Uncharted 4’s graphics are a real treat for the eyes. How Nathan can leap from place to place and hang off ledges with a haul of vases and pots in his inventory is a miracle!Īpart from trinkets, there are also places and actions that trigger journal entries and earn trophies that will satisfy those with the completist compulsion. Uncharted 4 also rewards the curious with a generous scattering of shiny trinkets all over the map to encourage you to search every nook and cranny to collect ‘em all. Even with the game’s linear design, some maps offer the chance for Nathan to drive around and do with some limited exploring. Collapsing bridges and exploding mummies are worthy of an adventure movie. If Nathan stands around too long or failed at solving a puzzle, the game will offer hints (if you choose to accept) via the heads-up display, or a non-player character will provide some recommendations, like “there might be a path below” or will even show you the way, “this way, follow me!”.Īlthough events are heavily scripted, Uncharted 4 does offer some heart-in-your-mouth moments. The game’s thoughtful design helps you in subtle ways without making you feel like a loser, which I appreciate. It’s almost like playing an Indiana Jones movie that has you jumping and climbing puzzles, shooting or sneak attacking mercenaries, and solving cryptic puzzles. Uncharted 4 is a strong story-driven game so it’s not for gamers who revel in shooting, or exploring an open world, or button-mashing combat, although it contains a good mix of everything in a nice action-adventure package. ![]() This helps to break the monotony as it’s almost always adult Nathan who is doing stuff in the game. You can also play Sam during a flashback. You get to play young Nathan as a boy sneaking out from a church-run orphanage and looking for clues on Henry Avery left behind by his mother. Even for newbies to the series like myself, Uncharted 4 gets you up to speed by way of Hollywood-worthy cinematic cutscenes and letting you play the characters’ backstory. The story comprises several flashbacks and swapped timelines so it can be a little disorienting. They are brought to life by the well-scripted dialogue and cinema-grade voice acting.Īlthough linear, Uncharted 4 does give you a chance to do a little exploring. ![]() The characters featured in Uncharted 4 are strong, memorable, and most importantly, believable. Together with his big brother, Sam, Nathan seeks the treasure of infamous English pirate Henry Avery while clashing head on with Rafe Adler, a wealthy partner-turned-rival with an army of mercenaries backing him up.Ĭoming along for the ride are Nathan’s wife, Elena Fisher, a tough-as-nails journalist, as well as Nathan’s pal and mentor, Victor “Sully” Sullivan, who is always around to save them from a sticky situation. You play Nathan Drake, the protagonist of the Uncharted franchise, who is a treasure hunter with a penchant for getting into trouble. ![]() Having the opportunity to indulge in Uncharted 4, I feel the need to play the previous Uncharted titles ( UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection).īack to Uncharted 4. But I have to admit that this is the first PlayStation 4 game I have played, since my last PlayStation set was an original PlayStation. I’ll come right out to say that Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, is one of the most enjoyable games I’ve played in a while.
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