What is the point of the Uncharted series?
The point of Uncharted is to play a cinematic action-adventure in the spirit of Indiana Jones. You follow treasure hunter Nathan Drake as he chases lost cities and historical legends around the world, mixing climbing, puzzles and third-person gunfights with movie-style set pieces and a cast of memorable characters. The series is made by Naughty Dog for PlayStation.
What the games are about
- Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007): the search for El Dorado.
- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (2009): Marco Polo's lost fleet and Shambhala.
- Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (2011): the lost city of Iram of the Pillars and Drake's past with Sully.
- Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (2016): Henry Avery's pirate treasure and Nate's brother Sam; the end of Drake's story.
- Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (2017): Chloe and Nadine hunt the Tusk of Ganesh in India.
Why players love it
- Cinematic storytelling with strong performances and witty dialogue.
- Set pieces such as the train sequence in Uncharted 2 and collapsing buildings.
- Characters: Nate, Elena, Sully and Chloe.
- Real history mixed with myth, using real explorers and legends as starting points.
The first three games were directed by Amy Hennig; Uncharted 4 was directed by Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley.
FAQ
Is Uncharted a cinematic game?
Yes. It is one of the best-known examples of film-like action games, with lots of cutscenes and scripted sequences.
Which Uncharted is the best?
Uncharted 2 and Uncharted 4 are the most often named as the best.
Is Uncharted historically accurate?
No. It borrows real figures and legends but builds fictional stories and supernatural twists around them.
How can I play the series today?
The Nathan Drake Collection remasters the first three games, and the Legacy of Thieves Collection includes Uncharted 4 and The Lost Legacy for PS5 and PC.
Is there an Uncharted movie?
Yes, a 2022 film with Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as Sully.