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[SolidSnakex]

Now let's not get ahead of ourselves, a 6-8 hr action/adventure game is not good at all. The original had that, and it was excused because it was NDs first PS3 game and it had high replayability. I know this one will have high replayability too, but this game better be in the 10 hour range or at least 9.

My point was that Euphor!a was claiming that the single player mode in U2 was going to be cut down to around 6 hours instead of the 10 like the original. When in reality the originals single player mode was right around the length he was worried about U2 being cut down to. One of the reasons Uncharted was criticized by critics was because it was so short and didn't really offer any replay value aside from collectibles. And ND has come out and said that this will be longer. And they're going to address the replay issue with the addition of the multiplayer modes. It sounds very much like this was all planned for the start of development and wasn't one of those "Oh, we've got to slap on a multiplayer mode also" moments where the game is already months into development and had no previous multiplayer plans.

 

[Kinan]

omg, stupidity in this thread.... I hope some people are not really serious, otherwise my faith in humanity is shattered.

 

[BobTheFork]

UC2's single player has been messed up?

The bitching is premature and totally inappropriate. IF the single player doesn't deliver then come back in six months or whatever and bitch. Right now it looks stupid.

It's been going on for a week now. This was my summation of both sides of the argument.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15564979&postcount=697

 

[UntoldDreams]

I'm sure Uncharted 2 has a set budget, anything not going to the single player mode would be taking it away from single player and putting it into multiplayer.

I hear some people can chew gum and walk at the same time.

 

[Norml]

Please have game launching from Home ND.

 

[Shins]

I liked the empty, tacked-on multiplayer componenent of Gears of War 1. Its only when they try to refine that experience that things go south. Shame about Uncharted 3. ¯\(°_0)/¯

 

[DuckRacer]

The whole Resistance 2 comparison is absolutely idiotic. Its single player didn't suffer from a lack of time, it suffered from huge design decisions made from the get-go. The boss fights, removal of the weapon wheel and the one-hit-kill chameleon chimera existed independent of what went on with co-op and multiplayer.

Besides, the first Resistance had a great single player and multiplayer.

edit: Oh yeah, and when images, the trailer, and leaked gameplay video was released no one said "omg this looks worse than Uncharted 1!"

And another thing, going back to Resistance 2: Insomniac releases a game a year and then some (Q4B). All of Naughty Dog will be focusing on Uncharted 2 for a full two years.

 

[Wario64]

I can't tell if most of the people in this thread saying "Single Player ruined!!!!" are being serious. They can't be, right?

Just look at the other Uncharted 2 thread. People are jumping ship like morons. Typical GAF groupthink

Also, the game turned to a purchase into a rental because of added multiplayer? Isn't multiplayer suppose to make you KEEP the game longer? I don't get this shit

 

[00011000]

This news just made me toss my PS3 out the window. RUINED!!!

:lol

 

[Barrett2]

Please have game launching from Home ND.

 

[Euphor!a]

I hear some people can chew gum and walk at the same time.

No one is saying they can't, but if you do just one you will do it better.

 

[Kintaro]

I have a prediction here. Just a gut hunch. I believe that unless this MP mode is a slam dunk, knock it out of the ballpark home run along with the single player being 20 hours or some such mess, ND is still going to draw fire on Uncharted 2. They're going to take heat for this, that or the other for trying to appaise critics (and whoever else) and those same people will still slam them into the ground.

I see it coming from a mile away. I obviously have nothing to base it on, just a gut feeling. =/

 

[Pojo]

It will be compromised, that is just how things work, when you take resources away from one mode it will be detrimental to it.

Meh, Uncharted 2 just went from a day one purchase to a rent. I can't in good conscience the support the dumbing down of good single player games just for some multiplayer that will be played for a week before the online community is desolate.

IB someone says I'm overreacting.

I already know exactly what you look like without seeing you based solely on this post. I'd describe it, but it would probably hurt your feelings.

 

[Norml]

Just look at the other Uncharted 2 thread. People are jumping ship like morons. Typical GAF groupthink

Also, the game turned to a purchase into a rental because of added multiplayer? Isn't multiplayer suppose to make you KEEP the game longer? I don't get this shit

This.

 

[Cyberia]

Naughty Fools.

 

[Norml]

No

why?

The game launching is the only time I ever play Warhawk anymore, so it does help.+ it is nice to get a group together in Home before playing.

 

[BobTheFork]

Wait, can you already get this code?
or on the 27th like they were probably going to announce

 

[DestinRL]

How.......will this ruin......ANYTHING?

I really don't understand why you guys keep saying things like "the games ruined noooooooo "

 

[Euphor!a]

I already know exactly what you look like without seeing you based solely on this post. I'd describe it, but it would probably hurt your feelings.

If you think words on the internet would hurt my feelings, you are very mistaken.

 

[Barrett2]

why?

The game launching is the only time I ever play Warhawk anymore, so it does help.+ it is nice to get a group together in Home before playing.

I just don't want them spending time on anything Home related, for same reasons people are fearful of MP. Focus on the core game.

I, however, don't get the MP outrage. It could be very fun. I remain hopeful.

 

[Kittonwy]

just thought it needed its own thread


source: Kotaku
http://kotaku.com/5226561/infamous-shocks-us-with-uncharted-2-multiplayer-beta

INFAMOUS!!!111!!!

UNCHARTED 2!!!222!!!

Rawr.

 

[Philanthropist]

just thought it needed its own thread

How about thinking to give it a more informative thread title? It's rather obvious, but still...

At least you didn't write "U2 MP cfed."

 

[RoboPlato]

I'm on the fence about Uncharted MP and was about buying inFamous. Getting inFamous now and am looking forward to trying out U2's MP.

 

[EagleEyes]

So basically the beta will start during E3 if the information is correct on the preorder card from Best Buy. Sweet

 

[Kintaro]

UNCHARTED 2!!!222!!!

Rawr.

Also, this.

 

[Norml]

I just don't want them spending time on anything Home related, for same reasons people are fearful of MP. Focus on the core game.

I, however, don't get the MP outrage. It could be very fun. I remain hopeful.

Well, Uncharted already has a Home space so I hope to expect Home involved.

 

[A.R.K]

I have faith in ND and hope the SP won't suffer because of using resources on MP. If on the other hand SP suffers because of this, I would want to bitch slap the assh*les on the internetz for complaining about no MP in UC1. Not every fucking shooter needs MP!! But if ND pulls it off...then its double the fun!!!!

 

[DoomGyver]

Fuck yes! Uncharted multiplayer could be hot.

What the fuck at the haters. Already 'jumping ship' LOL

 

[GQman2121]

I trust that ND know what they're doing and know what fun is, but I'm still cautious that this could blow up in their face.

 

[SuperSonic1305]

I just don't want them spending time on anything Home related, for same reasons people are fearful of MP. Focus on the core game.

They made an Uncharted Home space in 2008. Is Uncharted 2 ruined now? Fuck everyone that doubts Naughty Dog.

 

[paparazzo]

Yikes at the replies to this news. So just because R2 (I haven't played it, just using as an example) went all out on MP but suffered in the single player, this is will also ruin Uncharted 2? How does this make Uncharted 2 any less of a game? I think this logic is almost worse than the ridiculous fanboy wars. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if some of you crying don't even own a PS3 in the first place. I think it's time to rename this thread "Welcome to the carnival of stupid Part 2"

 

[AranhaHunter]

Doesn't ND have 100+ employees? I'm sure Sony has learned from the R2 fiasco and, with very few exceptions, MP are always welcomed additions. Crap I wish inFamous and GOW had co op/competitve multiplayer.

 

[thaOwner]

.....

Only time will tell. Knowing the Dogs, the game will be impressive technically and fluid.

 

[Pojo]

Doesn't ND have 100+ employees? I'm sure Sony has learned from the R2 fiasco and, with very few exceptions, MP are always welcomed additions. Crap I wish inFamous and GOW had co op/competitve multiplayer.

Resistance 2 is a fiasco now?

Sheesh. I guess I shouldn't have enjoyed it as much as I did. :\

 

[ghibli99]

I could get into this, even though the gunplay/melee sections of Drake's Fortune were the weakest aspects of it. It became mechanical after a while (which also kind of made it enjoyable for me). As long as the SP aspects are fine, this is just extra icing on the cake. I'm sure it'll be fun.

 

[Haunted]

Oh well.

 

[Snipes424]

You know what is funny? All of these people bitching about Uncharted 2 having multiplayer are going to be the same people praising how amazing it is when the game launches this fall.

oh, and I have all your names written down and I will make a damn fool of you if become a hypocrite.

 

[Rikyfree]

You got MP in my Uncharted! No you got Uncharted in my MP!! Knowing ND, this can only be good.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

omg, stupidity in this thread.... I hope some people are not really serious, otherwise my faith in humanity is shattered.

And to think, some of the people bitching I like. GET SMART PEOPLE!

Just look at the other Uncharted 2 thread. People are jumping ship like morons. Typical GAF groupthink

Also, the game turned to a purchase into a rental because of added multiplayer? Isn't multiplayer suppose to make you KEEP the game longer? I don't get this shit

SOMEONE WHO GETS IT.

And you guys wonder why devs don't get all personal with the users. You guys are making this place look stupid.

Oh well.

*sells PS3 for hookers, shamwow, and ramen*

 

[Haunted]

You know what is funny? All of these people bitching about Uncharted 2 having multiplayer are going to be the same people praising how amazing it is when the game launches this fall.

oh, and I have all your names written down and I will make a damn fool of you if become a hypocrite.

:lol

You made a list? Now that's dedication.

 

[iceatcs]

So good, but really hope it will appeal in good old PAL as well. Kind of 2 in 1 pack for me in June.

 

[Melfice7]

Naughty Dog are one of the few developers i fully trust, so i cant wait to see how everything works

 

[xenorevlis]

I was tempted to write down some names myself and laugh months from now. Too lazy

Anyway, from working with Naughty Dog in 2007 (and into 2008 for the demo) I must say they are some of the best, friendliest, and dedicated development persons we (SCEA) had the privilege of working with on Uncharted. If you think a little multiplayer is doing to damage the single player game... shame on you. Naughty Dog are part of the reason games like Killzone 2 are as awesome as they are.

Quite frankly, I'm alllllmost sad to not be working with them on testing Uncharted 2, but I don't want to risk hating videogames again (especially the ones I liked to begin with).

 

[Stillmatic]

Awesome news really. Unbelievable how some can twist this into something negative...

 

[Meier]

As long as it doesn't hurt the quality of the SP... color me disappointed though that they're even bothering/taking resources away.

 

[Loudninja]

Really cant wait to see what they do with multiplayer

 

[iceatcs]

Awesome news really. Unbelievable how some can twist this into something negative...

Just remember, There will be negative.

Like there will be negative if PS3 cost $100 this summer.

 

[Euphor!a]

Awesome news really. Unbelievable how some can twist this into something negative...

Well one of the best single player games of 2007 is no longer entirely focused on the single player experience. I find it just as disappointing hearing Bioshock 2 is going to have multiplayer.

 

[Kittonwy]

As long as it doesn't hurt the quality of the SP... color me disappointed though that they're even bothering/taking resources away.

They have more time and resources now that they have most of the tools and the game systems set up, they can work on building levels and scenarios for both SP and MP, I suspect they probably wanted to do MP in the first place but just ran out of time when they were making the first game.

 

[SolidSnakex]

:lol

You made a list? Now that's dedication.

Well, it will be interesting to see how many people backtrack when the game comes out or even Monday when we'll actually know how the multiplayer looks and how it'll work. The only impressions we really have on it so far is this

Wowowowowowowooooooow... Next week can't get here soon enough. Poor Naughty Dog is going to have to sort through soooooo much positive buzz. Awesomesauce indeed.