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The Last of Us: New Previews
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Turn off the hints as well for the true survival experience :C
In Absolution you can disable enemy trails and wallhack while keeping on the "hand on the face" thing.
That said, I agree with you, all the fuss around the listening mode is too exagerated since you can disable it and ND said that if you have a good audio system you wouldn't need it anyway, so the game wasn't really built around the mechanic.
King Beyond the wall
Member
This game wasn't really on my radar, but damn watching these previews it looks incredible and I'm now pretty much 100% gonna pick it up launch day
AranhaHunter
Banned
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
As you go through the game, you get to update your skills, you can get better at riding a bike, driving, piloting a plane, etc. A lot of people forget that, but that was part of what made GTA:SA so awesome. I hope this upgrade in TLOU is similar to that and that they have that in GTAV come to think of it.
digoutyoursoul
Member
Going to get the Joel special edition. Really looking forward to this.
Punkster_NY
Member
I absolutely love this shot...damn. Thanks!
BruiserBear
Banned
I'm definitely worried about the inventory management. The gunplay comments also worry me, after what happened with Uncharted 3.
The idea of "crafting" being in this game always struck me as an awkward attempt at throwing a buzzword into this game, and I'm just hoping it doesn't bog down the experience like I fear it could.
The idea of "crafting" being in this game always struck me as an awkward attempt at throwing a buzzword into this game, and I'm just hoping it doesn't bog down the experience like I fear it could.
Evolved1
make sure the pudding isn't too soggy but that just ruins everything
I'm kind of surprised to read someone draw a comparison of TLoU and Uncharted controls.
I mean they are fundamentally different. Yeah, maybe when you aim your weapon, the controls are similar in that they're: shoulder button aim and shoulder button fire... just like pretty much every other shooter on Earth.
But movement in the environment is very different... Uncharted has a free camera that you can whirl around Drake, and the direction you press on the left analog will (eventually) cause Drake to turn his body in that direction.
TLoU is not anything like that. Player orientation is controlled by the right stick. Where Joel faces is bound to what direction you press the right stick. His torso is bound to the camera, unlike Uncharted.
Therefore TLoU has more in common (mechanically) with a FPS than it does with Uncharted. The similarities to Uncharted control is rather superficial. It's more perspective (TPV) than how it actually controls.
And then the entire tone and flow of combat is so much different than Uncharted... Idk man... just seems really lazy to try and float that comparison.
astroturfing
Member
phew, listen mode isn't forced.
game looks fantastic to me, everything seems to come together. looks amazing of course, plenty of atmosphere, combat looks fun, etc. my only hope is that they keep the "witty banter" to a minimum.. that shit was just intolerable in the Uncharted games, almost by default made me cringe. and here it would be even worse since it just doesn't fit with the general themes of the game.
game looks fantastic to me, everything seems to come together. looks amazing of course, plenty of atmosphere, combat looks fun, etc. my only hope is that they keep the "witty banter" to a minimum.. that shit was just intolerable in the Uncharted games, almost by default made me cringe. and here it would be even worse since it just doesn't fit with the general themes of the game.
There is a lot of potential for this game to be less than GOTY (which, lets be honest, most people agreed TLOU was expected to be in contention for GOTY).
Based on the previews, I think there are kinks and quirks that can pretty much put a hamper on gameplay. There is no doubt that this will likely be among the best looking games of this generation, but when all is set an done, I think a metascore of the mid 80's is a safe bet.
Based on the previews, I think there are kinks and quirks that can pretty much put a hamper on gameplay. There is no doubt that this will likely be among the best looking games of this generation, but when all is set an done, I think a metascore of the mid 80's is a safe bet.
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
watched a few minutes of that preview, had to turn it off. hype in overdrive engaged!
Dragon1893
Member
If the game wasn't developed by ND people wouldn't be comparing them.
just like Destiny. And every other AAA game ever conceived since life started - a score in the mid 80s or above is always the safe bet
It's Game Journalism.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
"Too much shiny shit to click on, bullet sponge enemies, lol puzzles, image quality looks like that shit underneath your shoe, pretty disappointing overall
8/10, do better, ND"
8/10, do better, ND"
I keep confusing this game with The Last Guardian. Seems to get unanimous praise, so I'll probably check it out.
Dragon1893
Member
I...uh...what?
This a thousand times, it just doesnt fit the theme of the game, and i think i saw an scene where ellie does that and is just stupid... Please stop naughty dog
That's alright because going by the infamous "Uncharted 3 reviews" thread, the scale is in a 4 stars system:
7/10: ☺☻☻☻
8/10: ☺☺☻☻
9/10: ☺☺☺☻
10/10: ☺☺☺☺
Heck no. I especially look forward to it in this game since I want to hear what Ellie thinks of what she sees for the first time and how Joel responds.
Yeah how does it not fit the game exactly?
She is a 14 year old that for the first time seeing all this stuff in the world.
dragonbane
Member
Acquiescence
Member
That feeling when you know deep in your loins that something is going to be GOTY before you've even played it.
Well y'know, unless The Last Guardian comes out on the PS4 this year.
Well y'know, unless The Last Guardian comes out on the PS4 this year.
not sure why there's a need for this to be a complaint, don't like it, don't use it, easy enough I'd say.
If they let you completely disable it then it clearly wasn't built around it. It's one thing if they were just saying not to press the button for it, it's another to allow you to completely disable it.
Acquiescence
Member
I've read/heard a fair few times that the game is hugely tense and harrowing at times, so hopefully it'll deliver on that front. I remember a video preview from Sessler some months back where he was talking about the subway segment minutes after having played it, and he was clearly shaken.
If it was forced upon I could see a legitimate complaint, but being that its not forcibly integrated into the core game play and is easily avoidable, I fail to see the issue.
edit:
just saw the thread showing that it can in fact be disabled, so ya...dumb complaint.
Yeah we'll have to play the game to see if it was "designed around it" but i highly doubt it.
There seem to be enough cues to be able to complete the game without the need of it, so yes, "don't use it" could very well be a valid response in this case.
Listen mode is literally you seeing the silhouettes of the enemy, I don't get how this being optional or completly removed ( if you don't use it) can make the game uneven or something.
Unless it does more than that.
Just don't go running into rooms thinking it's Uncharted and I am sure you will be perfectly fine.
Unless it does more than that.
Just don't go running into rooms thinking it's Uncharted and I am sure you will be perfectly fine.
SniperHunter
Banned
dragonbane
Member
Does your list allow multiple GOTYs ?
So far Bioshock, TLOU, GTA and Beyond all have a fair shot at reaching this title and if they all deliver I really don't know what to do at the end of the year TBH.
Gintoki313
Banned
Just finished looking at the game preview (it was a real hassle to find one without annoying commentary) and I gotta say the game looks good. From the E3 trailer I thought the game was going to be one big cinematic game but it didn't turn out like it. You can't blame me for thinking that since most of what happened in the E3 trailer was forced moments like the guy with the pipe, and the partner with the brick.
Anyways the game looked great and I can't wait to play it. I wish I can see more battle sequences to see if the girl can truly protect herself and not be an annoying partner. Too many games I've seen where annoying partner A.I. completely ruin a good game. Hearing from the reactions of people who've played it, I guess it plays good too. Naughty Dog truly outdid themselves with this game.
Anyways the game looked great and I can't wait to play it. I wish I can see more battle sequences to see if the girl can truly protect herself and not be an annoying partner. Too many games I've seen where annoying partner A.I. completely ruin a good game. Hearing from the reactions of people who've played it, I guess it plays good too. Naughty Dog truly outdid themselves with this game.
dragonbane
Member
She really doesn't do anything. She always stays in cover and doesn't get in your way. She doesn't blow your cover and doesn't need to be protected, because she is never attacked and can't die outside of scripted moments. This may change later in the game though, because at this point she was never directly armed.
I think I saw a bit of tearing at some point, but most of the time it is fine. Framerate is Uncharted level, so 30 FPS locked with a few exceptions. They saved a bit on the AA side to achieve this though.Loudninja said: