The Last of Us Part II

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  1. AlexBraiker1
    Aug 24, 2020
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece.
    the gameplay is excellent : the animation are super fluid and smooth resulting in satisfying responsive melee and dodging and moving animations (crawling...) / the AI are incredibly realistic which further enhances immersion / the physics are indredible / the destruction elements are awesome/ the innovative motion matching animation system is done to    The game is an absolute masterpiece.
    the gameplay is excellent : the animation are super fluid and smooth resulting in satisfying responsive melee and dodging and moving animations (crawling...) / the AI are incredibly realistic which further enhances immersion / the physics are indredible / the destruction elements are awesome/ the innovative motion matching animation system is done to perfection-same with the innovative crawling system (that's differnet from cod)-innovative sneaking between objects system that enables players to sneak between litterally anything resulting in even more immersive and dynamic experience and full control over the expansive detailed environments and parkour .
    this game further proves how naughty dog are masters of 3A games with masterful crafting of well excecuted masterpieces that remain memorable for ages . another ND Work Of Art
    10/10 .    … Expand
  2. hyptonise
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    There is no question that this game is a masterpiece, everything is top-notch. I believe all the haters are just obsessed fan boys or they didn't even play the game at all.
  3. Streets112
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Incredible game tackling deep themes of what makes us human, coupled with beautiful and shocking imagery and gameplay. A must play for anyone wishing to see what this medium can accomplish.
  4. Obnoxious_Rants
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Clearly, this game is nothing if not divisive. I am not usually one to come to this site and write reviews, though the controversy, and even vitriol, found within the user reviews of the game have driven me to do so. I cannot promise that you will like this game. The user reviews have made it apparent that many more people dislike this game than I ever would have thought. Despite this, allClearly, this game is nothing if not divisive. I am not usually one to come to this site and write reviews, though the controversy, and even vitriol, found within the user reviews of the game have driven me to do so. I cannot promise that you will like this game. The user reviews have made it apparent that many more people dislike this game than I ever would have thought. Despite this, all I can leave you with is my experience: this may be the most perfect video game I have ever played. There isn't a single thing about this game that I don't think is brilliant, all of it seemingly necessary to deliver the one-of-kind experience this is. The Last of Us Part II is a bold, risk taking narrative, more than most of the narratives I have experienced in games, movies, or otherwise. I blame this facet of the game for the split opinions. I see many reviews claiming that if you loved the story of the original game than you will hate this one, and I can only understand that to an extent. I view the story of The Last of Us Part II as a cutting, poignant, heartbreaking, brilliant, complex, and moving continuation of the ideas introduced within the first game. I adore narrative, probably to obnoxious degree, and is something I prioritize heavily within the media and art that I consume. Factor in recency bias, of course, but as of now, this may be one of my favorite narratives that I have ever experienced. Again, I cannot promise that you will love this game like I did, or even like it, but if you are a fan of the original, or just narrative-driven games as a whole, I implore you to not let the user reviews dissuade from trying this game. For my money, this is perhaps an unparalleled masterpiece that is not only a deserved swan-song for the PS4, but Naughty Dog's magnum opus.… Expand
  5. GuhFlitz
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    Esse game foi Incrível!,foi uma ótima experiência trilha sonora muito boa tanto as de batalhas elas das expressões que realmente a ellie tá está com sede de vingança tenso, mas o game teve alguns bugs oque foi mais chato são os erros que o jogo fechava que precisei atualizar o game mas foi uma ótima experiência vale muito a pena Gastar seu dinheiro suado
  6. Rufusufusus
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Great storytelling and great gameplay. I'm a fan of the first part and I want to say that the second part turned out even better. Thanks Naughty Dog
  7. Daotvali
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Сюжет стал на порядок взрослее, по сравнению с первой частью. Убивать людей стало намного сложней в моральном плане, поскольку ты уже не просто пытаешься выжить, а хочешь отомстить им. И хочется спросить и людей, которые ставят низкие оценкт, по поводу, якобы повестки от ЛГБТ, где вы тут увидели ЛГБТ, кроме поцелуев Дины и Элли?Сюжет стал на порядок взрослее, по сравнению с первой частью. Убивать людей стало намного сложней в моральном плане, поскольку ты уже не просто пытаешься выжить, а хочешь отомстить им. И хочется спросить и людей, которые ставят низкие оценкт, по поводу, якобы повестки от ЛГБТ, где вы тут увидели ЛГБТ, кроме поцелуев Дины и Элли?
  8. David420
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 is the best game I have played. After the First game it was logical that Joel's journey can't continue in a good way. This game is the bravest act ever done from a publisher like Naugty dog in this case. Many players didn't like the terrifying and dark way the story was told, but that is exactly what Naughty dog wanted to do. This game is the most emotional thing I have ever experienced. Additional the gameplay, graphics and the music were extraordinary.… Expand
  9. fat4lix
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    It's just for justice, because stupid many zero votes. Plot it's not ideal but it's not main part of game, because this is game, not book!
  10. Sebau
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The game is magnific, i'am very surprising for amazing work in the game. Realmente es una gran compra, vale cada centavo que cuesta.
  11. angelbarragan
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    For me it has been one of the best games this year taking into account the playability, linearity, scenarios, etc. Some people will fairly judge the story, but it does not take away those little details that make it a great game. I would have liked another type of story but the game is excellent
  12. Santiago-468
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The last of us parte 2 un juegaso,pero que a los fans el final los puede dividir pero en lo personal es un muy buen juego
  13. Borg69
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such a beautiful (and sad) story and all the emotions. Totalt love it. Masterpiece… Expand
  14. Seebs614
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Literally just beat the game. Not sure where all the bad reviews are coming from. Kept waiting for some crazy thing to happen like all these whiney babies have been crying about on the reviews. Remember 99% of them haven't even beat the game. It had some sad parts but that's to be expected, just like the first. Great story, amazing graphics, and had a lot of interesting twists and turns.Literally just beat the game. Not sure where all the bad reviews are coming from. Kept waiting for some crazy thing to happen like all these whiney babies have been crying about on the reviews. Remember 99% of them haven't even beat the game. It had some sad parts but that's to be expected, just like the first. Great story, amazing graphics, and had a lot of interesting twists and turns. If you liked the first, chances are you will like this one as well. Another masterpiece.… Expand
  15. 3lement
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    When the credits rolled on The Last of Us Part 2 I was still buzzing from the excitement of the final few hours. My loyalty shifted between characters. I grew to love who I hated and dislike who I loved. I laughed, I teared up. I felt anger and elation. It’s the new high water mark for video game characters and I can’t wait for everyone to see just how special it is. As soon as it ended, IWhen the credits rolled on The Last of Us Part 2 I was still buzzing from the excitement of the final few hours. My loyalty shifted between characters. I grew to love who I hated and dislike who I loved. I laughed, I teared up. I felt anger and elation. It’s the new high water mark for video game characters and I can’t wait for everyone to see just how special it is. As soon as it ended, I booted up New Game Plus and I’m experiencing it again with my eyes open, the context of the finished story imprinting new meaning into those early scenes and characters. I’m not swiping in the dark anymore.… Expand
  16. sonnywoah
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Insanely hard story to tell, which requires a lot of maturity to understand. although at first it seems unbalanced, it manages to do what so many games fail to with so much gritty content; tell a complex story with intertwining themes so strong you not only see the reasoning of your characters actions but feel the consequences/guilt/shame of them as well.
    Overall it was 2 sides of the same    Insanely hard story to tell, which requires a lot of maturity to understand. although at first it seems unbalanced, it manages to do what so many games fail to with so much gritty content; tell a complex story with intertwining themes so strong you not only see the reasoning of your characters actions but feel the consequences/guilt/shame of them as well.
    Overall it was 2 sides of the same story, one of revenge and forgiveness, the other, revenge and consequences.

    Masterpiece.
    A shame there are sk many negative user reviews before people even finished or played the game, but i guess this is why 'user scores' are seperate. I have no doubt theyll even out over time and people review from experience and not leaked info without any context.    … Expand
  17. IsacIunes13
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo já feito até hoje, gráficos impecáveis, inacreditável está rodando em um console, gameplay absurda, história emocionante, simplesmente incrível, 10/10 boto q minha mão no fogo e afirmo GOTY 2020, melhor jogo,não só dessa geração, mas como de toda a história dos games
  18. Sanic99
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Have to play it with open mind and I think the ending is kinda beautiful for me and looks real
  19. ShtheadKaneki
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Very reminiscent of dark south korean films. A harrowing thought-provoking masterpiece. You just have to understand the story and take it in deep.
  20. BHricio
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo fora de série, superou as expectativas, lógico que não esperava pela morte do Joel, foi uma grande reviravolta e uma grande emoção, estava esperando por ele aparecer, infelizmente não aconteceu, mais não devemos ter medo de fazer grandes mudanças, afinal, grandes mudanças nos levam a grandes vitórias, cada fase me deixava mais empolgado para ver o que estaria por vir, depois de dias jogando e aproveitando essa grande obra de arte só espero pela parte III, THE BEST GAME EVER!!!… Expand
  21. RodSiqs
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    O jogo está perfeito em tudo que se propôs a fazer!!! Mandaram bem demais!!!
  22. DChr
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This game left me speechless. Incredible work of art.
    It’s sad to see all this zeroes from people, who haven’t even tried to appreciate this stunning achievement in video games. Huge love to all the people behind this game.
  23. Theviedma
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Parte II es el mejor juego de esta generación, mantiene la esencia del anterior pero se ha convertido en un juego mas cruel, desesperanzador y muy emocional. Visualmente el equipo de Naughty Dog ha hecho un trabajo increíble que nos deja con escenas muy realistas y que ayudan mucho a meterse en la esencia del juego. Tras muchos años de espera cumple con lo que prometia eThe Last of Us Parte II es el mejor juego de esta generación, mantiene la esencia del anterior pero se ha convertido en un juego mas cruel, desesperanzador y muy emocional. Visualmente el equipo de Naughty Dog ha hecho un trabajo increíble que nos deja con escenas muy realistas y que ayudan mucho a meterse en la esencia del juego. Tras muchos años de espera cumple con lo que prometia e incluso supera las expectativas. Es una obra maestra. MASTERPIECE ❤️… Expand
  24. Vmcosta_NL
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Audio 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10 Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 9,5/10 - it gets a bit repettetive
    Story 8,5/10 Good story but some parts could have been handeld better
  25. DenHudo
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Это лучшее, во что я играл, за последние несколько лет. Я понимаю, что есть люди, кому эта игра откровенно не понравилась, однако большинство игроков ее просто незаслуженно хейтит, даже не давая ей ни малейшего шанса. Мне игра не показалась ни банальной, ни вторичной, ни какой то там еще не такой. Сюжет может разозлить некоторых фанатов, но я его принял и остался под огромным впечатлением.Это лучшее, во что я играл, за последние несколько лет. Я понимаю, что есть люди, кому эта игра откровенно не понравилась, однако большинство игроков ее просто незаслуженно хейтит, даже не давая ей ни малейшего шанса. Мне игра не показалась ни банальной, ни вторичной, ни какой то там еще не такой. Сюжет может разозлить некоторых фанатов, но я его принял и остался под огромным впечатлением. К геймплею тоже нет никаких претензий - это помноженная на 3 первая часть, за исключением того, что в прошлой игре я перезапускал эпизод, если проваливал стелс, а в этой у тебя такая большая вариативность действий, то ты всегда находишь способ разрешить любой замес в свою пользу и это очень круто. И это при том, что я ненавижу жанр стелс. В общем, по моим впечатлениям, все выполнено на высшем уровне. Игра заслуживает свои 10/10… Expand
  26. Stijak
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I was worried about story after so many negative user reviews, but there is no reason at all. I did cry again, I did experience all emotions again.

    This game is not easy to play, and is kinda dark and grim, but it does cause strong emotions for the player. I want more masterpieces like this in the gaming world. Also, gameplay improved the lot. This is hands down best stealth game I    I was worried about story after so many negative user reviews, but there is no reason at all. I did cry again, I did experience all emotions again.

    This game is not easy to play, and is kinda dark and grim, but it does cause strong emotions for the player. I want more masterpieces like this in the gaming world.

    Also, gameplay improved the lot. This is hands down best stealth game I ever played, and the infected, especially those sneaky little bastards - stalkers.

    I like non-binary stealth where there is no perfect cover, and I can always be seen.

    Please play this game before judging it based on reviews.    … Expand
  27. MathGarcia
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics: 10 ( best in the industry imo) Gameplay: 8 ( Incredible animations and scenario interaction, but too similar to first one)
    Story : 9 ( really good story about revenge, consequences and forgiving. Downside it is a bit convenient at times)

    Overall: 9 ( great game, great characters, can’t wait for the sequel or remaster version, that is probably what we are going to get but anyway, can’t go wrong in here.    … Expand
  28. toxicgrl312
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't believe the response to this game from users. This game is absolutely amazing. It seems like everyone who hates this game wanted the Joel and Ellie story again. If that's the case, then just stick to the first game. Why should Naughty Dog tell the same story again? Naughty Dog forewarned that this story would be about the vicious cycle of revenge and they definitely delivered on that promise. If you can get over Joel's death, which is brutal and heartbreaking, you can appreciate the depth and pain of the story Naughty Dog tells through Ellie and Abby. No one can tell me that some of the backlash isn't because Abby is masculine. I've seen plenty of transphobic videos of INCEL men moaning about this. I researched her character, Naughty Dog claims she isn't transgendered but even if she is, who cares? Does that make her pain any less important than anyone else's? The beauty of writing is that writers can MAKE YOU FEEL a certain way. The only reason why everyone was so heartbroken over Joel is because the writers made us feel that way with their brilliant storytelling from the first Last of Us. But we didn't see the other perspectives. We didn't see the carnage and pain Joel caused with his actions. Stop and think about it for a second. Yes, he loved Ellie. He bonded with her after he thought he had lost his ability to bond with anyone. And so he made the decision FOR HIMSELF to save her. It wasn't for Ellie it was for himself. And he sacrified what was probably best for the world to do it. Both Ellie and Abby lost their fathers and avenged them. They have quite a bit in common as characters. But people don't want to see that because Joel and Ellie achieved pedastal status from the first Last of Us game. It was hard to watch Joel die. I cried like many gamers probably did. But, to believe that only Joel's pain only Joel's feelings matter, is a very narrow way of looking at things. Had the first Last of Us focused on Abby's story, we would sympathize more with her. When I had to play as her for the second half of the game, I was genuinely curious what led her to carry out her murder of Joel towards the beginning of the game. I really started liking her when she teamed up with Lev and his sister. She cared deeply for that boy and put her life on the line for him. What The Last of Us 2 does so well is showcase how the pursuit of vengeance and revenge is never-ending and soul-destroying. Look at what happened to Ellie. She had a chance to move on happily at the Farm House with Dina and JJ. She had a chance to heal. And she chose to leave her family and pursue revenge that in the end she couldn't even carry out. A lot of people also criticize the ending as pathetic because she couldn't carry out her revenge. Again, people miss the point. Sometimes what we fantasize about in our minds can't be realized when that moment comes. She sees Joel's face and has a moment of realization finally that killing Abby won't bring Joel back but it would destroy her. So she stops. She finally stops pursuing this poisonous vengeance mission. She sits in the ocean and lets the grieving tears flow. She begins to heal. She has to lose basically everything to find herself again. I didn't like the ending in the sense that Ellie chose vengeance over the love of her life and her kid but that's a painfully true fact. When you let revenge take over, it consumes everything good in your life. For that reason I think the story is brilliantly told. I thought Dina's character was written absolutely perfectly. She supports Ellie in her first attempt to get back at these people because she loves her and understands her pain. She's a badass ride or die girl and she does more than enough to help. Then, she gets sick from the pregnancy and almost dies at the hands of Abby. Then, at the Farm House, she defends Ellie from Tommy's stupid warpath. He hasn't learned that enough is enough. Dina tries to convince Ellie to let it go and enjoy the good in her life. Embrace the family they have and stay. Ellie breaks her heart and Dina decides to leave. She's gone when Ellie returns because she wasn't going to let Ellie's lust for revenge tear her down too. Absolutely brilliantly written. I think Naughty Dog does a great job of developing Abby. It took several hours of play for me to begin to empathize with her. Do I side with Ellie or Abby at the end? Honestly, more so with Abby because Abby had let it go. Abby decided to place her focus on Lev and taking care of him. Even in her malnourished and weakened state, she fought for him at the end. Whereas Ellie turned her back on what should've been the most important people to her. Aside from the story, the graphics are breathtaking. It feels like you're participating in a movie at times. I just started a New Game+ and I know I'll play this many times over because I'm sure there's more to notice that I missed. Great game, Naughty Dog. The haters are definitely lacking deep thought.… Expand
  29. Ondrablabla
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I have played the first game.
    The story of the 2nd part is full of things that you don't want to see. Just because you feel with Joel And Ellie more than with other characters.
    But it's really interesting how the feeling changes as you progress through a story. This game Is almost perfect in technical aspects. And it's story Is not so silly and straightforward as in 1st part. It's    I have played the first game.
    The story of the 2nd part is full of things that you don't want to see. Just because you feel with Joel And Ellie more than with other characters.

    But it's really interesting how the feeling changes as you progress through a story.

    This game Is almost perfect in technical aspects. And it's story Is not so silly and straightforward as in 1st part. It's not comfortable and this is why it's So controversial.    … Expand
  30. Partyhouse22
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a LITERAL masterpiece. The graphics, game play, audio and tech is second to none. There is not a single game made that can even come close. To sit here and give it bad ratings for a plot twist is asinine. You’re crapping on all the hard work the DEVs put into this. While I have many questions left unanswered I think this game is a true masterpiece. This is the last of us, This game is a LITERAL masterpiece. The graphics, game play, audio and tech is second to none. There is not a single game made that can even come close. To sit here and give it bad ratings for a plot twist is asinine. You’re crapping on all the hard work the DEVs put into this. While I have many questions left unanswered I think this game is a true masterpiece. This is the last of us, it’s a dangerous world where anything can happen. Like Joel says “ I know you wish things were different, I wish things were different. But they aint”. This game left me feeling an Existential emptiness, that’s just how gripping and involved I was. It immerses you and forces you to feel what the characters are feeling. I don’t think any other game can grab you quite like this one.… Expand
  31. RogeWazup007
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    (I tried posting this after I beat it on June 23, but I always got an error message, so I don't know if it posted.)

    This is an honest review after having actually beaten the game unlike most user reviews. The original Last of Us isn't my favorite game of all time, but it's definitely in the top 15 or so. While playing through Part II, I often asked myself which game I liked more.    (I tried posting this after I beat it on June 23, but I always got an error message, so I don't know if it posted.)

    This is an honest review after having actually beaten the game unlike most user reviews.

    The original Last of Us isn't my favorite game of all time, but it's definitely in the top 15 or so. While playing through Part II, I often asked myself which game I liked more. Even now, it's still hard to decide.

    That's because, as someone who managed to avoid all leaks and spoilers before playing the sequel, I loved my time with both games. Part II in particular was so gripping that I was glued to my controller almost nonstop and often kept playing until at least 5am. If I wasn't playing, I thought about playing and wanted to know what would happen next.

    Most reviews start with graphics and sound; but while they're both phenomenal, I'll start with what is for most people the most important part of the game: the gameplay. Most of what you do in this game involves combat, exploration, scavenging, crafting, and environmental puzzle solving. All of these elements work well, with various little improvements over the first game such as enhanced mobility, Ellie having a permanent knife, and dodging. There were several navigation puzzles and safe combinations that were satisfying to solve, which I did without ever looking up the solutions online. The combat is visceral and dynamic on hard, which is the difficulty I recommend for a first playthrough if you've played the first one, which you should anyway for the plot.

    Which brings me to the next section, which has been the most controversial. The story in the game is definitely heavy, emotional, and not told in a linear way. Those who had the plot ruined with spoilers and leaks probably judged it without context before playing, and/or it was difficult to experience it in the game without the negativity associated with the leaks. The following is probably controversial in itself, but I actually liked the plot and how it was told. Without spoiling anything, the game takes big risks rather than playing it overly safe. Its handling of Abby is something that I don't remember any other game doing like this. There were several moments in which I was genuinely shocked but interested to see how things would play out. It's refreshing for events to be so unpredictable, which is possible for those who haven't had everything spoiled.

    The game overall has a nice flow. You'll find yourself in closed spaces, in open spaces, indoors, outdoors, at varying times of day, in multiple climates, and with different weather effects. You'll face combinations of human enemies of different factions and infected enemies. There are happy, sad, calm, and tense moments. The shifts in environments, enemies, emotion, combat, exploration, and puzzle solving keep things mostly fresh.

    As I mentioned before, the graphics and sound are amazing. I probably took over a hundred screenshots of the game while playing. I often found myself amazed by the lighting, animations, and environmental design. I often stopped to take in the details of every living space more than I normally do in games. I read every note and thought about the characters who lived and died there. One complaint here is that the camera tends to automatically move in camera mode; but otherwise it has a ton of features including filters and various sliders.

    Altogether, the various elements of this game come together to create an emotional but amazing experience. I've started a second playthrough and look forward to a third game in the series. There are a few nitpicks here and there; but to dismiss the rest of the game just because of one or two plot points is, in my opinion, unjustified.

    Pros:
    • Breathtaking graphics and animations
    • High-quality sound effects and voices
    • Tense, dynamic combat
    • Tons of optional exploration with resources and lore to find
    • Satisfying puzzles that aren't too difficult
    • Memorable characters
    • Emotional moments
    • Great level design
    • An Encounters mode that lets you jump into combat from the main menu
    • Tons of accessibility and other options
    • Full voice acting for Spanish, French, and Portuguese
    • Usually quick load times after dying
    • The Chapters menu option shows how many of each collectible you found
    • Unlockable 3D models with hair physics

    Cons:
    • No cutscene viewer
    • Glitchy cutscenes that seem to be skippy or show an in-game view for at least a frame or two
    • The camera sometimes moves on its own in camera mode
    • There could've been a few more unlockables, such as outfits, a horde or challenge mode, and/or an in-game soundtrack

    Final score: 9.8 (rounded up to 10 here)    … Expand
  32. Lucidity_z
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, the level of immersive and filmic cinematography is unprecedented in video games. The only games that even compare in this regard are those that are also made by the same developers of this game. The gameplay and mechanics are so polished and fun to use and never feels repetitive. I understand all of the controversy regarding the story but feel that it obviouslyThis game is a masterpiece, the level of immersive and filmic cinematography is unprecedented in video games. The only games that even compare in this regard are those that are also made by the same developers of this game. The gameplay and mechanics are so polished and fun to use and never feels repetitive. I understand all of the controversy regarding the story but feel that it obviously a matter of opinion and not writing because It not just me who think the game is a masterpiece almost every major game critic think the same and have reviews that support this. Don’t be fooled by those who are saying this game sucks try it for yourself.… Expand
  33. MarcosAquino
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS AHEAD

    The Last Of Us Part II Review
    By Marcos Aquino

    If the death of Joel drives you off playing the game, you are not seeing the whole picture.

    For the sake of this review I will focus on the Story part, as is the part of the game more polarized, the rest (graphics, sound, game play) is also so **** awesome.

    Here are my 2 cents on this…

    For me Neil Druckmann is for videogames what Vince Gilligan is for tv series (or movies I loved El Camino), masters of narrative, and that may not be fair, as The Last Of Us Part II may become a precedent on how to deliver a story in any medium.

    The world portrayed in both parts of The Last of Us, is a violent one, instead of building a world together to face the Cordycep infection, a devastated mankind turned against each other, a regime based on fear by the Military, scarcity of food, fear, paved the path for the emergence of many factions, including the Fireflies, that opposed the “de facto” government of the Military (at this point the remnants of the USA government).

    Joel learned to thrive in this environment, he became a thug, smuggling, killing, that was his trade, and Tommy’s to before he left for Jackson. This antihero, who lost his daughter (Sara) to the military, enters in the journey of delivering Ellie across the country, we all know and love this journey, but the end is particularly important in order to grasp the extent of the story and why the death of Joel was not uncalled for, but rather intrinsic to the story that is being told to us.

    At the end of part 1, Joel takes the selfish decision of killing everyone in the Saint Mary Hospital to save Ellie, to whom he loves as a daughter (or at least at a later moment, but at that point he is very attached to her). The state of the person that Joel was at that point, driven with fact that he was still coping with the death of Sara (20 years or so later) gave little room of choice to Joel, in Part 2 he confesses Ellie that he would do it again. Was this a good choice?? Did those doctors deserved to die?.

    In this never ending circle of violence that the world of The Last of US portrays, each violent action has a consequence, we only saw one side of the coin in Part 1, and what the writers did here was showing that violence, however justified it may be, will only lead to more violence, more suffering, that is what justifies Ellie’s decision in the beach at the very end of Part II, this it what she realises at the very moment she sees flash of Joel playing guitar in the porch appeared in here mind (also a very important moment to understand the scope of what Joel did at the end of Part 1).

    The course of Abby’s life was forever altered at the moment Joel killed her father (the doctor at the end of part 1 named Jerry Anderson) her mission in life became at that moment, a quest for vengeance, her father, Dr. Anderson is portrayed in the few instances we get to see him, as a caring person, who was always trying to help everyone (including a zebra). Can her quest of vengeance really be unjustified?

    After that, she shaped her life (and body) for the sole purpose of avenging her fathers death. She couldn’t let go, she couldn’t forget, a new loop in the circle of violence that Joel started and ended with his death (Joel knew that time could come, he tells here “say whatever speech you have rehearsed” showing also no remorse). Killing Joel in the presence of Ellie and leaving her alive, created yet another quest for vengeance, couldn’t we agree that the same justification for Ellie to kill Abby, Abby had for killing Joel?

    And for me, this is why The Last of Us works so well, it shows that those terrible actions, for more justifiable that they seem, will only create a ripple effect, that sooner rather than later will catch on with you. Abby’s side of the story is crucial for understanding this, and why the whole plot of The Last of Us did not revolved around Joel being a beloved character or hero to some (he was absolutely not that) but extend of all the actions surrounding Ellie’s journey and their effect.

    At the end, Ellie chose to break that circle. Imagine if she had drowned Abby, she would have had to kill Lev, who basically saved her and Dina, asking Abby to stand back in the Theater back in Seattle. Otherwise a new loop in the circle of violence would have been created, now Lev seeking vengeance for the death of Abby and so forth.

    People should play this game with fresh eyes, there is a great story, delivered with an outstanding narrative and a positive message. One of my favorite games of all time!    … Expand
  34. SrGraciotto
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Terminei o jogo ontem, e assim como vinha falando desde que comecei a jogar ele é sim uma obra de arte.
    Em quesitos técnicos e gráficos de longe é o game definitivo da geração, sobre a história, realmente ninguém estava pronto para ela.
    Nota 10, se tornou meu jogo preferido até o momento.
  35. SvenGra
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    After playing Part 1 18 or 19 Times it was a great Pleasure to play Part 2. And it's so fantastic: great Character, great Role Playing, great Story, great Music. For me it's one of the greatest Game, that ever released. I'm sure that the most of that negative "Criticism" never ever played that game. Fck off, you Crap.
  36. FlashKing2099
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    There’s a few story hiccups and a few annoying characters but as a whole, it’s a good, fun game and that’s all that matters in the end.
  37. PhysicBerry
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game ever put on a PlayStation console. Don't let the controversy distract you, give this one a try.
  38. Ggg233
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, i really liked it, its a great game visual, and as the gameplay goes, astonashing, its combat ai vastly improved over the next game, now enemies actually are a challenge, storywise i will give it a 8/10,it has its moments, and its preety interesting to see bothsides of a problem, and at the end ellie finally fogaved joel, that was it the cycle of revenge was broken at last, by not killibg abby she let a chapter of her life end… Expand
  39. iMalu_
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse foi um dos melhores jogos que já joguei na vida. Joguei o primeiro jogo em 2017, e o sentimento de ter jogado esse segundo foi como se eu tivesse zerado o 1 em 2013. Teve partes que ri, fiquei com raiva, chorei, fiquei tensa. O misto de sensações que eu estava quando tinha terminado de zerar foi inexplicável. Fiquei um pouco triste com o final, pois gostaria que depois de tudo que Ellie havia passado, ela merecia 'aquele final feliz', mas entendo completamente o rumo que a levou para aquele final. Vi muita gente que disse que odiou o game pela 'lacração' que ele teve. Para essas pessoas eu apenas sinto pena, porque em pleno ano de 2020, ainda temos que conviver com pessoas homofóbicas que ainda não percebem que a homossexualidade é um coisa natural e que deve ser respeitada como um todo. Adorei a representatividade que esse jogo teve, foi o primeiro jogo que joguei que realmente me senti representada, as vezes era como eu estivesse vendo a mim em alguns momentos, tanto de coisas que a Ellie falava ou fazia. Acho que essas pessoas que falam que um beijo entre duas mulheres é ruim, enquanto existem centenas de mortes retratadas das formas mais brutais que existem, realmente deveriam procurar um médico.… Expand
  40. meepmaster9k
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2 is a technical masterpiece! From animation to lightning to audio, the game is just beautiful to watch and listen to. It also has a very fun gameplay. If you like having options to work your way through a game and kill your enemies in creative ways, this is your game. So why are ppl giving it 0/10? Well there are 2 kind of groups doing that. First the ones following a trendThe last of us 2 is a technical masterpiece! From animation to lightning to audio, the game is just beautiful to watch and listen to. It also has a very fun gameplay. If you like having options to work your way through a game and kill your enemies in creative ways, this is your game. So why are ppl giving it 0/10? Well there are 2 kind of groups doing that. First the ones following a trend and just hating for reasons even they don't understand and second the group hating the plot of the game. I personally loved this game very much.… Expand
  41. mil26
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the first game immensely and I haven't played a game in a long time that was so ambitious with it's narrative, so what if it made me uncomfortable in parts, that's good and it's doing what was intended. I liked that it wasn't trying to be the first game and was attempting to be its own thing. Joel's death wasn't dignified but why does it have to be? Death rarely is and it felt more believable this way. Game of Thrones tore my heart out several times with character deaths and I still loved it.

    I agree that the story was a little clunky in parts and yes there were a few plot holes and they could have pushed Abby's character further in getting me to invest more emotionally in her but I was still drawn to her side more as Ellie's. Ellie just seemed dumb to continue but she's stunted emotionally and it makes sense for her flawed character to keep making the same mistakes/decisions. Also good to see female leads that aren't over sexualised or playing the 'damsel in distress'.

    This game was daring and progressive in a world that asks for that but rarely appreciates it when it gets it.    … Expand
  42. Void_Creature
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The direction this game went with it's story may not have been a popular one, but to me it felt like the natural progression of the choice Joel made at the end of the original.

    While Joel did act to save someone he loved, he also doomed the human species to a continuing apocalypse, and the brutal consequences of that decision are rendered with exceeding credibility in this daring masterpiece.

    While many will never be able to forgive Abby for the actions she takes, this game's portrayal of her and the rest of it's characters as nothing more or less than human is worthy of respect.    … Expand
  43. KR0WFACE
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I just finished this game. I stayed away from all kinds of spoilers, all i knew going in to this game was what happens in the first game. This has been one of the best games i've ever played in my life !! i don't know why you people hate it !. there's not many bold unique masterfully crafted games like this out there. it's just as good as the first game and a worthy sequel. The game strapsI just finished this game. I stayed away from all kinds of spoilers, all i knew going in to this game was what happens in the first game. This has been one of the best games i've ever played in my life !! i don't know why you people hate it !. there's not many bold unique masterfully crafted games like this out there. it's just as good as the first game and a worthy sequel. The game straps you down for a world full of pain with short extremely rewarding breath of peace and relief, you will desperately push through each corner to get to that point, this in my opinion is almost exactly what a world like this would have in store for each and every one of us, the geniuses at Naughtydog truly created a masterpiece. i encourage all of you to sit down and try to see yourself in the shoes of the two incredible playable characters. Seriously this game is amazing and it doesn't deserve this hate !. A story is not always about how it starts or how it ends, it's also about how it unfolds.… Expand
  44. RateB8
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    An incredible and daring sequel that delivers on all fronts. A truly perfect follow up to the first game.
  45. Mayormilk
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best game I’ve played, a lot of the negative reviews on here are from people that haven’t actually played the game and just going along with a mob mentality. If you wanna know how you’d like it, take the time to play it yourself. Genius story.
  46. JeyDee
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Incredible gameplay with every gore you can only imagine with graphics made as best as ps4 allows and I can not wait on ps5 version of this game. New gameplay mechanics that creates new ways of approaching the game. Game starts at a slow phase but then it gets much more faster and smoother. Environment details are incredible just as interaction with them. Cutscenes are the best what weIncredible gameplay with every gore you can only imagine with graphics made as best as ps4 allows and I can not wait on ps5 version of this game. New gameplay mechanics that creates new ways of approaching the game. Game starts at a slow phase but then it gets much more faster and smoother. Environment details are incredible just as interaction with them. Cutscenes are the best what we could have ever seen and I am almost losing sight if this is still a game or real life cutscenes. As before the music made by Gustavo Santoalalla is just emotional and fits perfectly. Enemies are smart, well not as smart as on E3 in 2018 but a really good one. There is no multiplayer in the launch of the game but they say it will be there soon. Ofcourse the bigger problem is the story. More specificly the way it is delivered. I do not see a problem with the decisions and the story how it was made. Bigger problem is how it was written. It almost seems like a huge pile of mess laying on each other. Just as everyone I am not a big fan playing as the second main character (we all know what she has done) but I must say that it was much more cinematic and funnier experience then playing as Ellie(because playing as Ellie you play in bigger environments). The problem is that they want to make us sympathize us with this character but they do a **** work with that. Also I do not see a problem with the characters and the way they were written. Just the way the game presents them and the way how the developers wants you to see them. Like for instance the charachter that looks exactly the same way like directer Neil Druckmann looks like. This character is the way how I imagine a person that when you would saw them you would burn them to crisps if you would have the chance but the developers for some reason wants you to see him in a good light. Why? I do not know. No one knows. And the same goes for a lot of characters. The last thing is the ending and oh my god I have never seen so long ending since the RDR2 but you know what is the difference? In RDR2 the ending is 4 times longer but is much more satisfying than this. Over all I do not think this game deserves this reviews. For me it is solid 8,5/10 but because of the reviews I choose 9 instead of 8.… Expand
  47. LowRes96
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The Batman vs Superman of video games. And that's a compliment you bunch of basement dwelling manbabies.
  48. Elli_02
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    It's an incredible game, I love it so much, I'm cried so many times. 10 of 10 obviously
  49. Mono_Mono
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I get why people are not liking this game... People doesn't like different things. That's why there are the same Fast & Furious movies every year, the same call of duty games every year. People want to see the same thing always.
    People doesn't like thinking, and this game make you think A LOT!. The hardest game to digest that I have ever played in my life.
    Yeah, I didn't like the    I get why people are not liking this game... People doesn't like different things. That's why there are the same Fast & Furious movies every year, the same call of duty games every year. People want to see the same thing always.
    People doesn't like thinking, and this game make you think A LOT!. The hardest game to digest that I have ever played in my life.
    Yeah, I didn't like the destiny of some characters that I loved. My heart got broken (Really), but that doesn't mean that is something bad. Not because everything in this game is different than we expected means that is bad.

    Honestly one of the best games I've ever played.
    Naughty Dog, you all did it again.    … Expand
  50. AndyBagles
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This is a Complex and Neuanced Game not everyone will appreciate. But it is definitely not a disservice to the TLOU Franchise.
  51. Rode_games
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2
    Como experiencia personal y como fan de la primera entrega me ha parecido un gran juego con una historia madura y arriesgada que no intenta agradar a nadie. Es un juego que para mi fue fuerte y en lo personal es el único que me ha sacado lagrimas en todo este tiempo que llevo jugando y creo que muchos sabrán de que parte en especifico fue la que provocó esa situación. Durante este juego tuve diferentes sensaciones como nunca había experimentado con otro juego, tuve odio, rabia, paz y nostalgia, es un gran videojuego pero crudo y si eres fan del primero como yo hay partes que te harán odiar de formas inigualables.
    cosas que no me terminaron de gustar:
    Las cosas que me han chocado bastante, bueno cosas que en momentos me daban ganas de dejar el videojuego, una fue controlar a abby a mi en lo personal fue lo más pesado del juego y debo aclarar que no odio el personaje simplemente no llegue a empatizar con este durante las horas que se conto su historia y el juego se ve que busca que empatices con ella y yo no lo logre. Para mi hubiera sido épico jugar el juego casi en su totalidad con ellie y creo que eso igual me hizo no tener empatía con abby y bueno la parte del teatro en el enfrentamiento de abby y ellie fue donde casi tiro el mando contra el piso, la verdad para mi fue una de las peores partes y de las que mas me costó aceptar jugarla.
    Cosas que me gustaron en esta entrega:
    Me gusto que los personajes se sintieran tan humanos, tanto los protagonistas como los enemigos, esos momentos donde gritaban el nombre del compañero muerto o cuando te maldecían por matar a su perro es genial. Es un juego con unos detalles brutales, me encanta como cuida cada detalle desde el mundo que te rodea hasta las peleas con enemigos, los enemigos sienten la muerte de un compañero, desmembramientos, la sangre hace que la nieve se derrita… es demencial el nivel de detalle. El gameplay en comparación al primero ha mejorado bastante, si antes tenías muchas posibilidades de como acabar con los enemigos en esta entrega se multiplican las formas de acabar ya sean infectado o humanos.
    Gráficos: para mi el techo grafico en ps4, es un juego visualmente hermoso es casi increíble que lo mueva una ps4 fat.
    Jugabilidad: impresionante, fluida y con grandes posibilidades para realizar las zonas de diversas formas.
    Historia: una historia atrevida y madura que puede gustar o no, pero siendo una buena historia donde todo tiene un sentido y que no busca agradar a nadie.
    Y para acabar yo recomiendo el juego siempre y cuando tengas una mente abierta y no seas una persona cerrada como hasta hoy ha demostrado ser una gran parte de la comunidad, niños llorones que hacen una pataleta por que nos le gusto una parte de la historia o por que hay un personaje gay en el juego y van diciendo que son fans del primero, que por cierto es lo que más me hace gracia por que los que de verdad somos fan de the last of us sabíamos que ellie era gay desde el primer juego y eso no nos importó. Entiendo que si hay gente que no se le gusto la historia y mientras tenga argumentos es respetable y debe mantenerse firme en ese punto pues como dije la historia de juego no pretende ser agradable ni con los fans yo mismo estuve muy cabreado en ciertos puntos de la historia.
    Att. Una persona que si jugo el juego completo.    … Expand
  52. Dilute_tentacl
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Игра просто топовая, хороший сюжет Правда концовка не зашла
  53. The_Juk3z
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Survivor difficulty
    35 hours
    ------------------------------ its just f*cking technological masterpiece. Story is a much complexity than first game. Its not about *Lets Go From A to B* This story is hurt you, just like bad things on real life. We never ready to bad things. If u like gameplay on first game, u absolutley can be sure, about this game. Its next lvl stealth-action game.    Survivor difficulty
    35 hours
    ------------------------------
    its just f*cking technological masterpiece.
    Story is a much complexity than first game. Its not about *Lets Go From A to B*
    This story is hurt you, just like bad things on real life. We never ready to bad things.
    If u like gameplay on first game, u absolutley can be sure, about this game. Its next lvl stealth-action game.
    Thank's Naughty-Dog team for this awesome game.    … Expand
  54. NOGhostFever
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Just finished it, and I don't even know what to say. But Brovo Naughty Dog, BROVO.
  55. ToyK1ller
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Игра подарила прекрасные эмоции, всем советую
  56. Kvlt_fail
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boohoo they killed off your favorite characters? :( Oh no I completely forgot that everything in a post apocalyptic world is actually perfect and sweet and just the way you want it to be.
    I can't believe people are crying because the story didn't go the way they wanted it to so they're review bombing this mustapeece.    … Expand
  57. frasxzgamer00
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Il gioco é spettacolare, la grafica nulla da dire, naughty dogs come al solito si dimostra sempre eccellente sotto questo punto di vista, i paesaggi sono da mozzare il fiato, Seattle in particolare é una zona open world in mondo di gioco che in realtá non lo é zone sempre divertenti da esplorare e ricche di cose da fare mai uguali tra loro, pure le trame secondarie che posso essere scoperte leggendo i vari documenti nel corso dell'avventura aggiungono particolari molto interessanti di come era la vita prima e dopo il contagio.
    Le musiche pure, riescono a trasmettere i sentimenti dei protagonisti in maniera a dir poco superba,, il gameplay é sommatoriamente come il primo con delle aggiunte quindi anche li ci siamo, ma arriviamo al punto fondamentale, la storia, la quale é in grado di lasciare moltissime emozioni, rabbia, tristezza ma anche serenitá , la stessa che ritroverá ellie dopo aver affrontato questo incredibile viaggio.
    É una storia di vendetta ma anche di perdono, ellie infatti rischierá e perderá tutto per inseguire la sua sete di rabbia nei confronti di abby che gli ha rubato suo padre, e che ellie non ha fatto in tempo a perdonare, la vendetta che ellie esige su abby non é solo data dall' aver ucciso e torturato joel, ma anche dal non avergli dato la possibilitá di perdonarlo, ellie rivede in abby joel , che come l'ha salvata dalle luci abby fa lo stesso con lev portandolo in braccio fino alla barca ' scena finale', ellie alla fine capisce che gli é rimasta una sola possibilitá per ritrovare se stessa ovvero quella di lasciare andare abby, cosí facendo ellie si lascia alle spalle joel (anche perché joel non l'ha di certo salvata per vederla cosí, lui l'aveva salvata per fargli vivere una vita felice).
    Il gioco riesce anche a farci empatizzare con abby facendoci giocare un buon quantitativo di ore con lei, ci fa capire le sue motivazioni, e non solo ci mostra come in realtá le due protagoniste non siano poi cosí diverse l'una dall' altra, anche abby vedrá sottrattosi il padre e anche lei partirá alla ricerca di vendetta.
    Detto questo credo che il gioco non sia piaciuto in quanto rappresenta un grosso cambiamento rispetto al primo the last of us, le tematiche affrontate sono completamente diverse e inoltre la morte di joel non ha di certo aiutato i fan ad apprezzare quest'opera che tuttavia io considero un capolavoro, secondo me tutto questo astio nei confronti di questo gioco é dovuto a questo repentino cambiamento, purtroppo le cose cambiano, il mondo é in continuo cambiamento e le cose non restano mai immutate, non é semplice da accettare, io stesso ho pianto per la morte di joel, ma se si supera questo scoglio che per quanto possa sembrare insormontabile poi ci si renderá conto di trovarsi di fronte ad un gioco degno di questo nome.    … Expand
  58. Jmozurak
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Phenomenal story along with exciting gameplay. Dont believe the trolls. This game is worth the hype and easily one of the best games I've ever played.
  59. Abby-My-Baby
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Bestes Spiel überhaupt! Habe es noch nie in nem Spiel erlebt, das ich im nachhinein meine Taten bereut habe.

    Absolute Empfehlung auch wenn hier viele ungerechtfertigte Kritiken sind
  60. mkrum123
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game itself has its flaws and moments where i’m like what just happened, but it’s a masterpiece of a game and naughty dog showed just that. It is a dark story with moments we don’t like the story shows, but it is still a great piece of work what naughty dog shows us.
  61. Shippy78
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    An awesome game. If you loved the first one you will love this one 10/10 a must buy.
  62. JuanBollycao
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A mature game, with a very strong message. The violence of this game makes you feel seek about the cruelty of this apocaliptic world. The characters develop themselves in a beatiful way. The story is not what I wanted, but it does not mean its a bad one, the story feels real, and despite some things that happened wont appeal to the public, I understand that this happens on purpose, becauseA mature game, with a very strong message. The violence of this game makes you feel seek about the cruelty of this apocaliptic world. The characters develop themselves in a beatiful way. The story is not what I wanted, but it does not mean its a bad one, the story feels real, and despite some things that happened wont appeal to the public, I understand that this happens on purpose, because they want us to feel that we cant always have what we wont in this world.

    Its a masterpiece, I reccomend it 100/100    … Expand
  63. Oathfish
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II is another piece of evidence that the industry is growing up. Alongside God of War, this game will be remembered by many people as a watershed moment in game narrative - and unlike the AAA narrative space that the original helped create, the Last of Use Part II has stretched beyond the story of a taciturn father figure to focus on a relatively unique perspective - that of the kids who are left behind when the last connection to the old world are out of the picture.

    //Graphics//
    One thing that everyone tends to agree on (even those who profess to loath the game) is that it's a looker. And it is. This game is so beautiful (even on a base PS4) that I found myself stopping over and over again just to take it in. The amount of detail in each play space is phenomenal. The variance in locations is impressive (given that the game takes place in one city). The lighting, the effects, the arena design, all fantastic. There are many locations in this game that will stick with me just as long as the story beats.

    But the real star here is the facial animations. A testament to the actors and the animators that even the smallest emotion comes through in a believable way, helping create untold depth to the characters.

    //Gameplay//
    This game starts where the first left off and goes a little deeper with the mechanics. Make no mistake, it plays better than the original in terms of moment to moment combat, but it is certainly more of the same - and certainly less impressive than the original gameplay trailer. Still, it provides enough variety to stop you from getting bored.

    What might be more divisive however is the amount of downtime between combat sections. This is a slower-paced affair than the first game. With long stretches of exploration and scavenging between brief-but-brutal battle arenas. For some, this might be a downside. For me, however, it made each encounter feel much more personal and important and helped me avoid the fatigue that tends to set in games like Doom or even Ellie's last adventure.

    //Story//
    When you see people giving this game a 3 or a 0 rating, their main complaint is the story. Right out the gate then, these reviews aren't really credible - since visuals, design, and gameplay alone should net this game more than these paltry scores. It is ironic that the same people who complain about the big outlets being paid to give this game 10 out of 10 scores are putting out reviews that are disingenuous. Story is but one pillar of game design, even a complete miss in this department shouldn't sink a game to a 3 or 0 - if so, Breath of the Wild should be sitting just as low on the scale.

    The story of Last of Us II is a thoughtful discussion on revenge and the cycle of violence. Yeah. You've all heard the copy on this. No surprises here. But it's also a story about the world the generation born to the apocalypse want to make. Will it be marked by the destruction and violence of the old guard, or will it be something new? Time and again along their journey toward this answer, our characters watch parents and parent figures fall victim to their violence and will struggle to find the right way forward. It's a mature story and a thoughtful one, well-told and with a conclusion that is well-earned.

    However. It is not an easy story to tell in the medium. A lot of people are going to check out at the start, when the inciting incident for the story occurs. More are going to check out at the mid-point, where Naughty Dog forces the player to do something that is uncomfortable by design. That's okay. No one is to blame if this isn't the story for you. Not Naughty Dog. Not the player. Pick up another game and move on. Or give it some time and come back to it - I promise that it's worth it, if you're willing to give the developers the benefit of the doubt.

    For me, the story is a knockout. A real sign of the medium maturing. And while it is a little over-long, by the time the credits roll, it more and earns its runtime.

    //Elephant in the Room//
    This is a watershed moment for representation in videogames. It has white, black, Asian, Middle Eastern, male, female, trans, straight, gay, bi, old, young characters throughout. The main character is a lesbian. A major character is a straight woman whose body reflects years of training and warfighting (no, she's not trans as many "not transphobic" people keep shouting. Another member of the core cast is trans. A couple are white straight males.

    This is not a game that pushes a SJW agenda (whatever that is). It's a game that represents a wide range of people who happen to exist in this world. And it's really nice to get to see stories from these perspectives - especially those perspectives that I don't personally know. Because, isn't that kind of the magic of videogames as a medium? That we can inhabit worlds and perspectives different from our own?    … Expand
  64. austinsmith1787
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect and I have a feeling in a few years people will start appreciate the game more, because this game is supposed to make you feel pain
  65. vladko_oladko
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is a great game with an amazing and complex story. I got a lot of emotions playing it and I really don't understand these negative comments.
  66. Ballo419
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    My first time writing a review for a game. I am a 55 year old gamer, who has played his share of great games in my lifetime. This is one of the best. I understand that this game may not be for everyone, and I get some of the hate. Is this a perfect 10 game, no. Is it a great game, for me, yes. If you play the entire game, and take it at face value, it is a great, moving experience.My first time writing a review for a game. I am a 55 year old gamer, who has played his share of great games in my lifetime. This is one of the best. I understand that this game may not be for everyone, and I get some of the hate. Is this a perfect 10 game, no. Is it a great game, for me, yes. If you play the entire game, and take it at face value, it is a great, moving experience. The story is very emotional and heartfelt. The graphics and presentation are top notch. Sound design is fantastic. The combat in this game is some of the best that I have experienced in a third person action game. This game is one that any fan of The Last of Us should experience, first hand.

    Some minor pacing issues, and the violence might be a little much for some people.

    I give this game a solid 9 out of 10. It is no zero, that is for sure!    … Expand
  67. sleepypeanut
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Play—and finish—the game. Open your mind, and then make your own decision.
  68. Scadro
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I loved the game, it has improved gameplay over the last part,the visuals are the most stunning visuals a PS4 has ever had, but it's biggest trap is its story. You either love it, or hate it.
    Many people expected (and wanted) a story concept like the Last of us Part 1 , but Naughty Dog did not think that was a good reason to make a sequel, so they went for something totally different,    I loved the game, it has improved gameplay over the last part,the visuals are the most stunning visuals a PS4 has ever had, but it's biggest trap is its story. You either love it, or hate it.
    Many people expected (and wanted) a story concept like the Last of us Part 1 , but Naughty Dog did not think that was a good reason to make a sequel, so they went for something totally different, which is a really bold move. The result is a story you cannot describe as comfort food, but makes you feel a lot of mixed emotions, like it intended to.    … Expand
  69. AnakinSkye
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Game is good and that is from someone who actually enjoyed the first game and got attached to botj Joel and Ellie. The thing about this game is it doesn't have enough mature audience and as a result, sees the whole game as this one scene of a beloved character death without even considering why it happened in the first place. I think the world design is superb and actually improved fromGame is good and that is from someone who actually enjoyed the first game and got attached to botj Joel and Ellie. The thing about this game is it doesn't have enough mature audience and as a result, sees the whole game as this one scene of a beloved character death without even considering why it happened in the first place. I think the world design is superb and actually improved from previous Naughty Dog titles. People just really need to try playing with an open mind because the world of The Last of Us is not a world of happy endings and fantasies. One downside I guess is there were unnecessary scenes that didn't quite impress me but overall, it really is a nice game. Art is not meant to please everybody and I think Naughty Dog won't impress everyone at this point, but for a major developer to have this courage in storytelling and game design, I gotta give them a 10.… Expand
  70. SageStew
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely epic, but the combat system is annoying at the end. One of the best experiences someone can have on gamming, finished In 30hours.
  71. Johnny_Cristic
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Игра, как и первая часть оставляет глубокий незабываемый эмоциональный след в душе.
    Стоит сказать, что не все с этим согласны и не все ее поняли и почувствовали так, как я. Не для всех она стала таким откровением, которое просто разрывает тебя изнутри. Почти неделю после прохождения я просто не мог перестать думать о самой игре, истории и героях.
    Лично от меня 10. Наряду с первой частью    Игра, как и первая часть оставляет глубокий незабываемый эмоциональный след в душе.
    Стоит сказать, что не все с этим согласны и не все ее поняли и почувствовали так, как я. Не для всех она стала таким откровением, которое просто разрывает тебя изнутри. Почти неделю после прохождения я просто не мог перестать думать о самой игре, истории и героях.

    Лично от меня 10. Наряду с первой частью это лучшее культурное творение человечества, подобных эмоций лично у меня не удалось вызвать ни одному произведению. (Не то что игре)
    Очень надеюсь, что Ноти Дог порадуют нас третьей частью, ведь очень много недосказано ещё...    … Expand
  72. elliedina
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Jaw-dropping visuals, soundtracks, audio, acting and story. 10/10. Stop hating if you don’t understand the story.
  73. AnteroNoNo97
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This is what I expected, I totally loved it, I’m wondering if there’s going to be a multiplayer
  74. ulvnoir
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A technical achievement with a beautiful and heartbreaking story that explores the themes of hate and revenge. It will make you think and feel. It will make you question your choices as a player and reevaluate your feelings towards characters. This is a must have for anyone who likes their games ambitious and bold. You may not always accept the choices that certain characters make, you mayA technical achievement with a beautiful and heartbreaking story that explores the themes of hate and revenge. It will make you think and feel. It will make you question your choices as a player and reevaluate your feelings towards characters. This is a must have for anyone who likes their games ambitious and bold. You may not always accept the choices that certain characters make, you may subconsciously wish for a better outcome where everyone lives happily ever after, but you will not deny the sheer power of the story presented. Art's purpose is to make you feel. It can elevate you but it can also make you feel like **** This reflects the complexity of the human experience. Approach the game with an open mind and you will be rewarded.

    10/10    … Expand
  75. tuanvn2306
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!!! absolutely must play, worth every penny, start the game with open mind and you will not regret this.
  76. tlougood
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    the last of us is a good franchise the last of us is a good franchise **** you
  77. DaMac78
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Please don’t believe all the negative reviews from (I have no idea why) “disappointed” players. This game is the best thing I have EVER played since Part One. This game alone is reason enough to own a Playstation! Pure perfection.
  78. zackvh
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To preface this review/rant; It took me nearly two weeks of processing my feelings to decide where I stood on this game after completing it on June 21st. I would advise anyone reading these reviews to give no weight to reviews left on release date, June 19th. There's simply too much to unpack here, including finishing the game, which took me 23 hours altogether.

    Notice how the extremely negative reviews push buzzwords/terms, and don't mention much of anything coherent? It's not a coincidence. These reviews do not elaborate what "plot holes" exist, they do not elaborate on what makes the story poor, in their opinion. The people leaving these reviews are either experiencing grief over the death of Joel, and don't understand how to process it, or are internet trolls/bigots and are a waste of your time. More often than not, people get angry when they don't understand something that they cannot change.

    This game pushes the boundaries of what the medium can be, and it will go over the heads and hearts of those with a lack of emotional intelligence and an ability to look deeper than what is on the surface.

    I believe that this game is phenomenal, heartbreaking, complex, and challenges the player on an emotional level. While it wasn't the story that I personally wanted, due to an attachment over the characters from the first game, Part II tells a complicated and nuanced story that gets you personally invested from the early hours of playing. It takes away something you care deeply about, and then challenges you to overcome your anger and hatred, tying the player directly into the same struggle that Ellie endures.

    The game hits a very hard point halfway through that flips the script and has you play as Abby, the person responsible for your anger and pain. It's not comfortable, at all, but it is necessary for helping the player understand the bigger picture. It mirrors the journey and experiences that Joel had in the first game through Abby's decisions and journey involving Yara and Lev, showing that these characters are much more than just their actions. It shows that both Eliie and Abby and have the same motivations - to seek revenge on those who wronged them.

    I believe that most of the hate for this game comes down to Abby killing Joel. Ultimately, if players could accept Joel as an extremely flawed character and justify his actions (remember his decision from the first game to murder dozens of innocent people, including those working on trying to save the world from the cordyceps pandemic? Not to mention his past as a hunter...) to "rescue" Ellie for questionable personal reasons, they must also accept that Abby is just in her actions to avenge her father, the firefly surgeon who was murdered by Joel.

    My only critique is that I do feel the game almost had too much on it's plate. While maybe it wouldn't have been practical, I believe the story could have been told better by having players experience more with Abby before Joel's death.    … Expand
  79. mrchrisjuice
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is a monument to the art of video games. its world is beautiful and horrifying. Its gameplay is immersive and intense. But most of all, its story is in a masterclass of its own in the medium. Complicated, nuanced, and challenging the player like very few in entertainment try to do, it sticks the landing and delivers a powerful message about vengeance, hatred, grief, and forgiveness.
  80. Ewan777
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, This game is amazing, I felt a lot of emotions, very cool story and gameplay. The game is long, worth the money, and makes you think
  81. Caskenaizer
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Beautiful lighting and sound design. Top notch acting. Stunning set pieces, gorgeous graphics, fluid gameplay and a mature story. I loved the original TLOU and this game matched, and in some cases exceeded, my expectations. Well done Naughty Dog.
  82. rapcheek
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Are you idiots? It the best gameI played ever. You see at things from another ankle after you played tlou2
  83. LeonDarllem
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Eu adorei cada momento e o fato do jogo conseguir fazer a gente sentir empatia pela Abby
  84. JesseP
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Best game I´ve ever played. Great Job Naughty Dog.Fantastic.Woooooooooooooow
  85. Frankjeg
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego para mi es un 9, es de lo mejor de la generación, lo tiene todo: gráficos un 10, jugabilidad un 9, historia un 9, dejando de lado todo lo la gente tóxica ha querido sacarle para atacar a este juegazo con mentiras.
    El juego lo único que veo que quiere hacerte entender es que la venganza no es la solución a los problemas porque tras una venganza vendrá otra y con el ojo por ojo todos ciegos no veo nada de inclusión ni nada forzado.    … Expand
  86. Railson144
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O game tem uma história muito boa, uma jogabilidade impecável, um gráfico espetacular, e na minha opinião esse jogo já faz parte dos melhores da história… Expand
  87. PolecatIV
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Simply put this game is the most emotional and beautiful game I ever played in 30 years. A truly masterpiece that takes advantage of the video game media to create the most intense experience to date. A roller coaster of emotions from start to finish. The narrative is brave and hits hard. Although I consider this game the pinnacle of the media, this game is not for everyone (see the deathSimply put this game is the most emotional and beautiful game I ever played in 30 years. A truly masterpiece that takes advantage of the video game media to create the most intense experience to date. A roller coaster of emotions from start to finish. The narrative is brave and hits hard. Although I consider this game the pinnacle of the media, this game is not for everyone (see the death threat people who worked on this game has received on the first days of the release), it goes deep in the spiral of violence ignited by revenge and for someone it could be too much to handle, included myself.
    Technically is the best game I ever played: stunning visuals, incredible acting performances, game play polish.
    The ND guys did an outstanding job with this title, maybe is not the game all the fan base wanted or expected (included myself, again), but this game deserve a solid 9/10, I gave 10 because of all the zero's that are (in my humble opinion) not totally unbiased.
    To summarize: the best 25h~ spent in front of a game console. Totally recommended.    … Expand
  88. ierika
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story:
    It shows us the dark side of humanity. The world does not revolve around Ellie and Joel this time. There are points in the story where I just thought is ridiculous, like Ellie coming back for Abby late in the game. When Tommy said before he's had enough, now, Tommy is keen on getting revenge even going as far as to guilt-tripping Ellie. I also thought that Scar/Seraphites was forced into the game.

    Gameplay:
    Awesome. Looting can become tedious, but if you don't loot, you won't have anything at all. I played it on Hard difficulty.    … Expand
  89. D3030
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Characters are fleshed out and complex. They make impossible decisions and evolve as the game progresses. Absolutely beautiful graphics and atmosphere. Combat is better than the first game. Really enjoyed it.
  90. Rania93
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I've never played a game like the Last of Us II before. I was so immersed in the story and in the characters, and I felt what Ellie was feeling in the game. I was happy when she was with Dina or in the museum with Joel, I was sad when she was grieving, and I was so reluctant to push square in certain situations such as when she confronted Abby. I think the Last of Us II has taken gamingI've never played a game like the Last of Us II before. I was so immersed in the story and in the characters, and I felt what Ellie was feeling in the game. I was happy when she was with Dina or in the museum with Joel, I was sad when she was grieving, and I was so reluctant to push square in certain situations such as when she confronted Abby. I think the Last of Us II has taken gaming to a new direction, and for that it gets a 10 from me.… Expand
  91. Carolishas
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Still getting over the emotional rollercoaster. I loved every second of it. You just need to see past you own interest and start seeing the game for what it wants to convey. Awesome job. The fact that people got so mad made this perfectly clear. The only problem was that they were overestimating the emotional intelligence of the average male.
  92. GunRunner
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautiful cinematic experience, a game about the cost of revenge and how the world is not fair. The music is excellent the gameplay is excellent the acting is excellent. A fantastic game and hopefully game of the year.… Expand
  93. GabrielREIIS
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Tudo que tenho a dizer é que o jogo é sensacional , Joel mesmo tendo morrido fez bem seu papel e ele não era imortal infelizmente , fiquei sentido pela morte dele claro mas paciência , o que dá pra dizer sobre a história é que "cada vilão é o herói de sua própria história !!!!
    Jogo nota 10 sem dúvidas
  94. akhtarhafiz
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever made
    50 greatest video games of all time
    The 30 best video games of the decade
  95. Deadshoot8554
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game has managed to tell the story it wants to tell us.And it's Amazing!! The game showed Ellie not as a hero, but as a real person.


    In addition, the game has taught us to empathize and add something to our humanity.
  96. Jimson
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is above average, the story would benefit from certain events being swapped (Abby before Ellie). The gameplay is incredible and extremely realistic.… Expand
  97. Andre1Reis3
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    It gives you a life lesson. Não podes ter tudo o que queres e, quem tudo quer tudo perde.
  98. sabyo
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game is incrible it's not your cliche game I don't know why the reviews is so low, but this game deserve a 10. Hoping this game wins the game of the year award
  99. VGameReview
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great game not deserving of the hate that it gets. The whole way through I was enthralled in this world and the gameplay was intuitive and engaging. I kept getting amazed and wanted to continue seeing where this game led. This revenge tale I feel is important as Ellie has taken on a lot of Joel’s traits and with how the game proceeds you see that she’s slowly becoming more comfortable with it, even going so far as to torture. At the same time though we see Ellie get affected by these actions and due to Ellie allowing herself to get consumed by this need for vengeance, she lost everything. I won’t lie I was sad with the ending but I felt it was a bold and important for the story. Ellie wasn’t a good person throughout the game, just as Joel wasn’t and I’m happy we got to finally play this full game.… Expand
  100. AllureSam
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    A great sequel and one of the best people games in history. Beautiful, ambiguous characters and a deep, multi-layered plot. The story of how hatred changes people and how much it costs to pay for their decisions. The best games are bound to evoke emotions, this game evokes the strongest emotions. And the finale! The final game is incredible. History will hate those you used to love andA great sequel and one of the best people games in history. Beautiful, ambiguous characters and a deep, multi-layered plot. The story of how hatred changes people and how much it costs to pay for their decisions. The best games are bound to evoke emotions, this game evokes the strongest emotions. And the finale! The final game is incredible. History will hate those you used to love and love those you hated. In the finale you will find peace, albeit through devastation and catharsis. Lovely, ADULT game.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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