Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

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  1. shod3030
    Jun 5, 2017
    8
    Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he is willing to sacrifice to saveSeveral years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he is willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.… Expand
  2. Sceptic
    Jun 1, 2016
    8
    A gorgeous and well made story driven adventure that boils down to lots of climbing and cover shooting,albeit in a truly spectacular fashion.MP is dull,though I doubt many buy Uncharted for that.A fine ending for a fine series.
  3. drlowdon
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    Nathan Drake is convinced by his estranged brother Samuel to reignite their once abondoned search for the long lost treasure of Henry Avery.

    A Thief's End sticks pretty close to the established Uncharted formula of puzzle solving, shootouts and spectacular set-pieces. There are a few pacing issues, and the gun-play isn't quite as solid as it could be, but the highs more than outweigh    Nathan Drake is convinced by his estranged brother Samuel to reignite their once abondoned search for the long lost treasure of Henry Avery.

    A Thief's End sticks pretty close to the established Uncharted formula of puzzle solving, shootouts and spectacular set-pieces. There are a few pacing issues, and the gun-play isn't quite as solid as it could be, but the highs more than outweigh the few lows making for a fantastic action adventure title. If this is indeed the final game in the series it is certainly a fitting end.    … Expand
  4. cronoslegacy
    Jan 9, 2021
    8
    Uncharted 4 is quite a peculiar title. It's a shoot-em-up, action adventure game and yet still so much more. From start to finish it's nothing but a non-stop rollercoaster of action. When you aren't running and gunning you are a parkour master jumping and leaping to small ledges. It's like somebody grabbed a little of Kill Bill, Tomb Raider and Indiana Jones, threw them in a bowl andUncharted 4 is quite a peculiar title. It's a shoot-em-up, action adventure game and yet still so much more. From start to finish it's nothing but a non-stop rollercoaster of action. When you aren't running and gunning you are a parkour master jumping and leaping to small ledges. It's like somebody grabbed a little of Kill Bill, Tomb Raider and Indiana Jones, threw them in a bowl and baked a tasty pie.

    While overall a great game, there were fairly severe plot holes abound. Your main antagonist seems to have an infinite supply of goons to throw your way and resources better than the US government altogether. Well, of course, right? you need to do something! when I go to the bank i'm fighting off hundreds of baddies myself...That's where the game fights with itself as it tries to be hyper-realistic. You are just a treasure seeker but no, also a mass murderer on global scales. At one point you are arguing about getting proper permits for simple retrieval job. The next you are mowing down hundreds of people followed up with a cutscene where Nathan is telling everyone to calm down and "can we talk?" It's so jarring to see Nate go from mass murderer to pacifist back to mass murderer. Yeah a lot of it is forced on him but it's still just so out of character.

    The other problem is how enemies get to your destination leaps and bounds faster. Realistically, the missions that Nadine puts her Shoreline crew threw would take months of prep and planning. Going to other countries with thousands of soldiers and weaponry without a hitch??? Yet somehow, Shoreline will be there quicker than 3 guys on a small plane. I don't buy it for a second and it happens ALL. THE. TIME! Even Nate's wife (Elena) is a master tracker when the plot calls for it!

    That aside...the game is just so much damn fun. If the story had been a bit more solid I could have easily given it (possibly) 10.    … Expand
  5. DonMega
    May 12, 2016
    8
    My favorite games from naughtydog are uncharted 2 and last of us. Didn't really like the 3rd uncharted because I found it too repetitive and the aiming was broken when comparing to uncharted 2. Your opinion might be different but I'm just pointing out things other readers might find comparable to my train of thought when deciding if this is worth the purchase.

    Uncharted 4 is a different    My favorite games from naughtydog are uncharted 2 and last of us. Didn't really like the 3rd uncharted because I found it too repetitive and the aiming was broken when comparing to uncharted 2. Your opinion might be different but I'm just pointing out things other readers might find comparable to my train of thought when deciding if this is worth the purchase.

    Uncharted 4 is a different beast. I'd say it feels naughtydog wanted to grow the game with it's loyal audience. This game is a bit darker and feels more like a drama with hints of comedy as opposed to the previous games having a relaxed comedic feel. UC 4 is enjoyable in a different way, as always naughtydog did a superb job with animations, voice acting, story and character to character dialog. If you are someone that loves a good drama movie then you will enjoy this game.

    I'd say this game ranges in the middle between uncharted 2 and last of us in the emotions you have when you play it. Sometimes it will have that pure uncharted 2 feeling where you are just enjoying yourself swinging around snapping necks and kill baddies, they've included a hint of stealth similar to assassins creed black flag.
    Then you'll have moments where it feels you are playing a game like the last of us. The story will get darker and more serious. I think this is why a lot of people don't like it.    … Expand
  6. VanillaNeko
    May 16, 2016
    8
    The game is beautiful, the story is exciting, but the game defects. This is my first uncharted and I am disappointed!

    The game that sums up to jump, climb and use the grappling hook. I notice some inconsistency in what the characters in this 4th episode, and some bugs. The puzzles are too simple to solve. The multiplayer is not high quality, I find also that multiplayer is useless for    The game is beautiful, the story is exciting, but the game defects. This is my first uncharted and I am disappointed!

    The game that sums up to jump, climb and use the grappling hook. I notice some inconsistency in what the characters in this 4th episode, and some bugs. The puzzles are too simple to solve. The multiplayer is not high quality, I find also that multiplayer is useless for this kind of game or strength lies in its single player.

    Basically disappointed and I regret my purchase. Many people idolater the game, but I think The Witcher 3 above.

    So I put 8 and 10 must absolutely not.    … Expand
  7. Shion16
    Jul 27, 2016
    8
    The game looks amazing ,sounds amazing, the historical mystery they solve is interesting and it runs amazing.
    But it has some flaws, that "lost brother " plot is boring, elena and sully reactions to some plot twist are too unreal and the level design is too uninspired. A huge part of the game is just climbing mountains.
    Overall it's a great game but I think Uncharted series should have    The game looks amazing ,sounds amazing, the historical mystery they solve is interesting and it runs amazing.
    But it has some flaws, that "lost brother " plot is boring, elena and sully reactions to some plot twist are too unreal and the level design is too uninspired. A huge part of the game is just climbing mountains.

    Overall it's a great game but I think Uncharted series should have kept as a trilogy.    … Expand
  8. PictoPirate
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is comfortably the best of the series. Everything is improved compared to it's predecessors from the combat to the story and graphics. It is a perfect end to an imperfect series. First the good:

    The acting is flawless (one slightly off kilter accent aside) as Troy Baker, Nolan North et al reprise their roles with aplomb. The story is easily the most    Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is comfortably the best of the series. Everything is improved compared to it's predecessors from the combat to the story and graphics. It is a perfect end to an imperfect series. First the good:

    The acting is flawless (one slightly off kilter accent aside) as Troy Baker, Nolan North et al reprise their roles with aplomb. The story is easily the most entertaining with Drake's brother bringing a new depth to the story. The exploration is fun, with where to go well signposted with subtle clues and the locations well realised. In fact, the only sticking point for me, as with all Uncharted games, is the combat.

    It's just not fun.

    Don't get me wrong this is a big improvement on earlier instalments it just goes on so long. Get in cover, shoot and increasing bullet spongy bad guys. Run out of cover to avoid seemingly limitless grenades. Get in cover. Rinse and repeat. My heart dropped every time I went into an area filled with low walls and red barrels.

    Also, how on earth do these chumps keep rocking up to shoot at you in this super secret cave you had to solve puzzles and make death defying leaps to reach? Are there always fifty armed goons just following you at a nice distance swinging across collapsing masonry and leaping vast chasms!?

    They should reduce the number of enemies by at least 50%. Make them sneakier, tougher, whatever you want just make the fights shorter so I can get back to the good bits please!    … Expand
  9. wesker2012
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Uncharted 4 expands the core gameplay formula over a long adventure. The production values, visuals, and animation are top notch. The gameplay is solid and there are some added gameplay elements. Overall, there wasn't enough new things to make me feel like the game stood out the way, 2 and 3 did. It felt a bit bloated with a lot of time climbing and shooting enemies. The over the topUncharted 4 expands the core gameplay formula over a long adventure. The production values, visuals, and animation are top notch. The gameplay is solid and there are some added gameplay elements. Overall, there wasn't enough new things to make me feel like the game stood out the way, 2 and 3 did. It felt a bit bloated with a lot of time climbing and shooting enemies. The over the top action scenes were fun though. I wish it was more focused like 2 and 3 and had less extra padding. It was a solid game though. It has a slow start, but gets more fun in the later chapters.… Expand
  10. Ivan665
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    7.5/10. What you see is what you get with this one. It is a blockbuster action movie played by you. That doesnt sound too innovative and amazing, but many games dont have it, at least not on the same scale, and if one wants to play a blockbuster action, instead of watching it, he will have a good time. Downsides: like any action blockbuster, 1 go is enough, theres little replayability. But7.5/10. What you see is what you get with this one. It is a blockbuster action movie played by you. That doesnt sound too innovative and amazing, but many games dont have it, at least not on the same scale, and if one wants to play a blockbuster action, instead of watching it, he will have a good time. Downsides: like any action blockbuster, 1 go is enough, theres little replayability. But that 1 go is an exciting, adrenaline pumping, kinetically spectacular go through epic, bullet sprayed locations, and dank hideouts of legendary killers of ages past, that are still carrying their old glory. Thats the upside. But its a 1 ticket flight. There are little variations in how the enemies can be engaged, but thats it. Its a rail action adventure, but one of the best.… Expand
  11. Mandulum
    Jul 4, 2017
    8
    Five Word Review: What you expect from Uncharted.
    Favorite Thing: It's a beautiful game with a fun story.
    Least Favorite Thing: The gunplay. Never did like that aspect of this series.

    Date Completed: 2017-06-23
    Playtime: 13h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: If you're a fan of the series or the style of game, yes. If you haven't played any of the Uncharted games you'll probably be fine.
  12. ReubenIsAGod
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    Easily the best looking video game I've ever played. Defintely has the best combat/movement out of the uncharted games. The narritive is also very well written and feels like a beautiful send off/goodbye to the series. However, this game is more of a cinematic movie game thenan actual video game. It's great. But the developers defintely spent probably to much time focusing on narritiveEasily the best looking video game I've ever played. Defintely has the best combat/movement out of the uncharted games. The narritive is also very well written and feels like a beautiful send off/goodbye to the series. However, this game is more of a cinematic movie game thenan actual video game. It's great. But the developers defintely spent probably to much time focusing on narritive beats and walking elements to show off the graphical fidelity and narritive. I defintely missed the more in the moment fast action packed feeling of the older games. Still very much worth playing. But this is very much a movie game… Expand
  13. jameson95
    Feb 25, 2020
    8
    This is a really great game. I've never played a game so cinematic before, actually I've completely stayed away from game's like this. But damn, this game is amazing. The combat is a bit tedious, more killing than a Liam Neeson revenge movie, but everything else was great. I even liked towing the stupid SUV.
  14. silencer
    May 19, 2016
    8
    Note: this review is for SP portion of the game ONLY.

    TL:DR: Uncharted 4 is a very beautiful and engaging game with great characters which unfortunately suffers from lack of customization and platforming gets repetitive by the end Story and characters 9/10: All our favorite characters are back: Elena, Sully, Nathan. And of course, the plot revolves around a treasure and a villain who    Note: this review is for SP portion of the game ONLY.

    TL:DR: Uncharted 4 is a very beautiful and engaging game with great characters which unfortunately suffers from lack of customization and platforming gets repetitive by the end

    Story and characters 9/10: All our favorite characters are back: Elena, Sully, Nathan. And of course, the plot revolves around a treasure and a villain who wants it for himself. But it's not the plot which makes the story good (let's face it, the plot is OK), but rather the interactions between the characters and the emotional moments they experience. Except for one or two scenes, the story is mostly your typical National Treasure plot: "and this will lead to another clue, and this will lead to another clue"

    Music, graphics and animations 9/10: Both are very much on the level. In one scene, the background noises subtly disappear and only the music is left, creating a very surreal feeling. The graphics are par for the course: everything looks wonderful. Now, animations is there the game occasionally stumbles: while the hair movement is very natural, and moving through high grass and taking out enemies feels almost too real, the climbing animations are absolutely unrealistic, with Nathan basically clipping to where he needs to be despite clearly not having enough reach or momentum. To me, that killed the platforming so much that by the end I just wanted no more platforming at all. Alas, the game creators thought otherwise, and the game is VERY platforming heavy, with occasional bursts of enemies to have fun with.

    Gameplay and replay value 8/10: so, as I mentioned before, I did not like platforming at all, despite how beautiful the views are. The combat, on the other hand, is great. Each area can be approached with stealth or guns blazing, and detection meters help understand when there's a risk of being spotted. I have managed to clear quite a few areas without breaking stealth. Sometimes there's no other option other than start shooting, and the game is fun here as well: the guns have weight to them, whether you are using a pistol or a grenade launcher. So yes, very fun. However, since there's no customization options, once I went through an areas with stealth and guns, that's it. The game realizes that - the menu after end game even gives you direct access to all the combat encounters directly, so you can skip all the walking and climbing.

    Multiplayer: I don't play MP and I don't care, sorry.

    Overall, it's definitely a must play, but in the long term YMMV.    … Expand
  15. esmond
    May 30, 2016
    8
    It was a little over hyped and I was expecting some more of the action set pieces from the previous games but overall I still had a good time and it still meet the series standards that we expect
  16. Underpants158
    Jun 9, 2016
    8
    [Written with the assumption you know what the game is already so I'm not going to explain anything. Just give some thoughts]

    Stealth baby! It's a real option. In previous games you'd be lucky if you can take down one guy before everybody freaked out and started shooting. I'm really surprised they improved that part of the game as I thought the tone of Uncharted was a crazy wild ride    [Written with the assumption you know what the game is already so I'm not going to explain anything. Just give some thoughts]

    Stealth baby! It's a real option. In previous games you'd be lucky if you can take down one guy before everybody freaked out and started shooting. I'm really surprised they improved that part of the game as I thought the tone of Uncharted was a crazy wild ride shooter with cutscenes to match. Don't get me wrong still crazy wild action to be had in this game.

    Too much climbing not enough action. I mean they improved the action! Why have less of it? The climbing is improved too, now with swinging, but at times the pacing get's real lopsided because of the focus on it.

    Let's face it, the success of Uncharted has always been due to the production value and the wild ride of a story and this is the best one.    … Expand
  17. streame
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    To be honest, I don't understand why this game is considered a masterpiece. Yes, It's an amazing action game, it's fun and easy to play. However, it feels like a really good hollywood blockbuster: you definitely get what you pay for, you have great fun playing it, but once you finished it - you forget about it. It's just a great action game to play on weekend.
  18. ricklongo
    Dec 12, 2016
    8
    Sony has been getting a reputation for its story-driven games, and in that regard the Uncharted series is the company’s crowning jewel. I’m usually not very fond of such titles, as they can often get lost in their movie-wannabe aspirations to the point of severely affecting the gameplay. Uncharted 4, however, won me over by combining pristine level design with an unusually slickSony has been getting a reputation for its story-driven games, and in that regard the Uncharted series is the company’s crowning jewel. I’m usually not very fond of such titles, as they can often get lost in their movie-wannabe aspirations to the point of severely affecting the gameplay. Uncharted 4, however, won me over by combining pristine level design with an unusually slick amalgamation of gameplay and storytelling.

    Like other games in the franchise, A Thief’s End is a linear story-driven adventure. It puts you in the shoes of Nathan Drake, who’s like a modern-era Indiana Jones (a somewhat smug, yet ultimately likeable treasure hunter). As the game begins, Drake has left his globe-trotting life behind him, and now has a happy marriage, a job, and a pretty much regular life. Of course, that generally does not a good story make, and soon enough unforeseen circumstances force our hero out of retirement.

    My favorite thing about Uncharted 4 is how it manages to feel open and expansive in spite of its extreme linearity. The game spans many settings, from Italy to Scotland to Madagascar, and your path to each section’s main goal is filled with small environmental details and incredibly beautiful vistas. The nature of the gameplay organically guides you forward, and there’s not a single invisible wall to be seen. All of this adds up to a great sense of immersion, which is only broken by having to go through the same in-game dialogue each time you die.

    There are basically two types of gameplay sections here. The best are focused on exploration, in which you’ll perform all sort of dexterous climbing and platforming, while continuously moving towards a goal. There are also collectibles to find in each area in the form of small treasures, which unlock cool novelties in the ‘bonus’ screen, such as graphical skins, sound effects, and gameplay addons.

    The not so great sections are the ones which involve cover-based shooting. Don’t get me wrong; those can be kind of fun in small doses, but I felt Uncharted 4 features a bit too many of them. A plethora of different weapons, each with its own benefits and weaknesses, help to make things a bit more interesting, and there are a few genuinely exhillarating moments (such as a car chase that’s worthy of the most insane action flicks).

    Of course, we’re talking about a story-driven game, so an action movie is very much what Uncharted 4 feels like. Surprisingly, this isn’t often to the detriment of the gameplay, as the spot-on level design means even the extreme action sections in which you don’t really do much feel superbly rewarding. The story itself is, well, an action movie’s story, meaning it’s at times fun and compelling, but also filled with some pretty egregious plot holes (such as the remote, ancient pirate recruiting challenge that obviously would need to be rebuilt from the ground up after each time someone failed it).

    TL;DR
    Uncharted 4 is a fine final chapter to Nathan Drake’s adventures. The sense of immersion is excellent, which often makes you forget (or just don’t care about) the game’s lack of an extensive world to explore. Given that the best gameplay sections are precisely the exploratory ones, this is quite a feat of game design. Even though the storytelling isn’t without its cheap devices and plot holes, the writing is pleasant enough to round up a very nice package.

    Rating: 8.0    … Expand
  19. p1menta
    Sep 9, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. comecei pelo ultimo da franquia (na verdade joguei o primeiro no ps3, nao curti, e acabei largando) mas mesmo assim acabei simpatizando com o personagem, to longe de ser um fanboy, bem longe, mas é cativante até.
    a história é meio clichezona, mas ja é melhor que a maioria dos filmes de açao por ai.
    alias o genero açao eu acho que fica muito melhor como jogo do que filme, mas quem sou eu, né.
    Aquele epílogo é a parte mais clichê de todas, achei bem desnecessário (talvez pra quem tenha realmente acompanhado todos os jogos da série o epílogo faça mais sentido), mas meio que deixa no ar ai uma possível continuação, quem sabe? (Ou uns spin-off?) Ainda mais que a Nadine simplesmente foi embora, ou as aventuras de Sam e Sully, etc...

    tecnicamente tenho que dizer que a construçao de cenarios é absolutamente fantástica. puta que me pariu, quis cenario lindo da porra e bem planejado e rico de detalhes, enfim, perfeito mesmo.
    mas o roteiro de caminho eu achei ao mesmo tempo falho (é fácil vc ficar perdido sobre oq fazer, ou saber oq fazer mas nao ser permitido pois vc tem, obrigatoriamente, que tentar o caminho errado antes, pra rolar algum dialogo, etc) e tambem meio obvio, (se tem a tal superficie porosa vc sabe que deve usar o pistao, se tem uma cordinha amarrada em algum lugar vc vai usar o rapel, se tem lugares pra se proteger, obrigatoriamente, terá uma batalha ali [e vice versa], etc). mas esses dois fatos sao até esperados, é um jogo passatempo, na minha opiniao. Nao é pra ser maravilhosamente desafiador, vc ta ali pra acompanhar e curtir a história.
    os puzzles sao outra prova disso, eles sao bem pensados, mas nada de realmente complicado, fora que se vc passa uns minutinhos "sem saber oq fazer", ou pensando no que fazer, o jogo te da uma dica, ou mesmo a opçao de pular o puzzle (tomb raider ficaria putaça)
    é perceptível o quanto os controles foram pensados pra ser amigáveis, mas ainda assim são meio falhos as vezes; morri algumsa várias vezes tentando me proteger num ponto x e ele acabava indo se proteger no ponto y, ou se soltando num beiral e tal.
    a camera funciona muito bem, é muito amigavel, isso até o último momento importante, que é o duelo de sabres entre Nate e Rafe. A ideia de fazer uma câmera cinematográfica é boa, mas quando vc chega muito perto de uma parede a câmera se entorta toda e acaba atrapalhando.

    Enfim, parece um review só com críticas, mas a nota 8 ta ali pra provar que não. o game é bem legal, vc se diverte mesmo jogando, e vendo coisas explodindo, e vendo carros te perseguindo e tudo mais
    ps: Jogar Crash dentro do jogo é muito top, naughty dog    … Expand
  20. abdubda
    May 13, 2016
    8
    Masterpiece, best uncharted in franchise. Great Story, Great Gameplay, Great Graphics. Awesome work.
    Thank you Naughty Dog for this adventure.
    10/10
  21. Avodeskorm
    May 12, 2016
    8
    Uncharted 4 multiplayer is great. Though it isn't as rewarding or satisfying as The Last of Us's Factions Multiplayer. Uncharted 4 will most likely bore me once I unlock close to everything. Though that will take a bloody long time. If Naughty Dog were to add modes that make you value each of the lives given to you like survivors in LOU multiplayer (One life per round), this would probablyUncharted 4 multiplayer is great. Though it isn't as rewarding or satisfying as The Last of Us's Factions Multiplayer. Uncharted 4 will most likely bore me once I unlock close to everything. Though that will take a bloody long time. If Naughty Dog were to add modes that make you value each of the lives given to you like survivors in LOU multiplayer (One life per round), this would probably extend the multiplayer's lifespan in my eyes by 10x.

    Otherwise I'll just continue the trend of shoot, get killed, spawn back, run in and get killed again.

    The Last of Us multiplayer has no match yet in my eyes. Though it is a definite improvement over previous uncharted games.    … Expand
  22. Encore22
    May 12, 2016
    8
    Lacked the big set-pieces that made the previous installment in the series so —for a lack of a better word— epic. It's not bad in any sense of the imagination, just not super, i guess i have gotten a bit tired of climbing around for 50% of 4 games.

    Story is good, but it's not really great. It felt detached from the previous games. For it to be a great grand ending to the series, i kind    Lacked the big set-pieces that made the previous installment in the series so —for a lack of a better word— epic. It's not bad in any sense of the imagination, just not super, i guess i have gotten a bit tired of climbing around for 50% of 4 games.

    Story is good, but it's not really great. It felt detached from the previous games. For it to be a great grand ending to the series, i kind of would have wanted a Treasure that was foreshadowed in all of the previous games and tied in with the earlier installments. Instead we get a story of Nates personal life, his inability to balance his "normal life" with the adventurous life he has lead thus far. Trust is the center of the games message, and it reminds us of that several times.
    The villain of the game is kind of bland, he reminds me of the main villains of the previous games, in fact he does so a lot.
    It's good, however it could have been better.

    Action is decent, ok weapon feel. Just ok though, nothing great, however i think very few people buy this game for the action. It's pretty much a movie :).

    Puzzles are too easy, would have been ok without the book or at least Nate scribbling down every little thing. Well i guess him not doing so would have made little sense.

    8/10    … Expand
  23. DragonBorn-
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    What a fun game! From start to finish the story-line is another Naughty Dog masterpiece. The graphics are stunning, totally unmatched so far on PS4. Game play mechanics are smooth and easy to use as always for Uncharted games. The locations to explore are visually beautiful. I can definitely see the life and times of Nathan Drake turning into a movie someday! My only criticism is that theWhat a fun game! From start to finish the story-line is another Naughty Dog masterpiece. The graphics are stunning, totally unmatched so far on PS4. Game play mechanics are smooth and easy to use as always for Uncharted games. The locations to explore are visually beautiful. I can definitely see the life and times of Nathan Drake turning into a movie someday! My only criticism is that the whole game is far too easy, most of the navigation and puzzles are practically done for you. Apart from that its a really cool game. 8/10.… Expand
  24. Kaioh
    May 11, 2016
    8
    I really liked this game at first, but then.. Jusr write some strong and weak sides of it here.
    + gorgeous graphics (U4 has the best gfx in 2016 so far)
    + stable 30 fps + no loadings, exploring segments are perfectly connected with action ones + great shooting mechanics + epic grogeous views and overall this is most epic and long Uncharted game in whole series + good ending for    I really liked this game at first, but then.. Jusr write some strong and weak sides of it here.
    + gorgeous graphics (U4 has the best gfx in 2016 so far)
    + stable 30 fps
    + no loadings, exploring segments are perfectly connected with action ones
    + great shooting mechanics
    + epic grogeous views and overall this is most epic and long Uncharted game in whole series
    + good ending for Uncharted series

    - not enough action scenes (seriously, most of the time you do platforming/watching cg/solving puzzles)
    - action labyrinthic arenas for pve are.. poorly designed. ND made them too complex, so stucking or falling off the cliff is common thing (that elevator segment with Elena especially)
    - too many cliches in plot, you can easely predict story if you played previous games or movie fan
    - last boss fight was kind of lame.. this villain sucks    … Expand
  25. Vaulie
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    This is the most fun in a while i've had in a game, and possibly the most fun I've had watching a story unfold throughout a game. It's legit like watching a fantastic TV series or Indiana Jones movie play out, even my gf loved to backseat and watch me play just for the story. The visuals and voice acting are world class. The only thing that lets it down for me is the repetitive gunplay andThis is the most fun in a while i've had in a game, and possibly the most fun I've had watching a story unfold throughout a game. It's legit like watching a fantastic TV series or Indiana Jones movie play out, even my gf loved to backseat and watch me play just for the story. The visuals and voice acting are world class. The only thing that lets it down for me is the repetitive gunplay and uninspired wave of enemies one after the other. I think aside that, the puzzles, exploration and INSANE action sequences (which are FAR better and more dynamic than any other quicktime event i can recall) are incredible. It's probably the most fluid and dynamic looking game around, the animation is world class also. I'd hope to see nothing changed moving forward for UC 5 except more diverse enemies and better and tighter gunplay.

    The DLC is also a fun addition to play through as well.    … Expand
  26. lukeparkes26
    Dec 20, 2018
    8
    Uncharted 4: A Thief's End amazed me. It featured plenty of challenge, from the combat sections to the puzzles. It has a lot of heart with the well-develop characters and excellent chemistry between them. And it's obvious that a lot of care went into it as it is polished with gorgeous graphics that looked so realistic and the fluid controls. Even though Sam wasn't always a likeableUncharted 4: A Thief's End amazed me. It featured plenty of challenge, from the combat sections to the puzzles. It has a lot of heart with the well-develop characters and excellent chemistry between them. And it's obvious that a lot of care went into it as it is polished with gorgeous graphics that looked so realistic and the fluid controls. Even though Sam wasn't always a likeable character, the dynamic between Nathan and him was fantastic. Uncharted 4 is definitely a satisfying conclusion to Nathan Drake's story, and I hope we get more games that follow different characters, similar to Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.… Expand
  27. pongkrit03
    Jul 19, 2016
    8
    Just finished the game 3 days ago. Uncharted is a very good action-3rd-person game, but it is not like the overhauling of other games in its genre. Graphic is what most worth praised of the game, especially facial detail. Many scenes are colorful and beautiful to stop and sightseeing for a while. The story is ok, not bad but not so good. If you watch a lot of action movies, you may be ableJust finished the game 3 days ago. Uncharted is a very good action-3rd-person game, but it is not like the overhauling of other games in its genre. Graphic is what most worth praised of the game, especially facial detail. Many scenes are colorful and beautiful to stop and sightseeing for a while. The story is ok, not bad but not so good. If you watch a lot of action movies, you may be able to guess what is going to happen next. Nothing feels truly unique here (Tomb Raider or Last of us have better stories in my opinion)

    Gameplay is uh ... mediocre. Well, I do not want to blame the developers but it is a very mediocre gameplay, like general action games 4 - 5 years ago. You do climbing, shooting, sneaking, and then repeat. This game doesn't even have an upgraded weapon system. No leveling yourself, No any rpg stuffs like Tomb Raiders or Last of us ( Last of us is also naughty dog owners, I don't understand why they degrade gameplay system). This game also should have allowed you to control your teammates like MassEffects since we have to fight in team many times.

    I didn't play multiplayer so I have no opinion in that but I heard that it was good.

    Music is OK, Voice acting is good. The ending and the epilogue are satisfying and well made. I spent 15 hrs finishing the game.

    In sum, Uncharted 4 is good action game especially graphic but gameplay is too old school for 2016 game. I hope action games will get leveraged in gameplay soon. Need something new, That is all    … Expand
  28. TheMetacritiqer
    Jan 17, 2017
    8
    It's hard to put words together on how impactful Uncharted has been. It's really over and it's tough to put away. But I like to remember the certainty of there being new, equally affecting experiences in the future. All our things used to not be there. Uncharted 2 was a very alluring prospect when it came to be. I trusted the praise of all the critics and fans. But it's not worth gettingIt's hard to put words together on how impactful Uncharted has been. It's really over and it's tough to put away. But I like to remember the certainty of there being new, equally affecting experiences in the future. All our things used to not be there. Uncharted 2 was a very alluring prospect when it came to be. I trusted the praise of all the critics and fans. But it's not worth getting another console for one game. Not too long ago, I was at a friends house with a PS3. I searched through, and it was there(this is sounding like a 5th grade personal essay example. Difference is, I mean it). It felt surreal to have the opportunity to play it. Yet in a very real way I already experienced it. I held it in a high esteem for it's cinematic action that seemed to might even match that of the unparalleled Modern Warfare 2. I saw the E3 gameplay demos and read the reviews. I already had my opinion of Nathan Drake being a cocky protagonist that ignored the more recently realized moral aspects of killing. An EGM editor put it simply, that he is a mass murderer. But yeah, maybe saying "sweet" while grabbing an AK is just his easy-going self preservation. I managed to rush through a few chapters. I agree that it's 9 probably even 10 out of 10 material in 2009. Now it felt like a inoffensive run through of action and platforming mechanics and level design that Tomb Raider and others were happy to pick up. So when I recently bought a PS4, more in earnest of used games to play before the amazing looking upcoming exclusives, I wasn't really excited to play this game that was bundled in. Though right away, I was thankfully proven wrong. No, it didn't make any leap forwards in games like Spec Ops:The Lines crushing narrative or the incredible exploration of Skyrim. But the way Naughty Dog put it all together made it become a superior single player game. I still feel a little spoiled seeing the amazing graphics, which are combined with a more down to earth yet still stunning art style. The traversal mixed with open combat or fast initiative taking stealth felt like a new progression of 3rd Person action. Even from the announcement trailer with Nathan coming to in a dark and quiet setting, the game seemed to be more reserved than in the past. It gave the impression that this wasn't essential canon or had anything truly new. But especially towards the end, it makes up with huge explosive sequences that take on a higher level of power with modern graphics. The pg-13 Spielberg/Pirates of the Caribbean tone pervades throughout the game and is as important as the use of the gun play. This really is what makes it stand out among the ultra violent comparatively grim crowd. And that is a great strength. However there are times when the dialogue detracts from the mystery or grandeur. It hard to get invested in the scene when Nathan continually exclaims "Jesus!" or makes a dumb observation of Avery's work I had to mute the dialogue while repeating tough sections, which helped me get through. It's all over but I'm certain we'll all remember Nathan's adventures. Uncharted's light hearted tone really stands out to me when so much else that I love to play feels harsh when compared. Not too bad, maybe I'll try to have Nathans outlook on things.… Expand
  29. Max22193
    May 25, 2016
    8
    This is one of the best games of the year and a satisfying conclusion to the Nathan Drake saga. It contains all we've come to love from the series. Impressive set pieces with a stunning attention to detail, great voice acting, entertaining puzzles, and fun platforming. The gun play is nothing to write home about, though now you can be more stealthy then in previous entries.Collectibles letThis is one of the best games of the year and a satisfying conclusion to the Nathan Drake saga. It contains all we've come to love from the series. Impressive set pieces with a stunning attention to detail, great voice acting, entertaining puzzles, and fun platforming. The gun play is nothing to write home about, though now you can be more stealthy then in previous entries.Collectibles let you unlock art galleries, gameplay modes and character skins. my only complaints gameplay wise is that I feel combat could have been better perfected and maybe make the artifacts more interesting like in the tomb raider reboot.The story is satisfying and characters are as memorable as they've ever been. If you have a PS4 I recommend it and if you don't then you might want to consider getting one, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  30. Harkins1721
    May 10, 2016
    8
    Uncharted is one of those series that comes around once in awhile and revolutionize the industry, and with Naughty Dog's latest and last game, they have done it again. I have been a fan of the Uncharted series for years now, but I will not let this affect my review. This game is simply amazing and in my opinion, it’s the best game on the PlayStation 4 by far. Maybe even the best game onUncharted is one of those series that comes around once in awhile and revolutionize the industry, and with Naughty Dog's latest and last game, they have done it again. I have been a fan of the Uncharted series for years now, but I will not let this affect my review. This game is simply amazing and in my opinion, it’s the best game on the PlayStation 4 by far. Maybe even the best game on any modern console. The motion capture is the best I have seen in any game, it feels like real people having real conversations, who is being brought to life by Nolan North and his fellow actor friends. The game play is, to put it simply, fun. From shooting enemies with a range of different weapons to swinging from ledge to ledge with a rope, the game is never a bore. Naughty Dog has also in it's latest release shown us just what the console are capable of and has raised the bar for future video games to come. The story is, without spoiling it, amazing, it's never boring, the new characters are great and it moves on with a good pace.… Expand
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#4 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Universal acclaim - based on 113 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 111 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 113
  3. Negative: 1 out of 113
  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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