What is there to say about The Last of Us that hasn’t already been said? Masterpiece. Epc. Umatched. In many ways it’s as close to a perfect video game as you can get. Fast forward to 2020 and in the midst of a real world pandemic, the sequel to that near-perfect game is released to polarized reaction. How does the sequel to one of the greatest games ever made create such a response? Easy; by being different, by challenging the audience, by being unconventional and bold. Julian, Dan and Jeremy, in a spoiler-filled discussion, unpack every story beat and character development to try to understand what makes the The Last of Us: Pt II tick.