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Initially, discussions about The Last of Us Part II centered around its story, narrative choices, and character decisions, which many fans and critics debated passionately. However, as coverage intensified, a deliberate shift in narrative emerged. Mainstream gaming outlets and prominent personalities began emphasizing the harassment and death threats directed at Naughty Dog employees and Neil Druckmann, the game's director.
This shift appears strategic—perhaps an attempt to discredit critics by framing opposition as harboring toxic behavior. The result: an orchestrated attempt to sway public sympathy towards Naughty Dog and suppress dissent by highlighting the alleged "toxicity" from critics.