Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

Imagine for a second a game that has a storyline similar to that of Tomb Raider and gameplay that is like Gears of War.  Meet Naughty Dog’s Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. A game which is filled with exciting set pieces, real cinematic scope and some of the most breathtaking visuals you’ll see for a PlayStation 3 exclusive.

How much you enjoy Uncharted will probably depend on what expectations you bring. If you're looking for an intelligent rival to Tomb Raider you'll be disappointed. If it's nine hours of giddying high-def, Hollywood-style entertainment you want, Uncharted more than fits the bill. Sure, we're still waiting for Sony's PS3 to offer some serious depth to its high-gloss exclusives but, if you're looking for reckless, rollercoaster adventure as the cold nights draw in, we know exactly where X marks the spot.

Uncharted: Drake's fortune is an excellent effort by Naughty Dog and hopefully the start of an exciting new series. It is without doubt another title that absolutely deserves to be in your collection.

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune offers a great preview of what future Uncharted games will provide. Nathan is such a fantastic protagonist that he rightfully became one of the PlayStation's flagship characters. Experiencing his adventure of trying to find Sir Francis Drake’s treasure is a great time, both from a gameplay and narrative standpoint. The game might show its age when it comes to annoying platforming that lacks today's polish and when its graphics erroneously prioritize photorealism...