Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

It's kind of baffling how this entire series hasn't been wholly remastered yet - but here we are. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection features the entries from the latter end of the franchise spectrum, including the 4th installment and stand-alone addition that followed. What's the game's selling point? A remaster fit for modern consoles.

To say there's a lot of love for the franchise would be an understatement. All 4-games offered some of the most memorable, exciting, and brilliant single-player action-adventure stories around, with incredible stories that captured hearts and minds. Revisiting these two titles wouldn't go amiss to many players.

It's the Legacy That Counts

As unfortunate as it is, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection only features the most recent two entries into the series - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. We were hoping for a remaster of the first three titles; the publishers have fallen short on this one. Regardless, there's much excitement to be had in revisiting the 4th installment.

So what's expected from this upcoming remaster? At the moment, we can't really tell besides the announcement of the game being 'more immersive.' We can only guess what that means, so we'll go ahead and give it a try. Our guess is that we'll get the exact same game with some graphical improvements, bug fixes, a few unlockables, and maybe a bit more.

Nothing major, but the more significant satisfying point is that the games will be available on more consoles, such as the PC, for the first time. We can now play the thrilling adventure even if we don't have a PlayStation as the series was typically exclusive. An exciting prospect, but let's not forget the traditional fate of remasters.

These days 'remasters' tend to offer not much more than the original at another maximum price. We shouldn't jump to conclusions, considering the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection hasn't even got a release date yet. But we'd argue that the writing is on the wall already. At the very least, you'll get a couple of great games to play.

Until We Thieve Again

We will anticipate if Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection will offer anything more than a 'standard' remaster. However, we're thinking it will take the same vein as Skyrim: Special Edition in being more of a polished game across different consoles. There is nothing wrong with that, but many would argue that it wouldn't justify a full-priced title.

Round-Up - Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Remaster collection features two critically-acclaimed games
• Playable across a variety of modern consoles
• Get your Uncharted fix once again!

Cons:

• Not much information on how it's 'remastered.'
• May not justify a full-price offering

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a remastered collection of two great games in the saga. The collection offers a chance to experience the thrilling adventures of Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in stunning detail and performance.

The Last Adventure of Nathan Drake

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is the final chapter in the story of Nathan Drake, a retired treasure hunter who is lured back into action by his long-lost brother Sam. Together, they embark on a globe-trotting quest to find the legendary pirate utopia of Libertalia and its hidden fortune. Along the way, they encounter old friends, new enemies, and unexpected twists that will test their loyalty, morality, and love.

Uncharted 4 is widely regarded as one of the best games of its generation, thanks to its cinematic storytelling, breathtaking visuals, fluid gameplay, and memorable characters. The game features some of the largest and most detailed environments in the series, from lush jungles to snowy mountains, exotic islands to urban streets. The game also introduces new mechanics such as grappling hook traversal, stealth combat, vehicle driving, and dialogue choices that add more variety and depth to the action.

The remastered version of Uncharted 4 improves on an already excellent game by enhancing its graphics and performance. The game runs at a smooth 60 frames per second on both PS5 and PC, with support for up to 4K resolution and ultra-wide monitors. The game also takes advantage of the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers to create more immersive sensations during gameplay.

A New Legacy for Chloe Frazer

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a standalone expansion that follows Chloe Frazer, a former ally of Nathan Drake who takes center stage as the protagonist. She teams up with Nadine Ross, a former antagonist from Uncharted 4 who becomes her unlikely partner. Together, they travel to India’s Western Ghats region to find an ancient artifact called the Tusk of Ganesh before it falls into the wrong hands.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy builds on the foundation of Uncharted 4 with updated systems and refinements that make it feel like a fresh experience. The game features an exotic mix of urban, jungle and ancient ruins environments that are more open-ended and explorable than previous games in the series . The game also incorporates more cinematic combat, puzzles, and stealth elements that challenge the player’s skills and strategy. The game also showcases the dynamic relationship between Chloe and Nadine, who have different personalities, motivations, and backgrounds that create interesting conflicts and banter throughout their journey.

The remastered version of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy also benefits from graphical and performance enhancements similar to Uncharted 4. The game looks sharper, smoother, and more vibrant than ever before on PS5 and PC platforms. The DualSense controller also adds more feedback and tension during gameplay.

Review: 9/10

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a must-have for fans of action-adventure games who want to relive or discover two amazing stories from one of gaming’s most beloved franchises. Both games offer hours of thrilling gameplay, engaging characters, spectacular set pieces, and witty humor that make them stand out among their peers.

Pros:

• Two great games in one package
• Stunning graphics and performance enhancements
• Immersive DualSense controller features (PS5 only)
• Cinematic storytelling and gameplay

Cons:

• Some minor bugs and glitches may occur
• No multiplayer modes included
• May feel too familiar for some players