Multiplat The Last of Us

[beta_condition]

Was it worth saving $10 and having to wait nearly 2 weeks?

I can't speak for everyone but for me yes, though I am a tight arse

 

[giggler99]

Was it worth saving $10 and having to wait nearly 2 weeks?

$10? I payed $59 on Ozgamers, I seen it cheapest for $89 at JB's work out the savings. Anyway I had $35 remainder in my PayPal account so technically I only paid $24.

 

[Covvy]

Just finished the game

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The ending seemed a bit of a let down to be honest. Maybe it's because it was what I wanted to happen, that is for both Ellie and Joel to survive. I think it could've been a lot more emotional and memorable if Ellie did die to save humanity after talking to Joel. I guess there could be a sequel Last of Us now?

 

[Igloo]

Just played multiplayer with the worst players I've seen in the game. Constantly died and refused to revive whenever someone went down. They weren't just starting either, they were all like level 6.
Infuriating.

 

[beta_condition]

I don't understand anyone not trying to revive people, them dying is you losing a life and no one waste my bloody turn

 

[Glenno23]

$10? I payed $59 on Ozgamers, I seen it cheapest for $89 at JB's work out the savings. Anyway I had $35 remainder in my PayPal account so technically I only paid $24.

Could get it for $78 on launch day

But thats neither here nor there

I traded my copy today and got $50 for it, so i only paid $28 for it

 

[Cruyff14]

I can't speak for everyone but for me yes, though I am a tight arse

It's $10, hardly going to go anywhere far.

$10? I payed $59 on Ozgamers, I seen it cheapest for $89 at JB's work out the savings. Anyway I had $35 remainder in my PayPal account so technically I only paid $24.

$78 at Big W.

 

[HBK619]

Could get it for $78 on launch day

But thats neither here nor there

I traded my copy today and got $50 for it, so i only paid $28 for it

No MP for you? Disappointed.

 

[Glenno23]

No MP for you? Disappointed.

Free copy rocked up yesterday my good man

You haven't added me yet anyway. i sent a request on the 13th

 

[HBK619]

All done. Wow, just wow, what a game. 17 hours, 46 minutes all up.

Not sure where it sits overall in terms of Naughty Dog games, but top 5 all time is looking pretty damn solid. Will have to go through again on Survivor and then Survivor+ to really get a good grasp I think.

Ending Spoiler:

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Not the ending I expected, must say. I expected one of Joel or Ellie to die, if not both. But I guess this means they leave it open to a sequel.

The game just spoke to so many of my general likes in gaming. The whole Hitman-esque do what you want encounters, take it stealth or go balls out or make your mind up halfway through. Restarting to perfect certain encounters.

The real adventure aspect of the story was great too, as was the relationship between Joel and Ellie throughout and the development. You really do feel like you've gone on this huge journey with them by the end, learning so much about each other. Very well done.

Now to go through this thread and read every spoiler!

STATS:

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LIFE AND DEATH
Total Kills: 676
Total Deaths: 68
Ally Deaths: 3
Damage Taken: 7188

GUN COMBAT
Firearm Kills: 221
Shots Fired: 385
Shots Hit: 308
Accuracy: 80.0%
Headshot Kills: 38
Hunting Rifle Headshots: 12
Kills while holding human shield: 10

MELEE
Total Melee Kills: 430
Choke Outs: 102

COLLECTIBLES
Artifacts Found: 58
Firefly Pendants: 12
Training Manuals: 12
Comics: 8
Tools: 5

CRAFTING
Melee Weapons Crafted: 2
Shivs: 16
Health Kits: 21
Molotovs: 15
Bombs: 16
Smoke Bombs: 5

ITEMS
Brick or Bottle Hits: 63
Molotov Kills: 46
Bomb Kills: 24
Kills Inside Smoke: 0
Upgraded Melee Weapon Kills: 22
Melee Weapon Kills: 140
Shive Kills: 15

INFECTED
Close Range Bloater Kills: 1
Stalker Stealth Kills: 0
Defensive Clicker Shivs: 0

GENERAL
Joel Upgrades Purchased: 11
Weapon Upgrades Purchased: 43
Locked Doors Opened: 11
Conversations: 28

TIME PLAYED
17:46:15

Free copy rocked up yesterday my good man

You haven't added me yet anyway. i sent a request on the 13th

I must not have got it, don't have any outstanding requests and no messages received on the 13th. Will add you instead.

 

[Cruyff14]

What is Ally deaths?

 

[HBK619]

What is Ally deaths?

When someone that's coming along the journey with you dies (and it restarts you at the checkpoint).

I believe my 3 were:

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When you have Ellie in the car that you're rolling along and a clicker comes running up and attacks her.

 

[beta_condition]

What is Ally deaths?

I believe its how many time you failed when a ally AI died.

 

[Mister Carlton]

No AI deaths. #yoloswag

 

[KeilorUnder9s]

I believe its how many time you failed when a ally AI died.

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so it's not the deaths when you control her?

 

[Confuscius]

Currently a couple of hours in, not much more to say than this is Naughty Dog through and through.

It's no wonder Naughty Dog and Rockstar North are the no.1 and 2 devs in the world right now, the way they make their games, the attention to detail, the using of elements in one game as a building block to the next while still keeping it relevant in the previous and upgrading it from there. Every game they make is not only innovative and pushing the genre forward but it's also just a stepping stone for their next title. Just amazing.

BTW did anyone spot the Nolan North voice?

I've been waiting for you to finish to ask you this, because of potential spoilers, but who did you think he was voicing at that point? Because he voiced

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David

but there's no way you'd have met him by then. And I have been trying to think of who else you picked up on, even in subsequent playthroughs.

Regarding the ending

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Ellie knew he was lying. There is no way in my mind that she didn't know. She's a smart kid and it shows this throughout the game (she picks up that Tess is infected before Joel clues on, knows how to drive a car, stuff about Joel's daughter once she hears about her amongst other stuff). A motif of the game is finding something to survive for, and she has become the sole reason why Joel has kept going after Tess' death. He says as much to Marlene at the firefly camp near the end. (paraphrasing) 'You came all the way across the country to here? Why?' 'It was her'.

I think she knows she is the reason Joel is still trudging along, and therefore knows that if she were to die for whatever reason it would also mean the death of Joel, which is why she accepts the lie. Keep in mind the first thing she notices when she wakes is her clothes, and if the fireflies aren't looking for a cure anymore; there's no need for an operation, which would make those clothes redundant.

 

[Glenno23]

Just in regards to the ending:

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Purple Monkey Dishwasher

 

[HBK619]

I've been waiting for you to finish to ask you this, because of potential spoilers, but who did you think he was voicing at that point? Because he voiced

Spoiler

David

but there's no way you'd have met him by then. And I have been trying to think of who else you picked up on, even in subsequent playthroughs.

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I caught wind of his voice as one of the hunters near the beginning of the game.

At this point, I had no idea he actually voiced a significant character in the game.

It was only a minor moment, but I know I heard it. The scene specifically was around when you find out that Ellie is infected and have to evade the guys there.

 

[Confuscius]

Right, I thought it must have been something like that once I saw his name in the credits with who he played. His work there is phenomenal. It also blew me away a bit when I realised Troy Baker played Joel and Booker. Fantastic acting.

All I picked up on was the Wilhelm scream very early in the game. Ever since I thought to look that up after reading imdb trivia sections once too many times I can't help but pick up on them whenever they occur.

 

[HBK619]

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so it's not the deaths when you control her?

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Ally = AI Partner. Ellie = The girl.

 

[KeilorUnder9s]

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Ally = AI Partner. Ellie = The girl.

I need to stop coming on here drunk lol

 

[Elixuh]

Ending Spoiler:

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Not the ending I expected, must say. I expected one of Joel or Ellie to die, if not both. But I guess this means they leave it open to a sequel.

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I think it's a great ending because all along I would guess most people thought one of the two would die. After such a horrific adventure through a broken and corrupt world it was a nice contrast to have a happy ending. Perfect ending + leaving the door open for a sequel IMO (although I read an interview where one of the leads said that a new game in the same world wouldn't NECESSARILY follow Ellie and Joel).

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I'm considering hiring the game until my girlfriend gets it back from her brother.

Considering breaking up with her for this.

Hire a new girlfriend until she gets it back, too.

 

[Mitho]

$78 from Zoowhouse on ebay. Same day posting if you get in before 5pm. Ordered yesterday, will receive it today.

Pretty happy with that.

 

[Glenno23]

$78 from Zoowhouse on ebay. Same day posting if you get in before 5pm. Ordered yesterday, will receive it today.

Pretty happy with that.

Or you could walk into a retailer and get it for $78 and take it home that day......