”Why the fuck did this journey come to an end!” was my initial reaction after finishing Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. I’ve played this game for a non-stop 11 hours and 47 minutes (without taking any breaks, even for toilet too), I could have choose to go on but I was limited with both time and money. The hours long play through shows how gripping story Naughty Dog has to offer with Uncharted 4. A game that made you think its characters are real. A game that forces you to stare at its beauty. A game with extraordinary depth of emotions. And a game that left us astounded with its remarkably crafted world.
You can actually read emotions through a character’s face (that most of the games are lacking nowadays), for instance, when Elena stare at Nate you can actually feel her love for him not only this but also in the meantime you can read her regret with Nate’s obsession for adventure-filled life and it all really feels soothing.
Unlike The Witcher 3’s vast environment and non-linearity, Uncharted 4 on the other hand is as it is: highly scripted and linear. Though the game has highly scripted drama and action sequences, it still keeps you hooked up with its gameplay and story.
As we’ve already said in our review:
“It’s a summer blockbuster, filled with explosion and set-pieces. It’s an adventure which swerves from Malaysia to Italy to Scotland to Madagascar.”
With Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Naughty Dog has blurred the line between fictional and real life character. They have raised a new level of storytelling and characterization.They proved that they are the best story teller in the gaming industry right now.
“They’ve made a masterpiece.”
Uncharted 4 is my Game Of The Year not just because of its staggering graphics, not just because of its jaw-dropping set-peices and neither because of its story. Its my GOTY because of its “EXECUTION“. Its a game that’s been wonderfully programmed and perfectly executed.
If you agree with me drop me a shout in the comments. If you don’t here are some other picks by our editors, I am sure you will find what you are looking for there. HAPPY NEW YEAR
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