The Last Of Us (PS3)

[Sam Sanchez]

Been looking forward to this game since the mysterious teasers came out like two years ago. The game comes out next Friday and the reviews just hit today and they've been awesome.

 

 

 

 

 

Has an average score on 96 on Metacritic so far with over 25 perfect scores.

 

 

Anyone else plan to pick it up? This and Man of Steel on the same day is a pretty good day.

[Brandon]

I may pick up one videogame a year, sans an impulsive EA Sports game. This game has been on my radar and may have to be picked up. Concept looks great and hopefully the story holds up which is likely with that high of scores.

[Lhalo]

Looks great but after watching that review I feel like I just played then entire game.

[InsideThePark]

Spoilers are never cool. I always try to stay away from watching those video reviews.

Isn't this game from the same makers of Uncharted?

[Sam Sanchez]

Yes it is..developed by Naughty Dog

[Tank]

17+ hour game?

You guys have taken dork to a whole new level.

[TobiasFunke]

I wish it was out for Xbox

[Sam Sanchez]

17+ hour game?

You guys have taken dork to a whole new level.

I doubt its 17 hours, though I haven't read more reviews. Uncharted games, are usually estimated at 10 hours or so but can be beat about 6-8.

 

 

I'm actually fine with shorter games and some times prefer them, but that said, there are people that complain when a game isn't 20+ hours minimum. Hell, GTA, Skyrim, Fallout, etc... can take 40+ hours to beat.

 

 

We're not sitting down playing 17 hours straight. I'll likely just cut an hour a day out of watching the Angels disappoint me and beat this game over a couple weeks instead. It's a win-win (though maybe not for the Angels)

[Brandon]

17+ hour game?

You guys have taken dork to a whole new level.

I see you forgot about your Dungeons and Dragons days.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

17+ hour game?

You guys have taken dork to a whole new level.

 

If you're paying $60 or so for a new game you don't want to be done with it in 5 hours. 

[Taylor]

17+ hour game?

You guys have taken dork to a whole new level.

 

17 hours is way too short for a 1-player game. 30+ hours is my preference.

[TobiasFunke]

17 hours is way too short for a 1-player game. 30+ hours is my preference.

yup

[Tank]

I see you forgot about your Dungeons and Dragons days.

I was too busy playing sports and getting shot down by hot chicks to play D & D. We knew about a few guys that would stay up ridiculous hours over several days to play, but I never had any desire to play. It was mostly the computer science crowd that played.

[Brandon]

So basically the dudes that rule the world and make more than a lot of people here combined?

[Tank]

Those are the ones.

[mulwin444]

Picking this up as well...

 

As for the hours, it seems most games range between 8-20 hours depending on side quests and DLC

 

The last Mass Effect game , if you did all the conversations and side quests, was 30+ hours

 

Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is on the farthest end of this spectrum...it's like stepping into Vegas casino.  One sidequest plus diversions can take you up to two hours by itself.  Add in the DLC and you are getting near 100 hours.

[TobiasFunke]

Don't forget the Fallout games too

[mulwin444]

Don't forget the Fallout games too

Those can come to a solid 50-60 hours each but I felt they were easier to get through the Elder Scrolls games (Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim).  I especially liked playing New Vegas....Obisian is a solid developer. 

 

"Dragon Age: Inquisition" was just anounced by BioWare for Fall 2014 release which I'm sure will be another 50+ hour games in the near future

[Sam Sanchez]

Anyone else actually pick this up?

 

 

This game so far (I'm about 70% in) is outstanding. If you like stuff like The Road and Children of Men but with zombie-like creatures, the atmosphere and tone is very reminiscent to something like that. 

 

 

Depending on how it finishes, this could be favorite game of this last console generation.

[Hollyw00d]

I doubt its 17 hours, though I haven't read more reviews. Uncharted games, are usually estimated at 10 hours or so but can be beat about 6-8.

 

 

I'm actually fine with shorter games and some times prefer them, but that said, there are people that complain when a game isn't 20+ hours minimum. Hell, GTA, Skyrim, Fallout, etc... can take 40+ hours to beat.

 

 

We're not sitting down playing 17 hours straight. I'll likely just cut an hour a day out of watching the Angels disappoint me and beat this game over a couple weeks instead. It's a win-win (though maybe not for the Angels)

I've played 140+ hours on skyrim alone, and I still haven't finished the main quest

[halomatt]

Anyone else actually pick this up?

 

 

This game so far (I'm about 70% in) is outstanding. If you like stuff like The Road and Children of Men but with zombie-like creatures, the atmosphere and tone is very reminiscent to something like that. 

 

 

Depending on how it finishes, this could be favorite game of this last console generation.

Me too. I think it's been fantastic. It's cut scenes are very well done and the writing is pretty sophisticated. For a game. I'm loving it.

[LBHalos17]

So basically the dudes that rule the world and make more than a lot of people here combined?

hahahaha!  Yep.  Those guys.  The ones who have all the money, but don't know how to appreciate it.