The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece of video game narrative. Nothing else even comes close. The story is brutal, challenging, bold, and almost never "fun". It is harrowing, forcing the player to confront violence in a way video games never do 1/5

In a medium where everything is John Wick, The Last of Us Part 2 is Schindler& #39;s List. And just like that film, there were times when I wasn& #39;t sure I could keep going. It is a relentless emotional assault that I suspect will force even the most jaded gamer to feel empathy 2/5

The game is a work of art - every aspect feels crafted at the highest level. Visuals, audio, controls, animation, level design, performance. It is astounding. And frequently beautiful. With moments you NEVER find in video games. But I cannot overstate how harrowing it is. 3/5

It feels like 2 seasons of the darkest TV show you& #39;ll ever find, and it frequently better than most TV on the air. That& #39;s saying a lot. I think it is an IMPORTANT game. It tore me up, and I will never, ever forget it. The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that will change you. 4/5

In short, The Last of Us Part 2 put me through hell. I did not enjoy it. I wasn& #39;t supposed to. I was affected by it. Like no game before. I am in awe of it. I am recovering from it. 5/5