Why I LOVE The Last of Us | A Retrospective of Living

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
  • Known to be one of the greatest games of all time, The Last of Us provides an incredible game experience with some of the best writing seen in an game before, and I had to make a video talking about why I love the game. Thanks for watching!
    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:34 - Development
    00:03:24 - Gameplay/Graphics
    00:08:06 - Story: Summer
    00:46:10 - Story: Fall
    00:55:30 - Story: Winter
    01:07:00 - Story: Spring
    01:19:34 - Conclusion
    01:24:20 - Final Thoughts
    #tlou #retrospective #magmalecreme
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  • @magmalecreme
    @magmalecreme  Рік тому +77

    Thanks for watching guys! Make sure to vote on the poll I made on my community tab on what game you want to see next, and if the game isn't there leave a comment to see if other people want to see it!
    Edit: I just released a discord server that you can see on my community tab! Hope to see you there!
    P.S
    I try to read literally every comment if I can, so be sure to drop some opinions you have on the game and I'll hopefully be able to respond!

    • @crusader2112
      @crusader2112 Рік тому +2

      Hey man, great surprise, for the next game are you going to finish Telltale Walking Dead Season 3?

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +6

      @@crusader2112 I'm trying to diversify the games I do so looking at the poll it seems Until Dawn is gonna be the next video. After that I might do a shorter video on a game with less story, and then ill probably return to TWD

    • @crusader2112
      @crusader2112 Рік тому +1

      @@magmalecreme Okay, no rush. I’m just wondering if you’re going review the other final two seasons. Peace ✌🏻 and keep up the great work.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +4

      @@crusader2112 i will for sure 100% make a video on the final season. I flipping love the final season, but the third seasons a bit more iffy so it might be a minute before I get to it lol. Thanks!

    • @crusader2112
      @crusader2112 Рік тому

      @@magmalecreme Fair. ✌🏻

  • @ryanharlowbass
    @ryanharlowbass Рік тому +501

    The cut from henrys suicide to the black screen and text sends shivers down my spine every time.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +16

      Me too homie, me too.

    • @Lunabyes
      @Lunabyes Рік тому +15

      Same here. It's been years since I first watched that scene, and I've probably watched it in 25 different playthroughs, but it always makes me burst into tears. Both of them were so young. They deserved better :'(

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +18

      @@Lunabyes I know, they survived for so long only for a random bite to end it for them.

    • @dakotaeldridge7369
      @dakotaeldridge7369 Рік тому +18

      I remember the first time I played the game, after the screen cut to black post Henry/Sam's death I had to set the controller down for five minutes and process what had just happened. I don't think any game has ever emotionally affected me like that.

    • @AlphaQHard
      @AlphaQHard Рік тому +3

      @@dakotaeldridge7369
      Am I the only one who didnt care that much?

  • @aleccadena9061
    @aleccadena9061 Рік тому +72

    When I first saw Sarah pass, I was 21 years old. It was such an emotional scene that of course I shed some tears. Now as a 28 year old father of a little girl, that scene makes me ball every time I see it. This series means so much to me in so many ways. My nickname for my daughter is baby girl and I’m always reminded everyday how much this game has impacted me. Thank you Joel, Sarah and Ellie.

    • @ZacksRockingLifestyle
      @ZacksRockingLifestyle 10 місяців тому +3

      Please don’t take this as me being rude, but I believe you mean “bawl” and not “ball.”
      Anyway, Sarah’s passing was such a well-done, tragic scene.

  • @MadChatterYT
    @MadChatterYT Рік тому +118

    I remember June 14th 2013 quite fondly. My brother told me there was a mix-up with his preorder and I'd have to wait for my birthday present next week. After everyone went to bed, he woke me up and told me he forgot to give me another gift. I was given a shoe box and guess what was inside, this amazing game. The opening scene hit even harder cuz it was my birthday

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +17

      Thats super cool. I wish I played it near when it came out, I actually played it for the first time in March of this year.

    • @cflo1386
      @cflo1386 Рік тому +4

      That's a good brother.

    • @heezmagnif
      @heezmagnif Рік тому +3

      What a great brother

  • @brandonclarke436
    @brandonclarke436 Рік тому +57

    “Even if you think what Joel is doing is wrong, you don’t get a say in the matter.” I know this is about part 1 but I can’t help but feel how relevant this line is to part 2

  • @mrturner4620
    @mrturner4620 Рік тому +421

    I wouldn’t say Joel necessarily “doomed” the world by saving Ellie. In the second game there’s a lot of evidence of incompetence from the fireflies showing they might’ve not even had the capabilities to create a cure to begin with. It’s very possible that if Joel let her die that a cure still would’ve not been created

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +108

      Yeah and even if it was created it would probably just be used to control other people

    • @twoohsimp1412
      @twoohsimp1412 Рік тому +9

      the immunity that she had couldnt work on others so it wouldve just failed and she wouldve died anyways

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +34

      @@twoohsimp1412 ig we have no way of knowing, either way im glad Joel saved her lol

    • @cjvaye99
      @cjvaye99 Рік тому

      at first I thought Joel was wrong but the more I thought about it...he probably did the right thing. Not just because of what you said but also ask yourself if humanity in this story is even worth saving? Lots of raiders, hunters, cannibals and all kinds of freaks. the world lost it's humanity so there is nothing to 'get back'. Besides the world here isn't as f*cked as in TWD for instance as there are still patches of safe cities quarantined and safe for the most part. then like you said even if they managed to make a cure how the hell would they get it out to everyone? Why do I feel like they'd keep the cure to themselves only give it to the elites take themselves somewhere safe and live happily ever after and just leave the rest of society in the apocalypse.

    • @stevebeltran9179
      @stevebeltran9179 Рік тому +27

      In the game there are firefly logs that the player can find that shows that ellie was not the first immune person the fireflies had and despite trying to create a cure they were unable to create one

  • @marteeee
    @marteeee Рік тому +92

    22:48 another amazing thing about this scene is that after speaking with Ellie, Joel looks down at his watch. It’s an amazing way to imply that Ellie reminds him of Sarah

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +9

      Wow I didn't even notice that, super cool!

    • @albertawheat6832
      @albertawheat6832 Рік тому +3

      I actually just returned to the game today and played through that scene...it was the first thought I had also....He was starting to see Ellie in a different light.

    • @cflo1386
      @cflo1386 Рік тому +3

      I think it's a reminder for Joel not to get too emotionally attached to Ellie.

  • @noahalderman5774
    @noahalderman5774 Рік тому +301

    this is by far one of the best reviews for this masterpiece of a game

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +5

      Thanks!

    • @duran4689
      @duran4689 Рік тому +1

      I laughed when the missing battery from the truck was in the truck yal were looking a battery for 🤣🤣🤣funny as hell

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      @@duran4689 lol yeah

    • @area51.52
      @area51.52 Рік тому +1

      I agree. I hope he makes one for Part 2.
      I could watch these reviews and cutscenes of TLOU like they’re movies

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +4

      @@area51.52 i will in the future!

  • @nf7089
    @nf7089 Рік тому +37

    It's almost like you are playing a movie, rather than simply playing a game. The story line, the way they are able to portray emotions through their voice acting. The last of us games are truly masterpieces

  • @Forthegaymerinyou
    @Forthegaymerinyou Рік тому +28

    “No matter how hard you try, you can’t escape your past.” It means so much more now thinking about part 2.

  • @angelaparicio5237
    @angelaparicio5237 Рік тому +48

    There are many theories as to what really happened in this ending, but this is my interpretation: Joel does end up lying to Ellie. Many wonder if Ellie did believe Joel, but I believe that Ellie didn't believe him. You can see it in the emotions she portrays when Joel says "I swear." She looks almost sad, yet she accepts the answer he gave her. She still feels that survivor's guilt that Magma says, but she chooses to live with it. She knows that Joel is hiding the truth from her, but she makes the choice to live that lie, up until TLOU2, where she can't continue living that lie anymore. At this moment, however, she chooses to "believe" the lie because she has finally found someone that will not abandon her the way others have in her past. She found someone that truly loves her and wants to continue feeling that.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +7

      Idk if she actually doesn't believe him, I think that she believes him but is skeptical if that's the full truth, which is why she investigates in the second game.

  • @Endgame_01
    @Endgame_01 Рік тому +60

    I've played through this game maybe 5 times and that Sam and Henry scene still always gets me

  • @loonar7960
    @loonar7960 Рік тому +10

    The way you phrased things at the part at the dam made me realize how well they subtly convey how much Joel and Tommy care for each other. When Tommy sees Joel with Ellie he realized that she's becoming like a daughter to him and he knows that losing another one will destroy him. So he agrees to take her. And then when Joel gets back with Tommy he realizes how much Tommy has built and doesn't want to take that from him. As different as they are they really do always have each other's backs.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Yeah totally, Joel doesn't want to ruin what tommy has and he also doesn't really want to lose ellie

  • @sonyavengeance
    @sonyavengeance Рік тому +19

    16:22 Tess is a complete BADASS!! When I found out she was bitten it totally broke my heart

  • @PanicSurfer1133
    @PanicSurfer1133 Рік тому +202

    Really enjoyed your TWD videos, glad you’re covering this one. I can’t get enough TLOU video essays haha

  • @yanchi8780
    @yanchi8780 Рік тому +67

    I keep saying, Joel did what he did in the hospital only because of the way Fireflies treated him and Ellie. If they would have give them time to speak and say goodbyes, maybe it would have ended differently. He did what anyone would do for the person you love. And I especially agree with the creator of this video about How Joel is soo cool, and the music being fucking amazing. I love TLOU 1 and 2. Excited for TLOU part 1 rebuilt for ps5

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +23

      Tbh I don't think Joel would be willing to give up Ellie either way, but maybe Ellie could convince him or at least tell him it's not his choice to make. Also yes hype for part 1!

    • @ironmilutin
      @ironmilutin Рік тому +6

      @@magmalecreme That's the thing. As much as Joel cares for her, that is not his decision to make. Ellie was the one who should have the final say, the fact both the fireflies and Joel deprived her of that choice really rubbed me the wrong way personally.

    • @bourneco
      @bourneco Рік тому +4

      @@ironmilutin She's a child with survivor's guilt. I wouldn't say she could consent to the treatment either way.

    • @callmepsycho3132
      @callmepsycho3132 Рік тому +5

      People tend to ignore that the fireflies treated Joel like shit

  • @cxndiibatz
    @cxndiibatz Рік тому +36

    this game will never stop being so good, I can’t get tired of it no matter what

  • @Broccolidad140
    @Broccolidad140 Рік тому +28

    Tlou was littarly my childhood this game was my masterpiece I love this game to death I never experienced such a good story until I played this game

  • @BrandiG31
    @BrandiG31 Рік тому +88

    Love this video!! The fact that people still make analysis videos about tlou after so long proves that it's a masterpiece 💖

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +5

      It stands the test of time!

    • @Zeegoku1007
      @Zeegoku1007 Рік тому +2

      Bruh the remake release is just on it's way...people won't just be talking about it , they'll be buying it soon 😂

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      @@Zeegoku1007 yup lol, its coming back into the mainstream!

  • @ChazMcClure
    @ChazMcClure Рік тому +10

    Glad you played the old "remastered" version instead of the newer remake. As much as I loved the remake, it doesnt really keep the same art style that I loved so much. I remember playing this game on a CRT tv in the middle of the night and being completely immersed. Wish I could forget this game and replay it.

    • @Hero_Of_Old
      @Hero_Of_Old Рік тому

      Agree about the remastered

    • @donovanumbra9704
      @donovanumbra9704 Рік тому +2

      I feel as though the remastered version is head-and-shoulders above the original in every conceivable way. Especially the more detailed and dynamic face designs and expressions. The cutscenes come alive with so much more dimension from the upgraded visages alone.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Lol I'm with you on the art style, although I don't mind the realistic style either. The remake wasn't out when I made this video so I didn't have a choice anyways lol.

  • @mrdavman13
    @mrdavman13 Рік тому +15

    Marlene was not the equivalent of Ellie’s mom. She did not watch over Ellie ever besides the few weeks she was bitten. Joel has so much more connection, so much more time and blood sweat and tears gone into connecting, caring for, and loving Ellie. Joel is her guardian, Marlene is just some lady who knew her mom and met Ellie once.

  • @andrewoldham3675
    @andrewoldham3675 Рік тому +122

    I love both games. I feel The Last of Us Part II gets unfairly hated due to the fact that it went a direction that wasn't expected for the most part. If you really think about it, the second game is like The Godfather Part II or The Empire Strikes back to The Last of Us as The Godfather or Star Wars (A New Hope). It took a chance, got divisive reactions, but probably will get reassessed down the line for how brilliant it really was, just like The Godfather Part II and The Empire Strikes Back were.
    I actually wouldn't mind seeing a deep dive analysis of Part II from you. You have just earned yourself a subscriber in me.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +55

      I actually do like part 2 a lot. Most of the story part im actually ok with, though I probably would've left you know who alive a little longer. The issues I have with the game are other things like pacing & characters. Lol I probably should make a video on it because I feel like I would have a lot to talk about.

    • @maxboydell-smith1248
      @maxboydell-smith1248 Рік тому +22

      I understand your point, but it wasn’t just the fact it went in a different direction, the execution of the story was sloppy in parts, and while I don’t hate Abby like some people do, her side of the story was really dry and lacked any direction. I think comparing the last of us 2 to Empire and the Godfather part 2 is bold. Both those stories at the very least had a consistent tone in comparison to the first and expanded on the first story, whereas the TLOU2 butchered the two central characters of the first game by making one extremely unlikeable and not even a logical extension of the character from the first game and we all know what happened to the other. I do agree that it’s unfairly hated, I think it suffered from the success of the first game tbh, but putting it in the same sentence of Empire and the Godfather part 2 is inflammatory if you ask me.

    • @jinxedangel2
      @jinxedangel2 Рік тому +6

      I hope that it gets more love in the future because TLoU part 2 (as well as the DLC) actually solidified the series as one of my favorite video games/franchises. The writers cared about telling their story instead of focusing only on what made the audience happy, which I wish more people did. I always see people saying that there were flaws in the characters or how the story was told and I don't get it. Flawed characters shouldn't be bad, I felt that both Ellie and Abby were flawed but that was due to the world they live in breaking them and seeing their transition to realizing that revenge killing is never the way to peace will always be a story I look back on.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      @@maxboydell-smith1248 fair

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +3

      @@jinxedangel2 yeah honestly the story is good for me, I just have other problems like pacing and characters. For example, imo Jesse is super boring because he's just a likable dude so no conflict ever comes from him, compared to someone like Henry who caused the player to constantly think that he could possibly leave the group to save Sam. The only conflict that happened with Jesse was when he wanted to save Tommy instead of going after Abby but that's about it.

  • @gustavoecheverria6955
    @gustavoecheverria6955 Рік тому +3

    Something I love about this game it's the insane detail Joel has with his watch, in a lot of moments since the beginning of his travel with Ellie when he opens up, he always looks or touches his watch being the first time I think just before the capitol, when he ask Ellie about the view, and the last one at the end of the game, it's a detail a noticed recently, and just makes me think about all the details this game have

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Yeah it's really in depth, naughty dog is always on their game for details

  • @NeverNotJune
    @NeverNotJune Рік тому +34

    didnt realize you were the guy who made the Walking Dead videos and went to check if that guy (you) made a part 3 because I love those games. I saw a notif for this video and thought, "oh dope something to watch at work, TLOU is dope." I haven't watched yet, but i'm sure this video is a banger, much like the first two TWD videos. Def smart as well, because tons of TWD fans played TLOU. But please keep this up, your content is amazing and you'll find an audience for sure.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +6

      Lol yeah I figured a lot of twd fans would also like tlou, im glad you're enjoying the videos!

  • @sevenesa.
    @sevenesa. Рік тому +6

    I always believed that he wouldn't give her a gun because he wants to let her be a kid. Even in this messed up world. Yes also the trust had to be there. But mostly as she would start killing, she would start to be consumed by guilt and breaking the barrier of taking lives. (what he did in the 20-year gap of losing Sara). >> last of us part 2. Eventually he accepted the fate that she needed a gun to survive after she helped him.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Hm interesting i never thought about it that way. That does make sense, he doesn't want a kid to have to kill people.

  • @tylercooper1551
    @tylercooper1551 Рік тому +9

    You left out the part in the house, after Joel and Tommy had to find her, where ellie opens up about him abandoning her. Such an amazing and emotional scene
    "Everyone I've ever loved has left me... everybody except you!

  • @ventorane1678
    @ventorane1678 Рік тому +11

    Fantastic, extremely detailed review. Summarised the story beautifully, enough information to get the big picture however not enough to know each little spitting fact. Matching with the soothing voice and calm atmosphere that you have created in the video to generally have a relaxing time. Keep up the amazing videos - Will definitely look out for much more of your work!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that people think my voice is soothing lol.

  • @x.brookebennett
    @x.brookebennett 10 місяців тому +1

    At 1:05:34 when joel calls Ellie babygirl i CAN NOT help but cry, since it was his nickname for Sarah

  • @stackmanification
    @stackmanification Рік тому +2

    At around 18:57, mentioning how Ellie points out Joel’s watch being broken- another thing to add here, is how, when Joel gets the watch at the beginning, he makes a joke about it being broken. This is some really good writing and foreshadowing of the relationship between the two moving forward. He joked about his watch being broken when he got it as a gift from his daughter, and now his future daughter-figure is making mention of the watch literally being broken. Pretty dope from the writers there

  • @mikaylah_elizabeth4883
    @mikaylah_elizabeth4883 Рік тому +6

    The Last Of Us and The Walking Dead has had such an impact on my life, how the gameplay and story telling can make you have a connection with these characters. I absolutely love you're retrospective videos, keep up the good work!!
    Also at 32:32 I love that scene with the music play over the radio, gives me goosebumps every time.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      Yep, tlou and twd are basically my two favorite games. Also yeah the music is awesome, I wish I could've played it all but I didn't want the clip to be too long

  • @PuppetKingdom
    @PuppetKingdom Рік тому +3

    These are some of the best retrospectives I have ever watched. I just want to say thank you for these videos and I can’t wait to see more in the future!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching! I'm hyped for more as well just because I love seeing the response and how yall feel about the games.

  • @soul9859
    @soul9859 Рік тому +5

    never really realized how much tlou has made an impact on me. absolutely love this game, and your video! keep up the good work😊

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Yep you don't realize it until you notice that you keep thinking about the game lol.

  • @jamesschulziii9098
    @jamesschulziii9098 Рік тому +5

    I have played it numerous times. It is my favorite thing to experience. I don't believe it can ever be topped.

  • @wiwwy
    @wiwwy Рік тому +12

    I'm glad your video got recommended to me, love your channel already! i hope you get the recognition you deserve man. Keep up the good work

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Im glad it got recommended to you as well lol

  • @chloecola71102
    @chloecola71102 Рік тому +4

    i just love this game. part 2 is great and all but you can't beat where it started. the feeling is unmatched because no other game has made me so invested in any characters. great video man!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! And yes the characters and writing are so dang good

    • @albertawheat6832
      @albertawheat6832 Рік тому

      This is a good game no doubt about it...One of my favourites..I just started a run through it again, today... Now on a side note One game that had an adverse effect on me was " The Last Guardian " The bond you form with Trico as the game gets going, was like bonding with a real live pet, A true adventure, in every sense of the phrase...If you haven't played it yet, I recommend giving it a try, a simplistic game with an epic feel to it . One of the most under rated games out there...Most reviews were not kind to it. Cheers and keep on gaming.

  • @chibivampiregirl
    @chibivampiregirl 7 місяців тому

    you really are SO talented with these essays. can't wait to see more from you.

  • @VulpisSkull
    @VulpisSkull Рік тому +1

    The last of us was a big part of my childhood, it's such a moving and growing experience on you. I wish there were/I know more games like this. Again, Thank you for the beautiful narrative.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +3

      Man once you find a game like tlou it gets you playing all kinds of games to try and get a similar experience lol. Thanks so much, im glad you enjoyed the vid!

  • @Eli_Combes
    @Eli_Combes Рік тому +3

    Throughout this whole video I cried like 4 times. This is a perfect video.

  • @Cinnamoroll.cherry
    @Cinnamoroll.cherry Рік тому +7

    Your videos are really entertaining to watch!

  • @fleshparasite
    @fleshparasite Рік тому +1

    this is an amazing video essay. it shows perfectly its story and the main characters' perspectives and motives. literally the best tribute to TLOU i've seen so far.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      Thanks so much! That is quite a title that I would love to hold, I really do love the game so I'm glad I can contribute something to it.

    • @fleshparasite
      @fleshparasite Рік тому

      @@magmalecreme 🫶🫶🫶

  • @spritzup2312
    @spritzup2312 Рік тому +1

    What a phenomenal video for the game of a lifetime. Thank you for putting in this effort, I really hope you do the sequel as well.

  • @KrazyVideoChick
    @KrazyVideoChick Рік тому +20

    I love this game as well! I can watch other people's gameplays of this over and over and not get tired. Part 2 gets a lot of flack but I LOVE that one too. The character designs in part two was just breathtaking. Espcially Joel and Ellie. They looked so real it was kind of uncanny. LOL.
    I can't wait until the remastered version comes out (next month?) for part 1.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      I do really like part 2. I have some small issues with it like pacing and some writing but graphically it really is on another level.

    • @JADub87
      @JADub87 Рік тому

      @@magmalecreme Do you plan to review Part 2?

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      @@JADub87 Eventually!

    • @aaronvasseur6559
      @aaronvasseur6559 Рік тому

      It’s a remake not remaster

  • @ix.x.mmxxii5486
    @ix.x.mmxxii5486 Місяць тому

    Good work mate,it made me remember what i liked about this game and why it is special for me.I couldnt understand how 1 hour passed so freaking fast.

  • @listeningtothemoon
    @listeningtothemoon 4 місяці тому

    I’ve been loving binging your videos, great job man! Hoping to see your take on the second part of TLOU soon

  • @melissagarrett9719
    @melissagarrett9719 Рік тому +4

    I always thought Ellie knew how to pop a clutch because before getting bitten she was attending a military school. Driving would be a good skill to teach to people who will be joining the army one day.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Yeah I don't doubt it, I still wonder how many working cars are around though

  • @the1grove
    @the1grove Рік тому +4

    Great video man! I found your channel via your TWD videos and I think I'm going to stay. Hope you do more zombie related games.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      Thanks man! I am definitely going to diversify but I do tend to play zombie games lol

    • @the1grove
      @the1grove Рік тому +1

      @@magmalecreme Glad to hear! I think you have the talent to do some great things.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      @@the1grove thanks man means a lot

  • @hi-qt5jd
    @hi-qt5jd Рік тому

    I love this video because of the production quality, soothing and calming voice but most importantly it is talking about one of my favorite games of all time. Thank you for making my night! Cheers

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      No problem, thank you for watching! Im glad you find my voice soothing, sometimes I think it gets too scratchy so I do a lot of retakes to make sure it sounds alright.

  • @VVVVV253
    @VVVVV253 Рік тому +1

    I love these retrospective videos of yours, I'm eagerly waiting for the next one!

  • @humansadness3749
    @humansadness3749 Рік тому +3

    i never realized how goofy the horse in tlou ran, naughty dog please do more studies on how horses walk and run i am begging 🙏

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Omg you're right that run is goofy asf

    • @kurt2552
      @kurt2552 Рік тому

      the for sure fixed that in part ii

  • @Lunabyes
    @Lunabyes Рік тому +7

    How in the actual FUCK do you only have 2.85k subs?! This video was amazing. It put into words the way I have felt about this game since it released. I truly believe the person I am today wouldn't exist without this game. I've played it at least 6 times, probably far more. I eventually stopped counting. Fucking fantastic video dude, just subbed. I'd love for you to review all seasons of the Walking Dead game, I know you've done an all-round retrospective of it, along with a s2 retrospective, but I'd really love to hear your thoughts on the later seasons of the game. I really enjoyed it up until the 3rd season, which is when everything kinda went to shit. It was still fun to play, but it just didn't feel the same. It felt like the later seasons were wearing the skin of the earlier seasons. It looked okay at first glance, but if you look at it any longer than 10 seconds you can tell its a blatant facade in order to make more money. I was SO disappointed in Telltale games when the last 2 seasons of the game came out, it had so much potential and they just WASTED IT. I look forward to seeing your reviews and retrospectives of other games. You've just earned a new, loyal sub. Great work dude

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! I totally agree about s3, but s4 was really good imo.

  • @landonisia
    @landonisia Рік тому +1

    Dude, you are seriously underrated. I got reccomended this video because tbh I'm going through another tlou phase and I can't believe you don't have more subs! Seriously good stuff!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Im the same way, eventually i just start watching a bunch of tlou or twd videos lol

  • @spacegirl3144
    @spacegirl3144 Рік тому +2

    this is such a good video dude i absolutely loved it! also, regarding david, i think he was a vile person and had some sick interest in ellie. the way his people described ellie as "his pet", the way he held her down in the lodge, the way he spoke to her (especially when he got her down in the lodge), the violent way ellie took him out, and the aftermath of the whole situation; she realized what he really could of done to her and his true intentions and that was really traumatic. i understand that trauma to a certain extent so i see why she was acting the way she was; that stuff really gets to you and sometimes you shut down when in the process of healing. also, seeing you mention berleezy put a smile on my face :) once again great video!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Yeah I definitely think David was a creep. I'm glad that we get to see ellie recover a bit from the trauma after seeing the giraffes

  • @krislynjagt3223
    @krislynjagt3223 Рік тому +5

    Couple of corrections, love the video so far though!! ❤
    - the quarantined cities are run by the military, not the government. Fireflies were established and are trying to get a government body implemented.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      Ahhh ok. That does make sense. I guess I figured military = government, makes sense why the fireflies would be fighting for control of the people.

  • @riebub8812
    @riebub8812 Рік тому +6

    Your videos are great man. u gonna do the red dead series in the future? I think it would be really great for your style of video

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +5

      It would be a huge project lol. Currently I'm just doing these in my free time and idk how a 50 hour game cut into a video would go. If I could find a way to make it not super long I totally would!

  • @roc5291
    @roc5291 Рік тому +1

    I remember playing this for the first time a few years ago on the PS4. Remembered when you are riding the horse into the college campus. I remember getting off of the horse and the very subtle music track called “Flutes and Pads”. For whatever reason, that just hit me so powerfully. I’ve never felt like I’ve really taken a journey with characters the way I had with Joel and Ellie. So many of these subtle moments throughout the game. When your first walk into the park and Tess dies and the sunlight coming through the trees. Ellie playing with Fireflies. So much attention to detail to these little moments that I’m sure many missed completely, but not me. Loved these beautiful moments in this masterpiece of a game.

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      So much detail packed into one game with an incredible soundtrack on the side. It truly is an incredible game

  • @kourioji
    @kourioji Рік тому +1

    This was a great video! The structure was great and you really put and explained everything perfectly! Thank you so much for your hard work, your video was super entertaining and interesting!

  • @chasef1077
    @chasef1077 Рік тому +4

    Joel couldn’t save Sarah but he was damn sure gonna save Ellie

  • @hunterkuhs8028
    @hunterkuhs8028 Рік тому +3

    These videos just be too good

  • @Liiisp
    @Liiisp Рік тому +1

    keep it up. I stumbled upon this video by watching a lot of TLOU recently so this was a once in a life time chance to watch this.

  • @uhuhuh1966
    @uhuhuh1966 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for your hard work on this, I really hope you make a video for Part 2

  • @sirduck600
    @sirduck600 Рік тому +4

    The last of us part 1 and 2 are PEAK story telling and absolute Masterpieces. I will die on this hill

  • @kizzoet9830
    @kizzoet9830 Рік тому +3

    Definitely one of the best ps games

  • @Seiza25
    @Seiza25 9 місяців тому +1

    I enjoy these long video essays so much

  • @collectiveleak
    @collectiveleak Рік тому +2

    Probably been beat to this point but Ellie knows how to pop a clutch because she was raised in quarantine zones and had military training, probably taught all sorts of things that may end up being essential, which probably includes how to drive and pop a clutch and how she kinda figures out how to siphon gas

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Oh huh I didn't think about that, that would explain it

  • @davidlevine7350
    @davidlevine7350 Рік тому +4

    Just finished a 3rd play through. Honestly, that was the only way I could truly understand the decisions made in TLOU2. Wtf was Ellie thinking letting Abby go? After playing this and really trying to understand how each character perceives their situation, it all comes together much more nicely. TLOU2 still got some major problems though. 8mo prego = savage warrior. Just realizing you maybe prego with morning sickness = almost got our main character killed. The best part, the 8mo prego chick is way later in the game ⁉️. I’ll stop this rant before it gets too far

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      Yep when you go back to the first game the second game makes a lot more sense

  • @dookieseawolf6982
    @dookieseawolf6982 Рік тому +1

    This was a great video! Worth the wait I can't wait to see what the future has in store for the channel. Keep up the good work!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Thanks man, im glad it was the worth the wait

  • @heezmagnif
    @heezmagnif Рік тому

    This was a beautiful summary, thank you

  • @sashadelange5155
    @sashadelange5155 Рік тому +1

    This is one of the best TLOU video I’ve ever seen. The way you talk about it just made me love and appreciate the game even more. Please make a video of TLOU2 as well. Even if you love or don’t love it 🤙🏼

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +2

      I actually do like tlou2 a lot, although I think its got some problems. Thanks so much!

  • @fastkat7
    @fastkat7 Рік тому +1

    I am saying this again, you found who you are on UA-cam and I’m so happy for you. Keep up the great work and keep making these great videos.

  • @Corroded_Corpse
    @Corroded_Corpse Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love your voice and tone! Very calming! Also, great analysis of this!

  • @rosestar1324
    @rosestar1324 4 місяці тому

    I think a cute little thing that's easy to miss is back in the toy store, after Sam puts down the toy, if you watch, you can see Ellie quickly pick up the toy when she thinks no one is looking. It's easy to miss cuz she waits until no one is looking at her.

  • @sixfootnai
    @sixfootnai Рік тому

    love that you added that berleezy clip! it fit the mood perfectly!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      That's what I'm saying!

    • @sixfootnai
      @sixfootnai Рік тому

      @@magmalecreme keep up the great work! i’ll be watching for your videos!

  • @callabarnes
    @callabarnes Рік тому

    i just watched all three of your retrospective videos, and i just wanna let you know that they're amazing!! i thoroughly enjoyed watching them, and i'll definitely be looking forward to your future content :) keep it up 💪❤️

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! That really means a lot that you watched all three of them!

  • @xoxpctxox
    @xoxpctxox Рік тому

    Wow amazing, just amazing! had me engaged the whole time and it was so thoughtfully crafted
    I know everyone always says this but I can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers, just wanted to share my appreciation for this and to commend your talent

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Thanks so much, it seriously means a lot!

  • @kellym-
    @kellym- Рік тому

    I absolutely love both games so much! This was such a pleasure to watch!

  • @arlequin241
    @arlequin241 Рік тому +2

    I'll never forget this intro to Last of us. Hit me right in the feels the first 20 mins

  • @monkeybeexd5359
    @monkeybeexd5359 Рік тому

    this was a great video and i watched it in one sitting, thank you and keep up the good work

  • @Sabaisot
    @Sabaisot Рік тому +2

    I remember playing this game back when it came out such and emotional rollercoaster I just played the second game recently and that’s was a masterpiece the last of us is one of the best franchises in my books

  • @dooter7299
    @dooter7299 Рік тому +1

    Loved this video man can't wait for the next one!!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much!

    • @dooter7299
      @dooter7299 Рік тому

      @@magmalecreme no problem man. Hey and I have a little theory about the end of the game now I have played the second game buuuut I like to think the fireflies would have fucked up the cure. Because through the entire game the fireflies and getting wiped out by the military, the bandits and even the zombies. Also Joel took down their entire operation. now Joel is a badass but he's just one guy so I think the fireflies would have messed it up soooo I side with Joel 😂😂

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      @@dooter7299 yeah they probably would've botched it in some way

  • @chamomilecujoh5464
    @chamomilecujoh5464 Рік тому +1

    ahhhhaha love this video sm!!! great commentary, analyses, and i love your voice!! i feel like voices are very important in videos where you can only hear the person and not see them , and yours is really nice!!

  • @jvever4904
    @jvever4904 Рік тому +1

    Another fantastic video! You honestly deserve more subs for these detailed masterpieces.

  • @michaelmontalvo7441
    @michaelmontalvo7441 Рік тому

    this was a great & well put together video man, watching it makes me even more hyped for the last of us part 1

  • @KrazyVideoChick
    @KrazyVideoChick Рік тому

    You really have a knack for these video essays! More please! LOL. You've earned a new sub.

  • @dylandaly7524
    @dylandaly7524 Рік тому

    Bro I'm so happy you're blowing up your comtents always been so underrated

  • @lameloballglazer123
    @lameloballglazer123 Рік тому

    Nice job man this is really high quality, keep it up

  • @Packend
    @Packend Рік тому

    you did great on this video man! hopefully part 2 is already on your channel

  • @wilhelmkurtz3891
    @wilhelmkurtz3891 Рік тому

    love this video. and I love how far you go in depth. I think I have played the first game 8 or more times now 10/10 game

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому +1

      Me playing it for the video was only my second playthrough!

    • @wilhelmkurtz3891
      @wilhelmkurtz3891 Рік тому

      @@magmalecreme I just have to much free time lol😄

  • @japa2305
    @japa2305 Рік тому +2

    incredible video i would love to see you cover part 2 as well

  • @sebas13576macx
    @sebas13576macx Рік тому +1

    This video was spot on! I loved how you present the last of us as what is, a master piece of a game, I really liked your way of presenting the review while going through the whole game, not a general review of why you should play it. You're awesome, Ill subscribe to see your future reviews!

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the long format, it always frustrates me when videos don't go in depth enough.

  • @wuldntuliktonoptb6861
    @wuldntuliktonoptb6861 Рік тому

    Damn in here way b4 100k ur gonna blow up here soon my dude just keep doing what ur doin

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Man 100k would be insane! Thanks so much!

  • @over_kill6666
    @over_kill6666 Рік тому +2

    I really love your retrospectives you are so underrated and I love your twd vid too

  • @obiwanshinobi87
    @obiwanshinobi87 Рік тому

    7:38 I feel that kind of mirrors real life... I live in Rotterdam which might not be the biggest city but when I travel to let's say my home country of Cape Verde I get the same feeling.. It's a tropical island chain off the coast of west africa.. and it sometimes feels dreamlike.. especially when you're up in the mountains away from civilization

  • @MCoconut97
    @MCoconut97 Рік тому +2

    Great Analysis man! Honestly one of the, if not best I've seen on this site.
    You are spot on!
    The Last of Us is a definitive masterpiece

  • @jathandiller
    @jathandiller Рік тому

    Awsome stuff bro, cant wait for the next video!

  • @exe4780
    @exe4780 Рік тому

    Lovin the improvement. Again you cover one of my favorite games. The story of Ish should be it's own game.

  • @focusfirefarmer
    @focusfirefarmer Рік тому

    Honestly Love this channel and the effort behind it glad i can say i Was here before you blew up all the best to you!

  • @forestpump4012
    @forestpump4012 Рік тому

    Nice video man! I'd be interested to see your take on part 2

  • @QuestionableLifeChoices
    @QuestionableLifeChoices Рік тому +1

    one of my favorite little parts of this game is the name at sam and henry's hideout, in one of the conference rooms, that is basically a slow motion breakdown of how the city fell to/became hunters: through scared democracy. horrifying

    • @magmalecreme
      @magmalecreme  Рік тому

      Hm i never really noticed, thats cool though

  • @cheetusboladus9410
    @cheetusboladus9410 Рік тому

    Yo man, I find you'r videos very good for the ammount of view you get. You channel will defenetely grow allot with time.
    I loved you'r TWDG retrospective, and the details you go in.

  • @tbssgrsk6358
    @tbssgrsk6358 Рік тому

    Absolutely amazing video! Keep it going!!