The WhatsNext verdict
Uncharted 4 is an exceptional farewell built on unforgettable characters, lavish spectacle, and superb traversal. Play it if you want a polished, cinematic adventure with heart, especially if slower character-focused stretches do not bother you.
What it does best
Blockbuster adventure spectacle at its absolute peak
Characters you genuinely miss when the adventure ends
A level of cinematic craft that still feels lavish
Traversal that turns climbing into joyful momentum
What might put you off
Long stretches of slow, grounded downtime
A more serious, less supernatural adventure
The setup
What you are walking into
Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
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