The WhatsNext verdict
Uncharted 3 is a lavish, charismatic action adventure built around some of the PS3 era’s most unforgettable set pieces. Play it if you want cinematic spectacle, memorable companions, and tactile brawling more than tightly paced storytelling.
What it does best
Blockbuster set pieces that make play feel like cinema
Brawling and shooting with satisfying physical impact
A charismatic cast worth following across the world
What might put you off
Uneven pacing and forced combat arenas
The ship graveyard and desert stretches
The setup
What you are walking into
A search for the fabled "Atlantis of the Sands" propels fortune hunter Nathan Drake on a trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert. When the terrible secrets of this lost city are unearthed, Drake's quest descends into a desperate bid for survival that strains the limits of his endurance and forces him to confront his deepest fears.
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