Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

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93

Metacritic

93

OpenCritic

Mighty

92

IGDB

93MIGHTY

OpenCritic Score

148
Reviews
97%
Recommend
93
Top Critics Avg

Score Distribution

90-100
16
80-89
3
70-79
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60-69
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50-59
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"An edge-of-your-sit experience with everything a blockbuster would give you: love, fear, excitement, drama and sorrow. Amazing acting and motion capture with uniquely crafted backdrops showing the real potential of Sony studios, supported by solid and addictive gameplay. A solo experience no gamer should miss, and a multiplayer addiction that is hard to avoid, fully worth full price."

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About Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Naughty Dog released Uncharted 4: A Thief's End on May 10, 2016, exclusively for PlayStation 4. This action-adventure shooter follows Nathan Drake after years of retirement when a personal threat drags him back into the world of treasure hunting. The story spans globe-trotting locations as he pursues a historical conspiracy tied to a fabled pirate hoard. It serves as a direct conclusion to the original quartet, focusing heavily on character drama alongside high-octane set pieces. Players control Drake through third-person perspectives while navigating dense environments filled with puzzles and combat encounters.

Gameplay

Sessions involve running along cliff edges, solving environmental puzzles, and engaging in cover-based gunfights against mercenaries. You can switch weapons mid-combat and use the environment to gain tactical advantages. The game features stealth sections where you sneak past enemies or take them out silently with a silenced pistol. Between action sequences, you interact with NPCs to advance the narrative and manage resources like health packs. Multiplayer modes offer competitive matches with various maps and objectives separate from the main story. Controls feel responsive, allowing for fluid movement while aiming or climbing. The game tracks your progress through chapters that vary in length and difficulty based on mission requirements.

What Players Think

Critics gave this title overwhelming praise, with Metacritic at 93/100 and OpenCritic reporting a 93/100 score from Mighty. IGDB shows an average rating of 91.9 out of 100 based on 2456 user ratings. PlayPile users describe the vibe as atmospheric, emotional, and intense. Giant Bomb and GameSpot both awarded perfect 100 scores, noting the game stands as the best entry in the series. Review snippets highlight how well the mechanics, characters, and world work together. The community moods reflect a deep connection to the story-driven nature of the experience. Most players agree this is a definitive final chapter for Nathan Drake that delivers on every promise made over previous titles.

PlayPile's Take

This game works best for players who want a cinematic single-player campaign with polished shooting mechanics. It costs standard retail pricing and includes achievement tracking for those who enjoy completionist goals. The story drives the experience, so fans of character drama will find plenty to appreciate here. Some might find the difficulty spikes in later chapters challenging without frequent checkpoints. You should play this if you have a PlayStation 4 and want to see how Nathan Drake's saga concludes. It stands as a strong example of what the platform was capable of at launch.

Game Modes

Single player, Multiplayer

IGDB Rating

91.9

RAWG Rating

4.5

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