Messofanego
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I Am Alive would've been that before its budget was slashed to a downloadable game.
The Last of Us Demo (GoW:A Exclusive) Discussion Thread
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I Am Alive would've been that before its budget was slashed to a downloadable game.
Barack Lesnar
Banned
Ohhh yeah forgot about that.
Hazelhurst
Member
I will have to try this.
uncharted86
Member
Hopefully this game proves a huge success for Naughty Dog, so that more devs work towards making the enemies smarter (not the enemies in this demo, but the human AI) and tougher to deal with instead of just throwing bigger and bigger numbers of enemies at the player.
Luckily its not always dark.
wow.
If you said that was playing on a PS4 I would probably believe you.
Gun Animal
Member
We're getting the best survival horror since RE4 (the Last of Us) and a brand-new survival horror game directed by Shinji Mikami, the director of RE4 (the Evil Within) within like six months of eachother, right? It's like the universe is apologizing to survival horror fans for the last five years. Truly a great time to be alive and have expendable income.
DC1
Member
What!
I played the demo to many times last night. Looks like I will be playing again this morning!
Its the first one. After Tess distracts it the first time, grab a bottle and lure it close to you while you hide behind one of those low shelves. When its back is turned, grab a brick, run up and melee the shit out of it. The third whack takes its face clean off. I mustve restarted that section half a dozen times last night because it was so much fun.
Satisfaction OUT THE ASS.
I love how item placement and actual item specificity is completely different in Hard than it is in Normal. Has anyone managed to put together an upgraded spiked 2x4 or pipe? I can find enough binding, but not enough sharp objects.
MoonsaultSlayer
Member
I think the demo has subtle foreshadowing. Or maybe a plot hole...
on a small gif anything looks amazing, the game does look great but is very jagged and to an extent that does bother me a little, i would have prefer ND to keep using the AA that was implemented on uncharted 2 but this game seems to be using the same as U3, i rather scale back a little on some details and get rid of the jaggies
Unfortunately have Naughty Dog's cutscenes on the PS3 always been pre-rendered. They do it in the game's engine so it usually isn't very noticeable.
btw. little surprised that there isn't some account sharing going on, Gaf has usually been my best source for exclusive demos.
i mentioned this on page 26 but no one pay attention to it, in some scenes it makes the game look like sub HD, i fucking hate those filters, it makes the IQ to soft
I thoguht it was weird too, I also have a plasma.
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Hehe, if you guys liked the encounter in the demo then you're in for a real treat in the next section. Way more intense.
The PAX demo was glorious I was kinda bummed that this wasn't just an updated build.
Game's only 2 weeks away though so no worries.
The PAX demo was glorious I was kinda bummed that this wasn't just an updated build.
Game's only 2 weeks away though so no worries.
moneyman232
Banned
First thanks to WelfareBurger for the hook up, I've got an open slot on a dummy account. First to quote me gets it.
As for the demo: I can't wait to play the full game now, the attention to detail is amazing. The delay between input and having the flashlight point where you're pointing is a great device for tension. Every corner you turn is a surprise as you wait for that split second for light to catch up. Controls feel great and everything plays very smoothly. I'm really excited about facing off against some human AI to really get a feel for things.
2 weeks!
As for the demo: I can't wait to play the full game now, the attention to detail is amazing. The delay between input and having the flashlight point where you're pointing is a great device for tension. Every corner you turn is a surprise as you wait for that split second for light to catch up. Controls feel great and everything plays very smoothly. I'm really excited about facing off against some human AI to really get a feel for things.
2 weeks!
Hoho for breakfast
Member
Damn it... Oh well, it's not like I won't buy a game over it, but it sure sucks.
I said this before but the SE is not available right now on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3PEWQE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3PEWQE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!
Member
Hook us up dawg.
3rdamention
Member
Itchy//Tasty
Member
Managed to upgrade the 2x4 to a 2x4 with a shiv in it. 
There is only just enough loot in the demo to craft it. I guess it does more damage% or whatever. Can't wait to see what else you can craft in the full game.
There is only just enough loot in the demo to craft it. I guess it does more damage% or whatever. Can't wait to see what else you can craft in the full game.Coolbgdog12
Member
i legit dropped my jaw when i fired the pistol, the sound effects is sooooo fuckng good.
oh and meleeing never gets old.
oh and meleeing never gets old.
I think they're just collectibles but it seems that there will be some that have you wasting your resources.
SolidSnakex
Member
Yeah, they're like the dog tags in MGS2 that you could collect from soldiers.
Dragon1893
Member
Yeah, it's hard to resist using a shiv to open a door to see what's behind it but next time you encounter a clicker you might be in trouble.
I love when a game does this.
It's like choosing between using a bandage to create a medkit or a molotov cocktail, having to manage limited resources like that definitely takes the overall experience to another level. It's not just about making every bullet count, it's so much more than that.
This game is exactly what I've been wanting someone to make since this gen started, the gameplay, the setting, everything. The fact that it's ND doing it makes it even better.
I love when a game does this.
It's like choosing between using a bandage to create a medkit or a molotov cocktail, having to manage limited resources like that definitely takes the overall experience to another level. It's not just about making every bullet count, it's so much more than that.
This game is exactly what I've been wanting someone to make since this gen started, the gameplay, the setting, everything. The fact that it's ND doing it makes it even better.
played the demo last night, was absolutely floored by the visuals in this game. didn't think it would top uc3 but it did. albeit short, it was a very tense sample of what to expect from the full game. got my blood flowing that's for sure. also btw, MY FIRST POST BABY HELL YEA!
RustyNails
Member
I would like to tone expectations here a little. Some of the water spray effects and locations in the demo definitely look like they're from current gen.
SkyTurnsRed
Banned
I really, really want to play this. Anyone willing to do a demo share?
Canis lupus
Member
I dislike meleeing.
Luckily its not always dark.
WOW!
that is beautiful.
naughty dog always raising the bar
DC1
Member
Thanks man! As soon as I get home!
I am so happy I made it in time, lol.
glad i pre-ordered my SE when i did. that artbook is gonna be one sexy beast!
Lion Heart
Banned
If this happens to me I'm buying an extra copy and returning the FS one when it arrives. No way I'm waiting a full weekend extra to play this.
Sweet Aunt Nancys Panties
Banned
If you saw it on a TV and someone said it was the PS4, you'd feel differently. It's a good looking demo, but nothing about the visuals screams "next gen".
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
This is not even close to next gen. Maybe some of the animation will hold up to next gen games, probably for some time to come, but this is a very good current gen game.
If this game was on next gen, then things like the buildings and landscape in the distance would be blowing your mind (as in KZ:SF) but here, it's like... okay, pretty cool but yeah.
It's pretty astounding for current gen, though, imo... especially when you take all the elements together. They have a limited resource budget, and they are spending it masterfully. AI costs. As you can see in Dark Souls Blighttown where AI path-finding brought that section of the game to its knees. Animation costs. As you can see in ME3 where Shepard can no longer holster a weapon due to lack of memory. Joel's amazing flashlight costs. Trish and Ellie's animated hair, costs. Look at the hit games take that try to do hair... Tomb Raider cut many people's fps in half. Now, TLoU isn't doing that kind of simulation, but it's still doing something - some compromise that will get decent results without crippling anything else. When you consider all the factors (many more than I have mentioned) and the balancing act ND is doing to maintain a consistent tone/feel... and btw... rock solid framerate, its pretty damn impressive. Even if you don't necessarily like the game, would be difficult to deny it's impressive.
If this game was on next gen, then things like the buildings and landscape in the distance would be blowing your mind (as in KZ:SF) but here, it's like... okay, pretty cool but yeah.
It's pretty astounding for current gen, though, imo... especially when you take all the elements together. They have a limited resource budget, and they are spending it masterfully. AI costs. As you can see in Dark Souls Blighttown where AI path-finding brought that section of the game to its knees. Animation costs. As you can see in ME3 where Shepard can no longer holster a weapon due to lack of memory. Joel's amazing flashlight costs. Trish and Ellie's animated hair, costs. Look at the hit games take that try to do hair... Tomb Raider cut many people's fps in half. Now, TLoU isn't doing that kind of simulation, but it's still doing something - some compromise that will get decent results without crippling anything else. When you consider all the factors (many more than I have mentioned) and the balancing act ND is doing to maintain a consistent tone/feel... and btw... rock solid framerate, its pretty damn impressive. Even if you don't necessarily like the game, would be difficult to deny it's impressive.
revolverjgw
Member
I do hope this gets ported to PS4. I'll day one double dip
Lucent
Member
Yeah gifs will do that. But I was impressed by UC3's water in one of the jungle levels where Drake and Sully were heading to some old abandoned building. The water there was so good.
SniperHunter
Banned
Wow this has to be the most difficult game Naughty Dog has made so far.
I died like 15 times in that last area.
*Its not easy to fool the zombie AI, you have to time the bottle and the brick throws
*The AI will still change direction, so you have to approach them quickly to take them out
*The graphics are bad! Wish it were on PS4.
*Low ammo count, difficult to AIM (you have to take a drug ala MGS2 to stabilize your hand)
*This is NOT an Uncharted clone, it has noting in common with Uncharted.
I beat the demo after 15 tries (damn that last area) on hard with most of the stuff disabled. I think I will play the full game on Normal. I don't recommend hard difficulty for n00b gamers.
I died like 15 times in that last area.
*Its not easy to fool the zombie AI, you have to time the bottle and the brick throws
*The AI will still change direction, so you have to approach them quickly to take them out
*The graphics are bad! Wish it were on PS4.
*Low ammo count, difficult to AIM (you have to take a drug ala MGS2 to stabilize your hand)
*This is NOT an Uncharted clone, it has noting in common with Uncharted.
I beat the demo after 15 tries (damn that last area) on hard with most of the stuff disabled. I think I will play the full game on Normal. I don't recommend hard difficulty for n00b gamers.
RustyNails
Member
As far as my tastes are concerned, I value a strong cohesive story and characters over gameplay. But only by a slim margin, because gameplay has to be the central focus for any developer. This is why I loved Uncharted series and I'm disappointed at ND for dropping the ball during the last 1/3rd of the game. The story turned into complete nonsense, despite having the strongest plot of all the 3 games. Anyways, I'm looking forward to the world of TLoU more than anything else and the demo really made me look forward to it more. Joel really looks like the grizzled vet of the TLoU world and knows where to draw lines, but how far is he willing to go in this particular mission. I love the premise, and I want to hug the person at ND that came up with the idea. Also I am so happy that there's a twist on the typical zombie world, and it has more to do with a fatal fungal disease rather than braindead zombies out for brains. Makes it highly more believable if you ask me.
MagnetoWned
Member
Don't want to browse 34 pages but I'm wondering...did anyone make a seperate GAF only demo account? ;D
Lucent
Member
The thing is now things can only be shared between two consoles from one account. So there isn't one account everyone is sharing. Basically gotta be lucky and find someone who is offering.
I don't think I'm gonna have such luck so I'll probably have to rent GoW:A to try it.
Crazypanda_85
Member
I'm huge on graphics but I'm surprised by some of the hate this game is getting graphically. I guess you can't please them all. Also, I'm not a horror genre fan but in Naughty Dog I trust 