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.
