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[Dakota47]

Something I can really appreciate about this game is that fleeing from an encounter is (most of the times at least) a viable option. I'm at 64% at the moment and I'm not ashamed to admit I've done it twice now. The first time was in the

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hotel cellar

. When I found out what I had to do there I simply

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picked up the keycard, started the generator and made a mad dash for the exit

. The second time was when I encountered the

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sniper

. I may have killed two or three dudes, but my basic strategy was

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to get to the house as fast as possible

.

 

[Coverly]

Finished the game on the weekend. Easily one of my top for this generation.

I think what most people saw in this game were the relationships between characters or the game world itself and the questions it raises. But for me who is going through the process of home renovation in real life, what I paid most attention to where the homes. What type of wooden floors did they use, what type of kitchen layout is in the home, is that a prefab shower? I seriously took extra time in every home and building to look at all the layout and cosmetics of the place. Thanks Naughty Dog for helping on the home improvement front, I won't tell my contractor where I got some of my ideas from.

 

[Fenderputty]

Something I can really appreciate about this game is that fleeing from an encounter is (most of the times at least) a viable option. I'm at 64% at the moment and I'm not ashamed to admit I've done it twice now. The first time was in the

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hotel cellar

. When I found out what I had to do there I simply

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picked up the keycard, started the generator and made a mad dash for the exit

. The second time was when I encountered the

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sniper

. I may have killed two or three dudes, but my basic strategy was

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to get to the house as fast as possible

.

Yeah I loved that too. The flight or fight mechanic in this game works great.

 

[khaaan]

Throwing a bottle is the worst thing you could do. (if you want to stealth)

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Stalkers, in the beginning... just kind of sulk around. But if one of them spots you, or become alerted, they ge into aggro and start bolting around everywhere.

At that point you (afaik) can no longer stealth kill them.

You must get them before they aggro.

Is that even possible? I feel like even that amount of noise would aggro everything in the area. The only way I managed to get through that section was by

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standing in that corner with a weapon out, making a hell of a lot of noise and made each shot count.

 

[WAR recon zero]

Finished it.
Great game

Not citizen kane.

9/10

 

[Evolved1]

Is that even possible? I feel like even that amount of noise would aggro everything in the area. The only way I managed to get through that section was by

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standing in that corner with a weapon out, making a hell of a lot of noise and made each shot count.

I'm going to try stealthing it my next time through. They give you an achievement for

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stealth killing one of them

, so it must be possible. You just have to be very careful I guess.

If they start

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running around

, you've messed it up somehow. That's what I think at this point. Next time through I will experiment.

 

[FStop7]

About 20% done and I'm starting to think this may be the best game of its kind (action, story driven) since Half Life 2.

 

[stuminus3]

Don't play Uncharted 3 immediately after finishing TLOU.

Don't do it.

It's shocking.

Just don't do it.

 

[baphomet]

Game was about

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8 hours

too long.

 

[marc^o^]

Just came out of

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the metro with the swimming section

. I've played enough to say this is easily the best game of its kind. It's far, far ahead. I'm impressed with Naughty Dogs maturity, moreso after the disappointment that was Uncharted 3. Unless the rest of the game isn't as good, this is a masterpiece of epic proportions. Makes me anticipate next gen for the very first time.

 

[ShaneDude]

Any mention of how well it's been selling so far?

 

[Dragon]

Game was about

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8 hours

too long.

1. Why is that a spoiler?
2. Care to explain?

 

[More_Badass]

Game was about

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8 hours

too long.

So what part would you have wanted the ending to be and why?

 

[Dr.Horrible]

Is it possible to stealth that section? I tried on normal but it seemed impossible to me, I would get detected every single time. I might just try and throw a bottle and burn as many with the molotov as I can in one go...

I really don't think it is. There are the ones that sulk around and then there are ones that just stand there inactive. I ended up just making noise to draw the clickers, burned both of them with a molotov and then slowly drew in the others with noises and sticking my neck out far enough. I set a nail bomb trap for one of them too. It was a fun section once I threw stealth out the window.

 

[CambriaRising]

Game was about

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8 hours

too long.

I saw you say 7 yesterday.

Elaborate.

 

[Dragon]

Just came out of the (location spoilers)

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metro with the swimming section

. I've played enough to say this is easily the best game of its kind ever done... I'm impressed with Naughty Dogs maturity, moreso after the disappointment that was Uncharted 3. Unless the rest of the game isn't as good, this is a masterpiece of epic proportions. Makes me anticipate next gen for the very first time.

Don't spoil locations peeps.

 

[Tangeroo]

Don't play Uncharted 3 immediately after finishing TLOU.

Don't do it.

It's shocking.

Just don't do it.

It's funny... I was actually just about to do this. I've already played through Uncharted 3 but after finishing TLOU, I wanted to play UC3 again to see how different the experiences were. In what way was it shocking? The difference in storytelling? Combat style? Visual fidelity?

 

[baphomet]

I saw you say 7 yesterday.

Elaborate.

I finished it in

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16

hours. I don't want to go into too much as to not spoil anything, but

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after the 2 brothers died

I could not believe I was only about half through. My girlfriend sat and watched me play through the entire game, and it just dragged on and on and on. It wasn't like they introduced anything new gameplay wise at any point in the game. Shooting, finding ladders, grabbing crates to swim on, etc. I enjoyed the game, but it just went on way, way too long. Even though I wanted to see the rest of the story, I started dreading sitting down to put more time into it.

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Would not play again.

 

[Lakitu]

So I have it on pause. Because A) this game is bloody brilliant but more importantly B) (summer spoilers?)

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I am scared shitless. I'm in the area where I just had to power up the generator to use the keycard. When that happens, everything goes completely insane and it gets even worse when I notice a bloater chasing after me among other things. So first thing I think of is just to run as fast as I can to open the door. Silly me... I forgot I had to use the keycard, when I notice the bloater has just arrived in the passage and throws that spore grenade thing at me. I stumble and awkwardly move to the keypad but out of fear I noticed the bloater the running at me, I ran into a corner instead. I am so fucking scared.

 

[Hawkian]

I finished it in

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16

hours. I don't want to go into too much as to not spoil anything, but

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after the 2 brothers died

I could not believe I was only about half through. My girlfriend sat and watched me play through the entire game, and it just dragged on and on and on. It wasn't like they introduced anything new gameplay wise at any point in the game. Shooting, finding ladders, grabbing crates to swim on, etc. I enjoyed the game, but it just went on way, way too long. Even though I wanted to see the rest of the story, I started dreading sitting down to put more time into it.

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Would not play again.

Your experience is certainly valid and I respect your opinion regarding the game's length; I will simply say I disagree wholeheartedly and felt active dismay as I realized the game must be drawing to a close. I would have accepted another solid hour of small character beats before the credits in a heartbeat.

So I have it on pause. Because A) this game is bloody brilliant but more importantly B) (summer spoilers?)

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I am scared shitless. I'm in the area where I just had to power up the generator to use the keycard. When that happens, everything goes completely insane and it gets even worse when I notice a bloater chasing after me among other things. So first thing I think of is just to run as fast as I can to open the door. Silly me... I forgot I had to use the keycard, when I notice the bloater has just arrived in the passage and throws that spore grenade thing at me. I stumble and awkwardly move to the keypad but out of fear I noticed the bloater the running at me, I ran into a corner instead. I am so fucking scared.

Terrifyingly crafted set piece. That was the one part of the game I took a break during because it was messing with me. My first try went about exactly like yours and I wound up

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getting my head torn off

.

 

[Showaddy]

God damn has anyone seen the week 1 sales? 1.2 million according to VG-Chartz, that's absolutely insane for a single platform new IP with very little marketing (that I could see).

 

[Majmun]

According to whom?

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

God damn has anyone seen the week 1 sales? 1.2 million according to VG-Chartz, that's absolutely insane for a single platform new IP with very little marketing (that I could see).

They play the commercials on constant rotation on TV.

 

[SolidSnakex]

They play the commercials on constant rotation on TV.

It also had an ad that aired before Man of Steel. New Sony marketing actually understands what marketing is.

 

[N2NOther]

Finished it this weekend. Very good game though the story — and it's telling — kept my attention more than the actual playing of it. I was kind of bored with the game part about halfway through, which was somewhat eased by the fact that there were longer stretches between combat sections towards the end. Still definitely worth playing.

While I wouldn't say I was bored persé, I tend to agree. I think the gameplay was weak compared to the story and character moments. The pacing got a lot better towards the end.

 

[Fenderputty]

So I have it on pause. Because A) this game is bloody brilliant but more importantly B) (summer spoilers?)

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I am scared shitless. I'm in the area where I just had to power up the generator to use the keycard. When that happens, everything goes completely insane and it gets even worse when I notice a bloater chasing after me among other things. So first thing I think of is just to run as fast as I can to open the door. Silly me... I forgot I had to use the keycard, when I notice the bloater has just arrived in the passage and throws that spore grenade thing at me. I stumble and awkwardly move to the keypad but out of fear I noticed the bloater the running at me, I ran into a corner instead. I am so fucking scared.

I died more than a few times here. Nothing I tried worked. Eventually just making a break for it was what did it for me.

 

[Showaddy]

They play the commercials on constant rotation on TV.

Must be just the UK then. I was genuinely shocked when my local game sellers were sold out as no I knew seem to know anything about it.

 

[solarus]

Must be just the UK then. I was genuinely shocked when my local game sellers were sold out as no I knew seem to know anything about it.

I'm in UK too and I have seen fuck all for this game too, what is the European division doing ffs.

 

[Lima]

I'm in UK too and I have seen fuck all for this game too, what is the European division doing ffs.

In Germany the trailer plays in cinemas.

 

[PigSpeakers]

So I have it on pause. Because A) this game is bloody brilliant but more importantly B) (summer spoilers?)

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I am scared shitless. I'm in the area where I just had to power up the generator to use the keycard. When that happens, everything goes completely insane and it gets even worse when I notice a bloater chasing after me among other things. So first thing I think of is just to run as fast as I can to open the door. Silly me... I forgot I had to use the keycard, when I notice the bloater has just arrived in the passage and throws that spore grenade thing at me. I stumble and awkwardly move to the keypad but out of fear I noticed the bloater the running at me, I ran into a corner instead. I am so fucking scared.

Before turning on the generator, go upstairs and kill a few of the clickers. Then turn it on and run.

 

[Gbraga]

They were straight up

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"clever girl".

Imo one of the few spots where it seemed like ND was borrowing a bit. Even though they were cool, felt a little too trope-y and I'm glad they (and the bloaters) were a rarity.

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I hate high enemy variety in this kind of setting, so I'm with you. But since they already made them, why not use them properly?

The part with a Bloater that I loved was inside the University, that sound was frightening

 

[cLOUDo]

a yes/no question....
there is a extended ending in NG+?

 

[StuBurns]

a yes/no question....
there is a extended ending in NG+?

A no answer.

 

[TriniTrin]

Ellie has a really REAAAALLY filthy mouth! I mean, the shit she says sometimes is just like a 14 year old would talk if they could say shit and fuck every other sentence. lol

 

[rCIZZLE]

Not sure how I feel about the online mode right now. Seems like a great idea but I'm getting hit with way too many corner-bending-Wanted-style shots for this to be enjoyable.

 

[Mikey Jr.]

They play the commercials on constant rotation on TV.

That probably doesnt include digital sales, which I bought.

 

[cLOUDo]

A no answer.

thanks

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i think is a "OK" ending

 

[Alienous]

This fan made trailer (the first trailer with different music, really) has gotten me all excited to play the game again.

The game only gets better the more you experience of it.

 

[dralla]

So I beat this and I wanna play it again but it kept crashing my PS3 and I'm nervous, I don't want to kill my PS3 I've got a launch model with full BC. Any word if they're working on a fix for the crashing? I know it's a known issue with older PS3's

 

[LastNac]

You are missing out if you play on medium. The game is not as good, It turns into a shooter rather than a survival game.

I figure normal is the default way ND intended this to be played.

 

[ArkkAngel007]

Ellie has a really REAAAALLY filthy mouth! I mean, the shit she says sometimes is just like a 14 year old would talk if they could say shit and fuck every other sentence. lol

So the typical middle school to early high school individual when they are not at home? Sounds about right.

 

[Lion Heart]

Game is sold out everywhere in Canada, what the hell. I already own it but I've never seen this happen before excluding niche shit like Ni No Kuni.

Just mind boggling.

 

[Daingurse]

Don't play Uncharted 3 immediately after finishing TLOU.

Don't do it.

It's shocking.

Just don't do it.

Well fuck dude, now I gotta try it at some point, haha.

 

[Superflat]

I figure normal is the default way ND intended this to be played.

I think ND made normal to be more lenient because of the people who may just jump into it and not grasp the stealth and lose the 'this is a shooter' mentality in a third person action game and need to adjust.

There was less stress in normal because I received less damage and had more supplies. If constant pressure and stress from lack of supplies and feeling overwhelmed freaks you out and impacts the way you feel about the game in a negative way, I see no reason why you shouldn't change it to normal. They make it so that you always have enough supplies to get through sections, even if you screw it up pretty bad in normal.

I guess Hard seems to match the desperate world in the game better, which is why I like it. It's also a different way to play the game, making you use everything you have instead of hoarding it, even moreso in Survivor mode. Dat lack of shivs.

 

[Evolved1]

I figure normal is the default way ND intended this to be played.

You figure wrong... normal imo is a concession they made to limit frustration for people who might be used to only playing shooters and not keen to think about their resources/actions.

They want people to have a good impression, not be frustrated, and even though they had the balls to make a game with OHK's and limited resources, they probably couldn't go all the way and make it the default difficulty.

In normal you are tripping over shit to pick up, and it takes away from the game.

Hard is normal, if you play video games or consider yourself a core gamer, and hard in more is line with the game's theme and tone. Normal is a theme park.

 

[papercamm]

This game is neck and neck with Infinite as my favorite game of this year. And I wasn't expecting the multiplayer to be as awesome as it is either.

 

[MrDaravon]

Jesus Christ, I died literally five or six times on Normal in the first

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Clicker

encounter (like 2-3 hours in, spoiler tagging this since I don't know how sensitive people are). I don't usually die that many times in an entire game :/. Kept getting spotted by

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the last two runners that in the same area as the Clicker, I just couldn't get seem to either lure them away safely with bricks/bottles or otherwise stealth kill them out without the Clicker being alerted. And the time I did do it I had to fight it out because one of the Runners somehow saw me and the Clicker got kinda stuck and I got two headshots on him.

You figure wrong... normal imo is a concession they made to limit frustration for people who might be used to only playing shooters and not keen to think about their resources/actions.

They want people to have a good impression, not be frustrated, and even though they had the balls to make a game with OHK's and limited resources, they probably couldn't go all the way and make it the default difficulty.

In normal you are tripping over shit to pick up, and it takes away from the game.

Hard is normal, if you play video games or consider yourself a core gamer, and hard in more is line with the game's theme and tone. Normal is a theme park.

Oh okay, I'm just a baby apparently, carry on

 

[ionicbluebird]

Something horrible happened to me. I decided to play a relaxing new game plus on normal after beating survivor thinking that I could play the new game plus survivor edition later... ohhoo no! After beating new game plus on normal I found out that I now have to play survivor regular all over again! What is this nonsense!

 

[SolidSnakex]

Game is sold out everywhere in Canada, what the hell. I already own it but I've never seen this happen before excluding niche shit like Ni No Kuni.

Just mind boggling.

Remember when people were concerned that the game would get lost in the E3 hype?

 

[keltickennedy]

Jesus Christ, I died literally five or six times on Normal in the first

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Clicker

encounter (like 2-3 hours in, spoiler tagging this since I don't know how sensitive people are). I don't usually die that many times in an entire game :/. Kept getting spotted by

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the last two runners that in the same area as the Clicker, I just couldn't get seem to either lure them away safely with bricks/bottles or otherwise stealth kill them out without the Clicker being alerted. And the time I did do it I had to fight it out because one of the Runners somehow saw me and the Clicker got kinda stuck and I got two headshots on him.

Oh okay, I'm just a baby apparently, carry on

As soon as you jump down to the bottom level turn around 180 and go into the room to your left. hide behind a desk and wait for the runner to walk by. sneak up and strangle him. now leave that room and go right down the hallway and at the end there will be a stationary runner to the left. sneak up and strangle him. with those two down it should make things a little more manageable. if you can try sneaking up on the other two runners all the better. as long as you are quiet the clicker wont move from his position.