But given this, I believed the story was far too long, with some really odd and dissatisfying decisions mixed in. The game is a message, and only by playing through the entire story could I piece together -and comprehend- the message I was being taught. This is a story about the cost of revenge, sins of the father, and the near impossible ability to swallow hatred. There are points in the game where you will NOT be satisfied with the outcomes of events, and this is the way it's designed. There's a lot at work here, and my understanding is that most of these emotions you feel are intentional. Sometimes you want to cry, sometimes you want to laugh, sometimes you want to throw your controller through the TV. In my opinion, the story is truly complex and multi layered. It's a video game, and it must therefore be played in full, by you. ![]() (I won't be spoiling anything!) Reading the leaks and not playing the game will not give you the faintest idea of the direction this story takes. The Story: It's extremely difficult to talk about the narrative, for many reasons. This is a true post-apocalypse experience. Whether you're up against human foes, or the infected (Including the absolutely terrifying new infected types!) it's up to you as the player to determine how you can be the most effective against each very different enemy type. I thoroughly enjoyed scavenging for materials and planning ahead to decide how I could be the most effective predator in combat while utilising as little resources as possible. ![]() You're able to approach encounters however you please, but playing smart (using stealth and your tools) feels immensely rewarding. It takes everything we loved from the first game and only builds on it. Combat is fluid, tense, and really exhausting in the best possible of ways. What follows are my honest opinions: The Gameplay: Putting everything from the story to one side, this is stellar, top class gameplay. I have played all the way through the game, and I took my sweet time. You might hate it, you might love it, but it's your opinion, and nobody should be able to change that. In the end, this is a video game, and the only thing that matters is your own personal experience. First thing's first, play the game for yourself.īuy the game, turn the lights off, and get cracking.
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