More than just a game: TLOU 2 Abby

10/10/2025 54 min Temporada 3 Episodio 3
More than just a game: TLOU 2 Abby

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In this episode, Sarah and Barnaby continue their exploration of The Last of Us Part 2 video game! Picking up where we left off, we talk through how Abby's Seattle days turn everything upside down, and how storytelling, mechanics and character arcs, challenge the player's views across both games. Spoiler Warning!We will discuss story moments from the entire video game, not just Abby's Seattle days. If you haven't played the full game of TLOU2, THERE WILL BE SPOILERS!Podcast Chapters:[00:00 - 07:02] Hello & what are we playing?! (Cyberpunk 2077 and Metaphor: ReFantazio)[07:02 - 08:40] Abby's Dad's.....name?![08:40 - 15:55] Picking up where we left off & the rug pull![15:55 - 20:52] Playing as Abby[20:52 - 25:16] Relentless storytelling and first game parallels [25:16 - 26:58] Lev[26:58 - 33:05] How does the story try to shift opinions on Abby[33:05 - 37:56] The Rat King[37:56 - 42:03] The love triangle[42:03 - 46:59] Ellie boss fight[46:59 - 49:06] An inspiring story[49:06 - 54:03] Something not a game (Thinking in Systems & Schmigadoon) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.