i didn't play it but i watched it LOL i think the gameplay definitely looks improved from the first and fun but i think the story isn't for me. like now that ive waited a decent amount of time so dudebros aren't breathing down my neck abt how bad it is or ppl coming from the opposite side trying to convince me how good it is i think coming out of it my thoughts r that.... i can see the merit to this story but its not really for me LOL i think its just something i don't really need to hear right now and im not really a big fan of "REVENGE.... but also revenge is bad" and how depressing and hopeless the world is yes i know there were parts that were a bit hopeful despite everything but i just don't think what the story gave in the end was necessarily... that.... or what i wanted from tlou like i wouldn't call it misery porn but it was getting a little close for me loool also i think my opinion is somewhat biased bc i just came from gow which was all abt how revenge ultimately wont give u peace so im feeling a bit of whiplash LOL. i think i'll feel more positively abt it if we get a part 3 w ellie

I CRIED LIKE 500 TIMES ok my actual review is that the story is definitely not as tight as gow 2018. its definitely a little messy at times and sometimes the dialogue can be a little corny but the emotional highs and lows really moved me and i feel satisfied with how kratos and atreus' story ends. if they decided to stop writing there and then i would still be satisfied. SAD but satisfied. also i thought the new characters they introduced in this game were super engaging like [redacted blonde character] and [redacted red head]. i think the writing is strongest when its specifically abt parenthood.