The Last of Us Part II

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  1. alexejsup
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been waiting for this game for 7 long years ! But before the release, I was nervous because people began to throw mud at the game that has not yet been released ,and then went to the opinions of players on Metacritic who began to say that the game denigrates everything and will make my children become homosexuals, and so on! But fortunately as always it turned out to be the opinion of PC users, homophobes and other stupid people.At the very beginning of the game, I thought that I was stabbed with a knife ,but the more I played the game, I understood more and more what the creators wanted, thank you for trying to convey your thoughts through suffering, sorry stupid people that they do not deserve such games (((Graphics, production, etc. you are a priori geniuses ,I do not understand how you can give out such graphics on the console in 2013,my rtx 2080ti bitterly cries !Thank you again, thank you very much.From Russia with love, do not be very angry at our gamers they are mostly good ,but just very poor and because of this angry at everything(((… Expand
  2. Nevesg
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Awesome!! One of the bests games i ever player. Perfect gameplay, Just like tlou1, deep and awesome history about revenge with a lot of surprises!
  3. RivolteSerpi
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I'm not just here to fight the hate bomb some brainless dude dropped on this game.
    You can't give ZERO to a game just beacuese "My favourite character died, gne gne gne!"
    This game has SO much into it. The gameplay is just gorgeous, you never get tired of it. Replayability 100/100, not only for the several interpretations you can give by thinking from every single character's point of    I'm not just here to fight the hate bomb some brainless dude dropped on this game.
    You can't give ZERO to a game just beacuese "My favourite character died, gne gne gne!"
    This game has SO much into it. The gameplay is just gorgeous, you never get tired of it.
    Replayability 100/100, not only for the several interpretations you can give by thinking from every single character's point of view, but even for a GREAT option selection to play this game as you want.
    I didn't love TLOU, but this second chapter is amazing. You guys can't rate ZERO a game just because u didn't like the story. Even with a **** trash story this game would have been a strong 7/10 for it's gameplay.    … Expand
  4. Tsukii
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I Played the game, and it´s the best game I ever played.
    excellent grafic quality resolutions, the gameplay was awesome, the storylines it´s amazing, and I liked the personal personality of the characters.
  5. Rafetiiiii
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Increible mejor que el primero, uno de los mejores juegos de la historia.
    Es Increible hasta donde llega algunos, es tan bueno q crea envidia tanto a desarrolladores como a "usuarios" lamentable.
  6. Macfly21
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The game is very well done, graphics looks realistic and really well made for a ps4, the animations are very smooth and make the gameplay feel so dynamic, about the story if you play it open minded of course it’s actually a good story for a game like the last of us, a raw world where tragedy is an everyday topic
  7. Beetlejoker
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uma ótima história que prova que há várias formas de se ver uma situação, me entristeço um pouco com o final da ellie eu gostaria muito pra ela um feliz pra sempre, mas esse mundo ferrado torna essa possibilidade impossível… Expand
  8. Turu1909
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mto bom jogo.
    Pena q tem pessoas q n tem maturidade pra entender a mensagem q o jogo trás.
    Mas fico mto feliz q as pessoas estão começando a entender o contexto do jogo e ideai q ele tenta transmitir. Uma montanha de emoções, algo q nunca senti dessa forma jogando um jogo. Obra prima.    … Expand
  9. NeoshadowXC
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I don't ever post game reviews, but after the cathartic experience of finishing this game, and finding out it was review bombed (of course it was), I had to post my thoughts.

    This is a story about forgiveness, how hard and downright impossible it can sometimes be, and what that does to the human soul. Structurally, it wasn't working for me fully at first, but by the end it won me over    I don't ever post game reviews, but after the cathartic experience of finishing this game, and finding out it was review bombed (of course it was), I had to post my thoughts.

    This is a story about forgiveness, how hard and downright impossible it can sometimes be, and what that does to the human soul. Structurally, it wasn't working for me fully at first, but by the end it won me over and almost had me in tears. If you're expecting a linear experience like the first game, this is going to be jarring at first.

    But of course, that is not the criticism this game is receiving.

    Here is a tentpole sequel that had the gumption to feature - with no fanfare - a cast of ethnically diverse women, a lesbian couple, a trans child, and a synagogue.

    I think the notion that any of this is "forced" or "distracts from the narrative" is a good litmus test for who is still mired in the patriarchy and who is not.

    In the first game - with a story genuinely on par with Children of Men - you play as and grow to empathize with a man named Joel. He then makes irredeemable choices in the name of love and loyalty for his surrogate daughter, Ellie. This dissonance is supposed to make the player uncomfortable. That's what makes the story memorable. Joel murders innocent people, robs Ellie of her agency, and gaslights her.

    What I didn't realize is that many fans of the game completely aligned with Joel's choices. There is no moral ambiguity, no internal conflict with their inherent complicity as the player - they believe all his decisions are righteous.

    I only learned people felt this way once The Last Of Us II met "Last Jedi" level outrage that - god forbid - there are consequences for those actions. "Controversy," uninitiated bystanders would call it.

    The comparison to The Last Jedi is at once fair and flawed. The Last Jedi seemed to consciously highlight women and diversity and was met with much hatred and bigotry. However, unlike The Last Of Us II, The Last Jedi failed (or chose not to) honor the story that came before. It insisted that sort-of-wrong characters like Laura Dern's were squarely in the right, and assassinated the previously likable characters of Poe and Finn, who promised to be very different people in The Force Awakens.

    In The Last Of Us II, the characters make decisions that make sense for them, and the game passes no judgment on whether those decisions are right or wrong.

    Most importantly, the theme of the game seems to be empathy. The game forces you to play as characters on both sides of a conflict, which is a truly uncomfortable experience. The discomfort is the point.

    This seems to be lost on a minority of very loud people. They thought that an influential piece of art condoned their toxic masculinity when it was actually trying to caution against it. The second game lays that bare, in what must seem like an absolute betrayal to them. But the writing didn't change - they just wildly misinterpreted the material.

    It's not a coincidence that the first target of their backlash is the game's bolstered representation. Critics of this will insist that they're not any "ist" or "phobic," but that this was not the time or place. Maybe they forget that the first game featured a scene in a church, a gay man, and 3 secondary black characters. Or maybe they'll say that those were limited enough to not "distract" from the story; as if representation and the story were ever at odds.

    By all means, we should voice dissatisfaction when a piece of media tokenizes a character or acts self-congratulatory about doing so (re: Le Fou in live-action "Beauty and the Beast"). I personally hate when content feels pandering or preachy (re: live-action "Aladdin," I think I'm sensing a theme here). But The Last Of Us II does not do that. It's depicting life, which happens to contain women, Jews, LGBTQ people, and Asians (among others.) So if seeing a piece of media that does not affirm their distorted worldview causes these (presumably) white (definitely) men distress, I feel genuinely bad for them - they're victims of the patriarchy too.    … Expand
  10. Itachiy
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game: It is a shame that Joel had to die, but Tlous part 2 is about hate, the players should feel this hate. I also liked the ending, because it also brings an important message, namely that revenge is not good and that violence leads to violence more and more, an eternal cycle. Elli could understand Abby's motivation and managed to forgive her because Joel certainly wanted it that way… Expand
  11. Ferrer1304
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Es un gran jueho que muchos no saben apreciar porque es un juego crudo que muestra que ningun personaje tiene una muerte digna, simplememte mueren y yasta cono cualquiera
  12. Sissos544
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Immersive, heartbreaking, magnificent gameplay... this game has it all. Thank you naughty Dog. I really hope there will be a part III plzzz
  13. kimgab
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game and action, for me story was good and all of that stuff, i like the gameplay everything about it was almost perfect… Expand
  14. saboor922
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I dont care what anyone else says about the gameplay and the story. This is still easily the best game I've played on the PS4 this year...

    I know some people are mad about the game because they either expected a fairy tale ending or had strong opinions about matters not pertaining to the game itself. My advise is to play this game with an open mind and not focus too much on what people    I dont care what anyone else says about the gameplay and the story. This is still easily the best game I've played on the PS4 this year...

    I know some people are mad about the game because they either expected a fairy tale ending or had strong opinions about matters not pertaining to the game itself. My advise is to play this game with an open mind and not focus too much on what people spoil for you here without actually finishing the game completely....

    All in all, in a cut-throat lawless world that Ellie, Joel and rest of the characters live in, there is no such thing as justice and predictability, TLOU 2 is meant to be a dark game with unpredictability. I hated Joel after the first game for his selfishness and last minute change of heart. Naturally everyone in TLOU universe would hate him and want him and his allies dead... Everyone wants to survive and everyone is a hero in their own story.

    The story is as unpredictable as it gets and the game-play arcs for each character is worth playing for. I have had enjoyable moments looking for all collectibles, safes, trading cards and notes left all around the environment in each chapter. It's interesting to tie all these artifacts together to piece up stories of all the bodies and infected people you encounter in the game... The developers really really put in a lot of effort into the game and it shows.... Please see the early gameplay trailers from 2017 and now (there is a youtube video out there showcasing that...) Plus, it also shows, like the current world we live in, nobody is perfect when making decisions. Everyone has some good moments and everyone has some bad moments. Plus, fate decides whether you live or you die...

    Keeping to that tone, this game is a masterpiece. I agree with the game creators to end the game on such a note as it leaves space for questions and thought. I found the story arc similar to Pulp fiction. Naughty Dog can now work on newer projects in peace regardless of spoilt meta fans and review bombers...

    The whole story can be encapsulated into a one liner - "An eye-for-an-eye leaves the whole world blind!" - befitting the title itself THE LAST OF US    … Expand
  15. Obeyjuju
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    If you are able to immerse yourself into this lovingly crafted, emotional roller coaster of a story you will have a ton of fun. The characters are great and well portrayed, you get to feel for these characters that live in such a harsh reality and live through their struggles with them. This game is a true masterpiece while some might not like the story direction it is the only story thatIf you are able to immerse yourself into this lovingly crafted, emotional roller coaster of a story you will have a ton of fun. The characters are great and well portrayed, you get to feel for these characters that live in such a harsh reality and live through their struggles with them. This game is a true masterpiece while some might not like the story direction it is the only story that would even make sense to justify a sequel. Regardless of that the game to risks and imo succeeded with flying colors, it left me wondering what’s good or evil and the grey that surely is in between.… Expand
  16. Pavel_dr
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я зарегистрировался на этом сайте, чтобы поддержать эту замечательную игру. Мой рейтинг составляет 8,5 из 10, минус 1,5 за спорный, но неплохой сюжет и долгие пешие прогулки, которые замедлили темп игры, но в остальном игровой процесс великолепен. Если вам понравилась первая часть в первую очередь за главных героев, то сиквел вас разочарует, поэтому игроки начали минуть игру в первые часы после релиза, и, как это часто бывает, даже те, кто не играл в игру, поддержали этот бугурт, но если вам, как и мне, важен игровой процесс, который стал во много раз лучше, тогда покупайте. Спасибо

    Sorry for Google translator, I hope you understand something. I registered on this site to support this wonderful game. My rating is 8.5 out of 10, minus 1.5 for the controversial but not bad storyline and long walks that slowed down the pace of the game, but otherwise the gameplay is great. If you liked the first part primarily for the main characters, then the sequel will disappoint you, that why the players started disliked the game in the first hours after the release, and, as often happens, even those who did not play the game supported the discontent, but if you , like me, the gameplay is important, which has become many times better, then buy.    … Expand
  17. danzitu
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. awsome. just awsome. it really makes you think about a lot of things. every time you kill an npc and somebody screams their name, you start to realize that each npc has a story, has friends and etc. you can see that everybody has a story.
    at first you think abby sucks, you think she must die. but when you start to understand her background story, you can see why she killed joel, and you can undertand how she felt. this games teaches a lot, its inexplicable.
    ellie, on the other hand, lost friends, lost her love dina, only because of a revenge. at the end, she has nothing left, and she knew that killing abby couldnt make everything go away. abby also started to understand a bit of joel and ellies side of the story. she betrayed the WLF, she killed her colleagues, just to save lev and yara. she gave up on everything because of them. she developed a love for them, and then she realized why joel saved ellie. because of love. i think this game is one of the greatest of all time.    … Expand
  18. sheriffSwan
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Нил Дракманн проделал колоссальную работу. Вторая часть превысила все мои ожидания и получилась в миллион раз мрачнее, чем первая. Из-за таких вот авторских проектов, начинаешь понимать, что игры давно перестали быть просто развлечением.Нил Дракманн проделал колоссальную работу. Вторая часть превысила все мои ожидания и получилась в миллион раз мрачнее, чем первая. Из-за таких вот авторских проектов, начинаешь понимать, что игры давно перестали быть просто развлечением.
  19. NolanTaintchuck
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    For the love of god, don't pay heed to any reviews where it's clear the person hasn't actually finished, let alone even played the game. This is a tricky one to analyze. I don't need to go into spoilers because it's a moot point. TLOU 1 is one of my all time favorites which goes without saying I care very much about the characters (i.e. Joel & Ellie). What completely blows my mind is theFor the love of god, don't pay heed to any reviews where it's clear the person hasn't actually finished, let alone even played the game. This is a tricky one to analyze. I don't need to go into spoilers because it's a moot point. TLOU 1 is one of my all time favorites which goes without saying I care very much about the characters (i.e. Joel & Ellie). What completely blows my mind is the fact that the review bombers are so soft that they can't handle a main character getting killed off. I suspect that as more people actually finish the game and experience Abby's story arc, the user score will raise (not dramatically, but a little bit). The story is not black and white. It's complicated, morally ambiguous, and the payoff is incredible. There's not much I can say that hasn't already been said about the graphics, gameplay, writing, etc. TLOU 2 is a huge strive forward for single player narrative driven games. It requires patience, thought, and an open mind. What's most confusing is the review bombing. One would think that if people actually cared about TLOU, its characters, its lore, and the world of TLOU, they would have the decency to finish the game before spewing vitriol across the internet. Do I think everyone should agree that the game is a 10/10? Certainly not. If you finished it and still think it's terrible, I completely respect your opinion. What's absurd is people not even playing it. This isn't surprising in the least, but completely disappointing.… Expand
  20. Kin07
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is phenomenal! I have no idea why anyone would say other wise. From the gameplay to the graphics to the story it had my mind blown. People are so closed minded and want things to go the cliche way which causes them to be blinded and miss out on a fantastic experience. This game was about not judging things before you truly take the time to understand them how forgiveness is moreThis game is phenomenal! I have no idea why anyone would say other wise. From the gameplay to the graphics to the story it had my mind blown. People are so closed minded and want things to go the cliche way which causes them to be blinded and miss out on a fantastic experience. This game was about not judging things before you truly take the time to understand them how forgiveness is more powerful than vengeance and how your choices have consequences that you have to be able to accept and move on from. Outstanding job Mr. Druckmann and team Naughty Dog for yet another masterpiece and continue to look for light in the darkness!!… Expand
  21. MorganMilkRanch
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's one of the best games I've ever played. The spoilers prior to release unfairly potrayed content to the player in such a way that misrepresents the experience this game actually has to offer. After experiencing said events in the story the way they were meant to be I can truly say that not only does this game constitute a proper follow-up to the first game, it is an outstanding and masterfully crafted experience that is without a doubt among the masterpieces of this console generation alongside games like Red Dead Redemption II or The Witcher.

    I am truly glad that I didn't allow the hive mind hate for this game to keep me from one of the most precious gaming experiences I have ever had.    … Expand
  22. McMeme
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some people complain about the story and Joel being killed 3 hours after you start the game. However there is a point. Because it's not a story about a revenge. It's a story about forgiveness. Joel decided to save Ellie instead of making a vaccine and saving humanity. He made a selfish choice and it damaged his relation with Ellie and later on Ellie decided to hunt Abby down in California and that damaged her relationship with Dina. Ellie wanted to try to forgive Joel for what he's done and then he got killed for his actions. It's a masterpiece in storytelling. The best game I've ever played right after the first TLOU.… Expand
  23. SoldierBR76520
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    a true masterpiece. Full of feelings, anger, hatred, empathy and even love. This is easily one of the best games ever created. With a history where there is no protagonism and favorites. There are only survivors there. I loved the game and the message it sends!
  24. Nutmegantrash
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I have no words to say about this game. Still in the midst of processing all the emotions but I can honestly say that I love every second of playing it. ND done it again :)
  25. HolyStalin
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The best game of this generation. No doubt one of the best games in history, able to change what you feel during the game. Intense. Everything can change, even your opinion about the characters. All i can say is the best experience i had in a game in years, and I can’t understand the hate this game is receiving right now, it’s makes no sense.
  26. Darkhound1116
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    After investing 38+ hours in the game I must say I am emotionally and mentally exhausted. Last of Us Part II has to be the most lengthy single-player story game I have ever played which is not Open World.
    I have never played a game like this. I don't get why people keep saying it makes you feel bad about killing people, it is more about forgiveness than it is about revenge, if you decide    After investing 38+ hours in the game I must say I am emotionally and mentally exhausted. Last of Us Part II has to be the most lengthy single-player story game I have ever played which is not Open World.
    I have never played a game like this. I don't get why people keep saying it makes you feel bad about killing people, it is more about forgiveness than it is about revenge, if you decide to stick till the end, you'll understand what I mean. I had no problem with this. But this game has a tendency to catch you off guard and hit you where it hurts, emotionally. I fail to see why people are upset at the ending. I think it was perfect for what they were going.    … Expand
  27. Zeddric
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game invokes strong emotions and does tell a very human story in a dark world. Great game play, great acting, great graphics, and overall a very thought provoking story. Its a bummer that so many people are hating without finishing the game, but there is more to this game than i think most people are giving it creadit for. This is absolutely worth the play.
  28. Zobidoc918
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Este juego encerio es muy bueno nunca están contentos a mí me encantó,Gráficos increíbles,Gameplay aún mejor jugabilidad Wow Momentos tensos,de terror,emocionantes Tristes todo puedes encontrarlo aquí sin duda vale la pena apesar del hate lanzado por ignorantes
  29. NotSteve
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I've been waiting for this game for a good while, like most fans of the series, but after seeing all these negative user reviews, I have to wonder how many "fans" actually played the first game. Did they not understand the gravity of the story and how it ended?

    I remember feeling an insane weight from the impact of the original game, and after my first few hours of playing the    I've been waiting for this game for a good while, like most fans of the series, but after seeing all these negative user reviews, I have to wonder how many "fans" actually played the first game. Did they not understand the gravity of the story and how it ended?

    I remember feeling an insane weight from the impact of the original game, and after my first few hours of playing the long-awaited sequel, I was torn apart emotionally. Every beat in the story, right from the get-go, is rather painful from an empathetic point of view. I felt every emotion, every action that carried echoes of past trauma... I just can't understand why people who claimed to enjoy the heart-wrenching storyline of the first game suddenly expected the sequel to be a light-hearted romp that held their hand with easy to process views like "good guys good, bad guys bad, zombies scary but it's all gonna be ok."

    Even the harshest reviewers seem to give credit where it's obviously due, so I'll start with the easy part: The graphics are truly amazing and the atmosphere and environments are riveting. The world is so large, and the cinematic cohesion between gameplay and cutscene takes you out of the feeling of playing a game and puts you in the mindset of losing yourself inside another world. The thing is, it's a scary world, and the most terrifying thing about it is the realism. The constant hunt for ammo and supplies keeps you on your toes, making every fight feel like life or death, as it should. The sound design is spectacular and disgusting. Every wail and click from the undead sounds like the most pained and godless noise a human body could make, while the meaty crunches of humans being shot, exploded, or maimed to death really hit you with the impact of a life being ended violently. The bits of lore spread throughout the environment in the form of handwritten letters, graffiti, and NPC dialogue really draws you in, and you start to realize... this world is so believable because it's barren hellscape is so familiar to our own.

    Disease, prejudice, hatred, revenge, forgiveness, justice... all the themes imbedded in this game mirror our current reality in a way that is frightening, and may be too much for some players looking for an escape into fantasy, but I found it's ability to challenge the player's viewpoints of right and wrong were incredibly bold and aren't utilized in storytelling too frequently because of the risk of upsetting people.

    I decided to write a spoiler-free review, because I feel like most of the people who are being turned away from this game are being mislead. It's not an easy story to process, but the fact that so many people disagree with the choices made makes it feel like a real story, instead of a fan-fiction made to sell copies.

    My biggest praise towards the game is the way the story develops characters to the point where they truly feel like real people. In reality, people make drastic choices when acting on emotions. In the first game, we see a man get a second chance at raising a daughter, slowly opening his apocalypse-stained heart back up to be able to feel unconditional love in a way he hasn't since his family was torn away from him. In the end, he has to make the choice to sacrifice her to save mankind... and he can't do it. He instead chooses to sacrifice mankind. He's strong enough to take on the whole world, but not strong enough to sacrifice the one who has become his whole world. This game immediately starts to show you the consequences of that choice.

    The themes of this game really hit you with the fact that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. But, when feelings of love, vengeance, anger, and a self-righteous sense of justice are involved, a hundred reactions feel justified by one done against you. There are a handful of different factions in the game, and all of them believe they are fighting for what is right, and inside those factions are individuals with confused loyalties. When it's all broken down, you see that each character builds their own family, and will go against everything they know to protect them or avenge them.

    If you play this game, at every twist and turn you will be faced with the crushing reality that every single person has incredible potential for good and evil, and it's all subjective. Everyone is on their own righteous quest, and is the hero of their own narrative.
    All love will eventually be lost.
    All life will eventually die.
    All morality will eventually be tested.
    The Last Of Us explores not only the idea of what might happen to the last of mankind, but what might happen to the last of our humanity.

    But it made me cry, so 0/10, me me want shoot bad guys    … Expand
  30. Alisonsteam19
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever created! The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece worthy of its predecessor.
  31. bierda
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, great character development, excellent graphics for a PS4. instant classic, even better than TLOU part 1
  32. Judoss
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is actually a great game, one or two difficulties with some of the buttons but also happy about some of the new actions you can do , The story is very good and upsetting ,if you think about it and this if for the people upset about the story , it’s a apocalypse game bad stuff happens to good people this ads a bit of realism and shock.look at it if it was real life it’s inevitable that something would happen eventually to someone eg walking dead . It can’t always be about how you want it and it to be. But that what makes the story so good the fact that it upsets and hurts you , you live that pain as if it was real. So finish the game play it again. FYI I did not enjoy last of us 1 but second time playing I got the feel of the story and idea. Have fun playing.… Expand
  33. MrBrightside001
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Many thanks for your work, after I played this games I've got a lot something to thing about.
  34. Mackowsky
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    I don't get it why this game gets so many bad reviews. The story is not bad, it's just complex. And because of this complexity, it's not for everyone, it's very controversial. But it makes you think and feels so many emotions, I don't know many games that leave you with such an emotional mess. That's just Naughty Dog for you. Gameplaywise and technologically it's just a miracle. If youI don't get it why this game gets so many bad reviews. The story is not bad, it's just complex. And because of this complexity, it's not for everyone, it's very controversial. But it makes you think and feels so many emotions, I don't know many games that leave you with such an emotional mess. That's just Naughty Dog for you. Gameplaywise and technologically it's just a miracle. If you loved gameplay in the first game, part II makes everything better and greater. A must-have for PS4 owners and franchise fans.… Expand
  35. Gmor
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I cant understand why there is so much hate to the game, its true that there are some parts of the story that we didnt like and we would change, but it wont change my opinion of the game,

    it is a masterpiece, i have never been so impacted emotionally before by any other movie, serie or game. I think it not deserves a 10/10 but all the bad critics are not objective, they are just mad    I cant understand why there is so much hate to the game, its true that there are some parts of the story that we didnt like and we would change, but it wont change my opinion of the game,

    it is a masterpiece, i have never been so impacted emotionally before by any other movie, serie or game.

    I think it not deserves a 10/10 but all the bad critics are not objective, they are just mad and angry because of Joel´s death and the fact that Abby is alive, but it doesnt mean that the game deserves a 0/10.    … Expand
  36. Sir_franklin
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Just a good game. Worse than the first part, but it takes place with pleasure. The visual is excellent. The plot can cause a fire in the ass.
  37. Jye_PS
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A worthy sequel to the original, Naughty Dog truly takes gaming to the next level with such an improvement to the first in every aspect. When you look for quality single player games The Last of Us Part 2 truly delivers. From outstanding artificial intelligence testing your grit to mesmerising environments that leave you speechless and to a bold story that delivers its lessons and itsA worthy sequel to the original, Naughty Dog truly takes gaming to the next level with such an improvement to the first in every aspect. When you look for quality single player games The Last of Us Part 2 truly delivers. From outstanding artificial intelligence testing your grit to mesmerising environments that leave you speechless and to a bold story that delivers its lessons and its theme to the utmost best this game is Naughty Dog’s finest piece and probably the best game to grace the PlayStation console. Hoping for a 3rd part!!!… Expand
  38. Pfitzgerald
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the neckbeards this game is great! Powerful, albeit bleak, storyline..
  39. Guizzo
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing.

    Guess gamers still don't understand that feeling sad and angry can be intentionally crafted into a piece of art.
  40. Blizaga101
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    My god, Last of Us Part 2 is a tragic tale of grief and violence and how that can destroy people. I've never felt so heavy with guilt(?) as a player. This game bloody tests you. Beautiful in all its horror, I very much appreciated the experience.
    Sure it has its pacing issues, but all in all an experience I'd recommend to any fan of character studies.
  41. Romeopk
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    DO NOT believe the negative reviews the haters are posting here. Either they never played the game or they didn’t like the way the story ends. This game is marvelous and it’s the best game I have played after the last of us part1. The story is beautiful like a song but this is a sad song there is no happy ending to this story. This game makes my heart heavy and I am still thinking aboutDO NOT believe the negative reviews the haters are posting here. Either they never played the game or they didn’t like the way the story ends. This game is marvelous and it’s the best game I have played after the last of us part1. The story is beautiful like a song but this is a sad song there is no happy ending to this story. This game makes my heart heavy and I am still thinking about the story. Trust me this game will leave a huge impact when you end this. Just enjoy the game and see how you feel before you see the reviews and back off. I totally enjoyed the gameplay worth the buy.… Expand
  42. Helleskar
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Unfortunately, this game's story is way too subtle, difficult and complicated for some people to comprehend. So they end up feeling lost and angry, blaming it on bad writing.

    There's no "plot holes", there's no "bad writing"; they're all just realistic human psychology and real life tragedy. But many people do not want realism, because realism and tragedy are not always entertaining    Unfortunately, this game's story is way too subtle, difficult and complicated for some people to comprehend. So they end up feeling lost and angry, blaming it on bad writing.

    There's no "plot holes", there's no "bad writing"; they're all just realistic human psychology and real life tragedy. But many people do not want realism, because realism and tragedy are not always entertaining enough. For me, as a psychology student, this game feels like a social experiment. It proves most human beings are unable to put aside their bias and prejudice and their mind is easily affected by the negativity of a loud hateful group.

    That is how hate groups of any kind form in society. Because of human bias and their inability to see and understand a different POV... truly unbiased.

    "Revenge is bad" is not the plot of the story. It's not that simple. It's not trying to tell anyone what is bad or good. It's about the relativity of morality. It's about human bias. It's about reality. It's about cause and effect.

    This game would've had an almost perfect score if it wasn't for the same release day review bombing by people who never even played it. You can tell by looking at its PSN score (which only allows rating from people who actually purchased the game) and the fact that metacritic rating went up considerably from 3.1 (by people who actually played it).

    Play the game for yourself. If you think it's bad, talk to someone who doesn't. I really hope more people get to enjoy this game because it's an absolute masterpiece and an absolute joy once you truly understand and see what's going on. I've been a gamer for over 20 years and this game right here is easily my most favorite game of all time. (RDR2 comes second)

    And I don't need to talk about gameplay because even haters agree that the gameplay is perfect.    … Expand
  43. dmfreeman
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    chic gameplay, cinematography, a real tragedy that makes you worry about the characters, I cried....who puts the game from 0 to 4 or did not play it at all basing their opinions on the trailers or those who just ran through it skipping the screensavers without delving into the plot.
  44. Batgu99
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    El juego es muy bueno nose por que tanta gente se queja de él. La jugabilidad es muy buena y la historia tiene un hueco argumental pero es buena mínimo deberían ponerle un 8
  45. SimbaChar
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in design and story telling. Don't listen to the haters. The gameplay is familiar to the first game with many welcome changes. Very emotional experience, not without it's minor flaws. Definitely worth giving a chance.
  46. mageika
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, the best example of game as an achievement of art and storytelling. The Last of Us II leads us to a sensitive journey that challenges our selfishness. A must play.
  47. yuricr
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Uma das histórias mais intensas e emocionantes que já vi num jogo. Personagens carismáticos e mt complexos. Esse jogo não é apenas sobre vingança, e sim sobre consequências, comportamento humano e amor. Sim, amor. É preciso ter maturidade e a mente aberta para entender a complexidade da história e dos personagens. Na parte de gameplay não tenho nem o que falar. Simplesmente incrível.Uma das histórias mais intensas e emocionantes que já vi num jogo. Personagens carismáticos e mt complexos. Esse jogo não é apenas sobre vingança, e sim sobre consequências, comportamento humano e amor. Sim, amor. É preciso ter maturidade e a mente aberta para entender a complexidade da história e dos personagens. Na parte de gameplay não tenho nem o que falar. Simplesmente incrível. Aperfeiçoa tudo oq que o 1° jogo tinha feito. Os gráficos estão em outro patamar. Na minha visão é o melhor exclusivo do ps4!!… Expand
  48. Holy_Biblasaur
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    the gameplay is quite similar to the first game with slight improvement and all new mechanics, making it quite fun to play. The story is also great, it does a great job of immersing the player into the role of Ellie. I do understand why a lot of people are mad, but if you want to appreciate the game you've got to actually open your eyes to the story. overall its a great game
  49. Perry_1909
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I have no idea how to use words for how good this game is!.................
  50. ZKv
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Great storytelling, great graphics, one of the best games I have ever played.
  51. Numero_87
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es una locura, te lleva emocionalmente de un lugar a otro, haciéndote experimentar todo tipo de sensaciones y plantear verdaderos dilemas morales.
    Debo admitir que duele lo que le sucede a Joel pero es parte de darle profundidad también al juego anterior, en el que no solo salvamos a Ellie de Npc si no que de personas que también viven y sienten igual que nosotros. Luego gráficamente es impresionante y las expresiones faciales son de lo mejor que vi.
    Por otro lado la jugabilidad es bastante fluida se siente en muchos puntos muy real y natural, aunque hay que admitir que no es completamente igual a lo que nos habían presentado en el 2019/2018 más o menos. A pesar de esto sigue siendo increíble y muy logrado por parte de los estudios desarrolladores Un juego que vale la pena jugar y del cual no te vas a arrepentir de haberlo hecho.    … Expand
  52. Edgar07
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Magnífico el mejor juego que he jugado, sin duda el juego del año...Me encanto de principio a fin
  53. D1060
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Just registered on metacritic to leave my review:

    Best game I’ve ever played. Love Abby.
    Thanks.
    Bye
  54. Hilldawg65
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Great game, amazing story and character writing. Abbey is probably my favorite character of the past decade
  55. KingKongBOOYAA
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Played from start to finish, not everyone's a hero but still was very enjoyable.
  56. AlexTsa
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The game really challenged me emotionally and mentally and that is something that rarely happens. Absolutely loved it.
  57. Seyfeli
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole story is mainly about forgiving. This game makes you feel the anger and the lust for vengeance. Then, it shows you what these feelings cost. The process of forgiving takes time, this is why Ellie killed so many people but not Abby at the end. And if you still want to kill Abby at the end of the game, then it means you lost the game. This game shows you that you are not pure good and the people you hate are not pure evil. There is no hero or villain in this story and in the real life. In addition, in real life, most of the people die early in a way they do not deserve. So, I think that the joel's death was so realistic.
    Moreover; atmosphere, graphics and the combats are so good. You may not like the game for you did not like the story, but you must appreciate that.    … Expand
  58. Greenempire13
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Very good game. Just play it and you Will see! Amazing graphics and music. Very good job
  59. pretty_noise
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    It's a game about giving up everything you love for revenge. It's about you being the villain in someone else's story. It's about feeling empathy by putting yourself in another person's shoes. This game broke my heart, and I loved every minute of it.
  60. Lubedupsquid
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I’m pretty confused about all the “controversy” because this game has it all. It has a gripping story, very well written and complex characters, incredible gameplay. Beautiful environments. It’s an emotional roller coaster in the absolute best way! So much replayability and it’s such a satisfying length. You won’t regret picking this one up.
  61. GameFan8567
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Story is fantastic! People are so upset that it isn't the story they wanted. Get over it, the events happened.
  62. Ungala
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    En la era donde reina la inmediatez emocional, llega una obra maestra que indigna a los necios, presentándoles la introspección infinita del mito.
  63. SrPaiva
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Pegaram a sequência mais fácil que poderia ser feita, e fizeram algo totalmente diferente. simplesmente incrível, chocante de mais, tive muitos sentimentos jogando, e não espero menos de algo que é uma arte.
  64. VegaVincent
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Вторая часть смогла преодолеть и без того высокую планку, которую поставила первая часть.
    Нет смысла говорить про такие вещи как графика, музыка и геймплей, потому что студия Naughty Dog умеет делать отличные игры. Игры этой студии уже имеют за собой планку качества и The Last of Us Part II не стала исключением.
    Вторая часть просто мастерки играет на чувствах игроков, заставляя сначала    Вторая часть смогла преодолеть и без того высокую планку, которую поставила первая часть.
    Нет смысла говорить про такие вещи как графика, музыка и геймплей, потому что студия Naughty Dog умеет делать отличные игры. Игры этой студии уже имеют за собой планку качества и The Last of Us Part II не стала исключением.
    Вторая часть просто мастерки играет на чувствах игроков, заставляя сначала ненавидеть, а потом понять мотивацию персонажей, а также посмотреть на ситуацию с другой стороны.
    Я думаю, что это одна из самых эмоциональных и личных игр, которые я когда-либо проходил. Однозначно это Шедевр и один из лучших представителей игровой индустрии.    … Expand
  65. Ellie878elizabe
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    I loved this game so much. I think I might like it even more than part 1. Don't listen to the haters it is an amazing game.
  66. Kamikaze23
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Evalución:
    Gráficos 10/10
    Jugabilidad 10/10
    Historia 9/10

    Es un juego impresionante y no entiendo muchas de las criticas que se han hecho contra el juego. Los graficos y la jugabilidad son sencillamente impresionantes. La historia me parece muy atrevida, ambiciosa y que logra lo que busca. No es una historia agradable en el que el protagonista es el estandarte de la moral y de la ética, sino que esta constantemente cuestionando tus acciones a través de conversaciones con los personajes secundarios o otros recursos. Por mucho que me doliera la muerte de Joel, que esperaban, Joel mato a un hospital entero condenando al mundo entero a una supervivencia desesperante. Por otro lado me gusto que se atrevieran a matar a Joel eso hizo que todos nos implicaramos sentimentalmente con Ellie y con su venganza, este recurso es algo que ya utilizaron en el primer juego con algunas muertes trágicas que nos hicieron entender mas a los personajes. Por otra parte muchas de las quejas era que le mataron como un perro, desde el primer juego TLOU es un mundo cruel en la que las muertes no se hacen con honor y respeto, sino de forma sucia y sin honor. Es un juego que rebusca todos tus sentimientos y te hace ponerte en la piel de las dos protagonistas sintiendo rabia, amor, ira hacia los que hace unas cuantas horas odiabas o amabas. A mi entender la historia no ha sido comprendida y la gente no se ha dejado llevar por lo que le contaba el juego, por eso en el momento que vio que cuestionaba las acciones de los protagonistas del primer juego se enfadaron.
    El único punto negativo es que muchos protagonistas secundarios se quedaron con un desarrollo insuficiente, el personaje de Dina por ejemplo prometía mucho y al final se quedo en nada.    … Expand
  67. Zexiel
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this game was downright brilliant, and I don’t understand why people would give it a 1/10, or a 0/10 Even if they didn’t like the story. *spoilers*

    First of all, the graphics are by FAR the best graphics we’ve had in a game so far, and there is so much attention to detail hidden within it (blood stays on your foot and you see blood in snow from where you step, wind movements, tree leaves following you as you walk through them). The graphics, and attention to detail alone makes it at least a 4/10 for me. Second of all, the story. The story shows struggles of grief, consequences on ones own actions, and the building of guilt that leaves the player with those same feelings. I was in shock after Joel’s death. I was angry, and thought “wait, that doesn’t make sense, Joel would never do anything to get himself into that type of situation” but after following the story some more, and ACTUALLY thinking about it, it makes perfect sense. Through Joel’s whole life post-breakout he’s been surviving, struggling with his own depression, and killing anyone he had to. But after he got to Jackson, he was only ever around people he loved. His brother, Ellie, Maria, etc,. He was comfortable, and that made him soft. And, may I say, of COURSE he would die in a humiliating, and gruesome fashion!! He killed Abbys father, the ONE man in the world who could have created a vaccine, for the ENTIRE HUMAN RACE!! And you guys are crying because “oh Joel didn’t deserve such a mean sad death :((( 1/10” god damn, YES HE DID!! And, to the last thing that people are “upset” about. The ending. Ellie finally catches up to Abby, and has a chance to kill her, but doesn’t. Why? Two reasons (in my opinion)

    Abby and Lev are parallel to Ellie and Joel in the first game. They travel alone, trying to get to safety, taking care of each other, while slowly learning to like each other, and keep each other safe. Hell, at the end, Abby is carrying Lev the EXACT same way Joel was carrying Ellie out of the hospital. I think Ellie knew that if she killed Abby there, then this would just be a cycle that never ends. Revenge, and murder. She kills Abby, Lev kills Ellie, etc,.
    And also: Because she knew it wouldn’t make anything better. Never for a moment did Ellie get a chance to actually mourn Joel. Right after Joel died, she immediately was en route to Seattle, fighting through hordes of enemies, hunting people down, dealing with another loss, and then going right into raising a child. Ellie thought at the beginning, “I’m gonna find and kill ever last one of them”, but after killing a few all she started thinking afterwards was “I just have to kill Abby, then I’ll go”. She had such a gruesome amount of guilt after every single kill that she just wanted to get it over with. So, at the end, when she was drowning Abby, she realized that she wasn’t feeling better, she still felt that guilt, and pain. Then she thought of her and Joel’s last conversation. The conversation of forgiveness. (Why did she have this flash back? Was she thinking of what Abby and Levs last conversation was like? Or was she trying to pick up on her and Joel’s last thought, which was, learning to forgive. Maybe both?) After this flashback, she lets Abby go, trying to forgive. Maybe not so much Abby, but more so herself. That’s something I’m still interpreting myself.    … Expand
  68. Dorema
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, fantastic graphics and incredible details, great gameplay, even if it's not the best it's exactly what we wanted, if it was any different we probably would not like it, The story is great even if it is very uncomfortable and may not be a game for everyone.
  69. therockks
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Much more mature than the first, both in plot as well as the level of violence. I think that most of the people who criticize this game didn’t actually finish it. I don’t see how you could play the entire game and make the complaints that people are making. And if they did, they’re missing the point of the game entirely.
  70. r0b191
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. STORYTELLING AT ITS BEST

    At the end of the first chapter you ask yourself, maybe that was just my case, if Joel can be considered a hero. The answer is no, he has committed a lot of atrocities culminating with killing all the doctors searching for a cure in this devastated world. Obviously you care about this character because of the 10 to 15 hour long story which you play for most of the time with him, and also you see him and Ellie bonding during the journey, and you as well with them.
    In this second chapter the death of Joel cannot go in other ways, maybe you want him to die like an hero, but I think that in this world created in such a great way by Druckmann there's no hero or no villain, his death is used in a masterly way that seeing him dying make you fell like Ellie. I was feeling heartbroken and mad at the same time (like Ellie) and seeking for revenge (again, like Ellie), but progressing through Ellie's story you start asking yourself if revenge is worth it. Then when you think "well okay time for the final fight" Naughty Dog (great move from them in my opinion) switches characters and make you play as Abby starting from the moment when you understand why she did what she did and then the same 3 days in Seattle you already played as Ellie.
    Playing as Abby i do not think is a slap in the face from naughty dog to the player, it is just another point of view, and you realize that she is not the villain (at least in her own story) but Joel is. Joel killed her father, the doctor at the end of the first chapter. playing as Abby you understand that she is not happy for what she has done, also you can see her nightmares progression into dreams as soon as she is "redeemed".
    I do not want to write all the 5000 characters that metacritic allows me to do, i just want to say that naughty dog did a great job writing this story and these characters where there is no black or white but just one grayish shade. The final is a perfect for this story, yes is sad and if you ask me to describe the final in one world I would say "devastating" , but there is still hope underneath all of this sadness.
    Now let me just talk about the technical compartment, music, animations, gameplay (enhanced from the previous game where it was solid, now is almost perfect), AI of the enemies (especially on survivor difficulty), level design are the best you can ask from a triple A title.
    in conclusion this is a game that is worth buying, surely divisive, but that make you feel emotions you probably never felt in a videogame and in such a different way from the others that I've played it already two times and on the second run I've discovered new details that in the second run I missed.
    I personally don't understand all this criticism with the 0 ratings, guys if you at the end still want to kill Abby you have missed the game that naughty dog is playing with you.
    Sometimes (maybe a lot of the time) a different point of view is not useless because you can start thinking rationally instead of being involved and blind, I'm talking about real life but this, to me, is the key to really understand what message Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross want to pass to the players.
    Thanks for your time
    10/10    … Expand
  71. Diderot
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    This game is just perfect. The graphic, sound, music and design is simply unrivaled and it its the best you can get on PS4. The gameplay is also very fun but more old proven formula than innovative.
    But what make this game so good is its story. The storytelling is really on the level of movie or book - characters, feelings, motivations, characters developing in time.
    No doubt this is    This game is just perfect. The graphic, sound, music and design is simply unrivaled and it its the best you can get on PS4. The gameplay is also very fun but more old proven formula than innovative.
    But what make this game so good is its story. The storytelling is really on the level of movie or book - characters, feelings, motivations, characters developing in time.
    No doubt this is game of the year (mabye game of the decade).    … Expand
  72. spacewars
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. Improved game controls from the first one that fixed lack of intuition. Story was compelling, touched on modern issues of gender and sexuality allowing it be normalised and without trying to shove it down players throats as an attention grabber.
  73. valera-che88
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Titanic work. The best graphics, animations, details, advanced gameplay in the spirit of the first part, and especially for me, a real live story that causes you real emotions, turns your worldview. No other game evokes such feelings. The finale just makes you feel cathartic. True masterpiece. All other games are now kindergarten.
    Guys from ND you are insane and simply best!
  74. 8kiarash
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Perfect gameplay,perfect animation, mesmerizing graphics and, an absolute masterpiece
  75. SlumWolf
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Loved the rich Story ( pulls on all emotions and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of risks ), Gameplay and mechanics are excellent, amazing graphics. I couldn’t get enough of this game since it released, had to keep playing several hours each day and finished it.. replayed it on survival mode and made the challenge even more real ( played on normal mode to start with ).. Got theLoved the rich Story ( pulls on all emotions and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of risks ), Gameplay and mechanics are excellent, amazing graphics. I couldn’t get enough of this game since it released, had to keep playing several hours each day and finished it.. replayed it on survival mode and made the challenge even more real ( played on normal mode to start with ).. Got the platinum after about a week of playing it each day I believe. One unforgettable experience and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every moment of it! Wouldn’t say it’s perfect but damn close.. I would like to give it a 9.5/10 but had to settle for the 9. Def worth buying!… Expand
  76. foxx292
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    The swan song for ps4, no other game comes even close in term of story, graphics, gameplay, voice acting, soundtrack.

    P.s. the fact that the review bombers, to try to find a reason to bash this game, say that the gameplay is "the same" as TLOU1 really prove that they didn't play the game at all. Caught you! :)
  77. MUTASEM_1212
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GFX : 10/10.. Music : 10/10.. Gameplay: 9/10... Atmospher: 10/10.. Story: 8/10... Ending: 8/10.. Direction: 8/10

    I don’t know what shall I say.. the gameplay and the story are great.. but with a lot of rubbish flashbacks, which take you out from the game mode.

    Q: why we have to play with “Abbey” for that long!!?

    Ok, it’s nice to know her story for 2-3 hours maximum.. but she became as a main character! And I hate her because she killed Joel!     … Expand
  78. SAJADs
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Best Game Ever!
    Don't Listen to haters
    Best graphic And Details
    I recommend You Play it 100%
    User Score Is for Haters and Xbox Fan Boys
  79. Portil1394
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    You need to be open-minded in order to understand what the creators wanted to do in this game. I like all the drama it had and also that it didn't have a happy ending because in my opinion it would have been a cliché
  80. Rangcom
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **This review contains slight spoilers of story theme however no plot points are revealed**

    Truly a great game. The vast majority of the negative reviews are from day 1 and are for all the wrong reasons. Not all negative reviews fit this bill; I appreciate the critical reviews for those that actually put an effort in.

    You will see a few points of reasoning from the other folks (or bots) posting negative reviews:

    - The Gameplay hasn't evolved.
    Yes, it's true that the gameplay is similar to that of TLOU1 but isn't that the reason we fell in love with the first game? I had a blast with the game mechanics and systems and never felt as though they were dated.

    -The Story is Awful/They destroyed the characters we loved!
    The story is not awful, there is an incredibly dark theme to this story that is upsetting folks. It shows a side to Joel and Ellie that people don't want to believe. Just because a story doesn't have a happy ending, doesn't mean it's bad

    And then you have those that criticize the game because the protagonist is a lesbian. There is no reason to battle that as those that see this as the reason a game is a disaster is a bigot.

    Anyway, what do I think of the game. It's a must buy in my book!

    Graphics & Sound: 10/10 - Absolutely gorgeous graphics from the character animations to the environment themselves. The soundtrack as well was brilliant. I truly felt engrossed in the world.

    World Design: 10/10 - Level design is second to none as this game feels like an open world while it is actually "on rails". It makes you feel as though you are making the choice of the path as opposed to being guided. It allows for exploration and each level feels unique.

    Gameplay: 8/10 - TLOU2 maintains nearly identical gameplay with its predecessor with some added features such as guitar playing and a jump ability. The controls do at times feel a bit clunky and hence the detraction

    Story: 8/10 - If you are expecting or wanting a tale of hope and optimism that the predecessor left us on, this is not what you will get. You will get a bloody story of revenge with an incredibly dark theme. There were a couple of plot holes that could not be overlooked but overall a solid story.

    Overall Recommendation: 9/10 - Play the game, form your own opinion because I can guarantee you it is heaps and mounds better that the user score shows. That is of course if you aren't afraid of seeing two females kiss.    … Expand
  81. Kaa
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II - Best game on PS4! Thanks Naughty Dog! Thank you Neil Druckmann!
  82. teej89
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. Gameplay is evolved and better. Protagonists are believable and well written. Puzzles are fun. The intro is amazing.
  83. Ti_dus
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Best game I have played in my 20 years gamer career (I’m 30). Nothing more to add.
  84. mickolopi
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The Best game of this generation, from audio and visual aspect, gameplay, animation, acting, facial expressions, music... I can't say the game is perfect, the story isn't strong as the 1st game, which doesn't mean it's a bad story, not at all, scenario could be much better, and characters could be more believable, not because of acting, acting is outstanding, but their role isThe Best game of this generation, from audio and visual aspect, gameplay, animation, acting, facial expressions, music... I can't say the game is perfect, the story isn't strong as the 1st game, which doesn't mean it's a bad story, not at all, scenario could be much better, and characters could be more believable, not because of acting, acting is outstanding, but their role is unbelievable. Anyway didn't expect strong story like in the 1st game. We go the point of the story and that story could be told much better with more plot twists and surprises.… Expand
  85. Danny83
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the bad reviews! Perhaps some might be offended by it not falling in line with conservative idealogy, but I appreciate any attempt to move past narrow minded stereotypes which dominate the video game industry. Taking into account where we are as a society, this game is a masterpiece. Bravo Sony.
  86. shiyak
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    As for me, one of the best if not the best game of this generation. Even if you didn’t like the plot, the technical part and the gameplay are excellent. How can I put this game 0 I don’t understand
  87. Vag93GR
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Period.

    Its theme might be disturbing for some, but exquisite art is met with scepticism quite often. Game-wise, it implements the coolest ideas in the survival genre, even if some of them were introduced in the first game, several years ago. Visually stunning, aesthetically pleasing, amazing sound design and soundtrack. The overall experience left me    This is a masterpiece. Period.

    Its theme might be disturbing for some, but exquisite art is met with scepticism quite often.

    Game-wise, it implements the coolest ideas in the survival genre, even if some of them were introduced in the first game, several years ago.

    Visually stunning, aesthetically pleasing, amazing sound design and soundtrack.

    The overall experience left me staring at the credits screen in a perfect mixture of awe and melancholy.

    Do yourself a favor and savour it. Do not let the internet toxicity push you back.    … Expand
  88. viaz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who absolutely loved the first game, I was extremely worried when seeing the overwhelmingly negative reactions to the leaks. Thankfully, having played through the full game I can say the game is absolutely amazing and on par with the first. Although Joel dies early, the game does a wonderful job to draw the player back in and empathise with Ellie and the other new protagonist, despite having competing motivations. The narrative payoff is completely worth it at the end of the game and the final chapters really carried emotional weight - not something I’ve experienced in a video game to this extent.
    In terms of gameplay, this was a great evolution of the mechanics created in the first game with crafting, stealth and gunplay all being expanded while still maintaining the tense, fight for survival feeling present in the first game. I’d definitely recommend playing the game on the higher difficulties (hard or survivor) as the limited resources do a lot to add to the tension and force players to think about when to engage and what to craft to handle the situations you’re put in over the course of the 25-30 hours it takes to complete.

    Overall, an absolute masterpiece. I think much of the negativity around this game comes from the fact that most stories told in blockbuster movies and video games are feel good stories. Most of these stories don’t place emphasis on complexities and contradictions inherent in people - something which this game does so effectively.    … Expand
  89. FallOutTheDisco
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most emotionally complex stories I've ever seen in a video game. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since finishing it. Excellent storytelling from beginning to end. I adore the brave choices made. The gameplay is drastically improved from the original to where it now feels worthy of it's storytelling. The visuals are some of the best I've ever seen.… Expand
  90. xdzlOlzbx
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Story is a bit lame. Game play and graphics great as expected. Great game still overall. Low 9/10 but giving it a 10 because of these bombers :D
  91. MarquesZero
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Para quem esperou sete anos para continuar a história de Joel e Ellie, The Last of Us 2 não deve decepcionar. Apesar de mudar um pouco a percepção quanto aos protagonistas, o game surpreende no enredo e pode ser difícil parar de jogar em alguns momentos. É bom respirar de vez em quando, seja para descansar os olhos ou para absorver todas as informações. O gameplay, mais uma vez, é um pontoPara quem esperou sete anos para continuar a história de Joel e Ellie, The Last of Us 2 não deve decepcionar. Apesar de mudar um pouco a percepção quanto aos protagonistas, o game surpreende no enredo e pode ser difícil parar de jogar em alguns momentos. É bom respirar de vez em quando, seja para descansar os olhos ou para absorver todas as informações. O gameplay, mais uma vez, é um ponto positivo, com mapa que permite uma boa exploração e inimigos ainda mais difíceis de enfrentar, sendo necessário pensar com cuidado seus passos para derrotá-los.

    A ambientação também merece destaque, e o jogo permite uma grande imersão nesse mundo pós-pandêmico. Algumas referências ao mundo antigo encontradas ao longo do game são interessantes, e vale a pena ficar de olho a avisos, posters e panfletos espalhados pelas paredes abandonadas após o outbreak. Para quem gosta de desafios, escolher os modos mais difíceis vai ser mais agradável do que ser estressante, mas não vale a pena ficar preso e deixar de seguir a história.

    As reviravoltas chamam atenção ao longo da trama, e o jogador vai ficar confuso em alguns momentos. Apesar disso, os flashbacks ajudam a entender melhor tudo que está acontecendo – e até o que já aconteceu. A construção do enredo está ainda melhor em relação ao The Last of Us original e o usuário fica preso aos acontecimentos até o fim. O jogo fica disponível para comprar a partir do próximo dia 19 de junho e já está em pré-venda na PSN e nas principais lojas do varejo nacional.    … Expand
  92. felipecamposap
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    The game that got me the most involved out of all the games i've ever played doesn't deserve to be judged by what it could have been or what I expected to play. It wasn't what I expected, but it was even more impressive, more involving and deeper than I could ever have imagined it to be. Naughty Dog deserves praise for the courage to make not only a sequel to one of the most praised gamesThe game that got me the most involved out of all the games i've ever played doesn't deserve to be judged by what it could have been or what I expected to play. It wasn't what I expected, but it was even more impressive, more involving and deeper than I could ever have imagined it to be. Naughty Dog deserves praise for the courage to make not only a sequel to one of the most praised games of all time, but also for making it its own unique experience instead of depending on the feeling and vibe of the first one.… Expand
  93. Gbomb
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game is nothing short of breathtaking. A rollercoaster ride of a story that plays with your emotions every step of the way. If you have played the first instalment, don’t believe the hate. Just experience this for yourself and expect and absolute masterclass from Naughty Dog in story telling and game design.
  94. Gaf
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I didnt get spoiled, but i already know about the leaks and reviews. I played all and discover the story and character development by myself. I was ready to finally play a bad game fron ND, but it wasnt like that. This game is a masterpiece, the first half of the game is already good, but the second half show us another side of the story, and it is dificult for us like spectator deal withI didnt get spoiled, but i already know about the leaks and reviews. I played all and discover the story and character development by myself. I was ready to finally play a bad game fron ND, but it wasnt like that. This game is a masterpiece, the first half of the game is already good, but the second half show us another side of the story, and it is dificult for us like spectator deal with other side and points of view, nothing is like we tough. Thanks for this game, thanks for give us a little joy in this 2020.… Expand
  95. BuyPCgame
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    So many hate reviews from people who didnt even play the game. This game is masterpiece. It doesnt allow you to casually enjoy the story it makes you live it. Sometimes life is hard and this is what this game makes the best. Show how sad and useless world can be
  96. actionpact
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Well, I would have to say that the people giving this game 0 to 3 ratings are overreacting quite a bit. That said, many of the complaints people have about this game are totally valid. For large parts of the story, characters show little to no emotion about anything that's going on, and everyone is just hellbent on revenge, no matter how alien their indifference to murder might seem toWell, I would have to say that the people giving this game 0 to 3 ratings are overreacting quite a bit. That said, many of the complaints people have about this game are totally valid. For large parts of the story, characters show little to no emotion about anything that's going on, and everyone is just hellbent on revenge, no matter how alien their indifference to murder might seem to their character. Ellie and Tommy spend no time thinking about how, just maybe, Joel kind of brought his fate on himself. Ellie herself says that she doesn't think she can forgive Joel for what he did in TLOU 1, so why on earth would the people on the other side of the equation be able to forgive him? To them, and I would imagine to most who played the game, Joel is, well, kind of f'ing evil. Ellie and Tommy are decently intelligent people, and yet they never even begin to explore any internal conflict or potential empathy with those they seek vengeance against. It's super frustrating. Even when that development does happen within the space of literally 1 second near the end of the game, it isn't explored or questioned, but just kind of happens out of nowhere in a relieving but pretty dumb way. That, at least, is my main beef with the game.

    As for actually playing the game, it's really similar to the first installment. The mechanics are more or less the same, but smoothed out a bit (I only found the game clunky in a few ways that didn't impact my enjoyment terribly. The shooting felt really smooth, though), and the skill trees/supply gathering at all very familiar. I wouldn't say that's a bad thing, really. It might have been interesting to add some new elements, but it could also have just bogged down an already decently robust combat system. It's super stressful at points, as we would expect, but does an okay job of breaking up the really creepy bits with only somewhat creepy bits. Definitely more jump scares than I would have liked.

    The acting is as good as you would expect. Shannon Woodward does a great job as Dina, who despite a limited role is a bit of a highlight of the game (despite apparently having 0 judgement), as does Laura Bailey as Abby, who actually I thought was pretty cool but to each their own. The thing is, the interactions between the main characters and their companions are really good, but just don't really happen enough and generally aren't as deep as you might like.

    With most of the negative out of the way, the game is actually pretty good. It's not ground breaking like its predecessor, but that is an insanely high bar. Character development does fall a bit flat, but that doesn't make the story entirely bad. the POV change part way through I actually found really interesting and refreshing. Playing through the second half makes you view the first half in new context, a context that even still isn't really explored enough in games. The game also looks great and for the most part is fun to play, though there is definitely some padding in there. The ending is, well, it's not what you want. I'm still not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. On the one hand there is some poetry to it that contains a nuance the rest of the game can't seem to find, but on the other hand something is just... missing. There is a definitive lack of closure and honestly postmodern endings are just not it anymore. Still, I can't help but feel that this game's biggest flaw is that it's the sequel to The Last Of Us, and perhaps it was never possible to recapture that depth. Everything about it is seems cool, and on the surface level is cool, but isn't fleshed out. In most games I really don't think that would be a big deal, but here it is. I want to get to know Lev and Yara more, I want to know more about the Seraphites, about how WLF came to be and what they want. I want to learn more about Dina's story, I want there to be stretches of the story where literally everyone you meet doesn't want to kill you on sight, because so much of the game is actually really cool and good, but so little of it is embellished on.

    Basically, this game is that is really, really good, except there's too much of what you don't really want, and not enough of what you do want, and so while I still enjoyed playing it (a lot!), there were too many flat moments for it to stand out as a truly great game. I really hope they consider a trilogy, because I know there's enough still there to make something remarkable.

    And also all the people complaining about how it's too intersectional can gtfo.    … Expand
  97. georgerock89
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Melhores gráficos da geração até o momento. A narrativa prende e lhe fazer querer saber mais. Jogabilidade melhorada em relação ao primeiro. Realmente um ótimo trabalho da naught dog.
  98. dthorsell
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2 is the game you don’t know that you want, well if you have played the first one you’ll have an idea but still. It’s dark uncompromising and raw. If you are looking for an superhero story look elsewhere, if you are looking for Shindlers list on PS4 come on in.
  99. hunthunt
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some idiots want the same old cliches told again and again.

    Im so glad that Druckmann did something different, fuc
    k the idiots that cant differentiate reality from fiction    … Expand
  100. UrGameSucks
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is an amazing game with ''controversial'' topics that may trigger some snowflakes. If you don't like women or gay people or transgender people then don't buy this game. Go lock yourself in the closet as the world evolves without you. Anyway, this game is for mature adults. You will have to kill a lot of people and handle topics that might not be suitable for children.The Last of Us Part 2 is an amazing game with ''controversial'' topics that may trigger some snowflakes. If you don't like women or gay people or transgender people then don't buy this game. Go lock yourself in the closet as the world evolves without you. Anyway, this game is for mature adults. You will have to kill a lot of people and handle topics that might not be suitable for children. From the best animations I've seen in this generation to incredible gameplay and story, you really get why Naughty Dog is known to be the best in the bizz. Its hard to go into details without spoiling but I say this is really worth it. Do not be discouraged by the review troll bombing. I highly recommend this game for people who love post apocalyptic settings, survival crafting, and horror elements.… 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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