The Last of Us 2 laments GameStop's dark description of dogs

The Last of Us Part II Some controversy aroused when, during his presentation at the State of play from the past year, he presented the possibility of killing the game dogs. The gaming community didn't like that, but Naughty dog has been fairly firm about this mechanic from the start: we can kill the dogs if we choose to do it. That is, it is up to the players how they want to tackle the clashes against the cnidos, so their removal is not really a priority in the battle system designed by the company. For that reason, did not like the description offered by the GameStop chain stores In this regard.

The Last of Us 2 and the dogs: once again

In GameStop have included killing dogs in The Last of Us 2

like it's a main feature of the game or a facet that should catch the attention of the players. At least, that is what they have implied in a list that has appeared on their website. In fact, this mechanic is so outstanding that the players did not take long to expose the issue on social networks, which in turn elicited the response of Arne meyer from Naughty Dog: "The development team has not written this or assisted in the development of this text."

In the description in question offered by GameStop we can read the following: "Dogs: One of the game's most notable new features is the inclusion of dogs. These dogs are in the game to track your scent and will attack you as soon as they have sniffed you. The game doesn't stray from the idea that, while playing as Ellie in a fight to survive, killing dogs is necessary. In addition, you will have to deal with the fact that each dog has its owner, that it will call its name and cry terrified when it finds its furry friend without life. You are warned

SW @naughty_dog didn't write or assist writing this.

Don't appreciate out of context screenshot crops without mentioning the source. Folks, please google these things!

This text came from an independent editorial post from a retailer. It's on their website. https://t.co/nh3nw1StOa– arne (@arnemeyer) May 7, 2020

Dogs and The Last of Us 2

Last week Naughty Dog reconfirmed that it was not necessary to kill the dogs to complete this new Ellie journey. The game director, Anthony Newman, insisted in a recent interview with Polygon that this facet of the adventure is left entirely to the players. "Narratively, are interesting because I think that is what is at the center of the experience of The Last of Us, this type of regrettable violence"Newman said." Being forced into these unfortunate situations, like attacking dogs, only increases that feeling. "In turn, Newman added that it is entirely possible to end the game without harming the animals.Although he adds that this increases the difficulty of our advance.

We remind you that The Last of Us 2 be available exclusively for PS4 on June 19. To know more, we invite you to read our impressions below.