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  1. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I like to say, that all 0/10 rewies r not helpfull, bcs most of people who put 0/10 wasnt playing the game. To trully undertand story and massge which devs wanted to tell us, you must finish the game by urself and be open minded and try to read between lines. Let devs tell the their storry, which is raw, sad, bealivible and emotional. Full of hate, loss and insight. The game has noI like to say, that all 0/10 rewies r not helpfull, bcs most of people who put 0/10 wasnt playing the game. To trully undertand story and massge which devs wanted to tell us, you must finish the game by urself and be open minded and try to read between lines. Let devs tell the their storry, which is raw, sad, bealivible and emotional. Full of hate, loss and insight. The game has no heroes, no villains.

    Not mentioning that acting, sound design, facial expresions of characters is excelent. Gameplay and enemy AI is also little better than in first game.

    I udnerstand, why some people are angry but for me personally it is better than first game.
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  2. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Naughty dogpoop and neil soyboy omegalul. An absolute unit. This combo gets a STONKS out of 10 cuz hey they still made alot of money by selling a statement in the guise of a a game and then people like forbes' paul come and preach bigotry. Gtfo.
  3. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I'll gladly give the game a 9/10 due to the fact that naughty dog knows what they're doing and the graphics were amazing. Of course the story line could have been better to us major fans of the last of us but it is what it is and we can't change it. Just nice to have naughty dog around to make amazing video games to enjoy.
  4. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Gameplay is more like Uncharted except the inhuman climbing but it's nonetheless improved. Story telling is really good. It would be better if the ending was more linear but still it's good.
    The second part of the game is more of a rushed one so the characters were not that emotionally attached that's why the climax didn't feel like as it was intended by the developer.
    Although this is a
    Gameplay is more like Uncharted except the inhuman climbing but it's nonetheless improved. Story telling is really good. It would be better if the ending was more linear but still it's good.
    The second part of the game is more of a rushed one so the characters were not that emotionally attached that's why the climax didn't feel like as it was intended by the developer.
    Although this is a open world game but the gameplay doesn't feel like one as it's so much engraved into the story telling and that's why scavenging for supplies at the nearby buildings doesn't played out that well. It would be better if those weapons upgrades were on the main story path and the game gave more time on developing the character(on the second half) emotionally.
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  5. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of greatest games this year, one of the best games in this generation and just one of the greatest games of all time. Despite all the controversy surrounding half-fake leaks without context, review bombing and baseless disgusting rumours and death threats, the game is out and people can now judge it for themselves. Let's see what it's all about:

    Story: This story is brutal, haunting, harsh and depressing. It takes place in a world where there's no happy ending. Right from the start it shocks you with a powerful even that makes sense in hindsight. After that, a journey start, involving likeable characters with nice interactions between them, a lot of powerful moments and big twists. In the second half the game goes in an unpredictable direction, surprising you, making you feel confused, playing with your emotions. And in the end it all reaches it's climax. A brutal and exhausting climax, that capitalizes on everything that happened before it and leaves you empty and just a little bit hopeful. It's not a bright and cheery story, that's for sure and it can not work for some people, but it's not bad as some people would like you to believe. The characters are likeable, despite committing human mistakes and showing their darkest side in their worst moments. You can't just pick a side and stick to it, because this is a very morally grey world and a very morally grey story. Despite all the good moments, some things can fall a little flat and the story relies on coincidences too much. 9/10.

    Gameplay: The gameplay is phenomenal. The game takes everything good from the first one and builds on it. Level design is nice and you can use fully to your advantage. Melee system allows you to brutally dispatch enemies and avoid damage thanks to the new "dodge" button, gunplay is satisfying and stealth is nervewracking, but very easy and is almost always an option. Infected enemies have multiple variations which require their own approach to dealing with them. Sections with them often have a horror feel, especially when it comes to a reworked "stalker" infected type. Human enemies use different weapons, can have dogs that sniff you out and can throw molotovs. The AI is pretty smart, they can flank you, cover each other, heal themselves and generally be a nuisance(The game was played on Hard difficulty). The game also has a bunch of unique encounters, which need to be experienced. Outside combat you can solve simple puzzles while exploring the world, find collectibles and resources and discover optional world-building materials and scenes. 10/10

    Sound: The game sounds incredible. Be it the crunching of the snow under your feet, the sound of the rain above your head, gunshots, cries of pain and roars of the infected. Gustavo Santaolalla's soundtrack is beautiful, somber and haunting and definitely deserves mentioning. 10/10

    Graphics: The Last Of Us 2 is one of the most beautiful PS4 titles. It's phenomenal from technical and design standpoint. The animations, the little details, the quality of textures. Everything is just so pleasing to the eye. It's not something I can describe with my words because I'm not good with technical terms, but you have to experience it. 10/10

    I've only encountered a couple of very small bugs with textures or animations, that were really rare for 30 hours it took me to finish the game. In the end, I loved the game and would recommend everyone to play it. Unfortunately, I can't in all honesty give it the maximum rating because of couple moments. But the story is engaging and great, the gameplay is one of the best you can experience and the game just looks, sounds, feels and plays fantastic. A definite buy.
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  6. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I really really love this game. The characters a very well written and you really care about what will happen next to them. Yeah i know a typical story bout revenge can be boring but they did a great job not to make it feel like 08/15 stuff. I can understand that people don't like some story twists or something like that but i can't understand why you should hate a game only because youI really really love this game. The characters a very well written and you really care about what will happen next to them. Yeah i know a typical story bout revenge can be boring but they did a great job not to make it feel like 08/15 stuff. I can understand that people don't like some story twists or something like that but i can't understand why you should hate a game only because you don't like the director or what he did/does. That's almost like hating a beer because you don't like the barceeper. The product just isn't worse only because you don't like a person. If you wanna blame him do it on his twitter but don't destroy the reviews of an game that is so amazing. Expand
  7. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The game really lets you understand what the characters feel. By playing from both sides. That's I'm going to say
  8. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parece un viaje increíble y lleno de dolor y pérdida. Esta vez se nos muestra como los héroes no existen y que de la misma forma en que el jugador sin pena puede quitar la vida a un enemigo, un enemigo puede sin pena quitar la vida de nuestros compañeros por más queridos que sean, sin más, no hay heroísmo ni situaciones épicas antes de ver a alguien importante morir, lo muestran tan crudo que duele. Flaquea bastante sobre todo en la segunda mitad donde intentan hacernos empatizar con la principal enemiga del juego, lo cual considero su mayor falla. Expand
  9. Prs
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    It's a good game. Different from what I expected. It has its flaws in some ways, but it is still fun.
  10. Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Классная игра. Втянула. Но за Эбби не хочу играть Expand
  11. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Firstly, i would like to say that i don't ever give games a 10.

    With that out of the way, id like to really absolutely stress that the developers of this game were even divided on the philosophies in this game, so yes people are going to disagree on it, i'd also like to point out that a lot of those reviewing this game are review bombing it, the game itself, even if they think the story
    Firstly, i would like to say that i don't ever give games a 10.

    With that out of the way, id like to really absolutely stress that the developers of this game were even divided on the philosophies in this game, so yes people are going to disagree on it, i'd also like to point out that a lot of those reviewing this game are review bombing it, the game itself, even if they think the story is bad [which i totally disagree and i think it's a brilliant story about forgiveness], the mechanics, design, graphics, sound, acting, polish, soundtrack, are all part of the brilliance in this game and deserving more than a 1 or 2.

    This game is a must play for those who finished the first. Even if you end up not liking the story, it is the next step in ellie and joels relationship and pushes that tense scene at the end of the first all the way to it's breaking point!
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  12. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Though it is not better than the original story, it stands on its own. I too was a little upset by the beginning, but it was a must to continue the story, a NEW story anyway. I would hate to replay a new version of the original game wouldn’t you? I would rather just play the original. This game plays with your humanity and emotions unlike any video game that has come out in the past 7Though it is not better than the original story, it stands on its own. I too was a little upset by the beginning, but it was a must to continue the story, a NEW story anyway. I would hate to replay a new version of the original game wouldn’t you? I would rather just play the original. This game plays with your humanity and emotions unlike any video game that has come out in the past 7 years. This game is really really good. The game-play is phenomenal and the story is very intriguing, and if you're at all paying attention, it will make you question your own moral tendencies. Though it is hard to like at first due to the story unveiling the true nature of humanity with everyone, including the main characters of the first game, the quality of the game shows itself once you're done and have time to reflect. All in all, it's at least worth a play, whether or not you agree with the story or not, it'll make you think, sit on the edge of your seat, and you'll have a fun time playing while you do. Expand
  13. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I was not planning on buying this game for a few reasons. I felt like the developers were pushing an agenda that was taking priority over storytelling/gameplay and a couple of key points in the game were spoiled for me. My wife bought it for me for Father's Day and I loved the first game so I figured why not give it a try. I spent over 30 hours completely engrossed in the story,I was not planning on buying this game for a few reasons. I felt like the developers were pushing an agenda that was taking priority over storytelling/gameplay and a couple of key points in the game were spoiled for me. My wife bought it for me for Father's Day and I loved the first game so I figured why not give it a try. I spent over 30 hours completely engrossed in the story, characters, and gameplay. In short, I loved it. There were a few lines of dialogue that turned me off or made me roll my eyes but the game itself is much more than that. There is plenty of enjoyment to be had from this game and I hope that others give it a chance. Even knowing key points about the ending, and feeling apprehensive about it as I played through, I never got to the point where I felt like it wasn't worth it to see things through. Two things keep me from giving the game a 10/10, one is a particular boss fight that is.... "stealth based?" which I did not have fun with. It was like hitting a brick wall as far as progress in the game. The other issue that I have is the play time/lack of replay value. While I enjoyed the game immensely I don't see much to do in a new game+ besides go through the story again which is something I might do years down the road but for now the case is just going to collect dust.

    TLDR - was biased about the game, wife bought it for me, played it, enjoyed it, give me a reason to play new game +
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  14. Jun 27, 2020
    9
    I can't say I enjoyed every minute of this game, but I did want to play every minute of it. I have never played a game that led me through so many contrasting emotions. There were moments I really loved and moments I truly hated. I was uncomfortable, I cried, I hated Naughty dog, I laughed, I was tired of it, I was genuinely touched, I felt dismissive... I could list a lot more. Two daysI can't say I enjoyed every minute of this game, but I did want to play every minute of it. I have never played a game that led me through so many contrasting emotions. There were moments I really loved and moments I truly hated. I was uncomfortable, I cried, I hated Naughty dog, I laughed, I was tired of it, I was genuinely touched, I felt dismissive... I could list a lot more. Two days after finishing it and I’m still not sure how I feel about it. The only thing I am sure of is that I've never thought about a game as much as I have thought about this one.

    Game play wise, it is solid. I played on moderate and felt it was a little more forgiving than the first game when it came to resources, but the areas are larger and there is a lot more to discover and explore. I had some truly wild surviving 'by the seat of your pants' spells in the game, expending my resources and going hail Mary to survive which was incredibly satisfying and adrenaline filled.

    The game is a lot more open that TLOU, there are some large expansive areas which can be explored or ignored, which in my eyes is something of a double edged sword. There is so much to be discovered in the optional areas, sweet, funny, touching, bleak and harrowing world building moments that really add to the game, but could be easily missed. If you’re playing just for the main narrative, and head for that next 'checkpoint' at every opportunity, there is a huge amount to be missed.

    There is no other game like this. You are forced into situations that you do not want to be in, you are forced to do things that you do on want to do. You do not get a choice how these characters behave, you are pulled through a story against your will and forced to contemplate who these characters really are. It's not a game to make you happy, but it is an experience like no other game will give you.
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  15. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Beautiful game, I don’t understand hate about it.Good gameplay, good story.
  16. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I greatly understood the vision of Neil Druckman and we need to realize that different is good. What we wanted we did not get, but we received a new topic of discussion for hopefully the future of The Last of Us. I was so happy to see myself being so immersed into something I did not expect and "forced" to see where it would take me. The gameplay was similar but that was a great thing. WeI greatly understood the vision of Neil Druckman and we need to realize that different is good. What we wanted we did not get, but we received a new topic of discussion for hopefully the future of The Last of Us. I was so happy to see myself being so immersed into something I did not expect and "forced" to see where it would take me. The gameplay was similar but that was a great thing. We were put into gameplay with better skill trees and mechanics. I, of course, think a different direction towards the story could have worked but we did not get that. I think embracing what Naughty Dog did and understand the concept of having a story told with an unorthodox path is refreshing. I give this game 9 out of 10 because no game is perfect but this was damn close. I cannot wait to play it again! Expand
  17. Nov 16, 2020
    9
    The last of us part 2 é um jogo violento, com gameplay que funciona de uma forma incrível e ambientação e gráficos super caprichados. Apesar de ter gostado da história e como ela foi contada, eu tenho algumas ressalvas, infelizmente tem algumas falhas no roteiro e alguns personagens foram descaracterizados e tomando decisões que não condiz com suas personalidades do primeiro jogo, essasThe last of us part 2 é um jogo violento, com gameplay que funciona de uma forma incrível e ambientação e gráficos super caprichados. Apesar de ter gostado da história e como ela foi contada, eu tenho algumas ressalvas, infelizmente tem algumas falhas no roteiro e alguns personagens foram descaracterizados e tomando decisões que não condiz com suas personalidades do primeiro jogo, essas falhas acontecem em poucos momentos do jogo, porém é o suficiente para estragar um pouco a imersão do jogo, mas a história desse jogo é tão grande que acabei relevando muita coisa, mas sei que algumas pessoas não vão enxergar na mesma forma que eu enxerguei esses problemas, assim como algumas pessoa não irá ver problema algum. Apesar dos pequenos problemas de roteiro, tlou2 entrega uma experiência incrível, polêmica e reflexiva que exigiu bastante coragem e ousadia da Naughty Dog. Resumindo, tlou2 tem problemas, mas é tão grandioso em tantos aspectos como level design, gráfico, gameplay que as pequena falhas do roteiro são engolidas. The last of us part 2 é uma experiência incrível que todos os fãs de vídeo game deveriam dar uma chance.  Expand
  18. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un muy buen juego aunque a veces hay algunas partes forzadas o que pueden llegar a ser aburridas y tediosas como puede ser cuando juegas con abby que tienes que volver a repetir los dias que sinceramente lo senti innecesario pero apesar de eso el gameplay los gráficos y la historia me gustaron y más el final interpretativo que le dieron Expand
  19. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I love the game, the death of the main character of the previous installment hurts, but this gives a lot of strength to the story, makes you want to finish it, shows you the perspective of the person you are hating and makes it great because in perspective the supposed villain is doing the same thing that Joel did in the previous installment, the end is difficult to understand but afterI love the game, the death of the main character of the previous installment hurts, but this gives a lot of strength to the story, makes you want to finish it, shows you the perspective of the person you are hating and makes it great because in perspective the supposed villain is doing the same thing that Joel did in the previous installment, the end is difficult to understand but after analyzing it you learn that Ellie and Abby were at hand. Expand
  20. Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This game is one of the best I've ever played in my life.. The story was amazing and it really touched me, I don't know why "fans" hated the story! Because Joel was killed or because Ellie was lesbian or maybe because they didn't get the happy ending they were hoping for? This is a post apocalyptic world filled with sorrow and death and those characters are not perfect. The gameplay is soThis game is one of the best I've ever played in my life.. The story was amazing and it really touched me, I don't know why "fans" hated the story! Because Joel was killed or because Ellie was lesbian or maybe because they didn't get the happy ending they were hoping for? This is a post apocalyptic world filled with sorrow and death and those characters are not perfect. The gameplay is so realistic especially the firearms combat. I'm not here to judge anyone's opinion but at least give some respect to naughty dog for delivering us this masterpiece Expand
  21. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Поставил бы 10 но канцовка так себе.Весь сюжет Элли мстила за смерть Джоела но в конце решила не убивать эбби это не логично! Почти все играки хатели что бы Элли убилла Эбби но этого не произошло. Expand
  22. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After playing the whole game and thinking about all the moments that happened, I've started to like it very much. I, personally, liked the two storylines of Ellie and Abby(though I think Abby's storyline was carried longer than it should be). This is not the route lot of us, the last of us part 1 fans(including me), we're expecting the developers to take, but i appreciate what they've done here and I think they've created a masterpiece. The visuals, the soundtrack, the gameplay, the story(with some flaws) is awesone. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 is because I wanted to see more of Joel and because Joel deserved a better death Expand
  23. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Игра - технический и эмоциональный шедевр.
    То что вытянули разработчики из PS4 - этому надо ставить памятник.
    Про сюжет писать особо ничего не нужно. В игру нужно играть а не смотреть как это делают другие на стримах. Так же можно бесконечно придираться к тому, что в игре одна из героинь перекаченная словно терминатор баба, хотя ей тоже прописали довольно трогательную историю, и
    Игра - технический и эмоциональный шедевр.
    То что вытянули разработчики из PS4 - этому надо ставить памятник.
    Про сюжет писать особо ничего не нужно. В игру нужно играть а не смотреть как это делают другие на стримах.

    Так же можно бесконечно придираться к тому, что в игре одна из героинь перекаченная словно терминатор баба, хотя ей тоже прописали довольно трогательную историю, и показали что она такой была не всегда. А про ориентацию Элли уже можно не говорить а принять это как должное.

    В итоге, это титанических масштабов игра, сюжет которой вас точно не оставит равнодушным. А понравится или нет, ну это уже дело личное. Лично я принял его, всё таки это авторское произведение, а у автора своё видение. И его нужно либо принять либо нет. Всё просто.
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  24. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I feel the need to write my first review since I saw all these other reviews. The game is absolutely brilliant and I loved almost every second of it. I didn't have problem with playing for Abby, since it's completely new thing to play as a character like hers, pretty interesting if u ask me. Graphics and music is one of the best you can find out there. I was a huge fan of first part andI feel the need to write my first review since I saw all these other reviews. The game is absolutely brilliant and I loved almost every second of it. I didn't have problem with playing for Abby, since it's completely new thing to play as a character like hers, pretty interesting if u ask me. Graphics and music is one of the best you can find out there. I was a huge fan of first part and like many other waited for 5 years and only thing I was disapointed with is the overly negative reviews. But also I couldn't rate the game with 10/10 since there are some plot-holes and minor disturbing story **** ups, but still one of the best stories I've played through. Please don't let yourself be turned off by those bad reviews and at least give it a chance Expand
  25. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The controversy surrounding this game is minuscule to the engrossing story. This has developed into one of those games that truly shocks the player and exemplifies the grotesque nature of revenge. Nothing can truly prepare you, that is unless you played the first game. I am very partial to Ellie and Joel's relationship but in the game's opening act sets up the premise of the game until the very end of it.

    The story has always been the series biggest strengths and we get to see it clearly in display here. Naughtydog's finest. Although timeline skipping and dancing back and forth are not my favorite ways of storytelling it does have it significance in the stories of both the main characters and their motivations.

    I can't say that in this game world society's biggest enemy would be the fungus or the infected but the cruelty of desperate people trying to survive. It is on a damn pedestal here so big that you see it in the cover art of Ellie's anguish face.

    The game controversial Lesbian romance and the Tran-sexual character is not that distracting from the story. I myself wasn't even a fan of it but it didn't deter me from completing the game.

    The horror elements were topknotch and the music was very riveting. The new infected were really scary and that area in the hospital with Abby was truly something out of hell itself. The fights stealthiness through human patrols and settlements was on the edge of your seat. Extremely satisfying was taking out enemies in stealth while snaking your way onward.

    So while people are upset that one of the MC does die or being upset about the LGBTQ characters spread sporadically in with the story don't let them distract you from a powerful tale of revenge in a woeful world pitted against the remaining survivors. You can't please everyone but at least the game has done well enough in its own right.

    And be mindful of people who review the game on launch day. They didn't finish it and are just going off of hearsay downplaying on bias alone. I just finished it today at a sensible speed and appreciate the game for what it is. Lots of hate for something they clearly do not understand nor were they prepared for.
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  26. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game fully lives up to its expectations! How it describes the relationship between the main characters, unexpected turns, showing the post-apocalyptic world! Then, as the actions of the characters are described, in the end you start to think, “Is everything so obvious? Who is right and who is not, is the character right?” You begin to think about the actions of this or that character!A new look for this character appears for you, for which you begin to worry! The relationship of Joel and Ellie is a separate creation of the deity! How are their relationships described in comparison to the beginning of the first if you haven’t played the first part, if you don’t really understand what’s happening, most likely it’s just not your game and this is normal! But in any case, this game deserves to find a place for it in your heart... Expand
  27. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego no es malo tiene buenas mecanicas aun que la historia no esta tan desarrollada como quisiera no esta mal. El juego te logra dar la sensacion de hostilidad y inseguridad en lo personal me gusto. Expand
  28. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Warning big spoilers) I usually never write reviews on games, but this time I feel obligated to do so. Is the last of us part II a game that is perfect and a true game of the generation? I honestly don't think so. Is this game great and worth playing for every PS4 owner? Hell yea. These days we are not getting a lot of single-player narrative focused games without an open world. We should be thankful for this game beacuse it's one of few that are like that. I don't understand the people that are angry about the story, about how they killed theirs favourite characters. This isn't a story in which you think wow this character is the good one and this one is bad one I hate the bad one and love the good one. Everyone is a scumbag, everyone has a reason to be a scumbag. Ellie got her Father figure killed, but Abby had her real Dad killed by Joel, Joel not only killed her father but Joel made saving the world from the Infected impossible. Everyone has their reason but everyone is driven by the need to revenge, and that is never good. Overall the gameplay is still great for people that liked TLOU 1. And the graphics are just incredible. I don't think that for most people this game will be a game of generation, for me personally it is not, but it is hell of a game, and one of the best I played. Expand
  29. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Great game! But firt is better, amazing graphics and atmospherics. Naughty dogs did a good job
  30. Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Enjoying every single minute so far! Great game, awesome ambience and stunning graphics. Keep it up! I also really like the story so far!
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
  2. Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]