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artur-fernand on 13 December 2014
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S.Peelman said:
artur-fernand said:

#20: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Naughty Dog, 2011) - PS3

The Uncharted series never disappoints. Much like U1 and U2, I also nearly beat this game in one sitting. The action is still top-notch, the set pieces are BREATH-TAKING (seriously, the airplane falling? DAT boat level? Goddamn), the game is ridiculously gorgeous, the characters are as charismatic as ever, the plot is entertaining... One notable improvement this game has over U2 is the melee combat, it's MUCH better! I can't even tell you why, it just feels more fun and fluid. For some reason, many people consider this game a disappointment. I... honestly don't understand that... it's virtually on the same level as U2 for me, but oh well.

Agreed. It's not on my list this year, but I had it last year. That first level, in the bar, that's good fun! I actually think The Last of Us's gameplay mechanics, as far as the fluidity and versatility of the combat goes, were a definite step down from Uncharted 3. Drake just does everything you want the way you want him to. Can't wait for Uncharted 4 !

It's hard to compare, seeing as The Last of Us is about approaching your enemy with caution and quietly. One clear difference is how Joel and Drake incapacitate their foes from behind: Drake just quickly snaps the guy's neck and bam, he's dead. Joel has to take his time, because in real life, killing a person is not quick or easy. So I think it was made on purpose, so you can feel the struggle of hand-to-hand combat. U3 is more fluid of course... but it's possibly a case of apples and oranges.

Plus, TLoU puts a lot of emphasis on melee weapons (bats, axes, etc) rather than your bare hands. And yes, the first level on the bar was excellent