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The Last of Us Pt II |OT| Oh Ellie...I think they should be terrified of you
MikeM
Gold Member
I think this is the only game where in the end, the people I killed became more than just cannon fodder. I realized that each person had a life and wasn't just another object to put bullets in. The game did a great job of putting perspective into the necessary killing. The technical quality of this game tho... ooof. I can't think of anything that comes close. I'm thoroughly excited for whatever comes next as a PS5 native game.
xrnzaaas
Member
My reaction was very different. Couldn't care less about some people from Abby's camp dying or having their lives endangered and especially Isaac was a very weak and ultimately forgettable leader.
The_Observer
Member
And it’s still in the top 3 most technically impressive games.
rofif
Can’t Git Gud
It's the same res as default mode right? Just more fps on ps5?
What film grain setting are you using ?
Lucky8BB
Banned
60fps always makes a huge difference during aiming.
Guys do you think we will get PS5 remaster someday if they already patched PS4 version? 60fps is nice for sure, but higher texture quality and improved lighting should be possible on PS5 as well.
The_Observer
Member
I really hope so. It already looks like a nextgen game. Imagine a ps5 version where things are turned to the max…
Aggelos
Member
Guess there are only two possible scenarios: either they're working on something important for PS5, or they're not (hence the silence from Naughty Dog).
Sure thing, Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima are getting their nice PS5 upgrades and people might think it's rational for TLOU2 Remastered to happen, but who can tell for sure?
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Deleted member 1159
Unconfirmed Member
“Great”
DelireMan7
Member
So let me dig up this OT.
I am finally playing Part 2. I replayed the first game just before and it's still as good as the first time even so the "extremely scripted events game" isn't my favorite type, this game atmosphere, characters and story really got me.
I am not done yet with Part 2 (currently on Day 2 with Abby). Before starting I spoiled myself about Joel's death and that Abby is the surgeon's daughter.
The first hour of the game was a bit long (same for the first game for me) then there was the first stealth section in the supermarket and I loved it. But then quickly it went back to more walking/climbing and it bored me a bit.
Then the "real game" started it was ok. The strong point of the Last of Us was the Ellie/Joel duo and their relation. But here without that it felt quite flat. I can't get into Ellie's relation with Dina, and I don't bother much about side characters like Jessy.
Gameplay is a real improvement. However I started in Survivor and quickly I got really frustrated against human enemies (and these fucking dogs). People always complained about AI in games, I was always on the side of "if AI becomes too good (and if games go for too much realism), games will not be as fun" and somehow Last of Us 2 is an example of that. Humans can spot you very easily and don't run at you dumbly, in addition their dogs scent you and forced you to move quickly without much thinking.
Long story short : I got really frustrated when infiltrating the Hospital with Ellie, and finally downgraded the difficulty to Hard and I have a much better experience.
Story wise, I love the flashbacks with Ellie and Joel. (Even so the first one in the museum was just a long interactive cutscene that should have been a real cutscenes, I don't like walking and pressing "inspect" button constantly). Seeing how they relation evolved after the first game feels really good.
I am not into the actual story. Nothing crazy so far.
I am actually really happy with the Abby's side to play. It's nice to see her perspective and makes her human (and not just the "evil bad guy"). So I am now looking forward to where this is going.
The Scars cult confused me a bit. Maybe it will leads to something but so far I have the feeling they are just there to add more enemies.
So overall a good game but quite below its predecessor. The main flaw is its length for me. It accented the flaw (for me) the first game had : extremely scripted ("on rail"). But it was a real well focused experienced : quick gameplay section, quick walking/traversal section and the story was advancing quickly.
Now in part 2, they added 10 more hours, bigger areas and optional building to explore... which for me just drag the game and don't add much to it.
Glad to finally play it and looking forward where the story will end but the original is above it for me.
I am finally playing Part 2. I replayed the first game just before and it's still as good as the first time even so the "extremely scripted events game" isn't my favorite type, this game atmosphere, characters and story really got me.
I am not done yet with Part 2 (currently on Day 2 with Abby). Before starting I spoiled myself about Joel's death and that Abby is the surgeon's daughter.
The first hour of the game was a bit long (same for the first game for me) then there was the first stealth section in the supermarket and I loved it. But then quickly it went back to more walking/climbing and it bored me a bit.
Then the "real game" started it was ok. The strong point of the Last of Us was the Ellie/Joel duo and their relation. But here without that it felt quite flat. I can't get into Ellie's relation with Dina, and I don't bother much about side characters like Jessy.
Gameplay is a real improvement. However I started in Survivor and quickly I got really frustrated against human enemies (and these fucking dogs). People always complained about AI in games, I was always on the side of "if AI becomes too good (and if games go for too much realism), games will not be as fun" and somehow Last of Us 2 is an example of that. Humans can spot you very easily and don't run at you dumbly, in addition their dogs scent you and forced you to move quickly without much thinking.
Long story short : I got really frustrated when infiltrating the Hospital with Ellie, and finally downgraded the difficulty to Hard and I have a much better experience.
Story wise, I love the flashbacks with Ellie and Joel. (Even so the first one in the museum was just a long interactive cutscene that should have been a real cutscenes, I don't like walking and pressing "inspect" button constantly). Seeing how they relation evolved after the first game feels really good.
I am not into the actual story. Nothing crazy so far.
I am actually really happy with the Abby's side to play. It's nice to see her perspective and makes her human (and not just the "evil bad guy"). So I am now looking forward to where this is going.
The Scars cult confused me a bit. Maybe it will leads to something but so far I have the feeling they are just there to add more enemies.
So overall a good game but quite below its predecessor. The main flaw is its length for me. It accented the flaw (for me) the first game had : extremely scripted ("on rail"). But it was a real well focused experienced : quick gameplay section, quick walking/traversal section and the story was advancing quickly.
Now in part 2, they added 10 more hours, bigger areas and optional building to explore... which for me just drag the game and don't add much to it.
Glad to finally play it and looking forward where the story will end but the original is above it for me.
VulcanRaven
Member
I should start this again after watching the HBO show. I still think this is a better game than the first one.
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Deleted member 1159
Unconfirmed Member
Gameplay-wise it’s leaps and bounds better. Just sorta overstays its welcome compared to the tight chapters of the original
DelireMan7
Member
And I have beaten it.
I enjoyed the story with 2 perspectives. Abby's part was the best in my opinion. Nothing interesting in the first part with Ellie.
Interesting ending but I don't like how Ellie got the "bad" role and loose everything.
Gameplay wise it's okay. Quite some option on stealth etc...
Like on the first game, many upgrades are pointless in my opinion.
Outside of increased damage for weapons (and maybe reload speed) and more HP, better healing kit, I find all the rest almost a waste of resources (especially when they made it "a competence tree" which oblige you to make some upgrade you don't want to get the one you want).
It doesn't reach the level of the first game but it remains a good game. But I don't think it deserves all the praise (and hate) it received.
I enjoyed the story with 2 perspectives. Abby's part was the best in my opinion. Nothing interesting in the first part with Ellie.
Interesting ending but I don't like how Ellie got the "bad" role and loose everything.
Gameplay wise it's okay. Quite some option on stealth etc...
Like on the first game, many upgrades are pointless in my opinion.
Outside of increased damage for weapons (and maybe reload speed) and more HP, better healing kit, I find all the rest almost a waste of resources (especially when they made it "a competence tree" which oblige you to make some upgrade you don't want to get the one you want).
It doesn't reach the level of the first game but it remains a good game. But I don't think it deserves all the praise (and hate) it received.