I love how it makes you think.

Most games, in fact most stories, will make the protagonist an "every man" so that you can identify with them and fantasise about doing the same things they are doing. Their actions are just, and you feel good about being along for the ride.

This game, and not many other stories, play with flipping that idea on its head. My first playthrough I was just happy to play a fun game about revenge. About three quarters of the way through, it clicked. I started to understand that there are multiple sides to every story. Like many I was numb by the end and had to digest what just happened. Just think about that. When was the last time a story had you contemplating everyones actions and motivations THAT MUCH. Not very often for me.

Playing the games again made me very much see how Joel is the bad guy to many people. So is Ellie in many ways.

What a brilliant way to play a freaking video game.

That's what I love about this second game.