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Tell GR: Is The Last of Us Getting Overhyped?

Posted on Friday, February 17 @ 15:06:33 Eastern by
Right now, we're susceptible to being blindsighted by the prospect of an original IP like Naughty Dog's The Last of Us, because last year's catalog was dominated by sequels. Awesome sequels, but sequels nonetheless. And trust me, video game editors almost automatically love new IPs just to get us out of the rut of annualized franchises.

But perhaps an original IP isn't as original as we might imagine it might be. I know full well not to get on the hype train until I've seen actual gameplay footage or, better yet, hands-on time with a game. I'm still excited about the title, but seeing does not equal experiencing. That said, the same goes for the below image which, though brutally honest about the situation, is based on seeing screenshots and trailers.

So, is The Last of Us being overhyped? How original is it really?




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  • napsterxxl
    napsterxxl

    Joined: Mar 2006
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 3:55 pm
    the way i see it its a never ending baby sitting simulator set in the world of dead rising...
  • LawnGnome
    LawnGnome

    Joined: Apr 2007
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
    At this point there had better be some sort of new, original, ground-breaking gameplay mechanic or feature. Otherwise, The Last of Us is starting to look like a strong future contender for Most Disappointing Game.
  • spanky1113
    spanky1113

    Joined: Mar 2008
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
    ...so it's a full time escort mission? Not sure I can handle that.
  • sliverstorm
    sliverstorm

    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 6:01 pm
    The Last of Us deserves all the hype that can be offered based purely on the strength of the last three titles the developer put out.
  • danielrbischoff
    danielrbischoff

    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 8:37 pm
    Don't know why you're getting thumbs downed.... an uptick with Uncharted, further positive marks with Uncharted 2, and then a leveling out with Uncharted 3.
  • NecroWolf
    NecroWolf

    Joined: Oct 2005
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 9:15 pm
    He's getting thumbs down because modern gamers are man-children with the emotional stability of the Mad Hatter, who hate anything popular. That being said, I agree with sliverstorm.
  • Chunibrow
    Chunibrow

    Joined: Mar 2010
    Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 at 5:21 pm
    Ever since one of the most trusted game developers of all time put out Dragon Age 2 I now eat no hype and only beleive it when I see it
  • darkvictory
    darkvictory

    Joined: Apr 2011
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 6:31 pm
    I don't really care how over hyped it is. I've been a fan of naughty dogs' games since crash bandicoot, so I'll pick it up cause they make good games. I get games because they sound good or interesting to me, not because of the hype machine.
  • TurinAlexander
    TurinAlexander

    Joined: Sep 2006
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 6:35 pm
    Personally, I'm not getting the hype. The damn thing is year away yet and I'm already sick of hearing about it. It'll probably end up being a very good game, but right now I just don't care. I've got lots of other games that I can actually play right now to keep me occupied, I don't need to keep hearing about one that I can't play yet.

    I've lost all interest in Diablo III for the same reason. I was all excited just like everyone else when it was announced, but now I doubt I'll even bother buying it. I've already reached to point where I just don't care and it hasn't even even been released yet.
  • Sammo
    Sammo

    Joined: Oct 2005
    Posted: Feb 17th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
    I have actually heard relatively little hype but from what I've seen I am excited for this. I need to get back into getting psyched for new games.
  • 213EDD
    213EDD

    Joined: Sep 2007
    Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 at 1:13 am
    Nick I am rather honored you would put a comment I've said awhile back and put it into a meme
  • 213EDD
    213EDD

    Joined: Sep 2007
    Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 at 1:14 am
    Except you should have pulled a picture from The Road. :)
  • 213EDD
    213EDD

    Joined: Sep 2007
    Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 at 1:15 am
    Basically same story as The Road Just its a Guy and his Daughter.... Add some mutants.... some I Am Legend Skin toned monsters and bam you got this game
  • Bras
    Bras

    Joined: Jul 2008
    Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 at 6:09 am
    I think you are confusing the Enter key with the Add Comment button.
  • Lok-Nar
    Lok-Nar

    Joined: Feb 2012
    Posted: Feb 18th, 2012 at 5:01 am
    All I know is if the do a Last Of Us Subway commercial I'm not buying the game.
  • Klandathu
    Klandathu

    Joined: Apr 2008
    Posted: Feb 19th, 2012 at 6:19 pm
    I hadn't heard of this game a month ago, now it's in every gaming site/publication I come across.
  • MasterRabbi
    MasterRabbi

    Joined: May 2007
    Posted: Feb 20th, 2012 at 6:04 am
    The problem isn't the setting (post-apocalypse), enemies (zombies), or character cliche (bonding), it's that these characteristics are used to try and sell sub-par games. It's not that I don't want these tropes, it is that I want them done well; not used as a crutch.

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