This story really divided the fans... however I experienced it much the same as you! I hated the the discissions Elie made time and time again, and to find out how similar both her and Abby's story are it insane. In the end I LOVED this game's story the more times I experienced it when watching it again through playthroughs like yours.
"Weave, COUNTER! Weave, COUNTER!" I love this dude lmao Daammnnn, I've never seen a player finish those Wolves in the lower levels of the hospital that fast, Strife is GOATED!
So many people just stopped playing after the switch, got mad, and then just one-starred the game on some website. I'm fairly sure that that's what most of the controversy is. Anyone that did this had NO faith in the designers and their ability to craft an amazing story. I don't think I know a single person who got to the switch and said "y'know, I really want to play as Abby and see what she's been going through!" I feel like you're supposed to not want to continue! TBH, I actually enjoy Abby's story better than Ellie's - especially when two other characters show up.
bruh I know people that got all the way to the end and then got super mad *SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* she doesn't even go thru with killing Abby. like bro you missed the entire point and you don't understand what Ellie is actually thinking and feeling. She wanted her dead with that kind of desperation because she was absolutely broken down and *couldn't forgive herself for the way she treated Joel right before he died* and blamed Abby for taking away her chance to reconcile - except it was still Ellie's fault. She did that. She pushed Joel away. And she desperately hoped that it would fix her grief and trauma in a totally backwards, broken way - but we knew it didn't fix anything from ABBY'S STORY. That's what's so tragic about it!!!! Ellie doesn't just give up out of nowhere and "forgive Abby" or anything - she decides to forgive HERSELF and try to live, it was everything she wasn't doing before. That's what so many people didn't get at the end! It's an amazing game and it's heartbreaking and I'll always cherish it
@@Invalidationcoded 1,000%. I get that it wasn't the story that most of us wanted, per se. But it's an absolute masterclass in the psychology of trauma response. Everything that Ellie employs in her rage is shit that she learned from JOEL. She tortured nurses because of JOEL. She is not Joel. I hate that her whole story turned her into a vessel of hatred that is 100% the opposite of what she truly is - and if Joel could ever find out what she did, he would be absolutely furious with her. But that's what witnessing trauma does to people. Also, the people that were just like "We're being hit in the head with the 'revenge is bad' plot!" Man, no you're not. This isn't about revenge. It's about Ellie's inability to reconcile with the fact that she never got to forgive Joel. And that's a realistic spiral of emotions to go through. As this player immediately realized (kudos to him, I don't think I've ever seen someone catch it so quick), Ellie and Abby *are* mirrors of each other.
To be fair, of course Ellie would assume that everything Abby is upset about has to do with the cure being taken away rather than her friends dying. On a side note, Abby was dumb as fuck to think that Ellie wouldn’t come after her. If anyone knows what it’s like to want to avenge their father figure it should be her
@@axps4964 I know. However, my point is that from Ellie’s pov, why wouldn’t she think this whole thing is about the cure? Especially with the information that the people responsible for Joel’s death are associated with the fireflies. Of course Ellie thinks it’s because Joel took the cure away
@@tmm4195 I agree with you on that point. I just dont agree that Abby would think that girl screaming angrly on the ground would come after her. She didnt know the connection and love between them at all. Ellie went through hell to get to Abby. Even most people wouldnt make it to Abby to avenge their father because 1.Abby is at a military base and far away 2.most people would just give up from the beginning or just die..
@@axps4964 I disagree with that. Abby doesn’t have to know the exact connection between Joel and Ellie to be aware of how close they were. Considering Abby can hear Ellie behind her desperately begging and sobbing for Joel’s life to be spared makes it pretty obvious that it was a very powerful and loving connection. Similar to the reaction Abby had when she found her dad dead. Abby clearly expected Ellie to not go after her or just give up like you said, however, it was a negligent way of thinking from Abby and the rest of her crew considering they all saw Ellie’s extreme reaction to Joel being killed. Ellie literally states “I’ll fucking kill you.” I just don’t get how it was such a shock to them. Especially since they all know how much Abby went through to find her fathers killer
@@axps4964 I disagree with that. Abby doesn’t have to know the exact connection between Joel and Ellie to be aware of how close they were. Considering Abby can hear Ellie behind her desperately begging and sobbing for Joel’s life to be spared makes it pretty obvious that it was a very powerful/loving relationship. Abby clearly expected Ellie to not go after her or just give up like you said, however, it was a negligent way of thinking from Abby and the rest of her crew considering they all saw Ellie’s extreme reaction to Joel being killed. Ellie literally states “I’ll fucking kill you.” I just don’t get how it was such a shock to them. Especially since they all know how much Abby went through to find her fathers killer
You can prone in this game btw and hide under cars and in grass. Also, shooting someone standing 2ft from their colleague, gun or arrow, they are gonna know. lmao.
I just finished season one of HBO's the last of us and I gotta say it's probably the best video game adaptation out there. It is super faithful to the source material. Some scenes are almost 1 to 1. Hope you watch it once you're done with part two.
love your videos and your analysis of the story but your gameplay STRESSES ME OUT BRO. like the game doesn't give you ammo or supplies because ellie is a stealth character, plus the scars are easier if you kill them w/o alerting the others.
So grateful you realized the parallels between ellie and abby! You've been super open minded and empathetic so far, appreciate that you gave the game a chance ❤
I gotta say I’m really enjoying your play through. I’m a die hard fan, have played these games dozens of times. It’s nice to watch someone play it for the first time and I can tell you “get” the game. You understand the nuance and the brilliant writing. Can’t wait to watch you play as Abby!
For me personally, stealthy and grounded is the only way to play the game. But its acually kinda nice in a way to watch someone play this game aggressively. He is out of ammo all the time which is funny but that kinda forces him to rely on brick/bottle one hitters, stun bombs and getting really familiar with the melee system which are all often underutilized in the game.
A man named joe garcia survived being shot in the head 3 times, not separate times, but all at once. Granted I would be surprised if he was in fighting condition after even the first time, but still. Also, there are a number of people who lived having rebar or pipes go through their heads.
I am really enjoying watching you experience this game. Love how you went through Ellie's Seattle Tour with a paperclip and a tongue depressor with much more ease than I did with infinite amounts of ammo and resources on "Can I Play, Daddy?" mode. Keep it up, Abby's section is my favorite despite it being too hard for old me. 😃
I absolutely love your videos, i came across your game play on my recommended, so glad i clicked on your video, however the game really did separate the fandom, like how you said if joel didn't die there wouldn't be a part 2 but aledgedly there is a part 3 coming though it isn't confirmed only rumors i wonder what that would be about but i'm sure you'll come up with theories when you finish the game
this game has like the best stealth mechanics i wish you utilised them xd but i understand you already finished and im loving it either way. Idk how you survive all these tough fights
Lmaoo I don't know either😭 I utilize them when needed like with the bottles or getting peoples attention away from me but most encounters I end up in I don't have enough ammo so I end up having to rush them down…i’ve never been good at stealth games ghost and tlou 2 are my most recent ones and even ghost I only used stealth when necessary
Not gonna lie, the love I had for Joel having to wait 7 years for the second game to come out. Just for him to die in the way that he did. I had a feeling he would die it was bound to happen but the way he died was just so disrespectful to me. Just like Ellie was blinded with pure rage and all I wanted to do was kill Abby. Till the very end. It’s not until later I saw other people’s perspective on the gameplay that made me understand both side. Still heartbroken, it sucks but it definitely is the cycle of revenge.
The entire group that went to kill Joel at Jackson must have been around Ellie's age when Joel attacked and killed almost everyone in the hospital. Maybe Joel killed everyone's parents. When Abby dealt the last blow to Joel, I think there are a lot of mixed feelings, Joel saved Abby's life and didn't seem like a bad guy, plus you had Ellie screaming and crying for him, a pretty strong parallel to her father's death of Abby. She says "This is over" and allows Ellie to live, enough was enough.
Babe im gonna hold your hand.. Im not trying to be rude or evil or any if that shit i promise..As some who has beaten this game over 10 times...you are playing this game TERRIBLE. You cant run and gun this game like cod 😭 you have to take this shit slow sometimes especially since this is your first time playing this! This is why you keep loosing ammo and dying constantly... Im just wanting to give advice 😩
I agree. He is playing this game way too aggressive. I literally advised him to sometimes take a more stealthy approach. That way he can conserve ammo. It's no wonder he runs out of bullets so quickly.
Sometimes you wanna just bust some heads and then sometimes you wanna stealth. I get why he wants to brute force it sometimes. Everyone has a different playstyle, cut the dude some slack lmao
Nah i heavily appreciate it!! Its crazy cuz I beat the game b4 even uploading the 2nd vid so unfortunately I will still be aggressive with no hopes of having a strategy but I do appreciate the advice 😭😭🙏🏽
@@SteeleStrife I got you! At least you're enjoying the game and giving it a chance and that's good enough for me! I just wanted to give a little advice and I was trying my hardest to not sound like a hard ass 😩
I can’t wait for his reaction to THE RAT KING (the rat king is actually a real thing irl it happens when rats clump together during a winter or something and their tails get tangled up in a knot and they just become one singular being)
@@SteeleStrife kinda frustrating seeing you shouting at ellie when its your fault for not using the pills much and upgrade your weapon🤷🏻♀️ like leave my girl alone, its u controlling her😔
The Abby gameplay and history is the best of the game. The entire group that went to kill Joel at Jackson must have been around Ellie's age when Joel attacked and killed almost everyone in the hospital. Maybe Joel killed everyone's parents. When Abby dealt the last blow to Joel, I think there are a lot of mixed feelings, Joel saved Abby's life and didn't seem like a bad guy, plus you had Ellie screaming and crying for him, a pretty strong parallel to her father's death of Abby. She says "This is over" and allows Ellie to live, enough was enough.
@@SteeleStrife don't get me wrong, it's so much fun to see you play it. I'm just seeing too much hate towards ND these days for the absolute wrong reasons. this is a top tier gaming masterpiece.
This story really divided the fans... however I experienced it much the same as you! I hated the the discissions Elie made time and time again, and to find out how similar both her and Abby's story are it insane. In the end I LOVED this game's story the more times I experienced it when watching it again through playthroughs like yours.
Anyone else screaming turn off your flashlight during stealth with humans lol.
@@tomektalk4671 wait does that allow them to see me??
@@SteeleStrife😂😂😂
@@SteeleStrifeyes
@@SteeleStrifethink so lmao
@SteeleStrife they can hear you reloading aswell 😂😂😂
"Weave, COUNTER! Weave, COUNTER!"
I love this dude lmao
Daammnnn, I've never seen a player finish those Wolves in the lower levels of the hospital that fast, Strife is GOATED!
is it just me, or does anyone else get excited when he uploads more the last of us
My man saw ellie struggling in the sewers’ water current and full on went “see batman wouldn’t be in this situation not my goat” i love bro
1:06:38 “i can’t even be mad” it was you tryna convince yourself😭that poor desk
Dude... I didn't want to have to say it... but PLEASE learn how to stealth properly. Especially with proning in grass, it helps you hide way better.
The Christmas present I wanted. I knew you’d come through and post on Christmas ❤🎄🎁
Get yourself to a workbench, and upgrade your weapons for faster reloads!
Also, your playthrough is making me wanna play it again. Again.
22:51 You can, if you ever bothered to actually upgrade your guns/weapons at the workbenches or used those pills supplement upgrades to Ellie. 🙄😒😑🤦
So many people just stopped playing after the switch, got mad, and then just one-starred the game on some website. I'm fairly sure that that's what most of the controversy is. Anyone that did this had NO faith in the designers and their ability to craft an amazing story. I don't think I know a single person who got to the switch and said "y'know, I really want to play as Abby and see what she's been going through!" I feel like you're supposed to not want to continue! TBH, I actually enjoy Abby's story better than Ellie's - especially when two other characters show up.
bruh I know people that got all the way to the end and then got super mad *SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* she doesn't even go thru with killing Abby. like bro you missed the entire point and you don't understand what Ellie is actually thinking and feeling. She wanted her dead with that kind of desperation because she was absolutely broken down and *couldn't forgive herself for the way she treated Joel right before he died* and blamed Abby for taking away her chance to reconcile - except it was still Ellie's fault. She did that. She pushed Joel away. And she desperately hoped that it would fix her grief and trauma in a totally backwards, broken way - but we knew it didn't fix anything from ABBY'S STORY. That's what's so tragic about it!!!! Ellie doesn't just give up out of nowhere and "forgive Abby" or anything - she decides to forgive HERSELF and try to live, it was everything she wasn't doing before. That's what so many people didn't get at the end! It's an amazing game and it's heartbreaking and I'll always cherish it
@@Invalidationcoded 1,000%. I get that it wasn't the story that most of us wanted, per se. But it's an absolute masterclass in the psychology of trauma response. Everything that Ellie employs in her rage is shit that she learned from JOEL. She tortured nurses because of JOEL. She is not Joel. I hate that her whole story turned her into a vessel of hatred that is 100% the opposite of what she truly is - and if Joel could ever find out what she did, he would be absolutely furious with her. But that's what witnessing trauma does to people. Also, the people that were just like "We're being hit in the head with the 'revenge is bad' plot!" Man, no you're not. This isn't about revenge. It's about Ellie's inability to reconcile with the fact that she never got to forgive Joel. And that's a realistic spiral of emotions to go through. As this player immediately realized (kudos to him, I don't think I've ever seen someone catch it so quick), Ellie and Abby *are* mirrors of each other.
To be fair, of course Ellie would assume that everything Abby is upset about has to do with the cure being taken away rather than her friends dying. On a side note, Abby was dumb as fuck to think that Ellie wouldn’t come after her. If anyone knows what it’s like to want to avenge their father figure it should be her
Yeah but Abby didn't even know who she was prob, she was a person from the town like the rest..
@@axps4964 I know. However, my point is that from Ellie’s pov, why wouldn’t she think this whole thing is about the cure? Especially with the information that the people responsible for Joel’s death are associated with the fireflies. Of course Ellie thinks it’s because Joel took the cure away
@@tmm4195 I agree with you on that point. I just dont agree that Abby would think that girl screaming angrly on the ground would come after her. She didnt know the connection and love between them at all. Ellie went through hell to get to Abby. Even most people wouldnt make it to Abby to avenge their father because 1.Abby is at a military base and far away 2.most people would just give up from the beginning or just die..
@@axps4964 I disagree with that. Abby doesn’t have to know the exact connection between Joel and Ellie to be aware of how close they were. Considering Abby can hear Ellie behind her desperately begging and sobbing for Joel’s life to be spared makes it pretty obvious that it was a very powerful and loving connection. Similar to the reaction Abby had when she found her dad dead. Abby clearly expected Ellie to not go after her or just give up like you said, however, it was a negligent way of thinking from Abby and the rest of her crew considering they all saw Ellie’s extreme reaction to Joel being killed. Ellie literally states “I’ll fucking kill you.” I just don’t get how it was such a shock to them. Especially since they all know how much Abby went through to find her fathers killer
@@axps4964 I disagree with that. Abby doesn’t have to know the exact connection between Joel and Ellie to be aware of how close they were. Considering Abby can hear Ellie behind her desperately begging and sobbing for Joel’s life to be spared makes it pretty obvious that it was a very powerful/loving relationship. Abby clearly expected Ellie to not go after her or just give up like you said, however, it was a negligent way of thinking from Abby and the rest of her crew considering they all saw Ellie’s extreme reaction to Joel being killed. Ellie literally states “I’ll fucking kill you.” I just don’t get how it was such a shock to them. Especially since they all know how much Abby went through to find her fathers killer
You can prone in this game btw and hide under cars and in grass. Also, shooting someone standing 2ft from their colleague, gun or arrow, they are gonna know. lmao.
I just finished season one of HBO's the last of us and I gotta say it's probably the best video game adaptation out there. It is super faithful to the source material. Some scenes are almost 1 to 1. Hope you watch it once you're done with part two.
love your videos and your analysis of the story but your gameplay STRESSES ME OUT BRO. like the game doesn't give you ammo or supplies because ellie is a stealth character, plus the scars are easier if you kill them w/o alerting the others.
53:46 "Shout Out EPIC the Musical" I'm dying xD
Yessirrrr
So grateful you realized the parallels between ellie and abby! You've been super open minded and empathetic so far, appreciate that you gave the game a chance ❤
I gotta say I’m really enjoying your play through. I’m a die hard fan, have played these games dozens of times. It’s nice to watch someone play it for the first time and I can tell you “get” the game. You understand the nuance and the brilliant writing. Can’t wait to watch you play as Abby!
For me personally, stealthy and grounded is the only way to play the game. But its acually kinda nice in a way to watch someone play this game aggressively. He is out of ammo all the time which is funny but that kinda forces him to rely on brick/bottle one hitters, stun bombs and getting really familiar with the melee system which are all often underutilized in the game.
thank u for the episode and happy holidays!!! u skipped so many sequences this episode thooo :(((((
The only cutscene I cut was when Ellie and Jessie saw then boat, did I miss something?!!
Greatest story of all time. I keep saying it and I will die on that hill. Thanks for the awesome reaction/gameplay. Keep them coming!
Bruh
Greatest story of all time is The Lord of the Rings
A man named joe garcia survived being shot in the head 3 times, not separate times, but all at once. Granted I would be surprised if he was in fighting condition after even the first time, but still. Also, there are a number of people who lived having rebar or pipes go through their heads.
so excited for you to play as abby, she's so fun to play
Time zones bruh it's 5:00 A.M.
Thank you so much for this speedy upload 🙏🙏🙏
I am really enjoying watching you experience this game. Love how you went through Ellie's Seattle Tour with a paperclip and a tongue depressor with much more ease than I did with infinite amounts of ammo and resources on "Can I Play, Daddy?" mode. Keep it up, Abby's section is my favorite despite it being too hard for old me. 😃
I absolutely love your videos, i came across your game play on my recommended, so glad i clicked on your video, however the game really did separate the fandom, like how you said if joel didn't die there wouldn't be a part 2 but aledgedly there is a part 3 coming though it isn't confirmed only rumors i wonder what that would be about but i'm sure you'll come up with theories when you finish the game
You nailed it " I don't know what to feel"
Bro im sooo glad you are not raging withot putting in the other girl´s shoes, this game made me be more empathic
This video is the best thing i got on Christmas
That’s what made the ending so powerful. She deviated from 5he path he never could. And that’s all he ever would have wanted for ber
why you post when im just done eating bruh, love the vids though
this game is the only video game that made me cry after playing, because the story was that good and poignant.
The girl in that recording is Mel, even though it's only implied.
Can’t wait for the next episode 😂
This game is gonna flip you upside down and take your lunch money
from now until the end, i hate this game lol
then why are u here tbh
ok your gameplay for the first minutes pissed me off and was ass but you gained my respect back for doing well in comprehending the story
Lmaoo happy to hear it!!
tbh Abby's playstyle will probably fit you better 😂
Also, I don't know if you realised, but the recording Ellie finds in the hospital is Mel speaking
59:00 I've only played through the game once but watched it many times and this is the first time I've noticed Owens hand(s) shaking.
1:05:22 BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT 😮💨
Merry christmas bro
I’ve been waiting for this one 🎉
this game has like the best stealth mechanics i wish you utilised them xd but i understand you already finished and im loving it either way. Idk how you survive all these tough fights
Lmaoo I don't know either😭 I utilize them when needed like with the bottles or getting peoples attention away from me but most encounters I end up in I don't have enough ammo so I end up having to rush them down…i’ve never been good at stealth games ghost and tlou 2 are my most recent ones and even ghost I only used stealth when necessary
"If I ever were to lose you..."
Whitney.
@swoopio Huh?
@@TahoeNevada Before you edited the message you were asking who the ps vita girl was.
@swoopio Thanks
Omg My teleNovela just started 💃🏼🧟♀️
He's so trash at combat and stealth in this game. 😂
Aye not too much on me… if its a melee fight id win😭
That title was like a fnaf jumpscare
Not gonna lie, the love I had for Joel having to wait 7 years for the second game to come out. Just for him to die in the way that he did. I had a feeling he would die it was bound to happen but the way he died was just so disrespectful to me. Just like Ellie was blinded with pure rage and all I wanted to do was kill Abby. Till the very end. It’s not until later I saw other people’s perspective on the gameplay that made me understand both side. Still heartbroken, it sucks but it definitely is the cycle of revenge.
The entire group that went to kill Joel at Jackson must have been around Ellie's age when Joel attacked and killed almost everyone in the hospital. Maybe Joel killed everyone's parents.
When Abby dealt the last blow to Joel, I think there are a lot of mixed feelings, Joel saved Abby's life and didn't seem like a bad guy, plus you had Ellie screaming and crying for him, a pretty strong parallel to her father's death of Abby. She says "This is over" and allows Ellie to live, enough was enough.
I can see if you think the story is trash but the game is actually one of the best looking games and fun to play out there
you know you can PRONE in the short grass, right?
you shouting and getting mad at ellie frustrates me so much like DAMN UPGRADE YOUR WEAPONS THEN, use your supplies and better strategies😭
abby Seattle days r harder then elllies. goodluck bro
Ride that roller coaster babeeeeee
UODATE THE WEAPON RANGE, SKILLS, AND WEAPONS IM BEGGING INSTEAD OF COMPLAINING LIL BRO,,,
and if you want headshots then do actual head brain shots, not neck shots
day 15 of asking Strife to play Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Yo, I watched all your Tlou2 videos today and yeah, For me its not even close to part 1.
You prefer part 1 over 2?? That's understandable, I think it depends on what ur looking for yk??
@SteeleStrife absolutely
13:46 you can do that with bricks and bottles 😭
Babe im gonna hold your hand.. Im not trying to be rude or evil or any if that shit i promise..As some who has beaten this game over 10 times...you are playing this game TERRIBLE. You cant run and gun this game like cod 😭 you have to take this shit slow sometimes especially since this is your first time playing this! This is why you keep loosing ammo and dying constantly... Im just wanting to give advice 😩
I agree. He is playing this game way too aggressive. I literally advised him to sometimes take a more stealthy approach. That way he can conserve ammo. It's no wonder he runs out of bullets so quickly.
Sometimes you wanna just bust some heads and then sometimes you wanna stealth. I get why he wants to brute force it sometimes. Everyone has a different playstyle, cut the dude some slack lmao
Nah i heavily appreciate it!! Its crazy cuz I beat the game b4 even uploading the 2nd vid so unfortunately I will still be aggressive with no hopes of having a strategy but I do appreciate the advice 😭😭🙏🏽
@@SteeleStrife I got you! At least you're enjoying the game and giving it a chance and that's good enough for me! I just wanted to give a little advice and I was trying my hardest to not sound like a hard ass 😩
1:09:50 hell yeah i luv how open minded you are
1:16:19 HAHAHAHAHA
Perfect prediction
Final Fantasy >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the last of garbage 2
Lmaoo I mean to be fair they are two completely different games/genres but I do like final fantasy more
W’s left to right
under 400 likes under an hour bro fell off hard
I can’t wait for his reaction to THE RAT KING (the rat king is actually a real thing irl it happens when rats clump together during a winter or something and their tails get tangled up in a knot and they just become one singular being)
your gameplay is just ass, not the game's fault💀
True but I still beat the game with very few deaths...i might just be the goat🤓🐐
@@SteeleStrife kinda frustrating seeing you shouting at ellie when its your fault for not using the pills much and upgrade your weapon🤷🏻♀️ like leave my girl alone, its u controlling her😔
@@SteeleStrifewhile you're at it im beggimg you to PLEASE use prone when you're in short grass, im begging you to use prone more
@ ok I feel you…BUT, Ellie do be pissing me off sometimes I can't lie😭 at least I make sure she comes out alive most of the time🥲
Best game ever!
Ayy more TLOU2 haters
Yaaaaaayyyyyy
Goddamn i love this game so much…Abby section might even be better than Ellie’s
The Abby gameplay and history is the best of the game. The entire group that went to kill Joel at Jackson must have been around Ellie's age when Joel attacked and killed almost everyone in the hospital. Maybe Joel killed everyone's parents. When Abby dealt the last blow to Joel, I think there are a lot of mixed feelings, Joel saved Abby's life and didn't seem like a bad guy, plus you had Ellie screaming and crying for him, a pretty strong parallel to her father's death of Abby. She says "This is over" and allows Ellie to live, enough was enough.
Waste of time
Stop trashing the game in your titles when you actually admit it's a piece of art. That ain't cool.
Gang…its a title💀
@@SteeleStrife don't get me wrong, it's so much fun to see you play it. I'm just seeing too much hate towards ND these days for the absolute wrong reasons. this is a top tier gaming masterpiece.
@@Urishafir guess you’ve never played Final Fantasy 6 in your life