As an avid gamer, I have played my fair share of post-apocalyptic games, but none have had the emotional impact of The Last of Us. From the moment I started playing, I was completely immersed in the world and the characters.

The gameplay is intense and challenging, but it's the story that really sets this game apart. The relationship between Joel and Ellie is beautifully crafted and their journey is heart-wrenching. The game also tackles themes such as love, loss, and sacrifice in a way that is both thought-provoking and deeply moving.

The graphics are stunning and the attention to detail is impressive. From the overgrown city streets to the character animations, every aspect of the game is beautifully executed. The sound design is also top-notch, with haunting music and realistic sound effects that add to the immersive experience.

Overall, The Last of Us is a masterpiece of gaming. It's a game that will stay with you long after you've finished playing, and one that I highly recommend to any gamer looking for a truly unforgettable experience.

This game is AMAZING. Huge step up from Vermintide 2. Graphics, gameplay, missions, sound... the devs have upped the ante to 11. Tons of fun, this will be my new favorite for a while...

Pros:
-Some of the best graphics I've seen to date, even with ray tracing disabled
-Complex, atmospheric, lived-in levels
-Brilliant overall art style
-Smooth, intense gameplay
-Top notch sound design
-Great enemies that sometimes legit scared the ♥♥♥♥ out of me
-Great dialogue and teammate chatter
-Impressive performance despite being in beta
-You can literally see maggots and cracked skulls FLYING off enemies as you dome them, and Ogryn's shotgun turns heretics into blood fountains.

Cons:
-Intro was too long, but now the story does feel more personal than it did before
-Still the ridiculous hub design where you have to run half a kilometer to the map before you can start a mission
-Levels can be a bit confusing to navigate at times
-Some UI is not all that intuitive
-Stamina sometimes feels a bit lower than I would like
-Dumb as ♥♥♥♥ teammates who hoard all the ammo and heals (or go way ahead and get killed)
-No ADS toggle
-Lots of server errors
-One too many clicks to do simple tasks in the menus
-Some settings didn't persist after re-launch (looking at you, godawful ctrl crouch)
-Expected day-one bugs. One teammate got trapped in a pit. Lost all my exp when the game crashed at the end of another level. Etc. I have faith the devs will make it right in time.