"Starts off feeling like a B-team project, but the more you play the more it shines. Familiar setups and somewhat forced exposition soon give way to natural chemistry, an even handed variety of gameplay, and some of the widest design and smartest puzzles of the franchise, culminating in arguably its funnest and most satisfying climax (and best convoy chase yet!).
I had my doubts reading reviews talking about the new leads being able to carry the torch from here if wanted, but Chloe and company proved themselves worthy. I had my doubts about this shorter, more iterative expansion being worth the potential $40 price tag, but in the end I came away with a wide grin, feeling it's worth every penny. Well done, Naughty Dog. Even your side projects stand above the crowd."
9/10
