6 Biggest Gaming Industry Controversies Of The 2020s (So Far)
4. The Last Of Us Part 2 Backlash
Critically speaking, The Last Of Us Part 2 was a huge hit. Many praised its writing, gameplay, aggressive grip of dark themes, as well as its art style and graphics.
A section of the fanbase however? Not so pleased with the choices taken by Naughty Dog writers Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross.
The rage for this game was brewing before its release, thanks to a leak of key story beats shortly before launch. Without mentioning those spoilers, what was apparent was just how angry fans were with the creative decisions made.
Certain people review-bombed the title before even playing to completion, with "fan" reviews coming through before it was possible for the game to have been completed.
This level of irrationality went even further when the usually beloved and renowned voice actor Laura Bailey was sent death threats. Her portrayal of key character Abby Anderson won her a BAFTA, so who really got the last laugh?
The awfulness thrown at the Last Of Us franchise shows how toxic the gaming community can be. Devs often say that it’s a miracle when a game ships, and it is such a shame that these miracles are then thrown back in their faces.