The last of us - HBO max (spoilers!)
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UTH said:
Ash_ said:
UTH said:
Loved the first game, didn't really gel with the second game annoyingly (at some point I think I'll try it again) so very keen to see what this is like.
The 2nd game is OK, I initially struggled with it, especially as you spend time playing the antagonist which I think is a new one for a game. But the story was good in the end.I do love the overall world the game is set in, and the gameplay etc, so I'm tempted to treat myself to a PS5 and the updated version of the first one then start from the beginning and play both games through.
That said, I've not even turned my PS4 on for months, so not sure if I'd actually get around to doing the above.
Back on track though: please let the TV show be good.
simon_harris said:
I thought the first game was awesome, both the visuals and the story.
the second game visuals were even more stunning, the game play and dynamics amazing. Such a shame the story was a clumsy mess. I gave up it was so bad. couldn't even bring myself to sell the game on as I didn't want to inflict it on anyone else.
The first game was an amazing combination of fantastic graphics (for the time, on a PS3) and a superb story with relatable characters. It was probably the first videogame where I felt I was truly inside of a cinematic story. Truly a landmark game IMO.the second game visuals were even more stunning, the game play and dynamics amazing. Such a shame the story was a clumsy mess. I gave up it was so bad. couldn't even bring myself to sell the game on as I didn't want to inflict it on anyone else.
Unfortunately, nice though the graphical upgrade was for Part2 (and it should be, time and technology have moved on) they really trashed everything that was good about the characters in the first game and I just did not relate to the story. It was almost like one of these horrible modern remakes of cherished IPs where the new creative team thinks that they have to take a dump over the original property .. except that it was actually a direct sequel to something relatively recent and broadly written by the same people (or at least the lead designer anyway). Bizarre.
Watched the first 5-10 mins or so. It looks good but when they almost immediately slipped in a reference to global warming that set the 'shovelling the writers agenda in' detector off a bit. Will sit down and watch it properly this evening as HBO (the main channel) generally make quality stuff.
Lucas Ayde said:
Watched the first 5-10 mins or so. It looks good but when they almost immediately slipped in a reference to global warming that set the 'shovelling the writers agenda in' detector off a bit.
The talk show bit at the start? Don't worry, there is no more 'woke' agenda in the rest of the episode.
I think they were just giving a bit of back story as to where the infestation started.
Thought it was brilliant and the fact they have some brilliant IP and Neil Druckman involved means they cannot mess this up. No spoilers even though I have played the games multiple times the opening chapter was still a tough watch. Compared to this I wonder how did Naughty Dog messed up big screen adaptation for the Uncharted movie so badly.
The first game I played in 2022 - was blown away , loved the story, shame I didn’t wait for the remaster though!
The second game i did struggle a bit with , but I persevered and was glad I did. The story was actually really decent overall if a little long.
First episode of the tv show I absolutely loved - great reflection of the game’s story without it feeling like a cop out. Have high hopes for it.
Didn’t realise that Tess is played by Anna Torv (lead in Fringe) . Didn’t recognise her until someone pointed it out.
The second game i did struggle a bit with , but I persevered and was glad I did. The story was actually really decent overall if a little long.
First episode of the tv show I absolutely loved - great reflection of the game’s story without it feeling like a cop out. Have high hopes for it.
Didn’t realise that Tess is played by Anna Torv (lead in Fringe) . Didn’t recognise her until someone pointed it out.
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