Assassin Creed Mirage vs Uncharted 4: A Thief End

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Single-player Only
• Setting: 9th Century Baghdad (Golden Age of Islam), Alamut
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows PC (Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, Steam), Amazon Luna, iOS (iPhone 15 Pro/Max, compatible iPads)
• Unique Feature: Return to classic Assassin's Creed gameplay focusing on stealth, parkour, and a linear narrative; detailed recreation of 9th-century Baghdad; Basim's origin story.

• Perspective: Third-Person
• Multiplayer: Competitive & Cooperative (Original PS4 release). Single-player only in Legacy of Thieves Collection.
• Setting: Various Globe-Trotting Locations (Panama, Italy, Scotland, Madagascar, Libertalia)
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 (Legacy of Thieves Collection), PC (Windows - Legacy of Thieves Collection)
• Unique Feature: Cinematic Storytelling, Grappling Hook Mechanics, Wide-Linear Level Design, Lifelike Character Animation & Performances, Stunning Visuals.

• Enkidu: Basim's loyal eagle companion. Enkidu can be used to scout the environment from above, tag enemies, identify objectives, locate collectibles, and find hidden entrances. Cannot directly attack enemies but is an invaluable tool for reconnaissance and planning.
  Bonelli's Eagle

• Samuel 'Sam' Drake (AI): Nate's older brother. Accompanies Nate for the majority of the game. Sam is a capable AI companion in combat, engaging enemies with firearms and melee. He also assists in traversal (e.g., boosting Nate up ledges, cooperative environmental interactions) and participates in puzzle-solving and dialogue.
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• Victor 'Sully' Sullivan (AI): Joins Nate and Sam for significant portions of the adventure. Provides combat support, often with heavier weapons or from a strategic position (like piloting a vehicle). Offers guidance and witty banter. Assists in traversal and puzzle elements.
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• Elena Fisher (AI - Temporary): Accompanies Nate during certain later chapters of the game. She is resourceful and capable in combat, using firearms and assisting Nate. Her presence is crucial for narrative and emotional development during these segments.
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• Online Multiplayer Teammates (Original PS4 Version): In the original PS4 multiplayer modes, players would team up with other human-controlled characters, utilizing various weapons, Mysticals (supernatural power-ups), and Sidekicks (AI support characters like Snipers or Brutes that could be summoned).
  Human (Player Characters)

• Historical Sites: Interactive points scattered throughout Baghdad and its surroundings that provide detailed information about the history, culture, art, and daily life during the Islamic Golden Age.
• Lost Books: Collectible texts hidden across the map. Collecting them all often leads to a reward, such as a unique outfit or weapon, and provides additional lore.
• Enigmas: Map-based riddles or cryptic drawings found in the world that players must decipher to locate a hidden treasure, typically an outfit dye, a talisman, or a weapon/outfit upgrade schematic.
• Gear Chests: Chests containing new weapons (swords, daggers) or outfits for Basim. These are often found in restricted areas or guarded locations and may require solving small environmental puzzles to access.
• Dervis' Artifacts: Valuable artifacts that Basim can pickpocket from specific NPCs throughout Baghdad. Returning these to Dervis provides rewards like upgrade materials or skill points.
• Mysterious Shards: Special collectibles found in heavily guarded chests, usually requiring a key or specific conditions to open. Used to unlock powerful Isu gear in a hidden location.
• Tales of Baghdad: Short, self-contained side stories involving unique characters and situations, offering insights into the lives of Baghdad's inhabitants and often providing small rewards.

• Treasures: 109 small, often shiny, collectible artifacts hidden throughout the game's chapters. These range from ancient coins and pirate trinkets to jeweled objects. Finding them often requires careful exploration of environments, sometimes in out-of-the-way spots.
• Journal Entries: Contextual items or landmarks that Nathan Drake can interact with, causing him to sketch or write about them in his journal. These entries provide additional lore, character thoughts, or clues for puzzles. There are 25 specific Journal Entry collectibles.
• Journal Notes: Loose notes, letters, or documents found in the environment that Nathan can pick up and read. These often provide backstory about historical figures like Captain Avery, the founding of Libertalia, or the lives of its inhabitants. There are 23 specific Journal Note collectibles.
• Optional Conversations: Specific moments where a speech bubble icon appears above an NPC's head (usually Sam, Sully, or Elena). Interacting triggers unique, optional dialogue exchanges that flesh out character relationships and provide additional story context. There are 36 of these.
• Rock Cairns: Piles of stacked rocks found in some of the larger, more open environments. Nate can knock them over. While not a traditional collectible with a counter, interacting with them is a minor activity. (More prominent as a collectible in The Lost Legacy).

• Assassin Origins
• Coming-of-Age
• Stealth
• Parkour
• 9th Century Baghdad
• Golden Age of Islam
• Hidden Ones vs. Order of the Ancients
• Fate
• Justice
• Mentorship
• Internal Conflict
• Middle Eastern Folklore

• Adventure & Exploration
• Treasure Hunting
• Piracy & Libertalia
• Family & Brotherhood
• Sacrifice
• Obsession
• Letting Go of the Past
• Legacy
• Consequences of a Life of Thievery
• The Allure of Danger

• Hidden Blade: Primary Assassination Tool
  The iconic weapon of the Assassins, used for stealthy and instant assassinations on unaware or vulnerable targets.
• Sword (One-Handed): Primary Melee Weapon
  Basim's main weapon for open combat, used for attacking, parrying, and dodging. Various swords with different stats and appearances can be acquired and upgraded.
• Dagger: Secondary Melee / Tool
  A secondary weapon often used in conjunction with the sword or for specific combat maneuvers. Can also be used for stealth takedowns or as a utility tool.
• Throwing Knives: Ranged Throwable Tool
  Silent ranged weapons for eliminating enemies from a distance, creating distractions, or hitting weak points. Can be upgraded for increased capacity or damage.
• Smoke Bombs: Tactical Tool
  Creates a cloud of smoke to obscure vision, allowing Basim to escape combat, break line of sight, or perform stealth assassinations. Upgradable for larger radius or longer duration.
• Blowdart: Ranged Tactical Tool
  Used to silently apply various effects to targets, such as sleep, berserk, or poison, from a distance. Requires ammunition (darts).
• Noisemaker Darts / Whistle: Distraction Tool
  Used to lure guards away from their posts or investigate specific locations, creating openings for stealthy passage or takedowns.
• Traps: Tactical Tool
  Deployable traps that can incapacitate or damage enemies who trigger them. Useful for setting up ambushes or securing escape routes.

• Pistols (e.g., Para .45, Aegis 9mm, Raffica, Fossa R-81): Sidearm (Semi-Auto, Burst, Automatic)
  Reliable sidearms for various situations. Can be used while hanging, swimming, or for quick shots. Some are fully automatic.
• Revolvers (e.g., Barok .44): Sidearm (High Damage)
  Powerful handguns dealing significant damage per shot, but with slower fire rates and smaller capacities.
• Long Guns (Assault Rifles, e.g., AK-47, FAL, Mettler M-30, HS39): Primary Firearm (Automatic/Burst)
  Versatile automatic or burst-fire rifles suitable for most combat encounters at medium range. Common enemy drops.
• Shotguns (e.g., Spezzotti 12 Gauge, Condor, Flanker): Primary Firearm (Close Quarters)
  Devastating at close range. Includes pump-action, double-barreled, and semi-automatic variants.
• Sniper Rifles (e.g., M14 Custom, Nagant Mosin, Mazur LDR): Primary Firearm (Long Range, Precision)
  Used for taking out enemies from a distance with high precision. Some are bolt-action, others semi-automatic.
• Heavy Weapons (e.g., RPG-7, China Lake GL, DShK): Primary Firearm (Explosive/High Power)
  Powerful weapons like rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and mounted machine guns encountered in specific sections or dropped by heavy enemies.
• Melee (Fists, Environmental Objects, Grappling Hook Takedowns): Close Quarters Combat
  Nate can engage in hand-to-hand combat with punches, grapples, and environmental takedowns. The grappling hook can also be used for aerial melee attacks.
• Explosives (Grenades, Dynamite, Propane Tanks): Throwable / Environmental
  Standard grenades and dynamite can be thrown. Red propane tanks or barrels in the environment can be shot to cause large explosions.

• Hidden One Outfit (Default): Basim's initial attire as he joins the Hidden Ones. Offers a balance of protection and agility suitable for an Assassin. Can be upgraded.
• Various Outfits (Unlockable/Craftable): Players can acquire multiple outfits throughout the game, each with a unique appearance and often providing specific passive perks or stat bonuses that cater to different playstyles (e.g., enhancing stealth, combat, or tool effectiveness). Outfits can typically be upgraded and some can be dyed.
• Deluxe Pack Outfit (Prince of Persia inspired): A cosmetic outfit included in the Deluxe Edition, inspired by the Prince of Persia series. Offers a unique visual style.

• No Equipable Armor System: Nathan Drake does not have an equipable armor system where players can find or upgrade different pieces of armor for stat boosts. His survivability is based on his health (which regenerates when out of combat) and player skill in using cover, dodging, and defeating enemies efficiently. There are no armor items to collect or equip.
• Cosmetic Outfits (Multiplayer & Bonus Content): In the original PS4 multiplayer mode, and as unlockable bonus content for the single-player campaign (often after first completion or via special editions), various cosmetic outfits for Nathan Drake and other characters were available. These were purely visual and did not offer gameplay advantages.

• Hidden One Robes: Basim wears various iterations of the traditional Hidden One attire. These outfits can be upgraded to improve their perks and stats. Dyes can be applied to change the color scheme of most outfits.
• Deluxe Edition Outfit (Prince of Persia Inspired): A unique cosmetic outfit included with the Deluxe Edition, themed after the Prince of Persia series. Includes matching weapon and mount skins.
• Unlockable Outfits: Numerous distinct outfits can be unlocked through story progression, completing side content, finding collectibles (like Enigmas), or purchasing from merchants. Each often comes with specific passive bonuses tailored to stealth, combat, or utility.

• Nathan Drake's Outfits: Throughout the story, Nathan Drake wears several distinct outfits appropriate to the location and situation (e.g., casual wear at home, rugged adventure gear in Madagascar, diving suit, formal attire for an auction). These are generally fixed for specific chapters. Unlockable cosmetic outfits are available after completing the game or through special editions/Legacy of Thieves Collection, allowing players to replay chapters with different looks (e.g., classic Drake outfits, wetsuits).
• Multiplayer Character Customization (Original PS4): The original PS4 multiplayer mode allowed extensive customization of playable characters (heroes and villains from the Uncharted series) with hundreds of unlockable clothing items (hats, shirts, pants, accessories) and taunts.

Uncharted 4 does not feature a traditional RPG skill tree or extensive character stat upgrades for Nathan Drake. Progression is primarily through acquiring new weapons and gear found in levels or dropped by enemies. There are no craftable upgrades for Nate's personal abilities. Gameplay mastery comes from improving player skill in combat, stealth, platforming, and puzzle-solving. Some weapon 'upgrades' are simply finding more powerful versions or attachments. The grappling hook is a key new tool that enhances traversal and combat options.

Assassin's Creed Mirage features a smaller, more focused open world compared to recent entries like Valhalla or Odyssey. The primary setting is the dense and vibrant city of Baghdad, divided into four main districts: Karkh (industrial), Abbasiyah (cultural center), Harbiyah (densely populated residential), and the iconic Round City (administrative center). The game also includes the surrounding wilderness and the Hidden Ones' fortress of Alamut. The map size of Baghdad is comparable to AC Unity's Paris or AC Revelations' Constantinople (approx. 2.30 km² for the city itself, with the total explorable area being larger but not on the scale of massive RPGs).

• Horse: Mount / Land Traversal
  Available for faster travel across the larger stretches of land outside the dense city center of Baghdad and for journeying to locations like Alamut.
• Camel: Mount / Land Traversal
  An alternative mount suitable for desert environments surrounding Baghdad, offering a thematic means of transportation.
• Small Boats (Dhows/Skiffs): Water Traversal
  Used for navigating the rivers and canals within and around Baghdad, providing alternative routes for infiltration or travel.

• Jeep (4x4): Land Vehicle (Off-Road)
  A rugged jeep used by Nate, Sam, and Sully for traversing the expansive plains and muddy tracks of Madagascar. Features a winch that can be used to pull down structures, create paths, or pull the jeep up steep inclines.
• Motorboat: Watercraft
  A small motorboat used for navigating the waters around the islands leading to Libertalia. Allows for exploration of coves, beaches, and underwater areas (for diving).
• Motorcycle (Briefly): Land Vehicle (Two-Wheeled)
  Featured in a high-speed chase sequence during the Madagascar market escape. Player control is part of this scripted set-piece.
• Enemy Vehicles (Trucks, APC-like vehicles): Hostile Land Vehicles
  Shoreline mercenaries utilize various vehicles, including pickup trucks with mounted guns and armored personnel carrier-like vehicles, which often feature in combat encounters or chase sequences. Nate typically destroys these rather than driving them for extended periods.
• Grappling Hook (Traversal Tool, not a vehicle): Personal Traversal Gear
  While not a vehicle, the grappling hook is a key traversal tool that allows Nate to swing across large gaps, rappel up and down cliffs, and perform dynamic maneuvers, significantly expanding his movement capabilities.

• Basim Ibn Ishaq: Protagonist / Hidden One
  A former street thief from Anbar who is recruited into the Hidden Ones in Baghdad. Players follow his journey as he trains to become a Master Assassin, grapples with his past, nightmarish visions, and uncovers conspiracies within the city. He is the player character.
• Roshan bint-La'Ahad: Mentor / Master Assassin
  A senior member and Master Assassin of the Hidden Ones, originally from Persia. She serves as Basim's stern and wise mentor, guiding his training and operations in Baghdad. Voiced by Shohreh Aghdashloo.
• Nehal: Childhood Friend / Confidante
  Basim's close childhood friend from Anbar. She is independent, distrustful of the Hidden Ones, and encourages Basim to investigate the mysteries of his visions and the artifacts sought by the Order. Plays a crucial role in Basim's personal story and his connection to the Isu Loki.
• Ali ibn Muhammad: Leader of the Zanj Rebellion / Ally
  A historical figure and the charismatic leader of the Zanj Rebellion against the Abbasid Caliphate. Basim and the Hidden Ones interact with him and his cause.
• Order of the Ancients Members: Antagonists / Templar Precursors
  The primary antagonistic faction, the precursors to the Templar Order. They have infiltrated the highest levels of power in Baghdad and seek ancient Isu artifacts to further their goals of control. Basim is tasked with identifying and eliminating key members.
• Fuladh: Hidden One / Bureau Leader
  A fellow Hidden One and leader of one of the Assassin Bureaus in Baghdad. Works alongside Basim and Roshan.
• Enkidu: Eagle Companion
  Basim's Bonelli's eagle companion. Used for scouting the environment, marking enemies and points of interest from above. Cannot directly attack enemies but is essential for reconnaissance.

• Nathan 'Nate' Drake: Protagonist / Retired Treasure Hunter
  The charismatic and adventurous protagonist. Now attempting a normal life with Elena, he is pulled back into treasure hunting by the reappearance of his long-lost brother, Sam. Known for his wit, resilience, and incredible luck.
• Samuel 'Sam' Drake: Deuteragonist / Nate's Older Brother / Treasure Hunter
  Nate's older brother, previously presumed dead. His return and desperate situation ignite the quest for Avery's treasure. He is more reckless and obsessed with treasure than Nate.
• Elena Fisher: Ally / Nate's Wife / Journalist
  Nate's resourceful and intelligent wife, a successful journalist. She is initially unaware of Nate's return to adventure but eventually gets involved, serving as his moral compass and a capable partner.
• Victor 'Sully' Sullivan: Ally / Mentor / Treasure Hunter
  Nate's long-time mentor, father figure, and partner in adventure. A seasoned treasure hunter, Sully provides support, resources, and wise counsel (and often a seaplane).
• Rafe Adler: Main Antagonist / Wealthy Treasure Hunter
  A wealthy, ruthless, and obsessive treasure hunter who was once partnered with the Drake brothers. He feels betrayed and entitled to Avery's treasure, employing the Shoreline mercenary group to achieve his goals.
• Nadine Ross: Secondary Antagonist / Leader of Shoreline
  The pragmatic and highly skilled leader of Shoreline, a South African private military company hired by Rafe Adler. A formidable combatant and tactician.
• Evelyn (Mentioned): Historical Figure / Pirate Captain's Associate
  A historical figure connected to Captain Henry Avery and the founding of Libertalia, whose story and clues are uncovered by the Drakes.
• Captain Henry Avery (Historical Figure): Legendary Pirate Captain
  The infamous pirate captain whose legendary treasure is the object of the game's central quest. His story and the fate of Libertalia are key to the narrative.
• Various Shoreline Mercenaries & Other Minor NPCs: Enemies / Supporting Cast
  The game features numerous unnamed Shoreline mercenaries as common enemies, as well as other minor characters encountered during Nate's journey.

• Main Story Quests (Basim's Journey)
  A series of narrative-driven missions following Basim's transformation from a street thief to a Master Assassin within the Hidden Ones. This involves training in Alamut, undertaking contracts in Baghdad, investigating the Order of the Ancients, and uncovering secrets about his past and visions.
• Assassination Contracts (Bureau Investigations)
  Identifying and eliminating key members of the Order of the Ancients who have infiltrated Baghdad. These often feature 'black box' mission design, allowing players multiple ways to gather clues, plan their approach, and execute their targets using stealth, tools, and environmental opportunities.
• Tales of Baghdad
  Short, optional side missions found throughout the city that tell self-contained stories about the citizens of Baghdad, offering insights into their lives and the culture of the era. Completing them often yields minor rewards.
• Lost Books Collection
  Finding a series of lost books scattered across Baghdad for Al-Jahiz, which rewards the player with skill points and potentially unique gear upon completion of the set.
• Dervis' Artifacts Retrieval
  Pickpocketing valuable artifacts from specific NPCs for Dervis, a merchant, in exchange for upgrade materials, resources, or skill points.

• Story Chapters (Prologue - Epilogue)
  A series of linear, narratively-driven chapters that progress the main story of Nathan and Sam Drake's hunt for Captain Avery's treasure. Each chapter is set in a distinct location and features a mix of exploration, platforming, puzzle-solving, stealth, and intense combat encounters, punctuated by cinematic cutscenes.
• Puzzle Solving Sequences
  Integrated into main story progression, these involve deciphering clues from Nate's journal, manipulating environmental objects, aligning symbols, or using light and shadow to uncover hidden paths or mechanisms related to Avery's trials and Libertalia's secrets.
• Major Set-Piece Encounters
  Spectacular, highly scripted action sequences that serve as climactic moments within chapters. Examples include the Madagascar jeep chase, collapsing clock tower escape, ballroom brawl, ship graveyard battle, and encounters with armored vehicles or heavily armed enemy groups.
• Stealth Sections
  Numerous areas allow or encourage a stealthy approach. Nate can use tall grass, cover, takedowns from ledges or above, and silenced weapons (if found) to eliminate enemies or bypass encounters without raising an alarm.
• Vehicle Traversal & Combat Sections
  Specific chapters feature drivable vehicles like a jeep (in Madagascar) or a boat (around island chains). These sections involve navigating large environments, sometimes engaging in vehicular combat, or using the vehicle's winch for environmental puzzles.
• Flashback Sequences
  Several chapters are flashbacks depicting earlier events in Nate and Sam's lives, such as their time in a Panamanian prison or their childhood in an orphanage. These provide crucial backstory and character development.

Available editions include: Standard Edition (base game), Deluxe Edition (includes Deluxe Pack with a Prince of Persia-inspired outfit, eagle and mount skins, weapons, and access to digital artbook & soundtrack via a dedicated website), and a Collector's Case (physical edition including the Deluxe Edition content, a Basim figurine, Steelbook case, map of Baghdad, a replica of Basim's brooch, mini-artbook, and selected soundtrack CD).

Available in Standard Edition, Special Edition (SteelBook, artbook, Naughty Dog points), Libertalia Collector's Edition (12" Nathan Drake statue, SteelBook, artbook, Naughty Dog points, sticker sheet, multiplayer outfits/weapon skins). Later released as part of the 'Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection' for PS5 and PC, which also includes 'Uncharted: The Lost Legacy' and features enhanced graphics and performance options.

Ubisoft has stated that Mirage was designed as a standalone experience with no plans for major story DLC. However, the game received post-launch updates including a New Game Plus mode and a permadeath (Full Synchronization Challenge) mode, as well as various cosmetic packs.

The primary post-launch content was the standalone story expansion 'Uncharted: The Lost Legacy' (starring Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross), which was also included in the 'Legacy of Thieves Collection'. The original PS4 version of Uncharted 4 received numerous free updates for its multiplayer mode, including new maps, modes, weapons, and cosmetic items. No single-player story DLC directly for Nathan Drake's Uncharted 4 story was released.

• Q: When was Assassin's Creed Mirage released?
  A: Assassin's Creed Mirage was released on October 5, 2023.
• Q: What is the setting of Assassin's Creed Mirage?
  A: The game is set in 9th-century Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam, with players also visiting the Hidden Ones' fortress of Alamut.
• Q: Who is the main character in Assassin's Creed Mirage?
  A: The protagonist is Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character first introduced in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. Mirage explores his origin story and transformation from a street thief into a Master Assassin.
• Q: How does the gameplay of Mirage compare to recent Assassin's Creed titles?
  A: Mirage is a deliberate return to the series' roots, emphasizing stealth, parkour, and a more focused, linear narrative. It scales back the large open-world RPG elements found in games like Odyssey and Valhalla for a more classic Assassin's Creed experience.
• Q: Is Assassin's Creed Mirage an open-world game?
  A: Yes, it features an open-world depiction of 9th-century Baghdad and its surrounding areas, including Alamut. However, the map is smaller and more densely packed compared to the vast worlds of recent AC RPGs, designed to facilitate classic parkour and stealth gameplay.
• Q: Does Assassin's Creed Mirage have multiplayer or co-op?
  A: No, Assassin's Creed Mirage is a strictly single-player game with no multiplayer or co-operative modes.
• Q: Are there any DLCs or post-launch story content for Mirage?
  A: Ubisoft has stated that there are no plans for major story DLC for Assassin's Creed Mirage. Post-launch updates have included features like New Game Plus and a permadeath mode.

• Q: Is Uncharted 4: A Thief's End the last Uncharted game with Nathan Drake?
  A: Yes, Naughty Dog has stated that Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is the conclusion to Nathan Drake's story arc. While the Uncharted universe continued with 'The Lost Legacy' (starring Chloe Frazer), Drake's journey as the protagonist effectively ends here.
• Q: Do I need to play the previous Uncharted games to understand Uncharted 4?
  A: While Uncharted 4 has a self-contained main plot, playing the previous three games (Drake's Fortune, Among Thieves, Drake's Deception) is highly recommended. It significantly enhances the emotional weight of the story, the understanding of character relationships (especially with Elena and Sully), and the impact of Nathan Drake's final adventure.
• Q: What is new in terms of gameplay in Uncharted 4 compared to previous titles?
  A: Uncharted 4 introduced several new gameplay mechanics, including a grappling hook for enhanced traversal and combat, more open 'wide-linear' level designs with drivable vehicles (jeep, boat), improved stealth mechanics with tall grass and enemy tagging, and more dynamic melee combat with environmental interactions.
• Q: Does the 'Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection' include multiplayer?
  A: No, the 'Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection' for PS5 and PC includes the single-player campaigns of Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy only. The multiplayer modes from the original PS4 releases are not included in this collection.
• Q: How long is Uncharted 4: A Thief's End?
  A: The main story campaign of Uncharted 4 typically takes around 15-20 hours to complete. Finding all collectibles and exploring thoroughly can extend this to 25-30+ hours.

Utilizes an updated version of the Ubisoft Anvil engine to render a detailed and vibrant depiction of 9th-century Baghdad. Focuses on environmental density, historical accuracy in architecture, and character animations that support the fluid parkour and stealth gameplay. Supports modern graphical features on PC and current-gen consoles.

Powered by Naughty Dog's proprietary engine, Uncharted 4 is renowned for its groundbreaking visuals, especially at the time of its PS4 release. It features incredibly detailed character models with realistic animations and facial expressions, breathtaking and diverse environments, advanced lighting and shadow effects, and spectacular cinematic set pieces. The level of environmental detail, from foliage and water effects to material textures, is exceptional. The PS5 and PC versions in the 'Legacy of Thieves Collection' offer enhanced resolutions, frame rates, and graphical settings.

The original score, composed by Brendan Angelides (with a track by Layth Sidiq), blends traditional Middle Eastern instrumentation with orchestral themes to create an authentic atmosphere for 9th-century Baghdad. Voice acting is available in multiple languages, including full Arabic localization for enhanced immersion.

Original score composed by Henry Jackman, featuring sweeping orchestral themes, adventurous melodies, and emotionally resonant pieces that underscore the narrative's highs and lows. The music dynamically adapts to gameplay, building tension during combat and enhancing the sense of wonder during exploration. Sound design is top-notch, with impactful weapon sounds, detailed environmental ambiances, and stellar voice acting.

Features a HUD that is reminiscent of older AC titles, with a focus on clarity for stealth and parkour. Includes a compass, notoriety indicator, health/tool indicators, and contextual prompts. The world map is detailed for Baghdad and its surroundings. Photo mode is available.

Features a minimalistic and cinematic HUD, displaying ammo count, equipped weapon, and contextual prompts for interactions, stealth, and combat. A simple objective marker guides players. No traditional mini-map during gameplay to enhance immersion; players rely on environmental cues and Nate's journal. The journal contains sketches, notes, and puzzle solutions.

Includes a range of accessibility options such as customizable controls (including keyboard and mouse), subtitle customization (size, background, speaker names), closed captions, adjustable HUD elements, aim assist, menu narration, and options to modify gameplay elements like guaranteed pickpocketing.

Naughty Dog has been a leader in accessibility. Uncharted 4 (especially in the Legacy of Thieves Collection) offers a wide array of options: extensive control remapping, subtitle and caption customization (size, color, background, speaker names), options for motion blur/camera shake, aim assist lock-on, options for QTEs (hold vs. tap), high contrast modes, audio cues for collectibles and combat, navigation assistance, and more.

• Official PC system requirements for 'Assassin's Creed Mirage'. An SSD is mandatory for all configurations. Performance will vary based on specific hardware, drivers, and in-game settings. Upscaling technologies (DLSS, FSR, XeSS) are supported.
• Laptop Performance Note: Assassin's Creed Mirage, while less demanding than recent large-scale AC titles, still benefits from a capable gaming laptop for optimal experience. Laptop GPUs generally perform differently than their desktop counterparts due to TGP and thermal limitations. **Ensure your laptop meets or exceeds these estimated specs, especially regarding GPU TGP and cooling capacity.** Check specific laptop model reviews.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) for laptop GPUs is critical. Higher TGP variants generally offer better performance for the same GPU model.
• Laptop Consideration: Advanced Cooling Thermals: Efficient cooling is necessary for sustained performance during gameplay to avoid thermal throttling.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Performance Sustain: A modern mobile CPU that maintains good clock speeds under load is important, especially for a game with dense city environments and many NPCs.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Configuration Speed: 8GB is the minimum, but 16GB in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for smoother gameplay and reduced stuttering.
• Laptop Consideration: Display Panel G P U Pairing: Consider your laptop's display resolution (1080p is common) and refresh rate. The GPU should comfortably drive frames at or near the panel's refresh rate for the best experience.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: Laptops with a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can improve performance by directly connecting the dedicated GPU to the display.
• Laptop Consideration: Driver Updates O S Optimization: Always use the latest official GPU drivers. Ensure Windows is updated and configured for gaming performance.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports Intel XeSS, NVIDIA DLSS, and AMD FSR. Utilizing these is recommended to boost performance, especially at higher resolutions or settings.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Quality, Shadows, Clutter, World Detail, and Anti-Aliasing are key settings affecting performance.
• Game Name: Assassin Creed Mirage

• Official PC system requirements for 'Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection' (which includes Uncharted 4). Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, and in-game scenarios. An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal performance.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and excellent cooling. **Uncharted 4 on PC is a graphically intensive title, and good laptop hardware is needed for higher settings and resolutions.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance during action-packed sequences.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for complex environments and AI.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS 2 and AMD FSR 2.0.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Model Quality, Shadow Quality, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion, Anisotropic Filtering, and Character Detail heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is recommended for higher resolutions/settings.
• Game Name: Uncharted 4: A Thief End

• Upscaling Tech: Supports Intel XeSS, NVIDIA DLSS, and AMD FSR. Utilizing these is recommended to boost performance, especially at higher resolutions or settings.
• Key Settings Impact: Resolution, Texture Quality, Shadows, Clutter, World Detail, and Anti-Aliasing are key settings affecting performance.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS 2 and AMD FSR 2.0.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality, Model Quality, Shadow Quality, Reflections, Ambient Occlusion, Anisotropic Filtering, and Character Detail heavily impact performance. Using upscaling is recommended for higher resolutions/settings.

• G P U T G P Impact: Total Graphics Power (TGP) for laptop GPUs is critical. Higher TGP variants generally offer better performance for the same GPU model.
• Advanced Cooling Thermals: Efficient cooling is necessary for sustained performance during gameplay to avoid thermal throttling.
• C P U Performance Sustain: A modern mobile CPU that maintains good clock speeds under load is important, especially for a game with dense city environments and many NPCs.
• R A M Configuration Speed: 8GB is the minimum, but 16GB in dual-channel configuration is strongly recommended for smoother gameplay and reduced stuttering.
• Display Panel G P U Pairing: Consider your laptop's display resolution (1080p is common) and refresh rate. The GPU should comfortably drive frames at or near the panel's refresh rate for the best experience.
• M U X Switch N V I D I A Advanced Optimus: Laptops with a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus can improve performance by directly connecting the dedicated GPU to the display.
• Driver Updates O S Optimization: Always use the latest official GPU drivers. Ensure Windows is updated and configured for gaming performance.

• G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance during action-packed sequences.
• C P U Power Limits: A decent CPU is needed for complex environments and AI.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.