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Story
̶0;Uncharted̶1; tells the story of globetrotting treasure hunter Nathan Drake as he trails a 400-year-old clue found in the coffin of his ancestor, Sir Francis Drake. On the path to the legendary treasure of El Dorado, Nathan finds himself stranded on an unnamed island in the Pacific Ocean and hunted by pirate mercenaries. The game presents its story in a highly cinematic fashion, featuring plentiful cutscenes, full voice and motion-capture performance, and an orchestrated score.
Gameplay
Taking place from a third-person perspective, "Uncharted" combines action, adventure, platforming and shooting game-play styles. Drake can scale walls and swing from vines, leaping and shimmying from platform to platform. The gunplay centers on taking cover and finding the opportunity to strike as enemies reload their weapons. You also can fire weapons from moving vehicles and engage in hand-to-hand combat that includes punches and drop kicks. Non-playable supporting characters, such as Nate's mentor Sullie and feisty reporter Elena, lend a hand during the game, helping players take down enemies and solve puzzles. Along the way, the diary of Sir Francis provides puzzle-solving clues.
Features
Though reviewers estimate that ̶0;Uncharted: Drake's Fortune,̶1; a linear game, takes about eight hours to complete, additional features add replay value. The game features four difficulty levels, each one more challenging than the next, and its locales host 60 hidden treasures. You can unlock 47 medals via special actions such as scoring head shots or discovering hidden items. In turn, medals buy additional game content such as special costumes and unlimited ammunition.
Sequels
Naughty Dog and Sony followed up ̶0;Drake's Fortune̶1; with the PS3 title ̶0;Uncharted 2: Among Thieves̶1; in 2009. It retains the game-play style of the original-- with the addition of a multiplayer mode -- but puts Nathan in the Himalayan valley of Shambhala as he works against a war criminal to obtain an ancient artifact. ̶0;Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception,̶1; released for the PS3 in 2011, adds new combat options and deeper gunplay as Nathan searches for the the fabled ̶0;Atlantis of the Sands̶1; in the Arabian Desert. At the time of publication, Sony plans to bring the franchise to the portable realm with ̶0;Uncharted: Golden Abyss̶1; for the PlayStation Vita system.