Uncharted 2 is an action-adventure
platform video game played from a third-person view, with the player in control
of Nathan Drake. Drake is physically adept and is able to jump, climb, and
scale narrow ledges and wall-faces to get between points. Drake can be equipped
with up to two firearms – one single-handed and one two-handed – and a limited
supply of grenades. Drake can pick up weapons, automatically replacing the
existing weapon he was using, and additional ammunition from slain enemies. The
player can direct Drake to take cover behind corners or low walls using either
aimed or blind-fire to kill his enemies. If Drake is undetected by his enemies, the player can attempt to
use stealth to take them out, such as by sneaking up behind them to knock them
out with one hit, or by pulling an unsuspecting foe over a ledge from which
Drake is hanging. If all of the foes
patrolling an area are killed stealthily then other waves that would normally
appear do not. Some areas of the game require the player to solve puzzles with
the use of Drake's journal, which provides clues towards the puzzles'
solutions. When enabled, a hint system provides gameplay clues, such as the
direction of the next objective.
Throughout the game are one-hundred
and one special treasures that may be hidden or in difficult-to-reach places
that the player can collect. There is also one secret "hidden" relic
exactly the same as the one in Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. Collecting
these treasures, along with completing certain feats within the game, is
tracked by the awarding of medals, which gives the player in-game money to use
to unlock extra content on the disc, including concept art, game movies, and
game cheats such as guns with infinite ammunition. A large portion of the
in-game medals are used to award trophies.
Feeling courageous today? Hope so,
since going on an expedition with Nathan Drake is action-packed. How could you
expect any less from the descendant of Francis Drake, the famous 16th century
adventurer? El Dorado, more pirates than you can shake a Silver Toothpick at,
and tons of Incan gold await. Whether you need help tracking down every last
treasure or wonder which ledge to leap to next, this is your guide. Enjoy
Uncharted Drake’s Fortune + Uncharted 2.
