is great.

    i also dislike the way the whole trophy system relates around stupid puzzles and things. also the whole touch scheme SHOULD optional. and as i made apparent earlier, i seriously dislike the fighting and how slow it is. when stealth was included, it worked the same as it did on console, which was a great addition.

    the story was fantastic, on par with the trilogy. however dante was horribly confusing throughout.. that may have been on purpose though.

    the graphics are beautiful. truly stunning. no, they are not on par with the console version. (which shouldn't be shunned) but for a handheld can only be rivalled by gravity rush. i know its an entirely different art scheme, but you know where i am coming for. People do not seem too understand why its not the same graphics as the console version...

    Take a second next time you pick up your vita, too look at the size of the machine, and analyse it. If you own a PS3 (or next time you go too your local video game shop/store) look at the size of the PS3, and then there is your explanation. What Sony have accomplished graphically with the vita truly is something amazing.    … Expand
  4. bevi9214
    Aug 17, 2012
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My initial reaction to this game was disappointment. Uncharted 2 and 3 are honestly two of my favorite games of all time with both being in my top 5, so you can say i went into this game with pretty high hopes, and unfortunately they were never met. But this does not mean that Uncharted Golden Abyss is a bad game, heck no, it is good, but it just had the potential to be so much more. Its definitely the worst uncharted game out of the four, but considering that this is the series first portable outing, and it plays almost as good and looks almost as good the original Drake's Fortune, I can tell you that I still came away a tad impressed. The story though was my absolute least favorite of the series and i would almost go as far as to say it sucked but then sully came in about two thirds of the way through and saved the games story from being a complete bore to being ok, not to mention the games final third is the most intersesting and best part of the game. ANd while I'm **** i'd like to say that 95 percent of all the vitas touch and gyroscope controls sucked and made the gameplay and what could have been pretty awesome set pieces suck. The only good things i can say about those controls are that the charcoal rubbings and the puzzles where you fit pieces together are actually fun to play with the touch screen and make it much easier. Ok, I feel like i have said enough negatives about this game, now let me fill you in on why I'm going to give it an 8 instead of say a 7, which at points i was seriously considering giving it. Even though this game starts out slow, after the first 3 or 4 chapters, the game starts to pick up speed and much of the reason for that is, is that you by now have gotten used to the controls and everything starts to work well together. The gunplay, once you turn off that gyro crap which really was screwing up my aiming for the first few chapters because i didn't know it was even on, is freaking awesome. Its the best shooting mechanics I've ever played on a hand held and it mad me really look forward to each shootout. There are a lot of shootouts too, probably id say the most out of all the 3 games prior. It really does feel really good and makes me wish that the developers had added multiplayer so i could do more of it. My fingers are crossed for next time! The platforming, which is what you do almost as much as shooting is almost as good as it is on the consoles minus a few buggy parts here and there, but was otherwise just as much fun on the vita as it was in among thieves and drakes deception which is pretty awesome. There are also a ton more puzzles in Golden abyss than any of the other ones which i found myself to really enjoy since i found them all very entertaining. I would also go as far as to say that this may be the longest of the series of just as long as among thieves with the game having 34 chapters. And god i cannot forget the graphics which to say are just good is an understatement, i seriously never thought id see a portable game look this good. Not to say there are not a few ruff spots because there are, but they are easily forgiven for the sole fact that this is a handheld game and it seriously looks a tad better than most ps3 and 360 launch titles did. To say my excitement was through the roof to play an uncharted that looked almost as good as its console brethren is an understatement, and to say i was just a little disappointed is one to, but i can honestly say i don't regret buying this since i still had a pretty fun time playing it. I def recommend people to buy this for there vitas because it is a good game and one of the few out there right now for the platform. Also if they can find the game for 40 bucks or less i would recommend only getting the game then because i feel 50 dollars is a little too steep and even though there are a butt ton of collectibles to get on replays, i don't find this game very replay-able which is weird to me bc I've replayed each uncharted game previously to this well over 10 times.... ya i know I'm a bit sad but those 3 are just so good . But all in all Uncharted Golden Abyss was a decently good game just shy of greatness which is not much unlike Uncharted Drakes Fortune and we all know how the sequel to that turned out! So i have very high hopes for SCE Bend Studio to dish out an awesome sequel. So you could say that I'm ready as hell to see if they can pull off the same kind of improvements in the sequel that naughty dog did, i definitely have faith and i can't wait! (BUY)… Expand
  5. guest1321
    Oct 11, 2012
    8
    Alright well this is the first Vita game I have finished and I can't help but feel that I have been absolutely spoiled! Visually it was on par with all the other uncharted games I have played to date. It felt like drake wasn't quite the same character as in the console games but everything else was just as good. The exploration was awesome and just when you thought you hit a boring levelAlright well this is the first Vita game I have finished and I can't help but feel that I have been absolutely spoiled! Visually it was on par with all the other uncharted games I have played to date. It felt like drake wasn't quite the same character as in the console games but everything else was just as good. The exploration was awesome and just when you thought you hit a boring level you are slapped in the face with some amazing visuals. It was difficult getting used to the controls but once I figured out the gyroscope for shooting mechanism I was all set. The touch screen was really nice when it came to climbing; however, I was extremely annoyed by the whole "swipe in the direction of this orange arrow to lift someone/cut this/grab on". I understand that this was the flagship example of how this hardware can be included in the game but I felt like it diluted Uncharted. Beyond that I really liked the plot and the dynamics between characters. It felt a lot like an uncharted game in that sense, especially after having played the second one. I could definitely see myself revisiting this one as I broke it up into 30 minutes trips on a subway which was limiting in immersing myself. Bottom line, it was another Uncharted game, it was just as awesome and its siblings, and I sincerely hope another one comes out for the Vita.… Expand
  6. EvilEye
    Nov 15, 2012
    8
    Uncharted: Golden Abyss is the first game i played on my PS Vita, and also a first Uncharted game i
  7. Jonathankira
    Jul 13, 2013
    8
    Great game, from finding hidden treasure to finding yourself hanging on a rope shooting down enemy forces. Golden Abyss brings the Vita's front and rear touch to its a high standard. The story line was great and at many times you felt yourself racing your heart to not get shot while climbing a slippery building.
  8. Omeguis
    Dec 5, 2012
    8
    One of the best titles for the PSVITA so far. Despite the unnecessary use of the console's touchscreen, for example the excessive swipes, this title is a perfect demonstration of the Vita's capabilities. Very nice story, though not as great as the PS3's games. Drake's journal and collectibles makes this title enjoyable to play more than once, as there are many pictures to take and objectsOne of the best titles for the PSVITA so far. Despite the unnecessary use of the console's touchscreen, for example the excessive swipes, this title is a perfect demonstration of the Vita's capabilities. Very nice story, though not as great as the PS3's games. Drake's journal and collectibles makes this title enjoyable to play more than once, as there are many pictures to take and objects to pick up. It's a little big too easy compared to the PS3 titles, but I assume this is because the portable's gaming experience isn't as comfortable as the dualshock is.… Expand
  9. mrgamesandstuff
    Dec 14, 2012
    8
    The Uncharted series has been widely successful ever since the very beginning of the first game, somehow mixing in a brilliant adventure-bound story line with plenty of action and entertainment. Uncharted: Golden Abyss is no different from the other three games and is equally enjoyable minus the few hiccups this game has. To start off, this game easily surpassed my expectations graphicThe Uncharted series has been widely successful ever since the very beginning of the first game, somehow mixing in a brilliant adventure-bound story line with plenty of action and entertainment. Uncharted: Golden Abyss is no different from the other three games and is equally enjoyable minus the few hiccups this game has. To start off, this game easily surpassed my expectations graphic wise. Graphics for Golden Abyss are just slightly below the first Uncharted game. Secondly, the game plays almost as well as the rest of the series. The only real complaint I have about this game is the motion controls and touch screen controls. While motion is always welcome and does add flavor to the experience, at times I found it difficult to aim, eventually I turned off the motion controls all together. Touch screen controls are solid and easy to use but at the same time, they are also over used. To me, it felt as if I was swiping my finger across the screen every two minutes or so. Besides that the game plays wonderfully. It felt just as if I was playing on the Playstation 3. If there has ever been a reason to purchase a Vita then you will have to look no further. Uncharted: Golden Abyss accurately shows the amazing potential the Vita has to offer.… Expand
  10. SuperVideogamer
    Jun 16, 2013
    8
    UGA is a great adventure/action game for the playstation vita,I have never played uncharted before so this was my first one and i loved it!!!!,First of all the story is great,nice dialogue,the action cinematics look amazing on tha portable and the quick-time events one are awesome,the game is also repeatable beacause of all the hidden objects and the diffulcity is good,lots of differentUGA is a great adventure/action game for the playstation vita,I have never played uncharted before so this was my first one and i loved it!!!!,First of all the story is great,nice dialogue,the action cinematics look amazing on tha portable and the quick-time events one are awesome,the game is also repeatable beacause of all the hidden objects and the diffulcity is good,lots of different guns and the game uses the vitas controls nicely but tha bad thing about tha game is the fighting mechanic u have to only use the touch screen to fight,which gets really annoying sometimes.I wish u could use velhicles like motocycles,cars etc. and there should have been multiplayer but the game is very entertaining thats why my final score is 8/10(A wild ride well worth your money!!!!!!!)… Expand
  11. nuckchuckler
    Jan 28, 2013
    8
    Some of the touch controls were forced, but Golden Abyss is by no means a bad game. The story is good, Nathan Drake still shines as a protagonist and the gunplay was well-executed. Graphics ranged from okay to stunning. PS If anyone is deterred from buying the game due to the overuse of touch controls there is always the option of using the analog sticks.
  12. CappuccinoGamer
    Apr 28, 2013
    8
    Really enjoyed this edition of Uncharted. Burned through the entire game somewhat easily and at a steady pace (which I prefer) with fewer frustrating parts to repeat numerous times and more story. My biggest problem was with the dialogue as it was often extremely tacky and predictable, however I don't feel this detracted much from the game itself. Would recommend this one as it was moneyReally enjoyed this edition of Uncharted. Burned through the entire game somewhat easily and at a steady pace (which I prefer) with fewer frustrating parts to repeat numerous times and more story. My biggest problem was with the dialogue as it was often extremely tacky and predictable, however I don't feel this detracted much from the game itself. Would recommend this one as it was money well spent, in my opinion.… Expand
  13. antodena
    May 2, 2013
    8
    This game is fantastic. With some flaws, sure. But it really worth the money spent for any lover of this game series. Definitely this is not a Naughty Dog work... But those guys packed an excellent story, with some good (even if standard) character. Filled with details and treasure to be finded. What is really excellent is the control system, incredibly vary and astonishing when you seeThis game is fantastic. With some flaws, sure. But it really worth the money spent for any lover of this game series. Definitely this is not a Naughty Dog work... But those guys packed an excellent story, with some good (even if standard) character. Filled with details and treasure to be finded. What is really excellent is the control system, incredibly vary and astonishing when you see the interchangeable way you can play it... With the fron touch, rear touch and usual buttons and joypads... You can change them seamlessy within the game... Using one of another giving you the best experience ever. Full of exploration, full of action and laughs when Nate loose the grip and shouts the hell out of him The only flaw is that actually the game is very short... Full of different chapters but very fast in the end. Good points anyway are the perfect graphics, great music scores (usual mixes from the series plus some new entry), great voice acting with a lot of humor and funny dialogs. Awesome, awesome game.… Expand
  14. Zime
    May 13, 2013
    8
    I was amazed of how well Uncharted's great gameplay and narrative translated to the small screen. On top of that there are some (honestly) cool Vita-exclusive features which draw me into the experience even more. All this combined with a lengthy campaign makes a winner and one of Vita's best games.
  15. 00-z3N
    Nov 25, 2017
    8
    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 8.4/10 When I bought my PSVita, the first game I had was precisely this and I must say that I was completely amazed. Technically, we all know that the PSVita is superior to the 3DS, but if you want to prove it, this is the game, because it exploits the capabilities of the console to the maximum and in a very stable way. This new adventure    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 8.4/10

    When I bought my PSVita, the first game I had was precisely this and I must say that I was completely amazed. Technically, we all know that the PSVita is superior to the 3DS, but if you want to prove it, this is the game, because it exploits the capabilities of the console to the maximum and in a very stable way. This new adventure of our friend Nathan is not very different from the typical approaches already seen, showing us a green environment full of riddles, some very tedious and unnecessary (like the one that forces you to illuminate the screen) but in general very good. The control is not very different from those previously seen and is handled as always in a very fluid way, giving a very good aggregate by the touch parts of the console; the story on the other hand remains very traditional, short and nothing surprising, but correct.

    The accounts give me positive and although it is the least good Uncharted of the franchise, it is undoubtedly one of the best experiences you can try in this console. 8.4/10

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    Cuando compre mi PSVita, el primer juego que tuve fue precisamente este y debo decir que quede completamente maravillado. Tecnicamente, todos sabemos que la PSVita es superior al 3DS, pero si quieres demostrarlo, este es el juego, ya que explota al máximo las capacidades de la consola y de manera muy estable. Esta nueva aventura de nuestro amigo Nathan no es muy diferente a los típicos planteamientos ya vistos, mostrándonos un ambiente verde y lleno de acertijos, algunos muy tediosos e innecesarios (como el que te obliga a iluminar la pantalla) pero en líneas generales muy bueno. El control no es muy diferente a los antes visto y se maneja como siempre de manera muy fluida, dando un agregado muy bueno por las partes táctiles de la consola; la historia por otro lado se mantiene muy tradicional, corta y nada sorprendente, pero correcta.

    Las cuentas me dan positivo y aunque es el Uncharted menos bueno de la franquicia, sigue siendo sin duda una de las mejores experiencias que puedes probar en esta consola. 8.4/10    … Expand
  16. Ogie
    Apr 25, 2016
    8
    I cannot compare this game to others in the series, but considering this game as standalone I have to say I quite enjoyed it - even it is a bit out of my genre, cause i play almost exclusively RPGs. Graphics are really amazing, definitely one of the best from VITA games. The gameplay is a bit worse though, I think gameplay could be way more complex, instead of that Golden Abyss is simpleI cannot compare this game to others in the series, but considering this game as standalone I have to say I quite enjoyed it - even it is a bit out of my genre, cause i play almost exclusively RPGs. Graphics are really amazing, definitely one of the best from VITA games. The gameplay is a bit worse though, I think gameplay could be way more complex, instead of that Golden Abyss is simple shooter game. There are even many cutscenes so be prepared for a bit dismember gameplay. The story was good, a bit predictable though, but I enjoyed it. As a result I think Uncharted: Golden Abyss is really good game and I would definitely recommend it.

    GRAPHIC - 9
    GAMEPLAY - 7
    LASTING APPEAL - 8
    EXECUTION - 8

    OVERALL - 8    … Expand
  17. DRAGANSUS
    Apr 14, 2016
    8
    Хоть к игре не прикасалась рука ND, игра оказалась очень даже хорошей. Интересный сюжет, отличная графика по мерками ps vita, хорошая продолжительность, тот самый колоритный юмор. Из минусов, слишком коридорная, моменты с использованием сенсорного экрана раздражают, достаточно сложно целится на стиках ps vita....можно было сделать помощь в прицеливании) А так игра очень достойная, прошел 3Хоть к игре не прикасалась рука ND, игра оказалась очень даже хорошей. Интересный сюжет, отличная графика по мерками ps vita, хорошая продолжительность, тот самый колоритный юмор. Из минусов, слишком коридорная, моменты с использованием сенсорного экрана раздражают, достаточно сложно целится на стиках ps vita....можно было сделать помощь в прицеливании) А так игра очень достойная, прошел 3 раза.… Expand
  18. eva3si0n
    Mar 18, 2018
    8
    Unambiguously one of the best games on PS Vita. But at once it is clear that Naughty Dog has anybody no relation to this game, from it this game concedes considerably even to the first part. It is just naked mechanics of Uncharted with very simple plot. In a game there are no interesting characters except Drake as I was glad to see Sully. A game actively uses functionality of PS Vita - andUnambiguously one of the best games on PS Vita. But at once it is clear that Naughty Dog has anybody no relation to this game, from it this game concedes considerably even to the first part. It is just naked mechanics of Uncharted with very simple plot. In a game there are no interesting characters except Drake as I was glad to see Sully. A game actively uses functionality of PS Vita - and it is her main minus. Beginning from rubbing of objects, completion with a game with bosses. Missions with bosses, it is not Uncharted and some Fruit Ninja. But in general not the bad prequel to a series, is a pity that the plot was such simple.… Expand
  19. GLaDOS-b
    Feb 26, 2017
    8
    A solid entry in the Uncharted series, of course not the best. The story and locations were not nearly as memorable as Naughty Dogs games. But for not being made by Naughty Dog, I think they did a great job at at making a fun entry to the Uncharted series on the go.
  20. aljirik1992
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Мал золотник, да дорог (Uncharted: Golden Abyss)

    Весь обзор - два вопроса! Может ли Анч быть таковым без самой ND у руля? И может ли харизма Дрейка и легендарный гротеск серии уместиться в "мыльницу" поменьше? Начиная со второй части похождений натАна, фишкой её создателей стало скрупулёзное внимание к деталям, однако данный проект делали Bend Studio. Их видение "дотошности" в    Мал золотник, да дорог (Uncharted: Golden Abyss)

    Весь обзор - два вопроса! Может ли Анч быть таковым без самой ND у руля? И может ли харизма Дрейка и легендарный гротеск серии уместиться в "мыльницу" поменьше? Начиная со второй части похождений натАна, фишкой её создателей стало скрупулёзное внимание к деталям, однако данный проект делали Bend Studio. Их видение "дотошности" в окружающем игрока пространстве естественно иное, и реализовывается оно малыми дозами, в частности благодаря возможностям платформы на которой UGA вышла, что не мешает игре являться трушным Анчем. А вот сама консоль не даёт развернуться ответвлению на полную, поэтому эпиком в привычном понимании большой плойки насладиться трудновато. Ярких вспышек после прохождения U-mini не оставляет, но и сказать о том, что история получилась сероватой сможет разве что ну отъявленный фанат. Как по мне, кураторство отцов основателей даром не прошло, и лицо франшизы не скатилось кубарем в пропасть, а даже наоборот подтянулось до уступа под названием реалистичный главный герой.    … Expand
  21. Parsons_critic
    Dec 24, 2017
    8
    Too short, but very interesting game. For PS Vita, the graph is simply superb. Of the minuses I can note a large number of the same type of tasks using console functions and plastic shooting
  22. mrkp
    Jan 14, 2020
    8
    очень интересная игра, к управлению надо немного привыкнуть, а дальше всё отлично
  23. Ruzaky
    Jan 22, 2019
    8
    Graphics somewhere between U1 and U2. Overall real Uncharted game in your pocket.
  24. RASoub
    Mar 5, 2019
    8
    VERY SIMILAR OF UNCHARTED 1 DRAKES FORTUNE,

    You all can read my Reviews, am not fan of Uncharted, but for me Uncharted is just a fun game for me, and i have all of them and am not gonna compare this uncharted to the Console Trilogy, am just gonna talk how much i had fun with it. the graphics is amazing, perfect enviroment colors and amazing sounds in the game. the gameplay is 100%    VERY SIMILAR OF UNCHARTED 1 DRAKES FORTUNE,

    You all can read my Reviews, am not fan of Uncharted, but for me Uncharted is just a fun game for me, and i have all of them and am not gonna compare this uncharted to the Console Trilogy, am just gonna talk how much i had fun with it.
    the graphics is amazing, perfect enviroment colors and amazing sounds in the game.
    the gameplay is 100% same like all uncharted except there is alot of touch screen fight and throw granade touch and climbing touch, and thats not very fun.
    what i loved in this game is the 300 mystery and tresures and trophies.
    now a small compare with the trilogy uncharted, there so much action in the game like unhcarted 2 and 3 or 4, there is no percicution no boss fights helicopters and chasing and explotions and cabooooooom, you will only gonna face enemys face to face, shooting shooting and stealth and punchs
    the story is great nothing to say
    but even that i really recommend this game. specially if you are a fan.
    the game is not dissapointed its just portable    … Expand
  25. PrasetOffgun
    Aug 23, 2019
    8
    I went through the game 3 times. I can confidently say that the game is awesome. I threw my PS Vita into the wall every time the NPCs shot better than me ... At high levels of difficulty, this really infuriated. Especially in those moments where I have to defend Sully and Chase. I was ready to throw my PS Vita out the window and forget about this game. I did not get platinum just becauseI went through the game 3 times. I can confidently say that the game is awesome. I threw my PS Vita into the wall every time the NPCs shot better than me ... At high levels of difficulty, this really infuriated. Especially in those moments where I have to defend Sully and Chase. I was ready to throw my PS Vita out the window and forget about this game. I did not get platinum just because Sully was killed or Chase was killed. This game is good until you want to play at a high level of difficulty. Maybe I'm idiot, but at the crushing walkthrough i can't play.
    Suliy's jokes is 100/10    … Expand
  26. SewAwOw
    Nov 3, 2021
    8
    Отличная игра, достойный представитель серии Uncharted, практически не уступающий основной серии. Игра, вышедшая только для PS Vita, раскрывает её возможности на полную, правда, порой перебарщивая с этим. Графика превосходна, выжимает все соки из консоли, отличный звук, качественная русская озвучка (голоса из ориг. серии), немало кат-сцен - на игру не скупились и это заметно. Сюжет местамиОтличная игра, достойный представитель серии Uncharted, практически не уступающий основной серии. Игра, вышедшая только для PS Vita, раскрывает её возможности на полную, правда, порой перебарщивая с этим. Графика превосходна, выжимает все соки из консоли, отличный звук, качественная русская озвучка (голоса из ориг. серии), немало кат-сцен - на игру не скупились и это заметно. Сюжет местами банальный и шаблонный, злодеи даже немного карикатурные, однако в целом неплохой. Загадки простые (видимо, изза портативного формата), их не очень много, но я не считаю это минусом. Стрельба реализована неплохо, много стволов на выбор, даже гатлинг есть, но впечатление несколько портит глупый ИИ врагов: если стелсить, то можно без труда всех положить, ибо болванчики имеют большие проблемы со слухом и зрение. Хотя в обычных перестрелках они даже пользуются укрытиями и кидают гранаты.
    Я считаю, что Bend Studio удалось передать дух франшизы от Naughty Dog, с задачей они справились хорошо, как когда-то с Resistance для PSP. Игрой остался доволен, одна из лучших на Vita.    … Expand
  27. Wwilliams23
    Nov 20, 2020
    8
    I’ve beaten this game twice and I’m about to go for my third play through. It’s truly a remarkable feat considering what Sony Bend was able to do with the Vita hardware. It’s probably better than Drake’s Fortune to be honest. But it can’t touch the other games. The story is solid, gameplay is responsive, and it’s just amazing to have an Uncharted game on the go. I can’t recommend it enoughI’ve beaten this game twice and I’m about to go for my third play through. It’s truly a remarkable feat considering what Sony Bend was able to do with the Vita hardware. It’s probably better than Drake’s Fortune to be honest. But it can’t touch the other games. The story is solid, gameplay is responsive, and it’s just amazing to have an Uncharted game on the go. I can’t recommend it enough for Vita owners.… Expand
  28. Misterdiony
    May 16, 2021
    8
    Probably the only game that I wanted to play on the Vita. It felt a bit less stellar like the main series but is still an enjoyable action adventure with our fellow hero Drake.
  29. andikalj2
    May 12, 2022
    8
    The first long adventure game i play and finish.. Very good gameplay and story.
  30. Timofey2000
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    8: Very beautiful graphic, sound great like in games on big consoles, on the start game is very interesting, but for a some time his lose this
  31. godWhisperer
    Mar 14, 2012
    7
    although i was very impressed with the presentation of this game on a handheld, i was immediately disappointed that there was no competitive multiplayer. i enjoyed the multiplayer of uncharted 2 and 3 and thought it would be a given that this uncharted title would include a multiplayer mode similar to those featured in those games.

    also, every time i was forced to use the new touch    although i was very impressed with the presentation of this game on a handheld, i was immediately disappointed that there was no competitive multiplayer. i enjoyed the multiplayer of uncharted 2 and 3 and thought it would be a given that this uncharted title would include a multiplayer mode similar to those featured in those games.

    also, every time i was forced to use the new touch controls it infuriated me, especially when you have to balance the vita to keep from falling off a narrow beam. it's ridiculous and obvious that the sole reason they implemented this was to make use of the vita's capabilities- the problem is it is annoying and kills the game's momentum.

    considering the high bar this franchise repeatedly sets, this game was a disappointment for me, although i still respect and appreciate the great combat and beautiful presentation.    … Expand
  32. Hypericum
    Apr 7, 2013
    7
    A good edition to the Uncharted series, but suffers from control issues. The graphics are great, storyline is up there with other uncharted games, but sadly the controls are very touchy which make it hard to play. I would frequently go for melee combat after trying to shoot enemies for over a minute without any luck due to the touchy controls, and small enemies making it hard to target them.
  33. YaMun
    Feb 26, 2012
    7
    Because its a launch game you cant criticize it to much, its very much below quality compared to the ps3 version (graphics, voice acting, audio) the graphics are pretty good for a handheld but they are inconsistent, they can look amazing at some points and then pretty awful in some other...i feel its been rushed just so it could be a launch title, the tedious touch screen interactions areBecause its a launch game you cant criticize it to much, its very much below quality compared to the ps3 version (graphics, voice acting, audio) the graphics are pretty good for a handheld but they are inconsistent, they can look amazing at some points and then pretty awful in some other...i feel its been rushed just so it could be a launch title, the tedious touch screen interactions are there throughout the game, i enjoyed the puzzles and the platforming but the shooting doesn't feel right..perhaps if the developers had enough time they would of tweaked them but they it feels awkward to use the sticks and shoot a target. Overall i think its a good game but dont judge the vita by the launch titles the developers will be still getting used to the new platform.… Expand
  34. okunoin9
    Jun 30, 2012
    7
    I just completed Uncharted GA, I give it a 7/10 or so.
    I've only completed the original Uncharted so I'm not particularly well invested in the series, some thoughts;
    +It looks awesome, along with Gravity Rush it really shows the Vita's capabilities, it bodes very well for the graphical benchmark we can expect on the handheld throughout it's lifetime +The animation is excellent, on par    I just completed Uncharted GA, I give it a 7/10 or so.
    I've only completed the original Uncharted so I'm not particularly well invested in the series, some thoughts;
    +It looks awesome, along with Gravity Rush it really shows the Vita's capabilities, it bodes very well for the graphical benchmark we can expect on the handheld throughout it's lifetime
    +The animation is excellent, on par with the console games as far as I'm concerned
    + The gyro controls are really perfect, the gunplay feels pretty awesome, sniping with the gyro is so much more satisfying than using an analog stick
    + The voice acting and the music is stellar
    + The overall pacing and cinematic nature is very compelling
    + I liked some of the other interactive elements such as the charcoal rubbings and flipping through the pages of Drake's notebook
    - I feel like the interesting aspects of the story (including the mythos behind the gods and all of the treasure and whatnot) are lost within the cluttered pages of the notebook, a lot of it's hard to comprehend, I couldn't even pronounce half of the names of the Gods and in general I feel like the game does an injustice to these elements by not expanding on it more
    - The villains and overall plot are largely predictable or uninteresting
    - The combat, while fun, is very formulaic, much like the other Uncharted title I played, it tends to bog down the pacing somewhat - though there is much more platforming here for those who prefer that
    - The 'sticky' style platforming which Uncharted has brought into this generation is quite shallow - though it does work well within the game
    - I came across a variety of bugs, including Drake constantly walking towards the camera when the sticks are in their default position, enemy encounters randomly not triggering, being unable to pick up certain weapons (and thus not being able to proceed) and the touch screen functionality becoming completely unresponsive. They were all resolved relatively quickly but it was frustrating at the time

    I only paid half of the RRP for the game, and for that price it was well worth the money, I'd only recommend it at a higher price for fans of the series - though I will say Golden Abyss is definitely as good as, if not better, than the original Uncharted.    … Expand
  35. gregthreet
    Jul 4, 2012
    7
    Bend studios did a fantastic job making a game which clearly has the "uncharted" charm but has some room to be able to also show of the amazing features which are now available thanks to the PSVITA. Its graphics aren't the best on the console by quite abit off and the shooting is abit fiddly, but as a package you'd be daft to doubt this being anything less than a good game.
  36. SilentINU
    Nov 28, 2012
    7
    I have never played a Uncharted game, but this one was the my first vita game, and i liked the style, the graphics and the sound. The aiming system is very good (the motion sensor especially with the sniper). I love games where you search for treasures like this one.
  37. ERB
    Nov 22, 2013
    7
    Uncharted: Golden Abyss is not a bad game.The game play in this game is good and the storyline is good too but the graphics in this game is bad.The game play is good and fun which saved the game from getting a score of 4 from me and even the storyline is good.It is fun playing this game and it is also entertaining but the graphics are really bad.The game gets a score of 7/10 because of itsUncharted: Golden Abyss is not a bad game.The game play in this game is good and the storyline is good too but the graphics in this game is bad.The game play is good and fun which saved the game from getting a score of 4 from me and even the storyline is good.It is fun playing this game and it is also entertaining but the graphics are really bad.The game gets a score of 7/10 because of its awesome game play.And I recommend you fans to buy this game now because this is a great game.And I bet that you guys will like this game.… Expand
  38. MrJagermeister
    Jun 14, 2013
    7
    Love this game soooo much! Just like the console version! Stunning visuals along with great use of the Vita's controls resulted in a great, portable uncharted experience. I love that all the uses of the vitas controls are optional (e.g aming by tilting the Vita). Played this game for hours!
  39. chrisse989
    Jan 14, 2014
    7
    First of all, stellar production values put into this game. It's truely on par with the PS3 singleplayer experiences on the graphical part, which is a thing the game deserves praise for.
    However, it's also very similar for the rest to the console games, ie gameplay isn't that super and really can get tedious. One of the few games that would've benefited from a shorter campaign in my    First of all, stellar production values put into this game. It's truely on par with the PS3 singleplayer experiences on the graphical part, which is a thing the game deserves praise for.
    However, it's also very similar for the rest to the console games, ie gameplay isn't that super and really can get tedious. One of the few games that would've benefited from a shorter campaign in my opion, it really drags on (ie cutscene, fight, climb, climb, fight, climb, cutscene, climb etc).
    It tries to make use of the functionalities of the vita, but except for the dragging screen mechanic for the climbing (which is an improvement), the other stuff used feel gimmicky (eg holding your game against a bright light can seem fun, but not at the start of a train ride in which the light wasn't bright enough and I couldn't get up to go wave my vita against a light anyway... It is after all a portable console). But good for one playthrough, not really that much left to discover after it.    … Expand
  40. lebk2440
    Jun 13, 2022
    7
    I’ll start by saying this is the weakest title in the series. But it had its good moments I admit. The story happens before the 1st Uncharted. There are less known characters and I didn’t find them particularly interesting. The familiar face(s) that do show up in the game are just as good as they usually are. The story itself did keep me entertained but it took a little while to pick up.I’ll start by saying this is the weakest title in the series. But it had its good moments I admit. The story happens before the 1st Uncharted. There are less known characters and I didn’t find them particularly interesting. The familiar face(s) that do show up in the game are just as good as they usually are. The story itself did keep me entertained but it took a little while to pick up. It’s nothing new though, you look for a treasure and bad guys are doing the same thing which causes conflict. A few twists and turns et voilà, good old Uncharted story.

    Puzzles were not the highlight of the game at all. Very simple, barely puzzles if you ask me, they were mostly about matching pieces together to copy an image/symbols. Not much thinking required.

    Collectables were annoying to pick up as they interrupted the game every single time by opening the menu and showing you what you found and what you unlocked, like a playing card for instance. There’s an entire card game linked to this game as free DLC, it’s called: Uncharted Fight for Fortune. Unfortunately it has been delisted and therefore I was not able to play, which then made those cards useless.

    Now about all the Vita gimmicks packed in the game. They really abused of the Vita’s features. A lot of them I found were unnecessary, like almost every time you cross a narrow beam or bridge, Drake will stop and you have to keep his balance by tilting the console left and right. The game uses the touch screen for many different animations and moves by swiping the screen in a given direction, it is usually time sensitive. At times it works well but it’s overused. The back of the screen is also used for rowing and climbing ropes, that worked well also. However I quickly returned to using buttons when possible. Then you had charcoal rubbing and cleaning objects big rubbing the screen. Very annoying to do and too many of them.

    There’s one feature I used all the time: The touch screen. Instead of controlling Drake normally during climbing sequences, you can draw a path by dragging your finger on the hand holds and he will just automatically climb on his own following the path. I found that very useful especially when jumping on a rope that is easy to miss, I would just tap on it and done. The climbing didn’t feel quite responsive so putting Drake in auto pilot was great.

    Overall this was a good game even with the overwhelming amount of gimmicks. It played well enough after getting used to the controls of the Vita. Story was entertaining. The game didn’t look too bad either considering it’s on a handheld.    … Expand
  41. rfedotov
    Apr 1, 2017
    7
    Совсем как для стационарной консоли. Ничем не лучше или хуже, такое же приключенческое кино с минимумом челенжа
  42. Exterminador_d7
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    A great game for a mediocre handheld console like PS Vita. Its defects are mostly related to the uninteresting plot, silly and forgettable characters and mainly due to the bad gameplay with the touchscreen and the ridiculous amount of collectibles (which needs an idiotic DLC and is not worth your money). But if you're a fan of the franchise, it's really fun and interesting.
  43. INU4SH4
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    Uncharted: Golden Abyss is a very solid VITA action-packed game. It delivers exactly what you'd expect from Uncharted on the go. It also utilized all the resources in the VITA including the back touchscreen (that was very unnecessary but Uncharted still used it very well) to make this game memorable.

    It might not compare visually and not be as stunning as the home console titles but it    Uncharted: Golden Abyss is a very solid VITA action-packed game. It delivers exactly what you'd expect from Uncharted on the go. It also utilized all the resources in the VITA including the back touchscreen (that was very unnecessary but Uncharted still used it very well) to make this game memorable.

    It might not compare visually and not be as stunning as the home console titles but it gets its job done and is a very recommended game for those looking for a good shooter on the go. The story while not very long, was still pretty good and had that authentic Uncharted feel. Very few action titles compare to this one on the VITA. Solid game and a good addition to any Uncharted fan's collection.    … Expand
  44. Ka1dowskiX
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    One of the best games released for PSVITA (not like it had a huge competition) that used all of its features and thus offered to players a unique and immersive experience. Plot-wise, it was not the best entry of Uncharted series, but was still enjoyable and deserves a high mark.
  45. powL
    Mar 6, 2012
    6
    besides the aiming, movement and coversystem is totaly messed up and nearly frustrating, the "riddles" and story is fun. but thats all. its just an average game with poor controls (and thats not a vita problem)
  46. Zzgashi
    Mar 3, 2012
    6
    Golden Abyss provides a surprisingly competent experience that doesn't feel like a dumbed down handheld game at all. It's got everything you would expect from an Uncharted title. It's biggest mistake however is something that far too many system launch titles make: trying too hard to sell you on the system's features. The puzzles and optional input methods frequently have you rubbingGolden Abyss provides a surprisingly competent experience that doesn't feel like a dumbed down handheld game at all. It's got everything you would expect from an Uncharted title. It's biggest mistake however is something that far too many system launch titles make: trying too hard to sell you on the system's features. The puzzles and optional input methods frequently have you rubbing various parts of the PSV and tilting things. Sometimes it can come as a surprised and you can get screwed over fore merely holding the system "wrong". The climbing portion of the game is made way too easy with the touch screen. Luckily using the touch screen for climbing is optional and you can use the regular controls just like a real Uncharted game, but it's always there in the back of my mind saying tempting me that there's and easier faster way out. As soon as any climbing portion stops being satisfying I just say "F it!" and wildly rub my fingers across the screen and Nathan seems to figure it out quickly monkeying his way to the objective.… Expand
  47. asggamefan
    Feb 26, 2013
    6
    Uncharted was a great idea for a game and therefore I believe the series deserves its multiple awards. However, I believe the game reminds me more of a Tomb Raider game from the original PlayStation but with a male protagonist. The gameplay mechanics for shooting were very well done for a 3rd person shooter but I felt like you could traverse the entire game by just hitting the actionUncharted was a great idea for a game and therefore I believe the series deserves its multiple awards. However, I believe the game reminds me more of a Tomb Raider game from the original PlayStation but with a male protagonist. The gameplay mechanics for shooting were very well done for a 3rd person shooter but I felt like you could traverse the entire game by just hitting the action button over and over again while jumping around. The game also included a couple puzzles but I thought they were too easy and a waste of 5 minutes. The story started out great but by the end I really didn't care that much anymore even though the game doesn't take that long to beat. The series deserves respect for what it tried to do but I would rather spend my time playing a longer more interesting game.… Expand
  48. clydefr0g
    Feb 26, 2012
    6
    Aside from the lackluster graphics and gimmicky controls, Uncharted : Golden Abyss tells a decent story and has incredible voice acting... but the controls... terrible, just terrible.
  49. roymystify
    Apr 3, 2012
    6
    My critic is based on the "hardcore gaming" mode like very hard and crushing... very bad gameplay! The grenades not respond well. The final combat is painfull. No fun, it's poor. A word for Sony; the touch screen is for Angry Bird, you know? Not for Uncharted, Resistance etc... I hope that you understand me! Stupid!
  50. Speed4Runs
    Dec 2, 2012
    6
    Great start, for being one of the first games released to the VITA.
    Good graphics, sufficient performance, good gameplay (although I don't like 2-weapons-based videogames and I hate "playing the cutscenes") and good sound. Compared to Assassin's Creed 3 Liberation and Unit 13, this is an excellent game.
  51. celtqy
    Jun 18, 2013
    6
    Even though it looks good it is not that impressive overall. The story is predictable and boring and you wan to skip all the cutscenes because all of the characters eyeballs makes you want to curl up and cry (and the dialogue is not that interesting either). Collectibles you find in the games are just as impressive as things you could find in a kitchen, garden or workshop. Shooting is notEven though it looks good it is not that impressive overall. The story is predictable and boring and you wan to skip all the cutscenes because all of the characters eyeballs makes you want to curl up and cry (and the dialogue is not that interesting either). Collectibles you find in the games are just as impressive as things you could find in a kitchen, garden or workshop. Shooting is not great, it feels like you holding a stick shooting air at people (maybe except some big handguns). I liked the humour in the game like when you have to clean a dirty object by smudging your dirty fingers all over the screen.… Expand
  52. a_bad_one
    Sep 10, 2013
    6
    I did never really understood all the hype surrounding this game! I never liked the graphics much, and thought the puzzle solving was way too slow for my taste, even boring at times. And while the shooting was ok fun, there wasn´t enough of it for me to enjoy much. I find it hard really to recommend Uncharted: Golden Abyss to anyone and think this experience quite hollow..
  53. bowenliu
    Aug 19, 2014
    6
    all the titles of every chapters are a line of the characters, which don't make sense in the first place and it's lazy. Gameplay is ok, but the scenes and story is nowhere near the great Naughty Dog works.
  54. dongonzo
    Dec 27, 2013
    6
    QTE boss fights were obviously invented before fun, because they aren't. Lots of shooting, some exploring- your standard Uncharted fare can be found here. The controls can be somewhat iffy but the main detractor from this game are the QTE boss fights which are not fun, they do not require skill-- they are simply tedious.
  55. Is4U2P
    Dec 20, 2014
    6
    The game was okay, the Graphics were decent, the Story was Okay but... The two things that bug me the most about the game are...

    Controls, I just could not get comfortable with the controls and to me the Tomb Raider Reboot was much better in this area. Lack of PS TV Support is the second area, I don't really see why they couldn't patch this to work with the PS TV as this is one of    The game was okay, the Graphics were decent, the Story was Okay but... The two things that bug me the most about the game are...

    Controls, I just could not get comfortable with the controls and to me the Tomb Raider Reboot was much better in this area.

    Lack of PS TV Support is the second area, I don't really see why they couldn't patch this to work with the PS TV as this is one of Sony's biggest developers and, it makes no sense why games like Uncharted and Little Big Planet don't get any support from Sony for this.

    Anyway, you might like the game but, again the controls were just way too much for me to get over and I absolutely hated every minute of using them.    … Expand
  56. Lewis-Angelo
    Dec 27, 2020
    6
    me preocupa en lo que se ha convertido la saga, y los pasos que está dando la industria con este estilo de juegos
    lejos queda la brillante de la Naughty Dog que parió esta grandísima saga en 2007-2009
    con cada entrega se han vuelto unos juegos cansinos, previsibles y facilones se ha perdido totalmente esa mezcla perfecta de acción, plataformas y cinemáticas dando paso a pasillos,    me preocupa en lo que se ha convertido la saga, y los pasos que está dando la industria con este estilo de juegos
    lejos queda la brillante de la Naughty Dog que parió esta grandísima saga en 2007-2009

    con cada entrega se han vuelto unos juegos cansinos, previsibles y facilones
    se ha perdido totalmente esa mezcla perfecta de acción, plataformas y cinemáticas

    dando paso a pasillos, saltos imposibles, muertes absurdas, puzles y mecánicas táctiles metidas con calzador
    pierde detalles como recoger la munición del suelo, llena el mapa de marcas amarillas para saber por dónde es, y repite cada zona en sentido inverso para alargarlo innecesariamente

    otro juego atrapado y lastrado por una portátil, de una saga que ya no sorprende    … Expand
  57. Timgriff84
    Nov 2, 2020
    6
    The biggest problem with this game is how long it it. About 30% through you've essentially done everything it has to offer and then its just a very repetitive long drawn out story that never seems to end. At each cut screen you think have I finished but the answer is sadly no another twist makes you do a similar thing again and again. If it ended half way through it would be perfect,The biggest problem with this game is how long it it. About 30% through you've essentially done everything it has to offer and then its just a very repetitive long drawn out story that never seems to end. At each cut screen you think have I finished but the answer is sadly no another twist makes you do a similar thing again and again. If it ended half way through it would be perfect, instead you have to grind to the end of a forgettable story.… Expand
  58. r03vg
    Dec 11, 2020
    6
    Ближе к концу враги наваливаются не просто пачками, а целыми складскими запчасти. Игра немного подтормаживает в замесах. Сюжет простой как туалетная бумага.
  59. BTUpr0ductii0nz
    Mar 6, 2012
    5
    I'm really not liking it so far. I'm on chapter 7 playing on hard difficulty and so far it takes forever to bring down enemies, it's ridiculous. I've run into so many annoying situations where I jump to places and just hang there and the game doesn't allow you to press O to drop like Uncharted on the ps3. There's nothing terrible about per say but it just doesn't live up to the UnchartedI'm really not liking it so far. I'm on chapter 7 playing on hard difficulty and so far it takes forever to bring down enemies, it's ridiculous. I've run into so many annoying situations where I jump to places and just hang there and the game doesn't allow you to press O to drop like Uncharted on the ps3. There's nothing terrible about per say but it just doesn't live up to the Uncharted standards.… Expand
  60. Chandler
    Apr 3, 2012
    5
    I finished the game yesterday on normal and my feelings are very mixed about this game. I like the story very much and the characters too but thats about it. The parts where you are actually playing are mind numbingly repetitive. Either you climb up predetermined paths with the occasional QTE to check if you are still awake or you cover and shoot. Both parts are executed poorly. I evenI finished the game yesterday on normal and my feelings are very mixed about this game. I like the story very much and the characters too but thats about it. The parts where you are actually playing are mind numbingly repetitive. Either you climb up predetermined paths with the occasional QTE to check if you are still awake or you cover and shoot. Both parts are executed poorly. I even think the playing parts destroy part of the believability of the story. When you control Drake yourself you can literally jump 30 metres and are an unstoppable killing machine. It goes against everything you experience in the cutscenes and dialogues. Its like experiencing two different scenarios of one franchise. The cutscenes are Uncharted, the adventure movie, Nathan Drake being a nice guy, an adventurer and a scholar, an homage to Indiana Jones movies. And then there is Uncharted: First Blood, with cover shooting, grenade tossing, bullets soaking Nathan Drake, one man army, Rambos Mentor.
    I haven't played any other Uncharted yet but this game feels like it would have been a way better movie than a game. I liked the story so much that I found myself literally fighting through this poor game to see the conclusion.    … Expand
  61. Joruto
    Aug 22, 2012
    5
    Really disappointed with this game.

    The only plus side to this game is the graphics (Which are really good) and the story. But the gameplay is boring and repetitive, the boss fights are QUICK TIME EVENTS ARGHGH!! What is this!?!? Heavy Rain!?!?!??!?!?????? And the puzzles are super easy!!! I honestly think the game should've been a movie. I don't think it's worth your    Really disappointed with this game.

    The only plus side to this game is the graphics (Which are really good) and the story.

    But the gameplay is boring and repetitive, the boss fights are QUICK TIME EVENTS ARGHGH!!
    What is this!?!? Heavy Rain!?!?!??!?!??????

    And the puzzles are super easy!!!

    I honestly think the game should've been a movie.

    I don't think it's worth your money.

    Go buy Gravity Rush. (I wish I had)    … Expand
  62. vitareviewer
    Nov 28, 2012
    5
    I had this game. I had it because I love uncharted, but I traded it in because after the second time i played it, it just wasn't fun anymore. The graphics are good but there is no multiplayer mode. I am happy to have traded this game in to gamestop which i used the trade in credit to help pay for LBP vita. So if you love uncharted, i am sure you could find this on amazon for $20I had this game. I had it because I love uncharted, but I traded it in because after the second time i played it, it just wasn't fun anymore. The graphics are good but there is no multiplayer mode. I am happy to have traded this game in to gamestop which i used the trade in credit to help pay for LBP vita. So if you love uncharted, i am sure you could find this on amazon for $20

    PLUS: Classic uncharted experience... Fun story the first time.... Great graphics
    MINUS: High price... Not as fun second time through... no multiplayer    … Expand
  63. unluckydice
    Jan 1, 2014
    5
    While it does have it's uncharted moment's as in it's dry humour between Drake and his companions the occasional interesting puzzle and cinematic action, the game looses it's rhythm around the half way mark with it's over populated enemy's carrying ultimate ammo against one guy, and an awful AI partner which doesn't protect you, it just becomes unrealistic at that point, it does howeverWhile it does have it's uncharted moment's as in it's dry humour between Drake and his companions the occasional interesting puzzle and cinematic action, the game looses it's rhythm around the half way mark with it's over populated enemy's carrying ultimate ammo against one guy, and an awful AI partner which doesn't protect you, it just becomes unrealistic at that point, it does however show the potential of the vita… Expand
  64. RaptorX3
    Jan 28, 2014
    5
    Game is really boring always same things happens soldiers come and you attack them then climbing walls around and taking orders from the others nothing seems like real i barely finished this game
  65. TheThriller95
    Jul 8, 2012
    4
    Campaign - Repetitive and dull. The campaign will probably take you atleast 10 or 11 hours to complete. The game is set before the events of Uncharted: Drake's Deception. I will still never know where Drake got his skills from. Does he have a military background? Was he trained? Anyway, it's like you run, climb, jump and shoot and it's gets so boring after awhile you'll have to askCampaign - Repetitive and dull. The campaign will probably take you atleast 10 or 11 hours to complete. The game is set before the events of Uncharted: Drake's Deception. I will still never know where Drake got his skills from. Does he have a military background? Was he trained? Anyway, it's like you run, climb, jump and shoot and it's gets so boring after awhile you'll have to ask yourself, ''why did I buy this crap?'' Only fans of the PS3 versions will be entertained by this garbage. Honestly, I don't like the Uncharted series. The only reason I played this crap was because I thought I would like it better on the Vita because I liked the demo. Your partner is some girl, I forgot her name. How does she fit in again? I can't tell you. The story tried my intelligence. The main character is playing Sherlock Holmes by trying to uncover a expedition massacre that happened years ago. Not only is Drake a treasure hunter, he's a detective. He gets help from characters later in the story. There's parts in the campaign you have to complete puzzles for some dumb addition reason and they can be so frustrating. I am just not impressed with one bit of this campaign, except for the voice acting. 5/100(F)

    Graphics - The graphics don't look as good as Uncharted 3, but I say it's on par between Uncharted and Uncharted 2. The framerate drops a lot on this game. If you don't notice, get your eyes checked. Please. The game is a bit rough around the edges. The grain is noticeable. Even around the characters. 70/100(C-)

    Gameplay - The AI sucks and headshots still don't work unless your using a sniper or a pistol close up. The gameplay is very repetitive. All you do is platform, run and shoot the same guys. All the areas have that same jungle look to it which I feel makes the game dull and makes the game feel repetitive. This is what I don't like about all the Uncharteds gameplay. At least the game doesn't play itself like Uncharted 2 and 3. 35/100(F)

    Multiplayer - None. $50 for a PS Vita game and it has no multiplayer. Even though Uncharted 2 and 3 has it. The Vita can handle it. I won't rate this part of my review.

    Playing Time/Content: There's no multiplayer, so don't expect it. I sure wish there was because I enjoy Uncharted 2 and 3's multiplayer. $50 without multiplayer sucks. Good thing I didn't buy, just borrowed. Your playing time should be at least 11 hours if you complete everything in the campaign. You'll probably get tired of it real fast. Although your campaign time will be lenghty, the lack of multiplayer comes off lazy. 50/100(F)

    Overall Score: 40/100(F)

    + Campaign is lenghty
    - No multiplayer
    - Graphical issues
    - Repetitive gameplay
    - $50 instead of the general $40 for PS Vita games.
    - Dull story    … Expand
  66. Tjackson31692
    Mar 8, 2013
    4
    BOOOOOOOORIIING.... ok it has nice actions, controls etc but still boooooriiiing... also Chase is annoying. oh, the graphics and music are awesome. I have nothing to rant about them. That's why it gets a 5. It's just a over rated game
  67. nymphetamosa
    Aug 25, 2013
    3
    This game sucked. I THINK I liked it after I finished it the first time, but the more I played it to get platinum, the more I hated it.

    The Vita controls are overused, not used well, and are annoying and irritating, and detract from the gameplay instead of adding to it. Every log or plank you cross brings up the balance feature, and every leap needs a reaction event to make sure you    This game sucked. I THINK I liked it after I finished it the first time, but the more I played it to get platinum, the more I hated it.

    The Vita controls are overused, not used well, and are annoying and irritating, and detract from the gameplay instead of adding to it. Every log or plank you cross brings up the balance feature, and every leap needs a reaction event to make sure you don't die. Every door or gate you open, and every time you boost a friend you need to swipe to do it. You can't melee enemies (unless it's for stealth or steel fist) without getting a reaction sequence, and the two reaction command battles are infuriating. This wouldn't be so bad, but the game doesn't even register your fingers swipes properly.

    The controls themselves are either clunky, overly sensitive or completely unresponsive. The cover system is completely broken; it's so difficult to get in and out of cover, and you have to hit the jump button every time when hanging, instead of being able to push up on the joystick and have Nate pull himself up. I also found the grenade throwing to be tedious, time consuming, and completely inaccurate anyway.

    Friendly AI is a pain in the @ss. When they're not dying (yes, they can actually die, causing you to restart the checkpoint), they are blocking you from climbing, blocking your shots, stopping you from getting into cover and just being all around useless. The enemy AI isn't bad, except that if you don't know how to manually reload (I don't know if the game ever tells you) the automatic reload is so damn slow that you'll die before you can start shooting again.
    It's a small thing, but I also found it ridiculous infuriating, that I couldn't just jump or drop down a small distance. You HAVE to climb down using the hand and foot holds.

    There is WAY too many 'your buddy is in trouble defend them' segments (particularly with Chase) and WAY to many 'kill all these people while hanging/climbing while your buddy stops you from moving away' segments. There is WAY to few checkpoints, and even when there is a checkpoint, the game puts you in the worst place and forces you to stay there.

    The story itself was weak, and the characters, especially the villians, were cliche and irritating. They were your standard "let's do this simply because we can' types. I found Chase to be one of the most irritating, annoying and inane video game characters I've ever come across. I hated her so much that my favourite thing about this game was the fact that just about every cutscene could be skipped so I didn't have to put up with her. For most of the game she was completely useless, and was always getting into trouble. I also wondered why they bothered adding the romance element towards the ends because we all know it goes nowhere anyway. I would have been much happier with the character of Chase if she'd ended up being a villain all along.

    While Nate and Sully were great, they were just missing that extra something, which makes their characters so likeable. I guess that's what happens when it wasn't written by the same people as the console games.

    The graphics were pretty bad. While the environments were good, the detail on the people was shocking. They all had a pixelly white outline, faces were smooshed in parts, and don't even get me started on what the hell happened to Nate's nose. I found that Chase had these claw hands that kinda just sat there, and when Nate ran with a long-gun, it looked like he was suffering from the broken neck glitch from Uncharted 3 multiplayer.

    This game could have been awesome, and showcased the talents of the developers. Instead, it failed on every level and ended up being one of the worst games I've played.    … Expand
  68. L3st4t
    Feb 19, 2012
    2
    Touch controls were overly done invading every aspect of the game, if they had been done where they would add to the game instead of everywhere it would have been better. Touch in combat detracted from the game play, as you had to juggle the vita to get your hand in the correct place when the arrows appeared on screen.

    Graphics where sub par, better than the PSP Slim, not as good as    Touch controls were overly done invading every aspect of the game, if they had been done where they would add to the game instead of everywhere it would have been better. Touch in combat detracted from the game play, as you had to juggle the vita to get your hand in the correct place when the arrows appeared on screen.

    Graphics where sub par, better than the PSP Slim, not as good as the PS3 and not as good as current gen dual core android phones, by mid this year the vita will look really dated with the next gen of quad core phones. In some places the graphics where really poor, the firs level for example had a halo of distorted graphics all around drake.

    If you are on the fence on getting the Vita/ Unchated. Don't get a smart phone and try some of the games on there that make uncharted look last gen.    … Expand
  69. nintendopwns
    Feb 16, 2012
    2
    Gimmicky touch controls+no online(uncharted 3 had online why not golden abyss)+bad story+10 hour length=a really dissapointing game. Gets a 2 because it has good graphics and a lot of collectibles
  70. idarwin
    Mar 16, 2014
    1
    Weak plot, weak characters. Do not buy this game. It's Bad with capital B. A waste of time and money. Puzzles underestimate player's intellect. Repetitive. Boring. Another game that tries to benefit from a franchise to make some more money.
  71. XzRecolz
    Oct 16, 2013
    0
    Short, buggy, more cutscene then gameplay, bad controls... THAT'S Uncharted: GA. This game is just not good. Gayest boss fights in gaming history, 5 minute chapters, bad and predictable story... Don't waste your money on this garbage. All Uncharted game are good, but this one... 2 hours wasted of my life. And the fact that some cutscenes counts as 1 chapter makes me pissed off.
  72. VladmirLR
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    I hate this game. Controls are bad. You can't play on crusher, just in the chapter selection. Puzzles are good but you need restart the game if you wanna solve again. Bad implemented Axis sensor for equilibrium logs parts. Graphics it's good for a PSVita game, but have some little issues.
  73. PrzeGryw04
    Aug 18, 2021
    0
    This is the worst game I have ever played. he has a lot of bugs and loses frames. the story is stupid and if I knew what the title was, I would never buy it. This game is rock bottom.
  74. GimmeCoffeePlz
    Jun 12, 2021
    0
    I have never seen such **** before. So unbalanced, ****ty grafics, ****ty gameplay, map design and story
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#15 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
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#3 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2012
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#2 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2012

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. Gamestyle
    Aug 7, 2012
    80
    So overall Uncharted: Golden Abyss is not without faults, but nothing glaring enough to prevent recommending it, firstly as a very enjoyable game and secondly as an example of what the Vita can do.
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Apr 17, 2012
    86
    A very pretty action-adventure, which shows nicely, what Vita can do. There's too much generic shooting at the end, though. [Apr 2012]
  3. GameCritics
    Apr 8, 2012
    90
    At its core, it's the same Uncharted game we've all played before, but it's bolstered by sterling presentation, a bevy of secrets, and straightforward tomb-raiding gameplay that feels like a love ode to the series' adventure forebears.
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