My only issue is that the final part of the game or at least the flashbacks with Abby should have been explored earlier on. Allowing the player to know even more in advance from the characters in the game of who she and how she is connected to them. I don't disagree with how they handled Joel, I simply think it was rushed.
The gameplay is solid and there is visual weight to the world that helps connect the realism, that was lacking in the first game, for no other reason than simply not having the power to do so.
I am very curious about what was left out of the game that might have helped many who have had issues enjoy the game more.