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fan357
09/03/17 3:19:04 AM
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I thought it was just going to be a cash in but it was a strong first episode.
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DreadedWave
09/03/17 3:19:46 AM
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Tell me when there's an actual sequel.
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fan357
09/03/17 3:24:46 AM
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They aren't making a sequel to the same story. The sequel will be something totally different.
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sylverlolol
09/03/17 3:25:03 AM
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Why this needed a prequel I'll never know. I loved LiS, but we pretty much know what happens to both Chloe and Rachel.

That said, I'll pick it up during the winter sale or something I'm sure because the first is up there in my top ten list of current gen games.
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sabin017
09/03/17 3:27:20 AM
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actually pretty good
That's what people said about the main game, but I disagreed after playing it.
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DezCaughtIt
09/03/17 3:27:21 AM
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I've been holding out on getting it. How jarring is it for Chloe to have a different voice?
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fan357
09/03/17 3:34:00 AM
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sabin017 posted...
actually pretty good
That's what people said about the main game, but I disagreed after playing it.



Your opinion is bad and you should feel bad.

DezCaughtIt posted...
I've been holding out on getting it. How jarring is it for Chloe to have a different voice?


I didn't notice.
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winstonthewhite
09/03/17 6:17:43 AM
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sylverlolol posted...
we pretty much know what happens to both Chloe and Rachel

Never understand this mentality
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CmndrHurricane
09/03/17 6:33:16 AM
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how close to Chloe does Chloe sound?
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Vortex_of_Hope
09/03/17 7:00:33 AM
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I was going to watch someone play it on youtube to see how it is but the video was taken down for music copyright before I could. I disliked Chloe way to much to try the game blind.
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Robin_Dude
09/03/17 7:00:51 AM
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I haven't played the game, but in the let's play I'm watching The voice change is pretty noticeable..

Though you could write it off as "she's just younger and sounds different"
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dave_is_slick
09/03/17 7:06:36 AM
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fan357 posted...
They aren't making a sequel to the same story. The sequel will be something totally different.

Did they say it wouldn't be related at all, or did they simply say that it's a new cast? Because until I hear it's not connected at all (in which case why even make a second season) I'm assuming something will tie it in.
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fusespliff
09/03/17 7:17:28 AM
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winstonthewhite posted...
sylverlolol posted...
we pretty much know what happens to both Chloe and Rachel

Never understand this mentality


Yeah, it's insane thinking that a self contained story which is clearly what the creators wanted to tell doesn't need prequels and sequels.
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dave_is_slick
09/03/17 7:24:13 AM
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fusespliff posted...
Yeah, it's insane thinking that a self contained story which is clearly what the creators wanted to tell doesn't need prequels and sequels.

...The thinking that that just because you know what happens to certain characters means that a prequel is unnecessary is what was being talked about. So what? We finally get some answers regarding Rachel and I guarantee that's what a lot of people were interested in.
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Dragonblade01
09/03/17 7:26:04 AM
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Got the original game free on PS+. Probably give it a try soon.
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ModLogic
09/03/17 7:28:24 AM
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creativeme
09/03/17 7:28:49 AM
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DezCaughtIt posted...
I've been holding out on getting it. How jarring is it for Chloe to have a different voice?


i didn't notice but it's been over a year since i played the first. so unless you're a diehard fan you probably wouldn't have noticed if you weren't told it was a different actress. also it's only like 16 or 25 for the deluxe with the extra story. first chapter is 2-3 hours long depending on how much time you take on it.

dave_is_slick posted...
fan357 posted...
They aren't making a sequel to the same story. The sequel will be something totally different.

Did they say it wouldn't be related at all, or did they simply say that it's a new cast? Because until I hear it's not connected at all (in which case why even make a second season) I'm assuming something will tie it in.


i just know they said new cast and chloe and max story is done. other than that i don't think they really said much of anything about it other than there will be a sequel.
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HaVeNII7
09/03/17 7:40:31 AM
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It's damn good. I just finished it last night.

I think I actually prefer just having a more down to earth story. No powers or monsters. Just people's lives.

However I'm kind of thinking if I try and get a friend into these games I'll have them start with Before the Storm, assuming (these are spoilers for BOTH LiS games!) when Rachel dies it doesn't show Mr. Jefferson somewhere/somehow.

I think the first season would be even more powerful that way.
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winstonthewhite
09/03/17 7:42:41 AM
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dave_is_slick posted...
fusespliff posted...
Yeah, it's insane thinking that a self contained story which is clearly what the creators wanted to tell doesn't need prequels and sequels.

...The thinking that that just because you know what happens to certain characters means that a prequel is unnecessary is what was being talked about. So what? We finally get some answers regarding Rachel and I guarantee that's what a lot of people were interested in.

Bingo. Some people are so weird with how closed minded they are regarding BUT WE KNOW THE ENDING!!!

The story isn't necessary but its cool to explore the characters further and the fact we know their later fate is irrelevant.
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creativeme
09/03/17 7:46:48 AM
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HaVeNII7 posted...
It's damn good. I just finished it last night.

I think I actually prefer just having a more down to earth story. No powers or monsters. Just people's lives.

However I'm kind of thinking if I try and get a friend into these games I'll have them start with Before the Storm, assuming (these are spoilers for BOTH LiS games!) when Rachel dies it doesn't show Mr. Jefferson somewhere/somehow.

I think the first season would be even more powerful that way.


i doubt it would. i think we'll see him but just teaching.
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fan357
09/03/17 7:48:43 AM
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I'm curious as to how they will handle Rachel's disappearance.
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winstonthewhite
09/03/17 7:56:59 AM
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fan357 posted...
I'm curious as to how they will handle Rachel's disappearance.

It likely won't even be covered. Its set 3 years before that happens and I think the developers said the whole story will take place within the same week.
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fusespliff
09/03/17 8:06:55 AM
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winstonthewhite posted...
dave_is_slick posted...
fusespliff posted...
Yeah, it's insane thinking that a self contained story which is clearly what the creators wanted to tell doesn't need prequels and sequels.

...The thinking that that just because you know what happens to certain characters means that a prequel is unnecessary is what was being talked about. So what? We finally get some answers regarding Rachel and I guarantee that's what a lot of people were interested in.

Bingo. Some people are so weird with how closed minded they are regarding BUT WE KNOW THE ENDING!!!

The story isn't necessary but its cool to explore the characters further and the fact we know their later fate is irrelevant.


It isn't about necessity or prior knowledge of how it all ends. Hell, literally everyone knows how stories like Titanic or Der Undergang end. It's about money and tacked on stories in order to facilitate making more of it. It's about someone wanting to share their creation with the world and people demanding more even though the story that needed telling, was told. It's about the creator's heart not being in it and it rarely delivers a good story.
Prequel to 300, anyone?
Now that isn't always the case, but the number of terrible prequels and sequels because of fan demand and $$$ far exceed the good ones.
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dave_is_slick
09/03/17 8:08:53 AM
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creativeme posted...
i just know they said new cast and chloe and max story is done.

I remember them saying that their story was done a while ago but I don't buy it, personally. What about their road to recovery, if they ever do? What about where that curse (lets be honest, those powers were basically a curse) came from?

Devs are very careful with their words, usually, so the fact that they haven't confirmed that season 2 isn't connected means something. Maybe a lot, maybe nothing at all, but if it was me I'd clarify that as soon as I announced a season 2. New cast =/= totally new world.
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dave_is_slick
09/03/17 8:11:14 AM
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fusespliff posted...
It isn't about necessity or prior knowledge of how it all ends. Hell, literally everyone knows how stories like Titanic or Der Undergang end. It's about money and tacked on stories in order to facilitate making more of it. It's about someone wanting to share their creation with the world and people demanding more even though the story that needed telling, was told. It's about the creator's heart not being in it and it rarely delivers a good story.
Prequel to 300, anyone?
Now that isn't always the case, but the number of terrible prequels and sequels because of fan demand and $$$ far exceed the good ones.

Where on earth are you getting that their heart isn't in it? And don't give me the "well everyone else" line. Where are you getting that other than your ass?
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fusespliff
09/03/17 8:20:17 AM
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dave_is_slick posted...
fusespliff posted...
It isn't about necessity or prior knowledge of how it all ends. Hell, literally everyone knows how stories like Titanic or Der Undergang end. It's about money and tacked on stories in order to facilitate making more of it. It's about someone wanting to share their creation with the world and people demanding more even though the story that needed telling, was told. It's about the creator's heart not being in it and it rarely delivers a good story.
Prequel to 300, anyone?
Now that isn't always the case, but the number of terrible prequels and sequels because of fan demand and $$$ far exceed the good ones.

Where on earth are you getting that their heart isn't in it? And don't give me the "well everyone else" line. Where are you getting that other than your ass?


I'm getting my opinion from plenty of prior experiences and even admitted that it isn't always the case. You seem to be the rabid sphincter magician here, buddy. Going on about others being close minded, yet immediately agitated when presented with a different opinion.
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winstonthewhite
09/03/17 8:26:11 AM
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fusespliff posted...
winstonthewhite posted...
dave_is_slick posted...
fusespliff posted...
Yeah, it's insane thinking that a self contained story which is clearly what the creators wanted to tell doesn't need prequels and sequels.

...The thinking that that just because you know what happens to certain characters means that a prequel is unnecessary is what was being talked about. So what? We finally get some answers regarding Rachel and I guarantee that's what a lot of people were interested in.

Bingo. Some people are so weird with how closed minded they are regarding BUT WE KNOW THE ENDING!!!

The story isn't necessary but its cool to explore the characters further and the fact we know their later fate is irrelevant.


It isn't about necessity or prior knowledge of how it all ends. Hell, literally everyone knows how stories like Titanic or Der Undergang end. It's about money and tacked on stories in order to facilitate making more of it. It's about someone wanting to share their creation with the world and people demanding more even though the story that needed telling, was told. It's about the creator's heart not being in it and it rarely delivers a good story.
Prequel to 300, anyone?
Now that isn't always the case, but the number of terrible prequels and sequels because of fan demand and $$$ far exceed the good ones.

Have you even played it? It doesnt feel like a cash grab. Its got the same atmoaphere of the first game and feels right
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fusespliff
09/03/17 8:32:10 AM
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@winstonthewhite
I haven't yet as I'm waiting for the full game. But that's great to hear.
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winstonthewhite
09/03/17 8:39:27 AM
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fusespliff posted...
@winstonthewhite
I haven't yet as I'm waiting for the full game. But that's great to hear.

It shows tbh. I don't see why you'd attack something without experiencing it first. If you liked the first one then you should like this. I personally wasn't worried about the prequel existing but I can get the apprehension with the new developers and new voice actors. But its good
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fusespliff
09/03/17 8:58:27 AM
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winstonthewhite posted...
fusespliff posted...
@winstonthewhite
I haven't yet as I'm waiting for the full game. But that's great to hear.

It shows tbh. I don't see why you'd attack something without experiencing it first. If you liked the first one then you should like this. I personally wasn't worried about the prequel existing but I can get the apprehension with the new developers and new voice actors. But its good


I wasn't attacking anything. I was being apprehensive because of the multitude of shitty prequels and sequels out there.
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GiftedACIII
09/04/17 4:47:38 PM
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So what's it even about
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ROBANN_88
09/04/17 6:12:35 PM
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i'm guessing there is no time-fuckery going on in this one?
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Antifar
09/04/17 6:13:49 PM
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How are puzzles handled, given the lack of time travel?
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fan357
09/04/17 7:17:58 PM
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No real puzzles so far. There are smack talk challenges though. You have to pick the right insults to outdo your opponent to get what you want.
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giantblimpN7
09/04/17 7:24:29 PM
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I can't take waiting for the next episode, I have to make myself wait until all 3 are out.
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dave_is_slick
09/04/17 9:24:20 PM
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giantblimpN7 posted...
I can't take waiting for the next episode, I have to make myself wait until all 3 are out.

I'm doing the same but I made the mistake of buying it. It's agony.
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