Honest Game Trailers Season 1 Episode 1

Honest Game Trailers Season 1 Episode 1 UNCHARTED 4 (Honest Game Trailers)

  • PG-13
  • June 22, 2016
  • 3 min

In the first episode of Honest Game Trailers' first season, the team delves into the highly anticipated and widely popular game Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. As with all episodes of Honest Game Trailers, the focus is less on providing a straightforward review of the game and more on poking fun at its quirks, plot holes, and other humorous idiosyncrasies.

The episode begins by introducing the main character of the game, Nathan Drake, a rugged treasure hunter who always seems to find himself caught up in wild and dangerous adventures. The trailer describes Drake as "basically a combination of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, and any erstwhile adventurer in a fedora you can think of." The voiceover then goes on to explain the basic plot of the game, which involves Drake coming out of retirement to go on one last epic treasure hunt with his long-lost brother, Sam.

From there, Honest Game Trailers delves into the various gameplay mechanics of Uncharted 4, which include a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and third-person shooting. Much of the humor in this episode comes from poking fun at the sometimes unrealistic physics and game logic, such as the way that Drake can apparently survive falls from great heights or carry a ridiculous amount of weaponry and ammunition.

Throughout the episode, the team highlights various aspects of the game that they find particularly amusing, such as the comically inept enemy AI that seems to have no problem standing right in front of Drake's line of fire. They also express their admiration for the game's impressive graphics and cinematic cutscenes, which they describe as "basically like watching a movie, but with more climbing."

As the trailer draws to a close, the team sums up their overall thoughts on Uncharted 4 by calling it "a fun, wild ride that occasionally makes no sense but is always entertaining." They encourage viewers to check out the game for themselves, although they do warn that it may be best enjoyed with a healthy dose of skepticism and willingness to suspend one's disbelief.

Overall, the first episode of Honest Game Trailers provides a hilarious and entertaining take on one of the most popular games of recent years. By highlighting some of the quirks and inconsistencies of the game while still acknowledging its strengths, the team strikes a balance that is both informative and light-hearted. Fans of Uncharted 4 and video games in general are sure to enjoy this episode, which serves as a great introduction to the Honest Game Trailers series.

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Description
  • First Aired
    June 22, 2016
  • Content Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    3 min
  • Language
    English