Naughty Dogs’ The Last of Us II bagged the highest praise, Game of the Year, at The Game Awards held last night. The post-apocalyptic title entered the show as a favorite to bag the title, but also snatched seven other categories of awards.
The Last of Us II was the most anticipated release of the summer. Naughty Dog pushed the date of release several times because of the ongoing pandemic. But the game has received a lot of praise for its storyline, gameplay, and mind-bending visuals.
WOW! #TheLastOfUsPartII wins for Best Game Direction!! An incredible moment for @Naughty_Dog at #TheGameAwards 🙌 #TheLastOfUsPartII pic.twitter.com/okbYF3a4IW
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) December 11, 2020
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Following the success of its predecessor that came out in 2013, the sequel had some big shoes to fill. Evidently, it didn’t fail to meet the expected standards.
The Last of Us II sold over four million copies in its opening weekend. Thus, it became the fastest-selling PS4 exclusive, leaving behind triple-A titles like Marvel’s Spider-Man and God of War.
The Last of Us II claims bragging rights yet again
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There is no doubt it was one of the finest titles that came out this year. The reviews were largely positive, except for a few that targeted the game for being unnecessarily violent.
After an unprecedented year full of so many brilliant games, having The Last of Us Part II win Game of the Year at #TheGameAwards is such an immense honor. Congratulations to the team, our cast and crew, and all of our partners at @PlayStation and beyond! https://t.co/KxpqS7twf5
— Naughty Dog (@Naughty_Dog) December 11, 2020
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This sparked a lot of controversy, but it’s safe to assume that it worked in the title’s favor. Not only did the title bag The Game of the Year Award, but it also took away seven other awards in some hotly contested categories. The title won the following awards-
- Best Audio Design
- Innovation in Accessibility
- Best Narrative
- Best Action/Adventure
- Game of the Year
- Best Performance (Laura Bailey as Abby)
- Best Game Direction
Huge congrats to everyone nominated at #TheGameAwards tonight! So so happy and honored to have won. ❤️🙏 thank you @Naughty_Dog, @Neil_Druckmann and the entire team for allowing me to be a part of the world.
— Laura Bailey (@LauraBaileyVO) December 11, 2020
WOW! Laura Bailey wins for Best Performance as Abby in The Last Of Us Part II! Congratulations @LauraBaileyVO and @NaughtyDog! 👏🏼 #TheGameAwards #TheLastofUsPartII pic.twitter.com/0pmJhwShnW
— The Game Awards (@thegameawards) December 11, 2020
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Other titles that were nominated for the Game of the Year award are-
- Ghost of Tsushima
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Doom Eternal
- Final Fantasy VII Remake
- Hades
Even though The Last of Us II bagged the aforementioned because of the votes of the audience, fans of other titles in the same categories feel that the awards were rigged.
Despite these comments, The Last of Us II made an enormous mark on the players and voters last night. Not only did the game upend traditional notions of a video game character, but the title also has been the frontrunner in attaining accessibility for all, which is an essential step for the video game industry.
The Last of Us Part II wins Game of the Year at #TheGameAwards! Congratulations, @Naughty_Dog 🎉 pic.twitter.com/S7UIcmezCl
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) December 11, 2020
Clearly, PlayStation and Naughty Dog and their fans have several days of celebration ahead of them!
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