Wow... What a beginning. I am speechless and still can't believe this happened even though it has been several days since this first episode has been recorded. I wish we could've had more time. PS: I'll definitely finish this game. No worries guys. Just needed a little break. Thank you guys for watching and joining me on this journey. 💙
I think that was most people's biggest problem with the game. It was very abrupt. I feel that if the game played out in chronological order it would have made much more sense. As you'll see the game is not actually in chronological order. Jumping in like this and losing Joel immediately was just too jarring.
@@JaymesHildegard What you mean? Up to this point, everything is in chronological order. And without spoiling anything, the whole story after this is being told chronological too. Joel's death needed to be happening early, because it's the thing that is starting the whole story and the main motivator for Ellie to go on her journey.
I hope you will continue to play, the game is evaluated not at the beginning, but at the end of its passage. And so, of course, a difficult moment and the game itself is very difficult.
@@Phantom-Cerberus I will definitely finish this game, apart from the whole Joel-thing, I am in love with it already. Just finished recording episode 2 and I can't wait to continue :')
Hey youre not the only one, heck im 48 and still cried (again) seeing this. And i dont care about all the "guys shouldnt show/be emotional blablabla" We are all just humans, thats how i see it anyway. Only tlou part 1, this and rdr2 have made me feel so emotionally attached to the characters and story.
@@rawsnake Crying is also a great way to release stress and regulate your emotions. Allowing yourself to cry when it is appropriate simply shows that you are emotionally intelligent.
That's honestly what I love about it. It shows not only the hard reality of a post-apolcayptic world, but also the hard reality of revenge cycles. I loved how raw it was and the emotions it makes you feel are just insane for a game. In the end I loved both sides for different reasons.
the only reason this even happened is because TLOU part 2 is full with bad and lazy but also WOKE writing. Joel and Tommy acting out of character, trusting strangers , telling them their names, despite Joel knows that the fireflies are looking for him. And no, Joel did not become soft like Neil Cuckman tried to claim ( making up excuses for his bad writing ) No where in the stroy beginning was any hint that Joel has become soft and trusting strangers or anything like that. In fact Jesse even complained how strict Joel is with rules and patrol protocol. So Joel becoming soft simply doesn't fit with Neil Cuckman`s own writing ( but why he and Tommy then trusted some strangers even risked their lives to help one ) , that's why many say, ITS BAD WRITING..full with contradictions. ___________________________ Next problem ... Ellie and Tina have absurd plot armor.. we know how all writing have plot armor for their main character but that's what distinguishes good from bad writing. When the plot armor is not so visible thats good writing.... but in TLOU part 2 plot armor for Ellie and Tina is constant, they escape the absurdest and dedielst of situtations. Ohh and there are fun totally absurd parts as well , where Ellie uses a LOADED GUN as a MELEE WEAPON with the intent to kill... lol who wrote this nonsense lol omg. ________________________________ And the ending ... so Ellie has no problem killing hundreds of innocent people but then she won't kill... ( we know who ) :D its a joke story writing.. that's why the game went on discount after 3 months it came out and it was universally hated. _______________________________ The only reason it won game of the year is because those award are rigged.... they gave that award for WOKENESS DIVERSITY , FEMINIST , LGBT points.. not for actually a good story and game play. in 2020 ,GOTY should had won Final Fantasy 7 remake or Ghost of tsushima , not TLOU part 2 .
@@tanelviil9149 dude just be careful, we got you point but this is FULL of spoilers from a game she didn't play yet. For example, before I played I found out that joel was dying, and I was pissed, so try to avoid any comments that spoil the experience of someone who managed to escape all the rumors until today.
@@MultiPolarWorldCo-op Nah, they basically alienated half of fandom with that move for "shock value" and "subverting expectations", playing with someone that killed their favorite character in big chunk of game.
It is absolutely one of the best games ever made. slfrom a storytelling aspect the best. People often have a hard time coping with the loss of thier favorite character. But how those story progresses is so solid
It really breaks my heart seeing you crying that hard. I gave up playing the game when it was released because I failed to stay open-minded, I could only afford watching others' gameplays and yours is definitely one of the best. Thank you for your amazing videos (I followed since tlou part 1) and I am definitely sticking around for more.
I've seen tens of people play this game for the first time and agree that Jenni is one of the best in understanding the story, remembering prior events, gameplay, and logistics of the game
You play really well. Stealth is top notch and you basically hit every shot, impressive. Also love how frequently you use the listen mode. It's very satisfying watching you play, good job, Jenni.
Dude, "Beyond Desolation" still triggers me so hard but I love it so much (TLoU PTSD). Part 2 stepped up big time with its soundtrack, they even used some Part 2 songs in the HBO show for Part 1. Really goes to show that you don't necessarily need some super big soundscape, like a big ass orchestra, to make amazing soundtracks.
Pls, the only reason this even happened is because TLOU part 2 is full with bad and lazy but also WOkE writing. Joel and Tommy acting out of character, trusting strangers , telling them their names, despite Joel knows that the fireflies are looking for him. And no Joel did not become soft like Neil Cuckman tried to claim ( making up excuses for his bad writing ) No where in the stroy beginning was any hint that Joel has become soft and trusting strangers or anything like that. In fact Jesse even complained how strict Joel is with rules and patrol protocol. So Joel becoming soft simply doesn't fit with Neil Cuckman`s own writing ( but why he and Tommy then trusted some strangers even risked their lives to help one ) , that's why many say, ITS BAD WRITING..full with contradictions. ___________________________ Next problem ... Ellie and Tina have absurd plot armor.. we know how all writing have plot armor for their main character but that's what distinguishes good from bad writing. When the plot armor is not so visible thats good writing.... but in TLOU part 2 plot armor for Ellie and Tina is constant, they escape the absurdest and dedielst of situtations. Ohh and there are fun totally absurd parts as well , where Ellie uses a LOADED GUN as a MELEE WEAPON with the intent to kill... lol who wrote this nonsense lol omg. ________________________________ And the ending ... so Ellie has no problem killing hundreds of innocent people but then she won't kill... ( we know who ) :D its a joke story writing.. that's why the game went on discount after 3 months it came out and it was universally hated. _______________________________ The only reason it won game of the year is because those award are rigged.... they gave that award for WOKENESS DIVERSITY , FEMINIST , LGBT points.. not for actually a good story and game play. in 2020 ,GOTY should had won Final Fantasy 7 remake or Ghost of tsushima , not TLOU part 2 .
@@tanelviil9149 It does have bad writing. Lazy, I don't think so. Woke, definitely in some areas but not everywhere. I think if the sequences were rearranged it mostly would've been a great story (except for all the instances of coincidences/plot armor).
@tanelviil9149 You definitely have a point. But now, be prepared to be attacked by all the opposing comments, saying your opinion is childish and wrong.
To be honest, I consider it a badge of honor that this moment caused this game to be one of the most loudly hated games ever made. Doesn’t really matter what they say about it, the intense energy behind that vitriol along with some really crazy denial is just testament to how much emotion this game stirs up.
Please trust the gaming community, dont stop, keep playing, itll be worth it i promise. Theres a reason why its sooo many peoples favourite game ever. Heartbreaking start, but you must MUST continue. X
My personal favourite game of all time for the exact reasons shown in this video. No piece of media has made me experience such powerful emotions before or made me question myself as a person so frequently. This game really pulls you through every stage of grief along with the characters and challenges you to look at yourself. It's incredible the character work that Naughty Dog were able to do with this game.
Laura Bailey, the actor for Abby and a good friend of Ashley (Ellie's actor) actually had to comfort her during the shooting of this scene. Ashley lost her dad at a young age so what we see there from Ellie are real fucking emotions too. At the end of watching my first playthrough I was just empty and exhausted (and the latter still happens after watching every single reaction of this game). The game, the characters and the things that happened, or even what could've happened if things went differently, were on my mind for a whole month, daily. I had it in my mind during the day, couldn't find sleep when in bed because of it, even dreamed about it and then it was the first thing I thought about when I woke up.
This game is incredibly moving. i actually might like it more than the first. that traumatic scene hits so hard, and will continue to hit you throughout the whole thing. the song joel sings is given so much more meaning. i look forward to watching ya play this one through. buckle up.
pls dude.. stop trying to talk shit into chocolate .....the only reason this silly Joels death happened is because TLOU part 2 is full with bad and lazy but also WOKE writing. Joel and Tommy acting out of character, trusting strangers , telling them their names, despite Joel knows that the fireflies are looking for him. And no, Joel did not become soft like Neil Cuckman tried to claim ( making up excuses for his bad writing ) No where in the stroy beginning was any hint that Joel has become soft and trusting strangers or anything like that. In fact Jesse even complained how strict Joel is with rules and patrol protocol. So Joel becoming soft simply doesn't fit with Neil Cuckman`s own writing ( but why he and Tommy then trusted some strangers even risked their lives to help one ) , that's why many say, ITS BAD WRITING..full with contradictions. ___________________________ Next problem ... Ellie and Tina have absurd plot armor.. we know how all writing have plot armor for their main character but that's what distinguishes good from bad writing. When the plot armor is not so visible thats good writing.... but in TLOU part 2 plot armor for Ellie and Tina is constant, they escape the absurdest and dedielst of situtations. Ohh and there are fun totally absurd parts as well , where Ellie uses a LOADED GUN as a MELEE WEAPON with the intent to kill... lol who wrote this nonsense lol omg. ________________________________ And the ending ... so Ellie has no problem killing hundreds of innocent people but then she won't kill... ( we know who ) :D its a joke story writing.. that's why the game went on discount after 3 months it came out and it was universally hated. _______________________________ The only reason it won game of the year is because those award are rigged.... they gave that award for WOKENESS DIVERSITY , FEMINIST , LGBT points.. not for actually a good story and game play. in 2020 ,GOTY should had won Final Fantasy 7 remake or Ghost of tsushima , not TLOU part 2 .
Your reaction to what happened just shows how brilliant the creators have developed the characters. So much so that it brought you to tears because you care that much. At that moment, I wish I could have given you a hug. This game is hard and there will be times where you will think, 'no way, I'm not doing that'. My advice is to stick with it to the end. This is a masterpiece of a game. Enjoyed your playthrough, as always ❤
It broke my heart to see yours getting broken… 😢 I can’t remember a playthrough with a reaction this honest and truthful as yours - and I‘ve seen many. This chapter of the game is dark, painful and hard to swallow on the first run, but I beg you to continue playing to see what the story has to offer. Apart from that being said - I really enjoy your TLOU videos. You’re doing a great job 👏🏻 Keep it up.
My favorite game of all time:)Be sure to keep an open mind and let the game tell it'd amazing story. 22:08 that is actually the music composer for the game Gustavo Santaolalla playing the banjo. Also be aware of animals sometimes they lead you to loot or areas you need to get to.
No game is going to make you feel what this game makes you feel, and that's what makes it a great game. It's an experience you need to live. One of my favorite games.
I've played this game maybe a dozen or more times and watched just about every play through on TH-cam. I'm a 31 year old man. I still sob every time. This game is a masterpiece and I'm excited for you to go through it.
Almost the same. I'm 32 and it always gets me. Two times finished both games which I see as one long story btw, not separate productions. Watched many gameplays and experiencing this story again as kinda new because of seeing reactions of people playing it fot the first time. Genuinely shock and denial always hits me as my own feeleng while I played it myself for the first time...
Who knew that heartbreak could be so contagious that simply watching a gamer burst into tears could trigger the same in the viewers? It's a good thing that cordyceps doesn't spread so easily!
I remeber when i played this. I didnt cry when joel died bcus i didnt belive it.but at the graveguard when i saw his name on the grave stone i cried for 1 hour.. then i stop the game. I didnt play for 2 month bcus how shocked i got. Then after 2 month i played and finish the game. I love/hate the game. One of the best game ever made so much emotional rollercoster
This game caught SOOO much hate on release because of the early shock death but there's no denying it's a powerful story that forces you to feel emotional about it. For me it's still one of the stand out pieces of media in the last few years. I've replayed it once and it all fell into place much better second time around.
Incredible reaction! I recently finished this game two months ago for the first time. Gameplay felt way better than the first, I loved the story. I look forward to seeing more of your play through.
2:07:59 Oh, my heart! Ive seen (and played) THAT moment many times, hated every second of it (despite it being one of my all time fave games, along with Part 1!), yet i dont think i ever actually cried...until now! I just wanted to console you in that moment, so much!! ❤
Hopefully you enjoy the game. I also played for myself without reading others reviews and thought the game was decent. I felt bad for you when you got to the basement part with Joel. This game does make you feel terrible, emotionally. Keep up the great work, Jenni!❤ P.S. Loved how Luna showed up at 2:16:00, towards the end.❤
Even tho the beginning was hard, I'm looking forward to continuing this game! And yeah, Luna was worried about me crying so hard haha, she's such an angel 😭💙
Oh you poor sweetheart, I remember playing tlou 2 on release day in 2020 and ugly sobbing in my TH-cam play through just like you when Joel died. I’d played the first tlou in 2013 and was a massive fan and I was shocked when Joel was killed. To this day however tlou2 is one of my favorite games of all time. I don’t know what part of the journey you’re currently on but I wish you the best and I hope you enjoy the rest!!
Part 2 could be the best gaming experience I've ever had.. The game wants you to be upset at Joels death, hell it wants you to be angry about it. But you gotta continue riding the wave, its all by design.. Its not shock value, its the only way the story could move foward. If Joel lives, there's no story.
Oh yeah, writing another reply I remembered. The voice actors for Joel & Ellie are Troy Backer and Ashley Johnson. There's an interview on YT where they talk about this scene, which was pretty much the hardest thing she had to do, as she lost her own dad when she was quite young. So what you see there in the game are some real emotions from her. It's spoiler free for the meaning of what happened in that first episode of course, but stay away from the comments there. (/watch?v=S4wWe0vBQqM) She cares about Ellie, so she has a habit of getting emotional when talking about her. Another short one for Part 1, specifically the DLC (/watch?v=jiB_DzutSc4). Honestly really love her, she is a huge part of what brought this character to life and why people care so much about Ellie. Even that little finger fidgeting is from her being nervous, or the space nerding from Ellie is actually from her own persona. They, and the actor for Tommy, Jeffrey Pierce, also have cameos in the show, which you will probably enjoy.
A gut-wrenching masterpiece so happy that you're playing this so quickly after the last one prymbra, it will break you (like us all ) but it's worth the pain for a truly magnificent story 🙌 sending you sunshine smiles and good vibes if you need them 🙏🌻🌻🐝🤗
this game does violence so realistically. being invested in ellie and joel back then was shocking how joels demise went down. i felt also the same to your reaction. like this is insane, how could this happen. great reaction
Ein großes Lob an deine Spielweise. Beim Erkunden fast alles gefunden, Puzzle schnell gelöst und die Konflikte effektiv bestritten. So viel Kompetenz sieht man selten bei Lets Playern. Nur ein kleiner Tipp: Man kann in Ellies Tagebuch zurückblättern. Wenn du keine Einträge verpassen willst solltest du nach jedem Zeitsprung mal ins Tagebuch schauen.
Hey Jenni, I'm on watching you playing part 1 of TLOU2 and this is really good glad that you are on playing it, have a great week and Thank You very much Jenni.🙂👍
Part II is easily my favorite video game of all time. The gameplay is so good and satisfying especially on the higher difficulties and story is beautiful. I can't stop playing it I'm already on my 8th playthrough :D
I haven't beaten this one yet, but I've made it about halfway through. You've given me incentive to finally finish it, so you don't spoil anything for me. Anyway, this is a personal preference but, I usually wait to find an upgrade bench. I'll look to see which guns to upgrade and then I'll go in to spend my supplements. That's just me, though.
This game is sensational. One of my favorites for sure, in part because as I have seen your emotions, I felt similar raw emotions my first time. That stays with you, and im excited to see how you react to everything else this game has to offer. Loving the content so far, new to the channel!
I'm recovering this series a little late due to holidays. I wanted to tell you that you are gorgeous and I love your videos. From this chapter I remember an easter egg. When you pet the dog you can see a man sitting playing bengyo (min. 22:09). he is Gustavo Santaolalla the composer of the soundtrack of the last of us part two. I hope the comment is understandable (my English and really bad) your fan from Italy
The whole Abby Joel scene leaked online before the game released. There where Golf games modded with Joel head replacing the ball and Abby replacing Tiger Wood.
It's so refreshing to see a first time player actually use quick throw with the bottle to kill things. You'd be shocked how many people forget about that mechanic
I can't wait for the remastered version, so I can listen to the commentary of those cutscenes and listen to how this beautiful but tragic story came to pass, I hope you enjoyed this awesome game
With the beginning of the passage of part 2, I really liked the game, and since you have passed the updated part 1 and have now started part 2, this is a big whole story for you. If you have reached the moment of the territory with the map, there is a very large territory, you can spend a lot of time, I advise you to search it thoroughly, you can find a lot of interesting things. Search the area before going further ahead.
Glad you’re still going to carry on even after all what happened in your first play though can’t wait to watch your journey through the last of us two continue thank you have a wonderful week see ya on the next one bye 👋
This game was very heartbreaking but it is one of my most favorite games of all time. Yes it has some very harsh moments but it comes with a life lesson and I actually really like the story that came with this game.
Prymba don't worry about the controversial opinions on this game.I can't say much but the game supports some things that some people don't like and that's about it. People hate the game for dumb reasons. If you are a decent person, which you are, I'm sure you're gonna love the game(and be traumatized by it too)
I know the Joel apologists keep telling themselves that excuse constantly, but it was not just an attempt to make a cure. The writers meant to say that they were very much confident to be able to make one, not that they may eventually with good luck could possibly make one. They wanted to present a trolley problem scenario, multiplied by a few billion people, current ones and those not yet even born. This is not just important in regards to Joel's decision to literally just murder everyone and make that decision over Ellie's head, but also for Ellie and the personality disorder that she grew in regards to her cure, starting with the survivors guilt from Riley. All the shit she went through on that journey, the loss of Tess, Sam and Henry, Joel's injury, her experience with David, and pretty much all those tragic stories in all those notes, it's all a consequence of the world they're living in, due to the infected. And Ellie was supposed to be the answer to that, that's what she saw herself as, and what Joel took from her. People who constantly claim otherwise are really undermining Ellie's character by doing that (and also the goal of the Fireflies), and putting Joel on this glorified pedestal, that isn't even one. He murdered countless of people in that hospital, including Marlene, all also with their friends and family, and basically is responsible for possibly having doomed humanity. And even before that he spent probably a decade or so with literal banditry, if not longer, murdering innocent people for their gear, which is part of what gave him his reputation in Boston. All things considered he was more of an antagonist and definitely had it coming. It's surprising that he even made it this far in the first place with how much enemies he must've made over the years. Oh and Joel would never name a horse Callus. He always hated that name. 30:46 👀🏌 You actually missed a little bit of dialog when you didn't see the house entrance at first, because that started the dialog with the movie night, which you were supposed to hear while looting that house. When you go into the camper there's another one but you were still listening to the previous one because of your mishap. Definitely make sure to always read the journal after each "sequence", for example now after Joel's death. Ellie keeps writing things into it, the game will not remind you and you cannot go back to previous pages of previously played parts unless you reload a save from that time. But you do have to potentially go back to previous pages for when she writes more than one. It's an easy to miss part of the game that is very important for the story telling. ANYWAY... Answers are definitely to be found throughout the game. It's a rough and very dark ride, but I still stand by my point that I like Part 2 more than Part 1. After watching my first playthrough of it (I don't play consoles) I had to think about the game, the characters and happenings daily, for a whole month straight. I couldn't find sleep because of those thoughts, I even dreamed about it, and it was the first thing that popped into my mind when I woke up. It requires processing, but it's also the only game that ever affected me on a personal level to this degree. Also, if you haven't started already, wait with the HBO show until you're through Part 2. It hits very differently and there's a bunch of Part 2 references too.
Super keen to see your play through, this game is brutal but absolutely amazing! Quick question, why do the graphics look like they are set to low? Running this game on my PS4 Pro looks incredible but here it looks a bit funny, definitely lower settings than your Part 1 play through?
It isn't possible to set graphics to low on the PS5, I'm playing and recording in a 4K resolution with 60fps, those graphics are just what the game looks like, which I think does look nice in 4K! Maybe the HDR looks odd to you, but I personally like it. My TLOU1 playthrough looked better since I was playing it on PC and the remake version has improved graphics! 😎
@@Prymbra thanks for the reply. I'm half way through and it looks better now but at the very beginning playing Joel if you take a look it definitely looks low res, the textures look strange (check when he's on the horse it looks really low quality). The PS4 Pro uses HDR too and upscaled 4k, it looks crystal clear. Just stange the very beginning of this vid looked a bit weird, here and there I noticed the textures look a bit odd. I've double checked on my PS4 Pro and it definitely looks higher resolution. Again unsure why as I'd imagine the PS5 to look even better.
My heart broke for you when you said "I love this man" as Joel finished singing. Good luck on the part 2 journey, despite what happened to Joel, this is an amazing game, with amazing storytelling.
Rough start, but I'm happy you're on the Second part. I'm a big fan of this one, thats for sure. My gut tells me you will be to after the dust settles. Are you recording with OBS?
@@Prymbra Yeah, the Joel part will be a hang up, but having watched your videos for some time now. I think when the ending scene comes up, you'll understand and genuinely enjoy the story they told overall, despite what they did to our boy... And the future hang ups to come. I mentioned OBS bc I see very minor consistent frame drops in your recording, and OBS does the same for me and I'm yet to understand why. It's not distracting, but if you ever figure it out let me know lol.
@@FrontierStarterGroup Actually no idea what could be causing those framedrops... It's a bit upsetting but I don't think I'll be able to change anything about it. OBS can be very weird sometimes with certain games
@@FrontierStarterGroup Weirdly enough, I've seen those framedrops in the console let's play for both Part 1 & 2. Always thought it's the consoles not keeping up. It's super noticable if you get used to higher framerates unfortunately. I've got a 140 Hz monitor now and pretty much everything under 90 starts to get noticeable for me, while drops towards or even below 60 are really jarring.
IM SUPER EXCITED TO WATCH YOU PLAY. I recommend to play with an open mindset because the story is VERY complex. No blacks and whites just grays… that’s why I love this game so much
I remember that it was hard for me to sleep that night, i was angry and sad!! But i understand that it was the purpose, to generate many emotions, because there are also joys, love, fear, etc. in this game!! It’s a game that must be played from beginning to end, it leaves many reflections! Greetings from Mexico!! 🙂
Oh 😲, I already have a hard time with Joel's death, because I like him a lot as a character, but now with your reaction, it's worse, you've managed to make me cry. 😭 I hate Abby...even after I finish the game...
Girl i cried for a solid 45 mins after joels death, just non stop. I hated the game for dying that to him. And then i played the rest of it and still didn't like the game at first. It took me a while to realize what an actual masterpiece this game was. Different perspectives, amazing character development, beautiful soundtrack. Ugh its just so good, but man the first playthrough was ROUGHHHHHHH
Again, I find myself laughing at Naughty Dog's play on words from their old games. I don't know if you've played or even heard of it but...turning "Crash Bandicoot" into "Smash Brandi's Cootch..."C'mon, that's gold!🤣
With the first game you need tissues. With the second game, I think it's actually even more important to have Gatorade... or some other source of hydration that includes electrolytes. I worry about players getting dehydrated from crying. I'm only half kidding. 🙂
Respect, I could not watch that part in my playthrough and skipped it. Your reaction was intense. I look forward to watching the rest of the playthrough.@@Prymbra
This game will break you in ways you can't even imagine. It will make you do things you don't want to. It will turn you upside down. And when it finishes, you will feel demolished, and yet you will still love it. The only flaw of this game maybe is its pace, it cooks you in low heat. I wish I could go back in time and experience it again with fresh eyes. One of the best games I've ever played. Buckle up, it will be a hell of a ride!
this part was one the worst parts in a game of all time. joel was smart, which is how he survived for so long. he did what he had to to save ppl like ellie, and himself at times. but the fact tommy just spills the beans and" hey we down the hill boss, come on down in a few and get some beans brother" is the dumbest bs ive ever witnessed. it made me mad how joel died 3 or 4 years ago, and it still makes me angry now. they handled his departure so poorly its sickening honestly. last of us 1 a masterpiece, 2 is a mastershit.
No, what Tommy said was actually very smart. Think about it, if you've be forced by a blizzard and a horde of infected into sheltering with a bunch of armed strangers, what is the best and worst case scenario? A) They're who they say are, peaceful travelers with no hostile intentions, B) they're opportunistic raiders who'd kill you for what's in your pockets. In the former situation inviting them back to town breaks the ice and dampens any mutual suspicion, no problem, and it's not like Jackson doesn't deal regularly with outsiders. In the latter situation you've just told them you live nearby and thus have help close at hand or at least people who'll notice if you go missing, _and_ you've offered to lead them back to said town and give them free supplies, by which you've given any raiders with two brain cells to rub together every incentive not to harm you at least in the short term. And that's all without mentioning that Jackson is a fortified settlement of hundreds, not an easy target for under a dozen people. If you're still unconvinced what Tommy said was reasonable, I'd ask you what the alternative is? Tell the armed strangers they're alone and completely at their mercy? Ignoring that Owen and Abby have already found Jackson, they just rode into the lodge on horses with a J brand, and it seems improbable that travelers a few miles from Jackson Wyoming wouldn't know about the existence of Jackson Wyoming or at least be very close to finding it once the storm clears up. Personally, Joel's death was one of the best and most impactful character deaths I've seen in fiction let alone video games, and I think it was done very thoughtfully and purposefully. It seems to me the people most mad about it are so mad they've become irrational, and refuse to consider the scene or the larger game objectively. It's a shame, because I legitimately consider both parts to be masterpieces in their own right, and it sucks there's this part of the audience who can't appreciate Part 2.
One thing I think is really cool, is that safe combo works in both American date format and…the rest of the world format lol. Maybe it depends on your language setting. Idk
Wow... What a beginning. I am speechless and still can't believe this happened even though it has been several days since this first episode has been recorded. I wish we could've had more time.
PS: I'll definitely finish this game. No worries guys. Just needed a little break.
Thank you guys for watching and joining me on this journey. 💙
I think that was most people's biggest problem with the game. It was very abrupt. I feel that if the game played out in chronological order it would have made much more sense. As you'll see the game is not actually in chronological order. Jumping in like this and losing Joel immediately was just too jarring.
@@JaymesHildegard That is the catalyst for the whole story, the reason for it, it had to be done that way.
@@JaymesHildegard What you mean? Up to this point, everything is in chronological order. And without spoiling anything, the whole story after this is being told chronological too.
Joel's death needed to be happening early, because it's the thing that is starting the whole story and the main motivator for Ellie to go on her journey.
I hope you will continue to play, the game is evaluated not at the beginning, but at the end of its passage. And so, of course, a difficult moment and the game itself is very difficult.
@@Phantom-Cerberus I will definitely finish this game, apart from the whole Joel-thing, I am in love with it already. Just finished recording episode 2 and I can't wait to continue :')
Your reaction to Joel's death was heartbreaking to watch. I'd be lying if I said I didn't shed some tears.
Hey youre not the only one, heck im 48 and still cried (again) seeing this. And i dont care about all the "guys shouldnt show/be emotional blablabla" We are all just humans, thats how i see it anyway. Only tlou part 1, this and rdr2 have made me feel so emotionally attached to the characters and story.
I'm more sorry for Ellie to be honest, and so was Joel probably (certainly Troy was for Ashley during the shooting of this).
@@rawsnake Crying is also a great way to release stress and regulate your emotions. Allowing yourself to cry when it is appropriate simply shows that you are emotionally intelligent.
0:32 "Hunting animals like bunnies, deer, DAVID" had me wheezing
Ahahah thanks for noticing that one!
this game is absolutely heartbreaking, but I love it so much. Hope you enjoy!
That's honestly what I love about it. It shows not only the hard reality of a post-apolcayptic world, but also the hard reality of revenge cycles. I loved how raw it was and the emotions it makes you feel are just insane for a game. In the end I loved both sides for different reasons.
30:46 yeah… way more light-hearted… you nailed it! 😂
" If i get you out of this, your so singing for me" Joel , "you wish"
STOP I AM TEARING UP AGAIN
❤🩹❤🩹❤🩹@@Prymbra
the only reason this even happened is because TLOU part 2 is full with bad and lazy but also WOKE writing.
Joel and Tommy acting out of character, trusting strangers , telling them their names, despite Joel knows that the fireflies are looking for him.
And no, Joel did not become soft like Neil Cuckman tried to claim ( making up excuses for his bad writing )
No where in the stroy beginning was any hint that Joel has become soft and trusting strangers or anything like that.
In fact Jesse even complained how strict Joel is with rules and patrol protocol.
So Joel becoming soft simply doesn't fit with Neil Cuckman`s own writing ( but why he and Tommy then trusted some strangers even risked their lives to help one ) , that's why many say, ITS BAD WRITING..full with contradictions.
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Next problem ... Ellie and Tina have absurd plot armor.. we know how all writing have plot armor for their main character but that's what distinguishes good from bad writing.
When the plot armor is not so visible thats good writing.... but in TLOU part 2 plot armor for Ellie and Tina is constant, they escape the absurdest and dedielst of situtations.
Ohh and there are fun totally absurd parts as well , where Ellie uses a LOADED GUN as a MELEE WEAPON with the intent to kill... lol who wrote this nonsense lol omg.
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And the ending ... so Ellie has no problem killing hundreds of innocent people but then she won't kill... ( we know who )
:D
its a joke story writing.. that's why the game went on discount after 3 months it came out and it was universally hated.
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The only reason it won game of the year is because those award are rigged.... they gave that award for WOKENESS DIVERSITY , FEMINIST , LGBT points.. not for actually a good story and game play.
in 2020 ,GOTY should had won Final Fantasy 7 remake or Ghost of tsushima , not TLOU part 2 .
@@tanelviil9149 dude just be careful, we got you point but this is FULL of spoilers from a game she didn't play yet. For example, before I played I found out that joel was dying, and I was pissed, so try to avoid any comments that spoil the experience of someone who managed to escape all the rumors until today.
@@tanelviil9149 By the way, the "( we know who )" was that an attempt to hide it? wow... edit: or just put SPOILLER ALERT on the beginning
Till this day, this game still holds as my fav game of all time.
its alright but way to much abby gameplay
This and re 4 are my favorite. And I love abbys character
@@mymaynee5963naw, personally love what they did with the Abby addition
@@MultiPolarWorldCo-op Nah, they basically alienated half of fandom with that move for "shock value" and "subverting expectations", playing with someone that killed their favorite character in big chunk of game.
It is absolutely one of the best games ever made. slfrom a storytelling aspect the best. People often have a hard time coping with the loss of thier favorite character. But how those story progresses is so solid
It really breaks my heart seeing you crying that hard. I gave up playing the game when it was released because I failed to stay open-minded, I could only afford watching others' gameplays and yours is definitely one of the best. Thank you for your amazing videos (I followed since tlou part 1) and I am definitely sticking around for more.
I've seen tens of people play this game for the first time and agree that Jenni is one of the best in understanding the story, remembering prior events, gameplay, and logistics of the game
Wow, thank you so much! 💗💗💗😭
You play really well. Stealth is top notch and you basically hit every shot, impressive. Also love how frequently you use the listen mode. It's very satisfying watching you play, good job, Jenni.
22:06 btw that's gustavo santaolalla, the composer of The Last of Us part 1 or 2. A very underrated composer. Nice little easter egg
That's really cool! Reminds me of how they put the composer of God Of War Ragnarök into that game as well! I love details like that so much
Dude, "Beyond Desolation" still triggers me so hard but I love it so much (TLoU PTSD). Part 2 stepped up big time with its soundtrack, they even used some Part 2 songs in the HBO show for Part 1.
Really goes to show that you don't necessarily need some super big soundscape, like a big ass orchestra, to make amazing soundtracks.
OMG THANK YOU.I'm so excited to watch tlou 2 again, and with such a wonderful commentator!Thanks!
Thank you so much! You're so kind :') 💙
"You keep babysitting long enough and eventually it's gonna blow up in your face" - Bill said it to Joel in Part 1 become reality 😢
Pls, the only reason this even happened is because TLOU part 2 is full with bad and lazy but also WOkE writing.
Joel and Tommy acting out of character, trusting strangers , telling them their names, despite Joel knows that the fireflies are looking for him.
And no Joel did not become soft like Neil Cuckman tried to claim ( making up excuses for his bad writing )
No where in the stroy beginning was any hint that Joel has become soft and trusting strangers or anything like that.
In fact Jesse even complained how strict Joel is with rules and patrol protocol.
So Joel becoming soft simply doesn't fit with Neil Cuckman`s own writing ( but why he and Tommy then trusted some strangers even risked their lives to help one ) , that's why many say, ITS BAD WRITING..full with contradictions.
___________________________
Next problem ... Ellie and Tina have absurd plot armor.. we know how all writing have plot armor for their main character but that's what distinguishes good from bad writing.
When the plot armor is not so visible thats good writing.... but in TLOU part 2 plot armor for Ellie and Tina is constant, they escape the absurdest and dedielst of situtations.
Ohh and there are fun totally absurd parts as well , where Ellie uses a LOADED GUN as a MELEE WEAPON with the intent to kill... lol who wrote this nonsense lol omg.
________________________________
And the ending ... so Ellie has no problem killing hundreds of innocent people but then she won't kill... ( we know who )
:D
its a joke story writing.. that's why the game went on discount after 3 months it came out and it was universally hated.
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The only reason it won game of the year is because those award are rigged.... they gave that award for WOKENESS DIVERSITY , FEMINIST , LGBT points.. not for actually a good story and game play.
in 2020 ,GOTY should had won Final Fantasy 7 remake or Ghost of tsushima , not TLOU part 2 .
@@tanelviil9149 It does have bad writing. Lazy, I don't think so. Woke, definitely in some areas but not everywhere. I think if the sequences were rearranged it mostly would've been a great story (except for all the instances of coincidences/plot armor).
@tanelviil9149 You definitely have a point. But now, be prepared to be attacked by all the opposing comments, saying your opinion is childish and wrong.
It’s still a super fun game to play even if it is poorly written in parts. There’s just way too many inconsistencies in the characterisation for me
"You, ain't gonna make it" -Bill
After 3 years of Joel's death.. and I'm still crying..
WHAT A GAME.
Be brave, little one. This journey is definitely not for the faint of heart. Really looking forward to tagging along with ya on this one.
To be honest, I consider it a badge of honor that this moment caused this game to be one of the most loudly hated games ever made. Doesn’t really matter what they say about it, the intense energy behind that vitriol along with some really crazy denial is just testament to how much emotion this game stirs up.
Please trust the gaming community, dont stop, keep playing, itll be worth it i promise. Theres a reason why its sooo many peoples favourite game ever. Heartbreaking start, but you must MUST continue. X
Just finished recording the second part. Honestly, apart from the whole Joel-thing, I am in love with this game. Definitely will finish it :)
My personal favourite game of all time for the exact reasons shown in this video. No piece of media has made me experience such powerful emotions before or made me question myself as a person so frequently. This game really pulls you through every stage of grief along with the characters and challenges you to look at yourself. It's incredible the character work that Naughty Dog were able to do with this game.
Laura Bailey, the actor for Abby and a good friend of Ashley (Ellie's actor) actually had to comfort her during the shooting of this scene. Ashley lost her dad at a young age so what we see there from Ellie are real fucking emotions too.
At the end of watching my first playthrough I was just empty and exhausted (and the latter still happens after watching every single reaction of this game). The game, the characters and the things that happened, or even what could've happened if things went differently, were on my mind for a whole month, daily. I had it in my mind during the day, couldn't find sleep when in bed because of it, even dreamed about it and then it was the first thing I thought about when I woke up.
This game is incredibly moving. i actually might like it more than the first. that traumatic scene hits so hard, and will continue to hit you throughout the whole thing. the song joel sings is given so much more meaning.
i look forward to watching ya play this one through. buckle up.
pls dude.. stop trying to talk shit into chocolate .....the only reason this silly Joels death happened is because TLOU part 2 is full with bad and lazy but also WOKE writing.
Joel and Tommy acting out of character, trusting strangers , telling them their names, despite Joel knows that the fireflies are looking for him.
And no, Joel did not become soft like Neil Cuckman tried to claim ( making up excuses for his bad writing )
No where in the stroy beginning was any hint that Joel has become soft and trusting strangers or anything like that.
In fact Jesse even complained how strict Joel is with rules and patrol protocol.
So Joel becoming soft simply doesn't fit with Neil Cuckman`s own writing ( but why he and Tommy then trusted some strangers even risked their lives to help one ) , that's why many say, ITS BAD WRITING..full with contradictions.
___________________________
Next problem ... Ellie and Tina have absurd plot armor.. we know how all writing have plot armor for their main character but that's what distinguishes good from bad writing.
When the plot armor is not so visible thats good writing.... but in TLOU part 2 plot armor for Ellie and Tina is constant, they escape the absurdest and dedielst of situtations.
Ohh and there are fun totally absurd parts as well , where Ellie uses a LOADED GUN as a MELEE WEAPON with the intent to kill... lol who wrote this nonsense lol omg.
________________________________
And the ending ... so Ellie has no problem killing hundreds of innocent people but then she won't kill... ( we know who )
:D
its a joke story writing.. that's why the game went on discount after 3 months it came out and it was universally hated.
_______________________________
The only reason it won game of the year is because those award are rigged.... they gave that award for WOKENESS DIVERSITY , FEMINIST , LGBT points.. not for actually a good story and game play.
in 2020 ,GOTY should had won Final Fantasy 7 remake or Ghost of tsushima , not TLOU part 2 .
@@tanelviil9149imagine being this butt hurt over a make-believe fantasy land…go outside and touch some grass
@@tanelviil9149you finished with your tantrum?
@@tanelviil9149please grow up
@@tanelviil9149why are you even watching the last of us 2 walkthrough then. Clearly the people who are watching it care for the game. Just leave dude
I didn't cry when I played this game, but years later I happened to watch your gameplay video and I cried the same way you did. Your heart is pure🥺
This girl actually have gamer reflex.
Your reaction to what happened just shows how brilliant the creators have developed the characters. So much so that it brought you to tears because you care that much. At that moment, I wish I could have given you a hug. This game is hard and there will be times where you will think, 'no way, I'm not doing that'. My advice is to stick with it to the end. This is a masterpiece of a game.
Enjoyed your playthrough, as always ❤
I am lauging so hard as you nailed that first kid 5 times with snow balls!
LMAO
It broke my heart to see yours getting broken… 😢
I can’t remember a playthrough with a reaction this honest and truthful as yours - and I‘ve seen many.
This chapter of the game is dark, painful and hard to swallow on the first run, but I beg you to continue playing to see what the story has to offer.
Apart from that being said - I really enjoy your TLOU videos. You’re doing a great job 👏🏻 Keep it up.
What I've seen from you so far, you usually seem very calm and collected. So seeing you break down like that was heartbreaking.
My favorite game of all time:)Be sure to keep an open mind and let the game tell it'd amazing story.
22:08 that is actually the music composer for the game Gustavo Santaolalla playing the banjo.
Also be aware of animals sometimes they lead you to loot or areas you need to get to.
No game is going to make you feel what this game makes you feel, and that's what makes it a great game. It's an experience you need to live. One of my favorite games.
I've played this game maybe a dozen or more times and watched just about every play through on TH-cam. I'm a 31 year old man. I still sob every time. This game is a masterpiece and I'm excited for you to go through it.
Almost the same. I'm 32 and it always gets me. Two times finished both games which I see as one long story btw, not separate productions. Watched many gameplays and experiencing this story again as kinda new because of seeing reactions of people playing it fot the first time. Genuinely shock and denial always hits me as my own feeleng while I played it myself for the first time...
Who knew that heartbreak could be so contagious that simply watching a gamer burst into tears could trigger the same in the viewers? It's a good thing that cordyceps doesn't spread so easily!
I remeber when i played this. I didnt cry when joel died bcus i didnt belive it.but at the graveguard when i saw his name on the grave stone i cried for 1 hour.. then i stop the game. I didnt play for 2 month bcus how shocked i got. Then after 2 month i played and finish the game. I love/hate the game. One of the best game ever made so much emotional rollercoster
This game caught SOOO much hate on release because of the early shock death but there's no denying it's a powerful story that forces you to feel emotional about it.
For me it's still one of the stand out pieces of media in the last few years. I've replayed it once and it all fell into place much better second time around.
Incredible reaction! I recently finished this game two months ago for the first time. Gameplay felt way better than the first, I loved the story. I look forward to seeing more of your play through.
Your playthroughs are always so thorough and smartly played. I can't believe how much I've either forgotten or missed. Get get well soon!
2:07:59 Oh, my heart! Ive seen (and played) THAT moment many times, hated every second of it (despite it being one of my all time fave games, along with Part 1!), yet i dont think i ever actually cried...until now! I just wanted to console you in that moment, so much!! ❤
Please continue playing, it's not easy but worth it. The best gaming experience I've ever had and can't ever see it being beaten.
I will 100% finish it!
Hopefully you enjoy the game. I also played for myself without reading others reviews and thought the game was decent. I felt bad for you when you got to the basement part with Joel. This game does make you feel terrible, emotionally. Keep up the great work, Jenni!❤
P.S. Loved how Luna showed up at 2:16:00, towards the end.❤
Even tho the beginning was hard, I'm looking forward to continuing this game! And yeah, Luna was worried about me crying so hard haha, she's such an angel 😭💙
@@Prymbra She definitely is.😺 I hope you enjoy the game as much as I did.😎
Oh you poor sweetheart, I remember playing tlou 2 on release day in 2020 and ugly sobbing in my TH-cam play through just like you when Joel died. I’d played the first tlou in 2013 and was a massive fan and I was shocked when Joel was killed. To this day however tlou2 is one of my favorite games of all time. I don’t know what part of the journey you’re currently on but I wish you the best and I hope you enjoy the rest!!
There will be a point in the game where you will think" wtf did the producers think" you have to get through it... believe me... its worth it...
nice gameplay. love it very much. nice episode
Thank you! 💙
Btw, that "clicking"-noise when you pick up some resource means you have enough to craft something if im not mistaken like at 1:32:31
Part 2 could be the best gaming experience I've ever had.. The game wants you to be upset at Joels death, hell it wants you to be angry about it. But you gotta continue riding the wave, its all by design.. Its not shock value, its the only way the story could move foward. If Joel lives, there's no story.
Oh yeah, writing another reply I remembered. The voice actors for Joel & Ellie are Troy Backer and Ashley Johnson. There's an interview on YT where they talk about this scene, which was pretty much the hardest thing she had to do, as she lost her own dad when she was quite young. So what you see there in the game are some real emotions from her. It's spoiler free for the meaning of what happened in that first episode of course, but stay away from the comments there. (/watch?v=S4wWe0vBQqM)
She cares about Ellie, so she has a habit of getting emotional when talking about her. Another short one for Part 1, specifically the DLC (/watch?v=jiB_DzutSc4). Honestly really love her, she is a huge part of what brought this character to life and why people care so much about Ellie. Even that little finger fidgeting is from her being nervous, or the space nerding from Ellie is actually from her own persona.
They, and the actor for Tommy, Jeffrey Pierce, also have cameos in the show, which you will probably enjoy.
That was one of the most heartbreaking reactions I've seen to this game.. 💔💔💔💔
A gut-wrenching masterpiece so happy that you're playing this so quickly after the last one prymbra, it will break you (like us all ) but it's worth the pain for a truly magnificent story 🙌 sending you sunshine smiles and good vibes if you need them 🙏🌻🌻🐝🤗
Unpopular opinion but Part 2 is better than part 1. So excited to see you play.
this game does violence so realistically. being invested in ellie and joel back then was shocking how joels demise went down. i felt also the same to your reaction. like this is insane, how could this happen. great reaction
My first playthrough of the game ended right where you did. It took me a good week to go back to it as I was so heartbroken.
Ein großes Lob an deine Spielweise.
Beim Erkunden fast alles gefunden, Puzzle schnell gelöst und die Konflikte effektiv bestritten.
So viel Kompetenz sieht man selten bei Lets Playern.
Nur ein kleiner Tipp:
Man kann in Ellies Tagebuch zurückblättern.
Wenn du keine Einträge verpassen willst solltest du nach jedem Zeitsprung mal ins Tagebuch schauen.
Ahh danke dir! Und keine Sorge, in den nächsten Folgen schaue ich immer regelmäßig in ihr Tagebuch rein :)
Hey Jenni, I'm on watching you playing
part 1 of TLOU2 and this is really good
glad that you are on playing it, have a
great week and Thank You very much Jenni.🙂👍
Part II is easily my favorite video game of all time. The gameplay is so good and satisfying especially on the higher difficulties and story is beautiful. I can't stop playing it I'm already on my 8th playthrough :D
How many times will I cry on this scene. Dang. I played it already yet everytime I come across this scene. Oh the death of Joel is just so sad.
Could not agree more, I cry like a baby rewatching that section of the game
I haven't beaten this one yet, but I've made it about halfway through. You've given me incentive to finally finish it, so you don't spoil anything for me. Anyway, this is a personal preference but, I usually wait to find an upgrade bench. I'll look to see which guns to upgrade and then I'll go in to spend my supplements. That's just me, though.
This game is sensational. One of my favorites for sure, in part because as I have seen your emotions, I felt similar raw emotions my first time. That stays with you, and im excited to see how you react to everything else this game has to offer. Loving the content so far, new to the channel!
This is the best reaction on Joel's death I"ve ever seen
No. The guy who destroyed the disc had the best reaction.
@@TheAlmeidamaysa A legend.
Stay strong and open minded and hopefully continue playing because i believe you will love this game
I'm recovering this series a little late due to holidays. I wanted to tell you that you are gorgeous and I love your videos. From this chapter I remember an easter egg. When you pet the dog you can see a man sitting playing bengyo (min. 22:09). he is Gustavo Santaolalla the composer of the soundtrack of the last of us part two. I hope the comment is understandable (my English and really bad) your fan from Italy
"...seems much more light hearted" You sweet summer child. This game is traumatizing all the way threw. It's not for those who don't like to cry.
I wish I could play LOU 2 again for the first time.. it's just perfect imo
Yes I thought it was perfect too
The whole Abby Joel scene leaked online before the game released. There where Golf games modded with Joel head replacing the ball and Abby replacing Tiger Wood.
I still tear up when I see this. Felt your pain....
It's so refreshing to see a first time player actually use quick throw with the bottle to kill things. You'd be shocked how many people forget about that mechanic
Holy shit, what a reaction.
I can't wait for the remastered version, so I can listen to the commentary of those cutscenes and listen to how this beautiful but tragic story came to pass, I hope you enjoyed this awesome game
I love it how you said David was a animal when you were doing the intro. LOL
The amount of hatred I have for this fictional character hahaha
With the beginning of the passage of part 2, I really liked the game, and since you have passed the updated part 1 and have now started part 2, this is a big whole story for you. If you have reached the moment of the territory with the map, there is a very large territory, you can spend a lot of time, I advise you to search it thoroughly, you can find a lot of interesting things. Search the area before going further ahead.
Fun fact ellie told joel to get up
She also saud that to him when he was bleeding out in part 1
when the scene got in the show i almost tear up, i got war flashbacks lol
Glad you’re still going to carry on even after all what happened in your first play though can’t wait to watch your journey through the last of us two continue thank you have a wonderful week see ya on the next one bye 👋
you kinda look like a young Ellie from the first last of us game!
Dang, really? Surprisingly not the first time someone said that hahaha :D
0:30 I see what you did there...
8:25 ...and that's the end of your gameplay as Joel. Couldn't even dismount the horse. People waited 7 years for this.
10/10 Masterpiece.
This game was very heartbreaking but it is one of my most favorite games of all time. Yes it has some very harsh moments but it comes with a life lesson and I actually really like the story that came with this game.
This game is a roller coaster of emotions.
Be prepared to become nauseous, angry and depressed. Repeatedly.
A true masterpiece ❤️
Hi Jenny I’m only now seeing your gameplay I should imagine you have completed the game I’m watching your gameplay now your doing really well
Prymba don't worry about the controversial opinions on this game.I can't say much but the game supports some things that some people don't like and that's about it. People hate the game for dumb reasons. If you are a decent person, which you are, I'm sure you're gonna love the game(and be traumatized by it too)
Nice gameplay. The way you cracked that safe makes me really want to go with you and rob a bank 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm glad you decided to play this game. It's rough, definitely not a happy game, but it's still brilliant!
I know the Joel apologists keep telling themselves that excuse constantly, but it was not just an attempt to make a cure. The writers meant to say that they were very much confident to be able to make one, not that they may eventually with good luck could possibly make one. They wanted to present a trolley problem scenario, multiplied by a few billion people, current ones and those not yet even born. This is not just important in regards to Joel's decision to literally just murder everyone and make that decision over Ellie's head, but also for Ellie and the personality disorder that she grew in regards to her cure, starting with the survivors guilt from Riley. All the shit she went through on that journey, the loss of Tess, Sam and Henry, Joel's injury, her experience with David, and pretty much all those tragic stories in all those notes, it's all a consequence of the world they're living in, due to the infected. And Ellie was supposed to be the answer to that, that's what she saw herself as, and what Joel took from her. People who constantly claim otherwise are really undermining Ellie's character by doing that (and also the goal of the Fireflies), and putting Joel on this glorified pedestal, that isn't even one. He murdered countless of people in that hospital, including Marlene, all also with their friends and family, and basically is responsible for possibly having doomed humanity. And even before that he spent probably a decade or so with literal banditry, if not longer, murdering innocent people for their gear, which is part of what gave him his reputation in Boston. All things considered he was more of an antagonist and definitely had it coming. It's surprising that he even made it this far in the first place with how much enemies he must've made over the years.
Oh and Joel would never name a horse Callus. He always hated that name.
30:46 👀🏌
You actually missed a little bit of dialog when you didn't see the house entrance at first, because that started the dialog with the movie night, which you were supposed to hear while looting that house. When you go into the camper there's another one but you were still listening to the previous one because of your mishap.
Definitely make sure to always read the journal after each "sequence", for example now after Joel's death. Ellie keeps writing things into it, the game will not remind you and you cannot go back to previous pages of previously played parts unless you reload a save from that time. But you do have to potentially go back to previous pages for when she writes more than one. It's an easy to miss part of the game that is very important for the story telling.
ANYWAY... Answers are definitely to be found throughout the game. It's a rough and very dark ride, but I still stand by my point that I like Part 2 more than Part 1. After watching my first playthrough of it (I don't play consoles) I had to think about the game, the characters and happenings daily, for a whole month straight. I couldn't find sleep because of those thoughts, I even dreamed about it, and it was the first thing that popped into my mind when I woke up. It requires processing, but it's also the only game that ever affected me on a personal level to this degree.
Also, if you haven't started already, wait with the HBO show until you're through Part 2. It hits very differently and there's a bunch of Part 2 references too.
Please keep going, the game is definitely worth it. And don't worry, pretty much everyone needed to take a break after THAT scene.
You've been one of my favorite TLOU players, and I love TLOU Part 2, but I don't know if I can go through it again.
I'm about to find out.
"this game, at least the beginning, looks way more lighthearted" well 😃
Super keen to see your play through, this game is brutal but absolutely amazing!
Quick question, why do the graphics look like they are set to low? Running this game on my PS4 Pro looks incredible but here it looks a bit funny, definitely lower settings than your Part 1 play through?
It isn't possible to set graphics to low on the PS5, I'm playing and recording in a 4K resolution with 60fps, those graphics are just what the game looks like, which I think does look nice in 4K! Maybe the HDR looks odd to you, but I personally like it. My TLOU1 playthrough looked better since I was playing it on PC and the remake version has improved graphics! 😎
@@Prymbra thanks for the reply. I'm half way through and it looks better now but at the very beginning playing Joel if you take a look it definitely looks low res, the textures look strange (check when he's on the horse it looks really low quality). The PS4 Pro uses HDR too and upscaled 4k, it looks crystal clear. Just stange the very beginning of this vid looked a bit weird, here and there I noticed the textures look a bit odd. I've double checked on my PS4 Pro and it definitely looks higher resolution. Again unsure why as I'd imagine the PS5 to look even better.
@@Prymbra
I have your video recording looks great. Part 2 is like part 1 with excellent graphics.)
My heart broke for you when you said "I love this man" as Joel finished singing. Good luck on the part 2 journey, despite what happened to Joel, this is an amazing game, with amazing storytelling.
It hurt to see your reaction. Big hugs to you 😢
lets go, prepare to break your heart Jenni ❤🤧
Rough start, but I'm happy you're on the Second part. I'm a big fan of this one, thats for sure.
My gut tells me you will be to after the dust settles.
Are you recording with OBS?
Apart from the whole Joel-thing, I am really enjoying the game. And yes, I am recording with OBS! :)
@@Prymbra Yeah, the Joel part will be a hang up, but having watched your videos for some time now.
I think when the ending scene comes up, you'll understand and genuinely enjoy the story they told overall, despite what they did to our boy... And the future hang ups to come.
I mentioned OBS bc I see very minor consistent frame drops in your recording, and OBS does the same for me and I'm yet to understand why.
It's not distracting, but if you ever figure it out let me know lol.
@@FrontierStarterGroup Actually no idea what could be causing those framedrops... It's a bit upsetting but I don't think I'll be able to change anything about it. OBS can be very weird sometimes with certain games
@@Prymbra Yeah, it sucks, but don't worry. Your content is great as usual. Hope you have a good day/night.
@@FrontierStarterGroup Weirdly enough, I've seen those framedrops in the console let's play for both Part 1 & 2. Always thought it's the consoles not keeping up. It's super noticable if you get used to higher framerates unfortunately. I've got a 140 Hz monitor now and pretty much everything under 90 starts to get noticeable for me, while drops towards or even below 60 are really jarring.
"This game seems so much more lighthearted, at least at the beginning". IT'S A TRAP !!! (enter scene "ABBY") 💪 👧
😭😭😭😭
IM SUPER EXCITED TO WATCH YOU PLAY. I recommend to play with an open mindset because the story is VERY complex. No blacks and whites just grays… that’s why I love this game so much
I remember that it was hard for me to sleep that night, i was angry and sad!! But i understand that it was the purpose, to generate many emotions, because there are also joys, love, fear, etc. in this game!! It’s a game that must be played from beginning to end, it leaves many reflections! Greetings from Mexico!! 🙂
Oh 😲, I already have a hard time with Joel's death, because I like him a lot as a character, but now with your reaction, it's worse, you've managed to make me cry. 😭
I hate Abby...even after I finish the game...
9:15 What perfect foreshadowing that was
I noticed that as well while editing and didn't know wether to laugh or cry lmao
Girl i cried for a solid 45 mins after joels death, just non stop. I hated the game for dying that to him. And then i played the rest of it and still didn't like the game at first. It took me a while to realize what an actual masterpiece this game was. Different perspectives, amazing character development, beautiful soundtrack. Ugh its just so good, but man the first playthrough was ROUGHHHHHHH
Again, I find myself laughing at Naughty Dog's play on words from their old games. I don't know if you've played or even heard of it but...turning "Crash Bandicoot" into "Smash Brandi's Cootch..."C'mon, that's gold!🤣
I got that reference, it was hilarious lmao
It is a wonderful game to play if you play with an open mind. Just be sure to have a box of tissues next to you at all times 😄
With the first game you need tissues. With the second game, I think it's actually even more important to have Gatorade... or some other source of hydration that includes electrolytes.
I worry about players getting dehydrated from crying.
I'm only half kidding.
🙂
Incredible reaction. Top tier gamer!
Thank you so much!
Respect, I could not watch that part in my playthrough and skipped it. Your reaction was intense. I look forward to watching the rest of the playthrough.@@Prymbra
Let’s put it like this this game. Is brilliant, yet heartbreaking. You are in for quite the ride.
"They'll never stop with the puns..... I can't escape them."
The way you sounded so sad 😂
Ahaha 😭
This game will break you in ways you can't even imagine. It will make you do things you don't want to. It will turn you upside down. And when it finishes, you will feel demolished, and yet you will still love it. The only flaw of this game maybe is its pace, it cooks you in low heat. I wish I could go back in time and experience it again with fresh eyes. One of the best games I've ever played. Buckle up, it will be a hell of a ride!
I haven't play this game but I've seen this moment and indeed I found it heartbroken. Good gameplay, Prymbra.
this part was one the worst parts in a game of all time. joel was smart, which is how he survived for so long. he did what he had to to save ppl like ellie, and himself at times. but the fact tommy just spills the beans and" hey we down the hill boss, come on down in a few and get some beans brother" is the dumbest bs ive ever witnessed. it made me mad how joel died 3 or 4 years ago, and it still makes me angry now. they handled his departure so poorly its sickening honestly. last of us 1 a masterpiece, 2 is a mastershit.
No, what Tommy said was actually very smart. Think about it, if you've be forced by a blizzard and a horde of infected into sheltering with a bunch of armed strangers, what is the best and worst case scenario? A) They're who they say are, peaceful travelers with no hostile intentions, B) they're opportunistic raiders who'd kill you for what's in your pockets. In the former situation inviting them back to town breaks the ice and dampens any mutual suspicion, no problem, and it's not like Jackson doesn't deal regularly with outsiders. In the latter situation you've just told them you live nearby and thus have help close at hand or at least people who'll notice if you go missing, _and_ you've offered to lead them back to said town and give them free supplies, by which you've given any raiders with two brain cells to rub together every incentive not to harm you at least in the short term.
And that's all without mentioning that Jackson is a fortified settlement of hundreds, not an easy target for under a dozen people. If you're still unconvinced what Tommy said was reasonable, I'd ask you what the alternative is? Tell the armed strangers they're alone and completely at their mercy? Ignoring that Owen and Abby have already found Jackson, they just rode into the lodge on horses with a J brand, and it seems improbable that travelers a few miles from Jackson Wyoming wouldn't know about the existence of Jackson Wyoming or at least be very close to finding it once the storm clears up.
Personally, Joel's death was one of the best and most impactful character deaths I've seen in fiction let alone video games, and I think it was done very thoughtfully and purposefully. It seems to me the people most mad about it are so mad they've become irrational, and refuse to consider the scene or the larger game objectively. It's a shame, because I legitimately consider both parts to be masterpieces in their own right, and it sucks there's this part of the audience who can't appreciate Part 2.
One thing I think is really cool, is that safe combo works in both American date format and…the rest of the world format lol. Maybe it depends on your language setting. Idk
1:56:45 Let's give our names to a complete stranger.
10/10 Masterpiece.