The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Darbylb
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This was an amazing game. The story was jarring, gut-wrenching, and beautiful.
  2. BenBenjamin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Feels like you're playing a movie, High budget AAA cinematic experience makes this game truly feels like a sneak peak into next gen. Don't liste to the hate. Play this for yourself 10/10
  3. MarioG2208
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Really controversial. But at the end, nothing but a masterpiece. A must experience experience.
  4. Stonehands187
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece. Harrowing, beautiful, scary, and most importantly original. I dont understand the hate by the loud minority but all I can do is recommend it. A very special game from start to finish.
  5. Zamurai
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maybe the story isn't good at all but I mean… it's an incredible game, I really love it and i know… is not the same thing as TLOU (part I), comparing to the story; specially when Joel dies and the way he died. It is really disappointing. That's all I have to say : Almost a PERFECT GAME… Expand
  6. llvKakashivll
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    O jogo é incrível, compreendo que não é um jogo para todo mundo, e de fato é um jogo sem meio termo, é 8 ou 80, não tem como ficar no meio termo ou você ama esse jogo com todas as forças ou você odeia com todas as forças. Acredito que The last of us part ll possa ser o jogo com a melhor experiencia que já foi feito tanto na gameplay quanto na narrativa, simplesmente incrível, parece queO jogo é incrível, compreendo que não é um jogo para todo mundo, e de fato é um jogo sem meio termo, é 8 ou 80, não tem como ficar no meio termo ou você ama esse jogo com todas as forças ou você odeia com todas as forças. Acredito que The last of us part ll possa ser o jogo com a melhor experiencia que já foi feito tanto na gameplay quanto na narrativa, simplesmente incrível, parece que quanto mais critico você tenta ser com o jogo melhor ele fica, bom... eu posso falar seguramente que foi o melhor jogo que joguei na vida, sei que tem pessoas que não gostaram mesmo do jogo mesmo entendendo a complexidade da obra, mas lamento que muitas pessoas não entenderam e nem se quer jogaram o jogo ou pior julgaram o jogo por causa de acontecimentos que não foram previsíveis, eu esse é um jogo sério, complexo e muito muito acima da média, muitos não vão entender e se você é um desses peço que façam um esfosso para entender, se não você estará perdendo uma das melhores experiencias que o mundo dos games pode oferecer. Se você que está lendo é uma fã, te digo seguramente que The Last of Us Part 2 supera o primeiro jogo em todos os aspectos.… Expand
  7. Ivanobscure
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Graficamente monumentale, commovente, intenso, tavolgente, ricco di suspance.. In una parola, immenso!
  8. Revenger85
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    who voted negative and doesn't like the story didn't understood the last of us at all
  9. ElijahK
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I'm not a reviewer, I just wanted to drop my 10/10 here. This game was an amazing ride, topping my favorite game of all time title previously belonging to the Last of Us 1. People that are giving this game a poor review simply because it contains a couple lesbians and a trans-gender character are pathetic and need to check the f*** out of life. This game was amazing and beautiful andI'm not a reviewer, I just wanted to drop my 10/10 here. This game was an amazing ride, topping my favorite game of all time title previously belonging to the Last of Us 1. People that are giving this game a poor review simply because it contains a couple lesbians and a trans-gender character are pathetic and need to check the f*** out of life. This game was amazing and beautiful and deserves all the praise and awards it can get.… Expand
  10. Realness_g
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Un juego a la altura de las expectativas, lo he disfrutado mucho, con un apartado gráfico que roza el techo de la generación y una gran cantidad de detalles, increible.
    La jugabilidad, sobretodo en los combates, es muy alta y además parece que se adeapta el moviemento de Elli cuando topa con una pared o se apoya en un sitio. Los combates son muy crudos.
    Entiendo que la historia no    Un juego a la altura de las expectativas, lo he disfrutado mucho, con un apartado gráfico que roza el techo de la generación y una gran cantidad de detalles, increible.
    La jugabilidad, sobretodo en los combates, es muy alta y además parece que se adeapta el moviemento de Elli cuando topa con una pared o se apoya en un sitio. Los combates son muy crudos.
    Entiendo que la historia no convenza a todo el mundo, es un relato crudo, adulto y algo radical, recomendado para mentes curtidas, abiertas y que sepan ver más allá de lo básico.
    Uno de los juegos de 2020, sin duda.    … Expand
  11. Calumt123
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Hands down best game I've played naughty dog are amazing don't be giving a game a bad rating for what happend in it everything about it was amazing
  12. Prosto_ya_5
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is masterpiece mind blowing adventure with brilliant gameplay and graphics.
  13. JorgeNC
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A puro pendejo mollera sumida que le tiene miedo a los gays y a los trans, no le gusto el juego, seguro son esos gordos frikis barrosos que se la pasan todo el perro dia enfrente de la computadora viendo mamadas de otakus.… Expand
  14. vos7
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    They made the white man a sidesick to replace him with LGBT characters and people don't like it. Surprise surprise. Vote me down, prove I'm right. Those giving it 0, did you vote for Trump as well? Those trying to label it "insane SJW", bombing like this isn't insane? This game's **** brilliant, suck it up.

    I can understand people investing a lot in the previous game and don't want to    They made the white man a sidesick to replace him with LGBT characters and people don't like it. Surprise surprise. Vote me down, prove I'm right. Those giving it 0, did you vote for Trump as well? Those trying to label it "insane SJW", bombing like this isn't insane? This game's **** brilliant, suck it up.

    I can understand people investing a lot in the previous game and don't want to see some of the characters go. If it's really purely that, I can understand the frustration. I'm sorry it has come to that. *that scene* was brutal, abrupt and disrespectful if you've invested so much into this character emotionally. Must be a huge disappointment.

    Though personally a story about another man rescuing a little girl is boring as hell and I couldn't finish the first game. Just couldn't make myself care about Joel. But I didn't come here and leave a hundred 0 reviews.

    If it's because of subconscious discrimination, I've got a message for you:

    Stop finding excuses to hate this game. The game isn't garbage, you are. The story isn't garbage, you are. I'm sorry women aren't the weak sidekick anymore. Cos they aren't.

    People are acting outrageously here cos their huge ego got challenged. Yea, the world's changed. What you believe aren't true anymore, your values have been replaced by time. You can't accept your typical, boring hero stereotypes aren't the hotshot anymore, you can't comprehend more meaningful things the story depicts. Your influence is limited to this sad little page and can't even prevent the influx of positive reviews that follow.

    It has happened. You aren't important anymore. Eat that and move on.    … Expand
  15. Miy7
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The gameplay is fantastic, the graphic is excellent, the story exceptional from the first second. The game is almost perfect.
  16. HGV98
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The thing about this game, is that it shows you both sides of a story. We love Joel so dearly, it is hard to see past the anger and the thirst for vengeance to kill Abby. Throughout the game we see two journeys, both filled with loosing their loved ones. At first it is indeed normal to hate Abby, but being in her bones, like with Ellie, we understand the choices she made. “An eye for an eye and the world will go blind” never said better. I think Ellie is us, until the very end. It is hard for us to see the truth and the right thing to do, because we’re so hurt, that how could we not seek vengeance. But again, Joel killed Abby’s dad, what would we have done if someone we loved was killed by someone else? This game shows us, as Neil highlights, the cycle of violence, and vengeance. It’ll never end, that’s why this game is so powerful. There’s no good character or bad character in this story (except a few characters such as ehem Isaac and infected), just the never ending loop, of wanting to make someone suffer the way they made us suffer, without considering other people’s stories or backgrounds. This is so important in today’s society, we blame someone without knowing their reasons. This game is not for closed minded people, but I think that’s why it was made, to open our eyes.… Expand
  17. Nagyonmeta
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Beautiful and horrifying. Loved it. Worthy sequel to a masterpiece. Thank you naughty dog!
  18. Crypticpuppet
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Thought I'd give a fair rating, yes there is a few dissapointments but its a amazing experience nonetheless, name a more polished and lengthy campaign in a game in the lastyear or so. The combat is satisfying and can be very intense and the graphics are the best ive seen and really showcases the Ps4 pro. Dont listen to the haters this is worth every penny.great job naughty dog
  19. Sharnoftheded
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Unmatched in its visual presentation with outstanding sound design. Last if us 2 is a technical triumph. Packed with wonderfully varied and beautiful places to explore which makes venturing off the beaten path all feel worth while. Combat can be stealthy or loud leading to viscous encounters. The story that takes you on a journey that will stay with you, from its quiet solem moments, toUnmatched in its visual presentation with outstanding sound design. Last if us 2 is a technical triumph. Packed with wonderfully varied and beautiful places to explore which makes venturing off the beaten path all feel worth while. Combat can be stealthy or loud leading to viscous encounters. The story that takes you on a journey that will stay with you, from its quiet solem moments, to moments of terror and all out action. During my 25 hours I found little to no issues with the gameplay or (shock horror) the story which I surprisingly enjoyed, it made for a refreshing tale from Seeing 2 perspectives that kept me glued for hours on end. Even after having the game spoiled for me, I still found the story incredibly enjoyable introducing new characters all fleshed out and brought to life thanks to the games amazing visuals. The performances of the actors are also exceptional with many stand out moments. Seeing things from a different perspective made for an interesting story and gave more insight to what the world has become and those that inhabit it. The horror moments are definitely there too, several times the game caught me off guard making for some intense games of cat and mouse with the infected. Human enemies are also interesting, the stand out being the Scars, who communicate through a series of whistles and can easily catch you off guard. These intense moments are made all the more exciting thanks to the absolute stunning visuals. This is complimented by sound design, while using Razer Threshers the game sounds incredible to trickles of water to haunting echoes of gunfire in the distance. The game is also very accessible with generous checkpoints and a vast array of options to help those enjoy tdifferent ways with text to speach and more. In spite of being massively hated by people who haven't even played it, don't make that mistake. The last of us 2 is one hell of an adventure and will definitely be one I return to in the future.

    If I was to have any niggling issues it a few insta deaths but it's nothing too severe. Some times the pacing feels a little off but in the grand scheme of things this was also a minor issue for me. The flashbacks didn't bother me and it was easy enough for me to follow and understand.

    While I have said the graphics are amazing, I feel I need to reaffirm just to how spectacular they are. On PlayStation Pro this game is eye wateringly good, right down to little details. The water is just amazing, there's even little frogs that populate some areas, it's without a doubt the most jaw dropping game I've played in terms of visuals. It looks so damn good, you may have seen the GIFs from SunhilLegend where the gameplay looks like a cutscene in action. Just very impressive. The last of us 2 is another quality title in a long line of quality exclusives for the PlayStation platform, packed with so many incredible moments. It's a perplexing issue as to why so many hate it, I can't speak for them, but my own experience was overwhelmingly positive. Its certainly one of those things people will argue until they're blue in the face. Some people will just hate it regardless and I can't understand why. My time spent playing was an absolute adventure. Its brutal, bloody, emotional and I can't wait to play it all over again on PS5.    … Expand
  20. HRY1043
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. .
    It is one of the most if not the most complicated story driven game of all time.
    Now i know there are a lot of negative reviews out there but what people don't understand is every single person in this game is a protagonist of their own story. You guys have every right to hate Abby because she killed one of the most beloved protagonist of the generation in that brutal fashion but if Ellie was in Abby's shoes you could not say she would've done different. I get that it is really difficult to get over a loss like that and show empathy but i request you guys to at least give it a try. Now to the review, this game is one of the most beautiful game on the Playstation, Every little corner is very well defined and is the biggest game created by Naughty dog so far. The combat mechanics is very brutal but satisfying given the context. The story is very complex and poetic that in this post apocalyptic world, the writers want you understand every decision made by Ellie and every other character. The story might be way too brutal and unforgiving but in a post apocalyptic world like this these people do what they need to do to survive. The ending is not unjust, its just that Ellie finally understands that she has hurt Abby enough and figured out that all this violence is unneeded and empathizes Abby........
    If you thought this review was too cheesy or whatever i am sorry but that's what i honestly think. So do not just believe any negative reviews you read online because most of their reviews are 2 dimensional for a lack of a better word. And some of them just give bad reviews just to join in on all the hype or to get attention
    THANK YOU ALL FOR UNDERSTANDING    … Expand
  21. Ominem
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Increible juego,excelentes graficos,muy buena banda sonora y gameplay perfecto,su unico punto debil es su historia sin sentido
  22. SteedStick
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Warning! This way too long review is genuinely my opinion. I did not give it a 10 just to balance all of the negative reviews (many of which I am sure are genuine although I doubt the legitimacy of many others).

    The Last of Us Part II is, in my opinion, a masterpiece and probably the greatest and most beautiful piece of video game storytelling I have ever experienced in my life. I was    Warning! This way too long review is genuinely my opinion. I did not give it a 10 just to balance all of the negative reviews (many of which I am sure are genuine although I doubt the legitimacy of many others).

    The Last of Us Part II is, in my opinion, a masterpiece and probably the greatest and most beautiful piece of video game storytelling I have ever experienced in my life. I was emotionally moved by this game in a way no other game ever came close.

    Since the story is obviously the most controversial part of the game, I'll talk about the technical aspects of the game first.

    On a base PS4, the game runs incredibly smooth. I have experienced no FPS drops during my playthrough and encountered only one non-game breaking glitch (I have experienced several crashes during the first several hours, but after restarting my console the game ran perfectly so it probably wasn't a problem with the game itself). The graphics in this game are also absolutely breathtaking. The apocalypse has never looked more beautiful. The sound design is also perfectly done (fair warning: I know practically nothing about sound design and mixing, so for me it basically comes down to whether the game sounded good). This game is easily the most immersive game I have ever played. There are so many tiny details in the world that really make you feel like every single room you enter in the game has a story of it's own.

    Let's talk about gameplay. The gameplay is improved in every possible way from the first game. In combat and stealth sections there are some really great new mechanics, like dodging hits in hand-to-hand combat, or going prone (is that the right way of saying that?) and sneaking in the grass or under cars. You can now also move through narrow cracks in walls, and there are some very welcomed rope mechanics (which seem to have been borrowed from Uncharted 4, not that I have a problem with that). The gameplay and movement just generally feel smoother than in the previous game. The AI (of both your enemies and companions) in the game also seems way more intelligent and advanced than in the previous game, especially on the higher difficulties (I played on hard).

    I think that we can all agree that all the developers, coders and designers in Naughty Dog who worked their asses off should get massive respect.

    Before I discuss the story, I just want to quickly acknowledge the amazing soundtrack by Gustavo Santaolalla. The soundtrack is incredibly atmospheric and really helps to immerse you in the story, characters and the world. There's not much else I can say about it, everyone knows that Gustavo Santaolalla is an absolute master at his craft.

    Okay. Let's talk about the story, Easily the most divisive part of the game. Some love it and some think it completely destroys the characters. The situation is not unlike a certain highly divisive eighth movie in a series about space wizards (a movie which I happen to love). I should probably start by stating that if your complaints are anything other than "SJWs ruined the game with forced diversity" or something along those lines, I can absolutely understand the criticisms of the story, and why people would have a problem with it. I think your opinion will mainly depend on whether you can accept something that happens fairly early in the game, and whether you can sympathize with a certain character (I'm trying to remain as spoiler-free as possible). Personally, I found the story to be an incredibly compelling and moving tale about the cycle of violence and the nature of revenge. In my opinion, the story builds upon the story in the first game and feels like a natural continuation, making it worthy of being called "part 2" of the story. Every character in the game, both old and new, are all extremely sympathetic and likable, although some will not seem that way right from the start. Finally, all the voice and motion capture performances in this game are absolutely top notch (Troy Baker as Joel, Jeffrey Pierce as Tommy, Shannon Woodward as Dina, Stephen A. Chang as Jesse and Laura Bailey as Abby are all fantastic) and bring the characters and their relationships to life (especially the relationship between Ellie and Dina), but I especially want to single out Ashley Johnson, who should receive every single award possible for her absolutely incredible and heartbreaking performance as Ellie.

    10/10, Absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  23. budoshi81
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I would like to thank naughty dog once again for delivering another master piece of a game, it made me sad, angry, confuse, happy, smiling, laugh, forgiving, all the good stuff, from the graphics to the combat, the astounding mocap animations and omg voice acting ... the writing and story telling. amazing, i hope for a part 3 one day with Elie again around her been immune , also feelsI would like to thank naughty dog once again for delivering another master piece of a game, it made me sad, angry, confuse, happy, smiling, laugh, forgiving, all the good stuff, from the graphics to the combat, the astounding mocap animations and omg voice acting ... the writing and story telling. amazing, i hope for a part 3 one day with Elie again around her been immune , also feels like she deserve more happiness next time :) with love, a big fan.… Expand
  24. Lavashic
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I was sceptical at the beginning, but every hour my scepticism went away. Gameplay and graphics are amazing, world and atmosphere are outstanding and even without the plot it would be 9/10... But I was 100% invested in the story and ending left me speechless. It was beautiful
  25. Unipeg
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I have the unpopular opinion of liking this game I suppose. I don’t think it was perfect, there are a few moments in the story where I just said to myself, ‘why did they include that? Nothing came of it?’. But most of these things I could ignore.

    What I couldn’t ignore was the ending. The ending left me pretty sad. I didn’t like who Ellie had become, her bad decisions essentially leave    I have the unpopular opinion of liking this game I suppose. I don’t think it was perfect, there are a few moments in the story where I just said to myself, ‘why did they include that? Nothing came of it?’. But most of these things I could ignore.

    What I couldn’t ignore was the ending. The ending left me pretty sad. I didn’t like who Ellie had become, her bad decisions essentially leave her utterly alone and that was incredibly frustrating and sad to watch. I understand why it ended the way it did, Ellie brought it upon herself, she has to face the consequences. But I can’t help but feel it could have ended slightly differently with a happier tone. An ending where Ellie still faces the consequences but at least has the opportunity to redeem herself off screen. Spoiler - It also is revealed that the one thing keeping her memory of Joel alive is also gone. So it’s double sad!

    On the plus side, I think Naughty Dog deserves props to the way in which they present this story. Seeing the tale play out from the perspective of the two opposing sides was very refreshing and left me torn and angered when seeing the two fight. I verbally said many times while playing ‘why are you making me do this game!’. It challenged me to empathise with both sides and I found it hard not too, so when it did come to the characters fighting I really didn’t want anyone to get hurt or win! It had my heart in a grip and would not let go. This is one of the reasons I like this game, no other game has made me feel this kind of pain before. I could literally feel my heart having pains! (I’m pretty sure it wasn’t a stroke).

    The story is definitely not free of its flaws and the gameplay is the same traditional Naughty Dog style, which I don’t mind. But I know some people are looking for more initiative game play mechanics. I can respect that. But this is definitely, in my opinion one of the best games I have played when you put every aspect together.

    It is a Naughty Dog game so great visuals and sound design are a guarantee but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve recognition for how Amazing everything looks and sounds, and it truly does look and sound beautiful. Something else I can really appreciate from this game is the amount of little details added into this world. You can find so many letters and visuals that tell stories, I personally found it really interesting to read and search around the environments. Also another thing I really liked was the level design, dependent on the pacing of the game the environments sometimes are smaller to move you along quicker but when they are not they are much vaster than the first game and really enjoyable to explore. I also love looking for the safe codes, you need to look for clues to unlock them and enter the code yourself which I thought was a neat addition to the game.

    Something else I really liked was Abby has a fear of heights so when you stand too close to an edge and look down she starts to panic, I thought that was some awesome attention to detail.

    Final thoughts, I would say try it out for yourself because everyone has an opinion on this game, my view is that good art challenges the views of the consumer. It is not good practice for a story to keep the consumer feeling safe and comfy through a story as this is not good story telling, it makes you feel nothing. Good story telling takes you out of your comfort zone, it makes you angry, worried, scared, excited. And this game certainly had people angry. I don’t think that’s a bad thing. I think this game challenge people and in my opinion, that’s what art is supposed to do.

    This game seems to be an awful lot like marmite, and I love marmite.

    Thanks for reading x

    Ps. Ellie and Dina made my heart feel very warm and fuzzy.    … Expand
  26. Dante-2002
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Uma obra de arte dos vídeo games, História incrível sem dúvidas o melhor da geração!!!!!!
  27. TheHoziest
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    It is stunning, well paced, and an incredible story. The aspects that people don't seem to like, playing as a character that you do for a while and the ending, are both really interesting story elements.
    Playing as that character does not force you to have any particular opinion of them, just shows them as human, which they are, and builds on the narrative. And even if you don't like to    It is stunning, well paced, and an incredible story. The aspects that people don't seem to like, playing as a character that you do for a while and the ending, are both really interesting story elements.
    Playing as that character does not force you to have any particular opinion of them, just shows them as human, which they are, and builds on the narrative. And even if you don't like to play as them or empathise with them, they are an absolute tank and you have to give them credit as a formidable force to be reckoned with.
    The ending is perfect and satisfying if you're following it like a story and not a self-insert. No it might not be what you would do, but if you are interested in a character's development, their feelings and trauma and path to deal with it, this is a masterpiece. It's a movie that you interact with, more than a game: just like the first one. (But also, the way the story unfolds, I can't imagine taking any other course of action once you actually get to that point: really I don't see how most players could be disappointed, don't be afraid of the ending.)
    It doesn't follow the story you expect it to, it follows one that is much more human, more nuanced, and more beautiful. It's not a simple revenge story, it's a revenge story as advertised but also so much more.
    As a final note: it's not a feminist game, it just happens to have female leads. It doesn't force representation, people other than straight white men just exist in the world.    … Expand
  28. aatifahng
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I had been waiting for this game since they first announced it about 4 years ago and I loved the first so much I've probably played it around 15 times, a few of which were on grounded difficulty. I bought collectibles, books, a comic and Joel's watch. I couldn't get enough. I adore these characters and I didn't know what to expect with this game other than that it would be an incredibleI had been waiting for this game since they first announced it about 4 years ago and I loved the first so much I've probably played it around 15 times, a few of which were on grounded difficulty. I bought collectibles, books, a comic and Joel's watch. I couldn't get enough. I adore these characters and I didn't know what to expect with this game other than that it would be an incredible story, I adore Naughty Dog's games and their creativity and guts. I started playing this game on day one and finished two days later. It was an incredibly emotional journey for me, someone who adores these characters and had to do things in this game that I didn't want to do. At first, I didn't know how to feel about everything, but after sitting with my thoughts especially after I had finished, I am still blown away by the story and more and more I appreciate it. I want to explain how this is a fantastic game without analyzing the plot to show how most of the hate towards it is unfair, because I think the story while bold and unexpected was brilliant and well-executed. So instead I want to focus on how the game made me feel. Some parts absolutely melted my heart. Some broke my heart. And others made me question if I needed a break, either I really didn't want to do what I had to in order to continue or I needed a break from the jump scares because this game definitely got a lot more intense and terrifying than the first. I think not everyone is going to love this game, for sure, no game this intense is for everyone, but I think it's incredibly unfair to say that anything ruined it. This game forces you to think very deeply about yourself, the way you see people who have hurt you and even these characters we love and are hesitant to see in a poor light. No one is perfect and this game shows that in clever and important ways. I'm going to play it again probably tonight now that I've taken a couple days to sit with my initial shock and process it, because it is very heavy content but wow will it stay with me forever. I am so proud of everyone at Naughty Dog who made this the emotional and beautifully intense game that it is, especially the incredible voice/mo-cap actors and Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross who didn't back down from the hate and made the story they wanted to make, that deserved to be made. I wouldn't judge anyone who just didn't care for the story overall or didn't love new mechanics or the pacing perhaps but I really think that anyone who wants to leave a bad review should make sure they play the game fully, process it and leave the characters' backgrounds out of it because while I love these new characters and think that Ellie living as her authentic self are fantastic, this is a story about so many different people who never make it into games like this and them existing is not some sort of agenda, a vendetta to bomb a game simply because they exist in it is. Anyways, I implore everyone to give this game a shot and see what you think. I value it so deeply and while so much of it is hard and saddening content because, well, their world is hard and saddening, every day I think of the parts that melted my heart over and over again and that keeps a smile on my face. New Game + here I come. :) Cheers!… Expand
  29. ar2thunderbolt
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with an amazing story! People don't like the story because it's cruel, and most give low ratings for no reason. Trust critics when they say that this is one of the best games of this generation!
  30. Lemonliar
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это чудесная игра, боже мой, я не являюсь ярым фанатом первой части, но понимаю почему многие её любят и понимаю разочарование многих людей, но не смейте занижать оценки, просто потому что не понравилось как поступили с вашими любимчиками, нет, игра не про них, да и понятно было, что что-то такое должно было произойти, другого не дано, не тот это мир, где только ваниль и счастье. Как бы ни банально, она о человечности, играя, вы должны задать вопрос себе, что значит быть человеком, почему люди поступают так, что они получают за свои поступки и есть ли во всем этом смысл, нам буквально показывают разные стороны, чтобы мы могли поставить себя на место других, чтобы мы начали это делать хоть иногда, а не только думать о "своих", конечно свои на первом месте, но игра прекрасно показывает, что не все зависит от нас, нужно уметь не просто прощать, а принимать. Можно вновь повторить "не тот это мир", но в том то и дело, что как раз остаться Человеком, в таком мире, сложнее всего, по этому, сюжет игры на высоте, лучший из тех, что я знаю, когда речь идёт именно о людях об их отношениях, Нил Дракман, вы чёртов гений, и вся ваша команда, прекрасно передали мысль, мы не хотим быть эгоистами, но глядя на оценки игроков, нужно признать, что такие мы и есть. У меня есть свои вопросы к игре и сюжету, возможно когда я лучше разберусь в истории, найду все записки, пройду игру ещё не единожды(всем советую, пройти игру несколько раз) тогда я смогу более здраво оценить. Но первое прохождение оставило такой след в моей душе, что теперь я хочу считать себя фанатом серии, наивысший бал, не только потому что я очень полюбил игру, но и в знак поддержки, я надеюсь что люди начнут оценивать как минимум весь продукт, пусть и не поняв толком сюжет, но все же, не стоит относиться предвзято потому что вам не понравился одно, что в центре не ваш любимый дуэт, он тут есть, он все такой же, но главная темы игры, не они, последний из нас-последний человек.
    Огромное спасибо NaugtyDOG, за столь чудесную игру, я ни капли не разочарован, это прекрасная работа.    … Expand
  31. sickandre__
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't get why people hate this game so much I feel like it is perfect in everything… Expand
  32. IIKEENII
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    As a person who played this game with super low expectations, i can now say that this game surprised me, i loved everything about it the story the gameplay the soundtracks the voice acting.
    It’s a real masterpiece.
  33. Cingleon
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Нет афроамериканцев и афганцев. Lback lives matter. America power. Suck my dick **** I am ruski naxui. 10/10 goty but add niger pls. Sponge bob better… Expand
  34. JeremyFC11
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game won't please everyone. But I loved it. I don't agree with everything that happened... Did appreciate some parts. But this game is still very solid. Loved moved of the story, gameplay is very solid, music is fantastic as the graphics are.… Expand
  35. Ozee
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I never felt Joy, Relief and Sadness at the same time at the end of a game. I also never cried as much at the end of a game. It was truely beautiful.
  36. aCasualGamer
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay exiting and fun while being cruel and brutal at the same time which I loved. The story is a emotional Rollercoaster with decisions you have to make with whom you don't 100% agree. The individual character stories got me driven but the reason why I dont give this game a 10/10 is because I did not like it to play Abby for soooo long. Her arc could be shorter and this game would be perfect for me + I found some deaths of characters pretty lame but at the same time realistic.… Expand
  37. pblack22
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Pay no attention to all the butt-hurt and entitled gamers below. They're upset/angry because the story and characters didn't play out the way they wanted and the trailer gave them a false indication of how the story would unfold (news flash, a trailer that doesn't give anything away and misleads is a good trailer.) Have you not seen the purposely mis-edited Avengers trailers? Or would youPay no attention to all the butt-hurt and entitled gamers below. They're upset/angry because the story and characters didn't play out the way they wanted and the trailer gave them a false indication of how the story would unfold (news flash, a trailer that doesn't give anything away and misleads is a good trailer.) Have you not seen the purposely mis-edited Avengers trailers? Or would you rather the trailer give the whole plot away so that you know what's going to happen.

    The story is phenomenal. One of the greatest (if not the greatest) story based games I will ever play and better than many feature films. You will go through experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions

    My only gripe is that some gameplay sections are a little repetitive, hence the -1 for the review.

    You have to wonder, if the critic score is so high, and the user score is so low, is there something wrong with a large percentage of the gamer community? Yes. They haven't developed the mental grit needed to cope with the emotions this game will give you and as such register anger as they force their entitled view. My goodness I didn't realise the gaming community was full of such whining little babies.

    You wouldn't go ask Gordon Ramsay to critique a plate of food and completely ignore his review once he gives it a 9/10 would you? Do yourself a favour, listen to the critics who know what they are talking about. Or at the very least, play it and make your mind up for yourself without reading these reviews.    … Expand
  38. fabrykagier
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog are practically competing only against themselves when it comes to game making (still have to play Witcher 3 to put it to test though!). This game is technically the most impressive thing I've ever witnessed in games, and despite being released on a console, outclasses pretty much anything I've played on PC (I'm a PC guy). It's just unbelieveable to behold.

    But, what is far    Naughty Dog are practically competing only against themselves when it comes to game making (still have to play Witcher 3 to put it to test though!). This game is technically the most impressive thing I've ever witnessed in games, and despite being released on a console, outclasses pretty much anything I've played on PC (I'm a PC guy). It's just unbelieveable to behold.

    But, what is far more important, Naughty Dog has created the most gripping, roller-coaster and brutal narrative experiences in games and probably they are the only ones that are ever going to be able to top it. Last of Us Part I was just so easy to love, because despite the bleakness and harshness and killing, every decision you made as the protagonist you felt was right; and it made you feel good about yourself. Part II in turn will make you hate yourself all the time, hate the characters, hate their actions and hate the world they are in. And it does it on purpose, and with a clear aim of putting to test the very basic fantasy of revenge that is used recklessly and stupidly in so many Hollywood movies, mainstream games and works of fiction.

    Naughty Dog could have went the easy road and create lukewarm semi-open world, boring fetch quest fest, that (judging from comments and other reviews) so many people would be content with. I respect Naughty for doing the opposite and having the courage to use the characters they created for something more meaningful despite knowing how much flak they would get. When Druckmann argued they did it because of love they had for Joel and Ellie, he was right: these characters deserved to be parts of story that would leave nobody indifferent, regardless of the side they would end up on. In the very least it would be eye opening experience to at least some.

    Because, pains to say this, the mainstream public is being used to, and constantly served, cosy, simple stories in which moral divisions are clear and simple. The most we can expect in terms of moral grayness are antagonists that are somehow interesting and likeable. Revenge fantasies, even full of brutality, are constructed in a way that makes the viewer/player feel warm inside and shout out 'go get them, tiger' with each body falling to the floor, conveniently dying quickly, cleanly, and without a word of complaint. That's entertainment, that's using a framework of children stories morality to make adults happy.

    Last of Us II subverts that, and it does so mercilessly. Each time you kill, you'll hear a shout of agony, each time a body is found, some friend of the fallen will lament, calling out his name. Your friends will die, some of them by your own hand, recognizing you moments before their death. Does it feel uncomfortable, does it feel bad to kill like this? Well, shame to rain on your parade, I guess it turns out that killing and revenge is not such a feel good business as John Wick made you believe.

    That's the core gripe many people seem to have with the game. It made them feel like **** doing ****ty things. But hey, that's life I guess. It is only modern pop corn entertainment's fault that it pampers us so much that we ended up believing that the world is cleanly divided between the good guys and the bad guys.

    All game systems strongly support the main goal that Naughty set for this game. It is almost flawless from the standpoint of game mechanics and I do not even want to deliberate too long on this. The only issue I have are maybe with the skill trees, which are even weirder in Last of Us Part I. There are clearly some skills that are nearly useless and would never be unlocked if they did not block access to skills that are useful. That's minor thing, though.

    The game is long, as it's told from two perspectives. It feels even too long, because it puts you through such a wringer that at some point you just want all of that to stop. During the last fight there were moments when I just couldn't make myself do anything, both because I was so exhausted, and because I had difficulty accepting what I was supposed to do. The length, however, is a proof that Naughty Dog did not spare any effort or cost to drive their main point home: revenge is just a childish fantasy, self feeding spiral of death and brutality that quickly loses the clarity and nobility of its initial goal.

    This game is not entertainment. It will not entertain you, in the simplistic meaning of this word. It will, however, allow you to live through an experience that, if you're open to it, will alter (or strengthen) the way you think about loss, death and your initial impulse to lash out and hurt.

    I'm not sure if I will ever play this game again. In a sense, this is a one-time experience. It will however, be up there with a bunch of other works of art that had such an impact on me that I do not have to go through them again to remember them and have them fuel me through the rest of my life.    … Expand
  39. Tatanidas
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Creo que ya no puedo decir nada que no se haya dicho ya, a mi me encanto de principio a fin, las dos historias y ademas, yo no vi nada de “agenda política” en el juego, de hecho es lo menos correcto que he visto en un videojuego, también tiene una historia muy arriesgada que me hizo valorar el hecho de no elegir simplemente la historia simple que agrade a todo el mundo, finalmente en todosCreo que ya no puedo decir nada que no se haya dicho ya, a mi me encanto de principio a fin, las dos historias y ademas, yo no vi nada de “agenda política” en el juego, de hecho es lo menos correcto que he visto en un videojuego, también tiene una historia muy arriesgada que me hizo valorar el hecho de no elegir simplemente la historia simple que agrade a todo el mundo, finalmente en todos sus demas apartados tiene un desempeño excepcional… Expand
  40. lithuanian21
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, great gameplay , definitely worth the time playing it and I am planning to play it again
  41. DIVINIT4S
    Jul 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game!No comments ....................................................)… Expand
  42. JamesMil22
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, gritty and fitting sequel. Despite the negativity surrounding the game, the developers have crafted an incredible, emotional rollarcoaster of a title.
  43. jeremygarcia
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Haven't played many games that much, but based on what I've read on the subreddit for this game, the story just makes sense. It's okay if others won't accept what happened, because that's just what life is. Still a likely candidate for the game of the year for me! :)
  44. Kaldir
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Конечно тема sjw бросается в глаза и я бы поставил игре 9б баллов, но нашествие твинк аккаунтов с их нулями вынуждает ставить 10 для поддержки проекта
  45. Gugaams
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The game is a masterpiece. It makes a rollercoaster of emotions. We feel angry, sad, confused and a lot of other feelings. The story feels so real showing that nobody is perfect or imortal. Ellie loses herself searching for her vengeance, we keep her feeling with us, but when we go with abby we can see the other side of the story, Joel wasn’t a hero, he wasn’t perfect, he did pretty badThe game is a masterpiece. It makes a rollercoaster of emotions. We feel angry, sad, confused and a lot of other feelings. The story feels so real showing that nobody is perfect or imortal. Ellie loses herself searching for her vengeance, we keep her feeling with us, but when we go with abby we can see the other side of the story, Joel wasn’t a hero, he wasn’t perfect, he did pretty bad things, but we still love him and felt he loss. The final we feel lost and confused, my heart was broken and sad, but we see a little of ellie humanity coming back. I loved ir.… Expand
  46. Joshua_C01
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Extremely good story with a great mix of action, emotion and character development. I could play this games over and over again and never get bored. The pace of the story is set right from the off and the action begins from Joel’s death to when you fight Abby all the way at the end, it was a real rollercoaster and it made me want to play the game more and more. It was simply a masterpiece the development team did a superb job.

    The game itself is so clean and the environment is so crisp and it looks absolutely amazing and it matches much to what the developers had promised us fans. Much to my surprise I don’t understand why this game is getting so much hate. Sure it might not be the game we all wanted (I sure wanted this level of game though) but it was the game we all needed. I hope TLOU3 is definitely the next project Naughty Dog are whipping up because I can’t wait to play as Ellie my favorite games character ever. It was an absolute pleasure to play such an incredible game and I commend Naughty Dog for what they have done!!    … Expand
  47. ncondiff
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Let's address the elephant in the room. As a sequel to one of the most loved games of all time, the story here is tremendously controversial. It takes you down paths that force you to question motivation and justice vs mercy along with the characters in the story. It's a beautifully written story created to make you feel torn. Nobody will finish this game with a smile on their face, evenLet's address the elephant in the room. As a sequel to one of the most loved games of all time, the story here is tremendously controversial. It takes you down paths that force you to question motivation and justice vs mercy along with the characters in the story. It's a beautifully written story created to make you feel torn. Nobody will finish this game with a smile on their face, even if you loved it the way my brother and I did. But I do assure you that the critics talking about plot holes and bad story decisions are wrong. They either don't get it, or fell into what naughty dog was trying to do to deeply. It's supposed to be hard. There are no happy endings in this post apocalyptic world.

    The gameplay was leagues ahead of it's predecessor. Rarely does combat feel so smooth. It often looks as if each move you make is scripted. Dodging and striking and running all happen exactly as you want them to, and the kills are always satisfying. My only real critique is not big enough to drop my score from 5 stars. The lootingnand exploration can be excessive. Skill and gear progression is based on exploration and looting. If you don't look in every corner you will miss out on abilities, weapons or upgrades. Overall it's a masterpiece.    … Expand
  48. DaniBoii
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm here to support this masterpiece. The game is great. The story is well written and the graphics are perfect. It's a next gen game and still is running smoothly on the Ps4. This is my favourite game series and it deserved better ratings. There are some critic points like (SPOILER!!!)

    how Joel died or the flashbacks. But they had to do something, that hits your emotions, without anything special happening the game would be boring. What were you guys expecting? A peaceful happy end? Again, the first part was great and the second one is a worthy successor of it. My most favourite games of all time!    … Expand
  49. Iczer
    Jan 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. This game has everything. It'll make you happy, sad, angry, tear up with it's beauty, and wince at it's brutality. It's heavily story driven campaign is accompanied by great gameplay. Outstanding attention to detail throughout it's entire lengthy campaign that never for a second gets stale. Truely a must play that still holds up on the PS5 with aOne of the best games I've ever played. This game has everything. It'll make you happy, sad, angry, tear up with it's beauty, and wince at it's brutality. It's heavily story driven campaign is accompanied by great gameplay. Outstanding attention to detail throughout it's entire lengthy campaign that never for a second gets stale. Truely a must play that still holds up on the PS5 with a 60fps 1440p patch. It looks stunning. Worth every penny.… Expand
  50. RFox
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Pretty much exactly what you expected to get from a sequel to the best game of the last generation. Everything from story to controls are tight. Can't dock it a single point with so much it has going for it.
  51. djdan
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Great story! The graphics are superb.
    Don't understand why people hate this game.
  52. Fourth_Jhana
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 may well be the most beautiful (and beautifully ugly/horrifying at times) game I've played. And not just for tech reasons - though I'm sure that helps - but the lighting (they literally have a lighting director!), level design, plot pacing, music and sound (incredible surround sound and e.g. a creepy heartbeat-like music in a tunnel). The total package. And the voiceThe Last of Us 2 may well be the most beautiful (and beautifully ugly/horrifying at times) game I've played. And not just for tech reasons - though I'm sure that helps - but the lighting (they literally have a lighting director!), level design, plot pacing, music and sound (incredible surround sound and e.g. a creepy heartbeat-like music in a tunnel). The total package. And the voice acting and refined game mechanics and psychological realism and.. It is a masterpiece.… Expand
  53. anthonyvilag
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Let's leave aside the typical aspects that are discussed for a game: graphics, gameplay, physics, etc. This game transcends all of those things. My respect to Neil Druckmann who has crafted a complex and intricate narrative within a medium that he changed 7 years ago with the first game. The central theme of the game is the endless cycle of violence. A disease that we humans have beenLet's leave aside the typical aspects that are discussed for a game: graphics, gameplay, physics, etc. This game transcends all of those things. My respect to Neil Druckmann who has crafted a complex and intricate narrative within a medium that he changed 7 years ago with the first game. The central theme of the game is the endless cycle of violence. A disease that we humans have been victims of for thousands of years. If the first game is about love and care for one another, this one is about revenge and the terrible consequences that it brings. I have seen a lot of biased opinions towards the story and I say biased because of the people who criticized the leaks instead of playing the actual game. The game is constructed from the perspective of two central characters Ellie and Abby, (yes, not Joel, get over it) two sides of the same coin, through which we can see the horror of the post-outbreak world. I'm not trying to convince people who disliked it that this is a masterpiece for the ages. It's pointless arguing and it says a lot about you if you are unable to understand what the game is trying to tell you. I am writing this to show appreciation towards Neil Druckmann and the Naughty Dog Team who deserve it and have given us so much. And all I want to say to you Neil is: From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. I'll be forever changed by this experience and I hope that someday I can create just a bit of what you have done with these two games.

    "When you are Real you don't mind being hurt".    … Expand
  54. Archer_11
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I am giving this a 10 to help offset the backlash. This game is extraordinary, we've not seen anything like it before. There are honestly times when you are hiding behind a couch waiting to smack someone in the head that you feel like you are trapped in your own brutal movie, with only one way forward. Ellie's desperation becomes your own.

    LoU 2 isn't perfect, and once again a fan    I am giving this a 10 to help offset the backlash. This game is extraordinary, we've not seen anything like it before. There are honestly times when you are hiding behind a couch waiting to smack someone in the head that you feel like you are trapped in your own brutal movie, with only one way forward. Ellie's desperation becomes your own.

    LoU 2 isn't perfect, and once again a fan community is divided over the story decisions, but please ignore the noise and check it out. This game is visceral, we are going to be talking about it for years.    … Expand
  55. Juhiz
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Consequences...real world consequences.
    While playing this i felt healthy stress and tension, i loved every second of it. That tension was a combination of survival horror elements and not knowing what happens next.
    In it´s core The Last of Us Part II is an exploration of hate, revenge and consequences of one's actions. There are a lot of heartwarming and sweet moments throughout The    Consequences...real world consequences.
    While playing this i felt healthy stress and tension, i loved every second of it. That tension was a combination of survival horror elements and not knowing what happens next.
    In it´s core The Last of Us Part II is an exploration of hate, revenge and consequences of one's actions. There are a lot of heartwarming and sweet moments throughout The Last of Us Part II which balance the heavy subject matter perfectly. I liked that player gets to see games conflict from different points of view. Like in the real world, conflicts and opposing points of view are not black and white, there´s no clear bad guy or good guy. I don´t want to spoil the story, but lets just say that in the game, after being blinded by hate that sudden relization of the cost of ones choices hits hard.
    Graphics are amazing and enviroments are astoundingly rich with detail. Story is great, it´s an emotional rollercoaster, it stays with you when you finish the game. Gameplay is exciting and in most cases keep you the edge of your seat.

    No game is perfect 10, so this is 9.    … Expand
  56. apj1998
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
  57. TooHigh2Die
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games ever made. Any of the haters on here are sheep who wanted a spoon fed more of the same story from the first. This game is a emotional rollercoaster that will make you play characters you hate and see their side of the story. Gameplay is the best you can get in an survival horror game.
  58. Urzusix
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games on PS4, Never felt so much emotion playing a game before, do yourself a favour play this game.
  59. Heroinhero
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Incredible atmosphere. Which covers all the disadvantages of the game. An extraordinary feeling after going through longing and sadness that lasts for a long time. I don't know how the developers achieved this, but it's incredible. A similar feeling I experienced only after passing Mafia 1. This game has a soul, the best corridor game of the last 10 years.
  60. Ihatefifa14
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I am not sure why what I have experienced with this game happens to be so drastically different then what these reviews indicate, I suspect the leaks, I suspect LGBTQ bigotry, I even suspect honest rational opinions by people who had a horrible time with this game. But let it be known, the last of us part 2 was one of the best games I have ever played, and despite differing opinions onI am not sure why what I have experienced with this game happens to be so drastically different then what these reviews indicate, I suspect the leaks, I suspect LGBTQ bigotry, I even suspect honest rational opinions by people who had a horrible time with this game. But let it be known, the last of us part 2 was one of the best games I have ever played, and despite differing opinions on story, gameplay mechanics, the experience is objectively nothing short of a masterpiece. If the story hasn’t been ruined already and you are ready to have an opinion that is your own, this game is simply a must play for any gamer.… Expand
  61. Liljoeysgym
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I’m not sure why I see so many bad reviews. This game was awesome start to finish. Great writing, great gameplay and thought it really added to the lore of the first game. What happened to Joel didn’t bother me. The flashbacks were a nice touch. Really the game was the perfect sequel and couldn’t ask for anything more.
  62. redmasterffx
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The waiting is worth every single second! I almost completed it. Thank you Naughty Dog for this masterpiece! Please, start making part 3 as well! Love you! 10/10.
  63. Rivaldo84
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    What’s going on here,how many people are rating this masterpiece with 0 really?shame on you
    OMG i don’t believe it
    For ps4 haters if you haven’t played yet,you should
    Naughty Dog just ignore those haters!!!
    You’re the best
  64. Rexy
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    A very decisive game, clearly. The story takes risks, and doesn't play it safe. The best literary work does the same. No one wins a Man Booker Prize for writing what was expected or safe.

    Expectation is a dangerous thing...
  65. djmob007
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game! One of the best I have played all year. The critical reviews are dead on. If you are a fan of the first game or just the genre as a whole do yourself a favor and buy this.
  66. Folky63
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    This is the best game of currency generation! Absolutely every aspect of the game is flawless. You don’t play video ganes if you didn’t play tlou2. This is a showcase of video game industry, it shows how games should look like and how they should play.
  67. disillusion
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing game — the praise it gets is well deserved. TLOU2 sends you on an emotional rollercoaster, offering a mature story about revenge and also forgiveness. The game mechanics are superb, the attention to details is impressive and in typical Naughty Dog tradition. For me this is a serious contender for the GOTY 2020 (at least until Cyperpunk 2077 is being released in November
  68. BGrun08
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    The game is great. One of the most polished games I've ever played. Amazing graphics, animation and voice acting. Just like the first game it will make you feel tension and emotions. The story takes some chances that are smart and interesting. I don't think the execution was as masterful as the first game, but it is still very good. Definitely play if you enjoyed the first. Don't listenThe game is great. One of the most polished games I've ever played. Amazing graphics, animation and voice acting. Just like the first game it will make you feel tension and emotions. The story takes some chances that are smart and interesting. I don't think the execution was as masterful as the first game, but it is still very good. Definitely play if you enjoyed the first. Don't listen to the haters unless you don't enjoy a dark story or need your heros and villains to be clearly defined black and white. Naughty Dog made another great game definitely a GOTY contender. Almost as good as the first… Expand
  69. saintandrewsfal
    May 20, 2021
    10
    Probably the best game I've ever played. Amazing graphics, great mechanics carried and improved upon from the first game, and best of all, a compelling story. Apparently, there's a lot of people who hate on this game because the main characters aren't straight, white and male. Well I hate to break it to them, but there's all types of people in this world and it was refreshing to not onlyProbably the best game I've ever played. Amazing graphics, great mechanics carried and improved upon from the first game, and best of all, a compelling story. Apparently, there's a lot of people who hate on this game because the main characters aren't straight, white and male. Well I hate to break it to them, but there's all types of people in this world and it was refreshing to not only play two female leads, but one who was homosexual and one who possessed an atypical body type. The story goes deep into the vicious cycle of revenge and shows that in a broken world, you're going to have broken people. In my opinion, 75%+ of video game stories are not captivating, but this one was. I wanted to keep playing because the gameplay was fun as well as to see what happens next.… Expand
  70. luiselx
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    Having played this game two years after it was released I must say I don't understand the bad reviews.
    Everything in this game is awesome.
    I really like the history and the main characters!
    A masterpiece!!!
  71. Kingubes
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was, and is very good despite whatever everyone else is saying. I played through in basically one sitting and was never bored. The only real complaint I have with the game is that the ending left a little to be desired after the last scene. The beginning makes sense, seeing through the eyes of the antagonist makes you feel for them and see their point of view. Don't trust these sheep who can't come up with their own thoughts in a game and are hating because some website told them to, or because there's a "political agenda" there's not.… Expand
  72. Julleck
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think there are four main problems most review bombers have: 1. You‘re playing a gay character and her sexuality is displayed in the game. „Politics are being shoved down their throats“. Gay people exist... and they make out. Get over it.

    2. They can‘t handle Joels death. The game makes you feel uncormfortable at times. 3. You have to play as Abby, who is not „hot“ and more tanked than 80% of the male players... aaaand killed Joel.

    4. Lev is a trans person, although i don‘t think a lot of the 0 score reviewers have played long enough to get to know Lev.

    I had a blast. I had to think of it for days after I finished it and now I‘m starting New Game +. I didn‘t feel comfortable or happy about some plot points as well, but that’s the point. TLOU2 makes you question your characters choices and turns a simple revenge plot into a complex and dark character study. What I also read a lot: It has good graphics, but...

    It doesn‘t have just „good graphics“... The world they have built is absolutely incredible. So much detail and scope. Amazing physics and stellar acting that transfers to the virtual characters so vividly. These are people, not videogame characters. I don‘t know what ND does different about their characters compared to other games, but they just pop. Each and every side character has imperfections and personality, it‘s just amazing.

    The only downside to me is the gameplay. Don‘t get me wrong, it all works fine and it’s fun to play, but I don‘t like the clear pacing of setpieces. You are always „told“ what situation you are running into. I don‘t want to know if I‘m safe when exploring or if clickers are in the area. It‘s an unpredictable and brutal world, so please don‘t take the tension out of it by letting me know what type of enemy will be next.    … Expand
  73. BURKEX
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am shocked by all the angry reviewers giving this game a 0/10. I personally thought that this game was a masterpiece. The graphics were the best that I’ve ever experienced on a console. The smallest details of the scenery were amazing. The weather, sound, scenery and atmosphere were fantastic. And there were scenes that made you jump out of your seat. I thought that the game was so great that I didn’t want the game to end I wanted to play the story forever. I for one liked the story because it showed revenge from both sides. I also showed how people who only care about revenge Ruin the lives of so many others. At the end, Ellie has a baby with Dina and a perfect house/life and a nice life but she gives it all up for revenge. When she returns to her house it is empty, just like her. I also avoided all spoilers so Joel’s death was a shocker to me. It made me think of Ned Starks death on Game of Thrones. Then to later have Ellie be a boss for Abby was mind blowing. Then by the end of the game I didn’t want to kill Abby because I understood her pain as well. In my book Naughty Dog made another masterpiece and they continue to be hands down my favorite video game developer. I can’t wait to play their next game.… Expand
  74. henrikvips
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Exceptional graphics, very fluid mechanics with a strong storyline. The game manages to hold the player's attention at all times.
  75. cesd2018
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    10/10 the best adventure game ever exist, im pretty sure everybody have to play this game. Better than the second one.
  76. Ho3inkia
    May 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the most powerful game that I experienced despite I experienced the most depressing game in my life. it does not let me go because of what happen to the main characters.

    Yes this game gave me a good lesson. Ellie lost her everything but it does not make him a monster or make him lose her humanity. at the end of story she showed us that she is our real hero. Abby lost the competition and ellie won it at almost same situation.
    She showed us the diffrence between the goodness power and evil power in this world.

    Thanks to naughty dog to take this big risk. You are all my Heros    … Expand
  77. GreatJuventus
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay , graphics and storyline. I saw the leaks and was scared... But they show you everybody perspective and motivations. Tlou 2 and RDR 2 are the best games of the generation in my opinion.
  78. spellsinger
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Unfortunately the plot of this game is the main weakness. Ending - no comments. Poor gameplay and bad stealth mechanic. Guess you've already read all reviwes above and below and there is no need to write something more. Hope this is just some kind a prank.
  79. TheGreatDustyCZ
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    There is no space for words, in a nutshell, it´s a PERFECT SEQUEL for the first game.
  80. coolkid2point0
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    I liked it. Obviously had some story flaws, but overall solid game with crisp combat and ai.
  81. Eagle70
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    People that are hating on this game haven't played it through. The story is about overcoming tremendous hate, and that is not a short not pleasant path. The game doesn't emphasize wokeness, this becomes clearer and clearer in the last act. The story is at the center and it is not spoonfed to you, you have to feel hate, apathy, denial and all these emotions before you can overcome it. YouPeople that are hating on this game haven't played it through. The story is about overcoming tremendous hate, and that is not a short not pleasant path. The game doesn't emphasize wokeness, this becomes clearer and clearer in the last act. The story is at the center and it is not spoonfed to you, you have to feel hate, apathy, denial and all these emotions before you can overcome it. You cannot in any way predict the story, so people giving up halfway, thinking they know what will happen are really missing out. The game is fantastic, groundbreaking in many technical aspects, and just a unique emotional ride that really pays of in the end. Superb game.… Expand
  82. gwille08
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    GOTY é a palavra que melhor define esse jogo. A história é maravilhosa, personagens incriveis e reviravoltas que são um soco no estômago.

    Obrigado, Naughty Dog e Neil Druckmann, por essa obra prima.
  83. Pablin023
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Este juego es el mejor desarrollado que vi en años, la inteligencia artificial como los enemigos interactuan entre si, es increible.
    La historia no es tan buena como el 1, pero esta bien mostrar otro punto de vista.
    Para mi es un gran juego, a la altura de los mejores de esta generacion.
  84. FelixIG15
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    You're giving a playable, and really well polished game a 0? Are you kidding me? If you hate only the story, you're still giving it a 0 huh? wtf dude. Oh btw, NEVER TRUST THE USER REVIEWS THAT ARE POSTED ON THE RELEASE DAY. You tell me you've finished this game in under 24 hours? What a joke.

    Story is way different than the first, it made you think so hard what will happen next, and it    You're giving a playable, and really well polished game a 0? Are you kidding me? If you hate only the story, you're still giving it a 0 huh? wtf dude. Oh btw, NEVER TRUST THE USER REVIEWS THAT ARE POSTED ON THE RELEASE DAY. You tell me you've finished this game in under 24 hours? What a joke.

    Story is way different than the first, it made you think so hard what will happen next, and it gets more complex due to the amount of important characters in this game. The story may be divisive especially about the controversy regarding death on a few characters. BUT, if you judge it objectively and stop thinking selfishly that how the story continue SHOULD be the same as how you want it to be, i'm pretty sure you will like it.

    A lot of creative environment puzzles (in fact, there's a lot of em), can't believe i read a review and he/she said that the puzzles are gone and he/she has played the game. dude, stop review bombing.

    Graphics is amazing, it's the most beautiful game this generation imo. Frame rate is really stable (locked 30) and the animation is godly.

    It's okay if you hate LGBT but please don't let it divert your opinions on the game. Just stop.

    Gameplay is SO MUCH FUN if you really like the feeling of being hunted, or hard stealth game. It's way harder to stealth just because of the introduction of dogs and how big the areas are with much more smarter AI and better vision for the enemies. The human enemies are diverse as well!

    Don't believe the lies. When you're lost in darkness, look for the light.    … Expand
  85. another_one
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed the game, even though there was some issues with the story (sometimes you wouldn't understand why you were doing something at all) but overall it's a great game!
  86. Hipermyamoto
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    O jogo segue a fórmula do primeiro com uma história cheia de assuntos atuais e corajosos, gameplay envolvente, gráficos de tirar o fôlego, trilha sonora e efeitos sonoros de alta qualidade, quem me dera se todos os jogos seguissem esse padrão de qualidade, é pacote completo.
  87. Baron01
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me preface this review by stating that The Last of Us Part 2 (TLOU2) was a game I was looking forward to for a very long time. I'm a big fan of the original and I bought the game when it was released even though | did not own PS3, I had to borrow it from a friend. I bought its remastered version years later with my PS4pro and I enjoyed it as much as for the first time.

    TLDR summary: The Last of Us part 2 is well realized game that improved on many aspects of its predecessor that were considered low point of the game back in 2013. Visuals, sound and music are absolutely top notch and can be considered among best of this generation. Its story is and will for a while be considered controversial. I consider TLOU2 plot and character arcs its weakest link, which is stark contrast to the original, which was generally recognized for its gripping story and interesting and likeable characters.

    TLOU2 is a competent game that improved upon aspects of its predecessor that were considered by many its weakest points-combat, stealth and AI. All of these aspects are significantly improved in TLOU2. This is important to understand as the sequel is focusing more on combat than the original. Improved combat and AI makes the combat more challenging but more importantly fun. I enjoyed combat in TLOU2 while I considered it necessary evil in the original. I still prefer to use stealthy approach to combat but this is more due to my lack of skill than game not giving me tools to overcome those challenges.

    Visuals -- simply stunning and represent a great farewell to PS4 era. The original was a swan song for PS3 and TLOU2 will be among few other games to be considered technical masterpiece of PS4 generation. I had encountered very few issues, mostly minor ones related to low resolution textures in some places or slow texture loading/pops from time to time. There is very few loading screens, which is all the more impressive when considering how visually impressive the game is.

    Sound and music -- probably the most outstanding part of TLOU2 for me that absolutely enthralled me from start to finish. Music is absolutely great and I hope there will soon be official soundtrack for TLOU2. Sound is very competent, atmospheric and well realized. Combat sound especially are dramatic and match the intensity of the gameplay.

    Exploration -- Naughty Dog made the game large and even dabbled into semi-open world in certain parts of the game. They also introduced player ability to jump but I honestly did not feel it was really crucial in exploration. I enjoyed scavenging for various materials hidden around maps even if I was constantly full on most resources. I played the game on moderate difficulty where crafting materials and ammo are reasonably plentiful. My biggest gripe was low reserves of materials or craftable items that main character could hold in inventory. It is still important to scavenge even if you are full on materials because you will find pills and weapon parts to upgrade your character or weapons respectively.

    Game pacing and length -- I found the game well paced with frantic sections followed or preceded by calm periods that gave you chance to breath out, lick your wounds and prepare for another section. The structure of the game is rather predictable--large action set piece is followed by scavenging and exploration or story-telling bit. There are few areas where this structure is altered but none of these are too long or otherwise detracting from your enjoyment. I feel the game was stretched a bit, especially near the end there were few sections I struggle to justify their existence in retrospect.

    Story -- ***SPOILERS AHEAD***

    This is a part where I was disappointed by TLOU2. Not because the story was bad but because Naughty Dog decided to make huge leap from original game and refocus it it on Ellie and other characters. The disappointment stems from my love of the original while the sequel offers unexpected story continuation (maybe progression is better term as there is not much continuation), undertones and resolution.
    The story will take you to unexpected places and might feel disappointing or outright outrageous if you are fan of the original. The game will drag you along its unforgiving story often feeling like an unwanted passenger at times. It took me almost till 3/5 of the game to come to terms with all its characters and start enjoying them.
    Conclusion of the game is very open-ended and vague. It does not provide satisfactory closure and I long for more while knowing there is no story DLC in works and if another sequel ever get made it will be years before it comes out.    … Expand
  88. Pietrofonix
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    This game is incredible.
    A beautiful and at the same time brutal experience that makes you feel so many emotions all at once. A story of hate and revenge well written and narrated in a realistic way that redefines the canons of the genre.
    Technically the game is gorgeous, the highest peak the current-gen can achieve. The gameplay is so simple and fluid, with minor improvements compared    This game is incredible.
    A beautiful and at the same time brutal experience that makes you feel so many emotions all at once. A story of hate and revenge well written and narrated in a realistic way that redefines the canons of the genre.
    Technically the game is gorgeous, the highest peak the current-gen can achieve. The gameplay is so simple and fluid, with minor improvements compared to the first game that work perfectly whether you play stealth or aggressive.
    The level design is fantastic, with large areas and different paths that give you a lot of variety in the approach of the enemies and exploration.
    Excellent music and sound design that provide a great immersion into this horrible world.
    I can understand that the story can be very divise, but all this attacks to the game with the review bombing is ridicolous. Play the game, craft your own opinion and then, if you want, give a proper comment about this game. It's not mandatory to like it of course, but give this title a 0 is just a signal of trolling or pure stupidity.    … Expand
  89. bezdonas
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    If you'll have some doubts during the story, then just try to push through, it will be worth it by the end(IMHO).
    That won't work for everyone, very polarising game plot-wise. But I'd rather have this, then other 'safe' game. Kudos to ND for bravery. It worked for me, and I've had one of the most amazing gaming experiences I've ever had.
    Gameplay/graphics-wise the game is amazing, just    If you'll have some doubts during the story, then just try to push through, it will be worth it by the end(IMHO).
    That won't work for everyone, very polarising game plot-wise. But I'd rather have this, then other 'safe' game. Kudos to ND for bravery. It worked for me, and I've had one of the most amazing gaming experiences I've ever had.
    Gameplay/graphics-wise the game is amazing, just need to find your optimal difficulty(for me it was hard).    … Expand
  90. tomhlord
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I loved this game. At times, heartbreaking. It's 2020, and powerful women lead the story and pull you though, with many twists (and some touching flashbacks) and a superb ending. The attention to detail in the environments is astounding!
  91. durda
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed my time with this game. From the story to gameplay to atmosphere. I loved it all. Highly recommend!
  92. ScaryPete
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Part II is not a perfect game, it excels in almost every major way compared to Part I, expect for the structure and pacing of the game. The combat is improved upon the 1st game, the graphics, animations, sound design are excellent, Troy, Ashley and Laura excel in making these characters feel real, the writing and acting is astonishing. The story is bold and innovative in some unexpectedPart II is not a perfect game, it excels in almost every major way compared to Part I, expect for the structure and pacing of the game. The combat is improved upon the 1st game, the graphics, animations, sound design are excellent, Troy, Ashley and Laura excel in making these characters feel real, the writing and acting is astonishing. The story is bold and innovative in some unexpected ways, It's the continuation of the 1st game, but tries to be different and unique, and I think this story needed to be told, because the devs wanted to make it. Now if you go into this game expecting a a feel good story like Uncharted you are going to be disappointing, The world in TLOU is not black and white, it's grey. There's no hero/s or villains in this story. There's humans that have flaws, and make bad decisions due to selfishness, anger and hatred. By the end of the game, it's clear that the game isn't about revenge, it's about forgiveness.… Expand
  93. HoRuzz
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Neil Druckmann make me so empty inside... I really don't know what to say about this story. Depressive... Gameplay so realistic and fast,I will try to do Platinum in this game 100%. Thanks Naughty Dog for this AMAZING world! I never forget what you do. Titanic work.
  94. Yur18
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Um jogo, inesquecível em todos os sentidos, polarizador e com uma história que não irá agradar a todos de primeira, sendo exatamente isso que a comunidade precisa no momento.
  95. chaloadu
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente juego , historia quebradora que al parecer que mucha gente no le gusta por qué no es lo que quieren que ocurra , excelente gameplay , banda sonora excelente
  96. lucasteixeiras
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor jogo, com a melhor narrativa de todos os tempos, quem não gosta é mais ou menos o mesmo público que não conseguiu gostar do final de Game of Thrones, por não ter um final feliz para um de seus personagens preferidos, aqui no caso do jogo, a morte do Joel. Pessoas desse tipo precisam assistir apenas novelas, só assim terão sempre finais felizes para seus protagonistas.

    "I know you wish things were different, i wish things were different. But they ain't." (Joel Miller)    … Expand
  97. LadyX555
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    You can like the story or not but it's the best game of this Generation. The best graphics, the best 3rd Person Shooting I had the pleasure to experience. so good that I wish every game had this game play. The world building is mind blowing. And the world is so terrifying at every step. The motion capture and the actors are the best in business. This is an emotional very challengingYou can like the story or not but it's the best game of this Generation. The best graphics, the best 3rd Person Shooting I had the pleasure to experience. so good that I wish every game had this game play. The world building is mind blowing. And the world is so terrifying at every step. The motion capture and the actors are the best in business. This is an emotional very challenging experience. The game makes you think about a lot of challenges you face also in real life. This unique experience is truly an masterpiece, nothing less.… Expand
  98. LEGASSICKE
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Forget the hate. A masterpiece. I love this game and as a fan of the first I think you owe it to yourself to give it a try for yourself.
  99. Freddy-rca
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego muy redondo que te hace pensar en el transfondo del estado de Ánimo de los personajes, hubieron cosas forzadas, pero el hecho de que critiquen un final, que según luego de una matanza no logras tu cometido, se me hace una tontería, ya que la matanza es subjetiva, puedes no matar a casi nadie y las únicas muertes "Canon" son de 4 personas, las cuales a las últimas dos, Mel y Owen, se nota como afecta mentalmente a la persona de Ellie. El juego como tal me parece sublime, flojea un poco, pero no se le puede pedir un juego perfecto, porque no existe. TLOU1 luce por su historia magistral, pero cojea en la jugabilidad y espacios cerrados, este TLOU2 es todo lo contrario y no por eso es un mal juego, al contrario es una belleza visual, sonora, además de sus físicas de escándalo y su inteligencia artificial, en si es un juego de 10, y dónde cojea un poco es en la historia, que apesar de no ser tan memorable, hace un buen juego, mi 10 no significa que el juego es perfecto, sino que vale cada centavo que pagas por el vídeojuego.… Expand
  100. Dat_Piggy
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 had a story that you won't soon forget. With turns and twists that you'll never see coming. You have to turn on your brain to empathize with the characters, but once you do, it's well worth it.
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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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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