A funny clip from The Last of Us Part 2 has shown one gamer hitting a "jackpot" upon opening a safe. The Last of Us Part 2 features scavenging for small odds and ends as a core part of the gameplay loop, but this clip shows that the rewards aren't always worthwhile.
Upon its release, fan opinion of The Last of Us Part 2 was mixed. Once the initial shock of the story wore off, it seems that the general opinion of the game has mellowed among gamers, but it's one of those titles that will always be remembered for its controversial release. With critics, the game remains one of the most universally acclaimed titles of all time, just like its predecessor.
Redditor coolwali posted the hilarious video, in which they crack open a safe in The Last of Us Part 2. Expecting a large amount of loot, they're instead met with just some duct tape, proving to be a massive anti-climax. It's so disappointing that the player would be forgiven for thinking this is another interesting Last of Us Part 2 bug, but it's in fact just a harsh reality of the game's scavenging gameplay.
Gamers in the thread pointed out that this clip was a flaw of the difficulties in The Last of Us Part 2. With this player playing the game on Grounded difficulty, it not only makes enemies tougher to defeat, but it artificially reduces the amount of loot that they're able to receive. In a post-apocalyptic setting, this can certainly be a more immersive experience, but that doesn't necessarily make it the most fun version of the game to actually play. For many in the thread, it just feels like a cheap way for the developer to increase the difficulty.
With the news that The Last of Us Season 2 is to start filming soon, it's an extremely exciting time to be a fan of the franchise. With the success of the TV adaptation on HBO, it has received a level of mainstream acclaim and success that most would not have seen coming, despite the known quality of the games. It will be curious to see if it finds similar success with the adaptation of The Last of Us Part 2. It's no secret that the sequel was a much more controversial title, stemming from story decisions that some fans disagreed with. With the radio silence on The Last of Us Part 3, fans will have to focus their attention on the show and upcoming multiplayer spin-off.
The Last of Us Part 2 is available now on PS4.