The Last of Us Part II

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  1. goodwind
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Прекрасная игра, рейтинг сбивают идиоты, которые игру знают только по трейлеру и гифкам. начало затянутое, но начиная с Сиэтла эти просто жорево для глаз, на кончиках пальцев и вот это всё
  2. Brunosousagomes
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alguns n conseguem lidar com diversidade sexual , outros com mortes de grandes protagonistas, o jogo está incrível e nada diminui sua grandiosidade.. 10 !!!!!!!… Expand
  3. Ikilldroid
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is brilliant and only the latest from Rockstar can be compared ... However, after spending half the game, we are "forced" to play directly with Abby, but not just a flashback or a few hours, they are from 10 to 12 hours, although Abby's character is well built and justified, I don't want to live the experience with her, I chose Ellie and that's why I bought the game; They force you to face it, everything is at an excellent level but the feeling that the game leaves you at the end is angry and sad ... I hope I can choose Ellie again in some time.… Expand
  4. Wolfhound_GD
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is everything I wanted it to be and more!
    It's gut wrenching, nerve wreaking journey of some of the best written characters in recent gaming history.
    It's brutal as all hell and it goes ways other games would never go. I get that some people have certain problems with the story, but to me the story is incredible. The depth to which Naughty Dog went to create believable    This game is everything I wanted it to be and more!
    It's gut wrenching, nerve wreaking journey of some of the best written characters in recent gaming history.
    It's brutal as all hell and it goes ways other games would never go.
    I get that some people have certain problems with the story, but to me the story is incredible.
    The depth to which Naughty Dog went to create believable characters is incomprehensible.
    Not to spoil anything all I say is - the story of this game is the epitome of the phrase "Every coin has two sides".
    The technical aspects are also worth mentioning - game feels real even in the most unbelievable parts. From visuals to the sound and animation - every single artist who worked on this game deserves the highest praise.

    I hope Cyberpunk 2077 will deliver, cause if not, then The Last Of Us Part II is easily my game of the year ;)    … Expand
  5. Alexram90
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I have ever played, amazing graphics and #RIP Joel Just hopefully we get Multiplayer in the future… Expand
  6. Not_reds
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The idea of story is good, the gamplay is good, the graphics are so good, but the writing is **** **** the casualty of Abby found Joel is a **** lie… Expand
  7. totneschap
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    An absolutely superb game, easily the best game of the current gen and a must have for any fan of gaming.
  8. sogeking_bra
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    uma grave denuncia sobre esta analise pessoal do xbox combinado pra da nota baixa que ridiculos espero que este site veja isso lamentavel.... tenho pc .mas esse pessoal e muito sem nocao ..
  9. delgor
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game not for all.
    Maybe some people disapoint, because its not like Part one.
    But this game is amazing. Graphics good, but not amazing. Except situation whis amazings natute and sity views. Gameplay dont have some news. But in the last part I undestand that I loved it. Characters and story - that the reason of maximum score from me. Many people writing that final disappointed.    The game not for all.
    Maybe some people disapoint, because its not like Part one.
    But this game is amazing.
    Graphics good, but not amazing. Except situation whis amazings natute and sity views.
    Gameplay dont have some news. But in the last part I undestand that I loved it.
    Characters and story - that the reason of maximum score from me.
    Many people writing that final disappointed. Not for me. Because I beleave that character. They like in live.
    It was scary deep story, and the first time in my live, when video game story was better than many goods books.    … Expand
  10. HusseinIbrahim
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    افضل لعبه في هذا الجيل وفي تاريخ بلاستيشن بالكامل
  11. ChickenNoobl
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    A disappointment when looking back at the first one, but still a good game. The pacing of the story was really bad for the first couple of hours, but once you actually get into Seattle and the game starts throwing more enemies at you the game becomes incredibly fun and hard to put down. The enemy AI can be really **** sometimes though
  12. Sulta
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Thank you naughty dog for the best game of all time these xfan gives the game 0 zero sick people
  13. kimG23
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Don't believe negative reviews. If you loved first game this is not going to disappoint
  14. U-r-retard
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    This game are awesome!

    The Last of Us: Part II is almost upon us, finally continuing Joel and Ellie's story. The first game was a bleak and unflinching tale of a man and a girl as they travel across a United States devastated by a ferocious fungal infection. We'll soon be diving back into this grim and desperate setting, but it's been a long time since the first game. You may not have    This game are awesome!

    The Last of Us: Part II is almost upon us, finally continuing Joel and Ellie's story. The first game was a bleak and unflinching tale of a man and a girl as they travel across a United States devastated by a ferocious fungal infection. We'll soon be diving back into this grim and desperate setting, but it's been a long time since the first game. You may not have played The Last of Us for seven years, or even played it at all.    … Expand
  15. facu21
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Juegazo, es dificil compararlo con el 1 porque el propósito de los protagonistas es muy distinto pero está a la altura y hace gala de una calidad tremenda en todos sentidos. No apto para mentes cerradas. Sin duda una propuesta arriesgada de naughty dog pero que cumple su cometido
  16. duniel
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I am so overwhelmed by all of the hate towards this game. All of these bad reviews were totally expected. I’m just one person and all I can say is that I loved the first game and I am loving this one maybe even more. The experience has been great so far and the look is stoning. I’m all about storytelling and I am really enjoying the experience. I feel so sorry for all the people who areI am so overwhelmed by all of the hate towards this game. All of these bad reviews were totally expected. I’m just one person and all I can say is that I loved the first game and I am loving this one maybe even more. The experience has been great so far and the look is stoning. I’m all about storytelling and I am really enjoying the experience. I feel so sorry for all the people who are trying to burry in mud the long term work of all of the individuals involved in the production of these masterpiece just because they can’t stand certain aspects of it. Don’t let haters tell you what you need to feel about this game. Don’t even let me tell you. Experience it by yourself and form your own opinion. Most people writing this reviews with 0 sores haven’t even played the game themselves.… Expand
  17. GraggyOnIce
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS IS THE BEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED!!!

    This is the first game i give a personal rating of 100 / 100 points! Its perfect!

    *SPOILER*

    i wonder how many people are homophobic. 50% of all people are not able to understand the thoughts of the characters. that shows how much the mind of our world has changed. Lots of homophobic, creativeless players who do not understand that such a harsh world as that of "the last of us" changes people. Ellie had such a tough life and always struggled, so it's no wonder she turned homosexual. Abby is very muscular for the same reason. Lev is "transgender" because he was frustrated because he didn't became a warrior in his clan.

    While playing the game, I completely changed my mind about the characters and the factions. Each faction has its own reasons and none of these factions, except for the slave drivers, are really evil.
    At first I hated Abby for what she did to Joel, but there was a moment i realized why Abby did this. Joel killed her lovely father and her friends. . .
    The death of Joel hits me hard, but Its part of the tough world, this game shows us.

    it's a shame that so many people don't appreciate a masterpiece like this!
    your way of thinking is just childish and stupid!

    Thank you Naughty Dog for this unique experience!    … Expand
  18. TheBear
    Jul 3, 2020
    8
    If you’re a fan of the original then you will love this immediately from a graphical and gameplay point of view. It’s bigger, crisper and stunningly well realised and fully immersive as a result. The music and understated acting captures the tone of the original and whilst the story will come down to personal preference, the characters are naturally diverse without feeling forced and areIf you’re a fan of the original then you will love this immediately from a graphical and gameplay point of view. It’s bigger, crisper and stunningly well realised and fully immersive as a result. The music and understated acting captures the tone of the original and whilst the story will come down to personal preference, the characters are naturally diverse without feeling forced and are well animated. From a technical point of the view the game is a masterpiece.

    The story itself is very dark and violent and forces you to change your perspective throughout and your ability to get on board with this and understand what’s being asked you may affect your overall enjoyment. I’m personally on board with most of the creative choices they made here but I do think structurally the way they got there occasionally doesn’t land as well as it could. As a result the games structure is both a strength and also biggest weakness.

    Part II is an action adventure with stealth elements. If you’ve played the first game then this won’t be new to you and you know what to expect. Moments of quiet, character driven exploration can give way to stealth encounters, fire fights or even chase sequences. The gorgeous visuals, sound effects and lack of music often makes this an extremely tense and nerve shredding experience and some of the action set pieces can feel appropriately chaotic. The game is also very cinematic and in this regard is very much equal with its predecessor as the pinnacle of cinematic video gaming. Whilst the game generally isn’t open world you do have the option to explore the areas around you and frankly exploration is key as your run through will benefit as you scavenge supplies and craft weapons and other support items. If there’s a criticism to be had with some of the gameplay elements then it would be that the camera doesn’t always position itself right especially in stealth encounters.

    Overall this is an impressive continuation from the Last of Us. A technical masterpiece for me no question and whilst structurally it doesn’t land every note, the story lands many notes that I am fully on board with an applaud. The graphics, sound design and gameplay makes this one of the most immersive video gaming experiences I’ve ever had. Be mindful of the hordes of fake negative reviews but also be careful for the handful of fake positive reviews. For me this is definitely a game worth experiencing.    … Expand
  19. Rene9aaade
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    No spoilers.
    Honest 33 year old gamer. I loved the last of us although was slightly impatient with its general pace. The last of us 2 is pretty much more of the same but with higher production values, stunning visuals And brutal combat. This game has been divisive for reasons that I just can’t attest too. The story is riveting and Filled me up with as much rage and anger as it did Ellie.    No spoilers.
    Honest 33 year old gamer. I loved the last of us although was slightly impatient with its general pace. The last of us 2 is pretty much more of the same but with higher production values, stunning visuals And brutal combat. This game has been divisive for reasons that I just can’t attest too. The story is riveting and Filled me up with as much rage and anger as it did Ellie. If you are old enough to be able to engage morally with a videogame and enjoyed part 1 or the genre. Go get the game! I’m not a fan of the genre but ND just created a benchmark for anyone who doubts what a VG can deliver, so kudos to them. I can see why it’s a 10/10 everywhere just not perfect for me due to the slowish gameplay which again is personal taste.    … Expand
  20. EddyMEX
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Not better than the first one but this game had me hooked, the gameplay is fenomenal and the graphics are amazing. The story on the other hand was off putting, I had to take a small break from continuing the game as i was kind of disappointed in how the story evolved(you know what i am referring too). After i came back from my break i had to push through and see it through, which was madeNot better than the first one but this game had me hooked, the gameplay is fenomenal and the graphics are amazing. The story on the other hand was off putting, I had to take a small break from continuing the game as i was kind of disappointed in how the story evolved(you know what i am referring too). After i came back from my break i had to push through and see it through, which was made easy as i was seeking revenge and i wasn’t going to stop until i got it…which i wasn’t let by the direction of the game unfortunately but i did like the conclusion as Ellie proved to be the biggest bad ass female protagonist of any game i’ve played.… Expand
  21. numeric
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This game is difficult to play. It's uncomfortable and upsetting, but that's why I loved it. It's incredibly violent and disturbing, and I think it's impossible to have a "hero" in this scenario. If one character kills hundreds of other people how does that make them any better than the "villains?" It's a game about revenge told through the eyes of two people. Who you decide to champion isThis game is difficult to play. It's uncomfortable and upsetting, but that's why I loved it. It's incredibly violent and disturbing, and I think it's impossible to have a "hero" in this scenario. If one character kills hundreds of other people how does that make them any better than the "villains?" It's a game about revenge told through the eyes of two people. Who you decide to champion is really up to you. I had a really hard time with certain parts of the gameplay, but it made me feel emotions that were entirely new in a video game. The graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay is terrifying, and I absolutely loved it.… Expand
  22. Bumpyride
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Phenomenal game - I wouldn't have thought they could find a way to tell a story as powerful and challenging as the first one in the sequel but they did. A difficult game to deal with - like it's predecessor. The improvements to the gameplay were highly welcome too.
  23. drlowdon
    Oct 11, 2021
    8
    Set five years after the events of the original title, Ellie sets out to exact revenge on those responsible for a horrific tragedy, but soon finds that it can be hard to break the cycle of violence.

    The Last of Us Part 2 is a hugely ambitious game, and as we’ve come to expect from Naughty Dog, it both looks fantastic and features top notch voice acting. The game is also full of truly    Set five years after the events of the original title, Ellie sets out to exact revenge on those responsible for a horrific tragedy, but soon finds that it can be hard to break the cycle of violence.

    The Last of Us Part 2 is a hugely ambitious game, and as we’ve come to expect from Naughty Dog, it both looks fantastic and features top notch voice acting. The game is also full of truly intense encounters and set pieces, making for numerous exhilarating moments throughout. All this combines to make for a great video game, but it’s not without its issues.

    First of all the game is a good five hours too long, and this could easily have been trimmed from the middle of the game without losing anything of note. For me personally however the biggest issue is the complete disconnect between the gameplay and the message the developers seem intent on telling through the narrative. I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’s great to see writers attempting something more interesting than ‘good guys Vs bad guys’, but when you’re killing upwards of a hundred people throughout the course of the game (and it’s undeniably fun to do so!) it’s hard to take the messages about violence and revenge seriously. This issue is further magnified by the fact that the player isn’t allowed any choice as to how the story plays out, and as both Ellie and Abby, I often found myself having to carry out actions I simply didn’t want to. The final scene on the beach in particularly just left me feeling uncomfortable…

    So, after all the hype and controversy we’re left with a fantastic video game that just bit off a little more than it (or perhaps any AAA video game) could chew in terms of storytelling.    … Expand
  24. sladebane
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game. It is brilliant. Don't let all the bigots out there tell you otherwise. It is a brutally dark and tragic story so will not be for everyone. That being said I still think all mature players out there should play this. My one critique is that a few of the encounters drug on for a little too long. Or maybe I just felt that way because I stealth ex my way through theJust finished the game. It is brilliant. Don't let all the bigots out there tell you otherwise. It is a brutally dark and tragic story so will not be for everyone. That being said I still think all mature players out there should play this. My one critique is that a few of the encounters drug on for a little too long. Or maybe I just felt that way because I stealth ex my way through the whole game, barely using guns at all. But I emencilly enjoyed this game.… Expand
  25. Cyber_Angel
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. I was first put off by Abby, but the integration of different characters meant that they grew on me and in the end I cared about all of them. The game is long, full of incredible detail and is challenging enought to keep you on your toes. Apart from the slower start, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
  26. dorsman
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Just finished it. I was a fan of the first one and I think this one is even better. The gameplay has been improved and I thought the story was very powerful and made you feel a range of emotions throughout. The voice acting is perfect and the character animations are incredible. It's the most polished AAA game I have ever played. If you were a fan of the first one I highly recommendJust finished it. I was a fan of the first one and I think this one is even better. The gameplay has been improved and I thought the story was very powerful and made you feel a range of emotions throughout. The voice acting is perfect and the character animations are incredible. It's the most polished AAA game I have ever played. If you were a fan of the first one I highly recommend playing it informing your own opinion. I think the people that are mad about specific story changes need to actually finish the game and then decide what they think.… Expand
  27. Slydanno70
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    This game was groundbreaking. Playing the game from two opposing characters point of views was a stroke of artistic genius. The combat and inventory system was intuitive, the pace of the game was excellent and there were a ton of jump scares and memorable scenes along the way. I had strayed from gaming until Covid had relegated people to their houses and I decided to pick this one up. IThis game was groundbreaking. Playing the game from two opposing characters point of views was a stroke of artistic genius. The combat and inventory system was intuitive, the pace of the game was excellent and there were a ton of jump scares and memorable scenes along the way. I had strayed from gaming until Covid had relegated people to their houses and I decided to pick this one up. I loved it and felt that it is the first game that truly blurred the line between a video game and an interactive movie. Often times I had taken the point of view that cut scenes detracted from a gaming experience and took away too much time that I would rather be immersed in action. I found myself truly engrossed in this title from beginning to end. I didn't want to put it down. Beautiful graphics, great story, excellent game play, very polished presentation. The Last of Us Part II literally checks all of the boxes. I understand that it was review bombed by those that didn't like the way it handled the main characters that they had grown to love from the first title. Those reviews are completely off base, but to each his own. If you haven't played this and see it sitting in the bargain bin at your local store it is well worth the purchase. A true thrill ride from beginning to end, a video game masterpiece. I am a tough sell on games and don't review them regularly, but I felt so positive about this title that I decided to review it and post this over a year after playing the game.… Expand
  28. dharma
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Lots of people literally review bombing this game; not liking the direction of the story, its characters orientation and other issues that seem to bug a lot of people these days. Let's get this straight, The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that is hand crafted to a tiny detail, and it represents the pinacle of the PS4's capabilities. Like its predecessor, it was released on the final leg ofLots of people literally review bombing this game; not liking the direction of the story, its characters orientation and other issues that seem to bug a lot of people these days. Let's get this straight, The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that is hand crafted to a tiny detail, and it represents the pinacle of the PS4's capabilities. Like its predecessor, it was released on the final leg of the console and here, Naughty Dog pulls all the stops: stupendous graphics, great production values and updated game play mechanics. Obviously, it's a must have yet be warned, LOU 2 approaches the apocalypse in a very dour and realistic manner, and it is not a feel good game in any way. Kudos for Sony for giving its studios 'free reign'; first with 'Death Stranding' now with this game, that allows its creators a great canvas for their artistry, at the expense of its 'mixed reception'.… Expand
  29. CMac019
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    I don't think most of these reviewers have actually played this game. Great gameplay, great graphics. Not as good as the first game but still one of the best games of this console generation.
  30. playforfun91
    Jan 6, 2022
    10
    It is probably the best game I have played on PS4. It was a hard story but at least the did something most developers don't even try. Hoping for another part!
  31. alex5150
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    Every single person(dateless virgin) that complains about this games story is wrong. It is fantastic and haters are going to hate anyway so let’s just leave them to stew in the pit of despair that is their life and enjoy one of the greatest games of all time!
  32. webehigh
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Excellent gameplay and story. One of the best games of the generation
  33. shadowelite38
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Great game with a serious understanding of the games story sadly by some, do buy
  34. Harvo
    May 30, 2023
    9
    I'm sooooooo glad that I gave this game a try. I knew there was no way that this game could possibly be as bad as all these weirdos are trying to make it out to be. It very quickly became one of my favorite games of all time and an inspiration to my own work. I was addicted on my first playthrough of this game, I've played through the game almost four times so far and love replayingI'm sooooooo glad that I gave this game a try. I knew there was no way that this game could possibly be as bad as all these weirdos are trying to make it out to be. It very quickly became one of my favorite games of all time and an inspiration to my own work. I was addicted on my first playthrough of this game, I've played through the game almost four times so far and love replaying certain chapters like Hillcrest. Just give it a honest try and come to your own conclusion about it.… Expand
  35. sityoazzdown
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game. I would rate this game a 10, a 10 does not mean a perfect game. When the credits rolled, I clapped, but then stopped because I realized it was stupid (lol). Then i went to the internet, and It was so overwhelmingly negative, I was questioning If we just played the same game. But it's all a matter of perspective. How I feel/think/interpret is completely different from others. I'm still trying to learn to be ok with the hate this game gets, but to me it's become one of my favorite game of all time.

    Pros:
    + Overall gameplay - vastly improved over the original, feels clunky at first.. but you quickly adjust to it.

    + Graphics/ atmosphere/ sound/level design - a technical masterpiece.

    + Enemy A.I - One of the best and most dynamic enemies I've ever played against.

    + Ellie/ Abbie - both were interesting/ had interesting campaigns. Both were dynamic and unpredictable.

    + Overall story - It was good, without spoiling anything.. one of the most memorable endings.

    + Overall journey- A rollercoaster, that can't be explained unless you get on it. I laughed, almost cried, felt happy, genuinely smiled, felt scared, etc.

    So-So:

    * some side characters were under developed and felt unconsequential

    * They really did Joel dirty here. how it happened (the actual act). I'm ok with why it happened.

    Cons:

    - No multiplayer ( they stated no mp, but it's still my favorite mp).. will wait patiently for factions 2.

    - A few pacing issues ( This game had just as much pacing issues as the first game, but this game is also 10 hours longer). I think there were only 4 sections of the game I dreaded.

    - Very sad game.

    To end, no game has me feel so many ranges of emotions in 30 hours. I loved it. The gameplay is dynamic, and always throws something new at you, it never feels stale. The story makes you feel for both sides, and it worked for me by the end. I didn't want ellie to kill abby, even though I cared less about abby even half way through her campaign. It just wasn't worth it in the end. Abby and lev also reminded me of joel and ellie. Basically I empathized with both ellie and abby. ND let us beat the **** out of abby in the end, I was satisfied, and would've been even if I didn't get to. I can honestly say this will be a divisive game, a lot of people will hate it.. but I can confidently defend this game because of MY experience. Masterpiece.

    Oh yeah, I guess not being bias towards LBGT, not knowing who anita sarkeshian is, or caring about political agendas probably helped me enjoyed this game more.    … Expand
  36. Dudabra
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    It is a beautiful game. One of the Best a played in the last years. Even the worst rate in this site have a several links because People want to explain what they feel. It is a rollercoaster of emotion. History is complex and have several layers. You even don' t if you won at the end. It is a work of art made in videogame model. Realistic and fun combat system. I recommend to play inIt is a beautiful game. One of the Best a played in the last years. Even the worst rate in this site have a several links because People want to explain what they feel. It is a rollercoaster of emotion. History is complex and have several layers. You even don' t if you won at the end. It is a work of art made in videogame model. Realistic and fun combat system. I recommend to play in punitive to feel that. The enemies are called by the name. You interact with some of then in a positive way in your run with second character. It is not just some npc you have to kill. It is a living world where all People matter in some way. It is not a cristal clear hero Journey of the first game. But it is a big game to appreciate not just play. Enjoy!!!… Expand
  37. ChosenOne
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    The game is awesome. But for me it wasn't as impactful as the Last of Us 1, or Uncharted 4, or even the latest Uncharted DLC. Weirdly it doesn't look as good as Uncharted 4. And the story.. it's really great, but unnecessarily long, and unrewarding for a player who put such effort to beat the game.
  38. Pijamaman
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I don’t know how but Naughty Dog have outdone themselves with this follow up to a cult PS3 classic. I cried, I laughed, l felt all the emotions. Amazing, amazing game!
  39. calum769
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    A SPOILT MASTERPIECE

    After 34 hours of gametime I completed the game, having explored plentifully in search of collectibles and resources and soaked up all the cutscenes. Let me start by saying this is a great game, despite the leaks and the childish review bombing, this game is great.... however it isn’t perfect. So lets begin: Firstly, the graphics are amazing probably as good as    A SPOILT MASTERPIECE

    After 34 hours of gametime I completed the game, having explored plentifully in search of collectibles and resources and soaked up all the cutscenes. Let me start by saying this is a great game, despite the leaks and the childish review bombing, this game is great.... however it isn’t perfect. So lets begin:

    Firstly, the graphics are amazing probably as good as or better than anything else we’ve seen on PS4. Whether it’s the lighting or the detailed scenery or how characters look when its raining etc. It just looks stunning. The facial animations of characters is really on point too smirks, smiles, grimaces all seem to be made at the right time and look really realistic.

    The next thing I want to point out as a positive is the combat. It builds on from the solid foundations of the first game but goes further. The new weapons are nice, the way you can crawl around in the grass in stealth and be a silent hunter is cool and the way in which we can also get into brutal close quarters combat, dodging and then striking with brutal ferocity.

    Another thing I loved is the level of suspense during many parts of the game, navigating dark corridors, trying to stock up and preserve ammo for when that next infected jumps out the wall and makes your heart start racing. For me that’s one of the best parts of the game and I’m sure on the higher difficulties proves really challenging and entertaining.

    Finally, one of the really good things about the game is the cinematics. I always found them welcome and worked well with adding to the story. Also I’m not sure if they’re classed as cinematics as such but parts outside or normal gameplay, like a certain car chase/escape had an uncharted-like feel, it was really intense and worked well. QTE’s were also used well in situations like grappling with infected or trying to escape through doors, they added to the drama nicely.

    Now, onto the negative and it’s a pretty major one. The storyline, particularly in the second half of the game, isn’t up to scratch. One of the issues I had to begin with was due to the developers choosing to jump around in time (sometimes by a day or sometimes way longer using flashbacks). I struggled to keep focus on what was happening. Secondly, I felt that despite new characters & groups of people emerging, these weren’t really used to develop the story and ended up feeling like filler. I was anticipating things that might happen and they never did. It became apparent to me as the game progressed it was heading down a very narrow tunnel, limiting itself to its core theme of revenge/vengeance. Also travelling to my next destination started to feel a little more tedious, probably because I was becoming increasingly desperate for parts of the plot to come together to pave the way for a new direction... and they never did. Ultimately as the final scenes played out, I felt very little, almost empty, I thought to myself “oh is that it”. I felt very detached from the main characters. I felt so much more could have been done. What was I meant to think and feel? It was a dissatisfying end to a game that looks and plays so damn well. Worth playing for sure because everyone is gonna interpret the story differently and the rest of the game is close to perfect. It’s an unusual game to review, but ultimately it’s a spoilt masterpiece. 7.5/10    … Expand
  40. wesker2012
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us II is a masterpiece and one of the best games of this generation. I wasn't a fan of the first one but this one really blew me away in all aspects of its design. It's hard to put into words all of the amazing aspects of this game because there are so many. Being a fan of zombie games, I felt this was one of the best zombie games I've played and definitely the bestThe Last Of Us II is a masterpiece and one of the best games of this generation. I wasn't a fan of the first one but this one really blew me away in all aspects of its design. It's hard to put into words all of the amazing aspects of this game because there are so many. Being a fan of zombie games, I felt this was one of the best zombie games I've played and definitely the best dystopian pandemic game I've played. All aspects of the game flow together so well to make an incredibly realistic and heartfelt experience. The gameplay and plot have a high level of contrast between calm, peaceful moments and highly intense, realistic shootouts between other survivors and infected. Because of this contrast, it makes the intensity even more jarring when it does ramp up. Likewise, when it slows down, you really appreciate the calmness and don't find it to be boring. The technical aspects of the game were superb and made it feel like a PS5 generation game. The visuals, the amount of detail, the lush environments, the water effects, the blades of grass, the great frame-rate, fast start up after death, the seamless transitions between cinematics and gameplay, and the seamless transitions between each large area of the game make this game a technical marvel as well as a visual marvel. The sound design is masterclass with certain music and sound cues at just the right time to highlight cinematic moments, the terrifying cries of infected, changes in weather, and the delivery of npc dialogue. The enemy AI is also top of its class with enemies acting very realistic and flanking you, or throwing explosive projectiles at you and working together to draw you out. The overall plot/story is very jarring and gives you a deep sense of grief, loss, tragedy, anger, sadness, hopeless, and helplessness which at first makes you question the quality of the game and message. The second time experiencing the narrative/plot, I appreciated it a lot more for what it was trying to convey and I think it nailed it. Without giving anything away, I think it really makes you think and feel strongly about giving into intense emotions and the outcomes of those emotions if acted upon. It may not be comfortable, full-filling, or enjoyable, but that is the point. And I think by designing the game like this, it makes the game more realistic and not just a simple black and white tale of vengeance and good versus evil. We get to see the overall picture to why things happened the way they did and not just a one sided view through the protagonist's view. The Last Of Us II is not an easy game to play. It's a game that challenges you in many different ways whether its through its gameplay, setting, characters, or in its narrative. Not everyone will appreciate it for this reason, but if you are looking for an experience that will challenge your view of right and wrong, question your intense emotions, and make you think/feel outside your own perspective, then this is one of those games that will make you do so. As well as transport you to a cruel and unforgiving world where humans act like wild animals and survival and protecting loved one's is everyone's top priority no matter what cost and loss of human civility.… Expand
  41. mumhustler
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An emotional rollercoaster. That is the best way I can describe this game. What started out as disappointing for me with the way Joel was handled and his demise, came round full circle at the end and left me feeling sad but pleased with how the story rounded out. This game is an emotional rollercoaster, there really is no other way to describe it and only at the end do you get the full picture. It's method of storytelling is creative, captivating and haunting all at the same time. The world Naughty Dog have created feels so real and terrifying. I finished wanting more, the way any great story should. I was hoping for a happy end for Ellie, I hope she returns to Jackson and finds what she is looking for. I would love a third game surrounding Abby and Lev now, I would like to see what happens next for them.… Expand
  42. Peaceduke
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    The majority of low scores came from people who didn't actually play the game, they knew about the leaks or watched story pieces on streams and rushed to bomb it as soon as reviews opened up. In terms of actual gameplay - this is evolution in every sense imaginable: graphics, pacing, animation, game and level design. All these things are polished to perfection. Yes, some character choicesThe majority of low scores came from people who didn't actually play the game, they knew about the leaks or watched story pieces on streams and rushed to bomb it as soon as reviews opened up. In terms of actual gameplay - this is evolution in every sense imaginable: graphics, pacing, animation, game and level design. All these things are polished to perfection. Yes, some character choices and story moments are controvercial, but they are always emotional, they make you care and think about what's happening. Some moments felt forced and unnatural, but they never distracted from overall satisfaction. Flawed masterpiece would be the best way to describe it.… Expand
  43. darkMavis
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've just completed the game. And the more I think about it, the more I think the story succeeded in it's main point. And the main point isn't the one some others are referring to, that violence begets violence or that revenge isn't healthy - plenty of other stories have already done that. It's main point, imho, is that there aren't any good guys or bad guys.
    I am hoping the combat is improved by some patches though.    … Expand
  44. Malprodigy
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Excellent so far. Only a few hours in; This early rating is my attempt to combat the trolls who are dropping a 0 on the game. Will refine my review and rating once finish.
  45. noblewin
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Literally the only excuse for anyone rating such an amazing game a bad score is that the reviewer has a micro-penis.

    Literally no other explanation. Amazing game. Amazing experience.

    Best of luck to those rating this game poorly. Enjoy a life of paying for disappointed companionship.
  46. rfkvmrfovoefmv
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay 9/10
    - Incorporates the familiar style from the original, which was great
    Graphics 10/10

    Story 6/10
    - I played the last of us 2 to play as Ellie, the Ellie portion of the game is fantastic and just when you are getting into it, you are then made to play as Abby.
    *Spoilers*
    - I do not understand why Naughty Dog thought it would be a good idea to make you play half of the game as a character you severely dislike from the start.

    A multiplayer portion of the game would have made the game more valuable and increased replay value.    … Expand
  47. mangafan
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    TBH I was more saddened by what happened to the horse than J. He had it coming for a long time.Everything ND have done is mindblowing,from the graphics to the smallest of touches. i wasn't keen on some characters such as Lily, her voice actress was bland and quite a boring character, but i really liked Abby's friends.At first i saw them as 1 dimensional badguys but once the story opened upTBH I was more saddened by what happened to the horse than J. He had it coming for a long time.Everything ND have done is mindblowing,from the graphics to the smallest of touches. i wasn't keen on some characters such as Lily, her voice actress was bland and quite a boring character, but i really liked Abby's friends.At first i saw them as 1 dimensional badguys but once the story opened up and i spent time with them, i grew to like em and tbh i wanted to kill T and also E as i saw them as the truebad guys this time round.My major gripe was the level design...a lot of the time Seattle felt like a place to put cover instead of a living city and there weren't enough infected there, too much quiet at times.But that is still a minor gripe. I enjoyed how it ended as it leaves it open to interpretation.… Expand
  48. Downtown_MJ
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Made an account just to try to offset the poor reviews. This game is a work of art. Anybody that has complaints about the story have never told a good story in their lives. Let alone one with this scope and level of polish. It's currently my GotY and a wonderful way to say goodbye to the current console generation. Thanks Naughty Dog and Sony for bring me along for this emotional ride.
  49. FluentFox
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    Ignore the low scores. All of them.

    This game is absolutely fantastic, an incredible follow-up to the original. The common complaints against this are entirely juvenile and petty and mostly from chuds online trying to puff themselves up bigger than they are.

    GOTY by miles.
  50. timmytime
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This is my favourite video game of all time. The plot mirrors the fallacy of endless retaliation in foreign policy. It expands on the themes of the first game while being its own thing as well. This game constantly surprised me despite what has been said in the leaks.
  51. kokernutz
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Absolutely stunning production. Plot, writing, voice acting, immense and detailed level design, music, sound, everything. My only complaint is that I thought it was a little too long. There were 2 or 3 times I thought I was at the ending and it kept going... and going...
  52. SLURM187
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    It’s hilarious the lengths that incels will go to when they get mad about “pOliTIcS in tHEiR VIDYA GAMEZ.”
  53. Jsunfun
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best stories ever told in video games. I avoided all leaks and most media about this game and the experience was worth it. Everything about The Last of Us 2 is done incredibly well-- the story, graphics, gameplay, acting, music, environments, etc. The story requires a deep amount of empathy from its audience, and it challenges the player in ways not usually seen in this medium.One of the best stories ever told in video games. I avoided all leaks and most media about this game and the experience was worth it. Everything about The Last of Us 2 is done incredibly well-- the story, graphics, gameplay, acting, music, environments, etc. The story requires a deep amount of empathy from its audience, and it challenges the player in ways not usually seen in this medium.

    It's a brutal game. It's tough in many different ways. But I am blown away at what a great job the entire team at Naughty Dog did with this sequel. The story retroactively makes the first game an even stronger title, because the story of the two of them is one of the strongest narratives in gaming history. An absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  54. MattLo
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Easily my favourite game of 2020 so far.
    If you don't like it? Cool, good for you.
  55. darknicolas
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Some people say that the motivations for the character, and the overall objective for the character actions are uncompelling. While I did not enjoy acomplishing the objectives, I did enjoy the themes of the story. It's a story about dealing with loss. Nobody can enjoy that, it's sad and people get hurt and there are very rare if any uplifting moments, its a very dark and depressing tone.Some people say that the motivations for the character, and the overall objective for the character actions are uncompelling. While I did not enjoy acomplishing the objectives, I did enjoy the themes of the story. It's a story about dealing with loss. Nobody can enjoy that, it's sad and people get hurt and there are very rare if any uplifting moments, its a very dark and depressing tone. It somewhat reminds me of Ran by Kurosawa. ¿Is it a depressing and sad film were people die left and right in random ways? Sure, but it is still a masterpiece at representing desperation and grief. This game makes an objective of making you feel bad and in that objective it is very succesful. A story can be good, with good characters and not enjoyable given its tone. I think the director took a risk and told a devisive story and for me it worked. People were expecting a game similar to the original and this is not it. It is still great though and it will keep you thinking about the consequences of your actions. In terms of feel the closer I can think of is spec ops the line, it has an oppresive atmosfere. I think this is a masterpiece and game of the year for me.… Expand
  56. Uboros
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I have to be honest although I haven’t played the game as yet, any naughty dog game is ill deserving of this score period. Anyone who says different is in truth in my opinion an absolute disgrace. As gamers we should be the ambassadors of the media, being both positive, negative but above all objective and balanced. If this game doesn’t fit your expectations then maybe it’s yourI have to be honest although I haven’t played the game as yet, any naughty dog game is ill deserving of this score period. Anyone who says different is in truth in my opinion an absolute disgrace. As gamers we should be the ambassadors of the media, being both positive, negative but above all objective and balanced. If this game doesn’t fit your expectations then maybe it’s your expectations that are the problem. It might not be everything u wanted from the sequel but giving it a 7 or less seems nothing more to me than petulance. Grow up and stop being so feckin entitled u worthless sack of ****… Expand
  57. nassersalem
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Good game good storytelling masterpiece you should own have perfect gameplay and amazing graphics and details like when you step into blood it stick in your feet and you will have bloody steps (&) i really like this game even before i play it (&)
  58. neilrieck
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    First off, this game is huge (requires 80-GB of space and comes on two Blu-ray discs). Anyone expecting "just a game" will be disappointed since this title is more of an interactive movie along the lines of the walking-dead in which it is your job to "just survive". In fact, the story-line up to now (I've only been playing for 2-days) is better than many of the story lines in most movies.First off, this game is huge (requires 80-GB of space and comes on two Blu-ray discs). Anyone expecting "just a game" will be disappointed since this title is more of an interactive movie along the lines of the walking-dead in which it is your job to "just survive". In fact, the story-line up to now (I've only been playing for 2-days) is better than many of the story lines in most movies. But what would you expect when the publisher has had 7 years to get it right?… Expand
  59. phonk
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This is a great game. But I can somewhat see the problem people have with it, aside from the childish trolling reviews.

    The mental transition from: A) hating a major character (and not wanting to be manipulated by the game) to B) accepting that you understand (not like) the character's motivation while seeing that (all) the characters – being blinded by hatred – just can’t act    This is a great game. But I can somewhat see the problem people have with it, aside from the childish trolling reviews.

    The mental transition from:

    A) hating a major character (and not wanting to be manipulated by the game)

    to

    B) accepting that you understand (not like) the character's motivation while seeing that (all) the characters – being blinded by hatred – just can’t act otherwise. And therefore the game doesn't give you the option to change their actions.

    ... that’s a highly risky way to tell a story. Especially with such beloved characters. But it's also a real sign of creative integrity and of a bold vision.

    If the player can’t take this step of acceptance (a major theme of the game itself), the game fails. It will take you out of the immersion–which is so important to appreciate the game. That's why the story leak was a huge problem. The game needs context and the player needs to let the plot – and his own anger – sink in. It's a brilliant mechanism that mirrors the events of the game on a meta-level.

    The game knows that the player is in a moral dilemma. And – if you let the masterful crafted world and characters sink in – it takes you on a cathartic trip (which doesn’t work if you are not willing to accept the story).

    I applaud Naughty Dog for the brave decision to go with this. I loved how they got me to the point, where I went with the emotions of the characters EVEN knowing that this meant acting against my personal choices (that derived from my knowledge of the story as an external viewer). And that I, therefore, routed for the catharsis of all the protagonists.

    Risky but (therefore) great storytelling, if you are willing to accept what the game is doing.    … Expand
  60. mmsteele80
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Thanks ND, a piece of art and craftsmanship. Feel so bad that fools jumped to conclusions and now they can’t swallow all that crow. You did fantastic!
  61. edoras
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    The best game I've ever played, Naughty Dog please make a part 3, because the story telling is awesome same as gameplay!
  62. AnKun
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful game. Enjoyed it from the first to the last minute. Never felt bored.

    Even though I liked Joel, killing him and letting us play as his killer was a great move. Perfectly executed (pun intended).

    Abby is a beautiful character. LGBT agenda didn't bother me one bit. Ending rocks. What else can I say? TLoU part III please.    … Expand
  63. MisterBrown
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Throughout this work of technical brilliance, I continued to feel the story and themes were lost through illogical motivation and lack of focus. Once the ending beat hit, however, all of the threads tied together and dropped an emotional boulder on me. Trust in The Last of Us II until its conclusion. The reward awaits, and the payoff is like none other. Masterpiece.
  64. dorkainur
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    I'm cis heterosexual but i have 0 problems with the game. As it should be,

    Game is amazing.
  65. Fybio
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    All I can say is that the game lasts at least 25 hours and reviews are like 7/10 hours after. True user reviews here.
  66. SxtyTimesAmazin
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Really good game. Just dont except anything from the story, then, the story is really enjoyable too.
  67. Sean-M
    Jan 5, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. I can't grasp how they can make a story as compelling as this. It breaks all the black/white cliches in storytelling and makes you feel for both sides of the conflict. I wish people play the game first and then write a review here, but I guess this is wishful thinking.

    This game is a masterpiece, not only among games but all the mediums.
  68. resh_aykut
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The last of us Part ii 'yi bitirdiğim günden bugüne gözüme uyku girmedi, sahneleri tekrar tekrar izlediğimde hep göz yaşı döktüm, beni tamamen darmaduman etti. Şunu rahatlıkla söyleyebilirim ki The last of Part ii şu ana kadar teknik olarak dizayn edilmiş en iyi oyunlardan birisi. Naughty Dog 'un bu konuda başarıları zaten tartışılmaz. Görsel olarak, gerçekçi gameplay mekanikleri,The last of us Part ii 'yi bitirdiğim günden bugüne gözüme uyku girmedi, sahneleri tekrar tekrar izlediğimde hep göz yaşı döktüm, beni tamamen darmaduman etti. Şunu rahatlıkla söyleyebilirim ki The last of Part ii şu ana kadar teknik olarak dizayn edilmiş en iyi oyunlardan birisi. Naughty Dog 'un bu konuda başarıları zaten tartışılmaz. Görsel olarak, gerçekçi gameplay mekanikleri, animasyonları ve karakter duygu geçişleri ile baştan aşağı büyülendim oynarken. Nefretin her iki tarafı öylesine bir yıkıma sürüklediği bu hikaye ancak bu kadar güzel anlatılabilirdi fakat bir oyuncuların kabul edemeceği gerçekler doğrultusunda gerçekleşiyor bu durum. Bu yüzden de oyunun senaryosu tartışmaya sonuna kadar açık kalıyor. Neil Druckmann 'ın part ii hikaye anlatımını fazlasıyla cesur buldum bu yüzden. Kendileri de bu oyunun bu kadar çok tartışmaya açık ve eleştirilerin hedefi olacaklarının farkındalardı. Bunun için özel olarak kurgulanmıştı hikaye. Böyle bir cesareti bir de Hideo Kojima Death Stranding oyununu yaparak göstermişti ama sığır yine sığır olduğu için insanlar o oyuna da oynamadan laf etmişti. Part ii 'de sığırlık : homofobik eleştiriler. Kale alınmasına bile gerek yok bu konu hakkındaki olumsuz yorumların.

    Öfke, nefret, intikam, pişmanlık, merhamet, acıma, hayal kırıklığı gibi duygular o kadar güzel bir şekilde anlatılıyor ki Öfke ve pişmanlık, intikam ve acıma, şefkat ve nefret gibi bu zıt duygular bir araya geldiğinde bile bir insanı bu kadar derinden etkileyebileceğini, alınan kararları dramatik bir şekilde bir anda değiştireceğini hiç düşünmezdim.

    Son olarak The Last of Us Part I 'e daha önce 10/10 verdiğim için bu oyuna puanım 8.5 ~ 9/10    … Expand
  69. JoeyHaske
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I appreciated the bold direction and quality of the Lighting , facial animations , textures , voice acting , dialogue , narrative , water & fire effects , creature design , world building, etc.
  70. npbranco
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a freaking masterpiece. And please pay no attention to the trolls, which not only didn't play but can also not deal with feelings. They refuse to see anything past their preconceived notion that the game is bad because the one thing they didn't want to happen, happens. If the plot hadn't been leaked and they got to experience the game instead of reading it out of a **** script and watched a few scenes without context, maybe they would feel the gut-wrenching emotions this game provides. It's through actually playing the mission parts and being in danger and listening to seemingly unimportant dialogue that you get to like the characters and, even if you don't, there's no way empathy doesn't tell you EVERY story has two sides and humans aren't 100% good or bad. Joel was always going to be a villain in someone's eyes, we were just endeared to him first. This is not about taking sides, it's about understanding that nobody is a hero in a time of desperate need and every action you take has consequences that might shape your future and your relationship with those who love you.… Expand
  71. Pazzo7
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It breaks my heart to see so many bad reviews but people have their opinion. I adore the game. It's a sad story where the "villain's" motivations are as important and understandable as the hero's. It's not fun to see where Ellie and Abby end up but the treatment of the story is very admirable because it's ballsy.
  72. odannyboy
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Wonderful easily ranks alongside the first game in terms of story quality. Congrats ND
  73. amirandhossein
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The last of us Part2 amazing game and best game ever for ps4.
    thank you naughty dog.
  74. Irbis691
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Actually it deserves strong 9 but we need to fix this craziness of zeros, the game doesn't deserve such score
  75. LogicMissile
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Not quite as good as the first, but it’s a lot to live up to. The gameplay is incredible, the cut scenes are completely seamless, the violence is beautifully brutal, and the characters are so believable it hurts. Everyone seems to be up in arms about the story, which, if I had to to hazard a guess, is contingent upon having eight years to plan out the story how they wanted to see itNot quite as good as the first, but it’s a lot to live up to. The gameplay is incredible, the cut scenes are completely seamless, the violence is beautifully brutal, and the characters are so believable it hurts. Everyone seems to be up in arms about the story, which, if I had to to hazard a guess, is contingent upon having eight years to plan out the story how they wanted to see it themselves, and then being disappointed that it happened differently.… Expand
  76. daytona_usa2001
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. The world building, state of the art presentation is something that haven’t been seen in video games before. But what you take away from this game is the story. It leaves space for interpretation and and it makes video games evolve and mature. This is something no other medium could do and I’m so happy Naughty Dog have the capacity and resources to do it.
  77. marcoag2
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great game. Nowadays People complain about everthing, but doesn't do nothing better.
  78. Henk87
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Tech wise and on the gameplay front this game is a step up from part 1. The story is where it falls short.
    The story is somewhat weirdly paced and is telling 1 and a half stories. They could have cut the game after the first climax at 90% and wrap it in a nice resolution, but then they restart it and are leaving some things in an unsatisfying way.
    Maybe they wanted the player to feel    Tech wise and on the gameplay front this game is a step up from part 1. The story is where it falls short.
    The story is somewhat weirdly paced and is telling 1 and a half stories. They could have cut the game after the first climax at 90% and wrap it in a nice resolution, but then they restart it and are leaving some things in an unsatisfying way.
    Maybe they wanted the player to feel that way, but for me this story is just unfinished.    … Expand
  79. scott_324
    Feb 3, 2021
    9
    This game is amazing. Yes, the story is tough and might upset you if you are fond of the characters from the first game, or you don't like unconventional characters. The gameplay isn't revolutionarily different from the first game but still solid. My only complaints are that the game isn't on PC and I also don't like having to search every nook and cranny just to get upgrades. They shouldThis game is amazing. Yes, the story is tough and might upset you if you are fond of the characters from the first game, or you don't like unconventional characters. The gameplay isn't revolutionarily different from the first game but still solid. My only complaints are that the game isn't on PC and I also don't like having to search every nook and cranny just to get upgrades. They should just give you upgrades every once and a while.… Expand
  80. QQshkin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The first game is my single most loved piece of art ever. TLOU 2 wasn't necessary, but in the end I'm glad it exists. The game is much darker, it has gore and sometimes extreme violence – can't say I'm a fan of all of those things, but it works for the main narrative of the game. It's also a technical masterpiece that makes you question if next-gen is THAT neccessary (it is, because it'llThe first game is my single most loved piece of art ever. TLOU 2 wasn't necessary, but in the end I'm glad it exists. The game is much darker, it has gore and sometimes extreme violence – can't say I'm a fan of all of those things, but it works for the main narrative of the game. It's also a technical masterpiece that makes you question if next-gen is THAT neccessary (it is, because it'll allow smaller devs to achieve greater results).… Expand
  81. Dixis
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр уходящего поколения. Очень сильная и трогательная история, финал которой, не "отпускает" тебя несколько дней, после прохождения. Великолепная проработка и отличная картинка. Огромная благодарность, команде Naughty Dog, это больше чем игра!Одна из лучших игр уходящего поколения. Очень сильная и трогательная история, финал которой, не "отпускает" тебя несколько дней, после прохождения. Великолепная проработка и отличная картинка. Огромная благодарность, команде Naughty Dog, это больше чем игра!
  82. Max_Fuller
    Aug 15, 2020
    8
    I don't think this game is terrible or spectacular. I think I'm about 50% of the way done with the game thus far, and while I don't have any major complaints about the game, I just think its' not very fun at times. This game takes its concept a bit too seriously to provide enjoyment at the same rate as other popular games. The reviews on this game are OUT OF CONTROL, and I really don't seeI don't think this game is terrible or spectacular. I think I'm about 50% of the way done with the game thus far, and while I don't have any major complaints about the game, I just think its' not very fun at times. This game takes its concept a bit too seriously to provide enjoyment at the same rate as other popular games. The reviews on this game are OUT OF CONTROL, and I really don't see what all the commotion is about so far. Are misogynists/incels upset with strong female/LBGTQ+ protagonism? Did Naughty Dog pull an SJW with the story somewhere? I haven't reached any such controversial part of the story yet, and while I don't want spoilers, I don't plan on finishing this game soon because I am at a *really* slow part of the game right now, and I don't know why, but playing this game makes me feel a bit groggy. It's not that there isn't enough action or drama in the game; I think the problem lies in its realism-aspect spacing out the action and drawing-out the world-building/atmosphere too much.

    I admit I *used* to hold misogynistic views, but I don't hold them anymore; it no longer bothers me to see strong female protagonists fighting societal norms, though, I think a part of me is still depressed and has not yet completely accepted that these things are OK. If you're thinking about playing this game, it's best to be completely over these kinds of things, because it feels like this game rubs it in your face at times. This game went from playing as an ex-marine badass father to a strong, fiercely-independent lesbian woman in her 20-somethings. These characters have *completely* different socio-political demographic overlaps (outside of the group of people who are fine-with and can enjoy both.) I feel like the misogynistic/incel fans who liked the first game for the wrong reasons (perceived themes of male dominance, white supremacy, among other unscrupulous ideas) came to the sequel carrying their same socio-political expectations, and that must be one of the reasons why the user-reviews on this game are so polarized.

    One thing I don't understand at all is the fact that the professional critics are giving this game an aggregate score of 96/100. That score is the territory of some of the best video games ever made, and while The Last Of Us 2 isn't terrible, I think it's definitely not one of the best games ever made. Let's be honest here: TLOU2 is a solid 85/100. Not terrible; in fact pretty good but not one of the all-time bests either.    … Expand
  83. garytovi
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Bueno graficos y jugabilidad y el sonido perfecto pero la historia del juego es fatal el que a jugando la primera parte no le gustara esta historia
  84. Slob
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I just finnished the game and I gotta say that this has to be one of the most impressive and well made games ever. It's a shame a lot of people instantly dismiss it over certain plot points...I truly recommend everyone who is hesitant to give this game a chance, it's such a mindblowingly great game.
  85. Palubasu
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра. Не идеальная, но уникальная по многим вещам. Респект
  86. venom777
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    У игры такие низкие пользовательские оценки видимо из-за того, что маленькие дети не могут играть в нее при своих родителях ввиду того, что те нашлепают их по жопе, если увидят двух целующихся девушек. P.S Из больше чем 11 часов кат-сцен лгбт тематике уделено минут 15.У игры такие низкие пользовательские оценки видимо из-за того, что маленькие дети не могут играть в нее при своих родителях ввиду того, что те нашлепают их по жопе, если увидят двух целующихся девушек. P.S Из больше чем 11 часов кат-сцен лгбт тематике уделено минут 15.
  87. fve
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Great game, memorable moments, unforgettable, excellent gameplay and shocking story.
  88. Superbamf1000
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Terrible story. Really shows a lack of understanding by the developers on what made the first game great. HUGE disappointment.
  89. FGama
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is very good, an excellent game with great story and awesome characters.
    However, some people could not take what happened with Joel and Ellie’s sexuality... that’s why the poor reviews.
    Naughty Dog should have made a survey with the fans... and avoided the nuissance.    … Expand
  90. smodcast
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Folks saying the game is too political are rating it on the same grounds. Drown out the noise. Play this game.
  91. Anilexeas
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The fact that there are so many 0/10s on this game show how hard headed some people are and dont open up to other possibly good stories. If you buy this game, play it all the way through. Its redeming, one of the best stories ive ever experienced and has the greatest character development of any book or movie I have ever seen. This game is a masterpiece in its own right and i agrea it isnt for everyone. I strongly recommend this to any of you but be warned, leave expectations at the door.… Expand
  92. Bodyarm
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Эта игра произвела на меня очень сильное впечатление. На финальных титрах я сидел и плакал.
    Сюжет спорный, но в этом и есть его основная задача: заставить игрока проявить эмоции.
    Таких противоречивых эмоций я не получал ни от одной другой игры. По совокупности всех факторов игра для меня 10 баллов. Да в ней есть грехи, но эмоции от сюжета, от зрелищных и сложных перестрелок перекрывают все    Эта игра произвела на меня очень сильное впечатление. На финальных титрах я сидел и плакал.
    Сюжет спорный, но в этом и есть его основная задача: заставить игрока проявить эмоции.
    Таких противоречивых эмоций я не получал ни от одной другой игры.
    По совокупности всех факторов игра для меня 10 баллов.
    Да в ней есть грехи, но эмоции от сюжета, от зрелищных и сложных перестрелок перекрывают все недочёты.
    Игра переполнена деталями и вниманием к мелочам Будь это окружение или фразы охранников сказанные невзначай.
    Количество объектов на уровнях исчисляется сотнями.
    Детализация запредельная: модно увидеть грязь под ногтями у Элли.
    Не слушайте всех этих людей, кто знает игры за повестку и недостойную судьбу для героев.
    Это игра про жизнь в суровом и жестоком мире и каждый момент этой игры будет не раз вам об этом напоминать.
    Это игра престолов от мира видеоигр в ее лучшие годы    … Expand
  93. dedalus2k
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Ignore the narrowminded alt-right hate trolls steamrolling this game, which I would estimate a good 80+ percent of the hard negative reviews are. Poor little insecure twits unable to deal with the slightest challenge to how they want to see the world.
    The first TLoU game is one of the few games I've played through more than once. In fact I've lost count of how many times I've played it.    Ignore the narrowminded alt-right hate trolls steamrolling this game, which I would estimate a good 80+ percent of the hard negative reviews are. Poor little insecure twits unable to deal with the slightest challenge to how they want to see the world.
    The first TLoU game is one of the few games I've played through more than once. In fact I've lost count of how many times I've played it. Certainly more than any other. LToU 2 lives up to the original on all counts. At first I was a bit tentative about it. The first few hours felt like a bit of a rehash of the original in a lot of ways, but then the game shifted gears and took off. People hollering about plot holes need to use their imagination and understanding of the human condition. Nothing seems out of character. I think a lot of those comments are simply forced onto it to hide the fact that they've got some personal anti-sjw agenda. Why do they hide it.? Because they know, deep down, that they should be ashamed of themselves for being closed-minded hate mongers.    … Expand
  94. jonmilton89
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Almost everything is brilliant. Playing as the villain was an odd choice and the pacing was way off. Would've been a 10/10 otherwise.… Expand
  95. rallybilen
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Story, gameplay, sound design, attention to detail is out of this world. I have loved every second of this game. To me it is an emotional rollercoaster with a lot of epic action. It never gets repetitive and every fight feels unique. Touches on topics like what it means to be good/bad and what happens when you fight for survival of the ones you love.
  96. utsavbansal
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Beautiful game, great attention to detail. The story was nice and touching though in the later half it dragged a bit. Same goes for gameplay which at times in the middle sagged a bit. But when it was good, it was awesome. The sheer brutality of the fights made winning them give a kind of primal satisfaction. And playing as the new character was fun too, though their fighting style was moreBeautiful game, great attention to detail. The story was nice and touching though in the later half it dragged a bit. Same goes for gameplay which at times in the middle sagged a bit. But when it was good, it was awesome. The sheer brutality of the fights made winning them give a kind of primal satisfaction. And playing as the new character was fun too, though their fighting style was more Joel like. That made the tactics of tackling similar situations with Ellie and the new character different enough to give the game a dose of freshness. And loved the rope mechanics! Wish there were more uses for it and more puzzles with it even at the risk of making the situation more contrived. Their were times when the suspension of disbelief was questioned a bit, though that's probably a complaint only because the game has set such high standards of realism for itself. Overall a great experience. Recommended for all except for those who dislike violent imagery in games… Expand
  97. rootpl
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Just do yourself a favour and buy it. You won't regret it. Seriously.
  98. foguss
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    the game is very beautiful, exciting, atmospheric, the characters are good, the game of the year and the best on ps4 .
  99. schleffer
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some complain about LGBTQ+ representation, some complain about having to play as a muscular woman. Those people are obviously ridiculous.

    But then there are those who say that the message of the game is that "revenge is bad." It's, uh, way more complex than that. You don't just play as Abby to show that everyone is the hero of their own story, and that Ellie or Joel could be seen as the villain in someone else's story. You also play as Abby to see what it looks like when someone believes their violence is more justified than someone else's. Abby tells her dad that if she were the immune one, she'd want her dad to perform the operation anyway. That's noble of her, but it's not noble to kill someone in their sleep without their knowledge. She and her dad thought that act of violence was justified (it wasn't).

    And so Joel thinks that killing the Fireflies and the doctor was justified (it wasn't). Abby thinks that killing Joel is justified (it wasn't). Ellie thinks that killing Abby is justified (it isn't). Abby thinks that killing Dina would be justified, because Ellie killed Mel (it isn't).

    Elsewhere, Lev thinks that shaving his head is justified (it is). The Scars think that killing Lev is justified (it isn't). And so Lev stops Abby from killing Ellie. And Ellie stops herself from killing Abby. The cycle only stops when someone decides to stop.

    If it didn't occur to you during the 1st game, while carrying out Joel's act of killing dozens of people, including doctors, to save one person - even if it means that you're damning everyone in the world to continue living in a zombie apocalypse, and lying to and gaslighting the person you claim to love - that this might be morally questionable, something's wrong with you.

    The game never wants you to shift your loyalty to Abby and suddenly hate Ellie. The game wants to expand on the idea it left you with when Joel killed all those people - that you should question your own morality. The game makes you play as Abby while she hunts for Joel and while she attacks Ellie so that it feels BAD when you're attacking a half-dead Abby that's been roasting on a stick in the sun for a few days. Because that should feel bad! It may just be a video game, but you can still feel empathy for characters who have made mistakes. You don't have to like Abby, but you don't need to kill her.    … Expand
  100. boysfan4life88
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game may not take you where wanted, but you are nonetheless pleased where you end up.
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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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