Oh hey, I am finally am on time to comment on one of your episodes! I can’t watch it yet, but I’m sure it’s great. Nevertheless have a great (though as with the other game) emotionally wrecking time! So looking forward to this on my break at work. (Looks at thumbnail, looks at episode length…yeah, you already know some of it, hold on, it’s a wild ride after this crazy emotional start!)
Eralia, I just finished watching this one and I really enjoyed it and as always you cracked me up a lot but I enjoyed it. As I said I think of you as one of my best friends from watching your videos and I hope you are having a great time with it so far and until the next part of TLOU2 Take Care my Friend. 😎👋
Eraliaa extremely glad your on this series now and can't wait to see the next parts so much love for the decision on just going blind into these games or movies too but thanks for the content I'm new and really enjoying the energy you bring with you cause it shows interest in the game anyways I got the horses in the back and I gotta go hold them till next part lol
Prepare yourself for an insanely emotional, depressing, soul crushing experience. Honestly, when you see the ending credits for this game, you are not fulfilled, you are not satisfied, you are only destroyed and yet somehow still (for me anyways) you walk away feeling like you just played one of the greatest games ever made.
The guy on the chair playing the guitar at 27:29 is Gustavo. He’s the guy who does all the soundtrack for the games and tv series 😊 they made him into a character ❤
Legit probably my favorite video game soundtrack too, even better than the one from the first game, but it's also often how they apply those songs in certain situations. I love that they also used some songs in the HBO show, at times cheekily when you know their titles.
This game gets better when I watch people with emotional intelligence and understanding play it. The story has so many layers and the detail is amazing. Glad to re-live it with your vids. 👍🏽
@@user-jt1js5mr3f Part 2 isn't bad and I don't hate it, but it was still sad to see Joel being used as a catalyst for revenge and a cheap but sadly efficient way to rile up our emotions... I would be less salty if they decided to end him a bit later during the game to make it less predictable in what direction it is heading. Making it so clear early on, that it's going to be nothing more than just revenge from here on just rubbed me the wrong way. Neverless, it still has overall a good story with some decent twists and a unique experience, but comes nowhere near to the first part in my humble opinion 😶
@@larrythepinhead5591 which is fair, and definitely doesn’t put you with the group I’m thinking of. The game isn’t perfect, I have some things I would have done different, absolutely. To me it made sense as a catalyst because it was built in a way that made sense on the consequences of the first game, and it’s honestly what I thought would happen when I tried to think about what a second game would be. The first one wasn’t happy and didn’t end happy, so I certainly expected more pain from part 2 😂 And it wasn’t revenge the rest of the game, I saw it more as a process of grief and loss. Losing him definitely pulled out anger and disgust, but I liked it. In most stories, characters die in cinematic ways, but he went out quickly, without final words, and it hit different, because it was more realistic. If that makes sense in any video game, I’d expect it from the last of us.
@@user-jt1js5mr3f I can definitely see your point. Always nice to see a fellow mate who understands und discusses with you what could have been done better or what you enjoyed. Cheers man 🍻
The reason why it's so awkward at the beginning is because of the events that transpired at the end of the first game. This scene takes place shortly after the end of the first game, and you can tell that Ellie is absolutely crestfallen, partly because she was racked with immense survivor's guilt and she desperately wanted to be the cure for this wretched world. So that coupled with the conversation at the end of the first game with Joel must've been on her mind I bet
That makes sense. I also think that Ellie didn't believe Joel at the end of part 1, but she was prepared to accept it, because she does care for him and knows that whatever may have happened, Joel acted for her benefit. Add in your idea about survivors guilt and we see how she's struggling to find a way to make their relationship work now they're in Jackson. Edit: Also, I think Joel knows that Ellie didn't believe him, so he's wracked with guilt too! No wonder it was awkward 🤣
@@TheJrr71 Yep absolutely, Neil even said well before Part II was ever in production that Ellie didn't quite believe his lie, and knowing Ellie in Part I, and the way she said that "Okay", you could tell she didn't either
First game: Joel to Ellie when they're arguing - "You have no idea what loss is." Second game: Joel singing to Ellie - "If I were to ever lose you, I'd surely lose myself." That is such an important connection to make between the games IMO. As far as why Ellie and Joel's interaction was awkward at the start of your play through is because at the end of TLOU1 Eliie asks Joel "Promise me everything you said about the Fireflys was true." Eliie is incredibly clever and she knew Joel wasn't being truthful as we all did when we went through that moment. Fun stuff to notice: Ellie still has Sam's transformer in her 'home. The dog you pet at 26:49 is Buckley from the first game. And the guy behind the dog playing banjo on the porch is the musician who created the music for the game - Gustavo Santaolalla. Seth, the guy who gave Ellie the steak sandwich and apologized for what he said -- he was one of the guards at the dam in TLOU1 when Joel and Ellie first connect with Tommy. When Dina and Ellie have the snowball fight, the dynamic detail transition the game goes through from close-up high detail facial animations to the snowball fight which lowers the facial details but scales the environmental details all dynamically with no break in transition -- so damn impressive. Other little things. If you hit a tree that has snow on the branches, the snow will react. When Ellie and Dina find shelter at Eugene's they are initially covered in snow, but as you explore the snow on the clothes slowly melts away. Finally - The Jaba Coffee mug is great.
I just got Ellie's tattoo done a few days ago. To say this game changed my life would be an understatement. I love this game and story with my whole heart and soul and I'm so happy to share this experience with you now ❤
Your thoughts at the end (not being angry/hateful but instead understanding of what Abby did and wanting to know more) is *exactly* why you have been one of the very best TLOU reactors I've ever watched and why I know I'll love your playthrough of Part II. I've not seen anyone else on yt react so emotionally to *that scene* but also be so mature, level-headed, and fair about it immediately after. You're such a compassionate and understanding person and very entertaining on top of it! Looking forward to every episode.
I'm in the same boat. Eralia's part 1 playthrough was one of my absolute favorites, and her part 2 playthrough is shaping up to be an incredible one as well.
here’s the issue I have first of all I understand why she did what she did but imo if that same person saved my life I got a pretty good feeling I’m going to have to rethink my revenge because without that same person I’d be dead so forever fuck Abby
I can't help but wonder how she will react to some of Ellie's actions in the game and the encounter with the [Spoiler] King [ I can't say anymore or It will just ruin surprise we all felt in the encounter she is a very perceptive person]
My wife is just like you with regards to spoilers. No spoilers, no trailers, no accidentally overhearing folk talk about film at movie theater. It takes a level of skill and attention to surroundings, because the world conspires to spoil things. Movies, series, expectations. That’s what it does!
I just have to piggyback on that but most people are spoiled because they're on social media if you remove that component it becomes a bit easier. Note I said it becomes easier it's not 100% solution but it helps alot.
TIP: Break the glass of Vending Machines, and Store displays on the walls and counters to grab loot and snacks. You can use melee weapons or your arm to break the glass. This does not count as a hit off of the melee weapon.
Glad to watch! Just a helpful, spoiler free tip. DON"T RUSH!! When you're walking with a character and they're talking, don't always keep heading to the location. Sometimes taking your time and standing still and listening without moving can extend the conversation.
I was spoiled on this major plat point before I played the game, and just knowing what happened was so hard for me that it took nearly 3 years to finally sit down and play the game. I finished last week and haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. It’s such a powerful story. For me, as sad as I am about Joel, I think the worst thing for me is the effect on Ellie. Joel might have been able to live a fulfilling life in the end for that brief 4 years, but the pain Ellie is going through is what really kills me. I won’t say more than that, but for me it’s always what the character themselves are feeling that influences my emotional response.
This. I’ve been saying for years that the leaks did so much damage. I know so many who got pissed and just didn’t play the game because the didn’t experience it, they just heard pieces and decided it was trash. Unfortunate, but it also encourages my thought that many who hate it struggle with emotional maturity
Binge watching your playthrough again because I love your emotinoal response to this game. I gotta say though, I was focused on the revenge and rage. I cried like a baby when Joel died, Ellie's struggle to go into the house, smelling his coat. They really captured those moments and I couldn't imagine them any better. I understand why Joel did what he did. Even knowing Ellie was willing to give up her life, Joel had already become attached and saw her as a daughter. He saw people willing to take her and end her life and he was not going to lose another daughter. If I was in his shoes, I would have done the exact same thing. I love people and I love life, but the rest of the world can suffer if it means losing a daughter just to save them. It'd be different if it was your own life, but you're asking someone to be willing to accept losing someone you love just so others can live.
When you said "it's okay, Loki" it made me super happy. I also have a Loki. And he was sitting here watching this with me while I cried watching you cry watching/playing it.
@@Uchiha.06 If you think there's nothing wrong with a 56 year old guy having something going on with someone barely over 18 then you'd fit very well into the middle East or the US.
I love that guitar music in the part 2. It's like cinematic, big sounding guitars. And you can hear the fingers sliding on the strings when changing played notes, a sound of sliding fingers on the fret. Incredible.
Glad you seem to be trusting & accepting in the story. As a fan of this game and story, it was disheartening to see a number of content creators lose trust in Naughty Dog, Neil Druckman, and the developers as soon as they killed off Joel. A lot of people barely tried to give the game a chance after that. For me, it was one of the most emotional & rewarding gaming experiences I've had.
@@Сайтамен 1. Because you can't judge a story if you haven't at least played it through 2. Give it a chance because a lot of people have been saying it's good 3. It's actually okay to feel angry because you've spent so much time with Joel. It's about how you process that anger (5 stages of grief) 4. Disrespectful in what way? Joel was a bad man in many occasions. Just in this example. Any of the 500 actual people you kill in part 1 can have a daughter of their own like Ellie, or a father like Joel. The story is actually beautiful in its irony but I don't think you'll ever finish it if you're still commenting on playthroughs of part 2. I hope you do though!
Don't forget that the story details leaked way before the game even came out. A lot of those same content creators read the leaks, knew what was coming, and went into the game already hating it. Also Part II came out at the start of the pandemic. Not great timing for such a depressing story. Most people were looking for a positive escape.
@@Tarlenn 1. Spoiler: playthrough is not worth it. 2. Yeah, bought journalists, only criteria for them is diversity. 3. Main anger is coming from how contrived and dumb his death is. Abby just walked into town and first person she bumped into is him, and he even saves her life. Then there's a blizzard and infected crowd at the same town so she can lure them to her team. And Joel who never trusted anyone in 20 years just tells strangers surrounding him his name... 4. These actual people attacked us or Ellie first. And no, "try to make a cure" is not an excuse for murdering a child, besides, they didn't pay him, they robbed him. He was fully justified. 5. Yeah, how ironic that Abby got her revenge on Joel even though her dad started it, but Ellie has to spare her because revenge is bad, and she loses everything...
Love your take on this first run. You’re intuition is spot on. When you asked if they were Fireflies, I wasn’t surprised you figured it out so quickly. I mean the foreshadowing was making it obvious, but regardless, you felt it coming. I’m so glad that your perspective is that Joel lived a good life loving in Jackson. Not everyone sees it that way. What a great first run! ❤
I just love how you just got it… a lot of people got pissed off when they realize that Joel kicks the can because he didn’t deserve it. Like bro! Dude made a loooot of enemies along the way. People got pissed off because he died the way that he did, like he has to go in a blaze of glory… bro… shit happens… I always remember a quote from a movie called the unforgiven when Little Bill said “I don’t deserve to die like this” and William Munny said “deserving got nothing to do with it” I love your new expression! “How the turns have tabled” :) But yeah… like the sixers fans… “trust the process” this is just starting!
People weren’t angry with the way he died. It had to do with when he died. Early into the game. People waited close to a decade to play as Jole not Ellie. They could’ve done a Last of Us 3 with Ellie getting her vengeance.
To be honest I'm only pissed off at how Joel wasn't more cautious and careful with strangers then how he died there's some foreshadowing in the TLOU part 1 when you play as Ellie in the one of the chapters and the end of the game as well as the DLC
@@illuminate8321 a lot of people that I read back then had issues with how he got killed… that’s why it became a really distasteful meme. And I think the idea of playing as Ellie was always on the table, I mean you get to play as her during winter and left behind… Don’t get me wrong. I was sad when they killed him off but I understood that it was a real possibility because of Joel’s recklessness…
@@CrimsonFucker412 I love this series so much that I’ve read, and I’ve seen so many video essays about it and that criticism of “how could Joel let his guard down” has been present in a lot of them… some of them have come to a conclusion, and I think I agree with it that when Joel started to live this new life in Jackson, he took it as a second chance… he started to let his guard down, because he felt like he was part of a community, if you notice when Ellie goes to Joel’s house, it has a lot of flowers on the steps because he was loved in this community. Usually when you're unafraid to feel your emotions and be who you are you let your guard down… and that’s what Joel did. He was a woodcarver, he was a luthier, he sang songs… he didn’t trust anybody because his surroundings were untrustworthy, Jackson allowed him to be somewhat “him” pre-outbreak Yeah… just that :)
@@bartocorleone I couldn't have agreed more in TLOU part 1 Joel only had one person he could trust and that was Tess and we all know what happened to her. I bet if it wasn't for Ellie he would have ended up just like Bill never trusting anyone and always being alone. The sad truth is that a lot of people tend to ignore that Joel was a smuggler who did a lot of bad things and made many enemies just to survive and after joining Jackson he became soft and he let his guard down but I can take some comfort in the fact that Joel even while knowing that he's going to die is that he never begged
Wow. That was such a powerful playthrough! From your first impression of being back in the world of the last of us and your first impression of Abby (muscle mama) to your reaction to THAT MOMENT and your beautiful closing thoughts. THANK YOU! I wanted to rewatch part II after watching the HBO show but could not bring myself to do it. Watching along with you is the PERFECT way to refresh myself on the story and relive my own first impressions. By the way I am the same as you. If I already want to see a film or a show, the trailer is basically spoiling it for me. I like to go in blind once I know I want to see something. Can't wait for your next Last of Us II session.
Been waiting for this and it didn't disappoint, you're so attentive to small details like the Curtis and Viper movie! You really pay attention and pick up on all the unspoken things conveyed through facial expressions and things not said, I think this game will be really rewarding to you :)
This game (the whole tlou universe infact) holds a special place in my heart so seeing this notification pop us honestly made my day! I truly hope you enjoy what a absolute masterpiece imo this game is, I would love to hear you're thoughts when you finish this game but take you're time and keep up the incredible work Eralia!! Have a good day! 💕💕
"Fuck us up, Neil!" God, I love her. I do a TLOU pod on the side with my buddy so I watch a lot of these reactions and playthroughs and could not be happier about watching Eralia's experience, one of the best and most enjoyable playthroughs/reactions I've ever seen. Subbed to the Patreon!
I felt the same heartbreak watching Ellie lose Joel as I did watching Joel lose Sara. This franchise just loves ripping your heart right out of your chest.
That's the point of those moments. You emotionally bond to Joel when Sarah dies, and you emotionally bond to Ellie when Joel dies. You're there to share that trauma with them, and in this case also the hate for Abby.
@Dark Thoughts I feel like this moment was worse than Sara because we spent the whole first game playing as Joel. We WERE Joel to some extent, at least I was in my head.
@@Dark__Thoughts crazy thing though, I started to hope Ellie would forgive Abby and at the end she finally let’s go of her hate and Abby lives. You can see the pain and suffering in Abby as well when Ellie cut her down from the pole.
Very interested to see you through this journey! Already got some very different reactions from the norm with muscle mommy” and the very unfortunate “Joel we found you a new wife!” lol Most interesting is your willingness to try and understand the possible motivations for these new characters coming in and taking out a beloved character. The lack of rage and your immediate mention and appreciation for Joel’s life is very telling that we’re in for a very different reaction and I’m here for it! I do wonder how much of your reaction is also affected by the lack of a big gap in between games. I would not be surprised if others found that at least part of their loss and anger were influenced by so much anticipation and waiting. Can’t fair for part 2 of part 2!
This is by far my favorite game of all, can't wait to see you laugh, cry, get emotional and go through the rollercoaster of emotions this game brings you.
I didn't think you were going to jump right into TLOU2, but here we are! I'm excited for you, this is one of the best stories ever told, masterpiece. I'm looking forward to riding this emotional roller-coaster with you.
i appreciate you not hating on abby from the start, once we learn her story we see how similar she is to ellie so you really can’t love one and hate the other
This is the best TloU playthrough (including Part 1) i have seen so far. You have lots of emotional intelligence which makes this a joy to watch even though i know the game in and out.
Fun fact: The song that Ellie is listening to while sketching during the first cut-scene is the song she sang in the first teaser trailer we ever say 2ish years before the game came out. Through the Valley by Shawn James.
The sound design in it is crazy , the cinematic feeling when there is tention/action but also the gore sounds, all of it , amazing. It realy ads to the immersion
2:27:38 The emotional damage in this game is real, no spoilers, but first game was like happy days in comparison, prep yourself, looking forward to your awesome reactions as usual, no matter how many times that part with Joel is emotional damage 😭😭
I just finish the TLOUS Part 1 playthrough today so this is coming up perfectly, thanks eralia! I don't know anything about this one so I'm ready to suffer and cry with u 😅💀
I thought I was over the sad part in this video, but you made me cry so much! Your face, your expressions, your eyes, even your cheeks, chin and eyebrows showed SO MUCH EMOTIONAL PAIN AND SADNESS! I couldn't stop crying while I watch you suffer "that moment"... I can't... Every expression of sadness and sorrow... I can't describe how many feelings you made me feel... Such a powerful game and story
I just started watching, i am at minute 4:00 so i don't now how far you played in this videeo yet, but either way, i can say: you have no idea, what you are walking into. I'm fu**ing excited for this ride.
@@Dark__Thoughts Thanks, i know how to use the timeline bar 🤣 I did not want to spoil myself, just wanted to get my comment out before i was really starting.
So soon!? I wasn't expecting it. You're absolutely killing it on this channel, delivering great and thoughtful content super fast and I know it isn't but it seems so effortless and natural for you. Watched every one of your videos since I've found your channel, can't say that for anyone else. Keep it up!
Well you didn't disappoint what a magnificent start & your ending monologue was the perfect example of why we love you & your channel eralia & all I have to do is wait for the next episode 🙌 take care & sending sunshine smiles and good vibes to all 🌻🐝🌺🤘💜
Omg you might be the best reactor I've ever seen. I also love to go into stories/experiences without knowing anything about them, although it is really hard for me to do so. Can't wait to start this journey and see what your thoughts are on this (imo) incredible masterpiece.
IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS !! u have no idea .. i’ve been looking forward to u playing part 2 and omg i can’t wait to see u play and react and experience this !! i luv u and ur videos
I never knew about Joel until TODAY 😢 still crying and sobbing 😭 I’m going totally blind with you on this game Eralia I don’t know how it ends and I don’t want to spoiler myself until we discover it together 🥹
Thank-you for your service. The attention to detail of this game, every room, every word. It is the standard by which games will be judged for a long time.
I finally caught up to the series! If anyone is interested, it is in fact worth going back and watching part 1. I'm really digging watching Eralia experience this games story for the first time!
Really appreciate how calm your reaction is at the end, considering the devastating events that took place. The majority of people have been too stubborn (yes through our love for the characters) to be able to fully appreciate and understand this incredible game. It is a heartbreaking thing to happen, but it is what develops characters and the story. It is such an amazing game and we can't wait to see your reaction to the full story!
I just started watching this series cause I just finished the show. I watched your play through of tlou 1 and the add on. I always feel seen when you’re crying at the same time as me lol. I wasn’t expecting to be sobbing so much dude.
can't think of a more perfect person to be playing trough this - you are coming at it with the exact right mindset. You'd be amazed how many 'true fans' stopped playing at that moment and snapped their disc in half. how many death threats Laura Bailey received, how awful a vocal minority were about this. this isn't the only challenge this game throws at you, but A+ for how you dealt with the first major hurdle :) I'm excited to see how you react to the rest of the story.
I knew Eralia's empathy would kick in for this game. She gets why Ellie would go out to Seattle - why nothing Tommy or anyone else said or did would matter. She also gets why such a thing could happen to Joel, why the people who tracked him down would do so. Its the theme of the game. It's not "revenge" as so many people have thought it to be. Its about being able to say "i get it" to the things that every single character does - to have every character's actions and motivations be understandable - and yet for those same characters to all still be fucking miserable, due to these actions. That, miserably, is sometimes just how life is. ...not often, thankfully. This year (2023 as of this writing), a new batch of people have picked up thse games to play, as shown by channels like Eralia. It's been long enoguh since these games came out that its a new "generation" of players of these games - and i've noticed that they all seem to get it. None of the (appropriate, ironically) hatred that pervaded the people who played this game when it first released, or the year or so thereafter. It's kinda nice.
Been looking forward to this series getting going and this first video did not disappoint. So much investment in the characters, visceral reaction to the story, genuine smiles, blushes, sorrow. It is great to see someone get so into this narrative and these characters, Really looking forward to the rest of the series. There is so much more to come 👌
Can’t lie it really wasn’t, the story and plot + characters except Tommy and dina was average bro, but the gameplay and graphics were worth that’s it IMO
YAAAYYY!! I didn’t expect for you to post this so soon! You truly are AMAZING!!! You give me confidence and motivation to upload a lot more on TH-cam. Editing is NOT FOR THE WEAK! You are so busy and the fact that you are consistent says a lot about you as a person ❤️❤️I hope you play this game with an open mindset. Anyone who complains the WHOLE TIME playing The Last Of Us Part Two is honestly MAAAAD annoying! So I pray you are a little different 🤣So far you are great with these story driven games. Can’t wait to see more! (;
OMG I love your coffee cup this go round! I have not seen that and I'm a huge Star Wars buff. That is definitely on my shopping list now. Watching this and hearing Joel sing this brought me to tears. It's such a beautiful song. That whole awkward feeling you got, I felt the same way playing this for the first time. I have to say, you're taking it much better than I was at the end of your part 1. You're more rational than I was, but I guess I got more emotionally attached to Joel and Ellie and that bond they formed over the first game. I literally had to pause the game and come back hours later after calming down. I was so heart broken. Even watching you play and react to it, it brings me tears all over again and every time I play through this game. I hope you continue to enjoy playing this as I will definitely continue to watch. I just love watching others play this game to see how they react and that's how I found your channel. Seeing you and others react to not only the game going in blind but also the series, it makes me really love tuning in to the channels.
I strive for this but I can never help myself to watch trailers, spoilers, etc. I'm glad you're not doing any research beforehand, I think going completely blind is the way to go. Because leaks are what made this game so divisive in the first place.
Based on your reaction to beginning of the game, I think you gonna love the game and will understand the message just fine, which is believe it or not sooo incredibly rare in this community Have fun playing😊
I played like a month or 2 months ago and I still can't stop thinking about it either. It's crazy how the story sticks with you long after you finish it
@@3lle272 Everything about this game is phenomenal the music Gameplay Graphics … but What Naughty dog did to Joel wasted all and It’s still hunts me every time I think about it ..
@@maskon996 no not really the story Is bad poorly played out bad pacing, and then they make u PLAY as the piece of shit Abby after she kills Joel, like what are they thinking?? Are they tryna make us like her😂? And the end was just cringe ‘🥹revenge is bad’ and Dina left her anyway gameplay and graphics were the only good thing about this game and Tommy THATS IT
You just keep surprising me I figured you was going to wait till after you completed the series to start uploading game 2, I have nothing to do tomorrow but I'm still gonna blame you for being tired cause im gonna watch this tonight before bed for sure.. love the longer videos for sure.. Hope you're having a wonderful eveninggg always smile!
It's refreshing to see a player with brain who can think outside the box. Rare here on youtube. This game is an absolute masterpiece. There are people who hate it, many people. These are people who have mostly not experienced that actions have consequences. People who are not able to feel empathy for others only for themselves.
"people who have mostly not experienced that actions have consequences. People who are not able to feel empathy for others only for themselves." You mean like Abby, right?😆
@@TomTomson81no one had a problem with Joel dieing or being killed, it's the way they did it dumbass. You don't brutally kill the most beloved character like that knowing that it's gonna piss off fans more than helping the story along. If they killed him in a more heroic guy trying to save Ellie type way than ppl would have accepted it but no they just brutally slaughter him like a pig.
Bro I am so excited for this I cannot even explain. I’m sitting here at work drooling over it 🤤- wait that sounded weird 😹 but I know what I’m watching when I get home! 💯 🏡 🍻 Also, I hope you made sure the dog gets a good scratch 🐕
HI Y'ALL ARE AMAZING AND I CAN'T WAIT TO START THIS JOURNEY WITH YOU ALL!!
SENDING ALL THE LOVE AND HUGS.
ENJOY!!
- E ♥
Keep like that girl, dont spoil ur self.!!
Oh hey, I am finally am on time to comment on one of your episodes! I can’t watch it yet, but I’m sure it’s great. Nevertheless have a great (though as with the other game) emotionally wrecking time! So looking forward to this on my break at work.
(Looks at thumbnail, looks at episode length…yeah, you already know some of it, hold on, it’s a wild ride after this crazy emotional start!)
Eralia,
I just finished watching this one and I really
enjoyed it and as always you cracked
me up a lot but I enjoyed it.
As I said I think of you as one of my
best friends from watching your videos
and I hope you are having a great time
with it so far and until the next part
of TLOU2 Take Care my Friend.
😎👋
Eraliaa extremely glad your on this series now and can't wait to see the next parts so much love for the decision on just going blind into these games or movies too but thanks for the content I'm new and really enjoying the energy you bring with you cause it shows interest in the game anyways I got the horses in the back and I gotta go hold them till next part lol
Prepare yourself for an insanely emotional, depressing, soul crushing experience.
Honestly, when you see the ending credits for this game, you are not fulfilled, you are not satisfied, you are only destroyed and yet somehow still (for me anyways) you walk away feeling like you just played one of the greatest games ever made.
One of my favorite reactions to seeing Abby for the first time LOL “who is the MUSCLE MOMMY?!” 😂
LMAOOOOO
And then suggesting she be Joel’s wife 😬😂
That moment you realize the last time you play as Joel, you literally ride off into the sunset.
The guy on the chair playing the guitar at 27:29 is Gustavo. He’s the guy who does all the soundtrack for the games and tv series 😊 they made him into a character ❤
Legit probably my favorite video game soundtrack too, even better than the one from the first game, but it's also often how they apply those songs in certain situations. I love that they also used some songs in the HBO show, at times cheekily when you know their titles.
That's a great tidbit I didn't know this!
that's epic!!! ❤️
Looking at someone you love, die... like this. Not only that, but you also can't do anything about it. It truly crushes the soul.
yeah it’s almost like ND goal was to make a character somehow more traumatized than Joel😅😭
so heartbreaking.... 💔
Cool detail at 2:47:13 the mirror is missing off Joel’s bathroom wall, because he took it off and gave it to Ellie, the same mirror at 22:14
This game gets better when I watch people with emotional intelligence and understanding play it. The story has so many layers and the detail is amazing. Glad to re-live it with your vids. 👍🏽
This. Most of the people I’ve encountered who hate the game clearly struggle with processing emotions in a healthy way
@@user-jt1js5mr3f Part 2 isn't bad and I don't hate it, but it was still sad to see Joel being used as a catalyst for revenge and a cheap but sadly efficient way to rile up our emotions... I would be less salty if they decided to end him a bit later during the game to make it less predictable in what direction it is heading. Making it so clear early on, that it's going to be nothing more than just revenge from here on just rubbed me the wrong way.
Neverless, it still has overall a good story with some decent twists and a unique experience, but comes nowhere near to the first part in my humble opinion 😶
@@larrythepinhead5591 which is fair, and definitely doesn’t put you with the group I’m thinking of. The game isn’t perfect, I have some things I would have done different, absolutely.
To me it made sense as a catalyst because it was built in a way that made sense on the consequences of the first game, and it’s honestly what I thought would happen when I tried to think about what a second game would be. The first one wasn’t happy and didn’t end happy, so I certainly expected more pain from part 2 😂
And it wasn’t revenge the rest of the game, I saw it more as a process of grief and loss. Losing him definitely pulled out anger and disgust, but I liked it. In most stories, characters die in cinematic ways, but he went out quickly, without final words, and it hit different, because it was more realistic. If that makes sense in any video game, I’d expect it from the last of us.
@@user-jt1js5mr3f I can definitely see your point. Always nice to see a fellow mate who understands und discusses with you what could have been done better or what you enjoyed. Cheers man 🍻
@@larrythepinhead5591 and to you, have a good day!
The reason why it's so awkward at the beginning is because of the events that transpired at the end of the first game. This scene takes place shortly after the end of the first game, and you can tell that Ellie is absolutely crestfallen, partly because she was racked with immense survivor's guilt and she desperately wanted to be the cure for this wretched world. So that coupled with the conversation at the end of the first game with Joel must've been on her mind I bet
That makes sense. I also think that Ellie didn't believe Joel at the end of part 1, but she was prepared to accept it, because she does care for him and knows that whatever may have happened, Joel acted for her benefit. Add in your idea about survivors guilt and we see how she's struggling to find a way to make their relationship work now they're in Jackson.
Edit: Also, I think Joel knows that Ellie didn't believe him, so he's wracked with guilt too! No wonder it was awkward 🤣
@@TheJrr71 you are both so right on
@@TheJrr71 Yep absolutely, Neil even said well before Part II was ever in production that Ellie didn't quite believe his lie, and knowing Ellie in Part I, and the way she said that "Okay", you could tell she didn't either
@@jaysundae Did not know ND said that! Ah, I thought I had some deep insight... turns out everyone knew already 🤣
@@TheJrr71 I mean, you were right either way, and tbf, it wasn't that well-known unless you went looking for his interviews, etc
me watching you trying to loot with Joel was heartbreaking😭 he won’t be needing any supplies
AWH MAN 💔
OR maybe he did need supplies :/
@@norexplorer865 who are u replying to?
First game: Joel to Ellie when they're arguing - "You have no idea what loss is."
Second game: Joel singing to Ellie - "If I were to ever lose you, I'd surely lose myself."
That is such an important connection to make between the games IMO. As far as why Ellie and Joel's interaction was awkward at the start of your play through is because at the end of TLOU1 Eliie asks Joel "Promise me everything you said about the Fireflys was true." Eliie is incredibly clever and she knew Joel wasn't being truthful as we all did when we went through that moment.
Fun stuff to notice: Ellie still has Sam's transformer in her 'home. The dog you pet at 26:49 is Buckley from the first game. And the guy behind the dog playing banjo on the porch is the musician who created the music for the game - Gustavo Santaolalla. Seth, the guy who gave Ellie the steak sandwich and apologized for what he said -- he was one of the guards at the dam in TLOU1 when Joel and Ellie first connect with Tommy.
When Dina and Ellie have the snowball fight, the dynamic detail transition the game goes through from close-up high detail facial animations to the snowball fight which lowers the facial details but scales the environmental details all dynamically with no break in transition -- so damn impressive. Other little things. If you hit a tree that has snow on the branches, the snow will react. When Ellie and Dina find shelter at Eugene's they are initially covered in snow, but as you explore the snow on the clothes slowly melts away.
Finally - The Jaba Coffee mug is great.
I just got Ellie's tattoo done a few days ago. To say this game changed my life would be an understatement. I love this game and story with my whole heart and soul and I'm so happy to share this experience with you now ❤
Wow wat a dork. Why not use ur own real life experiences to get a tattoo n not a made up video game story lol
Very late response, but that’s awesome! I absolutely want an Ellie tattoo when I’m older as well.
honestly i wanna get one too
How did you like the first game compared to part 2?
Your thoughts at the end (not being angry/hateful but instead understanding of what Abby did and wanting to know more) is *exactly* why you have been one of the very best TLOU reactors I've ever watched and why I know I'll love your playthrough of Part II. I've not seen anyone else on yt react so emotionally to *that scene* but also be so mature, level-headed, and fair about it immediately after. You're such a compassionate and understanding person and very entertaining on top of it! Looking forward to every episode.
Legit this. I've literally watched DOZENS ot lets play reactors and never, ever, ever seen a reaction this level-headed before. So impressed.
Honestly I kinda wish she hated Abby more because i love to see SPOILERS
the journey from hating Abby to caring about her
I'm in the same boat. Eralia's part 1 playthrough was one of my absolute favorites, and her part 2 playthrough is shaping up to be an incredible one as well.
here’s the issue I have first of all I understand why she did what she did but imo if that same person saved my life I got a pretty good feeling I’m going to have to rethink my revenge because without that same person I’d be dead so forever fuck Abby
I can't help but wonder how she will react to some of Ellie's actions in the game and the encounter with the [Spoiler] King
[ I can't say anymore or It will just ruin surprise we all felt in the encounter she is a very perceptive person]
19:48 Thank you!! That transition is so ominous and cool yet no one ever mentions it! It's sounds so good through headphones
My wife is just like you with regards to spoilers. No spoilers, no trailers, no accidentally overhearing folk talk about film at movie theater. It takes a level of skill and attention to surroundings, because the world conspires to spoil things. Movies, series, expectations. That’s what it does!
she's got good taste! ❤️
I just have to piggyback on that but most people are spoiled because they're on social media if you remove that component it becomes a bit easier. Note I said it becomes easier it's not 100% solution but it helps alot.
TIP: Break the glass of Vending Machines, and Store displays on the walls and counters to grab loot and snacks. You can use melee weapons or your arm to break the glass. This does not count as a hit off of the melee weapon.
This will be a journey - Please play it through to the end before making your judgement.
A very long one, but one that has changed me irl as well 😭😂
Definitely. By the time I finished this game, I absolutely loved it.
lmao
I agree with these comments!!
exactly!!
Glad to watch! Just a helpful, spoiler free tip. DON"T RUSH!! When you're walking with a character and they're talking, don't always keep heading to the location. Sometimes taking your time and standing still and listening without moving can extend the conversation.
"I'm not looting anything, I'm on a mission" *Proceeds to loot the entire house* 😂
Well there you go, that’s the first blow in this game. Expect the unexpected in this one and I hope you enjoy it till the end.
❤️ cheers! we're in for a treat!
I was spoiled on this major plat point before I played the game, and just knowing what happened was so hard for me that it took nearly 3 years to finally sit down and play the game. I finished last week and haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. It’s such a powerful story. For me, as sad as I am about Joel, I think the worst thing for me is the effect on Ellie. Joel might have been able to live a fulfilling life in the end for that brief 4 years, but the pain Ellie is going through is what really kills me. I won’t say more than that, but for me it’s always what the character themselves are feeling that influences my emotional response.
Grats on finishing it buddy! You glad you did?
@@brinu5341 yeah very glad. I freaking loved it. I plan to play through again soon
This. I’ve been saying for years that the leaks did so much damage. I know so many who got pissed and just didn’t play the game because the didn’t experience it, they just heard pieces and decided it was trash. Unfortunate, but it also encourages my thought that many who hate it struggle with emotional maturity
totally agree. poor ellie has gone through a lot in this game. Joel’s death was really sad, but the way it changes Ellie is what really fucked me up.
Binge watching your playthrough again because I love your emotinoal response to this game. I gotta say though, I was focused on the revenge and rage. I cried like a baby when Joel died, Ellie's struggle to go into the house, smelling his coat. They really captured those moments and I couldn't imagine them any better. I understand why Joel did what he did. Even knowing Ellie was willing to give up her life, Joel had already become attached and saw her as a daughter. He saw people willing to take her and end her life and he was not going to lose another daughter. If I was in his shoes, I would have done the exact same thing. I love people and I love life, but the rest of the world can suffer if it means losing a daughter just to save them. It'd be different if it was your own life, but you're asking someone to be willing to accept losing someone you love just so others can live.
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When you said "it's okay, Loki" it made me super happy. I also have a Loki. And he was sitting here watching this with me while I cried watching you cry watching/playing it.
"Joel we found you a new wife" 😭😭😭😭😭😭
A bit fucked up considering that Abby is just slightly older than Ellie.
@@Dark__Thoughts that's a very dark thought
LOL
@@Dark__Thoughtsstill over 18 so not rlly
@@Uchiha.06 If you think there's nothing wrong with a 56 year old guy having something going on with someone barely over 18 then you'd fit very well into the middle East or the US.
I know it’s just a game, but every time I get sad about joel, I remind myself that he’s with sarah and tess now
I love that guitar music in the part 2. It's like cinematic, big sounding guitars. And you can hear the fingers sliding on the strings when changing played notes, a sound of sliding fingers on the fret. Incredible.
Its so intimate, personal and immensely beautiful.
Glad you seem to be trusting & accepting in the story. As a fan of this game and story, it was disheartening to see a number of content creators lose trust in Naughty Dog, Neil Druckman, and the developers as soon as they killed off Joel. A lot of people barely tried to give the game a chance after that.
For me, it was one of the most emotional & rewarding gaming experiences I've had.
Why should we give it a chance after this stupidly set up and most disrespectful beginning ever?
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1. Because you can't judge a story if you haven't at least played it through
2. Give it a chance because a lot of people have been saying it's good
3. It's actually okay to feel angry because you've spent so much time with Joel. It's about how you process that anger (5 stages of grief)
4. Disrespectful in what way? Joel was a bad man in many occasions. Just in this example. Any of the 500 actual people you kill in part 1 can have a daughter of their own like Ellie, or a father like Joel.
The story is actually beautiful in its irony but I don't think you'll ever finish it if you're still commenting on playthroughs of part 2. I hope you do though!
Don't forget that the story details leaked way before the game even came out. A lot of those same content creators read the leaks, knew what was coming, and went into the game already hating it. Also Part II came out at the start of the pandemic. Not great timing for such a depressing story. Most people were looking for a positive escape.
@@Сайтамен You don't have to do anything. You missed out on a fantastic game, but that's your prerogative.
@@Tarlenn 1. Spoiler: playthrough is not worth it.
2. Yeah, bought journalists, only criteria for them is diversity.
3. Main anger is coming from how contrived and dumb his death is. Abby just walked into town and first person she bumped into is him, and he even saves her life. Then there's a blizzard and infected crowd at the same town so she can lure them to her team. And Joel who never trusted anyone in 20 years just tells strangers surrounding him his name...
4. These actual people attacked us or Ellie first. And no, "try to make a cure" is not an excuse for murdering a child, besides, they didn't pay him, they robbed him. He was fully justified.
5. Yeah, how ironic that Abby got her revenge on Joel even though her dad started it, but Ellie has to spare her because revenge is bad, and she loses everything...
Love your take on this first run. You’re intuition is spot on. When you asked if they were Fireflies, I wasn’t surprised you figured it out so quickly. I mean the foreshadowing was making it obvious, but regardless, you felt it coming.
I’m so glad that your perspective is that Joel lived a good life loving in Jackson. Not everyone sees it that way. What a great first run! ❤
I just love how you just got it… a lot of people got pissed off when they realize that Joel kicks the can because he didn’t deserve it. Like bro! Dude made a loooot of enemies along the way. People got pissed off because he died the way that he did, like he has to go in a blaze of glory… bro… shit happens… I always remember a quote from a movie called the unforgiven when Little Bill said “I don’t deserve to die like this” and William Munny said “deserving got nothing to do with it”
I love your new expression! “How the turns have tabled” :)
But yeah… like the sixers fans… “trust the process” this is just starting!
People weren’t angry with the way he died. It had to do with when he died. Early into the game. People waited close to a decade to play as Jole not Ellie. They could’ve done a Last of Us 3 with Ellie getting her vengeance.
To be honest I'm only pissed off at how Joel wasn't more cautious and careful with strangers then how he died there's some foreshadowing in the TLOU part 1 when you play as Ellie in the one of the chapters and the end of the game as well as the DLC
@@illuminate8321 a lot of people that I read back then had issues with how he got killed… that’s why it became a really distasteful meme. And I think the idea of playing as Ellie was always on the table, I mean you get to play as her during winter and left behind…
Don’t get me wrong. I was sad when they killed him off but I understood that it was a real possibility because of Joel’s recklessness…
@@CrimsonFucker412 I love this series so much that I’ve read, and I’ve seen so many video essays about it and that criticism of “how could Joel let his guard down” has been present in a lot of them… some of them have come to a conclusion, and I think I agree with it that when Joel started to live this new life in Jackson, he took it as a second chance… he started to let his guard down, because he felt like he was part of a community, if you notice when Ellie goes to Joel’s house, it has a lot of flowers on the steps because he was loved in this community. Usually when you're unafraid to feel your emotions and be who you are you let your guard down… and that’s what Joel did. He was a woodcarver, he was a luthier, he sang songs… he didn’t trust anybody because his surroundings were untrustworthy, Jackson allowed him to be somewhat “him” pre-outbreak
Yeah… just that :)
@@bartocorleone I couldn't have agreed more in TLOU part 1 Joel only had one person he could trust and that was Tess and we all know what happened to her. I bet if it wasn't for Ellie he would have ended up just like Bill never trusting anyone and always being alone. The sad truth is that a lot of people tend to ignore that Joel was a smuggler who did a lot of bad things and made many enemies just to survive and after joining Jackson he became soft and he let his guard down but I can take some comfort in the fact that Joel even while knowing that he's going to die is that he never begged
Wow. That was such a powerful playthrough! From your first impression of being back in the world of the last of us and your first impression of Abby (muscle mama) to your reaction to THAT MOMENT and your beautiful closing thoughts. THANK YOU!
I wanted to rewatch part II after watching the HBO show but could not bring myself to do it. Watching along with you is the PERFECT way to refresh myself on the story and relive my own first impressions.
By the way I am the same as you. If I already want to see a film or a show, the trailer is basically spoiling it for me. I like to go in blind once I know I want to see something. Can't wait for your next Last of Us II session.
Been waiting for this and it didn't disappoint, you're so attentive to small details like the Curtis and Viper movie! You really pay attention and pick up on all the unspoken things conveyed through facial expressions and things not said, I think this game will be really rewarding to you :)
thanks so much!! hope i can catch onto more ❤️
The opening music where Joel and Tommy are riding back to Jackson is called Unbroken and it's one of the best video game tracks I've ever heard
awh man ;~; so emotional!
I’ve played the game multiple times, watched gameplay from multiple creators, and Joel’s death makes me cry every single time
This game (the whole tlou universe infact) holds a special place in my heart so seeing this notification pop us honestly made my day! I truly hope you enjoy what a absolute masterpiece imo this game is, I would love to hear you're thoughts when you finish this game but take you're time and keep up the incredible work Eralia!! Have a good day! 💕💕
I genuinely thought you were the guy that did that crazy dishonoured stealth video all those years ago
@@RyansFiles I actually never played dishonored but I wanted to for a long time and still do in fact is it worth playing in 2023?
ahhh thanks so much for watchingm stealth! ❤️ can't wait to experience it with y'all!
@@CrimsonFucker412 Oh hell yeah it does, I highly recommend you give it a go, another game I love to death lol
@@CrimsonFucker412 absolutely. One of those games that is just timeless, the mechanics and levels are top tier.
"Fuck us up, Neil!" God, I love her. I do a TLOU pod on the side with my buddy so I watch a lot of these reactions and playthroughs and could not be happier about watching Eralia's experience, one of the best and most enjoyable playthroughs/reactions I've ever seen. Subbed to the Patreon!
omg that's awesome!! thanks so much, tom! ❤️
@@eralia no, thank you! Keep it up! :)
I felt the same heartbreak watching Ellie lose Joel as I did watching Joel lose Sara. This franchise just loves ripping your heart right out of your chest.
That's the point of those moments. You emotionally bond to Joel when Sarah dies, and you emotionally bond to Ellie when Joel dies. You're there to share that trauma with them, and in this case also the hate for Abby.
@Dark Thoughts I feel like this moment was worse than Sara because we spent the whole first game playing as Joel. We WERE Joel to some extent, at least I was in my head.
@@XxRemotexX you worded this perfectly
@@Dark__Thoughts crazy thing though, I started to hope Ellie would forgive Abby and at the end she finally let’s go of her hate and Abby lives. You can see the pain and suffering in Abby as well when Ellie cut her down from the pole.
Very interested to see you through this journey! Already got some very different reactions from the norm with muscle mommy” and the very unfortunate “Joel we found you a new wife!” lol
Most interesting is your willingness to try and understand the possible motivations for these new characters coming in and taking out a beloved character. The lack of rage and your immediate mention and appreciation for Joel’s life is very telling that we’re in for a very different reaction and I’m here for it! I do wonder how much of your reaction is also affected by the lack of a big gap in between games. I would not be surprised if others found that at least part of their loss and anger were influenced by so much anticipation and waiting.
Can’t fair for part 2 of part 2!
This is by far my favorite game of all, can't wait to see you laugh, cry, get emotional and go through the rollercoaster of emotions this game brings you.
WOOO! i can't wait either, bruno! ❤️
I didn't think you were going to jump right into TLOU2, but here we are! I'm excited for you, this is one of the best stories ever told, masterpiece. I'm looking forward to riding this emotional roller-coaster with you.
Thanks! This game is too wild. My reactions were all jacked up. GGs!
thank you so much! 🙏❤️
41:27 Yup, that was everyone's reaction when Abby is introduced to us 😂
Bench press me, mommy! *lmao*
LMAOOOO
8:25 (as you walk over fresh corpses) ahhh this is so nice
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her reaction to the den scene is amazing
❤️ ty peachy!
You trying to listen to the gossip is so funny and relatable lmaooooo
i appreciate you not hating on abby from the start, once we learn her story we see how similar she is to ellie so you really can’t love one and hate the other
Infatti.....La storia di Abby è anch'essa molto triste e sola direi.
That is absolutely untrue. Abby is a vile POS, Ellie is not.
This is the best TloU playthrough (including Part 1) i have seen so far. You have lots of emotional intelligence which makes this a joy to watch even though i know the game in and out.
IM SO EXCITED TO WATCH YOUR PLAYTHROUGH!!!! good luck! ❤
woo!! ❤❤
Fun fact: The song that Ellie is listening to while sketching during the first cut-scene is the song she sang in the first teaser trailer we ever say 2ish years before the game came out. Through the Valley by Shawn James.
Yessss, been following you for a while, your reaction/gameplay are so good! Keep it up and enjoy!
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IM SO HAPPY!!! IM LOVING ALL OF YOUR LAST OF US CONTENT, i hope you are loving the story and gameplay so far!
The sound design in it is crazy , the cinematic feeling when there is tention/action but also the gore sounds, all of it , amazing. It realy ads to the immersion
2:27:38 The emotional damage in this game is real, no spoilers, but first game was like happy days in comparison, prep yourself, looking forward to your awesome reactions as usual, no matter how many times that part with Joel is emotional damage 😭😭
I just finish the TLOUS Part 1 playthrough today so this is coming up perfectly, thanks eralia! I don't know anything about this one so I'm ready to suffer and cry with u 😅💀
❤️ cheers to the crying! haha
I thought I was over the sad part in this video, but you made me cry so much! Your face, your expressions, your eyes, even your cheeks, chin and eyebrows showed SO MUCH EMOTIONAL PAIN AND SADNESS! I couldn't stop crying while I watch you suffer "that moment"...
I can't...
Every expression of sadness and sorrow... I can't describe how many feelings you made me feel...
Such a powerful game and story
I just started watching, i am at minute 4:00 so i don't now how far you played in this videeo yet, but either way, i can say: you have no idea, what you are walking into. I'm fu**ing excited for this ride.
You can kinda see if you hover over the bar at the end. She made her break pretty much where everyone else takes their break though.
@@Dark__Thoughts Thanks, i know how to use the timeline bar 🤣 I did not want to spoil myself, just wanted to get my comment out before i was really starting.
thanks for watching aaaah!! ❤️
So soon!? I wasn't expecting it. You're absolutely killing it on this channel, delivering great and thoughtful content super fast and I know it isn't but it seems so effortless and natural for you. Watched every one of your videos since I've found your channel, can't say that for anyone else. Keep it up!
Well you didn't disappoint what a magnificent start & your ending monologue was the perfect example of why we love you & your channel eralia & all I have to do is wait for the next episode 🙌 take care & sending sunshine smiles and good vibes to all 🌻🐝🌺🤘💜
Oh damn this is way sooner than i thought! I hope you enjoy the game!
Omg you might be the best reactor I've ever seen. I also love to go into stories/experiences without knowing anything about them, although it is really hard for me to do so. Can't wait to start this journey and see what your thoughts are on this (imo) incredible masterpiece.
aw thanks dva!! ❤️ enjoy!
i gasped so hard at this notification 😂 ur the goat fr !!!!
Saaaaame 🤣
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yes! finally we get to see you play part2. just enjoy the game and please don't stop. 😊and thank you as always!
thank you for watching!! ❤️
She smiling when Joel was singing while I was crying as hell because of that song. This game broke me so hard...
IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS !! u have no idea .. i’ve been looking forward to u playing part 2 and omg i can’t wait to see u play and react and experience this !! i luv u and ur videos
OMG hahah! thank you!! can't wait ❤️❤️
"I got my coffee" *casually pulls out Jabba the Hutt* 😂
I never knew about Joel until TODAY 😢 still crying and sobbing 😭 I’m going totally blind with you on this game Eralia I don’t know how it ends and I don’t want to spoiler myself until we discover it together 🥹
Thank-you for your service. The attention to detail of this game, every room, every word. It is the standard by which games will be judged for a long time.
41:19 "JOEL WE FIND YOU A NEW WIFE" ☠️☠️🏌️♀️
lol 💀
i’m sooo excited to watch you play this game-definitely changed my life
❤️ can't wait!
8:20 riding over dead bodies "Awww this is so nice..." LOL
LOL
You didn’t notice Sams robot at 22:04 😊
I finally caught up to the series! If anyone is interested, it is in fact worth going back and watching part 1. I'm really digging watching Eralia experience this games story for the first time!
“Abby! That’s her name. I’ll remember that name forever.”
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You: "fuck us up, Neil!" Neil: "okay"
(Tommy and Joel frantically trying to keep everyone alive) "Give us a hand with this thing!" Eralia: (softly) "loot..... loot......... loot......."
😂😂😂😂💀
i feel like a fucking villain seeing her smile and be so happy, while knowing whats coming😭
"Fuck us up Neil..."
Girl you don't even know 😭
"Joel we found you a new wife!" I YELLED
Really appreciate how calm your reaction is at the end, considering the devastating events that took place. The majority of people have been too stubborn (yes through our love for the characters) to be able to fully appreciate and understand this incredible game. It is a heartbreaking thing to happen, but it is what develops characters and the story. It is such an amazing game and we can't wait to see your reaction to the full story!
I just started watching this series cause I just finished the show. I watched your play through of tlou 1 and the add on. I always feel seen when you’re crying at the same time as me lol. I wasn’t expecting to be sobbing so much dude.
can't think of a more perfect person to be playing trough this - you are coming at it with the exact right mindset. You'd be amazed how many 'true fans' stopped playing at that moment and snapped their disc in half. how many death threats Laura Bailey received, how awful a vocal minority were about this. this isn't the only challenge this game throws at you, but A+ for how you dealt with the first major hurdle :) I'm excited to see how you react to the rest of the story.
Breaking their discs is just stupid, I mean they paid for it, could have sold it but instead just trashed their money. Also, the game is soooo good.
I knew Eralia's empathy would kick in for this game. She gets why Ellie would go out to Seattle - why nothing Tommy or anyone else said or did would matter. She also gets why such a thing could happen to Joel, why the people who tracked him down would do so.
Its the theme of the game. It's not "revenge" as so many people have thought it to be. Its about being able to say "i get it" to the things that every single character does - to have every character's actions and motivations be understandable - and yet for those same characters to all still be fucking miserable, due to these actions.
That, miserably, is sometimes just how life is. ...not often, thankfully.
This year (2023 as of this writing), a new batch of people have picked up thse games to play, as shown by channels like Eralia. It's been long enoguh since these games came out that its a new "generation" of players of these games - and i've noticed that they all seem to get it. None of the (appropriate, ironically) hatred that pervaded the people who played this game when it first released, or the year or so thereafter.
It's kinda nice.
already so pumped for part two! this was a blast to watch as always!!
❤️❤️ woo thanks!!
Been looking forward to this series getting going and this first video did not disappoint.
So much investment in the characters, visceral reaction to the story, genuine smiles, blushes, sorrow. It is great to see someone get so into this narrative and these characters, Really looking forward to the rest of the series. There is so much more to come 👌
It’s crazy to see how much better at stealth she’s gotten.
And yet she still doesn't know how to use the bottle/bricks for stealth it's actually kinda amusing no offense eralia
HAHHA thank you! ❤️
The tears on her notebook page when she draws the owl gets me everytime
16:09 we waited the whole first game + 7 years … it was worth it.
Can’t lie it really wasn’t, the story and plot + characters except Tommy and dina was average bro, but the gameplay and graphics were worth that’s it IMO
I don't think I've ever laughed and cried so hard watching a game play video before. Love your work. :)
YAAAYYY!! I didn’t expect for you to post this so soon! You truly are AMAZING!!! You give me confidence and motivation to upload a lot more on TH-cam. Editing is NOT FOR THE WEAK! You are so busy and the fact that you are consistent says a lot about you as a person ❤️❤️I hope you play this game with an open mindset. Anyone who complains the WHOLE TIME playing The Last Of Us Part Two is honestly MAAAAD annoying! So I pray you are a little different 🤣So far you are great with these story driven games. Can’t wait to see more! (;
My reaction/thoughts too when the notification came through!! lol
ahhhh thank you so much, anaya!! i appreciate you! ❤️ good luck editing and youtube-ing! ❤️
OMG I love your coffee cup this go round! I have not seen that and I'm a huge Star Wars buff. That is definitely on my shopping list now. Watching this and hearing Joel sing this brought me to tears. It's such a beautiful song. That whole awkward feeling you got, I felt the same way playing this for the first time. I have to say, you're taking it much better than I was at the end of your part 1. You're more rational than I was, but I guess I got more emotionally attached to Joel and Ellie and that bond they formed over the first game. I literally had to pause the game and come back hours later after calming down. I was so heart broken. Even watching you play and react to it, it brings me tears all over again and every time I play through this game. I hope you continue to enjoy playing this as I will definitely continue to watch. I just love watching others play this game to see how they react and that's how I found your channel. Seeing you and others react to not only the game going in blind but also the series, it makes me really love tuning in to the channels.
I strive for this but I can never help myself to watch trailers, spoilers, etc. I'm glad you're not doing any research beforehand, I think going completely blind is the way to go. Because leaks are what made this game so divisive in the first place.
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You're right, the DVD Sarah and Joel watch in the TV show was 'Curtis and Viper 2', which is a reference to TLOU Part II.
Based on your reaction to beginning of the game, I think you gonna love the game and will understand the message just fine, which is believe it or not sooo incredibly rare in this community
Have fun playing😊
I love your commitment to looting even while being chased by a horde 😂
Have you ever heard on a game called 'Beyond two souls'? I'd love to see your game play
Finally someone says it "trailers are spoilers" so so true😂
This game killed me …. Can’t stop thinking about it even after 3 years..
I played like a month or 2 months ago and I still can't stop thinking about it either. It's crazy how the story sticks with you long after you finish it
@@3lle272 Everything about this game is phenomenal the music Gameplay Graphics … but What Naughty dog did to Joel wasted all and It’s still hunts me every time I think about it ..
@@maskon996 no not really the story Is bad poorly played out bad pacing, and then they make u PLAY as the piece of shit Abby after she kills Joel, like what are they thinking?? Are they tryna make us like her😂? And the end was just cringe ‘🥹revenge is bad’ and Dina left her anyway gameplay and graphics were the only good thing about this game and Tommy THATS IT
@@mrcooshie8436 Exactly 👍🏻
@@mrcooshie8436 do stfu with the spoilers
You just keep surprising me I figured you was going to wait till after you completed the series to start uploading game 2, I have nothing to do tomorrow but I'm still gonna blame you for being tired cause im gonna watch this tonight before bed for sure.. love the longer videos for sure.. Hope you're having a wonderful eveninggg always smile!
It's refreshing to see a player with brain who can think outside the box. Rare here on youtube. This game is an absolute masterpiece. There are people who hate it, many people. These are people who have mostly not experienced that actions have consequences. People who are not able to feel empathy for others only for themselves.
"people who have mostly not experienced that actions have consequences. People who are not able to feel empathy for others only for themselves." You mean like Abby, right?😆
@@jj21888 And you are the example. In addition, stupid as bread, since your statement does not fit anything.
@@TomTomson81no one had a problem with Joel dieing or being killed, it's the way they did it dumbass. You don't brutally kill the most beloved character like that knowing that it's gonna piss off fans more than helping the story along. If they killed him in a more heroic guy trying to save Ellie type way than ppl would have accepted it but no they just brutally slaughter him like a pig.
Nah this game is utter trash dawg you don’t gotta lie & force yourself to like it it’s okay I promise
@@blakefletcher8052 Of course, this is nothing for cerebellar acrobats like you. But this is not tragic, I promise.
She’s right about the wait for this game and it being emotional on the first play. I’ll never forget how speechless the opening scenes had me
Bro I am so excited for this I cannot even explain. I’m sitting here at work drooling over it 🤤- wait that sounded weird 😹 but I know what I’m watching when I get home! 💯 🏡 🍻 Also, I hope you made sure the dog gets a good scratch 🐕
LMAO! always pet the dogs! enjoy the series ❤️
loving it. your reactions are priceless. lol i find my self waving my hands at the screen to try and move you in the direction you need to go. awesome