Who Is The Greatest Treasure Hunter? Indiana Jones VS. Nathan Drake VS. Lara Croft

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With the upcoming Indiana Jones film looking to finally put an end to the character, we’ll be left with his 5 adventures, and I guess, all this other stuff (shows/comics/games) as the legacy of the character. Harrison Ford has said that he doesn’t wanna pass the role to anyone else, sorry Chris Pratt, so there will be no more adventures for the beloved Archeologist.
0:00 - 2:18 - Who's The Best?
2:19 - 15:32 - Uncharted
15:33 - 24:53 - Tomb Raider
24:54 - 30:25 - Indiana Jones
30:26 - 37:06 - The Awards Ceremony
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[@houstonmunoz9862]

Nathan's drake ability to litteraly cling to any surface is nuts and how is parkour is spiderman levels hahah😅

[@coreymckee4844]

Drake: hunts for profit/discovery Jones: hunts for preservation Croft: hunts to protect

[@taelin-rh3wi]

Drake is easily the better treasure hunter here.

[@oooo1110]

​@@taelin-rh3wi😂

[@roderick8167]

As much as I love both the Uncharted games and the Tomb Raiders games and both the Nathan Drake and Lara Croft characters both of these characters and their franchises wouldn't exist without Indiana Jones he paved the way for both of them and his movies are more inconic than both the Uncharted and Tomb Raider games and damn sure more iconic than their movie adaptations.

[@thethriftytypewriter]

Very true!

[@chrisw942]

Best comment I've read on Indiana Jones--plus, Indy's pop was an adventurer, and even as a kid, Indy had that explorer fire within him,.which is how he got his hat!

[@roderick8167]

@@chrisw942 thank you appreciate it

[@wojtek5385]

agreed. Besides, Uncharted reflects Indy's adventures quite well. The first game feels like the opening of 'Raiders' in South American jungle, the second goes to India and Nepal just like Indy2, and even has the same trap - ceiling with spikes. The 3rd game has riding through canyon just like Petra in Last Crusade, and developing Nate-Sully relationship was like Indy and his father. And Uncharted4 - new family member, motorbike excape, swordfight, just like Indy4. Of course, every game uses a journal with clues, which probably wouldn't exist it it wasn't for Henry Jones Sr.'s diary.

[@PopsiCOLE]

But that's isn't weather or not Indiana Jones paved the way. It's WHO is the best treasure hunter. And honestly Nathan Drake takes it. He found El Dorado, Shamballa, Iram of the Pillars, And Avery's treasure. Also survived things that no other human has ever survived. Crazy stunts! Drake is just the greatest

[@ethandoyle4978]

I personally like all three of them and I have a certain head canon idea that both Nathan Drake and Laura Croft were once college students of Indiana Jones for a short amount of time before they became their own legends. Also I had no idea indie s middle name was Walton .

[@thedarkestknight7559]

Thats George's middle name lol

[@mcgaming609]

I would’ve loved it if you would’ve ended it with the scene from national treasure with Nicolas Cage saying “I’m gonna steal the declaration of independence”😂😂😂

[@thethriftytypewriter]

I actually almost did 😂

[@remuslazar2033]

​@@thethriftytypewriterplease keep use the outro song. I really love it

[@user-ls3gv8mj3g]

I love the tomb raider series, recently played through the latest trilogy again and it lived up to expectations. Now I’m going to play the uncharted games for the first time

[@thethriftytypewriter]

You’re certainly in for a ride!

[@Cam_DePasquali]

Uncharted 2 and 4 are some of the best games ever made. The rest are solid, you're in for a hell of a time.

[@chrisw942]

Indiana Jones is the greatest explorer/treasure hunter--hands down! Extraterrestrial civilizations, ancient religious temples--and he always handles it with style!👍

[@archshade7891]

It is just a shame that the last Indiana Jones movie is just pointless and not very good.

[@chrisw942]

@@archshade7891 I haven't seen the latest movie, yet--but, most did not like Kingdom of The Crystal Skull, and I love that movie! It's silly, but there are many cool and hilarious visuals, awesome actors--that spaceship scene wuth Cate Blanchett is a personal favorite! I'll have to reserve my opinion on the new movie until I see it.

[@multiversal2023]

Nah, lara knows more and is better trained and equiped

[@UKparanormalz]

Nathan drake does it all by accident which is more impressive

[@multiversal2023]

@@UKparanormalz flukes are not more impressive

[@leonielson7138]

I haven't watched the movie, but I loved the 'Uncharted' series, especially the relationship between Nathan and Elina.

[@therkelbojer1996]

I whish I had’nt wacthed the movie yet.

[@markgaumee]

I'm sorry but I hate when people say Laura, it just annoys me, is it that hard to say Lara?

[@sethmende]

Same here man

[@MistahJay7]

Lets me spot to true Lara fans

[@Rexy_THE_T-REX]

13:34 red dead redemtion 2: am i a joke to you feller

[@markgaumee]

I love all of these mediums, but my personal favorite will always be Tomb Raider, the survivor trilogy is what introduced me to that genra of gaming and I will always have a place in my heart for those games.

[@vincentlorusso689]

Thank you so much for recommending the Uncharted fan film. I never knew it existed.

[@glennbob5093]

Lego Johnny Thunder was actually my introduction to this character archetype. Great video, and the fan film you kept flashing the still of with all three of them fighting is not only good but has a pretty cool sequel.

[@brookeblumenthal1678]

What kinda sucks about the Lara croft first game of the trilogy is it feels like one fight scene to the next fight scene to the point that it almost numbs the mind without much enfecese on the actual treasure.

[@lauracoles5595]

Love Indy but Nathan drake is the freaking goat

[@AdamMerdy123]

I totally agree with you about The Last Crusade. Its my favourite Indy movie hands down, was my first Indiana Jones movie as a kid, and I think what's brilliant about it is that it serves as a perfectly self-contained, accessible entry point into the saga. The movie doesn't assume you know anything at all about Indy going into it - it introduces viewers to young Henry Jr. and how he learns the ropes of treasure hunting, establishes his tense relationship with his father, and then flashes forward to the modern day for the bulk of the adventure. It also manages a very touching buddy act between Indy and Henry Sr., making their relationship the heart and soul of the movie. And then there's the soundtrack! Don't get me wrong - tracks like "The Map Room: Dawn" and "The Warehouse" from Raiders are iconic, but for me I will always get chills anytime I hear "The Penitent Man Will Pass." Great video!

[@sir_jerhyn]

Indy will always be the greatest of the greats!

[@SGTWhiskey]

Less than 4K views in a week is absolutely criminal for the quality of this video, Great work man

[@civlwrbuf]

I guess Ben Gates and Rick O'Connell are banished to kids table of treasure hunters

[@viddog6457]

31:03 bro i didn't expect an actual ad to play lol

[@guren9193]

Bro didn’t talk about Lego Indian jones 😢

[@MarMariez]

I love them all I don't think I can pick on which is better. Also amazing video.

[@rxgz5722]

the tomb raider games are so underrated

[@redork]

Fun video but I would have chosen the Older Tomb Raider Lara as she is much better then Survivor Lara (Still love those games of course)

[@vincentlorusso689]

I would love more Versus videos like this. They're fun. I'd love to hear your thoughts on Solid Snakein terms of video game heroes.

[@astronot1578]

I love all three of these franchises! My personal favorite has got to be Tomb Raider!

[@classsyguy]

This is a cool comparison and all but we all know Lego Adventures Johnny Thunder is truly the greatest adventure and treasure hunter 😎

[@glenndean6]

The answer is Pitfall Harry, of course.

[@raptor6012]

Indiana Jones has always been my favorite! I wish they'd have made more movies because they're so many stories you could do! He's the greatest adventurer of all time! I love all the movies including the new one!

[@ethandoyle4978]

Is there gonna be a part 2 , because I’m familiar with some of these treasure hunters at the end of the video .

[@Red_Herring_]

Ok, but have you seen Relic Hunter TV series from the late 90s? I loved this series as a kid

[@civlwrbuf]

If you want to see a good match up between the characters you can't go wrong with this fan film shot on location. And yes there is a sequel where they work together

[@sideshow.parker]

I love them all, Indiana jones is probably the best but my favorite is….Rick O’Connell

[@drifter-donosadventureobsc9565]

Huh, I did almost an exact copy of this video at almost the same time. Though I added a hell of a lot more than just the three.

[@RobertRottenThe2nd]

You have, at the start of the video, incorrectly used an image of an Alan Quatermain poster, a character who was several decades old before Raider's of the Lost Ark came out, when mentioning characters inspired by Indie.

[@GFX667]

Lara Croft wins when ignoring that they exist thanks to Indy ofc. Edit: spoke to soon. Didn’t know we were only looking at Reboot Lara…. Why not classic Lara though..?? Classic Lara wins. 😅 But err, for me: 1: Indiana Jones 2: Lara Croft 3: Nicolas ca- i man, Nathan Fillion Drake

[@jessquinn6106]

.... Vs Jack Hunter, Vs Rick O'connell

[@wwb16]

dial of destiny was pretty good btw

[@verdun16]

Indiana Jones, no doubt. He’s my 2nd favorite character in the history of cinema. Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade will ALWAYS be my favorite adventure movie, and is my 2nd favorite movie of all time. Raiders of The Lost ark has the best opening to any movie ever, and unsurprisingly is my 4th favorite movie ever. My only gripe with the movies is the romance, I don’t really like it as it’s unnecessary and forced. And Lego Indiana Jones is absolutely one of the best games ever

[@Rexy_THE_T-REX]

Whats your first?

[@verdun16]

@@Rexy_THE_T-REX Apocalypse Now

[@owenkrepps4966]

Uncharted has Tenzin so it automatically wins

[@4Z77Y]

OG Lara stomps

[@calebgrant661]

I know she's more of a thief but I would put Carmen Sandiego in the running just to make it even more interesting. Although Uncharted;s 4th game is titiled "A Thief's End" so. I like all of these characters ad its usually a conversation between all four.

[@CaptainPilipinas]

I am not strong for the uncharted universe and world, but: *Scrap those Casual-Onlies.* *I Agree. (**14:43**).*

[@SkyStream-lu4jk]

Classic Lara Croft, easily :)

[@julies3837]

I like Tomb Raider but I played the Indiana Jones games way before I played Tomb Raider.

[@Rexy_THE_T-REX]

What indiana jones games?

[@jamescrain4452]

I might be the only person here who has played tomb raider but hasn't played any uncharted games or seen any Indiana jones movies

[@movieguyinthechair9824]

Bruh now you have to make a part two it doesn’t matter if it takes a year to make it or six months or a week do you need to make part two and make them compete with Indy?!!

[@AkinS.A]

Reading all this comments make me feel like i'm the only one that grew up with Indy Adventures, except for like 3 or 4 comments. Nathan and Lara are so cool but nobody can be more cooler than a guy that uses a Fedora and Whip and punch yahtzees in the face so for me is Indy.

[@Piccadally]

As a longtime Indiana Jones and TR fan (I grew up with the TR games) I have to say that Uncharted 4 beats all of the TR games and Indiana Jones movies for me. It's just such a well-rounded game with great characters, great story, amazing atmosphere, beautiful graphics and a really fun setting (I mean, a hunt for pirate treasures? hell yeah). Overall the TR franchise and Lara Croft (especially Lara Croft from the PS1 era) have a bigger place in my heart, but Uncharted 4 is close to a perfect game for me that I'll gladly choose over any Indiana Jones movie or TR game. I'd say Rise of the Tomb Raider is a very close second, at least in terms of story and setting. When I just want that sense of adventure I'm more likely to go for The Last Crusade, Raiders of the Lost Ark or the PS1 TR games.

[@thethriftytypewriter]

Very well put!

[@dudualtenburg]

the greatest treasure hunter is... Pitfall Harry!

[@thomascarrier2053]

1 minute you say it's going to jump a dollar then the next 1 or 2 days later we're jumping $2 come on now😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that's why its funny !

[@LanaVentus]

Tomb raider >>> But I’m bias

[@gortauth3260]

One and only Rick O'Connell

[@jpro1969]

Lara ❤️

[@markwalch6065]

Well Indys the obvious answer. Hes the original. The GOAT. Without indy you wouldnt have Tombraider of Unchartered.

[@TheWorkdayGoose]

Indiana Jones is the best easily

[@MistahJay7]

Lara Croft is the superioir one. Not only is she the better treasure hunter. She's the far better fighter even combined against Indy and Nate. The fighting part ain't even close 😂

[@dragonballradiant2744]

Definitely Laura by a lore standpoint. It’s just because she deals with more supernatural forces. Indiana Jones and Nate really don’t.

[@GroovyMclovin]

The ark of the covenant seems pretty super natural to me… and the stones… and the holy grail… and the crystal skull… and the dial of destiny.

[@MistahJay7]

Lara is the far better fighter over both. Easily clears them

[@dragonballradiant2744]

@@GroovyMclovin yeah but did they take on the dinosaurs. Or a centaur, that shoot fireballs. Dragon, Or sharks. Or a super powered archaeologists. Or the sun god. Literal mutant, I could go on here. These aren’t occasional things and then back to humans for Laura either. With Indiana Jones, and Nathan drake it’s more occasional. And they have help. Laura usually doesn’t.

[@Piccadally]

@@dragonballradiant2744 please stop calling her Laura, it physically hurts

[@MistahJay7]

@@Piccadally It's a perfect way of spotting the true Lara fans. But yea it hurts my brain to. Especially when it's mispronounced more so then just misspelled.

[@thomascarrier2053]

My son is the young Indiana Jones it's not the end hes still alive what the hell is he talking about 😂😂😂😂

[@vincentlorusso689]

Love the video but it started making me crazy after the 50th you called her Laura. She's not Laura Croft.

[@Cam_DePasquali]

Nathan's on top

[@abramsullivan7764]

I never played Lara Croft like any of the games.

[@andrewferri7732]

Nathan Drake by far. Indiana Jones may have came first, But Nathan Drake surpassed him. Not to mention his games series is superior after IJ ruined its finale movies

[@jarrodedson5441]

Indiana Jones didnt ripoff Nathan Drake and Laura Croft, they both are inspired by indiana jones

[@nateharder2286]

Dial of destiny had a good macguffin, characters, and overall esthetic but n@zis and time travel didn't do it any favors at all.

[@renamon5658]

Daring do is a mlp dr jones clone

[@Laracroftvictims]

Lara wouldn't exist without indy, and nathan wouldn't exist without lara, Indiana Jones is obviously the goat but my love still goes of lara tho

[@j1sh1]

hi

[@FrostInFreezer]

Love Indy and oldschool Lara. Nathan never interested me.

[@Rexy_THE_T-REX]

You should atleast try it as those games are briliant

[@jaysartori9032]

They're all good in their own way? Uncharted ps4 was great but the movie not so much!👎 Tomb Raider games were shaky as beas but as years pass and the tech evolve so did the movie first they had Angelina Jolie. Then they brought in Alicia Vikander to play Lara Croft. Great movie There is Indiana Jones who had one PC game back in the 80-90's? Indiana Jones and the Lost City of Atlantis, then there were the movie.

[@Rickgrimes6327]

nathan drake .

[@FigureInMind]

Lara Croft