Rishabh Bali

Even though the story could have been thought out more (we have a generic "revenge is bad" story here). The game is a technical masterpiece with engaging combat, beautiful set pieces etc . The mini stories at every location (can read them through papers ) are an excellent addition. That being said I'm okay with Joel being dead (here me out here ) there had to be consequences to what he did in the first game but they killed him in the most stupid way possible I think the death could have been planned out better ( the death could have been more heroic Joel protecting Ellie or something). Also the overuse of the pregnant woman cliche had me physically recoiling. If you want a good combat game with beautiful set pieces go for it. FYI the 5 stars are only for the combat and the backstory at each location. This game doesn't come close to the first last of us in terms of the story even though it matches and maybe even goes beyond the first game when it comes to combat and the atmospheric elements. Overall the last of us 2 is a technical masterpiece with a poorly thought out plot. Have replayed this many times only for the gameplay.