The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us Part II, an upcoming action-adventure, survival horror, singe player game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PS 4. The game is a sequel to 2013's The Last of Us and is set five years after the events of the first game, with players controlling an older Ellie who comes into conflict with a mysterious cult in a post-apocalyptic United States. This sequel was announced at a PlayStation Experience event in December 2016, and will be released on February 21, 2020.

This game is also awarded “Most Anticipated Game of the Year” by PlayStation Blog, “Most Wanted Game” at  Golden Joystick Awards and Most Anticipated Game at The Game Awards in the year 2017. In 2018 it also received special commendation for its Graphics and Sound at the Game Critics Awards

Joel and Ellie’s emotional story will continue in The Last Of Us Part 2 with an older, and angrier Ellie. Recent trailers showcase a stark and beautiful tale tinged with a helping of ultra-violence, and now we finally have an idea of the sequel’s rough plot structure and gameplay mechanics. Oh, and Naughty Dog finally spilled the beans on the long-awaited release date, too. Unlike the last installment, it seems Ellie will be the sole protagonist, the player taking control of her throughout the entire campaign. However, Naughty Dog loves to keep players guessing, so we wouldn’t be surprised if we step into Joel’s elderly shoes later into the narrative. Ellie is still young and prone to rash decisions without considering the consequences – a personality trait which leads her on a deadly mission of revenge that lays at the centre of The Last of Us 2. Ever since its reveal, it’s been clear that Ellie will depart on a journey of vengeance, bitter and bloody as she tears countless souls apart over her own anguish. The source of this is now clear. It appears her romantic partner, Dina, has been murdered or kidnapped by a mysterious cult known as The Seraphites. Before her fate is revealed the screen fades to black, purposely leading us into an ambiguous realm of speculation. She might’ve met a fate worse than death to make Ellie so relentless in her pursuit. However, she isn’t the only returning character. Other familiar faces will re-emerge to hold Ellie back from the brink, hoping to warn her of the dangers that waits – knowing a journey of hateful demolition will only breed more violence. It’s a vicious cycle, and one arguably perpetuated by Joel – Ellie’s father figure in this broken world. The lies he told to keep her close in the first game have arguably shaped her view on society, how people are programmed to lie and take advantage of her for their own means. So, whenever she grows close with somebody, those foolish enough to threaten that bond need to pay. Get a detailed review of the game here.