Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2007
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4059 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,865 out of 4059
  2. Mixed: 929 out of 4059
  3. Negative: 265 out of 4059
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  1. Agentep99
    Sep 9, 2023
    5
    Really just forgettable compared to the sequels. It looks a bit dated, with a saturated color-palette, the environments aren't really memorable, and blend together by the end. The gameplay (not many guns like the later entries, and also the most simplistic climbing) and story also aren't much better. The set pieces (specially the **** jet-ski levels) are almost a joke compared to the onesReally just forgettable compared to the sequels. It looks a bit dated, with a saturated color-palette, the environments aren't really memorable, and blend together by the end. The gameplay (not many guns like the later entries, and also the most simplistic climbing) and story also aren't much better. The set pieces (specially the **** jet-ski levels) are almost a joke compared to the ones in Uncharted 2 and 3.
    In the end it's just a kind of forgettable Indiana Jones homage.
    I would probably give it a 4.5 to a 5 if it wasn't for the ship level, which is by far the best set piece in the game, and is so good it bumps the game up to a 5.5/10    … Expand
  2. majesty_x
    Jul 31, 2023
    6
    Graphics: 5/10; Storyline: 6/10; Gameplay: 7/10; Atmosphere: 6/10; Music: 8/10; Summary rating: 6/10
  3. strummer1230
    Jul 24, 2023
    7
    A super game especially considering when it was made. Too many needless climbing and jumping tasks, and a handful of bizarre puzzles. I had to YouTube to figure out. Fantastic story with great dialogue. The finale for me was a bug-ridden mess, that made me leery of subsequent Uncharted titles. I would have rated a 9 if not for the finale mess. Very fun, engaging & addictive game.
  4. zarvx
    Jul 20, 2023
    5
    excellent gameplay, much more boring than the second game, nonetheless a good introduction for nathan drake.
  5. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Gameplay - 6
    Plot & Characters - 7
    Storytelling - 8
    Pacing - 7
    Music & Sound - 8
    Replayability - 5
    Performance - 10
  6. 34m2121
    Jul 4, 2023
    6
    Bir efsanenin başlangıç oyunu olsada benim çok sevdiğim bir oyun değil, Ortalama üzeri bir aksiyon oyunu
  7. DonTheGamer
    Jun 21, 2023
    7
    Uncharted: Drake's Fortune takes players on an exhilarating journey filled with pulse-pounding action and treasure-hunting adventures. Developed by Naughty Dog, the game's strong points lie in its captivating storyline, immersive environments, and dynamic gameplay. However, it falls short in certain areas, preventing it from reaching the highest echelons of gaming excellence.
  8. Zinaldo
    Jun 10, 2023
    7
    not bad , I like it ..........................................................
  9. TenLucas
    Jun 4, 2023
    7
    Although now slightly outdated in terms of controls and overall design, it's still a fun console shooter and a solid foundation for even better sequels.
  10. Wondux
    May 23, 2023
    7
    Amazing game. Fantastic story. Interactions between the characters made the game extremely realistic and made me feel like I was inside the game. Gameplay, story, presentation of the story, level design, everything is amazing.
  11. OMGitsTHEMEMI
    May 18, 2023
    7
    First entry of the saga, the history is pretty basic but you will love the characters right from the begining,
  12. zNeverSleep
    May 14, 2023
    5
    The definition of mediocre.

    This game does nothing special and even manages to struggle with simple elements of any shooter game. Games like that are responsible for the idea of "shooter games are not made to console". No, they are just badly handled. The sensitivity and aim acceleration almost made this game unplayable for me. Shooting heads, doing flicks, and being versatile are    The definition of mediocre.

    This game does nothing special and even manages to struggle with simple elements of any shooter game.
    Games like that are responsible for the idea of "shooter games are not made to console". No, they are just badly handled. The sensitivity and aim acceleration almost made this game unplayable for me. Shooting heads, doing flicks, and being versatile are crazy hard in this game because Naughty Dog can't understand what makes shooter games so good to the niche community (I mean, niche at the time, since everybody plays some shooter rn). If you are a casual player, this probably won't bother you though.

    Another element that is present mostly in the game and is mediocre af is climbing. Or fake climbing, being accurate. Is so scripted that becomes boring. You almost can fail and precision was never in the discussion. Just spam X to jump and you are good. That's sad since climbing should be the identity of this game. Also, there's not much scenario variation.

    The story is much simple. Really predictable. But to be honest, its uncommitted tone matches with Drake. I also consider him fun, with made the experience a little better. The characters are good either. I liked some jokes either.

    Anyway, I expect the next game to correct some mistakes from this one. Since it's a 2007 game, I understand at some point. Even then, my experience was not great.    … Expand
  13. Epicdude7979
    May 14, 2023
    7
    Love this game even though it’s so outdated and desperately needs a remaster.
  14. svrl
    May 4, 2023
    7
    Played it on PS4, 3 years ago. My first experience in Uncharted series. Controls are very good and the story kept me active.
  15. Lobby
    Apr 3, 2023
    6
    This game should be mix of things I like, but leaves me really disappointed as it is mediocre in all aspects. The platforming is too simple even when compared to older games. The shoot and cover is not bad, but kinda tidious with unending waves of enemies. Some modesty in number of enemies would suite the whole game better. There are few puzzles, but it is rather following instructionsThis game should be mix of things I like, but leaves me really disappointed as it is mediocre in all aspects. The platforming is too simple even when compared to older games. The shoot and cover is not bad, but kinda tidious with unending waves of enemies. Some modesty in number of enemies would suite the whole game better. There are few puzzles, but it is rather following instructions from diary rather then something you would have to solve yourself. The story is fun, but could have been bit better than just some B movie version of Indiana Jones filled with cooky cutter personalities. Also the game is quite short, but that is probably good. I get that this was of the first AAA games on PS3, so the people were hyped, but how some serious reviewers could have give this game 10 points is beyond me. The potential was big, but wasted.… Expand
  16. HeitorCampos
    Mar 13, 2023
    5
    Video game junk food, the voice acting, graphics, and characters are great, but the rest is very generic.
  17. bianweiqu123
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    I loved the characters in this game and the combat was difficult which is refreshing in today's games. You will be hard pressed to find many action/adventure games in the system that are as good as this game
  18. vledermau5
    Mar 2, 2023
    6
    Played it as part of the Nathan Drake Collection, some parts of the game are good, some are alright and some are absolutely awful.
    Sadly the awful parts are way too prevalent, like the enemy encounters, combat and Jet ski controls.
    Of course a lot of it is because it's an early PS3 era game but that does not excuse it's bad use of combat. The good thing is, that the story while somewhat    Played it as part of the Nathan Drake Collection, some parts of the game are good, some are alright and some are absolutely awful.
    Sadly the awful parts are way too prevalent, like the enemy encounters, combat and Jet ski controls.
    Of course a lot of it is because it's an early PS3 era game but that does not excuse it's bad use of combat. The good thing is, that the story while somewhat dumb is fun, the VA is good, the platforming is not annoying.
    I'd give this like a 67 but since it's sitting at 7.9 I'll have to give it a 6.    … Expand
  19. HellaSavageX
    Feb 26, 2023
    7
    I recently played the game via the PS4 collection and overall the game is fun and the story is great, my only complaints are the wave runner/jet ski parts which are awful, constantly getting shot at, and Drake running slow like he's always in mud... That being said it's still a fun game with great graphics... : )
  20. edxtan
    Feb 12, 2023
    5
    Uncharted: Drake's Fortune's mechanics are as weak as its weapons. The weapons get stronger in the second half of the game, the mechanics don't.
  21. MrSirPerson
    Feb 3, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At this day and age, the Uncharted series has become synonymous with cinematic storytelling and third person action adventure. However, when Naughty Dog first revealed Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, everyone was skeptical of their ability to pull this off. Before this, Naughty Dog was known for franchises like Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter, which were nothing like Uncharted. However, Drake's Fortune released to good reviews, and a promising start to an unexpected franchise.
    The initial premise of Uncharted is Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher have found the coffin of Sir Francis Drake, and when opened, the coffin was empty, except for a journal. This journal outlines a search for the mystic El Dorado, and you set off with a third friend named Victor Sullivan.
    The story is very fun and engaging, even with some horror elements that I most definitely did not expect.
    Even for a PS3 Launch title, the graphics of this game hold up surprisingly well. Part of this can be attributed to the fact that the version I played was the remaster on the Nathan Drake collection, but the original still looks good. Character models are good for the most part, with maybe a few sharp edges, but the facial animations are the most dated part of the presentation. The environments are beautiful, lush, and so full of detail it's hard to believe they were made in 2007.
    Exploring this game is a reward of it's own. It's just so cool to find a little nook you wouldn't have seen otherwise and you might even find a treasure, the main collectable of the game. The verticality of the level design is very fun, so it doesn't feel like all you do is walk on a straight path. However, the climbing itself, while not bad, doesn't feel very precise, and I had many deaths where I was very confused why I fell.
    That dated feeling also seeps it's way into the shootouts. While fun and engaging, the cover system doesn't always work, and I found times where I got hit and i couldn't figure out from where. One other thing I noticed that worked as a blessing and a curse was the lack of an aim assist. I played Uncharted 4 first, seeing how it came with my PS4, and I didn't get the Nathan Drake Collection until later, and I turned on aim assist, because I'm very bad with console aiming. However, because I was forced to learn to aim with Drake's Fortune, I actually felt like I was getting pretty okay. It forced me to learn a skill that I didn't have, and while I hated that at the beginning, I appreciated it as it went on.
    The A.I is in this weird spot where it is simultaneously ridiculously smart and incredibly dumb at the same time. The moment I would walk into a room, every enemy immediately knew where i was, and I always knew my position, even if I changed spots and the actual enemy models never saw it. A fun time to be sure, but a flawed one.
    The soundtrack is incredibly good, always kicking in when it needs it the most. It's varied and dynamic, with many different instruments that you normally wouldn't use in an orchestra.
    However, I do have one rant:
    CHAPTER 18 CAN GO DIE IN A HOLE AND NEVER COME BACK. THE ENTIRE TIME SPENT ON THAT BOAT WAS STRESSFUL, BORING, AND TEDIOUS. THERE'S NOTHING FUN ABOUT WALKING THROUGH A BUNCH OF HALLWAYS, ONLY TO BE JUMPED BY AT LEAST 3 EL DORADO ZOMBIES EVERYTIME YOU ENTER A NEW AREA, AND ONCE YOU FINALLY TURN ON THE POWER, EVERY DOOR OPENS UP, AND WAY TOO MANY MORE ZOMBIES SHOW UP. NOTHING IS FUN ABOUT THIS PART. Rant over.
    As the first try on this genre of gaming, Naughty Dog did a very good job, and despite it's flaws, it's a fun, exciting time. It established the groundwork for the sequels to take and polish to an absolute gleam.    … Expand
  22. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  23. kivoist
    Nov 30, 2022
    7
    oyun güzel ama adım başı düşman çıkyor bu bir aksiyon oyunu tamam vuruş hissi falan da çok güzel de adım başı düşman çıkmasın beoyunda 4 saatim var 3 saat 40 dakikam aksiyon 20 dakika zıplama ve bulmaca bu kadar düşman çıkınca bi noktadan sonra bayıyo ya fazla düşman
  24. salomk_
    Nov 20, 2022
    5
    This game can be a lot of fun except when you are shooting and unfortunately this game is 70% shooting...
  25. Razorxide
    Nov 16, 2022
    5
    Sürekli aynı yerlerde bulunmak sıkıcı seriinin ilk oyunu tabi ama tekrara çok düşüyor…
  26. DieterfallCZE
    Nov 15, 2022
    5
    Not good :(
  27. Kolja30
    Nov 5, 2022
    7
    I love the Uncharted series and it is probably my favourite game series at all. But I have to say, even though this game is the beginning of the series, it did not age well. Playing it to day can really be a pain sometimes. In terms of story, it´s the typical Uncharted game type, so the story is of course great and fun.
  28. RedNG
    Sep 23, 2022
    7
    Mi Hombre Nathan 1º Parte, demostrando la exploracion global por todas partes del mundo
  29. Jackthegamer
    Sep 10, 2022
    5
    Although I love this game series, the first game is quite mediocre when it comes to the gameplay
  30. gabfbz2331
    Jul 21, 2022
    7
    good game gameplay a bit sloggy really good start for an old franchise loveable character
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#6 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#1 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#1 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 66 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 66
  3. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. IGN
    91
    The final sum is far greater than the individual parts. Maybe you don't dig the combat or maybe the pop-in gets you down, but the overall package of an endearing story, outstanding score, great performances and fun gameplay should put this title on the top of your holiday wishlist.
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  2. GameTap
    90
    This game is one of the most immersive gaming experiences I've had this year, and it's definitely a great reason to own a PS3. The mix of platforming and gunplay worked really well and left me craving the next title in the series.
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  3. Eurogamer
    90
    By starting with a great control and camera system, building on that with excellent combat and a wonderful spin on Ico's platform adventuring, and then topping it off with a decent storyline, Naughty Dog has cooked up one of the most relentlessly entertaining, fat-free games to emerge in ages. Topped off with the most stunning use of the PS3's underused technical prowess yet, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is, for my money, the first must-have PlayStation 3 title.
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