If it weren’t for the compelling story and characters, I probably would have dropped this within the first third of the game. The gameplay, while probably great in 2013, seems pretty lacklustre by modern standards and seriously made me question how there is still so much hype around this game.
That being said, I finally understand the comparisons made with A Plague Tale: Innocence, which so unabashedly borrows elements from this game. However, I’d sooner replay A Plague Tale than TLOU purely because I enjoyed the gameplay in the former much more. But the emotional impact of TLOU is far greater, which is why I’m keen to see how the HBO series will adapt it. I might even play the sequel at some point if I can find the patience to deal with the gameplay again.
That being said, I finally understand the comparisons made with A Plague Tale: Innocence, which so unabashedly borrows elements from this game. However, I’d sooner replay A Plague Tale than TLOU purely because I enjoyed the gameplay in the former much more. But the emotional impact of TLOU is far greater, which is why I’m keen to see how the HBO series will adapt it. I might even play the sequel at some point if I can find the patience to deal with the gameplay again.