This half-hour respite in a museum nestled in the gorgeous woods of Wyoming draws parallels with the powerful and now-iconic giraffe scene from the original. But amidst this downward spiral into the depravity of humanity are glimpses of peace and light One of these moments that hits hardest is the flashback to three years prior to the main events of the game, when Joel takes Ellie on a surprise trip for her birthday. The Last of Us Part II is a violent, brutal, and harrowing game that explores the heavy themes of trauma, regret, and the endless cycle of violence that stems from an obsession with revenge. This article contains spoilers for The Last of Us Part II.
