The Last of Us 2: Finished it, so many thoughts not enough room for twitter. Amazon Still Won’t Promise Launch Day Delivery, Sony’s PS5 Masterplan is Still Lagging Behind Microsoft, Sony’s Confusing PS5 Strategy for Old-Gen Games Disappoints, Sony Admits PS5 Could Be Its Last Console—But It’s Not All Bad News, Xbox Can’t Make Up It’s Mind About $70 Next-Gen Games, Don’t Be Fooled by That Dazzling NBA 2K21 PS5 Sizzle Reel, Hacked – Protection against Online Abuse and Cybercrime. Ellie being into women is common knowledge for those who have played the dlc for the 1st last of us. Must be an absolute masterpiece, right? From Naughty Dog having a “gay agenda” and the scene falling foul of The Last of Us cannon to a subsection of fans decrying the sexualization of Ellie’s character, the Internet’s more unsavory denizens reared their heads in unified dismay. The BBC Diana Interview Saw Prince William Bullied – Who’s at Fault? It was already confirmed, it’s canon. In fact, the developer may as well have literally said this with Yara's torture scene, which was used to market the game in its infamously brutal 2017 teaser trailer. After seeing those, fans flipped their lid at the direction of the sequel’s story. Ellie and Tommy vow vengeance on Joel's killers, and the two set off on separate quests to take them down. In this one flashback, Naughty Dog successfully justifies the horrible violence it depicted throughout the game. Among the choice pickings was this bigoted nugget that The Last of Us writer Neil Druckmann quickly rebuked: By loading the tweet, you agree to Twitter’s privacy policy.Learn more. The Last of Us 2 makes clear from the beginning that it will be an intense playthrough. With the developer’s track record of delivering quality games, including the acclaimed Uncharted series, it’s certain both the controversial violence and Ellie’s sexuality have a clear narrative purpose. Deal with it.”. Visit Camden's website to see his full portfolio, including features, podcasts, and videos. Fast forward to E3 2018 where Sony treated fans to a more jovial – but no less controversial – trailer. Camden Jones is a gaming features editor and staff writer for Screen Rant. And there’s that market for those people who like that sort of game. Ellie's apparent motivation for this decision helps contextualize the horrible things she's done, and so her violence feels purposeful in the context of the game's story and message, despite its brutality. While this inevitably resulted in criticism and controversy, The Last of Us 2's ending arguably contextualizes its most disturbing moments with a fair amount of success. becoming the source of a Cordyceps vaccine). But in The Last of Us 2's ending, Ellie suddenly forgives Abby and lets her go. IGN, Game Informer and plenty more reputable outlets give it solid 10s across the board. “The Last of Us 2” critic review embargo lifts. But that ambition will inevitably be overshadowed by the fact that this is unquestionably Naughty Dog’s most controversial game as well. Well… “The Last of Us 2” releases on June 19, 2020. The sequel is… complicated. The same can't be said for the many, many nameless people killed (violently kicking, screaming, and burning) in the destruction of Haven, near the end of Abby's playable chapters. Any sort of sequel would need to be special. Chris Brown for $20 on OnlyFans Proves His Career is Over, I Fear Prince Harry’s Wreath Controversy is a Royal Family Mistake, Britney Spears Lost Her Conservatorship Battle – But That’s No Bad Thing. We cover financial markets, business, politics, showbiz, sports, and gaming. Social media erupted in a deluge of accusations that appeared to ramp up in their lunacy. I didn't know this was controversial, so if I'm missing a crucial detail, do tell. 3rd highest rated PS4 title of all time on Metacritic. © 2020 Copyright: Hawkfish AS. While he, of course, loves video games, he finds the people who make and play them even more interesting. While this inevitably resulted in criticism and controversy, The Last of Us 2's ending arguably contextualizes its most disturbing moments with a fair amount of success.But this is only true for the violence committed … Game’s getting trashed before it’s even out. Find out why.