Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

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  1. Renatospada
    Sep 10, 2023
    0
    One of the most overrated games on playstation. A plot that is based on clichés and stereotyped characters. Advise against
  2. KPS5
    Sep 7, 2023
    0
    The worst uncharted game. It is okay, however neil druckmann is forcing his cringe politics in this game with the nadine fight.
  3. ssodod
    Aug 30, 2023
    0
    I like the shooting but the climbing ruined the game for me completely. The game is super linear and figuring out the ledge you are able actually jump to is damn annoying
  4. gamerz4life
    Aug 16, 2023
    4
    Upon release Uncharted 4 was immediately heralded as the greatest game to ever exist and awards, including game of the year, were dropped upon it. Those critics and people have clearly all been drinking the Kool-Aid because this is one of the worst games I’ve ever played. It’s funny because it’s not even that this game is a broken mess, it’s not, though it certainly has its buggy moments.Upon release Uncharted 4 was immediately heralded as the greatest game to ever exist and awards, including game of the year, were dropped upon it. Those critics and people have clearly all been drinking the Kool-Aid because this is one of the worst games I’ve ever played. It’s funny because it’s not even that this game is a broken mess, it’s not, though it certainly has its buggy moments. No, instead this game is so fundamentally flawed on every level.

    Uncharted 4 was said to have a new writer after the last left and that they scrapped her draft, but it’s so clear that they used most of it and probably just tweaked or added a few things. Because this story is so in line with the last three, so copy/paste, just following the same beats they always have. The story doesn’t even get truly rolling until Chapter 17 (of 22!), as usual the whole beginning of the game has no bearing on the rest. The amount of times the characters are mocking the annoying parts that are put in every game: ‘Oh look an entryway is caved in. Again.’ ‘Do you notice we crawl through a lot of holes?’

    The Uncharted series is probably hurt the most from the fact that it never has its own identity. Every game stole from other games (Tomb Raider. Prince of Persia, Assassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell, etc) and movies (Indiana Jones, The Mummy, etc) and thus never managed to pull off any of their aspects better than the original source material. It’s so much fun to climb buildings and other things in AC because you get to choose where to go. Here, there’s one set path and if you don’t take it, you fail, the game can’t continue.

    I felt that the Pirates of the Caribbean movies were more faithful to pirate history than this game. Nothing says ‘I didn’t do my research’ like throwing in every pirate name they could find no matter that none of them operated during the same time period.

    Gameplay comprises of the old wall-climbing, which is no different from the very first game. This time around, they did steal the ice-pick idea from Tomb Raider, which served no real purpose as it doesn’t show up til 2/3 through the game. The puzzles were so cheaply done, I felt no satisfaction from completing them, and then there were short combat ‘encounters’ which last usually around 5mins. And parts that aren’t combat or wall-climbing? Well those are cutscenes! And the cutscenes, especially at the beginning, were ridiculous! Who allowed them to be so lengthy? I was actually able to put my controller down on the ground for awhile. They didn’t even provide much to the story; I certainly didn’t need 20mins of watching Nate and Elena in boring ‘domestic bliss’. (About 8 hours of gameplay and 5 hours of cutscenes)

    They actually put in a whole section of you being forced to play Crash Bandicoot while the characters go ‘wow what a fun game!’ Pat yourself on the back much Naughty Dog? All it does is showcase how they haven’t grown as a gaming company much since their Crash days. Uncharted even has the run at the camera sequences that are so hated!

    Let’s talk about that garbage epilogue. Just throwing in your face how Nate could have gone legit for his whole life and still gone treasure hunting AND become rich but no they didn’t feel that would make a good story. Also, good god Nate and Elena describe their travels yet AGAIN!! I was there I don’t need to be reminded every second of their past failed adventures. Sure they discovered something but no one ever found out and they destroyed it so who cares?

    And people worship the ground at Naughty Dog’s feet? Have they never played an actual GOOD game?? I can in no way recommend these games. A great story and fun gameplay is what keeps people coming back, what gives it replayability. This series has none of that.

    2: Among Thieves > Drake’s Fortune > 3: Drake’s Deception > 4: A Thief’s End    … Expand
  5. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 13, 2023
    4
    I didn't get all this hype about this game. It had a good plot but that's it for me. The fights were not really interesting
  6. Realistic123456
    Jun 15, 2023
    0
    0 Just because i like to play games on hardest difficult and this game is not made for it. 1001 times i die because of glitches shoots threw wall rocks, bombs behind wall ect. If you play on explorer it is fine. Gameplay on crushing difficult is insanely hard plus idiotic logic and glitches. If you peak with stick not character just by moving camera u will get shot. Damn stupid0 Just because i like to play games on hardest difficult and this game is not made for it. 1001 times i die because of glitches shoots threw wall rocks, bombs behind wall ect. If you play on explorer it is fine. Gameplay on crushing difficult is insanely hard plus idiotic logic and glitches. If you peak with stick not character just by moving camera u will get shot. Damn stupid combat,allmost worst ever. Did not expect this especially after last of us series which has great combat comapring to this garbage.… Expand
  7. mitertc73
    May 14, 2023
    0
    this game is plain sttupid and really horrible, i can not understand how this crap could be liked by even a single person ?????
  8. Ragenx12
    Jan 28, 2023
    4
    Lo siento, es terrible. Muy bonito y que? el Uncharted 3 le da mil patadas y sin nombrar siquiera al 2. Este juego es mucho gráfico, inclusión de mécanicas pero lento como el solo. Acción poca, humor poco, sensación de aventura casi inexistente, este juego es rarisimo y en lo personal me decepciona mucho. Aparte para instalarlo, Dios lo que se demora en instalar el modo historia. AparteLo siento, es terrible. Muy bonito y que? el Uncharted 3 le da mil patadas y sin nombrar siquiera al 2. Este juego es mucho gráfico, inclusión de mécanicas pero lento como el solo. Acción poca, humor poco, sensación de aventura casi inexistente, este juego es rarisimo y en lo personal me decepciona mucho. Aparte para instalarlo, Dios lo que se demora en instalar el modo historia. Aparte tiene micropagos y se hace pesado y extraño. No, no me gusta.… Expand
  9. mezdejek
    Dec 31, 2022
    0
    I always wanted to play this game and I just ended it on PC and I am disappointed.
    1. I just hate nadine
    Quote from youtube comment: "Nathan: can literally take out an entire trained army by himself Also Nathan: can’t land a single punch on Nadine" That game just did not allow me to fight her and that makes me just hate her even more. She is overpowered and there is absolutly no    I always wanted to play this game and I just ended it on PC and I am disappointed.
    1. I just hate nadine
    Quote from youtube comment:
    "Nathan: can literally take out an entire trained army by himself
    Also Nathan: can’t land a single punch on Nadine"
    That game just did not allow me to fight her and that makes me just hate her even more. She is overpowered and there is absolutly no realism in this.

    2. Not consistent character
    Last fight and Nathan does not hit that second guy with a sword but with a fist!!! 3000 or more people were killed by Nathan! But at the end (and EVERYTHING we have learned about that second guy) he wants to play a GOOD guy and don't kill enemy...

    3. control while sliding on pc seems to be not working right
    4. Too much action so it is no longer suprising that something will break
    5. Bad physics while on rope and that "glue" feel
    6. I hate those cars with turrets.... so unreal when those chase you! The are stuck! But no and again! Like a stupid big dog with so unreallistic physics.
    7. You can't throw back granade
    8. You cannot move bodies

    Graphics is HUGE plus! Level design and story too.
    Too many repeated sections at the end - when I had that feel its over I had to climb again and again....

    I just watched nadine and Chloe fight with Asav and it does not make sense...    … Expand
  10. kakaparit
    Nov 22, 2022
    0
    Разработчики должны гордиться своей блестящей работой по обгаживанию и без того не шибко хорошей игры финальным боем на саблях с рандомными ударами от этого обрыгана, который хуй пойми каким образом надо парировать, не считывающиеся нажатия, ну и здоровье которое не хочет регенется.Разработчики должны гордиться своей блестящей работой по обгаживанию и без того не шибко хорошей игры финальным боем на саблях с рандомными ударами от этого обрыгана, который хуй пойми каким образом надо парировать, не считывающиеся нажатия, ну и здоровье которое не хочет регенется.
  11. vova22379
    Nov 5, 2022
    3
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  12. True-Gaming1
    Sep 1, 2022
    4
    Uncharted is one of the most overrated game series of all time, with 4 being the worst.
  13. sad1k
    Jul 22, 2022
    2
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  14. Biggun
    Jun 18, 2022
    1
    Ce jeu est l'incarnation de la négation de ce qu'est le jeu vidéo interagir et être acteur.
    Dans ce jeu manette en main on n'est que spectateur c'est suis la flèche vaoù le PNJ te dit d'aller et regarde mes cinématiques. On est spectateur tout le temps et jamais acteur.
  15. meyerpark
    Jan 20, 2022
    0
    Its a bad game. Whats with the rope in this game all the time, grapple isn't uncharted
  16. Ed3r_Liv3
    Aug 1, 2021
    0
    Nunca vi um game com tanto bug, quase toda saga fica objetável e estragam a experiência do que deveria ser divertudo
  17. bucklavaa
    Jul 16, 2021
    4
    One of the most overrated games I have ever played. I really don't know why people love this game. I didn't play the first three games so I don't know characters. Maybe the others are emotionally attached with the characters so they loved the game automatically. I played a couple of hours and it was mostly climbing and searching something. If I wanted to play a game with exaggeratedOne of the most overrated games I have ever played. I really don't know why people love this game. I didn't play the first three games so I don't know characters. Maybe the others are emotionally attached with the characters so they loved the game automatically. I played a couple of hours and it was mostly climbing and searching something. If I wanted to play a game with exaggerated climbing I would play Assassin's Creed. I also used pistol in the game and it didn't make me feel any shooting effect. Moreover, they didn't even care about making the game 60 fps in ps5.… Expand
  18. Red-Eyes
    Jul 14, 2021
    2
    Well, it is just another Uncharted game, as in, they are delivering the same thing for the fourth time with a different story. I don’t think franchises need to reinvent the wheel at every installment but given how shallow Uncharted gameplay has been it is baffling Naughty Dog manages to get away with how their games (movies cough cough) work.

    Automatic climbing and cover system    Well, it is just another Uncharted game, as in, they are delivering the same thing for the fourth time with a different story. I don’t think franchises need to reinvent the wheel at every installment but given how shallow Uncharted gameplay has been it is baffling Naughty Dog manages to get away with how their games (movies cough cough) work.

    Automatic climbing and cover system shootouts as it always have been. You have a grappling hook now, that sounds awesome and perfectly matches the game right? No! When the “platforming” is so automatic it becomes unfulfilling; the grappling hook only works when you see a prompt button on the screen so it is just a fancy way to press X and see the game play itself. I’m not joking when I say the game should be an all-out platformer making rewarding to get on top of a big ass tower, but the challenge was never an option with Uncharted and it sure as h*ll wouldn’t be in the fourth game.

    The cover based shootouts returns again despite being the biggest sin when it comes to third person shooters games. Press the button that magnetizes you to cover and wait for the enemy to voluntarily expose their head, rise and headshot they yaaaay! It is funny when you don’t realize the correct flow of the fight and wanders all around the battlefield being showered with bullets until you find your precious piece of wood to protect you. If something, I feel like shooting is even worse in this game: the crosshair movement is off and if you pre-aim before hiding behind cover when you get up again your pre-aim is gone.

    It is easy to realize the gameplay is a mere accessory in Uncharted and the best example is the chapter 4, right at the beginning. You start at your attic and inspect some memorabilia reminiscent of Nathan’s adventures on the previous games (which is a nice fan service to be honest), then you play with a Nerf gun shooting some targets (for some reason) and your wife calls, a really mundane sappy moment worth of your everyday romance sitcom occurs and she challenges you to play Crash Bandicoot for PS1… which you do! From Nathan’s perspective watching the TV you have to beat Crash first stage, and this is the most challenging thing the game has to offer. The story goes on for the chapter but the only thing the player really has done is playing discount Crash for PS1!

    Remember desperately mashing the buttons to skip the cutscenes/story in older games so you can actually play the f*cking thing? I’m pretty sure Uncharted fans would do the other way around, trying to find a way to skip the gameplay sections instead.

    So yes it is a “sToRy gAmE”!!!! It follows the same Indiana Jones/National Treasure trope used in previous installments: a historic figure did something and hid clues to find something, then a clue leads to a puzzle that when solved leads to another clue and so on so forth until the mystery is revealed. This narrative model is pretty appealing (although in a cheap way) and the player is compelled to know what will happen next, even though the dialogues can be cheesy at times and characters are overall stereotypical. It is a clichéd text yes, but I can see it working with most people.

    Let’s wrap it up giving the credit where it’s due: graphically the game is a work of art! So many times you can stop to appreciate the scenery (the first scene in chapter 5… my God!) given how beautiful the game looks; the “world traveling” narratives also guarantees a lot of different landscapes to behold. And the facial expressions… I’m sorry for every company trying to rival Naughty Dog on this regard.

    So Uncharted 4 doesn’t surprise anyone and I wouldn’t buy this game to save my life! I only played because it was the PS Plus freebie of the month and had nothing to lose. However it remains as the most story based game of them all to the point where the gameplay doesn’t really matter, Naughty Dog frankly doesn’t care and neither do the fans. The fact Uncharted next project is going to be a straight up movie speaks volumes about the series, at least they’re being upfront this time around.    … Expand
  19. Oghanji
    Jun 6, 2021
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Das Spiel Ansicht ist gut. Aber, dass eine Insel mehrere Jahrhunderte lang nicht gefunden wurde, obwohl es Flugzeuge gibt ist total unlogisch und macht die Story ab einem gewissen Zeitpunkt einfach lächerlich..… Expand
  20. Abacus6
    Apr 19, 2021
    2
    My least favorite Uncharted. The combat is too reliant on stealth compared to the other 3 games. Probably because of the success from TLoU.
  21. SoplamandosxDD
    Jan 30, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego que prometía gráficos buenos y no cumplió con las expectativas, mala historia y bajos fps… Expand
  22. 5KIx
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    Конец вора туда ему и дорога . Ужасная механика стрельбы, посредственная графика , очень странный сюжет . более переоценённой игры я в жизни не видел и как окончание серии это позор .
  23. adrenilinmatt
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    It's an on rails shooter at best and a movie you sometimes participate in at worst. Obviously the graphics are good, but what else would you expect when naughty dog get budgets beyond comprehension. It's a shallow game with good graphics, voice acting, story. But that is it. There is nothing to it. Point, click, press button to climb. That is as much depth as you will experience in thisIt's an on rails shooter at best and a movie you sometimes participate in at worst. Obviously the graphics are good, but what else would you expect when naughty dog get budgets beyond comprehension. It's a shallow game with good graphics, voice acting, story. But that is it. There is nothing to it. Point, click, press button to climb. That is as much depth as you will experience in this game and it's the same with the last of us. This should've been a movie, just like the other games.

    The reason uncharted 1 was so successful is because we hadn't had a game like it since the earlier tomb raider games, which trump uncharted massively just by the by. The series continued, turning into just a set piece machine. Huge budget, small gameplay. It's sad, because this could have been something special. It has the graphics and story, like we said earlier. It also has the characters and acting. But it's missing the most important thing that makes games great. BEING AN ACTUAL GAME. THAT YOU CONTROL. NOT A GAME THAT IS ON RAILS, HAS 3 BUTTONS YOU USE TO SLIGHLY INTERACT.

    It's honestly pathetic to me that this game gets so many good reviews compared to games like Quantum Break or Control. Absolutely zero effort went into uncharted 4 to make it interesting to play. The proof is in the pudding. Play this game 3 times, and each time you will have EXACTTTTTTTLY the same experience. And i mean exactly.

    Graphics aren't everything. Picking up toys in a loft and inspecting them is not gameplay. On rails shooter is not gameplay. Pressing the same button repeatedly to climb, where there is no chance of failure because the game plays itself for you, is not gameplay. Climbing is also on rails. Pathetic. There are literally no ways to die in this game if you play on medium or below. Climbing is impossible to fail and is the most boring thing in this game. Which in itself tells a story, considering how much this game MAKES YOU CLIMB. climb climb climb climb. Not a game. It plays itself like i said earlier. The story is fun for the first few hours, before the monotony kicks in like a nasty pill.

    Judging by this game and the last of us 2, it becomes more and more apparent how incompetent of a studio naughty dog is. They should move to making movies, fire their script writers, and PLEASE stop making games. Or atleast, go back to making crash bandicoot or something. Actual games. Not this on rails press button to win garbage. Makes me so frustrated because this could be something special with the budget these idiots get for every game they poop out. Washed up hacks, LOU2 is proof that these guys need to just stop.

    Another sad thing to note is how much the sony fan girls eat this stuff up. Praising it as if it were the second coming. I bought my PS4 because i was told the exclusive games can be amazing. This turned out to be true, mostly. Spiderman, Horizon, God of War, these are the games people with half a brain cell want. Brain dead zombies that want a visual novel to play are the ones buying into naughty dogs trash. Makes me so sad. Oh well.

    0/10 on rails shooter. Never buying a naughty dog game ever again.    … Expand
  24. Aliensymbiote00
    Jan 2, 2021
    4
    This is a great game if you don’t mind every cliche known to man. Fun game play , good story , interesting levels but just funny that you seriously take on an army of soldiers, killing hundreds, get captured , and escape in every game.
  25. Monotoo
    Dec 22, 2020
    2
    Nate as a character, is not a good person, he's shallow and bland(has the same jokes and mannerisms as teenagers in Hollywood movies) and he's not charismatic at all, like they try to build him up to be. Always having the last word, makes idiot jokes while he kills hundreds of people
  26. 4M1R14Z
    Oct 31, 2020
    0
    Damn near Perfection of a game and an AMAZING send off to one of Sony's most beloved Characters.
    As a fan who has been here since Day 1(2007) this game did NOT disappoint
  27. Grahl1
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    If McDonalds was a game, this would be it. Everybody likes it, and i can't find any reason to say it's bad. Just can't find any reason to say it's good either. Hand-holding dominates no matter the difficulty setting, and there's no charm, no spark in anything, it seems like the developers were always thinking of the lowest common denominator. A charmless game, like many other AAA titles ofIf McDonalds was a game, this would be it. Everybody likes it, and i can't find any reason to say it's bad. Just can't find any reason to say it's good either. Hand-holding dominates no matter the difficulty setting, and there's no charm, no spark in anything, it seems like the developers were always thinking of the lowest common denominator. A charmless game, like many other AAA titles of today. No atmosphere, no magic, no mystique. I bought on sale for 10 euros after 4 years of its release, and even then I feel like I've wasted my money.… Expand
  28. oreo7739
    Jul 7, 2020
    4
    Not bad, but the game was way too short. I wouldn't buy the Uncharted series anymore.
  29. Hij45g
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This game is worst game of the series it lost all the puzzle , gadets , storyline which made uncharted games awsome but with this one it's all lost
  30. Jillyboy
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Stupid feminism turns this a bad game. Bad story bad characters!! Naughty dogs should stop this sjw **** in their games or not make games at all.they r getting ruined.
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Universal acclaim - based on 113 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 111 out of 113
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  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    100
    Uncharted 4 is a landmark title that anyone remotely interested in interactive storytelling should invest in. Naughty Dog has once again raised the bar across the industry. Thrilling shootouts, a staggering level of detail, breathtaking visuals and emotional depth come together to make Uncharted 4: A Thief's End a must-play masterpiece.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 21, 2016
    90
    Stating that the forthcoming game will be the last rendezvous with a popular, charismatic hero is a rare phenomenon. I congratulate Naughty Dog on their courage and in spite of myself keep my fingers crossed for them to stick to their decision. The farewell party they threw for Nate is simply spectacular. This is how I want to remember him, not as an old man who rubbed his joints with pain cream and then found a UFO. Uncharted 4 is a brilliant game and a breathtaking demonstration of what PS4 is capable of. [07/2016, p.56]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jul 5, 2016
    93
    Whiteknuckle action, captivating characters, and luscious locales - the best Uncharted yet. [June 2016, p.64]
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