Spotlight on: Tenzin from Uncharted 2

Tenzin and Nathan in Uncharted 2
Here is a new kind of video! In this ‘spotlight on’ video I talk about the character of Tenzin from Naughty Dog’s Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.

Tenzin is the name of Tibetan explorer who saves the life of Uncharted 2’s main character Nathan Drake in the Himalayas, before bringing him to his home in a small Tibetan village. Tenzin is a bit of a mystery as he does not speak English at all, and the game — even when subtitles are turned on — provides no subtitles to help the player understand him!

In the game Tenzin and Drake are asked by Karl Schafer to search for his expedition in the Himalayan ice caves, which in turn leads to many surprising situations.

What is Tenzin meant to convey in Uncharted 2? Let’s put the spotlight on him.

Who are your favorite characters in Uncharted 2?

Side Note:
All of the tracks playing in the background are from Official Videogame Soundtracks purchased from iTunes.

  • Reunion – Uncharted 2 OST
  • The City’s Secret – Uncharted 2 OST
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