You must be a little ahead of me. Thoughts on the game so far?Gettin more scary as the night comes on. By myself right now... no Ellie.
Same here. This is the only area I've encountered so far that I thought was a little frustrating -- it took me several tries to get out of there because I just kept getting dogpiled all at once.I will say that the second time I met the big guy, I simply ran. I wasn fighting him again.
Haha. Sounds like we play the game very similarly. Your son would likely evade attacks by walking around with his head up while we're sifting through refuse to find flowers that might be able to get converted into vitamins.I watched my son (14) play this for a while last night. It drives me crazy to watch him, because he just strolls through the environment without a care in the world. No scouring the area for supplies, no crafting, no looking for documents, nothing. Just full steam ahead. He wouldn't last a week in the apocalypse.
Final laugh will go to Ivan when his son is fighting one of the big guys and his weapons are so weak he either will not beat him or will take forever to do so. You can't just skip the big bad guy (except for the one time Ivan and me did).Haha. Sounds like we play the game very similarly. Your son would likely evade attacks by walking around with his head up while we're sifting through refuse to find flowers that might be able to get converted into vitamins.I watched my son (14) play this for a while last night. It drives me crazy to watch him, because he just strolls through the environment without a care in the world. No scouring the area for supplies, no crafting, no looking for documents, nothing. Just full steam ahead. He wouldn't last a week in the apocalypse.
As previously mentioned, the Clickers are terrible. I try to sneak up behind them and shiv them as much as possible but I would say they somehow sense me roughly 20% of the time which sucks. Another trick I have tried is to plant the nail grenades near a chokepoint and then fire off the handgun and move away. When they come to investigate I hit them with a molotov and the ensuing noise tends to bring them all together. I won't spoil anything but I got to an area where there were successive groups of 4 or 5 and while adding tension, it can become a little tedious.I gave up on the safe in the subway. I don't know how y'all managed to kill all the clickers. Best I could do was two and then I would either trigger the rest of the clickers, or the runners would spot me, attack, and then that would trigger the rest of the clickers.
One beef with the game, the save function. Useless. When doing the subway, I tried to save scum my way through it. Killed the first two clickers successfully then saved. Died. Reloaded the save, and it still went back to the beginning of the level, not the point where I had saved. So basically, it accomplishes nothing over the autosave. Either way, you end up back at the beginning of the level. Didn't care for that one bit. I understand their purpose maybe, no save scumming through a level. But as the consumer, that should be my decision, not theirs!
Uhm, I don't have any type of genades. Nail or otherwise.As previously mentioned, the Clickers are terrible. I try to sneak up behind them and shiv them as much as possible but I would say they somehow sense me roughly 20% of the time which sucks. Another trick I have tried is to plant the nail grenades near a chokepoint and then fire off the handgun and move away.
For the subway section I ended up killing everything because I like to search in peace. If I recall correctly, the way that I approached it was to hide in the shadows because there were a few sprinters around but I isolated the clickers. The grab and shiv combo works well but I had to craft a few during the fight. If you run out, you can stun them with a bottle or a brick and then kill them with one melee hit if you have a board or a pipe handy.Uhm, I don't have any type of genades. Nail or otherwise.As previously mentioned, the Clickers are terrible. I try to sneak up behind them and shiv them as much as possible but I would say they somehow sense me roughly 20% of the time which sucks. Another trick I have tried is to plant the nail grenades near a chokepoint and then fire off the handgun and move away.
Two clickers, easily shiv-able. A decent amount of supplies and a note from Ish.I, knowingly, did not go to two places. One was the top floor of the hotel because I needed a plank or something (maybe I missed a door) but I assume there were some goods over there. Then, this morning, I was in the sewers and one door I found had a Clicker behind it but I did not open it nor see what else may have been back there. So, that is your challenge Ivan and Zaxxon.
That's not what I wanted to hear. I wanted this game for the atmosphere and story, not for a game with a bunch of nearly impossible battles. Guess I can always notch down the difficulty if need be.If you guys had trouble with the subway, you are going to be complaining a lot later.
I go into every room I can even if I have to find shiv parts ad go back to open a door. It's always worth it.Two clickers, easily shiv-able. A decent amount of supplies and a note from Ish.I, knowingly, did not go to two places. One was the top floor of the hotel because I needed a plank or something (maybe I missed a door) but I assume there were some goods over there. Then, this morning, I was in the sewers and one door I found had a Clicker behind it but I did not open it nor see what else may have been back there. So, that is your challenge Ivan and Zaxxon.
Yep, I think I found a total of 4 notes from Ish including that one.Two clickers, easily shiv-able. A decent amount of supplies and a note from Ish.I, knowingly, did not go to two places. One was the top floor of the hotel because I needed a plank or something (maybe I missed a door) but I assume there were some goods over there. Then, this morning, I was in the sewers and one door I found had a Clicker behind it but I did not open it nor see what else may have been back there. So, that is your challenge Ivan and Zaxxon.
I have opened every Shiv door I have encountered and they are ALWAYS well worth the price of admission. Shivs are cheap and once you upgrade them you can still open a door even if you only have 1 bar left on them.I go into every room I can even if I have to find shiv parts ad go back to open a door. It's always worth it.Two clickers, easily shiv-able. A decent amount of supplies and a note from Ish.I, knowingly, did not go to two places. One was the top floor of the hotel because I needed a plank or something (maybe I missed a door) but I assume there were some goods over there. Then, this morning, I was in the sewers and one door I found had a Clicker behind it but I did not open it nor see what else may have been back there. So, that is your challenge Ivan and Zaxxon.
Too funny...same exact scenarios have played out with my son. I'd like no one better on my team during the zombie apocalypse...he can mow through a room, house, building, town like he's skating on ice...steadily killing everything along the way...while I'm busy checking every drawer, box, bush, trunk looking for every little thing I can horde and keep for a cushy existence in the aftermath.Haha. Sounds like we play the game very similarly. Your son would likely evade attacks by walking around with his head up while we're sifting through refuse to find flowers that might be able to get converted into vitamins.I watched my son (14) play this for a while last night. It drives me crazy to watch him, because he just strolls through the environment without a care in the world. No scouring the area for supplies, no crafting, no looking for documents, nothing. Just full steam ahead. He wouldn't last a week in the apocalypse.
Not even close. The female protagonist is a 14 year old that routinely drops F bombs and there is a great deal of violence.Got this for Father's Day. My son is six, so I'm waiting for him to go to bed before cracking it open.
Definitely not material for a six year old to see, right?
Kev, I don't remember anything on the 3rd floor that required a plank but there was a room with a ton of goodies and I think a note of some sort that you had to drop down from a patio area in order to access.@Zaxxon - if we do find out, I have not yet. (Reply to his spoiler above)
@Others - I go into every door too but did not feel it that time and you have three others with you. I know, dumb reason but just what I did. Still no word on that 3rd floor hotel.
@Other - no playing today due to Father's Day. Itching here.
I know Ellie is young but she has to be based on Ellen Page. Just has to although her voice is from growing pains.
Yep, I think I found a total of 4 notes from Ish including that one.Two clickers, easily shiv-able. A decent amount of supplies and a note from Ish.I, knowingly, did not go to two places. One was the top floor of the hotel because I needed a plank or something (maybe I missed a door) but I assume there were some goods over there. Then, this morning, I was in the sewers and one door I found had a Clicker behind it but I did not open it nor see what else may have been back there. So, that is your challenge Ivan and Zaxxon.
I just got to Fall. Do we find out what happened to Ish and I missed it?
Nope. Not appropriate for a little kid. Lots of brutal violence, and Tony Montana thinks that Ellie needs to clean up her language.Got this for Father's Day. My son is six, so I'm waiting for him to go to bed before cracking it open.
Definitely not material for a six year old to see, right?
Thought so. Thanks.Not even close. The female protagonist is a 14 year old that routinely drops F bombs and there is a great deal of violence.Got this for Father's Day. My son is six, so I'm waiting for him to go to bed before cracking it open.
Definitely not material for a six year old to see, right?
Yep, I think I found a total of 4 notes from Ish including that one.Two clickers, easily shiv-able. A decent amount of supplies and a note from Ish.I, knowingly, did not go to two places. One was the top floor of the hotel because I needed a plank or something (maybe I missed a door) but I assume there were some goods over there. Then, this morning, I was in the sewers and one door I found had a Clicker behind it but I did not open it nor see what else may have been back there. So, that is your challenge Ivan and Zaxxon.
I just got to Fall. Do we find out what happened to Ish and I missed it?
Everything I had read stated about 20 hours to complete. Where do you stand time-wise right now?So anyway, this is a pretty long game. I got through the most of what I thought was the last chapter (college campus), and it turns out I still have several more chapters to go. Granted, subsequent runs won't be so long since I won't have to search everything, but still this is a lengthy story.
Not sure if they take in the videos and stuff but I'm hovering at 18 hours right now with 2/3rds complete. The 17 hours may be if you never die and search minimally. I'd estimate 30 for the first time through.Everything I had read stated about 20 hours to complete. Where do you stand time-wise right now?So anyway, this is a pretty long game. I got through the most of what I thought was the last chapter (college campus), and it turns out I still have several more chapters to go. Granted, subsequent runs won't be so long since I won't have to search everything, but still this is a lengthy story.
This might be my favorite $45 I've spent on a video game in a LONG time.Not sure if they take in the videos and stuff but I'm hovering at 18 hours right now with 2/3rds complete. The 17 hours may be if you never die and search minimally. I'd estimate 30 for the first time through.Everything I had read stated about 20 hours to complete. Where do you stand time-wise right now?So anyway, this is a pretty long game. I got through the most of what I thought was the last chapter (college campus), and it turns out I still have several more chapters to go. Granted, subsequent runs won't be so long since I won't have to search everything, but still this is a lengthy story.
YesI just got the girl.
So I'm guessing this isn't free roam at all, huh? Follow the story fairly strictly, with the exception of rummaging around for bonus supplies?
The bottles/bricks only work within a certain distance. If you get a green arrow, the object will hit the enemy if the head and stun them. If you throw the object near them, they will recognize the noise and go to it. The Clickers cannot see you but can hear you. Throw an object to the side, wait for a couple of Clickers to appear and molotov their butts. The runners are still "human" so they are not as distracted by the noise. They will still go to it but you have to act quicker.Have some issues with the controls and I can't seem to get the hang of the brick/bottles as a distraction. I throw them and I either outright miss or there's no reaction to them. Trying to do more sneaking but half the time I successfully get past a clicker only to get attacked from behind a few moments later.
I am happy to hear you say this. I read Ivan's post last night about getting through the college and I just had to spend another night playing. Yes, there is a winter and overall winter is fun. I stopped this morning when I entered Spring because I have to get going. However, I just played the worst Cat & Mouse game ever. Took me two hours to get past the restaurant. I won't say more than that but it was fun, then ranting, then discouraging and finally relief.This might be my favorite $45 I've spent on a video game in a LONG time.Not sure if they take in the videos and stuff but I'm hovering at 18 hours right now with 2/3rds complete. The 17 hours may be if you never die and search minimally. I'd estimate 30 for the first time through.Everything I had read stated about 20 hours to complete. Where do you stand time-wise right now?So anyway, this is a pretty long game. I got through the most of what I thought was the last chapter (college campus), and it turns out I still have several more chapters to go. Granted, subsequent runs won't be so long since I won't have to search everything, but still this is a lengthy story.
It took me forever to figure this one out. It's the batteries on your flashlight. After your light has been on for a while, it starts to go out and Joel flicks it back on again by shaking it a little.Probably a stupid question, but what is with the icon of your controller that pops up in the bottom left corner every now and then? Like you are supposed to shake it or something.
Thanks! That was driving me nuts.It took me forever to figure this one out. It's the batteries on your flashlight. After your light has been on for a while, it starts to go out and Joel flicks it back on again by shaking it a little.Probably a stupid question, but what is with the icon of your controller that pops up in the bottom left corner every now and then? Like you are supposed to shake it or something.
Thanks, most of this I was able to figure out thru trial and error. The tossing the bottles & bricks things though just can't seem to get the right handle on. Took me awhile to figure out how to aim the arc and everything and was often just bashing them against the wall i was hiding behind. But I get now why when I threw stuff sometimes there was no reaction because it was too far in another direction. I definitely need to use Molotov's more often.Mario Kart said:The bottles/bricks only work within a certain distance. If you get a green arrow, the object will hit the enemy if the head and stun them. If you throw the object near them, they will recognize the noise and go to it. The Clickers cannot see you but can hear you. Throw an object to the side, wait for a couple of Clickers to appear and molotov their butts. The runners are still "human" so they are not as distracted by the noise. They will still go to it but you have to act quicker.Buckna said:Have some issues with the controls and I can't seem to get the hang of the brick/bottles as a distraction. I throw them and I either outright miss or there's no reaction to them. Trying to do more sneaking but half the time I successfully get past a clicker only to get attacked from behind a few moments later.
Use your hearing ability as well. I use it constantly to get a sense of where I am and where they are. Humans, later in the game, are smart... they stay still and you cannot identify them as easy.
I was on the fence about this game, but your words here tell me I'll enjoy it a lot - will be picking it up tonight or tomorrow.Got this as a Fathers Day gift yesterday and played after the Finals last night. 1.5 hours in and 15% done on normal difficulty (for my first play through).
Really gut wrenching start and the game is awesome. So in my wheelhouse of survival, stealth and action. But more importantly the voice acting, visuals and sound are top notch. Feels like an Epic movie unfolding. The game feels great. Griity, tense, down to earth.
Pure survival.
I am exploring everything, taking my time, evaluating the situation. And trying to go as stealth as I can. Confrontation is inevitable, but making sure I approach it in the best way possible is the beauty of this game. This is not the type of game you rambo through. This is a game you immerse yourself in the enviroments and tak in the sheer horror of the situation you find yourself in.
It has a 28 days later feel. But in the USA.
Great stuff.
Yes, you find out what happens to ish... spoilers on him and where to find the note.Zaxxon said:Yep, I think I found a total of 4 notes from Ish including that one.Two clickers, easily shiv-able. A decent amount of supplies and a note from Ish.I, knowingly, did not go to two places. One was the top floor of the hotel because I needed a plank or something (maybe I missed a door) but I assume there were some goods over there. Then, this morning, I was in the sewers and one door I found had a Clicker behind it but I did not open it nor see what else may have been back there. So, that is your challenge Ivan and Zaxxon.
I just got to Fall. Do we find out what happened to Ish and I missed it?