Outstanding character work and voice acting save this sequel from being swallowed by its own darkness.
It is with a heavy heart that I assignThe Last of Us Part IIan outstanding review score.
As a stunningly designed and animated stealth action game, it is well above average.
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As a character study, acting showcase, and dialogue-writing masterclass, it is beyond compare.
But the moment-to-moment character development and line deliveries are so effective that every beat still feels wholly earned.
Everyone is just wrong for different, opposing reasons, and arguably to somewhat different degrees.
Naughty Dog/Sony Interactive Entertainment
Naughty Dog/Sony Interactive Entertainment
Dina and Ellie set out on a scouting mission in ‘The Last of Us Part II’.Naughty Dog/Sony Interactive Entertainment
