Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
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About the Game
Drake's Deception is the third main game in the Uncharted series. A couple of years have passed for Nathan Drake, an Indiana Jones -like adventurer with a knack to find himself in all kinds of trouble. As usual, he always pulls his loyal friend and companion Sully along with him. The narrative takes players back to Nathan's youth and how he met Sully when they were both after a ring and then returns to modern times.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The game immediately introduces a whole new gameplay element that focuses on melee combat that consists of kicking and evading enemy hits, and a combination of both which may result in certain special moves during which Nate can also interact with surrounding objects for finishers. Quick time events are also used in melee combat to break free or to evade incoming attacks. The narrative eventually builds up to a search for the legendary lost city Iram which takes players through various different locations and environments, from the dark streets of England to a hidden castle in France, a monastery in Syria, and Rub' al Khali, one of the largest deserts in the world. At its core, the gameplay is very similar to the previous two games, with many contextual moves and the newly added melee art of fighting while not carrying a weapon. A large part is still spent climbing, using acrobatic movement, and shooting opponents with two types of weapons that can be exchanged with those of dead enemies.
Standout Features
- Unlike in the original PS3 release, the PS4 release features only the single-player mode, not the multiplayer mode.
- However, the PS4 release features a photo mode where you can pause the game and make the current screen look like a photo.
- The cinematics are much more seamless with the actual gameplay.
- There is also a slight focus on stealth now, encouraging players to use cover and stealth skills to avoid large battles.
- Drake's: At certain moments larger puzzles need to be solved by manipulating items in the environment and consulting clues in Drake's notebook.
- When players gets stuck for too long, hints are shown gradually and automatically.
- Aside from the story campaign which is split into 22 chapters, the game comes with cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p), HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and 3D Compatible. Audio support includes Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS.
