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February 2012
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The editors liked
Superb graphics
Good game lifespan
Plenty of secrets to uncover
Touchscreen and gyroscope put to good use
Even if not essential
Gameplay with two analogue sticks
Good soundtrack
Stunning visuals
Fantastic story
Who doesn’t love Nathan Drake?
Jaw-droppingly gorgeous graphics
Superb voice acting
Great plot with more twists and turns than an Italian mountain range
Both shooting and platform elements are masterfully presented
Stellar graphics
Strong gameplay
It's Uncharted
Dazzling graphics come close to PS3 quality
Same storytelling and production values as the console games
Innovative use of PS Vita features
The editors didn't like
Storyline and settings aren't particularly original
Use of some of the Vitaspecific controls is debatable
Some slowdowns
QTE prompts aren't particularly convincing
Story length outlasts battery
Not best enjoyed in chunks
Some controls feel unintuitive
No multiplayer
May be too involving for a quick bus ride
New control methods are gimmicky but thankfully optional
Poor level design
Lack of cinematic feel
Unmemorable encounters
Vita features can feel intrusive and gimmicky
Can't match the exhilirating high points of the PS3 games
Published: 2012-06-08, Author: Mark , review by: avforums.com
As good as goldDoesn't deviate form the Uncharted templateStunning visualsSome innovative use of Vita techTypically unashamed romp of a storyAll that glistersSome gimmicky use of Vita techNo multi-playerYou own this Total You want this Total You had this...
Uncharted: Golden Abyss suffers a little from overuse of the Vita touch functionality but other than those minor, short tasks the game as a whole impresses. Without doubt one of the best action adventures on any handheld device to date.88%...
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Published: 2012-03-01, Author: Nick , review by: T3.com
Stunning visuals, Fantastic story, Who doesn’t love Nathan Drake?
Story length outlasts battery, Not best enjoyed in chunks, Some controls feel unintuitive
Uncharted The Golden Abyss is a fantastic game and can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best of the Uncharted series with ease. If you own a PS Vita, it almost goes without saying that this is an essential purchase, and if you’re the sort of player
Superb graphics, Good game lifespan, plenty of secrets to uncover, Touchscreen and gyroscope put to good use, even if not essential, Gameplay with two analogue sticks, Good soundtrack
Storyline and settings aren't particularly original, Use of some of the Vitaspecific controls is debatable, Some slowdowns, QTE prompts aren't particularly convincing
While Sony clearly hasn't taken too many risks with Uncharted Golden Abyss for the PlayStation Vita, it's still a great game. It boasts impressive graphics, good playability, and integrates the console's touchscreen controls and gyroscope. Plus, it has...
Jaw-droppingly gorgeous graphics, superb voice acting, great plot with more twists and turns than an Italian mountain range, both shooting and platform elements are masterfully presented
No multiplayer, may be too involving for a quick bus ride, new control methods are gimmicky but thankfully optional
Although there have been some corners cut from delivering an exact PS3 Uncharted-style experience, they’re barely noticeable. Not only is this PS Vita-only entry a worthy chapter in the franchise, it’s a fantastic flag bearer for the console itself. Un...
Abstract: Does Drake hold up on handheld?Uncharted: The Golden Abyss is a quasi prequel story to the original Uncharted for PS3. It tells the standalone tale of Nathan Drake and his friends Dante and Chase, as they look for the fabled city of Gold. While journeying...
Dazzling graphics come close to PS3 quality, Same storytelling and production values as the console games, Innovative use of PS Vita features
Vita features can feel intrusive and gimmicky, Can't match the exhilirating high points of the PS3 games
Uncharted: The Golden Abyss doesn't quite reach the lofty heights of the best Uncharteds, but it's still an enthralling blockbuster and a hugely promising showcase for the power of Playstation Vita. If you're investing in Sony's new handheld, this is a mu...
