Definitely want a part three, would like to give Ellie a break and maybe focus on Abby and Lev but I'd like them to make something else first, then TLOU3. Maybe by then my nerves might be able to cope with tension like that again.
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To those who have finished The Last of Us: Part II, do you want there to be a Part III? [Contains Spoilers]
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If it comes at the end of next console generation i would be okay with it. and no DLC or Lost Legacy type games please, TLOU Part II has enough to stand on its own and there doesn´t need to be some side story stuff to it.
If they want to do another one, that's fine. I think Ellie's story is over though. Or at least it doesn't have much left to it. I wouldn't mind learning about the source of the infected or anything about curing everyone. Ellie could go on a redemption type story for all her bullshit in the second game.
A new cast would be fine too. I think the second one sort of lost the charm of the first in some ways but it was still pretty good. I think the best option right now is to let the second game sit for a while and make a new IP though.
A new cast would be fine too. I think the second one sort of lost the charm of the first in some ways but it was still pretty good. I think the best option right now is to let the second game sit for a while and make a new IP though.
I think that they should make a third one to wrap up Ellie's story in a trilogy thingy. Though I guess that I can wait a few years for it. Maybe make her a little older too? It would be a nice progression.
The only interesting redemption arc would be Elli trying to find the Fireflys in orde to cure the virus. But in the proces she finds a new purpose. Just like Joel did in the first part.
Just as with Part 1.
It was perfect, didn't need a sequel.
And I was wrong again. But I still feel the same about Part II. I am up for anything they want to do.
It was perfect, didn't need a sequel.
And I was wrong again. But I still feel the same about Part II. I am up for anything they want to do.
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I'm glad I made this thread, got a lot of insight on other people's reception of the game and on their preferred way forward.
One small disappointment is that despite it doing well in the poll, I didn't see as many comments regarding straight up not wanting a new game in the franchise as I'd hoped, and a few of the ones who did comment only mentioned wanting ND working on a new IP (and I get it, I want Savage Starlight to come out yesterday too).
I was surprised to see the idea of a direct sequel revolving around Ellie and Abby again do that well, guess Abby's character worked better for a lot of people than it did for me. I also expected more people to want to start fresh in that universe, but I guess it's tough to want something without knowing exactly what it would be. An Ellie-focused sequel doing better than other options was expected, though.
Thanks to those who participated and hoping to see a few more insightful comments pop up later on !
One small disappointment is that despite it doing well in the poll, I didn't see as many comments regarding straight up not wanting a new game in the franchise as I'd hoped, and a few of the ones who did comment only mentioned wanting ND working on a new IP (and I get it, I want Savage Starlight to come out yesterday too).
I was surprised to see the idea of a direct sequel revolving around Ellie and Abby again do that well, guess Abby's character worked better for a lot of people than it did for me. I also expected more people to want to start fresh in that universe, but I guess it's tough to want something without knowing exactly what it would be. An Ellie-focused sequel doing better than other options was expected, though.
Thanks to those who participated and hoping to see a few more insightful comments pop up later on !
Not at all. Definitely not with Ellie - after TLOU2's ending it would feel frankly ridiculous to play another game where she slaughters hundreds of people.
I would prefer it to be an entirely cast I think, or just not bother.
I would prefer it to be an entirely cast I think, or just not bother.
I didn't want TLOU2.
After finishing TLOU2? I have to trust in whatever ND wants to do. They've earned it.
After finishing TLOU2? I have to trust in whatever ND wants to do. They've earned it.
I'd take an Abby + Lev game, that occasionally tells us about Ellie. I don't see where you go from there for Ellie, and I don't know that I want to know.
Still super conflicted about Abby(for killing Joel) still, but I'm not going to demand one, but if it were to happen i'd for sure get it. I am curious to see how abby and Lev are doing since presumably making it to the fireflies. We don't know who was leading the Rattlers so I could totally see that being explored in a would be sequel. Could totally be DLC though too.
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Just finished it. I think a third one would fit, seeing as we don't know what happened with Abbey and Ellie has seemingly decided to either start again or go back on the trail. Either way, they both have stories to go. Just with no Joel or any point in having Joel flashbacks it would be a bit weird.
Also, am I missing something or was that last fight just some random woman?
Also, am I missing something or was that last fight just some random woman?
It's Abby. She looks different because she was tortured and starved.
Just looked it up, not sure how I missed that. Guess I didn't expect that much time to have passed.
Only if its on another continent and has absolutely no relation to these characters. There are enough post apocalyptic america games.
Give me some europe.
Give me some europe.
Give me Adult Punished Venom Ellie who's looking for Redemption in another country by trying to find another group that's looking for a Vaccine.
I could see ND going even crazier by pulling a Telltale and making someone else the protagonist while having Ellie as a side character like Walking Dead Season 3.
I could see ND going even crazier by pulling a Telltale and making someone else the protagonist while having Ellie as a side character like Walking Dead Season 3.
I really like Abby but I feel like her story arc is done as the implication is that she and Lev reach Catalina Island and that she has grown past the hateful person she used to be and started to rebuild..
I could see doing more with Ellie but not really as a game. I feel like her story exists outside of a gameplay loop. Perhaps a graphic novel or something like that.
So overall, I'm "no more games based on TLOU".
I could see doing more with Ellie but not really as a game. I feel like her story exists outside of a gameplay loop. Perhaps a graphic novel or something like that.
So overall, I'm "no more games based on TLOU".
Nope, not at all.
I thought the story in Part 2 wasn't good tbh and I have no desire to play as either Abby or Ellie after that ending. Or any new character in that setting anymore if I'm being honest.
Gameplay wise I think Part 2 is as close as they can get to perfecting the formula so I'm satisfied there and don't need a new game for that either.
I thought the story in Part 2 wasn't good tbh and I have no desire to play as either Abby or Ellie after that ending. Or any new character in that setting anymore if I'm being honest.
Gameplay wise I think Part 2 is as close as they can get to perfecting the formula so I'm satisfied there and don't need a new game for that either.
I wouldn't mind another TLOU game, but completely separate from any of the characters. Hell I would be fine with a prequel game closer to zero day that explores more of the lore of the world. Ellie doesn't need a redemption arc, because she would still be killing 100s of people outside of the cutscenes.
It could be interesting to see if Ellie would still be willing to sacrifice herself for a cure if she's established a family with Dina. It could be a mirror of Joel's choice for her.
Agreed. It was such a bleak game. Ellie needs and deserves some happiness.
The focus should be on Abby and Ellie. Ellie needs to redeem herself after ending up alone at the end of part 2. And Abby and Lev were far more interesting towards the end of part 2, so I would like to see where there story would continue. Abby isn't liked by many, and she shouldn't be, she killed one of the most beloved characters in gaming history. So she's not really a character you can just set aside, and ignore, it be strange if they did I think. I also wouldn't mind a whole new setting, and a whole set of new characters that have nothing to do with part 1 and 2, but that may be a difficult sell for many fans of the series.
My take on the ending and hope for what it meant, is that it's Ellie moving past her survivors guilt. Just as it's her moving beyond Joel. It's really clear in this game especially that she wanted to be the cure because she feels so guilty about others dying and thinks that's the only way her life could ever have real meaning. It's why it was also so important for her not to kill Abby in the end. We saw with Abby that it wouldn't cause those wounds to heal. But perhaps more importantly, it allowed her to save people without having to sacrifice herself. She finally got that feeling of saving people.
It would be interesting to see Neil complete the arc of the human condition he is exploring and use the medium to actually explore further the path toward enlightenment and hope amidst such despair.
It seems like if this does become a trilogy that is really the only next play otherwise you would be retreading the same ground and same themes just with new twists. I.E.jumping the shark.
Neil is probably the best writer in games today so I trust him. If he has a vision I want to see it!
It seems like if this does become a trilogy that is really the only next play otherwise you would be retreading the same ground and same themes just with new twists. I.E.jumping the shark.
Neil is probably the best writer in games today so I trust him. If he has a vision I want to see it!
No, you can't improve upon the greatest game of all time. Seriously, I don't see how they make a third, and not ruin it for us fans.
Go make the space game. :)
Go make the space game. :)
I felt this way about the first one as well. I super game for other stories in the world maybe with new characters or locations. But i feel like they've done enough with ellie that they really don't need a 3rd one. I was thinking a longer term game starting on outbreak day and moving through the first days weeks months and years towards the timeline of the first game would be fascinating. And could be broken up in to parts much like the first to give glimpses in to how shit got so bad
Has anyone here actually finished the game? Ehy Ellie?... I'm done with her...
But even still I was definitely tired of playing as Ellie near the end.
The only way I'd be ok with it.
But even still I was definitely tired of playing as Ellie near the end.