Can a major video game franchise survive without its main character? For so many years, Uncharted has been Nathan Drake. What does a Drake-less Uncharted look like, and why should we want to play it? I was a latecomer to Uncharted.

You won't miss Nathan Drake; Action is as intense as ever; The world is simply beautiful; Unprecedented freedom to explore

Puzzles are a little bland; Some story conflicts resolved too tidily

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a great diversion of this thoroughly enjoyable franchise

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Nathan Drake's days of adventuring are over. As we watched him hang up his holster and rope to begin a new chapter in his life, Naughty Dog's scribes doubled down on the message of "it's over.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a new standalone chapter set in the Uncharted series, featuring Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross.

Team chemistry abounds in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, which is not surprising for a side story to a series famous for its AI-partner-driven gameplay. A decade's worth of adventures and a conclusive epilogue might place franchise mainstay Nathan Drake on permanent retirement, so now is as fitting a...

Gameplay callbacks to the series are both strong and subtle; Engrossing combat encourages improvisation and ingenuity; Well-written banter between Chloe and Nadine creates a believable relationship; Puzzles are rewarding challenges

The best in the series since Uncharted 2, Chloe Frazer's Indian sojourn is a thrilling, fresh and engaging adventure.

A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is a thought-out standalone title that proves Nathan Drake is one man in a much bigger world, while I will miss his adventures and his quips, the potential of exploring a wondrous world full of ancient secrets with such strong characters is what matters.

Improved mechanics; Good banter between Chloe and Nadine; Puzzles are great; Good soundtrack

The Lost Legacy is the perfect swan song for the Uncharted series. One last game before the franchise is shelved, at least for a very long time or until another studio gives a try.

New protagonists make you forget about Nathan Drake; Gorgeous landscapes; Solid story; Smart puzzles; Keeps you entertained for at least six hours

Starts out slow; Semi open-world regions has its drawbacks; It forces players to use different weapons