Has ND earned your trust to do a Last Of Us Part lll?

[Mr Coopz]

Having just coming off replaying Last Of Us ll since when I first got the game, I've allowed my self to become enthralled by the LOU universe again and all those same feeling I had about the game (including the first) have come back. Ellie and Abby are spectacular characters that left a very personal feeling towards which not many games, if any like this have made me feel. The LOU world is full
Of intrigue and a sense of journey to uncover that every area I found myself in, I lost myself in that world. But it's also brought me back to how I felt after the original, in that I thought there shouldn't have being a second and that it should have being left alone. Despite that and not at first feeling for the second when it was first announced, Neil Druckmann brought it all back to me and managed to take what the first had greatly done, and ended up doing it even better. I'm now left where I was again after the first, in that train of thought that it now really should be left alone and not touched again, but there's a small part of me that doesn't want an end yet and wants a true conclusion to Ellie and her journey. What do you think, should that now be it or should we allow ourselves to trust ND again and Neil and his team to deliver for a third and final time ?

 

[matrix-cat]

There's literally no other game I want more.

 

[Sponged]

No, they killed all my enjoyment of the franchise with part 2, I'm actively trying to forget the story exists.

Now last of us multiplayer I'd be on board with day 1, the gameplay in part 2 was probably my favourite from any TPS.

 

[GMM]

Both Last of Us games are great in terms of story and their characters, but the second game needed an editor to make it a little more focused, they could absolutely pull of a third game.

I know I'm in the minority, but I wish they would significantly change the gameplay since I absolutely loathe actually playing both of them and their floaty controls.

 

[UnluckyKate]

Last of uS part 2 secretly shipped with a part 3 and people hated it.

I'm all for a part 4 yes

 

[Arex]

They already earned mine with TLOU1. TLOU2 just added to it. I'll buy TLOU3 even if the reviews are bad, just to experience it myself.

 

[HMD]

The ending of Part II was perfect and there's nothing more to explore out of the world / characters. As much as I want a new Abby/Lev game there's no reason for them to go through the kind of pain and trauma a whole new game would probably put them through.

They'd need a strong plot point that drives these characters to go through all that again.

 

[MGPanda]

They've never really lost my trust. TLoU II is an incredible game.

 

[Nappuccino]

I have not played TLOU2, but TLOU2 existing at all means they can make TLOU3 if they want.

I kinda wish they'd left it at the first game, but from what I know of TLOU2, a third game could thematically be the game I hoped the second would be. It's not a perfect icon of story telling any more, imo, so let them try and try again. I'll be happy to see where it goes . . . eventually.

 

[Lego Killer Moth]

Last of Us 3 is my most anticipated game. It's definitely happening. And I wouldn't want anyone but Neil directing it. Of course someone else could prove to be just as good or even better, but he's already proven himself to the point where his name is synonymous with the series to me. I'm appalled by the crunch practices at Naughty Dog, but it also seems to be that way at essentially every AAA studio and not every AAA studio produces games this good.

 

[SuperOctopus]

After Part II that I appreciated a lot more than 1, I have total faith in ND for a Part III if they decide to do so. The story in II was definitely worth telling and ND is still at the top of their games. Then, I'd still prefer for them to try their hands at a new IP because TLOUS universe is great but damn, it is very grim. I'd love for them to do sci-fi and go bonkers with that!

 

[robinium7]

There's literally no other game I want more.

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Preach! I will buy and play ANYTHING involving Naughty Dog, The Last of Us or Neil Druckmann.

 

[jaymzi]

Of course. Two great games in the series so far.

 

[Igorth]

ND had my confidence long before TLOU2.

 

[Don't Be Weird]

Yes.

 

[Deleted member 543]

Uh, yeah. Naughty Dog are one of the most consistent developers out there and one of the few AAA studios whose games I truly love.

 

[Angie]

They have my confidence to do whatever they want. I will be there day 1

 

[KingT]

Yes a big yes even though it's hard to surpass the previous two but I am sure they will surprise me again.

 

[ThisIsBlitz21]

Not at all.

After Uncharted 4 and TLOU 2, which I found dissapointing, for me its becoming clear that TLOU 1 was lightning in a bottle.

 

[DieH@rd]

Yes.

Although I hope that they will produce a brand new IP game before working on next TLOU. I actually think that TLOU will not be limited at three games, they could produce so much more.

 

[BrickArts295]

Don't think they ever needed my trust, they can do whatever the hell they want but yeah sure I want to see Punished Ellie's conclusion.

 

[alstrike]

Resounding yes.

 

[hydruxo]

Why wouldn't they? First two games are classics. No reason to doubt them whatsoever.

 

[Mugen X]

There's no other studio I'd want to do Part III. With that said I want a new IP before they give us another sequel.

 

[random88]

Absolutely.

 

[Osahi]

Absolutely. I was of the opinion that after the original they should just let it alone. Then came Left Behind and I thought: okay, but that's it. Nothing to ad. Than came Part II and they found a new compelling story to tell, and just as the original they used the caracteristics of the game medium to bring home the theme and message (how simple that message was).

So yeah, I'm confident they'll find a good story for Part III, and if they don't, I'm confident they won't even bother.

 

[Couscous]

I would play a third game for sure, but I want Naughty Dog to do something new as well. I hope a third game is more tightly paced like the first game instead of pacing of Part II which wasn't really good. Pacing is becoming a bigger problem in AAA games for me.

 

[henhowc]

Yes. Gotg two times in a row.

 

[MnM]

Only if the bring back certain character from the dead.

 

[IamPeacock]

They're going to kill Ellie in Part 3, I'm pretty sure of it.

 

[Nakenorm]

Absolutely yes. They've been my favorite developer since 2007 or so and part II didn't disappoint me at all. A worthy sequel to my favorite game of all time, in every possible way.

 

[Deleted member 21875]

I haven't played 2 yet (plan to though), but from what i've seen of it I hope ND make a third game.

 

[kinezu]

Yes, no other developer can do it like they do.

 

[GeometryHead]

There were parts of the second game that did not work for me, and I think the first game works much better overall, but it's still my game of the year so far. So yeah.

 

[MrCibb]

Fuck yes, loved TLOU2. Story didn't quite stick the landing for me but it was still enjoyable. Meanwhile every other part of that game was a 10/10. Give me more of that shit any day of the week.

 

[Icarus]

Earned my trust? They are the developers of the game and all that encompasses it. They can do what they like with the series as after all it's their game to articulate and architect and we are here to play out the journey they set.

Just sounds a bit entitled to say whether or not ND have earned my trust when they've already smashed it out the park with both episodes of The Last of Us....

 

[CortexVortex]

They can do whatever they want and I will be there day 1, just as I was since Crash 2.

 

[EVIL]

Lol, our trust. They will either make or not make a Last of us 3. What we think of it has very very little to do with it since it has been financially very successful.
Additionally, its their title and they can do with it whatever they like. the only part you play is either buying it or not.

 

[laxu]

Only if they improve on the gameplay. Looking through gameplay of Last of Us 1 not all that much has changed for two, graphics just got a lot better. The open world stuff was welcome so I would prefer more of that and less linear sections.

 

[Ominym]

Absolutely. I liked two more than one and would love to see what else they can do.

 

[DrKelpo]

Earned your trust? What?

Yes, of course... they never lost it. Part 2 was a brilliant game.

 

[ara]

Title is weird, but I personally wish they'd do something else. I definitely enjoyed the gameplay of Part 2 quite a bit (and overall enjoyed the game much more than the first one, which I thought was just mostly mediocre), but the world and stories and characters of these games just do nothing for me.

 

[ket]

Yeah sure

 

[Manta_Breh]

Uhhh .... Sure? it was a great game if not a bit too long and bloated .... But I'd rather take a new ip. The series can rest until PS6.

 

[Faenix1]

Why do they need our trust?

I'm down for whatever they make.

 

[Wabba]

They have my full support.

Would love a new game from Naughty Dog first, but Part III at the end of this generation would be perfect.

 

[oofouchugh]

I mean, they can do whatever they want. I'm not a fan of TLoU2 but honestly I'm burnt out on their cinematic linear third person games anyways so I've basically written them off completely until they try something new. I'm sure plenty of other people still enjoy their formula though.

 

[Mafro]

They'll earn my trust when they stop with the awful treatment of black characters.

 

[Coolluck]

Emphatic Yes. I never thought Part 2 would affect me the way it ended up doing. While the length of the game was a little long for the kind of gaming time I get these days, I enjoyed it for the most part. Naughty Dog can do whatever they want and I'm there.

 

[Spirited]

ND is a great dev so why wouldn't I trust them with tlou3? Though a new IP might be more interesting to me personally