Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Wow, when I had discovered Amy Hennig was taken off the game...well I was worried. And even though everything we had seen was great, it still didn't scream uncharted to me, it felt like they were just trying to make another last of us, out of an existing franchise. But no, this game screams uncharted loud and clear, and that voice has never been more majestic.This game fires on every cylinder, well at least the cylinder that an uncharted game, after two, would need too, but it does so much more.

Never before have I been so emotionally invested it a game before ( after than the last of us, but I had no prior attachment to that game, and so was slightly less invested). Neil Drukkman clearly took what he could do best and bought it to this game, beautiful characterization. Never before has Drake, Elena, Sully, and anyone else in this series felt so real, and I don't just mean graphics. There are in real situations, they face real day to day decisions. Nate and Elena clearly feel out of place in there day to day lives, but they know it's just realistic to put everything else behind them. Rafe ( or however you spell his name ) has actual motivations you can understand ( ish ).

And the game play and graphics are beautiful, this being the most cinematic game I've ever played in my life, and every bit of gameplay has been improved and the addition of the grapple and vehicles was brilliant. The ending alone is worth the price, I teared up, it's so satisfying. But you need to have played the other games to feel the whole weight of its emotional punch. If you are an uncharted fan, and you have not yet picked this up...shame on you. And if you are a fan of great games, and are setting on the fence, please give uncharted a try, but please start with the first three. 10/10 flawless.

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"Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" (2016) is probably the first game in which i stopped during the journey and just stood and watched the landscape more then two minutes - and i did it a many, many times during it's breathtaking ~19 hours story.

This has to be the most beautiful game i've ever played, period. Graphics are one of the kind - it is a jaw-dropping looking game - i screen it on my 2m x 2m projector - amazing stuff to say the least.

Story was superb, and this is my first game of this series that i played, but now i will definitely buy "UNCHARTED: The Nathan Drake Collection". This is one of the best polished games i've played as well - everything feels and plays smooth - it is just a joy to simply control your character.

Acting, writing, directing of the whole game as well as music and all craftsmanship was outstanding - there isn't a flaw in this game, well except maybe the pacing during last ~5 chapters, but it is not a problem. Action set pieces as terrific as it gets.

Overall, "Uncharted 4: A Thief's End" (2016) is definitely a must own and play game for all PS4 owners. It has everything to keep you glued to your screen - and find the biggest possible - it is marvelous ride.

Uncharted 4 is excellent, and to be perfectly honest, would be a great game even without its captivating narrative. The introduction of the rope to game-play, as well as some ante upping on stealth mode are wonderful additions. The game is perfectly paced. The intensity ramps up higher and higher as the story continues. Firefights are much rarer than past installments, and very unique. This game-play variety surprisingly adds a lot to the story. Nate no longer feels like an unstoppable killing machine, but more like an aging man, past his prime, simply doing his best.

Of course, without the story, Uncharted would just be...well.., it wouldn't be AS amazing. But the cinematic plot does not disappoint. It incorporates flashbacks, without using them as a crutch, and unlike past games the plot progression continues even after the cut-scenes end. Those long walks through a path, awkward climbs up rustic buildings, and in this games case, drives through the desert now host interesting conversation rather than mindless, albeit often hilarious banter.

The set-pieces in the game are equally amazing. The breathtaking landscapes sometimes prompt a few minutes of inactivity where the player just stares at Naughty Dog's meticulous attention to detail. And with the new photo mode, this is even more magnificent.

Reportedly, this is to be the last game in the Uncharted franchise. Prior to playing this game, I was disappointed. "I hope its good" I thought, resolving to spend my last few weeks with Nathan Drake and CO. as well as possible, relishing every moment. But A thieves end is different. It does something next to impossible for a gamer. It satisfies. That desire for more that the player felt after uncharted one, two, and three, is totally absent. I may never see Nathan Drake again, and I'm okay with that. From brutal brawls, to death-defying leaps; wide open mountains, to claustrophobic caves, this game is practically perfect in any away.

Words cannot describe how excited I was when this game was announced. When all the constant delays went by I started to become a little worried that maybe this title was going to flop, oh how wrong I was. This game is a masterpiece on every level, game play, story, and the graphics my god the graphics are out of this world. Now back to that story aspect, I became enthralled with this story easily the best Uncharted story NaughtyDog has produced. A story like this feels like it belongs up on the big screen with us shoving popcorn in our mouth in awe. The game play is very well polished, Nate feels more flexible in his movements and what he can do (you feel like a bad ass when playing this.) Every section in which you are thrown into combat feels like a big budget Hollywood studio is directing it as you go, what with the music blasting in the background and the heavy machine gun fire you will be laying down on enemies. NaughtyDog has done it again, with The Last of Us already stamped in our minds forever they now have another section of my brain they have taken over with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and are only further proving to us why they are the bet developers out there right now. A once in a lifetime experience awaits you with Uncharted 4: A Thief's End.

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is easily one of the best video games I have ever played. I've played Uncharted 1 and 2, but never finished them, but I did finish Drake's Deception. I haven't played the multiplayer yet (but I did play it's beta) because I just started my second play-through of it on 'Crushing' difficulty (Very Hard). The ending was cute and unexpected. Naughty Dog obviously took in a lot of consideration making this masterpiece. If anyone hates it, it is probably due to the fact that they aren't PlayStation people and simply trying to attract attention. If I would choose any game to play this would be my #1 choice. I recommend this game because it is an Adventure, Puzzle, Shooter, Platformer, Comedy & Strategy. A Masterpiece! Simply a must have. 10/10.