Following delays, leaks, and various other issues, Naughty Dog finally released the much anticipated Last of Us Part 2.

It’s a polarizing game that’ll leave even the most vocal critics, physically or emotionally, drained.

Having finished the game with a near comprehensive playthrough, here are our thoughts on Naughty Dog’s newest release.

Staying true to its roots, The Last Of Us 2 retains the original game mechanics that were introduced in its highly popular predecessor.

The game excels in its ability to blur the lines between the two, very contrasting styles.

So far so good but it’s the core element of a Naughty Dog game that’s left the fans divided.

Part of what made The Last of Us such a masterpiece, was its ability to tell a story that every single player connected to.  Players could almost feel Joel and Ellie’s pain and the game ended on a high.

Nevertheless, Naughty Dog had something in mind and it’s the execution of those ideas which hasn’t gone down well with many of the fans.