(continued from previous page) ...and chiseled jaw structure. With a tap of a button, it's also possible to dive and roll from cover to cover. This proves useful because enemies are frighteningly real and sneak up on you when you least expect it. But as the reflexive guy you are, you can also hit the R1 trigger for a quick jab by the shoulder into their mouth or even to exchange a few punches. Just remember, you have to get your timing right. So, it’s definitely a good idea to be sober and always keep up your guard.

The brilliant soundtrack in addition to the animation and character detail is breath taking. Moreover, the acting performances by Emily Rose, playing the sexy Survivor-like competition runner up presenter Elena Fisher, and Nolan North, playing our handsome hero Nolan Drake, far outdo the personality of the characters more than anyone can hope for. To match all of this, facial animation is stunning, with both characters responding realistically and believably to a tough situation, especially Drake when he is jabbed in his jaw.

From what we’ve seen, Naughty Dog has, so far, delivered beautifully on this promising first party title to make you truly feel as if you’re seeking out one hell of a treasure. As the gameplay progresses, you’ll soon find that the real treasure is not the value in the chest, but the experience from the journey. Okay, well maybe not exactly. But before you go battling nasty pirates, make sure you polish your hand gun and take care of it. It’ll be one hell of a trek. And for people’s sake, make sure you take a shower after!