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The Last of Us |OT| It Cant Be For Nothing (Spoilers)
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cormack12
Gold Member
A note for those asking what 'tag popups' are.
Tag seems to be a catch all term for type of collectible. When you achieve a preset task (outlined in pause->bonuses->tags), then it pops up in the right hand corner of the screen (upper), telling you what you unlocked and how much $$$ it gave you to use in multiplayer.
Sort of like novice fortune hunter etc. in Uncharted. Though there aren't as many trophies in thei game for collectibles. Safe to disable, might spoil the immersion if on.
Tag seems to be a catch all term for type of collectible. When you achieve a preset task (outlined in pause->bonuses->tags), then it pops up in the right hand corner of the screen (upper), telling you what you unlocked and how much $$$ it gave you to use in multiplayer.
Sort of like novice fortune hunter etc. in Uncharted. Though there aren't as many trophies in thei game for collectibles. Safe to disable, might spoil the immersion if on.
keltickennedy
Member
Maybe you need to get your system repaired or make sure your tv has a game mode. The game is totally playable for me and im having a great time.
Lemming_JRS
Member
If you go into the bonus menus, you'll see there's a whole lists of additional "trophies" in addition to the normal ones, like in Uncharted 2. The tag pop-ups notify you when you've unlocked one of them (and gotten money for multiplayer or unlockable bonuses). I'd leave them off as they break the immersion and you can always check in the menus to see how you're doing.
Edit: beaten by cormack12.
Dragon1893
Member
Shiv master avoids getting insta-killed when grabbed by a clicker so it's worth it. I upgraded weapon sway and the difference in aiming was quite noticeable, definitely worth upgrading for me.
I wish I could've gone with survival for the first playthrough, I'll have to start from scratch.
SoraanTribal
Member
I would say Shiv Master is definitely worth it. I'm focusing on Weapon Sway and Shiv Master so far. I also did one point into more Health.
keltickennedy
Member
I think so. There are later parts in the game where clickers are hard to spot out in a large group that is attacking. Its good to have that second chance to shiv a clicker and get away rathet than dying with a one hit kill.
Silly.Mikey
Banned
Thats it thx
Lion Heart
Banned
I haven't played yet but I was fooling around in the audio menus, I noticed PCM is much lower volume than DTS, I have to crank it to get equivalent dB level. Is it still the preferred choice over DTS or should I just choose the one that sounds better to my ears? Obviously PCM is better technically but I feel like the dynamic range maybe wider and I am missing detail at none blasting levels.
Dragon1893
Member
Probably, when you're sneaking around killing them one by one it will definitely be smoother but even during hectic fights I haven't experienced what some people have been describing.
Live Free or Die
Banned
I think those are the little tags that pop up over the heads of people that are with you. You will hear more of what they have to say about a certain area or something that just happened etc... Its tied to a trophy, if you care about getting it don't run through areas so you don't miss them as they pop up.
Yeah, I was guessing that a defective systeme might be the reason. Let me just call Sony and tell them to repair it so that it runs TLOU with a consistent framerate. Oh, I'll shoot Digital Foundry a message too, judging from their analysis they have the same problems too. So nice from you to let me know - I'll bet you have some insight regarding PS3 hardware, maybe you are even an engineer?
I guess you had it activated all the time? That's cool - you can now revist your entire game library and experience it like you was supposed to.
bonesmccoy
Banned
Man, this game is depressing. A game hasn't evoked this kind of response from me since Spec Ops: The Line.
Count me as another who hasn't experienced any frame-rate issues at all. I'm playing this on my almost-ancient 2008 40gb PS3 model.
Count me as another who hasn't experienced any frame-rate issues at all. I'm playing this on my almost-ancient 2008 40gb PS3 model.
Thanks for your reply (this thread is moving fast!)
Do you mean you can choose in game text/subtitle/audio freely as in freely toggle them each between English/Japanese? If so that would be ideal.
I don't actually mind about any toned down violence, as I'm hoping to play through with my wife. Would rather just appreciate the action and drama
If you have any idea how they might censor a title like this then I'd be curious to know.The_Hitcher89
Member
About to start it, Hard Mode No Listen.
What options should I have on and off for Game Hints, Strategic Tips, Melee Prompts and Tag Popups?
Also, why is Tutorial Hints greyed out?
What options should I have on and off for Game Hints, Strategic Tips, Melee Prompts and Tag Popups?
Also, why is Tutorial Hints greyed out?
Pound_lb003
Member
No need to be sardonic.
I have - thanks very much, and the Bill levels were entirely playable for me. The framerate has felt pretty much thirty for me. I can't remember a point at which it hitched. And without a doubt the only thing I've had an issue with is the allies not being as stealthy as me. (which does still seem to get me caught).
EDIT:
To be fair, I think this is the case. Because I seriously have no had anything to complain about and I am very sensitive to framerate.
Dragon1893
Member
Melee prompts maybe untill you get a feel for how close you need to be to grab enemies from behind. I have tag popups off but have no idea what it does. Some people have given suggestions but I'm still getting those things with the option disabled.
Played it for an hour and a half today. First of all glad I didn't have to deal with the autosave bug, feel bad for everyone who was playing it yesterday.
Also I've been having a really good time playing it, I don't know if the game will get better or worse later on, but this overall is a damn good game based on what I've played so far, and I was pulled into the story immediately with this game.
Also I've been having a really good time playing it, I don't know if the game will get better or worse later on, but this overall is a damn good game based on what I've played so far, and I was pulled into the story immediately with this game.
The_Hitcher89
Member
Everything else off?
MMaRsu
Member
Well maybe I do have low standards because I never game on PC so the last 60fps locked game was probably COD online.
I never really had issues with massive framedrops in TLOU though. As in I never saw them.
Burgess_101
Member
Even if it is play style dependent that doesn't make it okay. I find the stealth so boring in this game that guns blazing is pretty much what I do all the time.
The Xtortionist
Member
What point are people considering the halfway point? Just got to
Fall.
Sorry, but I have to: No, you are not. Obviously.
Pound_lb003
Member
Apology accepted. I played the game, and it wasn't consistent 30, but it wasn't a Shadow of the Colossus situation.
I'm considering the percentage you see when you hover over your save file for a bit
I'm not making excuses for the game's performance, I was trying to suggest why there might be such a disparity between experiences. The game should run better, and it should look better too, basically, it should be on PS4.
Lol, even mass effect 1 on console not getting sub 10 in the worst moments, stop to overreact now.
Can I give a suggestion to you? Give a try & stop to believe to the others. I have played only the demo, I haven't noticed fps dips (it dips a lot looking to DF article) but I'm very sensible to those things, believe me, from I have seen TLoU hides very well its problems.
I don't know what that post means, at all.
What exactly you haven't understand? I though you haven't the final game so I suggest to give a try before to believe to the other opinions.
keltickennedy
Member
Okay cool. It sucks you cant play the game but its good that you get it addressed now. Hopefully you get your system back quickly....
Dragon1893
Member
You could say that about any game being released this year. Hell, this isn't even coinciding with the PS4's launch like other big PS3 exclusives releasing later this year. GT6 should be on PS4 for all kinds of reasons. This? No. I'd rather play it now because I still have 5 months to kill until the PS4 is released, thank you very much.
Inferno313
Banned
This game is basically Children of Men the game, with zombies...
That's not a bad thing at all.
That's not a bad thing at all.
KillerTravis
Banned
Just believe in yourself man.
SoraanTribal
Member
One of the small touches that I LOVE is sometimes Ellie will come over to Joel when they are crouching/hiding behind something and she'll get in between Joel and the cover. Like she's so scared she wants Joel to be all around her to protect her.
Well, I thought it was cute!
Well, I thought it was cute!
paperheart
Banned
Got the Survival Edition yesterday, and put 6 hours into the game. I'm loving it so much. The characters, the graphics, everything. Bless Naughty Dog for putting out such an amazing game. Gonna play some more later on today. So far it's definitely my personal Game of the Year.
I'm about 10 hours into the game, loving it so far. Playing on hard without listen mode, and trying to go at a very slow pace, exploring everything and reading every note. I'm at the part right after
, I guess I'm halfway through the game.
Some impressions:
- The intro is quite powerful.
- The influence of Children of Men is clear, everything reminds me so much of that movie (the writings on the walls, the
, etc)
- (Spoilers about enemy types) I knew I would hate the
as soon as I read that note describing the different stages of the infected... they're creepy enough by themselves, and even worse when they're coupled with
- I don't care what Naughty Dog says; there are times when this is a straight up survival horror game as far as I'm concerned. The amazing sound design helps a lot. I'm too much of a pussy for these kind of games, so the part where I am right now made me go 'umm yeah... I think I'll stop playing for now' lol, I didn't expect that to happen to me with a ND game.
- The framerate drops don't bother me, but there are some areas where apparently there isn't so much going on in the screen and I can't help but think that the framerate should be higher.
- I like the multiplayer a lot. It requires a bit of strategy and it can be either very satisfying or very frustrating depending on whether your teammates play the game the way it's meant to be played. The 12 weeks progression is a nice touch and it encourages you to keep playing multiplayer.
the hotel section that was shown at E3 last year
Some impressions:
- The intro is quite powerful.
Very few games manage to get you attached to the characters in so little time. What I didn't expect was Sarah getting killed by a normal person instead of a infected one. Voice acting is great as well. Also the attention to details is amazing from the very beginning, I think I spent about 5 minutes just checking everything out in the first room (photos, posters, books, reading the birthday card...)
- The influence of Children of Men is clear, everything reminds me so much of that movie (the writings on the walls, the
'this girl is very important and you must smuggle her out of the city'
- (Spoilers about enemy types) I knew I would hate the
Stalkers
Bloaters. I don't like the latter too much, throwing balls of spores towards you feels too videogamey and clash a little with the 'realism' of the rest of the game.
- I don't care what Naughty Dog says; there are times when this is a straight up survival horror game as far as I'm concerned. The amazing sound design helps a lot. I'm too much of a pussy for these kind of games, so the part where I am right now made me go 'umm yeah... I think I'll stop playing for now' lol, I didn't expect that to happen to me with a ND game.
- The framerate drops don't bother me, but there are some areas where apparently there isn't so much going on in the screen and I can't help but think that the framerate should be higher.
- I like the multiplayer a lot. It requires a bit of strategy and it can be either very satisfying or very frustrating depending on whether your teammates play the game the way it's meant to be played. The 12 weeks progression is a nice touch and it encourages you to keep playing multiplayer.
Yo could you ask them if they can fix mine too?
Dragon1893
Member
One of the small touches that I LOVE is sometimes Ellie will come over to Joel when they are crouching/hiding behind something and she'll get in between Joel and the cover. Like she's so scared she wants Joel to be all around her to protect her.
Well, I thought it was cute!
Yeah, that's great.
But let's keep making sarcastic posts about frame-rate, they make the thread so much more enjoyable.
You could say it about any game, yes, but this game runs worse, and has worse image quality than UC2, it's clearly beyond the realms of the PS3 to run to the standard of UC2, and that was years ago.
Pound_lb003
Member
This game is basically Children of Men the game, with zombies...
That's not a bad thing at all.
Yeah.
This is the way I took it. If they'd said that rather than The Road, and No Country for Old Men, I'd have understood even better.
Probably my favourite film of all time, despite some issues.