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  1. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game and gameplay.
    Graphic are amazing and the Music is beautiful
    Perfect game all around.
  2. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is 8.8/10 for me but i'm giving it a 10 to balance the score a little bit, because lots of people are here just for the meme and giving the game 0 or 1 (without even playing the game first) which this game is NOT!!! I just finished the game and the end didn't "touch me" like in the first part, but compared to some other games, ND's art of storytelling is still great and attentionThis game is 8.8/10 for me but i'm giving it a 10 to balance the score a little bit, because lots of people are here just for the meme and giving the game 0 or 1 (without even playing the game first) which this game is NOT!!! I just finished the game and the end didn't "touch me" like in the first part, but compared to some other games, ND's art of storytelling is still great and attention to details is still top notch.
    I think it lacks humanity from it's predecessor, but I also think that was their goal with this one.
    Either way, anyone with no agenda in mind shouldn't be be disappointed with end results, because compared to some other AAA games this is still well above average. Some players are mad/sad that game didn't took the rout they were expecting and that's ok. But there is also large group of people who didn't even play the game and maybe didn't play the first one either but they are mad because story didn't fit their political narrative, which tells more about them as a persons rather than how great, good or bad this game is.
    Gameplay will be familiar to everyone who experienced ND games before. Only real problem that I had is, that I couldn't change L1 and R1 with L2 and R2 to aim and shoot. It was saying that i have one button unbound which, after I scroll all the buttons wasn't the case, so it didn't let me progress with that button layout. Still not sure is this a bug or I was doing something wrong. If it's a bug I hope they fix it before multiplayer launch.
    At the end of the day fact is that ND once again made a really good game and I hope some of you can enjoy your experience with it, regardless of background noise.
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  3. Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing to the sound to the graphics and gameplay but there is one thing I didn’t like it was playing Abby for the 2nd half of the game to me it didn’t fell like a last of us game it felt more like a days gone game to me and the end is pretty bad letting Abby live for no reason she went to Seattle To kill all of the people in that room Joel died in but she lets The person that killed Joel to live I hope they do a part 3 but you kill Abby and lev in the beginning then do whatever they make the game about Expand
  4. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    An amazing game created by the masters of the Naughty Dog. Everyone has to live this story.
    Do not look at reviews issued by bots who have not seen this game :)
  5. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I do think that game does not deserve this score, that it has. 90% of people never started the game. I'm playing the game, I'm enjoying it. It is not a masterpiece imo, but it is not 4.8
  6. Feb 23, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best game of the past years!! A master piece!!! Tnks Nautgh Dog :D
  7. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. simplesmente o melhor jogo que joguei, o primeiro foi excelente e o segundo ta muito bom tb, a naughty dog faz jogos muito bons, e o the last of us não deixou a desejar, parabéns Expand
  8. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Tha game have a hard beggin : Brcome so great like the first game. And i have to say, the name is the same but the game are totally different, and I like it. Fu** Xbox gamers.
  9. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Despite the negative reception (or should I say hostile?) from the community as a whole, as a gamer I always leave the final word of an experience after playing in person, and definitely with The Last of Us 2 it would be no different. I haven't finished the game yet (precisely because I like to enjoy it gradually) but I already understand the impact that was caused to me and the mark thatDespite the negative reception (or should I say hostile?) from the community as a whole, as a gamer I always leave the final word of an experience after playing in person, and definitely with The Last of Us 2 it would be no different. I haven't finished the game yet (precisely because I like to enjoy it gradually) but I already understand the impact that was caused to me and the mark that will be left, not only on me but also in the world of games, taking into account that the first game is one of my favorites and one of the best I've ever experienced in my life, and against all false criticism and trolling reviews, I can say for certain that in relation to The Last of Us 2 it WILL NOT BE different. In the technical aspect, Naughty Dog managed to overcome itself again, reusing and improving the same mechanics of the first game, which by themselves were already considered incredible even after the remastering. Regarding the plot, I believe it is not surprising that the game takes a totally different direction compared to the first, since it was a love story, and that now it takes a revenge approach, and that approval or disapproval is essentially subjective, but no degree of dissatisfaction would justify so much hatred, prejudice and boycotting the merits of the game, which ironically will only contribute to The Last of Us 2 being a milestone in the history of games (for better or for worse). In protest of the bombing "reviews", I will personally hope that the game wins GOTY. Expand
  10. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Un juego muy hermoso en apartado técnico y sonoro, la historia para mí es una belleza y como se va formando con el paso del tiempo, te adaptas muy bien en el ambiente.
  11. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Naughty dogs are doing a great job!God damn it, this game is beautiful!This is the game that makes me want to get a PlayStation
  12. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Only 3 months ago I played bought the last of us part 1,i blown away with the story graphics which was made 7 years back may be 10 years. I love to play part 2 as I already playing it, as far it is good & am loving it.
  13. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego que eh jugado en la ps4 the best game that ever play in ps4.
  14. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I'm not completely homophobic so I thought it was good
    anti review bomb / 10
  15. Jun 19, 2020
    9
    It was really great game with well thought out plot.
    I hope the second part will be not worse.
  16. Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Очень класная игра! Ждал её с момента, когда узнал, что 2я часть будет. Интересный сюжет, новые враги (новые заражённые и новые плохие люди). Советую всем пройти и 1ю, и 2ю части. 2я часть играется и без первой.
  17. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    A really good game in my opinion. Haven't finished it yet but the first 4 hours were already really enjoyable.
  18. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I dont know about all these haters but this game is an absolute masterpiece jeez this will be the GOTY
  19. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I'm still playing the game and I'm amazed with everything, just like in the first game. The graphics are amazing, the story is incredible and the characters are very remarkable. Idk why all those bad reviews.
  20. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Después de varias horas, varios días, logré terminar un juego que esperé años y generó expectativas altísimas, no tan solo para mí, sino que, más bien, para todos. Hoy, puedo decir orgullosa y feliz, dentro de lo rota que estoy, que estoy satisfecha con el resultado, con la historia y gran trabajo que nos entregaron, que, a mi parecer, perfectamente se podría calificar como obra maestra.Después de varias horas, varios días, logré terminar un juego que esperé años y generó expectativas altísimas, no tan solo para mí, sino que, más bien, para todos. Hoy, puedo decir orgullosa y feliz, dentro de lo rota que estoy, que estoy satisfecha con el resultado, con la historia y gran trabajo que nos entregaron, que, a mi parecer, perfectamente se podría calificar como obra maestra. He leído atenta todas las críticas que surgieron desde las primeras horas del juego y, claramente los personajes y la historia, el final por supuesto, es lo más odiado. Creo que cuando te tomas el tiempo de realmente jugar The Last of Us II, y hago hincapié en el hecho de tomarse el tiempo para hacerlo, porque la experiencia y todo el juego en sí está diseñado para que te sumerjas en el mundo de los personajes, para que los comprendas, para que pienses en sus motivaciones y acciones, se te hace imposible el hecho de no poder quedar destrozado con el final, no en el mal sentido, sino que, terminas cuestionando todo, tratando de comprender todo, emocionado probablemente hasta las lágrimas. En síntesis, en mi opinión, la historia fue bestial, consecuente, porque después de todo, nosotros y nuestras motivaciones suelen ser inconsecuentes, y creo que, aquí es donde se marca una brecha gigante con la primera entrega, donde teníamos una historia que si, nos tocaba, pero por la singuralidad de la situación, porque eran cosas que tan solo le estaban pasando a los protagonistas, y creo que, el cambio que se produjo en el enfoque de la segunda es lo que me pareció tan doloroso, tan conmovedor, porque nos enfrenta a sentimientos con los que nos podemos identificar, amplificando el sentimiento de inmersión. En cuanto a toda la mecánica tras el juego, se mantiene la esencia absoluta de The Last of Us, la supervivencia, la escasez de recursos, el temor por ser detectado, todo, pero, con características mejoradas, a gran detalle y que resultan brutales para toda la experiencia. Juro que enfrentarse a alguien en combate cuerpo a cuerpo es una experiencia que te deja los pelos de punta. Aún así, mantiene ciertas carencias que vienen desde el primer TLOU, como por ejemplo, lo poco realista del uso de suplementos para adquirir ciertas habilidades, pero, fuera de eso, el avance es maravilloso,es arte puro. Mi nominado al GOTY sin duda, 9.5/10, solo por unas pocas faltas técnicas. Expand
  21. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombers. If you actually understand the point of the first game, you will have no problems with the story in this one.
  22. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Zunächst möchte ich sagen, dass das Spiel einer der intensivsten Erfahrungen bietet, die ich je in einem Unterhaltungsmedium gefunden habe. Noch nie hat sich ein Entwickler so viel (gute) Ansätze getraut und bricht (zum Glück) mit so vielen "Regeln". Ich meine das im überaus positiven Sinne. Die emotionale Achterbahnfahrt, die überragende Technik, das geniale Schauspiel, die großartigeZunächst möchte ich sagen, dass das Spiel einer der intensivsten Erfahrungen bietet, die ich je in einem Unterhaltungsmedium gefunden habe. Noch nie hat sich ein Entwickler so viel (gute) Ansätze getraut und bricht (zum Glück) mit so vielen "Regeln". Ich meine das im überaus positiven Sinne. Die emotionale Achterbahnfahrt, die überragende Technik, das geniale Schauspiel, die großartige Regie, die tollen Schauplätze. Naughty Dog hat sich wieder übertroffen. Großartig!

    Noch etwas zu dem stupiden Review-Bombing sogannter "Gamer" hier: ich gehe stark davon aus, dass die Masse an den Leuten das Spiel nicht einmal gespielt hat und sich von unwahren/halbgaren Leaks (wieso lest ihr das überhaupt? selbst Schuld!) beeinflussen ließen, die einfach dem Spiel nicht gerecht werden...und dabei rede ich noch nicht einmal von den "harten" Fällen von homophoben und rechten Gedankengut, was hier verbreitet wird. Das zeigt, dass in der Gesellschaft viele tief verwurzelte Probleme stecken voller Intoleranz, Rassismus und vorallem Unwissenheit. Sehr traurig.

    @Metacritic: auch für sogenannter "User" sollten nachweisliche Bestätigungen vorliegen, dass der Reviewer das Spiel auch gespielt hat. Dieses Review-Bombing muss enden!
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  23. Jun 19, 2020
    9
    The best 25 hours of my life btw who played the game they rate the game.This game shouldn’t only be given 0 from the story, animations are legend.
  24. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Incredible game, so entertaining, tense and violent, it makes you have goosebumps.The hate here is only because the game profundize in serious real life problems, but well it is a realistic and hard violent game.
  25. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Não sei como tem pessoas dando 0 para esse jogo,não o considero perfeito,mas é,sem dúvida,um dos melhores jogos dessa geração.
  26. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    só não ser caixista ou conservador que tu n da menos que 7 nesse jogo jisadjasidjaisdjiasjdiasjdiasjidjaisdasda
  27. Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I like the game beacuse High Graphic High AI
    And high dialog but i want better story
  28. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II stands its ground and carves its own identity from its predecessor. Absolutely jaw dropping technical achievements, pushing the PS4 to amazing limits. Gameplay is a simple, yet highly effective, evolution from the original's system. The story finds growth from the critical decisions and themes of Part I. At it's core, it does not attempt to replicate the familiarityThe Last of Us Part II stands its ground and carves its own identity from its predecessor. Absolutely jaw dropping technical achievements, pushing the PS4 to amazing limits. Gameplay is a simple, yet highly effective, evolution from the original's system. The story finds growth from the critical decisions and themes of Part I. At it's core, it does not attempt to replicate the familiarity of it's predecessor, and that may not please many returning fans. However, the new story and gameplay that Part II offers expands the world and characters of The Last of Us through engaging, highly emotional, themes and lenses. A must-play for any fan of the original and certainly one of the best titles in the PlayStation 4's library. Expand
  29. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Outstanding visuals , gameplay , music and story . Dark , gritty and violent which I am a fan of ,
  30. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to all the idiots that are posting 0/10 on here. I bet 90% of the haven't even played the game. Yeah some of the story stuff is kinda dissepointing but the gameplay and the mechanics i amazing ! My real score so far would be a 8.5 / 10 but giving it a 10 because I want the meta score to go up
  31. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Simplemente es un juego que vas a disfrutar es mucha la diferencia de verlo y jugarlo, en el juego podrás pasar horas jugando y ni te darías cuenta, los gráficos simplemente son geniales, es lo máximo ya es el techo de la ps4, historia a pesar del virus es lo más realista posible. Un juego para disfrutar.
  32. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    O jogo tá perfeito gostei demais mandaram muito bem nesse jogo me emocionei demais
  33. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Unbelievable!!! Best game I've ever play! This game can in no case have a user score less than 8!
  34. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Good gameplay, story and all :). You should first play and you will understand that the game is good understand that some players just bomb.
  35. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I am only about 5 hours in, but so far this game is incredible! Before its release I heard a lot of kids belly aching that the game was bad. How could the possibly have known this? They argued that the whole fame was leaked on YouTube and they knew it sucked. First if all the whole game was not leaked. That is a lie. Secondly, this is like saying you know what it is like to sky dive,I am only about 5 hours in, but so far this game is incredible! Before its release I heard a lot of kids belly aching that the game was bad. How could the possibly have known this? They argued that the whole fame was leaked on YouTube and they knew it sucked. First if all the whole game was not leaked. That is a lie. Secondly, this is like saying you know what it is like to sky dive, because you talked to a couple people and watched a few videos. It doesn/ make any sense. Well, so far,, they were wrong. This game is great up to this point, and I have a strong feeling it will finish strong as well. Expand
  36. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    magnificent, majestic, grand, impressive, ambitious, imposing, awe-inspiring, breathtaking.
  37. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    El juego te mantiene en suspenso en cada momento y teniendo en cuenta que es un juego muy largo tiene gran mérito y su apartado técnico es sublime lo más impresionante que hay en ps4 en general el juego brilla en cada uno de sus aspectos y cada persona tendrá una opinión diferente pero para mi es de 10 un juego excepcional
  38. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game that I played so far, honestly. Plot is just not for too sensitive ones, and seems many of gamers overestimated their expectations a little...

    For me Joel would never die in another circumstances. He sacrificed ENOUGH in previous part to make his death another drama. Its hard but realistic.

    And like it or not, it's a new world.With lgbtq and emancipation. With strong characters, not genders. And resisting changes could lead only to closed perception.
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  39. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Better gameplay than the first and a refreshing change to see LGBTQ+ characters in a game of this magnitude
  40. Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En mi opinio es buen juego si la historia esta un poco mal pero en lo demas el juego es excelente Expand
  41. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's one of the best games and Its a good continuation of the first part. This game has a good graphics and plot. Expand
  42. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Muito top gráficos e tudo mais a história é contagiante goty concerteza um dos melhores jogos da geração fechando com chave de ouro
  43. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    really great game again from naughty dog all the bad reviews i feel like have only seen leaks or spoilers but didnt even play the game
  44. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Praticamente perfeito o game, história, narrativa, personagens, gráficos e jogabilidade, nota 100
  45. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Me sorprende mucho todo el trabajo hecho por ND cada detalle incluso en cosas que no eran ni necesarias, la gente se queja de cosas absurdas primero que nada han jugado al juego has prestado atención a su historia, se quejan de que no tiene nada que ver con el original pero al contrario a lo largo verás en flashbacks como la relación de ellie y Joel se mantiene aunque ya no es la misma, teMe sorprende mucho todo el trabajo hecho por ND cada detalle incluso en cosas que no eran ni necesarias, la gente se queja de cosas absurdas primero que nada han jugado al juego has prestado atención a su historia, se quejan de que no tiene nada que ver con el original pero al contrario a lo largo verás en flashbacks como la relación de ellie y Joel se mantiene aunque ya no es la misma, te demuestran como ellie ve las consecuencias de los actos de Joel desde su punto de vista y de como lo ve Abby desde su punto de vista ya que a diferencia del primero esto no es viaje donde te narra la historia de como se vuelven padre e hija si no de como es la desesperación de ellie por por vengar a Joel a pesar de sus acciones pasadas Expand
  46. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego en lo personal, me encantó, los gráficos, la sangre y heridas de los personajes, la nieve, etc. Su jugabilidad, el poder contraatacar o esquivar los golpes de los enemigos e incluso el poder usar a dos personajes como es el caso de Abby y Ellie y poder ver los diferentes puntos de vista que tenían las dos en esta historia, la historia me parecio buena e incluso algo interesante porque se asemeja más a la realidad y nos trata de dar a entender los diferentes puntos de vista de las personas en un apocalipsis, el perder un familiar, el tener que matar a personas por solo sobrevivir y sobre todo el hecho de que los protagonistas o al menos las personas en los juegos no son inmortales, cada personaje tiene que tener un fin en las historias ya sea trajica o no su muerte, en fin, el final del juego me dejó varias incógnitas, no niego que el juego si me disgusto un poco en el final pero aún así creo que es el final adecuado para esta entrega. Expand
  47. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Obra maestra, criticarla es no saber apreciar este tipo de videojuegos. Seguir manteniendo el mismo punch con la historia era complicado, y es cierto que la historia no llega a tener tanta fuerza, pero aun así sigue siendo una obra de arte. La IA de los enemigos no es del todo lo que me esperaba y veo demasiados parecidos con el último Uncharted, como el hecho de ir con un acompañanteObra maestra, criticarla es no saber apreciar este tipo de videojuegos. Seguir manteniendo el mismo punch con la historia era complicado, y es cierto que la historia no llega a tener tanta fuerza, pero aun así sigue siendo una obra de arte. La IA de los enemigos no es del todo lo que me esperaba y veo demasiados parecidos con el último Uncharted, como el hecho de ir con un acompañante continuamente y que no sea detectable ante los enemigos, lo que provoca situaciones ridículas. Además el hecho de ir acompañado continuamente generan diálogos absurdos y vacíos que lo único que consiguen es desvirtuar la trama, desvirtuar a Ellie y desvirtuar esa ardua venganza.

    Creo que la historia podía haber sido mucho más, pero lo estoy disfrutando como nunca. Juegos así exiten 3-4 en cada generación de consolas y es lo que hay que valorar. Larga vida a LOU y larga vida a Joel.
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  48. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    esse jogo é uma obra de arte
    e tem que ser jogada
    tecnicamente impecavel e as melhores animações do mundo dos games
  49. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is a true masterpiece. Plot is really hard and it makes you empty inside in a final. How many emotions I got in this game, just a WOW. I wanna say "thank you" to the ND. And sure, no discussion about gameplay and graphics. Just a 12/10.
    P.S Plot twist with Lev is awful
    P.S.S Admins of Metacritic, please clean some reviews
  50. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 is without a doubt one of, if not, the greatest games of all time. I’ve taken time to read some of the negative reviews posted on this platform and not to discredit anyone else’s opinion as it is entirely their own - however many of the comments are nonsensical.

    The game plays beautifully, with improved mechanics from the predecessor and some obviously well thought out
    The Last of Us 2 is without a doubt one of, if not, the greatest games of all time. I’ve taken time to read some of the negative reviews posted on this platform and not to discredit anyone else’s opinion as it is entirely their own - however many of the comments are nonsensical.

    The game plays beautifully, with improved mechanics from the predecessor and some obviously well thought out new ideas added to the mix as well. In the moments where it feels as though you are repeating a sequence from the first game, I saw these as developer nods to long time fans. From the 30+ hour play through I was never once bored or felt as though I was in a repetitive loop.

    Now on to the story...

    No game, film, tv series or any media on any medium has taken me on an emotional roller coaster like this game does. From heart wrenching devastation, to uplifting humour all the way to eager excitement that kept me up to 2am on more than one occasion. Those looking for a colour by numbers story where good and evil are clearly defined and you’re told who to support should look elsewhere. This game above anything else is about the human experience, what trauma does to shape us, how perspective changes perception and so many more themes I could write more on. What’s worth mentioning though is the theme of cost. What all of our actions cost us and cost others is a huge theme of this game and I promise these moments will reverberate through you as you play.

    If you haven’t bought this game because you’re unsure of what to expect based on negative user reviews, do yourself a favour and get it, play it and make your own mind up.

    For me - I’ll be up to 2am for a few more nights to come replaying this epic adventure.
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  51. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ok i am tired of everyone hating on this game.I know the story wasn't the best the graphics where Incredible. Probably the most beautifull game i ever looked at in my entire life of playing video games also the AI of the game was really really smart i have not played a game that ist AI is smarter than the last of us 2 and trust me i have played a lof of games.And seeing people rate this game 0 1 2 3 and even 4 is very disrespectful to me for all the years of work they put on this game. I didn't like all the new characters but Abby Lev and Dina where amazing and the very last cutsene where Ellie walks away from the farm it made me burst into tears.This game was a **** masterpiece i could rate it 100/10 if i could. THANK YOU NAUGHTY DOG Expand
  52. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Ситуация крайне не однозначная, эта игра пробьёт вас на эмоции, уже от вашего мировоззрения и багажа опыта зависит на какие именно, но заклинаю читающего эту мини рецензию прислушаться к данной цитате странствующего философа Хана из прекрасной серии "Метро":
    "Всегда старайся лучше разобраться в ситуации, прежде чем делать выводы."
    Эта цитата подходит в любой жизненной ситуации,
    Ситуация крайне не однозначная, эта игра пробьёт вас на эмоции, уже от вашего мировоззрения и багажа опыта зависит на какие именно, но заклинаю читающего эту мини рецензию прислушаться к данной цитате странствующего философа Хана из прекрасной серии "Метро":
    "Всегда старайся лучше разобраться в ситуации, прежде чем делать выводы."
    Эта цитата подходит в любой жизненной ситуации, составление личностного мнения не исключение.
    Единственное,что хочется сказать напоследок - Восприятие зависит от ожиданий. Не завышайте их и дайте этому произведению возможность вас растрогать....или взбесить ,но равнодушными вы точно не уйдёте!
    Не стоит сравнивать с 1 частью,это совсем другой проект с другой идеей и направленный совершенно в другое русло.
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  53. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I made an account just to review this game don't listen to what any of these looneys are saying this game is a stunning masterpiece with a beautifully crafted and immersive world and a compelling story. Buy it right now, I mean it, it's worth every single penny. It helps if you've played the first game but it's not necessary as the game does a good job at setting the plot of the first gameI made an account just to review this game don't listen to what any of these looneys are saying this game is a stunning masterpiece with a beautifully crafted and immersive world and a compelling story. Buy it right now, I mean it, it's worth every single penny. It helps if you've played the first game but it's not necessary as the game does a good job at setting the plot of the first game out. But it definitely helps if you're familiar with the characters and plot as you'll feel much more emotionally invested in the characters. Expand
  54. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Epic game. Don't understand why people are so bothered by the touching themes this game explores. Definitely a must play
  55. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Game top !!! graphics, gameplay, surroundings, atmosphere high class
  56. Jun 19, 2020
    9
    First off everyone is review bombing this game. There is a lot of anger out there and we all know why.

    I admit I was one of those angry people. I saw the leaks and I was upset. I was made that a game I loved so much with characters I had grown so attached to was taken in the direction it was taken in. I wasn't gonna play it- I was 100% out. I work for a review company and I had the
    First off everyone is review bombing this game. There is a lot of anger out there and we all know why.

    I admit I was one of those angry people. I saw the leaks and I was upset. I was made that a game I loved so much with characters I had grown so attached to was taken in the direction it was taken in. I wasn't gonna play it- I was 100% out. I work for a review company and I had the chance to be part of the review team and bowed out. Then suddenly thanks to a last-minute change I found myself playing this game.

    I went into it wanting to hate it. I wanted to hate the choice they made. But after beating it- I don't. It is a good game. While I still don't like some of the decisions and while I will always dislike many of the characters I still think this is a really solid game.

    1. I know you're upset over what happened. It works though- it works well enough. It does not make the game worse and it honestly works fine
    2. Even after knowing the leaks I was surprised A LOT. There is a lot packed in here and its great
    3. The story is risky. I think that it's far to dour. I love dark games, I love anything gritty. Real-life is not a nice place and I love media that reflects that. This game is WAY over the top. It's far darker than it should be and its far darker than our reality- or a Zombie reality would ever be. It reflects more on what Naughty Dog thinks of us than on reality itself.
    4. The combat is great. It is ultra-intense, in your face, and violent. You feel every punch and shot and it is jarring and engrossing. It similar to TLOU1 but far more visceral and intense. It really is a strong point here
    5. Graphically it is by far and away the best-looking game of this generation. Even RDR2 is outdone by this masterpiece of graphical design.
    6. There are many features and additions that make traversal and movement better. TLOU1 felt like a game- with very strict constraints. TLOU2 feels more lose and free, and it all feels more natural.
    7. Its engorssing and it's fun. It hooked me and kept me glued in for the entire run time.

    It's not perfect though.
    -I would have preferred you play as one character rather than more
    -I dislike the choices many of the characters make
    -There is no character growth or change... well there kinda is but its not great
    -The themes are basically "humans are violent and suck- and you all suck". I am not sure that is very interesting, deep, or necessary- its also wrong. We are living through tough times right now and people have shown they are capable of good as much as evil
    -The writing is far too dour. There are no smiles, no respites, no moments of joy. Its just a slog of nasty hatred

    The biggest flaw of this game is Naughty Dog themselves. I love their past games I am mad at myself for not giving them the benefit of the doubt considering they are batting close to 1000. But recently, or at least since Uncharted 4, they have taken a really "woke" political stance. They don't include female protagonists (only women- no men- for all of their series) because that makes the story better, they do it because they want to display their own virtue as a progressive company.

    I am 100% fine with a company taking a political stance. I am fine with an artistic company taking a political stance. I am not ok with a company putting their politics above making good art, and that happened here.

    The themes are basically "humans are evil and rotten" and they bash you over the head with that. Its more specifically "you are evil and rotten as a human". The characters make strange decisions and never learn anything. This is strange for Naughty Dog who are usually masterful storytellers than show growth and change in an organic and interesting way.

    The reason why this story is worse is because Naughty Dog was more worried about pushing their theme and narrative than making a good game. The top priority was cleary "send this message" and not "tell a good story".

    If the goal was a good story first and foremost than the game would be different.

    But it is not a bad game- it is a great game by any standard. But it is Naughty Dogs worse game and its because they allowed their own views of humanity and their own desire to lecture and chastise us come before making the best game they could.
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  57. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game!! Worth the buy! Been playing it for the last 4 hours. Awesome job naughty dog@
  58. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Vergonzosa la peña en esta web. Como tanto buen trabajo puede ser ensuciado por gentuza... No me lo iba a comprar, hpero he hecho caso a las revistas. Y No me arrepiento. Obra maestra. 10/10
  59. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing Game. Great Story .Amazing what the PS4 can do considering its age. Well done Naughty Dog
  60. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I think this game is uhh, perfect because well umm.........I don’t know lol
  61. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The game is way better than this all false ratings.
    Also I like this characters much better than Part 2
  62. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Just finished the story and gotta sat that it totally wasn’t what I was expecting, but nevertheless one of the most emotional narrative I’ve ever experienced. Art direction, animation and especially sound design is top notch, on par with, if not better than RDR2.
  63. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The 0-1-2-3-4-5-6 user reviews here are pathetic..... So much player from them cannot play with the game without a ps4 :D
    So the story is excellent, the graphics is brutal... I cannot see better on a 5000 USD PC, BUT it needs to be native 4k to show the perfect side.... later on PS5 :)
    So almost everything is perfect in the game. There are few little bugs but they are all of the games
    The 0-1-2-3-4-5-6 user reviews here are pathetic..... So much player from them cannot play with the game without a ps4 :D
    So the story is excellent, the graphics is brutal... I cannot see better on a 5000 USD PC, BUT it needs to be native 4k to show the perfect side.... later on PS5 :)
    So almost everything is perfect in the game.
    There are few little bugs but they are all of the games in the world.
    I really thank you ND to bring up this game, this story, this intense, this immersive world, the songs, the reality of this world in an other way and to level up from Uncharted 4 too! Big thanks for the game and please, do not stop making the very best games from you! :) This year it should be the game of the year, Cyberpunk would be the contest, but another genre, so it differs a lot. And CPR would fail for the hype, so I cannot say anything from it... But this game was WOOOOW and I wish I could play with games like this every year. :)
    Really, ND, you deserve all of the congratulations, in every way. Be very happy to able to make this level, 0,0001 of game makers can do this.
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  64. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Excellent game. The story gripped me. Lots of gritty realism with no holds barred. The negative reviews are unfounded and the result of snowflakes who are unable to deal with death or mature themes.
  65. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game deserves all the perfect rating. Don't be fooled of haters who loves Cinderella stories. Just because they didn't like what they saw on the leak they spammed reviews without playing the game. The game is absolutely amazing. 10/10
  66. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Its just an interesting game on my part, it let's you know in the world we living, even heroes die, just like in game of thrones. So however painful your favourite characters killed off are, you can use that to judge a game, but it is what it is. P.S: Majority of those posting up here haven't even played a quarter of the game before the posted on here. It's just sad.
  67. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Great game whit a great history, please enjoy and play!! The grafics are awesome, it seem ps5
  68. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Great closing for this generation, about the Hill Billies rating it low...the game score's still manages to surpass their collective IQ hahahah
  69. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    É muito engraçado ver o desespero dos donos de xbox em criar contas falsas e vir tentar detonar o jogo pq a Microsoft não tem jogo bom e eles se corroem de inveja dos jogos exclusivos da Sony. Fato é que mesmo que vcs avaliem negativamente o jogo, a nota da crítica diz tudo, não é uma nota baseada em contas fake que muda a qualidade do jogo, o choro é livre.

    Tentaram fazer isso com Death
    É muito engraçado ver o desespero dos donos de xbox em criar contas falsas e vir tentar detonar o jogo pq a Microsoft não tem jogo bom e eles se corroem de inveja dos jogos exclusivos da Sony. Fato é que mesmo que vcs avaliem negativamente o jogo, a nota da crítica diz tudo, não é uma nota baseada em contas fake que muda a qualidade do jogo, o choro é livre.

    Tentaram fazer isso com Death Stranding e agora de novo. kkk cada nota 0 dada se a gente abre o perfil vai ver que pessoa deu nota 10 pros exclusivos Microsoft, inclusive jogos lixo como Crackdown 3 e Bleeding Edge, e curiosamente deu 0 pros exclusivos da Sony, deixando mais que claro que essas notas não tem fundamento algum. São tudo caixistas inconformados com o flop da Microsoft em produzir jogos bons.

    Mas não se preocupem, o Metacritic apagou mais de 6000 avaliações de fakes de Death Stranding e acredito que o mesmo ocorrerá com esse jogo e aí vão ver que perderam tempo tentando fazer algo tão estúpido kkk
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  70. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truth be told, I actually would say that this game is 8 out of 10 for me. But its obviously been downvoted by haters for two reasons: sjw themes and Joel's death. And its really sad and shiws how gamers are not yet ready for serious narrative and adult themes. You remember how the first game mafe you feel? It wasnt about having fun journey like Uncharted. It was about emotional weight. And now ev everybody acting like ND betrayed them by taking away Joel, not allowing them to once again witness another journey by Joel and Ellie, than same thing in tlou 3, then in tlou 4... All people want is another series of adventures , not the game that that will impact you deeply, not art... Oh, and many peoole still judging the game by leaks, even tho many if them created the wrong picture of what's really going on in the game. And even if you are so offended by the story (which is your problem, not developer's), the game is undeniably great in every other aspect: gameplay, graphics, design, sound, everything. Giving it 0 and 1? Immature to say the least. Expand
  71. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Абсолютный шедевр! Как и первая часть, которая является лучшей игрой всех времён и народов. Дракманн - гений!
  72. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Is it really the belief that OVER [10,000] Playstation fans found this game to be awful?!
    Not even close...The comments are dead giveaways for real lmao.

    Anyways the game is everything it was designed for and more.
    I give it a solid 10 for authenticity.
  73. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Es un juego muy bueno, sus mecanicas es de lo mejor que hemos visto estos años y ni hablar de las gráficas que están a un nivel más allá del primer juego, puede que no te haya gustado la historia pero la enseñanza que deja al final es muy buena, GOTY.
  74. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La inclusión no es el problema de este juego, si no ser una historia que bofeta lo construido en el juego previo para montar una historia conmovedora que nos muestra los distintos matices de una sociedad corroptida asta la médula, donde la venganza más que el motor de la historia es una consecuencia y para mostrarnos que al final el tiempo llega y nuestros actos siempre tendrán una consecuencia. Expand
  75. Jun 19, 2020
    9
    It’s different, definitely! But it’s brilliant on its own style. Way too much negativity by people who are angry because some people said so...

    Trust me, give it a real chance!
  76. Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finished the game minutes ago. I truly enjoyed it, despite many who disliked the game trying to ruin the experience for me (shame on you). The gameplay is excellent with engaging combat, stealth and downtime. The acting is superb, Troy Baker, Ashley Jonson And Laura Bailey are fantastic in their roles. The levels and environments are wonderfully designed and visually fantastic. Some story details aren’t everyone’s cup of tea and are a little sloppy/ lazy, however I think they are explained well once the game is played through and finished. Overall I’d rate the last of us part 2 a strong 8.5-9. I only wish that bratty gamers hadn’t got up in arms about the inclusion of diverse and realistic people, such as a trans character, or a muscular woman. In my opinion, the game does not pander you SJW as many suggest, but includes realistic looking characters and themes which don’t just go away because of the threat of zombies. If you want to play this game, and can look past the seemingly unacceptable inclusion of minority characters, then I would highly recommend. Those who are easily offended by people who aren’t straight white men or unrealistically rendered woman with boobs bigger than their brains then avoid it and try not to spoil it for others. Expand
  77. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I thought the game was fantastic personally. A great second part of the story.
  78. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Can't play because mom didn't give money? graphics 9/10, gameplay 9/10, characters 8/10, story ?/10
  79. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I didn’t finish the game yet, but this is the most exciting and perfect game that ever been developed. Obviously it’s the best game now in ps4.10/10
  80. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great game, 10 out of 10. Looks like alot of 0 star reviews learnt a new phrase this week, sjw. I bet ya half of them dont even own a copy of the game. Just watched a few reviews on YouTube, saw the leaks a while back and decided, not for me and im gonna make sure this bombs. Sad really. Its a great game folks, bleak, but what were people expecting, fricking alvin and the chipmunks.Great game, 10 out of 10. Looks like alot of 0 star reviews learnt a new phrase this week, sjw. I bet ya half of them dont even own a copy of the game. Just watched a few reviews on YouTube, saw the leaks a while back and decided, not for me and im gonna make sure this bombs. Sad really. Its a great game folks, bleak, but what were people expecting, fricking alvin and the chipmunks. Anyway, buy it, dont buy it makes no difference. I enjoyed it and thats all that matters. Expand
  81. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Eines der besten Spiele das jemals erschienen ist, hier passt einfach alles. Atemberaubende Grafik, eine extrem spannende Story, wahnsinnig dichte Atmosphäre. Ein Muss für jeden Spieler der ganz großes Kino spielen will.
  82. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a pretty divise game , there is no denying that , however i felt the experience emotional and unique . The feeling of revenge that occurs in you, to later become shame is an unforgettable feeling, and reader, I ask you to give it an invariable attempt. It does have some pacing problems in the first act , but nothing that affects the overall story .It is not only about pure revenge it is also a story of pure forgiveness that broked every part in me and i believe that whether you like it or not depends a lot on your ability to forgive .I can only put it in 1 word :Masterpiece Expand
  83. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The game is good, but it does not reach the first
    You schoolchildren do not understand the meaning of the game and set the values ​​to zero? You did not like the 2 LGBT scenes?
    Are you feeling sick? Dead?
    Pieces of spawn.
  84. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. I’ve been waiting for this forever. Definitely looking forward to playing through again.
  85. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I have ever played ( and the first part of course) This game is fookin 20/10
    Gameplay,Story,Graphics
    All of that is just perfect.
    Thank you Naughty Dog for that I could be a part of that beautiful "game", no it's not just game, it's a lot more than just a game
  86. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. DO NOT LISTEN TO THE REVIEW BOMBERS! It's almost an important piece of human literature in game form. Please do yourself a favor and play the whole game it is absolutely astounding. A technical marvel. Animation and visual detail is unlike any game I have ever played on console
  87. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story was amazing I loved it! It was intense, heartbreaking, Emotional and sometimes sweet. People are only giving it bad scores because of what happened to Joel and tbh it’s pathetic because the game is a masterpiece yeah it sucks that Joel dies but it’s a part of the story like it absolutely killed me but that didn’t stop me because I wanted the revenge as much as Ellie. amazing game 10/10. Trust me Expand
  88. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever. The graphics are beautiful and the characters are natural and realistic.
  89. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Не смотря на продолжительное время игровой процесс проходит довольно интересно. Expand
  90. Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Good game.
    Good story and gameplay.
    Graphic vary high Music beautiful
    Perfect.
    thank you Naughty
  91. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Great game, love the story. Can't understand those bad reviews .. maybe hater.
  92. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The game brings a sense of revenge, brings everything that promises, and makes us feel like we're in Ellie's shoes, everything is perfect.
    Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    World 10/10
    History 10/10
  93. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing! The narrative, gameplay, visuals. Mad respect to Naughty Dog for making an incredible game!
  94. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games of our time. Praise the use of LGBT characters. Ellie takes a more prominent well deserved roll. And her relationship progression is outstanding.
  95. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This game has the evolution I desired from naughtydog and from the last of us! I’m 10 hours in and still blown away at every turn! The intensity and heart has such a balance!
  96. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    ¡Great job Naughty Dog! It is one of most spectaculars games I ever seen. It deserves much more of ten points.
  97. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never been really conflicted in a game before until this I can see where people are coming from with Abby's character but in my personal opinion her character is amazing. At first I was dreading playing her for killing Joel but as I did so I fell for her as a character. Both Ellie and Abby have a problem of revenge as that is the main driving force for these two and really shows the downfall of suck beliefs in both of them. Expand
  98. Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Impresionante!!! Tecnicamente el juego es muy bueno!!! No se puede hablar y evaluar la historia con pocas horas de juego, dudo mucho de las criticas con respecto a la narrativa con tal solo 1 día de lanzamiento. Es polémico si y deduzco que lo sucedido con Joel no gusto mucho.
  99. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de esta generación de consolas ¿Es mejor que la primera parte? No, no lo es. Carece un poco de narrativa y quizás algunas decisiones no fueron del agrado general. Sin embargo, los gráficos, la jugabilidad, el trabajo en la atención al detalle, la banda sonora, el mensaje que intentó dejarnos. No podemos ser tan injustos en dejar tan bajo puntaje y pasar todo estoUno de los mejores juegos de esta generación de consolas ¿Es mejor que la primera parte? No, no lo es. Carece un poco de narrativa y quizás algunas decisiones no fueron del agrado general. Sin embargo, los gráficos, la jugabilidad, el trabajo en la atención al detalle, la banda sonora, el mensaje que intentó dejarnos. No podemos ser tan injustos en dejar tan bajo puntaje y pasar todo esto por alto. Espero que quizás nos den un cierre mejor y poder terminar una buena trilogía! Expand
  100. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Un muy buen juego desarrollo estupendo y una muy buena historia, la jugabilidad es de lo mejor y los gráficos ni se diga.
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  1. Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
  2. Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]