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Shadowrun Returns

Shadowrun Returns

2013

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The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us Part II

2020

Shadowrun Returns vs The Last of Us Part II: Which Is More Woke?

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Shadowrun Returns vs The Last of Us Part II: Quick Comparison

Shadowrun Returns and The Last of Us Part II are both games. People look up Shadowrun Returns vs The Last of Us Part II, or Shadowrun Returns or The Last of Us Part II, when they want a straight compare of the two.

Below is a side-by-side of the facts we have, then how their political messaging, cultural themes, and IsItWoke scores differ. This is not a review of which is better to play.

Side-by-side comparison of Shadowrun Returns and The Last of Us Part II
FieldShadowrun ReturnsThe Last of Us Part II
Release year20132020
TypeGameGame
GenresRPG, Strategy, IndieAction, Shooter, Adventure
PlatformsPC, macOS, AndroidPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Woke Score15/10071/100
Community ScoreNot listed69/100
VerdictPeak GamingVery Woke

The Last of Us Part II appears more woke than Shadowrun Returns based on AI analysis, with a difference of about 56 points. Community votes are split or too thin to call a clear winner yet.

Shadowrun Returns
GameShadowrun Returns2013
15Score
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Community (votes): not enough data yet

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AI vs community

AI verdict

The Last of Us Part II is more woke than Shadowrun Returns (AI).

The Last of Us Part II leads by 56 points on the AI scale.

Community verdict

Community averages are too close to call (or one side has no votes yet).

Why the scores diverge

  • The 56-point gap reflects how much ideology steers each story on our six-dimension pass, not just vibes.
  • The Last of Us Part II highlight: Dialogue often feels like it serves an ideological agenda rather than character development.
  • Shadowrun Returns highlight: Dialogue serves the narrative but occasionally hints at broader themes.
  • Shadowrun Returns: Character creation allows for personal investment, reducing tokenism.
  • The Last of Us Part II: Characters are sometimes shaped more by their symbolic roles than by organic narrative needs.

The Last of Us Part II reads higher on message-first dialogue than Shadowrun Returns, which nudges the overall profile message-forward. The Last of Us Part II reads higher on ideology over story than Shadowrun Returns, which nudges the overall profile message-forward. The Last of Us Part II reads higher on modern politics injection than Shadowrun Returns, which nudges the overall profile message-forward.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is more woke, Shadowrun Returns or The Last of Us Part II?
The Last of Us Part II scores higher on the AI pass (71/100 vs 15/100).
What do community votes say?
Community averages are within the tie band or too close to call (n/a vs 69 on our vote-weighted scale).
Why might AI and votes disagree?
AI scores come from a structured model pass; votes capture how people read the politics or messaging. Trailers, culture-war framing, and release timing can push votes away from the model.