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shooting mechanics , and even the variety of methods through which you can confront the fungi-infected monsters . For instance , throughout the entire game , you ’ re able to collect comics
Regarding graphics , this game is an absolute masterpiece . I mean , the thing looks like an actual movie and is so detailed that the facial animation and expressions are just spot on . You might just want to give it a try because of how good it looks or even because of how good it sounds . The game is so immersive you might just want to stop for a second to check out the side dialogues you might have otherwise missed . Or maybe you would like to take a second and just appreciate the soundtrack Naughty Dog chose for it , as it is absolutely amazing .
Overall , this absolute banger is a must-try , a 9.5 out of 10 if I must say , having almost won the Game of the
meet Ellie , however , a random immune girl that just gets to his nerves every time but shares the experience of loss and loneliness . These two take on a marvelous journey that will leave you wondering whether its ending was just the correct thing to do .
What about the gameplay , though ? The main outstanding features of it are the hidden collectives ,

shooting mechanics , and even the variety of methods through which you can confront the fungi-infected monsters . For instance , throughout the entire game , you ’ re able to collect comics

for your companion or even firefly collars , which would be important for the game trophies later on . Also , another mechanic I find attractive is the shooting style the game applies , letting people experience recoil and bullet bloom at its finest . Just a suggestion : Make sure you get used to it before Bill ’ s Town . If not , you will regret it .
What makes the game stand out the most , though , are all the different alternatives you can face an “ infected ” with . For instance , let ’ s say you ’ re facing a stage 1 , you could come from behind to strangulate him or just plainly shoot at him . If you ’ re facing a stage 2 , however , then it might be harder to melee attack , as its attacks will one-shot you . If you ’ re facing something beyond that , be careful , as these guys are severely tough . However , apart from your hands , sticks , or firearms , you can also use glass bottles and bricks to stun your opponents , burn them by throwing Molotov cocktails , or just blatantly bomb them .

Regarding graphics , this game is an absolute masterpiece . I mean , the thing looks like an actual movie and is so detailed that the facial animation and expressions are just spot on . You might just want to give it a try because of how good it looks or even because of how good it sounds . The game is so immersive you might just want to stop for a second to check out the side dialogues you might have otherwise missed . Or maybe you would like to take a second and just appreciate the soundtrack Naughty Dog chose for it , as it is absolutely amazing .

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Overall , this absolute banger is a must-try , a 9.5 out of 10 if I must say , having almost won the Game of the

Year originally ( 2013 ). This remake was just done for the sake of improving the relatability , which I must say : they did perfectly .