Among Thieves, in my opinion, is the best game on the "next-gen" consoles, in terms of what the sum of its parts add up to. Graphics- Incredible graphical presentation has become synonymous with the Uncharted franchise, which is a calling card it absolutely deserves. Not only is the detail top-notch, but the vivid and varied locales show off the beautiful colors and stylistic art direction of the game. The mountains, jungles, crowded and colorful cities are eye-candy to the highest level, and the Lost City (the last level) includes some the most stunning visuals I've ever seen. I stopped many times while playing to just swivel the camera around the environments, losing minutes at a time marveling at reflections in puddles and architectural textures. Gameplay- Climbing, although linear throughout, is very fun and adds a good "exploration" break to the shooting. Shooting is great, but it can feel a little loose in multiplayer, but it's just a learning curve. The cover system is extremely fluid and feels natural. Hand-to-hand combat works extremely well in the campaign with many animations and cool stealth melee. It performs well in multiplayer too, but it seems like whoever gets 2 punches first will get the kill; almost a “button race.” Puzzles are satisfying, but going back and forth from Nathan's journal can be frustrating at times. The scale and setup of some of the puzzles immediately relieve this minor concern though. Story- The story is really fun and is fueled by its great, likable cast of characters. Voice acting is superb with funny one-liners that are fresh and never seem weak; they really add to the humor, which excels throughout. The plot twists and character turns (hint: Among Thieves) keep you guessing and have you changing your emotional alliances with the characters. The mythological, yet historic plot is really entertaining and surprising, providing a globe-trekking, big-budget action movie feel to it. The set-pieces and cinematic scenes seamlessly combine a movie and video game. Multiplayer- 5 vs. 5 variations of Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, Domination, etc. are really fun. Although the loose shooting and 3rd person perspective are a learning curve online, the stunning maps and currency system (allowing you to purchase skins, weapon upgrades, perks, and even tweaks for the campaign mode, such as slow motion, no gravity, and sepia-tone filter) beckon you to play more to level up. The online objective co-op is my favorite, where you and 2 other players charge through a part of the campaign without the actual story, but all the action. Co-op arena is similar, but with increasing waves of enemies, forcing you to just survive. FUN! An absolute must-play. Your PS3 wants this game in it. Schwing.