Uncharted borrows alot but turns it all into one of the most spctacularly well procuced games so far this gen.
First off, graphically Uncharted has few equals (Gears Of War comes to mind). The animations, lighting, and textures are superb. The cutscenes, while they don't always add much to the story, are beautiful to behold and do add to the feeling of being immersed in a summer blockbuster. The environments are also gorgeous and at times I found myself wandering an area just taking in the scenery (while also keeping an eye open for treasure). All in all this is easily one of the most visually impressive games this generation and graphics whore's will drool.
Now, ofcourse, graphics aren't everything. The gameplay in this title may not do anything particularly groundbreaking but for the most part the gameplay elements work exceptionally well. One of the few drawbacks for me were the jet ski levels which felt a little tacked on compared to the rest of the game and the jet ski controls didn't feel completely polished. The firefights were challenging but felt about right to me. You are forced to use cover well and move fairly often due to the solid AI and toughness of the enemies. The variety of weapons and rewards for number of kills for each adds to the experience and for some will add to the replay value. Also the treasures hidden thoughout the game reward dilligent exploration.
The game's sound is also stellar with top notch voice work and a great score. The replay value is moderately high given the unlockable "Crushing" mode and the rewards and treasures.
Finally the game is fairly short (I finished in 11 hrs. 31mins. ) which pulls the score down very slightly for me. That combined with a few minor story and gameplay inconsistencies are all that keeps this game from a 10. Pick it up and prepare for one of the most cinematic and absorbing adventures available on any platform this generation. Enjoy!