Yeah, most likely. I also don't even care for the gameplay systems too much. The stealth/combat is as simple as you get. Also, I was choke holding a dude with another soldier right in front of me and the guy was yelling, "Take it easy man, you don't have to do this!" and it didn't even alert the other guy! For a game based around sound, it doesn't seem to be used properly/interesting either. I will say that the actual sound design is great. Love the muffled rain when you're under something/in-doors and the distant voices/sounds depending on your proximity. But from a gameplay perspective it feels somewhat amateurish so far.
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The Last of Us |OT| It Cant Be For Nothing (Spoilers)
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Yeah, most likely. I also don't even care for the gameplay systems too much. The stealth/combat is as simple as you get. Also, I was choke holding a dude with another soldier right in front of me and the guy was yelling, "Take it easy man, you don't have to do this!" and it didn't even alert the other guy! For a game based around sound, it doesn't seem to be used properly/interesting either. I will say that the actual sound design is great. Love the muffled rain when you're under something/in-doors and the distant voices/sounds depending on your proximity. But from a gameplay perspective it feels somewhat amateurish so far.
Finally getting into some of the gameplay mechanics. Things like how your aim is not steady at first, and that it takes a few seconds to use a med kit make it much more tense. Little things like that are significant for me. Beyond that, everything just feels so intuitive and smooth so far. Oh, and WOW at the voice acting. It does not get any better in gaming. Absolutely stellar on the whole so far.
The MP is one of those things that works well when everyone plays tactical and as a team....with mics
Hurricane43
Member
It's so awesome that you can take your sweet time and I love looking in every corner and crevis the game has to offer.
At 58% with 12 hours. GOTG for me.
Byronic Hero
Member
Who wants to see Ellie's Jak and Daxter clothes?
So awesome
Jak Hoodie and Jak and Daxter T-shirt w/Jak Goggles
So awesome
So I've just gotten out of
acouple hours in. My biggest issues with the game have been bugs and loading times. The initial loading with the little particle effect has taken FOREVER. Also going into the save/load menu has resulted in alot of waiting for the autosave to complete. The otherwise fantastic cold open was spoiled at one point when your brother runs out into a garden sort of area, and the floor was completely missing, leaving me baffled for a moment, and then getting killed. Also plenty of little animation bugs, texture loading, etc.
But I mean the actual experience of it is absolutely fantastic so far. When
, just looking at the vistas, it's absolutely beautiful. The opening with Sarah was great. I enjoy the stealth mechanics, combined with the crafting etc. I'm not a fan of the control scheme, but so far, I've adapted relatively well.
But yeah. So far, technical issues aside, it's really compelling.
the subway tunnels
But I mean the actual experience of it is absolutely fantastic so far. When
you come up to the toppled buildings where you first encounter the first real clickers
But yeah. So far, technical issues aside, it's really compelling.
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Deleted member 80556
Unconfirmed Member
Damn, I love the multiplayer. So far everyone I've played with have been tactical, it's awesome.
blitzcloud
Banned
surprised that the wallhack isn't really ruining the experience. I understand why they did it. It's impossible for many to have a sound system capable of telling you that. However, i'd like to see the effect of the allies steps, instead of the full character silhouette.
The perfect Dark
Banned
I love the bow ^^
KINGofCRA5H
Member
Man I really want to try out multiplayer but it sounds like having a mic is crucial...
I've been playing without one and I've been doing pretty well. Obviously it will enhance your experience, but more the most important thing is spotting enemies with R3 and sticking together.
â Narayan
Member
I'm about 40-minutes into this game.
I'm impressed.
I'm impressed.
dark_prinny
Banned
What a great way to end a generation. This game is a masterpiece.
I'm only half way through, but did Sam, Henry, Tess and Bill not do that for you?
I think there all part of the montra of
"Caring for someone one only leads to one things in this world: Getting you killed." These characters all had people they cared about and thus they all ended up dying one way or the other
AHA-Lambda
Member
I don't understand how some people are taking so long, I'm at 50% at 6 hours.
My reservations I posted earlier still stand, this second half had better blow my socks off.
My reservations I posted earlier still stand, this second half had better blow my socks off.
jacksepticeye
Member
Does it show up under the audio section? Like the headset itself? or does it still only say like HDMI?
If the headset is under the audio settings in the PS3 menu then click to use that and then set it to automatic. it should pick all the available options for your headset them. Choosing custom and selecting everything can lead to overdriving the speakers and they crackle
blitzcloud
Banned
exactly. There's people who won't rez even if you're just 1 meter away. A microphone isn't going to help with that kind of player. R3 is already a teller for those who know how to play.
More_Badass
Member
From what I've read here, the game slows down
Like someone was at 48% after six hours then only 60% in ten hours.
I'm at 43% after 5:23 hrs so that's good news for me
I'm not done with the game yet, but I'd like to see a DLC pack that would basically be (spoilers for about 6ish hours into the game)
I feel like it could really work.
edit: Another gripe I've had with the game is that for some reason a bow kill wasn't silent, and seeing as I didn't want to reset and try again (would have lost 5+ mins and 10+ stealth kills) I had to fight off a few enemies instead of being able to stealth around. Did I do it wrong or are bow kills never silent? It was a head shot.
Bill and Frank co-op adventures in and around Lincoln ~6 months before the events of the game when you get to Bill. Part Horde Mode with scavenging and setting of traps, part exploration of the city.
edit: Another gripe I've had with the game is that for some reason a bow kill wasn't silent, and seeing as I didn't want to reset and try again (would have lost 5+ mins and 10+ stealth kills) I had to fight off a few enemies instead of being able to stealth around. Did I do it wrong or are bow kills never silent? It was a head shot.
Killing_Joke
Member
So 12 hours in and only at 62%. This has to include collectables right?
Story is soooooo good. Fuckkk.
Frame rate starting to dip here and there. Shame but still not a deal breaker. The stealth is so good. I still wish the cover was better for the shooting parts. What a beautiful looking game.
Story is soooooo good. Fuckkk.
Henry and sam. 
42% after 10 hours now *shrug*
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Does this game support 7.1 surround just like ND's previous PS3 games?
Same here. All I know right now is that the single player is killer and gets even better every few minutes. I especially appreciate the downtime and exploring when you are going somewhere. But then the combat packs a hell of a punch, with some decent stealth as well. Blows Uncharted away and I really hope they just stick to stuff like this from here on out.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Just got to
, missed a weapon just as I got to the Dam; anyway to go back?
Autumn
The perfect Dark
Banned
So 12 hours in and only at 62%. This has to include collectables right?
Story is soooooo good. Fuckkk.Frame rate starting to dip here and there. Shame but still not a deal breaker. The stealth is so good. I still wish the cover was better for the shooting parts. What a beautiful looking game.Henry and sam.
Nope it doesn't include collectables ^^
Wind's Howling
Member
Stealth in this game is not like Splinter Cell's system where as being caught is an almost immediate fail.
I guess some people fail to realize that it is all about killing one or two, run away and rethink your tactics. This makes the AI go look for you, eventually splitting them up.
There is so much variety in the combat that it is never the same game.
I guess some people fail to realize that it is all about killing one or two, run away and rethink your tactics. This makes the AI go look for you, eventually splitting them up.
There is so much variety in the combat that it is never the same game.
According to a tweet from one of Sony's higher ups, 99% it will.
I also caved and ordered a pair
So i just
About how many hours do you think i have left?
got done escaping through the gym in the school and holy shit it's been one intense fucking ride since i met that guy, especially the school
About how many hours do you think i have left?
I bought the Pulse headset when it came out and returned it same day. I am sure people love it but the rumble felt weak, the sound quality was no better than my tritton 720s and they were really, really tight on my head making it extremely uncomfortable because i wear glasses. Granted, i have a big fucking head. Far better headsets you can get for $150.
MurkyZebra2417
Member
You are at around 33% maximum.
cormack12
Gold Member
That's really early, I'm guessing 10-12
Install the PS3 app (if you haven't already) and install/use the ACTION preset. Then set the bassimpact to your liking. It isn't immediately overbearing like the SHOOTER setting is. If you're the type that likes the "smiley face" EQ settings (lower lows, higher highs, flat mids) then you will like this.
I'm sticking with my surround system as much as I can though. You can't beat LPCM 7.1, period. The soundscape is phenomenal like this.
Really? That's awesome to hear.
Goddamn tension in this game is going to give me an ulcer.
AcceptableGhost
Member
no need to feel any tension, the last checkpoint was probably only 30 seconds away
no offense but you being butt hurt is annoying as fuck
I personally like that the checkpoints are forgiving. There's nothing as stupid than restarting the whole event just because of 1 screw up. It's stupid and bad game design.
A mic isn't crucial but VERY VERY helpful. Staying as a pack/team walking together is more important then anything
It's great if you have friends and mic. Playing on a random team vs a team of friends using mics will make you want to throw that controller against the wall.
With that said, I need friends in this game. psn id is my name
jacksepticeye
Member
I just fought the first
I get why they added them but I personally don't like it, felt too videogamey for lack of a better word
bloater, and I didn't like it. I hate when games like this force mini bosses. Uncharted did it with brutes and Metro Last light did it too.
Honestly that's WHY I loved it.
The last of us is almost a homage of the golden age of gaming (the ps2 era, and ps1 era).
No regen health, but instead good old health packs. There's a semi inventory system, you can craft things, there are collectibles, you can upgrade your skills, upgrade your weapons, and so on and so forth.
It's video gamey, i guess, but that's why I love it. It doesn't feel like a game that was made from this generation, but rather a survival horror esque game made from the ps2 era.