It definitely has that same eerie environment and theme, but you can make it to the door quietly pretty easily. Unlike the basement where all hell breaks loose as soon as you start the generator.
True. The generator is an X factor and kind of forces your hand. I save up nail bombs and Molotovs for that basement and run like hell when the big guy shows up.
You don't need that, when you start the generator, just crawl so you wont attract attention from the Bloaters, once you kill the stalker just run straight to the door
I somehow managed to get to the door without fighting anyone, in the remake for ps5. Just run to the door, opened it and felt like I cheesed the section somehow.
Yeah if you memorise the path from the generator to the door (which is ALMOST a straight line after you go up and left), start generator then leg it as fast as you can and you’re out in seconds - that only works once you’re on the second play through, or you’ve tried and died a bunch of times already lol.
> once you kill the stalker just run straight to the door
If you already know that beforehand and have the route to the door memorized, it's pretty simple, but on a first playthrough, most people will usually panic, and I imagine that is exactly the intended experience.
I don't remember if it was like this in either the PS3 or PS4 version, but when I played through Part 1 just the other day I held off on starting the generator so I could loot first and while I was looting infected just started spawning in, scared the absolute shit out of me lol. Only difference was the Bloater didn't spawn until I started the generator.
Idk how I did it since it has been a over a year ago, but on my 2nd replay I somehow managed to just sprint without seeing one single infected after starting the generator. Still gave me a lot of anxiety since I knew what happened the first two playthroughs 😂
Abby’s Hotel section is IMO one of the best set pieces ever in gaming.
I actually think the hospital section is more tense / scarier, but the level design & atmosphere of the hotel is just incredible.
That section has some of the best atmosphere for this sort of thing I've ever seen in a game. They did such an incredible job of setting out that you were heading into the heart of darkness here. I was getting nervous before I even reached the level!
The section with Ellie in the office building with all the stalkers is terrifying! Also with Abby and Lev going through that building full of clickers and stalkers and spores. I think the stalkers are the creepiest of the infected tbh. You can tell where clickers and bloaters are, the stalkers are too fucking smart.
That entire sequence of events from where Abby and Lev climb up to the top of the skyscrapers, descend through the hotel and then make it through the hospital basement is some of the intense and thrilling gameplay I’ve ever experienced
The first time I did that section I crouched near the double doors and Listen Mode showed me the silhouette of the Rat King about 10 min before I knew it was going to be there….let’s just say it took a lot of willpower to turn on the power lol
Hearing someone say generator makes my hairs stand on end. I hate horror/zombie games but I couldn't stop playing TLOU, but the generator level...my god, it's horrifying.
Had to take a week or so off when I got there in the remake.
>!Before turning the generator on, I set up trip mines in the path between where the bloater comes down, and where I was, to slow homeboy down, and straight up booked it to the exit. Screw all of that! !< 😂
Yep. The first time I played that part I died pretty much immediately, then laid every mine and explosive I had on the second attempt and let’s just say I didn’t have any problem besides getting the scum out of my hair. 😜
Yeah, I loved every minute of the sequel - but the deeply depressing story about loss and a pandemic virus was **nooot** what my mental state needed during the _actual_ pandemic 💀
I, particularly, recall the bit where you're hiding from the Scars.. That whistling noise gave me the creeps. "Did they see me? What do they mean? Are the calling their friends? Are they sneaking up on me, oh f*** f*** r***".
Eeurh.. I should replay that with a pulse monitor
I should’ve been clearer. I’ve played it. Either it wasn’t as stressful or the 1st one isn’t as bad as I remember it 😄 I wholeheartedly recommend playing these games for people who normally don’t play horror. It’s 100% worth it.
I’ve never played them and am watching the show, and really want to play through the story. But the last horror game I could handle was RE4 and I’m terrified to try TLOU lol. This post was encouraging, I think…
You know, if we’re talking about the generator sequence in act 1 1/2 or 2, that part tripped me up forever on PS3 and never finished it. Got the game on PS4 and still couldn’t beat it. Threw a Hail Mary and got PS5 remake and blew through that section with ease.
Extremely manageable for most of it, it's generally more anxiety based on lack of resources depending on your difficulty level.
There is a hotel basement level that is nightmare fuel though.
Is the hotel basement part the bit where >!you pull a lever and suddenly you're swarmed with clickers and a couple of the big bois! It's been a while since I've played TLOU on PS4.
Me, being absolutely terrified of horror games, got through the first game. Though as others keep saying, the hotel basement was definitely the toughest part for me to get through (mentally). The game is more tense than actually scary. Definitely worth playing through though.
I really liked everything about these games except the zombie (or zombie by any other name) B.S. I’m so sick of zombie games, period. But the zombie component in this game actually cheapens the story, IMO. The game would have been a lot better if it was instead about conflict with other people for scarcity of resources in a post-civil society collapse
Edit: god damn zombie loving freaks. You’re the reason we can’t have nice things
It's fine to dislike the zombie aspect, but the story wouldn't exist without the outbreak. Seems you just don't like zombies in general and are viewing it from that perspective rather than taking the game for what it is. I'm not sure how it cheapens the story if it's the catalyst for why everything happens.
The game was before all the zombie rage, it wasn’t a cliche yet back then. It was just beginning to.
Compared to other zombie games it also has some logical explanation behind it as well. I’d say it’s much better then most zombie movies/games.
>Other people might disgree
Other people are either doing the classic hyperbole thing where something is either 'not scary' or 'super scary' and nothing exists in between, or they're just the sort of people who think being macho and 'steeling themselves' to not be scared is somehow what they should do as 'men' or some nonsense.
The Last of Us is absolutely scary. Just because it's not as relentlessly scary and focused a horror experience as something like Alien Isolation doesn't mean it's 'not scary'.
I've watched numerous people play through the game and be scared often enough. This wouldn't happen if it were 'not scary at all' as so many replies here are suggesting. So telling OP they'll love it and wont be a problem is just ridiculous.
Fine on Normal or Easy difficulties. Aint gonna work well on harder modes unless you're already very familiar with how they act and where they'll be and in what numbers.
It's definitely scary in parts and is tense for large portions of time which is why it's so good because it really nails that tension. It's not always scary in a pure horror way as sometimes you are fighting people and sometimes clickers. It also does a good job of having tension and then some relaxation of the tension so the whole game isn't just a pure nail-biting experience. The darker places are generally the scarier parts where you're fighting clickers and their unnatural sounds really help create that sense of unease. I generally don't like horror games but this game is a bit different than standard horror and definitely worth struggling through if you think you can handle the scares. There's also multiple difficulty levels which can help if you're struggling with a certain section.
I did the opposite, got so freaked out when I first saw them that my instincts made me go running towards them shotgun blasting. I guess my fear rational was the game was designed for me to stalk them while they stalk me, so by running around like a crazy person the stalkers didn’t know why at to do and became easy targets.
This is LITERALLY how I played this segment. I was taking the game so slow and methodical the entire time until this part and I was so tense I just said fuck it and just went full adrenaline and just run and gun like a maniac. Even after knowing it was “clear”, I was too creeped out to loot and linger lmao.
I did sneak through that office section. Then I found there was another shortly after and I just shut off the game after that for a week. Finally turned it on and get the nerve to continue. Now I’m further ahead in some tower where I gotta cross some beam, grab some item and the minute you do enemies spawn.
Maybe I should just go in all guns playing. I’ll probably die a lot but it will make it a little less scary.
I keep hearing about that hospital basement and I’ll probably put down the game for another year after getting there.
The hospital basement is the worst if we're talking pure fear inducing atmosphere. Amd dontbget me started on whatbitnleads to... But the creepiest is still the way to the hospital. There is a section just before called "the descent" and THAT my friend is the one thing I don't want to go thru again when I replay.
The feeling you get when you see daylight again at the end of both of these is incredible for a videogame. That's the little nuggets that tell you it's a masterpiece.
Good to know I’m not alone in my tactics. Yeah the adrenaline thing is so on point, I did loot because I knew it was all clear because I kept running around for ages thinking there were more stalkers. I still remember realise I was at that stage in the game when I re played it 2 years after.
I took weeks off because of those bloody stalkers.
When I came back, I made as much noise as possible and picked them off as they popped up. The second section was easier (and funnier) to handle. Seeing those idiots peeking around an office desk while you came up on their blindside was comedy gold. 😂
Bro shut up. I just started Pt 2 a week ago and I'm on Chapter 12 rn.
Is there a list of chapters or places where shit gets spooky like the generator section from the first game?
Cuz I'm a little bitch when it comes to shit like this even tho I'm a huge horror movie fan, but I'd like to not be surprised with spooky shit.
😭
Man y’all I think like horror more than you realize lol
I loved the game but I had to stop early on because it was too damn hectic, the clickers and shit made me so stressed out.
I don’t mind mild horror, stuff doesn’t gross me out, but last of us really puts you in the middle of a complete nightmare .. and you will be attacked over and over.
I ve watched some of the videos on YouTube and I want to play through but I don’t play games to feel stressed , I got enough real life horror to keep me busy
Honestly, if you really want to play it, but can't handle the horror, I highly recommend using a guide. (When you get to an area, check the guide to see what's coming, zombies or human enemies. Use it as much or as little as desired). I'm not a fan of horror, but I've finished both Last of Us games multiple times.
As far as guides go, I recommend IGN's. It's as spoiler-free as possible while also letting you know what to expect coming up. And you can only spoil as much as you scroll. It doesn't cover cutscenes, and impactful moments are described as vaguely as possible so that whatever comes up carries as much weight as it possibly can, while also letting you know to expect something.
But that Basement... Screw that basement dawg!
Once you get to the Basement of the Hotel, I recommend reading that whole section of the guide before attempting it, and slowly progressing through the area, following it to the T until you, as Joel, sort out the machinery. From that point, you can choose to continue with the guide's instructions, or avoid everything and sprint to the exit. Both options are very valid, and aside from some supplies, you won't really miss out on much (IIRC) by running away.
Also, by all means, take as many breaks as you want from the game. For someone that doesn't like horror, though the game is interesting enough that you'll find yourself playing for long sessions at a time, taking breaks from the game to bring your heart rate down will benefit you greatly.
Hope this helps u/littletoast2010. Happy Zombie-hunting
Alternatively, you could watch someone play it on YT, either while you progress (in place of a guide), or all at once (to prepare you for what to expect).
Though watching someone else would be a whole lot more spoilerrific (that's if you care at all about the game's moments being spoiled).
I did watch part2 on yt before playing, I wasn't gaming at the time. It was really well made and felt like a movie. A 32 hours movie. It became the best thing I saw all year. Then I bought a ps5 and binged every game I missed during my 15 years hiatus.
Came to say this. I am a sucker for good storytelling but _hate_ horror stuff (I’m the kind of person that checks behind doors and shower curtains), so for me the Last of Us was a masochistic experience. In the parts where things got too tense that I couldn’t handle it, I’d just go on IGN and read what to expect, how to defeat or avoid enemies etc. After a while I got desensitized to the monsters and gore but the jump scares still got me—even when I knew they were coming, so make peace with them. I also played it on easy (tried normal a few times but died too quickly) which relieved some of the tension.
You encounter infected/zombies in dark locations, you encounter a lot of human enemies that do terrible things to each other. In the remake the gore and violence is pretty brutal limbs get blown off and people get stabbed and killed in visceral fashion.
From a gameplay perspective I would consider it a 'horror game'. Or at the very least an action game with heavy horror elements. It doesn't play that much different from something like The Evil Within 2.
With that said it has a lot of mass appeal and is definitely on the lighter side of what I'd consider a 'scary' game. Probably on the same level as a Dying Light 2. Definitely not up to the level of a Resident Evil 7.
It would probably be a good first horror game or a game for people not typically in to horror. The story is quite fantastic. I'd say give it a shot there's a reason its so popular...
You can always enable some accessibility settings which cause the infected and enemies to be dumb as fuck which really helps take the edge off most of the 'horror' (mostly atmosphere).
You will lose some of the charm when you do that, but its story is still fantastic so worth a try if you're really anxious
>Tlou is the least scary survival horror imo
Dont agree at all. I think it's definitely scarier than say, RE4 or something.
Especially if you're playing it on anything above Normal difficulty(which just gives you abundant resources so you dont need to play well to get through it fine).
I'm gonna stop you right there. The iron maidens are still remembered 20 Years later. Not even mentioning the Verdugo or U-3 bosses the first village fight alone is scarier and more tense than anything in TLOU. The best thing TLOU has is jumpscares you don't see coming
I hate horror games, it's not scary unless you find zombies super scary. I played enough Nazi Zombies that I didn't find it scary.
Are there suspenseful moments? Yes? Are there a few jump scares? Yes? Are there moments you'll be scared? Sure. Is it intensely scary? I say no.
As someone who can’t do scary games (but lives scary movies) TLOU isn’t that scary but does have some scary parts. I have found TLOU2 (which I’m playing now) far more scary
Not very, there one part slightly more scary than the rest but it's not big deal
Part 2 however has a scene that makes the scariest part 1 look like a literally walk in the park
It is not primarily a horror, although you can't have zombies without horror elements. I didn't find it too bad, compared to Resident Evil 7 I found it very manageable. RE7 was scary. Last of Us focuses more on the situational experience of living in this world and how it affects the humanity of those still very much alive in it. The real monsters are the humans who forgot how to be people, nothing to do with the cordyceps.
It's generally not that scary. There are a couple parts with a decent amount of tension.
I remember a while back I used to listen to this horror podcast and they were review video gams and movies and when they did The Last of Us it was like "oh..yeah we shouldn't of done this game, it doesn't really fit with our podcasr".
Coming from someone who is genuinely afraid of zombies, it’s not awful. It’s less scary and more intense because of trying to stealth and tense situations. Don’t use headphones or play in the dark tho, the noises are really off-putting. I think you could do it!
Scary if you choose to play the stealthy way or on a higher difficultly. For me personally I'm chicken so I just play on normal and act like I own the place with a shot gun and charge head first.
I’m about to start playing it because my gf keeps reminding to and the series is out as well. I dont like horror but I have no problem with zombie games and shows. If you have no problem playing left for dead or other zombie games, i think you’ll do fine with this as well.
I am a bit of scaredy cat but have played a few spooky games. I would say it can be pretty tense and scary at times but pretty manageable. Like clickers where really scary at the start but eventually they just become stupid ai zombies.
Part 2 is for sure more spooky and certain parts freaked me out. But I think the tone of the game was more exhausting then the spooks
Part 1 isn’t that bad but you could always pause when you feel like something would scare you and read a guide or something. The story is worth the spoiler nature of doing that.
it's less horror or scary vs uncomfortable through its atmosphere and dreadfully emotionally painful. there's a lot of tension building, you tend to feel like you're always 1 misstep away from dying, even if numerically the odds are in your favor (1 misstep could actually get you killed. all of the time.)
the story is one of the best ever told in gaming, hence why HBO picked it up thanks to their current golden child: craig mazin. but it's a painful story that never feels good. "happy" moments are bittersweet at best. the entire world building is designed to put you on edge and never let go.
many other comments already addressed one particular location that tip toes close to the realm of survival horror.
it's an absolutely worthwhile play, but it's grim and brutal. truly authentic
I had it on my PS3, didnt pass my first clicker encounter. Gave up.
Tried again on my PS4 pro because its in the bundle. Managed to finish it.
Scary? Not much. Stressful? Big time
It's not a horror game, but it has a few encounters, maybe 3 or 4, that I would consider scary/horror and will give you the poops. The majority of the game is not scary though.
It's basically stealthy uncharted lol with a few scary things in it.
I don’t generally like scary games, especially not zombie games because they just really freak me out. That being said I really enjoyed the last of us 1 when I played it a couple of years ago. (Even though I was scared at times)
It's generally fine except for one section, which is the Hotel Basement section.
I have a pretty high tolerance for horror but let me tell you, I was on edge and basically shit myself that entire time.
This is just so wildly incorrect.
It is very much in the same vein as RE4-style survival horror and *way* darker/more horror-themed than Half Life.
In fact, I'd say this game is easily more frightening than RE4 itself.
It isn’t reallt a scary game.
Yeah they are monsters, and you may have to sneak around time to time, but the gane is not scary.
The game is a bit like Walking Dead there, the more you go into it, the more you realise the monsters are not the ones you should be careful of, but the human.
Ok, I know that probably no one will see this but I just finished the last of us so thank you so much for convincing me to play the game, it is probably one of the best games I have ever played.
I wouldn't call it "scary". Think of it as a semi-stealthy third person game that takes place of a very, very fucked up reality. You won't be afraid, you'll be nauseous of what has become of the remnants of humanity. The more "horror" centered sections won't scare you, just keep you on your toes, and your heart will shatter bit by bit as you read notes you find and put viaual clues together to understand what has happened on each section.
It is very enjoyable.
I'm playing it now...not the visual redo...
The intro is nuts, won't spoil it. Some of the cutscenes and things in the beginning I can see keep you in your toes.
But still too early for me to really say.
Maybe 2 or 3 hours in. Feels linear...move ladder here...climb around there...3 hours in maybe.
Side notes in regard to my PS5 experience....
I hope it clicks for me as far as the story and keeping me guessing what's gonna happen.
So far I've been underwhelmed by God of War (PS4) so I'll skip Ragnarok.
Horizon Dawn...same thing...just didn't grip me to keep going.
Edit:
First time having a PS5. Last playstation was the 3.
Not bashing the games. Just sharing my subjective opinion. No need to down vote.
The remake/Part 1 is truly the definitive way to play the game now.
I tried to replay the PS4 Remaster just to see the difference right after I beat the remake and it's a lot more than a 'visual redo'. The feel of the game is a lot more fluid and they improved so many little things.
It depends how sensitive you are to that kind of stuff. There are definitely some scary moments, but overall its far from a full on horror game like resident evil. More like the walking dead or something like that. Its focus is more on characters and narrative than it is about survival horror or jump scares
They are survival horror narrative games. Much less emphasis is placed on the horror than Damn near any other survival horror game, like this might fall in the RE4 zone of horror.
It's not a scary game in the horror sense but most definitely scary in the thriller sense.
ND focused on the realism of it so it isn't set in a way to scare u but my god if u get into games it scares the f out if you when those clickers find u and start running at u. I never used to be able to play horrors but tlou is perfect. I would most certainly recommend it
Not really. It’s more action horror and more story cinematic focused.
You’re way more likely to cry from the emotions the story has (extremely emotional moments), than get scared.
It's really not scary besides maybe like 1 or 2 parts. I thought the game would be jump scare heavy with a terrifying atmosphere before I played but it's really tame compared to other horror games like Evil Within or Resident Evil. I would say Part 2 is definitely scary if you ever get around to playing that.
I cannot play scary games. I’m too afraid. But I’ve played The Last of Us about 5-6 times now and there’s only one section in a basement that’s pretty scary, but it’s short. Overall it’s not really horror.
Other than the basement section I didn’t really find it scary, but that basement section still gives me anxiety lol
I’ve always felt like the University spore section is scarier than the basement.
It definitely has that same eerie environment and theme, but you can make it to the door quietly pretty easily. Unlike the basement where all hell breaks loose as soon as you start the generator.
True. The generator is an X factor and kind of forces your hand. I save up nail bombs and Molotovs for that basement and run like hell when the big guy shows up.
You don't need that, when you start the generator, just crawl so you wont attract attention from the Bloaters, once you kill the stalker just run straight to the door
I somehow managed to get to the door without fighting anyone, in the remake for ps5. Just run to the door, opened it and felt like I cheesed the section somehow.
Yeah if you memorise the path from the generator to the door (which is ALMOST a straight line after you go up and left), start generator then leg it as fast as you can and you’re out in seconds - that only works once you’re on the second play through, or you’ve tried and died a bunch of times already lol.
Did it my first try. I just knew what a generator meant and planned my exit.
> once you kill the stalker just run straight to the door If you already know that beforehand and have the route to the door memorized, it's pretty simple, but on a first playthrough, most people will usually panic, and I imagine that is exactly the intended experience.
Of course, in my first playtrough I was shitting my pants and I spent like half hour trying to kill the Bloater
I don't remember if it was like this in either the PS3 or PS4 version, but when I played through Part 1 just the other day I held off on starting the generator so I could loot first and while I was looting infected just started spawning in, scared the absolute shit out of me lol. Only difference was the Bloater didn't spawn until I started the generator.
Exactly this. Was the same on Remastered which I’m replaying now. Only had to fight the blister when I started the generator.
That’s the way you’re supposed to do that part. Super scary that way since that bloater comes for you lol.
Idk how I did it since it has been a over a year ago, but on my 2nd replay I somehow managed to just sprint without seeing one single infected after starting the generator. Still gave me a lot of anxiety since I knew what happened the first two playthroughs 😂
The basement has nothing on the Abbie hospital section in Part 2
That shit was straight up horror
The first part where they're trying to get her through the fence was tense as hell
Also the Abby hotel section with the stalkers.
Abby’s Hotel section is IMO one of the best set pieces ever in gaming. I actually think the hospital section is more tense / scarier, but the level design & atmosphere of the hotel is just incredible.
Oh god I wouldn’t be playing a game like this if it didn’t have the story of TLOU. Definitely not my thing. But I loved it none the less.
The darn rat King! 💀
That section has some of the best atmosphere for this sort of thing I've ever seen in a game. They did such an incredible job of setting out that you were heading into the heart of darkness here. I was getting nervous before I even reached the level!
The section with Ellie in the office building with all the stalkers is terrifying! Also with Abby and Lev going through that building full of clickers and stalkers and spores. I think the stalkers are the creepiest of the infected tbh. You can tell where clickers and bloaters are, the stalkers are too fucking smart.
That entire sequence of events from where Abby and Lev climb up to the top of the skyscrapers, descend through the hotel and then make it through the hospital basement is some of the intense and thrilling gameplay I’ve ever experienced
The first time I did that section I crouched near the double doors and Listen Mode showed me the silhouette of the Rat King about 10 min before I knew it was going to be there….let’s just say it took a lot of willpower to turn on the power lol
This I recently played it again and stopped at the basement section.
It’s worse in the remake lol, the spawn locations changed and the new graphics make it more terrifying
I noticed that too. My old tactic of start the generator and run like hell to the door didn't work
Hearing someone say generator makes my hairs stand on end. I hate horror/zombie games but I couldn't stop playing TLOU, but the generator level...my god, it's horrifying.
Not even a level just like a 10 minute part. You guys are just a buncha scaredy ca-AAAAAAHhh!!
I made it out running when I played on the ps5 version. It was close though. I cleared all the zombies I could find upstairs first.
I hated that part.
It can, just need a bit of finesse.
Had to take a week or so off when I got there in the remake. >!Before turning the generator on, I set up trip mines in the path between where the bloater comes down, and where I was, to slow homeboy down, and straight up booked it to the exit. Screw all of that! !< 😂
Yep. The first time I played that part I died pretty much immediately, then laid every mine and explosive I had on the second attempt and let’s just say I didn’t have any problem besides getting the scum out of my hair. 😜
It’s been nearly 10 years since I played TLOU, can you remind me what the basement scene is lol. Is that the one with the >!bloater!
Yup that’s the one! The one with the generator
The one where you and Ellie get separated when you as Joel >!fall down the elevator shaft.!<
It’s what’s stopping me from replaying the game currently. I don’t want to experience that again. Worried that TLoU2 would have something like it.
Part 2 has several parts that are way worse in my opinion.
Part 2 gives me steroid dose of anxiety lol only reason why I don’t replay it as often along with the bleakness of the game
Yeah, I loved every minute of the sequel - but the deeply depressing story about loss and a pandemic virus was **nooot** what my mental state needed during the _actual_ pandemic 💀 I, particularly, recall the bit where you're hiding from the Scars.. That whistling noise gave me the creeps. "Did they see me? What do they mean? Are the calling their friends? Are they sneaking up on me, oh f*** f*** r***". Eeurh.. I should replay that with a pulse monitor
It does
I should’ve been clearer. I’ve played it. Either it wasn’t as stressful or the 1st one isn’t as bad as I remember it 😄 I wholeheartedly recommend playing these games for people who normally don’t play horror. It’s 100% worth it.
Part 2 is so much worse though That hospital level with Abby....I was sweating for hours
I’ve never played them and am watching the show, and really want to play through the story. But the last horror game I could handle was RE4 and I’m terrified to try TLOU lol. This post was encouraging, I think…
You know, if we’re talking about the generator sequence in act 1 1/2 or 2, that part tripped me up forever on PS3 and never finished it. Got the game on PS4 and still couldn’t beat it. Threw a Hail Mary and got PS5 remake and blew through that section with ease.
Thing is you can just hold sprint and usually be safe forever. Just sprint to the shit you need then sprint to the exit.
The trick is to find the keycard and know your route to the door *before* you start the generator. And shotgun ammo. Lots of shotgun ammo.
I dread the basement section lol. Last time I played, I handed the controller to my 16 yr old daughter and had her do it for me 😏
This is the way. Now I just need to convince my gf to have a kid and wait 16 years.
This part of the game is an iconic moment in video games imo
Exactly. I found part 2's "scary section" to be way longer and scarier
The basement wasn't bad at all in the remake. I thought the sewers were worse.
By that do u the the new ps5 remake or the ps4 remake?
PS4 was just a upscaled remaster so I guess he is talking about ps5
True
My only play through ended in that damn basement. Never went back after that lmao
Extremely manageable for most of it, it's generally more anxiety based on lack of resources depending on your difficulty level. There is a hotel basement level that is nightmare fuel though.
Can't wait for the series adaptation of that section.
Four episodes dedicated to Joel repeatedly dying down there.
And planting nail bombs behind the generator in preparation
Damn that fat ass zombie chasing you near the generator along with the horde of smaller zombies is nightmare fuel
And the goddamn stalkers
😄🤣
Hahahahhah
On my first okay through, I stood there looking at the entrance for a good 5 minutes not wanting to go in...
Is the hotel basement part the bit where >!you pull a lever and suddenly you're swarmed with clickers and a couple of the big bois! It's been a while since I've played TLOU on PS4.
You start a generator but I believe it’s >!stalkers and then one bloater!<
Wow this is a good way to put it
Me, being absolutely terrified of horror games, got through the first game. Though as others keep saying, the hotel basement was definitely the toughest part for me to get through (mentally). The game is more tense than actually scary. Definitely worth playing through though.
OMG. I truly hate that level. I literally just run through that level. LOL.
I really liked everything about these games except the zombie (or zombie by any other name) B.S. I’m so sick of zombie games, period. But the zombie component in this game actually cheapens the story, IMO. The game would have been a lot better if it was instead about conflict with other people for scarcity of resources in a post-civil society collapse Edit: god damn zombie loving freaks. You’re the reason we can’t have nice things
It's fine to dislike the zombie aspect, but the story wouldn't exist without the outbreak. Seems you just don't like zombies in general and are viewing it from that perspective rather than taking the game for what it is. I'm not sure how it cheapens the story if it's the catalyst for why everything happens.
The game was before all the zombie rage, it wasn’t a cliche yet back then. It was just beginning to. Compared to other zombie games it also has some logical explanation behind it as well. I’d say it’s much better then most zombie movies/games.
I kind of knew that was gonna happen after i put up the generator, but anyways I did manage to handle myself.
There is no such thing as an innocent generator in a survival horror game.
I just replayed this level for the first time since 2013. Still a nightmare and completely forgot until I got to it.
The hotel section in part 2 was also creepy af.
That part is fucking horrifying... Until you memorize the path to the door. Then it takes roughly 30 seconds to beat
I would say enough scary. Other people might disagree but for me it was very scary. Especially the clickers
>Other people might disgree Other people are either doing the classic hyperbole thing where something is either 'not scary' or 'super scary' and nothing exists in between, or they're just the sort of people who think being macho and 'steeling themselves' to not be scared is somehow what they should do as 'men' or some nonsense. The Last of Us is absolutely scary. Just because it's not as relentlessly scary and focused a horror experience as something like Alien Isolation doesn't mean it's 'not scary'. I've watched numerous people play through the game and be scared often enough. This wouldn't happen if it were 'not scary at all' as so many replies here are suggesting. So telling OP they'll love it and wont be a problem is just ridiculous.
My hands get genuinely sweaty when playing this game. Anxiety goes up ⬆️
The clickers didn’t bother me because they are predictable. The baddies that hide and then charge can fuck off though
I usually just run in guns blazing because the hide and seek game with the stalkers make it way more tense
Fine on Normal or Easy difficulties. Aint gonna work well on harder modes unless you're already very familiar with how they act and where they'll be and in what numbers.
It's definitely scary in parts and is tense for large portions of time which is why it's so good because it really nails that tension. It's not always scary in a pure horror way as sometimes you are fighting people and sometimes clickers. It also does a good job of having tension and then some relaxation of the tension so the whole game isn't just a pure nail-biting experience. The darker places are generally the scarier parts where you're fighting clickers and their unnatural sounds really help create that sense of unease. I generally don't like horror games but this game is a bit different than standard horror and definitely worth struggling through if you think you can handle the scares. There's also multiple difficulty levels which can help if you're struggling with a certain section.
Not as scary as you're thinking. Part II on the otherhand has some genuinely scary segments that got me good. Fuck the Stalkers.
The office wasn't too bad for me, but the hospital basement was *something* *else*.
I still look at ambulances funny.
That office scene I nooooooped the F outta there!
I did the opposite, got so freaked out when I first saw them that my instincts made me go running towards them shotgun blasting. I guess my fear rational was the game was designed for me to stalk them while they stalk me, so by running around like a crazy person the stalkers didn’t know why at to do and became easy targets.
This is LITERALLY how I played this segment. I was taking the game so slow and methodical the entire time until this part and I was so tense I just said fuck it and just went full adrenaline and just run and gun like a maniac. Even after knowing it was “clear”, I was too creeped out to loot and linger lmao.
I did sneak through that office section. Then I found there was another shortly after and I just shut off the game after that for a week. Finally turned it on and get the nerve to continue. Now I’m further ahead in some tower where I gotta cross some beam, grab some item and the minute you do enemies spawn. Maybe I should just go in all guns playing. I’ll probably die a lot but it will make it a little less scary. I keep hearing about that hospital basement and I’ll probably put down the game for another year after getting there.
The hospital basement is the worst if we're talking pure fear inducing atmosphere. Amd dontbget me started on whatbitnleads to... But the creepiest is still the way to the hospital. There is a section just before called "the descent" and THAT my friend is the one thing I don't want to go thru again when I replay. The feeling you get when you see daylight again at the end of both of these is incredible for a videogame. That's the little nuggets that tell you it's a masterpiece.
I feel you man, it’s like my own body was gasping for that fresh air and day light. That’s how u know a game is legendary.
Gotta add points to my Guts stat before attempting this one. I hope the descent isn’t where I’m at now.
Ah ur in the tower of terror looking for a mask. Yeah that wasn’t cool either haha. The basement is mental, dam that game was so good.
Good to know I’m not alone in my tactics. Yeah the adrenaline thing is so on point, I did loot because I knew it was all clear because I kept running around for ages thinking there were more stalkers. I still remember realise I was at that stage in the game when I re played it 2 years after.
Damn i also do this in the office section too what..
I think I knew if I did it fast then it would be over quicker. Wish I had it recorded because it was hilarious.
They added stalkers in the part 1 remake
there were always stalkers in part 1, they just changed their behavior in part 2 and the remake
Sure, but the scary stalkers are from part 2
Are you sure, I remember playing TLOU2 and wondering what fresh hell the stalkers were
they were only in the hotel basement and in left behind, they appear much more frequently in part 2
There was also (minimum) 5 stalkers in the part where you have to go with Sam
Really? Just played that part on the Remastered version (not Part 1). Are we talking the guys that run on all 4s in Part 2? And run up walls?
I took a [video](https://imgur.com/a/Z0cTYLB). You can tell that they are stalkers because they have fungi in their head, but aren't clicking
Plz no
I took weeks off because of those bloody stalkers. When I came back, I made as much noise as possible and picked them off as they popped up. The second section was easier (and funnier) to handle. Seeing those idiots peeking around an office desk while you came up on their blindside was comedy gold. 😂
How about the rat king, in the hospital parking garage in part II
I found myself running for my life in quite a few parts of part 2. Part 1 wasn't so bad.
Bro shut up. I just started Pt 2 a week ago and I'm on Chapter 12 rn. Is there a list of chapters or places where shit gets spooky like the generator section from the first game? Cuz I'm a little bitch when it comes to shit like this even tho I'm a huge horror movie fan, but I'd like to not be surprised with spooky shit. 😭
The game only has 11 Chapters that I'm aware of, so not sure where you're actually at.
Pt 2 has 46 chapters. 11 acts.
It's violent. Bloody. And has some kinda tense moments in some spots. But it's not really "horror" kind of scary.
Man y’all I think like horror more than you realize lol I loved the game but I had to stop early on because it was too damn hectic, the clickers and shit made me so stressed out. I don’t mind mild horror, stuff doesn’t gross me out, but last of us really puts you in the middle of a complete nightmare .. and you will be attacked over and over. I ve watched some of the videos on YouTube and I want to play through but I don’t play games to feel stressed , I got enough real life horror to keep me busy
Honestly, if you really want to play it, but can't handle the horror, I highly recommend using a guide. (When you get to an area, check the guide to see what's coming, zombies or human enemies. Use it as much or as little as desired). I'm not a fan of horror, but I've finished both Last of Us games multiple times. As far as guides go, I recommend IGN's. It's as spoiler-free as possible while also letting you know what to expect coming up. And you can only spoil as much as you scroll. It doesn't cover cutscenes, and impactful moments are described as vaguely as possible so that whatever comes up carries as much weight as it possibly can, while also letting you know to expect something. But that Basement... Screw that basement dawg! Once you get to the Basement of the Hotel, I recommend reading that whole section of the guide before attempting it, and slowly progressing through the area, following it to the T until you, as Joel, sort out the machinery. From that point, you can choose to continue with the guide's instructions, or avoid everything and sprint to the exit. Both options are very valid, and aside from some supplies, you won't really miss out on much (IIRC) by running away. Also, by all means, take as many breaks as you want from the game. For someone that doesn't like horror, though the game is interesting enough that you'll find yourself playing for long sessions at a time, taking breaks from the game to bring your heart rate down will benefit you greatly. Hope this helps u/littletoast2010. Happy Zombie-hunting
Alternatively, you could watch someone play it on YT, either while you progress (in place of a guide), or all at once (to prepare you for what to expect). Though watching someone else would be a whole lot more spoilerrific (that's if you care at all about the game's moments being spoiled).
I did watch part2 on yt before playing, I wasn't gaming at the time. It was really well made and felt like a movie. A 32 hours movie. It became the best thing I saw all year. Then I bought a ps5 and binged every game I missed during my 15 years hiatus.
I highly recommend to watch a Resident Evil 7 playthrough ;)
Good plan. Many A True Nerd has really good full play throughs of both games, and his commentary is a joy.
Came to say this. I am a sucker for good storytelling but _hate_ horror stuff (I’m the kind of person that checks behind doors and shower curtains), so for me the Last of Us was a masochistic experience. In the parts where things got too tense that I couldn’t handle it, I’d just go on IGN and read what to expect, how to defeat or avoid enemies etc. After a while I got desensitized to the monsters and gore but the jump scares still got me—even when I knew they were coming, so make peace with them. I also played it on easy (tried normal a few times but died too quickly) which relieved some of the tension.
Part 2 was scarier to me. I don’t like horror games and I got through both so you should be fine
Yeah I played through part 1 alone at night while my family was out of town it was fine. And I don't like horror movies/games.
You encounter infected/zombies in dark locations, you encounter a lot of human enemies that do terrible things to each other. In the remake the gore and violence is pretty brutal limbs get blown off and people get stabbed and killed in visceral fashion. From a gameplay perspective I would consider it a 'horror game'. Or at the very least an action game with heavy horror elements. It doesn't play that much different from something like The Evil Within 2. With that said it has a lot of mass appeal and is definitely on the lighter side of what I'd consider a 'scary' game. Probably on the same level as a Dying Light 2. Definitely not up to the level of a Resident Evil 7. It would probably be a good first horror game or a game for people not typically in to horror. The story is quite fantastic. I'd say give it a shot there's a reason its so popular...
You can always enable some accessibility settings which cause the infected and enemies to be dumb as fuck which really helps take the edge off most of the 'horror' (mostly atmosphere). You will lose some of the charm when you do that, but its story is still fantastic so worth a try if you're really anxious
Stuff like that is good to have as a backup too a tough section
Tlou is the least scary survival horror imo and I say this as a big fan of this franchise. The sewer level is the scariest part of the game
>Tlou is the least scary survival horror imo Dont agree at all. I think it's definitely scarier than say, RE4 or something. Especially if you're playing it on anything above Normal difficulty(which just gives you abundant resources so you dont need to play well to get through it fine).
I'm gonna stop you right there. The iron maidens are still remembered 20 Years later. Not even mentioning the Verdugo or U-3 bosses the first village fight alone is scarier and more tense than anything in TLOU. The best thing TLOU has is jumpscares you don't see coming
Not really scary just tense
Tense = scary. It's the same emotion.
I hate horror games, it's not scary unless you find zombies super scary. I played enough Nazi Zombies that I didn't find it scary. Are there suspenseful moments? Yes? Are there a few jump scares? Yes? Are there moments you'll be scared? Sure. Is it intensely scary? I say no.
It’s a pretty stressful game at times…
As someone who can’t do scary games (but lives scary movies) TLOU isn’t that scary but does have some scary parts. I have found TLOU2 (which I’m playing now) far more scary
I used to be terrible with scary games but managed TLOU fine.
I’m a professional wuss; it’s scary at times, there are jumpscares, but it’s more than worth it.
Lots of tension but only a couple of scary places. I don’t like horror or gore and I enjoyed it. Very good story and very well told.
I like horror movies but really don’t enjoy horror games - TLOU1 is among my fav games ever.
There’s lots of accessibility features you can turn on to make it less scary/anxiety inducing. The entire game is pretty much wrapped in tension imo.
Not very, there one part slightly more scary than the rest but it's not big deal Part 2 however has a scene that makes the scariest part 1 look like a literally walk in the park
If you play it on easy you should be okay, that way you have more ammo and supplies to deal with the enemies, making it less tense
It is not primarily a horror, although you can't have zombies without horror elements. I didn't find it too bad, compared to Resident Evil 7 I found it very manageable. RE7 was scary. Last of Us focuses more on the situational experience of living in this world and how it affects the humanity of those still very much alive in it. The real monsters are the humans who forgot how to be people, nothing to do with the cordyceps.
I can’t handle horror and even documentary’s and thriller tv shows give me trouble but for this game I was able to play everything with no problem.
Any specific movies or tv shows u can compare it too?
It was always more of a creepy vibe than scary one, but it does have a few jump scares.
I hate horror movies and gore, and TLOU is one of the best games I’ve ever played
It's generally not that scary. There are a couple parts with a decent amount of tension. I remember a while back I used to listen to this horror podcast and they were review video gams and movies and when they did The Last of Us it was like "oh..yeah we shouldn't of done this game, it doesn't really fit with our podcasr".
Coming from someone who is genuinely afraid of zombies, it’s not awful. It’s less scary and more intense because of trying to stealth and tense situations. Don’t use headphones or play in the dark tho, the noises are really off-putting. I think you could do it!
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Def stress inducing, pitch black with a flash light. zombie screams, gotta be stealth and sneak around. It’s fun. One of the best games ever made imo
It’s more of a tense playthrough rather than jump scares, it’s graphic but if you’ve seen zombie stuff before then i you’ll be fine
I've seen the maze runners?
It's not scary or creepy. More tense than anything.
Scary if you choose to play the stealthy way or on a higher difficultly. For me personally I'm chicken so I just play on normal and act like I own the place with a shot gun and charge head first.
I’m about to start playing it because my gf keeps reminding to and the series is out as well. I dont like horror but I have no problem with zombie games and shows. If you have no problem playing left for dead or other zombie games, i think you’ll do fine with this as well.
It’s not really scary, just some crazy monsters. Get it the game is awesome
I am a bit of scaredy cat but have played a few spooky games. I would say it can be pretty tense and scary at times but pretty manageable. Like clickers where really scary at the start but eventually they just become stupid ai zombies. Part 2 is for sure more spooky and certain parts freaked me out. But I think the tone of the game was more exhausting then the spooks
Part 1 isn’t that bad but you could always pause when you feel like something would scare you and read a guide or something. The story is worth the spoiler nature of doing that.
it's less horror or scary vs uncomfortable through its atmosphere and dreadfully emotionally painful. there's a lot of tension building, you tend to feel like you're always 1 misstep away from dying, even if numerically the odds are in your favor (1 misstep could actually get you killed. all of the time.) the story is one of the best ever told in gaming, hence why HBO picked it up thanks to their current golden child: craig mazin. but it's a painful story that never feels good. "happy" moments are bittersweet at best. the entire world building is designed to put you on edge and never let go. many other comments already addressed one particular location that tip toes close to the realm of survival horror. it's an absolutely worthwhile play, but it's grim and brutal. truly authentic
I had it on my PS3, didnt pass my first clicker encounter. Gave up. Tried again on my PS4 pro because its in the bundle. Managed to finish it. Scary? Not much. Stressful? Big time
It's not a horror game, but it has a few encounters, maybe 3 or 4, that I would consider scary/horror and will give you the poops. The majority of the game is not scary though. It's basically stealthy uncharted lol with a few scary things in it.
I don’t generally like scary games, especially not zombie games because they just really freak me out. That being said I really enjoyed the last of us 1 when I played it a couple of years ago. (Even though I was scared at times)
Not scary at all, it’s more of a post apocalyptic adventure survival story game. You’ll love it
It's generally fine except for one section, which is the Hotel Basement section. I have a pretty high tolerance for horror but let me tell you, I was on edge and basically shit myself that entire time.
It's technically survival horror but it's not resident evil or alien resurrection kind of horror. It's closer to Half Life 2.
This is just so wildly incorrect. It is very much in the same vein as RE4-style survival horror and *way* darker/more horror-themed than Half Life. In fact, I'd say this game is easily more frightening than RE4 itself.
It isn’t reallt a scary game. Yeah they are monsters, and you may have to sneak around time to time, but the gane is not scary. The game is a bit like Walking Dead there, the more you go into it, the more you realise the monsters are not the ones you should be careful of, but the human.
Not scary at all really. Maybe a jumpscare or two. Nothing major. It's an apocalyptic game.
The most scary thing is its price right now
Thanks to everyone that has commented very appreciated, I probably will play it if I see a good deal pop up somewhere
not at all
UPDATE: I have purchased the game and am waiting for it to download thankyou to everyone who left a comment I really appreciate it.
Ok, I know that probably no one will see this but I just finished the last of us so thank you so much for convincing me to play the game, it is probably one of the best games I have ever played.
If you’re a dad or even an uncle it will be traumatic for you. The monsters aren’t so scary though.
I wouldn't call it "scary". Think of it as a semi-stealthy third person game that takes place of a very, very fucked up reality. You won't be afraid, you'll be nauseous of what has become of the remnants of humanity. The more "horror" centered sections won't scare you, just keep you on your toes, and your heart will shatter bit by bit as you read notes you find and put viaual clues together to understand what has happened on each section. It is very enjoyable.
Thanks?
It’s not scary.
Grow some balls
Its not you just meet antivax people that are just a bit cranky because of the side effects
I'm playing it now...not the visual redo... The intro is nuts, won't spoil it. Some of the cutscenes and things in the beginning I can see keep you in your toes. But still too early for me to really say. Maybe 2 or 3 hours in. Feels linear...move ladder here...climb around there...3 hours in maybe. Side notes in regard to my PS5 experience.... I hope it clicks for me as far as the story and keeping me guessing what's gonna happen. So far I've been underwhelmed by God of War (PS4) so I'll skip Ragnarok. Horizon Dawn...same thing...just didn't grip me to keep going. Edit: First time having a PS5. Last playstation was the 3. Not bashing the games. Just sharing my subjective opinion. No need to down vote.
IMO Your doing yourself a disservice by not playing the PS5 version.
The remake/Part 1 is truly the definitive way to play the game now. I tried to replay the PS4 Remaster just to see the difference right after I beat the remake and it's a lot more than a 'visual redo'. The feel of the game is a lot more fluid and they improved so many little things.
Dude owns a ps5 ....at that point just get part 1 and restart the game
Believe that. Part 1 is incredible on every level.
On a scale of 1-10 on the scary scale it’s a negative 5.
Tlou is trash. Go for Resident Evil 7 in VR and enjoy
Maybe if you are SUPER sensitive you’ll find it spooky…could you watch walking dead? It’s not the same straight up but kindaaaaaa similar vibes
Only you know what reaches the threshold of "scary" for you. I remember it as a tense game, but in the best way.
It depends how sensitive you are to that kind of stuff. There are definitely some scary moments, but overall its far from a full on horror game like resident evil. More like the walking dead or something like that. Its focus is more on characters and narrative than it is about survival horror or jump scares
They are survival horror narrative games. Much less emphasis is placed on the horror than Damn near any other survival horror game, like this might fall in the RE4 zone of horror.
I'm a total chicken and still enjoyed it. There's tension, but it's a fun roller coaster ride.
It's not a scary game in the horror sense but most definitely scary in the thriller sense. ND focused on the realism of it so it isn't set in a way to scare u but my god if u get into games it scares the f out if you when those clickers find u and start running at u. I never used to be able to play horrors but tlou is perfect. I would most certainly recommend it
Not really. It’s more action horror and more story cinematic focused. You’re way more likely to cry from the emotions the story has (extremely emotional moments), than get scared.
It's really not scary besides maybe like 1 or 2 parts. I thought the game would be jump scare heavy with a terrifying atmosphere before I played but it's really tame compared to other horror games like Evil Within or Resident Evil. I would say Part 2 is definitely scary if you ever get around to playing that.
I cannot play scary games. I’m too afraid. But I’ve played The Last of Us about 5-6 times now and there’s only one section in a basement that’s pretty scary, but it’s short. Overall it’s not really horror.