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So here's a take. Ashley Johnson's performance in The Last of Us Part II is the best in any game ever.

Over the years I held the opinion the Roger Clark (Arthur) in RDR2 was the greatest performance in any game ever, but after playing TLOU2 again, I was wrong. There just isn't another performance in gaming that has not just the execution, but also the range of emotion that Ashley has to express over the course of TLOU2. I feel on my first playthrough being so wrapped up in it, I didn't fully appreciate all she had to do here, and the level she did it at.

She literally plays Ellie from 4 different time periods in this game.
One Ellie that is most reminiscent of Left Behind when she goes to the museum with Joel.
One Ellie developing more and more survivors guilt as she starts to peel back the truth behind Joel's lie.
One Ellie from the "main" time period filled with rage and bloodlust, but with conflicting moments.
One Ellie from the Epilogue struggling with PTSD, but also taking care of a child and girlfriend.

Even all of these 4 different performances have individual layers, up and downs, it isn't just 4 slightly different voices, they all have depth. And if that wasn't enough, she sings, and she doesn't just sing, she sings in Ellie's voice and cadence, purposefully "worse" than her own.

It's simply the GOAT performance, one that also stands up to some of best TV and movies have to offer.

 

[Three]

So here's a take. Ashley Johnson's performance in The Last of Us Part II is the best in any game ever.

Over the years I held the opinion the Roger Clark (Arthur) in RDR2 was the greatest performance in any game ever, but after playing TLOU2 again, I was wrong. There just isn't another performance in gaming that has not just the execution, but also the range of emotion that Ashley has to express over the course of TLOU2. I feel on my first playthrough being so wrapped up in it, I didn't fully appreciate all she had to do here, and the level she did it at.

She literally plays Ellie from 4 different time periods in this game.
One Ellie that is most reminiscent of Left Behind when she goes to the museum with Joel.
One Ellie developing more and more survivors guilt as she starts to peel back the truth behind Joel's lie.
One Ellie from the "main" time period filled with rage and bloodlust, but with conflicting moments.
One Ellie from the Epilogue struggling with PTSD, but also taking care of a child and girlfriend.

Even all of these 4 different performances have individual layers, up and downs, it isn't just 4 slightly different voices, they all have depth. And if that wasn't enough, she sings, and she doesn't just sing, she sings in Ellie's voice and cadence, purposefully "worse" than her own.

It's simply the GOAT performance, one that also stands up to some of best TV and movies have to offer.

She was even her own mother

 

[Bartski]

So here's a take. Ashley Johnson's performance in The Last of Us Part II is the best in any game ever.

Over the years I held the opinion the Roger Clark (Arthur) in RDR2 was the greatest performance in any game ever, but after playing TLOU2 again, I was wrong. There just isn't another performance in gaming that has not just the execution, but also the range of emotion that Ashley has to express over the course of TLOU2. I feel on my first playthrough being so wrapped up in it, I didn't fully appreciate all she had to do here, and the level she did it at.

She literally plays Ellie from 4 different time periods in this game.
One Ellie that is most reminiscent of Left Behind when she goes to the museum with Joel.
One Ellie developing more and more survivors guilt as she starts to peel back the truth behind Joel's lie.
One Ellie from the "main" time period filled with rage and bloodlust, but with conflicting moments.
One Ellie from the Epilogue struggling with PTSD, but also taking care of a child and girlfriend.

Even all of these 4 different performances have individual layers, up and downs, it isn't just 4 slightly different voices, they all have depth. And if that wasn't enough, she sings, and she doesn't just sing, she sings in Ellie's voice and cadence, purposefully "worse" than her own.

It's simply the GOAT performance, one that also stands up to some of best TV and movies have to offer.

man, as I'm going through the campaign again I think Jeffrey Pierce doesn't get enough love. He kinda sucked in the TV show but every Tommy scene in the game is so good

 

[Topher]

Feels good to play this game again. Reminder of how superior Naughty Dog really is when it comes to character animation. The movements are so fluid and real and yet don't take away from gameplay.

Can't wait until I get that bow again. By far my favorite weapon in the game.

 

[Games of Today]

man, as I'm going through the campaign again I think Jeffrey Pierce doesn't get enough love. He kinda sucked in the TV show but every Tommy scene in the game is so good

I really hope Part 3 centers around him. He's an unbelievable actor. His role as Mother in Medal of Honor (2010) as well as Medal of Honor: Warfighter is outstanding.

He was the best part of CoD WWII as well.

And of course he was unbelievable as Tommy in the first Last of Us. Though only in the game a limited time, the scene where he shoves Joel is probably my favorite in the whole game.

I really want to have the campaign center around him tracking down Abby and the fireflies with his injury and how it conflicts with surviving in that world and maybe Ellie sacrificing herself for the cure or something like that.

 

[tommib]

 

[saintjules]

So here's a take. Ashley Johnson's performance in The Last of Us Part II is the best in any game ever.

Over the years I held the opinion the Roger Clark (Arthur) in RDR2 was the greatest performance in any game ever, but after playing TLOU2 again, I was wrong. There just isn't another performance in gaming that has not just the execution, but also the range of emotion that Ashley has to express over the course of TLOU2. I feel on my first playthrough being so wrapped up in it, I didn't fully appreciate all she had to do here, and the level she did it at.

She literally plays Ellie from 4 different time periods in this game.
One Ellie that is most reminiscent of Left Behind when she goes to the museum with Joel.
One Ellie developing more and more survivors guilt as she starts to peel back the truth behind Joel's lie.
One Ellie from the "main" time period filled with rage and bloodlust, but with conflicting moments.
One Ellie from the Epilogue struggling with PTSD, but also taking care of a child and girlfriend.

Even all of these 4 different performances have individual layers, up and downs, it isn't just 4 slightly different voices, they all have depth. And if that wasn't enough, she sings, and she doesn't just sing, she sings in Ellie's voice and cadence, purposefully "worse" than her own.

It's simply the GOAT performance, one that also stands up to some of best TV and movies have to offer.

Good points and I didn't think about those stages simultaneously like that.

First role (40:52)

 

[VideoGameEnjoyer]

Started a new game trying to get through the 'boring' parts in the opening. Was surprised how hooked I was. Had to force myself to stop shortly after the first Abby section. But I'm already super into it, knowing the characters and where everything leads. Think it will lend itself well to a replay when you already know the mains story beats.

Such a good game.

 

[Thaedolus]

I really hope Part 3 centers around him. He's an unbelievable actor. His role as Mother in Medal of Honor (2010) as well as Medal of Honor: Warfighter is outstanding.

He was the best part of CoD WWII as well.

And of course he was unbelievable as Tommy in the first Last of Us. Though only in the game a limited time, the scene where he shoves Joel is probably my favorite in the whole game.

I really want to have the campaign center around him tracking down Abby and the fireflies with his injury and how it conflicts with surviving in that world and maybe Ellie sacrificing herself for the cure or something like that.

Tommy and Joel prequel with them doing the fucked up shit alluded to…this is the way…

 

[Bartski]

PSA the highest multiplier path holdout on daily run has invisible enemies. Don’t go there

 

[violence]

This game really has crazy production values. I’m enjoying the 4K VRR mode. I may start skipping cut scenes soon though.

 

[Hawking Radiation]

I need to replay this game again on PS5 Pro. Was such an awesome experience playing Last Of US 2 on PS4 for the first time, even my partner (who's not at all into games) got hooked early on and watched me play the game through to the end just for the story.

Looking forward to season 2 of the series and the next game

 

[Games of Today]

I hope so man.

Tommy and Joel prequel with them doing the fucked up shit alluded to…this is the way…

I just think have the trilogy go, Joel, Ellie, Abby, Tommy would be really sick.

 

[King Dazzar]

I'm looking forward to playing through this again with unlimited ammo at some point.

 

[Flabagast]

I'm looking forward to playing through this again with unlimited ammo at some point.

It would be much more realistic in some way lmao, as you’d expect Ellie to go on her journey with a few more packs of ammo than 6 handgun bullets only lol, and also that she’d picked up more than 1 bullet at a time by looting enemies corpses and Wolf ammo caches.

 

[Bartski]

I hope so man.

I just think have the trilogy go, Joel, Ellie, Abby, Tommy would be really sick.

Unlikely

Interview: The Last of Us Tommy voice actor is yet to receive a Part 3 script - Dexerto

Tommy voice actor Jeffrey Pierce sat down with Dexerto for an exclusive interview, revealing what he hopes to see from Part 3 of the series.

www.dexerto.com

 

[DeepSpace5D]

I’m a little bummed I can’t play at launch, especially to try “No Return” mode. I have a business trip for a couple months and sadly have to leave the PS5 behind until March. Hope y’all are having fun and I’m looking forward to joining the party when I get back.

 

[King Dazzar]

It would be much more realistic in some way lmao, as you’d expect Ellie to go on her journey with a few more packs of ammo than 6 handgun bullets only lol, and also that she’d picked up more than 1 bullet at a time by looting enemies corpses and Wolf ammo caches.

Its kind of weird as it adds to the balance of how the game is done, but at the same time, I'd like it to be removed lol. At least we have the unlockable cheats though Just realised after 12hrs I'm on Chapter 2 with 9 more chapters still to go!? I think its due to me scavenging every nook and cranny...

 

[angrod14]

So here's a take. Ashley Johnson's performance in The Last of Us Part II is the best in any game ever.

Over the years I held the opinion the Roger Clark (Arthur) in RDR2 was the greatest performance in any game ever, but after playing TLOU2 again, I was wrong. There just isn't another performance in gaming that has not just the execution, but also the range of emotion that Ashley has to express over the course of TLOU2. I feel on my first playthrough being so wrapped up in it, I didn't fully appreciate all she had to do here, and the level she did it at.

She literally plays Ellie from 4 different time periods in this game.
One Ellie that is most reminiscent of Left Behind when she goes to the museum with Joel.
One Ellie developing more and more survivors guilt as she starts to peel back the truth behind Joel's lie.
One Ellie from the "main" time period filled with rage and bloodlust, but with conflicting moments.
One Ellie from the Epilogue struggling with PTSD, but also taking care of a child and girlfriend.

Even all of these 4 different performances have individual layers, up and downs, it isn't just 4 slightly different voices, they all have depth. And if that wasn't enough, she sings, and she doesn't just sing, she sings in Ellie's voice and cadence, purposefully "worse" than her own.

It's simply the GOAT performance, one that also stands up to some of best TV and movies have to offer.

They were all incredible. Laura Bailey was the highlight to me. It's incredible how different his real life voice is from Abby's. She managed to get a tone that fits the character so perfectly. Team Abby baby.

 

[Games of Today]

Unlikely

Interview: The Last of Us Tommy voice actor is yet to receive a Part 3 script - Dexerto

Tommy voice actor Jeffrey Pierce sat down with Dexerto for an exclusive interview, revealing what he hopes to see from Part 3 of the series.

www.dexerto.com

Nah they definitely haven't started production yet. I don't they would just make a character that's still alive in that world disappear without a trace.

 

[Represent.]

This game really has crazy production values. I’m enjoying the 4K VRR mode. I may start skipping cut scenes soon though.

I am triggered by this bolded part

Why?

 

[violence]

I am triggered by this bolded part

Why?

Just not engaged the first time. I think the story ended with part 1. It's also hard not to think of modern politics... it's a drag.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Goddamn what a fucking MASTERPIECE of a game.

Its like they made a game specifically tailored to me

Playing this and TLOU Part 1 back to back is just something special that isn't matched in gaming imo.

Like, the level of quality is truly just in another league. I don't know how anyone cannot love this and call themselves a fan of games.

We won't see another game with such polish and attention to detail until GTA6, and that team is like 30x the size as the one that made this with 300X the budget.

Jesus I cant wait for TLOU 3 - Going to raise the bar again.

It's because of posts like this that Sony did TLOU Part 1 remake and this remaster.

What i wouldn't give to erase both games from my memory and play them first time, back to back right now.

Imagine getting a PS5 right now for the first time and having these 2 games waiting for you. That a moment for sure!

 

[lh032]

joel and tommy cant dodge - doh!

 

[TGO]

I don't know how anyone cannot love this and call themselves a fan of games.

It's mid, TLOUPT1 is better
Anyway back to what I came here for.
Is true that

Spoiler

Joel & Tommy can't dodge in No Return

If so...

Represent.
Just for dog, I'm gonna upgrade my copy and actually try and play it all the way through

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Yeah the game looks better now in 4k, but fuck Sony and Naughty Dog for boldfaced lying about the "graphical improvements". If you look on PSN and read the description they make it out as if they ACTUALLY increased settings. It literally says "a HOST of DIFFERENT GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS".

So other than resolution what are these "hosts" of graphical improvements?

Like seriously this "remaster" is disappointing as hell if you were hoping to really see what this game could look like on the PS5...

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Yeah the game looks better now in 4k, but fuck Sony and Naughty Dog for boldfaced lying about the "graphical improvements". If you look on PSN and read the description they make it out as if they ACTUALLY increased settings. It literally says "a HOST of DIFFERENT GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS".

So other than resolution what are these "hosts" of graphical improvements?

Like seriously this "remaster" is disappointing as hell if you were hoping to really see what this game could look like on the PS5...

Honestly? At 4k unlocked framerate...how many games look better than this on PS5?
I'm struggling to think about them, even exclusive games.

The level of details, animation, mocap, voice acting, etc was unmatched in 2020 and even now i struggle to think about PS5 games that do...

 

[T-0800]

Tommy and Joel prequel with them doing the fucked up shit alluded to…this is the way…

 

[violence]

Yeah the game looks better now in 4k, but fuck Sony and Naughty Dog for boldfaced lying about the "graphical improvements". If you look on PSN and read the description they make it out as if they ACTUALLY increased settings. It literally says "a HOST of DIFFERENT GRAPHICAL IMPROVEMENTS".

So other than resolution what are these "hosts" of graphical improvements?

Like seriously this "remaster" is disappointing as hell if you were hoping to really see what this game could look like on the PS5...

It’s sort of like paid DLC

 

[Feel Like I'm On 42]

Honestly? At 4k unlocked framerate...how many games look better than this on PS5?
I'm struggling to think about them, even exclusive games.

The level of details, animation, mocap, voice acting, etc was unmatched in 2020 and even now i struggle to think about PS5 games that do...

That's not the POINT and I think you know that. Think of all the good remasters you've played, they do more than just increase resolution! They increase settings add better forms of AA, bump out lods, improve shadow quality, and sometimes improve textures. I just played Hellblade on Series X which got a stealth update and even that had tons of improved graphical settings (according to DF article it was improved even over the PC version).

Then you get this "remaster" and not only is it advertised as a remaster but Sony and Naughty have to go a step further and explicitly SAY "we're improving graphics settings" ...WHY, if you're not ACTUALLY doing what you claim?

I get it the game still looks better than most games this gen ..that's totally besides the point though isn't it?

 

[violence]

The real reason this exists is to ride the wave of the TV show.

Apparently, CD project red opened a whole new studio because of the bump in sales from the Netflix anime.

 

[saintjules]

Keep in mind that in-game modifiers are reset after the patch install.

 

[bender]

I hope so man.

I just think have the trilogy go, Joel, Ellie, Abby, Tommy would be really sick.

Bill as the protag of the prequel and I'm there day one.

 

[J3nga]

Bill as the protag of the prequel and I'm there day one.

Only if it includes mini game of feeding strawberries to Frank.

 

[Oddvintagechap]

Playing this and TLOU Part 1 back to back is just something special that isn't matched in gaming imo.

first time? But yup these games are fire.

 

[Toots]

Story, gameplay, level design, audio, animation, if there's any game that actually looks & plays like a AAAA title, this would be ONLY game I'd give that classification to. 4 years later & it's still mind-blowing to me how ultra polished it is, puts other AAA studios to shame.

Do you know how Naughty Dog managed to achieve such a high level of production values ?
By letting Eben cook

 

[Slothbeing1209]

Did they fix the bow resistance option bug?

 

[kazuyamishima]

The Metacritic warriors are still a thing, a lot of 0’s and 1’s still going on after almost 4 years.

Some people really won’t let go.

 

[tommib]

Bill as the protag of the prequel and I'm there day one.

You would never have a gay man as main character. They’re non-existent. The industry virtue-signals inclusivity so much but they know a gay male main protagonist is a no-no. I bet they did their market research.

 

[bender]

You would never have a gay man as main character. They’re non-existent. The industry virtue-signals inclusivity so much but they know a gay male main protagonist is a no-no. I bet they did their market research.

Bill was awesome and I don't care how he gets his rocks off.

 

[tommib]

Bill was awesome and I don't care how he gets his rocks off.

Not happening.

 

[bender]

Not happening.

Happening.

 

[Alebrije]

Last night started Seattle day 1 with not Ellie.

Must say this remaster has delivered the best visuals on My tv of all the games I have played , the tv is a "basic" 120 hz LG not oled and the colors are prefect for each scene, HDR on this Game is great. I spend a lot of time watching the stores, houses, Canopy,etc

The new mode is fine but they should have included multiplayer , just imagine 2 or 3 Friends vs hordes..do not know if that is difficult to include but would be great.

Think ND can develop two more games from this IP and should reléase on this order:

1)TLOU: Origins. That takes the story of Tommy and Joel after the outbreak

2)TLOU 3 : End Ellie's story.

 

[tommib]

 

[GooseMan69]

I buy games almost exclusively digitally now, but I really wish I had the physical copies for Parts 1 and 2. ND made the two covers mirror each other and it looks awesome.

Also super jealous of people who get to play both games for the first time on PS5. That would be absolutely mind blowing. I’m playing through Part 1 right now and it still blows me away after a decade. The remake is actually a monumental upgrade and I’m so happy it exists. I don’t care what people say about it. I would be over the moon if some of my other favorite 7th gen games got the same treatment.

 

[3liteDragon]

 

[Pedro Motta]

Not happening.

 

[tommib]

 

[Sethbacca]

Last night started Seattle day 1 with not Ellie.

Must say this remaster has delivered the best visuals on My tv of all the games I have played , the tv is a "basic" 120 hz LG not oled and the colors are prefect for each scene, HDR on this Game is great. I spend a lot of time watching the stores, houses, Canopy,etc

The new mode is fine but they should have included multiplayer , just imagine 2 or 3 Friends vs hordes..do not know if that is difficult to include but would be great.

Think ND can develop two more games from this IP and should reléase on this order:

1)TLOU: Origins. That takes the story of Tommy and Joel after the outbreak

2)TLOU 3 : End Ellie's story.

Honestly this prequel would be kind a great idea. Wouldn't be too big of a departure from the other smaller side game that Sony have been doing with some of their IPs (Uncharted : Lost Legacy, Miles Morales). I'd even be open to other genres within the universe, like a Frostpunk style Last of Us city builder would be a day one for me.

 

[Bartski]