Retro Replay Review

Gameplay

The immediate pleasure here is having two full Uncharted games lined up for you on PlayStation 3. You can begin with Drake’s Fortune, settle into its rhythm on its own terms, then move naturally into Among Thieves rather than jumping into the series at a later point.

As a compilation, this is more satisfying than a one-off game when you want time to get invested. There is room to compare the first two entries directly, to notice which one holds your attention more firmly, and to let your own preference emerge instead of accepting a reputation second-hand.

The trade-off is that this package lives or dies on whether you want both games. If you already own one, its value becomes more personal and less automatic. But for someone starting fresh, the order is already right there: play the first game first, then carry on with the second.

Graphics

This is a PlayStation 3 collection of the Platinum releases of two games, so the visual experience comes as a matched pair from the same console generation. Seeing the two entries side by side is part of the point: you get a direct, uninterrupted comparison between Drake’s Fortune and Among Thieves.

Story

Story is one of the clearest reasons to buy these games together rather than pick one at random. Drake’s Fortune is identified as the first Uncharted game, while Among Thieves follows as the second, giving you a sensible route into the series.

That sequencing matters because it lets each title have its own space. You are not being asked to treat the first game as homework; it is the opening half of a two-game stretch, with the next entry waiting once you have reached its ending.

If you enjoy following a series from its beginning, this collection removes the usual friction. Start at the start, then continue. Even without any elaborate framing around the package, that clean progression is a genuine advantage.

Overall Experience

Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune + Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a no-nonsense compilation with a strong core proposition: two foundational Uncharted games, in order, on one PlayStation 3 release. It is not trying to complicate the choice. You either want this two-part run, or you do not.

For newcomers, the payoff is convenience and continuity. You can spend meaningful time with the first two games rather than sampling only one, and the package makes it easy to follow the series’ early path without piecing together separate purchases.

It is also a good fit for anyone revisiting the PlayStation 3 era and wanting a focused pair of games rather than a sprawling anthology. The Platinum label underscores its budget-friendly, established-hit character. Buy it for the chance to experience both entries back to back; that is the collection’s whole case, and it is a solid one.

Retro Replay Score

8/10