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The Last Of Us 2

Fox Hound

Hey so I have been seeing some stuff on social media that this is going to be officially announced this week?
Anyone know if this is true.....if so I cant wait, I absolutely loved the first game!!!

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Retr0gamer

Leroy42 wrote: »

Those reviews are pretty awesome.

Of course the usual caveat about these type of reviews, none of them will want to p1ss a big player like Naughty Dog off to ensure future access, but even with that it sounds very promising.

Be interesting to see if there are many less effusive reviews and what they are saying.

That's complete rubbish. Sony are very good about sending out review copies and respecting review scores.

Leroy42

Those reviews are pretty awesome.

Of course the usual caveat about these type of reviews, none of them will want to p1ss a big player like Naughty Dog off to ensure future access, but even with that it sounds very promising.

Be interesting to see if there are many less effusive reviews and what they are saying.

The Raging Bile Duct

Blaze420 wrote: »

Look forward to seeing all the cheerleaders back here after they finish it!

They'll probably be too busy fisting each other after being turned gay from playing it to report back here.

Blaze420

Look forward to seeing all the cheerleaders back here after they finish it!

The Raging Bile Duct

It looks like there SJWs have really destroyed this franchise. Bastards.

Mr.Fantastic

Changed my order from simply games to Smyths , hopefully they have enough stock.
Would like it to play it day one

Zero-Cool

Over 60 accessibility options to make the game easier to play for visually impaired. Naughty Dog, the absolute bastards.

https://twitter.com/thegreatbluebit/status/1267489156046843904?s=19

Zero-Cool

J. Marston wrote: »

That seems very presumptious considering Cyberpunk is out this year but I guess that line is to get social media mentions.

Ah Greg, I like him but he's team Sony all the way. If both this and Cyberpunk live up to my expectations, it's gonna be hard to choose the Boards GOTY vote.

J. Marston

I don't understand how anything else could be game of the year.

That seems very presumptious considering Cyberpunk is out this year but I guess that line is to get social media mentions.

shrewdness

I see that reviewers have been allowed post their first impressions today, although the embargo for the actual reviews is the 12th June.

Posted some snippets I seen from a post on Reddit.

The Last of Us 2's firefights are fraught, uncomfortable, fantastic | Push Square:

The violence, at this kind of fidelity, will make you feel uncomfortable – but that’s all according to Naughty Dog’s plan. While we can’t elaborate further, this is a game about hatred and vengeance; it’s about obsession and how the cycle of violence destroys everything it touches. If you want to know more, you’re going to have to wait for our full review on 12th June. Until then, we’ll leave you with our overall impressions on this short sequence we’re allowed to preview: chef’s kiss.

The Last of Us Part 2 Preview: Shockingly Ruthless | GameSpot:

The melee combat feels incredibly good, but it's hard not to wince when you slam a machete into a person's shoulder or take them down with a knife to the side of the head. The damage modelling is satisfying, but there's always going to be a shock when someone's head shatters from a rifle shot or someone's skin gets melted by a Molotov cocktail. And when other enemy characters cry out the name of the guard dog you just exploded in front of them in disbelief, it's hard not to feel like a bad person. Whether this approach translates well to the rest of the game is something you'll have to wait until June 19 to discover.

How does ‘The Last of Us Part II’ play? The answer is extremely well. | Washington Post:

The decisions to hide or kill feed perfectly into the overriding moral journey and the humanization of non-player character adversaries. Many of those you kill feel distinctly human. Even the infected have stories to tell, through notes they left behind in their abandoned homes or elsewhere. Ellie is evolving into something she herself may not be proud of in her quest for revenge. The bloody gameplay syncs extremely well with the journey of the protagonist, and with the ravaged world that only has tiny remnants of humanity left. As a player, it’s so effective that it can feel downright disturbing.

The Last of Us Part 2’s beautiful world is filled with death | GamesRadar:

That The Last of Us Part 2 can create such complex emotions in the short segment I can discuss says a lot. But it’s how that plays out over the wider context of the full story that will really leave its mark. It’s a game that’s going to be discussed for a long time to come.

The Last of Us Part 2 initial review | Pocket-Lint:

In short, even from just this section it is clear to see how much effort and love has been poured into the look and sound of The Last of Us Part 2. It is a cinematic experience that stays with you long after the TV has been switched off.

Indeed, if this proves to be the swansong for this console generation, Naughty Dog has seemingly once again given a Sony machine a fitting end.

The Last of Us Part II – could this be the best game ever made? | Evening Standard:

From the pacing, the detail in the environments to the humanising of your enemies, this game is going to blow you away.

The Last of Us Part 2's Combat Cycle: Beating Hearts and Butchery | IGN:

Enemy encounters are frequent, but it’s credit to Naughty Dog that each one feels different to the last. Whether that be down to the variety in enemy type, items at your disposal, or your chosen playstyle, every fight feels dynamic. You can go in with a plan, but have to think quickly on your feet as Ellie’s cover is blown or a new threat enters the scene. The combat of The Last of Us Part 2 is constantly rotating between heart-pounding tension and brutal butchery and forms a circle of violence that is wholly unpleasant, but necessary for the story it is trying to tell.

The Last of Us Part II Preview: Bigger, Better, Bolder | GameSpew:

Your journey from the theatre to the hospital is just one small part of The Last of Us Part II, and so how much it crams in should be telling. It hints at a bigger, better and bolder sequel in which everything feels more dynamic and natural. Though while the gameplay of this particular segment is exemplary, what really drives you forward is the story; the reason why you’re doing what you’re doing. Unfortunately I can’t mention any of that here, though to be honest I wouldn’t want to. I don’t want to spoil it for you. But if you loved The Last of Us, you’re in for a treat. Even if you think you might have been spoiled.

The Last of Us Part II: so much more than just another zombie story | The Guardian:

Naughty Dog’s willingness to tackle difficult and sometimes distressing themes and material, in a way that’s grounded in believable characters, make this more than just another zombie story. Like the best post-apocalyptic fiction, from the early seasons of The Walking Dead to The Road, it’s a story about people, and the extraordinary and horrific things they can do for each other, or to each other.

The Last of Us Part 2 Preview: The dreary streets of Seattle | Stevivor:

To say that The Last of Us Part 2 is immersive is an understatement; I went in focused on linear progression and on-screen prompts about hints but that quickly melted away as I sat gripping a DualShock with my pulse racing, happy to have scraped by in a fight with the infected. In mere minutes, I stopped thinking about Ellie as a character in a game and started thinking about me — her — and my survival. Naughty Dog is great at character and equally as good as a compelling narrative, and what I’ve experienced is no exception.

We Cranked The Last of Us 2 to ‘Survivor’ Difficulty, It Left None | PowerUp!:

All I can really say is that come June 19, you’re going to want to block a few days out in your social calendar. Some of your allotted hours will be spent on playing, others will be needed for quiet contemplation…or a foolish replay attempt on Grounded. Either way, clearly what we have here is a sequel that’s guaranteed to grow on you quicker than cordyceps wall fungus.

Greg Miller's The Last of Us Part II Preview:

I don't understand how anything else could be game of the year.

The Last of Us Part II Preview | Game Informer:

Obviously, a lot of the context that informs this whole two-hour sequence is missing here, especially since it’s set partway through the game. But even if we could talk about story stuff now, we wouldn’t want to. The less you know now, the more you will enjoy the experience when you’re playing it for yourself on June 19.

The Last Of Us Part II Preview: A Bigger, Braver Sequel

New enemies, new abilities and new details - hands-on with The Last of Us Part 2 | Eurogamer:

The story will eventually speak for itself in the full context of the game, but as for the extended gameplay section we've played, it shows that in terms of gorgeous, terrifying spectacle and scrappy, panicked survival, The Last of Us is still unrivalled.

The Last Of Us Part 2 preview – love and hate in Seattle | Metro:

But as impressive as the technology is, it’s the story and characters that is most important to The Last Of Part 2. But whether you’ve read the spoilers or not you, literally, don’t know the full story and that’s definitely going to be worth discovering when the game is finally released later this month.

The Last of Us 2 Preview | Trusted Reviews:

The Last of Us 2 is an accomplished sequel in every regard. It feels marvellous to play, and doubles down on the thematic elements that helped the original shine. Ellie is a stunning, nuanced lead who exhibits far more emotional depth than her black and white tale of revenge would have you believe.

The Last of Us 2 Review | TechRadar:

The Last of Us 2 doesn't seem to be simply a rehash of its predecessor. Instead it elevates the original formula, adding some small but vital features, while keeping the elements that made us fall in love with the original.

jones

sniper_samurai wrote: »

You need to contact Sony for a refund, it can't be done via the digital store.

Just found out thanks. How do they mean contact though do i just write an email to them? Very backwards and i wont be in a rush to preorder through the PSN again i've never had to cancel one before though. Also looks like the money just goes back into your wallet as opposed to your card

sniper_samurai

jones wrote: »

Smyths deal is great i think i'll cancel my PSN preorder although i'm not sure how to go about that? They already took the money anyone know how to do it? Doesn't seem apparent from the app/console?

You need to contact Sony for a refund, it can't be done via the digital store.

jones

Smyths deal is great i think i'll cancel my PSN preorder although i'm not sure how to go about that? They already took the money anyone know how to do it? Doesn't seem apparent from the app/console?

Apparently I've to write to Sony to cancel a preorder? WTF

Tony EH

Dr. Bre wrote: »

You misunderstood me. If I found out a spoiler fir a game I would still enjoy playing a game. A film not so much

It would depend on the severity of the spoiler, wouldn't it?

OptimusTractor

Robert ninja wrote: »

Yeah screw the little guy.

C'mon man the youtubers reporting on the leaks are anything but little.

Dr. Bre

Blaze420 wrote: »

You’d be more annoyed about by a spoiler for a movie that might take 2 hours of your time compared to something that might take 30-40? Right...

Not getting involved in or baiting any further TLOU 2 bashing here - but personally I’ve seen the spoilers, I don’t agree in the slightest with the direction they took and I’ve decided I’m not wasting my money or my time on it as a result. No offence to those of you waiting for it and I hope you enjoy it some extent but it’s not for me.

You misunderstood me. If I found out a spoiler fir a game I would still enjoy playing a game. A film not so much

Blaze420

Thecageyone wrote: »

Everytime I see this game mentioned there's hints at some kind of controversy? Am i missing something obvious? Never looked into it any further as the original game never took my fancy, but the 2nd seems more hyped up and does look interesting. Though, from what i gather it is a mostly stealth oriented game? which doesn't interest me so much

Don’t look in to it if you want to enjoy the game, don’t even search for it cos you will encounter spoilers.

Thecageyone

Everytime I see this game mentioned there's hints at some kind of controversy? Am i missing something obvious? Never looked into it any further as the original game never took my fancy, but the 2nd seems more hyped up and does look interesting. Though, from what i gather it is a mostly stealth oriented game? which doesn't interest me so much

Blaze420

Dr. Bre wrote: »

I would be more annoyed about getting a spoiler for a film rather than a game .

You’d be more annoyed about by a spoiler for a movie that might take 2 hours of your time compared to something that might take 30-40? Right...

Not getting involved in or baiting any further TLOU 2 bashing here - but personally I’ve seen the spoilers, I don’t agree in the slightest with the direction they took and I’ve decided I’m not wasting my money or my time on it as a result. No offence to those of you waiting for it and I hope you enjoy it some extent but it’s not for me.

Sephiroth_dude

CastorTroy wrote: »

And the ones complaining will be the ones playing it day 1. Like that picture of the boycott CoD group on steam who are all playing CoD

They'll also be the ones wondering why naughty dog didn't send them a copy and will post a video ranting about it, angry joe will probably make an angry video about it lol.

Robert ninja

Yeah screw the little guy.

Zero-Cool

For all those poor youtubers.

IrishJedi75

Naughty Dog issued COPYRIGHT STRIKES on youtubers who did nothing wrong and showed no copyrighted material.Most of these have been restored now though after it became apparent that Naughty Dog had no leg to stand on legally.

CastorTroy

And the ones complaining will be the ones playing it day 1. Like that picture of the boycott CoD group on steam who are all playing CoD

OptimusTractor

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

Yep, it’s the reason why being an ethical consumer is incredibly difficult because so much of our economic system is built on the exploitation of workers (and in many case the planet’s resources), but that’s a rabbit hole far beyond this thread about a game in which you shiv mushroom monsters and throw molotovs at angry dogs

Naughty dogs you mean.

.........

I'll get my coat.

johnny_ultimate

Leroy42 wrote: »

iPhones, Nikes, hell pretty much anything these days

Yep, it’s the reason why being an ethical consumer is incredibly difficult because so much of our economic system is built on the exploitation of workers (and in many case the planet’s resources), but that’s a rabbit hole far beyond this thread about a game in which you shiv mushroom monsters and throw molotovs at angry dogs

Leroy42

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

‘The end’ can mean months or even years, especially when games get repeatedly delayed. When a video game gets delayed for a few months? That’s more crunch for developers. At its worst, as pointed out in the article above, studios start bleeding talent due to burnout.

And it’s absolutely unacceptable to make people work overlong hours in all those professions as well. People’s health and well-being are more important than saving money by making someone work overtime rather than hire someone else.

We’re talking about video games, and one where big corporations will enjoy the lion’s share of any profits. A short period of crunch is perhaps a necessary evil in limited circumstances, but a culture of it - across many months - is a ****ty workplace.

Nope, the outrage is mainly around a bunch of reactionaries being furious as usual. The crunch stuff got mixed in when it was seemingly falsely put out there that the leaker was a disgruntled dev. I bring it up mainly to suggest Naughty Dog often deserve criticism, but it gets wrapped up with all sort of bull****.

Prolonged crunch is a crappy practice that is persistent across many studios that make great games (such as CD Projekt Red). ‘But the games are good’ is no excuse - treating workers well is far more important than whatever video game emerges at the end of it.

I agree, in the theory, but I suspect people really don't care but simply use it as an excuse rather than admit what they are really upset about.

iPhones, Nikes, hell pretty much anything these days

johnny_ultimate

Leroy42 wrote: »

Doesn't sound too bad, particularly when a project is reaching its end.

‘The end’ can mean months or even years, especially when games get repeatedly delayed. When a video game gets delayed for a few months? That’s more crunch for developers. At its worst, as pointed out in the article above, studios start bleeding talent due to burnout.

I mean doctors, nurses, police, plenty on the private sector have to work like that when the deadline looms.

And it’s absolutely unacceptable to make people work overlong hours in all those professions as well. People’s health and well-being are more important than saving money by making someone work overtime rather than hire someone else.

We’re talking about video games, and one where big corporations will enjoy the lion’s share of any profits. A short period of crunch is perhaps a necessary evil in limited circumstances, but a culture of it - across many months - is a ****ty workplace.

Is that really what the outrage is about?

Nope, the outrage is mainly around a bunch of reactionaries being furious as usual. The crunch stuff got mixed in when it was seemingly falsely put out there that the leaker was a disgruntled dev. I bring it up mainly to suggest Naughty Dog often deserve criticism, but it gets wrapped up with all sort of bull****.

Some well paid, relatively, people having to work a bit longer for a bonus whilst being able to say they worked on a world class game?

Prolonged crunch is a crappy practice that is persistent across many studios that make great games (such as CD Projekt Red). ‘But the games are good’ is no excuse - treating workers well is far more important than whatever video game emerges at the end of it.

Damien360

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

https://kotaku.com/as-naughty-dog-crunches-on-the-last-of-us-ii-developer-1842289962

That’s hardly unreasonable. Happens across all private sectors when deadlines approach. Employees rarely see the benefits other than extension of their employment. Company profit means guaranteed employment in most cases.

Leroy42

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

https://kotaku.com/as-naughty-dog-crunches-on-the-last-of-us-ii-developer-1842289962

Doesn't sound too bad, particularly when a project is reaching its end.

I mean doctors, nurses, police, plenty on the private sector have to work like that when the deadline looms.

It's not like they work like that all the time and they are well aware it's coming.

Is that really what the outrage is about? Some well paid, relatively, people having to work a bit longer for a bonus whilst being able to say they worked on a world class game?