Uncharted: Drake's Fortune

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

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  1. SaberEdge
    Jan 26, 2019
    8
    I really enjoyed this game back when it came out. It got a lot of criticism for being derivative but I don't think it's much more derivative than many other games. It was a fantastic adventure. The characters, beautiful island jungle setting, and narrative were extremely well done. Especially for the time. The gunplay and traversal were pretty basic but still enjoyable and in the contextI really enjoyed this game back when it came out. It got a lot of criticism for being derivative but I don't think it's much more derivative than many other games. It was a fantastic adventure. The characters, beautiful island jungle setting, and narrative were extremely well done. Especially for the time. The gunplay and traversal were pretty basic but still enjoyable and in the context of everything else that was done so well the game carried itself as an overall exciting experience. This was the start of Nathan Drake's adventures and it genuinely felt like something pretty special at the time.… Expand
  2. ATTin
    Dec 24, 2020
    8
    Story: 8: Gameplay: 8; Graphics: 8. The first game in the series, although not as good as it's superior sequels, is still a good game. The graphics is pretty great in 2007, the combat is engaging but some levels are so frustating to play. The story is overall good despite the fact that Drake left Sully when he got shot wth???
  3. rjmacready
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    A highly entertaining game for the first two-thirds, let down by extreme repetition and an abrupt upsurge of difficulty during the final laps.

    Easy to see the groundwork being laid for the sublime Last of Us series, though, and I very much look forward to playing the subsequent games in this franchise (Uncharted 2 being the one everyone seems to rave about)!
  4. rscl
    Oct 23, 2017
    8
    Compared to other titles during its time, graphics look amazing. The storyline is grade-a and the character development is outstanding. If anything, the controls are horrible. If not for the story I would suggest Uncharted 2.
  5. DinoBeam
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    fun story, but veryyy janky combat with lots of insta-deaths and a very poor and fustrating final boss
  6. LatinCritic13
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    Uncharted Drake’s Fortune is a game I could consider calling it a fun platforming action-adventure game that totally feels like a movie inspired by Indiana Jones and it is pretty amazing. No wonder why Naughty Dog decides to make a huge leap after the Jak franchise with this fun action platformer that started it all.
  7. Odogreviews
    Aug 28, 2017
    5
    Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune is considered one of the most important action games of all time. It helped solidify the action genre and add more cinematic elements to it but sadly does not hold up to modern standards. Uncharted is by no means a bad game but pales in comparison to modern titles. Uncharted’s graphics look mediocre by today's standards. Characters look cartoony and environmentsUncharted: Drake’s Fortune is considered one of the most important action games of all time. It helped solidify the action genre and add more cinematic elements to it but sadly does not hold up to modern standards. Uncharted is by no means a bad game but pales in comparison to modern titles. Uncharted’s graphics look mediocre by today's standards. Characters look cartoony and environments are bland as well as blurry. The water effects surprisingly look pretty decent but other than that Uncharted does not hold up well in terms of visuals.The levels are also very bland and samey looking. Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune tells a serviceable story. The main characters Nathan Drake, Victor Sullivan, and Elena Fisher are funny and entertaining. They are well acted and turn an otherwise simple story into something exciting and action packed. The villains on the other hand are boring and generic. Uncharted tells a decent story but the main characters are what drive the experience. Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune gameplay is Ok by current gameplay standards but suffers in some departments. Uncharted is a basic 3rd person shooter where the player fights enemies, puzzles, and platforming. The shooting and fighting in Uncharted are a bit stiff but they control fairly well. The puzzles are basic and very simple where the player will consult Drake’s notebook for help on puzzles. The biggest problem with the gameplay in Uncharted is the platforming which is very stiff and frustrating. Nathan Drake will sometimes not register certain jumps or climbs causing the player to die unfairly multiple times throughout the game. Overall Uncharted is a serviceable game that has numerous problems in many areas showing that the game has not aged well in the coming years.

    5/10: Average    … Expand
  8. AvxrageJoe
    Jun 21, 2015
    8
    UC2 is one of my favorite games ever. I played it before I played Uncharted Drake's fortune, so naturally this game was a big setback for me gameplay wise. The story and setting is great as it always is in the Uncharted games. Music is also wonderful. And don't even get me started with the voice acting.

    There is one part in the game that completely changes from an action/adventure game    UC2 is one of my favorite games ever. I played it before I played Uncharted Drake's fortune, so naturally this game was a big setback for me gameplay wise. The story and setting is great as it always is in the Uncharted games. Music is also wonderful. And don't even get me started with the voice acting.

    There is one part in the game that completely changes from an action/adventure game to a horror game. That part was extremely frightening and that is always cool to see. Scary bits in other games than horror games that are actually scarier than most horror games are always great.

    One big minus that I really didn't care for was the blood-splatter that came out of the enemies whenever I hit them with bullets. It was too corny and unrealistic for my taste.    … Expand
  9. MikeGold
    Jun 20, 2020
    7
    I have played the game after playing the 2nd one, but it still held up very well. It's a brilliant adventure game with a good balance of story and action. It is linear, but takes us for a great adventure. The graphics were amazing at the time and although there were a few hick ups, the controls played very well.
  10. Cmmcfreire
    May 7, 2020
    6
    Story - 7/10
    Gameplay - 6/10
    Graphics - 7/10
    Soundtrack - 9/10
    Levels - 7/10
    Replay value - 5/10
  11. DozenFrozen
    Jun 13, 2020
    8
    Even with all the reservations, the time of the release of the game, crooked fights and bad acrobatics, the game is clearly good even now and holds the level as in the fourth part. Great game, great story, disgusting final boss, LOL
  12. RDaddy497
    Jul 17, 2016
    7
    Not a bad game by any means, but it's definitely one of the most overrated. Story line was bland, despite some cool plot twist. Bland antagonist through out. Extremely repetitive combat. Those are the only real flaws. The ups were, the protagonist were fun and had good character depth. Excellent gun play and climbing game play (despite being repetitive).

    This is a "good" game, but sadly    Not a bad game by any means, but it's definitely one of the most overrated. Story line was bland, despite some cool plot twist. Bland antagonist through out. Extremely repetitive combat. Those are the only real flaws. The ups were, the protagonist were fun and had good character depth. Excellent gun play and climbing game play (despite being repetitive).

    This is a "good" game, but sadly it doesn't age too well. Unlike the sequels, the sequels exceeded my expectations a little    … Expand
  13. SrPepe
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Muy buen juego de Naughty Dog. Me siento con la obligación de decir gracias por haber creado esta hermosa saga, protagonizada por un hermoso personaje como es Drake.
  14. MageeReviews
    Oct 24, 2017
    8
    Uncharted is a solid start to the Uncharted series - as it features a good, interesting story - very likeable characters alongside a great script that really gives the game personality. The visuals in this game are fantastic for it's time, and the maps throughout the game have been created with precise detail. The only part that holds this game back is the gameplay, which is veryUncharted is a solid start to the Uncharted series - as it features a good, interesting story - very likeable characters alongside a great script that really gives the game personality. The visuals in this game are fantastic for it's time, and the maps throughout the game have been created with precise detail. The only part that holds this game back is the gameplay, which is very repetitive and the gun play is excessive and used as a filler whilst you navigate the story. Overall, this is a really good start to the series, it introduces its characters well and delivers an entertaining story - despite gameplay that becomes stale later on.

    Uncharted: Drakes Fortune gets an 82%    … Expand
  15. Empyrea
    Apr 25, 2018
    7
    Uncharted or Die again and again. Ok, some may say it's challenging but I don't like to die in every single mission I don't know how many times and in easy mode for god sake! Once said that, it has good graphics for 2007 and voices are good as well. Soundtrack is well but the game is very short, it took me some more than 8 and a half hours. Maybe this is why they made it "challenging".Uncharted or Die again and again. Ok, some may say it's challenging but I don't like to die in every single mission I don't know how many times and in easy mode for god sake! Once said that, it has good graphics for 2007 and voices are good as well. Soundtrack is well but the game is very short, it took me some more than 8 and a half hours. Maybe this is why they made it "challenging". Nevertheless I hope the second part would be better because I already bought it. So yes, if it was easier I would have given it an 8 but I can forgive the decission they made.… Expand
  16. DRplayer
    Jul 13, 2020
    8
    This is the game that started it all. This such an great and engaging story with one of gamings best characters. Back then, this game introduced cinematic story telling in a whole different level proving thst games can be better than movies. On the Ps3, this games looks stunning although it did have clunky controls even for a 2007 game. The voice is simply the best and every actor knowThis is the game that started it all. This such an great and engaging story with one of gamings best characters. Back then, this game introduced cinematic story telling in a whole different level proving thst games can be better than movies. On the Ps3, this games looks stunning although it did have clunky controls even for a 2007 game. The voice is simply the best and every actor know their roles and act very naturally. Overall, this is a great game from Naughty Dog which shows how characters can serve the story as well with the story being a great as well.… Expand
  17. kvnd
    May 26, 2020
    8
    Uncharted: Drake's Fortune didn't reinvent the wheel or anything even close to it, but it delivered a really solid action-adventure campaign with amazing visuals, lighting, audio, voice acting and animation. This game was pretty much a showcase of what the PS3 was capable of and although it's not perfect and can start to get tedious/uneven at times, it's a really solid and impressiveUncharted: Drake's Fortune didn't reinvent the wheel or anything even close to it, but it delivered a really solid action-adventure campaign with amazing visuals, lighting, audio, voice acting and animation. This game was pretty much a showcase of what the PS3 was capable of and although it's not perfect and can start to get tedious/uneven at times, it's a really solid and impressive starting point for the Uncharted franchise.… Expand
  18. donsiphono
    Jan 10, 2021
    7
    I played every Uncharted game and the first one is the "worst one" (I'm using that word carefully, since 7/10 is still a good game). You see what Naughty Dog had in mind and they took the criticism of the first game to make the subsequent masterpieces that are Uncharted 2-3-4.

    First, the graphics were astonishing on release, I remember renting, yes renting, the game at the local video    I played every Uncharted game and the first one is the "worst one" (I'm using that word carefully, since 7/10 is still a good game). You see what Naughty Dog had in mind and they took the criticism of the first game to make the subsequent masterpieces that are Uncharted 2-3-4.

    First, the graphics were astonishing on release, I remember renting, yes renting, the game at the local video store to play during the weekend and what a ride ! It is a good game but after having played all the other one, I can't give it more than a 7 since they were some problems in the first game: some controls were not as polished, the last boss was a disappointment on how to beat him (in my eyes) and I remember some encounter with enemies where shotgun wielding enemies were sniping you from 50 or more meters away while when we are wielding the shotgun you have to be extremely close to the enemy to achieve maximum effectivement (like a shotgun).

    Anyway, it was a start for the franchise and they did a bit like Assassin's Creed. The first one was OK and the second one is just a masterpiece.    … Expand
  19. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure/Shooter Was it fun? I would call this game a pleasant surprise. In years past, I would look at a game like this and say, “oh theres a gun on the cover. I wont like it.” Now I have decided that I am going to try new games and new experiences and I must say that I am very happy I did. Are there any similar games? Soon, I might be able    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure/Shooter

    Was it fun?

    I would call this game a pleasant surprise. In years past, I would look at a game like this and say, “oh theres a gun on the cover. I wont like it.” Now I have decided that I am going to try new games and new experiences and I must say that I am very happy I did.

    Are there any similar games?

    Soon, I might be able to answer this question but for now. I haven’t played anything like it.

    Favorite Character?

    I liked the Main character, Nathan Drake. He was a bad-ass who can do anything and he is a treasure hunter.

    Would you play it again?

    I think I would on a harder difficulty. I played on easy because I wanted to enjoy the story without being stressed out by the gameplay. But right now, I’d rather play Uncharted 2.

    Any Complaints?

    One, this game was made in 2007 so it was before the walking dead/zombie craze but I just feel like zombies are overused. I will say they did a good job with them though. I am man enough to admit they scared me a bit.    … Expand
  20. REEDDLES
    Jul 19, 2019
    7
    Main evaluation criteria:
    -Story: 7
    -Atmosphere: 7
    -Characters: 7
    -Graphics and design: 8
    -Gameplay: 7
    -Sound and Music: 7
    -Bugs: 10
    -Interface: 9
    -Completeness of the world: 8

    Аdditional evaluation criteria (Do not really affect the assessment):
    -Freedom of choice: 0
    -Coop in Story mode: 0
    -Mods and the ability to change the game: 0

    Scores from 1 to 10, the higher the better
  21. 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... : )
  22. eva3si0n
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune laid the foundation of one of the best series of video games. Playing Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune on PS4 in 2019 caught itself on a thought that a game looks better than Shadow of the Tomb Raider of 2018. Animation for 2007 are delightful. The gameplay seems simple and clear, but only at the easy level of complexity, on average above difficulties already appear.Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune laid the foundation of one of the best series of video games. Playing Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune on PS4 in 2019 caught itself on a thought that a game looks better than Shadow of the Tomb Raider of 2018. Animation for 2007 are delightful. The gameplay seems simple and clear, but only at the easy level of complexity, on average above difficulties already appear. Than that reminds approach in games of Nintendo. It is easy and interesting to play, but if you want to get full experiment and 100% passing should be sweat. Graphics on PS4 looks not bad, there is no support of PS4 Pro. But the most sad that the remaster of a game lost much. In particular shadows became worse, lighting in dark space too. But after passing I understood that even more than 10 years later, most studios cannot still make games at the level of Naughty Dog.… Expand
  23. hzsds
    Mar 7, 2018
    8
    although Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is a little dated, it's still a good start to a brilliant series 8/10
  24. BlakDak666
    Jun 27, 2017
    6
    The beginnings of the Uncharted series was not as good as everyone claims. I would like to go record that the game still is a positive experience overall, but is weighed down by incredibly lazy and stupid ideas that the series would go on to fix and open up in certain areas the issues this one has. Let us get the pros out first:

    The visuals (for the time of the PS3) was very good and I    The beginnings of the Uncharted series was not as good as everyone claims. I would like to go record that the game still is a positive experience overall, but is weighed down by incredibly lazy and stupid ideas that the series would go on to fix and open up in certain areas the issues this one has. Let us get the pros out first:

    The visuals (for the time of the PS3) was very good and I like the vistas you could climb and view from them. The framerate was okay, but I would have much rather prefer 60 fps for a better experience (that the remastered improves on).

    The voice work of Sullivan, Elena and Nathan are good and they definitely set a likability to them that I can see how a movie is framed. Unfortunately, there are times where it feels like they are merely talking to the audience based on their delivery and considering it's not fourth wall breaking it makes it very awkward to watch.

    The combat mostly is good. I like the multi hit combos Nathan can do on enemies and it feels satisfying to punch their lights out. Gunplay is okay: it doesn't have much depth and it was annoying to see how bigger non-armored enemies could tank a clip of a AK unrealistically. I am a bit surprised by the allowance of switching shoulder perspectives while aiming, considering most shooters have the gun in the right hand while some people prefer it on their left, but this a tiny little thing I like that doesn't add much to the overall experience.

    The puzzles are okay, but it if you run on multiple playthroughs it can become mundane and boring considering you already figured it out before. Some just don't make sense considering some areas are retreaded and turn into "aha!" moments that just are coincidences. Coincidences are poor and lazy methods of telling a story or setting up a game and while it might fly over some players' heads, it didn't for me and I was very disappointed.

    The vehicle sections are a mixed bag (and there isn't alot of them). I liked the jeep chase through the jungle with Elena driving and Nate using a mounted machine gun, but I disliked the boat ride with far too many explosives and awkward aiming and stopping to make it fun for me.

    The villains and final boss are really not that good. We call this types of people "mustache twirling" because they are so ludicrous in their motives and ways when putting them in a reality that they feel straight out of a cartoon. Navarro has no buildup as a villain, so when he abruptly kills Roman it just feels odd and stupid. His final confrontation is awful. He's more of a gimmick than an actual boss and I really hate that greatly.

    Another huge issue is the way level design is setup, where you go into a new area, fight enemies, solve a puzzle, talk in-between, before and after each event, cutscene and repeat. The future titles would go on to at least make spectacles to appease the visual hungry, but the first doesn't do that enough to feel gratifying. For me, I was already tired of fighting enemies halfway through the game. The cursed monsters shake things up, but the awkward running and gunning you have to do to beat them isn't really that clever. Fun, but nothing to write home about.

    The story is nothing really good. I guess I am in a minority on this, but story in the Uncharted games are quite barebones; there is massive amounts of plot holes, missteps and foolish writing here (perhaps to be like Michael Bay where action over substance is what people prefer). The first one is definitely a slow grind to go through and I don't agree with fans and critics that it's anything above decent and that's pushing it for me. I'd say storywise, it's mediocre.

    Uncharted's first entry is definitely bold and trying to simulate a sort of Indiana Jones that players can enjoy growing up watching those films, but it doesn't really nail those great moments that Indy does. Later on in the series, it can be said for this, but I disagree on this game being anything more than a 7/10. Once again, I want to say that a 6/10 is still a good score, it's decent, it has something to like, but not enough to make me love it.    … Expand
  25. Cumdonor69
    Jul 1, 2017
    8
    (Single player only review)
    Story: 9
    Gameplay: 6
    Characters: 9
    World: 7
    Music:
    Graphics: 9
    Optimization: 10
    Value: Worth the original price ($60)
    Art direction: 8
    Enjoyment: 7
    Overall: 8
  26. BSchwarz95
    Jul 9, 2018
    8
    With fantastic protagonists, fun gameplay, and an engaging story, Uncharted became a good reason to buy a Playstation instead of an Xbox. The remastered version definitely helps, especially for myself who owned an Xbox from age 6 to 21. Now with a Playstation, Uncharted made me happy I switched over and it's hard to look back with titles such as this (I kept my 360, though). Nathan DrakeWith fantastic protagonists, fun gameplay, and an engaging story, Uncharted became a good reason to buy a Playstation instead of an Xbox. The remastered version definitely helps, especially for myself who owned an Xbox from age 6 to 21. Now with a Playstation, Uncharted made me happy I switched over and it's hard to look back with titles such as this (I kept my 360, though). Nathan Drake is magnetic and hilarious, and he elevates the story to great heights even with a 2-dimensional villain and fairly clunky gameplay weighing it down. I would have appreciated more stealth mechanics since this game is about an explorer going against an army of antagonists, but instead it sort of becomes a run-and-gun 3-d platformer. It works in those ways and while the gameplay is clunky and crude at times, it's easy to blaze through the story in 5 hours flat.… Expand
  27. gordoninc
    Oct 16, 2017
    9
    It is quite light and enjoyable game.
    Linear, sure, but story is pleasant to follow and watch (cut-scenes included).
    Game is technically well made and balanced. Controls are simple and feel quite natural. Variety of different situation, actions and places you go makes this game not monotonous.
    I love that trophies are actually not so difficult to get, even though a guide may be needed.
  28. brazzerq
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
    Everything's fun and exhilarating, but it never builds to more than the sum of its parts. Just keep your expectations in the right place, and you'll enjoy your time in the tropical sun.
  29. Dalura
    Apr 9, 2020
    9
    Uncharted: Drake's Fortune is in my opinion the beginning of one of the best, if not the best PlayStation exclusive game ever made! The game shows us an really cool cast of characters as well as an interesting storyline about the treasure hunt of Nathan Drake and his friends with an cool (but repetitive) gameplay. With this game Naughty dog showed us back in 2006 what they and the ps3 wereUncharted: Drake's Fortune is in my opinion the beginning of one of the best, if not the best PlayStation exclusive game ever made! The game shows us an really cool cast of characters as well as an interesting storyline about the treasure hunt of Nathan Drake and his friends with an cool (but repetitive) gameplay. With this game Naughty dog showed us back in 2006 what they and the ps3 were capable of and what an incredible journey they just started to create! For every fan of Action-Adventure i can only highly recommend this game!… Expand
  30. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Apr 8, 2023
    8
    The first "Uncharted" isn't a masterpiece, but it is great fun. At the time of release, this was looked upon as a next-gen "Tomb Raider" with a male protagonist. Thanks to the PS3's graphical capabilities, the game resembled a Hollywood movie. It blended "Prince of Persia"-like platforming with the cover-based shooting of "Gears of War". Almost 11 years old, "Uncharted" is still highlyThe first "Uncharted" isn't a masterpiece, but it is great fun. At the time of release, this was looked upon as a next-gen "Tomb Raider" with a male protagonist. Thanks to the PS3's graphical capabilities, the game resembled a Hollywood movie. It blended "Prince of Persia"-like platforming with the cover-based shooting of "Gears of War". Almost 11 years old, "Uncharted" is still highly enjoyable. However, in hindsight, it's clear that Naughty Dog hadn't perfected the formula. There are a few segments that drag the pacing down to a halt. Despite its shortcomings, I would rate "Drake's Fortune" with an 8.5 out of 10,… Expand
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#6 Best 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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