To start talking about The Last of Us Part II , I would like to say that the developers' decision to make this second part was extremely difficult. The first game of 2013, The Last of Us had a linear focus on the story of the character Joel , as well as crossing the United States and bringing a possible cure to humanity for the Cordyceps .
With greater development than its predecessor, The Last of Us Part II takes place four years after the end of the first, tying up where it ended, bringing a mature Ellie, without fear of weapons and having a strong, determined personality and also with a new love.
Like all self-respecting promotional marketing, the PS4 showed through the trailers a simple idea, driven by any cliché of revenge. During the marathon we realized that it is not that simple, much deeper and more tense themes are explored.
Making the most of PS4 graphics
The company Naughty Dog spared no effort in building cities. Above all, a great highlight for the entire arc that surrounds Seattle in the USA, with impressive details of buildings, and the sea invading every street. Another innovative point are the game's NPCs, but I pay attention, the dialogues while you are in hiding are done with flying colors. Details in upgrading equipment are also quite innovative, you can go to a workbench and, by combining parts, upgrade all the weapons.
Just like the previous one, it used the full capacity of your console, like on the PS3, the graphics on the PS4 go to the limit. Therefore, the entire journey of the characters, the CGI and the gameplay mechanics are mixed in the transition, without noticing any break in quality. The expressions of each character make all the difference in the construction of their personality.
Running and hiding is the best way out in The Last of Us II
One detail that the game relies heavily on is the stealth function, where we can hide in spaces in the grass, making it easier for the player to not be identified, a movement that allows us to be almost camouflaged.
Revenge is not the best choice
What drives the character Ellie is revenge for the events at the beginning of the game. Firstly, the atmosphere of tension surrounds the entire plot that you go through with the character. Likewise, creator Neil Druckmann was the character Abby , making the player think about the other side of the story.
Is it worth investing time in The Last of Us Part II?
Ultimately, it’s worth the time invested. The Last of Us Part II is bigger, more detailed and more difficult. With some new gameplay features, the game has an impressive, intense and bitter narrative. A letter that serves as a farewell to PlayStation 4 fans.
