The environments are rich, varied, complex, and in some ways have forgotten the lessons learned in Uncharted 2 with a return to abundant detail that can occasionally overwhelm the eye. Graphically, the game is absurdly beautiful, although it’s becoming evident how close to the resource ceiling Naughty Dog has come with this title. The presentation of Uncharted 3 has never really been in question. That’s not to say the situation isn’t resolved, it’s just not resolved with the same seriousness that they used in creating the situation and asking their questions. After asking such weighty questions, and even taking some side-trips into gaming sequences that could almost be described as “expressionistic,” Naughty Dog slightly shies away from giving more substantial answers to the very problems they pose. If there is any complaint to be made about the story here, it’s that there is a certain, disappointing lack of confidence that comes at the end.
It’s a surprising turn for a game that’s been more concerned with a jaunty story, devil may care antics, and a carefree, adventurous disposition, but it feels like a question worth asking.Īfter two previous games of globe-hopping, fire fights, near death of loved ones and destruction on a massive scale, it’s time to stop and ask “Is this really all worth it?” It’s a fascinating question that’s worth pointing at other adventurers we’ve known, most notably Indiana Jones, and at the end of the day, like Indy, Nathan Drake must find that answer for himself through some of the most harrowing action set-pieces seen in any game to date. It’s the same ring Drake has been wearing through all the previous games, but now we get a little more light shed on both it-and Nathan’s-origins. Nathan Drake and his previous companions are all put on a quest to uncover a great secret tied to the ring of Drake’s ancestral inspiration, Sir Francis Drake. Instead, what we get in the story of UC3 is a more measured, considered examination of globe-hopping in the search of treasure. Uncharted 3 doesn’t even try to top the ridiculously gut-wrenching opening of Uncharted 2, which was probably a wise move, as just trying to escalate things would have felt both forced and ineffective.
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