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Sometimes it's all in the execution. Fundamentally, the Uncharted games – re-released together here in anticipation of part three's arrival later this year – are risibly derivative boilerplate. Centred on the exploits of wisecracking treasure hunter Nathan Drake, they follow an Indiana Jones formula of shootouts, daredevil acrobatics and triple-crossing love interests, garnished with enough priceless antiquities to make Neil MacGregor giddy. These cliches are, however, delivered with such disarming amiability and impeccable attention to detail that they become not just forgivable but positively enjoyable.
If the first game's faults (repetitive combat, iffy pacing) are more glaring in retrospect, number two, which added an excellent online multiplayer mode, remains fantastic, a breakneck slalom through collapsing tower blocks, Tibetan temples and ice-bound grottoes, each locale prettier and more far-fetched than the last.
In fact, Uncharted 2 is such an improvement that its predecessor starts to feel somewhat surplus to requirements; while the sequel might continue Drake's story, playing Uncharted for the plot is like watching PMQs for fashion tips. As such, this repackaging comes across as slightly redundant, especially given the paucity of added content. Nonetheless, these continue to be games worth playing – just don't expect anything too avant-garde.
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Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2011/jul/31/uncharted-collection-nathan-drake-review
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