Yeah, turns out things weren’t so perfect in Libertalia. https://www.patreon.com/suggestivegamingFollow us on Twitter! Turns out the tower was the cell of an old pirate, Henry Avery, and he finds a sculpture of St. Dismas in there. The player takes control of a boat driven by the Nathan Drake and we’re joined by his brother, Sam. Years later, Nate and Elena have become successful salvagers. [63] Giant Bomb's Ryckert considered the multiplayer "basic", noting that players are unlikely to return for long. It turns out Nate and Vargas had a deal, but Vargas now wants a cut of whatever Nate is trying to find in there. For example, the new game from developer Naughty Dog takes place three years after Uncharted … The story is smart B-movie fare, but plot exists in the periphery, like a doting parent that’s watching her children figure out what they want to do on their own. [11] Extra visual filters and modes, such as a zero-gravity mode, bullet time gameplay, and a cel-shaded art style, can be unlocked by using points players collected in the main game. [63] GamesRadar's Leon Hurley praised the minute graphical details that made the game's characters feel more alive. [62] Game Informer's Reiner particularly appreciated the writing for Henry Avery, lauding the writers for turning his secrets into "tantalizing story material";[63] conversely, Ars Technica's Kyle Orland found that the enthusiasm of the characters "fails to be infectious for the player". After this, Nate and Elena find the main room of Henry Avery’s mansion, where Sam has left clues leading them to an underground passage. Players traverse several environments, moving through locations including towns, buildings and wilderness to advance through the game's story. They find the ears, arms, and rib cages of Avery’s enemies hung from the ceilings of various rooms like undead chandeliers. [60], Uncharted 4: A Thief's End received "universal acclaim" according to review aggregator Metacritic. [43] The announcement ignited widespread anticipation within the gaming industry, which journalists owed to Naughty Dog's reputation and the series' significance. Almost all of her henchmen have died, they’ve already retrieved a good deal of treasure, and she kind of feels Sam deserves the damn treasure for his tenacity. Despite adding some nonlinear gameplay allowing freedom and player decisions, the writers wanted to tell a specific story and explore specific emotional moments, avoiding features such as multiple endings. Nate freaks out and she laughs, saying that they’re even. Nate and Elena give Sam a loving goodbye, and head back to the States on a normal, commercial airline. Like previous instalments, the prologue is set in the middle of the story, which is picked up mid-game. Nate agrees to help Sam, lying to Elena that he has accepted a salvaging job in Malaysia which he had actually refused. In fact, Sam never had to break out of prison. Upset at Nate's deception and the appearance of Sam, whom Nate had never mentioned, Elena leaves. Despite being a spin-off based on Uncharted 4, The Lost Legacy saw surprising success in focusing a self-contained narrative on Chloe and Nadine's … [27] They faced great difficulty after Hennig's departure, due to the more limited development time and significant story changes. Turns out Nathan has been telling this story to Elena while she patches his busted ass up. [78] Loveridge of Digital Spy appreciated the additional freedom granted by the new combat options, allowing the player to map their tactics in advance. The old woman offers the kids Cassandra’s notes, and then dies from a heart attack. Nadine even comes to blows with Drake inside the mansion, but he manages to escape. Jameson walks in and is smiling from ear to ear. [72] Zack Handlen of The A.V. Following Sam's trail, Nate finds Avery's treasure-laden ship in a cavern. For most of the game, players control Nathan Drake—a treasure hunter who is physically adept and is able to jump, sprint, climb, swim, scale narrow ledges an… [73] Plessas of Electronic Gaming Monthly found enjoyment in the game's subtler interactions more than the overall narrative. [94], The game won Outstanding Character Animation in a Video Game at the 44th Annie Awards,[95] Outstanding Visual Effects in a Real-Time Project at the 15th Visual Effects Society Awards,[96] and Outstanding Achievement in Videogame Writing at the 67th Writers Guild of America Awards. Solving the sigil puzzle leads them to a map revealing “Libertalia,” an island off the coast of Madagascar and home to the legendary pirate utopia. His jealousy of the “legendary Nathan Drake” has driven him off the edge. After the collapse of the entire bell structure, Nate and Sully head under the tower and meet a pirate sigil puzzle. They’re waiting for a signal from Nathan’s best friend, Sully, who was to enter the party (being a corrupt business man himself) and open a window for them on the upper floor. After some exploring, dealing with Nadine’s men or sneaking away (up to the player), they reach the true Libertalia, a secret utopia founded by Henry Avery, Thomas Tew, and 10 other pirate captains. Things are left a bit tense in that shitty motel room. [35], Uncharted 4: A Thief's End was Naughty Dog's first original game developed for the PlayStation 4, having re-released The Last of Us for the console as The Last of Us Remastered in July 2014. Daedalus dies while the fourth labyrinth is being constructed. After solving puzzles through the caves and escaping from grand mummy explosions, Elena pretends to be dead. Nate and Elena return and Cassie can’t hide what she saw, which leads to the pair deciding whether or not they should “fill her in” on their past. The group rescues Sam and convinces him to escape with them, but soon decides to pursue the treasure. [59] After the release of the game's story trailer, Ubisoft's Aymar Azaïzia noticed the use of a piece of art from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (2013); Naughty Dog replaced the art in a new version of the trailer, and released a statement apologizing to Ubisoft. He’s left his fast lane lifestyle behind him, and is settled down with Elena. Rafe, on the other hand, isn’t having any of that shit. Players use firearms, melee combat, and stealth to combat against hostile enemies. [34] The announcement of Laura Bailey, a white actress, portraying the character of Nadine Ross, who is of Black South African descent, led to some backlash. [26] Initial reports claimed that Hennig was "forced out" of Naughty Dog by Druckmann and Straley, though co-presidents Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra later denied this. [63] IGN's O'Brien found the addition of choices in the game refreshing. They figure this must be the location of the pirates’ treasure, and set off to find it. Except Nadine has been stalking them and heard everything. Home » Features » Uncharted 4’s Story and Ending, Explained and Summarized. After the nun walks out, Drake notices his brother trying to get his attention with a flashlight from outside on the rooftops. Aided by Sully, the Drakes steal a duplicate Dismas idol from an illegal auction in Italy, bringing them into conflict with South African mercenary boss Nadine Ross and her employer, Rafe, who is still searching for Avery's treasure. [54] The game received several trailers, which debuted at events such as Paris Games Week,[55] The Game Awards,[56] and PlayStation Experience,[57] as well as preceding select screenings of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015),[58] Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and 10 Cloverfield Lane (both 2016). The Uncharted 4 story and a few more details have been revealed at E3 2014. Nate furiously realizes that Sam’s life isn’t in danger at all, and that his ruined relationships were just for the sake of finding an old treasure. Cut to Nate and Sam rolling through a beautiful, pristine island paradise on a boat. He sneaks out of the orphanage to meet up with Sam who says he has a surprise for him and couldn’t wait until Christmas. Development of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, List of accolades received by Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, "E3 2015: Uncharted 4 Vehicle Chase Gameplay", "How Uncharted 4 Is Taking Game Technology To The Next Level", "Uncharted 4 gameplay reveal: Jeeping and stealthing through Madagascar", "Can Uncharted 4 go big without losing its soul? When Nate asks who the buyer is, Jameson replies that it’s Nate. Sully tries to get Nate to go after her, because, you know, she’s his wife, but he’s already too focused on finding the treasure and saving Sam. [79] USgamer's Mike Williams felt that the open driving level "robs the game of its pacing" despite granting the feeling of a larger scale. Unfortunately, all this time, Rafe has been hacking into their phones and knows everything. The game introduces Samuel "Sam" Drake (Troy Baker), Nate's older brother, who was presumed dead. This gives them the ability to lift the beam, and they both make it out of the ship and off the island with Sully and Elena. It won several year-end accolades, including Game of the Year awards from several gaming publications, critics, and game award ceremonies. A place where they can all be pirates, together. [13] The game features five multiplayer game types: Command, in which players capture sites to attain points; Ranked and Team Deathmatch, which are deathmatch game types where players kill their opponents; Plunder, a capture the flag game mode in which players seek the idol; and Trials, where players cooperate to defeat non-player characters. Drawn back into his old life of adventure by his brother, Nathan is aided by his long-term friend, fellow adventurer, mentor and father figure Victor "Sully" Sullivan (Richard McGonagle). The game was acclaimed by reviewers, particularly for its gameplay, narrative, emotional depth, visuals, and multiplayer. He still refuses, though. He weakly makes his way forward, saddened at the loss of those closest to him. Players traverse several environments, moving through locations including towns, buildings and wilderness to advance through the game's story. The shot rips open a massive hole in the ground which in turn fills the room up with water. [68] Destructoid's Hansen praised the game's writers for bringing the narrative to a cohesive conclusion. ", "Uncharted 4 is slickly ridiculous action gaming at its best", "Uncharted 4: A Thiefs' End gives us heroes who hurt", "Uncharted 4 review – Is this the best video game of the generation? Crunchman is a hack. Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. Rafe bangs on the door to no avail, and in turn, Nate says that they can all get out of there, he just needs help freeing Sam. They parkour their way over there, remove their jumpsuits, hop inside, and Nate is reunited with his one true love, Sully. [74] Game Informer's Reiner described the multiplayer combat as "fevered" and exciting, but encountered issues with loading matches. [66] Steven Hansen of Destructoid described the art direction as "stunning",[62] while Andrew Reiner of Game Informer described the game as "a work of art". Vargas handcuffs him and takes him back to the prison’s yard. Rafe challenges Nate to a sword fight. Rafe bailed him and he simply walked out the front gates two years ago. Making his way inside, he finds all of the treasure from Libertalia, as well as Rafe. Talos uses the secret of the White Hellebore to create the Protectors of the Hidden Word. [1] Players also drive vehicles during some gameplay segments. Sam has become a great friend of the now-retired Sully, as well as an uncle to Cassie. [37] The game's texture resolution is at least four times larger than Uncharted 3's. A happy ending for the family of adventurers. Like kids like mother, huh? He lets out a clot of blood and falls below. Flash forward a bit of time to Nate, back at the salvaging company’s office, toiling away at paperwork. Nate and Sully go to one tower, and Sam goes to the other. 57.4k Followers, 13 Following, 942 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Uncharted Story (@uncharted.4) Uncharted 4 Gameplay walkthrough Part 1 story campaign series. With a laugh, Rafe reveals that Alcazar has been dead for six months. After their teenage daughter Cassie (Kaitlyn Dever) discovers relics from their adventures, Nate decides to tell her their story. Following its previews at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the game was nominated for numerous awards, including Best PlayStation Game from several gaming publications. [83] By May 2019, the game had sold over 15 million copies. [89][90] At The Game Awards 2016, Uncharted 4 was nominated for eight awards, winning two: Best Narrative and Best Performance for North. After some evasions and explosions, Nate and Sam end up fist-fighting Nadine. Running through the prison all the way to their getaway car, Nate reaches out to Sam so that his brother can make a large jump. [66] Tom Hoggins of The Telegraph described the game's firearm gameplay as "punchy and pleasing", appreciating the fast pace of combat scenarios. Time for a flashback! Deciding that he needs Sam, Rafe prepares to shoot Nate; Sam shields him, but Nate is knocked off a cliff and falls unconscious. Having made their way to the underbelly of the cathedral, the two find themselves directly under Nadine and Rafe, who are arguing over Shoreline’s invasive search procedures. Its 15-hour experience kicks off with focus. [29] Tom Bissell and Ryan M. James also provided additional writing on the game, particularly contributing to companion, enemy, and multiplayer dialogue; Bissell and James also performed the game's historical research. The talent in writing and directing has been pushed out. Uncharted … Nate suddenly gets an idea, heads over to a cannon in the room, aims it at the floor, and lights it. They chat along the way, Nathan joking that after all this, he’ll get a dog and name it after Sully. Elena makes it clear that leaving her out of the team is a no-no. It's time to finally pull the curtain back and give you the official Story Trailer. Many other employees have left with him as vice president. Traveling through, they find a clue leading them to a cave closer to the cathedral. Nate assures him that he and Rafe spent years looking for Avery’s treasure after the Panamanian prison, scouring St. Dismas’ cathedral in Scotland to no avail. They press on, despite being completely marooned on the island at this point. It’s a sad story that mirrors adult Nate’s problems pretty accurately. The weather gets worse as a storm flies over and Nate and Sam are steering their boat ahead to the correct island. [33] Straley wanted to explore character relationships deeper than previous Uncharted games, taking inspiration from the story of The Last of Us. The founders and their families had turned on each other, forming alliances and distrust in wake of the civil war. Rafe points out that Sam, still alive, is buried under a wooden beam. He slowly apologizes over the course of their journey, and eventually the two admit that they’re pretty good at this adventuring stuff. Uncharted 4’s tale begins with the Prologue, as most masterpiece novels do. Finally, at the end of the chase, a crash sends Nathan Drake plummeting into the sea and we’re taken to a flashback. He makes his way around the island and finally meets back up with Sam. The main series of games follows Nathan Drake, a treasure hunter who travels across the world to uncover various historical mysteries.. But, being the clever guy that he is, Nate slashes a rope that’s holding a giant net of treasure right above Rafe’s head, instantly squishing his psychopath opponent. Plan B: they decide to knock out the power and make the swipe, but they have to be quick. The founder’s city flooded and in ruin, though, with corpses of betrayed pirates everywhere. Uncharted 4 was only saved from Neil's twisted fantasies as Bruce Straley and Josh Scherr were there to write and direct and because Amy had already written the original story that they altered. [80], Critics shared generally positive reviews for Uncharted 4's multiplayer component, but felt that the single-player mode took precedence. This opens up a lot of playfulness between the two, and they come away from it all the better. Nate sends photos of the puzzle to Sam, who is much better versed in pirate history, for help. Upon seeing all of this crazy stuff – including a picture of her parents and Sully standing over Spanish treasure with firearms – she’s a little bit freaked out at what her family has been keeping from her. Awards and four awards, including Adventure Game of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Story. [103], The upcoming Uncharted film will take inspiration from A Thief's End.[104]. Back to Nate! [49] Uncharted 4's multiplayer received several updates and free downloadable content after release, including Lost Treasures in June 2016,[50] followed by Bounty Hunters in September,[51] Survival in December,[52] and King of the Hill in March 2017. [4] The grappling hook allows players to leap over gaps, often giving them a tactical advantage in combat. They had their surfer daughter, Cassie (named after her grandmother), got a dog, Vicky (named after Sully), and have adventured all over the world with their salvaging company. The boys, after nearly being caught by cops due to breaking into the house of the person associated with their mother, decided to start new lives by changing their surname to Drake to honor their mother's theory about Francis Drake's descendants. There, they discover a hidden temple and a map highlighting King's Bay in Madagascar. Elena rescues Nate, who reveals his past: as teenagers, he and Sam discovered that their mother, a brilliant historian, was researching Libertalia. Peeking through it, they figure out where the true Libertalia is located, and they see their friends Nadine and Rafe have already got goons all over. After his scuba diving, his new boss, Jameson, approaches him with plundering job in Malaysia job. In one of the largest towers, the trio finds a map of all twelve locations. The Libertalia founders had been invited to Tew’s home to put aside their differences, and were all poisoned. Flash forward years later and Nathan Drake is in a fist fight in a Panamanian prison. She even accuses Rafe of trying to draw out the Drakes because he needs them. They soon locate Avery’s grave, which opens down into a crypt. Elena asks if Nathan is happy, and he says yes. With hindsight, the Uncharted 4 plot does have a plot hole. Of course, this is the cue for Nadine and her “blow shit up first, ask questions later” crew to pop in and start destroying everything. She brings up the “Malaysia job” and how it might be a good idea for him to go, to get himself out of this banal rut. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is almost done. When the prison warden who aided them demands a cut, Rafe impulsively kills him, triggering a frantic escape. Alongside Rafe, the Drake brothers infiltrate a Panamanian jail to access the former cell of Avery's first mate, where Nate discovers a hollow St. Dismas idol. [62] Polygon's McElroy felt that the chemistry between the two characters was at its best in Uncharted 4. Nadine betrays Rafe and leaves him with Nate and Sam to die. 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The team considered Nathan as a reflection of their own mentalities; as they have grown older and matured, Nathan has also matured in age and wisdom. They’re pulling a bit of a heist now. The goons have all taken notice, they’re shooting, they’re bashing into the boat, and we get to where the prologue leaves off. [82] By December 2016, the game had sold 8.7 million copies, making it one of the best-selling PlayStation 4 games. He takes a shot at Nate, Sam jumps in the way to get shot in the arm, and Nate is bumped, causing him to take a very long and hard tumble off the building edge to the ground below. [64] O'Brien of IGN wrote that the multiplayer game types "embody the series' most enjoyable qualities",[67] while Hurley of GamesRadar felt that it benefited from the new mechanics introduced in the single-player story. Uncharted 4’s Story and Ending, Explained and Summarized. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End ($59.99) is a story-heavy, third-person shooter/platformer, and the newest game in the acclaimed Uncharted series. And she even managed to get the permits needed for the Malaysia job. The development of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, an action-adventure game, began after Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception ' s release in November 2011. Anyway, the lady tells them of their mother’s brilliance, her horrible illness and eventual death, and how she never got a chance to finish her hunt for Avery’s secrets. A standalone expansion, The Lost Legacy, was released in 2017. Sully and Sam, meanwhile, partner up for a job Sully has planned. Nate is left alone to find the lighting’s breakers. [10] The game introduces a dialogue tree, allowing players to decide the outcome of some conversations, though it does not affect the story's progression. A safe haven. Nate got into a bit of trouble when he got into a fight with some bullies, but they’re not really seeing his side. All they need to do is go to the middle of the island where Henry Avery’s boat of treasure is likely hidden. Nate and Sam make a break for it at this point, reaching Sully’s plane in the nick of time. Sam will be the one grabbing the cross from the auction’s showfloor, so he knocks out a waiter for his uniform. Their target is a huge mansion filled with historical artifacts, from a sarcophagus to ancient samurai armor. Remastered allowed the team to become accustomed to the architecture, having previously suffered great difficulties switching from PlayStation 2 hardware to PlayStation 3 during development of Drake's Fortune. Check out our official review of Uncharted 4 here.. Sic … They don’t have the legal permits to do so, and Nate is determined to live a danger-free life, so he refuses. Companions, known as Sidekicks, can be summoned to assist players, and have different functions: Hunters immobilize their closest opponent for an easier kill, Saviors provide medical support and ammunition to players, Snipers defend locations with a sniper rifle, and Brutes attack enemies using a heavy machine gun. Henry Avery wasn’t exactly all that sane. Talos has the treasure Daedalus stole from the other three labyrinths moved to the fourth, where Daedalus is entombed. One guide to help you find all of Uncharted 4’s 109 treasures, 25 journal entries, 23 journal notes, and 36 optional conversations in the PS4 game. A Thief's End was released in May 2016 for the PlayStation 4. Nathan is hesitant at first, tells Sam to call others for help, but there’s no one Sam trusts with his life like his brother. The game is set across several countries Support us on Patreon! Though they all try to convince him to leave while he’s alive, Sam’s stubbornness gets the best of him, and he makes off towards treasure alone. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is an action-adventure game played from a third-person perspective, with platforming elements. Nathan definitely knows he messed up.