I have a really big soft spot for the entire Uncharted franchise in my heart. All three Naughty Dog-produced action adventures managed to stick out on the PS3, reaching both graphical and gameplay benchmarks at the time to create a series that was more than enough reason to pick up a Sony console. The concluding chapter is coming to PS4 early next year, but this holiday is all about remembering the ridiculous situations that Drake and Co. have gotten themselves into.
The Uncharted Collection is revamping and remastering all three PS3-era games for Sony’s flagship hardware, and an extended look at Drake’s Fortune shows just how darn well the game has aged. That, and just how good a job Bluepoint Studios are doing with the remaster – cranking the visuals past ten and doubling the framerate to create a rather unparalleled Uncharted experience.
Even though it’s all from the very first outing with Nathan Drake (my personally least favourite, even though it’s still better than most games), it’s a good indication of just how far the remaster is taking the game. Both Uncharted 2 and 3 were massive leaps forward in terms of visual prowess, so I’m even more excited to see how they’ve turned out after the little spruce up.
Charging full price for a remaster might still be up for question, but when The Uncharted Collection launches early next month you’re getting arguably three of the best games to ever grace the PS3. And even if you’re a newcomer or a returning fan, I think there’s plenty of quality here to make sure that it’s money well spent.
That, and you get a free ticket into the Uncharted 4 beta, if that’s your type of thing.
Last Updated: September 15, 2015
Jonah Cash
September 15, 2015 at 08:36
I must have this!! I have the collection on my PS3, so must own it on my PS4… This might make me put down Destiny for a little while. Who am I kidding??? As soon as I have the Titan Hammer I will want the Hunter bow…
Ir0nseraph
September 15, 2015 at 09:11
OOOh only work stands in my way to get to destiny today 🙂
Uncharted looks good but since I have played all 3, the remastered version will only be picked up on special.
Jonah Cash
September 15, 2015 at 09:16
I am on my way to go and see things, then it will be me and Destiny this afternoon!!
Ir0nseraph
September 15, 2015 at 09:18
Lucky you , tonight only for me enjoy.
Francois Knoetze
September 15, 2015 at 09:35
lucky devil!
Martin du preez (D4RKL1NGza)
September 15, 2015 at 08:40
60fps is so un cinematic. Pre order canceled.
oVg NOT SURE IF...
September 15, 2015 at 10:27
I dont know how I am going to enjoy U5 after becoming accustomed to the silky smooth MGSV…
If any game requires 60fps its a 3rd person reticule shooter. Im a little worried that people will be laughing at a game in 2016 with 30fps gameplay.
Naughty dog should have stuck tho their original promise. There will be backlash.
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 08:50
The game was never ugly to begin with… The series was the SOLE reason I got a PS3, so saying it aged beautifully goes without saying…
No offense but this game doesnt look THAT much better than the original… Just a few texture upgrades here and there… I expected more…
Jonah Cash
September 15, 2015 at 09:09
Yes but maybe you expected it to work on your Xbox ONE so clearly you aren’t the target market…
Trololololo
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 10:01
I own a PS4 and Xbox One buddy.. In your face.
Jonah Cash
September 15, 2015 at 11:16
Hahahahaha!! Yeah but you have been hating on your PS4 for the last 2-3 months… Hahahaha
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 11:31
No I havent? Just bought a Xbox one for 360 BC really.
Matthew Holliday
September 15, 2015 at 09:20
only visually.
got my sister to play the 2nd one, ofcourse i had to help her, it was not an enjoyable experience. the games aged the same way witcher 2 has aged. feels wooden and janky compared to more recent games.
BlueWolf
September 15, 2015 at 09:32
I’m just wondering if #3 is available in 3D like the PS3 version – that was done rather well, and would be a shame if they’ve cut that out for this revamp/remaster.
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 10:05
Thats a good question… I never even thought about that…
Nikola
September 15, 2015 at 09:53
I am really excited for this never played any of the games should be great fun:)
WitWolfy
September 15, 2015 at 10:05
It’s hella fun bro. Still wished they added Golden Abyss to that collection too.
Nikola
September 15, 2015 at 10:29
Is that the PS VIta one?
Jac7
September 15, 2015 at 10:21
Even though I’ve played it so many times, I’m prepared to fork out the money if EA should ask Bluepoint to remaster the Mass Effect Trilogy. I.JUST.FRACKING.LOVE.MASS.EFFECT.