Uncharted 4 review
When I say this is what gaming SHOULD be about, this is what I mean: My favorite stories are the ones that move you to feel emotionally invested in and connected to their characters. The story of Uncharted 4 is in itself beautifully crafted, but the game is so much more than that. And it leaves Nate unintentionally hurting people close to him over old desires from the past and a lifestyle he just can’t let go. The excitement is in the air, it’s palpable. You can feel the draw Nate feels towards treasure hunting. While his intentions were initially more inclined to help save his brother’s life from a tough situation he’s in, they quickly evolved into more than that. With his brother Sam reappearing in his life (who as far as Nate knew was dead), combined with the offer of one last potentially lucrative adventure, Nate sets off with Sam. However, the desire Nate feels for the adventurous life he used to live is strong. Playing as Nathan Drake, you’re doing your best to live a life of normalcy with Elena after giving up dangerous treasure hunting ways from the past. I appreciated the history offered in the childhood flashbacks, as they really round out the overall story. You will learn more about his childhood, and what drives him into his life as a treasure-hunting adventurer. Throwing you right into the action at the start, the chapters will weave between Nate’s past and present. The structure of the game was seemingly linear, with 22 chapters and a Prologue and Epilogue. Right off the bat, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End had reiterated for me what gaming SHOULD be about. Anticipating the powerhouse combination of Nolan North and Troy Baker, combined with the finale of this beloved character’s adventures, I pre-ordered my copy and spent long hours combing through the wilderness doing some impossible parkour. While I was unfamiliar with all of the characters and their previous adventures, this ended being a solid game that you needed no previous character knowledge for (although, it may be more enjoyable if you do know some of their histories!).
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With action and adventure around every corner, I can’t believe I didn’t start playing this series sooner. Naughty Dog’s Uncharted is one of those game series that I would file under “Must Play”.