t’s been over four years since this generation of gaming has begun. Xbox 360 started this race in 2005, a year ahead of PlayStation 3 and Wii. But after so many months, it’s safe that the best looking games all belong to the PlayStation 3 so far. One of the most recent exclusives Uncharted 2 set new standards in video game visuals and is easily one of the best looking if not the best looking game out there. But judging how Santa Monica’s God of War 3 is shaping up, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves will be losing the elite trophy of best visuals by this March.

Let’s compare some of the screenshots from both of the games. It’s pretty difficult to compare both the game since they belong to different genre, however I will do my best to collect some finer points from the HD screens below:

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Comparison One

This one is a close up of Kratos and Nathan Drake. As you can see, Kratos’s skin is wrinkled and the details are so immaculate. You can also see the small details like the armor shining and the stitches on his right eye. Nathan Drake on the other hand is obviously much younger than Kratos is, so no wrinkles for him, but it’s quite easy to make out that Nathan Drake pales in a comparison to Kratos in terms of visuals.

Comparison 2

This one pits the two in a situation where they are facing an enemy. It was a lot of fun to see Nathan Drake taking down enemies in sensational style, but if you take a closer look at the enemy (specially his hands) are less detailed and as compared to the guy who is going to get his head ripped off by Kratos.

Comparison 3

Uncharted 2 featured some of the best look environments; But God of War 3 will take it a step ahead with stunning vistas. Both of them are art works and are not actually in game screen shots, but it gives you a fair idea on the environments in both of the games. To be honest, this one will be close.

Comparison 4

We again take a close up shot of both the protagonists, but in a scenario where they are going to attack someone. Once again Kratos wins hands down. Take a look at his facial expression, the skin tone and the lighting effects on him. Nathan Drake, though beautifully modeled comes very close, but not close enough.

If you think that is not enough, check the scans below. It was posted by someone over at Game Trailers forums. Its low quality, but enough to give you an idea on what I am talking about.

http://gamingbolt.com/2010/01/11/god-of-war-3-visuals/

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Gamingbolt think Uncharted 2 LOST

do you agree?!

Are they comparing based on scans/images? To me, U2 Full game looks better than GOW3 demo when comparing gameplay graphics. Of course, it was only a demo, and I expect it to look better when the game is release.

Considering they were comparing GOW 3 cutscenes to UC2 gameplay... Why would you think that Uncharted 2 would win?

I disagree.
Uncharted 2 looks better than the GoW3 demo but I can't say about the full game.

Man...your threads as of late are all...so trivial.

2 different games, differen genre, different visual style, different studio, different engine.

But yeah one is better...discuss. DISCUSSS!!!!!!

From those pictures, Uncharted 2 is miles better. But GoW3 looks WAY better than that, and that's the E3 2009 demo build.

Do i spot God of War Concept-Art in one of those Comparsions?

Isn't one of those GoW pics concept art?

How can you compare something that does not exist?

GoW3 isnt out yet so you cant compare.

But UC2 will have better graphics, iv seen GoW 3 graphics there not that good.

CGI-Quality said: Once March hits, we'll know. God of War III will be ahead IMO. Of course, there's another on the PS3 that trumps them both, but considering what it's doing, that goes without saying.

Maybe. Nobody here has any idea of what the final footage for GoW3 looks like though... It's exciting!

And leave Gran Turismo 5 out of this! *heehee*