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Originally Posted by mrkajz44
Well, I don't want to get into an internet squabble but I do stand by my assertion that high expectations are a major factor in people's disappointment. I just don't buy that you can play both versions, compare gameplay, and say the first one was better.
If the first one was a 9+ out of 10 (as many people seem to agree based on the video game of the decade thread), but this one is a 7 or so, how else do you come to that conclusion unless you've set high expectations for the second one? The gameplay, mechanics, sound, graphics, etc. were all better than the first one.
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I don't think it's a bloody squabble overall. If anything, it's kinda just splitting hairs. Many who are vocal about their disappointment probably wouldn't be as vocal and upset if TLOU2 received a ton of 9.5 rather than full marks.
I don't think you'll really find anyone that disagrees that TLOU2 > TLOU1 in terms of game play, mechanics, visuals and under the hood stuff. Much of the vocal comments are often about TLOU2 story telling issues and saying the game doesn't deserve a 10/10 due to these raw issues. Many don't even feel the need to compare TLOU2 to TLOU1 story telling to argue the story telling issues with TLOU2.
IMO, it seems obvious that TLOU2 was released with DLC or a TLOU3 in mind. Who knows if this is true or not, but the ending seems like it was designed in a manner to springboard more story.