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Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

By Chad Sapieha, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 14+

Action game with a great story, but also bloody gunfights.

Game PlayStation 4 2016
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age 11+

Based on 30 parent reviews

Dulce_Albanes
Dulce_Albanes Adult
February 24, 2022
age 11+

Really good action and adventure game

Uncharted 4 a thief's end is one of the best games naughty dog has made ever. I got my son this game for Christmas back in 2020 which was when he was 12 he really liked it and there is no gore and not a lot of blood a swearing is quite frequent but not that strong you will hear s words, a words, b words, and one d word towards the end then on drugs there is some drinking and smoking and no sex overall this is a very fun game and teaches you a bit about Jesus so i think anyone 11+ should be fine for this game violence 6/10 language 7/10 drugs 5/10 no sex

This title has:

Too much swearing
Sweed
Sweed Adult
August 30, 2021
age 7+

Back in my days xd

I play this game at my 7 age, and I think this game learn you something, and it give you some some feelings, even you can learn some skill on it if you pick at least medium difficulty

This title has:

Great messages
Great role models
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What’s It About?

Potentially the final chapter in Naughty Dog's popular action-adventure series, UNCHARTED 4: A THIEF'S END finds treasure hunter Nathan Drake a bit older and settled into the life of a working husband. But when his long-lost brother turns up in desperate need of help, Nathan is drawn back into his old life exploring ruins and seeking fortune -- and feels compelled to lie to his wife, Elena, about it. The adventure that follows sees Nathan spelunking Scottish caves and exploring the wilds of Madagascar. He gets to make ample use of his famous climbing and traversal skills, which for the first time include a grappling ability that lets him climb and lower himself, swing over perilous gaps, and run along walls. He also gets into plenty of firefights with enemies, though this time there's a greater emphasis on stealth, with Nathan taking advantage of tall grass to hide before striking silently. As usual, there also are plenty of treasures and notebook entries for players to find and optional conversations Nathan can have with his traveling companions. Multiplayer, meanwhile, provides a quartet of traditional competitive team-based modes spread over eight maps designed to encourage Nathan's climbing and grappling skills.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (30):
Kids say (96):

Few games tell a story as compelling as this adventure, which truly sums up the franchise well. A combination of exceptional graphics -- including immersive performance capture -- a smart and compelling script, and some terrific performances from an all-star cast of video game voice actors help to emotionally engage players in a manner akin to a great movie. Nathan and his brother have terrific chemistry, and scenes shared between him and his wife feel intimate and authentic. The frequently funny offhand chats, which all the main characters engage in while climbing, driving, and exploring, help make it feel like you're right there with them, a part of the experience. It's about as close as a game gets to feeling like an interactive Hollywood blockbuster.

And the action is a blast, too. Exploration and traversal are a joy, thanks to tight controls and brilliant level design. Several chapters are set in something close to an open world that begs us to investigate every nook and cranny, partly because we want to discover any treasures and secrets they contain and also just because grappling, climbing, and leaping our way there is so much fun. If Uncharted 4 has a weak spot, it's combat. But it's not weak so much as it is merely average -- competent and polished but not particularly original. And most firefights come in quick bursts, leaving us to spend the bulk of our time on all the other parts of the game -- story and exploration -- that are truly amazing and verging on unparalleled. This is one adventure PlayStation 4 owners won't want to miss.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about violence in the media. This game has characters who seem charming and relatable but who also kill their enemies with little remorse. Do you think games would be more believable and/or enjoyable if they were designed so players avoided enemies rather killed them?

  • Talk about respecting the people we love, including siblings, friends, and spouses. What does lying do to these relationships? How can trust be rebuilt once it's broken?

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