Same thing happened to me, only I left off at Ch. 12. I did come back after two or three weeks of DOOM, though.
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I cannot help but feel a bit dissapointed about Uncharted 4
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I enjoyed it a lot and I love the game, but yeah, it was a bit disappointing. I didn't know what it was exactly at first, but it just didn't have the same "oomph" as the last two games. Now, though, I think it was because the game didn't have as many or as big set pieces. I wasn't ever really blown away this time, unlike with Uncharted 2 and 3.
The epilogue was just the best, though. I loved it so much.
The epilogue was just the best, though. I loved it so much.
Giant Panda
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I found the original games to be somewhat clunkyin actual game play, and the setpieces to be uninteractive and boring, but people seem to remember those games more fondly than they probably deserve. It was really the characters that were the only highlight of the originals. I haven't played 4 yet but I'm glad there was a move away from setpieces.
They say the treasure is worth $400 million, but I'm pretty sure the pirates spent twice that setting up elaborate fakeout areas all around the world!
nhlducks35
Member
Sorry we're not "WOW Best Game EVAR !1!!!!!!111, Naughty Gods amirite?"
More like Naughty Slog with that languid pacing!
I have faith TLoU2 will a return to greatness, though
But I'm skeptical it will live up to the first one
Grest visuals and interesting story but boring moment to moment gameplay.
Very lopsided if you ask me. The climbing just is not that fun after an hour or two, and in U4 you just keep climbing and climbing. The great segments are great but the tedious segments are terribly common and wear very thin. I really don't get the praise.
Very lopsided if you ask me. The climbing just is not that fun after an hour or two, and in U4 you just keep climbing and climbing. The great segments are great but the tedious segments are terribly common and wear very thin. I really don't get the praise.
RespectThySole
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Oh yeah I forgot to add that the copious amounts of mindless climbing is really tedious. It's the weakest part of their game yet they decided to focus on that instead of the improved combat.
Yeah, showing that piece set me up to expect more, and it didn't happen.
I felt UC4 dragged too much, so I share the OP's feelings. I prefer UC3 to UC4.
That's because the second half of the game is mostly padding and exposition, while the first portion was story ramp-up and it hadn't gotten old yet. And I agree, the heist portion was the best part of the game. But it definitely wasn't because of the gameplay: it was because it had a fun scenario intertwined with the player action and it felt like there were stakes and suspense and all the other ingredients that make a fun action thriller.
The game never gets that good ever again. It has it's "story parts" and it's "action parts", which never, ever overlap on a mutual fun level like they do with the heist chapters. Story is relegated to boring climbing and traversal segments (in addition to cutscenes, of course) and "action" is relegated to one or two good setpieces followed by a handful of combat encounters placed to break up the boring as hell story segments.
But I've said all this all before. I'll just quote myself from the OT. Sums up my main complaints about the game.
reggieandTFE
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The gap between the critics' scores and reader scores says a lot.
Fredrik
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Huh? And I thought it was the best one yet. The big action set pieces with the tower, armoured cars, car chase, combined with the best gunplay yet in the serie and the new stealth and grappling hook gameplay made it my favorite. The bow, upgrades and sandbox gameplay is better in RotTR and purely by gameplay I'd say UC4 is a tiny bit behind but in the end I still came away liking UC4 more. It's the perfect story driven action game. My GOTY so far for 2016.
A thread filled with legitimate discussion about a game's problems is making you lose faith in the gaming community.
K.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
I suppose I'm at odds with a lot of people as I felt the pacing, overall, was the best of all four games. That comes with a caveat however, as I had always felt a problem with Uncharted 1 - 3 is that they couldn't quite figure out how to insert tons of action without crossing a line and making things feel too mindlessly arcade-like for the style of presentation and storytelling they were trying to achieve.
The finale of the first three games stands out in particular; it's not the supernatural elements, I liked the nearly X-Files levels of teasing at what might, maybe, be supernatural. Rather each finale involved surprisingly clunky boss sequences or battle royales with mechanics out of a much more cartoony game.
So overall, I appreciated the tonal shift here. I do agree with criticism others have made of a certain end game chapter, and felt the pacing stumbled and tanked at the very end, rather than building to any kind of crescendo. That doesn't count the epilogue, which I felt was excellent.
The finale of the first three games stands out in particular; it's not the supernatural elements, I liked the nearly X-Files levels of teasing at what might, maybe, be supernatural. Rather each finale involved surprisingly clunky boss sequences or battle royales with mechanics out of a much more cartoony game.
So overall, I appreciated the tonal shift here. I do agree with criticism others have made of a certain end game chapter, and felt the pacing stumbled and tanked at the very end, rather than building to any kind of crescendo. That doesn't count the epilogue, which I felt was excellent.
JimmyRustler
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Thought it was by far the best Uncharted - and I loved both 2 and 3.
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OrlanisWorks
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It's funny. I'm the opposite. I wanted to like the first three so much, I tortured myself playing through them all, even after disliking U2, I still played U3 and U4. Even after dealing with all the shit plot writing and uncomfortable controls, I still preordered Uncharted 4 because it looked like it improved on everything. In my eyes, it did. I was extremely pleased by almost everything in U4. Amazing looking and so fun to play.
And yet, I still want to go and give the first three another try by the remastered versions. I want to like them so much. Druckmann > Hennig.
And yet, I still want to go and give the first three another try by the remastered versions. I want to like them so much. Druckmann > Hennig.
That makes perfect sense actually. 4 is a fairly huge departure from 2 all things considered, so it's no surprise you like prefer UC4.
I finished this game a couple of days ago so it's still pretty fresh in my memory.
Uncharted was one of my favorite new franchises from last generation, and I was really looking forward to the fourth game. Overall, I did like it, but it didn't grab me like the old games did. The pacing was pretty bad, and I felt that there was way too much slow climbing and not enough exciting action sequences. It feels like it took a bit of elements from The Last of Us, but the tension was just rarely there. There were a couple of times where I could only play for half an hour or so before getting bored, and sometimes I had to force myself to boot it up again. It ramps up much, much later in the game, but at that point it's almost too late.
Again, I did enjoy it and I don't regret buying or playing it. I'm not sure it reached the height of 2 and 3 though.
Uncharted was one of my favorite new franchises from last generation, and I was really looking forward to the fourth game. Overall, I did like it, but it didn't grab me like the old games did. The pacing was pretty bad, and I felt that there was way too much slow climbing and not enough exciting action sequences. It feels like it took a bit of elements from The Last of Us, but the tension was just rarely there. There were a couple of times where I could only play for half an hour or so before getting bored, and sometimes I had to force myself to boot it up again. It ramps up much, much later in the game, but at that point it's almost too late.
Again, I did enjoy it and I don't regret buying or playing it. I'm not sure it reached the height of 2 and 3 though.
The Lone Courier
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Agreed. Visually the game is amazing but sadly thats all it had going for it. The story never really engaged me, there was a lack of tension compared to the previous UC games. There was a lack of interesting set pieces, a couple of jarring plot holes, Sam was a terrible character. Emotional moments felt forced and hokey especially the bit with Drake and Elena playing video games and living like slobs just like you and me so deep. I'd rank it as 2>3>4>1>GA.
Yeah, I honestly didnt care much for it. Also playing Doom 4 right before this game didn't help its case whatsoever since it just highlights how bad the pacing is. Worst of all, I honestly don't care about anything that is happening in this story and I played all the UC games and like Drake and friends!
U4 totally didn't do anything for me so I dropped it. Not interested in revisiting it in the future unlike 2 and 3 even despite their own flaws.
U4 totally didn't do anything for me so I dropped it. Not interested in revisiting it in the future unlike 2 and 3 even despite their own flaws.
eXistor
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I liked the (slight) tonal shift. I never loved the action sequences and especially mediocre gunplay in the games and always enjoyed simply walking, talking and sightseeing, 3 things that U4 has in droves. I thought the action sequences were a lot better in U4 as well, only towards the end did I kinda switch off when it was just shootout after shootout. I can see why people would be disappointed though.
I haven't played 4 yet but 3 is the best one to me. Paced well with a nice amount of variety in scenery and combined with the set pieces, it led to the most memorable uncharted. Didn't love 2 like everyone else and 1 didn't age well.
Theognosis
Member
Glad to know that I'm not the only one who didn't enjoy this game. I'm just halfway through and I don't think I'll ever get to finish it after playing Overwatch, Starcraft 2 and Rocket League.
I think UC4 will end up as one of the most over-rated games of this generation.
I think UC4 will end up as one of the most over-rated games of this generation.
RedAssedApe
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i liked the pacing but it will probably be a drag for repeat play throughs. luckily i don't care about trophies and one time is enough
you cannot win
Uncharted3 was given alot of flack for having to much nonstop combat
U4 breaks the combat flow but has enough of it
theres combat in almost every section once the adventure story gets going
I also think the tower collapse in libertalia was a great setpiece as well as the clock tower and the chase
Uncharted3 was given alot of flack for having to much nonstop combat
U4 breaks the combat flow but has enough of it
theres combat in almost every section once the adventure story gets going
I also think the tower collapse in libertalia was a great setpiece as well as the clock tower and the chase
I'm an Uncharted fanboy and have been since the first Uncharted.
But... I have to agree that Uncharted 4 disappointed me in the scale of the set-piece moments. I love the game overall and really enjoyed my time with it. Almost teared up a bit when it ended cause... well... it ended. But yes, I was really expecting some mind-blowing set-piece moments as seen in the previous Uncharted games. I was wondering how they could top the scale of UC3 set-pieces.
Overall, I really liked the game for what it was. I personally hold it as one of the best Uncharted games, right after 2. But this game felt more like a mixture of TLoU and Uncharted rather than a continuation of the summer blockbuster feel that you expect from an Uncharted game.
But... I have to agree that Uncharted 4 disappointed me in the scale of the set-piece moments. I love the game overall and really enjoyed my time with it. Almost teared up a bit when it ended cause... well... it ended. But yes, I was really expecting some mind-blowing set-piece moments as seen in the previous Uncharted games. I was wondering how they could top the scale of UC3 set-pieces.
They didn't. I agree that they went with a more personal tone this time around and made the set-pieces more grounded. I mean, yes, it does have quite a lot of them in the game (Chase scene, Clock Tower scene, Libertalia Tower scene, Lift w/ Elena scene, Turret Truck scenes, etc) but not the bombastic ones that I was expecting from what the series had started to boast since UC2 (Train scene, Building scene, Airplane scene, Ship scene, Chateau scene, etc).
Overall, I really liked the game for what it was. I personally hold it as one of the best Uncharted games, right after 2. But this game felt more like a mixture of TLoU and Uncharted rather than a continuation of the summer blockbuster feel that you expect from an Uncharted game.
Shadow Ranger
Member
Was disappointed too. Too many forced walking scenes, loads of boring climbing. I'm just mashing X as I climb just so it's quicker. Really got tired of the climbing after a point.
I am kind of with you OP. Uncharted 4 is really good, and I am not exactly disappointed. But I played the trilogy just a few weeks before release of 4 and somehow I missed a little bit of the mystery especially 2 and 3 had regarding the environment (setpieces like ancient ruins, caves and stellar architecture to look at). More or less everything was focused on one treasure while the other entries had more variety in my opinion. But who knows, maybe I got a few nice ruins with the upcoming DLC?
Understandable. I enjoyed it a lot but the clear tonal shift and move away from larger, improbable set pieces was bound to disappoint some.
Really you can see they chose to dial things back and return to more of a Raiders level of action set piece vs more over the top stuff.
They also modelled the wow moments on the plane sequence from U3 in that they are shorter and intended to be experienced quickly then moved on from.
My own main disssointment is the disconnect between thematic of then shame of thieves/pirates and Sam and Nathan. Going by initial reveal I'm sure Sam was going to be more of an antagonist originally and the finale was going to be you vs Sam with Nadine telling you to look at lesson from the final two pirate lords.
Overall it was great but definately not the usual attempt to be bigger than previous entries.
Really you can see they chose to dial things back and return to more of a Raiders level of action set piece vs more over the top stuff.
They also modelled the wow moments on the plane sequence from U3 in that they are shorter and intended to be experienced quickly then moved on from.
My own main disssointment is the disconnect between thematic of then shame of thieves/pirates and Sam and Nathan. Going by initial reveal I'm sure Sam was going to be more of an antagonist originally and the finale was going to be you vs Sam with Nadine telling you to look at lesson from the final two pirate lords.
Overall it was great but definately not the usual attempt to be bigger than previous entries.
DarkJak101
Member
Totally agree with you, OP.
It was really a slog replaying this game, even though it was amazing yet underwhelming during the first play through. The previous UC games set a tonal standard for the series, and the lack of action and setpieces in this outing felt extremely out-of-place, even though Drake is older/retired at the outset of the game. Fair enough, it was an emotional ride which was nice, and I can't argue against the ending (I loved it), but the game feels like it should've been part of a different franchise completely.
It was really a slog replaying this game, even though it was amazing yet underwhelming during the first play through. The previous UC games set a tonal standard for the series, and the lack of action and setpieces in this outing felt extremely out-of-place, even though Drake is older/retired at the outset of the game. Fair enough, it was an emotional ride which was nice, and I can't argue against the ending (I loved it), but the game feels like it should've been part of a different franchise completely.
TheRedSnifit
Member
I enjoyed it for what it was.
I love the games, but I don't exactly think they're the best games, you know? Even Uncharted 2 is a slog for the first and last few hours. It's just a series of setpieces, and some of them happen to be enjoyable.
I love the games, but I don't exactly think they're the best games, you know? Even Uncharted 2 is a slog for the first and last few hours. It's just a series of setpieces, and some of them happen to be enjoyable.
I partially agree OP. I was disappointed in the sense that I was expecting the best in the series. I think it was a fantastic game nonetheless. I am one of those rare gamers that enjoyed the pacing a lot. It got repetitive and that bored me a little bit. Great acting and absolutely gorgeous settings. To me it looks like this:
2 >> 4 > 3 >> 1
2 >> 4 > 3 >> 1
Simply Sami
Member
Uncharted 4 is getting the same reception as GTA 4.
GTA 4 was held in high regard when it came out and everyone was calling it great. But a few months later everyone seem to acknowledge it didn't meet the hype and was a let down compared to San Andreas.
GTA 4 was held in high regard when it came out and everyone was calling it great. But a few months later everyone seem to acknowledge it didn't meet the hype and was a let down compared to San Andreas.
Always-honest
Banned
agreed completely.
But still enjoyed it for what it was.
But still enjoyed it for what it was.
Jonneh3003
Banned
The hype train sure did screech to a halt fast with this one. It was one of my most anticipated games of the year but I couldn't bring myself to complete a second playthrough and I was forcing myself through my initial run. The gameplay is far too predictable with repeated tropes everywhere and the story didn't knave much impact even if all the characters were well implemented.
And I'll try to find every one, to agree with the OP.
Naughty Gods my ass. They should just start making movies over there.
And like someone said earlier here, it would be Batman vs Superman quality most likely (AKA, as bad as their games are)