Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Gold Weapons Pack
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Heroes Skins Pack
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Sidekick Skin Pack
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Siege Expansion Pack
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Multiplayer Pack
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Uncharted: The Eye of Indra – Multiplayer Skins Pack
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - Game of the Year Edition
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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune + Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
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Uncharted: Trilogy Edition
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Collector's Limited Edition)
(2009) - Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Fortune Hunter Edition) (2009)
Description
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is the sequel to Naughty Dog's 2007 game Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. The story picks up a few years where the first one left off, following the previous games fortune-hunting hero, Nathan Drake, as he searches around the globe to try to solve another of the world's unsolved historical mysteries; this time regarding the famous merchant/explorer Marco Polo, who in 1292, mysteriously came back from a journey having lost 13 ships and 500+ passengers, with no explanation ever given on what had happened to those ships. After Drake gains knowledge of an ancient relic and a mysterious Himalayan Valley that may be connected to Marco Polo, he sets out on an adventure to discover the secrets of Polo's lost fleet, which he hopes will lead him to one of history's greatest undiscovered treasures.
The gameplay of Uncharted 2 remains pretty similar to the first game. It consists of cover-based shoot-offs, fast-paced escape sequences, and death-defying stunts fairly reminiscent of those of the Indiana Jones movies. Some notable changes include stealth-action segments in the game, which force you to move through certain areas hiding in cover from the hordes of pirates who await to kill you. The wall-climbing and cover mechanics have been heightened to a new extent, allowing free movement over walls and more items for Drake to use as protection. Drake spends most of the time alone, but during large parts of the game, he is also accompanied by fellow treasure hunter Harry Flynn, Elena, and Chloe where they are controlled by the computer. During certain sequences, Drake needs to solve minor puzzles and the most complex ones require him to study notes in a book. Some of the locations visited include Turkey, Borneo, and Nepal.
Multiplayer modes are entirely new to the series. Among Thieves features both competitive and cooperative play, allowing you to play the game along with friends and people around the world. Competitive game modes include "Deathmatch (Team Deathmatch)", "Plunder (Capture the Flag)", "Elimination" and "Chain Reaction". Co-operative includes a mode called "Gold Rush", in which you along with two other people must work as a team to face off against waves of enemy AI as you guys try to capture treasures and return them back to your base. Each round does not only have more enemies, but they are a lot stronger too.
Unlike in the original PS3 release, the PS4 remasttered release features only the single-player mode, not the multiplayer mode. However, the PS4 release features a photo mode where you can pause the game and make the current screen look like a photo.
Spellings
- Uncharted 2: Среди воров - Russian spelling
- アンチャーテッド: 黄金刀と消えた船団 - Japanese spelling
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- Console Generation Exclusives: PlayStation 3
- Gameplay feature: Pettable animals
- Games referenced in movies
- Japanese PlayStation 3 games with full English support
- Physics Engine: Havok
- PlayStation 3 Essentials Range releases
- PlayStation 3 Platinum Range releases
- Protagonist: Treasure hunter
- Setting: City - Istanbul
- Setting: Tropical Island / Deserted Island
- Software Pyramide releases
- Symphonic Orchestra: Skywalker Symphony Orchestra
- Uncharted series
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Credits (PlayStation 3 version)
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Reviews
Critics
Average score: 95% (based on 90 ratings)
Players
Average score: 4.4 out of 5 (based on 110 ratings with 1 reviews)
The Good
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Engaging storyline that keeps you hooked
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Great graphics that bring the game's environments to life
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Smooth and fluid gameplay that makes exploration and combat feel seamless
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Memorable characters that you'll grow to care about
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Fantastic voice acting and musical score that add to the game's immersive experience
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Great replay value with unlockable content and multiple difficulty levels
The Bad -
Some occasional glitches and bugs that can affect gameplay
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Combat becomes repetitive over time
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Puzzles can be too easy for experienced players
The Bottom Line
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While it's been more than a decade since Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was released, it still remains a highly regarded game in the gaming community. The game's engaging storyline, great graphics, and smooth gameplay have stood the test of time, and many players still consider it to be one of the best games of all time.
That being said, the game's age might be noticeable in some aspects, such as the visual fidelity compared to more modern games. The gameplay mechanics may also feel outdated to some players who are used to more advanced controls or features in newer games. Additionally, the multiplayer mode may not be as active as it was during its heyday, making it more challenging to find matches.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a must-play for any fan of action-adventure games. With its engaging storyline, stunning visuals, and smooth gameplay, it's a masterpiece that you won't want to miss. Despite some minor flaws, it remains one of the best games in the PlayStation 3 library and a testament to the incredible talent of developer Naughty Dog.
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Trivia
1001 Video Games
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves appears in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die by General Editor Tony Mott.
Film reference
The game is referenced in several episodes of the second season of the Danish drama TV series Borgen. A poster of the game can be seen hanging in the room of the lead character Birgitte Nyborg Christensen's son.
German version
In the German version, a mentioning of Hitler in a cutscene was replaced with Saddam Hussein.
Awards
- 4Players
- 2009 – Best Game of the Year
- 2009 – Best Game of the Year (Readers' Vote)
- 2009 – Best PS3 Game of the Year (Readers' Vote)
- 2009 – Best Action-Adventure of the Year
- 2009 – Best Graphics of the Year
- 2009 – Best Localisation of the Year
- AceGamez
- 2009 - PlayStation 3 Game of the Year
- 2009 - Best Action/Adventure Game
- 2009 - Best Visuals
- 2009 - Best Story
- Cheat Code Central
- 2009 - Game of the Year
- 2009 - PS3 Game of the Year
- 2009 - Best Graphics
- 2009 - Best Returning Character (for the main protagonist Nathan Drake)
- Developers Choice Awards
- 2009 - Game of the Year
- 2009 - Best Writing
- 2009 - Best Technology
- 2009 - Best Visual Arts
- 2009 - Best Audio
- Game Informer
- 2009 - Game of the Year (Editors' Choice)
- 2009 - Game of the Year (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best PS3 Game (Editors' Choice)
- 2009 - Best PS3 Game (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Action Game (Editors' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Action Game (Readers' Choice)
- GamePro
- 2009 - Best Storytelling
- GameShark
- 2009 - PS3 Game of the Year
- 2009 - Best Graphics
- 2009 - Best Writing
- Gamespot
- 2009 - Game of the Year (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best PS3 Game (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Action/Adventure Game (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Action/Adventure Game (Editors' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Graphics, Technical (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Graphics, Technical (Editors' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Graphics, Artistic (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Voice Acting (Editors' Choice)
- 2009 - Best Voice Acting (Readers' Choice)
- Gamespy
- 2009 - PlayStation 3 Game of the Year
- 2009 - PlayStation 3 Gamers' Choice Award
- 2009 - The Pay Attention, Hollywood Award
- GameTrailers
- 2009 - Best Third-Person Shooter
- 2009 - Best Single-Player Campaign
- 2009 - Best Graphics
- 2009 - Best Story
- GameZone
- 2009 - Best PS3 Game
- G4 (X-Play Awards)
- 2009 - Best Action/Adventure Game
- 2009 - Best Animation
- 2009 - Best Writing
- IGN
- 2009 - Game of the Year
- 2009 - Game of the Year (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - PS3 Game of the Year
- 2009 - PS3 Game of the Year (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Overall Best Action Game
- 2009 - Overall Best Action Game (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Overall Best Story
- 2009 - Overall Best Story (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Overall Award for Visual Excellence
- 2009 - Overall Award for Visual Excellence (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Overall Award for Excellence in Sound
- 2009 - Overall Award for Excellence in Sound (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best PS3 Action Game
- 2009 - Best PS3 Action Game (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - Best PS3 Multiplayer Game
- 2009 - Best PS3 Story (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - PS3 Award for Visual Excellence
- 2009 - PS3 Award for Visual Excellence (Readers' Choice)
- 2009 - PS3 Award for Excellence in Sound
- 2009 - PS3 Award for Excellence in Sound (Readers' Choice)
- Machinima
- 2009 - Best Game Cinematography
- 2009 - Best Sound Design
- SpikeTV
- 2009 - Game of the Year
- 2009 - Best PS3 Game
- 2009 - Best Graphics
- VGChartz
- 2009 - Best Third Person Shooter
- 2009 - Best Action-Adventure
- 2009 - Best Graphics
- 2009 - Overall Game of the Year
- Yahoo
- 2009 - Game of the Year
- 2009 - Best Action Game of the Year
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Game added by Caelestis.
Additional contributors: MAT, Sciere, formercontrib, Big John WV, Kontxouso, Patrick Bregger, Karsa Orlong, FatherJack, Zbuj Uzbecki.
Game added October 13, 2009. Last modified January 3, 2025.