The Last of Us Part II - Review Thread (MC: 93 / OC: 93)

[KratosLives]

BraLoD said:

KratosLives said:
Funny how there are haters that have gone on to love the game. It's amazing what a change of perspective can do, or getting a better understanding of what "tlou" theme represents. I went through 2 walkthroughs of tlou2 and then played through the first. The so called flaws people bring about the sequel, I nitpicked and found more in the first game. The sequel exceeds in every way, with the soundtrack being at even.

I still think the original is the better game, even as the sequel is better in every way, and I love it being so dark and depressing too.

One thing is for certain too, TLoU2 is by far the most self aware emotionally powerful game ever, I genuinely didn't think a game could do what that game did to me.

I actually found the first game darker. It showcased things not seen before in a game and was shocking. Witnessing innocent people get slaughtered, cannibalism , suicide, near rape, .. The sequel I was able to understand because of past actions of certain characters and events and those of self defense. I initially thought the first was better till I replayed it after the second.  Sequel had more encounters, better gameplay. Joel and Ellie's moments I thought were better in the sequel. Ellie was the driving force in the first game, she made the conversations and brought interest, but it was small talk. The flashback segments in the sequel was better than any moment in the first game in my opinion.  Also sequel had a better ending. I was felt confused after the first game, due to Joel's actions, and the way It ended. I always did love tlou, and it's greatest is when played on grounded. But I always thought of uncharted 2 as naughtydogs best game and greatest success. Not sure if uncharted 4 topped it, but possibly tlou2.