10 Video Games That Mocked You For Buying The Sequel
4. The Last Of Us Part II
There are some who hate The Last of Us Part II. But, it is a masterpiece no matter how you slice it, and part of that is how it mocked those who played its predecessor.
Firstly, let's talk about that infamous character's death (spoilers). One thing gamers were foaming at the mouth for in this seminal sequel was being reunited with Joel and Ellie. Sadly, the game shattered those dreams by brutally killing Joel off in an agnonizing cutscene. Ouch.
However, besides breaking your heart, the game also directly challenged your thoughts on the characters, and your actions.
The entire premise centers on the cycle of vengeance that Ellie goes on to avenge Joel. Well, guess what? That is you. Yes, you the player who took control of Joel in the previous game and murdered all those people. You: who shoots down anyone you are told to. You: who hates Abby for doing the exact same thing you are doing. This game screams in your face that no matter how much you love a character, their actions (and yours) have consequences.
When does mockery become perfect art? There's no exact way to know, but the devs at Naughty Dog found it here.