Do We Really Need The Last of Us Part 2?

The Last of Us Part 2 is on the horizon, but is a sequel to 2013's masterful The Last of Us from Naughty Dog really necessary?

[Krangs_Uncle]

Yes - thanks for asking.

[AspiringProGenji]

That name is so clever it still gives me teh Godfather chills. Part 2... Can't wait for this

[uptownsoul]

"Do We Really Need The Last of Us Part 2?"

Yes, Yes... A MILLION times, Yes

[S2Killinit]

Oh man do we EVER!

[dirkdady]

Do we really need this article? No

[sonarus]

Lol. It is a valid question. Last of us was such a wonderful game that ended so well it is a reasonable question to ask if a sequel is necessary. Naughty Dog has proven itself time and time and time again that i honestly feel they cant make a bad game. Not to say every game is a bonafide AAA smash but i honestly feel they cant make a bad game. Perhaps they should be working on a new ip but lets give them a chance. The first Uncharted was a pretty fantastic game till Uncharted 2 simply smashed it as best game in the series (IMO anyway). Last of Us 2 could very easily be best game in the inevitable trilogy (Sony is not going to let the franchise die. Either Naughty Dog makes it or someone else will) and i am keeping my fingers crossed for this.

[Ceaser9857361]

The reaction it got says it all... Hell ya ! Cant wait.. 2019 release i am expecting ...

[Mr Pumblechook]

What a silly article. The game is confirmed as being made - if you don't want it don't buy it!

@Krangs_Uncle you said it perfectly.

[-Foxtrot]

Yup

They had that lie at the end of the first game which was obviously Neil setting up a plot point for the next game similar to how TV shows end a season with something that sets up season 2...it leaves you wanting more and starts generating hype for the next one.

Yet people STILL were like "Nah it doesn't need another game"...and they still are.

We're getting a sequel guys, it's happening and the hilarious part is knowing ND you'll play the game and love it which will change your minds.

I don't even know what this one is about and I'm like "I hope it gets a Part III to round it off as a trilogy".

[generic-user-name]

While I'm happy to be getting a part II I think you're dead wrong about why we're getting it. Tlou1 absolutely could have been a standalone title, there was no dangling plot point. People keep bring up the lie as if that's a cliffhanger, it's not, watch again, Joel lies then we see Ellie's face, you can see she knows the truth just from her expression, that's what made it such a perfect and unique ending.

[Sunny_D]

I agree with genuine.

I don't see Part 2 as them continuing off a cliffhanger from the first game. The game ended in a sound way. But, Neil or whoever were able to think of a new plot and figured why not?

[_-EDMIX-_]

@Fox- I agree with Generic. I think it works either way.

The ending can lead into the sequel or can simply be part of the message of life.

Many things are unknown and such.

Think the Sopranos

[frostypants]

The ending could easily have stood on its own as the finale to it all. Life is gray...it was believable. Joel was willing to lie to protect her psychologically, and she was willing to pretend she believed him for his own sake. Still glad to see a sequel though.

[rainslacker]

Honestly, it's one of those games that was so well done, and ended about as perfect as it could that if it didn't get a sequel, then I wouldn't be upset.

I'm not upset we're getting one, and I think given the legendary status of the first, ND would take great care to make sure they had a solid base to create a story off of, because they wouldn't want to undermine what is likely to be their magnum opus to put them in the hall of fame of video game history.

I do disagree that they made the ending they did to set up a sequel though. I think they intentionally left it open, but at the same time, I feel they ended it in a way that kept the entire game self contained. In doing so, they kept the doors open for a sequel which could continue Joel and Ellie's story(or more likely Ellie's since I think Joel's story was completed in the first), or continue the IP with new characters. It also made it so if they didn't continue with the IP for whatever reason, people had the ending that kept the game as it's own entity, instead of part of a greater franchise.

The reason I think you're off base is that a cliffhanger type ending tends to leave the conclusion open and without resolution. TLOU ending allowed closure to the story. It's a perfectly valid way to end a series between "seasons" or releases.

[Trilithon]

Yeah we need this a hell of a lot more than we need 10 thousand assassins creed games or even a Nintendo switch

[ClayRules2012]

Don't forget to add Call of Duty to that list. Lol.

No hate intended to CoD fans. I'm genuinely glad you enjoy the games.

[Trilithon]

@ClayRules2012 true! And.. no hate intended for AC or switch fans. I was a huge AC fan at first and i also want a Nintendo switch haha and COD is obviously a classic too.

[ClayRules2012]

I hear ya. Assasin's Creed has gone down hill over the years. I'm not holding my breath with the new one, but I'm curious.

[DarXyde]

Right, because one game > an entire console that'll have great software by the time it releases.

And no, we don't NEED a sequel. The plot wrapped up pretty neatly. Naughty Dog games are great fun, but it's the narrative of The Last of Us that really pulls people in. If we don't get a sequel, that would suck, but it'd also go down as a timeless classic. No risk of disappointing anyone.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Yes, twice.

[madforaday]

I think I am nore excited about the Factions more than anything else. The Last Of Us PvP was underrated to an extent but that is what I am waiting for. I am crossing my fingers that they are going to add a new version of that.

[XanderZane]

Well, it's pretty much what the fans want. Not whether we need it or not. There have been a lot of sequels that were necessarily needed, but companies made them anyways because fans enjoyed the first or second game. So this is why there is a sequel. Don't see it as a bad thing, as it will make a mountain load of money.

[LP-Eleven]

Comments could have ended here. Stupid question asked with a simple, but effective, reply!

[ModiJi]

Yes, we do.

[Neonridr]

technically no, the first game was a masterpiece and had a very solid ending. But do we want another gem from Naughty Dog? Absolutely.

[Kingthrash360]

If uncharted, crash bandicoot and jak and dax could get multiple sequel's why wouldn't tlou? Imo ND can do whatever they like, they've earned the respect and until the mess a game up they shouldn't be questioned. They are one of the most consistent devs and are arguably the best ever. People still want another jack and dax.

[AspiringProGenji]

I rather it stayed as a standalone classic. ND set the bar too high to themselves and and many people have reacted so overwhelmingly positive and emotional that one mistake can ruin the game and the first altogether, but I trust ND on this one. Like you said, they have earned the trust. If they think they can do more, be my guest. My wallet is ready

[Neonridr]

The only problem with sequels is you take the chance of screwing around with the legacy too much and doing more harm than good. Now this is ND we are talking about, so I have the utmost faith in them. But the story as a whole was perfect as it was. Will I still get it? Absolutely, day one. Will I still enjoy it? Most definitely.

[k2d]

With the amount of respect they treated TLoU - Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth.

[ninsigma]

I felt like the first was just all round perfect with the perfect ending and would have been fine without a sequal. Happy to be getting a 2nd as well though 😁

[tyasia0]

This is how I feel. I wish they had just made a new IP with that crew. personally I was hoping it was going to be Savage Starlight

[ninsigma]

Yeah same here. Savage starlight would be awesome! One day maybe :)

[OB1Biker]

I thought so too but it looks like ND didn't finish telling us Joel and Ellie s story so they think it's needed. We can only wait and see what s up next but I feel it's the same game part II instead of a usual sequel. It was planned very early too considering the trailer was shot two years ago

[rainslacker]

It's always been one of those games which I thought didn't need one, but so long as they can make a good story to live up to, or surpass it, then I won't say no.

There is the risk they mess it up in the sequel, but to me, that would only be a problem for the second game, not the first. I felt the way it ended was good enough that it doesn't have to be considered part of a franchise and can stand on it's own.

@OB1

I think the new game will focus more on Ellie. I think the first game was more about Joel than Ellie, and I feel they actually closed off Joel's journey to redemption in such a way that continuing it in a big way to actually undermine what they achieved with the first game. But, Ellie has more places to go with the story, because she was young in the first, and not really the kind of character who had to have some sort of redemption like Joel did. She was an important part of the story, but for the story itself, she was an ancillary character.

[I_am_Batman]

Personally i would've preferred a new IP but I loved the first game so I can't complain about a sequel.

[Rimeskeem]

If Naughty Dog didn't think they could pull it off I would say no but they are the dev and care more about this game than any of us.

[crazyCoconuts]

Do we really need ice cream and chocolate?

[ecchiless]

fk chocolate, vanilla is the best flavour mand.... xD

[Razzer]

Vanilla fanboy!

[BadElf]

It's the finest of the flavors!
CHickity China

[colonel179]

Yes, although for me, wil be only worth to play the first time.

[Chumdiddy]

As a major fan of TLoU, the answer is "no". No, we don't. TLoU stand s on its own as a masterpiece.

The question is "do we WANT more". The answer to that is "yes". However, that doesn't always create great content. More sequels (in all entertainment) have failed than succeeded. In gaming, I'd say sequels have a better hit rate than film/books/music so I'm totally down for TLoU2.

I'll just say that fn it up is very possible......especially with the heavy PC/SJW bent the main writer and director has. I have nothing but love for Ellie being gay/bi but if he starts to jam it down our throats it'll make many rightfully upset. TLoU is not the universe for deep, modern social commentary.

TLoU2 could technically suck but I'd bet it won't and I'm down with it. Yet, we don't need a sequel.

[ninsigma]

3rd paragraph is pretty much what I'm worried about. TLOU had no agendas forcefully written in and the revelation of Ellies sexuality was tastefully written in the DLC. However since then, Druckman has been saying a lot of things that makes me worried he'll use the last of us to push it more in an unnatural manner. The fact he agrees with Anita Sarkeesian is a red flag to me.

Having said That, he's a great writer so here's to hoping he writes the sequal as amazingly as the first.

[Chumdiddy]

Exactly. I thought the lack of emphasis in TLoU was terrific. You kinda knew but it wasn't even brought up until the DLC. Perfect.

Now he's talking crazy and if this game is a huge political statement of some kind I'll bail and be angry about losing $60 (ha). It's just pointing toward bothersome when we see Ellie in the trailer now looking a lot more butch. The lesbian forearm tat, 1991 grunge wear outfit.....it feels like it may he too late to avoid that direction.

[rainslacker]

I don't think it'll be jammed down our throats. The interpersonal relationship stuff isn't of the romantic nature in these games. Even the Left Behind DLC wasn't heavy handed. That could change of course, but seems like a distraction from a good story, since the only logical reason I could see Ellie having a reason to pursue such a thing for story purposes would be to rescue her love interest, which is kind of a weak premise compared to the first.

I'm curious where they'll take it, because it'll be hard to follow up on the story in a way that is as good as the first. A love interest is fine IMO, but I'd rather it not be a central focus of the story. If it's more like it was between Joel and Tess, which was more implied than obvious, then that'd be OK. Obviously, given the time that had passed in the story with the two games, Ellie would make more relationships than just Joel. I just hope they don't go the angsty teen route. That'd be a let down, and I think the fan base for the game probably wouldn't be that interested in seeing Ellie like that.

In any case, while Druckman is a good writer and story maker, I do know that a game of this caliber would have a lot of people working on the story. Sony as the producer, Druckman, others in ND, colleagues who would give advice, etc. Games this big, and arguably this important to Sony, wouldn't be created in a bubble.

@nin

I'm not too worried about it. TLOU had Bill which was heavily understated to the point one could miss it if they weren't paying real close attention. His "partner" could have just meant the person he teamed up with...like Tess and Joel. The books that Ellie wasn't supposed to touch, but stole one, while a funny scene was made with it, it wasn't put together directly when you first see them and Bill's sexual orientation, so it was easy to miss on the first play through. Bill's reaction to the letter could just be from losing a close friend, but is also a reasonable reaction to losing a loved one.

Then in Left behind, it was more like two close friends, with a touching moment near the end. Nothing really big about Ellie's sexuality....which I always argued was a bit too soon to explore for her age, so I felt they did it tastefully, and without Druckman stating she was gay, it was also reasonable to think it was just a expression of love for a close friend and not an expression of her sexuality. Personally, I think Druckman ruined the discussion on the scene because he stated exactly what he was going for, and a good writer leaves things up for interpretation.....which TLOU itself did in spades, as it can be discussed from many different perspectives, and none are really wrong. Just think about all the great discussion that came from this game without people arguing with each other like we see from normal fan boy nonsense.

So, I think if they pursue any agenda in the next game, it will likely be tastefully done. Probably understated, but possibly more obvious. Maybe integrated into the story, although that seems shallow compared to the first game. Druckman may very well agree with Sarkeesian, and may very well go on record supporting pro-SJW matters, but I think his attention to creating something special in his games takes precedence, and he can discern the difference between pushing an agenda, and telling a good story.

[ninsigma]

Absolutely agree. I have no problem with that stuff in the first game because it was done so well. It made sense in the story and was told naturally (see Bill in Doctor Who constantly reminding us she's gay as a way to not do it naturally).

As for Druckman, I do think he's a talented writer and based on the first game I don't have a reason to distrust him in his role for the sequal. The whole PC, SJW frame of mind is really at a peak right now and Druckman has been a lot more out spoken in favour of those things than he was in the past, so I'm just hoping that he isn't being influenced to force these agendas into the new game at the cost of good story writing. We'll known when the game comes out xD

[opinionated]

Yes. What we don't need is the other sony studios trying to copy them. One boring cinematic franchise is enough.

[Kallisti]

We need a sequel but it's a boring cinematic franchise? That's an interesting opinion you have there.

[opinionated]

Thanks. Yeah it's definitely TV show material shoehorned into an interactive experience.

[Ricegum]

"Interactive experience" 😂

Haha. People come up with all sorts of rubbish on here.

[The_Sage]

What the hell did you play?.. I don't think it was The Last of Us. Quantum Break, maybe?

[opinionated]

I played both and they are similar in pacing at many points. (Actual tv episodes aside) They are structured the same storytelling wise is what I'm trying to say. Time killing methods like slow walks with limited controls that would move faster in a regular cutscene.

Quantum break opened up a lot more because it was a super powers type game, obviously. More action and such. The last of us never really got to that point because it wasn't supposed to. It's a drama, a slow drama like a tv show. It plays like a slow drama because it is. Sneak to somebody and watch a cine-kill. It would make a decent tv show though. I agree.

[Ricegum]

Opinionated

Wait, are you genuinely trying to claim Quantum Break is better than Last of Us?

Dear lord.

[opinionated]

@unreal
Please quote where I made any such claim.. You're like the fourth person to say that lol. I never said any such thing, it must be something only TLOU fanboys can see. Invisible trigger text?

[ThatGuyDart]

You could just idk.....not play it

[opinionated]

Wow brilliant. Don't buy it. That's all we can do really. That's the only reasonable thing*. I don't support the mob thuggery and extortion of left wing nutbags.

I don't buy certain games anymore unfortunately. "Millions others will!" Yeah I don't base my opinion on (or speak for) millions of others. Sorry not sorry. I gave uncharted 4 a chance because of my fondness towards the series and they ruined it in my opinion. I liked the end with Drake and Elena and that was it. Great dialogue and action, it was the old uncharted.

When it comes to something like uncharted, god of war or new IPs it's different for me. I want to buy uncharted games, I don't want to buy the "last of uncharted" games. I want a wide variety of games from a great collection of studios. Easily the best first party stable in terms of sheer talent. I think it's wasted on that method of lazy game design. TLOU doesn't need copycats, it needs a sequel. Is that such an unreasonable opinion to have? Is that really a snarkable offense? Lol

I'm not going to play tlou2 but I still said yes to a sequel, didn't I? I want you to have your cinematic tv masterpiece. I acknowledge your opinion and taste in games. I dont reply to you guys and call you idiots for liking slow paced cinematic storytelling. Y'all do that, not me lol. Chill.

[The_Sage]

Just took a quick glance at your comment history.... It seems that you don't like story driven games. If that's the case, why not just stick to games that are not story driven? There are plenty of shooters, MMOS, and farm RPGs out there.

[opinionated]

I like story driven games though.. I don't like cinematic style games 90% of the time and I do avoid them. I buy all kinds of games. I listen to all music except for country. Cinematic storytelling is my video game country music.

I don't want to see that style get trendy specifically with Sony studios. I don't want a cinematic infamous, I want a real infamous. Horizon started realllllly slow and cinematic but I'm liking it more since the world opened up. If anybody takes my game criticism personal then that's not my fault or problem lol.

[trouble_bubble]

the Last of us is country music? Only on n4g smh.

[DrumBeat]

You're out of your mind if you speak in glowing terms on behalf of Quantum Break, but crap on The Last of Us. Quantum Break felt like a missed opportunity to me. Interesting premise, with some alright game play that kept you on your toes on harder modes, but it became stale quickly as the game and story drudged on. Waste of good actors too. Let's not forget the cornball movie sequences. They felt cheap, and I feel they could have replaced them with more gameplay. Like someone said, interesting opinion. One game was lauded and heaped with praise, while the other one was seen as a stick in the mud. We both know which as which, and we both know why.

[opinionated]

Where did I speak in glowing terms towards quantum break? I didn't bring it up lol. All I said was the storytelling was very similar aside from the actual tv episodes. And the action opened up more when the gameplay hit. Quantum break was a missed opportunity because the gunplay and powers could be fun but then they brought back the lame slow story. I criticized QB for the same reasons I criticized TLOU. One is lauded with praise but they are both the same crappy storytelling to me.

[guyman]

Ahhh but let me guess, you absolutely loved halo 5 and gears of 4 right?? what about Quantum break? (O never mind, i fell off my chair from laughter at your love letter to Quantum break below)

I guess it's tough for haters to accept that the TLOU is one of the best games ever made. and that Sony first party is strong and healthy.

[opinionated]

Never played halo 5, never finished gears 4. Love letter? I said it was just as bad as TLOU storytelling wise. Your guess is way off and built around fanboy emotions.

It's not one of the best games ever made. That's a joke worth falling off a chair for lol. I want Sony first party to be strong healthy. Not weak and boring with a bunch of ND clones.

[rainslacker]

I know you're not a MS fan boy, so I respect your opinion, but it seems that the cinematic approach isn't your thing, which is fine.

But it seems a lot of people are actually looking at your comment as a putting down TLOU(which you did), as opposed to your bigger point that Sony shouldn't make all their games(hyperbolically speaking) with a similar approach.

While I agree not every game should be made in such a manner, nor even most of them, I'm trying to figure out if you found the game boring due to it's cinematic nature, or just the overall game itself being presented in a boring way?

Personally, cinematic doesn't have to be boring. Older UC games you said you like, and I'd say they were certainly cinematic. TLOU had a much slower pacing than UC though. UC was more an action movie kind of cinematic, whereas TLOU was more a dramatic movie kind of cinematic. UC 4 slowed things down a bit, and while the action was there, it was more drama than the first three. Two separate approaches to cinematic.

Because of this, it's hard to say if some of their other upcoming games will follow this dramatic approach. Days Gone could be more a action approach, with less drama...although apparently it's a dramatic or suspenseful story. GOW could go either way, but I think it's going to be more action oriented, with some touchy feely drama thrown in to make Kratos more dynamic.

[opinionated]

Exactly lol. Thank you for actually reading what I said instead of throwing out baseless accusations.

The pacing and storytelling are what made it boring to me. The story and characters are fairly well done and relatable. The slow drag of a dramatic TV shown isn't why I play games. Pressing forward to watch the story isn't fun or immersive to me.

I would say that uncharted 2 is a masterpiece and while there are cinematic moments, the perfect pacing makes it almost unnoticeable. The balance is there, the action was broken up by the cinematics and then went right back into the action. In UC4 the characters have changed. People always say "well the grew up" really? How is being a whiny little fruitcake growing up? The moment drake snapped at sully for no reason like some silly high school drama I was over it lol. But like I said, the ending with Elena was good. There was the smartass banter flying around, the action on pirate ships. I wish the whole game was like that but it's not. It's a bore. The pacing sucked, they ruined the characters, the story was hallmark status. Not as much action because they didn't want Drake to look like a mass murderer because some goofball made the comment about it. I'm just not a fan of the ultra realistic slow drama games. The only way to make that game is through cinematic slow pacing.

I'm fine with slow cinematic dramas existing. I just don't want the action games to adopt the pacing and storytelling. I'm glad you realize what I was saying instead of replying with ignorant fanboy stuff like these goobers. Respect.

[GrmpyolGamer]

I don't think it is. The story was told from beginning to end. Game was boring, not expecting the sequel to be better

[sin7279]

Gtfo!

[GrmpyolGamer]

Ummmmmm no 😊

[Razzer]

You going to say the same thing over and over? We get it. Xbox!

[GrmpyolGamer]

So articles about this game can keep showing up but I cant comment on them. Got it

[Razzer]

Nah....you know what? Keep on yapping about it. It is good actually. A constant reminder that Sony has the premier developer creating games that are so damn good.....fanboys of other consoles just cannot hide their frustration.

[ClayRules2012]

Are you a CoD fan? Just kidding, bud.

Joking aside, I respect your opinion. Even tho I disagree. I don't understand how anyone could find TLoU boring. I just don't get it, lol. That game is a masterpiece "in my opinion" I haven't played anything as Brilliant as that game, and Uncharted 4's a masterpiece in its own right "in my opinion"

[GrmpyolGamer]

We will just have to agree to disagree.

[Dark_Knightmare2]

Man it as to suck to be in the minority and have shit taste in gaming.

[GrmpyolGamer]

Must suck to be a sheep

[guyman]

You calling someone a sheep because they enjoy a video game that's deservedly received universal acclaim? Jesus you microsoft fanboys are pathetic

[Stogz]

God reading your comment history is like a playbook on how to fanboy.
"Meh. Blah blah blah. ND has made 1 game that hasn't bored me to death UC2. Give me Halo, Gears and Forza everyday of the week and twice on Sundays"

This comment alone is reason enough not to take your opinions seriously...

[GrmpyolGamer]

U have me at a disadvantage because i didn't go through your past comments because i don't care about your opinions

[trouble_bubble]

Lmao, no way he said that! I gotta see this for myself --puts on snorkel and dives in--

Edit: didn't have to go far lol, only 2 days ago. Lame. And twice on Sunday! lol smh

[FreddyFazbear]

Downplaying this game and disguising your excuse as an opinion wont do shit fatboy. The only ones I know who could hate this game is a pure Xbox fanboy. Deny all you want but there is so much green surrounding your comments. So pathetic just like MS and the Xbox. You guys deserve each other.

[guyman]

"Game was boring"

Keep trying to make yourself feel better but:

Over 200 hundred game of the year awards and a 96% ,metascore more or less disagrees with you.

[yomfweeee]

Do we NEED any game? No, we don't.

Do we want games? Yes.
Do we want TLOU2? Yes.

[Zabatsu]

Do we really need gamespew.com?

[Profchaos]

No I think continuing Joel and ellies story is unessacery they could use so many other characters from any city in the world why continue their story

[Kallisti]

It was announced last year, do we really need this article?

[VerminSC]

That's like saying, do we need sex?

[KickSpinFilter]

Well no, its masterful just as is. I feel ND would not do one if they did not have the content to do so. This has to be treated differently than uncharted. So bring it on!!

[PhoenixUp]

Are any sequels necessary 😑

The answer is yes

[MegamanXXX]

Yes

[FloydianAndroid]

I understand that the first one was amazing, but from a narrative perspective and artistically I think that game stands best on it's on. Not everything needs a sequel i.e. The matrix.

[Phill-Spencer]

"Do we really need the last of us part 2?"

The article may also ask:
Do we really need videogames?
Do we really need consoles or gaming pcs?

What they should ask is "do we want it?" instead of "do we need it?". We don't need the last of us 2. there are plenty of other game to be released sooner or later.

For me the last of us was a great game (for quite a few it even seems to be one of the best games ever), so me and many others want part 2.

[Razzer]

Naughty Dog never disappoints.

[welly300]

favourite game on ps3 and stil my goto game on ps4 for online. Cant wait for the next one.

[Donnie81]

I don't know if we need it but I really want it. They got their hands full trying to top the first one but I'm expecting another top notch game from naughty dog

[snoopgg]

Oh hell yeah. Its games like this that actually deserve a sequel.

[jc12]

click bait nonsense. Yeah, like consumers would want a sequel to one of the best games of all time...Silly us.

[LIGATURE]

The story and gameplay is awesome.WE NEED TO KNOW WOT HAPPENS NEXT.

[CrimsonWing69]

Yes we fu@&ing do!!!

[DaFeelz]

I personally don't, but when I finished the 1st one, I clapped at the end. Extremely well made, but I felt like I was done. More Is good though, I'll give it a shot, but if they had left it as - one and done, I'd be cool with that too.

[NotanotherReboot]

Nope!

[xfiles2099]

Do we really need a stupid article like this

[Mr Marvel]

Yes.

[Gman32]

Yes we do

[refocusedman]

We need a sequel and we need more last of us multiplayer!!!!!!!

[Critic4l_Strik3]

Short answer. Yes
Long answer. Yes, we freakin need it ASAP

[Tokasmke]

Do we really need this article?

[TheOttomatic91]

No but I won't lie when I saw that reveal trailer I was hyped and my immediate thought was "I MUST HAVE THIS." At least with ND when they make a sequel they make it worth it to return to the franchise.

[FPS_D3TH]

Meanwhile halo 6...

[Skankinruby]

Risky move IMO. I trust naughty dog but the end of the first one was so brilliant I just don't see them topping it. I'll buy it day one regardless and just have high hopes.

[Sweetbrandigirl]

I'm so sick of these anti do we need another game artilces they are nothing but click bait.
Quote I feel like the closing moments of The Last of Us gave us everything we need to know about Joel and Ellie’s future. Unquote

Well, I and a few other million people DON'T feel like we know everything we need or want to known about Joel or Ellie. or Tommy or or a few other characters.

[sampson3121]

yes please

[chris235]

no, absolutely not. more of the same is never a good reason. i'd like if they did a REAL effort and come up with something new.

[shysun]

There's no such thing as stupid questions, only stupid articles.

[Tross]

We don't need it...but it would be awesome! We don't need sequels to anything really, but there sure are a lot we want. I'm sensing the question in this headline is rhetorical though, and I'm not inclined to click the link.

[latinlegend81]

More than air

[quenomamen]

Real question is do we need another Assasin's Creed, Halo, Gears, COD ? Or any of the other tired games that drop every year like stale apples of a tree.

[DrumBeat]

Exactly. The Last of Us is an IP consisting of one single game to date, while other franchises are going on their umpteenth game. This is a silly question. I don't need it, but I sure as hell want it.

This is going to come off partisan, but a better question is do we need another Halo, Forza, or Gears, which are all well past five games per IP.

[DrumBeat]

Absolutely. The Last of Us is an utter masterpiece, and this next series of events will make this legendary tale even more legendary. This is currently my most anticipated item in the gaming universe.

[Summons75]

They have already said they would not have done a sequel if they weren't 100% sure that the story was right. So seeing as we are getting it then I'm sure it's fine.

[Inzo]

Do we need TLOU2? Probably not.
Do we want TLOU2? You bet your ass we do.

[goldwyncq]

Sigh... really? Another one of these?

Yes. Stop being ungrateful and just trust ND on this one.

[S_kicKer]

Hell yeah! What we don't need is pointless articles written by dimwhits

[melons]

I feel like we were asked this exact question by about twenty blogs when it was first announced. Utterly superfluous until we play the game itself.

[_LarZen_]

Do we really need a sequel to one of the best games ever made???!!

[NecoTehSergal]

Yes, period.

[andrewsquall]

PS4 gamers? No. Xbone gamers however................

[Nightmar3Demom]

No. Some games shouldn't have a sequel. The story and ending was brilliant. It should have been left alone
...........And I can't wait for Part 2

[BIGBOSS08]

You damn right we do. What a stupid question. If it comes out in 2019, that would make it 6 years since the first part. Can you imagine the hype for this game just before it releases? Guaranteed 10m+ seller.

[cd1]

Fans if the first will obviously want a sequel. Stupid question gets no click from me.

[Kratos_Kart2007]

yes...

[TheHunter81]

Do you really need to write this article?

[EatCrow]

As long as it's as meaningful as the first one.
I'm just worried about them screwing up ellie.

[Kosic]

We could've even gotten a prequel to the story, after the virus outbreak, what did Joel do during those 20 years? He was a raider, as well as a lone wolf, then met up with Thris then the story we played through, there's a lot of content we could be given there as well.

[BlaqMagiq1]

Yes. The first was GOTY 2015. This game will be GOTY 2018.

[DialgaMarine]

Yes. Now go away.

[NotAfanBoyy]

YES, don't even start.

[Vizigoth04]

This isn't even a valid question. Yes this needs to happen. They have to find survivors, possibly a cure or something to reverse the infected and find refuge.

[Chexs1990]

No - but we want it!

[T2X]

Well, at the end of any game if it leaves the majority of people saying..."Hmmm, I loved that. It was fantastic and I wish there was more". Then Yes. We do need another one in the series.

[thejigisup]

Yes, definitely need another one. I don't think ND is in the business of creating unnecessary games.

[Derceto]

What kind of stupid question is that? Do we really need more of something that's good?

Do you really have s**t for brains?

[ruefrak]

Pretty much, yes.

[Pancit_Canton]

We need part 3 as well.

[S-Word]

Before it was announced...

Sony fanboys: We don't need a sequel, It ended perfectly. If they make another game it should be with new characters.

After it was announced...

Sony fanboys: Yes we need it.

Sony could tell them that paying to play online is the best thing ever & they would do it. Oh wait...

[Sweetbrandigirl]

Your talking out your ass MILLIONS of fans were calling for another game long before the second one was announced. After it was announced there wasa small minority of people saying how they felt a second game wasn't necessary. We not only need a second one we need a third and a fourth by which time TLOU will be the greatest franchise ever created !

[GameHead85]

Is this a trick question?? Of course we do!

[purpleblau]

Do we really need your opinion on whether to have a part 2? No, thanks.

[SixFragz]

Do we really need a Forza Motorsport 16?
Do we really need a Halo 12?

[Tzuno]

It will not have the same impact at the first one but i am curious to see where the story goes.

[Xx_Pistol_xX]

Not Really. But I'm glad that it is in development.

[dollison27]

What kind of question is this?

[BLKxSEPTEMBER]

I kinda don't think we do but part of me wants more. I think the story and gameplay in the 1st game was Damn near flawless. I don't really see how they can make a better game than the original. Graphically sure but from a story stand point I'm not so sure. To me TLOU is better than every current gen game and should be left alone. Very few sequels top the original (expect Aliens, The Dark Knight, and arguably The God father 2). I'd say leave well enough alone but who am I kidding I'll be first in line to see what happens next...

[inxine]

need? probably not, want? hell yes

[Takwin]

YES. NEXT.

[RommyReigns]

YES!

[Christopher]

Do we need video games? These opinion piece start with a premise that infers that anything is needed in the entertainment industry. It's not. Entertainment is a luxury.

[burza1982]

Do we really need XBox on the market if we already have best console for the players (PS4)?

[SR388]

Nopes

[Enjoigamin]

I havent played the first one but as soon as i get my pro itll be last of us uncharted 4 and horizon zero dawn so excited. Then get xbox one x with destiny 2 and forza 7 wi th a new big ass tv....my life will be complete....just waiting on house to be built ....then ill be broke and happy

[BrothersInsanity]

I appreciate your inquiry. YES is my vote!

[kayoss]

Do we really need the last of us Part 2? Hell Yes!
Do we really need an article like this? Hell No!

[ocelot07]

Yes since the last one ended on sort of a cliffhanger. I want to know what happens next thank you very much.

[BadElf]

STOP. Cant stand these types of comments. We don't NEED any videogame...ever. We didn't NEED the first Last of Us.
"Do we really need this game?" Ohh fuck off, no? Who are you to think your special enough to ask that question?

What we NEED is Water.
Food.
Sleep.

[CrimzonRazor]

I dont but many do, it will be many years before I play or watch anything zombie related. Im well past burnt out on it but many people right now are needing their zombie fix.

[wheatley]

We don't NEED anything, but it's nice that Naughty Dog are making it for us.

[ramtah]

nope

[CyberRekkr]

No we don't. Who wants to play as a lesbian as the lead character in part 2?? Definitely not me!

[PiNkFaIrYbOi]

Moot point since it is already in development and stuff.

[Segata]

Do we NEED video games? No but we sure love to have them and more of them.

[Visualift]

Better question... "Do we really need this article?"

[Dusdg]

No we do not need The Last of Us Part 2. I however want The Last of Us Part 2. I want to see how the worlds changed for these characters. So no I do not need it but I cannot wait to play.

[bnaked]

Isn't it paradox, that people love a new IP so much, that they want a sequel instead of a new IP?