Uncharted: Golden Abyss

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 930 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 661 out of 930
  2. Mixed: 142 out of 930
  3. Negative: 127 out of 930
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  1. ike1000
    Dec 4, 2012
    10
    I absolutely love this game. The visuals have really set the standard for what handhelds should be producing. This is the first uncharted game I have played. I have always been an xbox user but after playing this I am seriously considering purchasing a ps3 to play the other uncharted titles. Well done Bend Studios and hopefully there will be a sequel in the near future. 10/10
  2. Roldaddy
    Nov 21, 2012
    10
    If you are an Uncharted fan, there is no way you can give this game a bad review. It sets the standard for what all Vita games could and should be. It amazes me how well the game play held up, definitely Drake through and through.
  3. MissEighties
    Dec 16, 2012
    10
    Here's a game that I love so much...enough to play again and again, until I find all the treasures and play all the difficulty levels. I just never get bored. Adventure, shooting, story, puzzles...all the best in one game. The great thing on PS Vita is all the ways to play the game with the controller; balance, triggers, front and back touch screen. The graphics and panorama areHere's a game that I love so much...enough to play again and again, until I find all the treasures and play all the difficulty levels. I just never get bored. Adventure, shooting, story, puzzles...all the best in one game. The great thing on PS Vita is all the ways to play the game with the controller; balance, triggers, front and back touch screen. The graphics and panorama are breathtaking! I am waiting, and most of all, hoping there will be a sequel of this game for PS Vita.… Expand
  4. VitaGamer
    Dec 27, 2012
    10
    This is the best game available on the PS Vita. The fact I didn't have to buy this (PS+) makes it even sweeter I played through the game over the course of 2 days and it must have been a 12-13 or so hour long game for me (it was my 1st Uncharted game so perhaps took longer to get used to the mechanics) this game has everything, an incredible story/great graphics and fantastic gameplay. IThis is the best game available on the PS Vita. The fact I didn't have to buy this (PS+) makes it even sweeter I played through the game over the course of 2 days and it must have been a 12-13 or so hour long game for me (it was my 1st Uncharted game so perhaps took longer to get used to the mechanics) this game has everything, an incredible story/great graphics and fantastic gameplay. I enjoyed it from start to finish and the length of the game surprised me. This shows the potential of the vita if developers but some effort in, Sony has to get more of their in house devs making games for the platform as that's what made the PSP so great when others were slacking if they don't this may be the 1st and last truly great game I play on the vita which would be a sad sight.… Expand
  5. psvitaplus
    Jan 14, 2013
    9
    My first foray into the Uncharted universe is one I won
  6. AlElmes
    Jan 3, 2013
    9
    I had only played Uncharted 1 before playing Golden Abyss and have subsequently played Uncharted 2 and three. I would say that Golden Abyss completely fits with the series and is probably my second fave after Uncharted 3.
    It seemed to me to have a longer campaign than Uncharted 2 with more of an emphasis on treasure hunting and mystery solving. The only things I would say let this game    I had only played Uncharted 1 before playing Golden Abyss and have subsequently played Uncharted 2 and three. I would say that Golden Abyss completely fits with the series and is probably my second fave after Uncharted 3.
    It seemed to me to have a longer campaign than Uncharted 2 with more of an emphasis on treasure hunting and mystery solving. The only things I would say let this game down are some of the touch controls and the weapon choices. I really enjoyed using the touch screen to make a rubbing and then fitting the pieces together but having to use the touch screen for melee combat in the quicktime event portions was so irritating. Especially on extra hard mode as you can't make any mistakes. The other let down was that in Uncharted 2 and 3 there are a lot more weapons available but that is a minor quibble.
    In short this is a great game and is a console experience on a handheld. I can't wait to see what Sony Bend do next.    … Expand
  7. tormodg
    Feb 20, 2013
    9
    Fun game, with some of the charm of the console siblings. It feels even more on rails than the original games, and some scenes are hard to play due to the controls being a bit too finicky. I still enjoyed it a lot and it's one of my favorite PS Vita games so far.
  8. Woody_sk
    Sep 13, 2013
    9
    Most of people that reviewed this game didn't even play it, they just seen some video and don't know how the game really is. The fact is that this game is a great starter game for PS Vita. It has awesome graphic and feels like a real Uncharted from the PS3. Only sad thing on this game is that it don't runs in the native resolution on Vita...(crap...)...but still is worth to play and itMost of people that reviewed this game didn't even play it, they just seen some video and don't know how the game really is. The fact is that this game is a great starter game for PS Vita. It has awesome graphic and feels like a real Uncharted from the PS3. Only sad thing on this game is that it don't runs in the native resolution on Vita...(crap...)...but still is worth to play and it will impress you. I loved this game so much i played it 3x, this game made me to buy a PS3 and all Uncharted game. I really fell to love with Uncharted series. This game is worth at least 8/10 but i gave it 9, for the little easy mind read story and not native resolution run… Expand
  9. Sis
    Oct 23, 2013
    10
    This game is truly awesome. It's gorgeous controls, great story and awesome gameplay really makes it one of the most awesome handheld games of all time. Nintendrones hate on the Vita because it has no games, but quality over quantity and games like Uncharted: Golden Abyss shows just that. Not saying that the 3Ds doesn't have good games though. The 3Ds has a lot of awesome games as well.
  10. teleutaia
    Oct 3, 2013
    9
    A prequel for all the Uncharted games?! I think I'll have a go at it! It took me some getting used to as far as the combat went, but I love how easy I adapted to it and how every bit of the Vita is used within this game. Really worth the while, especially when its free on Playstation Plus.
  11. stevanthecruel
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    great game for vita its uncharted on the go,great visuals,solid gameplay,frame rate little dropping but nothing ground breaking,some touch pad funcions i like some not,like cutting a trees and the last boss fight,overall great game
  12. NickPVT
    Dec 5, 2013
    9
    This is the first Uncharted game i have ever played and playing it made sure it won't be the last. I found the story to be engaging and the game play was awesome for a handheld. I played it through 3 times to collect all the trophies, which is saying something as i usually don't bother because after i finish most games i just like to put them back in their case and let them collect dustThis is the first Uncharted game i have ever played and playing it made sure it won't be the last. I found the story to be engaging and the game play was awesome for a handheld. I played it through 3 times to collect all the trophies, which is saying something as i usually don't bother because after i finish most games i just like to put them back in their case and let them collect dust on the shelf.… Expand
  13. justagamer123
    Dec 24, 2013
    10
    this game is a must buy for any one who has a vita. the game runs and looks great. the shooting works fine and there is really no problem with the hand to hand content
  14. Criz-MiLo
    Dec 25, 2013
    9
    Not a bad game. If you love uncharted and own a vita get this,though it does over use the vita's features ,touchscreen rear touch pad gyroscope, at least its not forced on you (most of the time)....Uncharted on the go baby!lol
  15. 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.
  16. ujmawielka
    Apr 12, 2014
    10
    the best game on vita. the best game in the uncharted series no sh*t. the best handheld game ever. one of the best third person shooters. the reason enough to buy vita
  17. kooltrex
    Jun 23, 2016
    9
    Just finished this game and I have to say best uncharted game out of all of them yes even 2 the aiming is just perfect and while the story isnt as good as 2 or 3 the actual gameplay more than makes up for it.
  18. chayshirin
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    The best action adventure game ever made for a handheld. Great characters, nice sense of humour, enjoyable platforming, great gunplay. Collectibles are actually more interesting than the console versions. But on the whole it is not as good as 2, or 3, still a must play for every fan.
  19. josesueiro
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    Uncharted: Golden Abyss is an action-adventure platform video game, the fourth entry in the Uncharted series. It is the first portable entry in the series

    + Excellent Graphics
    + Good Story
    + Good Gameplay
  20. Dartek
    Sep 17, 2015
    10
    Golden Abyss is a must have for PS Vita, hours of fun, you use all the Vita functions in a good way, solve puzzels, and of course climb and shoot! Great history parallel of the Uncharted saga, great graphics for a PS Vita game, unlock all trophies is a serious challenge
  21. Hazey86
    Jun 29, 2015
    10
    The amount of deluded people on here is unreal. This game is by far the stand out game I the vita! I've played every uncharted on PS3 and this one on the vita is just as good, if not better than 2 on the PS3. Graphics are amazing, gameplay amazing.
    The only bad point is the shoe horned touch controls which while a nice addition to show off the vitas capabilities it would of been nice to    The amount of deluded people on here is unreal. This game is by far the stand out game I the vita! I've played every uncharted on PS3 and this one on the vita is just as good, if not better than 2 on the PS3. Graphics are amazing, gameplay amazing.
    The only bad point is the shoe horned touch controls which while a nice addition to show off the vitas capabilities it would of been nice to have the option to turn them off.    … Expand
  22. geo333
    Aug 31, 2015
    9
    Excellent game for the PS vita. It's basically Uncharted on the go. However the controls in particular the require use of rear touch at times are annoying to use, but it doesn't ruin the game overall fantastic quality.
  23. Sergio_Vieira
    May 17, 2016
    9
    This was my first Uncharted game... That's right... Been sleeping all that time! People can say that it has bad controls or whatever, but in terms of Vita games I have to say that this was my first game, but also the best until now (2016!). Remember that this is not being written by one of those fans that love it because of the series... This was the game that made me love this series!
  24. Al99
    Jun 30, 2016
    9
    Great for fans of Uncharted, but weaker story may put off some new comers to the series. Contains beloved characters returning while new additions are relatively weak compared to those that have come before.
  25. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    9
    Uncharted: Golden Abyss is an action-adventure platform video game, the fourth entry in the Uncharted series. It is the first portable entry in the series. It was developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.

    + Excellent Graphics
    + Good Story
    + Good Gameplay
  26. Mizunodragon
    Sep 20, 2016
    10
    This game was the main reason to buy a PSVita and it was totally worth it. it's a long game for a portable console, the graphics are quite impressive too. The narrative, gameplay and story are outstanding. I was worried another team producing the game, but Bend studio made a great job. The game also make good use of Vita's mechanics.I'm up for another Uncharted game by Bend Studio.
  27. Cangaceiro_BR
    Sep 23, 2016
    10
    I'm not a fan of portable games, but I gave it a try when my brother bought it. This game is huge for a portable game. I mean, compared to other portable games it has a decent time of campaign, the graphics are comparable to the first Uncharted released for PS3. Not only this, but the music are epic too, and the gameplay are well fluid , it works perfectly with Vita's move and lightI'm not a fan of portable games, but I gave it a try when my brother bought it. This game is huge for a portable game. I mean, compared to other portable games it has a decent time of campaign, the graphics are comparable to the first Uncharted released for PS3. Not only this, but the music are epic too, and the gameplay are well fluid , it works perfectly with Vita's move and light sensor, didn't expected that much. The story is engagement, new characters are charismatic as always and you learn and explore lots of relics , and puzzles. Talking about puzzles they got even more interesting by using Vita's capability. This game is a huge portable masterpiece.… Expand
  28. Sheidcraft
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    rarely when you start the console, we get a suitable exclusive. Uncharted Golden Abyss shows all the features of Ps Vita, but it really upsets the small resolution and pixels in the video
  29. AlexvaderII
    Aug 13, 2020
    9
    Uncharted Golden Abyss es el juego por el que uno debe comprar la psvita, sin mas les digo que me gusto demasiado y lo recomiendo para los amantes de la saga Uncharted. Le pongo nueve al juego ya que hay una mecánica de juego que le quita la intensidad pero aparte de eso el juego es perfecto, se siente como si jugáramos a un juego mas de la saga en PS3.
    Por cierto este juego es de los    Uncharted Golden Abyss es el juego por el que uno debe comprar la psvita, sin mas les digo que me gusto demasiado y lo recomiendo para los amantes de la saga Uncharted. Le pongo nueve al juego ya que hay una mecánica de juego que le quita la intensidad pero aparte de eso el juego es perfecto, se siente como si jugáramos a un juego mas de la saga en PS3.
    Por cierto este juego es de los mejores exponentes gráficos de la consola y la historia es muy buena.    … Expand
  30. mrkp
    Jan 14, 2020
    8
    очень интересная игра, к управлению надо немного привыкнуть, а дальше всё отлично
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Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
3
#3 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2012
2
#2 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2012

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Metascore
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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