KnockBack, Episode 212 | Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Added 2022-02-28 17:00:10 +0000 UTCIt's no exaggeration to say that 2007's Uncharted: Drake's Fortune launched at the perfect time. Naughty Dog's Indiana Jones-and-Tomb Raider-inspired adventure was released exclusively on PlayStation 3 when the console was in dire straits, getting beaten badly on the market by both Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii. In fact, that era may be the lowest point ever for the entire brand. But, for the first time for many PS3 players and would-be owners, Uncharted gave them something to be truly excited about, something to point at and justify their expensive console purchase. There's no denying that Drake's Fortune is one of PlayStation's most important offerings ever, and we're glad to dedicate a couple of hours to get into all the many reasons why this wonderful game still holds up all these years later.
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Thank you! U2 soon.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-07 17:43:37 +0000 UTC<3
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-07 17:43:29 +0000 UTCAn excellent choice for the knockback bros! As a then new ip its hard to believe this series would've taken off like it did when it came out, so many early ps3 exclusives of that era seemed to vanish into the ether like heavenly sword, haze and infamous (or at least as far as cole becoming a ps mascot are concerned that is). I guess its a testament to naughty dog's pedigree of carrying the ps3 from beginning to end with this and tlos1, they certainly are a pillar for sony now more than ever
Zetsubou Billy
2022-03-07 04:19:14 +0000 UTC“Adios, assholes” made me choke on my coffee, haha!
Forrest Hunter
2022-03-05 21:57:52 +0000 UTCI barely remember 4, I rushed through it.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-05 17:36:16 +0000 UTCGreat podcast! Listening to this brought some great memories! I might have to replay the series again! I can't wait for Dagan to experience 2-4 and to hear your opnions! Personally 3 was favorite and 4 was my least favorite....you guys talked about uncharted being a nice nugget of time and 4 was way too long and lost that feeling. 4 would've benefited from "less is more"
Peter Pham
2022-03-05 14:52:28 +0000 UTCWe'll get to Uncharted 2 soon. =)
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-04 19:17:37 +0000 UTCInteresting.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-04 19:17:27 +0000 UTCI dunno, really. I love them as they are.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-04 19:17:24 +0000 UTCHey guys, I really love these Uncharted games. I haven't realized it until listening to this episode. At least I can say I forgot I love them. It's very nice hearing you guys pod about it. To think with decades of video game memories, Uncharted is one that sticks out. I cant wait until Dagan plays U2. Experiencing his joy of these great games, I feel like a proud cuck watching wifey go to town while I sit back in my recliner. Joking, but technically its kinda similar. Also I wanted to see if you pay attention or at least make ya giggle. Look forward to the next chapter. Good day.
OrochiNewsTeam
2022-03-04 15:47:19 +0000 UTCMy question to you Col is would Uncharted be a better series without the weird monsters they throw in? Definitely took me out of the experience a bit initially.
NeO JD
2022-03-03 17:10:13 +0000 UTCI LOVE that they made Drake’s health his “luck running out” it’s so creative. I remember Jeff The Cameraman getting shot once and dying in Uncharted 2 and thinking “I’ve taken millions of bullets, why cant this guy take one?” But that explains it. Funny enough, I’m replaying Golden Abyss and with it being the one game not by ND, Drake actually gets shot a blood comes out every time he’s hit. Maybe Bend didn’t get the memo, maybe they needed it to read more on the small screen, but interesting nonetheless.
Oliver Johnson
2022-03-02 22:28:49 +0000 UTCHa.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 22:27:33 +0000 UTC"People often ask me how do you get into acting in video games. And the process is surprisingly simple. Step one save up money and buy a nice microphone, and then wait for me and Nolan North to die." -Troy Baker
Tonys_Always_Write
2022-03-01 19:40:44 +0000 UTCI don't, sorry. Tweet at him!
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:14:19 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:14:12 +0000 UTCI need to get back to Uncharted 4, give it another shot.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:14:10 +0000 UTCIndeed.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:13:55 +0000 UTCBoth are eligible, and 2 has already won a fan vote.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:13:52 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:13:43 +0000 UTCI wonder what he'd think of it.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:13:39 +0000 UTCCool!
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:13:30 +0000 UTCGet well!
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:13:25 +0000 UTCI also enjoy it.
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:13:21 +0000 UTCThanks!
Colin Moriarty
2022-03-01 17:13:17 +0000 UTCDoes anyone know the making of documentary that Dagan talked about watching?
Kyle Day
2022-03-01 14:37:12 +0000 UTCIt’s the big “sh” words that generate thought from men. Shower, shaving, and shitting.
Brian Presley
2022-03-01 00:58:41 +0000 UTCI had the same feeling about uncharted 4 when I replayed the legacy of thieves collection in that I don't think I appreciated how great the game was the first time I played it. Maybe the face-lift on PS5 contributed to it but the set pieces and dialogue made it feel like I was playing a movie.
Michael Buffill
2022-03-01 00:34:03 +0000 UTCIt’s so funny, man. If this game, Infamous 1, & MGS4 never came out, that might’ve been the end of PlayStation as we know it.
Brandon Soto
2022-03-01 00:12:10 +0000 UTCCan't wait for the knockback episodes for uncharted 2 and 3 😁
shouty33
2022-03-01 00:11:00 +0000 UTC😉
NJ
2022-02-28 23:35:24 +0000 UTCIt was great hearing Dagan's feelings about this game. It immediately shot me back to the experience I had when I first played the game. I think everyone who played this game had that shared experience of how great and fun this game was. Now hand that man a vita and have him play some Golden Abyss.
Mitchell Lundsberg
2022-02-28 21:10:43 +0000 UTCYou do get a bit of backstory about Eddy Raja in the Uncharted: Eye of Indra prequel motion comic. Obviously it’s not what you meant when you mentioned the lack of a prequel showing Raja but it’s brief, pretty good for a motion comic, and voiced by Nolan North as Drake to give it some credit. https://youtu.be/doJ22VCEdxE
Cannonball_Jones
2022-02-28 20:42:22 +0000 UTCPerfect timing, just had my gallbladder removed and I'm sitting in the hospital with nothing to do
Michael (ObjoGaming)
2022-02-28 20:04:01 +0000 UTCGreat episode. Really love hearing Dagans take on these classic games that he missed out on. The only thing missing was an update on the pool, but I know the stuff going on right now in Ukraine is crazy.
Kenneth Oms
2022-02-28 18:26:15 +0000 UTCwow good point about novarro/roman mirroring nate and sully! guess in the hunt for the platinum i never put that together!
Jacob
2022-02-28 18:13:11 +0000 UTC=\
Colin Moriarty
2022-02-28 17:38:50 +0000 UTCIs this related to the hit Tom Holland movie by Sony pictures????
NuclearProstate
2022-02-28 17:03:38 +0000 UTC
