Amy Hennig Guides Us Through the Desert! | Part 11 | Uncharted 3: The Definitive Playthrough

[@EmperorOfArkhamCity]

I could listen to Amy Hennig talking about the making of Uncharted 3 all day.

[@storyoptics4964]

And I could watch you all day listening to Amy talking about the making of Uncharted 3. You see, I like to watch...

[@jamiesmith4745]

Story Optics And I could listen to you all day, listening to this guy all day, listening to Amy Hennig talking about the making of Uncharted 3 all day...

[@happychappychester9370]

Here here.

[@storyoptics4964]

@@happychappychester9370 Here here or hear hear?

[@GodsLonelyMan76]

I can't

[@daytondreamer8724]

Forever grateful to Amy Hennig for creating my favorite series and characters, no matter how much time passes I always come back to uncharted and it’s always the best

[@ngnevergone7587]

EXAACTLY

[@khushikaur1260]

I can’t blame Richard for taking a rain check. The bodies ain’t gonna move themselves!

[@EmperorOfArkhamCity]

No Sully? What a shame he couldn't be here for the best sequence in the game. Fortunately, Amy Hennig can enlighten us with her knowledge.

[@dan290786]

Luckily Sully isn’t on properly until much later. I guess he couldn’t get the VA who played Salim to join either

[@EmperorOfArkhamCity]

@@dan290786 I don't think Salim will show up this week.

[@whitegenome22]

Two top comments? Damn, lol.

[@gleam6370]

The desert sequence is actually one of my favorite parts in the whole series

[@gwendolynerogers6800]

Completely agree, I think this game deserves so much more praise. It's obviously got its flaws but I thought it was a great 3rd installment.

[@codyd13]

@@gwendolynerogers6800 Third is personally my favorite in the series and actually got me into this series.

[@whodatninja439]

The whole plane sequence is just as cool as the train scene in 2 BUT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT IT.

[@Yacine_21uk.]

@@whodatninja439 because they have horrible taste

[@MajdCena]

Drew please let Amy know that as someone from the desert from Libya which has the biggest portion of the biggest desert in the world the Sahara desert, the part right after the plane crash in the desert is abolsutely my favorite part. Especially since I could drive a couple of hours to be in the desert like Drake. Not to mention how realistically they portrayed it with Nathan going around in circles, because if you're not trained in navigating the desert you would absolutely get lost like him. This is why UC3 is my favorite of the entire series!

[@whodatninja439]

Amy always does her research!

[@keyseronthewire2575]

I also really love the quieter moments in Uncharted like the whole desert sequence... They contrast well with the heated combat sequences... It's a great change of pace and it adds an extra layer to the whole story and experience.

[@Gimbleness]

I second this, like the leech that I am!

[@rizkyanandita8227]

Uncharted full of tense moment, that the quiet moment feel important for player to rest, and reflect on it all.

[@djens8976]

Totally agree. Really satisfying to have those u expected moments of stillness and a chance to stop, catch a breath, maybe look around... Especially given how rewarding “looking around” can be in the Uncharted series can be, give me those gorgeous environments, lighting and lighting effects, etc.

[@codyd13]

Definitely! I didn't even like Uncharted until this third game and I think a lot of it has to do with these quieter moments. It adds so much more to Nates humanity and therefore his character.

[@susanlisson7066]

D Jens Haha yeah. I never found that single treasure in the desert scene after the plane crash on my very first play through. It was in an unexpected place. lol

[@ultigamer2004]

I love hearing Amy telling development tales. I'd love to have her every episode.

[@seifdaboss]

This series is legendary

[@seifdaboss]

@@evanwake9126 yeah man do all 4 games ya know

[@kacperwoch4368]

Troy Baker is now somewhat persona non grata after The Last of Us II. He did his job but some people take an issue with him defending that game. Personally I'd like to see him back for U4 but as a guest, not a host. Btw, Uncharted 2 is the best Uncharted.

[@seifdaboss]

@@kacperwoch4368 yeah man the uncharted 2 definitive playthrough was cool man probably one of the biggest hits on the channel imo, would be cool if they do all 4 uncharted games

[@djens8976]

Okay, Drake not picking up supplies after the plane crash, and not even getting a chance to drink and rest a little after barely surviving the baking heat of the Rub’al Khali desert has been my one real frustration with this game from the very first time I played it. Listening to Amy honestly assess exactly that and lament not having the time or budget or retcon-god powers to fix that one specific thing? Direct proof of one of the many reasons she’s so great. She’s constantly thinking and looking to improve, without being tortured or dramatic about it! I admire her so much for her passion, no matter how much she happens to understate it!

[@Venom_3386]

Amy: I’m sorry. I’m talking and distracting you during the plane section. Me: Nolan, pause the game so we can hear Amy talk. 😜

[@davetippet5765]

8:30 only legends remember the subway commercial

[@chuck8249]

Love Amy hennig! She is a true pioneer in gaming! Started as an artist, worked her way up ended up writing and directing the Legacy of Kain series and Jak and Daxter series which are both legendary in their own right. Uncharted may stand as her greatest achievement in gaming as it set so many bars for what an action game should be and rivals most major motion pictures in its storytelling . Amy if you ever read this know that we fans are eternally grateful for your contributions to gaming as a whole and are excited for your next project whatever that may be!

[@whodatninja439]

she co-directed Jak 3, and Jax X, but 1 and 2 were Jason Rubin

[@AndyGilleand]

Holy crap I had no idea the plane door could close on you like that and I've played this game a dozen times lol

[@ngnevergone7587]

Uncle Noly did that on purpose , so we can see it...yh for sure... 😶‍🌫️

[@peacelovedave1435]

I’m so proud of Nolan for finally using the scope on the sniper rifle! He improved a lot through that desert fight.

[@Bengough5]

Shout out to Amy and the design team. The journey through the desert was one of my favourite sequences. It drew me in and made me more protective of Drake.

[@SeriousGuy]

Nolan North, makes acting look easy and gaming look hard

[@Trailerparked345]

Amy Henning laughing at the endless deaths of a character she created is hilarious to me

[@GabrielKnightz]

Dear Amy, The desert sequence remains one of the most poetically crafted, unique pieces of gaming. The day the poem, the scene and the line " i will show you fear in a handful of dust" stops being spine tinglingly exhilarating has yet to exist. Thank you.

[@InFlamesor12]

Incredible to see a main developer admitting her game having issues, it's unheard of, especially with current ND developers. This is why Amy Henning is so likeable, I wish there were more people like her in the game dev industry

[@noahshafir7282]

The whole plane sequence has always made me think of The Living Daylights, in which Bond and Necros are fighting while hanging out of a cargo plane holding onto the cargo flying over Afghanistan! It's my favourite Bond film, and this is one of my all-time favourite games... I think I have a type :P

[@sydneyharmon3031]

When I woke up this morning, my first thought was "it's Uncharted Thursday!!!" no joke

[@Aiden-ov7gj]

ME TOO, holy shit I was anxiously waiting

[@khushikaur1260]

Right!! Every day I count the days until Thursday evening for the premiere. It’s something to look forward to.

[@marcosantosuosso5466]

Same

[@SixgunJones]

Man, this whole series has been an absolute joy to watch. I wish there was just a pro playthrough, like Drew playing while Nolan, Amy and the cast JUST talked about making it. So there was no playing distraction just the stories. As much as I love watching Nolan do it, I want to hear all the gritty details of making these masterpieces.

[@stevenl3265]

I just wanna say, thank you Nolan for your incredible talent. You made me laugh and feel like a complete badass. Thank you Amy for your incredible writing and characters. Uncharted will always be my favorite franchise. I been replaying them since day 1. You guys are incredible. 👏🏼

[@ashleypaulsen1375]

UNCHARTED Thursday with the return of Amy Hennig. "Sic Parvis Magna" 💛

[@Timitu]

Love seeing Amy back again. 😁 I love the desert scene. The art of it is just amazing for it. I think because I always wanted to see sand dunes from a desert in real life, I love when I get to live them in video games.

[@mypal1990]

It's always a treat seeing Amy on any Uncharted playthrough. We get to see behind the curtain of the game along with Nolan.

[@leotheskyguy]

It's already a blessing to see Nolan every week but seeing Amy once in a while is incredible. The amount of respect I have for that woman is off the charts. I could listen to her talk about how they made these games all day. Good job as always Nolan!

[@No0bieNo0b]

Nolan is too harsh on himself. He did really well on this section. He improved a lot compared to last week! He's getting ready for Uncharted 4 Normal difficulty? :)

[@DeanJSmith]

Amy is so knowledgeable, and it’s clear that she still has so much love for this series despite it being years later. it would be an absolute dream to just sit and talk with her about all things Uncharted.

[@avipulatov]

Nooooooooooo! The streak is broken, no Richard McGonagle (Sully) in this episode. The streak is over.

[@ionseven]

Amy and those part of her teams have created some of the most impactful digital journeys in my life. She is a one of the last real _gaming art form_ design masters remaining in this industry, which is succumbing to gouged monetization before being about the craft. I wish more of her caliber existed. Sadly only a few like her are left.

[@DomicidalCovers]

Completed this again last week! and the plane scene still holds up as one of the best playable action scenes I've ever played in my opinion.

[@zecter7394]

I definitely feel like the best guests to have on for the last few episodes would be Amy and Richard

[@eyas6943]

Saw Amy and immediately dropped a like

[@keyseronthewire2575]

The plane sequence is one of my favorite set pieces in the entire series... Insane. Love how Mission Impossible RN took inspiration from it as well! 😎👍

[@tokencrystal7224]

@@YMMN89 Yea, i'm actually surprised Amy didn't mention The Living Daylights as being an inspiration for the cargoplane setpiece. Maybe they just happened to get the same idea on their own? It does look very similar though.

[@tokencrystal7224]

@@YMMN89 I think you're right about that. It's a shame that many people don't even know about the movie. Imo it is pretty good.

[@dangiambrone7350]

The whole plane segment (the type of plane, the approach on a jeep, flying over a desert and the swinging on the outside on a cargo net) reminds me more of The Living Daylights than the films that were mentioned. We need more Amy!!

[@Chingleton]

Ahh I love watching Nolan play... he's so focused and hearing Amy Hennig's commentary is always so great. I really hope they all get to work on another project at some stage. I think it's like lightning in a bottle when they all come together

[@sammyondayoutube]

Absolute kino inbound, Hennig the GOAT

[@EmperorOfArkhamCity]

Damn right.

[@ryanmurphy3640]

I love how critical Amy is of her own game, it really shows how she isn’t the kind of person who can’t take criticism

[@RajBauer]

I feel like there is less criticism about the desert like Amy said. I think the bigger derailment is Yemen to the desert cause the whole cruise ship scene is entirely pointless and exists mostly for a nice setpiece but from a story standpoint it’s really bad. I also just found the discovering of the Iram of Pillars just came out of nowhere. Like you are in a sandstorm and then literally there it was just one of those wtf moments unlike the amazing building of Shambalya. Still love all the Uncharted games but 3 had the most jarring story. Lots of cool moments but also lots of head scratching moments. It’s nice that Amy acknowledges the 2 year turnaround as a real problem.

[@mostafaeid3969]

@Neil

[@MatiZ815]

@@RajBauer That's what I always thought. It's spectacular but it's a complete filler that doesn't push the story one bit. At the end of it Nate literally lands back where he was before it.

[@MatiZ815]

@@mostafaeid3969 What about him? I've never seen him criticize those who didn't like his games.

[@mostafaeid3969]

@@MatiZ815 try following his Twitter and you will lmao

[@eiadtarabulsi]

I've gotten so used to seeing Richard McGonagle in every episode that he's become a series regular at this point. He's a great guy that compliments Nolan North quite nicely. They have some amazing chemistry that definitely shines through. On the plus side, the legendary Amy Hennig is here to enlighten people with her knowledge and intelligence. She's essentially the cool school teacher that can I listen to for hours without ever getting bored. Uncharted 3 Drake's Deception was the final Uncharted game that released for the PS3 back in 2011 and it was one of the earlier titles that I picked up when I bought my PS3 at the time. There will always be a special place for it in my heart. Then again, I can say that for every entry in the Uncharted series. Thanks to Nolan North and Amy Hennig for making this wonderful episode possible. Thanks to Nolan North for voicing one of gaming's most iconic and most popular characters. Thanks to Amy Hennig for the hard work and dedication that she put into this amazing franchise. I really appreciate it!

[@scampoli25]

Please get Amy on more. She is delightful

[@LordCourier]

Another great episode and glad to see the legendary Amy Hennig back again for another episode.

[@JimmyXWolvie]

Having Amy Henning appear as a guest has always been special! I hope one day to meet her and thank her for creating the world of Uncharted. 😊

[@kianabrown2865]

I’m playing through Uncharted 3 for the first time and I’m STRUGGLING in the desert, the part with the trucks with machine guns.

[@Burentsu]

Throwing the grenades back was one of my favorite parts! I loved the quips from Drake as you did it too like "Hey you dropped this!"

[@VolatileDave]

Love the plane crashing sequence. And the whole desert part. The "I will show you fear in a handful of dust" really conveys what the struggle is about.

[@Pitchguest]

The desert sequence in this game was one of the most stunning sequences in gaming at the time and it mirrored another desert sequence from the film Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn because they were basically released back to back. I love it.

[@davetippet5765]

17:27 the music gives me chills

[@adamkelly2870]

I loved these desert segments in Uncharted 3, definitely was my highlight for this game and it’s so good to have Amy Henning come back to this awesome lets play.

[@Mahdy89]

I love how invested Amy is into this whole thing, unlike many other guests. Makes this a real joy to watch.

[@folk_love]

To throw the grenades away you have to press triangle in the right moment. ;)

[@DSON89]

I'm sitting here and looking at how far Nolan has come with playing the Uncharted games! I love it. I feel proud when Nolan advance in the game. Nolan North is just so wholesome.

[@tajmahal248]

Back of the plane! One of the best cinematic gameplay moment on the history of games. Omg!

[@riper3126]

i feel like Amy is the teacher watching Nolan doing his homework

[@iain1541]

Sad and shocked to see Richard having his first absence from the play through but always happy to see Amy come back, she is awesome and always brings the knowledge and great stories. Another fantabulous episode....can't believe we are approaching the end now!

[@OYABUNxix]

"SULLY IS MISSING" How ironic, that a lot of missing people can be found in Richard's basement graveyard. 😲

[@NiiKEMAN]

Really dig the music during the plane sequence where u fight the big guy. Genius in everyway

[@darkknightwing393]

Amy hennig is always the highlight whenever she is featured on an episode 🥰 she is not dull or boring, but very well informative and interesting. I just love hearing her speak of how she made the uncharted series and i just can sit there for hours to hear more from her.

[@noahmcnulty3591]

One of my favorite games and voice actors. Nolan north has talent.

[@marcosantosuosso5466]

The airplane scene is the best moment in the story of the video games

[@mr_mogg]

Crashing the cargo plane in the desert is still my favorite Uncharted set piece.

[@amazed-owl12]

Yay it's Amy, it's such a joy to have her on this episode ❤ 🙂

[@FICTiVETRUiSM]

Love this commentary by Amy Hennig. I wish more games had developer commentary modes in them. They are a really interesting look at the design decisions developers make.

[@SuperBexley]

I love the episodes where Amy is the guest. She is so amazing.

[@susanlisson7066]

Watching this again is making me want to replay this part. It was so hard to play. Reminded me of what being in a desert situation is like ... the Pinnacles in West Australia was enough for me! 😆 Such a great addition to the game, it was so immersive, really made me feel horrible watching/playing as Drake struggling through it. Thank you all so much. 🙏🏽 I enjoy these games immensely and will never get bored watching/playing them over & over. 😊

[@OYABUNxix]

The Poem was a great touch, Amy. 👌🙂

[@chris-hq2hd]

My favorite sequence of the ps3 trilogy. I hope SOMEONE has given Amy a giant budget to create whatever she wants.

[@fusedtoast5367]

Amy is very self conscious about the desert sequence. It's one if the best sequences in the game, and made the game better for having it. It's one of the things i remember most fondly. Sure this game is not as highly regarded as 2, but i think it's mostly a pacing issue. Each individual sequence is fantastic on it's own, and the desert sequence in particular was needed to break up the constant action. Whatever it was, i loved this sequence.

[@nickeyd.5919]

I LOVE Amy so much. She’s simply amazing. I admire the way she admits some mistakes they made with uncharted 3, never the less it was still an incredible game. The plane crash and the desert made it so special. I enjoyed so much. I’m hoping that one day she’ll get back to her “baby” and continue developing this legacy.

[@ericwright4580]

It's awesome to see Nolan and Amy talk about one of my favorite moments in gaming. Great show as always. ❤ you guys.

[@felipeleite1102]

Look at Nolan, all grew up, playing everything by himself.

[@sarabeaarr]

It's so fascinating hearing Amy talk about the making of this game and what she would have changed about certain moments looking back at it

[@my0humble0self]

It makes me so happy to see how far Nolan has come since Uncharted 1. It’s only natural for you to struggle during certain parts of the game. Instead of thinking you’re not good enough, think about how much better you’ve become. So proud of you!

[@eddysegafan6655]

Wtf was that?!?! 😂😂🤣 @48:17 Hacks engage!! Lool!

[@MegaGamer1006]

Amy is so humble with her self-critiquing, trust me as a creative I get it but damn you made some masterpieces with this franchise. I love her commentary in this series.

[@KickDough]

Amy is an absolute legend thank you from the depths of my soul

[@knight-mares]

Wow Nolan, I've been watching since the start of these Uncharted playthroughs and I can see the improvement. Keep it up, you only get better with time when it comes to video games.

[@eastonn236]

The desert sequence is the best part she had a right to be self indulgent there cuz it’s awesome

[@kennethbarton9008]

i loved this dessert part the pacing didn't take me out of it at all

[@PurpleBox89]

Always a pleasure having Amy on! Learn something new each time, hah. For what it's worth, the desert was brilliant! Much needed breather after the airport bit. Nate may not have gotten a win with the water, but at least Nolan got a sort of win with not being murdered in the desert, heh.

[@Pr0DlgY]

At the EXACT moment after Amy points out it's the same guy from the bathroom 8:04. i get a Norwegian toilet paper Commercial..

[@M.Qamar0451]

The whole desert sequence made me want to drink water

[@GGMattt]

Amy quoting The Jerk at 50:55 made my day :') I literally quote that all the time!

[@happychappychester9370]

The plane and desert is the best section of this game. It needed to be long and felt like it wasn't ending. It was great. You felt lost and hopeless.

[@Keyboardeater1]

I played this bit for a the first time a few weeks ago and this whole sequence is great. Previously even when Drake has been in danger, he's faced it with a wink and a smile. This bit puts him at a low point in his heroes journey and makes him feel vulnerable in a way we haven't seen. It's great story telling - they nailed the feeling of being in a vast, vast desert. Highlight of the game.

[@pattileroy4079]

Always a thrill when Amy is on! Thank you for saying, out loud, that if it's a supply drop look around for a bottle of water or maybe beer!

[@diegodelgado2011]

8:30 oh, here's the subway comercial all over again.

[@alialatrach9788]

27:25 You know what is funny?! Nate was for hours or days hungry, thirsty, tired, and maybe did not sleep well, yet somehow he manages to kill a group of armed men who are in a better health situation than him all by himself. What IS that guy?!

[@brucevh2525]

Can we all just agree on the fact that Nolan is starting to game as well as most of us play and most of us who have played the Uncharted series have been gaming for years. It's impressive to see him grow as a gamer in such a short amount of time! Well done!

[@crashfan9997]

6:15 so awesome that Uncharted, one of my favourite game series, inspired a setpiece in a similar stunt action packed franchise and one of my favourite movie series, Mission: Impossible! Also Harrison Ford playing Uncharted 3 was all levels of epic back then! Thanks for these masterpieces everyone and especially Nolan and Amy!

[@csmith219]

Buddy’s don’t know what to say except thank you for the best memories in ps3 ps4 and for THE NEW UNCHARTED PS5 GAME YOU TWO WILL GIVE US ❤️ START YOUR OWN STUDIO THE FANS ARE WITH YOU TWO

[@stanleytheodat7158]

There not going to be no uncharted 5

[@DonGeritch]

I love Amy Hennig! When you finish Uncharted series you really should try Legacy of Kain games that she directed with her as a guest, that would be awesome!

[@Ted2of25]

@48:16 Did Nolan just find a Speed Run glitch?! 😮

[@thedarkvegan6872]

Amy the legend 💪🏻 another great episode, keep it up, guys!

[@jdt1981]

Love it when Amy Hennig comes on and talks about the process of making these games, that'll never get old for me.

[@Near310]

Tom Cruise ain’t got nothing on Nathan Drake.

[@Karl666Smith]

Tom Cruise also has incredible upper body's strength

[@adriansolorio2155]

The mummy gave me uncharted 3 vibes The henely, stunts, explosions, plane crashing

[@SacredShoto]

The plane sequence is my favorite set pieces in all of the uncharted games

[@robzei95]

Haha, I love that weird glitch that made him zip forward at light speed. Great episode as always, keep em coming!

[@projoe0472]

Nice, I get to watch my favorite series on KZbin on my birthday. Thank you