Uncharted 4: A Thief's End - Thoughts

Uncharted 4 Review

A Naughty Dog Game

1.) Story

     The story follows years after Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. Nathan Drake is now married to the reporter Elena and both gave a vow to never treasure hunt again. An unusual promise for Nathan Drake to make after three games. Although the couple looks happy, in the beginning, Nathan seems to daydream about his pirating days. 

     At the beginning of the game, 15 years before Nathan set out to find Avery's treasure. We see him in prison with two other friends. But one of those friends is his brother, Samuel Drake. Due to unfortunate events, Sam is presumed dead. Until he pays Nathan a visit at his current job working for Jameson. Without telling Elena the truth, Nathan sets out with his brother and Sully to find Henry Avery's missing fortune. 

Thoughts: 

     I think the storytelling in the Uncharted series has always been golden. There is nothing I enjoy more than solving puzzles and looking at riddles set by famous historical figures who aren't alive anymore. A plus in this game though, seeing Elena and Nathan's cute cutscenes. The sweet epilogue at the end of the game gives me signals there might be another. It is awesome and heart-warming to know Cassie is named after Nathan's mother, Cassandra Morgan. 

2.) Gameplay

     The gameplay was alright. The endless Shoreline enemies were probably too much for me to handle. At least from what I am used to. Sometimes, the timed sequences were stressful. But there were better mechanics in the end. 

     The map design and setting graphics were outstanding. For my first playthrough, it was a little messy trying to find my way around. It did not stop me from reaching the end of the game though. And I am glad I did, it was great.