The Last of Us Part II

Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive Entertainment

The Last of Us Part II is Naughty Dog's 2020 sequel, set five years after the first game. Ellie, now 19, lives in a community in Jackson, Wyoming, until a violent event pushes her on a journey of revenge to Seattle. The story explores the cost of violence from more than one perspective, and it is one of the most discussed narratives in gaming. Gameplay builds on the first game with more open areas, improved stealth (you can go prone and hide in tall grass), smarter human enemies who call out to each other by name, and new infected types. Combat is tense, brutal and resource-limited. Part II Remastered, released for PS5 in 2024, added a roguelike survival mode called No Return, where you fight through random encounters with different characters, plus Lost Levels, which shows cut sections with developer commentary. It was later released on PC. The cafe angle It is a single-player game with a long, emotional story. A cafe session lets you experience its opening, or play No Return runs, which are shorter and self-contained. Best station to ask for PS5 (especially the Remastered version) or PC, with a large screen and headset. Sound plays a huge role in stealth. Rated M, with intense violence. A few pointers Go prone in grass to stay hidden. Use bricks and bottles to distract enemies. Learn to dodge melee attacks. Upgrade weapons at workbenches and read every note for codes. In No Return, try different characters for different playstyles. How much time you need The story takes around 25 hours. A No Return run can take 30 to 60 minutes. A two-hour session lets you try a few runs or start the story. Is it for you? Fans of the first game, players who like intense stealth and survival, and anyone looking for a thought-provoking story.