pharmboy044
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Before the game came out, I would not have thought Joel and Eliie would be so popular but all this cosplay and drawings of them proves me wrong,
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The Last of Us |OT| It Cant Be For Nothing (Spoilers)
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I would buy a PS4 version of this game. Same assets and everything -- just bump it to 1080p 60 FPS with abundant AA. Throw in all of the DLC and the 90-minute documentary, and BAM.
Seriously, when the inevitable GOTY edition comes around, I hope it has two SKUs: PS3, and PS4.
Seriously, when the inevitable GOTY edition comes around, I hope it has two SKUs: PS3, and PS4.
& real time cutscene. I would buy it at full price.
Yep I agree.
TLOU is like big boy Uncharted. I don't know what happened at Naughty Dog between Uncharted and TLOU, but I don't think I've ever been this impressed by such a jump in quality from one game to another by one developer. Uncharted is a campy Indiana Jones romp. TLOU is actually important.
The soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in a long time. I honestly can't say enough good things about this game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGaEMO44vn4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TCcFMZtpJo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9qkTFMHKAQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Q23d3zBuE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGaEMO44vn4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TCcFMZtpJo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9qkTFMHKAQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Q23d3zBuE
KingHenrik30
Member
Just started replaying uncharted 1, and I love this game, but the differences are VAST and it's crazy how much better TLOU is in comparison.
And I finished my hard playthrough. Great game.
Remember when I said I got spoiled a long time ago before the game came out? Turns out I read fake spoilers and was completely wrong. lol. Ending totally surprised me. Walked out confused though...
I think I would have preferred the fake spoiler ending I read...
So I began Survivor +. I thought I got to keep my gear? What gives? No Flamethrower from the beginning sucks, but I honestly knew it was too good to be true. When I heard New Game + I immediately thought of Ratchet and Clank Challenge mode. I think it lets you keep the upgrades of all the guns but you have to slowly go back to unlocking everything.
And BAM, I could go well with no listening mode ( I had listening mode available on my hard playthrough but used it very rarely) but the fact that I no longer have the melee prompts catches me off guard as I ran into some guys when sneaking up on them. Knowing I will just spam triangle when I crouch up to them. I would have preferred the melee prompts on though to be honest. Its either the Triangle for the sneak up or square for hammering out of a situation so thats why I left it on in the first place. For reassurance.
What I have noticed so far for Survivor is how hard it actually is compared to hard difficulty. I think hard difficulty just should have been called easy compared to this. I think 2-3 pistol shots can take you out in Survivor. Nothing like that happened to me on hard, but I was playing more carefully though. I've had quite a few surprises on survivor so far that caught me off guard. I'll probably go for stealth more like last time. Its too much of a risk confronting someone else with a gun when a few shots can kill you.
Remember when I said I got spoiled a long time ago before the game came out? Turns out I read fake spoilers and was completely wrong. lol. Ending totally surprised me. Walked out confused though...
I think I would have preferred the fake spoiler ending I read...
So I began Survivor +. I thought I got to keep my gear? What gives? No Flamethrower from the beginning sucks, but I honestly knew it was too good to be true. When I heard New Game + I immediately thought of Ratchet and Clank Challenge mode. I think it lets you keep the upgrades of all the guns but you have to slowly go back to unlocking everything.
And BAM, I could go well with no listening mode ( I had listening mode available on my hard playthrough but used it very rarely) but the fact that I no longer have the melee prompts catches me off guard as I ran into some guys when sneaking up on them. Knowing I will just spam triangle when I crouch up to them. I would have preferred the melee prompts on though to be honest. Its either the Triangle for the sneak up or square for hammering out of a situation so thats why I left it on in the first place. For reassurance.
What I have noticed so far for Survivor is how hard it actually is compared to hard difficulty. I think hard difficulty just should have been called easy compared to this. I think 2-3 pistol shots can take you out in Survivor. Nothing like that happened to me on hard, but I was playing more carefully though. I've had quite a few surprises on survivor so far that caught me off guard. I'll probably go for stealth more like last time. Its too much of a risk confronting someone else with a gun when a few shots can kill you.
I started playing Fall about 7 hours ago and just finished the game. The game just got stronger and stronger through the last acts, I couldn't stop.
What a masterpiece. Apart from a few little niggles (like Ellie running in front of enemies and them not noticing) it was pretty much my perfect game. I dare say it is my game of the generation.
The way that stealth gameplay seemlessly transitions into combat was fantastic, and I found myself replaying encounters over and over again until I felt I got them 'right'. And the characters... rarely have I connected with characters in a videogame as much as here. The (voice)acting for Joel and Ellie was outstanding. Graphics and design were stunning as expected from Naughty Dog; frequently I found myself standing still just admiring the world.
Great soundtrack as well, very fitting and effective.
What a treat this game was. Can't wait to replay.
What a masterpiece. Apart from a few little niggles (like Ellie running in front of enemies and them not noticing) it was pretty much my perfect game. I dare say it is my game of the generation.
The way that stealth gameplay seemlessly transitions into combat was fantastic, and I found myself replaying encounters over and over again until I felt I got them 'right'. And the characters... rarely have I connected with characters in a videogame as much as here. The (voice)acting for Joel and Ellie was outstanding. Graphics and design were stunning as expected from Naughty Dog; frequently I found myself standing still just admiring the world.
the giraffes 
What a treat this game was. Can't wait to replay.
Really getting annoyed with this game and it's sloopy stealth sections, why can't I hug walls easily or peer around corners? It's almost like they didn't design any additional controls for stealth.
I'm hiding behind a door, guy walks in but I can't grab him? Only option is to hammer square till he's dead. That works, just took out an armed guard but wait, why can't I collect his gun, that'd sure be useful.
I stopped playing when this happened.
https://vine.co/v/haiaEBTqawd
Do I need a ladder, plank or large pullable box to get through like all the other puzzles in this game?
I'm hiding behind a door, guy walks in but I can't grab him? Only option is to hammer square till he's dead. That works, just took out an armed guard but wait, why can't I collect his gun, that'd sure be useful.
I stopped playing when this happened.
https://vine.co/v/haiaEBTqawd
Do I need a ladder, plank or large pullable box to get through like all the other puzzles in this game?
Um.... yes you can. I did it plenty of times when I played. Just hide right next to the doorway and then mash triangle as the dude walks through the doorway. Simple.
depending on your difficulty, the game drops less ammo.
looks like u encountered a bug. did u try reloading?
SolidSnakex
Member
It's going to be fun to see how they follow this up. There's going to be a lot of expectations for their next game. It's not only going to bring the expectations that come with being a next-gen game, but it's also going to be the one that follows TLoU. I'm starting to get the feeling that they're actually working on another new IP, so it'll be another clean slate for them to do whatever they want.
I wouldn't mind seeing Amy launch another new IP for them. Perhaps one where she's able to put in some deeper lore like we saw with her LoK work.
Seems there are only two types of puzzle in this game, short walls that need a ladder or to find a big box on wheels or a gap that is easily jumpable though we need to find a plank of wood.
The puzzle design feels really lazy, laughable that the characters can't just jump and almost pointless because the planks or ladders are right next to the obstacle.
Do the puzzles get better?
The puzzle design feels really lazy, laughable that the characters can't just jump and almost pointless because the planks or ladders are right next to the obstacle.
Do the puzzles get better?
There will be permutations of the ladder/plank/pallet/dumpster/generator combo, including some subtle inversions of the formula that may surprise you, but they're never meant to be taxing puzzles. They serve as more of a light gameplay loop to justify environmental traversal, alongside scouring for supplies, crafting and upgrading, light character banter and cobbling together side stories via the notes you find. "Connective tissue" in-between the "sinews" of encounters, if you would.
iNvid02
Member
yeah this happened to me. seeing tlou threads on gaf and in my subscriptions every time i came here ensured it stayed there.
i just really want the dlc, like now
sloppyjoe_gamer
Gold Member
Holy mother of mercy....
I can't imagine how awesome
will be based on the way you guys are raving here....
FALL
I can't imagine how awesome
Winter
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
A little over 5 hours in.(34%) Just got the
. holy shit this is amazing.
Its 4:20 in the morning here in germany... I have to stop now.
nail bombs
Its 4:20 in the morning here in germany... I have to stop now.
That is funny because I am also exactly 34% in but my playtime is.........13 hours.
And I also really have to go to bed. OMG its like we are long lost brothers! Except for the part where you rush through games.
Somnium986
Member
whoops wrong thread
metareferential
Member
I'm a the
I guess I don't have much game left, right?
Amazing so far.
hospital
I guess I don't have much game left, right?
Amazing so far.
xXBetter Off DadXx
Member
Holy shit, I'm at around 13 hours with around 80% done, and that's with doing a fair amount of searching most every nook and cranny. What have you been doing to stretch it out that much?
CambriaRising
Member
Survivor woes
Stuck on the part right before escaping the sewers where you need to hold out with Henry. There is just no way I can take out this many infected with the supplies I have left. I have 3 shorty rounds, 5 pistol, 1 revolver, a smoke bomb, 1 shiv, a brick, and a Molotov. I may have to restart the chapter if no one has any useful advice. Oh, did I mention that I have like two bars of health left?
Beat it on Survivor +. If you do the "cheat" for it, but starting on Normal plus and then switching after the prologue you definitely get the trophy upon completion (in case there was any questions about that and if it was already answered - sorry).
I forgot to look at my stats but I know I died WAAAAY less in Survivor than in Normal. But damn it was intense.
Survivor mode totally changed my opinion on the abundance of resources and definitely made the whole package of story, world-buidling and gameplay mechanics mesh perfectly. Too bad you have to unlock Survivor.
I forgot to look at my stats but I know I died WAAAAY less in Survivor than in Normal. But damn it was intense.
Survivor mode totally changed my opinion on the abundance of resources and definitely made the whole package of story, world-buidling and gameplay mechanics mesh perfectly. Too bad you have to unlock Survivor.
Dude. If you're talking about the part with the
Stalkers running around
you don't need to fend the infected off until there all gone. Just hold out for like 20+ seconds or so and go out the door.
CambriaRising
Member
Like Spielberg!
clutch.as.it.gets.
Member
Haha, i`m at 48% and 20 hours (i kill everyone to explore every area freely; i only rushed that generator section).
1.21Gigawatts
Banned
Wooot?! What are you doing? I am pretty much investigating every little corner...
But I'm playing on easy.
man, what an amazing game/experience. love the ending and winter was just brutal !
on a side note i cannot wait to hear what the sales have been for the title. i hear it has been selling out in a lot places. on amazon uk it is the best selling title in 2013 overtaking tomb raider plus on amazon US it is just behind black ops 2. I really hope it sells really well so more new ips are green lit.
it is a long journey my friend. if you get past winter and still have that same feeling then i will be surprised. it is deliberately slow in the beginning imo just to set you up and the characters for the long haul.
on a side note i cannot wait to hear what the sales have been for the title. i hear it has been selling out in a lot places. on amazon uk it is the best selling title in 2013 overtaking tomb raider plus on amazon US it is just behind black ops 2. I really hope it sells really well so more new ips are green lit.
it is a long journey my friend. if you get past winter and still have that same feeling then i will be surprised. it is deliberately slow in the beginning imo just to set you up and the characters for the long haul.
we'll see. I enjoy the visuals and acting so far. that's about it. shooting is weirdly gta4-esque. and i don't see ladders and planks becoming entertaining anytime soon.
onken
Member
Awesome game, great length, only felt like Uncharted a couple of times. The puzzle mechanics felt kinda samey (oo some water, let's play find the pallet!) but apart from that it was great. Going through all the documents and learning more about the world was really interesting.
Yeah just finished my Hard playthrough, I had tons of
ammo left and basically a full inventory of items - I expect it's stretched a bit thinner on Survivor (though as long as I can kill a clicker with a brick it's all good).
~e though having said that I really don't feel like playing it again any time soon. One playthrough feels pretty perfect.
Yeah just finished my Hard playthrough, I had tons of
magnum and flamethrower
~e though having said that I really don't feel like playing it again any time soon. One playthrough feels pretty perfect.
The shooting is nothing like GTAIV. I have no idea where you're coming from with that claim, but I just wanted to have this counter-point out there so no one comes away thinking that's unequivocally true. In fact, I'd say this game's controls and mechanics are superior to GTAIV in every way (comparing the mechanics they share). It's hard to even walk in a straight line in GTAIV, because Niko is so over-animated, but in TLoU the player character is animated just right, even the shifts in walking/jogging/running speed the game does out in tiered fashion based on how cramped the environment is or what the threat level/intensity is of the current scenario. Very well-done.
that's odd. feels very similar to the shooting in gta4 imo. in terms of presentation and feedback.
but to your point, i would agree that the movement control is tighter here. and the animation blending work happening there is neat.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
Finished it last night. I have had many thoughts about the game since. It has affected me deeply, and far more than I even thought it could. It's an astounding game, and an astounding accomplishment. I'll try to compose some thoughts about it later, but I finally very much see the intent behind that "literary" thread posted here, that I avoided due to spoilers. I'll have to revisit that thread now, because my thoughts are very much along those lines. There's metaphors upon metaphors in this game, and if you know a thing or two about Druckmann, they become a bit more visible.
Boogalogist
Member
Why would i do that? That's giving them exactly what they want... More hits! Not clicking on their website, ever.
funkystudent
Member
Just got to Winter.
HOLY SHIT
HOLY SHIT
ITS NOLAN NORTH
My favorite season by far.
I didn't even notice that he voiced a character until I actually finished the game and read up on it.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
I had no clue it was him until the credits rolled.