Uncharted 2
I just beat it and I give this the Lethal Seal of Approval. One of the few times I've thought a game was worth every cent. One of the most visually appeal games I've played on current gen consoles and the controls are very forgiving. A lot more opportunities for stealth in this release make for more engaging gameplay than a series of firefights. I'm trying hard to find a flaw with this game, but I can't find one.
The last boss on this one is such a bitch, at least on Hard difficulty. It took me about five tries to get him. There's not much strategy to it. Just find the route that works best for you. The best place to catch him is the limb that forms an arched bridge. And when he starts throwing three or four grenades at you, concentrate on following your route. They're easier to dodge than they look.
Speaking of grenades, the AI seems to have the constant luck of having theirs perch on my shoulder throughout the game. Maybe this is just my difficulty setting. I'm expecting one on each shoulder in Crushing difficulty.
Now that I've finished the campaign, it's on to multiplayer!
Multiplayer is really fun. It's killer feature is the freedom of movement. You can climb almost anywhere and leap into daring escapes.
There are a few things that could be improved. The game is very choosy in what is considered a stealth kill. I've been directly behind someone only to punch them it the back of the head. I've also been pulled over the edge in mid-jump, over the same edge! Aiming is mostly spray and pray, even while zoomed in. Grenades are much more potent than in the campaign. It often difficult to adhere to cover, suffering in place evasive roll syndrome. Once you do get you character to accept cover, disengaging from it often takes excessive prodding. It's not the game's fault, but it seems like the infamous Halo 13 year olds are playing this online. Worse chatter I've heard on PSN. You can safely mute as there is no strategy discussion.
Even with all of this, it remains an enjoyable experience.
