# What is the point of the Uncharted series?

> Uncharted is Naughty Dog's cinematic treasure-hunting adventure series: Nathan Drake chases lost history through puzzles, climbing and gunfights.

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.

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