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'The Last Of Us Part II' is a masterclass in attention to detail. Here are 15 tiny design elements that amazed me as I played one of the best video games of the year.

  • I'm only about 10 hours into "The Last Of Us Part II," but I feel confident saying that it's one of the best video games of the year.
  • In many ways, it represents the pinnacle of what's possible in the current generation of video game systems.
  • While there's much to be said about the game's story, I wanted to highlight something everyone can appreciate: the game's visuals and attention to tiny details, which are second to none.

The PlayStation 4 is on its way out, as Sony is getting ready to release the PlayStation 5 later this year.

I can think of no better send-off for the PlayStation 4 than "The Last Of Us Part II," which is a major achievement in storytelling, gameplay, and visuals.

The first game — "The Last Of Us" — was released to universal acclaim back in 2013. Critics and fans alike hailed the game's characters, action, and emotional storytelling. Many people consider it one of the best video games ever made. That put a lot of pressure on the sequel.

Thankfully, "The Last Of Us Part II" delivers in all the ways it counts: The story and gameplay variety, which includes puzzles and action and horror with elements, is incredibly polished.

It's important to note that the game has seen some backlash for its narrative this time around, as well as its violence — this game is a story about revenge, after all — but I'm unable to comment on those things since I'm only about 10 hours into the game. All I can say is that everything I've experienced so far has been extremely thoughtful. I'll let others judge for themselves.

There's much to be said about the story, but what I really wanted to focus on here was the game's visuals, because that's something everyone can appreciate. From the moment the game started, I started instinctively screenshotting the game whenever I saw something that impressed me. Lots of these details just go to show why Naughty Dog is considered one of the very best developers in the games industry.

Here's a small sample of some of the incredible tiny details I've discovered inside "The Last Of Us Part II."

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