It was a very emotional and enjoyable game. Although Joel was brutally murdered at the beginning of the game and it completely shattered my heart, it was a very emotional game. We learn about the relationship of Ellie and Joel throughout the 5 years after the events of last of us 1 and we understand why Ellie feels betrayed by Joel. However, she is still determined to kill Joel’s killers and we slowly learn that they had their reasons and although they seem evil they are still human and have a life and morals.