j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Jan 9, 2023 #1 Coming to HBO this weekend and we are looking forward to it. The Game director is also directing the show and says they will keep it as close to the game story as possible unlike most game adaptations. It is for sure one of the most well written stories of any game I've played so it has the makings of a great show too.
Coming to HBO this weekend and we are looking forward to it. The Game director is also directing the show and says they will keep it as close to the game story as possible unlike most game adaptations. It is for sure one of the most well written stories of any game I've played so it has the makings of a great show too.
NINaudio Audioholic Samurai Jun 26, 2017 2,898 0 63 48 West Chicago, Illinois Jan 9, 2023 #2 I'm really looking forward to this one as well.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Jan 16, 2023 #3 First episode was pretty good. Very similar to the game but with its own little tweaks. I like it so far.
First episode was pretty good. Very similar to the game but with its own little tweaks. I like it so far.
Cos Audioholic Samurai Dec 26, 2005 2,729 0 83 Jan 16, 2023 #4 I was surprised on how well the followed both the story and the visual presentation from the game, very impressive. They of course needed to take some liberties, as this movie is not a shooter B+ Start IMO Reactions: j_garcia
I was surprised on how well the followed both the story and the visual presentation from the game, very impressive. They of course needed to take some liberties, as this movie is not a shooter B+ Start IMO
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Jan 17, 2023 #5 The minor changes they made so far don't affect it. I would say they captured not just the look, but the feel of the game very well. It also seemed to move along pretty quickly, so I presume they will add more back story as flashbacks. How Cordyceps spreads will be different in the show though, and they've essentially shown it already with the neighbor sequence. The Fedra sign also mentions only infection after a bite, more zombie like.
The minor changes they made so far don't affect it. I would say they captured not just the look, but the feel of the game very well. It also seemed to move along pretty quickly, so I presume they will add more back story as flashbacks. How Cordyceps spreads will be different in the show though, and they've essentially shown it already with the neighbor sequence. The Fedra sign also mentions only infection after a bite, more zombie like.
M Movie2099 Audioholic Field Marshall Jan 26, 2020 1,653 0 36 41 Jan 17, 2023 #6 Never played the games, but really loving this show so far! Looks like HBO gave them a healthy budget to kick this series off. Looking forward to the rest of the season.
Never played the games, but really loving this show so far! Looks like HBO gave them a healthy budget to kick this series off. Looking forward to the rest of the season.
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 21, 2007 15,616 0 113 New Joisey Jan 17, 2023 #7 Holy ducking crap. 9.5 on IMDB after over 30k reviews. I haven't seen such a high score in a while. It is going on my shortlist. Reactions: CB22 and panteragstk
Holy ducking crap. 9.5 on IMDB after over 30k reviews. I haven't seen such a high score in a while. It is going on my shortlist.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Jan 17, 2023 #8 Atmos was pretty good during the escape sequence. They said Joel (Pascal) would be toned down from the game, but it didn't look like it from the first episode. Guess we'll see as it unfolds. They said best reviewed game to show adaptation by far. I am sure that is because the game director is the same as the show.
Atmos was pretty good during the escape sequence. They said Joel (Pascal) would be toned down from the game, but it didn't look like it from the first episode. Guess we'll see as it unfolds. They said best reviewed game to show adaptation by far. I am sure that is because the game director is the same as the show.
panteragstk Audioholic Warlord Aug 14, 2012 8,258 0 113 New Braunfels, TX Jan 17, 2023 #9 Hmm. Watch the show first or finally play the game first. Decisions decisions.
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Sep 11, 2012 44,861 0 113 Oakridge, OR Jan 17, 2023 #10 Game, what game? It's on my list for later today. Earlier I was trying to decide this or The Menu and I went with The Menu (which was very good IMO). Reactions: adk highlander and panteragstk
Game, what game? It's on my list for later today. Earlier I was trying to decide this or The Menu and I went with The Menu (which was very good IMO).
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Jan 17, 2023 #11 Game is not required for you to understand the show lol. However, I think if you watch the show, it will spoil the game as there are some very significant points in the story. One was already in the first episode, which sets the tone.
Game is not required for you to understand the show lol. However, I think if you watch the show, it will spoil the game as there are some very significant points in the story. One was already in the first episode, which sets the tone.
lovinthehd Audioholic Jedi Sep 11, 2012 44,861 0 113 Oakridge, OR Jan 17, 2023 #12 j_garcia said: Game is not required for you to understand the show lol. However, I think if you watch the show, it will spoil the game as there are some very significant points in the story. One was already in the first episode, which sets the tone. Click to expand... That's fine, I don't play video games anyways (or haven't in several years).
j_garcia said: Game is not required for you to understand the show lol. However, I think if you watch the show, it will spoil the game as there are some very significant points in the story. One was already in the first episode, which sets the tone. Click to expand... That's fine, I don't play video games anyways (or haven't in several years).
CB22 Senior Audioholic Nov 8, 2017 531 0 43 34 Jan 17, 2023 #13 panteragstk said: Hmm. Watch the show first or finally play the game first. Decisions decisions. Click to expand... Play the game first 100% imo. I'm gonna wait till all the episodes are out and spend the weekend watching. I played the game may years ago when it first came out and I remember it being fantastic. I think it would be a good refresher before watching the show. I may replay again lol.
panteragstk said: Hmm. Watch the show first or finally play the game first. Decisions decisions. Click to expand... Play the game first 100% imo. I'm gonna wait till all the episodes are out and spend the weekend watching. I played the game may years ago when it first came out and I remember it being fantastic. I think it would be a good refresher before watching the show. I may replay again lol.
panteragstk Audioholic Warlord Aug 14, 2012 8,258 0 113 New Braunfels, TX Jan 17, 2023 #14 j_garcia said: Game is not required for you to understand the show lol. However, I think if you watch the show, it will spoil the game as there are some very significant points in the story. One was already in the first episode, which sets the tone. Click to expand... Right. I get that. I just don't want the game to not be as good/fun because I already know what's going to happen. Hmm. It's like a book before TV show/movie. I've never really liked a book adaptation if I've read the book first. If I see the show or movie first, I can usually enjoy the book since they will usually be pretty far apart. This is different.
j_garcia said: Game is not required for you to understand the show lol. However, I think if you watch the show, it will spoil the game as there are some very significant points in the story. One was already in the first episode, which sets the tone. Click to expand... Right. I get that. I just don't want the game to not be as good/fun because I already know what's going to happen. Hmm. It's like a book before TV show/movie. I've never really liked a book adaptation if I've read the book first. If I see the show or movie first, I can usually enjoy the book since they will usually be pretty far apart. This is different.
panteragstk Audioholic Warlord Aug 14, 2012 8,258 0 113 New Braunfels, TX Jan 17, 2023 #15 CB22 said: Play the game first 100% imo. I'm gonna wait till all the episodes are out and spend the weekend watching. I played the game may years ago when it first came out and I remember it being fantastic. I think it would be a good refresher before watching the show. I may replay again lol. Click to expand... I will probably have to do just that. I'll probably just get the newest remaster for my PS5.
CB22 said: Play the game first 100% imo. I'm gonna wait till all the episodes are out and spend the weekend watching. I played the game may years ago when it first came out and I remember it being fantastic. I think it would be a good refresher before watching the show. I may replay again lol. Click to expand... I will probably have to do just that. I'll probably just get the newest remaster for my PS5.
j_garcia Audioholic Jedi Jul 11, 2005 32,531 0 113 Jan 17, 2023 #16 panteragstk said: I will probably have to do just that. I'll probably just get the newest remaster for my PS5. Click to expand... I missed out on getting it on PSN for $49, now it is back up to $69 at most places. I played the original when it came out, the remaster but not the PS5 remake. The game will for sure be more intense because the small bits left out of the show are the sections where you would be battling/avoiding antagonists. In this first episode, those sections where you'd be trying to get somewhere undetected while the game "teaches" you how to play, are left out obviously. Reactions: panteragstk
panteragstk said: I will probably have to do just that. I'll probably just get the newest remaster for my PS5. Click to expand... I missed out on getting it on PSN for $49, now it is back up to $69 at most places. I played the original when it came out, the remaster but not the PS5 remake. The game will for sure be more intense because the small bits left out of the show are the sections where you would be battling/avoiding antagonists. In this first episode, those sections where you'd be trying to get somewhere undetected while the game "teaches" you how to play, are left out obviously.
Alex2507 Audioholic Slumlord Dec 29, 2006 18,125 0 113 Nunya Bidness Jan 17, 2023 #17 BoredSysAdmin said: 9.5 on IMDB Click to expand... Probably has two orgies. Reactions: j_garcia and adk highlander
adk highlander Sith Lord Nov 13, 2006 4,310 0 113 Whiteface Jan 17, 2023 #18 Alex2507 said: Probably has two orgies. Click to expand... But a zombie orgy. Would be funny to see how they handle those parts falling off. Reactions: Alex2507, panteragstk and lovinthehd
Alex2507 said: Probably has two orgies. Click to expand... But a zombie orgy. Would be funny to see how they handle those parts falling off.
AcuDefTechGuy Audioholic Jedi Jul 10, 2007 34,057 0 113 Jan 17, 2023 #19 I liked episode 1 a lot. Seems to be another great series from HBO.
panteragstk Audioholic Warlord Aug 14, 2012 8,258 0 113 New Braunfels, TX Jan 17, 2023 #20 adk highlander said: But a zombie orgy. Would be funny to see how they handle those parts falling off. Click to expand... Well that paints a picture doesn't it? Reactions: adk highlander
adk highlander said: But a zombie orgy. Would be funny to see how they handle those parts falling off. Click to expand... Well that paints a picture doesn't it?
