Just days ago, a popular YouTube Channel titled Girlfriend Reviews published their thoughts on Naughty Dog’sThe Last of Us 2. On that same day, the game’s director, Neil Druckmann, recommended the video in a personal tweet, encouraging players to watch it after completing the game. Because of this, the video exploded with negative comments, claiming that the YouTube channel was paid to give a positive review of the game. Due to therecent internet hate thatThe Last of Us 2has received ever since its launch, many commenters seemed to believe that instead of truly liking the game, Girlfriend Reviews had been paid by Naughty Dog to endorse the title.
Although this game has been praised by reviewers, opinions amongst users has divided the worldwide gaming community. That being said, there are those who truly enjoyedThe Last of Us 2, and these consistent disagreements are being compared tofan opinions ofThe Last Jedi. After seeing these allegations that they had been paid to enjoy the game, Girlfriend Reviews took to Twitter to assure fans: “Sucks to have to say this but we’re getting comments constantly saying we admitted to being paid for our Last of Us video. That’s not true, we were not paid. We bought the game with our own money. No one paid us at any point and we were not blackmailed either.”
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The Last of Us 2has plenty of redeeming factors, regardless of how players feel about the story. For example, the game’s stellar graphicsallow for the closest attention to detail, and immerse players deeper in the game’s world than ever before. Amidst the current economy full of hate towards the LGBTQ and African American community, Girlfriend Reviews is attempting to encourage their viewers to exert their anger on those who are actually doing wrong in this world, rather than innocent streamers.
Additionally, all players of the game are entitled to their own opinion, whether it is loving the game, hating its story, or just not interested in becoming involved with the drama behind it all. However, nobody can deny thatThe Last of Us 2has mademajor improvements to the mechanicsof the first game, though it still has its fair share of issues.
Despite how players may feel about Naughty Dog’s latest installment, they are encouraged to tone down their excessive comments or thoughts. After all, this is a game, consisting of a story that will undoubtedly entertain some but not others.
The Last of Us Part 2is available now, exclusively for PlayStation 4.
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