The Seattle portion of 's story feels like a small open world where Ellie and Dina can explore the destroyed metropolis for supplies by learning every code to areas locked by gates. The long highway and compact buildings create a large space to track down various items. However, the only clue to reaching these spots is through a hidden area somewhere in the city.
The Last of Us Part 2 almost had a very different ending, according to Remastered commentary
19.01.2024 - 11:15 / digitaltrends.com / Laura Bailey / Neil Druckmann / Giovanni Colantonio / Last Of Us
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a strange blend. On one hand, it’s a good excuse to revisit Digital Trends’ 2020 Game of the Year selection. On the other, it’s a bizarre package filled with tone-deaf bonus modes that water down the base game’s own message on cyclical violence. Considering that it’s not as much of a “remaster” as its title implies, I wouldn’t blame most players for skipping it.
There is, however, one good reason to check the package out. The new release contains an extensive commentary track featuring the game’s cast, creative director Neil Druckmann, and others. It’s several hours worth of insight that plays over nearly every single cinematic in the adventure, and it often gives some illuminating information on the project. It’ll help you better understand the nuances of specific scenes and how actors approached their characters.
What’s most fascinating, though, is how much the commentary reveals about Naughty Dog’s original ideas for the project. The Last of Us Part 2 was almost a very different game, from its cast to its heavily reworked ending. If you’re not looking to spend money on an inessential rerelease, here are some of the juiciest tidbits we found in the entire commentary track.
Related- The Last of Us Online’s cancellation is the right move for Naughty Dog
- Don’t ignore Spider-Man 2’s side missions. They’re the best parts of the game
- Final Fantasy XVI’s first 3 hours play like a high fantasy Last of Us
This article contains spoilers forThe Last of Us Part 2.
Seattle was built thanks to Infamous: Second Son
While there are a lot of story details to unpack, the most surprising fact is a bit of behind-the-scenes trivia. Commentary reveals that the version of Seattle that Naughty Dog created for the game was actually based on Infamous: Second Son, another Sony game set in the city. The crew confirms that developer Sucker Punch gave Naughty Dog access to its Seattle map when it started development. From there, Naughty Dog began snipping out sections that it could turn into focused levels. Obviously, the postapocalyptic version of the city inThe Last of Us Part 2 is very different from what’s in Infamous, but the bones of the latter built the former.
Abby almost had a different voice
Voice actress Laura Bailey has a choice role inThe Last of Us Part 2, bringing Abby to life. It’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role today, but there was almost a reality where she wasn’t in the game. Druckmann confirms during one snippet that the team didn’t want to cast Laura Bailey for the role originally. Naturally, that decision changed and she was chosen for the role in the end, but there’s an alternate timeline where someone else has the honors of voicing Abby.
The golf club scene
The website gametalkz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Authors
Popular Topics
blog.playstation.com
26.01.2024 / 16:11
Share of the Week: The Last of Us Part II Remastered
Last week, we put the spotlight on The Last of Us Part II Remastered using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:
engadget.com
25.01.2024 / 20:27
Naughty Dog's behind-the-scenes documentary on The Last of Us Part 2 arrives February 2
The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrived last week, and if the cutscene commentary from the game's director, writer and key actors wasn't enough for you, Naughty Dog has another behind the scenes piece coming. Grounded II: Making The Last Of Us Part II, a documentary on the game's creation, will arrive on February 2 at 12PM ET on YouTube as well as in the game itself. There's a trailer in the remastered game currently, and the full documentary will be added via a downloadable patch. That patch will also have some new skins for Ellie and Abby in the main game.
gameranx.com
25.01.2024 / 16:37
The Last of Us Part II Remastered Documentary Reveals Abby’s Original Fate
With the release of The Last of Us Part II Remastered, gamers are again going through the emotions of playing this title and the incredibly dark story that Naughty Dog presented to them originally on the PS4. Now, with the PS5 version, fans aren’t just getting the most “aesthetically pleasing version” of the game but also getting insight into what made this game what it was. The documentary attached to the new game brought the voice actors into the mix and creative director Neil Druckmann to explain some of the game’s key moments. But the biggest moment that everyone wanted to hear about was the “final battle” between Abby and Ellie.
screenrant.com
25.01.2024 / 14:23
The Last of Us 2 Remastered: All No Return Challenges and Rewards
Rewards from new boss encounters, hero skins, and game-changing mods are all available in when you complete different challenges in the roguelike No Return mode. The survival missions your chosen character can attempt in a run could unlock additional features. It may take time to meet every goal, but each challenge offers an exciting opportunity.
gamingbolt.com
25.01.2024 / 13:34
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Sold Twice as Much as The Last of Us Part 1 on UK Debut
Naughty Dog has received plenty of criticism of late for the renewed emphasis it’s placed on re-releases, but clearly, those re-releases are paying off for it and Sony. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered launched last week, and it seems to have got off to a solid start where its sales are concerned, having debuted at No. 3 in the weekly UK physical sales charts.
gamerant.com
24.01.2024 / 18:59
The Last of Us 2 Was Originally Going to Kill Off a Major Character
This article has MAJOR SPOILERS for The Last of Us Series
gamesradar.com
24.01.2024 / 13:37
The Last of Us 2 developers reveal an even bloodier alternative ending, and I'm just glad they didn't go for it
The Last of Us 2 Remastered's director commentary has revealed a very different ending for the Naughty Dog sequel, and I'm so glad it didn't turn out this way.
polygon.com
23.01.2024 / 19:23
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has cleared at least one (low) bar
Avatar: The Last Airbender fans have every reason to be skeptical of Netflix’s new show. Even if they hadn’t been legendarily burned by a live-action production before, there’s the departure of the original series’ creators for their own sandbox of upcoming animated Avatar efforts.
gamesradar.com
23.01.2024 / 16:58
New details about the Suits reboot emerge – and it sounds very different from the original show
Good news Suits fans, more details about the anticipated Californian-based spin-off have been revealed, confirming the show will follow a young female Harvard law alum, rather reminiscent of a past original character.
gamerant.com
21.01.2024 / 15:09
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's 4K Textures Have a Funny Downside
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered boasts some pretty good-looking 4K textures, but one player found that the downside of the ultra-high-resolution images is that they've been stuffed with some lorem ipsum details. Although The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered has been subjected to some criticism, this little «issue» is at least on the harmless and funny side.
screenrant.com
20.01.2024 / 15:13
The Last Of Us 2 Remastered Has One New Feature More Games Should Use
is a bit of a misnomer. It certainly ups the visuals from the original 2020 release of, but it also provides a fair amount of new content. The most significant is No Return, a roguelike game mode, but it also includes three Lost Levels, galleries of concept art, new skins for characters and weapons, a developer commentary track for the main game, and a few more odds and ends. Developer commentary piques interest, and its implementation in the campaign is middling, but the Lost Levels, which also include it, are a revelation.