So I just played TLOU for the first time..

[ArchangelMadzz]

binary solo said:

ArchangelMadzz said:

I owned a PS3 but never purchased it,

so 3 days ago i finally got TLOU:R on PS4, with is being the most awarded game in history I thought this better blow my mind, I came in with huge expectations...  AND IT DESTROYED THEM ALL.

Holy shit, what a fucking game, I know I'm late to the party but DAMN.

The gameplay was absolutely on point, I have no idea what people are talking about when they say 'it's a great movie, gameplay is lacking' the gameplay was fantastic, the controls were solid, the camera work was fantastic the stealth was great and felt awesome. The Ellie winter gameplay section was fantastic with Nolan North's character, the work with the bow and arrow actually had me more hyped for Horizon funny enough.

I'm completely with Joel at the end there's no way I would give Ellie up, although it would be for the better of humanity but Naughty Dog did a great job at making me feel Paternal for Ellie everytime someone was on her or attacking her I lost my shit and blew their face off.

 

10/10

I'm impressed that you had high expectations and yet they were still exceeded. I've actually learned to be a bit cynical about massively hyped games, so I always have very measured expectations. Like with The Witcher 3, I'm expecting to not be blown away by it even though a lot of people are saying it's a fantastic game.

Of course it's the lie not the decision that everyone debates at a moral/philosophical level. Personally I thought the winter chapter was what really put the game on a level of it's own. The other chapters are all great in their own right, but the winter chapter changes things up so much.

There are people who claim you can just watch the game on Youtube and get as much enjoyment, but that is complete BS. If you like this sort of game then there is just no way you get a similar experience just watching on Youtube.

The Winter chapter pushes this game from fantastic into masterpiece territory for me. It was truly spectacular.