Release Date: November 19, 2007
Third-person action adventure game that came out as Sony’s response to the unwavering popularity of the Tomb Raider franchise. The game was created by Naughty Dog, an experienced developer known for such cult game series, as Crash Bandicoot or Jack and Daxter. Uncharted lets you play as a young man named Nathan, a (self-proclaimed) descendant of one of the world’s greatest sailors and wayfarers – Sir Francis Drake.
Naughty Dog has been a member of the PlayStation family for nearly the entirety of its existence – this is the studio that created such legendary series as remastered version was published in 2016 on PS4.
The main hero of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune is Nathan Drake. You meet him while he finds the lost coffin with his supposed ancestor – sir Francis Drake. As it turns out, the coffin does not contain the body of the traveller, but his journal with hints concerning the whereabouts of legendary El Dorado. Having found that, the hero sets off on a journey to a mysterious island hiding the treasure. Luckily for him, Nathan has faithful friends on his side, who turn out to be more helpful than they firstly seemed. There is Sully – a longtime friend of the protagonist - and Ellena, a TV reporter. Naturally for such adventure stories, the heroes quickly find themselves in the middle of trouble, as pirates, who are usually not very kind to competitors, are also after El Dorado.
Seasoned with a big dose of specific humour, the plot draws on Hollywood action movies, such as Indiana Jones.
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune for PS3 and PS4 is a third-person perspective title. It is divided into chapters in which you visit a number of various locations – apart from a dense jungle, Drake stops at mysterious caves and even WW II bunkers. The topography is varied, so you often need to climb, swing on lines, or walk over precipices on fallen trees. The second aspect of gameplay consists in solving more or less complicated environment puzzles primarily based on manipulating the environment elements. This is where the journal comes in handy – it contains useful hints concerning solutions to the puzzles.
Due to the fact that Drake is followed by the pirates, the player takes part in numerous shootouts and chases. Luckily, the protagonist is not defenceless, and makes use of a wide arsenal of weapons – starting with pistols, through machine guns, ending with sniper rifles and grenade launchers (he can wield up to two weapons at the same time). The hero uses covers, but you need to keep in mind that enemy bullets can damage more fragile ones, and enemies themselves often change positions. Therefore, applying proper tactics depending on the situation in the battle is the key to success. Gameplay is even more varied, as Nathan is doing very well at hand-to-hand combat – if he runs out of ammo, he can resort to close combat. Various collectibles serve as a nice break from core gameplay – many of 60 treasures are hidden in seemingly unreachable places.
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune published on PS3 and PS4 features amazing, 3D graphics. The diligently-created and detailed environment (especially the lush flora), realistically-animated characters, and the dynamic lighting really attract the eye. Naturally, sounds also deserve special recognition – this is true to both the soundtrack and the professional voiceover.
Platforms:
PlayStation 3 November 19, 2007
PlayStation 4 November 16, 2016
Developer: Bluepoint Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
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A series of TPP-view action adventure games initially released exclusively for Sony consoles - first for PlayStation 3 and Vita, and later also for PlayStation 4. In 2016, a spin-off subtitled Fortune Hunter, while in September 2021 it was announced that the fourth installment of the series, along with the standalone add-on Lost Legacy will be released on PC and PS5 as a bundle Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.
Last update: December 30, 2019
The Uncharted Drake's Fortune game guide contains a detailed, illustrated walkthrough of the entire adventure divided into several chapters, a full list of hidden treasures and trophies to get during the entire escapade.
September 17, 2021
Uncharted is one of the most appreciated series. In theory, it should appeal to me, too, because I appreciate good, linear action games. Unfortunately, there was a lot that didn't sit right with me, which is why I can't understand the phenomenon.
January 1, 2020
Good games must have good plot, right? Right!? Unfortunately, not. The industry has repeatedly shown us that good developers are enough to earn one’s place in the annals on interactive entertainment. Script? I don’t know, just cook up something, kthxbye.
A new version of the first Uncharted is likely in the works. A number of clues have hit the web indicating that Drake's Fortune will receive a remake.
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Zuzanna Domeradzka
February 7, 2024
The filming of Uncharted movie, directed by Ruben Fleischer with Tom Holland in the lead role, has been completed. This information was provided on Twitter. The premiere is scheduled for July 16, 2021.
movies & tv series
Milosz Szubert
October 30, 2020