Coming Clean

The communication of emotion has always been a strong point in Uncharted games, and Uncharted 4 is no exception. In this great concept art work by Naughty Dog artist Hyoung Taek Nam we see Elena angry at Nathan and Sam, after learning they are back to their dangerous ways: treasure hunting and gun fighting in various remote locations. You can almost hear her shout at Nathan about broken promises, the two men awkwardly exposed in their hideout. Note the tiny details that make this scene so endearing: the wall of maps in the back, the connecting pins and wires, the little treasure chest on the desk – not to mention the sharply drawn ring on Nathan’s left hand, a strong reminder of his marriage to the disappointed woman in front of him.