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Uncharted 2 opens with a scene on an inverted train car. There’s blood. A lot of blood. Nathan Drake’s blood, to be specific, as well as a few minutes of frantic climbing as the car begins spitting and lurching down the snowy mountaintop where it came crashing to a rest at some unspecified time.

The first ten minutes of Uncharted 2 are a blast -- the story components flow and the action is high, as you’ll observe in the above. These introductory seconds do well in terms of showing people what this follow-up is all about.

We decided to show this one a little late because Uncharted 2 rocks and, well, not everyone has a PS3 just yet, despite last system's recent ridiculous NPD numbers. Have fun, feel free to discuss and don’t forget to grab some popcorn.


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Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 06:33
Sexualchocolate
Most exciting first 10 minutes of a game that i've played I reckon.
Ramage Mendez's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 06:44
Ramage Mendez
Hold on a minute. I'm pretty sure I saw this on desctructoid.tv yesterday afternoon. Is that by any means possible or am I going nuts.

Also, ditto what sexchoc said. I've never had as many 'o shit' moments. Literally on the edge of my seat with this games intro.
Phantom Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 06:46
Phantom Spaceman
10-Minute Taste: Just like Giant Bomb's Quick Looks, only shorter and a month later! ;)
Demiath's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 06:49
Demiath
I wasn't exactly blown away by the admittedly dramatic "in medias res" beginning of Uncharted 2, but there are more than a few set pieces later in the game which unhinged my jaw in several unhealthy ways...
koehler83's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 06:53
koehler83
I've shown off Uncharted 2 to a few people and gotten some neat reactions. Mostly surprise and enthrallment.

I showed it to a female friend of mine who, I guess lives in a trailer community somewhere in the South US. She thinks video games are all still side scrolling platformers and Tetris clones. Her reaction was something like:

"Your character's having a conversation? So.. like you paid for this? You're just watching it?"

Can't be all things to all people I guess.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 06:57
RonBurgandy2010
I'm sold.





Goddammit, now I have to spend more money.
Disfigurator's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 07:09
Disfigurator
Yup, I'm going to buy this game.
PowerBenny's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 07:10
PowerBenny
Just completed the single player campaign a couple of days ago and can confirm it just gets better and better from here. More than any other game I've played this does a fantastic job of bridging the film/game gap and making it almost an interactive movie that is actually fun to play and/or watch. It's a bit of a cheesy story in places but not really any more so than the Indiana Jones films and they didn't do too badly after all.
cap123's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 07:21
cap123
wow that was really enthralling, when it hit the 10 minute mark i was literally in a state of 'awwww'.

fuck i can't afford a ps3 though
ChaosTeaCup's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 07:35
ChaosTeaCup
Yep - that looks impressive for sure. One question - does the camera do that angle change thing throughout the whole game? I think that would get on my tits, to be honest. Though that's being slightly churlish - it does look pretty good.
koehler83's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 07:39
koehler83
@ChaosTeaCup

You have full control of the camera most of the game. It will only be changed in key situations of the narrative for dramatic effect.
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 07:42
CRAZYAPE69
wait people havnt bought this yet? For shame!
shinryu108's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 08:11
shinryu108
@Crazyape
I'm getting Drake's Fortune soon. I'll probably rape that then finally get U2. Yes, I'm one of those horrible people who haven't even tried this game yet, but hopefully it'll be fixed soon.
kmartkid's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 08:26
kmartkid
This game is on the next level above anything else out there! Between this and my love affair for Demon's Souls, I am in gaming nirvana. If you have not played U2 then I strongly recommend that you do. The train scene has an unbelievable amount of wow moments. It's freaking gorgeous! Play this game now.
Kieran Chauhan's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 08:33
Kieran Chauhan
game is orgasmic
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 09:36
pascuz46
Ive already beat this twice and am working on beating it a third time on Hard. :D For anyone who hasn't played this game yet, yes its that good!
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 09:40
Sexualchocolate
@ kmartkid

We're in the same boat, I'm loving the combo of Uncharted 2 (online now as story finished) Demon's Souls and I picked up Borderlands last night, loving it so far.

Got Eyepet too for silliness, but now I'm spoiled for choice!

Shooting and loot grabbing? Or punishing sword fighting? or online 3rd person shooting with some nifty cover / climbing in there! Or do i lay on the floor fucking around with my eyepet, teach him to draw more genitals or sing more rock songs? Arrrggghh.

to be fair i'm all about Borderlands right now, but only because it's new.
teke367's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 09:55
teke367
The way the timeline works for the game, you actually play this stage twice. I have to say, it's probably the first time I was excited to have to repeat a stage.
Gyro's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 11:21
Gyro
I love Ten Minute Taste, this is a great idea.
Stoph's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 11:24
Stoph
@ Sexualchoc

Same here except replace Borderlands with Ratchet & Clank. That and I didn't buy Eyepet.

I bought Demon's Souls, got pretty far but then U2 came out. Was working on a 2nd playthrough when Ratchet came out. Bought that and haven't picked up either of the previous 2 yet. So many damn games it's not even funny. Oh, and Borderlands in a few days. I'll never actually plat a game.
Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 11:56
Occams electric toothbrush
I didn't buy this but I didn't have to since all my friends did and I'll just play their copies.
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 12:08
necrozen
The game is amazing. The pacing is great. Like many have mentioned, it makes a good companion to demon's souls and borderlands. Talk about 3 games with way different playstyles, I feel like this year is defining me as a gamer. But yeah, games will be trying to do what this game has already accomplished in the coming days. If you haven't yet, pick this up. No PS3? Not an excuse. Sell your blood or one of your kids and buy one!
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 12:12
Qraze
yeah, i'm trying to get Yojimbo to open and play his copy but he's glued to demon soul and borderlands.

i wouldn't call the game a masterpiece but i will say its brilliant in its execution and easily the funnest game i've played this year. goty for me.
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 13:28
brainderailment
"We're dicking this guy over, right? Damn straight."
I love this shit.
Archwright's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 15:08
Archwright
Man, Nathan sounds like a NERD! I love it.
epidemico616's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/30/2009 15:57
epidemico616
hmmm, a bit late to the party- but the 10 minute taste idea is awesome.
BattyAdroit's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/31/2009 06:52
BattyAdroit
@Qraze:

"i wouldn't call the game a masterpiece"

I would like to see what your standard for masterpieces are.
spiffae's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/31/2009 16:24
spiffae
this is the only game that makes me think about adding a PS3 to my console collection.
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