Uncharted 3 Is Better Than You Remember

Uncharted 3 seems to be an entry people skip over when discussing their favorites in the Uncharted franchise. Speaking for myself, it's a game where I could recall very little about it before sitting down to play it again. To my surprise, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception holds up quite well upon the replay and this video shall explain why I believe that to be so!
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Chapters:
00:00 Setting the Scene
04:57 Getting Into Uncharted 3
07:25 Enhanced Elements
11:04 Running Into Issues
16:08 The Story
20:47 Final Thoughts
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[@ktshipman21]

This one is my favorite in the series, with 2 very close behind. Nate wandering through the desert while Marlowe narrates poetry from T.S. Eliot. It felt so different from the rest of the games to that point. No one was trying to kill you. There was no intricate set design where the building or structure you were on was exploding/collapsing/on fire. Just Nate, alone. No quips, no jokes. Just stewing in how he’d failed after everyone warned him this would happen.

[@real_gamer7652]

Bro 2 is the best 3 is also amazing but it has too many holes in the story

[@ktshipman21]

@@real_gamer7652 it has been awhile. Which holes are we talking about? The only plot hole I can really think of in the entire series is in 4. And that one is huge.

[@real_gamer7652]

@@ktshipman21 Bro you have to be joking right? The set pieces were done before the story don’t you feel that when you played the game also the villains are probably the worst in the series and it has some weird moments and rushed stuff

[@ktshipman21]

@@real_gamer7652 okay, so the set pieces were done before the story. That’s pretty common in games. And I fail to see how that’s a plot hole. And actually, Marlowe is one of my favorite villains in the series. Lazaravic was great, but felt very… I dunno. Stereotypical video game bad guy?

[@real_gamer7652]

@@ktshipman21 nah Marlowe was lame and was seen to rare and lazarevic was a beast and interesting he wanted power and killed his own men and where is it common for games like what are you saying there🙈😂

[@AngelPerez-tu1nk]

Taking this retrospective look at Uncharted makes me all the more angry the movie turned out the way it did.

[@themoviecritic1092]

When I looked at The Last of Us show, it just made me so mad because Uncharted could've been amazing if it were a Television series.

[@AngelPerez-tu1nk]

@@themoviecritic1092 Uncharted could have had what TLoU had

[@AngelPerez-tu1nk]

@@rikkTV Something worthy of study I say

[@VixYW]

I mean... it was fine. I'm just glad it didn't turn out terrible, like other game movies usually does.

[@Endgame_01]

I'm not so sure Uncharted should ever have been adapted to the big or the small screen. It was created as a playable movie-like experience with a bunch of gun fights and puzzles so it's difficult to break that down back into a movie without overdoing unrealistic fight scenes. That's why we got Nate and Chloe solving a puzzle in a Papa John's

[@Brianycus]

As an actual historian, I love the history of Uncharted 3 the MOST. It reminds me a lot of Raiders of the Lost Ark, T.E. Lawrence being a prevalent plot point for this as well as just seeing this adventure be as grand as possible, man it warms my heart. Uncharted is just the best man.

[@protoman2260]

Agreed!

[@ElectrikStatik900]

Fr

[@joel9104]

This one is my favourite in the series, I'm so glad that (for the original trilogy at least) the series topped itself with each entry (4 being close). The story was great, the combat was improved and the set pieces were made crazier and awsomer. 2nd favourite game of all time

[@adamcampbell3263]

This was honestly my favourite of the original uncharted trilogy, always loved the desert setting

[@TheHutchIsOn]

With Indiana Jones 3 being my fav in that series, this game just has a special place in my heart. The Sully - Drake interactions make it for me.

[@ALtheBoi]

The pirate subplot really does exemplify the "We have to make sense of this cool gameplay segment we came up with in the story and vice versa" thing the devs were talking about I wonder if we would've seen it get repurposed for U4, had it been cut from U3 cause pirates and shit

[@KazumaKuzuryu4162]

I believe Talbot was supposed to be a Djinn, that would explain how he disappears around that corner and after getting shot, comes back completely fine, some may think i'm reading to much into it, but the characters in the game are confused by both of these, and the game doesn't answer how Talbot does these things, why would the game put emphasise on these if the explanations are something like "oh he's fine after getting shot, he's just wearing a bulletproof vest" because that's really weak, I think they just didn't have enough time in development to reveal the Djinn twist and make a boss fight around that, so they dropped it.

[@origins183]

The multiplayer in uncharted 3 hooked me to the point of playing it 5 years after everyone left out and went to other games. It wasn’t perfect by a LONGSHOT, but there was so many ways to play the game that it made it up for it. The maps weren’t annoying and compact enough to always find people and keep the action going. I would’ve loved it if they added the multiplayer back in the drake collection.

[@patriot459]

Customizing your own villain and hero anyway you wanted was always dope. While then the levels were super interactive. Like the plane on the runway map or the flooded submarine base that would have certain parts of the map get flooded so you had to climb up and shit. So much fun.

[@captaincz5763]

Lmfao I vividly remember that Subway commercial. More companies should do stuff like this to better promote their games. And also, yet another great video from you J. Uncharted 3 was the first PS3 game I've played and it means a lot to me that people like you review it and praise what it has to offer. For some reason I kept thinking about Tom Holland lol

[@ShiroMatrix]

I'm surprised you didn't mention the retcon of Nate's ring. I remember when I first played through this game on PS3, and they went into how he got the ring and what it meant to him, my first thoughts were, "Then no way he would have just wanted to chuck it in Uncharted 1!"

[@JsReviews]

I actually hadn't thought of that. Is especially hard to believe after seeing the origins of why the brothers went by Drake in Uncharted 4.

[@jamesgray3797]

It wasn’t a retcon. From what I remember, near the end of uncharted 4- when Sam and the group are reunited Sam complains that because Elena and Sully don’t want to go for the treasure they just “don’t get it”. But Nathan replies to that with “they’ve seen this kind of obsession before”, Nate also adds to that with “we have nothing to prove”. Uncharted 3, at the end when saving Marlowe, has Nate finally giving up his title as best treasure hunter, he has nothing to prove but he does have people to lose, so when Marlowe begs him to save her, he tries without the want for his ring back too. And what does he say- he has nothing to prove That’s why uncharted 4 plays out the way it does- Nate got out of the treasure hunting life because of uncharted 3 The ring was no retcon

[@jamesgray3797]

It wasn’t a retcon. From what I remember, near the end of uncharted 4- when Sam and the group are reunited Sam complains that because Elena and Sully don’t want to go for the treasure they just “don’t get it”. But Nathan replies to that with “they’ve seen this kind of obsession before”, Nate also adds to that with “we have nothing to prove”. Uncharted 3, at the end when saving Marlowe, has Nate finally giving up his title as best treasure hunter, he has nothing to prove but he does have people to lose, so when Marlowe begs him to save her, he tries without the want for his ring back too. And what does he say- he has nothing to prove That’s why uncharted 4 plays out the way it does- Nate got out of the treasure hunting life because of uncharted 3 The ring was no retcon

[@jamesgray3797]

@@JsReviews Nate gave up the treasure hunting life for Elena. That’s why he swapped out rings. He also mentions near the end of U3 that he has nothing to prove, something that’s repeated in U4

[@ShiroMatrix]

@@jamesgray3797 Yes it was. What you're describing with his changed attitude happens at the end of Uncharted 3. In Uncharted 1 we're lead to believe it was an inheritance, and just a means to get a treasure that ended up not being there, which is why he left the ring behind. In the flashback we play in Uncharted 3, we are shown he took the ring because he believed it was his birth right, and that the ring had a lot of value to him outside of being a means to a treasure. That's a huge retcon right there. Also with the ring having that much value to him, he wouldn't have just decided to leave it behind in Uncharted 1 like he did.

[@jamesward5363]

I love uncharted so damn much it's Easley my favorite game franchise of all time also did you know Uncharted 3 had a lot of cut content and the guy who played Charlie was supposed to be a bigger role instead of just leaving halfway through

[@michaeldagadagn307]

I remember that before Uncharted 3 the player barely had any backstory for Nathan Drake regarding how he met Victor Sullivan. Overall I liked their elaboration as to how important Sully is to Nathan because he was essentially the father figure he never had growing up.

[@chriscannon8144]

I’m so glad you included the Subway commercial. I could be wrong, but I miss when games used to have commercials like that where they had characters in comical situations.

[@chriscannon8144]

@Antonio Gramsci Not sure what that has to with what I said, but yeah, close. They had used recycled set pieces and had to reanimate his arm motions, which may sound simple, but it’s far from it. And animated a whole new scene at the end.

[@honofelux]

Maaan I remember playing Uncharted 3 like 11 years ago and this video felt like a huge nostalgia trip. I used to consider 1 my favorite but after these videos and looking back I just realized that 3 was the one I enjoyed the most and the one with the fondest memories attached to it.

[@rukathekid7853]

I think Uncharted 2 is the most important one for the evolution of the series and Uncharted 4 is probably the best one, but Uncharted 3 will always be my favorite.

[@AB-fr2ei]

2 > 3 > 4

[@jean-lucclark7598]

This marathon is outstanding J! Looking forward to May’s videos champion.

[@nickzeller2862]

Didn’t play 1-3 as they came out as I was a little too young. I got the 1-3 bundle for the ps4 when I was about 14 I think and played all three in the span of like a month during the summer. Absolutely love this series and this video took me back and reminded me of how good this whole series is. Great video man really felt the nostalgia on this one.

[@tristans_]

I remember being so excited for this game and coming home from school and playing the multiplayer beta before release. The multiplayer was honestly really fun and I loved the set pieces in this game and also getting to see how Nate and sully met was cool.

[@The_Mammal_Man]

Even with some inconsistencies in the story telling, Uncharted 3 is, still to this day, an amazing and enjoyable game you can dive in! It's also the only one were you can throw back grenades (shame the others don't have that...)

[@smoker5989]

Apparently they did that on purpose to avoid the players stay on the same cover and make the gameplay more "dynamic".

[@Carsonj13]

Ive always admired these games from a technological standpoint. A lot of people have gome around on this particular installment in recent years. Great to see and hear.

[@dark_noneyt4275]

6:36 “such as a glass bottle” proceeds to show Nathan drake manhandling someone with a tuna fish.

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

Man I fucking love that Subway promo , like Nate is getting on the plane to go to the desert, then he’s running from a flood of water on that ship, hanging on tight with rope and his drink then crashing through a window ending with: “Subway. Where Winners Eat! Oww. That just cracks me up every time.

[@thehomiethin4790]

Your break down of franchise has been very enjoyable.

[@shauncollinson4393]

Now i didnt play the uncharted series until about a year or two ago and i stsrted with the 4th game so meeting sully and seeing him all but adopt nate is what sold me on him in general and then to see him in the rest of them was the icing on the cake.

[@anustinnewsam13]

Love your PS3 nostalgia throwbacks!

[@warmcoffee69]

Banger after banger. Your formula for content creation is as cohesive as uncharted 2 haha. Really appreciate the steady flow of great work. Wondering what the next franchise(s) will be.

[@albertwong4516]

This was my favorite in the series. The set pieces were unreal. The sinking ship level in particular was insane and the Arabia setting thereafter was gorgeous. Totally underrated in retrospect aside uncharted 4. Super commentary bro. subbed and liked.

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

Remember when Nathan was promoting Subway while getting on the plane over the desert? That’s my favorite moment of the game!

[@MoomiesKitchen]

Love your videos J

[@Chainsawcharles]

Loved this review! Been a fan for a long time. Do you ever plan to cover the InFamous franchise?

[@humbertoreza4200]

This game consumed me in my teens. I was so hooked from one up to 3 but the multiplayer was my second home. I was so dam good at it naturally and everything was so good to me. Music gameplay and visuals

[@daryljr5361]

I like your set up J

[@farawaywithyou]

Not gonna lie J I don’t think there is any way for uncharted 3 to be better than I remember, this was such an amazing game to play growing up, very dear to me

[@bobbyshewan4229]

I grew up with this game, always played the demo as a kid whenever my dad went to electronics store and whatnot. It has always been my favorite Uncharted game, maybe not perfect with the story flaws and the villains not being as physically imposing, but probably the best the gameplay has ever felt (with the exception of the stealth in 4)

[@tylerdunnan5059]

This game truly blew me away. It definitely kept the ball rolling after the excellent uncharted 2

[@cantafordcollege4672]

The desert chase scene in this game was iconic

[@mouseimpostersadlol1576]

Uncharted 3 was my childhood I remember the story and action the game makes you feel its incredible 🎉

[@wideface344]

I like your setup dude

[@bulletproofman323]

I remember skipping school the day it came out to play it, only to feel the same as you in the beginning of this video... maybe I'll give it a try again after this now. I'm curious.

[@PrinceDiablo]

Uncharted 3 was my first Uncharted so I have so much nostalgia for this one!

[@monique6490]

I played it recently. It's my favorite favorite out of the Trilogy❤ Still have to play Uncharted 4 though

[@keyswervosburner]

0:30 makes me wonder why the ad was this video, no longer

[@joeslickback]

On the subject of multiplayer, I liked the June Beta that had the intro and outro cutscenes. That was cool.....then they completely removed them in the Subway early access/final release of the game (sigh)

[@johanandersson8252]

How fitting that its about Snubway

[@gamingchinchilla7323]

I believe this was one of the flagship games on the PS3 console to use the 3D TV feature, and its one of the best examples of a 3D game done right! Its actually the only way I'll play it using my 3D TV instead of the PS4 Remaster collection version because of how amazing it looks in 3D

[@Unquestionable]

I was immediately on board with 3 having had so many fond memories of 2. Ended up finishing it relatively fast, like a day or so, and had a solid experience but after the huge leap forward that 2 was it didn't make the same sort of impact. I think it released within a week or so of Batman Arkham City so most of my time ended up going towards that after the initial Uncharted 3 play through.

[@retrogamer4185]

This game was the first one I played in 2011 I remember that I rented it from a redox at my local publix

[@lamarozzo]

I really loved the multiplayer, especially che co-op adventures. It's sad to think it's gone forever.

[@Brayden-xn1cl]

This makes me wanna play Uncharted 3 again

[@zodiacthundaga7264]

Maybe have the pirate level as standalone DLC. Can't wait for Golden Abyss. :D

[@austinconway3918]

My favorite game of all time and the reason I now work in the game industry.

[@ashsama672]

hearing uncharted 3s opening again after 10 plus years of owning a ps3 still brings back memories till this day

[@darylgravesande8718]

ik i’m HELLA LATE BUT YOU SHOULD DO A REVIEW ON THE BATMAN (2004) ik u alr did a whole review on most of them but i’d love to see you do a review on it!!!!

[@nickalexander3755]

I feel like Uncharted 3 has the best set-up narrative of the trilogy, with just absolutely no payoff. I remember feeling like if a few things were just a little bit different, it would have been a lot better than it was. When I first played through Uncharted 3, and when I replayed it a few years later, I remember being SINCERELY impressed and excited about that first half of the game, learning a bit more about Nate's backstory, the interesting set-up with Talbot's strange otherworldly powers, it was all so interesting and then it went nowhere.

[@TheRogueMaverick]

This was actually my very first Uncharted game! I borrowed it from a teacher at school and just fell in love with the mechanics and especially the story! I remember feeling the exact same way as Nate did when Sully, supposedly, was shot after Nate drank from the fountain near the end. The music is another aspect that stuck with me! To the point that, as I type this, I have some of it playing in my head from memory! There are SO many memorable lines too! Nate, Sully and Cutter all get in some hilarious lines that always get a laugh out of me, despite playing this game so many times! I first played it in 2017 and since then, I’ve played and beaten it… I wanna say close to a dozen times now! Most of that was on PS3 and a few more runs on PS4 when I finally got that system in 2021. Maybe I was late to the party, but I don’t care! It became my favourite game of the series… Until I played Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End… THAT was an AMAZING experience to the point I double-dipped for the PS5 upgrade as one of my first games on the system when I recently bought a PS5! Looking forward to the Uncharted 4 review!

[@markandrew287]

Man I still don't have a PS4.......

[@zodiacthundaga7264]

What other series are you thinking of making videos on?

[@emocatgaming2332]

Uncharted 3 has been my favorite. Ever since Nathan woke up to be face to face with that pirate leader in that ship graveyard, this game became what may very well be my favorite video game. From that point onwards, it’s simply the most intense thing ever. You’re not quite alone, as you’re surrounded by an immeasurable amount of killers. They’re all looking for YOU, whilst you have to fend them off as waves of them descend onto wherever it is you are. Then, the storm came.

[@Sub_3690]

Whilst I do prefer uncharted 2 (it is my second favourite game of all time) I still love 3 and think it is amazing!

[@asianpablo1574]

Where do you get those posters in the back

[@ReviewingWithAMask]

My ps3 was the Uncharted 3 Bundle I went to get The Last of Us bundle but someone bought it before I could But I bought Uncharted 2 and 3 and played them and loved them

[@shpladau]

I love the setpieces in this game, but I still rate this behind 2 and 4.

[@Kostas_epic_gamer]

For me uncharted 3 had the best characters even though they were in for half the game,the puzzles and gameplay was amazing (especially the throwing back the grenades),best setting and GODAMN THIS SOUNDTRACK SLAPS SO HARD and it's the most memorable in the series. I also LOVED the split screen and the FREE online multiplayer which was one of the best online games l have ever played. This game is an example of how a masterpiece must be like!! Great story,fun gameplay,dynamic music and AMAZING multiplayer!!! I freaking love this game so much and it saddens me so much that they shut down the uncharted 2,3 and tlou on ps3... I wish they would put all the extra stuff on the remastered version...For shame on you Naughty Dog!!!

[@TheExiled112]

I need a mod for uncharted 3 that has Nathan holding a subway sandwich and a drink in game.

[@HASH-GAMES21]

Bro p-06 silver update is out you should cover it!

[@MullerFan28]

Finally after 10 years a content creator recognizes the greatness that is Uncharted 3 not only this game was amazing in its single player but it had some of the most addicting and fun multiplayer and co-op experiences ever so much customization, fan service for the co-op, and wonderful mechanics. Its a shame the servers got shut in 2021 but passionate fans are making special servers for it and they made great progress you can play u3 multiplayer again on emulators. My favorite of the 4

[@ViniVHSoares1993]

Got the notification for this video on my phone and it said Uncharted 3 is better than you and i thought damn, not the actual title unfortunately, but a great video as always.

[@dycebastion]

I remember hating the difficulty. I just remember being behind cover and not understanding why j was getting hit. Then realised a bad guy has circled around me and was just standing out in the open shooting me from behind. Wtf?

[@MarquezDaniel]

I find it baffling that they released uncharted 4 on PC but not the first 3. I need these games on my Steam Deck asap!

[@pedrofelix9793]

The game's title in your thumbnail reads: "Uncharted 3: Drake's On" hehe 😅 Not sure whether that was intentional or not, but still. It's pretty funny, regardless.

[@Redmist-se7ld]

Never finished uncharted 3 but I did finish uncharted 2 and 4 loving both

[@hyperdrop7036]

Ngl this is my favorite uncharted game including uncharted 4 I sometimes even replay uncharted 3

[@JonEricFlores]

I just always assumed Talbot was like ex Mi6 or something like that. I don’t think they mentioned anything like that but that could have lended to his like… ability and to make him a bit more intimidating like oh damn we’re facing off against a real agent type dude and not just ya know. A seemingly regular guy.

[@canadianturtle7240]

For some reason, when you talk about the nostalgic side of the game, and your personal memories, those are way more entertaining than the actual review. I honestly don't care much for "reviews," since I already know how I feel about the game. But I absolutely love the personal stories/memories people share.

[@Aaron_Stever]

I'll be honest I laughed so hard when you compared the final boss to a playable version of the qte knife fight from re4 when you released this vid a month after the remake where that fight is actually playable.

[@JsReviews]

Yeah, this video was made before the Remake came out, fun fact.

[@midnightfox3157]

God I love uncharted my fav game series and uncharted 3 is definitely my fave in the series

[@solidwisdom8749]

I remember playing this game and saying how can any game top these graphics. But uncharted 4 did that eventually. uncharted 3 was that good for its time it really pushed gameplay and graphics that we never really seen before much.

[@MarcosLoweVideos]

The title triggered me bc it was immediately awesome and cherished by my 14 yo self. I got the special edition with the statue, belt buckle, and necklace for Christmas that year

[@TheTrueUltimateDX]

I dont think it will be better than i remember, because its my second favorite game of all time, and i played it last time less than 6 months ago.

[@Raul-yg5oz]

As a kid I played the uncharted games out of order first I played UNCHARTED 2 then UNCHARTED 1 and then UNCHARTED 3 …yeah strange order , and all of those games I bought them in my local blockbuster back in 2012

[@woodlorax1599]

Never finished Uncharted 3. I had the original model of ps3 with the ps2 built in and I remember it died of heat death less than halfway through, around where you're kidnapped by pirates.

[@scphdaxc]

Talbit was definitely supposed to be a Jinn or something along those lines But clearly they scrapped it with his different abilities It’s a shame It would have been so cool to see somthing like that fleshed out

[@SunkenNick]

My 2nd favorite uncharted games

[@iktantronson2436]

i now you've done a couple vids on the last of us but you should really review both of them and left behind after you finish the uncharted reviews

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

I love that Harrison Ford is just playing Uncharted 3. Funny because Indiana Jones was a major inspiration for Uncharted during its development. Can’t get anymore on the nose than that.

[@Hilversumborn]

Uncharted 3 was my first Uncharted game and first PS3 game, and I’ve always defended it.

[@hodgeyfitness6058]

The guns are really loud on uncharted 3 remastered if you play one and 2 you will know what I'm on about

[@qwertyMrJINX]

I hate when people presume to know what I think, what I remember. It's better than YOU remember it, maybe, but it's exactly the same as I remember it.

[@it_all_r3v0lv3s7]

Uncharted 3's theme feels so alive✨️🤌🏻

[@jarrodeaston6373]

This was my first uncharted and it will allows hold a special place in my heart. I remember playing the split screen mode with my cousins all the time and having a blast with it.

[@aldahry4573]

Uncharted 3 is my favorite U go to so many places, desert, Yemen, Syria and France i like the variety and the action scenes more than uncharted 2’s And you get alot of Sully which is something i really like

[@jahjah7032]

my fav game

[@patriot459]

Dam guna bring up the goated subway commercial and not talk about the multiplayer? The multiplayer was such a step up and beyond the second game with great progression and super interactive levels. One of the coolest maps ever had you start on an airfield jumping from cars and the plane. While then the next part would have the two teams entering a facility at the airfield but there was all kinds of cool shot like that that made the game really fun to play. While the co op was also improved greatly where you could play as heroes or villains and complete objectives to earn big rewards and even treasures that got you very cool customization items or hero skins for multiplayer. All in all I totally agree the story was not as strong but the gameplay and visuals oj top of the revamped multiplayer really made me loves this game when it came out. I remember how big the hype was and it was coming out on 11-01-2011. I didn’t show up for school the day it came out haha. Good times man.

[@thatsamazin-]

U2 and U3 had one of my favorite online experiences ever. As great as the stories were, the online team death matches became my favorite part of the game where I sunk hundreds of hours into. Although U4 online was decent, it didn’t capture the magic of the others for me.

[@basmater3277]

It's multiplayer was amazing

[@jeffreydean5112]

1-4 they’re all masterpieces. I can’t play one of the games unless I go through them all bc I want that entire taste of adventure. Easily my favorite game franchise.

[@dndavidsonsnation2562]

the 2 is and will always be my favourite. i had bought a ps3 that came with it back in the days and i had no idea what it was. i open the game like 1 years and a half after i bought the ps3 telling myself "lets try that shitty thing that came with the ps3". WOW. i was so blown away by what i was missing out! it became my favourite video game of all time until The Last of Us came out. Uncharted still my second favourite game close behind TLoU. But yeah the second will always have this special place in my heart because it was so out of nowhere for me when i first play this game i was totally expecting nothing and turns out to be Uncharted 2, imagine.

[@shellder_cashman8635]

The 3rd one is still my favorite

[@DannyBenS94]

I remember this one not being the best. Not a bad game at all, but not being as good as 2. While I still think that, I do need to replay it like I have been with other games lately. I noticed with some games, I'd play them, one right after the other in a series. But at times, I'd just be tired of the games by the last or next to last game and my experience isn't as good. So I've been taking longer breaks and playing other games between. So maybe I need to play the Uncharted games like that and see how I feel about this game. It was pretty memorable to me in all honesty, I just liked the 2nd game more.

[@Amra..]

This might've been my favorite if the pacing wasn't so bad in the middle. The chateau and citadel levels are some of the best in the series