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If I Ever Were To Lose You, I'd Surely Lose Myself
Gameplay wise TLOU2 improves greatly upon its predecessor. The upgraded player arsenal makes stealth more feasible, the AI feels very unpredictable leading to engaging combat, and the addition of Shamblers and other infected makes the game 10x scarier than its predecessor.
While being a completely linear story, TLOU2 also has expansive maps with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. It is so easy to get sidetracked trying to explore every bit of this game but it is worth it to fully take in the beautiful environment we have been provided with.
The tale of revenge and its consequences also provided for an enthralling narrative. It was an enjoyable experience to be able to play from the perspective of two characters and their quests for revenge on each other. While the story mainly focuses on revenge, themes of closure (Ellie & Joel), empathy (Abby & Lev), and projection (Joel, Ellie, Sarah?) are touched on.
TLOU2 took all of the great parts of part 1 and cranked it up to the extreme. Even grander levels, harrowing narratives, and introspective dialogue are what make this game a masterpiece of a sequel.
Gameplay wise TLOU2 improves greatly upon its predecessor. The upgraded player arsenal makes stealth more feasible, the AI feels very unpredictable leading to engaging combat, and the addition of Shamblers and other infected makes the game 10x scarier than its predecessor.
While being a completely linear story, TLOU2 also has expansive maps with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. It is so easy to get sidetracked trying to explore every bit of this game but it is worth it to fully take in the beautiful environment we have been provided with.
The tale of revenge and its consequences also provided for an enthralling narrative. It was an enjoyable experience to be able to play from the perspective of two characters and their quests for revenge on each other. While the story mainly focuses on revenge, themes of closure (Ellie & Joel), empathy (Abby & Lev), and projection (Joel, Ellie, Sarah?) are touched on.
TLOU2 took all of the great parts of part 1 and cranked it up to the extreme. Even grander levels, harrowing narratives, and introspective dialogue are what make this game a masterpiece of a sequel.
I Guess No Matter How Hard You Try, You Can’t Escape Your Past.
The best post-apocalypse story of all time; and the main reason I picked up a console after a ~10-year hiatus. The Last of Us is a beautiful and harrowing tale of survival, and is filled to the brim with fleshed-out characters and lore.
The game, despite being completely linear, has exceptional and vast levels to explore and leaves the player wanting to check every corner for resources or bits of lore. Reading notes, listening to audio logs, or simply taking in the environment lets the player gain bits of insight into the events leading up to the outbreak, and what takes place after; making for great world-building. I genuinely believe that I could have completed this game in 1/10 of the time it took me if I hadn't been so immersed in the rich environment and detailed level design.
Joel and Ellie work amazing in tandem, and provide a plethora of stellar dialogue whether through spontaneous events or in cutscenes. Watching their bond grow as they further their trek was the most satisfying part of the story. Joel’s personality and nods to his past also justify his actions through the game, and make his decisions feel in-character. It’s clear that Joel’s bravery and steeled-for-survival attitude rubs off on Ellie throughout their journey, and gives her the courage to fight on during the Winter arc.
The only downside of TLOU is the rather repetitive puzzles. Go here, get a ladder, move it here, start a generator, blah blah blah gets rather stale after doing it for the fifth time. Beyond that, the combat feels great and the game provides a wide array of weapons for your arsenal. Each level offers different ways to handle combat, whether it be stealth or a shoot-em-up style approach. Managing resources, which I thought would be a tedious task, was actually a very rewarding process and encouraged me to search areas I might not have otherwise.
After watching HBO’s adaptation and reading Cormac Mcarthy’s The Road, I knew I had to give this game another shot and I was not disappointed.
The best post-apocalypse story of all time; and the main reason I picked up a console after a ~10-year hiatus. The Last of Us is a beautiful and harrowing tale of survival, and is filled to the brim with fleshed-out characters and lore.
The game, despite being completely linear, has exceptional and vast levels to explore and leaves the player wanting to check every corner for resources or bits of lore. Reading notes, listening to audio logs, or simply taking in the environment lets the player gain bits of insight into the events leading up to the outbreak, and what takes place after; making for great world-building. I genuinely believe that I could have completed this game in 1/10 of the time it took me if I hadn't been so immersed in the rich environment and detailed level design.
Joel and Ellie work amazing in tandem, and provide a plethora of stellar dialogue whether through spontaneous events or in cutscenes. Watching their bond grow as they further their trek was the most satisfying part of the story. Joel’s personality and nods to his past also justify his actions through the game, and make his decisions feel in-character. It’s clear that Joel’s bravery and steeled-for-survival attitude rubs off on Ellie throughout their journey, and gives her the courage to fight on during the Winter arc.
The only downside of TLOU is the rather repetitive puzzles. Go here, get a ladder, move it here, start a generator, blah blah blah gets rather stale after doing it for the fifth time. Beyond that, the combat feels great and the game provides a wide array of weapons for your arsenal. Each level offers different ways to handle combat, whether it be stealth or a shoot-em-up style approach. Managing resources, which I thought would be a tedious task, was actually a very rewarding process and encouraged me to search areas I might not have otherwise.
After watching HBO’s adaptation and reading Cormac Mcarthy’s The Road, I knew I had to give this game another shot and I was not disappointed.