The Last of Us Part II Review Comparison meme emerged shortly after the game's release in June 2020, highlighting the massive polarized reception between professional outlets and the general public. While critics praised the game's technical achievements and narrative risks with near-perfect scores, Metacritic's user score section was flooded with negative reviews due to plot leaks and controversial character arcs. This visual template usually pits the '95/100' critic average against a much lower user score, serving as a shorthand for the 'Game Journalist' trope versus 'Real Gamers.' It is now widely used to mock any media where professional consensus feels disconnected from the audience's lived experience.