Druckmann: There Will Be Quiet Moments in Part II; I Don't Mind Doing 20 or 30 Takes on a Scene

Neil Druckmann confirmed that there will be quiet moments in The Last of Us Part II, too. He also said the developers have the luxury of time while developing the game and he doesn't mind doing 20 or 30 takes on a scene to get it right.

[PhoenixUp]

I hope there aren’t a lot of walking scenes. One of my hugest peeves in games are scenes where control is taken away from the player and all they can do is move on forward. Sometimes this can be done well, but in most cases it comes off as annoying if it’s stretched out too long

[Smokehouse]

I agree. The gameplay in the demo looked too good to start doing that again.

[darthv72]

"he doesn't mind doing 20 or 30 takes on a scene to get it right."... so how many did it take to get the kiss??

[RememberThe357]

That weird "look at our amazing scenery" thing there they take control of the camera and you can walk forward or stop? Yeah those suck, don't expect them in this game though.

[Smokehouse]

The worst was destiny 2 when you get thrown off of the cliff.

“Here, hobble around for 5 minutes so the game writers can portray how hurt you are.”

[zeuanimals]

Uhhh... Definitely do expect them. This happened in the first game and it's necessary if they wanna convey stuff like getting stabbed through your liver and bleeding out. Or if they just wanna pace something right. People want control cause it's a game, but it's always weird when characters are saying something really serious and the player's just bunny hopping around acting like a moron. It ruins the immersion completely. Sometimes devs have to take player input away during certain sequences to avoid this.

[RememberThe357]

Can't disagree with that at all. I just expect them to make it more context oriented. The way GoW was able to do it in certain section, then in others where Kratos would tell Atreus they'd have to talk later. It was really slick the way GoW did the in game dialog and I expect the same sort of approach with TLOU2.

[bluefox755]

If done right, the walking scenes build atmosphere and develop the characters, TLoU did it great, and more recently, God of War.

[SCW1982]

Agreed and all thought there were too many of these situations in Uncharted 4 the one where you are on the lift with Elena was masterclass.

[Silly gameAr]

Yeah, that part in God of War where Kratos was going back home was beautiful and impactful. It was very well done

[nucky64]

agreed. that desert scene in UC3 where it seems like you walk forever - not fun.

[TimelessDbz]

God of war does that all the time.

[manabyte77]

It’s a linear narrative driven game. I can’t wait for these moments when I can just take in the beautiful scenery and admire the world I’m in. I suspect those moments will be few and far between anyway as Druckman has stated he wants players to feel constant tension and can be attacked at any time.

[DialgaMarine]

To each his own. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed the calm moments in TLoU where you just walked around, taking in the environment in between big action sequences. Really helped set the tone and provide an emotional understanding into the post apocalyptic world. It was saddening, yet beautiful.

[UnHoly_One]

Based on the up and down votes, a ridiculous percentage of people on here like to just walk in their games while listening to the characters talking.

I'm not one of those.

I love a good story but there are far better ways to tell it than long drawn out walks with conversation. I hate that crap.

That's actually the deciding factor that has turned me away from most Sony games the last few years. That seems to be their new favorite thing.

[P_Bomb]

If you’ve pre-emptively turned away from most of them, how would you even know they do that?

Would love to know what people who boycott walking play. Like, when ya haven’t killed something in 30sec, do ppl start spazzing and run straight to reddit? What does that feel like? To have the attention span of a goldfish?

[Bathyj]

Im thinking TLoU2 will have that giraffe moment, I just hope it feels organic, not like, oh we chucked this in because we had to have a giraffe moment.

[Flewid638]

Didn't hurt God of War one bit

[rainslacker]

I don't mind if it's short, like around a minute. But if it's really long then it gets tedious.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Okay that's good so in future ppl could complain I'll use these article to back up why it's all good.

[jhoward585]

I have faith in ND.

[ccgr]

Impressed with their attention to detail!

[BondJames]

I buy TLOU for PS3 and later for PS4 one of the best games i ever played but i probably wont buy Tlou 2

[FunAndGun]

lol, well that sucks for you then.

[Nyxus]

Makes a lot of sense...

[yeahright2]

I think he's expecting someone to ask why. Probably didn't count on no one caring too much.

[Sweetbrandigirl]

Thats Your Loss ! Because its going to be better then the first I can already tell ! The graphics are better the combat if tigher and the AI is smarter !!! Yep I'm going to play the shit our of this game just like I did part one !!!!

[hulk_bash1987]

You say TLOU is one of the best games you ever played. But you wont be getting Part II, which looks like it'll be even better? That's some sound logic right there man. Oh well, your loss.

[RainbowBrite]

Well you know, I will certainly buy it, but contrary to my fellow n4g commentators I think what you say does make perfect sense.
My favorite game last gen was Dark Souls, But DkS2 and 3 were such a disappointment. And they were great games in itself, but for me, they kind of like spoiled the round perfection of the first game's lore.
So yeah, if that's the case with you here - and that might very well be the case with a game that has such an strong story element - maybe you shouldn't buy part 2, I don't know, is for you to decide.

[GrontB]

Jj

[manabyte77]

Yes you will. You’ll bitch and moan now but buy the game day one at release.

[BondJames]

No i will boycott ND like i boycotting Star wars.

[Dizzy11523]

Me neither. I'm probably done with ND at this point. The Next Tomb Raider is where it's at.

[SCW1982]

Ha ha ha ha just made my day.

[FunAndGun]

I heard there is sjw in Tomb Raider...so you might have to pick a different game again, lol. Don't want your head exploding on day 1.

[The_Sage]

Sarcasm. Lol.

[doggo84]

Hahahahahaha great joke

[doggo84]

Because logic

[hulk_bash1987]

You do realize it was revealed that Ellie has been gay since before the start of the first game right? Ellie has always been a strong and mature character for her age. She is a survivor, who Joel relied on constantly to watch his back. They wouldn't have survived if they didnt have each other. This has nothing to do with an SJW agenda just for the sake of pandering. ND has created an amazing character in Ellie, who is intense, brutal, funny and vulnerable. The first game was a masterpiece not in spite of Ellie but because of her. If that is lost on you simple because you can't get past playing as a young gay woman, then it's your loss.

[DialgaMarine]

I feel you Man. I loved thevrexent God of War so much, and the story was so amazing, and I can’t wait to see what happens next!.. But I probably won’t buy the sequel lol /s

[XentaJones]

The full interview is NOT behind a paywall, you just have to register to view the whole interview within the credit https://www.telegraph.co.uk...

[RememberThe357]

They can register this d....

[RainbowBrite]

so lame

[Ceaser9857361]

Naughty Dog whatever you make, you have my Money... You guys are the best..

[RainbowBrite]

Yes they are

[Ceaser9857361]

Lol! I find it how some people disagree..

"The ND tech team are basically the best there is right now" - Digital Foundry
MORE BURNS.. MORE DISLIKES 😂😂😂

[SuperSaiyanGod41]

Ceaser9857361

I agree with them on that statement. Look at Ellie when taking damage u see her reacting to it, even the enemy ai. Naughty dog said that they added things like this and little details of things like Ellie pulling out an arrow which if the player doesn't take it out it will effect her aim and hearing mode. Also when she actually pulls out the arrow from the dead body. These are the first time I've ever seen that in a video game. That just shows u how much naughty dog be trying to push their tech to the next level. Amazing and ground breaking stuff.

[CaptainOmega]

Walking in the empty house as Sarah, and walking through the nature environment before reaching Bills Town were both good segments.

[RainbowBrite]

I love that kiss scene... it was so powerful. And after those dantean visuals: "I think they should be terrified of you..." OMG Who writes this?!!! Naughty is at another level

[yeahright2]

That one line tied the peaceful setting of the church and the combat from the gameplay together so beautifully.

[SuperSaiyanGod41]

Exactly, people think he just shoved that kiss seen there to piss people off who are against that but as a huge fan of the first game and story driven games, u can see why that kiss which showed us that girls bracelet transitioning into the next scene with Ellie strangling a guy from behind and brutally stabbing him in the neck at the same time, u see her wearing that girls bracelet which leads to a gameplay demo of her brutally killing people from this cult that probably murdered the girl she was kissing. Then after decapitating the huge brute cult with the huge axe is head, it goes back to the kiss seen and I'm like wow, already in this small segment we got to see, they had me sucked back in to the last of us world.

The last of us 2 has pushed the bar up yet again. Just another day in the office for naughty dog.

[zodiac909]

This man is becoming the James Cameron of game directing, except he's not an @$$hole.

[GNCFLYER]

Just get us this game. Whatever Neil puts out I'm sure will be great.

[Tankbusta40]

Druckmann is a twink

[doggo84]

Shame, he makes better games than what you get on your favourite box. So go fly a kite.

[CaptainOmega]

They did multiple takes for the opening scene in TLOU1 when Sarah died.

[Goldby]

They had to stop it a few times to due to the toll it was putting on Troy

[CaptainOmega]

But they did multiple takes. My comment wasn't incorrect.

[Goldby]

i was agreeing with you and just adding more info to it

[Kokyu]

Cant wait bring on the awesome

[n1kki6]

The truth is Naughty Dog has the luxury of time. A log of developers are under pressure to get games out the doors to pay bills and avoid getting shutdown. These is a very small group of team in an industry that have the luxury of working toward perfection. In most cases minimal viable with constant iteration is the norm. I am not saying it's right, but that's the truth of it.

[Pandamobile]

Naughty Dog have the advantage of being a boutique studio. They basically have a blank cheque from Sony and have amassed some of the most talented people in the industry. Without a doubt, they make the best character-driven third person action games period.

[RadicalCannibal]

20 - 30 takes. Sounds like he’s editing a porno

[Jinger]

We need to do that kissing scene another 29 times please... on another completely separate note... can we get another box of kleenex?

[CoDsuperstar]

I'm boycotting this game for its overt liberal agenda. neil cuckmann ruined it.

[Pandamobile]

You're not even old enough to buy it.

[thepetedog]

oh, bad luck.

[AK91]

Good I love the quiet moments in Druckmann games hope to see more of them in TLOU 2