ExpensiveDonut t1_j9k81ba wrote on February 22, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Reply to comment by steyrboy in How violent is The Last of Us? by yeahigotnothing

Most deaths are off screen, and theres very little gore compared to the game. I would say Its fairly «light» considered Its rated m compared to other hbo shows like Game Of Thrones and Euphoria.

Mentoman72 t1_j9m0pic wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:00 PM

I'm actually surprised by home much they are leaving to the imagination when it comes to the violence. Not that I mind but after seeing what Joel will do to NPC's and what they'll do to him it all feels pretty tame compared to the game.

ExpensiveDonut t1_j9mkgd2 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 1:20 AM

Yeah Im actually pretty dissapointed by the lack of gore and violence. It takes away some of the gritty, dark and realistic atmosphere that was in the game. I think they also pretty much butchered the horror element of the games leaving it after the first two episodes.

Mentoman72 t1_j9mofkc wrote on February 23, 2023 at 1:49 AM

You're absolutely right about it not being as horror focused as the games were at times. I think the tones are slightly different, the show seems a tad more optimistic and tbh more soft than the game. Not a complaint, just an oberservation. Cant wait for the last three eosidoes.