Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Cinematic Playthrough

There's no honor among thieves! At least until Uncharted 2. In Drake's Fortune, you'll simply go through Nathan Drake's debut adventure, meeting the whole crew, and thieving, wisecracking, and shooting your way through the bad guys! A typical day out for someone like him! 🌐 Guess what? I made a website. It’s got all my playthroughs, reviews, and a backlog that will outlive us all: https://fefnirirl.com 💬 Wanna chat? I made a Discord! Join here:   / discord   💸 Want to support the channel? Join me on Patreon!   / fefnirirl   I'll be posting bi-weekly articles about different gaming-related content, so if you're here for more than reviews, give me a look! You can also pick up some games through these affiliate links! Same price for you—small kickback for me! 🟣 https://humblebundleinc.sjv.io/MAjkvK 🟢 https://greenmangaming.sjv.io/xLbmj5 00:00 - Intro 2:56 - 1. Ambushed 9:37 - 2. The Search for El Dorado 30:17 - 3. A Surprising Find 51:20 - 4. Plane-wrecked 1:17:16 - 5. The Fortress 1:35:25 - 6. Unlocking the Past 1:53:22 - 7. Out of the Frying Pan 1:58:52 - 8. The Drowned City 2:07:48 - 9. To the Tower 2:20:44 - 10. The Customs House 2:27:05 - 11. Trapped 2:34:49 - 12. Heading Upriver 2:40:04 - 13. Sanctuary? 3:02:07 - 14. Going Underground 3:10:50 - 15. On the Trail of Treasure 3:29:29 - 16. The Treasure Vault 3:39:56 - 17. The Heart of the Vault 3:47:09 - 18. The Bunker 3:51:01 - 19. Unwelcome Guests 4:07:25 - 20. Race to the Rescue 4:16:14 - 21. Gold and Bones 4:21:47 - 22. Showdown 4:28:26 - Credits REVIEW: 2/5 Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune kicks off the tale of dashing rogue Nathan Drake and his merry band of troublemakers. Being the first in the series, it comes with a number of… unique "odds and ends” that make for a mostly unpleasant, yet oddly compelling experience. It’s the kind of game where you keep thinking, “let’s see where this goes,” even while gritting your teeth. If you can make it to the end, you'll see the potential that others have raved about for years, but you may not be thrilled about how you got there. In games like this, where the gameplay is a bit clunky and the mechanics aren’t fully there, the story has to carry the weight. Luckily, Naughty Dog managed to craft a narrative fun and engaging enough to keep me going despite a number of what I’d call “unearned deaths.” The controls often felt like they operated on vibes more than precision. Cover selection seemed random at times, platforming rarely “snapped” where I wanted, and Drake had a habit of launching himself into the abyss rather than the ledge I aimed for. On top of that, aiming felt sluggish and awkward—maybe there was a setting I missed, but with no apparent aim assist and a controller working against me, I’d overshoot enemies and pay for it. Even so, after each clumsy demise, I still found myself pushing forward, invested in the treasure hunt and the fate of the crew. I get that this series is critically acclaimed, and despite all my frustrations, I didn’t hate Drake’s Fortune. It shows flashes of the cinematic adventure Naughty Dog is fabled to have perfected, even if this debut stumbles more than it soars. And the fact that it spawned multiple sequels tells me there’s a lot of growth ahead. If the gameplay tightens up while keeping the strong storytelling intact, I can absolutely see why this became a PlayStation icon—I just hope future entries make the road there less of a fight.