The Last of Us Part II [OT] Violent Delights Have Violent Ends

[Chandoo]

As a big-budget action game, then, The Last of Us Part II is almost without peer

Nailed it.

You may like it, you may not like it. But TLoU 2 is (almost) without peer in terms of production, craft and artistic talent on display.

 

[Major Aly]

I dunno if this has been shared or not but my glitch video and me finding that arrow nails my theory that it was a playable section and that they forgot to remove it during their ‘polish’.

Spoiler: show

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/202...ns_the_last_of_us_2_deleted_scene_at_the_farm

 

[SolitarySoldier]

I agree with Edge's comments and score for this game, including the comments about the story. Unlike the first game, the story here is intentionally divisive for many reasons, which increases the likelihood of, and even necessitates, many people finding it flawed. It's a you like it or don't like it kind of thing. Many like it but it's a given that others will take issue with it (I'm on both sides in some ways). It's simply not written for everyone and that's fine imo.

 

[Chandoo]

I dunno if this has been shared or not but my glitch video and me finding that arrow nails my theory that it was a playable section and that they forgot to remove it during their ‘polish’.

Spoiler: show

https://www.pushsquare.com/news/202...ns_the_last_of_us_2_deleted_scene_at_the_farm

Damn, sounds interesting but understandable why they cut it, the game is already mammoth as it is and one of the rare complaints is that it could use some editing in some parts.

I'd imagine the segment they cut would have been an homage to the start of Winter in TLoU 1 where Ellie hunts the deer.

 

[Leon]

You stupid old girl.. You don't get to rush this.

 

[CerebralTiger]

90+ Metascore first-party game steelbook collection complete.

Damn, sounds interesting but understandable why they cut it, the game is already mammoth as it is and one of the rare complaints is that it could use some editing in some parts.

Yeah, Neil mentioned this during the Kinda Funny spoilercast. The part was instead replaced with a journal entry, which served the narrative better.

 

[Chandoo]

90+ Metascore first-party game steelbook collection complete.

Still missing Persona 5 or Royal

 

[manigamer]

shat i dont have tlou1 steelbook, i got the survivor edition on ps3 though... didnt bother getting it again on ps4, only digital for free thank you plus

 

[CerebralTiger]

 

[Chandoo]

People are so busy talking about the games narrative that the excellent game play engine doesn't get enough love.

 

[Major Aly]

Hahahaha damn this video is worth watching for lulz.

Warning spoilers!

 

[Chandoo]

If there's an award for 'best moment or sequence' at the end of the year, the Rat King boss will get my nomination. Completely unlike anything ND has done and holy shit, the setup was terrifying.

 

[CerebralTiger]

If there's an award for 'best moment or sequence' at the end of the year, the Rat King boss will get my nomination.

This along with...

Spoiler: show

...the Abby/Ellie duel...

...were both excellent fights, each for their own reasons. Would be tough for me to pick one. But let's face it, neither of them can compete with the masterful encounter design of Cyberpunk 2077's Sasquach boss fight. Looks like it'll take the crown.

 

[Necrokiller]

Since no one shared the OT maker's favorite critic review, I guess he'll have to do it himself
Edge - 9/10

Maybe you should take your own advice and not read too much into this. Edge, afterall, has always put Naughty Dog (and their eNc0nt3r DeS1gnS) in their place.

 

[CerebralTiger]

Maybe you should take your own advice and not read too much into this. Edge, afterall, has always put Naughty Dog (and their eNc0nt3r DeS1gnS) in their place.

Edge's GoTY 2020 is still pending though

 

[Necrokiller]

That still doesn’t change the fact that no Naughty Dog game has ever won and you continue to value Edge’s opinion for this game and not the others when it suits your agenda.

 

[CerebralTiger]

Dem eNc0nt3r DeS1gnS!

 

[JANARIOO]

Just ended the game... i like how naughty dog is making u have sympathy for the kill

 

[Chandoo]

Janarioo is also a TLoU 2 fan now.

 

[CerebralTiger]

Great story impressions by Kyle.