The Last of Us Part II

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  1. MoeAra
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Please don't let anyone discourage you from playing it, because frankly most of them are just throwing tantrums for no reason at all, or they just don't want to understand what this game is really about...it is not about Joel or Ellie or Tommy or anyone, it is about a post-apocalyptic world in which people act based on their natural instinct, there is noOne of the best games ever made. Please don't let anyone discourage you from playing it, because frankly most of them are just throwing tantrums for no reason at all, or they just don't want to understand what this game is really about...it is not about Joel or Ellie or Tommy or anyone, it is about a post-apocalyptic world in which people act based on their natural instinct, there is no socially acceptable protocols that they have to consider , there is really no right or wrong in this world. And You get to experience more than one point of view and you get to judge for your self if something is right or wrong. It shows you that it is not a fairy tail, and there are consequences for every action.
    -Game play, is 10/10 it can be very challenging, however it is very satisfying
    -Graphics, 10/10 graphically it is very well designed
    -Story, maybe 8/10 it is very emotional and brutal, you can feel how sick people can be and how no one is a hero
    -length, 10/10 although i wanted more game play hours but it is lengthy and very engaging most of the time
    -Horror 10/10 it is way more horrifying than the original and now you actually feel how terrifying it can be to live in such a world
    -narrative design 10/10 it is very brave in its narrative, it doesn't care about your feelings at all
    Over all it is not perfect but compared to other story-based games, horror games, shooter games, infected/zombies and rpg games The Last Of Us 2 is one of the top games ever made
    if you are afraid of disappointment, pain and fear this is not a game for you
    This game is for people who are not afraid to experience a brave, brutal, dark and bleak story about a world that these characters have to live in, not about some characters that live in an such a world    … Expand
  2. Taizer1491
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El gameplay es impecable, así como sus gráficos y animaciones. No obstante ha desatado polémica por la historia a lo cual opino que la historia en si es buena, transmite perfectamente lo que quiere comunicar y tiene coherencia en la mayoría de la misma, no está hecha para complacer a nadie, juegazo, si acaso lo único malo, escenas innecesarias, y que se alarga un poco más de lo que debise, fuera de eso un imperdible.… Expand
  3. Alexander33
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Это лучшая игра за последние пару лет. ЧТО БЫ КТО не говорил. ЭТО ШЕДЕВР!

    Naughty Dog !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the work you have done. For the efforts, for the love of the fans. This masterpiece will forever remain in my heart, this game, this sea of ​​emotions, rivers of tears and sincerity. I thank you from all gamers in Ukraine and Russia, thank you!    Это лучшая игра за последние пару лет. ЧТО БЫ КТО не говорил. ЭТО ШЕДЕВР!

    Naughty Dog !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the work you have done. For the efforts, for the love of the fans. This masterpiece will forever remain in my heart, this game, this sea of ​​emotions, rivers of tears and sincerity. I thank you from all gamers in Ukraine and Russia, thank you!
  4. cloudandroid
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly loved the game. There were times where the story got a little hairy but it was able to pull it all together. I liked that I was able to play through the aftermath of what occurred in the first game. See how Ellie reacted when she found out what Joel did and how he lied. It was such a good revenge story for both Ellie and Abby. Surprisingly I gained a bit of sympathy for what occurred to Abby and enjoyed seeing her side of the story. One of my favorite parts of the game was the fight between Abby and Ellie in the theater. It was cool that you were playing as the antagonist instead of the protagonist while fighting against the main "good" guy. The story overall was fantastic as we saw development on both sides. Ellie gained a more brutal personality as the game went on as Abby gained more compassion. The parallel between Abby and Ellie were very pronounced. The last thing I want to touch on is the fact of how diverse the game is with there being a lesbian couple that wasn't over sexualized and the topic of transphobia was shown with what happened to Lev. I would highly recommend this game.… Expand
  5. Lololo5764
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я просто поставлю 10 из 10.
    Игра классная.Не понимаю почему люди не навидят Эбби, ведь по сути персонаж интересный, каждый в начале игры не навидел её *в том числе и я*за убийство Джоэла, пока не понял её и не узнал получше,она мстила за отца которого убил Джоэл,а ведь он знал на что идёт.Не понимаю я вас людей которые просто так сильно привязались к Джоэлу,что насрать на потерянного и дорогого человка Эбби тем самым порадив не нависть к Джоэлу.Так что я не вижу смысла сливать этого героя ведь она и не такая уж злая,она даже оставлляла Элли в живых,,не убивала её с Диной и просто простила её за убитых не за что друзей и сказала что бы больше её не преследовали вот и всё. Так что надеюсь увидеть её в 3 части)
    P.SЯ ничего плохого не имею против Джоэла и Элли я их просто обожаю    … Expand
  6. gingsindr_
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game, really gets in your head and makes you uncomfortable. A lot of moments where my stomach dropped knowing that what was coming would break my heart. The POV switch worked very well and made me develop so much empathy for Abby. Gameplay was smooth and fun, and environments were beautiful. I'm so glad to have LGBT representation in mainstream games. Great balance of story,Phenomenal game, really gets in your head and makes you uncomfortable. A lot of moments where my stomach dropped knowing that what was coming would break my heart. The POV switch worked very well and made me develop so much empathy for Abby. Gameplay was smooth and fun, and environments were beautiful. I'm so glad to have LGBT representation in mainstream games. Great balance of story, combat, and exploration. I wish I could play it again for the first time.… Expand
  7. Qi-ra_Kenobi
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Interesting game. Some parts in stories were **** up, but that's life. Gameplay is good.
  8. Kally_xx
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Best game I have ever played, best ps4 generation game, a must have, a reason to buy a ps4 if don't have one yet. Just play it.
  9. FernandoRojas19
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Neil Druckmann proposed the bad story so that you are part of it so that you feel what ellie felt, sadness, hatred, anger and depression, you were part of the game, you just didn't realize it
  10. Eritake
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    No logro entender porque la gente odió esta obra maestra hay un gran desarrollo los tiempos del juego son perfectos no solo te enseña que sienten los personajes te lo plasman para que puedas encontrar empatía yo creo eso es lo que le hace falta a la gente empatía la gente es tan tonta que cree que el juego trata sobre la venganza jajaja ilusos.
  11. Ahmet07
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    Oyun her anlamla mükemmel grafiksel anlamda yapay zeka anlamında ben oynanış aynı zaman da hikayesi gayet güzeldi sel ama daha iyi de olabirdi ama buda iyi bence
  12. Lox23
    Aug 25, 2020
    8
    Игра очень впечатлила , своей графикой , геймплеем и конечно историей и даже знание важных сюжетных событий , не повредило получению удовольствия. Из минусов могу выделить , не очень подробно описаных дополнительных персонажейИгра очень впечатлила , своей графикой , геймплеем и конечно историей и даже знание важных сюжетных событий , не повредило получению удовольствия. Из минусов могу выделить , не очень подробно описаных дополнительных персонажей
  13. FalconLastWorld
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  14. kirion101
    May 23, 2022
    10
    The most significant theme of this game that everyone misses is how the world goes on even if you don't want it to.
    I EXPECTED the game to be based around the consequences of Joel's endgame choice in the first, and I was **** right.
    Because, how could it not? Joel killed the only man in the world that was able to make a cure to save humankind. I really feel this game exposed many    The most significant theme of this game that everyone misses is how the world goes on even if you don't want it to.
    I EXPECTED the game to be based around the consequences of Joel's endgame choice in the first, and I was **** right.
    Because, how could it not? Joel killed the only man in the world that was able to make a cure to save humankind.
    I really feel this game exposed many people's lack of empathy.    … Expand
  15. Lukevanzyl
    May 23, 2022
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece and a worthy sequel. Doesn’t deserve the hate it gets.
  16. TonyCR
    Jun 8, 2022
    9
    Sinceramente, no entiendo el hate que recibió el juego, siendo una completa obra maestra.
    Si, es verdad que el contexto principal del mundo post apocalíptico se pierde un poco.
    Si, es verdad que es una historia de drama común y genérica. Pero, aún con todo y eso, el juego es impresionante de pies a cabeza, tanto en jugabilidad, gráficas, mecánicas y obviamente historia. La lección que    Sinceramente, no entiendo el hate que recibió el juego, siendo una completa obra maestra.
    Si, es verdad que el contexto principal del mundo post apocalíptico se pierde un poco.
    Si, es verdad que es una historia de drama común y genérica. Pero, aún con todo y eso, el juego es impresionante de pies a cabeza, tanto en jugabilidad, gráficas, mecánicas y obviamente historia.
    La lección que enseña este es muy grande y muy importante, pues refleja lo que una sociedad marginada por el entorno hace.
    No obstante, había gente que esperaba la historia del primer juego repetida, tipo, las fantabulosas aventuras de Joel y Ellie contra los infectados. Y no, el arco de Joel Miller termino en el primer juego, y extenderlo más hubiese sido peor.
    Así que en conclusión, TLOU2 es una obra maestra incomprendida.    … Expand
  17. Uvmaister
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Following the footsteps to one of the best games if not the best game I played on the ps3, Naughty Dog had massive shoes to fill. The first entry had me dealing with all emotions and I was all over the place at the end of the journey. When learned there was a sequal in the works back in 2016 I was both excited and worried that they would make a game not worthy the masterpiece they releasedFollowing the footsteps to one of the best games if not the best game I played on the ps3, Naughty Dog had massive shoes to fill. The first entry had me dealing with all emotions and I was all over the place at the end of the journey. When learned there was a sequal in the works back in 2016 I was both excited and worried that they would make a game not worthy the masterpiece they released back in 2013. The last of us part 2 brought forth the same excited, nerve-wrecking, anxiety, happy, sobbing feelings I had with the first one. Naughty Dog polished an already polished jewel and made yet another masterpiece with part 2. I was hooked from the start and throughout my 35+ hour playtime and my tears were running down my cheek when the credits rolled. There's a part of me that feel they could've given more screen time with Joel and Ellie to shine together before killing off Joel and also playing as Abby in the theater didn't resonate with me that much. But I get why they did it and what they're trying to tell us and I applaud Naughty Dog for having the confidence to make such a bold and beautiful sequal to a game that didn't need one. There's nothing out there that can compete with Naughty Dog both visually and in storytelling. Yes, I can see why this is a divisive game but it's a game still worth having played.… Expand
  18. mateusspy
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The last of Us 2 is a masterpiece of the generation, with its perfect scenarios, together with its environments, and the climate, lighting, game mechanics, gameplay and movement, the characters' facial expressions, sound effects and the soundtrack sound, all charming.

    You enter the heart, the humanity of the characters, embody your feelings and your dreams, your desires. Interpret and    The last of Us 2 is a masterpiece of the generation, with its perfect scenarios, together with its environments, and the climate, lighting, game mechanics, gameplay and movement, the characters' facial expressions, sound effects and the soundtrack sound, all charming.

    You enter the heart, the humanity of the characters, embody your feelings and your dreams, your desires. Interpret and feel, the soul of each one, in its details. Unlike a film, you are in the skin of the protagonist, who increasingly makes you empathetic.

    In this post-apocalyptic world, we reflect and see, how the society of good is more united and human, like the society of jackson. Values ​​are different, there is no value for money, what remains are only the virtues of the soul, and your passions, be it for music, or dreams.
    Unlike today, nobody needs to show off or put on makeup, hide their hearts, they have no futility or material possessions, only the truth, and pure emotion, soul, feeling, are properly valued.
    Surviving sharpens your feelings. Living out of social status, and giving value to your feeling, and relationships, exchanges of emotions and affections.
    That and passed in the lore of the game, all the characters, are more emotional and sentimental, deep in their being, being hard and brutal to survive, violent, but still loving and feeling.

    Each subtlety, each attitude, you feel interpreting each act, each chapter of the protagonist's mentality, is a surreal experience.

    You feel the soul, the feeling, the expression of Ellie in every song played on the guitar. This is incredible, just wonderful.

    The story is impeccable, it was a great way to create a well done and exciting plot, which keeps you glued to the plot from beginning to end, and its impactful actions.

    The game remains perfect, with a story that establishes principles and difficulties, demonstrating the brutality of survival. How people change for thirst for revenge, what they lose, and how far they go. Hate only ends when forgiveness begins.

    In this game, as in the first one, it is not about heroes and villains, but about the behaviors and choices of the human life we ​​make, and how they will trigger actions.
    The best way to cut the sadness of losses through revenge, is by forgiving, breaking the cycle.
    We lose humanity, we leave our passions in search of that thirst.

    However, even with forgiveness, the consequences happened, they were great and without return for all the characters involved with the protagonists.
    The journey of revenge cost him everything, that is very sad.

    Game to question yourself, to evolve emotionally. Game of the generation without a doubt.
    Is it worth hating? Peace can only be found through empathy. Hate and revenge are feelings that have a vicious cycle.

    This game changed my life a lot, it impacted my way of thinking, how a game can convey something so profound and true, better than movies. In every detail and affection, that naughty dog ​​put this eye candy for the eyes and soul .

    Joel finds a new meaning in life, having feelings from father to daughter with Ellie, she changed her life, and transformed him into a new man, docile and protective.
    Just as 1 made me change my relationship, how we should protect and love, and even about adopting a daughter, this made me go back to being emotional, and falling in love with the protagonist, and her little details, that pass so much from her soul and her personality. Ellie and lasts, and also a sweet person.

    I recommend this game to everyone, it's a work of art.
    A game that you feel, it changes your life.
    Game to be admired, cultivated, reflected.    … Expand
  19. tomkiv897
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I am about 70% into the game and I absolutely love it. The story feels real and dark, in-line with post apocalyptic world. The story is the continuation of part 1. To be honest, I'm not sure which one I like better, they are maybe on a par for me. As far as graphics, gameplay, mechanics - part 2 is awesome. Fantastic job Naughty Dog! We don't get to experience such games very often.I am about 70% into the game and I absolutely love it. The story feels real and dark, in-line with post apocalyptic world. The story is the continuation of part 1. To be honest, I'm not sure which one I like better, they are maybe on a par for me. As far as graphics, gameplay, mechanics - part 2 is awesome. Fantastic job Naughty Dog! We don't get to experience such games very often.

    Update: now that I finished this game, it's a solid 9/10 for me. Fantastic story, although it's sad, emotionally deep, and complex. I loved the gameplay and environment. Will replay it for sure.    … Expand
  20. Quoc
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    You really need to be smart to understand this game. This is the best game I ever played. Thank you Naughty Dog.
  21. Daniskumik27
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es un juegazo lo único malo es la muerte de Joel pero el resto es un juego increíble… Expand
  22. Envyy
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Would've been perfect if it wasn't for the lazy writing in some parts but overall it's really good sequel and surpass the first in everything except the writing
  23. garot
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Game is amazing, long story, great moments and amazing graphics and sound. I played second time and recomendet for all ND fans.
  24. BVGE
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Let's get it out of the way up front - This game doesn't deserve all these zeroes at all. It doesn't deserve all those perfect scores either.

    Anyone bashing this game falls into one or more of these categories: They didn't play it. They didn't play more than 3 hours. They're just looking for something to hate. They didn't agree with the way the story played out (The ONLY valid    Let's get it out of the way up front - This game doesn't deserve all these zeroes at all. It doesn't deserve all those perfect scores either.

    Anyone bashing this game falls into one or more of these categories:

    They didn't play it.

    They didn't play more than 3 hours.

    They're just looking for something to hate.

    They didn't agree with the way the story played out (The ONLY valid criticism).

    8/10. One point off for the social justice that DOES exist, and one point off for the bugginess that is there. It's very little.

    In summation, think for yourself and buy it if you want to play it, you won't be disappointed. All these low ratings are absolute garbage lies, period.    … Expand
  25. badqt89
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    It is Zero 000000000000000000000 but they not allowing me.

    I wrote my honest review but the website is not allowing me to score 9 or less.

    I will try 10. This is just a trial.
  26. Gabriel309
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Tudo queria produtores falaram do jogo eles cumpriram , em questão de nos jogadores termos os mesmos sentimentos da Eliee durante a história, gráficos ótimos, jogabilidade otima , amei o game
  27. Hazuki1986
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Absolutely cringe worthy the negative circle jerk that is happening around this game.

    I think this game absolutely closes this gen with perfection. I was left wondering how they managed to pull tgistoff on the ps4. It completely blows most of the latest releases on all platforms out of the water. The story.. The graphics.. The animation.. The gameplay.. This game is a must play.
  28. real_Dorfdepp
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I unterstand why people are pissed. They don‘t like how the game killed off Joel and say that the story doesn‘t make sense. In my opinion it does. Of course, the fact that the doctor, Joel killed at the end of TLOU 1, hat a daughter that would hunt down her dads killer seems kinda random. In my opinion the story still makes sense. In the world of the Last of Us, people don’t die like heroes they just get shot or whatever and that’s it. The enemies you kill are just getting shot or stabbed and die without much drama and so do our protagonists. Joel, who forgot how to trust while living in his peaceful little town Jackson, Jesse surprisingly getting shot in the face by Abby and so on.
    Also, Ellie is not better than Abby. They both kill with no regrets, the only reason you hate Abby and love Ellie is, that you know her from the first game.
    At first I hated Abby as well but playing her backstory made me like her more and more.
    The only thing that really pissed me off is the ending.
    From the point on, where Ellie and Dina live on the farm, with Jessie’s Baby etc. the game felt kinda weird. Ellie looked weird, Abby looked like a totally different person, the whole thing just felt like a different game in the last few ours.
    The Gameplay is not the best but actually improved a lot and is way more extensive and better to control then in the first game.

    All in all I think that, even though the fame gets way too much hate, its a masterpiece and next to Part 1, one of naughty dogs best games.    … Expand
  29. ser0052
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    the game is very cool in terms of gameplay, I also liked the story.
    But I do not understand people who threaten developers, I think the law should be punished
  30. Lutessio
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    O game é simplesmente impressionante, trama super madura e condizente com tudo que foi mostrado no primeiro jogo. O nível de imersão que esse jogo proporciona ao jogador é surreal. Trilha sonora perfeita, ambientação perfeita. É uma pena que alguns preconceituosos que nem jogaram estão tentando manchar a imagem do game, mas tudo que tão fazendo é dando mais fama para o próprio. Não tiremO game é simplesmente impressionante, trama super madura e condizente com tudo que foi mostrado no primeiro jogo. O nível de imersão que esse jogo proporciona ao jogador é surreal. Trilha sonora perfeita, ambientação perfeita. É uma pena que alguns preconceituosos que nem jogaram estão tentando manchar a imagem do game, mas tudo que tão fazendo é dando mais fama para o próprio. Não tirem conclusões precipitadas do jogo, jogue e tenha a sua própria opinião, é serio, você vai estar perdendo um dos melhores títulos da geração.… Expand
  31. Yechell
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest game according to narrative part, the best from the point of graphics and animations. For other mad people, you have to play games without any thoughts about lgbt.
  32. Benoit_C
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part II is a sad and heartbreaking masterpiece.

    It is the melody of violence and rage, and a demonstration of how a traumatic event can change us forever and bring us down to the depths of revenge. Revenge is a disease.

    Abby's storyline shows us how our actions have consequences and that our perspective can be greater. While playing Abby, you learn why she killed Joel, and then you mean that Ellie and Abby aren't so different, they both lost a beloved one.

    The side qualities :
    - The sound design is good as hell !
    - Graphics (of course)
    - A basic gameplay in the service of history that didn't need to be fleshed out.
    - the themes addressed without forcing and propaganda (lgbt, religions...) its all about tolerance !

    BUT :( :
    - Some plot hole.
    - Not enought Gustavo music moment.    … Expand
  33. yuritchka
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    this game is one of the most amazing things I have ever had the pleasure of playing. I can't understand how someone, in good conscience, can not feel the impact that the last of us part II causes, whether because of the beauty, the soundtrack, the gameplay, and especially the story. everything was necessary and everything was carefully thought out, I can't find where the "holes in thethis game is one of the most amazing things I have ever had the pleasure of playing. I can't understand how someone, in good conscience, can not feel the impact that the last of us part II causes, whether because of the beauty, the soundtrack, the gameplay, and especially the story. everything was necessary and everything was carefully thought out, I can't find where the "holes in the script" are that so many people are talking about and a "so bad" story, it makes it seem like they haven't even played the game so incoherent that it is . in my view, if you don't understand the weight of each character's choices in the game and don't realize how much they all caused REAL and HUMAN consequences, you won't like the game. The last of us touched my heart, and it will take me a long time to find something more shocking and emotional. This game is an experience, not a fanservice for fanboys of characters from the first game. It's about a post-apocalyptic world, about consequences, about choices and especially about showing the principles of each of the people who played. Like or dislike says a lot about who you are. I feel sorry for those who failed to appreciate TLOU Part II and especially for those who make themselves so unhappy seeing the reactions of the people they liked.… Expand
  34. jadvr
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad me gustó casi todo del juego lo único que cambiaria sería la muerte de joel y el final pero por lo demás me parece un juego muy bueno… Expand
  35. wonka007
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    I would like to divide this review into a few categories to the reviewing is easier.
    First of graphics and technical problems. I cannot say anything against graphics. Everything looks realistic, the world is full of details that will captivate you and you will feel like you are part of it.
    Secondly, the gameplay is also fun. You can sneak around if you want and kill everyone like an    I would like to divide this review into a few categories to the reviewing is easier.
    First of graphics and technical problems. I cannot say anything against graphics. Everything looks realistic, the world is full of details that will captivate you and you will feel like you are part of it.
    Secondly, the gameplay is also fun. You can sneak around if you want and kill everyone like an assassin or rush in and blast your way through but be careful... you do not have much ammo so look around all the time.
    And lastly the story... As we all know there is some big controversy around it. I really enjoyed the story. Of course, there are a few things I would change. For example, it should be more chronological so that you play with both characters on the same day. But regardless of this story is really cool and surprise you every time. I think that everything that characters did is realistic and true to their characters. 2 hours from the end I was already thinking that it is over but then another part of the story kicked in and I was happily surprised.
    Overall I can only recommend this game. It was a blast playing it and I think it changed my mindset how I am looking at the world. Thanks, Naughty Dogs.    … Expand
  36. Rishnagan
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La historia es perfecta y todos los sucesos son bastante bien explicados, tanto que llegas a entender al antagonista.
    No es inclusión, es el mundo real y las cosas que día a día llegan a suceder    … Expand
  37. kiropl
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us part 2 is not the game we deserved but the game we needed!

    This is not a typical blockbuster adventure game like the previous part was. The first part was really good, but the second part just went completely on a different level. If you can't deal with some "facts" then you are simply not ready for this game. Character animations, dialogues, cutscenes, story,    The Last of Us part 2 is not the game we deserved but the game we needed!

    This is not a typical blockbuster adventure game like the previous part was. The first part was really good, but the second part just went completely on a different level. If you can't deal with some "facts" then you are simply not ready for this game.

    Character animations, dialogues, cutscenes, story, emotions, actors play, graphic, environment design, sound design - this game is just so well put together. At the moment, no other game can offer what TLOU2 does. TLOU2 finally brought the experience I had been waiting for years in the gaming industry. I am full of admiration that they had enough courage to create something like that.

    Easy 10/10 - people only need time to appreciate what ND did. Other piece of works, such as the heart of darkness or apocalypse now, were initially criticized by audiences or/and critics, and are now considered masterpieces. I feel like the same will happen with TLOU2.    … Expand
  38. Dilgs2007
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I found the game impressive and with a very good ending they do not deserve that score, for me it is the best ps4 game
  39. Jamichel28
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Great game for my personal perspective I brought what other games never brought to the gaming world a really worked story that takes out of your feelings ufff I really enjoyed this game!
  40. pitxecu
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I don’t usually take my time to write a proper review, but seeing this hate bandwagon made me realize there are a lot of people who have nothing to do in life so they **** on art they don’t enjoy (which is fine if they don’t like), but that’s not the case for most people giving 0’s to this game a couple of hours after the game came out (the game, I reiterate, is about 18-30h long.
    But    I don’t usually take my time to write a proper review, but seeing this hate bandwagon made me realize there are a lot of people who have nothing to do in life so they **** on art they don’t enjoy (which is fine if they don’t like), but that’s not the case for most people giving 0’s to this game a couple of hours after the game came out (the game, I reiterate, is about 18-30h long.
    But moving on to my honest opinion about this game in particular: I think the characters really stood out to me. As in any Naughty Dog game, this one is also very character-driven. Ultimately, this is a story about revenge, hate, and violence, but also about redemption and forgiveness. Yes, I agree that this theme has been heavily used in every entertainment medium, but they rarely do it justice. I can happily say that The Last Of Us Part II has not did justice to the theme itself, but also did stay true to the world, the character development, and the hidden symbology behind this perfectly crafted cyclic narrative (which I will not spoil, but it has to do with the ending itself). All the narrative beats fit perfectly with each other, and it always brings other elements of surprise, right when you think you know what to expect for the ending, another story beat hits you in the face and changes your perspective. Also, you should never go to part II expecting the same thing you experienced in part I. Although that same feeling can be felt through other types of relationships, and some perfect flashbacks, the first one is very different from the second one. Lastly, I just want to say that I think this game will not only define how we all experience video games in the future, but also define how they are engineered, thought, and its story will be discussed and debated for many years to come, just like we did for the first one.

    PS: Don’t be the dick who gives 0’s without experiencing it.    … Expand
  41. Yanaruu
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível. Vou demorar um tempo para absorver tudo isso, foi a experiência mais absurda que eu já tive em jogos.
  42. Forw4
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I beat it, yes. I can finally say THAT I LOVE THIS GAME, it’s one of my favorite games EVER (on the first part’s level), but I can explain its pros and cons
    Pros: ALL, but . . .
    Cons: The first 4 hours playing Abby like a character, I was HATING her, but after all long way, that I went through, I LOVED her as character.
    I can understand, that some people doesn’t like the ending, but I LOVED It, Ellie just made a decision, which defined her as a person, and she’s alone, but she did right thing, she DID NOT kill Abby, but wanted all long way in the Game, she didn’t kill her because she is ABOVE It. Ellie understood, that she doesn’t hate Abby, now she hates only HERSELF, because she was stupid **** who rejected the dearest person in the world. And revenge for Joel it’s just a try to forgive yourself.
    In the ending, Ellie repents before herself about everything she had done.
    I LOVE THIS FRANCHISE, LOVE THIS GAME, I LOVE NEIL DRUCKMANN AND I LOVE NAUGHTY DOG!❤️
    10/10    … Expand
  43. Dorukevcim
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game is **** phenomenal. I fo think the first one is better but this one is still also a masterpiece. The story goes places you absolutely don't expect and the gameplay is the best I have seen since MGS V. It took me time to warm up to a certain new character, I hated her as many others have, but by the end I was totally on biard with tge story beinf told. 10/10
  44. Lyoko30
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game. Although there were some minor things I didn't like about the game, it was an overall great game. Despite the hate this game is getting I actually enjoyed the story and I thought the ending was perfect.
  45. TheGameslibrary
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visuals are stunning, the gameplay is the same of the first game but improved and with new mechanics like rapel, the story is pretty good and yes, Joel is killed but you can see an incredible evolution in characters and also you can see that all the things have consequences but the story has in my opinion a little problem at the end that can be solved in a dlc but it has the same quality as the first one.

    In my opinion if you liked the first one you have to play this too and you will love it and also is one of the greatest games of the generation.    … Expand
  46. Ynjidey
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why people hate this game so much? I know, because they dont played that. I think this game is a masterpiece, the graphics are awesome, big map, cool soundtracks, i almost cried when Joel died, Nil Drakman is a genius… Expand
  47. JTreatz
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. During my first playthrough of this game I was finding it a little difficult to keep going, not because of the story choices, but because I just wanted resolution of some sorts and through all the character building it took longer than expected to get there. All the combat scenarios just felt like a delay on me getting to the end of the narrative that I was so invested in discovering. Now that I've had time to process and sleep on the game a bit (which it appears like some of you review bombing should have done), this game executes what it wants to. It's a much darker game of hatred and spite, full of revenge and how it's and endless cycle... until someone breaks it. If Ellie kills Abby at the end, Lev would just hunt down Ellie, JJ would hunt down Lev and on and on it goes. Abby and Ellie were both good people corrupted by hatred, a poison that has no true antidote. It's heartbreaking to see the spiral that ensues with a character that we loved but I also felt it was realistic given that Ellie needed her life to have a meaning. Joel selfishly saved her so he didnt have to live with letting down a second daughter, and took Ellie's chance at providing meaning in the world from her, leaving her with so much survivor guilt. Once Joel died, Ellie's existence meant even less as the one person that doomed humanity to love her, was gone. Her life had even less meaning than before (to her). Therefore this revenge tale is not only seaking revenge on Joel's killers, but her hunt to find meaning through justice.

    The gameplay itself is naughty dogs best yet by far, and it definitely leans into it's survival horror aspect more than the first game. No that I've gotten through the story, I am excited to go back and try different tactics and find all the collectibles and platinum this game. Whether you love or dont love the story that was told, this game's narrative has changed how story telling in games will be from now on, much like the last one did.

    To all of the review bombers out there, either you are an xbox fanboy (honestly just make the switch ...I did), or you had actually gripes with the narrative, which is fair! However whats not fair is giving this game anything below a 8, based on it's technical prowess and powerful story (like it or not). It's not a tale of love like the first game, but one that is powerful in it's own way, and I think the more people let the story settle with them, the better and better it will become.    … Expand
  48. MoviesShmovies
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II - Minor Spoilers

    The Last of Us changed the world of video games as it was not just a game but a life experience of unparalleled emotional depth that has never been seen before. While Part II is not on the same level, it took a different path by creating a dark, nonlinear and mentally destructive tale of revenge making it one of my favorite games on PS4. The    The Last of Us Part II - Minor Spoilers

    The Last of Us changed the world of video games as it was not just a game but a life experience of unparalleled emotional depth that has never been seen before. While Part II is not on the same level, it took a different path by creating a dark, nonlinear and mentally destructive tale of revenge making it one of my favorite games on PS4.

    The strongest element of this game is the emotional trauma that happens within the first hour which only gets more painful as the story progresses.

    While exploring a meticulously crafted world where every abandoned room had a story to tell, I would catch myself standing and savouring the magnificent details unwilling to rush through a single meter. The music was divinely painful as every guitar string cut right in the heart. The brutal gameplay allowed Ellie to serve vengeance in the most horrific ways to NPCs that had names and often begged for mercy. Then suddenly, everything changed.

    I did not understand why did I have to play as Abby. I hated her, I hated how she looked, what she said and no matter who she helped I felt nothing but infernal hatred. As the hours passed, my resentment grew to the point of bursting that happened during her final encounter where I was literally screaming because of what I was forced to do. I hated the game and what it was putting me through.

    Even after switching back to Ellie, my heart kept pounding for an hour during which I realized that the point of Abby was not to show her personality but to fuel my hatred towards her and to further elevate my experience as Ellie. Mad with rage, I was ready for retribution but the last 10 impeccably crafted minutes changed everything. I felt Ellie's pain the entire game and yet, somehow I was ok with her decision.

    During the epilogue, I realized how much the game has played with my hopes and feelings by not allowing me to know where the story was going. It left me confused, bitter and empty. I was unsure of what I should be feeling because no other game has ever had such a non linear emotional experience. The saddest part happens every morning when I wake up and my heart aches because it's all over. 10/10.

    Movies.shmovies on Instagram    … Expand
  49. Thephantompain1
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely masterpiece, people just hated the game once they saw Joel died, but in fact this game is one of the best games ever made in gaming Industry, story telling is just amazing, how the developers got Abby (who killed Joel for vengeance) is just so damn smart.
    The way they connected the characters is so freakin smart and clever, they showed why Abby killed Joel and how Ellie wanted to kill her but after all, in my opinion the ending still sad, but they showed a possibility of a part3 which I’m really looking forward to, I don’t even know why this game had so much hate, I guess ND were right when they said “this game is not for everyone”
    I really give this game 10/10 by story, graphics, mechanics, combat, etc it’s a must play game for sure.    … Expand
  50. Komisar
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The greatest game ever.

    Reading some reviews makes me feel people are either silly or just full of hate. Considering the message of the game itself, It's kind of symbolic. Feels better that people didn't like - that is in line with the story.
  51. DharmaBomb
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I've had some time to finally digest the events of the highly anticipated sequel to The Last of Us. I honestly think it's necessary to give the game time to ruminate and allow your feelings and thoughts to clear. The Last of Us Part II is a difficult game, not necessarily in gameplay, but emotionally and mentally. It can be a miserable emotional experience, but this is used to challengeI've had some time to finally digest the events of the highly anticipated sequel to The Last of Us. I honestly think it's necessary to give the game time to ruminate and allow your feelings and thoughts to clear. The Last of Us Part II is a difficult game, not necessarily in gameplay, but emotionally and mentally. It can be a miserable emotional experience, but this is used to challenge what storytelling in video games should be about. Fans of film and literature have had generations to develop their stories to be challenging, and not always 'fun' while games are still attempting to evolve the storytelling in the medium, and Naughty Dog is one of the leaders of that.

    Naughty Dog could have easily made a Joel and Ellie adventure, and granted, everyone would have been happy with it, but it would fail to push the narrative effectively. While Joel doesn't have a lot of time within the story itself, make no mistake, the game is still about the relationship about Joel and Ellie. The game is also working to challenge typical structure and perspective typically found within video games. My hope is when this game is given a second look through the online community, it's treated a positive and necessary part of the development of narrative focused games, and I do believe history will be kinder on the game than the present.

    So, off my soap box now, let's talk about the technicals.

    Voice Acting:
    Ashley Johnson killed it. I remember in 2013 when Troy Baker was going off with the first part and also Bioshock: Infinite, but Ashley's performance, especially near the end was so heart breaking and real. Everyone did a fantastic job, but I doubt anyone can beat Johnson for best of the year.

    Music:
    Similar music to the first game, but adding in some Quayle was a very nice tough and his touch did not go unnoticed.

    Gameplay:
    I think it's fair to say that gameplay was probably the criticized aspect of the original game. It was pretty basic, but it was polished and well done, and was sort of 'good enough.' For Part II, I really enjoyed the additional elements. The AI is no longer goofy, and is much more dynamic. The addition of dogs to track you, mixing in infected and human enemies was a great holdover from Left Behind. Ellie is also much more agile than Joel, meaning that she can use her environment to her advantage, including going prone, jumping on structures, and moving between broken walls. This allows each encounter to feel unique to on another and for experimentation. I definitely feel Part II is much stronger with gameplay elements than the original game.

    Overall, The Last of Us is about challenge. Not just with the gameplay, but with the emotional and mental aspects. What you believe should happen is seldom going to happen. These stories are about the characters, their trauma, and how they deal with them. There's never anything easy about that. Because of this, and in spite of my perfect score, it's not a game I would recommend every single person. There's a headspace you have to be ready to be a part of, and if you want a fun experience in a post-apocalyptic world, well you're only going to get half of that. And for some, that's going to be a problem. Some people want escapism and fun for their games, but for those who want to be challenged narratively and experience some tough themes, I highly recommend to ignore the hate and give it a shot for yourself, you might be very surprised.    … Expand
  52. PeanutG
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To the people genuinely looking for a real review of the game, please don't take the people who leave 0/10 reviews seriously, they most likely didn't play the game and probably just watched someones play through on YouTube, and so they didn't get the same experience as someone who played it themselves.

    Now for my review. Story Wise: The game was good, some parts were dreadful to play. But the story was great and I feel like if the ending made you feel some type of way then I think it did its job. I felt empty and lonely as the end of the game. Don't you think Ellie felt the same way? She's probably asking herself the same thing we asked ourselves, "now what?". The same people saying the game is trash are probably the same people who think Call Of Duty campaigns are master pieces where main character ends up fighting the main villain and crawling towards a weapon and flying away in a helicopter. This game is the truth. You didn't get the happily ever after. This is a tragic hero story, where the main character doesn't win. Not all people die a heros death. Just like Jesse was killed with no thought, it was the same way we killed Abbys dad, without a any thought, to Abby Jesse was just an NPC, he's not important.

    What the game did wrong:
    1.)Owen, mans was so boring to me he was just some average guy, his voice was monotone and his dialogue was pretty dry.
    2.) I feel a lot of people felt the same way, when Abby pulled up to the theater with her gun drawn at Ellie and there was mad suspense in the air only to cut 4 years ago and have us playing as Abby. They made it super obvious what they were doing and a lot of people noticed it too and that got me tight, they were trying to make us feel sorry for Abby or look at it from her shoes, but to be honest they placed that part of the game at a point where nobody cares about Abbys sad back story. It wouldn't have been a problem had they probably done that flashback earlier in the game. Also they dragged Abbys part of the game way too long it killed the suspense and it didn't make me want to play more, I sometime felt like rushing through the encounters or getting off because I really didn't care about Abby. However... over time even though I know that's what they were trying to do.. I did begin to sort of kind of like Abby. BUT Fighting Ellie as Abby was torture!!! I really though I was going to kill Ellie but that was fun and brought back the suspense.
    3.) I got tired of Seattle and I didn't like how we kept going to the same places back and forth even though story wise it made sense. I guess I really just liked the idea of how much we got to travel in the Last Of Us Part 1, and the different weather and seasons.

    What the game did right:
    1.) Enemies. Big improvement from the first game, 3 new infected types, Stalkers, Shamblers, and the Rat King. Stalkers were my favorite infected type, they had me scared to go through a door, or turn my back, especially when I can hear them running and crawling around with my headphones on and lights turned off. Shamblers were annoying but they changed up the dynamic so they were welcomed. The Rat King, was just so appealing and terrifying to look at, it makes me wonder how many other unique infected are out there in the world. They also added Hefty humans in the game that took more damage those were cool I guess.

    2.Combat. Hand to hand combat was my favorite part of the game, I loved how fluid the dodging was and cocking my fist back and knocking a runner out. THE EXPLOSIVES SO SATISFYING. I loved how the enemies would just disintegrate and turn to pink mist when blown up instead of just rag dolling a full body in the air as if they were jumping on a trampoline. I loved how if you shot a clicker with a shotgun in its legs they would become handicapped and you could easily shoot them in head. Same goes for most enemies if you shoot at their arms, legs, or head, chunks or entire limbs would get blown off.

    3. Graphics/Art , Level design . Of course beautiful, some of the most aesthetically pleasing parts in the game were in Jackson I loved the snow and lodges, and Eugenes secret weed farm, and when there was a massive horde chasing us. The Sky Bridge very atmospheric and creative. The island when the whole place was up in flames it really felt chaotic. Ellies Farm I loved how tranquil it felt despite the sadness and anger that dwelled in Ellies head. Santa Barbra, just cause it felt like a whole new game and the filter was vivd and warm compared to Seattles grey filter. I loved how Ellie was about it, she had the bloody white tank top on, she was coming to play no games, especially the cutscene when she encounters the rattlers and she messes both of them up, and she's holding the SMG looking badass. The ending where theirs nothing but fog and water... beautiful really felt like the edge of the world, fitting for the final fight.

    OVERALL 8/10    … Expand
  53. Cirouko
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coming to terms with Joel's death, understating how truthful this universe is, I can't let my feelings for him blind me like Ellie did.

    This is a story about people, actions and consequences.
    Revenge and forgiveness are the cores of this game, and it delivers a strong message of how expensive the cost for vengeance is.
    Not only this, but also the fact that in the end nothing will change what happened in the past.

    So yes, with the proper distancing, I learned to admire this masterpiece.

    Sure, it would've been nice to see Joel dying later in the game? Yes

    It would've been nice to have Joel alive with Ellie? Yes

    But this game is a accurate view of how complex life is, and how hurtful, cruel, and savage humanity could get in extreme situations.


    No plot shield for protagonists, because this is not a game about a main character. It's about perspectives and the two sides of a conflict.


    Obs: they made the game too long, but that doesn't kill the experience.    … Expand
  54. Laura157
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Just the best game of all time, so realistic and the story is amazing, it makes you feel so many things!
  55. Shadowkhan
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр уходящего поколения консолей. Советую каждому к прохождению.
  56. ShadabXs
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Best game of decade
    Best writing Best graphics Best gameplay Best cast
    Best director
    Thanks Naughty dog and Neil druckmann
  57. faeez92
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This is totally my game of the year. Truly a masterpiece, hands down. Seven years worth the wait!
  58. Mawesher
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed every single moment of this game. Never saw a game with such a detail in every little thing. The mechanics, graphics and gameplay are freaking awesome. I give a 9 just because I would've loved to play more as Ellie and maybe some with Joel. I liked playing as Abby (eventhough I didn't feel any sympathy for her and wanted her dead), but I think that story was more suitable for a DLC.… Expand
  59. ukindacute
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is undoubtedly one of the most polarizing games ever. It also happens to be one the best games I have ever played.

    Why there's such a huge disparity between the user and critic reviews doesn't surprise me at all -- people are reactionary. Once word got out that one of the most celebrated video game protagonists of all time was killed in such brutal fashion AND players were expected play as his killer, the game was irredeemable. Ellie's sexuality and Abby's masculine figure were just the cherry on top of a clear dumpster fire.

    It just so happens that all of those disjointed elements came together to form a masterpiece.

    Naughty Dog decided that a cliched storyline would be too simple -- so they decided to go against the grain and create one of the most f*cked up video game stories I've ever experienced.. and I'm glad they did. I remember watching Abby impale Joel's skull numerous times before finally putting him out of his misery right in front of Ellie. In that moment, I hated Abby just as much as you could anyone. She definitely felt "irredeemable" at that moment in time.

    Through phenomenal character development and plot direction, we somehow eventually come to empathize with Abby. We don't necessarily forgive her for murdering Joel, but we do understand why she did it and at least try to work past it. It takes Ellie murdering all of Abby's close friends and acquaintances to arrive to a similar judgement. Near the end, in Ellie's gritty encounter with Abby at the beach, we don't want either character to die. By that point, they've both been robbed of (almost) everything they had, and revenge was nothing more than a moot point.

    I quite enjoyed the ending as well. It isn't a happy ending, but it's one that gives gravity to all of the choices made throughout the game. The overwhelming feeling is "emptiness", but Naughty Dog has left a lot to our own imagination, along with a strong possibility for a third game.

    In the end, the parts of the game that linger with me are:

    Outstanding graphics - beautiful scenery, stellar facial animations
    Top-notch voice acting - as expected with Naughty Dog
    Amazing score - especially in regards to the acoustics
    Impactful story - it's emotional, brutal, and raw, blurs the line between gaming and movies
    Gameplay - major improvement from the first, really intelligent enemy AI and fun stealth/gunplay

    At the end of the day, The Last of Us 2 has a leg up on its predecessor and is in my Top 10 of this generation's games. It's one of my favorite cinematic games, up there with Uncharted 4, but factoring in the graphics, story, and gameplay, it's absolutely a must-play for anyone. 10/10    … Expand
  60. Tom_Shepherd
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A unique gaming experience that will test both your brain and heart. It's definitely not for everyone but if you are a self reflecting , thinking type of person this game will give you a lot.
    It's not a perfect game, but it's deeply human and has a highly actual and commendable message.
    I myself haven't played anything close to this yet.
  61. Joselopez31
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Este juego es excelente técnicamente, nada más no tiene la mejor forma de contar su historia, por eso el punto que no me encantó mucho fue la narrativa, pero todo lo demás del juego es excelente y vale muchísimo la pena.
  62. D-Nerd
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Gameplay and graphics are tremendous. The story is bold and the concept of two sides of the blade. I love it.
  63. HiKoda
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Não vejo nada no jogo que me faça dar uma nota menor do que 10, daria até mais se pudesse, eu não chamaria nem de jogo, chamaria de "uma experiência". Quem se deixa levar, imerge nessa experiência, sente o que realmente quis ser representado. Sinceramente não tenho palavras pra descrever como esse jogo me tocou, tantos sentimentos que me fez sentir, bons e ruins, sempre de formasNão vejo nada no jogo que me faça dar uma nota menor do que 10, daria até mais se pudesse, eu não chamaria nem de jogo, chamaria de "uma experiência". Quem se deixa levar, imerge nessa experiência, sente o que realmente quis ser representado. Sinceramente não tenho palavras pra descrever como esse jogo me tocou, tantos sentimentos que me fez sentir, bons e ruins, sempre de formas incríveis. Eu amei esse jogo e recomendo para todo mundo, mentes fechadas ou não. Não dêem moral pra os hates em cima dessa obra prima, a maioria são preconceituosos ou não se deixaram levar pelo jogo.… Expand
  64. KillF
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics, game-play, sound, everything about that is just 10/10.
    The story. The first half of the game is great. You have your mission as Ellie and you really feel what she feels. Then you get to the second part and if you are like me, you want to just throw the game out. But it was during that second half when I started to question myself, whether it is even worth to get our revenge with Ellie. And you realize, that this is what they were going for. To make you ask yourself, whether it is worth. The last mission was perfect for this. You really are in the position, where you are not sure, whether you are doing the right thing. The ending perfectly summarize all of yours and Ellie's feelings. It is not what we hoped for, but I think it is so much more. Every fan of the 1st game should give this a chance and to sit through it till the end. No matter the leaks, the flaws, or that you are not satisfied that Ellie did what she did in the end. I think it delivered bigger story than this generation of gamers can really appreciate by looking at the reviews. I know people have different opinions and that's fine. But we should try to look for the deeper meaning in the story, than just a dull revenge. We've seen this kind of story so many times. Naughty Dogs made something, that we were just not ready for and I love it. I don't regret a single minute spent with this game and I can't wait to play it again.

    For those of you who saw the leaks or stopped playing the game after the golf scene and think this game is **** Everyone loved Joel from the 1st game. Watching him die was a punch in the face. But it was not unexpected. At the end of the 1st game we killed the Fireflies. A group that was trying to save the world. That was a very bad move for Joel, even if it meant saving Ellie. So you could have guessed he will have enemies that are trying to get a revenge for that. When you watch Joel die, you feel the same thing as Ellie. You just thing it's **** and you want to kill them for it. But try to sit through it. I knew about the leaks, but I honestly didn't care. I knew they had their reasons for it and that it will be worth it. It was. Just don't play it like "This game is ****". Give it a chance and you may find yourself being grateful for doing so. If you still think it's ****, I don't blame you and I respect it.    … Expand
  65. w0lfb0t
    Aug 9, 2020
    9
    This is my favorite game until now.
    The story isn't perfect for me, because I didn't engage as much with Abby as the creators wanted, I enjoyed playing with her nevertheless and liked the story. I think the game received a lot of criticism about the story because it isn't a good ending story, and there are more bad moments to Ellie and to the characters you care than good ones. But in my    This is my favorite game until now.
    The story isn't perfect for me, because I didn't engage as much with Abby as the creators wanted, I enjoyed playing with her nevertheless and liked the story. I think the game received a lot of criticism about the story because it isn't a good ending story, and there are more bad moments to Ellie and to the characters you care than good ones. But in my opinion, that is what makes this game's story realistic and good. An example is the ending, which is very dark, some people say that Ellie suffers more than Abby but I like it because that is just the way life is.
    The gameplay and the graphics are really good and satisfying, I would use more times the shotgun just to see my enemies' heads and members blowout.
    In general, the game is really good and I think you will enjoy it besides all the criticism it has.    … Expand
  66. Sephiroth24
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II. Naughty Dog doing with AAA videogames what Christopher Nolan does with summer blockbusters. It's one of my top games from the last decade.

    There’s something in the storytelling here that really can only happen in an immersive medium like a videogame. Organic character connections developed through action and cumulative small moments, and a feeling of conflicting    The Last Of Us Part II. Naughty Dog doing with AAA videogames what Christopher Nolan does with summer blockbusters. It's one of my top games from the last decade.

    There’s something in the storytelling here that really can only happen in an immersive medium like a videogame. Organic character connections developed through action and cumulative small moments, and a feeling of conflicting empathies and emotions when you’re not in alignment with the character, and when the game makes you do something that you don’t want to do. You wrestle with choices in this game in a very different way than you would in a passive medium. It's a violent game, but it's also about empathy, and about breaking the cycle of violence. It's a game that asks a lot of the player, and that's so cool to see.    … Expand
  67. Fb1985
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I finished the game yesterday. The game is EPIC. The best game for this year. Unique music, you can only understand the plot and all the feelings that you have only AFTER you finish the game and not before. The change of hearts for the two characters is amazing. Thank you Naughty Dog for this amazing game and for the time that i spent to finish it.
  68. RelampagoMike
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Um game exatamente, em questão de jogabilidade, mecânicas, gráficos e em relação a história, na minha opinião algumas coisas poderiam ter sido melhor mas tirando isso ela é muito bem construída, os personagens são bem construídos e complexos, é um jogo que após você terminar você não vai conseguir esquecer tão facilmente dele, e a dublagem brasileira é simplesmente incrível, não é um gameUm game exatamente, em questão de jogabilidade, mecânicas, gráficos e em relação a história, na minha opinião algumas coisas poderiam ter sido melhor mas tirando isso ela é muito bem construída, os personagens são bem construídos e complexos, é um jogo que após você terminar você não vai conseguir esquecer tão facilmente dele, e a dublagem brasileira é simplesmente incrível, não é um game perfeito mas é um game nota 10! ;)… Expand
  69. Zyb12
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Очень интересная и затягивающая игра. Фанатам первой части очень понравится.
  70. Raging_Fenix
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Experience like no other. I don't know if I can love this game. But I would like to try.
  71. nyxae
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us Part II is an impressive, deeply moving experience. It is not an easy shot at a sequel, it is not a repeat of the first game, it is not fan service and for that, it deserves praise. It's bold and doesn't take the easy route. It takes elements from the first game, and builds upon them, having the first one's events directly impact the second one's. That's good story telling.The Last of Us Part II is an impressive, deeply moving experience. It is not an easy shot at a sequel, it is not a repeat of the first game, it is not fan service and for that, it deserves praise. It's bold and doesn't take the easy route. It takes elements from the first game, and builds upon them, having the first one's events directly impact the second one's. That's good story telling. It shows consistency, as well as being realistic about characters having grown after an ellipse of four years. As a player, it makes you feel about your actions in a way I just haven't seen before.
    Aside from the story, it's gorgeous, the score is incredible and the acting is mind blowing, as well as having really good and diverse gameplay. Even if you don't like the story, it's a great game that deserves a lot more than a 0, and all these reviews only prove that people are rating it with their emotions. Scoring it 0, even while acknowledging the undeniable beauty of it, is being completely biased. Only real critic from me is the pacing, it's a bit long and puts on the breaks a bit too hard in the middle, but i'd say it's still worth it in the end.
    Also, I am very glad for the representation of minorities and well-written women in this game, not just as support characters but as the main character.
    I'll just conclude by saying that at the very least, it validates video games as an art form, capable of compelling story telling, really beautiful visuals and insanely good acting. Whether you like the story or not is an opinion, not a reflection of whether the game is good or bad.    … Expand
  72. Guigz06
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    chef d'œuvre, rempli de rage malgré se que vont cracher les rageux, gros travail de naugty dog
  73. Lady_Blue
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el juego. Las gráficas, de las mejores. Y la mejor lección de vida que pude recibir y entender.
  74. BrotherGoose
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this game was amazing and I'm tired of people saying it's garbage. Yes I was devastated when Joel died and it did feel too soon but that was supposed to be the point. Nobody is a good guy anymore. Could they have portrayed the story better to get what they were going for? Of course but most great games could do this as well.… Expand
  75. Yodark
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    Muy bueno pero carece de guion y en ocasiones se vuelve predesible si eres fanático de la parte 1 probablemente te encante o lo odies (homófobos 0% recomendado puesto q tiene muchas referencias a la cominidad LGBT )
  76. brids
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    The game is fantastic on many fronts.

    The graphics are excellent and in particular the animation brings the characters to life, with great performances across the board that really allow you to be invested in the characters. Gameplay has been improved significantly over the first game, with jumping and going prone being added which, even though they seem small, make the game feel so    The game is fantastic on many fronts.

    The graphics are excellent and in particular the animation brings the characters to life, with great performances across the board that really allow you to be invested in the characters.

    Gameplay has been improved significantly over the first game, with jumping and going prone being added which, even though they seem small, make the game feel so much better. Enemies are incredibly lifelike and fighting humans is really fun, although there are some annoying sections that feel like filler with random infected, there are some key moments with the infected that are well executed and they are some of the most memorable encounters. Scrambling around for parts is also a pain, and takes you out of the flow of the game frequently.

    The worst part of the game for me was the pacing and the story jumping around. You will play as multiple characters and the transition between them is jarring and not very satisfying. I kept trying to plow through certain content just to get back to the characters I was invested in. Some of the back and forts are outright frustrating.

    As for the story, there are some legitimate complaints here. I found some characters to be unlikable and some arcs to be a bit out of place in the universe, but overall its nothing too jarring and I think the story ends up being a pretty satisfying ride that reaches very high highs at times.    … Expand
  77. Garyy
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    The gameplay, graphic, and story are very exciting, i like every small detail they put on the game. Thankyou so much naughty dogs for making the sequel of tlou.
    Worth the wait!
  78. siBoss
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    While I wasn't a fan of the pacing, the story is a masterpiece. The game made me feel a wide range of emotions and kept me on edge at all times. Great game play, ND took everything that was satisfying about the first game and amped it up for TLOU2. I can say with confidence that most people review bombing this game are intimidated by critical thinking; the widespread bigotry makes meWhile I wasn't a fan of the pacing, the story is a masterpiece. The game made me feel a wide range of emotions and kept me on edge at all times. Great game play, ND took everything that was satisfying about the first game and amped it up for TLOU2. I can say with confidence that most people review bombing this game are intimidated by critical thinking; the widespread bigotry makes me embarrassed to be part of the gaming community.… Expand
  79. Ellie2306
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a masterpiece. Everyone can say it's trash but for me, it's deserve 10 points. The story, gameplay, graphic, etc.. is wonderful. I dunno why people say it's trash and ask ND to remake the whole story!? The ending is meaningful when Ellie decide not to kill Abby and she lose everything. For me it's the best game I've ever played including TLOU… Expand
  80. AlGRDno
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    TLOU2 is a hard game to play. I ‘m not talking survivor difficulty here. It feels like naughty dogs purpose is to make the player feel. In TLOU the dominant emotions were (fatherly) love, attachment and fear. And It appealed to many if not all. This time around, the main emotions you will experience are hate, anger, disgust and desperation.
    No wonder some (many) players have had mixed    TLOU2 is a hard game to play. I ‘m not talking survivor difficulty here. It feels like naughty dogs purpose is to make the player feel. In TLOU the dominant emotions were (fatherly) love, attachment and fear. And It appealed to many if not all. This time around, the main emotions you will experience are hate, anger, disgust and desperation.
    No wonder some (many) players have had mixed feelings to put it mildly about this game. This sole fact demonstrates that the game hit right we’re it was aiming.
    So yes, the game is beautiful, DA is splendid (kudo to the soundtrack), the acting is without a doubt the best seen in any game so far, the gameplay (e.g. combat) has been notably improved since Part I and the storytelling remains strong.
    There are also some lengthy parts and several repetitive mechanics that might bother you sometimes. Not all characters are as charismatics as you d hope, but again, neither are we...
    In addition the game (elegantly) tackles sensitive societal topics that will drive some people back, and makes you wonder.
    I was left in awe several times, and at the end, of course. I felt like I have never been closer to play an (exceptional) movie.
    In short, the last of us Part II hit right in the feels. Are you willing to handle it, that for you to answer. Will you enjoy it, or be glad you went on this journey, only playing it will tell.
    In terms of video game experience, TLOU2 will share with FFVII, OoT, MGS, HL2, TLOU1, MGSV, BotW the mighty shelf of titles that made video games and players grow.    … Expand
  81. etorres0101
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    A great game with great detail and great storytelling. Not everyone will like it, that’s okay. I appreciated it
  82. gabrielspalermo
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game i have ever played. This is next level storyline with deep consequences all over.
    If you dont get why Abby did the what she did, and the same for Ellie, you probably fit in the category of people who thinks Joel is a hero and Abby is the bad guy.
    There are no good guys at all, people die for nothing, people seek for vengeance, they only try to protect their own and those who they love.
    So, this is a game for mature people, definitely. The violence is extremely graphic, the tension around is always high and I love how the game shows us a different perspective from the first game.
    It is heartbreaking watching the conversation between Ellie and Joel the night before he died.
    The same way it is heartbreaking to see that killing Joel only brought more killing to Abbys life.
    This is the The Last of Us Part II goal: show you how things can look different, depending on which side you are, depending on what you believe, depending on what made you since the apocalypse began.
    The goal is to be heartbreaking, in every way, for everyone. Because this is the world of The Last of Us.
    And I dont even need to start to talk about graphics, sound effects, fights, cities, the whole thing.
    I have waited 7 eyers for this game and it was worth it.
    It is amazing to see how a company like Naughty Dog can take storylines and the whole videogame experience to places that most entertainement products could never achieve.
    Praying for The Last of Us Part III to the next generation of consoles. Or anything from Naughty Dog, the do not fail.    … Expand
  83. BLINKERS
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece as a story and a game. The worst aspect regarding this game, is that the controversy surrounding it, had and will continue to stop true fans from playing it for themselves. - my 2 cents… Expand
  84. Momurdamo
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. It improves on the original game in every way. The story may be controversial for some, but I really loved it.
  85. CesarAugusto12
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    O MELHOR JOGO DA GERAÇÃO COM CERTEZA VAI SER GOTY 2020!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  86. nevermindcv
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    The best game of this generation. The gameplay is amazing, the details are unbelievable. The story is great, it has a few flaws but nothing major. A must buy game.
  87. Bruhhhhhhh
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    The non-linear telling of this story wasn't really the most instinctive way to go with it,but after digesting it and collect the pieces I felt it really is a poignant story albeit a punishing and soul crushing one
    But anyway the brutal combat and stealth made me feel the fun I had with MGSV,which at least this game had a better story
  88. Fishmania10
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Love the way they took a risk on the storyline. I understand the controversy behind it, but in my opinion that’s what makes this game so incredible. They did something different, not like a lot of other games. Loved the way it made you play both sides of the main conflict. Left you on edge the entire length of the game. One of the best games I’ve ever played for sure.
  89. NaurO
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    I had very high expectations of the game, which were exceeded. Although I had to experience small spoilers before release, the game has silenced my doubts about the time very quickly.
    The only weakness of the game was not being able to offer the perfect happy end. But therein lies the perfection of the game, because there is a commentary on violence and revenge, which is shown    I had very high expectations of the game, which were exceeded. Although I had to experience small spoilers before release, the game has silenced my doubts about the time very quickly.
    The only weakness of the game was not being able to offer the perfect happy end. But therein lies the perfection of the game, because there is a commentary on violence and revenge, which is shown realistically and comprehensibly from several perspectives.
    The game complements the first part perfectly and should not be disturbed by unnecessary "LGBTQ" or "unnecessary deaths" disscusions, which are led by people who didn't play the game to the end.    … Expand
  90. Wetaman
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    A brilliant game and sumptuous storytelling caught in a crossfire of culture wars.
    I have played this through three times, and each time I found more reasons to enjoy it, saw more subtlety in the telling and found more empathy for the characters. The gameplay becomes familiar but not automatic, drop your guard and the game will eat you. A challenge even on New Game +. Don’t listen to the    A brilliant game and sumptuous storytelling caught in a crossfire of culture wars.
    I have played this through three times, and each time I found more reasons to enjoy it, saw more subtlety in the telling and found more empathy for the characters. The gameplay becomes familiar but not automatic, drop your guard and the game will eat you. A challenge even on New Game +. Don’t listen to the politics, play the game    … Expand
  91. SHELDOR_BUZINGA
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    A perfect 10.
    Probably only of the greatest games ever made.
    I’m just doing my bit to help with all the review bombers out there.
  92. Eli7777
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    This is masterpiece. Don't listen to angry user that dobt get what they want. the game get you back the tlou universe. Back to belove characters. And will break your heart.
    Just an masterpiece
  93. Bob651
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    非常震撼的遊戲，藝術形式甚至超出了電影和舞臺劇的表現手法。很遺憾許多人欣賞不了無禮地打零分差評。由衷地感謝頑皮狗團隊的付出。
  94. FenZii
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever! i loved EVERYTHING about it, the story, gameplay, sound, map design and graphics.

    The story really showed how a zombie world could look like, and yall that are crying and saying its bad - always expecting happy endings with butterflies and everyone is happy meanwhile this story we got showed you how fast someone could die, in the first game they showed a perspective about joel being the good guy killing bad guys, but on part 2 they showed abbys perspective.

    abbys dad dies = wants to kill the killer
    ellies "dad" dies = wants to kill the killer
    i dont get why everyone is crying about this lol    … Expand
  95. AldrinTheGreat
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    This game is incredible..after just completing it I was blown away. The gameplay is perfect. The graphics are amazing and the inner confrontation of playing the character with thier own motives similar to the main character is a refreshing take of video games and narrative.
  96. TheLastGermane
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Mega Nachfolger, geile Story, blutig - Brutal - GEFÄHRLICH.

    Es ist DAS Ps4 Spiel für mich neben Life is Strange.
  97. asagrado
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Ignore the reviews that say the game is meaningless or that it's not solid or that it has a bad story.
    The game is a work of art. From start to finish. The story is perfectly interwoven and the time jumps are perfect for understanding the drama behind it.
    No game has managed to transform my idea of the characters in such a short time. If you want a dynamic, psychological, and deep    Ignore the reviews that say the game is meaningless or that it's not solid or that it has a bad story.
    The game is a work of art. From start to finish. The story is perfectly interwoven and the time jumps are perfect for understanding the drama behind it.
    No game has managed to transform my idea of the characters in such a short time.
    If you want a dynamic, psychological, and deep adventure you can't miss it.    … Expand
  98. mccg
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Don't get any information about this game until finish the game. if you play this game without any prejudge. you can know that this game is one of great masterpiece.
  99. RyanCrawford
    Jan 28, 2022
    10
    This game is spectacular great story line and gameplay definitely one of my favourites. This game is hated by a lot of people due to part of the story line but I found the twist in the game nailed it! I hope Naughty Dog makes a last of us part 3 I love this series so far!
  100. Dysmas
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Every aspect of this game was amazing. I was scared, anxious, exhilarated, upset, sad, mad, disgusted, and completely enthralled. I saw and felt both sides of tragedy, regret, uncontrollable rage and inconsolable sadness; it was phenomenal. The complaints about it are puerile and myopic, with a disturbing amount of bigotry and excuses about needing some simplistic happy sappy fantasy toEvery aspect of this game was amazing. I was scared, anxious, exhilarated, upset, sad, mad, disgusted, and completely enthralled. I saw and felt both sides of tragedy, regret, uncontrollable rage and inconsolable sadness; it was phenomenal. The complaints about it are puerile and myopic, with a disturbing amount of bigotry and excuses about needing some simplistic happy sappy fantasy to play out in a zombie infested post apocalyptic world. "There are games that are just comfort food. This is not one of those games." - Neil Druckmann… 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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