jack D and coke Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Defo captured the feel and atmosphere of the game. Pretty strong start. Quote
Dick Dastardly Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Halfway through the first episode and it's brutal! I've never played the games so it's all new to me Quote
Bobilius Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Spent the first ten mins trying to work out why Joel’s daughter looked so familiar. Totally took me out of the moment. Quote
Dean Winchester Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 44 minutes ago, Bobilius said: Spent the first ten mins trying to work out why Joel’s daughter looked so familiar. Totally took me out of the moment. Had to Google her as well. Spitting image of her mother. Quote
jack D and coke Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Ah she did have that familiarity thing about her despite you not understanding why. Quote
Greedy Jambo Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 Remind me when season 1 is finished and i'll binge watch it. Quote
Nucky Thompson Posted January 17, 2023 Author Posted January 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Remind me when season 1 is finished and i'll binge watch it. 9 episodes getting released weekly, so only a couple of months Quote
jim747 Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Remind me when season 1 is finished and i'll binge watch it. Take a week off work for it if the rest of the season is anything like the first episode, 1hr 20mins was epic. Quote
iantjambo Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 One of the things I like about the show, is that it gives a lot more background to the Cordyceps virus than the game does. I’m really liking Bella Ramsay in her role. She’s got Ellie’s mannerisms down to a tee. Spoiler By the way, Clickers are just as terrifying in the show as they are in the game. Quote
Lovecraft Posted January 23, 2023 Posted January 23, 2023 Watched it last night. Cracking stuff. Some of it is shot one for one with the game. Anyone not played the games is in for a treat. Quote
vegas-voss Posted January 24, 2023 Posted January 24, 2023 I don't really like the change think it's a lot more claustrophobic horror feeling in the game but I can fully understand why the done it and it's not worth losing your shit over like some folk online seem to be about it. Show is still looking great though and I love the little intro back story they are giving at the start of each episode Quote
jack D and coke Posted January 24, 2023 Posted January 24, 2023 I’m not blown away. Probably because the story isn’t surprising to me at all. The feel of the game is spot on, the environments are immediately familiar. It’s decent so far. Quote
vegas-voss Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 12 hours ago, jack D and coke said: I’m not blown away. Probably because the story isn’t surprising to me at all. The feel of the game is spot on, the environments are immediately familiar. It’s decent so far. Aye no tension to it.Its hard to be critical though as you don't want them to **** things up like Resident Evil ( how the **** they could never have just followed the games is beyond me )so you are glad they are being faithful but at the same time it leads to nothing surprising. Quote
jack D and coke Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 4 minutes ago, vegas-voss said: Aye no tension to it.Its hard to be critical though as you don't want them to **** things up like Resident Evil ( how the **** they could never have just followed the games is beyond me )so you are glad they are being faithful but at the same time it leads to nothing surprising. No there isn’t any tension at all. I expected a bit more gore too I’ll be honest. The game is pretty violent and visceral and this hasn’t really went there yet. It’s decent though I’ll keep watching for now. Quote
Nucky Thompson Posted January 25, 2023 Author Posted January 25, 2023 12 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: No there isn’t any tension at all. I expected a bit more gore too I’ll be honest. The game is pretty violent and visceral and this hasn’t really went there yet. It’s decent though I’ll keep watching for now. I don't know like, I was a bit tense at the clicker scenes and also when the lighter wouldn't work I agree about the gore, but I think the violence will come Quote
vegas-voss Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 31 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: No there isn’t any tension at all. I expected a bit more gore too I’ll be honest. The game is pretty violent and visceral and this hasn’t really went there yet. It’s decent though I’ll keep watching for now. Trailer for next week looks like it's ramping it right up Quote
ScottieMac17 Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Iv never played the game, but i'm loving the TV series so far. Its been a long time since I was excited to watch the next episode of something a week later. Quote
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 On 17/01/2023 at 07:54, Bindy Badgy said: I'm waiting for the PC version to finally come out before playing it for the first time. Watch the TV show now or wait until after I've played the game? Play the game first, 100% Quote
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, jack D and coke said: I’m not blown away. Probably because the story isn’t surprising to me at all. The feel of the game is spot on, the environments are immediately familiar. It’s decent so far. I think the game players probably need to step back a little bit with their expectations - we all know what's going to happen, how and when. My main takeaway is how true to the game it is, that's enough for me. Non-game players appear to be absolutely loving it, which I think says it all. Edited January 25, 2023 by hmfc_liam06 Quote
toonland Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Never played the games or even seen a trailer for the games. The show IMO is superb tho, really liking it, just wish they’d show them all in one go rather than waiting week by week Quote
Madjambo21 Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 4 hours ago, vegas-voss said: Aye no tension to it.Its hard to be critical though as you don't want them to **** things up like Resident Evil ( how the **** they could never have just followed the games is beyond me )so you are glad they are being faithful but at the same time it leads to nothing surprising. Have you seen the latest resident evil movie (reboot) Not the best but has gore and back to the original story Quote
GinRummy Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Another non gamer here. It’s been excellent so far. The first part of episode 1, the build up then the initial outbreak, was superb. Can’t wait for episode 3. Quote
That thing you do Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Not seen it, no clue what the game is. Vaguely might try and see it to join the bandwagon but aside from that.. meh from me. Quote
vegas-voss Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Madjambo21 said: Have you seen the latest resident evil movie (reboot) Not the best but has gore and back to the original story No didn't even know there was one.Seen the garbage TV show on Netflix though.Might check out the movie when I can. Quote
GinRummy Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 23 minutes ago, That thing you do said: Not seen it, no clue what the game is. Vaguely might try and see it to join the bandwagon but aside from that.. meh from me. If you haven’t played the game or watched the series it’s a bit early for meh. Quote
CF11JamTart Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 I know almost nothing about the show... But folk are saying that Depeche Mode "never let me down again" gets a wee outing. I love that song Quote
jack D and coke Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 9 minutes ago, CF11JamTart said: I know almost nothing about the show... But folk are saying that Depeche Mode "never let me down again" gets a wee outing. I love that song It was closing credits on episode one. Great tune. Quote
CF11JamTart Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, jack D and coke said: It was closing credits on episode one. Great tune. I might pay attention and give the show a whirl. Quote
jack D and coke Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 1 minute ago, CF11JamTart said: I might pay attention and give the show a whirl. It’s worth a look man aye👍🏼 Quote
Gizmo Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Great cast but Anna Torv is just incredibly talented. That ending, she conveyed so much in her reaction. Quote
Madjambo21 Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 3 hours ago, vegas-voss said: No didn't even know there was one.Seen the garbage TV show on Netflix though.Might check out the movie when I can. The TV show was horrendous Quote
That thing you do Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 3 hours ago, GinRummy said: If you haven’t played the game or watched the series it’s a bit early for meh. Watching it now so I "fit in " with the bandwagon jumpers... Better be good 😆 Quote
Pans Jambo Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 Im not a gamer so I had no idea what this was all a out. Quite good so far. Enjoyed the first 2 episodes. Quote
That thing you do Posted January 25, 2023 Posted January 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: Im not a gamer so I had no idea what this was all a out. Quite good so far. Enjoyed the first 2 episodes. I am but hadnt played the game. So series is my first foray into this. Quote
That thing you do Posted January 26, 2023 Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) End of Episode 1 Meh has become hmmmmm Not poor but not spunktastic yet for me as it appears to be for alot of others. Amazing how quickly the virus spread despite not being chinese this time.... Onto Episode 2... Edited January 26, 2023 by That thing you do Quote
iantjambo Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) A good episode, that covers Bill and Frank’s backstory. Not a great deal of action though. Players of the game should prepare themselves for a big difference. Spoiler It is a bit disappointing that Bill and Ellie never meet though. I was looking forward to their interaction. Edited January 30, 2023 by iantjambo Quote
Dean Winchester Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 The original Tess passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. https://www.ign.com/articles/annie-wersching-the-last-of-us-game-and-24-actress-dies-at-45 Quote
iantjambo Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 27 minutes ago, Dean Winchester said: The original Tess passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. https://www.ign.com/articles/annie-wersching-the-last-of-us-game-and-24-actress-dies-at-45 Saw that earlier. I didn’t realise that it was the same actress that played Renee Walker in 24. Quote
Dean Winchester Posted January 30, 2023 Posted January 30, 2023 55 minutes ago, iantjambo said: Saw that earlier. I didn’t realise that it was the same actress that played Renee Walker in 24. Quote
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 15 hours ago, Dean Winchester said: The original Tess passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. https://www.ign.com/articles/annie-wersching-the-last-of-us-game-and-24-actress-dies-at-45 That’s awful - Rest In Peace. Quote
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 Thought episode 3 was incredible albeit a significant deviation from the game’s plot. Great show so far. Quote
Mister T Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 3 hours ago, Kalamazoo Jambo said: Thought episode 3 was incredible albeit a significant deviation from the game’s plot. Great show so far. My wife was greeting through most of it 😂 Quote
jack D and coke Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Found that one pretty dull. It needs to liven up a bit for me. Edited January 31, 2023 by jack D and coke Quote
hughesie27 Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, jack D and coke said: Found that one pretty dull. It needs to liven up a bit for me. I know you will have played the game but would imagine that episode would be a bit dull for those who hadn't. Also imagine there will be an inevitable backlash because its about the gays. Quote
Nucky Thompson Posted January 31, 2023 Author Posted January 31, 2023 I liked the episode. Alright, there wasn't a lot of chopping zombie's heads off, but it got into the the back story of the outbreak beautifully Also love Bill's character Quote
Dean Winchester Posted January 31, 2023 Posted January 31, 2023 1 hour ago, hughesie27 said: I know you will have played the game but would imagine that episode would be a bit dull for those who hadn't. Also imagine there will be an inevitable backlash because its about the gays. Yup been getting review bombed. I suspect the same will happen when we get the DLC flashback episode. The irony is those 2 episodes will probably be the 2 most likely to win awards Quote
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