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The Last of Us story DLC. Left Behind.
- Thread starter Krappadizzle
- Start date
Syph Medwes
Member
YES
stealth confirmed
stealth confirmed
Sapphire Dreams
Member
Seeing how it's based around Ellie and her friend, I wonder if this DLC would have more emphasis on stealth than the actual game since Joel isn't there for here yet.
Krappadizzle
Member
It has to be. Ellie isn't really competent in her combat abilities at this point, my only worry is that they make Riley some kid who had an overbearing military focused parent who taught her how to be a bad ass and you now play as Riley so that you can participate in combat. I'd love to play the role of a person dependent on someone else for combat. ND makes you the NPC partner and your new ability is to play the role of support and do smart call outs.
LOLOMGWTFBBQ
Neo Member
I hope so. I enjoyed using only stealth (not the entire game but as much as they would allow me) on my second playthrough of the SP campaign.
SolidSnakex
Member
That'll just give you more insight into their relationship, but this takes place after the comic. There's a gap between the ending of the comic and the start of TLoU.
Krappadizzle
Member
Is this the case? It seems like it's primarily focused on Ellie's encounter in the Mall.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
She's probably going to die by the end of it 
SolidSnakex
Member
The description on the site mentions that Riley reemerges in Ellie's life after going missing for weeks. They meet each other the first time in the comic and they're together the whole time. So it has to take place after it.
Krappadizzle
Member
I will read the Comics this week. The descriptions that I've seen seem a bit barren on details, based on the trailer they def. hit the mall up though.
luckyboyceo
Member
Was hoping this would come out before the end of the year but regardless, so fucking excited. Can't wait.
.........playing this DLC is going to be weird......
Krappadizzle
Member
The Praiseworthy
Member
Never been this excited before for a DLC.
CriterionDog
Member
YESSS! More Ellie!! : D
Basically what SolidSnakeX said -- takes place after the comics and before the main TLOU campaign. So reading the comics, it'll give you some background on location, setting, Riley, and how they got to know each other.
ArkkAngel007
Member
Ish
First post never fails.
I'm still excited though, especially to see more of the Quarantine/military aspect. The brief glimpse at the beginning of TLOU was a bit of a tease and somewhat wasted in a way.
Doesn't hurt that I can now explore this part of the story without being distracted by that weird art style of the comics. It just doesn't fit the tone at all. Even if it picks up a bit afterwards, it's more to my tastes all the same.
Buying this ASAP.
NearRivers
Member
Really looking forward to this. While I enjoyed American Dreams it was very bare bones; During the single player, Ellie specifically mentions certain events that I'd imagined would be in the comic but weren't, now we know why. Overall it's better to experience them as part of the game world. So far the setting and backstory indicates more focus on stealth, evasion, and fleeing potential enemies, which fits my playstyle.
Sweet.
Seriously though, it sounds great. This will make my 2nd single-player DLC campaign purchase ever.
ubersticky
Member
Will def be getting this!
Any other multiplayer dlc announced? Would be fun with more modes.
Any other multiplayer dlc announced? Would be fun with more modes.
Krappadizzle
Member
Sweet.
Seriously though, it sounds great. This will make my 2nd single-player DLC campaign purchase ever.
I can't believe I didn't see this. Hahaha.
Wind's Howling
Member
Safe but also an interesting choice. We all wondered what truly happened with Ellie and especially Riley. She was always talking about it in the game. Makes me wonder how ND will make the story interesting enough since we already know the outcome.
SolidSnakex
Member
So far all pieces of TLoU content has been Ellie focused on some way or another. The comic, the main game and now the DLC. So it makes me wonder if ND really is going to make it a series based around her life. That was kinda hinted in Grounded documentary.
Nappuccino
Member
Aw. I was reaaaaly looking forward to seeing some more Joel and Ellie stuff.
Or Ish.
But this is ok too, I guess. Just not sure how it's going to be from a gameplay perspective. No guns, I guess?
Or Ish.
But this is ok too, I guess. Just not sure how it's going to be from a gameplay perspective. No guns, I guess?
Shooting at rats confirmed?
I kinda hope they do but isn't that what The Walking Dead is also doing?
You Know Nothing
Member
I already felt the tears building up just from watching the teaser.
This is going to be amazing.
This is going to be amazing.
SolidSnakex
Member
Hmm, i'm not sure. Was Clementine part of the 400 Days DLC as well?
Krappadizzle
Member
Femmeworth
Banned
A sequel with an adult Ellie as the main character would be so good.
Dragon1893
Member
Wasn't expecting them to go in this direction since it makes the comic books redundant.
What was the point of telling her backstory in the comics if it was going to be in the game anyway?
What was the point of telling her backstory in the comics if it was going to be in the game anyway?
Krappadizzle
Member
Hopefully, Gustavo Santaolalla's score was so perfectly paced. I couldn't even imagine the game without it, it's as much a part of the game as the graphics/gameplay and storytelling in my eyes.