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Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection’s Special Edition isn’t so special

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I love drooling over Collector’s Editions. Anything special that makes a game worth buying in physical form is cool with me. Figurines, art books, and even some cool fridge magnets can all make a game feel that little bit more special when purchased at retail. I was hoping for something cool for the Uncharted collection, but it’s just not that great.

Picking up Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection doesn’t just let you experience the Uncharted trilogy in remastered 1080p/60fps glory; you can also hop into the Uncharted 4 multiplayer beta before anyone else. So, what’s in the special edition that’s worthwhile?

Uncharted special edition

So, you get a steelbook, stickers and an art book? I’m not particularly impressed. You know what would have made an awesome Collector’s Edition addition? A scarf. or even some sexy cloth maps or or something. I’m not going to display the art book or steelbook anywhere, so it will sort of go to waste. But a figurine, or some nice textiles would certainly do a lot more.

Then again, this is all just nice stuff for a remaster. Maybe they’re saving the really cool goodies for the release of the new game. Here’s hoping, anyway.

Last Updated: August 3, 2015

28 Comments

  1. Seth Ryan

    August 4, 2015 at 00:04

    Better title for the Article.

    “I’m a brat who wants nice things”.

    Reply

    • Ranting Raptor

      August 4, 2015 at 07:34

      Better title for your account

      “I’m nasty and rude and believe people shouldn’t have their own opinions but when I say so I won’t give an argument as to why, I’ll just insult”

      Zoe, as much as you may think she’s now just demanding nice things for no reason has a point. As far as collectors items go, this one is fairly sparse when compared to the likes we have been getting lately with things like the Witcher, Batman etc with their statues; Fallout and the Pipboy etc.

      She’s a game journalist and as such has to write from a perspective of comparison to the rest of the industry standard. Compared to others, this collectors is nothing special. It’s her job to point these things out. It’s got nothing to do with being a brat.

      But you know, rather revert to calling someone a brat. Forget that nowhere she demanded a better collectors. But it seems even pointing out that something isn’t as great as one had hoped seems to show entitlement.

      Reply

      • Seth Ryan

        August 4, 2015 at 07:47

        I stopped reading after your terrible attempt to mock me by thinking accounts have “titles”.

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        • Steffmeister

          August 4, 2015 at 07:51

          You should read the rest, he has some good points.

          Reply

          • Hammersteyn

            August 4, 2015 at 13:27

            BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

        • Ranting Raptor

          August 4, 2015 at 07:55

          In the english language, anything that is associated to you as an additional identifier is a title.

          Mr is a title. As is Miss. As is things like Duke, minister etc. Your Display Name on a website is therefore technically also a title.

          But hey. Let’s not read a counter argument because of semantics.

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          • Seth Ryan

            August 4, 2015 at 08:12

            “technically” a title. Okay then. I agree though, I don’t stoop down to the realm of online arguments. I also have class in an hour.

            I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone so whipped over a woman online. Lighten up.

          • Ranting Raptor

            August 4, 2015 at 08:14

            Stoop down. Nice. You really are going with the insults today. If you don’t stoop to online arguments then why start off with an insult.

            This has nothing to do with her being a woman and everything to do with the fact that you are rude and belittle the work others do instead of bringing constructive comments to an article

          • Seth Ryan

            August 4, 2015 at 08:23

            My opinion offended you. I get it. You have every right to offer you own as well. (if this case, entire paragraphs. Jesus.)

            Also, offering one single opinion isn’t an argument. You started this “argument”.

      • Jonah Cash

        August 4, 2015 at 08:32

        You are wasting your time with this one!

        Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      August 4, 2015 at 13:27

  2. Seth Ryan

    August 4, 2015 at 00:04

    Better title for the Article.

    “I’m a brat who wants nice things”.

    Reply

  3. Steffmeister

    August 4, 2015 at 07:43

    I prefer digital anyway

    Reply

  4. HvR

    August 4, 2015 at 07:47

    I prefer a nice hardcover artbook to the alternative postcards, looks nice on a coffee table or on a shelf in game room/cave.

    The meh is strong with the stickers; hope they at least threw in a couple of scratch-and-sniffs and furries.

    Being Uncharted do think it is a huge missed opportunity on publishers part, a display items like Drake’s ring (which can just be released since it was part of previous collector editions) and other artifacts encounters through the 3 games.

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  5. HvR

    August 4, 2015 at 07:47

    I prefer a nice hardcover artbook to the alternative postcards, looks nice on a coffee table or on a shelf in game room/cave.

    The meh is strong with the stickers; hope they at least threw in a couple of scratch-and-sniffs and furries.

    Being Uncharted do think it is a huge missed opportunity on publishers part, a display items like Drake’s ring (which can just be released since it was part of previous collector editions) and other artifacts encounters through the 3 games.

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  6. VampyreSquirrel

    August 4, 2015 at 08:11

    Looks more like a Limited Edition than a Collectors Edition.

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    • Guild

      August 4, 2015 at 08:13

      Agreed. I’ll just pick up normal copy.

      Reply

    • WitWolfy

      August 4, 2015 at 08:37

      I just always assumed “Collectors edition” was just a different word for it?

      Reply

  7. Jonah Cash

    August 4, 2015 at 08:30

    They had me at steelBook!!! Man I love me some steelbook cases…

    Reply

  8. WitWolfy

    August 4, 2015 at 08:35

    Still waiting for them to show the Drake’s Fortune comparison. We Get it UC 2 is PURDY!

    Reply

  9. DragonSpirit009

    August 4, 2015 at 08:42

    I love artbooks of certain games but I do hope they add a bit something more to this. Not a real fan of steelbooks!

    Reply

  10. DragonSpirit009

    August 4, 2015 at 08:42

    I love artbooks of certain games but I do hope they add a bit something more to this. Not a real fan of steelbooks!

    Reply

  11. Ryanza

    August 4, 2015 at 08:44

    I like steelbooks. And when will they learn to not have text on the fucking steelbook and have decent artwork on the fucking steelbook. PS4 and a Playstation symbol on the steelbook, oh it’s wrong. And why is the middle part so faded. Oh that steelbook just sucks. Let’s hope the back is better. Doubt it though.

    http://i.imgur.com/MivEuO2.jpg

    Decent artwork and and no writing on the fucking thing.

    Don’t Support DRM. Cyberpunk 2077 is coming. Can’t wait for the Cyberpunk 2077 steelbook.

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    • Ryanza

      August 4, 2015 at 08:50

      It’s amazing how much CD Projekt Red has gotten right with The Witcher 3 product from the game to the steelbook to the statue and artbook. It’s almost like they understand us.

      And then you look at the gaming industry and see how they don’t fucking understand us.

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      • Hammersteyn

        August 4, 2015 at 13:26

        Welcome back

        Reply

  12. Ryanza

    August 4, 2015 at 08:44

    I like steelbooks. And when will they learn to not have text on the fucking steelbook and have decent artwork on the fucking steelbook. PS4 and a Playstation symbol on the steelbook, oh it’s wrong. And why is the middle part so faded. Oh that steelbook just sucks. Let’s hope the back is better. Doubt it though.

    http://i.imgur.com/MivEuO2.jpg

    Decent artwork and and no writing on the fucking thing.

    Don’t Support DRM. Cyberpunk 2077 is coming. Can’t wait for the Cyberpunk 2077 steelbook.

    Reply

  13. oVg Up for a game of Gwent?

    August 4, 2015 at 09:16

    Nice, looks like CD Projekt RED set the bar and all for R599

    SOLD!

    Reply

  14. oVg Up for a game of Gwent?

    August 4, 2015 at 09:16

    Nice, looks like CD Projekt RED set the bar and all for R599

    SOLD!

    Reply

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