So, Which is Better?
Deciding which one is better really isn’t so simple. If given the opportunity, these are definitely two quality games. Their different takes on narrative, as well as their particular approaches to action are interesting and entertaining. Both have attempted to raise the bar of narrative action games.
If you only have one of the consoles, then your choice between the two is already made for you. You can’t play Uncharted 4 on an Xbox One, and Quantum Break will never see the light of day on a PlayStation 4. However, if you have both platforms and can only choose one for whatever reason, it really comes down to preference.
Both have story front and center, but one is a bit more hands on with the approach. Uncharted 4 is a very directed experience, with Naughty Dog guiding you through every twist. They knew the story they wanted to tell and built the game around that to bring the adventure to a masterful close.
Quantum Break, on the other hand, allows for more freedom and the opportunity to change certain events. The inclusion of the live-action segments does pull players out of the game for short intervals if they decide to watch, while the gameplay itself focuses more on connecting plot points rather than creating them. This isn’t anything bad, but it is a very different experience than what Uncharted 4 offers. However, if you’ve been a fan of Remedy’s games for some time now, it isn’t too far off from what they’re known for.
At the end of the day, you have an end to a great franchise as well as the beginning of a potentially amazing one. Do you want to close out Nathan Drake’s final chapter and let the feels wash over you? Or, do you want to take a hold of time and forge your own path with Jack Joyce, all while enjoying a bit of popcorn between gameplay sessions? In the end, the choice is yours.
