This game is a masterpiece. The people bad reviewing have most likely not even played it. If you loved the first Last of Us then you will love this one. It is very brutal compared to the first I will say, but i dont wish to spoil anything because enough people have already done so for others. But honestly if you have been debating about buying because of reviews then I tell you to just buy it and see for yourself. Ellie is simply amazing in this game, Abby was a character I was like a lot of others very hesitant about... but eventually found a way to connect to the character. Highly recommend!!!