The duck and cover mechanic usually works great, but it’s not without its problems. Among Thieves takes all of these core elements and ultimately makes them tighter and easier to use.Ĭombat in Among Thieves comes in different forms it can be a fast-paced gun battle or a strategic affair where you use the game’s settings to your advantage-hiding behind partially blown up walls, high on rooftops, or clinging to the side of a building. The basic duck and cover combat strategy returns in the sequel, along with numerous puzzles required to pass various obstacles, and vast environments for Drake to traverse. Since many (if not all) of you have played the game, the multiplayer demo, or the original, we won’t get too technical with the actual gameplay mechanics. Ironically enough, it’s the fact that Among Thieves proved such an enjoyable experience that it ultimately left us feeling slightly frustrated at the prospect of having to wait until the inevitable sequel turns up-still, there’s no doubt that the game will keep us busy for a long, long time. After spending many hours playing through the single and multiplayer modes, we were left with our jaws dropped and our eyes open wide. We gave Among Thieves a perfect score not because every aspect of the game was spot-on, but because the overall experience felt so far ahead of virtually anything else we’ve played this year that we were willing to forgive its minor flaws. Without hesitation, Among Thieves has solidified its spot high atop the best games this year, and quite possibly one of the best games of all time.Īmong Thieves has already received unanimous praise among reviewers and gamers alike, so it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that we love this game and have great admiration for Naughty Dog and the team that created this enormous spectacle. The world comes alive right from the opening sequence through the numerous chapters that take you from snowy cliff-side towns, dilapidated cities, and onboard speeding trains the action is intense, yet manageable and the story is strong enough to keep you on the edge of your seat through the entire single-player campaign. The stunning graphics and fluent cut-scenes deliver the ultimate visual presentation, while the tight action, puzzle, and navigation mechanics ultimately cement Among Thieves as one of the greatest titles to grace any current generation platform to date. With the release of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Naughty Dog has created an epic game that rivals the storytelling of Hollywood’s finest feature films, with seamless gameplay that sets a new benchmark for future releases.