I loved the first uncharted game. I remember seeing screenshots for the previews of the lush jungle settings and it sold me on buying a ps3. I bought the sequel and all the way through just had such an appreciation for the artwork. From the level design to the characters, particularly Nathans textures and his cold weather outfit. I always stop and just look about when playing games, to appreciate the design and the artwork, but with uncharted 2 I did it more than normal. I can only imagine what an awesome place Naughty Dog must be to work. The thing with uncharted (both 1 and 2) I often think, is the charm and dedication which goes into the game which comes across so well. It reminds me of classic Nintendo, the obvious love and care in the attention to detail. As well as being a great game, what lifts it above so many other ‘good’ games is the sense of TLC that has gone into every facet of the design, helped especially by the unlockable videos that you can get access to through different challenges.
I am a bit old now to have the same ‘fandom’ appreciation of when I was younger in the SNES days, dreaming of working for companies like squaresoft, Nintendo, EA, Capcom etc, but Naughty Dog seems to be something of a modern day equivalent. And to visit this site and see the actual creators of this work I have appreciated over the past few months, post personally about the project, is something of a privelige. Thanks guys.
