Uncharted - The Fourth Labyrinth (Video Game Novel)

When I bought this book, I did so fully believing it wasn't going to be particularly good. I've not read anything else by this author before, so it was no judgement on their writing capabilities, I've just read several novels based on computer games and none have been up to much really. I was pleasantly surprised then that the opening chapter seemed to have just as much fun and excitement as the games had and that I could actually picture how the scene would play out as a game. The book is well-paced and loyal to the feel and nature of the games while obviously making the adjustments that are needed for the jump in medium. The much-loved male characters from the games (Drake and Sully, obviously!) are present and on top form with their banter and it's only a small criticism that Elena wasn't there - but as this is something of a prequel to the games, I can forgive it easily enough. The new characters are nicely written too, with Jada be suitably sympathetic and likeable without really trying too hard to force the reader to understand and warm to her. Fortunately, there isn't a heavy theme of obligatory romance either, which was something that concerned me at the inclusion of a new female character. It's not that I'd have particularly minded it, but the cliche would have irked me a little and if Drake starts getting a new girl in every iteration of the franchise, we might as well start calling him Captain Kirk. So yeah, happy that it was kind of hinted at but in the end didn't come to anything. Overall, a fun read for fans of the game and a nice addition to the franchise.

If you love the game and the characters of Uncharted then you must read this book. It's just like another game, and visualising it (for the most part) is simple and you can actually see Nathan saying his lines. What's most impressive is that Christopher Golden has done his research on the characters of Nathan and Sully, they are exactly as they are in the games. The character of Jada is a nice addition and not the annoying female that you usually find in male dominated books, I actually liked her. Most favourite parts are the history and uncovering aspects of the book, it's also a lot darker toward the end that the games in term of atmosphere. If I had to give one negative point it would be that when the writer describes action in dark caves and labyrinths it's very difficult to imagine what's happening so the best advice is to not try. Read it on holiday in Rhodes and loved it.

If your a fan of the games your going to like this - alot. Having played all three games it's not as good, but a splendid jaunt into the world of Drake & Sully. The wise cracks from the pair are worth the addmission alone. Well worth a read (but only if your a fan)!

For fans of the Uncharted series of video games, a novelization of the universe may feel dangerously like a cheap knock-off cash maker. But one chapter in will show you that this is anything but the truth. The storyline in this is incredibly faithful to the universe of the video games, a 'what if it was more than a myth' storyline about the labyrinth of King Minos of Crete that also perfectly blends in Chinese and Egyptian mythologies, alchemy and Atlantis. Never going into the absurd fantasy, the book deals with every myth in an 'historical' way that makes each one feel realistic and organic to the story. For fans of the games this is definitely a worthwhile addition to the series, and for any people looking for a new favourite series, this is a perfect place to start.

Wish Christopher Golden would pen a good few more Nathan Drake adventures. A really great read. It vibes so well with the PS4 games. Really well done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I bought this book because I love the Uncharted series, and this really fits in with the type of storys from the games, it has a really good storyline and keeps you hooked until the end. The author seemed to capture the personality of the characters from the games, so it seems like the same characters as the games. If you love the Uncharted games/storylines, you need to buy this book.

The story is very intriguing and the format true to the games, however the writing style especially during dialogue reminds me more of a sophisticated fan fiction rather than a published novel. I also say this because the introduction of the new character Jada read as quite clunky and the relationships with her forced. Perhaps that is purely because she is not in the video game series but personally I was not a fan.This book is a good read if you wish to prolong the magic of the Uncharted series as Nate and Sully's interactions are well written but it isn't the best video game book I have come across. On a practical note the book itself is smaller than your average paperback which for me made it a little awkward to read.

Like many others I bought this book to fill the empty void after finishing the Uncharted series, and honestly wasn't expecting too much as a lot of other video game themed novels seem to be lacking. However, it is well written and compelling. Knowledge of the characters through the games isn't really necessary so anyone can pick it up and enjoy.

I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. Going in, I thought it would be nothing but mindless meaningless action. But, because I was such a fan of the video game, I had to give it a try. And, honestly, I haven't had this much fun reading a novel in a long time. There is something immensely compelling about going after treasure and figuring out puzzles, secrets and mysteries. And when you add to that a trip around the world, and bad guys trying to stop you at every turn, well, it's just irresistable. It creates an experience that is very enjoyable and exciting. That's this book in a nutshell. And what made it even better was the internal dialogue. You really got inside the heads of the main characters. You got to read what they were feeling and thinking, right down to their innermost fears and secret thoughts. It really brings the characters to life when you can do that, as long as it isn't overdone and long-winded, which it wasn't in this story. I should say, though, that the material, and the story itself, got complicated at times. And I ended up getting lost a few times. Fortunately, though, this difficult material was either simplified or explained better before long, so I was always able to get back on track. A story like this always leaves me wondering if there are such mysteries and treasures in real life. I am also left wondering how much of the material is real, and how much is simply made up or exaggerated. It must take a great deal of work to write such a complicated story as this, but the end result is just amazing. It's an amazing experience, for sure.

Ein packender und unterhaltsamer Roman, der ganz im Stil der Uncharted-Spiele geschrieben ist. Ich konnte es kaum weglegen, so spannend und gut geschrieben ist es.

I like Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth because it is like the Uncharted Video Games which I have played on my PS4. I have played Uncharted 1 to 4 and The Lost Legacy on my PS4 a few years ago. I have not played Uncharted: The Golden Abyss because I do not own a Playstation Vita and Sony did not port it to the PS4. So it looks like I will never play that Uncharted game. I am about to start reading Chapter 13 as of this review and from what I have read so far, I am enjoying it. I did not know the Uncharted video game franchise won awards. I would like to watch the Uncharted movie when it is released on the market.

La verdad llevaba ya tiempo buscando éste libro que originalmente fue lanzado hace 5 años aproximadamente, gracias a que Amazon llegó a México es que finalmente pude comprarlo y a un excelente precio, nada que ver al precio en Amazon USA demasiado caro. Basicamente el libro podria considerarse un spin-off de la ya legendaria saga Uncharted ya que en si no hace referencia directa a los acontecimientos ya vistos en Uncharted Drake Fortune y Uncharted 2 (salvo una pequeña mención de El Dorado). Este libro salió antes de Uncharted 3 por lo que tampoco tenemos alguna referencia de los acontecimientos de Uncharted 3, la historia de esta aventura de Nate y Sully no es canónica pero no por eso deja de ser bastante interesante, de nueva cuenta Nate y Sully se alistan para viajar alrededor del mundo en busca de un mito, no contare nada de la historia para no perder el interes del que lea esta reseña y se animen a comprar este libro. Seas o no seas un fan de Uncharted debes leerlo, aunque si ya estas familiarizado con Nate podras entender el papel de algunos personajes mejor, si buscas algo nuevo que leer este libro cumplira con tus expectativas, aunque debo decir que el libro NO VIENE EN ESPAÑOL asi que si tienes un buen nivel de inglés podras leerlo sin ningun problema. Hablando ya del empaque y tiempo de entrega debo decir que el libro venia perfectamente cuidado en un empaque tipo sobre tamaño carta con sus respectivas burbujas de proteccion, el producto llego en 3 dias que es lo que era el tiempo estimado Animense a comprarlo ya que Amazon cumple lo que promete, precios bajos y entregas rapidas y muy bien cuidadas.

Haven't read it yet, but the book itself looks great, and no damage (this was my first time ordering a book on Amazon). Judging from the description on the back, it will be one heck of an adventure, just like all of Nathan Drake's escapades. Looking forward to reading it when I get time.