Noctis Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Anyone else really pumped for this show? The game is one of the greatest ever made, and its sequel Last of Us Part II is probably one of my favorite stories in any medium in the past ten years. It looks like this season has completely shattered the glass ceiling for video games and is standing at an amazing 96% on RT with an 8.8 avg rating and an 84 on Metacritic. The potential for this series is absolutely massive, and this looks to end up being an absolute gamechanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I have played through both games several times and am reasonably excited. The reviews are strong and that's nice, though part of me is unsure if I want to see this story played out after having just completing the first game yet again recently. Playing through it, it really made it apparent to me that Part 2 was considerably better in most respects. I'm more curious for that part. There's another thread but I don't know there only can be one thread per show or what not 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 So what's XBOX up to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 1 minute ago, AJG said: So what's XBOX up to? Season 2 of Halo, Master Chief about to tap some more ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 why do people say this game is so good I stopped playing video games around 2010 someone help me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMP Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 i love the games but i'm more excited because it's mazin's follow-up to chernobyl than it being an adaptation of the game itself. nice to see pascal getting good notices for this, was worried when he was cast because i've never seen him in a role with this much pathos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 (edited) TLOU gets stunningn reviews all over the place.. just google it HBO dit it again.. https://gizmodo.com/last-of-us-hbo-review-playstation-pedro-pascal-joel-ell-1849950042 Edited January 11, 2023 by chaos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 13 hours ago, Ozymandias said: why do people say this game is so good I stopped playing video games around 2010 someone help me It's insane. I never touched a PlayStation between the ages of 9 and 27 until Covid happened and played this game and its sequel. Holy fucking shit, it's incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJG Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 14 hours ago, Ozymandias said: why do people say this game is so good I stopped playing video games around 2010 someone help me It’s probably the best story told in a video game. Mind you, that bar is in the fucking gutter. The most praised video game narratives tend to be clunky, overwritten, lore-stuffed, poorly acted messes. I love video games but the idea anyone can praise stuff like Halo, Gears, Final Fantasy, and The Witcher for their storytelling and dialogue is absolute insanity. TLOU showcased that it is possible to present an accessible, mainstream, and cohesive story within an action game. Sony’s first-party exclusives have all gone on to replicate the idea of blending high-end graphics, character, story, and accessible gameplay. If you ever get back into gaming I’d start there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel M Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 17 hours ago, Ozymandias said: why do people say this game is so good I stopped playing video games around 2010 someone help me I got out of video games around the same time and as a result never bought a PS3-Wii-360. Playing this and GTAV on a borrowed PS4 pulled me right back in. If you like this kind of story focused games it's possibly the best ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cax16 Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 HBO is king of TV shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnokesLegs Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 Massive fan of the games here and that was practically a perfect adaptation, particularly the first 30 minutes (they really nailed THAT scene). Excellent start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmFincher Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) Incredible, love everything Mazin and co have added (especially in the opening). The layers of complexity within the characters continue to be the strength of The Last of Us. I was at arms length a little bit with emotional investment, couldn't quite get the game of my head but it's slowly shaking off. It's unbelievably faithful while also being expansive. Edited January 16, 2023 by FilmFincher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted January 16, 2023 Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) Solid rather than spectacular - I didn’t think the prologue was anything special but it got better in Boston. I’m probably in this for the season, so job done. Edited January 16, 2023 by Hatebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noctis Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 Great first episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandias Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Its... fine? I really don't see what people love about this story so much so far because it feels very similar to other zombie apocalypses. And I really hope the actress that plays the kid they're escorting for reasons isn't annoying all season because I think that may be a miscast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatebox Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Ozymandias said: Its... fine? I really don't see what people love about this story so much so far because it feels very similar to other zombie apocalypses. And I really hope the actress that plays the kid they're escorting for reasons isn't annoying all season because I think that may be a miscast. With the game I think most people accepted the premise was done to death but it was really good at utilising gameplay to create an emotional connection between the two leads, essentially doing something film never could. Without that interactivity then yeah… it’s a pretty bog-standard zombie story, albeit with a memorable ending. Early days of course, but for all the good reviews this might, more than any video game adaptation, actually show what an uphill battle the whole endeavour is. Like, this is as good as it gets and it’s still not as good. Edited January 17, 2023 by Hatebox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) The opening scene to this was such a cool addition. The rest of the show was pretty good but I'd still prefer playing the game to watching this. Mainly excited about getting my friends (who have never played the game) to watch this. My only qualm is that the game looks more cinematic than this. And NO SPORES Edited January 17, 2023 by lorddemaxus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddemaxus Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 12:58 PM, MrPink said: Playing through it, it really made it apparent to me that Part 2 was considerably better in most respects. I'm more curious for that part. There's another thread but I don't know there only can be one thread per show or what not The 2nd game was such a wild experience. Probably one of the most heartbreaking stories I've seen on any medium. I feel like there's an epic quality to it that I simply can't see be translated to something with the style of this show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
