The Last of Us

[Havok83]

Thus far I've found the combat to be okay but nothing great (with some really wonky aiming). The story and setting isn't really much of anything outside the usual post-apocalyptic deal. I will say that the graphics are pretty great, and the dialog is also well written. But I don't know, right now, it's just not doing a whole lot for me.

do you think its bc its been overhyped to you and playing now 2 years later, its just not impressive that it may have been in 2013 as a late gen game?

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

Tlour was the best game I ever played, although I've got no desire to ever play it again. Maybe the mp.

 

[SpideyVille]

I played the game months after its release on PS3 and thought it was fantastic. I recently got it for PS4 and played a bit of Left Behind just to get a taste of it on PS4 and I can't wait to go back to it.

But it is one of those games where the magic is really in your first experience. Once you know what to expect, it loses some of the charm. But then again, that cn be said about most things in life.

Still have to check out the MP though, never even touched it.

 

[KevanG]

Tlour was the best game I ever played, although I've got no desire to ever play it again. Maybe the mp.

I've played better games both newer and older than TLOU. It was pretty good but I like Deadly Premonition better dedpite its (sometimes massive) faults.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

I've played better games both newer and older than TLOU. It was pretty good but I like Deadly Premonition better dedpite its (sometimes massive) faults.

to each their own, you know. i got gta5 as a gift this year and even though i'm compelled to play it more i think tlou is the better game.

 

[Victarion]

I've played better games both newer and older than TLOU. It was pretty good but I like Deadly Premonition better dedpite its (sometimes massive) faults.

I preferred Naught Dog's Jak and Daxter trilogy. Especially loved how the third one had a Mad Max feel with the wastelands and the war-buggies.

 

[KevanG]

Never played the J&D series. I love the goggles Ellie can wear once you unlock them.

 

[Havok83]

I preferred Naught Dog's Jak and Daxter trilogy. Especially loved how the third one had a Mad Max feel with the wastelands and the war-buggies.

IMO, Jak 1 was the only good game in that series. It went downhill with the second

 

[Victarion]

IMO, Jak 1 was the only good game in that series. It went downhill with the second

Jak II was my first, so it probably colored my opinion of the trilogy. The first one's a good platformer. I love the marshland levels.

 

[Tron Bonne]

do you think its bc its been overhyped to you and playing now 2 years later, its just not impressive that it may have been in 2013 as a late gen game?

That's a fair question. I don't know, though, it's not that old so I don't think it's really aged any worse in such a short time. I don't really think my opinion would be significantly different to be honest. I'm generally not one to get swept up in hype so I don't think I'd be a hype surfer.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Would you guys recommend this game to someone who hasn't played it before?

 

[SpideyVille]

Would you guys recommend this game to someone who hasn't played it before?

Let's put it like this, would you recommend the first 5 movies in your signature to people who haven't seen this before?

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Let's put it like this, would you recommend the first 5 movies in your signature to people who haven't seen this before?

So its a real bad game huh ?

Thanks, I may purchase it this weekend as I need a game that I can get my teeth into and spend hours on, battle front isn't really that without online play.

 

[KevanG]

Its fine. Interesting premise and decent setting. I ignored the MP though.

 

[DarthSkywalker]

The Last of Us is rather great if you ignore the gameplay imo. Then you run into problems. But the characters have had me complete it more then a few times.

 

[SpideyVille]

So its a real bad game huh ?

Thanks, I may purchase it this weekend as I need a game that I can get my teeth into and spend hours on, battle front isn't really that without online play.

Yeah, it's a great game. Most would say the best game on PS3, and the Remastered versions looks great on PS4. I'd say the only issues I've really seen people have is that once you finish the game, the experience feels so good the first time that you may not want to go back to replay it for a while.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Thanks guys/gals, in fairness once I complete a game I very rarely go back and play it again anyway.

 

[Spider-Who?]

Would you guys recommend this game to someone who hasn't played it before?

Yes. It is such a wonderful game. Beautiful story, amazing graphics, visceral gun and hand-to-hand combat, wonderful acting, there isn't anything I would complain about with this game. I consider it a must-play.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Yes. It is such a wonderful game. Beautiful story, amazing graphics, visceral gun and hand-to-hand combat, wonderful acting, there isn't anything I would complain about with this game. I consider it a must-play.

Think I will give it a miss then, sounds awful .

May buy it tomorrow, need something for the weekend.

 

[Jick]

Thanks guys/gals, in fairness once I complete a game I very rarely go back and play it again anyway.

With these kinds of games I rarely do too. But I'd recommend doing so with this one, since there's a New Game+ and it's worth to play it with all of the skills you improved for the character and the weapons. It's an amazing game anyway.

HINT: The first thing you should upgrade is the aiming. It'll make the gameplay much more satisfying.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

With these kinds of games I rarely do too. But I'd recommend doing so with this one, since there's a New Game+ and it's worth to play it with all of the skills you improved for the character and the weapons. It's an amazing game anyway.

HINT: The first thing you should upgrade is the aiming. It'll make the gameplay much more satisfying.

Will do, thanks

 

[Tron Bonne]

I finished the main game yesterday. Got to say, overall, I was somewhat disappointed. First off, as I mentioned before, never really dug the combat much. It felt a little too...floaty? Not just the shooting and aiming, even the hand-to-hand stuff felt off, just didn't click with me much, seemed like there was some tweak missing to make it feel really good.

The most surprising thing to me, though, was the story. I have to say, after hearing so much ranting and raving about the narrative, I really expected something more than this. It's not bad, but it really only starts to get good about halfway through the game. A lot of the first half I thought was rather flat overall, kind of boring really. I give props to the game for staying more subtle and not delving into melodrama or anything too over-the-top like a lot of games tend to, but still...I don't know, maybe my expectations for the story were just too high after hearing the hype, but it wasn sort of more good with a slathering of great here and there more than anything.

The thing that stood out the most as really exceptional was the dialogue and deliver. That was very well done, very organic.

I'd probably give it a solid 7.5-8/10, somewhere in that range. There's definitely good stuff here, but I wouldn't put it nearly on the pedestal many have. I've yet to play Left Behind, though, so I'm not sure what the general view falls on that. I know it primarily stars Ellie, who I like alright. She had a solid arc in the story, even if I didn't care much for her in the beginning.

 

[Oscorp]

For those who haven't tried the multiplayer I say give it a chance. It's one of the best multiplayer experiences I've had to be honest. It's rather slow and tactical. Completely different from the likes of Call of Duty for instance. But it's great. It's all about team work.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

That The Last Of Us 2 is likely to happen isn't exactly new. Creative director Neil Druckmann has openly talked about planning the sequel before, but now we have more of a timescale for its development.

"Before my partner, Bruce [Straley] and I, my directing partner, came on to Uncharted 4 we were working on prototypes for different ideas within The Last Of Us universe," says Druckmann. He also teases that "without going into specific genres [there were] ideas outside the The Last Of Us," as well.

However, according to Druckmann, "all those things were left on hold when we had to come onto Uncharted 4 to direct the project." Which obviously leaves the question: when will he and Bruce get back to thinking about clickers? "Our next focus is the single player [Uncharted 4] DLC and then, once we have enough resources, resurrect all those prototypes; see where we're at, see where the teams at, what they’re excited for and go from there."

http://www.gamesradar.com/last-us-2-prototypes-will-be-resurrected-once-uncharted-4s-dlc-done/

 

[Benstamania]

I'm actually really sad it's getting a sequel. I'll play it.. Don't get me wrong.. BUT TLOU was PERFECT for a one and done game.

It better have nothing to do with Joel or Ellie. Different time period too please. Hell.. I'd also take a "new" infection or whatever with each game.. No connection what so ever to the previous game.. Just new end of the world like scenario.