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  1. Feb 8, 2019
    7
    Not bad, but it's not on par with Uncharted 4. Unnatural dialog, Chloe isn't as likeable as Nathan Drake, and the gameplay and set pieces feel a touch sloppy. "Am I supposed to be pressing a button right now?" is a question you'll ask yourself. Sometimes it prompts you when it wants input, and sometimes it doesn't.

    Still, Lost Legacy is fun. It just feels like it was made by Naughty
    Not bad, but it's not on par with Uncharted 4. Unnatural dialog, Chloe isn't as likeable as Nathan Drake, and the gameplay and set pieces feel a touch sloppy. "Am I supposed to be pressing a button right now?" is a question you'll ask yourself. Sometimes it prompts you when it wants input, and sometimes it doesn't.

    Still, Lost Legacy is fun. It just feels like it was made by Naughty Dog's B-team.
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  2. Sep 20, 2017
    7
    Petty good addition for UC4 but worst UC title in franchise. Female characters are fail... QT action scenes not necessary, too much walking and climbing and final train battle is too long and a little boring. On other side, game is not hard on crushing so easy platinum to get. Not really good UC title, but must play anyway if you like franchise.
  3. Apr 15, 2020
    7
    If Naughty Dog were Marvel, Lost legacy would be Antman of Uncharted. Mundane and unsubstantial. Too afraid to be a real comedy and too filler to be a real blockbuster. The final fight still has some kicks, though.

    Pros: * Semi-open world section with side quests was interesting. * Climbing segments were polished to perfection. * Chloe is hot af, smart and funny. Not even closely as
    If Naughty Dog were Marvel, Lost legacy would be Antman of Uncharted. Mundane and unsubstantial. Too afraid to be a real comedy and too filler to be a real blockbuster. The final fight still has some kicks, though.

    Pros:
    * Semi-open world section with side quests was interesting.
    * Climbing segments were polished to perfection.
    * Chloe is hot af, smart and funny. Not even closely as funny as Drake though.
    * Water is so beautiful in this game.

    Cons:
    * It's a rehash of previous Uncharted games. No new mechanics, locations or anything. So feels like a cliche of a cliche.
    * Nadine is a buzzkill. All the dialogue with her is meh.
    * This game is too realistic to the point of being boring. Like taking photos during sightseeing? Seriously?
    * Half of the puzzles feel like a chore not like fun.
    * Also, I hate fights with Asav so much, oh my god. I was dying again and again for no good reason.
    * In general, there is simply no attention to detail or real conflict here. Feels more like a solid DLC than a real game.
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  4. Dec 1, 2019
    7
    I liked it. The dialogue is strong, the controls are intuitive and fluid, and the graphics are excellent. However, it's very similar to Uncharted 4 and doesn't break any new ground. I also felt it was a bit short.
  5. Aug 26, 2017
    7
    I really wish a 7 wasn't considered "mixed" for video games when they aren't for any other mediums. Anyway...

    Unlike it's predecessors, The Lost Legacy didn't impact me much in any way. The gameplay remains the same and the graphics are great as usual, but the lack of improvement or innovation in this spinoff from previous installments doesn't give it much identity of its own. It was
    I really wish a 7 wasn't considered "mixed" for video games when they aren't for any other mediums. Anyway...

    Unlike it's predecessors, The Lost Legacy didn't impact me much in any way. The gameplay remains the same and the graphics are great as usual, but the lack of improvement or innovation in this spinoff from previous installments doesn't give it much identity of its own. It was only in development for one year, and the final product reflects that. With all that being said though, $40 is still a good deal for an 8 hour long singleplayer adventure along with multiplayer and survival modes.
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  6. Sep 2, 2017
    7
    Originally planned as a DLC expansion for Uncharted 4, Naughty Dog enjoyed the development process so much they decided to expand the project into a standalone game. Overall, The Lost Legacy is an entertaining experience. The graphics are great, the gunplay is tight, and the story has some traditional wit and charisma to it. The problem is that this game feels way too much like U4 to beOriginally planned as a DLC expansion for Uncharted 4, Naughty Dog enjoyed the development process so much they decided to expand the project into a standalone game. Overall, The Lost Legacy is an entertaining experience. The graphics are great, the gunplay is tight, and the story has some traditional wit and charisma to it. The problem is that this game feels way too much like U4 to be considered it's own game. I'm not 100% sure how much this game costs, but if it's being considered a standalone game, then it will cost a decent amount. And that decent amount is not worth this game, which feels like Uncharted 4.5, except probably overpriced. This is still a good game though, just a tad overpriced. Expand
  7. Sep 22, 2017
    7
    I love the first three Uncharted games by Amy Hennig to bits. I love The Last Of Us to bits, too, but when Hennig got the boot and Druckman and Straley took over, they changed what made the Uncharted games great in the first place. So Uncharted 4 was a major disappointment for me. It introduced a great new character (Troy Baker just can't do wrong, even if he tried to), but threw theI love the first three Uncharted games by Amy Hennig to bits. I love The Last Of Us to bits, too, but when Hennig got the boot and Druckman and Straley took over, they changed what made the Uncharted games great in the first place. So Uncharted 4 was a major disappointment for me. It introduced a great new character (Troy Baker just can't do wrong, even if he tried to), but threw the lighthearted pulpy vibe overboard and literally killed the franchise by putting a lid on it for good.

    However, when a game with Claudia Black as Chloe Frazer comes along, you just can't pass it up. Unsurprisingly, she's just as great as ever and makes for a tremendous lead. (I wasn't impressed with Laura Baileys Nadine Ross in U4; here she fares a little better.) But if you played U4, you know exactly what you're gonna get with LL. It's... okay. Just more of the same, it plays and feels exactly like the Libertalia part of U4.

    Nevertheless, if you manage to trudge through four of roughly five hours, when the duo becomes a trio (no spoilers here), the game really picks up. The lighthearted banter returns, the dynamic between the three protagonists feels great, the actors play off each other really well, and in the final chapter, which is nothing short of a love letter to the second Uncharted game, the gameplay really becomes fun all of a sudden - and the epilogue actually manages to develop as much charm as U2's (the game's, not the band's) epilogue.

    As I said, it's really just more of the same, but I'd recommend LL for the last two chapters.
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  8. Sep 9, 2017
    7
    Proving that Uncharted is about more than the cartoonish Nathan Drake, U:TLL continues the tradition of action-adventure and cultural plundering in spectacularly detailed environments. However, this time around the primary characters are a little more human, a little less chest-puffing action hero, which was a welcome upgrade in tone. Voice acting and script are excellent throughout.Proving that Uncharted is about more than the cartoonish Nathan Drake, U:TLL continues the tradition of action-adventure and cultural plundering in spectacularly detailed environments. However, this time around the primary characters are a little more human, a little less chest-puffing action hero, which was a welcome upgrade in tone. Voice acting and script are excellent throughout.

    Since this basically an overgrown DLC, there are no substantial changes to the core game mechanics of ledge-climbing and rotating-pattern puzzles, and no change to your combat pattern of "stealth killing until the stealth screws up, then start shooting". There's a new (but underused) lock-picking mechanic that is just like every other lock-picking you ever saw. The other standard tropes of the genre are present, from "ledge that collapses when you grab it" (which the game leans on just a little too often) too "just narrowly escaping by running from collapsing ancient city"; the bad guys are still trying to dynamite their way to treasures. etc etc.

    It's all still tremendously engaging, thanks to the stunning environments and characters brought to life by excellent voice work & script. Where the game falls flat is in some of the repetitive later battles, and a final boss that is little more than a series of quick time events.

    My playthrough was ten hours on hard mode (including the Queen's Ruby side-quest), which is not great value for the sticker price, but I received the game as a free download for the U4 deluxe pack, making that a much better value item so thank you Naughty Dog.
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  9. Aug 23, 2017
    7
    The game is a roller coaster of fun. It has moments where it shines, and other times where it feels like a grind just to get to the next area. Part of that is lack of fluid combat areas, but in the end, you're getting an Uncharted experience.
  10. Jun 16, 2018
    7
    If you have played Uncharted 4, you are likely going to dislike this game because its story is not as interesting as in the previous title. Moreover, game design and level design seem to be "a little bit" limited at some point, but that is just my observations. Nonetheless, I would definitely recommend this game to those who enjoy PS4 exclusives and Uncharted games.
  11. VTL
    Jan 5, 2020
    7
    Buen juego. Corto pero a precio reducido. Una expansion que si vas a hacer lo que el juego te dice que hagas, son unas 6-8 horas y si lo buscas todo y descubres extras y demas... unas 15 horas tienes.
    Accion bien y entorno guay. Una expansion correcta sin mas.
  12. Dec 14, 2017
    7
    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is incredibly repetitive. You'll watch a cutscene, climb a bit, shoot some enemies, rinse repeat. Fortunately the scenery and exploration is interesting enough, because the shooting mechanics are still awful. The stealth is some of the worst I've seen in a game. The characters don't engage in meaningful ways. The villain is a stereotype. But what Uncharted doesUncharted: The Lost Legacy is incredibly repetitive. You'll watch a cutscene, climb a bit, shoot some enemies, rinse repeat. Fortunately the scenery and exploration is interesting enough, because the shooting mechanics are still awful. The stealth is some of the worst I've seen in a game. The characters don't engage in meaningful ways. The villain is a stereotype. But what Uncharted does well concerns history and locales. The environments are well-developed, and lovely enough at least to look at. Expand
  13. May 12, 2018
    7
    Si te gustó U4, también lo hará éste. Es más de lo mismo solo que en vez de Nathan tenemos a Chloe y en vez de Sully a Nadine. Menos cinemáticas, algo menos de acción y más puzles respecto a U4, o ese es el recuerdo que tengo.

    Con un par de horas al día que le des caña en menos de una semana te lo habrás pasado. Lo he jugado en difícil (un nivel inferior a Aplastante) y en dos o tres
    Si te gustó U4, también lo hará éste. Es más de lo mismo solo que en vez de Nathan tenemos a Chloe y en vez de Sully a Nadine. Menos cinemáticas, algo menos de acción y más puzles respecto a U4, o ese es el recuerdo que tengo.

    Con un par de horas al día que le des caña en menos de una semana te lo habrás pasado. Lo he jugado en difícil (un nivel inferior a Aplastante) y en dos o tres ocasiones he muertos varias veces, por lo demás no supone excesivo reto.

    No pagaría más de 20€ por él.
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  14. Aug 30, 2017
    7
    A decent game that doesn't offer much than the previous title. Yes, it is a DLC and it will be reviewed as one. The graphics are amazing as expected, the story is very interesting and focused on Indian Mythology and it took me 7 hours to finish it.

    However, the main characters were not ideal for a spin-off game. True, Chloe was kind of okay but Nadine felt like a fish out of the water
    A decent game that doesn't offer much than the previous title. Yes, it is a DLC and it will be reviewed as one. The graphics are amazing as expected, the story is very interesting and focused on Indian Mythology and it took me 7 hours to finish it.

    However, the main characters were not ideal for a spin-off game. True, Chloe was kind of okay but Nadine felt like a fish out of the water ("Oh you are so unprofessional" hehe). I don't have a problem with female leads, but it just didn't work for me. The combat system offers nothing new and the gameplay options of the player are very limited. The Lost legacy emphasizes more on stealth combat. There are some huge AI problems but they didn't really bother me. What I missed was Nathan. His absence was big and his gap could not be filles by the other characters. Even the cameo character wasn't enough. Also, I was disappointed that Chloe felt like a copycat of Nate in terms of moves.

    I comprehend that the team had a limited time to create this 9 chapter game, but the truth is, I was a little disappointed. Not so much from the game since it's a pleasent, more action packed way to spend your time, but from the fact that I had the feeling that the creators didn't put much effort to it, so they followed a trustworthy formula.

    In short, it's a nice game with interesting story but uninteresting characters. It has all the key elements that we love from the uncharted series, however it doesn't succeed to take a step further for the series. I am not interested in playing a new game with Chloe and Nadine. I'm hoping for a Cassie Drake game after The Last of Us 2.
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  15. Aug 24, 2017
    7
    Uncharted: The Lost Legacy feels like a cool idea that took a few bumps down the tree when it comes to execution and wounded up still fun and enjoyable, but perhaps not as clever as it lets on. Let me first establish that a 7/10 in my opinion is a GOOD score and is worth recommending, but that recommendation is ONLY to Uncharted fans and only them. Should you play this as your firstUncharted: The Lost Legacy feels like a cool idea that took a few bumps down the tree when it comes to execution and wounded up still fun and enjoyable, but perhaps not as clever as it lets on. Let me first establish that a 7/10 in my opinion is a GOOD score and is worth recommending, but that recommendation is ONLY to Uncharted fans and only them. Should you play this as your first Uncharted game (even if you played Uncharted 4 prior to), you will have no idea who anyone is or what references of the past games are mentioned. If you want to spend $40 on anything related to Uncharted in that department, play Nathan Drake's Collection instead. Let me go into a bit of depth of what pros and cons I saw on my run through the campaign (since the multiplayer is tied to your Uncharted 4's account as is survival mode so there's no need to rehash them aside from they are decent but not anything to hit home with).

    Naughty Dog is definitely strong in art direction, voice work, mocaping characters and having good music that adds to tension. The standard combat and stealth is from Uncharted 4, including the grappling hook and climbing picks, which is good and solid, but much like Uncharted 4 there is not much complexity to it that I feel that does wanting more interactive ways of engaging targets will be very disappointed. If we structure the story in three big acts, I'd say the first act is decent, the second act is slightly better and the final act is great. The final act in particular is a nod of the previous games but manages to mix it with current mechanics that felt desperately needed in the previous acts (I'll explain shortly on that). Claudia Black as main protagonist Chloe Frazer nails it with a nice synergy and chemistry to Laura Bailey's Nadine Ross that makes their quips, dialogue always mature and pulls the right punches that gave me chuckles at unpredictable moments. I really like Asav as a the villain, because unlike ALL the villains in the previous Uncharted games, he has a goal that is not half assed like Navarro's reveal, not as generic or cliche as Lazarevic, concrete to Marlow's mysticism and understandable unlike Rafe's reasoning. It's funny that in a game that doesn't have Nathan Drake in it, this was the strongest and most believable villain out all of them. Now for the cons.

    The story, while simple in its premise and checks off the boxes for effort, doesn't seem as good as someone who loves good plots and stories would see it. It reveals alot about Chloe and Nadine, but I feel that the way they are revealed and shown can be awkward and a bit forced. They also follow very cliche even trite parts that made me groan and scoff at when as I hit certain points. Without saying any spoilers, it was incredibly stupid and just trying to give fanservice more than staying true to its own sources. Another issue is the first act; at first it starts out strong but after the opening level in India to the big open are to explore, the pacing and enjoyment went down more and more until I was bored halfway through the giant level. Naughty Dog, you make beautiful landscapes, but save yourselves the trouble of constantly backtracking and going to places and making combat have no depth to it as we explore the ruins. It just felt like major padding and was considerably bloated as a result. The second act is a bit better, but suffers from alot of climbing and puzzle sections with a dash of Chloe falls off something, grabs a conveniently placed ledge scattered in about 10 times. Sorry to be a broken record, but it was boring and was lacking major action moments that wouldn't pick up until the final act. Overall, it was okay and only one great moment that was already in a previous game that did it better on top of that was my big takeaway.

    Maybe that's the problem with Uncharted: The Lost Legacy: it uses fanservice as a bait switch for players to lose their minds over things and nods they knew before instead of really going above and beyond to make it a standalone experience. I understood that this was originally was suppose to be a much smaller DLC, so it's good the game is 8-10 hours long (you don't normally get that with a story expansion much anymore) but the greatness in that trek was very limited. Fans will buy this and acclaim it all they want, but as a critic I feel the need to stand up to nostalgic rose tinted glasses trite and look at my enjoyment mixed with the flaws and improvements the game has that deserves to be judged on its own merits. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a good expansion story and is a recommendation for fans of Uncharted, but for any other onlooker, this is a definite wait for sale or "rite of passage" by playing the four Uncharteds before you have any reason to try this. It doesn't push new ground unfortunately but stays solid enough where it keeps itself firmly in place.
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  16. Aug 28, 2017
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bel gioco ma non eccelso come molti dicono o pensano ...Alla fine è un dlc venduto da gioco , Uncharted non delude neanche in questo caso ma lontana dall'essere un capolavoro Expand
  17. Aug 29, 2017
    7
    Firstly, Lost Legacy has been my 2nd favourite Uncharted (behind uncharted 2). When you get past the dull & repetitive map area and into the lost city section it really gets going and does what Uncharted does best, breathtaking caverns each more stunning than the last, complete with colossus statues and filled with jaw dropping carvings and artefacts everywhere you look. I absolutely loveFirstly, Lost Legacy has been my 2nd favourite Uncharted (behind uncharted 2). When you get past the dull & repetitive map area and into the lost city section it really gets going and does what Uncharted does best, breathtaking caverns each more stunning than the last, complete with colossus statues and filled with jaw dropping carvings and artefacts everywhere you look. I absolutely love that stuff.
    but it has a big issue...
    its only 8 hours long :|
    If i recall correctly Uncharted 2 and 3 were about 3 times the length, as they should be. Sadly as I was just really getting into this one it started to climax very prematurely. I was like, naaah this has to be the end of the first 1/3rd or somnk, but it was not.
    Theres just a single section of jaw dropping statue filled caverns, and though it is a joy it is over too soon, then its back to the more tedious parts of uncharted: generic jungle, jeep driving and such.

    It nearly felt like a demo it was so short. Turns out it was originally going to be DLC for Uncharted 4 which makes sense of its short length. Still though, its a real shame.
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  18. Jan 6, 2019
    7
    Nice game. Very good graphics. Good story mode. But a litte short to play . Fun for some hours.
    not so good as the main parts. Nice experience to play a woman as a main character.
  19. Feb 28, 2019
    7
    Essentially DLC to Uncharted 4, Lost Legacy does nothing whatsoever to refresh the tried-and-tested Uncharted formula, but when it works so well is it even necessary? What the series always delivers is a cinematic, bombastic and beautiful gaming experience and this is more of the same. The main (only) key change is having Chloe and Nadine, two of the series most interesting secondaryEssentially DLC to Uncharted 4, Lost Legacy does nothing whatsoever to refresh the tried-and-tested Uncharted formula, but when it works so well is it even necessary? What the series always delivers is a cinematic, bombastic and beautiful gaming experience and this is more of the same. The main (only) key change is having Chloe and Nadine, two of the series most interesting secondary characters, take centre-stage in lieu of Nathan Drake. This is such a welcome break and the two new protagonists here are tougher, more likable and more complex than Nathan ever was. It was a joy to see their companionship grow through the game and I would definitely not be against them taking up the next few entries too.

    Replacing the continent-hopping grandeur of the main series games, this episode focuses on a single semi-open world location, the Indian Western Ghats. This is a stroke of genius given the underlying theme of the games - exploration and treasure hunting. Uncharted 4's Madagascar section gave us a taste of what to expect, but the Ghats are more stunning and alive than anything seen before. Of course, there are more linear tomb/cave/car chase sections interspersed, but the mid-section exploring the environment was a joyful experience, with plenty of collectibles and Easter eggs.

    Gameplay is standard Uncharted and mostly works. I always find combat sections in Uncharted really unfairly weighted, and indeed this is no different. Firefights often boil down to repeatedly dying due to some gattling gun wielding foe and trying again and again til you find a way round. Stealth seems a bit broken, and I experienced more than a few niggles in the general maneuvering controls. Ultimately, it is functional, and gameplay is far from the strength of these games. Marveling at the absolutely ridiculous graphics, working out some truly clever puzzles, scraping through meticulous action set pieces by the skin of your teeth, this is what these games are about.

    While not groundbreaking in any way and occasionally frustrating control-wise, this is a fantastic way to spend 6-10 hours and is as close to playing an action-thriller movie as you'll ever get. The shift in narrative focus away from Nathan is going to do wonders for the series, as Chloe especially is one of the most charismatic videogame characters I've ever witnessed. However, for Uncharted 5, if it comes to be, there needs to be some new mechanics introduced or an even more extensive open level, as it is definitely under risk of becoming one-note.
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  20. Oct 27, 2017
    7
    Game is really good. My only and biggest criticism is that the game is a big expansion of the original one. I didn't find anything new to be very honest. After playing 13 hours campaign of UC4, I lost interest in The Lost Legacy which is more or less same. Thanks God it was 6 hour game otherwise i would stop playing it. I would only recommend this game for those who really love originalGame is really good. My only and biggest criticism is that the game is a big expansion of the original one. I didn't find anything new to be very honest. After playing 13 hours campaign of UC4, I lost interest in The Lost Legacy which is more or less same. Thanks God it was 6 hour game otherwise i would stop playing it. I would only recommend this game for those who really love original game. In my opinion there is no need to develop this game in the first place. Expand
  21. Nov 5, 2017
    7
    A stunning landscape, and a decent story with new open world mechanics made this game very enjoyable. The new character(s) felt well written (Of course, Naughty dog) This game with it's huge set pieces and gorgeous graphics left me simply pausing to screen shot or just look at the amazing background, graphics and, the water... the water. The villain was okay, I never loved to hate him butA stunning landscape, and a decent story with new open world mechanics made this game very enjoyable. The new character(s) felt well written (Of course, Naughty dog) This game with it's huge set pieces and gorgeous graphics left me simply pausing to screen shot or just look at the amazing background, graphics and, the water... the water. The villain was okay, I never loved to hate him but he made well for the plot of the game. A great send off for the series and it's iconic character of Nathan Drake, it will be missed. Expand
  22. Oct 29, 2018
    7
    Uncharted The Lost Legacy is a good game, solid story but the game feels like a DLC to Uncharted 4. That wouldn't be a bad thing if it was a DLC but because its a stand alone game it is a bad thing, it does get very boring after a while because it feels like your'e playing an Uncharted 4 rip off.
  23. Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Tam oyun olmamasından dolayı beklentinin altında kalıyor ama yeni üçlü ile ben tekrar uncharted oyunu görmek isterim.
  24. Aug 15, 2020
    7
    It really feels like an Uncharted DLC. It provides the same in a 7 hour playthrough. Doesn't add anything new to the formula. Could have been a co-op campaign or something, but no... just the same gameplay and generic bad guy with a mercenary army under his belt
  25. Sep 13, 2022
    7
    A good game that shows that Uncharted as a franchise can also exist without Nathan Drake.
  26. Sep 9, 2019
    7
    Naugthy Dog originally sold this as a DLC but believe me if it felt like a full-fledged game. It is also a nice storyline for the characters that were also shown in Uncharted 4. Again an orderly world full of action. Also a credible bad guy. So absolutely worth it!
  27. Apr 6, 2020
    7
    Buen juego continuista con la saga y que consigue que no eches de menos al gran Nathan. Entornos espectaculares y una historia a la que no se la saca el máximo provecho.
  28. Feb 1, 2020
    7
    My copy kept corrupting every time in a cinematic at the end of the game so I have no clue how it ends. What I played it was fine, but that ruined it for me
  29. Mar 20, 2020
    7
    Juego entretenido por momentos, que cuenta con puzzles y momentos de acción, se vuelve tedioso a veces el tener que estar siempre escalando pero en general no es mal juego, aunque tiene una corta duración.
  30. Jul 9, 2020
    7
    дополнение немногим хуже основной игры. Минусы : однообразный геймплей не покрывается интересным сюжетом как в Uncharted 4
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 104 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 104
  2. Negative: 0 out of 104
  1. Dec 11, 2017
    70
    Despite the poor narrative, there is some fun to be had throughout the 9 or so hours it’ll take you to beat Lost Legacy. While it’s definitely not the globe-trotting adventure of a full, numbered Uncharted, this expansion has a few great moments of its own.
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2017
    75
    The Lost Legacy is a great, breathtakingly beautiful action adventure game and its only substantial weakness is that it fails to reach the stellar level of A Thief’s End while heavily relying on old tricks. [11/2017, p.60]
  3. Oct 19, 2017
    90
    The Lost Legacy is not as great as a real new part in the Uncharted series, but as an insanely expansive stand-alone DLC it's more than successful. We will always miss Nathan Drak, but hopefully Uncharted will continue in this form for a long, long time.