I just finished this game and felt compelled to write a review. This is game is an immersive experience. It has a fantastically engulfing storyline and fantastically engaging gameplay. I did not play the first "last of us" as many who have, seem to complain about the "last of us 2". But I found this to be one the best games I have ever played. I could not stop playing it and it's also one of the scariest games I've played. So my heart was pumping through most of it. It has lots of shooting, scavaging, puzzles to get out of tight spots, stealth killing and sneaking around enemies with limited ammo and resources etc. Hard mode was a good fit for me. I imagine if I had played it on normal I would have been bored with some of it. So dont be afraid to challenge yourself for a good experience!