The Uncharted
franchise has become the flagship franchise for Sony this console generation. Uncharted:
Drakes Fortune was the first game to release in the series, and
it became a favorite among the PS3 loyalists by combining excellent
game play with memorable characters, and solid story telling.
The sequel, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, was what catapulted the series into Sony’s critically
and commercially successful franchise. Garnering many Game of
the Year awards, the bar had been set extremely high for the franchise’s
next installment Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception. Although U3 did not live up to my own
personal expectations, I found the third installment to be a solid experience
and yet again another reason to own a PS3. The fourth installment
of the franchise entitled Uncharted: Golden Abyss, was given to Sony Bend studio to make a launch
game for the PS Vita. It is the first time an Uncharted game has
not been done by Naughty Dog, and for the most part Sony Bend made a
solid entry into the franchise.
I have had the
Vita now since it was released on Feb. 22. For my gaming purposes
and to save a little extra cash, I decided to get the Wi-Fi model which
retailed for $250. I picked up the system, a game, and a memory
card the day of its launch, and I can say that I have been satisfied
with the type of gaming experience it offers.
