I'm runnin around with some generic ass lookin characters
these dudes will love ROTR. Lots of shooting and action with piss poor gunplay, non existent story teling, crappy writing and "You've unlocked scope for your AK!" messages popping up all the time. Dudebro ass Gamers
I'm on Chapter 12 right now, and the pacing has been up and down. I think that's where the complaints are coming from.
I feel like I'm taking my time and still missing stuff. I do not like how the exploration works in this game. There are multiple paths at times, some leading to treasures/journals/hidden conversations etc and others that are the "right" way the game needs you to go in order to start the next checkpoint. Once you pass that, there's no going back to check out that path you stumbled on. So you can take your time, and say, I'm going to really look for stuff, and still miss shyt. On top of that, there is really nothing outside of a shining light that indicates where treasures are. It's always been like this in Uncharted, but if they wanted to take it there with this game (which feels like more emphasis on exploring and puzzles than any of the previous games) then bring some innovation to the table.
I'm all for the platforming and exploring stuff, but what advances to the gameplay are we seeing here? You essentially just doing the same stuff you've always done in this series. Look for an obvious ledge/rock to cling to, rinse and repeat. There is no real tension when platforming in this game... no mechanic that challenges you not to miss a jump, so it can became repetitive and boring... and it doesn't help that you can find some shyt to climb to or go to, and then there's nothing even there to discover. For Naughty Dog to put much more of an emphasis on this type of gameplay, it would have been cool to see them add some new elements that we haven't seen in here before. Maybe a map with clues for the treasures, not saying they have to give up locations to a T, but something creative that exploring players can leverage outside of scathing through maps on their own.
The gunplay is much improved however. And the combat engagements are nice... forcing you to move instead of just hug cover and take everybody out. You really have to be active in this. It's just that right when things pick up, they slow back down. Just probably spent an hour on Chapter 11 moving around, looking for stuff, didn't shoot one person... but only found 4 out of 13 treasures. The "climax" of the chapter was solving a puzzle at the end of it. When the map loaded up I said to myself, "I'm sure there's a lot of shyt to find here", but after looking around and trying, only to find a few things you get tired of it and just want to progress to the next checkpoint. And this Chapter comes after an intense high speed chase scene.
It's a really polished game and it's the gameplay we've come to expect. But I see where the pacing complaints are coming from. Especially when 1 aspect of the game (combat/shooting) is far more fun than the others (platforming/exploring). If platforming was more dynamic an just as thrilling as the combat scenarios you encounter then nobody would have a problem with doing it so much.
Just my take for now... as I said I'm only on Chapter 12.
Did you mistype or did you mean to say UC4 excels at combat?
how you manage that. with ROTR Damascus started out really good and kept it up, also the progression of weapons and unlocks to open up things was much appreciated.
TLOU gameplay is way different than UC4 to even compare. One is slow paced and revolves around keeping track of your bullets and some sort of stealth with crafting while the other is based around cinematic action and lots of movement.
ima have to chill too, got a busy summer ahead...starting like monday...
Word. I don't think UC should be more like TLOU, because they are different games. But overall I think TLOU's core gameplay is significantly better.
There's a jump you make in a cave at the end of UC4 that is actually pretty intense. Why did they wait until 14 hours into the game to do that?
. Might be the best in the series and a perfect way to end a pirate adventure
I'm gonna miss Nate and his adventures. It's been a great 9 years of gameplay 
This is a great post.Word. I don't think UC should be more like TLOU, because they are different games. But overall I think TLOU's core gameplay is significantly better.
- Shooting: TLOU's limited ammo and lower enemy count makes killing enemies more satisfying because each shot and kill is meaningful. Uncharted's enemies are kinda boring to kill in comparison. The huge dudes with armor could be more interesting, right now they're just bullet sponges.
- Melee/Stealth: TLOU wins hands down. The environments are designed with stealth in mind, with narrow corridors and ways for enemies to pinch/flank you. Also the bricks/bottles, shivs, melee weapons add a lot of strategy and make killing dudes really satisfying.
- Exploring: Again, TLOU wins here because exploring to gather resources/upgrades/weapons is more rewarding than exploring to find optional treasures that don't do anything. Every room is an opportunity for more resources.
- Upgrade system: Uncharted doesn't need it, but it is a plus for TLOU
- Enemy variety: TLOU wins here, nuff said
- Climbing: This is something Uncharted 4 has that TLOU doesn't. But it's starting to become a bit boring. Basically find the white ledges and mash your way up the cliff.
