Both games feature a lot cinematic climbing moments, with crumbling handholds and collapsing structures, and it’s equally as visually engaging in each of these games. The traversal exists to give some substance to the game and allow you move Drake through interesting environments. The platforming has never been difficult, but that’s not the intention. The traversal and platforming is pretty much exactly the same in each of these games, which is to say it’s fine. The other elements of the gameplay are mostly the same in both games. It’s not one thing in particular, but more a combination of factors, such as the improved crosshairs, much better sound effects, and slightly more responsive aiming controls that all contribute to making the gunplay in Uncharted 3 more satisfying. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly why the weapon handling feels better in Uncharted 3 than it does in 2.
When it first launched, many complained that the aiming felt off, but playing it now with the alternate aiming mode selected in the options menu feels significantly better than Uncharted 2. Comparing just the shooting of these two games, Uncharted 3 has a slight advantage. Neither game really has combat that would hold up when compared to games that are dedicated third person shooters, but it gets the job done. The first game is by the far the weakest in terms of gameplay, but it’s much harder to come to a clear determination between Uncharted 2 and 3.
From the beginning, the series has been a mix of traversal, third person shooting, and puzzle solving, and those have remained the core elements of the gameplay throughout all the games in the series.
It’s not bad by any means, and there are times when it shines, but overall the other aspects are what make Uncharted so special. When looking at the various aspects of the Uncharted games, gameplay isn’t exactly the strongest element of the series. However, the question remains, which game is better? Let’s dig in and find out. They took all the promise of the first game and executed on it, delivering two of the best action adventure games of the past generation. Its two sequels, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, however, are the real deal. Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune was one of the Playstation 3’s first big exclusives, and while it didn’t quite reach its potential, it was a solid game.