http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/uncharted-3-drakes-deception/critic-reviews

Being 'quite well' recieved, I have my pre-order in so hoping to get it early, we shall see 

Naughty Dog know how to properly do scripted events. Even the subtle moment you slip down a sand dune, or fall through a floor but get control again but it all being quite seamless. I like how Drake always is talking, reacting and the animation is toward his current state/condition/environment. It feels very "Alive" A lot of other games try and fail and it feels like the computer is just playing the game or taking over.

I haven't bought a PS3 game in ages but this is one to stretch to for sure.

Had a few hours on it so far, starting on hard, to then unlock crushing difficulty

Good god am I the only one playing this, it's as good as the 2nd, which was one of my favourite games evaaar

I haven't got my PS3 set up at the moment so this is going to have to wait sadly!

Having read so many good things about this I'm treating myself to this for Christmas.  I've only played the demo of the first one so I do hope the story makes sense jumping in so late.