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The phrase "subverting expectations" has become a loaded term in gaming discourse, especially after The Last Jedi. Neil Druckmann, the game's creator, appears to have had a different vision—one of making a 'meaningful', but dark and unsettling, experience. Many argue that this approach mirrors other recent media failures, such as the 2016 Ghostbusters remake or Rian Johnson’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which also faced backlash for deviating from fans' beloved narratives.