People always say the apocalypse brings out the worst in humanity.

I disagree.

It brings out the truth.

That's why I love this game.

The world ends, governments collapse, cities rot away, and suddenly everyone stops pretending they're civilized. Funny how quickly morals disappear when there isn't anyone left to applaud them.

The infected are fantastic.

Clickers. Runners. Bloaters.

Loud.

Violent.

Predictable.

It's the humans that keep my attention.

Every survivor has a reason why they're still alive.

Every one of them thinks they're the hero of their own little story.

Most of them are wrong.

Then there's Joel.

Now that's someone I understand.

He doesn't waste time asking the universe for permission. If something stands between him and the person he cares about, it stops standing. Simple. Efficient. The world keeps trying to convince him to compromise.

He never really does.

I respect that.

The combat feels exactly how it should.

Messy.

Desperate.

Personal.

There's no glory in it. Every fight ends with someone on the ground and someone else trying very hard not to think about it.

I never had that second problem.

The world itself is gorgeous.

Nature swallowing skyscrapers.

Empty streets where millions of people used to matter.

Homes frozen in time like humanity simply... disappeared.

It's peaceful.

Almost beautiful.

Like the planet finally got some quiet.

And Ellie...

She keeps looking for hope.

Joel keeps looking for reasons to keep moving.

Watching those two slowly become everything the other one needs is far more interesting than saving the world.

Because saving the world is such a small idea.

Saving your world?

Now that's worth doing.

The ending is magnificent.

Everyone argues about whether Joel was right.

I find that hilarious.

People love pretending they'd make the noble choice... right up until it's someone they love lying on that operating table.

Then suddenly morality becomes negotiable.

Funny how that works.

Cold.

Brutal.

Beautifully honest.

A masterpiece that reminds you civilization is just a costume. Strip it away, and all that's left is one simple question:

Who matters enough for you to ignore everyone else?

i love you ellie, but you love woman :)

Great game! One of my personal favorites when it comes to story-driven games. The exploration is 100% worth it—there can be collectibles hidden around corners you didn't even know existed. The story really hits you emotionally and won't be forgettable.

The DLC is really fun and adds even more to the story.

Graphics-wise, this game is a 10/10. On my system, I can run it at my native resolution with max settings.