CGI-Quality said:
Hmmm...interesting topic. The best 3rd person titles from each respective HD console.
My view:
Story/Campaign:
Original: Let it be known that while Uncharted 3 has the better writing and characters/interaction, Gears campaign made me feel like I had a real purpose and need to protect. Sure, it lacks the set-piece moments of Uncharted 3 and doesn't come packed with those clever one-liners, but it's story is richer. Had it not been for Act III, I would call this a tie, but that part did it for me (mind you, I'm still not done with Uncharted 3, so I may update if need be).
UPDATED: Having another look makes me realize that I'm actually enjoying Uncharted 3's campaign not only more than Gears of War 3's, but of any camaign in a LONG time! Of all the Uncharted campaigns, this one is, by far, the most personal! I'm still far from finishing, but I already enjoy it more than I thought and love the set piece moments (it's only second to God of War III in HOW incredible and plentiful they are).
WINNER: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Visuals/Presentation:
This is a bit more one-sided (although Gears of War 3 is definitely the best looking game on the 360). Graphically, I've not seen anything on any other console that competes with Uncharted 3. Leave it at that for now. (I'll have to update once I'm done with Uncharted 3's campaign).
WINNER: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Multiplayer/Co-op:
Again, this is more one-sided, but in the opposite direction. I love Uncharted 3's co-op and multiplayer, but it can't beat Gears of War at Gears of War's best features! Horde and Campaign co-op are just incredible, it wouldn't be Gears without that! Although I still prefer the more competitive nature of the original, Gears of War 3's multiplayer & co-op are some of the best in the biz, if not the best (certainly my favorite on the 360).
WINNER: Gears of War 3
Gameplay/Mechanics:
Original: This is where it gets a little tricky. While Uncharted's gameplay is much more dynamic, Gears of War 3's is tighter. I prefer the feeling of shooting in Gears because it's got a real sense of weight (something I thought Gears 2 went overboard on). This is all on top of Gears' unparalled cover mechanics! While I like the touch-ups to Uncharted 3, Gears of War is Gears of War. Hard to top my favorite 3rd person action franchise on what it does 2nd best only to it's multiplayer!
UPDATED: The more I play Uncharted 3, the better it feels. It has a bit more heft than Uncharted 2 had, which I love! Still not as refined as Gears 3, but makes a better case than any Uncharted before it.
WINNER: Gears of War 3
OVERALL WINNER: TIE
Both games have their strengths, but right now - Uncharted 3 is my single player GOTY, while Gears of War 3 is my multiplayer GOTY. It's a complete tie until I've finished through both extensively. By then, I'll declare one the, actual, winner!
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