Set three years after his last adventure in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Video Game 2011), Nathan Drake has now settled down with his wife, Elena Fisher and left the treasure-hunting scene behind. That all changes, however, when Nate's long-thought-to-be-dead brother, Sam tracks him down and asks for his help to find the long-lost treasure of Pirate Captain Henry Avery. Together with Sully, Nate and Sam embark on a globe-trotting adventure, one last time. Uncharted 4, is easily one of the best games in video game history. It is outstanding in every way with so many action set pieces, great character development and a rich story that is continued in this latest instalment even further than before. I was blown away by this game for a multitude of reasons, with one of the main aspects being the graphics. Unlike the previous three titles, which were made for the PlayStation 3, this one was made for the PlayStation 4 allowing it to go above and beyond in its creation and capabilities. The visuals are unbelievably good and were so ahead of their time considering how they manage to meet today's standards and, in some cases, surpass them. Not only has the graphics improved but the models of our leading characters have also changed now donning an even more realistic look that only added to their realism. They took the visuals and performance even further when it received a PlayStation 5 remaster in The Legacy of Thieves Edition. Having a more advanced console to create a new title gave this game an edge that no other in the series had, being able to have greater action sequences, grander scoped maps and higher definition visuals. A Thief's End is a grand and spectacle-filled final outing for this beloved adventurer. Nate has however put his adventuring life behind him when he married Elena, whom he had shared a bond with in the last three stories. I loved their relationship so much and was delighted to see them finally together. Their scenes in their home during the start were really cute and I loved how they play video games, which you get to control in an attempt to beat Elena's score. The whole sequence shows how good Nate has it. A job as a deep-sea salvage expert, a beautiful wife and a warm home show an ideal life yet there is still that call to an adventure. The becoming only grows to its peak once his long-lost brother, Sam, returns with the proposal of finishing the search for Captain Avery's treasure. Sam's character was an interesting addition since he was never seen or mentioned in any other games yet he is so well-written and acted alongside Nate and Sully that you believe it and never question him again as though he was in it all along. Having the story centre around pirates was an unexpected but nice choice that I thoroughly enjoyed. I was so intrigued by the idea of different pirate groups joining one another into one huge collective who shared their wealth and made a haven called Libertalia. My favourite part of the game is finally uncovering the island and seeing it overgrown and falling apart leaving many questions as to what happened. I loved unearthing all the mysterious clues left behind that further drove the search for the treasure and Avery because of how it sprinkles in all these unusual findings. From letters to skeletons laying on a battlefield or the leading members of the pirate groups' bones surrounding a diner table that adds up to an even bigger mystery. Nate and Sam are not the only ones searching however, Rafe Adler, an American treasure hunter, acts as the main antagonist. He honestly made for a phenomenal foe especially in the final moments with the sword fight aboard Avery's burning ship in a true cinematic fashion. Overall, Uncharted 4 is a beautiful game that closes the story of a brilliant series and characters in a gigantic final globetrotting escapade. It is full of explosive action and set pieces that continue to leave players in awe and matched with superb visuals, epic story and majestic score, this game is worthy of high praise for its overwhelming entertainment. The perfect end to a perfect franchise. If you want more from this rich world, check out the tie-in game Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (Video Game 2017) or Uncharted (2022).
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