(This review does not incorporate the multiplayer elements of the game, as the reviewer is not a Playstation Plus subscriber and is not really interested in MMO Shooter games.)
"Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" is a game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive. I realize this review is about a title that was released several months back, but I was lucky enough to win "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" at a local gaming event that was being held in my area and so I played and finished it within a week's time. All I can say is, even though I myself am not a big fan of the Hollywood-style Action-Adventure title, this game was a great experience! Specifically:
The story threw me into action immediately as Nathan Drake and his brother Sam are driving on a boat during a heavy storm and while being chased and shot at by several military-like crafts. Eventually they see an island which Sam points out to Nathan. They try to get to it until eventually, not having clear vision, they crash into one of the pursuing boats. The scene cuts to Nathan underwater, searching for treasure. Eventually and after some transitions and cutscenes, the player learns that Nathan had thought his older brother Sam dead in Cuba but he had survived but was imprissoned, and now some drug lord helped him get out. In return, he wants Sam to bring him the treasure of pirate Henry Avery, one of the greatest treasures of all time. And that's why Sam turns to Nathan.
It's a great story full of emotional cutscenes throughout, to the point of feeling like you're watching a movie at a cinema or on TV. This could just as easily have been a great Hollywood production, it's THAT good! The actors are great as well, especially the chemistry between Nathan (acted by Nolan North) and Sam (Troy Baker) is incredible. Serious at times, full of sarcasm and irony at others, they never feel awkward or off point with one another. The scenario has some great twists as you reach the end and this is a great final chapter for all those who have stuck with this franchise since the first title (unlike me!).
The graphics are also yet another point on which Naughty Dog nailed it with this game! Whether you're looking at character expressions, lip-syncing, or the magnificent views of Madagascar or Libertalia, there is nothing that doesn't look incredible in this game. These are the kind of enhanced graphics that developers need to look at when they think "next-gen".
Gameplay-wise, this may just be another shooter title, however there are more than plenty sequences that demand a player be on-his-toes and even more that demand quick thinking. And what's great about them is that they make the player FEEL like he's part of the action, like this is almost happening to him and not Nathan Drake; that's the level of involvement this game delivers to the player. Those moments are what really upped the gameplay experience.
In the music department, it's not really anything special, however there are a few tracks that set the tone when you're entering a new area that's great to gaze upon, or when you're going through some action sequence. And the music plays its part quite well here. Nothing too extraordinary, just right.
There's also the backstory that's really interesting in this game as well. There's the mainstory that goes on between Nate, Sam, Rafe, etc, but there's also the story of what they're researching: Avery's treasure. You discover as you're going along that there's a lot behind this treasure and how it got where it is, and figuring it all out is also very enticing. Yet another area in which this game succeeds.
All in all, I had a fantastic week with this game and I would strongly recommend it to all PS4 holders, no matter what type of games they like. It's a fantastic adventure that closes the story of Nathan Drake on the highest note possible and a piece of art that all game developers should look up to when they begin developing their own titles. Truly magnificent!
"Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" is a game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive. I realize this review is about a title that was released several months back, but I was lucky enough to win "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" at a local gaming event that was being held in my area and so I played and finished it within a week's time. All I can say is, even though I myself am not a big fan of the Hollywood-style Action-Adventure title, this game was a great experience! Specifically:
The story threw me into action immediately as Nathan Drake and his brother Sam are driving on a boat during a heavy storm and while being chased and shot at by several military-like crafts. Eventually they see an island which Sam points out to Nathan. They try to get to it until eventually, not having clear vision, they crash into one of the pursuing boats. The scene cuts to Nathan underwater, searching for treasure. Eventually and after some transitions and cutscenes, the player learns that Nathan had thought his older brother Sam dead in Cuba but he had survived but was imprissoned, and now some drug lord helped him get out. In return, he wants Sam to bring him the treasure of pirate Henry Avery, one of the greatest treasures of all time. And that's why Sam turns to Nathan.
It's a great story full of emotional cutscenes throughout, to the point of feeling like you're watching a movie at a cinema or on TV. This could just as easily have been a great Hollywood production, it's THAT good! The actors are great as well, especially the chemistry between Nathan (acted by Nolan North) and Sam (Troy Baker) is incredible. Serious at times, full of sarcasm and irony at others, they never feel awkward or off point with one another. The scenario has some great twists as you reach the end and this is a great final chapter for all those who have stuck with this franchise since the first title (unlike me!).
The graphics are also yet another point on which Naughty Dog nailed it with this game! Whether you're looking at character expressions, lip-syncing, or the magnificent views of Madagascar or Libertalia, there is nothing that doesn't look incredible in this game. These are the kind of enhanced graphics that developers need to look at when they think "next-gen".
Gameplay-wise, this may just be another shooter title, however there are more than plenty sequences that demand a player be on-his-toes and even more that demand quick thinking. And what's great about them is that they make the player FEEL like he's part of the action, like this is almost happening to him and not Nathan Drake; that's the level of involvement this game delivers to the player. Those moments are what really upped the gameplay experience.
In the music department, it's not really anything special, however there are a few tracks that set the tone when you're entering a new area that's great to gaze upon, or when you're going through some action sequence. And the music plays its part quite well here. Nothing too extraordinary, just right.
There's also the backstory that's really interesting in this game as well. There's the mainstory that goes on between Nate, Sam, Rafe, etc, but there's also the story of what they're researching: Avery's treasure. You discover as you're going along that there's a lot behind this treasure and how it got where it is, and figuring it all out is also very enticing. Yet another area in which this game succeeds.
All in all, I had a fantastic week with this game and I would strongly recommend it to all PS4 holders, no matter what type of games they like. It's a fantastic adventure that closes the story of Nathan Drake on the highest note possible and a piece of art that all game developers should look up to when they begin developing their own titles. Truly magnificent!
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