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[Hubb]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but the PS4 headset app has updated with a preset for TLOU. Going to load that into my PS Golds.

Very nice thanks for the heads up.

 

[K' Dash]

I played this whith my brothers PS3 the first time and had to do it FAST, I enjoyed the game but now I'm taking my sweet time to explore and take in the atmosphere.

I have to say I didn't expect this upgrade to look so DAM GOOD, pleasantly surprised.

 

[Summer Haze]

I hate Stalkers personally

Always in numbers, unpredictable and they sound awful.

Omg yes....most terrifying enemy in the game imo. The way they take cover and peek round corners makes me shit my pants.

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I thought I was going to die of a heart attack in the basement section.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but the PS4 headset app has updated with a preset for TLOU. Going to load that into my PS Golds.

Fuck yeah

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

So, I'm thinking about purchasing this game, but I'm still unsure, even though it's clear that GAF loves it. Is the gameplay itself tight and fun? If I generally hate QTE's and a story that constantly breaks up gameplay, will I still be able to enjoy this game? Is the multiplayer fun and addictive?

I'm so used to cheap games on Steam that I'm trying reserve my 50-60 dollar buys for games I really want. The thing is, I'm not playing much of anything right now and want to make use of my PS4 until Destiny. Would appreciate some input, thanks.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

@Sintax201
New live update for #TheLastOfUsRemastered MP going out now: version 1.01.005. Some more matchmaking fixes in this one. Restart to get it!

https://twitter.com/Sintax201/status/494568388354519041

 

[RoboPlato]

I played this whith my brothers PS3 the first time and had to do it FAST, I enjoyed the game but now I'm taking my sweet time to explore and take in the atmosphere.

I have to say I didn't expect this upgrade to look so DAM GOOD, pleasantly surprised.

Screens do it no justice. You really need to see this version in motion. It's gorgeous and the animation really shines.

So, I'm thinking about purchasing this game, but I'm still unsure, even though it's clear that GAF loves it. Is the gameplay itself tight and fun? If I generally hate QTE's and a story that constantly breaks up gameplay, will I still be able to enjoy this game? Is the multiplayer fun and addictive?

I'm so used to cheap games on Steam that I'm trying reserve my 50-60 dollar buys for games I really want. The thing is, I'm not playing much of anything right now and want to make use of my PS4 until Destiny. Would appreciate some input, thanks.

There's only about 3 QTEs in the whole game and the cutscenes are pretty spread out. About an hour and a half total in a 20 hour game and the longest one is about 7 minutes. Most storytelling is done in game.

 

[CouchMaster]

Can runners see your flashlight? I always forget. I know clickers can't.

Don't think they can, or that they're not bothered by it.

 

[bombshell]

https://twitter.com/Sintax201/status/494568388354519041

Nice!

 

[cripterion]

Just finished the game, them feels at the end! Fuck.

 

[Yama]

Obviously the difficulty trophies stack like in the PS3 version, but does beating it on Grounded stack Easy, Normal, Hard and Survivor under it as well?

 

[bombshell]

Obviously the difficulty trophies stack like in the PS3 version, but does beating it on Grounded stack Easy, Normal, Hard and Survivor under it as well?

Yes.

 

[Yama]

Yes.

Thanks. Having a blast with this difficulty mode thus far.

 

[Andrew.]

Fuck yeah

FUCK YES DOWNLOADING NOW

 

[CouchMaster]

Too long for one sitting, it's about 16-18 hours.

More than that it fking drains you emotionally, I couldn't play it for more than couple of hours without taking breaks.

 

[bananafactory]

Just finished the game, them feels at the end! Fuck.

Heh, awesome. First time playing?

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

Just finished the game, them feels at the end! Fuck.

That's it? Just, "Fuck." ?

Can't say I blame you.

More than that it fking drains you emotionally, I couldn't play it for more than couple of hours without taking breaks.

Definitely.

 

[rafaelr]

damn, grounded really makes mobs of runners terrifying enemies. i got through an encounter with 3 clickers ok (thanks to a timely molotov), but i really had a hard time with a group of 5 or 6 runners.

 

[wapplew]

Just finished the game, them feels at the end! Fuck.

Is this the first playthrough? If so, let it brew for a few days.
It take me weeks. Go watch grounded documentary or listen to the OST, especially the path.

 

[Muffdraul]

Clickers are blind but Runners aren't, which is why they have such distinct sounds. I don't think flashlight gets noticed by anyone though.

But generally if an infected gets too close the friendly AI will attack, they can be a little haphazard and annoying.

If you don't break stealth, your AI allies won't attack. If your allies do attack, it means you got spotted. At least, I'm pretty sure that's how it works based on my many playthroughs...

 

[Summer Haze]

If you don't break stealth, your AI allies won't attack. If your allies do attack, it means you got spotted. At least, I'm pretty sure that's how it works based on my many playthroughs...

Yup, that's my understanding too. I've never had friendly AI attack enemy AI if I'm crouched.

 

[Pattycakes]

If you don't break stealth, your AI allies won't attack. If your allies do attack, it means you got spotted. At least, I'm pretty sure that's how it works based on my many playthroughs...

That is how it works. So long as you are in stealth companions won't attack nor break stealth.

 

[bananafactory]

If you don't break stealth, your AI allies won't attack. If your allies do attack, it means you got spotted. At least, I'm pretty sure that's how it works based on my many playthroughs...

Yup, this is my understanding as well. Allies will never do anything unless I'm spotted, even if a clicker is right on top of me.

 

[WeAreStarStuff]

I had the same issue when using optical out. When I changed it to HDMI audio on my receiver it detected a 5.1 set-up in game (rather than 7.1, but I don't know if that's supported).

Thanks; I'll give this a try when I get home.

 

[robotrock]

this game looks so delicious
i just wanna lick my monitor

 

[Bunta]

 

[-griffy-]

"Oh sure, go ahead and strangle me why don't you." *rolls eyes*

 

[Slappers Only]

Last night I reloaded my pistol whilst leaning over a crate. The ejected clip landed on top of the crate. Nice.

 

[kubus]

damn, grounded really makes mobs of runners terrifying enemies. i got through an encounter with 3 clickers ok (thanks to a timely molotov), but i really had a hard time with a group of 5 or 6 runners.

Yeah it gets so intense.

What I don't like about Grounded is that there are less checkpoints. So frustrating when you finally think you've cleared a section and then you die in the next area and it spawns you back to the beginning again... But I guess it's part of the challenge.

Just got to the part where

Spoiler

Joel gives Ellie the rifle

. The

Spoiler

hotel basement

was terrible on Grounded. So glad I'm past that.

 

[KINGofCRA5H]

I don't remember, when you stand underneath running water, did it react with your body like it does on now on PS3? Seeing only Joel's shoulder/side of body getting wet and then water bouncing off is really cool.

 

[Andrew.]

All I did was fully upgrade my crafting and healing speed, sway and health. The silver trophy just popped for being fully upgraded. Interesting.

 

[Bunta]

I love photomode.

 

[Raxious]

Sooo,

Spoiler

I'm in the tunnel towards the Hospital, and apparently I never got the flamethrower, gg

 

[Nuke Soda]

Forgot how great

Spoiler

Riley's speech is at the end of Left Behind.

 

[jakeellis01]

So one annoying thing about the visuals...

During the

Spoiler

downtown

part early on, they intentionally jack up the gamma and it washes out the picture to the extreme, dampening what would have been an awesome looking area with correct gamma. Why do devs sometimes do this? It looks awful. Is it supposed to simulate fog or something? As I understand it, this effect isn't used much in the rest of the game thankfully.

Thanks for posting this, I'm at the downtown part too; the brightness/gamma turned all the way up and assumed the PS4 was fuking up, ended up restarting the console several times as the game looked so bad (even worse than the PS3 version). I even restarted the game from the beginning to check if this was an overall game setting, ended up giving up and turned the game off.

When does the 'effect' turn off? Can anyone confirm if this happens again throughout the game? Disappointed :[

 

[Hubb]

All I did was fully upgrade my crafting and healing speed, sway and health. The silver trophy just popped for being fully upgraded. Interesting.

Yeah my MP trophies were popping without me fulfilling the requirements.

 

[rafaelr]

What I don't like about Grounded is that there are less checkpoints. So frustrating when you finally think you've cleared a section and then you die in the next area and it spawns you back to the beginning again... But I guess it's part of the challenge.

Just got to the part where

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Joel gives Ellie the rifle

. The

Spoiler

hotel basement

was terrible on Grounded. So glad I'm past that.

less checkpoints as well? i´ve been lucky so far with checkpoints and encounters/deaths, but i´m not that far into the game yet. definitely dreading

Spoiler

the basement

.
also, could it be that clickers on grounded regain partial eyesight?? i was just sitting there...

 

[lukeskymac]

I just discovered this, played my whole PS3 run without knowing about it. God I feel like an idiot.

The amount of little strategies and combos is one of the best things of this game. It's the ultimate weapon against the never-played-before "Well, it only has a good story" crowd.

I've already mentioned how you can get through

Spoiler

the infected-infested tunnel in spring

using only 1-3 arrows. Feels so good.

 

[bananafactory]

Sooo,

Spoiler

I'm in the tunnel towards the Hospital, and apparently I never got the flamethrower, gg

Wait a minute, there's a

Spoiler

FLAMETHROWER IN THE GAME!?

 

[Summer Haze]

The amount of little strategies and combos is one of the best things of this game. It's the ultimate weapon against the never-played-before "Well, it only has a good story" crowd.

I've already mentioned how you can get through

Spoiler

the infected-infested tunnel in spring

using only 1-3 arrows. Feels so good.

Can you link me to your comment describing how to do that, please?

 

[ascii42]

less checkpoints as well? i´ve been lucky so far with checkpoints and encounters/deaths, but i´m not that far into the game yet. definitely dreading

Spoiler

the basement

.
also, could it be that clickers on grounded regain partial eyesight?? i was just sitting there...

Maybe, or just better at seeing you with their echolocation or whatever.

 

[bananafactory]

Thanks for posting this, I'm at the downtown part too; the brightness/gamma turned all the way up and assumed the PS4 was fuking up, ended up restarting the console several times as the game looked so bad (even worse than the PS3 version). I even restarted the game from the beginning to check if this was an overall game setting, ended up giving up and turned the game off.

When does the 'effect' turn off? Can anyone confirm if this happens again throughout the game? Disappointed :[

Noticed this too. I adjusted my TV settings to compensate. The effect seemed to go away after you finish that part and daylight returns.

 

[shinobi602]

Wait a minute, there's a

Spoiler

FLAMETHROWER IN THE GAME!?

lol

 

[lukeskymac]

Thanks for posting this, I'm at the downtown part too; the brightness/gamma turned all the way up and assumed the PS4 was fuking up, ended up restarting the console several times as the game looked so bad (even worse than the PS3 version). I even restarted the game from the beginning to check if this was an overall game setting, ended up giving up and turned the game off.

When does the 'effect' turn off? Can anyone confirm if this happens again throughout the game? Disappointed :[

I think this is a bug.

 

[HueyFreeman]

Thanks for posting this, I'm at the downtown part too; the brightness/gamma turned all the way up and assumed the PS4 was fuking up, ended up restarting the console several times as the game looked so bad (even worse than the PS3 version). I even restarted the game from the beginning to check if this was an overall game setting, ended up giving up and turned the game off.

When does the 'effect' turn off? Can anyone confirm if this happens again throughout the game? Disappointed :[

I think this is a bug.

It's the same on the PS3 version - I don't know why ND chose to crank the gamma so much in that section, must have felt it was too dark in testing, but I'd really hoped they'd ironed that out in the PS4 version. Doesn't sound like it The Syria part of UC3 takes place at a similar time of day, and has absolutely gorgeous night lighting - it's not like the engine's not capable of it.

Arne, any chance of this?

 

[Menaged]

how do you perform the insta melee headshot execution again?

You mean like at the end of the E3 walkthrough?
When they beg for their life, one punch away from death, pull your weapon, and it will lock on their head.

Sooo,

Spoiler

I'm in the tunnel towards the Hospital, and apparently I never got the flamethrower, gg

Spoiler

No biggie, just stealth your way through it.
I saw so many enemies that my first instinct was not to alarm them.
I walked all the way to the right inside the building, took out the runners with my bow, and passed silently by the clickers and bloaters. Scary as fuck

 

[kubus]

less checkpoints as well? i´ve been lucky so far with checkpoints and encounters/deaths, but i´m not that far into the game yet. definitely dreading

Spoiler

the basement

.
also, could it be that clickers on grounded regain partial eyesight?? i was just sitting there...

Yeah noticed that as well about clickers. You really need to stay far away from them because they can easily spot you on Grounded . So far I haven't had much trouble with clickers though, it's the runners that get really dangerous. So deadly.

The

Spoiler

basement

itself isn't so bad per se but there are no checkpoints at all . So dying means starting that whole section all over again! That got annoying pretty fast but luckily I glitched into the next area . I died while opening the last door but I spawned beyond it! Luckkyyy. Good luck when you get there!

 

[lukeskymac]

he'd also be an unhealthy waste of space.... no adult should be playing games for 16 hours in a row

Thanks for deciding that for all of us, O Great One,

 

[Raptor]

FUCK YES DOWNLOADING NOW

FUCKING YES BABY!!

OH MY FUCK!!1



GIVE IT TO ME DADDY GIVE IT TO ME!!

OOOOOOOHHHHH

 

[daveo42]

You mean like at the end of the E3 walkthrough?
When they beg for their life, one punch away from death, pull your weapon, and it will lock on their head.

Spoiler

No biggie, just stealth your way through it.
I saw so many enemies that my first instinct was not to alarm them.
I walked all the way to the right inside the building, took out the runners with my bow, and passed silently by the clickers and bloaters. Scary as fuck

That part is both equally fun and scary as fuck all. Like I really need a breather after that section. The funny thing is it is pretty easy to get past too.