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'''''Uncharted''''' is a series of ], ] ] by ] about the adventures of treasure hunter ]. The series began with '']'' in 2007, and there has since been a sequel, '']'', and a motion comic prequel, '']''.

==Setting==
The Uncharted games have taken place in various places around the world, from ] to ] to ].

==Gameplay==
''Uncharted'' is a ] game, with similar gameplay and cover system to that of ] and ], respectively.

Players in ''Uncharted'' can only carry two different weapons at any given time. Players can either obtain ammo or swap out their current weapons with any weapon dropped by a downed foe or from those scattered around the various maps.

Competitive and co-op mutliplayer was introduced in the series in '']''. Competitive mutliplayer features up to ten players and co-op features up to three players. There are various modes, including plunder, death match, etc.

==Games==
===''Uncharted: Drake's Fortune''===
{{Main|Uncharted: Drake's Fortune}}
'''''Uncharted: Drake's Fortune''''' is the first game in the series, and is an ] ] developed by ], and published by ] exclusively for the ]. Combining platforming and third-person shooter elements, the game charts the journey of protagonist Nathan Drake, supposed descendant of the explorer ], as he seeks the lost treasure of ] in ], with the help of friend Victor "Sully" Sullivan and journalist Elena Fisher.<ref name="review_gi">{{cite journal| title = Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Review| journal = ]| first = Matt| last = Helgeson| publisher = Cathy Preston| issue = 176| month = December| year = 2007| pages = 149| url = http://www.gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200712/R07.1114.0939.00825.htm| accessdate = 2008-11-24}}</ref>

===''Uncharted 2: Among Thieves''===
{{Main|Uncharted 2: Among Thieves}}
'''''Uncharted 2: Among Thieves''''' is the second game in the series, and is a ] ] ] developed by ] and published by ].<ref name="Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Confirmed">{{cite web|url= http://www.gamercenteronline.net/2008/12/01/uncharted-2-among-thieves-confirmed/|title=Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Confirmed| publisher=GamerCenterOnline|accessdate=2008-12-01|date=2008-12-01|first=Kemuel|last=Stewart}}</ref> It is the sequel to the highly successful '']''. It introduces the stealth mechanic, and takes Nathan Drake on a journey across ] and the ] in a search for the lost city of ]. It reunites most of the cast from the first game and introduces new characters like Chloe Frazer (a new love interest who has history with Drake), Harry Flynn (a shifty former partner of Drake's), and Zoran Lažarević, a ]n ] and the game's primary antagonist.

==Adaptations==
===Comics===
On October 22, 2009 Sony Computer Entertainment America released the first of a four part series adventure called ''Uncharted: Eye of Indra''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/10/uncharted-eye-of-indra-–-first-episode-on-psn-today/ |title=UNCHARTED: Eye of Indra – First Episode on PSN Today |author=Neil Druckmann |date=October 22, 2009 |work= |publisher=] Blog |accessdate=January 1, 2010}}</ref> It is a prequel to '']''. The second part was released on November 25, 2009, while the third and fourth parts released simultaneously on December 7, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/12/uncharted-eye-of-indra-motion-comic-episodes-3-and-4-available-today-on-psn/ |title=UNCHARTED: Eye of Indra Motion Comic Episodes 3 and 4 Available Today on PSN |author=Mick Perona |date=December 4, 2009 |work= |publisher=] Blog |accessdate=January 1, 2010}}</ref>

;Episode One
The story opens with the interrogation of Nathan Drake. His captors explain to him that he will suffer severe consequences if he does not comply. A flashback reveals Drake's captor to be a businessman named Daniel Pinkerton, who has hired Drake to track down a prized artifact known as the Eye of Indra. Drake assures Pinkerton he will find it and personally deliver it back to Pinkerton.

As Drake studies files on the amulet in a bar, a group of thugs harass him and a fight ensues, which is broken up by a Hispanic woman. The woman introduces herself as Rika,part owner of the bar. Drake suggests that Rika help him translate some of the documents in return for payment of the furniture damaged in the fight. Rika and Drake head upstairs to discuss the documents about the Eye.

They soon discover that the Eye amulet is hidden within the other two treasures of Indra, which Pinkerton has already found.
Drake decides not to tell Pinkerton of this discovery, instead opting to steal it from him.

===Film===
Film producer ] has stated that he is working with a division of Sony to develop the film adaptation of ''Uncharted''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5057159/the-man-behind-marvel-movie-magic-hopes-to-do-the-same-for-gaming|publisher=Kotaku|accessdate=2008-10-02|date=2008-10-02|title=The Man Behind Marvel Movie Magic Hopes To Do the Same For Gaming}}</ref> In response to a question posed to Richard Lemarchand, lead game designer of Naughty Dog, on whether he would like to see a film adaptation of ''Uncharted'', he replied "no comment."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gnomonschool.com/events/naughty_dog/naughty_dog.php|accessdate=2009-04-15|date=2009-01-22|title=Naughty Dog, The Making of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune}}</ref>.

Since then, ] has confirmed that an ''Uncharted'' film is being developed. It is to be written by ] and ] and produced by ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3i5eb34953fa875047acdb0a04d5691c7c|accessdate=2009-06-26|date=2009-06-25|title='Drake's Fortune' set for big screen}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/15756/-sahara-scribes-pen-uncharted-film|accessdate=2009-06-26|date=2009-06-25|title='Sahara' scribes pen 'Uncharted'}}</ref>

As of June 30, 2009 it was confirmed that the ''Uncharted'' film has been in development for the last year-and-a-half.<ref>{{cite web |first=Amy |last=Hennig |title=Uncharted 2 Live Chat with Naughty Dog |url=http://www.coveritlive.com/index2.php?task=viewaltcast&altcast_code=bb0690c33d |archiveurl= |work=The PlayStation Blog |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |date=30 June 2009 |quote=We're really excited about the development of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune as a movie -- we've been working with Arad Productions for the last year-and-a-half or so |accessdate=30 July 2009}}</ref>

==Characters==
{{Main|List of characters in the Uncharted series}}
===Main Game Series===
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! ]
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! Elena Fisher
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! Victor "Sully" Sullivan
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! Gabriel Roman
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| style="background:lightgrey;" | &nbsp;
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! Atoq Navarro
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| style="background:lightgrey;" | &nbsp;
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! Eddy Raja
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! Chloe Frazer
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! Karl Schafer
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! Harry Flynn
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! Tenzin
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! Zoran Lazarevic
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===Other Media===
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! Victor "Sully" Sullivan
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! Eddy Raja
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! Daniel Pinkerton
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! Rika Raja
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==Reception==
The ''Uncharted'' series has been critically acclaimed by reviewers. The first game in the series, ] received numerous positive reviews from critics with a total of 89.64% on ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/932984-uncharted-drakes-fortune/index.html |title=Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Reviews |accessdate=2010-01-01|publisher=]}}</ref> and 88% on ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/uncharteddrakesfortune |title=Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Reviews |accessdate=2009-01-01|publisher=]}}</ref> The second title in the series, ] has been met with much higher acclaim than the first title in the series, it garnered a total score of 96.19% on GameRankings<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/955125-uncharted-2-among-thieves/index.html |title=Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Reviews |accessdate=2010-01-01|publisher=]}}</ref> and 88% on Metacritic.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/uncharted2amongthieves |title=Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Reviews |accessdate=2009-01-01|publisher=]}}</ref> The second title has also received numerous awards such as PS3 Game of the Year of 2009 from ]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2009/ps3/ps3-game-of-the-year.html |title=PS3 Game of the Year Uncharted 2: Among Thieves |author= |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=January 1, 2010}}</ref> as well as overall Game of the Year from the ] Video Game Awards 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gametrailers.com/event/vga/vote/34723 |title=Game of the Year |author= |date= |work= |publisher=] |accessdate=January 1, 2010}}</ref>

==References==
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