Can the return of Nathan Drake live up to the hype, and its superb predecessor?
I dont know what I was thinking.
My apathetic approach to the sequel was as wrong as can be.
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Bar Fight!
Here the games sheer quality of presentation hits you square in the jaw immediately.
And, here its just as well balanced and perfectly paced as ever.
The AI is always changing, making replay value high, and keeping you thinking.
Its great stuff, and adds to both the challenge and the immersion.
Dont feel like engaging in a major firefight with a group of thugs?
Then dont, and sneak around, picking them off silently instead.
Get rushed and dont have time to draw a bead on your foe?
Smack him in the mouth instead.
The animation for one, especially of Nathan, is simply stunning.
Its a simple touch, but one that makes the game seem so much more lifelike.
This carries over into the voice acting and cut scene direction, which again, is superb.
The quality direction of the game isnt limited to cut-scenes either.
Lets face it, Lara never had it this good.
Essentially, the core multiplayer here is akin to a third personCall of Duty.
Rating:
5 out of 5
