Completed the game yesterday but I can't seem to get it out of my head. This game affected me so much that I had to uninstall the 75+GB game from my PS4 (Digital download so yeah..).
Don't really know where to start. That shotgun to Joel's leg still hurts. I still remember my reaction to that scene, I shouted so loud "madarchod". The game was able to invoke emotions in me which have never been touched by any other form of entertainment media, whether that be books, movies, music or games. This was probably due to my attachment to the characters 'cause of the wonderfully crafted TLoU part 1.
I understand what Neil wanted from Joel's death. He was able to invoke the reactions he wanted from the players. I still remember the anger and pain when Abby swung the final shot of the fooking golf stick at Joel but as a fan of his character I think he was used just as a prop to tell a bigger, more complex story. This is not necessarily wrong but I can see how some people would hate the game for this point. Personally, it was tough to get over but now I see it.
As for Abby, I initially hated the first day as her. My hatred for her was so strong at that moment, it was basically physically revolting for me to continue as her. I even joked the idea of leaving the game but I pushed on for Ellie. The game does a wonderful job of making the player connect with Abby. I think it was intentional that Abby's part was more enjoyable in terms of setpieces and emotional moments than Ellie's, 'cause the point was to make the player sympathize with Abby. It didn't grasp me tightly at first but by the end I was somewhat able to accept Abby's point of view.
The ending....oh man I wanted Abby to be killed so much but after sleeping on it and thinking about it so much I guess Ellie did the right thing.Abby had already lost everything by that point so making life of yet another person (Lev) miserable was inhumane after everything both had been through. The thing is, it hurts to watch Ellie's state at the end. She lost her father, her lover, her hope for a normal life, even the goddamn guitar skills in the quest for revenge which she couldn't get in the end. I know I know she did the right thing but the game could have ended on a bit lighter tone, like Ellie waking towards Jackson and meeting with Dina, or perhaps finding the fireflies and "making a difference". This game is just too gaddamn depressing.
My final opinion is that this game is going to be remembered as a classic and pivotal point in game storytelling a few years from now on. I can't really compare TLou1 and 2. They feel so different and yet so same. It's impossible for me to rank one game over the other.
Sorry for the rambling. I'm not great at putting my thoughts on the table but I wanted to let the steam out.
Completed the game yesterday but I can't seem to get it out of my head. This game affected me so much that I had to uninstall the 75+GB game from my PS4 (Digital download so yeah..). Don't really know where to start. That shotgun to Joel's leg still hurts. I still remember my reaction to that scene, I shouted so loud "madarchod". The game was able to invoke emotions in me which have never been touched by any other form of entertainment media, whether that be books, movies, music or games. This was probably due to my attachment to the characters 'cause of the wonderfully crafted TLoU part 1. I understand what Neil wanted from Joel's death. He was able to invoke the reactions he wanted from the players. I still remember the anger and pain when Abby swung the final shot of the fooking golf stick at Joel but as a fan of his character I think he was used just as a prop to tell a bigger, more complex story. This is not necessarily wrong but I can see how some people would hate the game for this point. Personally, it was tough to get over but now I see it. As for Abby, I initially hated the first day as her. My hatred for her was so strong at that moment, it was basically physically revolting for me to continue as her. I even joked the idea of leaving the game but I pushed on for Ellie. The game does a wonderful job of making the player connect with Abby. I think it was intentional that Abby's part was more enjoyable in terms of setpieces and emotional moments than Ellie's, 'cause the point was to make the player sympathize with Abby. It didn't grasp me tightly at first but by the end I was somewhat able to accept Abby's point of view. The ending....oh man I wanted Abby to be killed so much but after sleeping on it and thinking about it so much I guess Ellie did the right thing.Abby had already lost everything by that point so making life of yet another person (Lev) miserable was inhumane after everything both had been through. The thing is, it hurts to watch Ellie's state at the end. She lost her father, her lover, her hope for a normal life, even the goddamn guitar skills in the quest for revenge which she couldn't get in the end. I know I know she did the right thing but the game could have ended on a bit lighter tone, like Ellie waking towards Jackson and meeting with Dina, or perhaps finding the fireflies and "making a difference". This game is just too gaddamn depressing. My final opinion is that this game is going to be remembered as a classic and pivotal point in game storytelling a few years from now on. I can't really compare TLou1 and 2. They feel so different and yet so same. It's impossible for me to rank one game over the other. Sorry for the rambling. I'm not great at putting my thoughts on the table but I wanted to let the steam out.
