12 Most Impactful Games Of The PS4, Xbox One And Nintendo Switch Era
3. The Last Of Us 2 - A Very Divisive Game
The Last Of Us Part 2 was one of the most controversial games of 2020. After most of the game's story was leaked online, many fans became extremely concerned over the questionable direction Naughty Dog had taken with the story and certain characters. Many fans hoped that with more context, the leaks would make more sense or not be as bad as they seemed. But when the game finally came out, fans and critics ended up having very polarising opinions.
While the majority of critics gave the game very high scores, many fans were angry with the story, decision making of certain characters, misleading marketing and the game retconning moments from the first game. This also lead to many heated discussions online between the many critics and defenders of the game.
In the end, The Last Of Us Part 2 was one of the fastest selling exclusives for the PS4 and was able to turn a profit, but long term sales have not performed well, especially in most Asian markets. Time will tell what kind of legacy the game will leave, not just for the industry as a whole, but for Naughty Dog and the future of the franchise.