Why is Last of Us 2 Controversial?

The Last of Us Part II caused controversy with its story and depiction of violence, but many gamers also love the title for its emotional narrative and fast-paced survival gameplay.
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Why did people not like the Last of Us?

Six months on, there are a lot of reasons why people initially panned the game - including things like the “unnecessary” diversity or violence in the game. Of course, the dogpiling of opinions on Twitter every time a new one came up didn't help.
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Why are fans mad at The Last of Us 2?

Deceptive Marketing in Trailers. Part and parcel with Joel's death, the marketing for The Last of Us Part 2 has been a point of contention among disgruntled fans.
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Is The Last of Us 2 disappointing?

'The Last of Us Part II' is The Most Disappointing Video Game I Have Ever Played: Here's Why. The Last of Us Part II is one of the toughest gaming experiences I've ever endured, and writing about that experience is equally difficult.
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Is The Last of Us 2 disturbing?

For those who loved the long-awaited sequel to the 2013 survival horror, you might be interested to know the game's most disturbing moment was inspired by a real-life incident involving Director Neil Druckmann. Seriously though, you've been warned. If you haven't played yet, you should probably stop reading now.
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The Real Reason The Last of Us 2 is So Divisive



What is the scariest part of The Last of Us 2?

1 Rat King

Of course, it has to be the Rat King at number one, the absolutely terrifying abomination waiting for players in the "Ground Zero" segment of the game, which sees Abby exploring the lower levels of a hospital to restore power.
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What is the scariest part of The Last of Us?

The scariest moments would be the Hotel Basement and the part of the Sewers with Stalkers and Clickers. Stalkers are the reason for both moments. The confrontation with David was pretty unnerving too.
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Is Abby a man?

Lev comes into the story during the part of the game where you play as Abby, the woman who kills Joel, the protagonist of the first game.
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Why is Last of Us 2 a disappointment?

2) The ending did not provide gratification

According to some players, the game set up a revenge tale that ultimately has no payoff and neither the characters nor the players received any gratification from the ending. At the end of the game, Ellie decides to let Abby go instead of killing her.
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Will there be last of us 3?

Speaking in April 2021, Neil Druckmann, Creative Director of Part II, did officially confirmed that he has penned a story outline for a third game.
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Was Last of Us 2 a success?

Naughty Dog confirmed the sales milestone alongside the announcement of The Last of Us: Part I. “We're happy to share that The Last of Us 2 has sold through more than 10 million copies globally, as of this spring,” Naughty Dog's Rochelle Snyder wrote on the PS Blog.
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What is The Last of Us 2 controversy Reddit?

The Last of Us Part II continues to be a controversy magnet, over a year on from its initial release. Popular YouTubers Girlfriend Reviews are at the center of the latest scandal, after an anonymous Reddit user alleged that they had been receiving death threats from the channel's fanbase.
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Is Last of Us 2 better than 1?

The games' aging has been better across the board, but one definitely trumps the other in certain areas. Due to this, it's worth adding a few more points to understand just what makes either game higher in quality. One is bound to be surprised at just how deep both titles are in certain aspects.
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Is Last of Us Part 2 worth it?

It has very clever writing, and a realistic ending for some of the characters. I'd recommend giving the positive reviews a watch as they explain the story in much better detail ( without hating on it for "forced sjw representation" ) Personally, I think it's worth it, especially for the gameplay.
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Did Last of Us 2 win game of the year?

The Last of Us Part II wins Game of the Year, sweeps major categories at 2020 Game Awards. The Last of Us's highly anticipated sequel took home major awards.
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Why is Last of Us 2 Review bombed?

Predictably, some of the backlash is due to what some perceive to be Naughty Dog catering to "SJWs," or "social justice warriors." Some — including those who likely reviewed the game before they could have feasibly finished it — accused it of including "LGBTQ propaganda." Others were more specific with their criticisms ...
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Is Last of Us 2 canon?

Welcome to the most active subreddit for fans of The Last of Us. Part II is not canon!.
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Why is Abby so Hench?

Prior to the launch of The Last Of Part 2, the extremely muscular physique of Abby did lead people to assume that she was transgender. However, this isn't the case as she's not transgender. She's simply very muscular which is fine as female bodybuilders do exist.
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Why did Lev shave his head?

Denied his wish of becoming a soldier like Yara, Lev shaves his head (effectively announcing his gender identity as male) and changing his name to "Lev". This brazen act of defiance is met with outrage among the community, who deem Lev an apostate and force him to flee for his life.
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How old is Lev in The Last of Us 2?

It may seem that Lev is around 16 years old; however, he's actually only 13 years old during the events of the game.
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What created the Rat King Last of Us 2?

It appears to have formed by being sealed in a room so full of spores that as the fungal growths bloomed and spread, the infected were merged into each other. The rat king found in the basement of the Seattle hospital is the only known case of conjoined infected.
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What is the saddest part in The Last of Us Part 2?

In undoubtedly the saddest and most heart-wrenching cutscene of the entire game, Ellie pleads for Joel's life. Joel lays struggling for his life as Abby stands above him in the most unforgettable scene of the game.
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Is last of us a horror game?

The classic 2013 horror game The Last of Us is being remade for PlayStation 5 and PC, developer Naughty Dog has announced. Retitled The Last of Us: Part I, the new version will be released on 9 September on PS5 and later on PC.
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What are stalkers Last of Us 2?

Stalkers are the second stage of the infected in The Last of Us, The Last of Us Part II and Left Behind. They take between two weeks and one year to reach this stage after exposure to the Cordyceps brain infection.
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