The Last of Us Part II

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  1. DanieleStolfi
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    One of the best game ever made,probably one of the best masterpiece for the ps4.Graphics,storyline,the characterization of npc, i also love the 'survival' gamplay, it don't be innovative or very different from the first one but it works well.Beware of all negative reviews from frustrated people.
  2. HinkyBinky
    Jul 25, 2022
    10
    Please come into this game open minded, don't be influence by the horrible review bombings. This game is fantastic with so many great aspects. So many reviews are made by people who have never played the game or a merely bandwagoning off what their favorite youtuber or streamer said.
  3. Wallace40
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Just finished The Last of Us : Part One and The Last Of Us : Part II, both masterpieces. The 2nd part is much bleaker in story and tone. The color palettes are livelier in the first game as the characters progress in their journey with a glint of hope. Part 2 is about hate, revenge, depression and post traumatic disorder.

    A lot of the gameplay mechanics and presentation is directly    Just finished The Last of Us : Part One and The Last Of Us : Part II, both masterpieces. The 2nd part is much bleaker in story and tone. The color palettes are livelier in the first game as the characters progress in their journey with a glint of hope. Part 2 is about hate, revenge, depression and post traumatic disorder.

    A lot of the gameplay mechanics and presentation is directly inspired by the Metal Gear Series. The dynamic stealth and the brutality are elevated to a degree that no other game has reached, though. It feels like Naughty Dog is one generation in advance of everybody, just like Metal Gear did before them. There are anthological segments in the later part of the game where you explore an apartment tower and the basement of a hospital. All very dark, gloomy, and skin crawling stuff that's going to make your day if you're into horror.

    The writers at Naughty Dog do really subversive stuff. I remember playing with Raiden in Metal Gear Solid 2 : Sons of Liberty telling myself : "It's not Solid Snake, but this game is freaking awesome!" They go even further than what Kojima did back in 2001. Plus, if you've watched Game of Thrones, you're used to a rug being pulled under you! The chain of events, though, is awesome and every beat in the story is justified, consistent and perfectly paced, considering the history and the mental health of the main characters.

    Best acting and storytelling in gaming. Just like in Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven, the are no heroes, just broken people. It's a hard pill to swallow. It makes us realise that we can really connect with characters who do horrible stuff. That aspect triggered a lot of anger in the gaming community. Ironically, the same people who didn't mind Joel's actions at the end of the first part!

    Again, it's a story written by adults, for adults. Doesn't mean you will love it. But if you choose to put yourself in a position of acceptance, instead of reluctance, you're in for a treat. The best game ever made (that's debatable).

    With the release of the HBO series and the multiplayer game, Part 1 will gain traction and it will push the sales for Part 2 even more. When Part 2 came out, an internal memo was circulating at Microsoft saying that they should try to reach that kind of narrative quality in their games. Naughty Dog also won "Best narrative" and "Best game direction" at the game awards for this game.

    Don't pass up this one because of the haters! They're irrelevant! Never cared, never will..    … Expand
  4. brewery
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever and probably in the next 50 years. What it was TLOU 1, this is 10x better game
  5. Jahidster_12
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    All the people who hate this game are mentally ill, no other explanations. All of them are marvel fanboys, who think that main character should be immortal and movie should be very primitive and casual, so that you can know what will happen at the end in the very first 10 minutes.

    This game is masterpiece, i have played over 120 games in my life, and this one is only which made me cry    All the people who hate this game are mentally ill, no other explanations. All of them are marvel fanboys, who think that main character should be immortal and movie should be very primitive and casual, so that you can know what will happen at the end in the very first 10 minutes.

    This game is masterpiece, i have played over 120 games in my life, and this one is only which made me cry and rethink everything in my life. Not only fascinating game mechanics and graphics, but mainly very original and inimitable plot, which you will not find in any game! Dont listen to all those part 1 fanboys and retards, this game is something else, i had fantastic time playing it and will replay it everytime wuth a pleasure!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  6. Juvo749
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The journey you will go through with Ellie and her counterpart is truly amazing and tries to find answers for feelings of revenge in a sad and brutal world. Part II is different vom Part I, its more dirty and a lot of things you do in the game will let you feel a indisposition by doing it.
    The graphics are really really good and bring you a very intense    This game is a masterpiece. The journey you will go through with Ellie and her counterpart is truly amazing and tries to find answers for feelings of revenge in a sad and brutal world. Part II is different vom Part I, its more dirty and a lot of things you do in the game will let you feel a indisposition by doing it.
    The graphics are really really good and bring you a very intense immersion.
    A lot of people have problems with the story, the characters and the decision they made but take your time for the game and you will see that a lot of this negative criticisms are subjective.    … Expand
  7. Enriqmonti
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    I really don't understand the bad reviews. The story is amazing. The game makes you see how all actions have consequences and how you can change someone else´s life with your actions. Amazing gameplay and graphics. My recommendation:
    - Play it on a PS5
    - Play normal mode not using stealth, use all your resources and have fun.
    - Then play it on grounded. It feels like a new game.
  8. Mih5
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    A game I think it's necessary for humanity these days as it forces everybody to practice empathy and opened my mind to see things from different perspectives.
  9. Victorlacbed
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some controversy about this game. Sure Neil Druckman pissed us all off in the beginning doing you know what with you know who that we grew to love so much through the first game.Once you get over this it gets to be a wonderfull experience and a beautiful story flawed, human. Emotions are beautifully displayed weither it's pain, hatred, suffering, grief, joy or hope.The immersion of this game is incomparable to anything else. Naughty dogs, along Santa Monica are the best studios in the videogame industry.… Expand
  10. levistum
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    The characters in this game make decisions that people didn't like. And that's what I like about it. It's a fantastic game that explores the complex emotions of humans who grow and change. I think the execution of the story was fantastic this game made me feel things from start to finish. Not to mention just how much content, artistry, and amazing writing this game has.
    Amazing game.
  11. ilikeallgame
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    Мне очень зашло прошол на 4 прошке достойное продолжение максимум не такая револицыоная ну а так очень круто даже у врагов есть имена когда играешь. Оружые чуствуется
    Мне не нравится что игру снизили изза лгбт повестке ибо Эли была задолго лесби в длс ето понятно хотя фемки мрази зделали из героев обарегенов кроми Эли она тян (^///^)    Мне очень зашло прошол на 4 прошке достойное продолжение максимум не такая револицыоная ну а так очень круто даже у врагов есть имена когда играешь. Оружые чуствуется
    Мне не нравится что игру снизили изза лгбт повестке ибо Эли была задолго лесби в длс ето понятно хотя фемки мрази зделали из героев обарегенов кроми Эли она тян (^///^)
  12. rafaelml03
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un increíble juego que nos transporta a un Estados Unidos post apocalíptico donde seguiremos la historia de Ellie en su camino de venganza. Por otro lado su aparato gráfico y gameplay son sin duda los mejores de ps4 debido a que la exprime al máximo... Un juego que recomiendo de corazón.… Expand
  13. commie_kiwi
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    The game is well paced, it has an amazing atmosphere throughout. The combat is brutal, the story is engaging and entertaining.
  14. CarmenCarmen12
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    This is a love it or hate it type of game. I think everyone who hates it, is extremely justified and entirely correct in their critique. But for me this game is a 10.

    Gameplay 10/10 - Something no one seems to talk about: this game is actually really fun. It builds on all the cool exploration/progression/looting mechanics from part 1 and adds in lots of cool features and entirely open    This is a love it or hate it type of game. I think everyone who hates it, is extremely justified and entirely correct in their critique. But for me this game is a 10.

    Gameplay 10/10 - Something no one seems to talk about: this game is actually really fun. It builds on all the cool exploration/progression/looting mechanics from part 1 and adds in lots of cool features and entirely open world sections to this game.

    Atmosphere 10/10 - The dark post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us rises to the next level in this brutal sequel where the only certain thing is death. Be warned if you are looking for the light-hearted atmosphere of the first game, this is a game of trauma and tragedy that the shattered world you explore beautifully embodies.

    Story 9/10 - Now for the controversial part. This is a game that made me feel emotions. It is a beautiful narrative with interesting, nuanced characters walking complicated paths. It is a gripping story that made me sad, elated and definitely angry at times. The plot twists are excellent and the writing choices often feel wild and force you to grapple with the harsh themes of the game. I will say the pacing is rough at time, but even the jarring dissonance of perspectives and pacing play out phenomenally.

    Message 10/10 - This game issues a moral challenge to the player, one that asks them to understand and empathize with **** people doing **** things in attempt to find some light at the end of the tunnel. (Ironically, many who failed to grasp the gravity of the story, fell into the same cycle of anger and vitriolic discourse that characters experience, to the extent that actors and writers of this game received numerous death threats.)

    Ultimately Naughty Dog didn’t make a mistake or slip up when designing this game, they did it on purpose. It is not a “good” game. It is a sucker punch to the face. It is something I wouldn’t have asked for and I didn’t know I needed. Thank you TLOU2.    … Expand
  15. ARYXANDRE
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Strong, thought-provoking and addictive gameplay. Suffers a bit with pacing and structure but Naughty Dog still manages to close the generation with a special game.
  16. Bloke28
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 for all except loses a point for making eli a lesbian so 9/10 instead. First one was better too but started slow.… Expand
  17. mattiaswinbladh
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Part 1 - Rant

    I have deliberately and actively avoided any and all previews, reviews, spoilers and everything else dealing with this game until I played it through completely, to not become biased or spoiled. Because of that I did not know what to expect at all really, it was a long time since I played through the first TLOU. Owing to this I was really surprised to see all the negative reviews for this game when I finally checked them out on YouTube and Metacritic, which mainly focuses on the story and how bad it is. Many reviews also calls the story woke, SJW-bull****, politicized et.c. and I just don't get that. I have understood that there has been some controversy between Naughty Dog and users where ND has tried to silence previews and leaks, and also some deliberate disinformation but I haven't read up on it in great detail. One example is a number of reviewers are griping about the fact that you have to kill guard dogs in the game. I mean come on, it's a game set in a very broken and hostile post apocalyptic environment where it is kill or be killed, you kill most everything and everyone in the game.

    Part 2 - Review

    Right away, you are met with an extremely beautiful game. Some cutscenes in particular could almost be mistaken for scenes from a movie. The scenery is breathtaking and I just marveled at the beauty of it all and wanted to explore every detail of this world. You are introduced to Joel and Ellie in their new settlement where they live and thrive amongst lots of other people, patrolling the surrounding areas for infected and generally seem to have a good life in general. As the story unravels though, you realize that not all is good between Joel and Ellie and that he hasn't been truthful to her about what exactly happened and why, with the Fireflies at the hospital when he saved her. The beginning of the game is really sweet and calm, but this is soon changed when you're introduced to an unknown man and woman watching the settlement from afar, discussing luring someone out. It's fairly obvious that they're talking about Joel or Tommy.
    After some patrol mission the woman is saved by Joel and Tommy and this leads to Joel being killed in front of Ellie in the most brutal way by the woman he saved, who we now know as Abby, a member of the WLF and a former Firefly. This is a turning point for Ellie of course, since the game henceforth is about exacting revenge for Joel.
    Halfway trough the game Ellie and Abby meet in a stand off and the player is suddenly made to play Abby instead. This seems to be a huge gripe for most players, and it was for me too at first, but then I realized that it was kinda interesting to see the other side of the story, what made Abby tick and why was she so hell bent on killing Joel. I did not enjoy playing through all of Seattle again though, I think that they could have found another timeline for Abby somehow, but I get why, it's logical.

    The plot is generally well written in my opinion and serves its purpose. The game sadly becomes quite repetitive, with all the little quests that must be done, and everything is always so far away with immense amounts of hurdles to overcome, even for the smallest of tasks.
    The game is also extremely linear, but this is okay since the story is the central piece here, not being able to sandbox around in a huge world.

    The crafting system for upgrading weapons and skills I think works fairly well. Not very advanced but it serves its purpose, and instead of getting bogged down with minute details and stats and such, the focus of the game is again the story.

    The fighting mechanics are fairly simplified but sufficient I think. The so-called challenges for getting heavy doors open and what have you are a token though. Simply hold the triangle button down and everything goes well. The same goes for fighting off enemies that have you in their grip, mash square and you're all right. This I think could have been done in a more complex way to make the player actually work for success and have a harder time. Or they could have done away with it completely and just made a cutscene instead. As it is now it's just redundant and boring.

    The game finally ends with Abby and Ellie meeting again and Ellie first saving Abby instead of killing her, and then suddenly making a 180 and demanding that she fights her. Ellie once again spares Abby and they go their separate ways. Ellie returns home to discover that she has lost everything. Her house is empty, save for a guitar that Joel gave her, which she can no longer play properly since Abby bit off two of Ellies fingers. It's a really sad ending to a sad game and I think it's a correct decision to not end the game on a happy-go-lucky note. It's a dark world where everybody struggles to survive and it seems a more plausible situation if this was a real scenario, rather than humanity suddenly living in peace with one and other. It's horrible, it's gut wrenching, and I love it.    … Expand
  18. SlyDragons
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game. It was an amazing story, and had great characters and was unbelievably detailed. There are some things that really got me in the gut with this game, and I don't know if I could play this again anytime soon because it certainly had impact.

    I won't spoil anything, but I can say I can see why the gamer-boy safespace crowd who are scared of anything a little    Just finished the game. It was an amazing story, and had great characters and was unbelievably detailed. There are some things that really got me in the gut with this game, and I don't know if I could play this again anytime soon because it certainly had impact.

    I won't spoil anything, but I can say I can see why the gamer-boy safespace crowd who are scared of anything a little different would attack the game with negative reviews for being an experience a little too far outside their bubble. Open-minded people may enjoy the game, but if the thought of a female protaganist or some LGBTQ themes give you the vapors, then steer clear for your own delicate sensibilities.    … Expand
  19. datoriprogram
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played in the last couple of years. Gameplay is solid and the story is unexpected and at times brilliant. Felt like it could have ended a bit sooner, but at the same time it felt appropriate to have the last scene feel like such a struggle.
  20. Obsessed621
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game I've ever played. It was incredibly dark, and for that reason I'm not sure I can say it's my favorite game , but it was so well-crafted that I was just continually in awe. The characters, at least the main characters, feel so authentic - thanks to amazing voice acting, really in-depth writing (so many small conversations), and sheer graphical excellence. The storyProbably the best game I've ever played. It was incredibly dark, and for that reason I'm not sure I can say it's my favorite game , but it was so well-crafted that I was just continually in awe. The characters, at least the main characters, feel so authentic - thanks to amazing voice acting, really in-depth writing (so many small conversations), and sheer graphical excellence. The story itself is somber and disturbing, but it sucks you in emotionally. The game play itself is more nuanced and satisfying than any Naughty Dog game before it, and they set the bar pretty high. This game proves video games can be something radically more than they've been before.

    I don't think anybody who didn't appreciate the first game would ever like this one. That first game was dark and uncomfortable too - not exactly the kind of game you "like." This game doubles down on everything: the characters, the story, the darkness, the discomfort, the horror... but it does it so well, it's hard to deny it's mastery of the art form.    … Expand
  21. Dam
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The technical aspects of the gameplay, mechanics and graphics of TLOU2 are fantastic, and just like I had hoped. I love the scale and versatility of the level design in the combat encounters, and how you are able to use it to your advantage.

    10/10

    In terms of storytelling, this game is all over the place. I like the overall plot, but the execution could (should) have been better, especially after what Naughty Dog did whit TLOU1.
    Part 2 is in desperate need of editing, where length, phasing and momentum all leave room for improvement.
    The game is too long. TLOU1 proved that you don’t need a 20+ hour game to tell a captivating story, and develop great characters you fall in love with. This issue could however be mitigate with better phasing and momentum. There were tons of emotional moments, both in-game and in cut scenes, that made me feel everything from happiness to rage and loss. But there were also big sections of the game, where I felt frustrated by the downtime, and just wanted the next story-beat or more enemies to fight. It is here the level design becomes a double-edged sword.
    When there is no one to fight or no puzzle to figure solve, the levels turn into big empty places where you walk around searching for scraps, ammo and pills, to make sure you are prepared for your next encounter. Even though Naughty Dog has made an amazing and beautiful world full of small details, this does become tedious after a while, when you are traveling through the world alone.
    This breaks the phasing of the game, and takes away the focus from the story, which I through multiple playthroughs of TLOU1 never struggled with. In TLOU1 you are always experiencing the game, either through dialogue, puzzles or a cut scene/transition that throws you into a new scenario.
    Maybe this becomes less of an issue on a second playthrough, but for now, it is one of my biggest negatives. If you experience the same thing, I recommend turning on enhanced listening to scan for items. This helps, without becoming a solution.
    One of my favorite elements of both TLOU games is the in game dialogue between you and you companion. This could have been a solution for these sections, as it is the case for the Downtown level of Seattle Day 1, where Ellie and Dina are riding around joking and talking about what they see. The same goes for when you as Abby are making your way through the city with Lev, and they talk about the The Seraphites and why Lev and Yara are on the run. These are some of my favorite character development and world building moments, the same way how Joel says he has been on both sides of the ambush in TLOU1.
    Another way Naughty Dog could have trimmed the game down is when you take over as Abby. It killed the momentum for me, because it felt like I was starting a new game. Even though it doesn’t make sense for you to upgrade Ellie’s abilities, I understand why it is there, as it gives the player a sense of progression. It is however 100% unnecessary when you play as Abby, a character who has trained for years to become a perfect killing machine. It feels like padding, and could have streamlined the story if you didn’t have to start from scratch. My solution to the Seattle levels with Abby is to give us a few skills to upgrade, and cut those chapters by 30%.

    6/10

    Even though I miss a lot of Ellie’s personality from the first game, I get that she has grown, both in age and through life. There are a lot of characters to love and (love to) hate in this game, often even the same character simultaneously. The story does a good job of fleshing out the main characters motivations, and it made me both and hate and empathies with their acts and decisions.
    The death of Joel made me hate Abby (as I was supposed to), but I did not get mad at the game, because I expected that the story would explain her actions, as it did. I like Abby as a character, and I liked playing as her.
    I can easily imagine a full game where you play as a girl, whose father is about to save humanity, but is needlessly murdered by a madman, who acts out of selfishness. (Ellie even tells Joel that he did the wrong thing. He even knows this himself, which is why he lied about it at the end of TLOU1)
    It is the reason why the games is called TLOU Part 2.

    Whenever I hear people talk about negatives about TLOU1, they often mention the David fight, which is also my biggest negative about that game. But they did it again, only in an even more grotesquely annoying way. The showdown between Abby and Ellie in the theater is the only part of the game I hate, and I am not looking forward to play it again. It is luckily only one out of many scenes that are full of sweetness, love, heartbreak, horror and action, my favorite being the museum with Joel and Ellie.
    The set pieces are impressive and really good at creating the right atmosphere the levels/chapters need to support the story.

    Final score 8.5/10    … Expand
  22. Cleric22
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It took me a few weeks but I finished this, as hopefully all who reviewed the game did. This was a great experience. I won't say it's "fun" or that I "enjoyed" it, but not all story telling is designed around glee. They did an excellent job with the characters and their motivations. I can see why some fans would be upset, but frankly I disagree with that notion. Spending hours playing as Abby, knowing how it ends for her friends I still found myself getting invested, to the point where when it was time to check back with Ellie I was surprised by how villainous she looked from Abby's side of the conflict.

    I'm eager to see more of both Ellie and Abby later. They were both right and they were both wrong and I think that's good story telling. I understand why Ellie stopped at the end. Violence and vengeance is never done and you have to break that cycle somewhere. You have to maintain a little bit of humanity.

    One mark off for the story feeling a little dragged out in parts, but I'm glad I spent weeks playing it instead of days.    … Expand
  23. bill-jay
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is it perfect? No. Have the gaming mechanics advanced from the first? No. Did I get the continuation I expected from the first? Yes! If I had not played this game based on all of the negative feedback it got I'd be very annoyed, because I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. People need to stop listening to social media and start making up their own minds.… Expand
  24. justaguy1984
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great gameplay mechanics for the most part. Story is disappointing and drawn out, some very unengaging characters you have to spend a lot of time with. Playing from beginning to end, was overall a great experience. Not as good as the original, there is no relationship formed in this game that was as engaging as the joel and ellie one, but maybe in the next one.… Expand
  25. keanex
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that I was eagerly counting down the days as The Last of Us is my favorite game of all-time. Unfortunately the game has received some of the most insane pre-release hate that tainted the experience for me. The amount of hate and accidentally being spoiled for a few key moments had me thinking of that instead of focusing on the game.

    I understand why the people who hate Abby for her actions, and not due to bigotry, would hate her and hate playing the game. I didn't enjoy playing as her even though I understood what Naughty Dog wanted to accomplish. I didn't particularly care about her story arc, but I did appreciate Naughty Dog tried something that they had to have known would be controversial.

    I think that the concept of bringing to light the duality of actions between Joel and Abby was a brave attempt given the amount of love that Joel and Ellie received after the first story. The story wasn't what I wanted, but I understand their decision.

    Graphically this is the best game that I've ever played. It looked and ran incredible on my PS4 Pro connected to a Vizio M558-G1, I was constantly in a state of awe at what Naughty Dog accomplished with regards to this. The audio design was equally fantastic. In terms of gameplay, Naughty Dog also exceeded my expectations by increasing the quality of the level design, and made encounters more fun than before. I applaud them for that.

    For those who read this who genuinely played this game and felt betrayed, I understand. If you're reviewbombing without ever having played it, find a better use of your time.

    I intend to replay TLoU2 next year once all of the nonsense surrounding it has finally settled down. It's a fantastic game even if I don't agree with the story decisions fully.

    Graphics: 10/10
    Audio: 10/10
    Story: 7.5/10    … Expand
  26. RenaissanceTM
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    A phenomenal game. Unlike others who seem to trash it without having actually played it, I took my time in finishing it. And my god has ND achieved another incredible game. One that will take you on a roller coaster of emotions. The gameplay is absolutely fantastic. Building on the previous game's strength and adding more variety to it. It's well worth your time and one that will stickA phenomenal game. Unlike others who seem to trash it without having actually played it, I took my time in finishing it. And my god has ND achieved another incredible game. One that will take you on a roller coaster of emotions. The gameplay is absolutely fantastic. Building on the previous game's strength and adding more variety to it. It's well worth your time and one that will stick with you for a while. Just like the previous one did.… Expand
  27. TheUnorthodox
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Really gorgeous game with some bold narrative choices. It's not easy to love this brutal and complicated revenge story when you're comparing it to the more endearing and hope-chasing first game, but I'm glad I was able to enjoy this whole game spoiler-free. So many people tried to tell me that the writing was bad and new characters are awful and it's simply not true. Think of it as more ofReally gorgeous game with some bold narrative choices. It's not easy to love this brutal and complicated revenge story when you're comparing it to the more endearing and hope-chasing first game, but I'm glad I was able to enjoy this whole game spoiler-free. So many people tried to tell me that the writing was bad and new characters are awful and it's simply not true. Think of it as more of a Hemmingway character exploration rather than Shakesperian twist. I played on hard and enjoyed the gameplay as well. Looking forward to new games +.… Expand
  28. BoltzmannBaby
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a visual masterpiece, and the story is definitely not bad, although I can see why some players won't come to terms with it.

    When Abby's part begins, it quickly becomes obvious that the game is more like a two-in-one short games instead of just one long game. This is because none of the upgrades and improvements gained for Ellie carry over to Abby, With Abby the game starts anew, even to the point of introducing new weapons, along with reset upgrades and improvements. Abby will need to be leveled up just like Ellie was.

    So considering this, I'd suggest anyone to play the game all the way to when Abby is introduced again, and stop there for a couple of weeks. Go play something else, then return after a while, because you'll be returning to the "3rd game" in the series.    … Expand
  29. Narcysst
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    No spoilers follow. I played this game without reading reviews, or visiting this website. I've since discovered the highly polarised response on line. I'm not surprised. I urge you to ignore all of these and play this game to experience what it is. Sadly, I think many of the negative reviews reflect game fans inability to accept female or LGBT story influences. There were intense momentsNo spoilers follow. I played this game without reading reviews, or visiting this website. I've since discovered the highly polarised response on line. I'm not surprised. I urge you to ignore all of these and play this game to experience what it is. Sadly, I think many of the negative reviews reflect game fans inability to accept female or LGBT story influences. There were intense moments when I wanted this game to be over, or that something that was about to happen wouldn't. I felt emotionally drained at times and struggled to sleep when I played it too late.

    However, I knew I was going to play to the end. I may never play it again but it will make all other games pale in comparison. Without being too over the top, it is more than a game. It shows the potential for what games can accomplish, in a more impactful way than other media. I can't spoil it for you but it is truly innovative in the way it confronts you with its story. I've literally just finished so need time to process. But Naughty Dog have excelled themselves and brought the PS4 to a high point.    … Expand
  30. BigH2O
    Jun 24, 2021
    8
    The Last of Us told such a stirring and personally meaningful tale, it was inevitable that if the sequel was going to have a story centered on the main characters from the original, it was going to split the audience, and this has obviously happened looking at these user reviews.

    This game is unquestionably an A+ stellar achievement in game building. The world environment, enemies and    The Last of Us told such a stirring and personally meaningful tale, it was inevitable that if the sequel was going to have a story centered on the main characters from the original, it was going to split the audience, and this has obviously happened looking at these user reviews.

    This game is unquestionably an A+ stellar achievement in game building. The world environment, enemies and behavior, and visuals are stunning.

    The game play is smooth and almost never infuriating (haha) - seriously though, very tight gameplay. The argument can be made it is too much on rails, but it is NOT a sandbox game, I mean this is Naughty Dog - what do you expect?

    The real divide here is with the characters actions and motivations and I was totally on board the hater train. I didn't get it - I hated it as one point. I hated myself for playing it. Until the last frame of the last scene I was conflicted in this way. It all changed for me that final scene. I now cannot WAIT for the sequel #3 to be made... hopefully it is to be made. No spoilers, but if you are on the fence, play this game.

    At the very least you will understand what it means to really be made to feel something by a game, and who wouldn't say that is a great and lofty goal for any media entertainment?    … Expand
  31. mulamasa
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Some pretty amazing emotional high's and low's. Tight game play, amazing graphics, sometimes tense, always fun.
  32. Thereck
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Don’t believe the brigading incel mob. The mechanics are updated. The visuals are bigger, pushing the ps4 to it’s max. After playing it back to back with remastered, the improvements are jaw dropping.

    The difference, and why this has 9x the (spam) reviews of huge games like God of War, is there’s a gay female protagonist. That makes some dudes really really mad.
  33. Juc
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Thank you, Neil Druckmann and all the Naughty Dog team for such a dramatic and touching story!
  34. surael
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Just wow. What a fantastic game! I have never played such a good one and ich play games since the 80s.
  35. FSB_3000
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing Game and outstanding experience. Do not know what people rate it so low. Plot is full of twists, great characters and unpopular decisions which make this title one of the best Games in Playstation.
    Great job Naughty Dog !
  36. Doodux
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Thank you naugthy dog.
    Best feels ever.
    Don't listen the morons.
    I never experience a game like this.
  37. julespitt
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Story, characters, script, graphics, art, voice acting (etc) more than make up for not too original gameplay mechanics.
  38. ZiggingZebra
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to kill Abby, and I did everything I could to kill Abby. But sometimes you learn about perspective. And you say “I am not Joel or Ellie or Abby. I am me. The reason why I love this game is because it doesn’t do what i want but does things I live with.” I didn’t want to kill Jerry. He’s just a doctor trying to save the world. I would have shot in in the leg or incapacitated him in a different way. But Joel didn’t want to do that. Joel wanted to make sure that this Firefly project would never be possible again. And he did that, betting his last bit of luck that when he burst through those doors, Ellie would still be alive — and she was. It’s hard to admit, but Joel won.… Expand
  39. Skyguy258
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    If you loved the first one, you will love this one.

    I am about 4 hours in and I am amazed with how well they did this game.

    Ignore the 0's that are spamming the reviews.

    I would give 8/10 but since there are so many 0's for no reason I am giving a 10 to even out.
  40. creocoder
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    I am absolutely delighted! It's just a masterpiece. I perfectly understand why this game has either 0 or 10. It has been a long time since I had such a wow effect. For me, the second part is several times better than the first. Developers, you are simply the best. And please do not listen to the sugary girls who give you 0. Keep up the good work.
  41. Night_Wave
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece! From the pace, to the graphics, to the set pieces to the emotions, both in and induced! It's Naughty Dog at it's best! Bravo!
  42. Unbreakable971
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Cela rend le jeu pleinement ambivalent et nourrira les critiques que vous lirez ici et là. Peut-être ne sommes-nous pas encore habitués à voir les choses de deux côtés différents de manière si directe dans un jeu vidéo ? Vous l'aurez compris tout ne tourne pas qu'autour d'Ellie et de Joel mais il ne faut pas en dire plus à part que cette ambivalence nous fait hésiter à lâcher la manette, àCela rend le jeu pleinement ambivalent et nourrira les critiques que vous lirez ici et là. Peut-être ne sommes-nous pas encore habitués à voir les choses de deux côtés différents de manière si directe dans un jeu vidéo ? Vous l'aurez compris tout ne tourne pas qu'autour d'Ellie et de Joel mais il ne faut pas en dire plus à part que cette ambivalence nous fait hésiter à lâcher la manette, à certains moments centraux de peur de ce que nous risquons d’accomplir. Joel et Ellie ne sont pas les héros sans défauts que l'on aimerait fantasmer, non ils n'ont rien d'exceptionnel et ne valent pas forcément plus que les autres gens brisés par le monde dans lequel ils vivent. La vengeance est une spirale sans fin qui détruit et salit tout.

    Je ne pense pas que Neil Druckman ait eu la naiveté de penser que tout le monde aimerait son oeuvre tant elle respire la volonté d’être clivante et réussit à l’être sans ne jamais verser dans le putassier. À la fin de ce jeu il ne reste rien que des regrets et de l’amertume. "If I ever were to lose you, I'd surely lose myself". Un grand jeu video, que dis-je, une grande oeuvre, 10/10    … Expand
  43. ArchiGraduate
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Godfather part II in video games.Best game of 2020. I wish it never ends. All characters are deep. Plot is awesome. Gameplay is very addictive.
  44. marioLeoneo
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Je l'ai fini au bout de 29 heures très intenses. J'etais ébloui par les graphismes , transporté par l'histoire que j'ai jamais pu prévoir et ému. Pou rmoi c'est l'une de mes meilleurs expériences jeux vidéos avec Witcher 3 . Je ne sais pas comment Naughty Dog est arrivé à une tel résultat mais je pense que ce sont des magiciens. Bravo à toutes l’équipe et je referai le jeu sur PS5 . MerciJe l'ai fini au bout de 29 heures très intenses. J'etais ébloui par les graphismes , transporté par l'histoire que j'ai jamais pu prévoir et ému. Pou rmoi c'est l'une de mes meilleurs expériences jeux vidéos avec Witcher 3 . Je ne sais pas comment Naughty Dog est arrivé à une tel résultat mais je pense que ce sont des magiciens. Bravo à toutes l’équipe et je referai le jeu sur PS5 . Merci pour ce bijou!… Expand
  45. a7joe
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Gameplay has updated and is amazing. Story is deep and complicated. Very bold choice and luckily I was barely spoiled. Game is a bit long in areas but I see where they were going. Has given me the most thought provoking game in awhile.
  46. ubiquitous
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I'm giving this game a 10. I thought a lot about the games I played over the last ~35 years and this is clearly one that belongs in the pantheon of greats. Like its predecessor, The Last of Us Part II not only pushes forward the boundaries of what is possible in game design, but leaves a veritable ocean of clear water between itself and other titles. Naughty Dog aren't in their own league,I'm giving this game a 10. I thought a lot about the games I played over the last ~35 years and this is clearly one that belongs in the pantheon of greats. Like its predecessor, The Last of Us Part II not only pushes forward the boundaries of what is possible in game design, but leaves a veritable ocean of clear water between itself and other titles. Naughty Dog aren't in their own league, they're in their own universe.

    On display is cinema-grade scripting and performance. The game delivers characters that are meaningful and resonate emotionally. The gameplay is slick and polished, while the combat feels heavy and consequential in a way few games come close to matching. Everything is wrapped-up in an industry-leading presentation, with graphics, visual design, and sound that will leave your jaw on the floor. The content provided is incredibly generous for a narrative experience—with even a quick first play-through lasting around 25 hours (mine was over 32 hours).

    The plot has come in for some particular—and wholly unjustified—criticism. At this level of storytelling characters are conflicted and not all plot threads lead to a happy end. The very plot devices that have been criticised by others can be found in some of the greatest works of literature ever produced.

    In the end, I think people will eventually come to view TLoU2 in a similar light to Empire Strikes Back. Yes, it's the "slower, more philosophical one with an open ending", but once the trilogy is complete everyone will understand that this is where the real meat of narrative arc lies.    … Expand
  47. eder
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece experience. A must play for any with the minimum interest in storytelling. I wish I could forget it all so I could play it all over again.
  48. night-raven1666
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best game of this generation, and one of the best stories in video games at all.
    My rating 12/10
  49. RoundTheClock
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Although the story didn't go exactly the way I wanted, it had me enthralled and completely invested. The gameplay was fantastic and I enjoyed every minute of it. Sound design, visuals, and voice acting all massively enhanced my experience.
  50. nsmnavid
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I think this game has one of the best stories that I have seen in video games and movies. The gameplay is also pretty good, the camera controls can get annoying for some of the boss fights but not so much that would take away from the gameplay.
  51. Atyne
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Everything about this game is a masterpiece, except the story and some details.
    +innovative animations, graphics, atmosphere, gameplay, etc...
    -level transitions - once you enter a door, you can't go back
    -fu*ked up story
    -forced LGBTI propaganda
    -game forces you to do actions you wouldn't do
    -betrayal by developers - fake trailer with Joel mid-game...
  52. Wawacoffee89
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So to start, I haven't left a review on Metacritic for quite sometime but I feel that I NEED to. The people who are giving this game a low score and playing the beginning and not finishing need to stop because if they did, they wouldn't have the audacity to give this game a low score. I will explain why even small parts earn the right to "adding points" even if you rated the game a 0.

    How in the world could this game ever score anything lower than a 9? Watching the beginning unfold had to be one of the hardest things to witness in my 25 years gaming. The death of Joel makes you want to jump through your screen and choke the life from Abby. With each blow that Abby hits Joel with; then Ellie screaming "please stop hitting him" makes your emotions fly through the roof. Any game that can bring tears to your eyes, even if you hate whats happening, deserves 3 points out of 10. A game made you feel a certain way just by playing it and that says a lot about the writers because emotions are a natural function of everything and are hard to bring out.

    Fast forward to Ellie trying to find Abby and seek revenge.....why did Abby do all of this? This of course is a question that we ask ourselves. Ellie would do anything to kill Abby and anyone who gets in her way. But at what cost?

    You watch yourself (Player) kill your way through person after person(and dogs) not realizing that everything you are doing is going to hurt once you meet them as Abby and who they are. Playing with the dogs and meeting the characters as Abby in some parts knowing that a couple hours ago you just killed them brutally with Ellie makes you feel a certain way again. Once again emotions take over. To not realize it until the game throws it back in your face is another level of playing field when it comes to developing and writing a story. Earns another 3 points. (I bet more than half the reviews didn't even make it to the Abby parts *sigh*)

    Fast forward again. THEN the developers show how Abby goes from this selfish punk to a Joel like role towards Liv and changes her point of view in many aspects of her own life. Would she kill anyone to save Liv?... Would feeling this way now possibly stop her from killing Joel? Seeing his side of the story could of changed her decisions in the past. Loving Ellie was more than "saving the world to Joel" Having only Liv left in Abby's life at this point, would she kill the random doctor trying to take that away from her? These a more questions you ask yourself and how Naughty Dog depicts so frickin well.

    There is so many things that happen that there is too much to write down here. I will say that in the end you see what Ellie truly lost and what Abby learned with the knowledge she gained through her arrogant and ignorant reasons. Loss sucks any way you put it but life does go on and its terrible to see that both Ellie and Abby have made some terrible decisions to only realize them in the games closing.

    I PROMISE you that if you actually finish this game and see it through, you will not be disappointed. The gameplay, the shear aggressiveness of each battle, the story that will blow you mind right down to the last second and the pure emotionally ride you take playing this game; earns even more points so if you hated this game for you own reasons, these reasons suggest a score of at least 7+ Just give it the chance to open itself up to you as you progress and see what the true story is.

    This game deserves every point, star, rating, etc. that exists not because it was just a great game; that if you finished it, you know that as a human being; a gamer; nothing quite like the full story of The Last of Us will never leave us emotionally. When someone brings up this game to you in your life, you will always FEEL a certain way about what went down and how you felt towards it. You will always feel inclined to "put in your two cents" and why do you ask? Because even if you rated it low or had a gripe about this, that or the other, Joel's death, what Ellie felt she needed to do and Abby getting revenge for her father were part of an elaborate plan to show you, as the player, that emotions fuel everything we do in life.    … Expand
  53. samusmaster64
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A split narrative game that is very polarizing, hence the positive and negative responses without much middle-ground. It forces you to play and experience two sides of a conflict. Empathy is the name of the game. People will complain about having to play half the game as Abby or that Joel was murdered too soon. But the story plays out quite masterfully. It's a story about survival and forgiveness that masquerades as a revenge story, but if you look deeper, isn't. Every single character is flawed in some ways, some more deeply than others. The writers want you to think about what it means to be a hero or villain because it's all just perspective in TLOU. That said, all of the characters are memorable. I haven't come out of a game being able to list all the major or even semi-important characters by name since the Witcher 3. The actual gameplay is about what you would expect from a sequel to the first game. Decent gunplay, melee combat, lots of QTEs, no player driven choices other than when/how to explore some of the map. It's not a game for everyone, I can understand some of the criticism. Not the homophobic comments, or "Abby is a muscular woman and I can't get over it" comments, or that Joel is actually some noble hero that didn't in any way deserve to die comments. I see a lot of those. But I encourage those that gave up on it early, or only heard bad things about it second-hand, to give it another chance because the build-up is great and the most intense sequences in the later part of the game are going to stick with me for quite some time.… Expand
  54. fillesy
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    I have been playing games for 30 years and this is one of the best experiences I have had. A grown up story full of emotional development. The game is also exceptional when it comes to all technical aspects, atmosphere, sound and graphics. I will never forget this game and will replay it at least once a year like re-reading an amazing book. Thank you, Naughty Dog.
  55. dampact
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    A true masterpiece, for me it totally lived up to the last game. The story did have a bit of a down moment for me towards the end, but I think Naughty Dog managed to bring the story back from that point extremely well.
    I’m not the biggest fan of the sudden increase in difficulty by close-quarters combat with either a dozen of the infected or the bullet sponge-y “bosses”. I know it works to    A true masterpiece, for me it totally lived up to the last game. The story did have a bit of a down moment for me towards the end, but I think Naughty Dog managed to bring the story back from that point extremely well.
    I’m not the biggest fan of the sudden increase in difficulty by close-quarters combat with either a dozen of the infected or the bullet sponge-y “bosses”. I know it works to enhance tension, but I’d be just as scared for my characters life without bumping into walls every 2 seconds. But then again, that’s probably just me. I still enjoyed those parts.    … Expand
  56. Fat_Alberta
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Much better than people are making it out to me. Certain elements of the plot could have been executed better and I question whether or not this story would have worked better if told in chronological order, but this isn’t a slap in the face to the original like many people are saying. The biggest surprise here is the gameplay, particularly the tense, frantic combat encounters. Play onMuch better than people are making it out to me. Certain elements of the plot could have been executed better and I question whether or not this story would have worked better if told in chronological order, but this isn’t a slap in the face to the original like many people are saying. The biggest surprise here is the gameplay, particularly the tense, frantic combat encounters. Play on high difficulty and don’t use listen mode — that’s how the game should be experienced. The stealth is the absolute best in any Naughty Dog game and perhaps my favorite in a big budget stealth game since MGSV. The open-ended design of the levels is both dense and expansive, naturally facilitating multiple play styles and keeping all of them engaging. Outside of the main narrative, of which there has been plenty of criticism (some deserved, some not), the actual world building and environmental storytelling are both top notch here. The LGBT characters generally steer clear of pandering and don’t virtue signal like, say, Steve in Mass Effect 3; regardless of what anyone says, the fact that one of the most frequently cited problems with the game is the inclusion of LGBT characters is, frankly, ridiculous, immature, and neckbeard to the extreme. What a silly thing to dismiss a game for, honestly.… Expand
  57. ignore78
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    dont listen to the hate! this game is so much more than what you think. Finish the game and you will be happy you did.
  58. mmatt88
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best storyline in gaming so far, TLOU games just can’t be beat. And the guitar scenes are the best use of the DS4 touch pad that I’ve seen.
  59. phoeniix23
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    I just finished this game after about 40hours. What an experience! This is a graphics, technical and narrative masterpiece.

    I thought nothing can beat RDR2's graphics but hooboy TLOU2 just did! The water and reflections and attention to detail in this game is absolutely astounding! I played this game very slowly, soaking in all the environmental details, exploring every nook and cranny,    I just finished this game after about 40hours. What an experience! This is a graphics, technical and narrative masterpiece.

    I thought nothing can beat RDR2's graphics but hooboy TLOU2 just did! The water and reflections and attention to detail in this game is absolutely astounding! I played this game very slowly, soaking in all the environmental details, exploring every nook and cranny, appreciating the amazing artistic talent that went behind crafting such an immersive world.

    Narrative wise, I avoided all spoilers coming in, had an open mind and thoroughly loved the story. Most games have protagonists and antagonists that feel detached, villains that are always in the background who want to take over the world etc. Whose motives don't quite inspire or make me empathize. However, in TLOU2, it's very nuanced, layered and deep. Never have I experienced a story told this way. I felt connected to every character and the story beats hit me hard emotionally.

    If you want a deep narrative experience coupled with powerhouse graphics and intense stealth-action gameplay with survival mehanics, this is it. Please I beg you ignore the hate surrounding this game. I've been reading forums and reviews and videos to understand where the hate is coming from but I, in my honest opinion, feel it is very unwarranted. Play it, it's worth it!    … Expand
  60. rhilborne
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    This game for me was incredible! The gameplay was engaging and the story is one of my favorites. It is a real rollercoaster of emotions. I recommend playing with minimal info going in and just enjoying the game for what it is. Overall one of my favorite recent gaming experiences.
  61. SebboBastian
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    I am glad I avoided all the spoilers when this game was realesed even if I thought I never play it. But now with a brand new PS5 I can finally play thought the last generations masterpieces. And this is really a masterpiece of a game. I have never experiance this well writen story and character arc before. A deep dive in blind revange and hate, a journey to forget the past and findI am glad I avoided all the spoilers when this game was realesed even if I thought I never play it. But now with a brand new PS5 I can finally play thought the last generations masterpieces. And this is really a masterpiece of a game. I have never experiance this well writen story and character arc before. A deep dive in blind revange and hate, a journey to forget the past and find something new to live by. This is one of these games that will be stuck in my mind long after the end credits.… Expand
  62. kopan
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    best game play & story ever! love new character love neil druckmann
    i want part3!
  63. hassaan5
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    So far the greatest game i have played, if you hate this game you truly have no soul to understand the meaning of what it is trying to tell you
  64. Trac3r
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece from naughty dog. Not a happy game to journey through, but the roller coaster of emotions, brilliant moments of beautiful melancholy, and cathartic ending put the stamp as one of the best video game experiences for mature gamers that are able to appreciate something different then the cliche and conventional storytelling we are used to from other fiction series. ThisAnother masterpiece from naughty dog. Not a happy game to journey through, but the roller coaster of emotions, brilliant moments of beautiful melancholy, and cathartic ending put the stamp as one of the best video game experiences for mature gamers that are able to appreciate something different then the cliche and conventional storytelling we are used to from other fiction series. This game was bold in direction and I applaud naughty dog for taking the risk instead of fan servicing and milking this series as a cash cow.… Expand
  65. FlareFL
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have one big complaint about the game - Joel's death. A hardened smuggler could not end his life so foolishly. In addition, I did not like that the men in the game are shown too soft, and against their background, a pregnant female soldier looks absurd at all (by the way, making a pregnant woman a fighter is generally nonsense). By the way, Abby's lack of a knife and a loyal dog was very upsetting (it would have brought something fresh to the game-play).P.S.: the Sex scene with Abby is not as disgusting as I assumed based on the opinions of others (Yes, I fell for this spoiler, which has already become a meme).… Expand
  66. Velvet_Brusch
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the most significant video game experiences of my entire existence. I don't feel like criticizing people who didn't appreciate it, it's a divisive game and as such it can't meet everyone's taste. It is a story of revenge and consequences, the principle of cause and effect. Never had a game left me with such deep sadness and bitterness. A masterpiece.
  67. Eckar44
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mucha de las críticas ha este juego han estado basadas en ataques a su argumento, y es cierto es controvertido y definitivamente Abby en un personaje que no despierta nuestro afecto y el hecho de hacernos jugar con ella durante unas cuentas horas es molesto. Pero siendo completamente honestos, nada de esto hace que juego deje de ser simplemente increíble. El esmero en los detalles, la hambientacion, la música, la jugabilidad, el diseño de niveles, todo es de una calidad sobresalientemente que ya quisieran otros estudios alcanzar. Algunas otras críticas dicen que es un “juego muy lúgubre para estos tiempos”, otra vez contra el argumento, es un juego en un mundo post apocalípticos donde nos muestran como probablemente (basados en cómo nos hemos comportado a través de la historia) se comportarían los humanos (que son al final los verdaderos mounstros del juego) no hay nada que no puedo era ser verdad y si eso te hace sentir mal pues este no es tú tipo de juego, eso no es culpa de quien lo hizo ni tiene por que bajar la puntuación del mismo, una evaluación sobre la “Calidad” no Tiene que ligarse con una sobre “gustos”. En fin técnicamente esta es una obra maestra, con un argumento controvertido y que no será del agrado de muchos (a mi particularmente el personaje de Abby nunca me genera empatía y el forzarme a jaguar con ella es muy molesto) pero esto no Desmerita un juego que todo gamer ó aficionado a los video juegos debería visitar para formarse una opinión, sin duda será ejemplo a seguir por muchos otros desarrolladores en cuanto a cualidades técnicas.… Expand
  68. gaminggod
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the haters this game is a masterpiece
  69. Metalliquor
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Will never understand why this game is hated by so many. The story is fantastic despite a few minor flaws. I was never bored so the pacing wasn't an issue for me. People are salty about Joel's death but he was no hero.… Expand
  70. Thomas69
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Awesome Game, yes trhe story is not for everybody, but gfx, atmosphere and gameplay have never been better
  71. Onrike
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, поначалу казался банальный сюжет, но поиграв, я залип и играл до последнего. Концовка настолько эмоциональная что советую пройти каждому.
  72. adrsousa2
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Uma obraprima da ND. É um jogo espetacular. Gameplay sólida e divertida. O jogo te emociona a cada cutscene
  73. Charlie_Chaplin
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Pretty excellent and detailed video game. Also, it is a wonderful and complementary sequel.
    Will replay again.
  74. pavelbrenner
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. I hated it first and deleted it after the first two hours but then decided to give it another chance. So many emotions. Great game. Must-play
  75. dzaver
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Naughty dog made a bold choice. This game is not a fan service. The story is great. The characters are great. Love Ellie and Abby. 10/10

    The best game of this generation.
  76. Nicole622
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I finished this game last night, and all day I've felt this dark sensation in my chest -- like I am healing from what I've just been through. This game made me feel all the emotions -- joy, despair, anger, distress, hate. Love. At its end I felt depressed and hopeful, upset and at peace all at once. I am still reeling from it. It wasn't an easy story to swallow, but it was easily one ofI finished this game last night, and all day I've felt this dark sensation in my chest -- like I am healing from what I've just been through. This game made me feel all the emotions -- joy, despair, anger, distress, hate. Love. At its end I felt depressed and hopeful, upset and at peace all at once. I am still reeling from it. It wasn't an easy story to swallow, but it was easily one of the best narratives I have ever experienced in my life.

    A good story doesn't pander to its listeners -- it depicts something real and meaningful. Through all of the seemingly impossible twists and turns, every decision is justified and deeply rooted in the characters' experiences. This is the equivalent of classic literature. This is the hard truth that people need to experience. These are the lessons we need to learn. We need more games like this, but for now Naughty Dog has ventured into the deep unknown and delivered to us something that is, truly, one of a kind.    … Expand
  77. bi11thabutcher
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to anything these idiots are saying. I'm so confused. People are giving it 1 and 0s. it's beyond ridiculous. trolling at the highest level. The story and characters are fantastic. The game is fantastic, top to bottom. The only thing negative i could say of the first game was a few mechanical problems and this game fixed each one. Superb. There are a few "game of thrones" styleDon't listen to anything these idiots are saying. I'm so confused. People are giving it 1 and 0s. it's beyond ridiculous. trolling at the highest level. The story and characters are fantastic. The game is fantastic, top to bottom. The only thing negative i could say of the first game was a few mechanical problems and this game fixed each one. Superb. There are a few "game of thrones" style moments and i thought they were heart wrenching and very bold storytelling. i happy with every choice the writer has made.… Expand
  78. e1000io
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Magnifica secuela que no desmerece en absoluto al juego original. Una verdadera obra de arte.

    El juego básicamente es idéntico al original, solo cambia la linea argumental que en mi opinión esta muy lograda y es perfectamente coherente. El final del juego se hace algo largo, en ocasiones parece que acaba pero continua, aunque al final me he quedado con ganas de un poco mas, es de esos    Magnifica secuela que no desmerece en absoluto al juego original. Una verdadera obra de arte.

    El juego básicamente es idéntico al original, solo cambia la linea argumental que en mi opinión esta muy lograda y es perfectamente coherente. El final del juego se hace algo largo, en ocasiones parece que acaba pero continua, aunque al final me he quedado con ganas de un poco mas, es de esos juegos en los que no se cansa uno de jugar.

    Mi voto es de 10 sobre 10, una obra maestra.    … Expand
  79. lukeomall
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People can hate this game because it is raw,devestating and sometimes simply tough to play. For anyone rating the game so lowely because of this TLOU2 is simply lost on you. This game is simply put a revenge driven and gut wrenching story. It is ugly it is raw and emotionally charged and unfortunately for some of the fairies writing bad reviews it doesnt give everyone a happy ending. The reality of the last of us 2 is that it is reflective of the world within the game, no one is safe and no one is guaranteed their chance at development or their chance at redemption. The last of us part 2 perfectly captures what a post apocalyptic world is . This world is harsh and unforgiving and although Joel perhaps didnt get the end he deserved or the end the fans would have wanted for him it is part and parcel of the world he is in and the story of revenge and anger brought about by his death is nothing short of amazing. The reality is the game perfectly captures the human condition and the desperation for revenge. All the people giving bad reviews because they are too trigger happy to sit back and think about the brilliance of it all is sadly missing the whole point of the game. It is not without its flaes. I understand perhaps the timing of certain things could have been better but the essence of the story is the lesson that revenge is never perfect and in alot of cases you lose more than you gain by seeking it. It is not a 10/10 game but it is an 8 for me. A brilliant sequel that if u dare to think about it is brilliant in its own way… Expand
  80. FistfulOfRupees
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Where do we start here, wow. Well, let's start with the first thing you'll notice I guess, the graphics.
    What can I say, running it on a PS4 Pro which isn't the strongest platform for games, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a PC game, the graphics are absolutely stunning, quite possibly the best looking game to date despite it being on console.
    Do the graphics hit performance? Well,    Where do we start here, wow. Well, let's start with the first thing you'll notice I guess, the graphics.
    What can I say, running it on a PS4 Pro which isn't the strongest platform for games, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a PC game, the graphics are absolutely stunning, quite possibly the best looking game to date despite it being on console.
    Do the graphics hit performance? Well, yes and no... anyone who played the Last of Us remaster on PS4 on a 1080p TV will be disappointed to learn there is no 60fps mode at all, you won't be able to favour performance over visuals even if, like me, you're using a Pro on a 1080p TV. That is a big disappointment, but it aims for 30fps and in my two play-throughs I can say with certainty that it rarely if ever deviated from that target. It was a solid experience throughout.
    Next up, the sound design... it's simply breathtaking, the audio is phenomenal throughout the entire game, from the ambient sounds of nature to the visceral sounds of clicker and humans being killed, a real treat for your ears, especially if you wear headphones while playing games.
    Gameplay? Well, this is where the game has me on the fence... the fighting and the stealthing is great, the game has tight controls although at times finicky because of the lower framerate making aiming and target acquisition slightly harder if you're used to playing at high framerates on PC for example, but other than that aiming and moving feel great, the main downside with the overall gameplay is how often there's a very very pretty but largely empty corridor or area to explore, it's gorgeous no doubt, but the world feels at times unpopulated and empty, sure, that could very well be by design as it is post apocalypse, but first and foremost it's a game, and there was at times, nothing going on. While contrary to that, the times when the action did pick up, WOW.. Some of the most intense scenes I've played in a "triple A" titles in recent memory.
    Finally... The story... what seems to be a major point of contention for some people... Let me start by saying this, the story is simply amazing, it's gripping, it will challenge the way you think about your protagonists. I would advise you don't listen to the loud minority of people complaining, they don't like the story and that's fine, that doesn't mean the story is badly written... because it isn't at all, the story is genuinely incredible and an amazing addition to Joel and Ellies story from the first game. There is a lot of emotions involved in this sequel, you will be angry, you will be sad. THAT IS THE POINT, this game isn't afraid to do things on its terms, it's refreshing to play a game with a story that quite frankly is difficult to absorb rather than pandering to fan service, I am upset that the story went this way, but I am upset in a good way, the way Naughty Dog intended. Quite frankly, I am still thinking about the story and everything days after I got the platinum trophy, it was a rollercoaster from start to finish.

    So... why a 9? Why not a 10? Well, while the story was genuinely really really very good, it went on too long. There were at least two points the game could have ended and the story wasn't as tight as it could have been, the story they wanted to tell could have been told far tighter, I was frustrated at times because of how much back-and-forth they did, the overall story was still after all said and done, simply amazing, but how it was presented needs work, I feel like if it was edited better it would even better than the first game, but it's just a little too long in the tooth and messy how it is right now. I don't think there was a single character or moment in this game that felt off, or I didn't like. It's one of the most finely crafted video games I've ever played, it's just a slight shame the presentation of the narrative falls a little short and we have to endure that 30fps cap instead of having an option for 60fps.

    I do hope Metacritic removes these stupid 0 reviews, anyone giving this game a 0 needs to rethink their lives.    … Expand
  81. Spartiate12
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The definition of masterpiece. This video game pulls your emotions in every way possible. It keeps your guessing and doesn't care about what you think should happen. It is telling a story about humans who have been human reactions. The gameplay is top notch third person stealth action with intense set pieces and terrifying survival horror moments. And of course it is beautiful, withThe definition of masterpiece. This video game pulls your emotions in every way possible. It keeps your guessing and doesn't care about what you think should happen. It is telling a story about humans who have been human reactions. The gameplay is top notch third person stealth action with intense set pieces and terrifying survival horror moments. And of course it is beautiful, with Naughty Dogs top tier graphics and animations.… Expand
  82. ragerino
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Awesome game! Great storytelling, lot's of action, beautiful graphics.

    11 out of 10
  83. rrreese
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Astonishing what enormous babies some people are ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Pretty good game.
  84. volkov
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of script, storytelling, acting, art, and technology. Emotional rollercoaster with an exceptional complex story that you not expecting from a videogame. I hope this became a milestone for all developers — shows what are videogames capable for. It is not a joyride, it is a complicated long psychological trip that almost destroys you. Finally, videogames have truly matured. ItA masterpiece of script, storytelling, acting, art, and technology. Emotional rollercoaster with an exceptional complex story that you not expecting from a videogame. I hope this became a milestone for all developers — shows what are videogames capable for. It is not a joyride, it is a complicated long psychological trip that almost destroys you. Finally, videogames have truly matured. It has been several weeks after the incredible ending, and the emotions and feelings inside are not going to decrease. A big fan of the first game and this is not a sequel — this is part two of the story, bigger, better, and completely different. Big thanks to Neil Druckmann and all Naugty Dogs for courage and hard work. Videogames can be a true art — proved by The Last Of Us Part II and by all the discussions it created. If art does not give rise to controversy, then it is not art.… Expand
  85. JPbras
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    The best game in my life. I love Abby, best character ever!!!
    The graphics is Amazing
  86. Wuggle
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Having just put 25+ hours into this game I had to come and give this a 10 to try and offset the review bombing that is being unjustly done to this game. I cannot believe the hate that is being given to this game by internet trolls most of whom I doubt have played this game to the end credits and are basing their review on leaks being taken out of context without experiencing the fullHaving just put 25+ hours into this game I had to come and give this a 10 to try and offset the review bombing that is being unjustly done to this game. I cannot believe the hate that is being given to this game by internet trolls most of whom I doubt have played this game to the end credits and are basing their review on leaks being taken out of context without experiencing the full journey. This game is a masterpiece. Play the game in full and make up your own mind. Don't let the trolls win.… Expand
  87. FrankXG
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    it's an awesome, right from the start to finish, gorgeous graphics, the music wasn't as memorable as the last one but it gives punches when needed. The story is quite good it keeps wanting you to know more, I think the ending needed a bit more punch but it was great.....overall, this game it's worth every penny!
  88. digitalwizard
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The negative reviews are so wrong! This game is a masterpiece! I hate SJWs, first of all, and I hate the agenda. That being said, those things are in everything now. There’s no getting away from it. This game has bits of that and the leakers seem to take great pride in revealing only those things. They didn’t mention the heartfelt flashback to a museum as astronaut Ellie. They didn’t mention the REASON that Abby killed Joel. Playing as Abby was, at first, off putting. I didn’t like it. I was mad at the creators for making me do it. Then something happened. I started to see things through her eyes. I started to care about Abby and her side. I’ll admit that it took a little while, even after finding out that her father was the Dr that Joel killed to save Ellie. Don’t get me wrong, I hate that Joel dies! It was brutal to watch. It hurt. On the same token, I can understand that Abby is not an evil **** She was getting revenge for her father.

    I keep seeing reviewers saying there’s no story. They have not played the game. Period. Nobody can play the full game and say there’s no story. There is tons of story, great story! You just might not like it, so say there’s no story. The story is just as amazing as part one. Joel is there. He’s in the the flashbacks. Ellie finds out what he did at the hospital and hates him for it. She cuts him out of her life and shortly after he is killed. She is ridden with guilt and that’s what drives her vengeance do much. She let him down.

    Stop listening to the bad reviews. You may not like it because of this or that, but you owe yourself to give it a chance. You can tell that the creators put countless hours of blood, sweat and tears into this game. They poured their souls into it. You can feel it throughout. Don’t miss out on this experience just because thousands of fake players say it’s bad. Chances are, you’ll love it!    … Expand
  89. Ionell
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever
    hate people who didn't play but posted bad mark. **** animals
    play first, than judge.
    gameplay, graphics, story - all brilliant
  90. frothierjet
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Абсолютно великое приключение, достойное продолжение первой части, не без изъянов конечно, но это не умоляет того факта что игра шедевр. Сюжет оставит вас опустошенным к концу, вы натурально выдохните к концу, когда пройдёте через тонну насилия и литры пролитой, возможно зря крови. Поиграть должен каждый кто ценит игры. Выйди игра чуть раньше, был бы +1 повод купить PS4, а сейчас это поводАбсолютно великое приключение, достойное продолжение первой части, не без изъянов конечно, но это не умоляет того факта что игра шедевр. Сюжет оставит вас опустошенным к концу, вы натурально выдохните к концу, когда пройдёте через тонну насилия и литры пролитой, возможно зря крови. Поиграть должен каждый кто ценит игры. Выйди игра чуть раньше, был бы +1 повод купить PS4, а сейчас это повод купить PS5 если нет консоли, ведь ремастер точно будет. Сюжет 9/10
    Графика 10/10
    Оптимизация 10/10
    Атмосфера 12/10 господи    … Expand
  91. LJShelts
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Apart from the monster session on launch - I completed the game in 2-4 hour sessions and took me a week.

    It’s hard to put into words how this game made me feel once the credits rolled - Without spoiling anything all I can say is it will drain you. A constant emotional rollercoaster that some people will not enjoy - but for me it was something that I’ve never felt after playing a game.    Apart from the monster session on launch - I completed the game in 2-4 hour sessions and took me a week.

    It’s hard to put into words how this game made me feel once the credits rolled - Without spoiling anything all I can say is it will drain you.

    A constant emotional rollercoaster that some people will not enjoy - but for me it was something that I’ve never felt after playing a game.

    Gameplay is nothing but a pure masterpiece for me - it’s improvements to a game so beloved that I didn’t think they could get much better than Part 1.

    Story wise it was a decent - Not something I’m completely happy with, but I’m glad developers don’t make games just for fan service.

    I look forward to playing this again in the future - but for now I would recommend this to many, with a warning that you may not like how you feel after each session. This is something that I appreciated from the game - I play games to get lost in a world and escape normal life, but I’ve never played a game and come out with so many thoughts still lingering in my head.    … Expand
  92. hoppynsc
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Solid sequel that repeats the excellent gameplay and world but suffers from a somewhat anti-climatic ending and the lack of multi-player. The story is excellent for the most part, telling a harsh tale of revenge and violence that will stick with you, though the ending could have used a little more work. The gameplay and graphics are superb, giving a fully realized world that is worthSolid sequel that repeats the excellent gameplay and world but suffers from a somewhat anti-climatic ending and the lack of multi-player. The story is excellent for the most part, telling a harsh tale of revenge and violence that will stick with you, though the ending could have used a little more work. The gameplay and graphics are superb, giving a fully realized world that is worth exploring in itself. Overall, not a classic like the original, but still well-worth playing.… Expand
  93. srafdssa
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, best of the genre, thank u naughty dog!
    Im gonna play this game one more time for PLATINUM! Tahnk u!
  94. luisflopez
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us Part II is a game that deserves the praise it is getting from critics. Of course, how much of an impact it will make on you largely depends on how invested you become in the story, and if you enjoy stealth or not. The gameplay isn't revolutionary or anything like that, but what it sets out to do, it does very well. I also need to commend Naughty Dog for making this gameThe Last of Us Part II is a game that deserves the praise it is getting from critics. Of course, how much of an impact it will make on you largely depends on how invested you become in the story, and if you enjoy stealth or not. The gameplay isn't revolutionary or anything like that, but what it sets out to do, it does very well. I also need to commend Naughty Dog for making this game significantly longer than most of their titles. So in conclusion, if you like post apocalyptic themes, dark, visceral stories and linear games, you're going to absolutely love this one. And if you're like me, someone who doesn't really care that much about such things, you're still going to enjoy it a great amount, because this is simply a great game with an enormous budget and a lot of talent behind it.

    I'd like to post a longer review going into more detail, but metacritic's stupid character restriction prevents me from doing that. If you want to see my full thoughts on this game, please look up my reddit user 'Vapidbobcat' and search among my posts.

    Score: 9
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  95. warlock7
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Simply a great game! Fantastic cinematics! And extremely well realized environments and spaces. Great sequel to the truly compelling story of the first game. A couple minor complaints about a boss fight or two and some characters actions vs their motives Outside of that this is just a well made game. Would like to see some multiplayer added.
  96. AndyFisher
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра года и возможно всего поколения PS4.
  97. gsa9online
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    I played this game without reading the leaks, and while I did not enjoy the story nearly as much as the first I don't think it's as bad as people are making it out to be. Ellie's story is well done, even though there is some pacing issues for sure. I loved the flashback scenes between Ellie and Joel as well and I wish we got more of those. The thing that almost ruins this game for me isI played this game without reading the leaks, and while I did not enjoy the story nearly as much as the first I don't think it's as bad as people are making it out to be. Ellie's story is well done, even though there is some pacing issues for sure. I loved the flashback scenes between Ellie and Joel as well and I wish we got more of those. The thing that almost ruins this game for me is Abby, who we are forced to play as for nearly half of the game. The only redeeming part of playing her was the storyline with Lev and his sister. I didn't care about her WLF friends at all though besides the dog, and I still do not empathize with Abby killing Joel. The fact that Joel dies at the very beginning is a terrible way to go in my opinion but it made me love the few moments we had with him in this game even more. I don't think Ellie should have let Abby live either. It would still have the same message at the end with Ellie coming back to the farm and no one is there. Overall, this game isn't as bad as it is made out to be but it is a letdown storywise to huge fans of the first game like me. Asides from the story disappointing me in some aspects, the gameplay is great and the music, graphics, and voice acting are fantastic and almost justified the price for me.… Expand
  98. jayseaeff
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Sure, I may not agree with a couple of the story decisions, but nonetheless this is a riveting narrative with gameplay hooks that kept me interested across the vast story.
  99. reynaldoalfa
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Pro:
    - Everything + Dark Story
    Cons:
    - Also Dark Story (its too dark)
    I know this story makes the players into 2 sides depending on the point of view we play this game

    Good Job ND !
  100. Danthrax07
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    I’m an Xbox fanboy, but this game has the best story I’ve ever played. So well written, so well acted, I’m haunted by it’s themes long after finishing it. It even caused me to leave a review here! Ha ha. It’s a true tragedy that so many internet trolls, who have never played it, are giving it bad score based on leaks and rumors. It’s one of the best games ever made and sets a new bar forI’m an Xbox fanboy, but this game has the best story I’ve ever played. So well written, so well acted, I’m haunted by it’s themes long after finishing it. It even caused me to leave a review here! Ha ha. It’s a true tragedy that so many internet trolls, who have never played it, are giving it bad score based on leaks and rumors. It’s one of the best games ever made and sets a new bar for storytelling in video games.… 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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