Sacred Symbols+, Episode XLVIII: The Last of Us 2 Spoilercast and Review Discussion (Part I) (Patreon)

The Last of Us: Part II isn't only one of the PlayStation 4's swan songs; it's also likely going to go down as its best-selling exclusive, when all is said and done. And there's good reason for that. Naughty Dog's 25-30 hour epic is a master class in production, animation, design, and gameplay, and -- though its story is the epitome of divisive -- it's a game that absolutely demands our attention. In fact, it's grabbed so much of our attention that we've decided to do a two-part spoilercast and review discussion for it, because there's simply too much to fit into one episode. So without further ado, let's begin our conversation in earnest, as we head to the year 2038 to check in on Joel, Ellie, and the disastrous situation they're about to find themselves in...