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Risk And Consequence: Combat In The Last Of Us

video interview

by Ben Hanson on February 13, 2012 at 12:11 PM

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If you've been following our coverage for The Last of Us, you know about the story and inspirations for Naughty Dog's new IP but you are probably still curious about how the game plays. The team in Santa Monica is attempting to bring a raw sense of humanity to every aspect of the game and they are striving to make every enemy encounter leave a lasting impression. The game director Bruce Straley and creative director Neil Druckmann want to push enemy AI beyond the standard mindless henchman and to evolve the companion AI of Ellie away from a vapid escortee. Watch the video below to learn what choices you'll have and how Ellie can assist you in combat scenarios for The Last of Us.

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by Nickywhat Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Hmm interesting to listen to but i'll wait till we see some of these ideas put into action :p.
by Arkhammoved Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:26 PM

This game looks like it has a lot of potential, as long as they dont f*** up Ellies AI
by crimsonspear Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:27 PM

Love it more and more each time. I especially hope they pull off Ellie's AI.
by Ewok King Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM

I'm almost 100% sure that The Last Of Us will include co-op, and based on what the devs said in the interview playing with an AI ally will not be frustrating. I'm looking forward to this game. 2012 is turning into a great year for games.
by JamesK93 Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:33 PM

They didn't really say much did they? It all sounded very vague...
by extext Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Non-regenerative health whereas most shooters go with the opposite. I think it'll be a good mechanic, and like they said, will lead the player to make certain choices knowing that a few seconds won't fully heal him/her.
by WitchsMoon Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:37 PM

From the preliminary interviews and coverage I have high hopes for this game. It looks detailed, provoking, and seems to be hitting a different market niche from other 3rd/FPS. Hopefully Naughty Dog will really deliver on this one, because it looks like Sony is sinking a lot of dough into advertising and coverage.
by Red__5 Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Really looking forward to this game! =)
by Alex Hanavan Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:42 PM

I keep getting more and more excited about this game.
by GriffinLobster Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:46 PM

Coming off of the Uncharted series, it's pretty hard for me not to be excited for the next Naughty Dog project. Regardless, just from the way they're talking about approaching things like enemy AI, Ellie's role in the experience, and non-regenerative health... it's starting to look seriously good.
by xXSilentxBladeXx Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:48 PM

Just have good AI! Please!
by Rolland Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Lets hope....UC3 had terribly scripted AI...I tried sneaking around this one level (the one where i had to look at the stars to find a door below)....got all the way to the objective by silently taking guys out, but couldn't activate it when I got there because there were more enemies left. wtf?
by Aaron Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:53 PM

As soon as I heard No Country For Old Men would be an influence, I was sold. Take my money.
by Helter Skelter Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:57 PM

It seems that the balding guy really didn't want the other guy to talk, and towards the end, I began to see why. :/

The gameplay mechanics seem cool enough. One thing I want fixed in this game from Uncharted is the sometimes slippery controls, especially in cover.

And when they were talking about what to do if you have no ammo, I kept expecting them to say you can bluff having ammo and point your gun at someone to threaten them. Just because it's in I Am Alive, it doesn't mean they can't use it as well. Not that that's why it's not there, but still.
by FonSolo Monday, February 13, 2012 at 12:59 PM

That thumbnail on the home page looks like they're just palin' around.
by Boyzby Monday, February 13, 2012 at 01:03 PM

Interesting. Hope it's as good as it sounds.
by PRjumpman124 Monday, February 13, 2012 at 01:10 PM

At this point you'd think people would be bored of zombie games, but this game looks like it'll be genuinely great and unique.
by luciablee Monday, February 13, 2012 at 01:24 PM

The news emerging about this game is what is keeping me going during the dreary month of February.
by tunz513 Monday, February 13, 2012 at 01:28 PM

i got this game on radar...i still dont have a ps3 but maybe this game could be the determining factor...
by TheVengeance Monday, February 13, 2012 at 01:44 PM

AI is probably the same as unsharted AI just having higher health and damage.