The Hidden Strategy for Successful Gaming in Adulthood

The Last of Us: A Popular Video Game Dilemma

In 2013, The Last of Us burst onto the gaming scene as a highly acclaimed zombie-apocalypse video game. However, for some players, like myself, it became a source of frustration and sleep-deprived nights. The protagonist, Joel, would often meet a gruesome demise, leading to my outbursts of anger that disturbed my sleeping children. The game offered multiple difficulty levels, but the idea of changing it never crossed my mind. Video games, unlike other forms of entertainment, require skill and proficiency to progress, which many players, including myself, struggle to achieve. This article will explore the evolution of easy mode in gaming and how it has changed perceptions and attitudes towards difficulty.