Many game franchises tend to lose momentum as new installments come out. Game fatigue gets the best of them. But that’s not true for Naughty Dog’s action-adventure game franchise. It actually ended on a high note with Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. The game is highly praised by players and critics. And then there are the awards. Most notably, it won Best Game at BAFTA and Outstanding Achievement in Video Game Writing from the Writers Guild of America. More than anything, though, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End really nails being remembered for the narrative and the people inside it. It does so by giving its characters even more room to show who they are. That comes through in the dialogue.
With that in mind, here’s my take on a few of the best quotes from the game. A few lines that capture the deeply realistic banter that shows just how much personality is packed into the characters.
The Story of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End takes place three years after the events of UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception. Nathan Drake settles into a quieter life with his wife Elena Fisher. But that changes when Sam Drake suddenly reappears, pulling Nathan back into the world he supposedly left behind. The brothers go on another treasure hunt to help Sam pay off his supposed debt.
The game starts out showcasing everything the series does best. Car chases. Pirate fortresses. Breathtaking set pieces. The spectacle that made the franchise iconic. But it’s not just the treasure and adrenaline that makes the game click. In fact, it’s more about your journey as Nathan. Like being caught between the life you built with Elena and the life you’ve always known. Meanwhile, there are also the lies your brother told that put you at risk.
Beneath the adventure, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End becomes a story of family and obsession. More importantly, you’ll find yourself asking whether you, as Nathan, are willing to settle for being just a normal person. All before your passion and fantasies cost you everything. That gives the game’s dialogue more weight than you’d expect.
Quotes from Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
The adventure wouldn’t be the same without its colorful characters. And, of course, the lines that make Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End so memorable:
Nathan Drake
Nathan Drake remains the main playable protagonist, with a knack for danger. But since Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End takes place after his marriage, he’s more settled, calm, and collected. But don’t get it twisted: Nathan’s signature sarcasm, quick thinking, and dry humor that fans know are still fully intact.
- “Oh, I’m gonna feel this in the morning.”
- “Come on. I’m me. C’mon, it’s me. It’s different this time.”
- “I have my moments.”
- “You know, for a thief, you’re not very good at this.”
- “Okay, watch and learn.”
- “This is taking a really long time.”
- “I knew that. I got it.”
- “Seriously, Rafe. This is insane, even for you.”
- “I missed this. Not the shooting, but the… the rest of it.”
- “We’re not those kids anymore, Sam. We have lives. I have a life.”
- “There’s your treasure. Was it worth it?”
- “But on the bright side, there’s no one around to tell me I’m an idiot.”
Sam Drake
Sam Drake is none other than Nathan’s reckless brother. Even so, it’s clear that he loves and cares for his brother very much. Sam even shares Nathan’s sarcasm and humor.
- “We were meant for this, Nathan. You, me, together. We were destined for something great.”
- “I need your help.”
- “I’ve got a plan.”
- “Well; he had the money, If you’ve got it, flaunt it, right?”
Elena Fisher
Elena Fisher is the wife of Nathan in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. She’s often described as the female version of him. As a former journalist, Elena is naturally cunning, optimistic, intelligent, and tenacious. In the game, she has known Nathan long enough to recognize when he’s hiding something.
- “If you’re done lying to me, then you should stop lying to yourself.”
- “You know, even if you think you’re protecting me, you don’t have a right to shut me out like that.”
- “That is bullsh*t, Nate. You just didn’t have the nerve to face me. Again.”
- “No matter what it is, you’re supposed to come to me so we can work through it together, as a team.”
- “You don’t get to decide what’s best for me, Nate. I do.”
- “He was hell-bent on keeping his treasure, no matter the cost to the others around him.”
- “I’m tired of secrets, Nate. I’m tired of the lies. If you want to do this, we do it together. Or we don’t do it at all.”
The Rest of the Characters in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- “Nobody cares if you smoke indoors.” – Victor Sullivan
- “Everyone obsessed with this treasure gets what they deserve.” – Nadine Ross
- “You are nothing. And I warned you to get out of my way.” – Rafe Adler
Lighter moments in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- “You’re a horrible pirate.”
- “Avast, you dirty dog!”
- “Ah, this is nuts.”
- “Again with the winch, Sully. Pretty handy, right?”
- “Well, that could have gone better.”
- “Yeah! It’s totally time. Wait, which talk are we talking about here?”
All in all, these lines make Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End more unforgettable, besides the places they explore.
