What does Underworld offer to PS3 players?
First of all, the question is. What have we, PS3 gamers, got here? We have no extra clothes and we won't have the opportunity to play the extra chapters, which 360 players will. Ok, but there's much more than that... Let's see:
- Graphics are ok, but there are some glitches on the PS3 version and lots of ugly textures, especially in Mexico.
- The game is fairly short.
- There are no cool unlockables in this game. Who wants to spend hours looking for relics and stuff like that to, let's say, see some pre-production storyboards? Or concept art? Or get more health when you only fight plain stupid enemies?? Combat in this game is really boring. What I wanted was to play with other characters and have lots of clothes and weapons to choose. I wanted to be able to see those *&%# cinematics after finishing the game. Uncharted creators have got a lot to say on how to make wonderful unlockables, so Crystal Dynamics, learn from them, please.
- We only get to see the villains, but, we never get the chance to fight them. What has happened to all those creative bosses from previous games? Creativity, please.
- The "What could Lara do?" thing isn't really innovative. She doesn't really do that much more and they could've explored a lot more on what she could do with her gadgets. Oh, man!
- The game isn't really difficult. I got stuck only once, in Thor's room (the room with the bridge). I was hoping for much more challenge.
After all, what's GOOD in this game??
Well, the environments are beautiful and atmospheric. The puzzles are very well elaborated and you're just amazed with some of them. Lara's beautiful and controls good. I don't really think the camera's that bad. And that's all for what's good in this game.
I guess Crystal Dynamics should respect more the players, especially the ones with a PS3. Truth is, this version is an unsatisfying adaptation from the 360's game. I wonder how Uncharted looks better and runs A LOT smoother than Underworld. I've even heard the extra content was going to be in Underworld, but was cut out so they could make more money with Microsoft. What about we, fans of the series who own a PS3? We got nothing. Respect the money we spend on your games, producers. I'm glad the game didn't sell as expected. It's nothing more than Crystal Dynamics deserves. Actually, it is more than they deserve.
Hardcore fans, I recommend you rent this game, because mine is on the shelf, cause there's almost no replay value here. So, do yourself a favor, and save your money for Uncharted 2.