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Uncharted: Golden Abyss Video Review (PlayStation Vita)

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  • Feb 13, 2012
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Can Golden Abyss live up to the series' excellent pedigree, or is this one adventure too far for Nathan Drake? Mark Walton finds out in this video review.

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322 Comments

  • markito16

    Posted Apr 13, 2012 1:03 pm GMT

    I was going to buy a Psvita for this but I after seeing this review I'm just going to buy a 3ds for Icarus and Kingdom hearts 3D.

  • SANDMAN201

    Posted Apr 6, 2012 9:08 pm GMT

    Gamespot. I don't like your new video loader. It's lagging and not working properly.

  • bartonlynch

    Posted Mar 28, 2012 8:53 am GMT

    I don't know if this dude reviewed the game using a Beta version on a pre-production prototype VITA, but I just finished the game last night and had NONE of the stuff he complained about. No frame rate issues, perfect response of touch controls and, to disagree on the subjective side, I found the "spark" he says is not present to make it feel like a real full blown Uncharted game. The gameplay is pretty varied with plenty of stuff to do. The action is as awesome as it is on the PS3 versions and it ain't shorter than the others, not with 34 chapters. To me it was a solid 8.5 with just some characters feeling a bit superficial, like the guerilla war lord. Other than that, an awesome game.

  • OmegaAK47

    Posted Mar 26, 2012 9:34 am GMT

    Ok so after thinking about it more and playing the game twice, I agree the touch controls are a bit much at some times but over all I still think it could have received at least a 7.5 to a 8.0 score.

  • simpletaste

    Posted Mar 23, 2012 1:44 am GMT

    I do agree with this review in most aspects. I would also give it a 7.0-7.5. Following this game when it was first announce, in interviews, the developers promised that the touch controls would be optional and I put them up on their word, which sadly they didn't deliver. Not having the option to use a regular control scheme really hurts them. The touch screen stuff breaks the pacing, the characters introduced are hard to care about, and the story portrays Drake in a way that makes him unintelligent and gullible. It has a lot and I mean a lot of dialogue which at some points I just wanted to yell "shut the F up" and there was times in the middle where I wanted to put a couple of bullets in peoples legs so I wouldn't have to see them in the end game. All in all this game is NOT better than the first game. Fans of the series you will probably like this game enough to defend it and give it an 8.0 - 8.5, but when it came down to it, I, myself was disappointed.

  • Luiscesjr

    Posted Mar 20, 2012 2:00 pm GMT

    Wait right there, what was on your mind to score this 7 gamespot?
    If it was Uncharted Nintendo Abyss it would have received 9 at least.
    Oh yeah, the spot is missing, The gamespot minds have gone missing...

  • OmegaAK47

    Posted Mar 19, 2012 8:01 pm GMT

    I rated the game a 8.5, I really liked this uncharted game. It's right below uncharted 2 to me and better than 1 and 3 would be the highest rated.

  • shiben

    Posted Mar 18, 2012 8:48 am GMT

    lol gamespot rated this 7.0, when will their hatred for sony end?

  • indiannoob

    Posted Mar 17, 2012 12:45 am GMT

    After finishing the game, I feel that this game does not deserve this score. Its my opinion and according to me it deserves a 8.5 for sure.

  • angelstorm112

    Posted Mar 16, 2012 7:22 am GMT

    7.0 my ass (or arse since everything seems to be UK now). This game is way underrated. Put Mario or Zelda on some piece of crap and it get 9's and 10's.

  • shadow655

    Posted Mar 14, 2012 9:52 pm GMT

    @unaminous I have a Vita and I love it but I do agree with you. Mainly because I'm dying waiting for some new games!!!

  • MrAWESOME7

    Posted Mar 14, 2012 7:40 pm GMT

    lalalalala a peaceful canoe trip with old man Sully, lalalalala BOOM BAAM AHHHHHHHH RUNNNNNNN DEATHHHHH BOCHHHHHHH. So much for a peaceful trip.

  • blue900

    Posted Mar 8, 2012 7:56 pm GMT

    @ Rheinmetal: I see your point regarding does this justify a purchase of a Vita. No it doesn't. But I own the Vita and this game + UMvC3, Ninja Gaiden make it all worth it. Plus I get to play my psp games like final fantasy iv and tactics, disgaea, persona, etc. Will the price drop piss me off? Yes but it is needed. Does the proprietary card annoy? Yes but at least Sony is upfront with what you need to play. Xbox comes cheap but a parent later finds out you need to buy a hard drive, then get an xbox live gold account to do what the ps3 does multiplayer wise. So many hidden costs. That being said, I think Sony is repeating their mistakes i.e. PS3 price. But they survive and I am happy with the Vita. Now if only there was an AV out.

  • blue900

    Posted Mar 8, 2012 7:49 pm GMT

    It's a launch title doing what handhelds could barely match on console until now. Sure I am a fan of Uncharted and yes this game didn't engage me on the first hour. Just not the same pacing of the usual Uncharted, but as a launch title the score is harsh. In fact, for a handheld this is harsh. Aside from Deadspace on iOS, there were few handhelds that attempted this console complexity. I personally enjoy using stick controls on this uncharted over dead space ipad screen controls. Harsh score but I see the reviewers point. Uncharted is about story and pace, which is not really here. However, still too low of a score IMO

  • gamerboy4283

    Posted Mar 8, 2012 5:53 pm GMT

    This looks like a fun game but I have a stomach feeling that it would get boring after awhile. And I think they made the PS vita a little too pricey considering you have to purchase a memory chip at a highway robbery price.....

  • Fayt1986

    Posted Mar 4, 2012 4:23 pm GMT

    @unaminous
    yep im doing the same.
    but if they anounce bioshock with the batch of new games im sold if it comes befor a drop in price.

  • thribs Site Greeter

    Posted Feb 27, 2012 1:21 am GMT

    You're just being too fussy.

  • thribs Site Greeter

    Posted Feb 27, 2012 1:14 am GMT

    I think 7.0 is rather harsh for an impressive launch game. 8/8.5 would be better.

  • unaminous

    Posted Feb 26, 2012 12:52 pm GMT

    I really want a Vita, but it's probably best to wait until the price drops and it gets some more games.

  • shadow-crow

    Posted Feb 24, 2012 5:36 pm GMT

    @Rheinmetal vita+demon souls O_0

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