edit: I’m really sorry, i did not mean to spoil that for everyone like i did. I’ve gone ahead and moved the spoiling screenshot into a spoiler block along with the spoiling segments and replaced it with one with a far less intrusive one. That’s my bad and I really should have been more observant and thoughtful of everyone else’s experiences.
For anyone else who is just now seeing this post, everything in that big block is major spoilers. I’ve moved it down there too rectify a mistake (hence this edit)
Spoilers
Today’s game is some more of The Last of Us Part II. And man, i knew Joel’s death was coming, down to the very moment it happened. And i still couldn’t accept it. The game does a really good job of making you grieve for Joel, because fuck, i want revenge now too. Even after it happened, i spent a good few minutes in denial. Fuck this game (in a good way). It’s so cruel making me sad like this. Really liking it though.
Another thing i liked is the game letting you see Ellie mourning, and through that mourn yourself. It had me walk through Joel’s house and take a look at it all the stuff, and you end up getting Joel’s revolver and watch which I love. The game could have easily said “whelp, Ellie’s pissed, running away to Seattle” and let it end there. But instead we got one last goodbye to Joel in a way.
We even got to see his Jacket one last time. I wish Ellie took it to add to her wardrobe, but also, understandably, Seattle can be hot as fuck sometimes. Still, it would have been nice.
Another detail i kind of liked that i think helped me accept Joel’s death, was actually before. When Ellie and Dina are in the Weed Room, Ellie shows Dina her scar from being bitten, and Dina brushes that off as being just a joke before the game tosses you into action with Joel. In a way, to me, that kind of felt like the game nudging me away from Part I. It’s saying “Hey man, this isn’t Joel’s story anymore, this isn’t about Ellie’s immunity. Joel’s story is over, both metaphorically and literally. Now it’s about Ellie’s revenge”. I’m not very far in, so we’ll have to see if the immunity comes up again though.
I ended off for tonight in the big open Seattle area, which I love. I wish the first game had more big open areas like this. It’s so cool. I’ve been exploring first before continuing with the story, but i love it so far. I’m excited to pick it back up tomorrow.
Personally, I don’t care about TLOU, but I don’t think you should be leading with a massive spoiler as the thumbnail. Others might give you a lot of shit for that.
Yeah, I hadn’t even considered it with how prevalent it felt like his death was online when the game launched. I figured just everyone knew and it hadn’t really clicked “hey. This is still a massive spoiler”. It’s on me for not thinking that through
Maybe I’m the problem for clicking on a post about a game I haven’t played yet, but also maybe if you include a major spoiler as your second sentence, your first sentence should mention the incoming spoiler.
Yeah. That’s my bad. It was late and I wasn’t thinking and with how it felt like everyone online was talking about his death i figured everyone down the line now would know. That really is on me. My bad
I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to spoil it for you like that. I thought everyone knew with how prevalent it’s been online. It’s still definitely worth the experience I’d say though
I’ve unfortunately had bits and pieces spoiled for me online with all the discourse about the game’s ending online (and the TV show’s launch helped kicked it back up a little too I think). But I am still excited to get to it. Games like this are my favorite so I’m excited
You are not logged in. However you can subscribe from another Fediverse account, for example Lemmy or Mastodon. To do this, paste the following into the search field of your instance: [email protected]
Welcome to the largest gaming community on Lemmy! Discussion for all kinds of games. Video games, tabletop games, card games etc.
Rules
1. Submissions have to be related to games
Video games, tabletop, or otherwise. Posts not related to games will be deleted.
This community is focused on games, of all kinds. Any news item or discussion should be related to gaming in some way.
2. No bigotry or harassment, be civil
No bigotry, hardline stance. Try not to get too heated when entering into a discussion or debate.
We are here to talk and discuss about one of our passions, not fight or be exposed to hate. Posts or responses that are hateful will be deleted to keep the atmosphere good. If repeatedly violated, not only will the comment be deleted but a ban will be handed out as well. We judge each case individually.
3. No excessive self-promotion
Try to keep it to 10% self-promotion / 90% other stuff in your post history.
This is to prevent people from posting for the sole purpose of promoting their own website or social media account.
4. Stay on-topic; no memes, funny videos, giveaways, reposts, or low-effort posts
This community is mostly for discussion and news. Remember to search for the thing you’re submitting before posting to see if it’s already been posted.
We want to keep the quality of posts high. Therefore, memes, funny videos, low-effort posts and reposts are not allowed. We prohibit giveaways because we cannot be sure that the person holding the giveaway will actually do what they promise.
5. Mark Spoilers and NSFW
Make sure to mark your stuff or it may be removed.
No one wants to be spoiled. Therefore, always mark spoilers. Similarly mark NSFW, in case anyone is browsing in a public space or at work.
6. No linking to piracy
Don’t share it here, there are other places to find it. Discussion of piracy is fine.
We don’t want us moderators or the admins of lemmy.world to get in trouble for linking to piracy. Therefore, any link to piracy will be removed. Discussion of it is of course allowed.
Personally, I don’t care about TLOU, but I don’t think you should be leading with a massive spoiler as the thumbnail. Others might give you a lot of shit for that.
Games pretty old and it has a show about it too, but yeah. Big ass spoiler lol
Yeah, I hadn’t even considered it with how prevalent it felt like his death was online when the game launched. I figured just everyone knew and it hadn’t really clicked “hey. This is still a massive spoiler”. It’s on me for not thinking that through
Maybe I’m the problem for clicking on a post about a game I haven’t played yet, but also maybe if you include a major spoiler as your second sentence, your first sentence should mention the incoming spoiler.
Just a suggestion.
Yes please this is common courtesy aaaaaaaaaaa (very upset)
Yeah. That’s my bad. It was late and I wasn’t thinking and with how it felt like everyone online was talking about his death i figured everyone down the line now would know. That really is on me. My bad
Well my backlog is over five years old, so these spoilers right out the gate I guess lightened the list for me a bit.
RIP TLOU.
I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to spoil it for you like that. I thought everyone knew with how prevalent it’s been online. It’s still definitely worth the experience I’d say though
Great job on working through your library. I managed to wait until the PC release and a sale before playing tlou2. What a gut punch right!?
It is so well put together, without spoilers, I struggled to play from anyone but Ellie’s perspective until the final act. Then I totally flipped.
Chill out Ellie.
I’d love to hear your thoughts after you get half way or even finish the game.
Game is good. Great environmental storytelling, for sure. Can’t wait to hear what you think of the last act. It sure is something.
I’ve unfortunately had bits and pieces spoiled for me online with all the discourse about the game’s ending online (and the TV show’s launch helped kicked it back up a little too I think). But I am still excited to get to it. Games like this are my favorite so I’m excited