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  1. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    The best game of the year, the characters are humans and the history is solid. Is a travel of lose, is a travel in the abysm of mind.
    The details of the game are asome, is a good game.
  2. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Last of us was an incredible game driven by story and incredible actors with suspenseful gameplay. Last of Us 2 capitalized on this. This game did a great job at telling a difficult and painful story. Then the game goes and takes a turn and makes you play through the story from the other perspective which was done very well. Last of Us 2 will stand as my favorite game of all time.
  3. Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Simply put, TLOU prt 2 is a greater game in every way than the original.The only thing that can really be debated is the story and characters. Flat out, I really was not interested in Dina or Jesse.Perhaps this is because they did not get much screen time, especially Jesse. Regarding the story, I greatly enjoyed it. It is compelling in its own unique way, in DIRECT contrast to the firstSimply put, TLOU prt 2 is a greater game in every way than the original.The only thing that can really be debated is the story and characters. Flat out, I really was not interested in Dina or Jesse.Perhaps this is because they did not get much screen time, especially Jesse. Regarding the story, I greatly enjoyed it. It is compelling in its own unique way, in DIRECT contrast to the first game. To continue the story of our beloved duo after the end of the first game was a joy and a dream for I and im sure millions of other fans. But because of this same love, I can see why many people argue the sequel disrespects Joel and Ellie. I just think Naughty Dog continued the story in the most realistic and likely way, rather than the way fans were praying and wishing to see. Its a brutal story of revenge. Just because it doesn't follow your prenotion of what a story should be doesn't make it "awful story-telling" and even worse "ruins the whole game". Another thing that pisses me off is when people say there are plot holes, but then fail to mention said plot holes. Maybe i am wrong, but I don't think there are any serious or major plot holes. That's my 2 cents, hopefully I don't get ddosed or death threats but you know how it goes. Expand
  4. Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I saw the leaks and at first I wasn’t going to buy the game. After thinking about it for a week, I decided I was going to wait till reviews to make a final decision. Well a day after release I bought the game and it took me 15 days to beat it, 30hrs and 5 mins playing time. Overall I enjoyed the game, some of Abby’s sections dragged on a bit tho. Ellie’s Seattle Day 1 and 2 were my favorite chapters, I did enjoy Abby’s day 2. I think TLOU2 is a 9/10 game. The gameplay was smooth, the graphics are beautiful, and the story besides a few flaws is amazing. Expand
  5. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo de sempre. Muitos bons gráfico e jogabilidade. História igualmente boa.
  6. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Мнe нужeн врaг, чтоб обрeсти покой.
    Чтоб всe бeссмыслeнноe стaло объeктивно.
    Чтобы роняло искры зa моeй спиной. Пожaрa нeнaвисть чeрноe огниво. Мнe нужeн врaг, чтоб можно было жить. Спокойно, знaя, что он гдe-то рядом. Чтоб дeнь со днeм сшивaлa злобы нaть. Чтоб ложь грeмeлa взорвaнным снaрядом. Мнe нужeн врaг, чтоб был тaким кaк я. Бeзжaлостью измучeнный подонок. Бутылкaм
    Мнe нужeн врaг, чтоб обрeсти покой.
    Чтоб всe бeссмыслeнноe стaло объeктивно.
    Чтобы роняло искры зa моeй спиной.
    Пожaрa нeнaвисть чeрноe огниво.
    Мнe нужeн врaг, чтоб можно было жить.
    Спокойно, знaя, что он гдe-то рядом.
    Чтоб дeнь со днeм сшивaлa злобы нaть.
    Чтоб ложь грeмeлa взорвaнным снaрядом.
    Мнe нужeн врaг, чтоб был тaким кaк я.
    Бeзжaлостью измучeнный подонок.
    Бутылкaм отпивaющий крaя.
    Слaбeющий от стaрости рeбёнок.
    Мнe нужeн врaг, чтоб быть сaмим собой.
    Когдa любовь дeржу в своих объятиях.
    Ищa дрожaщeй, окровaвлeнной рукой.
    Зaмков сeкрeты в шeлкe склaдок плaтья.
    И он придёт, и стaнeт прeдо мной.
    Пронзитeльно смотря моими жe глaзaми.
    Свeркaя отрaжённой в них луной.
    Чуть-чуть прeувeличeнной слeзaми.
    Мгновeний тополиный пух сожжёт.
    Вдруг вспыхнувшую фeйeрвeрком ярость.
    И ринутся нa чёрты чёрт.
    В дурaцких колпaкaх, чтоб зло рaсхохотaлось.
    Нaчнёт ржaвeть в крови жeлeзо кулaков.
    Нa прочность пробуя грaнитных лиц упрямствa.
    И выйдeт зло из бeзумий бeрeгов.
    И нeнaвисти воцaрится пьянство.
    И глядя нa того, кто пaдaл в пустоту.
    Зaбвeния больного порaжeния.
    Увижу лишь сeбя, лeжaщим нa полу.
    И умоляющeм о чудe воскрeшeния.

    (c) Андрей Дельфин Лысиков
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  7. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is phenomenal. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever played and it took huge risks that many devs would never take.

    The bad first:

    My only negatives are that the gameplay can get a little repetitive after awhile and that yes, some of the ways things play out are a little unrealistic, but I understand why realism is sacrificed in order to make the experience fun for the player.

    The good:

    The story is amazing if you can allow yourself to exhibit a little empathy. This game is set in a tough, cruel, brutal setting. It’s not a world of heroes and villains, it’s a world of survivors who have the opportunity take the law into their own hands.

    Graphics and score are breathtaking.

    Relatable characters that you get attached to. It’s clear at this point that people are divided on this, but personally my favorite performance was Laura Bailey as Abby. Abby is unlike any female pro/an(?)tagonist I’ve seen in 30 years of gaming and I really appreciated seeing someone portrayed that doesn’t fit this cookie cutter mold you see from many female characters. I fear the backlash from the mentally unstable, privileged, disgusting losers who are sending death threats (DEATH THREATS!?!?) to writers and voice actors over a freaking video game will deter devs from taking these type of risks in a future. My suggestion is that if you are one of these people that are easily triggered anytime anyone other than white males get a little shine, if you feel attacked every single time something is praised that’s not white male dominated, if you are one of these people that can’t wait to tear down successful media that doesn’t necessarily represent you, please stay away from this game. Go play Super Mario and the hundreds of other games that have been created throughout history with only you in mind and live your little power fantasy. Your hatred is only making this game more talked about, more relevant and more successful.

    My suggestion that if you are actively sending death threats to anyone, but in this case particularly people who are simply writing and performing a piece of entertainment that literally means nothing in the most literal sense that nothing can mean in the grand scheme of things, is to please, please seek help. You are an embarrassment to the human race.

    Congrats Naughty Dog! I hope to see at least one more game set in this universe as I ended the game only wanting more, but if this was the last ride, it was still more than we deserved.
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  8. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Not believe in bad reviews! Just play the game and you see!!!
  9. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    El juego es bastante Genial, la jugabilidad es buena y los gráficos son preciosos.
    En cuanto la historia, no es mala como muchos dicen, personalmente a mí me gustó bastante la historia....no sé si supere al primer juego pero jugar de dos o mas parte 2 es una gran experiencia.
  10. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    A fantastic emotional experience. A masterpiece of storytelling and a technical marvel.
  11. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jamais jouer a un meilleur jeu de toute ma vie, même si on aurait aimer avoir une plus belle fin et de ne pas voir mon gars Joel mourir, le jeu reste réaliste et c’est pas chaque histoire qui a des bel fin il faut du drame dans certains scénarios ( même si j’aurais aimer que Joel Miller ne meurt pas ), bref niveau gameplay, graphisme etc c’est grave beau et actuellement aucun jeu peut le surpasser ce jeu laissera des traces et sa sera impossible de l’oublier Expand
  12. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Very touching plot, although the ending is very gray, but very real, emotional delicate. Other aspects, needless to say, are perfect. Thanks for the naughtydog.
  13. Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo q já joguei
    Jogabilidade perfeita, supera o 1 nisso
    História incrível porém mudaria algumas coisas
    Gráficos perfeitos Trilha sonora incrível porém n supera o 1 nesse quesito
  14. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    A technical masterpiece. A brutal story, that is told in a brilliant way. Thank you, Naughty Dog!!
  15. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty Dog unapologetically sets the bar for single-player storytelling. Through game system mechanics, AI combatant movement, and detailed care to every major character; they have created a narrative that is utterly immersive and flushed out. The game had to be polarizing- similar to the first game, but it was a journey to understanding character development and storylines unlike any I’ve seen. The death of Joel hits like an absolute punch to the gut and sets the stage for what true character immersion needs to be. Taking over Abby’s story was a challenge, but one that absolutely triumphs- making the player wrestle with who the “Last of Us” truly are. I was a wreck after finishing my first play through and could not imagine the amount of hard work, diligence, and determination Neal Druckmann and the rest of the Naughty Dog team went through to pull this off. Thank you for your work, and I can’t wait for the next emotional rollercoaster that can hit this caliber of creative storytelling. Expand
  16. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game was a masterpiece and i, think this game is even better than the first game, for me, at least. I got a lot of emotions throughout the story and it was just amazing, i enjoyed it.
  17. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Seriously clever game, story was very impactful and of course game play was great.
  18. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a technical masterpiece, maybe it does have certain aspects of the story that are not that reasonable, but overall I think it is a pretty good story. I think the gamers which are saying the story is such a disappointment are saying that because Naughty Dog forgot entirely to do some fan service, but instead of directly saying that and accepting it, their fixation goes directlyThis game is a technical masterpiece, maybe it does have certain aspects of the story that are not that reasonable, but overall I think it is a pretty good story. I think the gamers which are saying the story is such a disappointment are saying that because Naughty Dog forgot entirely to do some fan service, but instead of directly saying that and accepting it, their fixation goes directly to the little details and discrepancies that any story has. Expand
  19. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BEST GAME I HAVE EVER PLAYED, AND I LOVED THE FIRST ONE

    This game capitalises on everything that was good about number one and adds so much on top. Makes you feel emotions for characters that you initially hate. People hating on this game are generally homophobic, transphobic or just can’t deal with deaths on main characters in video games (which to me are very necessary deaths as it adds to the realism; your favourite people irl aren’t just going to survive just because you like them). It is terrifying, beautiful, the gameplay is amazing, the AI is ridiculously clever. I loved Abby and Lev’s relationship, the ending was perfect and left me very satisfied but also hoping for more stories in this universe. Naughty dog really have outdone themselves with this game and I truly hope they ignore what most backwards people are saying about it.
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  20. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have, figuratively, taken to pen on the furores surrounding the controversial subject matters within an unpopular storyline in ‘Last of Us 2’. This will be my first review, such as is my apathetic nature but I am compelled to because I recognise the detrimental impact the fallout will have on this game and potentially curtails the advent of evolutionary gaming that ‘Last of Us 2’ has paved.

    It was with consternation that some reviews across all boards were scathing and the social media awash with negative commentaries over the sequel to ‘Last of Us’ leading me to try and provide an alternative viewpoint. After a 34 hours play though to the completion of game, I can testify that it is an emotionally tough game that intellectually challenges you of the folly these paths our ‘heroines’, Ellie and Abby have embarked on. I use the term ‘heroines’ very loosely, because they are most certainly not that. What they are as human beings; flawed and brutalised by the reality of the world they exist in and striving to find a sense of purpose to their life and to hide their regrets behind a thin gossamer of revenge. You will be frustrated with Ellie as she progresses with single minded determination and her unwillingness to look beyond her failure to reconcile with Joel. You will dislike Abby immensely from the onset as she is institutionalised emotionally with a distinct lack of empathy, trapped in a strict lifestyle regimen of her making.

    The game is obviously not about Joel and Ellie, but about the consequences and ramifications of their actions and how they contributed to this game. It should go without saying that it can be hard to reconcile these emotive contexts but I believe that this is the whole point of the game. You are forced to carry out unpleasant actions in order to progress, violence is prevalent everywhere but they are not stylised nor sanitised. They are brutal and graphic leaving very little in the way of cathartic release you would get from mowing down a hoard of zombies with a .50 cal machine gun in a mainstream game. Perhaps this is an indicative of the pointless nature of vengeance where violence begets violence and how people can lose their ‘humanity’ as they dehumanise each other in the name of causes they adhere to. This is where the writing of the game starts to shine, I am not a writer nor am I a critic analysing and breaking down the storyline in minutiae. Owing to my deafness, I excel at body language and I have got to say this, that while the body language and the nuances of expressions and characteristics of the characters in the game have a long way to go, they are the best I’ve seen and I was able to develop connections from playing Ellie and Abby on a deeper level than I have with any other characters in other games. I believe the objective of this game is to demonstrate just how easy it is to lose yourself through the cyclical acts of violence based on the beliefs and values of what fraction you are in, as a part of a faction against another. This mirrors uncomfortably to present day political climate. What I really appreciated towards the climax of this game is how I empathised with Abby at the beach while I despaired of Ellie when she doggedly insisted on persisting on the destructive course.

    It does not matter if writing of the storyline is somehow incomplete or insufficient, what matters is that a connection is made to the said characters and there they can be fleshed out in your mind with gaps filled in to make sense of the complex relationships. At the closing scene, Ellie leaves the farmhouse a strong and resilient woman and the life she is leaving in the farmhouse is just simply a chapter that is closed. Joel still lives on in her.

    Now to address the elephant in the room, Ellie’s sexuality or her sexual preferences… I simply don’t care. As for Lev, Abby will do him right, gender is as meaningless to me as race or creed and sexual orientation. This is why I am concerned about ramifications of outcry over ‘Last of Us 2’. I can see that it is an incredibly difficult and complex game in terms of incorporating controversial agendas, introducing moral dilemmas and highlighting humanitarian issues to game playing (and re-playability). I really would like to see Naughty Dog push the boundary further in terms of game evolution to be a valid platform for full intellectual and emotive interactivity and see ‘Last of Us 2’ despite it’s shortcomings lauded for daring to force gamers to question their actions.
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  21. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Para mí el juego es bastante bueno, aunque a muchos no les halla gustado la historia porque no son capaces de comprender que no todo puede ser bueno , y que por más personaje principal que pueda ser no lo hace inmortal , me hubiera que el juego halla tenido un final no tan triste como el que tuvo pero en realidad de eso trata el juego , jugar con abby al inicio era un poco fastidioso ,Para mí el juego es bastante bueno, aunque a muchos no les halla gustado la historia porque no son capaces de comprender que no todo puede ser bueno , y que por más personaje principal que pueda ser no lo hace inmortal , me hubiera que el juego halla tenido un final no tan triste como el que tuvo pero en realidad de eso trata el juego , jugar con abby al inicio era un poco fastidioso , pero al final te das cuenta de que no hay buenos ni malos. A nivel de jugabilidad es increíble y de gráficos mucho mejor, para mí fue un juegazo Expand
  22. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game asked me more tough questions about my own implicit bias regarding characters that I care for then any form of media in my 30 years on earth. This is not meant to be a fun romp, it's meant to humanize people who've done horrible things to survive the end of the world. Some people just aren't equipped to deal with not getting what they want. But I say bravo Naughty Dog, Neil,This game asked me more tough questions about my own implicit bias regarding characters that I care for then any form of media in my 30 years on earth. This is not meant to be a fun romp, it's meant to humanize people who've done horrible things to survive the end of the world. Some people just aren't equipped to deal with not getting what they want. But I say bravo Naughty Dog, Neil, Troy, Laura and Ashley


    Can't wait for part 3
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  23. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Part II est le digne héritier et est le meilleur jeu que j'ai pu découvrir après The Last of Us et Horizon Zero Dawn. Une histoire très prenante, une narration unique. Le gameplay est repris de son prédécesseur et amélioré, il est très immersif. Ellie est une vraie héroïne qui a un vrai charisme, une vraie personnalité super attachante, et n'est pas sexualisée à fond comme dans beaucoup dePart II est le digne héritier et est le meilleur jeu que j'ai pu découvrir après The Last of Us et Horizon Zero Dawn. Une histoire très prenante, une narration unique. Le gameplay est repris de son prédécesseur et amélioré, il est très immersif. Ellie est une vraie héroïne qui a un vrai charisme, une vraie personnalité super attachante, et n'est pas sexualisée à fond comme dans beaucoup de jeux ou film où on mets une femme pour le ***. Je conseille fortement à tous, c'est un jeux à connaître comme le premier. J'espère qu'ils feront une suite Expand
  24. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Good work! A incredible and magnificent game!! The history is a lot of emotions and the characters are the best of this game. An incredible evolution!
  25. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    The gameplay is exelent, hustory is good but I feel it was only a cycle that did not advance
  26. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I'm a huge story driven single player kind of gamer. The first one was one of my favorite games and this one did not disappoint. Graphics, gameplay, atmosphere, voice acting, all done phenomenally!
  27. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Best game ever.

    Nice Story, best Grafics on ps4, smooth Gameplay, a technical and visual masterpiece off All time.
  28. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Jogo simplesmente perfeito! Goty 2020! Melhor exclusivo do PlayStation 4! :)
  29. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, gameplay: god tier, graphics: god tier graphics, but let’s be honest, you wanna hear my opinion on the story, you want to know my opinion on the story? HAHAHAHAHAHA, it’s a pretty good story
  30. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мне игра понравилась. Многие бомбят из-за того что убили Джоэла. Но мне кажется что его смерть не была напрасной. Вам было-бы приятно что -бы Джоэл нашел себе парня? Мне нет. Expand
  31. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я просто поделюсь своим мнением и рассуждением насчёт финала и всего этого хейта вокруг игры на свой пост. https://telegra.ph/Last-of-us-2-07-02
    Эта игра оставила очень большие впечатления. И она заслужила 10 из 10.
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  32. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, good story, amazing graphics.
    Just play it and Judge for Yourself.
  33. Jul 7, 2020
    9
    I really enjoyed the game and was glad, that i didnt read any of the leaks. The Last of Us part 2 feels like a organic transition from part 1. I wish they make a standalone with abbys and levs story searching do the fireflies.
  34. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s masterpiece!
    Gameplay, visuals, whole atmosphere is great! Even the story, I really liked it, yes, it’s brutal ant unexpected, but really good. Loved playing tlou2 and really enjoyed this experience. One of the best games in the history..
    And everyone, who’s giving 0... it’s just hate with zero arguments..
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  35. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    **** these people. This game despite some of it's flaws is a story telling masterpiece.
  36. Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Oh boy. Most of the Reviews are dissapointed because of the Story. Or the Characterdesign. But like in the real life, things don't happen as you wish. The Story is a Story about Revenge. Nothing spectacular. But the mindblowing way to tell this story is so amazing.
    Definetly a must-play.
  37. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    After finishing the game, I was confused by various thoughts. How biased are we, and how can we objectively see ourselves? For those who terrorize the game, I want to give it a perfect score.
  38. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Revenge, Cycles of Violence, Emotion, Redemption.

    It's heart warming, heart wrenching, warm and cold all wrapped into a post apocalyptic hellscape.

    A masterpiece.
  39. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Brutal, jode mucho tener que llevar al antagonista, jode mucho tramos de la historia, pero el juego es una joya
  40. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Seeing history from opposite perspectives shows that there are often no villains or heroes but humans with their conflicts, in addition to showing that every story has at least two points of view. Best experience in game.
  41. Jul 28, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best game i’ve ever played graphics are unbelievable and the gameplay is so alive
  42. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Not much to talk about, just a great game. The gameplay is something I've never seen before in any game, attention to detail and finishing are incredible too. And the story, although it has a unpredictable ending, is phenomenal.
  43. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Jogo sensacional. Ambientação perfeita e personagens profundos. Por não se tratar de um jogo de mocinho contra bandido e sim seres humanos vivendo num mundo cruel e perverso, ele consegue tirar o jogador do seu conforto. Pois senti na pele que cada personagem têm a sua própria motivação e sentimentos. Durante a jogatina o jogo me obrigou fazer coisas que eu não gostaria de fazer tamanha aJogo sensacional. Ambientação perfeita e personagens profundos. Por não se tratar de um jogo de mocinho contra bandido e sim seres humanos vivendo num mundo cruel e perverso, ele consegue tirar o jogador do seu conforto. Pois senti na pele que cada personagem têm a sua própria motivação e sentimentos. Durante a jogatina o jogo me obrigou fazer coisas que eu não gostaria de fazer tamanha a imersão com a jogatina e com os pensamentos de cada personagem. O Jogo eletrônico possibilita uma maior afinidade com o personagens pois controlamos os mesmos e é como se o jogador estivesse fazendo aquela ação e não o personagem da ficção que controlamos. E nenhum jogo me fez ter um peso tão grande nas ações e atitudes que o personagem por mim controlado no jogo executou e com isso a jogatina forçou as minhas emoções há um limite que nenhuma mídia de entreterimento tinha alcançado antes. Teve momentos que tive que dar uma pausa na jogatina para conseguir me manter e absorver os acontecimentos da história, devida a imersão e tamanho o impacto que jogo teve sobre os meus sentimentos. Parabéns a ND pela coragem em sair do mais do mesmo e trazer uma história fenomenal e carregada de emoções.
    Quanto a parte técnica do jogo, procurei vasculhar cada cantinho do jogo e explorar o máximo possível os ambientes, com isso tive uma jogatina de cerca de 40 horas, e durante a mesma não identifiquei um único Bug. Os gráficos estão impressionantes e as interpretações e representações dos personagens beiram a perfeição, incrível o que ND fez na parte técnica. A jogabilidade do jogo é extremamente fluída, simplismente impressionante a fluidez alcançada, muito disso pela IA dos NPCs e inimigos ser quase perfeita. Como conclusão, passou a ser o melhor jogo eletrônico que já joguei superando na minha humilde opinião o primeiro jogo.
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  44. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever , thanks alot Neil for this masterpiece , thank you
  45. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Hands down game of the year. Decade actually. Great as the first one. Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann never fails
  46. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year
  47. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game is simply a masterpiece and is the definition of a AAA game experience. I find it ridiculous people are review bombing it purely because they disagree with how the story was written. You can disagree with some of the decisions that were made story wise but it doesn’t take away from the master class artistry that has went into this game. Plus it’s not like the story is even thisThis game is simply a masterpiece and is the definition of a AAA game experience. I find it ridiculous people are review bombing it purely because they disagree with how the story was written. You can disagree with some of the decisions that were made story wise but it doesn’t take away from the master class artistry that has went into this game. Plus it’s not like the story is even this abomination everyone is making it out to seem, it was extremely enjoyable and a memorable one at that. My game of the year, I would HIGHLY recommend you play it! (With an open mind) Expand
  48. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game letting you play in the shoes of someone you Are supposed to hate. This Is an artistic masterpiece by Niel Druckmann 5/5 in my opinion. Gameplay, sound effects, graphics were all top notch and pushed this Swann dance of the PS4 even Further ! The only negative I could find was the non advancement of Ellie s immunity, we didn't learn anything new about nor did it make the world of YOU advance in any way. Overall a beautiful and amazing game for the ages, should be played and taught in schools Expand
  49. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uno de los mejores videojuegos de año, una gameplay extraordinadio, graficos de 10, banda sonora increible, y una historia cruda e interesante. 10/10. Expand
  50. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I've never posted anything on Metacritic before, but I felt I had to concerning the user reviews I've seen concerning this game.

    This game is a masterpiece, I've loved every second of it! Sure I was biased because I loved the first one and I'm also a huge fan of these type of games (Mass Effect mention), but this game has had me hooked from the go. I can't begin to understand the
    I've never posted anything on Metacritic before, but I felt I had to concerning the user reviews I've seen concerning this game.

    This game is a masterpiece, I've loved every second of it! Sure I was biased because I loved the first one and I'm also a huge fan of these type of games (Mass Effect mention), but this game has had me hooked from the go.

    I can't begin to understand the other review here. The characters are, to me, extremely believable. I actually care for Ellie (and Dina) and the story is every bit as gripping as the first one. Sure there are things with the game that are less intriguing, running around in the open going from place A to place B for example. But these things does not diminish the fact that this game, this story, these characters are worthy of praise.

    Again, what other users are saying here does not resonate with my experience, I love this game.
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  51. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Incredible story, interesting and engaging characters, made me jump out of my seat soooo many times. Honestly if you get to the end of the game and still dislike the game? You need to examine what your problem with female characters is, I've played 100s of male led games and didn't bat an eyelid. Get a grip like.
  52. Jul 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ребята ,прошел игру,в конце чуть ли не плакал
    Те кто хейтит игру из-за смерти Джоэла ,уверен даже не играли в нее ,этот шедевр надо прочувствовать
    Когда в конце вы сойдетесь с мыслю,что Эбби можно понять
    Геймплей 10/10 ,но много врагов на одно лицо Ставлю 9/10, naughty dog спасибо за игру
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  53. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic gameplay, amazingly written story. Really brought the franchise forward. Expand
  54. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Mr. Aleksey Shevtsov said that the game is good. Well, what am I going to argue with him?
    i myself have no opportunity to play, but Alexsey's opinion is the ultimate truth for me on this 10/10
  55. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece on all levels. Period!

    All the 0 points reviews from the release day should be deleted. Especially when they mention the "bad" ending, which they couldn't knew about, since you need 25-30 hours to get to it. Afaik the leaked ending wasn't the true ending of the game and without any context to any of the leaked material you can't judge about it.
  56. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    What do you get if you combine a terrific composer, with fantastic writing, some of the best voice actors in the business, and groundbreaking visual motion capture? You get TLOU:2. Without doubt one of the best games I've ever played. The only criticism I could level at it, is that it's hard to replay. The game tells a phenomenal story, of pain and grief and trauma. It's moving andWhat do you get if you combine a terrific composer, with fantastic writing, some of the best voice actors in the business, and groundbreaking visual motion capture? You get TLOU:2. Without doubt one of the best games I've ever played. The only criticism I could level at it, is that it's hard to replay. The game tells a phenomenal story, of pain and grief and trauma. It's moving and heartbreaking. But those stories are some of the best stories ever told. But it's hard to want to face that story again. The Last of us 2 is a benchmark in video gaming and a sound end to the PlayStation 4 era. Expand
  57. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time, no game has such a sad plot and at the same time (in some moments)funny situations,who would have thought that Neil Druckmann so ingeniously hides the death of Joel,so that no one would understand that it will happen to him.But even if he were alive, what then? Many players who have passed 1 part, thought that the second will be about the same thing,One of the best games of all time, no game has such a sad plot and at the same time (in some moments)funny situations,who would have thought that Neil Druckmann so ingeniously hides the death of Joel,so that no one would understand that it will happen to him.But even if he were alive, what then? Many players who have passed 1 part, thought that the second will be about the same thing, about the survival and relationship of Joel and Ellie, it would be at least not reasonable and not interesting, since it was told about it in part 1.At the expense of the gameplay, it was spent not in vain so much time to finalize, the same selection of items,it is unrealistically cool transmitted, the movement of characters, looks very realistic, not as it was in part 1 monotonous.I will not talk about the schedule ,it is already clear that everything is very realistic.And in the end, the world's interactions with the character are the same bots as they are agree with each other to find Ellie when she has already given out her place position, they start searching around every corner , and most importantly, if not quickly change the cover ,it will be difficult to change it after 10 or 20 seconds ,as the bots will have to look for you in all ways of your escape route ,and only need to think fast or to fight,in General, about this game a lot can be said and for a long time,I think part 3 is obliged to go ,as the ending of the game is not very unique ,again I will say that it is a masterpiece invented by the genius Neil Druckmann,thank you so much for such an emotional game,waiting for part 3,which tell what happened with Dina ,Abby and Tommy ,where he went before Ellie was going to end it all,once again thank you so much Neil Druckmann. Expand
  58. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Issa masterpiece. Not many games have dared to attempt things that this one does very well.
  59. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    I finished The Last of Us part II exactly 4 times and never once got bored. The game is seriously a masterpiece. Everyone says that the game is terrible, the story is awful, but I can say whoever says what is the best game ever. The game definitely deserves ten points. And I definitely recommend everyone to play.
  60. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The game is just incredible!
    In addition to the improved mechanics and graphic evolution, the story makes you reflect on the consequences of the decisions you make throughout life. But it takes maturity to understand these issues.
  61. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Spoilers ahead. This game was a pure masterpiece. 1)The graphics were insane, from the grass, to the water, and the clickers. 2) Gameplay, the action and combat system is a huge improvement since the first. 3) story. Yes Joel dies, and it's hard at first to play as a character that just killed a beloved person. However as the story goes on you get to see why. Joel kills her father to saveSpoilers ahead. This game was a pure masterpiece. 1)The graphics were insane, from the grass, to the water, and the clickers. 2) Gameplay, the action and combat system is a huge improvement since the first. 3) story. Yes Joel dies, and it's hard at first to play as a character that just killed a beloved person. However as the story goes on you get to see why. Joel kills her father to save Ellie. Yes it's heartbreaking to see him go. Now playing as Ellie you feel the hate and want to hunt them down. you also get a growth in each Character, Abby being like Joel with Lev, and Ellie seeing what others have gone through as well. Also Abby isnt trans just buff, please lay off that. Expand
  62. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    That game is brilliant! I have seen lots of low rantings and after playing that game for such a long time - i don't understand that hate. If you look a little deeper in the things that bothered and irritated you through the gameplay - on youtube, reddit or different forums - you will see everything that you have missed and admit that that masterpiece is worth every second, penny and loveThat game is brilliant! I have seen lots of low rantings and after playing that game for such a long time - i don't understand that hate. If you look a little deeper in the things that bothered and irritated you through the gameplay - on youtube, reddit or different forums - you will see everything that you have missed and admit that that masterpiece is worth every second, penny and love from you.
    Love you Neil, Ahley, Troy, Laura and every single one of you people, that made that game
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  63. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was amazing, both the action and the drama. It makes you think about violence, and the futility of that violence, to a greater degree than any game I have ever played. I've found myself thinking about the game a lot (and feeling slightly depressed - not that the game is over, but about the story of the game itself).

    A note about the negative reviews - look at how many people created profiles just to pan this game. How many of these are multiple reviews by the same troll? Also, how could they have played the entire game on 19 June, the date of many of the negative reviews AND the release date for the game.
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  64. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра!
    Переплетение отличного геймплея, графики, атмосферы и неплохой истории очень радует!
  65. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve never played a game were I got to feel exactly what the protagonist feels more then I did with Ellie. Very well done. Easily one of the best gaming experiences of my life. Expand
  66. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    incredible, wonderful, masterpiece. play this. It's very good. Story that holds you to the end. Excellent gameplay
  67. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game challenged me as a player and I don't think it's unfair to say it made me better as a person.
  68. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Awesome history, wonderful graphics and a magnificent gameplay, you need to play it
  69. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    un hermoso juego en todos sus apartados los graficos son excelentes una historia muy diferente a lo que estamos acostubrados pero muy buena
  70. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    In my opinion the story is actually pretty interesting but also kinda sad.
    I heard that many people complain about the story but I actually think that the story is just realistic because of course in a zombie apocalypse it probably would be even harder to be able to trust someone than in our world and of course one would lose their loved ones due to either some zombie infecting or killing
    In my opinion the story is actually pretty interesting but also kinda sad.
    I heard that many people complain about the story but I actually think that the story is just realistic because of course in a zombie apocalypse it probably would be even harder to be able to trust someone than in our world and of course one would lose their loved ones due to either some zombie infecting or killing them to survive or even take revenge.

    Now for people who haven't played the game or didn't see the ending yet then I warned you; Spoiler alert!!

    I heard many comments of people saying that the story of the game wasn't really great or even trash. Some people said that the game is trash either because of Joel's death or because of a bad ending or I even heard a few people saying that they don't like that game because of Ellie being lgbtq and stuff.
    I heard that some didn't even see the whole game and already don't like the game. Some even said not to buy the game...
    Now I don't mean to attack the people who don't like the story or the game itself but I think that it's actually kinda sad that so many people hate the game already because of the story. But like myself of course everyone has their own opinion and everyone has the right to share their own opinion to the game with others.
    The story is actually pretty intersting but also kinda sad because of stuff like Joel's death and Ellie being alone in the end. It's only realistic that people like Joel die one day because one way or another everyone dies one day. I can understand why Joel got killed, it's because he just had many enemies and the killed people to survive just like everyone else. And Abby in this case wanted to take revenge. After Joel's death Ellie wanted to take revenge on the people who killed Joel and that's completely understandable because I would probably do the same. I think that Ellie actually made the right decision to let Abby go in the end and if Ellie killed Abby then there's a possibility that Lev wants to take revenge on Ellie if he survived his injuries. In the world of the last of us it's really hard to trust someone because everyone has to fight to survive.
    It's just sad that Ellie was completely alone in the end especially to think that in the first part of the last of us she said that she was afraid to end up alone one day.

    The graphics of the game itself were perfect. It even had so many little beautiful details that made the game so realistic. It's just amazing.

    Stuff like the health bar or listen mode were actually a little better in the first game of the last of us. The health bar was better in the first game because it was easier to see how much health you have left and the listen mode was also better because you could see a little better which way your opponent was facing.

    So in my opinion the game was just really beautfiul and realistic.
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  71. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Es un juegaso lleno de sentimientos fue quiza sea el mejor juego del año a mi parecer
  72. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, com uma história corajosa muito bem contada, que faz o jogador refletir em cima de seus próprios pensamentos. Além disso, tem gráficos sensacionais, muitas coisas para fazer, mesmo sendo um jogo linear, além de um sistema de combate refinado que te deixa tenso todas as vezes!
  73. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay, great scenario, great characters, insane graphics. Neil Druckmann is new ГЕНИЙ
  74. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think most people didn’t give this game a chance to tell its story after Joel’s death,Trust me even I was Mad when joel died but this universe is a dark world and everyone is just trying to survive. For me this deserves game of the year as i see no other game which made feel this way it was a roller coaster of emotions , The story telling of this game was a very bold move they could have gone the easy way out and made it a happy ending but naughty dog always does the unthinkable which is question ourselves xD. The first game ending made us have alot of questions and soo does the second part as well. Dont know if i really want a third part but in naughty dog i trust!
    Soo
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  75. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed this game. Y'all can't recognize a good story even if it hits you in the face.
  76. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    People that hate this game probably also get aggressively mad at the weather. Perfect gameplay and story
  77. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I've ever played hands down, soured by pathetic reviews from bigots, morons and emotionally crippled people who can't handle anything other than their vanilla, protected world, or anything other than a happy ending. It's an absolute masterpiece. Expand
  78. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Made an account just to give this game a 10/10. Finished it today after an emotionally draining 30 hours. Naughty Dog told an incredible story which could only be accomplished through the medium of interactive media. Highly recommend you just give this game a shot.
  79. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story of the game is incredible for those who have maturity to understand it. The way in which it is told was excellent, in addition to the great graphics and very fluid gameplay. Naughty Dog did a really great job. Expand
  80. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Emotions after the game go through the roof. At the same time, playing the game is pleasant, interesting and atmospheric, for me there is no need more, 10/10
  81. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, ignore the trolls. If you loved or even liked the last game you will love this one.
  82. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    People who hate this game for story is wrong
    Story is not bad Only they don't like it because it's a story that has never been seen so far
  83. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I love it. Great story, gameplay, atmosphere, direction. 35 hours in. Masterpiece
  84. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay is a bloodied brilliance and shows awesome perspectives that would otherwise be ignored. Nothing quite like pursuing a justified yet irrational revenge killing from both sides of the story. It's a shame there's so many people who can't appreciate that or accept that when faced with death and rage, people do rash things. One of my favorites now, for sure. Expand
  85. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    从来没有一款游戏能给我这样大的情感冲击,全程矛盾愤怒痛苦也有温馨和感动。通关后久久不能平静。感谢顽皮狗愿意在这么大的IP上进行这样的尝试,也感恩PART2没有流于平庸,无论通关后大家的感情是怎样的我觉得都能接受,喜欢也好不喜欢也罢,PART2在我心里是神作。TLOU是PS3时代我最喜欢的游戏,TLOU PART2是PS4时代目前为止我最爱的游戏。从来没有一款游戏能给我这样大的情感冲击,全程矛盾愤怒痛苦也有温馨和感动。通关后久久不能平静。感谢顽皮狗愿意在这么大的IP上进行这样的尝试,也感恩PART2没有流于平庸,无论通关后大家的感情是怎样的我觉得都能接受,喜欢也好不喜欢也罢,PART2在我心里是神作。TLOU是PS3时代我最喜欢的游戏,TLOU PART2是PS4时代目前为止我最爱的游戏。
  86. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is unbelievably very sad and nice.The ending is a bit messed up in my opinion and maybe reduce the time that we play as abby.Hope for Part III :). Expand
  87. Jun 14, 2022
    10
    Selten ist die Fortsetzung eines Videospiel Franchises zu polarisierend aufgenommen worden, wie im Falle eines TLOU Part 2. Sei es nun der umstrittene Storyplott, die Art wie Naughty Dog ihre Charaktere weiter entwickelt oder aber die gesellschaftlichen Diskurse, die das Sequel vom vielleicht meistgefeiertesten Spiel des letzten Jahrzehnts aufgreift. Sagen wir einmal so - Vermutlich istSelten ist die Fortsetzung eines Videospiel Franchises zu polarisierend aufgenommen worden, wie im Falle eines TLOU Part 2. Sei es nun der umstrittene Storyplott, die Art wie Naughty Dog ihre Charaktere weiter entwickelt oder aber die gesellschaftlichen Diskurse, die das Sequel vom vielleicht meistgefeiertesten Spiel des letzten Jahrzehnts aufgreift. Sagen wir einmal so - Vermutlich ist The Last of Us Part II das mutigste Spiel der Videospielgeschichte.

    The Last of Us Part 2 ist nämlich viel mehr als eine Rachestory. Und The Last of Us Part 2 ist viel mehr als eine "wokes" Postapokalypse Drama. Und nein, Naughty Dog geht auch nicht brutal mit ihren Charakteren um, die das Publikum so lieben gelernt hat, nur um zu schockieren. Ich glaube, wer The Last of Us Part 2 an dieser Stelle plump kritisiert, der zeigt am Ende nur, dass er selbst nicht die Eier hat, die Naughty Dog beweist, in dem sie die Welt, die sie selbst geschrieben haben, bis in die letzte Konsequenz ernst nehmen.

    The Last of Us thematisiert eine gewaltdurchsetzte Welt. Eine Welt, in der Utopien keinen Platz haben. Wo jeder Versuch von Menschlichkeit immer wieder von der feindlichen Umwelt konterkariert wird. Dieser destruktive Kreislauf der Gewalt wird einerseits im Rahmen der unterschiedlichen Fraktionen und Gemeinschaften thematisiert, dich sich regional organsiert haben und von denen keine einen gewaltfreien Herrschaftsraum realisieren konnten. Zum anderen spiegelt er sich in der ganz persönlichen Geschichte von Ellie und Joel, die beide Außenseiter blieben, auch hinter den dicken Mauern von Jackson, da sie ihrer Geschichte, der Vergangenheit nicht entfliehen können.
    Letztlich gibt die Geschichte, die Naughty Dog erzählen will, beiden Charakteren keine wirkliche Chance auf Unversehrtheit. Das letzte Bild von Ellie, die aufgrund ihrer Versehrtheit nun keine Gitarre mehr spielen kann, das letzte was ihr geblieben ist von Joel, kann man hier als Metapher für die ganze Erzählung lesen. Es geht nicht um Rache. Der Geschichte geht es darum zu zeigen, dass es in einer Welt voller Gewalt kein Entkommen gibt, keine Unversehrtheit. The Last of Us konsequent gedacht, konnte nie auf das Happy End einer Disney-Erzählung hinauslaufen. Konnte nie Helden zeichnen, die am Ende geläutert und unversehrt für das Gute an sich stehen. The Last of Us musste in einer Zerbrochenheit enden, wenn es sich als Erzählung ernst nehmen will. Hier hat Naughty Dog den Mut bewiesen, den man den Autoren der letzten Game of Thrones Staffel auch gewünscht hätte, damit diese den Zuschauern, oder eben Spielern, am Ende eben nicht die große Erlösung vorzugaukeln, die man sich kollektiv eben wünscht, um beruhigt schlafen zu können.

    The Last of Us Part 2 ist keine Unterhaltung. Es ist kein Disney Kinofilm. The Last of Us Part 2 ist ein Drama. Ähnlich wie Kojima mit Death Stranding, oder Ninja Theory mit Hellblade, sprengt auch Naughty Dog die Grenzen, des oftmals als oberflächlich belächelten Mediums Videospiel und erzählt eine Geschichte für Erwachsene. Ja, das ist nichts für Disney Fans, die immer noch mit ihren Spider-Man oder Star Wars Plastikpuppen spielen wollen.

    Und mal ganz abgesehen von den erzählerischen Qualitäten des Titels, auch hinsichtlich Gameplay, Animationen, KI, Inszenierung und Atmosphäre - Mit The Last of Us Part 2 setzt Naughty Dog neue Maßstäbe in Sachen Immersion und Realismus. Noch nie hat ein Videospiel sich so echt und intensiv angefühlt. Von der ersten bis zur letzten schrecklichen Minute.

    Ein Must Play für Jedermann und -Frau, die wirklich Eier hat.
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  88. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece.

    I won't get into the gameplay and graphics, because everyone, even the bad reviewers, know that these are top of the range. I will focus on the story. If you go into this game with story/character expectations, then you will be disappointed. This IS NOT The Last of Us 1.5, this is an entirely new, more realistic, more human, game. Go into this game
    Nothing short of a masterpiece.

    I won't get into the gameplay and graphics, because everyone, even the bad reviewers, know that these are top of the range.

    I will focus on the story. If you go into this game with story/character expectations, then you will be disappointed. This IS NOT The Last of Us 1.5, this is an entirely new, more realistic, more human, game. Go into this game with an open mind, and it will stay with you for a LONG time afterwards. Characters you hate at the start (one in particular) are so well developed that you understand, if not like them, by the end. The same happens for the hero characters, you will disagree with their actions throughout the game, and your opinion on them will be changed, because they are painted as real humans, making real human decisions, some good and some bad. The game is made up of morally grey characters, unlike most games made up of black and white characters.

    All the above isn't just good or bad writing, but excellent writing. The story is fantastic, gut wrenching, spellbinding, and most importantly real - or as much real as it can be in a post-apoc setting.

    People are calling this game of the year, I'm calling it game of the generation.
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  89. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the symmetry of the story telling between both characters you play and in turn we see the protagonists became what they hated most and the struggle to come to terms with their new normal and place in this unforgiving world. I love that Ellie realizes that the grey area Joel lived in, his motivations ,and his choices reflected her own. In the end there are no happy endings if consumed by revenge. In this new world you have to carve out peace, love, contentment, and forgive or be consumed by the continuous cycle of violence and death. Expand
  90. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    El juego es sencillamente Impresionante. Una obra de arte y seguramente uno de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos.
  91. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    People who are giving this game a bad review can't get over the fact that the main characters are not white males. So stupid. This is by far one of the greatest games ever made. It's a story of how obsession can cause one to lose everything they love and how love in turn can help overcome obsession. It's a work of brutal art. Well worth the wait and multiple playthroughs.
  92. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing game if you play it and ignore the spoilers. If you have seen the spoilers it still truely is amazing despite the asswipes **** their pants over a girl with muscles.
  93. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    the last of us part 2 is the best story driven game i have ever seen in the video game history. when people talk about the "cinematic of vidwo game", they are talking about the camera, the color tone, the vfx, but finally we got a game that trying to do something with there characters, the emotions, the logic of the whole story, and details. and that, in my mind,is what cinematic means. ithe last of us part 2 is the best story driven game i have ever seen in the video game history. when people talk about the "cinematic of vidwo game", they are talking about the camera, the color tone, the vfx, but finally we got a game that trying to do something with there characters, the emotions, the logic of the whole story, and details. and that, in my mind,is what cinematic means. i can understand some players get mad about the story or the fate of their favorite characters. but this is never should be the measure of subjective critics. the game itself, with stunning graphics and sound build up a gorgeous world for play to explore, to feel, at the end of the ps4 era,i can say this is a masterpiece that pushing the boundry of the game industry. Expand
  94. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    The game is really beautiful and impressive, not only for the graphic quality, but for the work of the art direction and production as a whole conceptual espaço, music and tension, capturing the moments. In my opinion, Naughty Dog did and EXCELLENT job (again), as expected.
  95. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    The story pops into my head at least every hour since i finished it. Actually kinda of crazy how good it is to do something like that. Impressive to say the least. Well done.
  96. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Best game ever! What a awesome history, makes me cry a Lot! Great gameplay!
  97. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    just the most high point of the genartion, Perfect under every aspect.
    incredible game. 10/10.
  98. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Great story, fun gameplay, amazing sound design and looks fab also. Masterpiece.
  99. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    If you are contemplating to buy tlou 2...

    I absolutely loved this game! It's definitely not for everyone but if you play this game with an open mind and are ready to experience an emotional challenging, complex story, then you will probably like this game just as much as I did. I understand that some people might not like the story but what probably everyone can agree on, is the
    If you are contemplating to buy tlou 2...

    I absolutely loved this game!
    It's definitely not for everyone but if you play this game with an open mind and are ready to experience an emotional challenging, complex story, then you will probably like this game just as much as I did.

    I understand that some people might not like the story but what probably everyone can agree on, is the fact that the visuals are absolutely stunning and that the gameplay has significantly improved, was a lot more fun and felt more organic than in the first game. The music perfectly matches the different game scenarios and the different locations in the game are quite unique and interesting.

    Does the game have issues? Yes! It does have a few problems with pacing. Personally, I felt that some segments were simply too long but overall that only helped me to see things from the characters' perspective, to empathize with them and to understand their actions.

    Now to the plot (I tried not to include any spoilers, so this may sound a bit vague): I did not know in which direction the game/ the story would go and all of the turns came very unexpected which I really appreciated. I can honestly say that a game has never made me feel so many different emotions and made me reflect on so many different topics before. After finishing this game in two days I was emotionally exhausted and did not know what I was supposed to feel. During the next few days I simply kept thinking about the story and the actions of the individual characters. I kept analyzing different scenes in the game and the characters' motivations. I am still discovering new things about this story nearly a week after playing it and I find myself more and more in love with this game.

    Is this story a heart-warming adventure with a lot of sweet and peaceful moments? No!

    Is it the game that we fans wanted as a sequel? For most people probably also no.

    Will this game take you on an unforgettable, emotional roller coaster and give you a gaming experience that you have never encountered before? In my opinion definitely YES!

    A word of advice: If you think about buying this game and you have seen spoilers or read reviews that completely hate on it, please don't just give up on the game. Many people who hate on this game haven't even played it and have only read the leaks. Please don't listen to them! You have to play this game for yourself to really experience everything the way you are supposed to. Even if you watch a video you won't be as invested as when you are truly playing it for yourself.

    I say this because I had one of the weirdest and most conflicting gaming experiences in tlou 2 and after the game I felt like I went through the same character development and felt the same emotional ambivalence as Ellie.

    So, if you have no problem with a serious story that includes some dark topics and if you are willing to put yourself in someone else's shoes, then I can only recommend "The last of us part 2".
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  100. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I read that the majority of negative criticisms are that they did not like how the story or its characters end, but nobody praises the magnificent game that it is, its fluidity, its quality in the details, its gameplay and yes, its history, which you don't like it doesn't mean it's not good. It is a masterpiece, thank you Naughty Dog.
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]