Gameplay & Mechanics
23 entries in the Uncharted compendium.
Bullet TimeHold your aim, bend the clock, and pick your shot while the world holds its breath.Companion AIIn Uncharted, your companions are always by your side — and they're never in your crosshaiCover SystemTake cover, rest, and return to the fight—Uncharted's cover system keeps Drake alive.StealthOutnumbered in a Marrakech bazaar, Nathan Drake tightens his grip on a sandstone pillar, hVehicle SequencesSlam the gas, spray lead, and pray the next turn isn't your last.Puzzle-SolvingPuzzles here are carved into stone and rope, not solved on paper.Dual-WieldingTwo guns, one thief, zero mercy—Uncharted's signature combat style.Melee TakedownOne quiet grab, one unconscious guard, and the path forward is yours—no bullets, no alarmsClimbing SystemGrab the ledge, trust your hands, and the world above you becomes yours—just don't look doBallisticsPull the trigger, and the screen explodes into motion: tracers cut the air, stone chips flAim Down SightsPull the barrel to your eye, slow the world, and put a round where it matters.Rope SwingLeap into the void with nothing but a rope and nerve—then land like you meant to do it.Climbing LedgesFingertips on stone, feet over the abyss—reach for the next ledge and never look down.Pitfall TraversalThe floor is lava, the stakes are real, and the abyss is hungry.Cover-Based ShootingDuck, roll, and turn the tables — because fortune favors the bold, not the bullet-ridden.Brutal Combo MeleeWeave a ballet of broken bones: chain punches, kicks, and counters into devastating takedoStealth TakedownOne heartbeat. One breath. One guard who never saw him coming.Vehicle ChaseGrip the wheel, steady your aim, and survive the chaos.Quad BikeWhen the road ends, the real ride begins.Jet SkiRide the rapids, dodge bullets, survive the fall.Cargo Truck SequenceHang on for dear life—or get thrown under the wheels.Puzzle Door MechanismUnlock secrets with wit, not just firepower.Companion AI (Elena/Sully)Loyal partners who watch your back without stealing your spotlight—and they’ve got the one
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