The Last of Us Part II (2020)
Naughty Dog does it again. TLoU 2 is an extraordinary achievement in game design and storytelling. What starts as a straightforward revenge tale twists and turns the perspective into ever darkening shades of gray. Dueling protagonists Ellie and Abby are revealed to be more than their collective traumas, their ruined world the perfect playground for grief, hope and redemption.
Tight combat, tense stealth, and several controversial plot twists had fans talking long after they rolled credits. The crossover success of the HBO series is a testament to how compelling the whole package is, even as those of us in-the-know wait with baited breath for our hearts to break all over again.
