The downside is that, especially over the first few hours, the story elements are all but overwhelming, and you’ll spend almost as much time watching the game as playing it. It’s the kind of tale where someone says a lame line like “the biggest pirate treasure of all time is within our grasp” and you get goosebumps.
But through a combination of great writing and acting, as well as much more expressive characters thanks to the game’s enhanced graphics, the story transcends its formula. There’s heartbreak, deception, and death-defying escapes. There are multiple sides racing to find the same treasure Nathan and Sam are up against a literal army of mercenaries.
Uncharted 4’s story is a pretty typical pulp adventure.
