Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Reviews
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End wraps up one of the most memorable action adventure franchises in gaming. The quality has fluctuated a bit, but this final chapter safely brings the series to a satisfying and technically impressive finish.
Naughty Dog has delivered something rare in this industry of milked franchises: the gift of franchise closure for its fans.
Goodbye, Nathan Drake. Thanks for the memories.
This is the best Uncharted game to date, and quite possibly one of the best games that will come out this generation.
Nathan Drake's quest in Uncharted 4 successfully bridges the uncanny valley between adventure game, action movie, and real-world exploration.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End really does feel like the culmination of Naughty Dog's experiences, from Crash to Uncharted to certain influences from The Last of Us.
Having exhausted my repertoire of adjectives for describing this game I've decided to keep it simple: Uncharted 4 is the best game in the franchise and – dare I say it – the best game on PS4. Whether you've been part of the series since day one or never played any of them before, it matters not – this one is absolutely worth taking the time out to sit down and enjoy.
Uncharted 4 never pretends to be anything other than the sum of its highly-polished parts. Its initial aim of interrogating the ability of adventure fiction to mature seems assured in the knowledge that it doesn't need to.
Naughty Dog has completed a very successful franchise with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. And how! The game is perfectly finished on almost all points and really provides the necessary drooling moments. The game includes plenty of new additions and let us enjoy at least 15 hours for the Uncharted 4 review.
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One of the best productions of the current generation unmatched in its genre. Naughty Dog again showed that it is a guarantee of the highest quality. Brick candidate for game of the year.
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Overall I am impressed with Naughty Dog's final entry to the franchise, the graphics are outstanding for a console game and the action sequences don't get in the way of you playing the game. The photo mode can be improved but the basic options are in the game which is fine for a console exclusive. The storyline is very well portrayed along with an outstanding narrative that nobody can forget.
By the time the campaign ended, I can't imagine any fan of the series will be let down. Throughout the twenty-two chapters and a wonderful final level that you won't want to miss, Nathan Drake's story is finally complete. Whatever a future developer chooses—Naughty Dog has said this is their last Uncharted—they have mighty big shoes to fill. Muddy, worn out, hilarious shoes…
Uncharted 4 is not perfect, and creases in its well-worn formula still crop up from time to time. But with a welcome change in composition of its base feature set, it proves the series can still be relevant despite a few missteps.
Most importantly, it adds closure. There's no cheap set-up for a sneaky sequel, no cliffhanger ending. Just the door fittingly closing on a series of great – if unfortunate - adventures. While I wouldn't go so far as to call Uncharted 4 the greatest game that's ever been made, it is indeed a remarkable one, and undoubtedly the best the Uncharted series has to offer.
I can't say that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is Naughty Dog's best game (that honor goes to The Last of Us, hands down), but it is the best game in the Uncharted series with probably the best and most appropriate and comfortable ending to a series. If you own a PlayStation 4, the game is a must have. If you're looking to buy a PlayStation 4, this should probably be the first game you get.
Compared to the previous game, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is an almost flawless experience on the PlayStation 4. Sure, there are a few clunky control dynamics such as interacting with the environment but overall Naughty Dog should be commended for putting together such a well-made game from start to finish. It's emotional, it's powerful but more importantly, it's probably going to be the most memorable game of the series with a theme of redemption and forgiveness!
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is a fitting finale for the hero that's been knocking around with the PlayStation brand for almost a decade. There's highs and lows, and while it's not a perfect game, it does a helluva lot more right than it does wrong. The story is so-so but that's what we kinda expected. What really shines are the characters, the locales and the gameplay. Four out of five ain't bad. If you've a passing interest in story-driven shooters, give this one a go and then do it again to try out the different playstyles/collect the trophies. It's been worth the wait.
Nathan Drake returns for one last treasure hunt, resulting in a beautiful and exciting gaming experience that transcends it flaws
Breathtaking visuals, thrilling events, and a clear if moderate improvement in gameplay. Nevertheless gameplay remains its weakest point, with passable gun-play, automatic platforming, simple puzzles and shallow exploration. This might not be the leap part 2 was, but it’s a fitting finale for the series.
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