Peter Flynn

I got most of the way through the pilot and they never once came close to passing the bechdal test. The only thing we learned about the main character is she’s single and has a tinder. I wanted a how I met your father so bad, but this is already too problematic for me.

Artistically, the design of the game was beautiful. Genuine props to every visual artist involved. What I cannot support, however, is the writing. I was routinely forced into uncomfortable situations, the story was bent upon making its audience hate playing. I loved the first game, I was so excited to see Ellie mature and grow in this world, but it feels like she has devolved into a self-destructive spiral untrue to her character previously established. Also, this game was advertised as another Ellie and Joel adventure, and what we were given was abominably not that. For the record I want it clear that I am not against her being queer, I am bisexual and the representation in the first act was thoroughly enjoyable. I will never play this game again, I wish I could get my money back.

4 stars only because the plot would be better as a more honest adaption of the books, but I thoroughly enjoyed watching this movie.