#tlou ptii

[the-archetype-of-civilization]

I'm getting pretty sick and tired of everyone saying "people that still wanted Abby dead didn't get the game."  I think everyone can comprehend and understand what Naughty Dog's intentions were with this game, people called out as SOON as you started playing as Abby 4 years ago that they wanted you to understand her.  This story isn't subtle, and its story-telling is very raw (much like the emotion "hatred," which Neil was trying to portray).

The POINT of this game is empathy.  You can understand a person and their motives.  What is NOT the point is agreeing with the actions they take because of it, even if you can understand why.  You can see how divided the fanbase is on this game, because it's a very human game.  Some people love Abby and hate Ellie, some hate Abby and love Ellie, or some love and hate both of them equally or not.  You're entitled to however you feel, because this is a game about a very controversial topic of justice and revenge, and the razor thin line riding between them.  

I personally STILL wanted Abby dead, even though I can understand why she would do this.  I like parts about Abby and respect her, but I still hate her.  I still love Ellie, and it breaks my heart to see her fall from grace into a murder machine (which was Naughty Dog's intention), which I love and am unsettled by.  Both of them are great at their best, and despicable at their worst.  They're both human, and that's why everyone has had mixed feelings about this game.

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