It’s time for another Retro Ad Replay article! This is the series where we head backward in time to reminisce and celebrate the anniversary of some of the most significant moments in gaming. If you find yourself wanting more content like this, be sure to visit Mandatory.com.
In this November 1 edition of Retro Ad Replay, we’re traveling back 10 years in time to when Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception first launched on PS3. That’s November 1, 2011. Developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment, Uncharted 3 put players back into the sandy shoes of Nathan Drake, as he searched for the lost city of Iram of the Pillars.
GameRevolution awarded Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception a 10/10 in our review, praising the “astonishing technical achievement,” how the “campaign is packed with variety and beauty,” the “fleshed-out, deeper multiplayer,” “Victor-freakin’-Sullivan,” and the “incredible production value and replay value.”
While BATTLEFIELD 3 and MODERN WARFARE 3 duke it out on the FPS field, UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION is here to provide another blockbuster-inspired adventure as an alternate flavor of fun in this season of “3s” that is upon us. AMONG THIEVES was quite an act to follow, so it’s no surprise that DRAKE’S DECEPTION may not blow your mind the way that one did, but this is more a testament to just how high a bar Naughty Dog has set in the interactive entertainment field. Nathan’s third journey may be aiming to deceive you in a number of ways, but don’t be fooled: This is yet another game-of-the-year contender.
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UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION provides one of the most technically impressive adventures you can find, matched with a detailed and unique multiplayer, all while making it easy for a newcomer to pick up and enjoy. DRAKE’S DECEPTION is why most gamers play video games—experiences that keep us awed and engaged, and extra content to keep us coming back for more. It’s definitely one of the most well-produced games you’ll find available this year. It’s hard to say whether it concretely surpasses its predecessor as an overall campaign, but with a much-improved multiplayer and more ambitious settings in its single-player, you’ll be hard-pressed to find many games this generation that can match its scope and prowess.
Check out the Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception launch trailer embedded below:
