TSA Staff: Game of the Year #1
Payback's a bitch.Published 18/12/2009 at 13:00 by djhsecondnature
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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. What else is there to say? Naughty Dog’s incredible sequel had us all under its spell and no other game came close to the number one position. Ever since the beta convinced the sceptical among us, we were eagerly anticipating any trailer or gameplay that was thrown our way. Having received a 9/10 and undying love from TheSixthAxis; Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is TheSixthAxis’ favourite game of 2009.
Well here it is, our favourite video game’s very own video:
This video was produced and edited by David Howard.
“When you hear people talking about Uncharted 2, they use words like “awesome”, “unbelievable”, “incredible” and “amazing”. But the simple fact of the matter is I have completely run out of superlatives for Uncharted 2. Everything I say about it will sound clichéd and has probably been said by everyone else. The thing is, it’s just so damn good from start to finish in terms of the hand-to-hand combat, the shooting, the way it makes you think logically to get out sticky situations and the very first time you ACTUALLY feel attached and interested in the characters and the story behind them. Even though when I finished the game I loved it, it didn’t really stand out how great it looked until I played Assassin’s Creed 2. Great game though it is, seeing the in-game graphics struggle to look impressive in the cut-scenes really brought home how great Uncharted 2 looks. Uncharted 2 is a game that all other games from now on must look up to and try to beat. Honestly, believe the hype, bite the bullet and order this game right now (if you haven’t already) and savour every second of it. According to the game stats, I spent 60 minutes of the game standing still admiring the view. It is easily my game of the year and a deserved victor of the coveted TSA game of the year award.” – Tom Lord
“Naughty Dog have created a game that is nothing short of genius. With graphics that are second to none and voice acting that sits high above anything else, Uncharted 2 offers Playstation owners a truly amazing experience. With set pieces that rival and out-do Hollywood, the action is virtually non-stop and the storyline is deep and immersive.” – Lewis Gaston
“Mr Drake is back in his sequel and he certainly does it with a bang. With the best graphics of the generation so far, Uncharted 2 draws even the most casual gamer into the centre of the story and, more importantly, the action. The effort and time Naughty Dog have spent on Uncharted are clear to any individual and it has definitely paid off. The game’s mechanics and gameplay are never too complicated and the story is a pleasure to play, more than once. When a game is such as pleasure just to watch, you know it’s great. Among Thieves will not be forgotten quickly.” – Murdo Connochie
Well there you have it, TheSixthAxis’ Game of the Year.
If you missed any of the final five, just follow the links.
Killzone 2: Game of the Year #2
Comments
Please note that all comments are the opinion of the individual author and not TheSixthAxis.
dirtyhabit | 18/12/2009 13:01
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Yessss!!!!!
Go Drake, Go Drake!!!!
BalramRules | 18/12/2009 13:48
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Predictable, Next Year’s GOTTA be God of War 3!!! I CALLED IT FIRST!!
1 YEAR AHEAD OF YOU SUCKERS!!!
Jokes… No once was meant to be offended in the comment listed above. Amen
KeRaSh | 18/12/2009 14:39
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I’m hoping for FFXIII or even FFIV (PS3 Version). Hope those games can live up to peoples expectations.
Dexter17 | 18/12/2009 13:02
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Yeeeesss! Uncharted 2 was deserving of the top spot.
These were great Dj, and I hope that we will be seeing more video’s from you soon.
hannes_truce | 18/12/2009 13:02
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Agreed. My GoTY.
Xx_snake_prestige_10_xX | 27/12/2009 11:57
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yUp GOTY i gonna get platinum on it next month if i get it trying plat on first uncharted……*_^….
skibadee | 18/12/2009 13:02
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my winner as well top dog.
3shirts | 18/12/2009 13:04
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*Expletive* yeah! Best game of the year, no doubt, and one of the best of all time I’d even say. I love the characters, the plot, the controls, the graphics. It all comes together to make one of the most breathtakingly beautiful and crazily fun games ever to bless a console.
I thought the first one was good but this just took all the good stuff, scraped off any traces of bad bits, chucked in loads of new tech and polished it all to a mirror shine.
Well deserved winner
dirtyhabit | 18/12/2009 13:07
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Every game (where you control a person) I have played since UC2, Ive had at least 1 moment where I’ve thought ‘I wish it did that like Uncharted’.
Fighting, shooting, platforming, puzzles, everything. This game rules.
Gastos84 | 18/12/2009 13:09
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Go Drakey, Go Drakey, Go! Awesome game and another awesome vid. Tip my hat to you Davs
djhsecondnature | 18/12/2009 13:12
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What hat are you wearing? Just so I know what to picture in my head.
Gastos84 | 18/12/2009 13:22
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I’m wearing my Pac-Man hat – http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/pac_man_hat_clyde.jpg
djhsecondnature | 18/12/2009 13:25
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That just made my day!
Kevling | 18/12/2009 13:10
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Who’s going to ask where Forza is?
djhsecondnature | 18/12/2009 13:11
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It appears it was you. Remember, this was the staff’s game of the year. Not an individuals
Kevling | 18/12/2009 13:15
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Nope. I asked who was going to ask, I was just surprised no-one mentioned it already!
Soild_Nat | 18/12/2009 13:11
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I knew it would be this it just had to be. Its also my GOTY and its not just us gamers that think so as its had critical acclaim to from the industry.
The multiplayer is also a welcomed addition and excellently done with the same polish and balance as the single player game. I just know that ND have something great planned for the multiplayer hopefully supporting it well into 2010 and the surly must be news of a third installment!
Amphlett | 18/12/2009 13:46
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The multiplayer was ‘good’ at best. The main problem was trying to get a game, and when I got a game I’d normally waited a good 3 or 4 minutes just to matchmake. After I completed the campaign the only thing to keep me going was the multiplayer but I just lost patience with it after too many delays in getting in to online games (I know that other TSA Staff have mentioned this point).
Don’t get me wrong, the campaign is stellar and right up there with the best. The controls are squeaky tight and the graphics are quite simply stunning.
cc_star | 18/12/2009 15:24
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The multiplayer itself is awesome, it just takes to long to get in… would be great if they could get another FW fix on it… Hopefully the inevitable U3 will have clan support and a Halo/Killzone like web interface
teflon | 18/12/2009 13:15
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All the accolades this game gets are 100% deserved. And all the ones it doesn’t get, it should be getting too.
2009’s been a great year for the PS3 with big titles spread across the year. It’s telling of the quality of the exclusives when over at IGN the PS3’s GotY awards are pretty much all exclusives, whilst the 360’s are all cross platform (MW2, Batman and AC2 as their overall winner on 360, whilst the PS3 has UC2, KZ2, inFamous etc. etc.)
By all accounts, the first half of 2010 is going to be even bigger and better.
BadBoyBoogie | 18/12/2009 13:20
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Well, it had to be No. 1 didn’t it, and I couldn’t agree more!!!
Funnily enough, I played it through the first time on Normal, and just like Tom Lord, whilst I thoroughly enjoyed it, the graphics to me didn’t seem a massive step forward. Likewise it’s only when I returned to it last week for my Hard and Crushing playthroughs after finishing Assassins Creed 2 that I really came to appreciate the georgeous graphics. The level of detail in the background is simply amazing, not to mention the superb quality in the cut-scenes, both from a visual and story telling point of view.
Great video trailer BTW, and I can’t wait for Uncharted 3 to come out now. In the meantime, there’s always the MP to give me my UC fix!!
kevatron400 | 22/12/2009 13:41
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Cut scenes use the same visual engine as the game don’t they? Certainly looks that way to me. Bootiful.
mynameisblair | 18/12/2009 13:22
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I really need to go and play through this again.
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It was such an awesome game… and I’ve not got enough superlatives to describe how good that video was
Glad its number 1, and it definately deserves it.
And I love how you called everyone by their full name, but then when Al’s quote came up it was just “Nofi”.
Love it!
jimmy-google | 18/12/2009 13:24
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UC2 deserves it – just wondering how UC3 can top it.
I really need to find some time for a second play through.
Only MW2 from the readers top 4 didn’t make ths staff top 5. Clearly the readers and staff our very like minded at TSA
djhsecondnature | 18/12/2009 13:26
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Modern Warfare 2 was close though. It was tied in fifth place with Borderlands, so we have to do a tiebreak which Borderlands triumphed by a single vote…
Ro6afc11 | 18/12/2009 13:26
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Definitely a deserved winner and a good choice by TSA staff. The Killzone article yesterday said that Killzone “narrowly missed out on first place”. Can I ask how close it was and how much deliberation between staff was needed?
djhsecondnature | 18/12/2009 13:27
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I asked each staff member to provide their top 5, then the most votes won, second most came second etc. Both Killzone 2 and Uncharted 2 were voted by most, but Uncharted 2 got one more vote
Ro6afc11 | 18/12/2009 13:38
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Whoa that was close then but I would say a good representation of the two best games of the year. Would have been the other way round for me.
Ro6afc11 | 18/12/2009 13:38
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Oh, and cheers for the info.
AJ | 18/12/2009 13:28
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I knew it would be #1.
But who didn’t? It was an amazing experience. If they can expand on the campaign, I would be overjoyed as I’ve played through the whole thing twice and sections of it multiple times more. It’s the game my friends all want to play when they’re over.
I just think that the multiplayer needs something. It’s not as addictive as Modern Warfare 2, while they both have basically the same aspects in their multiplayer. I really can’t think of any difference between the two that stands out over the other aside from the absolutely beautiful maps in Uncharted 2. Maybe it’s first person vs. third… anybody else have any idea why?
Great video by the way. I really like how you incorporated the “TSA Game of the Year” into each of the videos, especially this one.
djhsecondnature | 18/12/2009 14:40
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Yeah this was easily the hardest one to do.