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The Last of Us Review | Gamer's News Network

Definitely one of the only games to make me feel a sense of loss time and time again, yet still have hope for the future. Starting off from the Prologue all the way until the final scene Joel and his companions encounter terrible loses and even more horrifying events. However, even after the end of the game Anthony still has hope for mankind and Joel and Ellie. Anthony hopes that Naughty Dog leaves this as a one-hit-wonder or tells a different story in the same universe (maybe inbetweeen the intro and the meat of the game seeing as there is a 20 year gap that isn't talked about). Regardless of what they do, The Last of Us will go down as one of Naughty Dog's best narratives.

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Chupa-Chupa3962d ago

I need to red box this game, I'm hearing mixed reviews lately.

GmrsNewsNetwork3962d ago

Definitely isn't a game for everyone. Has a slow start and may be difficult for most at the start, but once you start being able to craft objects and upgrade then the game picks up. If you're curious then definitely rent it or pick it up used.

Chupa-Chupa3962d ago

Will do. Gonna reserve it early tomorrow via redbox.

Pintheshadows3962d ago

It is called pacing. If you can't see that then you have no basis in reviewing games.

Pintheshadows3962d ago

Are you kidding?! Mixed reviews?! Give me strength.

Hicken3962d ago

You're... you know what? This:

http://n4g.com/channel/the-...

Please stop lying.

GmrsNewsNetwork3961d ago

I'm sure he meant from his friends lol.

FlunkinMonkey3962d ago

This game isn't 'slow' or 'need to pick up'.. It lets you absorb the environment and actually become engrossed in the story which is where so many games fail completely. Environments are never boring, and it is polished beyond belief.

Can't understand why anyone would dislike this game.

grailly3962d ago (Edited 3962d ago )

while this game is easily one of my favorite games this gen, I can easily see how somebody can dislike it.

For starters, gamers who aren't into being engrossed by the atmosphere and world will definitely find it "slow". it's also a pretty tough game, for gameplay and story, some will get frustrated by the difficulty, others won't want to experience the grim world. A lot of people also don't appreciate stealth gameplay or horror, even when well done.

people can dislike the game, but they would be fools to say this isn't one of the most well crafted games ever.

EDIT: I don't know where anyone can see "mixed reviews" though

FlunkinMonkey3962d ago

yea fair comment i guess.. for people who like to pick up and play. each to their own. Personally i just need games to have a good narrative these days, but that's just me.

True, people cannot deny polished this game is.

ufo8mycat3962d ago

I honestly can't understand how someone can't like this game.

It as awesome gameplay. Awesome mix of action and stealth and the atmosphere and the story OMG!

I know people have different tastes, but this is one game where it boggles my mind how someone doesn't like it.

This is quality at its finest, and if someone doesn't like it, I'm sorry, but they don't deserve to be a gamer.

Veneno3962d ago

Unfortunately this game will be lost on many, dumb people. Like my brother.His favorite games are CoD and AAssassins Creed. I told him how amazing this game is and he said he'll pick it up but I really don't think he'll understand it.

GmrsNewsNetwork3961d ago

I would have to disagree, it does have a 'slow' pace at the start. Just because it is taking it's time getting you engrossed into the world, doesn't mean anything bad. Just for some they only like fast paced games and many might get turned off by the initial hour or two of the game.

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ltachiUchiha3962d ago

Great review. Loving every minute of the multiplayer which I believe Naughty Dog has almost perfected. All they need to do next with the next TLOU sequel is add more modes & I believe it will be the best of both single player & multiplayer. Im so addicted to it. =]

Booyah3962d ago

Haven't tried the MP, trying to finish my 2nd run on hard ^^

ltachiUchiha3962d ago

Im playing it on survivor mode & its pretty freaking extreme & dying like a mofo but still loving every momment of it. The multiplayer will prolly need to be played for a few days until u can get the timing down because its really a strategic multiplayer. My advice is to stick with a team mate & dont run all over the map because your only going to get killed. Stick with a team mate & just help as much as u can but learn at the same time where items are & locations the enemy is coming from. I know a guy who is a beast at rushing but we ran into a team that stuck together in pairs & my boy was getting killed everytime he ran out there because they would lure him in & while he was having a face of with the pair, the other 2 would flank him & we couldnt do anything because he would just run off thinking he can rambo his way against any team. Now he knows that. Team work is a big part of the multiplayer. Amazing game & underrated multiplayer. Ppl just need to give it a chance.

Veneno3962d ago

One thing that really dissappoints me about the MP is the lack of interesting character clothing items. Its all meh. But the game play is indeed wonderful and creative.

GmrsNewsNetwork3961d ago

Yeah or even a custom character. I would have enjoyed seeing a personal avatar with the game.

GmrsNewsNetwork3961d ago

They are releasing DLC so maybe a new mode to the game? Hopefully lol. I agree and find the two multiplayer modes very similar.

ltachiUchiha3961d ago

I dont blame them because if u look at how much work naughty dog put into this game its hard to everything u want into the multiplayer aswell. I think compared to uncharted multiplayer, i am digging the last of us alot more because everything feels fresh & unique. You know its good because it only has 2 modes and alot of ppl love it. I just hope with dlc they will add a horde mode with the infected. That would be beast.

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The Sounds of the Fireflies ("The Last of Us") concert kicks-off on April 28th, 2024

"The Game Music Foundation are today very proud and pleased to announce an additional concert, circling back to the roots of Game Muisic Festival in Poland. On April 28th, 2024, the National Forum of Music in Wroclaw will once again become a place to celebrate the art of video game music, featuring scores from The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II." - The Game Music Foundation.

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The Last Of Us Series Has Remarkable Potential For Spin-Offs

Najam from eXputer writes "It's time fore a new installment in the series, not another pointless remaster."

anast83d ago

They are working on something new. Not to be rude but it is impossibility stupid to think ND next major announcement is going to be a remaster or their next Last of Us entry is going to be another remaster.

AlterRecs80d ago

I think this is in response to them releasing a remaster for the sequel, a game that didn't need a remaster.

Basically a "why did you put out a remaster no one asked for when you have all there options available"

anast80d ago

They remaster is to put out something quick while they are deving new stuff. I don't get how people can be so static.

AlterRecs79d ago

There's no news about a third game being in production, you're just assuming that they're working on something that they aren't

anast79d ago

When they release the news to start the hype-train, you can give me my props then.

DrDoomer83d ago

I want an alternate timeline spin-off, where part 2 never happened.

CrimsonWing6983d ago

They’ve already done Remasters of 1 and 2… what else is there to Remaster?

AlterRecs80d ago

Considering they remastered the first game twice, who knows lol

CrimsonWing6980d ago

That was a Remake. I guess they could do that to 2, but man…. They should wait a couple generations so it can look like a major upgrade.

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The Last Of Us Online Devs Celebrate Their Experience With The Canceled Game

The team is sad for losing out on such a great project but celebrates its growth because of spending time on it.

Chocoburger128d ago

All they had to do was make a basic online mode like their previous games. Instead they wanted more money and choose to go live service which makes games worse in my opinion.

What a waste of time and money, what a shame.

seanpitt2383d ago

I can't wait for season 2 so they can kill Joel off in the first 2 episodes!! Then it will be just Abby and Ellies revenge plot!

Something is telling me that this won't happen though because it wouldn't make sense, oh wait

Linzoid127d ago

Not sure why they didn’t just make Factions 2. There was no need to make it a live service.

TLoU Factions was a great addition such a shame they couldn’t be bothered to remaster that for PS5 considering the crazy high price tag of the remaster of a remaster…

anast127d ago

This is something to be celebrated. This studio is smart and they get it, even factions 2 wouldn't've have been worth the time. I am surprised they didn't just remaster the first one though, but actually how popular was Factions?