The Last of Us Part II

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  1. TR1POX
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Единственный минус игры - затянутость сюжета в определённых моментах. Музыка, звуковое сопровождение, графика, геймплей, оптимизация, всё на высоте. ЛГБТ повестка в игре минимальная, никак не мешает игре
  2. ConnorRB
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. Great story. Definitely more to build on if they decide to go for a third instalment in the franchise. The way Joel went out, even though sad, was a respectable ending for the character. Went out fighting like any good hero should. Don’t let the leaks ruin this for you. Some leaks are false as well. Just pick it up, or borrow it and enjoy it this fantastic sequel to one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  3. mogeeoh
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible game, hooked from the start. The story kept me wanting to play for more and the wonderfully explorable world really kept you looking for more details.

    I would recommend this game to everybody in a heartbeat. First time in a long while that I've poured so many hours into a game in such a short period. Want to go back through and play it again with my Fiancee    Absolutely incredible game, hooked from the start. The story kept me wanting to play for more and the wonderfully explorable world really kept you looking for more details.

    I would recommend this game to everybody in a heartbeat. First time in a long while that I've poured so many hours into a game in such a short period. Want to go back through and play it again with my Fiancee watching so I can discuss with someone!

    Blown away by the visuals. Please play this game!

    I can't remember the last time I played a game that hit 10/10 for me, I honestly have nothing bad to say about the game.

    I really think people forget about how the end of the last game made you feel...    … Expand
  4. davijun1310
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I thought the gameplay was very good, and the graphics, but the story was not the best, they made many mistakes, if you played you know.but i like it
  5. Myroslava
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I liked the game, the game design is just outstanding, very interesting story of the characters, Ellie is a complex character with a desire for revenge and in the end she finds peace of mind and finds the strength to move on regardless of the past.
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  6. aektor98
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    great... film... I... enjoy.... it thx Naughty Dog..... #waiting room for TLOU 3.....
  7. ToddyPork
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, incredible characters, safe trailer, and is way better than the first game.
  8. caomunist
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever had the pleasure to play. All parts of story extremely necessary and perfect. 10/10
  9. Im-Harro
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game! So much emotion! Joels death was heartbreaking at first but the great storytelling made me feel like he deserved it!! Was disappointed when Jesse was killed but understand it had to happen! Amazing game!
    Loved every moment!    … Expand
  10. zoowayway
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Unbelievable journey in this world! It's not a masterpiece,it's a miracle! I really enjoy this game and the intensive gameplay
  11. FartPlanet64
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. I loved the first one, and the follow up is a masterpiece.
  12. Habakuk
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dont know why people rate it bad. This game is sensationally good. If you love part 1 you will love part 2. Worth the buy… Expand
  13. Cidy_801
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome, if you like the first game you'll probably like this one as well. Thanks to everyone who made it as reality, I really enjoyed it … Expand
  14. NewbieBoobie
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Ima be honest
    Its a good game, i liked it a lot
    i don't understand why y'all so cocky.
  15. Dojima91
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is just amazing. Sure the story is something that has been stirring the community apart, along with reeling in Sony's haters along the way. But this kind of take is something that no other developers or story tellers won't dare to take. So props to Naughty Dog. My only gripe is that the game is pandered to feminism, or more to feminazis. But still the game did deserves 10/10.
  16. leonardo_mota
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its a great game, really has his imperfections but this don’t excluses the fact of Naughty Dog worked so hard to bring us a masterpiece and really is.… Expand
  17. Jms8720
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    TLOU2 is a towering achievement that transcends the art of storytelling in the medium of video games, easily making it the most emotionally complex, involving, and affecting game I've ever played. There simply isn't a numerical value that can accurately capture the experience I've just had. From the graphics, to the music, to the atmosphere, to the writing - the way it handles characterTLOU2 is a towering achievement that transcends the art of storytelling in the medium of video games, easily making it the most emotionally complex, involving, and affecting game I've ever played. There simply isn't a numerical value that can accurately capture the experience I've just had. From the graphics, to the music, to the atmosphere, to the writing - the way it handles character perspectives in a bold and brilliant manner, all of which ultimately serve to make this experience a scary, tense, and gut-wrenching roller coaster. I’m not sure how one can ask for more. This is a masterpiece in every sense of the word. Naughty Dog is truly in a league of their own. Bravo.… Expand
  18. orozcohoyos123
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Un gran juego, tiene tantos buenos detalles que hacen que la experiencia realmente se disfrute, creo que la gente que califica con un cero es puro odio, no saben valorar una obra maestra cuando la ven.
  19. FireEmpire
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Yes, the story is upsetting in places but beautifully touching in others. I normally don't care for trophies but I will definitely platinum this game.
  20. germy2001
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    El juego transmite un monton de tristeza, pero lo hace gracias al primero. Le doy un 8, pero en realidad seria menos.
  21. Th3proph3cy
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games in generation, wel done for nauthydog for not being fan service, showing what is the realistic aproach.
  22. Namesalex
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Be open minded.
    I also have feelings so the game touched me as well. But I accepted that it’s not the story I wanted but the story that happened.
  23. GuppyGirl
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *SPOILERS AHEAD* - Read at your own peril.

    The Last of Us is my all time favourite game. I love Joel and Ellie and their story. So when I heard Part 2 was coming out I was ecstatic. But then... I saw the spoilers. I was disappointed to say the least. Yet, I still decided to play. I knew the death of Joel was coming, but I was not prepared for him to die like that. I was beyond angry and upset.
    When Ellie began her revenge murder spree I was more than happy to help, since I had grown to love Joel, and I too wanted Abby to die a horrible painful death. AND THEN THEY HAD THE AUDACITY TO MAKE ME PLAY AS HER. I didn’t like it but I came to understand her character. The point was to see it all in her perspective.
    But as I continued to play, my anger towards Abby and my need for revenge slowly disintegrated into nothingness and I didn’t even realise it.
    Hurdle after hurdle, death after bloody death, the moment finally arrived. Yet I didn’t want to kill Abby. Like Ellie, I found that my thirst for revenge ended and I didn’t find the need to kill her.

    It didn’t hit me until the end, but Part 2 played me like a fiddle. When I saw the spoilers and watched Joel’s death I wanted nothing more than to get revenge. Yet Part 2 convinced me not too. Having to encounter death after death, I realised revenge is empty. Whether you like it or not, at the end of the game you understand Abby and, like Ellie, begin to grieve Joel properly without being fixated on revenge.    … Expand
  24. Erikkiene
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing gameplay. The ending is not a cliche, made me reflect about all that the characters went through.… Expand
  25. MaksimOdin
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Прохожу игру уже во 2 раз, так сильно мне понравилась данная игра.
  26. MrKotty
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a beauty. Fantastic eye-candy at state of the art.
    Don't trust the negative review-bombers! They are just wining about the death of Joel, about playing strong female characters and a lesbian love-story (without beeing focused on porn-like sexuality. The gameplay is thrilling, stunning, sometimes shocking brutal, but exciting.It will leave you horrified, scared, and will raise your heartbeat to 180 bpm.    … Expand
  27. Annetnavi
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Эта игра чудесна. Я сопереживала каждому персонажу и понимала любой из их поступков. И в самом конце ощущала вместе с Элли всю боль потери во имя мести.
    Графика божественная, сюжет проработан на 100% (10/10)
  28. Orlay
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a hard bit of story to rival. Naughty Dog created TLOU about 7 years ago, putting us through the journey of Joel and Ellie. We fell in love with those characters and shared their struggles. We felt their loss. We started TLOU2 with hopes that after everything those characters would live happily ever after, but the world of TLOU is dark and rarely ends happily.The Last of Us Part II is a hard bit of story to rival. Naughty Dog created TLOU about 7 years ago, putting us through the journey of Joel and Ellie. We fell in love with those characters and shared their struggles. We felt their loss. We started TLOU2 with hopes that after everything those characters would live happily ever after, but the world of TLOU is dark and rarely ends happily. Without spoilers, TLOU2 faces the uphill battle of making you care about a character that starts off almost irredeemable. In my time with the story, I felt a wide range of emotions for this character and others. When I finally finished the last scene of the game, I was left with the satisfied feeling of a story that felt total, complete, and moving. The game deals with, represents, and successfully addresses topics like sexuality, ideology, and morals that are hard or tense to discuss with ease. It does so in a way that provides a bridge to relate to characters in a way that allows you to overcome their differences and appreciate the ways that they emotionally connect with you as the player.

    Gameplay wise, TLOU2 plays a lot like TLOU. The melee combat is more refined and satisfying, and the fighting scenes are most intense and sometimes more chaotic. A few added parts to the gameplay include the ability to manipulate infected interacting or attacking your enemies in an organic way. Exploring the world and it’s secret corners often goes rewarded with lore and loot. There are plenty of fights that are available but not essential to the story as you go.

    Graphic and sound quality is outstanding. Naughty Dog pushed the PS4 to its absolutely limit, and it’s an outstanding comparison to games at the beginning of the PS4’s lifecycle until now when we’re approaching its end.    … Expand
  29. bscout
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I'm a psychologist and, in therapy sessions, I deal consistently with trauma, violence and horrible real pains. This game represents it so well that is really hard to play it continuously and think about it all.
    Those who can't get into the plot and can't understand, won't like it. And we must not force it because, for some, it's too heavy.
    It's a game for those seeking realistic and    I'm a psychologist and, in therapy sessions, I deal consistently with trauma, violence and horrible real pains. This game represents it so well that is really hard to play it continuously and think about it all.
    Those who can't get into the plot and can't understand, won't like it. And we must not force it because, for some, it's too heavy.

    It's a game for those seeking realistic and intense experiences in video games. It's for those willing to learn about life, able to think about our cruelty, our pain, the pain of the others, and our empathy.

    In addition, I must point out that this was the first game that I really felt identified. I'm not saying that this is the only one that discusses race, gender and sexuality, but until now this was, in my opinion, the best. Because it's so natural, unlike many others, and because all the characters are perfectly realistic: no more fragile and weak women! Real women outside of video games are much more Ellie than Princess Peach, and I'm proud of it.

    Thank you, Naughty Dogs.    … Expand
  30. chumimillas
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    10/10 ignore the haters criticizing jews, lesbians, trans, joel's death.. he was no saint. You remember al the things he did in the past? he mentions some of them in the first game. Killing innocent people that might have not needed to die, smuggling, robbing people to survive. He even tells Tess 'we are the worst'

    Even Troy said a few years ago he thinks Joel would see himself as the    10/10 ignore the haters criticizing jews, lesbians, trans, joel's death.. he was no saint. You remember al the things he did in the past? he mentions some of them in the first game. Killing innocent people that might have not needed to die, smuggling, robbing people to survive. He even tells Tess 'we are the worst'

    Even Troy said a few years ago he thinks Joel would see himself as the villain after everything he's done.

    The game wants to show you all the cruel things that happen in that world, no happy endings.    … Expand
  31. Sebas2903
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing game with incredible graphics and combat skills, the history It's highly recommended.
  32. MozzieMD
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I would like the end were Ellie and Dina are living together, but this is storytelling you need to accept it, best game after god of war and uncharted 4
  33. Mcfly900
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Excellent best game ever history amazing graphics amazing I can’t wait to see a new part of it
  34. KrathuzBr
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I begin my review by pointing out that I am not on the side of Sony or Microsoft. I have both consoles and I love the exclusives of both companies. That said, time to get started.

    The game is simply a work of art, it has a footprint of terror, hate and revenge that makes the player at all times uncomfortable to be playing, always transmitting enormous distress, insecurity, fear and the    I begin my review by pointing out that I am not on the side of Sony or Microsoft. I have both consoles and I love the exclusives of both companies. That said, time to get started.

    The game is simply a work of art, it has a footprint of terror, hate and revenge that makes the player at all times uncomfortable to be playing, always transmitting enormous distress, insecurity, fear and the way that everything happens is incredible. Everything happens at the right time, the game does not sacrifice history at any time, there are also no moments of "sealing" as was speculated by many. The story of the new character Abby is very well constructed, without leaving any loose ends and the game leaves the player on a tightrope, it turns out that there is no way to choose a side of the story to support, however much you love Ellie and Joel, what Abby does is for her principles and in this post-apocalyptic world it ends up being blood for blood. I believe that what happened to Joel was deserved, it hurts me a lot to say that for a character I love so much, but it's the truth. We had new friends like Dina, Jesse and many others, who give us an even deeper connection with Ellie and Abby, showing how similar they are like it or not. I give my most sincere congratulations to Naughty Dog, what they managed to do with this game is no joke. If you played and you may not have understood what the game is really about, I suggest you play again, very calmly, with your head in place, because the feeling of anguish and loneliness that passes to the player is an unbelievable thing.    … Expand
  35. Kamikazifugazi
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely immense, this emotional rollercoaster will have you happy,sad,angry, and in tears , if you were as immersed on the story as myself!
    Forget the first game, they are different entities. Different motives,the first major major shock in the game ( you know what I mean) left me hating it,the game,the future of the game,I was so pissed off and genuinely upset as I was attached    Absolutely immense, this emotional rollercoaster will have you happy,sad,angry, and in tears , if you were as immersed on the story as myself!
    Forget the first game, they are different entities. Different motives,the first major major shock in the game ( you know what I mean) left me hating it,the game,the future of the game,I was so pissed off and genuinely upset as I was attached (slight spoiler).
    The game plays out and I fell in love with it,. Playing as abby was my favourite, and tbh at the end I wasn't sure who I wanted to be victorious in the struggle between ,that will show you how naughty dog conveys emotions and the back story in superb. The soundtrack is stand alone, one of the most haunting sounds for me were the scars whistling to one another, oh I loved it! Forget the naysayers, I loved the first game and I love this game! Go buy!!    … Expand
  36. Simonmilk12
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo do ano slc, impressionante gostei muito deveria ter mais no futuro
  37. Lelander
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing like the first. Better game play.
  38. Ksksks
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito caralho
    Quem tá reclamando de bug é pq nem jogou, assistiu no YouTube de alguém que recebeu a beta Esperavam a história do 1 com um 2 no lugar né?! Pq que encheção de saco Joel morreu infelizmente mas vcs esperavam o que de um cara que já matou muita gente e bateu de frente com diferentes grupos? Não foi uma morte fraca, ele não foi idiota em confiar na mulher, o cara tinha 4 anos resgatando pessoas e cuidando de uma cidade (E QUEM FALOU OS NOMES FOI O IRMÃO DELE) Foi uma cena dolorosa O JOGO É THE LAST OF US NÃO THE LAST JOEL E QUEM TÁ DANDO NOTINHA BAIXA FALANDO DE BUG E ROTEIRO SAIBAM QUE SUA HOMOFOBIA TÁ ESCORRENDO PELO CANTO DA BOCA    … Expand
  39. FAmeller
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Mecanicas divertida. Juego extenso, su historia abarca muchos aspectos importantes a nivel psicológico. Un par de bugs visuales pero que no afectaron la calidad de juego.
  40. Jatkiller3
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, superior al primero en gráficas y técnico. Personajes secundarios falta de carisma pero muy buen juego
  41. miyuki12
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I'm one of many players who really love 'THE LAST OF US' and the story telling wasn't bad. Actually, it's quite good.
    But I preferred to have more happy in the end. I really love Ellie and I wish there's harrier Ellie even she lose Joel.
    At least let Ellie and Dena stay together in the end. What I want to tell you is .. in final part of the game, the situation that Ellie chose to leave    I'm one of many players who really love 'THE LAST OF US' and the story telling wasn't bad. Actually, it's quite good.
    But I preferred to have more happy in the end. I really love Ellie and I wish there's harrier Ellie even she lose Joel.
    At least let Ellie and Dena stay together in the end.
    What I want to tell you is .. in final part of the game, the situation that Ellie chose to leave Dena and revenge Abby.
    I think many of players want to choose by themselves which way they want to go.. leave Dena and family for revenge Abby or stay with Dena.
    Because I think many of us think that Ellie should leave bad memories behind and start over again before things get too late.
    Because in the end, the things I saw is very lonely and too sad for me and really feel pity for Ellie too.
    Don't get my opinion too serious but I wish the game go this way, the way that players chose their result.
    thank you so much.
    best regards    … Expand
  42. Valon
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog has done it again . In an emotional rollercoaster this game sets the bar in graphics gameplay and storytelling. True masterpiece ane the best game I have ever played
  43. femtlen
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game, good money! Im funny rabbit, you banny wrote? Eli its big great girl, grafoyni by Micle Bay!… Expand
  44. RandomMelon
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay, a beautiful and immersive experience, and amazing storyline. Don't know why people say it's the worst game ever, a complete exaggeration and disrespect for the developers that clearly put a lot of work and love into this game and it's characters.
  45. Pishy17
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its an a amazing game, a master piece. The characters, the places and everything is awesome. Obviously, my calification is about a person who has played the first game. The final in my opinión is too sad, i have been crying even in credits. In my opinion, game of the year and the best of PS4 if u hadas played the first… Expand
  46. Brunoidesa33
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    EUA

    Very good game, which is giving lower grades for sure is not a fan and still homophobic, did not play dlc Not a fan! They want stories where the protagonist is a man or a woman with breasts sticking out, idiots did not find this in the game and are whoring children to harm the game in some way, ridiculous these **** that are the center of the world! Game is **** awesome! BR Jogo    EUA

    Very good game, which is giving lower grades for sure is not a fan and still homophobic, did not play dlc Not a fan! They want stories where the protagonist is a man or a woman with breasts sticking out, idiots did not find this in the game and are whoring children to harm the game in some way, ridiculous these **** that are the center of the world! Game is **** awesome!

    BR

    Jogo muito bom, que está dando notas inferiores com certeza não é fã e ainda homofóbicos, não jogou dlc Não é fã ! Querem histórias onde o protagonista é homem ou uma mulher com peitos de fora, idiotas não acharam isto no game e estão de putaria infantil para prejudicar o game de alguma forma, ridículo esses merdinhas que se acham o centro do mundo! Jogo é do caralho !    … Expand
  47. Danbone5050
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Smooth play and gorgeous graphics! The story is moving and well done. From start to end it keeps you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommend this game!
  48. Rickgrimes240
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nos han malacostumbrando, Marvel, DC,Hollywood.

    Siempre finales felices, venganzas terminadas satisfactorias,historias de un bueno y un malo con la victoria siempre del protagonista.

    Este juego muestra una cruda realidad, si, un personaje legendario puede morir a palos, pero eso es lo que lo hace más real y más humano. Abby también es humana, tenía sus razones es lo que intenta transmitir el juego.

    Ellie decide no acabar su venganza porque iba a intentar perdonar a una persona que literalmente había obligado a la humanidad a escoger un camino pedregoso y accidentado por amor.

    Abby perdono la vida dos veces a Ellie, porque también estaba intentando redimirse. Ellie no debía matar a Abby ya sirvió su venganza matando a sus amigos.

    Lo que quiero decir, es que la vida es así, una puta mierda y es lo que transmite esta historia. Un golpe de dura realidad en la frente, que nos haga caer en la cuenta de que todos somos personas con nuestras motivaciones,errores.
    Que la vida es injusta, muy compleja y que en ocasiones luchamos por causas que provocan más daño que bien.

    Por eso a pesar de algún agujero en el argumento(y alguna parte tediosa) este juego me parece excelente en todos los apartados,innovador, arriesgado. Se aha atrevido a hacer lo que ninguna serie,película,juego no ha querido probar por miedo más que justificado dado lo que le está ocurriendo a este.

    Romper los esquemas y darnos una historia,dura, cruel, injusta,compleja,sentimental,incongruente en ocasiones como la vida misma.    … Expand
  49. EmanuelAguilera
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The best game, the game is very good, its graphics, its songs, the history, its development, etc. There are people who do not like it but I loved it
  50. MCbravey
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    great gameplay, mature story, excellent soundtrack, awesome graphics. what else do you want?
  51. MauroVillano
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mis expectativas eran altísimas por lo tanto que me había gustado la primera parte, aún así el juego me gustó. Tiene muchos errores como el problema de que mucha gente no llega a empatizar con el personaje de Abby (me incluyo). Partes que pudieron durar más como la de Santa Bárbara y hacer menos duraderas otras que no eran muy relevantes para la trama principal. La muerte de Joel pienso que aunque a muchos nos dolió sirvió para dar un hincapié inicial a la historia, pero pudieron haberlo hecho de otra forma, ya que Joel no confiaba en nadie y de repente confía en alguien que acababa de conocer. El final es desolador y profundo, me deja pensando y lo va a hacer por bastante tiempo más, eso es lo que a fin de cuentas me gusta y me da tristeza. También me pareció interesante la forma de contar la historia y como esta se va desarrollando junto con los escenarios, gráficamente es excelente tanto como en la jugabilidad y la banda sonora también. Los personajes me gustaron, tanto los nuevos como los de antes. La relación de Dina con Ellie es de lo que más me agrado y el nivel de detalle del juego como por ejemplo lo del libro de astronomía en la casa de Joel para poder hablar con Ellie es impresionante. La fotografía del juego, cada imagen y cuadro me encantan. Con sus errores y todo es un muy buen juego.… Expand
  52. virgoth
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    a beautifully challenging game the poor reviews early on has made this game even more impressive to play. It got me constantly ready for the “bad parts” spoiler alert, there are none. Just challenging moments that needed to happen so the story would progress. you know, like a narrative
  53. pablo0you
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I completed the game and felt that it deserves a 9/10. After a few days of thinking about the game and seeing other opinions, I am giving it a 10/10. It is a masterpiece!

    I went into TLOU 2 completely blind, without any spoilers, trailers, gameplay, leaks or anything out there before the release day. Personally, I prefer experiencing games, series, books and movies this way in order to    I completed the game and felt that it deserves a 9/10. After a few days of thinking about the game and seeing other opinions, I am giving it a 10/10. It is a masterpiece!

    I went into TLOU 2 completely blind, without any spoilers, trailers, gameplay, leaks or anything out there before the release day. Personally, I prefer experiencing games, series, books and movies this way in order to enjoy the full experience as the creators meant it.

    Back to the game, I am a big fan of the first game, I played it 4 times. I got the second game on release day and I loved it from start to finish. I wanted to explore as much as possible and It took me around 37 hours to finish it. After it, I wanted to see how the gaming community feels about it and how similar or different my thoughts compare to theirs. I started by watching critic reviews that turned out to be unanimously positive. After it, I proceeded to check the user scores and to my surprise it was averaging at 3.5 on Metacritic with more than 20k reviews in less than 2 days. This spiked my curiosity to understand this discrepancy, so I decided to read and listen to many opinions along several platforms like YouTube, News Articles, Metacritic.

    It took me almost a week to go through the most relevant opinions I found. The majority of positive reviews dedicate time to analyze the different aspects in the game like story, technical achievements, innovations, gameplay, artistry, and so on. All this detailed analysis made me appreciate the game even more. On the contrary, the negative reviews rush to rant the one or two aspects they disliked and score the entire game based on that, which I consider it is an unrealistic way of evaluate a game so full of details.
    For what I could see, you guys are the ones to blame for ruining the story for yourselves by over analysing teasers, trailers, leaks, and info out there. I don't need to delve into a review of the story myself. There are more than enough objectively made video reviews that show the master craft in the making of this game.

    All this brought me to my conclusion and my updated score. I fully respect that we all can have different opinions, but when I see that 80% of user reviews give the game a 0/10 after just a few hours of it being released, I cannot trust what people are saying. The story can be interpreted in different ways and subjectivity has a big presence here, but that will not negate the professionally developed piece of art this game is. I am part of the digital entertainment industry and I appreciate all the hard work put behind this amazing game.

    I recommend this game to anyone willing to go through a mature realistic depiction of a post-apocalyptic world full of danger.    … Expand
  54. tzwasif
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It was really a very unique experience. Game-play mechanics and graphics are gorgeous. Don't see reviews, try it yourself. You have to be really mature to understand the depth of the story. The emotional attachment I've felt after finishing the story can't be described in words.
  55. joelgiimenez
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    exelente juegazo, sus graficos,animaciones,modelos de personajes,gore,ilustraciones,historia y etc.
  56. Negy
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I pretty much enjoy ND games, and the first TLOU game is such a fantastic experience. So for this game I had high expectations coming from ND. I´m gonna shortly address the graphics, gameplay, music, sound and fun factor, those are an absolutely 10, the game is fun, graphically it´s the top for the PS4, considering how old it is, the actors do their fantastic job, and the music is exceptional as always. Story wise, it´s something completely different from what I expected as first, and personally, the story got me driven.
    Yeah, the story is dark, very dark, they show us a human tale, full of flawed and crooked humans in despair in a world turn into **** ND tells us that there are no Hollywood tropes, nor a good versus evil plot, and shows us that humans are full of shades.
    This story absolutely picks up where the first one left, and continues to its ultimate consequences, wither we like it or not, the events told in this game are very true representation of people´s strugges in a post apocalyptic world.    … Expand
  57. HamiltonFromm
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Impressive ...

    I waited 7 years for this game and it was all I've ever waited for. Every detail of every inch of the game is perfectly made, every move of Ellie and Abby is so realistic, in combat and when they're just walking or crawling, also every wolf, scar, runner, clicker, etc. is a unique character, with a name and with a sense of where he is standing and the people around him, they even piss off when you kill their dog; when you kill them you can see where the bullet went through, remove extremities or see half bodies after you blow them with exploding arrows or mines. Playing this game has changed everything I've known about single player campaign, which was tough after ND's Uncharted 4.

    The story played with my emotions so much, although the first part began with Joel's past and how he got to be the man who meets Ellie, when we play as Joel we get to see the bond growing because of the attachment we get towards Ellie and how in just one year he radder save her than the entire human race (kinda like the ethic debate about the train going for one or ten persons), whom we watch how his skull is smashed right in our eyes (Ellie's eyes), by a woman that then I have to play with further un the game. This is spectacular in two ways, starting with the idea of Abby, where they work in this grey personality, not black and white, that nobody should be judged as the "good guy" or "bad guy". Second, and most important, Joel made the decision of whipping a hole group of people to save Ellie (beautiful to think about because there's an argue in the game about Ellie saying she wanted her life to matter, but to Joel Ellie's life mattered more than anyone else's), this makes Abby be obsessed about finding and killing him, which she does, making now Ellie go after her. This is pretty basic, but here's the magic of the game, the path Ellie follows for revenge is dark, torturing and killing, including a pregnant woman, they use Joel flashbacks to make you feel her pain, but every crappy act she makes we can see how she's losing to the anger and not being herself (we can see in a fragment of her journal saying "Seattle still hunts me", not regarding Abby, but her own acts), after the theater scene it seemed like it was over, but the game continues to a perfect end. When Ellie is fighting Abby, just about to kill her, two things happen, we see a Joel flashback in a "is this what he'd want?" kinda way and, more importantly, Joel killed to save Ellie, Abby killed in revenge and Ellie was about to do the same, maybe the Lev was going to seek revenge against Ellie, but she stopped, she ended the Talion law, she put and end to the dark path she was going, which left horrible consequences like Tommy's leaving Maria and Dina leaving the farm and life with Ellie, she even lost the ability to play guitar.

    100% recommended    … Expand
  58. Mik3Lov3
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Graphics, Audiio and Performance: Possibly the best-looking game we've seen so far. Runs at a stable 30fps and has very few glitches and bugs. The SFX is also top-notch.

    Gameplay: If you loved the gameplay in the first one, you'll love this. It's very similar, and if you want to play the whole game like how you played TLOU, you probably can. However, combat, traversal, and stealth have    Graphics, Audiio and Performance: Possibly the best-looking game we've seen so far. Runs at a stable 30fps and has very few glitches and bugs. The SFX is also top-notch.

    Gameplay: If you loved the gameplay in the first one, you'll love this. It's very similar, and if you want to play the whole game like how you played TLOU, you probably can. However, combat, traversal, and stealth have a more agile feel to it, thanks to added features such as air kills, squeezing thru tight spaces, dodging, and more. New enemy types and smarter AI ( for allies and enemies) really gives this game a more strategic and nerve-racking feel.

    Now, for the big one; the story. Without spoiling anything, the biggest thing I can say is that this game shows and handles Moral Ambiguity better than any other piece of media I have ever seen. The way it shows you both sides of the coin is something I wish more storytellers get into. It throws away the terms "good guys" and "bad guys", and leaves you with "people". People who do what is necessary and right for them. It truly shows what cruel acts in an especially cruel world can do to a person mentally, and how far hate can push someone to the edge of reason. A tragic story that will elicit plenty of emotions and reactions, and one that will be discussed for years to come. Not only does this get my vote for GOTY and the game of the generation, it gets my vote as one of the most brilliant pieces of media that has ever been made.

    Extra: The accessibility options are also next level, so plus points for that. My blind cousin was able to play a video game and for the first time, he got as much out of it as I did. These should start a trend for future games.    … Expand
  59. Adriano1206
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Exelente jogo amei e fiquei triste,feliz, apreensivo nossa uns dos melhores jogos até hoje se ñ for melhor estou muito satisfeito.
  60. Evercath
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly don't get all the hate. Yes, the game is depressing and in many ways horrible (the story, not the game), but it is also really really good! Is the gameplay perfect? No. Is the story perfect? No. But it is still so, so good! I hate what happened in the beginning of the game, and I wanted Ellie to find and kill Abby. But then you play as Abby, and oh my gosh! I kinda ended up loving her! Not what she did, but her, as a character. And sweet little Ellie! I feel for her and my heart kept breaking for her as the story went on. This game suprised me in many ways, and had me in tears many others. Seriously! Play it, and try to stop being offended that Joel died. This game does not deserve zeroes. There have been games I personally don't like that I can still appreciate for the game it is. And this one is gritty and dark and depressing, but also beautiful in a dark way and wonderful and heartbreaking and deserving of love.… Expand
  61. Maxxsteel
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Sinceramente esta Nueva entrega no es lo que esperábamos, pero tiene sus cosas buenas, la jugabilidad es satisfactoria, los detalles de los NPC, el mundo-semi Abierto sinceramente me ha encantado., Cada quien tiene sus ideas, hay que tener criterio propio, al fin y al cabo es un videojuego.
  62. JessicaBIEL
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I just finished the game. Took me 34 hours. I really didn't expect the sequel to be THAT good.

    Last week I also finished the first Last of Us (Remastered) to have fresh memories of the events. The first 10-15 hours are MARVELOUS, playing Ellie as a badass grown up woman is so exciting. Then the game take you somewhere else by making you playing Abby, the girl that you HATE and want    I just finished the game. Took me 34 hours. I really didn't expect the sequel to be THAT good.

    Last week I also finished the first Last of Us (Remastered) to have fresh memories of the events.

    The first 10-15 hours are MARVELOUS, playing Ellie as a badass grown up woman is so exciting. Then the game take you somewhere else by making you playing Abby, the girl that you HATE and want to kill.
    BUT after a few hours, you begin to UNDERSTAND and FEEL, why your so called enemies are doing what they doing and that manipulation is, on it's own, AWESOME

    First, you don't give a damn about killing dozens of strangers, but after you're lived with them, after fighting with them and had the privilege to know them better, your feelings become confused about them. And that's just the beginning :)

    This sequel has all the wonderful ingredients of the first game. The story is violent, but meaningful and the scene is really touching (the interactions between Joel and Ellie are SOOO GOOOD!!).
    The gameplay is almost FLAWLESS (maybe better than MGS5).

    I really encourage all Last of Us 1 gamers to buy this one and to MAKE THEIR OWN OPINION of the game and especially the story.

    I LOVE this game, despite some minor questionable choices (some characters are just here to check boxes.. and maybe some of the flashbacks are not necessary.

    At my own surprise, Last of Us part 2 became one of my favorite game of all time (and I play since 25 years on PC and consoles!!). It's a MASTERPIECE and I thank Naughty Dog and the wonderful casting for their AMAZING JOB.    … Expand
  63. Aianini
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is pretty great. It does have its story issues but overall it's a great piece of work. I guess they could have done the major twist in a slightly different way, maybe reshuffle the order of play from Ellie to Abby. That said I actually loved the Abby part. Ngl originally I wasnt a fan since it felt like I was forcibly pushed out of Ellie's story, but the more I played with Abby the more I liked her. It wasnt even about me 'forgiving' her for killing Joel, she was quite a well-rounded character.
    The end is quite dark and leaves this stale feeling knowing that Ellie, who we have rooted for since the first game, does not get a happy ending but thats the good part about this game, it's quite realistic in that sense.
    My only big criticism is why on earth has no one realised that killing Ellie in the first game would have been such a stupid idea and would have most likely destroyed any potential for a vaccine???    … Expand
  64. GrizzlyBears
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece, I have no words to describe how much I liked it, the story is amazing the characters are all great and it has some of the most meticulously crafted levels and environments that I've seen in a game, the level of detail in every aspect of this game is out of this world.. Naughty Dough exceeded my expectations with this game.
  65. Magoclow
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Excelente juego, buenas gráficas y una excelente jugabilidad, con una historia interesante no vista hasta los momentos, como consejo no se dejen llevar por spoiler o por video play de otras opiniones, tengan la suya y denle una oportunidad a esta joya, no se van arrepentir...
  66. Darkdreams
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This is a game that begins with revenge and ends with relief. The game still shapes two successful characters. Ellie revenge because Joel chose revenge, and Abby revenge because her father, who was a doctor, was killed by Joel. The character of Abby is no worse than any naughty dog ​​game character. If you play Abby's story line, you will find that Abby is not a bloodthirsty person, but anThis is a game that begins with revenge and ends with relief. The game still shapes two successful characters. Ellie revenge because Joel chose revenge, and Abby revenge because her father, who was a doctor, was killed by Joel. The character of Abby is no worse than any naughty dog ​​game character. If you play Abby's story line, you will find that Abby is not a bloodthirsty person, but an ordinary girl with muscles. Later in the game, I found that I liked this game character. She is not forgiving. . When Joel rescued Ellie in a generation that killed doctors and so many fireflies, he should have known the consequences. The battle between the two on the beach is a classic in the game series. It is painful for Ellie to release and let go, but she doesn't want to go on like this. After all, Abby spares Ellie twice. If Abby really wants to kill Allie, the game may be over in the theater. Abby just wanted to kill Joel, the others were not in her revenge plan, Abby's heart was very clear. The story triggered by the revenge, in the end, neither Ellie nor Abby had a good ending. Ellie’s lover left, her good friend died, and Uncle Tommy became disabled. All the friends around Abby are dead, and they are only accompanied by a child who has saved himself. Now the game is very fun to play, such as GTA, this time the naughty dog ​​did the opposite, giving us a tragic and depressing plot. I hope TLOU2 will compete for the best of the year and look forward to the third part. Is it possible for Abby and Ellie to join forces? Naughty dog… Expand
  67. Viniccius2005
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us 2 is a great game, but it has its problems, the parts where we play with Ellie are great, but after everything Abby did, when we have to play more than 3 hours with her the game becomes if uninteresting and we just pray that this part will pass as soon as possible to get back to playing with Ellie.… Expand
  68. Seamsfar
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Top teir combat and gameplay, but this will hurt you. You will want to stop playing at some points, but you have to keep going I promise the payoff is worth it.
  69. Karlito88
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly really enjoyed it. Having avoiding all spoilers I was obviously gobsmacked when all event takes place so early on in the game. Also when you get to the switch over. But after seeing Abby's flash back etc I completely see why she did what she did. Looking back at the 1st game you can't deny Joel was not a squeaky clean persin and he does technically doom the world. That had to come with consequences. Watching Ellie throw away her family for revenge when she is spared twice by Abby had me screaming in my head to give up and live her life. It's a story that flips the concept of good and evil. Actions have consequences. Looking forward to the finally in part 3… Expand
  70. Juane02
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Realmente al nivel de el primero me ha fascinado completamente en todos los aspectos, sencillamente increíble y se merece rejugarlo es una joyita de juego sinceramente.
  71. Trllly
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    So this game is pretty controversial. I don't wanna make a blanket statement and say that everyone who hates it is some homophobic bigot who hates women and does want "politics" in their game (While that is a rather large amount of people, let's be honest). I totally understand people's frustrations with the story and I can see how some may get annoyed with the gameplay. I however reallySo this game is pretty controversial. I don't wanna make a blanket statement and say that everyone who hates it is some homophobic bigot who hates women and does want "politics" in their game (While that is a rather large amount of people, let's be honest). I totally understand people's frustrations with the story and I can see how some may get annoyed with the gameplay. I however really enjoy the game so far. I don't think it's perfect by any means but its definitely a really good game. The gameplay alone makes it a 6-7 out of ten for me. There so many little intricate details that make combat just the funnest thing. It's exactly what I've always wanted out of a game. It feels like a fight. Enemies aren't bullet sponges and neither are you. You can die just as easily as they can and it makes taking down a large group of enemies fun every time. I will say some of the traversal can get a little tedious. Not because its difficult or anything its just full of those moments when the door is right in front of you but you have to go all the way around to open it and it feels like fluff to make the game longer. Now on to the story. I really can't say its bad. I can't tell you its poorly written and I honestly can't tell you that its "the worst story ever." I will say that I didn't love the direction they went with things. I'm not going to spoil it but the big thing that pisses people off, isn't that bad. Honestly, it was expected. I don't think the story would have been needed if they didn't do it and if it didn't happen then reviews would likely say that the game was forgettable. That being said, the thing i don't love is what they did to Ellie. Shes no longer the sarcastic fun loving happy go lucky child, she used to be. Now, she's a mean angry adult who rarely cracks jokes and makes the game miserable. I hate that. Ellie is one of my all-time favorite characters and honestly, shes been ruined. Its the single most worst handleing of a character ive ever seen. So that makes this review conflicting. I love the game. I honestly love the game. But i really hate some of the things they did. I would say its a 7.59999999999 but i need to round up to an 8. I feel like thats fair.… Expand
  72. HHG
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un muy buen juego su jugabilidad es excelente y el soundtrack una belleza pero lo que más me molesta es el final del juego, Por que le perdonarás la vida a la persona que mato a tu imagen paterna,tu mejor amigo, dejo inválido a Tommy y le quitó un ojo y todavía te quita dos dedos y aún así le perdonas la vida osea por qué todo el viaje que te toco pasar todas las peleas, gordinflones,etc para que al final no cumplas con tu venganza osea un final pésimo para un exelente juego… Expand
  73. Nonya1221
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute 10/10 from me I loved the story and the game play I live how you see both Abby and Ellie’s side to the story and even though naughty dog killed a beloved character I see that they did it to get the required feelings… Expand
  74. SeanyMcBiker
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I absolutely loved everything about this game. Graphics, Game-play, Story everything was perfect. I will definitely replay it a few more times and Im sure it will be replayed every few months for years to come. Liked it so much I decided to join up this site for the craic and see whats going on.
  75. AndreSal0509
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    In my opinion it is an incredible video game in all kinds of areas but mainly in the emotional field, since very few games manage to make their players feel the emotions in such a well-achieved way both in the cinematics and in the confrontations against the various enemies . I can say without fear of being wrong that it is undoubtedly one of the few video games that show us howIn my opinion it is an incredible video game in all kinds of areas but mainly in the emotional field, since very few games manage to make their players feel the emotions in such a well-achieved way both in the cinematics and in the confrontations against the various enemies . I can say without fear of being wrong that it is undoubtedly one of the few video games that show us how everything would be after a pandemic of this magnitude and that from my point of view is something that is very remarkable.
    Last but not least, the story. I think that like any video game the story has its positive and negative things, but without a doubt the most remarkable thing from my point of view is how heartbreaking and raw it becomes, which is perhaps one of the reasons why so many criticisms of the game.    … Expand
  76. Boots88
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never had a game make me feel so bad in the best way possible. I was so angry when we first had to play as Abby, yet an hour in I was enjoying it more than playing with Ellie. The way she grew on me was so unexpected, I knew that was what they were trying to do and fought it but it still happened, and the repercussions of what we had done were visible in every part of her stofy.… Expand
  77. SnootyFiber83
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Это игра - событие! Нил Дракман(Neil Druckmann) внёс в индустрию неоценимый вклад своим проектом "Одни из нас/Одни из нас часть 2"(The Last of Us/The Last of Us Part 2) Это просто сценарное чудо, я видел много хороших и не очень фильмов и игр и такого рода истории встречаются, без преувеличения, одна на миллион, если не меньше. Нижайший поклон в сторону Naughty Dog. Призываю всех ктоЭто игра - событие! Нил Дракман(Neil Druckmann) внёс в индустрию неоценимый вклад своим проектом "Одни из нас/Одни из нас часть 2"(The Last of Us/The Last of Us Part 2) Это просто сценарное чудо, я видел много хороших и не очень фильмов и игр и такого рода истории встречаются, без преувеличения, одна на миллион, если не меньше. Нижайший поклон в сторону Naughty Dog. Призываю всех кто ставит оценку сначала пройти игру.… Expand
  78. Antiman
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Cool game, cool gameplay, cool plot
    The last of us 1 10/10 The last of us 2 8/10
  79. Aidanrb
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is as interesting amd compelling as the first executed in a brilliant manner aside from a few strange moments. The switch to Abby being the worst and hardest to get through but eventually it is worth it. Some of the characters are under developed making their deaths not very impactful but the most important characters are giving the attention required. The visuals are the best I have ever seen and si are some if the set pieces rivaled only by a few games. The gameplay is fun and satisfying to carryout.… Expand
  80. Thetrinitykid
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Not worthy of all the hate. There are some things that I don't like. And they do try to make you sympathize for a group of people who you'd still want dead after you play the game. But it's a great game. Don't let homophobic agenda stop you from playing it.
  81. Kuroptrexc
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Игра потрясающяя Есть небольшие минусы в плане концовки она хорошая, но рвущяя пердак
  82. Leila_bgs
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I loved the game. Everything about it was great: the graphics, the details, the facial expressions of the characters, the settings. The acting is great, and the dubbing in Portuguese was perfect. The game teaches a valuable lesson: we are all the heroes of our own history. Enemies are people who, just like us, have feelings and a deep history behind all their actions. I loved every detailI loved the game. Everything about it was great: the graphics, the details, the facial expressions of the characters, the settings. The acting is great, and the dubbing in Portuguese was perfect. The game teaches a valuable lesson: we are all the heroes of our own history. Enemies are people who, just like us, have feelings and a deep history behind all their actions. I loved every detail of the game and would play it again a million times.… Expand
  83. purphyper
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    You hate to see cancel culture rear it's ugly head in gaming, but damn it that's where we are today. It's a sad day when No Man's Sky has a better user rating than you. Leaks come out, people draw assumptions, and the game gets buried. At the time of writing this review, a week after the game's release, only ~20 percent of players have finished this game. That said, take the tens ofYou hate to see cancel culture rear it's ugly head in gaming, but damn it that's where we are today. It's a sad day when No Man's Sky has a better user rating than you. Leaks come out, people draw assumptions, and the game gets buried. At the time of writing this review, a week after the game's release, only ~20 percent of players have finished this game. That said, take the tens of thousands of negative reviews with a major grain of salt.

    Being part of that 20 percent, I have to say that this game is so much more inspired and has much more depth than it's getting credit for. From the game's design, to yes, the story. So while it may not be what you expected/wanted it to be, ND still did a good job of providing backstory and explaining WHY certain events may have taken place. I will admit, the game can feel a bit drawn out at times, and perhaps it is. But it's not as hollow and "predictable" as people are making it out to be. (Not unless you've seen the leaks, which I was fortunate enough to avoid.) Despite all the outrage, TLOU2 is one of the best titles I've played in quite some time. If you're a fan of the first game and didn't have it spoiled for you, please do yourself the favor of playing TLOU2 someday. Whether that means paying full price or buying it on sale, it's every bit worth the experience.    … Expand
  84. garance1242
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is heartbreaking but the way naughty dog was able to make us feel the actual emotions of the différents characters we play is genuinely incredible.… Expand
  85. RayDariuzB
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Ein Wahnsinnig gutes Spiel, welches natürlich Schwächen hat aber Vor allem im Gameplay. Die 10 Punkte gehen aber an die story und die Charaktere Entwicklung und den Mut der Entwickler. Starke Story und ich hatte eine naja „schöne Zeit“ mit dem Game..
  86. Mohamad008
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    the last of us 2 A masterpiece in full swing, but unfortunately some people do not have the intelligence to understand it. This game is amazing
  87. Mhrj
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Honestly it's a great game!
    I didn't found a problem in this game except for it's story!
    You will enjoy this game of you didn't play the first part(last of us)
    But it will be annoying for anyone who played first part
    Maybe it's the point of the game...
  88. Icarus4335
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created this account just so I could leave a review for this game...I will probably never leave another review. I just finished the game and I think the user reviews are ridiculously unfair for a number of reasons. I do think that the first game was better overall, but by no means is this the "worst video game of all time," as so many other reviewers have written. My only major complaint was that I found the character movements to be a little cumbersome. For a game released in 2020 that has been in development for this long, I expected it to be a little smoother. That said, I otherwise enjoyed the game, but I want to address some of the common reasons others are review-bombing this game. If you don't care about my opinion (and really, why should you?), then feel free to stop reading here. If you are interested, hopefully I can provide some insight below (this part will contain spoilers and is LONG...sorry):

    1. A lot of people are mad that they killed Joel, but I really don't care; he's a fictional character from a single game. Video games and other media kill/write off characters all the time and replace them with new ones. I can't say I wasn't a little shocked/disappointed at first, but as I kept playing, I thought it fit fine within the narrative. Nobody freaked out and review-bombed Endgame when they found out Tony Stark was killed, and that guy was in way more releases within his universe (10) than Joel was in the Last of Us universe (1). I would just say don't invest so much emotional weight in a fictional character.

    2. Another reason people are mad is the Abby character. Again, I really don't have an issue with this character. Yes, she seems like the villain early on, but I think as the game continues, it is clear that there are no heroes or villains. Abby got revenge on Joel for what he did to her father. Ellie then goes on a quest for revenge against Abby (and others) for what she did to Joel. Both playable characters make questionable choices and I really don't think either was ever intended to be labeled as hero or villain (and I think this is also true in the first game with Joel...yes he is the protagonist, but I don't think he was a "hero;" he basically doomed all of humanity to save the life of a single person). I personally liked playing as both Abby and Ellie, because it allowed the user to see both sides of the story.

    3. The last thing that some seem to be complaining about is the issue of gay/transgender characters. I suspect that many more of the negative reviews are about this issue than let on in their comments. A lot of people have been saying things like the story/plot is bad, but that is a load of crap. As far as video games go, it's still above average. It's not as good a story as the first game, but it's certainly not a bad one. I suspect that a lot of reviewers, rather than say something others may condemn as homophobic, just cop-out and say the plot is bad instead of sharing their real feelings. Other reviewers are more direct and just admit they hated the game cause they felt like a "gay agenda" was being pushed. Again, this is a load of crap. You can have gay characters without having a political agenda. I think too many reviewers are letting their own political views and biases get in the way and are doing too much "reading between the lines." In the end, it's just a video game...I don't think anyone is trying to push an agenda or make you feel a certain way about gay rights or gay culture. If you play this game and that IS the impression you get, I think that's more on you than on the game, and you should consider pulling your head out of your bum to get a better perspective.    … Expand
  89. czaone
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Great game, Great 20hr Story, fun combat and it makes the right cry. Best Game on the Ps4.
  90. wafflesforsorry
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a Sony fanboy. I accepted, monotony, inclusion and Joel’s dead, are some things to forget. But narratively this game is a 10, the symbolism, philosophy, feelings are wonderful. People who said the game is **** are super superficial.… Expand
  91. XxtreborobertxX
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I really liked this game. Some pasing issues but overall a really good story. This is a brutal story that will leave you empty at the end of it. People are very harsh in their judgement in my opinion. I think that people let their expectations ruin the experience. But to each their own.
  92. Sette
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Great Game! Naughty really showed what a great kind of Developers they are. U can love the Storytwists or you can hate them but for me this game is unique and my GOTY 2020.
    I have always empathized with the characters and have always been able to put myself in them well.
  93. KLiPZmusic
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game in my opinion was amazing and I would've considered it a 10 if the pacing was right, to me it felt like a mistake that we went from Ellie all 3 days then to Abby's 3 days, I think originally it was supposed to be you play each day back to back. For example at the end of the first day after Dina reveals she's pregnant Ellie falls asleep, the start to the first day for Abby was her waking up. I think if it was done like that it would be a 10 for me… Expand
  94. xuleidawang
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I'm a big fan of the original TLOU. Finished Part II in about 22 hours. The rich details of various parts of the gameplay prove that Naughty Dog's technology is still world-leading. The beautiful scene impressed me a lot. However, with the doubled played time than TLOU, the number of main characters in TLOU2 is also doubled. And I don't think the writer/director manages them well,I'm a big fan of the original TLOU. Finished Part II in about 22 hours. The rich details of various parts of the gameplay prove that Naughty Dog's technology is still world-leading. The beautiful scene impressed me a lot. However, with the doubled played time than TLOU, the number of main characters in TLOU2 is also doubled. And I don't think the writer/director manages them well, especially compared to the last game. Many of them are just felt like stuffed to the storyline, leading to a very controversial storyline.… Expand
  95. Mr_TpaBKa
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Многие хейтят эту игру за ЛГБТ или «плохой» сюжет, а также феминизм. Да, местами ЛГБТ и вправду бесит, но этого не так много. Если представить обычную гетеросексуальную пару, то они так себя и вели, так что обвинять эту игру в пропаганде ЛГБТ - бред. А вот с феминизмом другие дела. Его тут много. Ладно главный герой - это женщина, ладно даже два главных героя - женщины, но то что Naughty Dog сделали с Эбби - это полный п****ц. Перекачанное некрасивое нечто. Конечно не все девушки должны быть красавицами, но это, это перебор. У Элли же с внешностью всё в порядке. Но феминизм проявляется не только во внешности, но и в геймплее. Маленькая, практически беззащитная Элли, превратилась в машину для убийств, для которой нет преград. То же самое и с Эбби, но тут и так понятно, что это терминатор. А теперь разберём сюжет. Он здесь неоднозначный: одни говорят, что это шедевр, другие - что историю слили и сюжет г*вно. Кто же всё таки прав? С первого взгляда сюжет и правда такой себе, я ожидал что-то другое. Но когда ты начинаешь копаться в нём, добираешься до его посыла, до смысла сюжета, ты понимаешь: это ведь реально шедевр. Сюжет о девочке, которая в погоне за справедливостью потеряла всё. Эта игра учит нас тому, к чему может привести насилие, тому, что в погоне за своими желаниями, ты можешь потерять многое, если не всё. Многим не понравился сюжетный момент с Эбби, ведь это по сути главный антагонист, который убил полюбившимся многим Джоэла. Но это было необходимо. Таким образом разработчики хотели показать, что нет плохих или хороших людей. Играя за Эбби мы делаем много хороших поступков, а играя за Элли - много плохих. И уже с одной стороны персонаж плохой, а с другой - хороший. Также много негатива вылилось из-за концовки, где Элли, жертвуя всем, просто отпускает Эбби, хотя уже её фактически победила. Мне самому это не очень понравилось, лучше бы Элли её убила и потеряла всё. По итогу она и не отомстила, и при это ещё и потеряла свою любовь, друзей и два пальца. Но даже такую концовку модно оправдать. Элли считала, что в её кошмарах и мучениях из-за смерти Джоэла виновата Эбби, и вообще по логике это так, ведь она убила его. Но в одном из флешбеков Элли узнаёт, что Джоэл наврал ей в конце первой части The Last of Us, из-за чего смотри на него обижается. По итогу она не успела при жизни простить его. В конце же она поняла из-за чего эти кошмары, из-за того, что она не успела простить Джоэла, а не из-за того, что его убили, и она отпускает Эбби. Цитата: «Элли мучали кошмары и она думала, что это из-за Эбби, но когда она топила её, то поняла, что дело в том, что она не простила Джоэла во время жизни». Игра даёт почву для размышлений, так что пусть каждый думает сам, что значит эта концовка и игра в целом.… Expand
  96. JessicaMaggie
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I understand the criticisms the game is getting. The game makes some ballsy moves both gameplay and story wise but I can appreciate it for what it tried to do. I still enjoyed it but it's hard to not get frustrated/confused when the game is split up the way it is.
    I think the game does a really good job of humanising enemies and forcing you to see things from different perspectives.
  97. piffer
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Naughty Dog’s Masterpiece.
    Forget about LGBTQ hate and dumb people hating it for no sense, I really hate games who make things like that just for no reason, but this game don’t make this, the relationship between Ellie and Dina is so real, amazing and lovely.
    Imagine if a lunatic had killed your father in cold blood, who was trying to discover the cure of humanity? Imagine if you had some issues with your father figure and in the next day you see him getting killed by a lunatic woman with a golf club? That’s a damn heavy heartfelt motivation.
    You’ll never find another experience like The Last Of Us Part 2.
    Gameplay:
    I’d never played a game too immersive like that, the stealth is so good and I felt so sad when I messed up the run letting an enemy see me.
    The gunfight is incredible, you can feel the shots getting out of the gun, the aim system is so realistic, you can’t just blast everyone like a f***ing Resident Evil S.T.A.R.S. super soldier.
    The direct confrontation is the best I’ve ever seen, so satisfying, you can feel it with all the variety of animations and all the realism and violence.
    Good variations of guns and weapons, including upgrades like in the first game. Good crafting system too.
    Different than the first, now you can jump and crouch, and that works fantastic for people like me who likes to be stealth (but trust me, is so much fun to just confront the enemies directly).
    The difficult of the game is fine, I think I would like to have less items in the scenarios because that turns the game a little easier, but the AI is something that I’ve never seen, the behavior of the enemies is so unpredictable and real, that’s real intimidating.
    The puzzles are fine considering that’s not a game about that.
    If you like exploration of huge scenarios…that’s your game, sometimes felt like an open world game, insane level design, this is one thing that ND knows how to do, amazing scenarios, I just got excited to search everywhere for notes and collectibles, so fun.
    The scary parts are my favorite ones of gameplay, I just jumped every time with Stalkers and the biggest boss of the game is really intimidating and scary.
    The graphics are the best of these generation, facial expressions in cutscenes and in game are really stunning and the best part is the animations, the interactions between Ellie with scenarios and enemies, all her moves and interactions mixed with the beautiful graphics makes a really important role on getting the player immersed and impacted through the game, you can see and feel the care of Naughty Dog on these little things.
    Sometimes you gonna fell uncomfortable doing bad, violent and stupid things that corroborates with the narrative. All the suffer, all the sadness, all the sense of vengeance, this game is so much more than that, the feeling inside all the violence in both stories, it’s like a roller coaster of emotions and feelings, you can feel all that and understand just playing the game.
    The story is the main point, and that’s where the game really got me.
    That's just different than any other game you've ever seen, unique and audacious.
    I don’t understand why people are getting so much hate for this, maybe they got the point of the first game wrong, but a lot of people is just being mean.
    Joel is not a hero and Abby is not a Villain. They’re people in an apocalypse, just that, that’s the point.
    The parts of Abby, for me, is so incredible and important for this game.
    I don’t feel like ND wanted to make us “sympathize” with Abby, because she is a terrible person, her friends are the worst, I think that’s the point.
    I just think the intention was to bring us a different perspective of all that, to see the other side, to show us the violence, not just trough Ellie and Joel’s journey, but in different relations too, to show us human’s decisions and consequences, Joel’s decisions and consequences, I don’t know if what Joel did in the end of first game was right or wrong, I just know that maybe, if I was him in the same situation, I would do the same, that’s the fact that made me love Joel, cause he is human, not a hero who saves the little girl from the bad firefly villains, but the old man who cannot lose another child.
    The most incredible things happens through the journey, the development of Ellie through the game is the deeper and this game made her my favorite character of all time. You gonna fell on your skin everything that Ellie faces.
    The end of the game is so good like(maybe better than)the first one, everything makes sense in the end and you can feel how heavy, hard and emotional that journey was seeing all the consequences that this circle of violence made in these two characters lives, showing us what vengeance coasts and sometimes, when you reach something that you’re really looking for, you don’t fell…nothing.
    The Naughty Dog’s Masterpiece.    … Expand
  98. Eugeniostrano
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    10 graphics
    10 / fighting
    8.5 / overall gameplay might feel boring for some people
    7 story / some poor choices but still good
    No multiplayer is a huge disappointment so i cant give 9 but solid 8
  99. Spotter81au
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Everything about this game is lovingly crafted and beautifully executed. The main contention from people seems to be about the story, Which we’ve seen time and time again be the sore point of beloved franchises for whatever reason however this was the developers story they wanted to say and how they wrapped it into this experience for the player is nothing short of amazing.
  100. Taranderson
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    We can see the construction of the carachters. In the first part we see the love, Joel and Ellie making a friendship. In the second part, we see the revenge that will take the two protagonists, because they love someone, who was killed. In the end, the question is, Does Ellie have to take revange? The answer is not easy. You can see the choice between her family, or Joel. The Last of UsWe can see the construction of the carachters. In the first part we see the love, Joel and Ellie making a friendship. In the second part, we see the revenge that will take the two protagonists, because they love someone, who was killed. In the end, the question is, Does Ellie have to take revange? The answer is not easy. You can see the choice between her family, or Joel. The Last of Us part II is not another game of Naughty Dog, is probably the end of the one of the best games in the history. You can see all of the emotions in the characters, all of the intentions to stay alive in a world where everything is scarce. Does Ellie had to have an end of queen? This is not a story of Disney. In the first game, in the diary of Ellie, we can her love for womens. There's not something politically correct. 10/10 to this game.… Expand
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  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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