Uncharted 2 "Next-Gen Filter" Comically Exaggerated
Uncharted 2: Among ThievesNaughty Dog has quite the sense of humor.
Those who have been following along with graphical trends this generation can easily point to the decided lack of vibrant color in some of the top titles. In fact, it has been debated many times in gamer circles everywhere; why do so many of even the best-looking productions seem to focus on grays, browns, black, and dark greens; i.e., drab colors? Well, Uncharted has always been the exception to the rule; those lush environments are very, very pretty and just a joy to behold. But if you want to see it in "true next-gen" format, the developers have provided you with the "Next-Gen Filter," which puts a "bland blanket" of sorts over that healthy color palette. This feature was in Drake's Fortune but this time around, it's even more exaggerated and hence, more comical. They've got some screenshot comparisons in the gallery through that link and as you can see, it's a fairly pronounced difference and one worth laughing at.
Yeah, something like Gears of War looks awesome but the lack of color in this generation was really starting to grow tiresome. It was one of the reasons why the first Uncharted really opened our eyes to what bright shades and hues could look like in this generation. And Uncharted 2 took it to yet another level. But if you need that "Gears-y" look, you can have it.
Related Game(s): Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
10/12/2009 9:13:07 PM Ben Dutka
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inkme101
Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 10:06:17 PM
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also "Gears-y" is hilarious
if you need that "Gears-y" look, go play
Gears!
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HeXeN
Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 10:15:56 PM
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Oyashiro
Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 10:18:50 PM
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Imagi
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 4:17:36 PM
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Alienange
Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 10:33:53 PM
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PSN _HAITIAN_JB
Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 10:39:31 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 10:52:42 PM
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SHADOW [Moderator]
Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 10:58:56 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 11:07:09 PM
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 12:43:11 AM
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why do games with excellent graphics have to be so bloody emo?
killzone 2.
splinter cell conviction.
alan wake (kinda understandable because its a thriller but still needs some color)
even multi plats like BRINK and singularity, there suppose to have KZ2 quality graphics and there as black and white as a 50 year old tv.
games dont have to consist of a color pate of black, white and brown to have good graphics, both uncharted games, and ratchet and clank along with resident evil 5, DMC4 and lost planet 2 have proven this.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 6:40:14 AM
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N a S a H
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FlyingKickPunch
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 5:05:47 PM
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greatest game ever!
if anybody wants to party up in multiplayer my psn is flyingkickpunch, drop me a line!
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smileys_007
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 5:14:04 PM
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Zemus101
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Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 9:34:24 PM