Rise of the Tomb Raider vs Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Rise of the Tomb Raider lets you step into the shoes of the world's coolest female treasure hunter ever, Lara Croft, and set off on a brand-new thrilling adventure across Siberia in a race against a ruthless organization, the Trinity, to find the Lost City of Kitezh. As opposed to the older versions of the game, Lara will not only have to battle members of the Trinity but also the wildlife in the region so as to scavenge rare resources to craft new weapons and items. There are more ways for you to engage the enemy, including multiple forms of stealth-based takedowns that may remind you of the gameplay in games like Assassin's Creed, distractions and of course, the Rambo-styled, all-out frontal attack.Being a treasure hunter, you'll also get to explore a wide variety of tombs, each filled with intriguing puzzles, well-hidden traps and a ton of secrets to uncover. If you get the 20 Year Celebration version, you will also get bonus content like Blood Ties which will let you explore Croft Manor and Lara's Nightmare that will pit you against hordes of zombies as well as several co-op game modes like the Co-op Endurance mode which will let you test your survival skills with a friend.
Rise of the Tomb Raider may not be as awesome as the 2013 installment of the series, but it's a close second. Not to mention, if you're the sort who's really particular about the graphics, you might want to grab this game instead. It's the latest, and hence, the most graphically-pleasing Tomb Raider game, you'll get!
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is an Indiana Jones-like action-adventure game where you play as Nathan Drake, a modern-day fortune hunter who had obtained a clue in the coffin of his ancestor in regard to fabled treasure of El Dorado. However, the search turned deadly when he and his team find themselves stranded on a remote island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean while being hunted by well-equipped and trained mercenaries. In this game, you'll need to not only engage your enemies in exciting, cooperative gunfights using the environment for cover or even close-quarter combat; you'll also need to decipher the maps and ancient artifacts that you find, hoping to reveal the secrets that the island has hidden for over 400 years old.This is the game that has propelled the franchise to fame due to its incredibly immersive storyline and setting and also the smooth and frankly awesome gameplay. If you own a Playstation, this is definitely a game series you'll want to get.