Fortune hunter Nathan Drake is catapulted headlong into an adventure that takes him on a daring trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert in a search for the fabled "Atlantis of the Sands." This journey pits him and his mentor Victor Sullivan against a shadowy secret organization and its ruthless leader. When the terrible secrets of this lost city are unearthed, Drake's quest descends into a desperate fight for survival that puts his limit of endurance to the test and forces him to confront his deepest fears. Following on from the successful and extravagant story of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Video Game 2009), we join Nathan Drake once again on a danger-filled escapade that centres around another mysterious lost city. This third instalment, whilst not my absolute favourite, was a total blast full of that exciting action, globetrotting exploration, grand scale traversal and 'tomb-raiding' antics we have come to love and expect. We open to an exchange in London inside an Inn between our duo Drake and Sully with Talbot, a high-ranking agent in the Hermetic Order. When the exchange for Drake's ring goes awry, an all-out brawl takes place in true cinematic fashion. I loved the way the fight moves through the Inn, showing different areas for more duking it out. Drake's latest mission returns many friends to the limelight from Sully, Chloe and Elena. He's also joined by new aid Charlie Cutter, who offers his skills towards uncovering the latest treasure. I loved seeing more of Chloe even if it was for a seriously brief segment, but I adored having more of Elena, whose relationship with Drake frequently became a highlight for me in this adventure. I was equally happy that we got to see a lot more of Sully seeing as he was barely in the second game. He plays a much more significant role from the current day's latest escapade to the flashback sequences where he and a young Drake meet for the first time. Their dynamic is taken all the more further than it has in any of the previous titles and I thoroughly enjoyed all their interactions from their banter to serious discussions. Following the battle in the bar, we are transported to a young Drake whom we control as he quickly gets wrapped up in mischief that causes many repercussions for him in the modern day whilst making friends with his soon-to-be partner, Sully. The main antagonist, Katherine Marlowe, was no Zoran Lazarević boss but was able to make up for it with her cold and malevolent demeanour, especially when confronting Drake, revealing all her findings on him. Talbot acts as the secondary villain who appears to be an illusionist, placing members under spells and disappearing without a trace. Uncharted 3 had a great deal riding on it after the renowned success of the second game and it certainly delivered by producing an experience on the same scope with explosive action, intriguing story-driven aspects, and blockbuster-themed scenarios all in an enjoyable playable media. I mean Uncharted 2 had some truly extreme moments to get the blood pumping and this one not only recreated this feeling but with new situations to overcome. From escaping a sinking boat at sea, falling from a plane over a desert or leaping across rooftops in a climactic chase, this game is exuberating with an abundance of high-stakes moments to play. Not only are the grand pieces exceptional but the secluded tombs and puzzle areas have just as much intensity and intrigue to keep you hooked. New mechanics further kept the game engaging and fresh like, my favourite, now being able to throw enemy grenades back at them. Overall, Uncharted 3 continues the phenomenal line of games in the series that is full of entertainment at every corner with plenty of interactive action, and exploration with a story to boot. The characters remain delightful and further their growth as they take on this perilous task together with a satisfying conclusion that feels like a true ending, despite there being another game. I had so much fun and what more can be said for a video game? It's all you need and was exactly what I was wanting. Also, see the final game in the series, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (Video Game 2016).
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