Naughty Dog's Rumored Sci-Fi Game Should Bring Back Uncharted's Set Pieces

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The idea of Naughty Dog working on a science-fiction game is exciting considering the developer’s pedigree. Fans of Jak and Daxter, Uncharted, and The Last of Us are likely impressed enough with Naughty Dog to have faith in any new endeavor it embarks upon. But science-fiction is one of few genres that lends itself to complete creative freedom, and that is truly intriguing given how engaging Naughty Dog’s storytelling tends to be.

Naughty Dog could be described as a franchise developer, having put several entries into its established IPs. With a new IP, it is interesting to speculate about what features or insights it will carry into its rumored science-fiction game. Taking a look at Naughty Dog’s previous titles, the developer often rides a fine line between realism and science-fiction concepts. For example, The Last of Us takes a grounded and realistic approach to a dystopian apocalypse, with enemies that are clearly in the realm of sci-fi. Uncharted’s set pieces should still be its main takeaway.

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While The Last of Us has some truly suspenseful and action-packed moments, none compare to the high-octane thrill of Uncharted. The Uncharted franchise is built upon the foundation of huge set pieces that may not be demanding or difficult to traverse, but are undoubtedly cinematic and pulse-pounding.

These moments typically involve Nathan Drake free-climbing along predetermined ledges and handholds, and meanwhile some devastation or other entertaining circumstance is ensuing around him. Unrealistic as Nathan’s agility and dexterity may seem, that is not the most fantastical thing about Uncharted. Instead, most Uncharted titles pepper in some