The Last of Us Part II

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  1. RubySpy1
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    A game that is not meant for immature, closed minded people. Life itself is crazy. A beautiful game. The only low, it is extremely long, Abby's part specially. I would've loved to play more with Ellie.
  2. AlexYoung
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, buena historia, aunque me hubiese gustado que cambiara un poco sigue siendo buena, es lo que esperaba de Naughty Dog.
  3. CunningstUNT_7
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    First of all, just to address the constant "review bombing"... Most of those who have rated it between 0-4 have most likely not even played a minute of the game, they're just going by the spoilers before release because they're mad about it. Well guess what?.. some of them were actually incorrect anyway! I won't do a long drawn out review type rating, but what I will say is that Part II isFirst of all, just to address the constant "review bombing"... Most of those who have rated it between 0-4 have most likely not even played a minute of the game, they're just going by the spoilers before release because they're mad about it. Well guess what?.. some of them were actually incorrect anyway! I won't do a long drawn out review type rating, but what I will say is that Part II is incredible from start to finish, I actually enjoyed the 2nd half more than the first which I didn't think I would, especially due to how different it is (spoiler free). The graphics are one of the best I've seen on ps4, the facial expressions especially are excellent and really show the emotions of each character. The gameplay itself is incredible, it's just an extension of the original, but made better. The story itself has jaw dropping moments, and then the quieter and more peaceful ones. All in all I would recommend this game to all of the returning fans of the original, as it will not disappoint. What I liked about it most was that at several moments throughout I felt like it was nearing the games end, but then more kept coming, absolutely amazing. My one gripe is actually collecting parts/materials/ammo, this seems to be a bit less responsive than the first game, but we can't have it all!… Expand
  4. Sabertoothache
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game. Ellie as a young adult is wonderful to get to know. She validates segments of the population who've been told to hide who they are. She's extremely realistic within that population. As Ashley Johnson said, all the tomboys and misfits can sit at my table. I also loved her relationship with Dina. I didn't want to play Abby at all, so when I reached a point of sympathy and even liking for her, I knew Naughty Dog had done their job. I also like how it set up an obvious opening for part 3 at the end. Gameplay was fun. There were some improvements in weapons and stealth tactics from the first game. Lying prone and crawling were cool. I love stealth, and this game is excellent for that. To all those I keep reading "I'm not a homophobe but" just remember that "but" negates what came before it. I wouldn't have considered you to be homophobes if you weren't constantly saying you aren't. I believe that many have their balance challenged by two women who don't need men to survive, which is also a huge part of the game's strength. Stop with the online bullying. I cannot wait for 3 and for the HBO series.… Expand
  5. Mohammad13855
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Niiiiiiiiiiii8cccccccceeeeeee naughty dog Thank youuuu
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    And Thank you sony for this games
  6. RobinMR
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has a story which is right up there with the one of the first game.
    The gameplay and the leveldesign are the best that i have ever seen and the attention to detail is massive!
    But there are some things that are so unique about it:
    One night i texted my friend who also played the game and said: "Abby is a really nice person
    if you dont think of what she did to Joel". The next thing i was going to say was: "But i am trying to forgive her..." but at the moment i typed it in I was like: wait a minute, thats exactly what Ellie told Joel at the very end. "I dont think I can ever forgive you for that... but I would like to try". In a video about the game i heard the statement: "You play the game, but even more the game plays with you."
    With things like above and many others this statement couldnt be more true.
    Not only the in game characters are in a conflict, but the player is too with the characters, their choices and the choices he takes by himself.
    It takes some time to understand the game completely, but it is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  7. Erickrv29
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito, superou e MT as expectativas, história, gameplay, personagens, tudo MT bonito, MT bem feito!!
  8. chrisdontsurf
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    **** bangs so hard **** the haters they dont kno what they sayin nomsayin' damn
  9. Otavio1992
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome. The story is very very good. It moved me many times. And it’s not just about the story. Everything is done perfectly. The game runs flawless, with very beautiful graphics. Besides that, the battle system works pretty well and I also like the options of adjusting the difficulty in different ways. About what some people are saying : the game doesn’t try to push anThis game is awesome. The story is very very good. It moved me many times. And it’s not just about the story. Everything is done perfectly. The game runs flawless, with very beautiful graphics. Besides that, the battle system works pretty well and I also like the options of adjusting the difficulty in different ways. About what some people are saying : the game doesn’t try to push an agenda on you. It just happens that the main character is a lesbian. It wouldn’t change much if she was straight, or a man, or black, or whatever because it’s not important.… Expand
  10. Elaf1993
    Aug 21, 2020
    10
    One or a kind! Last of us 2 is atmospheric, intense, well narrated and has the best graphics I ‘ve ever seen in a game.
  11. ThePhilippino
    Aug 21, 2020
    8
    Its not perfect, but its not that bad either. I was initially mad at the game and was going to bomb it, but after giving myself some time to think about it, it really is more than what most of the haters are saying. It's not shallow, it's not badly written, it's a complete story that was just told in an incoherent way. I understood what the game's message was and while I don't agree withIts not perfect, but its not that bad either. I was initially mad at the game and was going to bomb it, but after giving myself some time to think about it, it really is more than what most of the haters are saying. It's not shallow, it's not badly written, it's a complete story that was just told in an incoherent way. I understood what the game's message was and while I don't agree with it, I respect what it was trying to say. I'd recommend this game to any PS4 owner. A fair warning that this game is very bleak and depressing so if you are prone to that maybe skip this one for awhile. It is a complete $60 game with polished gameplay, a good written story, and definitely memorable characters, buy it and try it for yourself.… Expand
  12. ctsang301
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I have never left a review before for anything on this site, and actually just created an account to leave my two cents on this one. I literally just finished it this morning, and now that I can finally indulge in the reviews WITH spoilers, I am simultaneously saddened by the online vitriol from internet trolls and relieved that more in-depth reviewers were left feeling equally as confused as I am right now.

    I want to just focus on the story with this review. I completely understand what Naughty Dog was trying to do to make us feel like every character was flawed, and that the world of The Last of Us is inhabited by far more darkness than light. That being said, it was very difficult to play as Abby for the 2nd half of the game. I found myself rooting for each member of her posse to be taken out. It felt as if I were playing Bill in the Kill Bill movies. It didn't feel right, even with the Lev/Yara storyline. I think if Abby had killed Tommy or Maria while on the run with Lev/Yara from the WLF, or something along those lines, I think I would have felt a lot more invested in her story, even if it still ended up with her killing Joel, but towards the end of the game (when she realizes he killed her father).

    The nihilism of the world of TLOU comes through loud and clear in this chapter, and I applaud Naughty Dog for being brave enough to put their vision out there, regardless of the inevitable backlash. My hope is that whenever they come out with part 3, they wrap up the storylines in such a way as to redeem both Ellie and Abby, and consequently make the infinte sadness of part 2 worth something.

    **Side note: I loved the Lev and Yara characters. Sexual identity is 100% self-determined, and I appreciate them working that into the story. If coming out in today's society is difficult, doing it as Lev did is even more impressive. More practically, it lends a real legitimacy to their escape from the Seraphites, rather than simply waking up and saying, this is wrong. Bravo.    … Expand
  13. Thanderbird
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Игра хороша во всем, как сюжетно, так и геймплейно. К сожалению, не было возможности пройти ее на одном дыхании, иначе эмоции были бы ярче и полнее. Однозначный mustplay!
  14. miguelsampaio10
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    For me, the best game ever produced!! What a journey. Its difficult now to play some other game.
  15. SupaRush
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Your heart can either take it.. Or you can't take it. This game captivated me to the max!
  16. SlevinK
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Juego maltratado por las criticas de usuarios que ni siquiera lo han jugado, le dan Ceros por prejuicios, por fanaticos obsesivos con joel que simplemente quieren un juego fanservice, por no ser el juego que esperaban, madre mia yo no quiero jugar a un juego que sea lo que yo espero quiero un juego que me zarandee los sentidos y me sorprenda y que sea diferente no quiero que me complazca.Juego maltratado por las criticas de usuarios que ni siquiera lo han jugado, le dan Ceros por prejuicios, por fanaticos obsesivos con joel que simplemente quieren un juego fanservice, por no ser el juego que esperaban, madre mia yo no quiero jugar a un juego que sea lo que yo espero quiero un juego que me zarandee los sentidos y me sorprenda y que sea diferente no quiero que me complazca. Y criticas tan absurdas como un 0 en serio? (la mayoria) musica 10, graficos 10, jugabilidad 10, durabilidad 10, historia 0, vale, y el resultado es 0 en serio? la clase de matematicas se quedaron dormidos? en fin, un JUEGAZO nivel DIOS.… Expand
  17. Ced97430
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Best game ever!!! I would give it 9 but I give 10.
    It already nets gen. 2020 goty.
  18. cherrykitty
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us II is a phenomenal artistic achievement. It is one of the most profound interactive narrative experiences ever created and a testament to the power of games to evoke empathy in the player. This game will be talked about as a landmark of gaming that pushed the medium forward.
  19. Acelee
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    12/10 . Игра стоит каждого вложенного рубля в нее. Она космос .
  20. Vlithra
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Sen çok güzel oyunsun bee Hikayesi yüzünden oyun çöp değil herkese göre değişir hikaye
  21. Skaas
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Gaming Canon right here ladies and gentlemen. Anticipation was high and the wait loooong, but this is how it's done! Thank you for the hard work to everyone who made this happen
  22. Igorffadasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Odeio homi hetero mds nem joguei só dando nota alta pra irritar msm bestas
  23. Fralleman
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    The story in this game is indeed great, amazing really! Lived up to my expectations and more.
  24. Konstanti
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    I know that many people hate this game, but developers did something different and i really liked that. For those who hated the game i recommend to replay it and see it from another perspective. You will like it. They improved graphics, physics, combat and the general environment. I liked the fact that they inserted a dodge button. It is a masterpiece. Great job as always Naughty Dog. CantI know that many people hate this game, but developers did something different and i really liked that. For those who hated the game i recommend to replay it and see it from another perspective. You will like it. They improved graphics, physics, combat and the general environment. I liked the fact that they inserted a dodge button. It is a masterpiece. Great job as always Naughty Dog. Cant wait for part 3!!!… Expand
  25. TheOndra
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just had to play this after firts game and at my first playthrough I was a little bit disapponted from story. Then I played it for second time to get all achievments and enjoy whole story again. After that I can appreciate what ND made. Whole concept is perfected and story is well served. This story is sad and will make you think about everything that happened thorough both games.
    Abby is still character that I dont like. Most frustrating was fighting as Abby against Ellie.    … Expand
  26. Dodgetroll
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    I’m out of words! But thats not the first time when it comes to Naughty Dog Produksjons.
    There are very few story’s that stick the way this story does. Sins I finished the game I don’t think there has been one day gone by without me thinking about it. Thats how powerful the production made impact through this storytelling. Sure... some of the outcomes of the story did not make the turn I    I’m out of words! But thats not the first time when it comes to Naughty Dog Produksjons.
    There are very few story’s that stick the way this story does. Sins I finished the game I don’t think there has been one day gone by without me thinking about it. Thats how powerful the production made impact through this storytelling. Sure... some of the outcomes of the story did not make the turn I wanted it to take, but that would simply been boring and predictable... this story is not and I love it. I don’t think I ever seen a game made so much impact on people in general based on comments online. And that says a lot. Naughty dog manages to get everyone emotionally involved. I can’t think of anyone else who manage to do that. I play a lot of games... a lot.... There are not many storylines I can actually remember in detail after a short time. Last of us sticks with me for a lifetime. This game is so well made I sometimes got lost in the beautiful surroundings and fine details... simply stunning. Gameplay is flawless. It gives the player a verity of options on how to play using stealth or go guns blasting. I didn’t even find a bug or glitch in the game. What can I say.
    It doesn’t get any better than this! Thumbs up     … Expand
  27. Chels14
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    It’s not a ten but. This is the only game I can remember that people are being unfair and complex. Most of the people who make videos rating the game on YouTube have videos of 30 minutes or more talking about the game, it’s not a film it’s only a game so there’s no need to go all complex and act like cinematographers when most of you have rated this game with a 5,6 or 7. The fact that theIt’s not a ten but. This is the only game I can remember that people are being unfair and complex. Most of the people who make videos rating the game on YouTube have videos of 30 minutes or more talking about the game, it’s not a film it’s only a game so there’s no need to go all complex and act like cinematographers when most of you have rated this game with a 5,6 or 7. The fact that the user score it’s 5.2 it’s a crime against video games. Just enjoy the bloody game it’s actually really good.… Expand
  28. Aniseed
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    At first I would rate this game a 6, but after I replayed it and really pay attention to every event and scene that happened, there were so many important story details that I missed. You need full attention, I mean FULL attention to really understand the story and it's message and it's much more than just revenge, it's forgiveness but also having a peace with yourself and how you dealAt first I would rate this game a 6, but after I replayed it and really pay attention to every event and scene that happened, there were so many important story details that I missed. You need full attention, I mean FULL attention to really understand the story and it's message and it's much more than just revenge, it's forgiveness but also having a peace with yourself and how you deal with grief and anger. 25 hours of mostly killing people is not enough to tell a big story like this, and they're using these little subtle hints to tell what is actually happening and most people won't notice these hints, which hurts the game for those people. The game needs more time (not gameplay time) so they don't need use these subtle hints to tell the story. Plus it's not a straightforward storytelling, which is not ideal for the people that play the game intermittently, those people would forget what has happened in the game. For me it's a great solid game, with amazing acting and animation (the best I've ever seen), marvelous soundtrack, fun stealth, satisfying combat (some of it dragged out more than I would like), a little confusing story at first but not anymore. And that is 8.8/10. But I will post it 10 because so many fake players giving it 0 which is not fair at all, so a 10 for balance things out.… Expand
  29. Finalxz
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i need to put this out there; this is one of the best stories i have ever experienced, i feel shattered, repulsive, tired, longing for some release, but in the end just as Ellie, i understand that the only path for revenge is forgiveness, she knew that killing abby wasn't going to give her peace, as we learned halfway through the game, when we saw that killing joel didn't give abby peace. i lament that people can´t get the brilliance of this script, i will never forget this game. The world, music and characters that accompany the story end up creating something memorable, it is not a perfect game, but it is a masterpiece that takes video games to a new level.… Expand
  30. leogdiniz
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall TLOU2 is an awesome game and definitely worth playing. The story, differently from the first one, is not about hope but hate, revenge and how someone can end up losing everything in the pursuit of it.
    The graphics and the audio are definitely on of the best we can find in the PS4. The game is pretty fun and even though the jump button didn’t add much to the game, being able to crawl and dodge does make the game play way more fun than the previous one IMO.

    The combats are great and the clickers and stalkers will definitely scare the **** out of you.

    The story itself is not bad and the game does give you that rollercoaster of emotions. By the end I could sympathize with Abby and I actually had a lot of fun paying with her. It was a really nice experience being able to play against Tommy and Ellie. I actually admired them more since I faced them as enemies. Their are really tough to beat.    … Expand
  31. Sergioetm24
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte hecho video juego.
    Gran juego. No experimenté tanta emoción desde que jugué RDR2. Realmente candidato a juego del año y ha superado al primer juego por mucho. La calidad gráfica, de audio, banda sonora, mecánicas de jugabilidad realmente es una ruleta rusa de emociones y lo más brillante es el guión y por supuesto la interpretación de Troy y Ashley merecedores de un Oscar    Una obra de arte hecho video juego.
    Gran juego. No experimenté tanta emoción desde que jugué RDR2. Realmente candidato a juego del año y ha superado al primer juego por mucho. La calidad gráfica, de audio, banda sonora, mecánicas de jugabilidad realmente es una ruleta rusa de emociones y lo más brillante es el guión y por supuesto la interpretación de Troy y Ashley merecedores de un Oscar cada uno. El único pero podría ser algunos bugs que encontré que espero solucionen pronto y que en algunos momentos sentí que alargaban un poco más de lo necesario el juego.    … Expand
  32. Kobevh
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, the best game I ever played.

    ND took some bold risks with the story and I really liked them. It’s a story with lots of emotions. It has no good or bad characters. In its core it is a revenge story, but it’s also so much more. The gameplay is familiar if you have played the first one, but it is much improved. New mechanics to both combat and stealth. The AI is also way    In my opinion, the best game I ever played.

    ND took some bold risks with the story and I really liked them. It’s a story with lots of emotions. It has no good or bad characters. In its core it is a revenge story, but it’s also so much more.

    The gameplay is familiar if you have played the first one, but it is much improved. New mechanics to both combat and stealth. The AI is also way better. The level design is amongst the best I have seen. Animations are amazing and the infected are way better than in the first game.The graphics are also amazing.    … Expand
  33. DerpyGamer116
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This game has made me cry, smile and feel tons of emotions. Even tho some parts of the stpry aren't perfect as many say, it's still an amazing game on every level, graphics, game physics , gameplay etc..so much work put into this game and it shows, i'd play it over and over again. Goty for me forsure
  34. gorkemyilmaz
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game breaks you. Over and over again. And it does it so perfectly that you feel angry, sad and satisfied at the same time. It is a masterpiece.
  35. brunobrego
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    O diretor avisou que você não está preparado para esse jogo. E ele não mentiu, você não está preparado para esse jogo. A história pode pessoalmente não agradar a todos, mas ela tem total êxito no que quer fazer. Ver um mundo ou não existe heróis, colocar você na pele de quem você julgou ser vilão. O maior desafio que o jogo propôs foi esse, fazer você criar empatia por alguém que vocêO diretor avisou que você não está preparado para esse jogo. E ele não mentiu, você não está preparado para esse jogo. A história pode pessoalmente não agradar a todos, mas ela tem total êxito no que quer fazer. Ver um mundo ou não existe heróis, colocar você na pele de quem você julgou ser vilão. O maior desafio que o jogo propôs foi esse, fazer você criar empatia por alguém que você sentiu raiva. Mas tem todos os outros fatores que fazem desse game algo único. Você vai querer explorar cada canto desse game, vai notar cada detalhe muito bem feito no cenário, vai se encantar com o grávido estupidamente lindo e uma aula de boa jogabilidade. Ainda temos grandes jogos para lançar esse ano, é verdade, mas eu já apostaria em The Last Of Us Part II como o Game Of The Year.… Expand
  36. Umbokdong
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
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    # 라오어2 # 캬하하하
  37. bdeck42
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I think this game was a great sequel for what the writers are trying to achieve. You were able to play as a protagonist and antagonist in the story who were in the end both just trying to survive and both seeking revenge. The ending was great and led to an epic fight scene. I’m very Satisfied with how it ended and I’m hoping they release a third one.
  38. Enternal
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    It's Saturday, August 8. I just finished the game about 20 mins ago. I had heard that there was some controversy in the ratings coming in. But avoided everything so I could give the game an honest review after I experienced the full story.

    The sum it up, the game is beautifully painful, like Johnny Cash's rendition of Hurt. And to be honest... it's amazingly refreshing. Often times media    It's Saturday, August 8. I just finished the game about 20 mins ago. I had heard that there was some controversy in the ratings coming in. But avoided everything so I could give the game an honest review after I experienced the full story.

    The sum it up, the game is beautifully painful, like Johnny Cash's rendition of Hurt. And to be honest... it's amazingly refreshing. Often times media will be Disney-fied, it will become over polished, too clean, and will just tick the standard bells and whistles.

    Tlou2 storyline is not clean, just as the characters pickup dirt and grime on their skin and clothes, they also pickup emotional baggage and scars. These are characters who are not necessarily trying to be a hero, but just trying to get by in this fractured world. Its this journey that sets the game apart, and even though parts of the journey are rough and scary, you come out feeling alive, aware of your thoughts..aware that like the game, life is flawed.

    My only gripes are the expanded explorable areas combined with having collectables in the the game, disrupt the flow of the story. And while its a choice to look for stuff not, I felt that I was missing out on potential items or story material by not. The other problem with this is while exploring a section an NPC may go into another room while having a conversation which you end up missing. The solution at times is to stop and wait for all the dialogue to finish then look for stuff which..again breaks the flow of the game.

    My advice, only explore if its convenient. You can always get stuff on another playthrough if you are a completist. Push through the dark parts of the game and you'll find an experience that despite clickers and bloaters is remarkably human and one of the best experiences of this generation.    … Expand
  39. viniciussawate
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Talking about hate isn't exactly new (in the times we live in, it's more than ordinary). To portray violence, ditto, especially in games, where violence is an instrument of entertainment, used in the most varied ways, and means for the most diverse types of messages. But rarely have I seen hatred portrayed in a game so raw, so visceral and, at the same time, so complex, from causes toTalking about hate isn't exactly new (in the times we live in, it's more than ordinary). To portray violence, ditto, especially in games, where violence is an instrument of entertainment, used in the most varied ways, and means for the most diverse types of messages. But rarely have I seen hatred portrayed in a game so raw, so visceral and, at the same time, so complex, from causes to consequences. You may not know it, but The Last of Us: Part II will show you what hate can do to you.… Expand
  40. Luggi
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its actually pretty aight at first i didnt like the story too much because i just wanted revenge but it gre won me… Expand
  41. milkyfiend
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game has all the charm of a snuff film that cost millions to make. Bleak, wretched, torture porn and horrific inversion of everything that people loved about the first game. TLOU 1 saved some people from suicide, this game drives them to it. i give it 10 because anything less seems to get rejected by the website.
  42. Zephyr950
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is brilliant. Its ambitious and emotionally impactful story, breathtaking visuals, and engaging game play make it one of my most profound video game experiences ever. The story was very emotionally driven and thought-provoking. It's a character study that focuses on the consequences of actions and explores many aspects of human nature. That being said, many events inThe Last of Us Part II is brilliant. Its ambitious and emotionally impactful story, breathtaking visuals, and engaging game play make it one of my most profound video game experiences ever. The story was very emotionally driven and thought-provoking. It's a character study that focuses on the consequences of actions and explores many aspects of human nature. That being said, many events in the game will not be in line with what people have in mind and the characters in the game make decisions that will seem half witted to other people. For me though, the events that transpire in the game felt realistic, reasonable, and it further reinforces the fact that in the world of The Last of Us, there are no heroes and villains, only survivors with their own personal intentions. The character decisions as well were in line with what the character was going through and felt justified based on their development throughout the story. To say that the story is emotionally driven is taking it lightly. There are moments in the story that will just break your heart. It is a sad and depressing tale and yet underneath all of that, there are moments of happiness and joy. It provokes many thoughts and emotions, and through the characters, we are able to experience that. Which is why I think the characters in the game are some of the best and most well realized ones in any video game. You get to feel what the characters are going through and understand the choices they make. It is through these experiences that made me emotionally connect with these characters and made me care for them, especially in this dark and grim world that they are living in. My main issue with the game is regarding its pacing, which I felt was inconsistent and definitely made the game feel a lot longer than it needed to be. It is indeed a story that will definitely not be for everyone, but is definitely for me. The graphics and overall visual presentation of the game is incredible. It is without a doubt one of the best looking games of the generation. Animations are fluid and are some of the best in the industry, specifically the facial animations that looked very realistic. The environments as well provide a tense and realistic atmosphere that further enhances the overall world immersion of the game. Game play, for me, is one of the highlights of the game. Utilizing your arsenal and all the tools that you have during encounters really makes the combat shine. The weapons in the game feel really good to play and quite different from one another. Stealth is simple but effective, and the phenomenal level design allows for multiple ways of dealing with enemies. The upgrading system for weapons is great and each upgrade felt important and impactful to the way you play and handle encounters. Overall, despite the issues I had with its inconsistent pacing and overly long game length, these issues were not bad enough to ruin my experience and make me give the game anything less than what it deserves, a 10/10.… Expand
  43. Pedges
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Go into this game with an open mind, I adored the first game but I’m so pleased the writers decided to take risks with this story and take it in a new direction, the story is painfully beautiful and will stay with you for a long time. The world created by Naughty dog for this series is second to none, they’ve outdone themselves, I would highly recommend this game.
  44. alexmotis
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    So I just finished playing the Last of Us 2, played it in Hard, took me about a week, taking my time and breathing in the moments. What can I say. In all my years as a gamer (30+) no game has ever had me dropping the controller, sweating, crying and laughing as much as this one. The graphics are jaw-dropping, the gameplay (especially the stealth) is some of the best and most precise, andSo I just finished playing the Last of Us 2, played it in Hard, took me about a week, taking my time and breathing in the moments. What can I say. In all my years as a gamer (30+) no game has ever had me dropping the controller, sweating, crying and laughing as much as this one. The graphics are jaw-dropping, the gameplay (especially the stealth) is some of the best and most precise, and the story is one the best game, nay, movie or otherwise, that I have ever seen. I hope the inevitable HBO series does it justice. For those of you complaining, it's not your story. You just get to be a part of it. Enjoy the ride and live in peace.… Expand
  45. Lolw0lf
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    What an incredible game! A must play. A bit lengthy, but the story pays off in a way that no other game has in ages. Maybe not since the first last of us.
  46. Samuel0093
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    If you see a low score for this game they did not play the game. This is one of my top 3 games of all time and is amazing in every way possible. The game keeps you on the edge of your seat and the story is incredible with detail. I really hate that it gets alot of hate because of platform and other things that has nothing to do with those game. You have to play this game for yourself andIf you see a low score for this game they did not play the game. This is one of my top 3 games of all time and is amazing in every way possible. The game keeps you on the edge of your seat and the story is incredible with detail. I really hate that it gets alot of hate because of platform and other things that has nothing to do with those game. You have to play this game for yourself and not listen to anybody that is pushing a different agenda. Amazing game!… Expand
  47. OjolyGolf
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Ахуенная игра, расскрывающая проблему мести и что может произойти, если ты её одержим. Ставлю десятку, потому что рыдал над концовкой, для меня сюжет отличный, геймплей также, визуал на высшем уровне. Надеюсь у игры повысится оценка до 8-9. Всем любви!и не будьте злы на мир!Ахуенная игра, расскрывающая проблему мести и что может произойти, если ты её одержим. Ставлю десятку, потому что рыдал над концовкой, для меня сюжет отличный, геймплей также, визуал на высшем уровне. Надеюсь у игры повысится оценка до 8-9. Всем любви!и не будьте злы на мир!
  48. eluxox
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Pese a todo el ruido causado, la opinión más importante es la que genera uno mismo experimentando el juego. Es un juego crudo, que te genera sentimientos encontrados pero eso no tiene porqué significar algo malo. Es una experiencia que puede no ser del gusto de todos los jugadores pero que en lo personal me fascinó para aplaudirlo.
  49. Galuck
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    One of the Best games I've played in my life. There is a lot of emotion in everything, the enemies don't just die, their friends Cry when someone dies, a dog starts crying when his owner dies, the placement of the enemies, The stealth, the combat, the story, everything is deep and tense in this game, the world building is incredible.
  50. amazen
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 is a game of frantic violence and a the quest for revenge. The moment the player gets that sinking feeling of sadness and despair, they now become Ellie and all of the conflicting feelings the player experience the rest of the way. A feat like this is extremely rare in gaming. A huge kudos to Naughty Dog and everyone involved. If you played this game and weren’t satisfiedThe Last of Us 2 is a game of frantic violence and a the quest for revenge. The moment the player gets that sinking feeling of sadness and despair, they now become Ellie and all of the conflicting feelings the player experience the rest of the way. A feat like this is extremely rare in gaming. A huge kudos to Naughty Dog and everyone involved. If you played this game and weren’t satisfied I say this. You may have played and beat the game, but you failed to beat the game that naughty dog played with your soul.… Expand
  51. haseeb546
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Ignore all the haters. First time a game made me reflect internally as a person and walk in someone else's shoes. This game has a very powerful message and can only be understood by playing it.
  52. movinshadow
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best game i've ever played. Top emotional story, 0 score posted dummys who didnt play the game. Niel Drakmann is genius, like Kodjima. One thing i didnt like is killing the dogs. Definitely could be the game of year.
  53. Mikemax
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They kill off the best character for she hulk and the gameplay get stale very quickly.Is sad what the did. The ending blows and the story suck… Expand
  54. Brnlv
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    The haters miss the point. This is not a traditional hero's journey. Just because a player feels sad, confused, and conflicted about the story, doesn't make this a 0/10 game. The story is challenging and emotionally complex, and the lack of a Hollywood ending is a creative choice, not a flaw. And as for the "SJW game" critique, if it's too much for a player to imagine that a gay person andThe haters miss the point. This is not a traditional hero's journey. Just because a player feels sad, confused, and conflicted about the story, doesn't make this a 0/10 game. The story is challenging and emotionally complex, and the lack of a Hollywood ending is a creative choice, not a flaw. And as for the "SJW game" critique, if it's too much for a player to imagine that a gay person and a trans person might exist in the same story, then that person is... well. To put it diplomatically, on the wrong side of history.… Expand
  55. Tavito39
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    I will be honest, the game is the best in graphics, gameplay and the scenarios, but un story it was not what i espected, the only reason why i give a 9/10 it's because the story is not at the level of the first game, but is a story that brings up a lot of different emotions in a single playthrough, and that kind of stories they are worth recognizing.
  56. LeonardoChu
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I used to be the hater for this game after the spoilers leaking, i called it Garbage, The trash of us2... However, i recently ordered my PS4 Limited Edition TLOU2. I give the game a try, and after 2 hours of playing, I addicted to it. Seriously, the game is a masterpiece, the story is driven logically and matured. The main reason why people got mad because of Joel's death and How Ellie let Abby go after she killed everyone in her path to get to Abby. BUT, when you play it and try to understand the message, you will love the game so much. First, Abby doesn't know who Joel is, she doesn't bond with the man like US, the only thing she knows is that Joel killed her father. Therefore, that explains the way she tortures and smashes the golf club, especially the last hit when she has a flashback of her father's death. I am sure that MYSELF or YOU, especially in that post apocalypse world, would hunt anyone down if he or she kills our parent and give the killer the slowest death. Second, Ellie killed everyone to get to Abby. The point is Ellie barely sees the message " Revenge is a fool's game " after she killed Nora, then Owen, and Mel - a pregnant woman made her actually realize it. You can clearly see that in Ellie's eyes and her shakind hands, she wanted to stop. After coming back to the theater, she and Dina, Jesse, Tommy were already ready to go back Jackson and left everything behind. But Abby got to the theater and killed Jesse, which was understanable because Ellie and Tommy killed every single one of Abby's friends. Despite all that, Abby spared Dina because of Lev told her not to and also let both Dina and Ellie get away. After several years of setting down, Ellie still couldn't forget Joel's bloody smashed head. So she goes find Abby but not to REVENGE, but to find an ending. That explains why she didnt kill Abby when she had a flashback of emotional Joel sitting with the guitar. The ending is Ellie finally can let go of eveything. The only way to find peace is to forgive and let go. The last scene of the masterpicece, Ellie said she wanted to give it a try about forgiving Joel and Joel replied he would like that. In the end, they both did! A truly, deeply and matured story.… Expand
  57. AlbertoPS
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II is Beautiful, great, unbelievable, the best videogame in the story.… Expand
  58. ace2117
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I made an account just to give this a 10.
    All these 0 reviews are made by fools before they even played the game.
    Best game of all time. Incredible in every aspect.
  59. Mellevalapucha
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego no tiene nada que envidiarle a su antecesor, te muestra el viaje de ellie no como el viaje del heroe, ellie no es una heroína, ni Joel, de hecho el juego te muestra que nuestros protagonistas podían ser incluso peores que los antagonistas, se nos muestra la otra cara de la moneda, mostrándonos ir a todos los que matamos. Sangre fría, también podían tener sus propias vivencias, sueños y tragedias,, el gameplay es bueno, muy fluido, la IA mejoró bastante en comparación con el primer juego, (que de por sí ya tenía buena IA), quisiera destacar sobre todo la parte donde los lobos atacan la isla de los serafitas y se muestra lo bajo y ruin que es el ser humano, matando a todos y destruyendo a todas las personas sin importar género, edad o que simplemente son personas también como ellos .
    Cumplió los expectativas, lo único que podría quejarme sería que lo alargan un poco de forma innecesaria, aunque no se siente forzado. Abby funciona como antagonista ( o protagonista como lo quieran ver) porque tiene motivos claros para hacer lo que hace,tiene tantos motivos o más que ellie para hacer lo que hace.
    En fin, buenísimo el juego, no se cierren a no jugarlo solo por una supuesta "inclusión"
    Valió la pena la espera.    … Expand
  60. hasabrain
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't tell you what to feel, and you shouldn't let other people tell you either. This is a game you need to play with an open mind, especially if you played the first one. I'm here to tell you to form your own opinion and thoughts without listening to the heard. I'm not here to form your opinion, but one thing is for sure - it's worth the playthrough.

    As expected the visuals are stunning all the way. With 7 years on the last game, this one has even improved visually, which is saying alot.

    The characters seem well thought out and developed - in world like this, perfect is a word you would never use to describe any person in the game. It's easy to hate a character you don't care about, even if they survive and live the same way as the character you like. It's a complicated story and needs critical thinking to be understood for what it is, no matter the emotion you might feel.

    The gameplay is intense and dark, but it has some really nice moments. Remember Joel saying along these lines in the 1st game: "no matter what, you always find something worth fighting for". Although not uncommon in these types of games, this is something you really see in this game. Emotions run high and the stress levels stay peaking. Never a dull moment.

    The game also feels like its tweaked perfectly from the first one. Enemies are more personalized and
    advanced. It sort of feels like Naughty Dog fullfilled wishes I didn't know I had in that sense. Some aspects feel more realistic and you feel more agaile as you're playing. This game is also very accessible, which is awesome! Also, hats off to Naughty Dog for showing gay characters!

    Playing this game was a wonderful rollercoaster of a journey. The thoughts I have collected over the past 7 years about what the game might be didn't matter once I started. I would never be mad at them for not making what I had hoped or made up in my head, because it is a good game. At the end of the day, you have to see it for what it is, not what you want it to be.

    I would recommend altering your mindset if your going in with certain expectations, people need to realize they're not the ones making the game. If you don't like the story, that is your opinion. But please, for the creators and yourselves - give the game a fair chance. It's not **** You might not like it, but that doesn't give you the right to tell people not to buy it or say it garbage. Your opinion is simply yours, and should not ruin for others. No one is forcing you to like it, don't let people make you hate it.    … Expand
  61. TuAmigoRoberto
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra, no hay mucho más que decir. El gameplay esta más expandido que en el primer juego. La historia es complicada emocionalmente, se trata de hacerte sentir mal, molesto o confundido.
  62. JJ2
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I don’t really do reviews but I wanted to make this one because this game is amazing. It’s one of the best games I have ever played. The gameplay is fun and the story is one of the best. This game is a masterpiece
  63. Heyguysitsnate
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Just, wow. I don’t know what all the hate is about, but this is easily one of the best video games ever made. Give it a shot.
  64. scoorpion5640
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    seriously? So many people gave note 0 just because didn't like the storyline? I respect who didn't like the storyline but the graphics, jogability and the details wich are INSANE don't count? if you consider yourself really a gamer you gave more thant that. Kids
  65. Dabandpuke
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Just the best game experience in years thanks naughty dog you've created a master piece one more time ! The game is so insane lots of content i love it !
  66. Waterbottle1
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece and the leak destroyed it.

    I don't want to go into too much detail about the graphics, the world or the stunning level of detail, because literally every area, every shot, every plant in post - apocalyptic Seattle feels unreal. This game is something else. I bet in at least a year on from now people will upload Yt - vids like: TLOU2 , better than you think" or something like that.

    It is the leak that ruined the *hype* around this game, but not the game per se. At this point, I would like to mention, that a lot of the spoilers and rumors I heard prior to the release were straigth up fake.

    To 100% confirm this: Ellie doesn't die, Abby is not transsexual, you do play as the killer of Joel in this game but the way this sentence is formed is simply flawed. When I heard about playing as Abby, I thought that the player has to kill of Joel, which, surprise surprise, is simply not the case. The story is absolutely beautiful, brutal when it needs to be and the epitome of bittersweet. There is not one other game I can think of, that made me feel the way i felt during the credits. Mesmerizing.

    My main problem are the people that simply won't play the game because of the leak, or who hate it, but for the wrong reasons.

    I've seen more than enough "Joel died, so I won't play this game" - arguments prior and after the release. Well ok, Joel was definitely a great character, but his death is ... natural in a *post - apocalyptic* world. Whenever I hear something like that, I like ot think of the prequel. Who was the villain in TLOU1? Was is Tess, Bill, Sam, Joel, the fireflies? No, there was no villain, just like there was no true "hero".

    In addition to Joel's death, there are a lot of people upset of Ellie not killing Abby in their last showdown. But again, why should she? Because she travelled aaaall the way to California to kill her? Remember in the first game, where Ellie and Joel travel across the entire continent, just to get to the fireflies and Joel NOT wanting to sacrifice Ellie for a cure, which was his original mission after all?

    "Abby is buff, I do not like it". Again, post - apocalyptic world, where you fight for your survival + living in a military - esque group with a ton of resources + wanting to take revenge so much so, that you sacrifice an idyllic life with the love of your life makes your pretty buff I guess.

    "Ellie should have killed her, because she definitely could not let go of Joel" - I think it is pretty evident, that Joel wanted only the best for Ellie, there is no room for arguments here. But this also includes letting go. Do you think Joel would be happy with his life, if he had never let go of Sarah? No. The same thing goes for Ellie and Abby.

    "The message of this game is way to obvious, revenge is bad". Is it though? I did not get this impression (actually, I did, but I would not consider this the main message). For me, TLOU2 was about growth. Sometimes, this growth manifests itself in emotional maturity (letting go), sometimes in physical improvements ("the buff lady scares me"). Revenge definitely plays a major part in the game, but it is not the only message this game tries to convey, by far not the only one. With the hatred that both of them experience, they become way to hardheaded, only focused on their plans and motifs, while ignoring the people around them. (Kinda like those people who did not actually play this game, but still write reviews because they heard it sucks).

    "Playing as Abby is dumb" - It is pretty clear, that they are both sides of one and the same coin, so why not try to embrace her story aswell? She lost her father, the love of her life, a partner, a pregrant friend and also a dog. She has every right to feel the way she feels and her wanting to kill Joel is not "stupid", it is what the first game taught us, quite literally: You kill in order to preserve what you love.

    If you did not like the game, that is absolutely fine. But to trash it with garbage arguments is simply wrong. It is very polarizing, ND definitely created SOMETHING here. But this something is the best thing I have experienced in a looong time from an industry that is notorious for in - game purchases while still demanind 60 to 70 bucks for the "whole" game, pumping out sequel after sequel of the same, god damn game every **** year, and relatively poor story writing (i.e. everything is black and white) for the majority of games.

    TLOU2 is a breath of fresh air, that demands YOU to think a little bit about your actions and consequences, while still delivering a solid combat and stealth system, a more than brilliant performance from the actors (especially Ashley Jenkins, who portrayed Ellie so amazingly) and a game that makes you FEEL something.

    This game is definitely game of the PS4 - generation.

    (Sorry for any mistakes, am a non - native)    … Expand
  67. JohannesStub
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II: "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves." ~Confucius

    !This Review contains major spoilers! Seriously: If you plan on playing The Last of Us II avoid spoilers! It will ruin this amazing experience for you. You still might not enjoy this sequel in the end, but this game derves an "open-minded" and unprejudiced approach. (I'm not a native, so    The Last of Us Part II: "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves." ~Confucius

    !This Review contains major spoilers!
    Seriously: If you plan on playing The Last of Us II avoid spoilers! It will ruin this amazing experience for you. You still might not enjoy this sequel in the end, but this game derves an "open-minded" and unprejudiced approach.

    (I'm not a native, so please excuse my English)

    To begin with I want to thank Naughtydog for both The Last of Us and The Last of Us II as these games have touched me and made me tear up like no other game. I do not think that you deserve all this hate. You have put together an amazingly well crafted, detailed and emotional game. Now there is some valid critissism to this game, it is far from perfect (but than again what game isn't), which I will adress later. As I mentioned the The Last of Us series is extremly emotional so I really wasn't suprised that the sequel to one of the most beloved games turned out to be this controfersial and polarizing. This game will make you feel uncomfortable, this game will make you furious and this game might even make you grief but that's what makes it uniquely emotional (at least for me)! Don't get me started on homphobic and hateful comments, but fortunately this is only a (very loud) minortity. Nevertheless these comments have to be adressed and condemned!
    Just to get this out of the way: I can 100 % understand if you did not enjoy the game, this is not a guaranteed 10/10 game. This game is extremly controversial, as your experience will largely depend on how you fell about Joel's death, you having to play as Abby and the character's "experimental" development. Will you get snapped out of the story and remain mad at the developers or will you be abel to lose yourself in the story anyways? Well to be honest whilst playing the game I sometimes also felt conflicted about the choices that were made. But ultimately I accepted the coices and had my most immersive gaming-expierence ever, which propably would have not been as easy if I hadn't avoided spoilers. So as I said I do respect if you didn't like the game, but at least give Naughtydog credit for the amazing production value and all the work that has been put into the game, it's not a 0/10 game.

    But now let's get to the point. What did and didn't I like about the Last of Us II:
    (+) Emmersive world
    (+) Emotional and innovative story
    "If I ever were to lose you, I'd surly lose myself"
    After losing Joel Ellie was taken the chance of forgiving and making things right with Joel, which is not only extremly depressing from Ellie's point of view but also for the player himself. We immediately feel fury and anger arising, we want to do Joel justice by killing Abby. But as the story progresses we have to witness that the Ellie we learned to love is slowly alienating from herselve. She is on the verge of becoming another humanlike, murdering monster roaming the post-apocalyptic world. Once it was Ellie who reminded Joel of the beauty and innocence in the world now she is the one "descending into hell". Again and again do Ellie and Abby meet but Ellie never gets the chance of taking revenge. It isn't until the end that Ellie has Abby's life "hanging by a threat". But in that very moment her last moments with Joel came to her mind, moments not filled with hatred but with forgivness. Ellie lost loved ones, she abandoned family and home, she brought suffering into the world but she has not fully lost herself. A small part of her did not fall victim to her vengefulness, she did do Joe right in letting humaneness prevail over hatred.
    The Last of Us II was a challenge indeed. Was I myselfe able to overcome my grief and forgive Abby? Lukily Yes. Do I understand it when people have a problem with this game? Absolutly! Did I expect this game? No! Did I want this game? No! Do I whish the Story had turned out differently? Yes! Do I wish Ellie had crawled back into bed with JJ and Dina? Of course! But was this the most emotional gaming-expierence I ever had? Most definitly!
    (+) Improved gameplay
    (+) Amazing graphics
    I think this is something we can all agree upon. This game is simply gorgeous. Whether you're looking at snowy landscapes, rainy Seattle or Ellie's and Dina's fairytale-like farm it will leave you breathless.
    (+) Outsanding level-design
    (+) The last of us is as charming as ever
    Did anyone not have a big smile on his face whilst playing the Joel and Ellie flashbacks or as we first explored the streets of Jackson or as we realized Ellie and Dina had started a family together...?
    (+/-) Joe's death feels rushed
    (+/-) Sometimes feels emotionally manipulative
    (-) Too much looting
    (-) Sometimes overdramatic and lessing subtle
    In conclusion The Last of Us II is, in my opinion, a well crafted, extremly emotional and human, inperfect non the less, masterpiece. It left me crying, raging, griefing and blissfully smiling. Simply amazing!
    Thank you Naughtydog!    … Expand
  68. dunkinclevey
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant characters, gripping narrative, breathtaking visuals, and visceral gameplay. I recommend playing on the higher difficulty settings for maximum potential.… Expand
  69. Craggymoe
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece, never before has a video game had me so torn between different emotions.

    I’m sad that Joel was killed off and the way he was, but he was no hero himself and the narrative of the story is how violence breeds more violence. The fights between Ellie and Abby had me killed a couple of times just because of my hesitation to not wanting to harm either of them. I for one love the fact a game can do this to me.

    The gameplay is much the same with several slight improvements but I like the game mechanics anyway as they suit a survival horror.

    It seems you will either love or hate this game due to the nature of Joel’s death and playing as Abby but you will just have to try it for yourself.

    In the words of Gandhi “An eye for an eye will make the world blind”. I think the story plays along this narrative beautifully and you must play the game to the end to appreciate.

    Can’t wait for Part III    … Expand
  70. MagnificentOG
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part Two review:

    I have to say, I’ve played through the entire storyline and as of this review I plan to do a second play through of the game. The game takes place a couple of years after The Last of Us 1 and moves forward with Ellie and Abby through their quest of bloody revenge and tears. Starting off with graphics I have to say this game is by far one of the best,    The Last of Us Part Two review:

    I have to say, I’ve played through the entire storyline and as of this review I plan to do a second play through of the game.

    The game takes place a couple of years after The Last of Us 1 and moves forward with Ellie and Abby through their quest of bloody revenge and tears. Starting off with graphics I have to say this game is by far one of the best, prettiest, jaw dropping games I’ve ever played! And I’m not kidding- from the nature to the snow to the beaches to abandoned cities, you’ll appreciate every detail that you see.
    Overall I have to say that I very much loved the graphics of this game and if you plan on picking it up, man oh man you should definitely pick up a headset too.

    The audio is so damn good in this game! The sounds of the infected really got my heart racing. Hearing a zombie in a dark room or having someone set off a bomb sounds oh so good! The audio is such a masterpiece! The soundtrack? Man does it immerse you and have you feeling like you’re in the scene. From being chased down by your enemies; locked in a room with the zombies; or just enjoying a nice hike through the nature trails, the audio is so beautiful and vibrant and I just have to say thank you Naughty Dog for that. But I can’t say that for combat, especially in certain areas. The game seems to be a stealth type but sometimes forces you to do hand-to-hand andor full on face-to-face combat, which I love. It is sometimes odd and did throw me off and frustrate me a bit. Gun play is a little odd and can sometimes be annoying just like hand to hand combat. I found this to especially be true with the bow. There were times I would make a perfect head shot but end up only alerting the enemy. Very annoying. I feel like the aiming mechanic was a little rusty and could have been worked on a little bit longer. Playing hide and go seek with your enemies is sometimes frustrating as well, especially if you’re not quick on your toes (I can be the slow type, myself). Hand to hand combat sounds pretty rough in a post apocalyptic game and you get that here. Hand to hand combat or using a blunt or sharp object to kill your enemies is quite awesome; seeing you literally beat the person down seems so realistic. Not to sound like a psycho or anything! I just appreciate what they did there and I feel like they worked on that a lot more than the gun play. Overall, the stuff in the game is quite the same as the first game.

    Quick little sidenote: Character development here is a thing and I appreciate that. I’ve seen that some people find issue with it, but I give them an A for effort!

    The Last of Us Part Two is a pretty lengthy game that offers two sides of the story instead of one. Not a lot of games do that these days. You’ll go on a long adventure with long cut scenes and some annoying decisions but overall this game shows you how dark and cruel this world can be, but at the same time, beautiful. The Last of Us Part Two is a masterpiece by far and I have to say that I will be playing this game again and again through the years to come. I will not forget about it. I highly recommend people pick this up and play it and if you’re skeptical on it wait for a deal to hit the game. But for me, it’s a game that is worth a full $65. I cannot wait for any DLC that might hit in the future. I just want to say to Naughty Dog that I very much appreciate everything that you’ve done and to all of the teams that worked on this game I appreciate everything that you’ve done as well. You have truly made a masterpiece and it will always stay close to my heart. Thank you so much Naughty Dog and keep up the good work. Much love!!!    … Expand
  71. Charizard92
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game is not for everyone, it is very bleak, intense and even emotionally draining at times. If you played and liked the first one, which was also one of the most intense games there was story wise, you know what kind of story you should expect.

    It is a game in which you should really invest time and effort, you should listen to the conversations, read Ellie’s journal, look around and    This game is not for everyone, it is very bleak, intense and even emotionally draining at times. If you played and liked the first one, which was also one of the most intense games there was story wise, you know what kind of story you should expect.

    It is a game in which you should really invest time and effort, you should listen to the conversations, read Ellie’s journal, look around and definitely not rush it or play it whilst being distracted.
    Graphics and gameplay wise, it’s the smoothest game I’ve ever experienced. It is extremely realistic and makes for an immersive experience like no other. It is extremely polished, and the amount of attention to detail is mind blowing.

    The realness of it might scare some away, it is not a cliché good vs bad story, it is not always linear and it explores a lot of tough themes. But overall, that makes its impact bigger than any game I’ve ever played, and it pushes you to new places. So, if you play it you should keep an open mind, and ask yourself why they decided for the story to go this or that way, why you feel this and that emotion and so on. Although most scenes are far from pleasant and it might not be the ending you would want, it makes for a much more real, interesting and raw story. They make you question everything you thought about such and such character, their decisions and actions, they make you empathize with people you never thought you would, and deliver an ending that has many layers to it.
    If you want a game that’s all about shooting and killing zombies, this is not for you. If you want a happy ending, more cliché/typical revenge story, this is not for you. If you want something light and fun to distract you this is definitely not for you. But if you want a beautifully layered complex story, that will immerse you to a whole new level, that will make you cry, laugh, be terrified, be angry, be happy; if you want to experience next level graphics and gameplay, if you want to witness insanely good acting, and if you want to test yourself, this is definitely worth it.

    This is by far the game that made me feel the most intense emotions I have ever felt in a game before, and for that, I applaud Naughty Dog. They went for it, they went where no one else dares to go, and although not always a comfortable experience, it was one of the most memorable experience I’ve had, and feel very blessed I got to experience it.    … Expand
  72. swordax
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very enjoyable follow up, this is a game that will mature even more with time. Looking forward to Abby and Ellie getting back together at some stage as I think the next one will be all about the cure,

    Fireflies will have found a new doctor able to create a vaccine.

    Good game and amazed at the amount of reviews scores of 0 or roundabout that are posted on the release date. It's a shame, this game is not what I expected with regards the story and I was sad to loose Joel early, but I kept an open mind and heart to the story and thoroughly enjoyed it.

    There are many plot holes in the first story too and to name a few - why drive through the town instead of backing up and finding another route even if it means walking - Joel would know what to expect? Joel and Tommy following Ellie's horse track through an enemy compound and she is not attacked or captured but they are attacked by 8 plus enemies? Tommy's compound is conveniently attacked just as Joel is talking about Ellie? Why rush the surgery, a surgeon not bothered about patient consent?

    I guess people see through different lenses when upset and I can see and respect why some are not happy with this story line. This game is not a 0 or 2 if you don't like the story because you loved part 1 so much you are offended by the path taken by the writers, just for quality, acting and sound it is a 5 minimum. Good job ND.    … Expand
  73. wakeandsheikh
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Absolute pinnacle of graphics and level design, extremely high level game immersion and gameplay, followed by an excellent story of loss and revenge-cycle in a crazy post-apocalyptic world. I believe the writing, while great, is the weakest element of an otherwise outstanding game. Videogames have a way of making one empathize with a protagonist like no other form of media - you mightAbsolute pinnacle of graphics and level design, extremely high level game immersion and gameplay, followed by an excellent story of loss and revenge-cycle in a crazy post-apocalyptic world. I believe the writing, while great, is the weakest element of an otherwise outstanding game. Videogames have a way of making one empathize with a protagonist like no other form of media - you might literally walk a mile in their shoe. Naughty Dog hoped to leverage this for possibly their most ambitious task. For me, they succeeded, but they also attempted to shed light on some fringe themes which felt like the writers might have bit-off a little more than they could chew.

    I'd give this game a 9.5 but the scale only allows for rounded numbers so I'll unfortunately round this down to a 9 (10 is reserved for something transcendental, hopefully).    … Expand
  74. ManCheetah
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For the longest time, Ive never thought about reviewing games on metacritic, but considering the disgusting attacks on the developers of this game, I decided to help and do a small part to counter balance the bigoted and idiotic reviews that have been amplified by cowardly neo nazis and troll farms. Your lives are absolute jokes, hate speech is not free speech.

    So, onto the game itself. Absolutely fantastic, the story was so good, and the depth explored in the relationships of the characters supported the decisions of the characters themselves. At one point I thought that Ellie was not justified in continuing to pursue Abby, yet what followed was a flashback to one of the last interactions Ellie had with Joel, showing Ellie's regret in not communicating how much she cared for him, and hence why she blames Abby for taking that opportunity, and her new found father figure, away from her.

    Playing as Abby for half the game was a great change aswell; to see the story from both sides, and help explain Abby's actions and pursuit for revenge. I felt sorry for Abby by the end of course, but I remained team Ellie. I loved the way the lines blurred so much to humanise the choices made by the characters, and to show that neither side was completely "good" nor "bad. The reason I have given a 9 score instead of a 10 is because I found the supply collection mechanic very tedious by halfway through the game. Wandering between different rooms to find any scrap of fabric or random screw became increasingly monotonous, and I also felt broke immersion too (such as any point where the characters were supposed to be in imminent danger, but you would have to spend 10+ minutes looking for supplies).

    Apart from that; the combat, the stealth, the upgrades themselves were all fun to practice and build on as the game went on. My favourite part of the whole game was the absolutely terrifying encounter as Abby in the Seattle hospital basement, I absolutely loved it.

    Overall, this is an absolutely wonderful game and I highly recommend it to any fan of the first. Until this game's release, I was fully expecting Half Life Alyx to win game of the year awards later this year, purely for the innovation and quality. However after playing the last of us part 2, I don't think the decision will be that clear cut, and either game will be justified in sweeping the board. This is a fantastic game, and I loved every second of it.    … Expand
  75. Edgargil2308
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, all the hate its maked by **** idiots, its awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
  76. longhdry21
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    In my opinion, everything is good and the gameplay evolved from the previous part, the story is good or not too bad (fate like red dead redemption).
  77. Maxo020
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    El juego es una joya, su gráficos y banda sonora son lo mejor del juego, su historia es llamativa pero lenta a su modo.
  78. Yaya69
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I love this game
    ♥
  79. rrafalops
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MELHOR JOGO DE TODOS OS TEMPOS! Só quem entra naquele universo entende e sente tudo que essa obra quis proporcionar e conseguiu!… Expand
  80. Gavon
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    A game that I will never forget. It certainly has faults but overall it is an excellent experience which does not deserve the bashing it has undergone. The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is a mix between Uncharted and the 1st game, while improving it. The scenario can be debatable but it is nonetheless striking.
  81. Nullification
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Игра не оправданно получила столь низкую пользовательскую оценку. Сюжет игры – это сложный многослойный пирог. Эта Игра – одна из не многих, которая показывает все стороны конфликта на почве вендетты с разных сторон. Я бы поставил 8 или 9 из 10, но так как отдельные личности стали топить игру нулями, не поняв сам сюжет и авторский замысел, я ставлю 10 из 10. Люди не стали даже вникать вИгра не оправданно получила столь низкую пользовательскую оценку. Сюжет игры – это сложный многослойный пирог. Эта Игра – одна из не многих, которая показывает все стороны конфликта на почве вендетты с разных сторон. Я бы поставил 8 или 9 из 10, но так как отдельные личности стали топить игру нулями, не поняв сам сюжет и авторский замысел, я ставлю 10 из 10. Люди не стали даже вникать в суть и причины происходящего, а стали забрасывать игру грязью, руководствуясь популистскими лозунгами на почве хайпа. Поэтому 10 из 10. Справедливость должна восторжествовать.… Expand
  82. Andre12
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Es uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido la oportunidad de jugar ,no es una obra maestra pero ,es un excelente juego ,a los xboxers parece que les sobra mucho tiempo deberían dedicarse a jugar las basuras de exclusivos que tienen ,buenas tardes
  83. tacolord
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    DON'T LISTEN TO ALL THE BAD REVIEWS, as someone who loves the first game and has played through it 5 or 6 times I have to say I like part 2 (almost) as much. I went in having avoided all spoilers and I was a bit shocked with what they did with the game in the second half but enjoyed the whole game and thought the story was really good. Also the gameplay is absolutely amazing the combatDON'T LISTEN TO ALL THE BAD REVIEWS, as someone who loves the first game and has played through it 5 or 6 times I have to say I like part 2 (almost) as much. I went in having avoided all spoilers and I was a bit shocked with what they did with the game in the second half but enjoyed the whole game and thought the story was really good. Also the gameplay is absolutely amazing the combat feels so fluid and realistic expecially on survivor difficulty. In all I recommend playing it for yourself and forming your own opinion instead of listening to reviews because I would say it's a flawed masterpiece.… Expand
  84. Slydanno
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game has the best graphics and lighting/shade effects I have ever seen on a console. The story is fantastic, the game play is extremely immersive, and there are numerous jump scares throughout the game. I can absolutely not understand why anyone is panning this game with a 0 or 1 review. It truly defies logic. As I get older I have noticed that games have a harder time capturing my attention than they did when I was a kid. I have spent $60 numerous times on games that I have literally put down within the first half hour of game play. The Last of Us Part II has captured my attention and I am throughly engrossed in the story. The voice acting is great, the game is challenging but balanced. If I had any issues there is a long playable flashback sequence that could have seen shortened a bit (however I did note that it was pretty well done). This game is certain to be a finalist for game of the year and is another incredible Sony exclusive. As I stated earlier, with my limited attention I normally don’t care for a lot of cut scenes, but I find these to be so well done that I don’t have any issues with them. They have all contributed to the story line. This is about as close I have seen to a gaming experience blurring the lines between a cinematic experience and a video game. I haven’t reviewed a game in a very long time, but I felt compelled after seeing people flaming on it in the user reviews. I would hope the poor reviews aren’t because of the sexuality of one of the main characters? Or because the Last of Us II offers up a Game of Thrones-like rip out your heart moment early in the game. If you liked the Uncharted Series or Tomb Raider games I think you will thoroughly enjoy this adventure. It has influences from both, with a story that pays homage to The Walking Dead television series along with some of the stealth type gameplay elements of Metal Gear or Splinter Cell. If you are offended by a lesbian main character or if you will be disappointed that Joel from the “Last of Us” is not the star of the game don’t get it. If you want to play a game that will have you talking about where you would rank it on your all-time favorites list... well then, this one is for you. If I have one complaint it’s that sometimes after a battle you use a med pack just to realize moments later that there is going to be a cut scene and you are going to have your health replenished automatically. This game is truly a masterpiece. The convergence of the main characters through a very ambitious story line has never been done in a game before. It has elements of the movie Pulp Fiction in this respect. The AI is amazing as enemies deviate on their routes when you have replayed a scene several times you will notice. Sometimes they repeat, but it is not a given. I can’t exude enough praise on this title. It is a must own and would find itself firmly placed near the top of my all-time favorites.… Expand
  85. SadieAdler
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This is a video game that is at the level of literary achievement. This is a video game that should be discussed in the same breath as the most critically analyzed books and films of the last 100 years, without hesitation. This is a video game that in every detail, every plot point, every moment, drips with the intention and love of its creators. This is a masterpiece in storytelling thatThis is a video game that is at the level of literary achievement. This is a video game that should be discussed in the same breath as the most critically analyzed books and films of the last 100 years, without hesitation. This is a video game that in every detail, every plot point, every moment, drips with the intention and love of its creators. This is a masterpiece in storytelling that is rivaled only by the first game.… Expand
  86. Jscorrell7
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To all the haters, at least we have a whole game with Joel. We got more time with him than my man Llewelyn Moss.… Expand
  87. Rakiann
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    Прошёл игру 10/10. Эбби лучший персонаж за последние годы, шикарнейший геймлей. А люди которые шейтят игру, ну подрастете когда и вы сможете эту игру понять
  88. Bastila
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    This is an amazing story told through the medium of gaming. The moral complexities and raw emotion of the game are unlike anything I have seen in the field before. It is absolutely worth playing.
  89. LuizHenri
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    Even though hated by many, The last of Us part II is a masterpiece. The story may be terrible for some, but even these people who criticize the story acknowledge that the gameplay and the graphics are completely amazing. The story is not bad, it's really different from what it was expected, but it's still impressive, it has great characters and a worthy finale.
  90. TaylorDu
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    It's a good game. The pacing is a little all over the place but it tells it's story well and if you're willing to not be cynical about the experience and take your time with it, you will probably enjoy it.
  91. BlindedGoose
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautiful game world, showing off the strength of the PS4, and highlighting how far games have come since the first addition of The Last of Us, the second game has a lot to live up to. And in my opinion it lives up to it. The story is interesting and unique, and had me thinking about my actions as Ellie as I slowly learnt about the characters I was once hunting on the Abby side of the story. This was a really effective way of telling the story, as it slowly dawned on me that the people who I was killing as Ellie were people, who had lives and meaning. It wasn’t the same as killing infected, although I slowly realised that Ellie was falling deeper and deeper into this need for revenge that was actually slowly eating her away. It is first seen when Ellie decides to go after Abby instead of joining Jesse to help Tommy. When Ellie decides to try and get revenge for Joel instead of saving Joel’s brother, I knew that Ellie was getting tunnel visioned by her need for justice. And I think this is echoed once again when she leaves the farm.

    And in the end she realises this. It is a beautiful character arc that really shows how the characters in The Last of Us 2 are alive and almost real.    … Expand
  92. Smallfoot_07
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me and for more people this is the best game of the year, this game can show us two sides of a story showing to us that is a reason for the things we do, and i think this is the point that the people that low rated this game didnt understand, why joel was killed, and say too that joel death wasnt an heroic death, but they don t se that joel wasnt anymore the main character, and don t see that they are in a apocaliptic world were the deaths aren t the most heroic but some of the death have a reason to happen like joel he killed abbys father but saved ellie its like a necessity to continue the tlou2 because if joel didnt kill abbys father, ellie was dead and it will not be able to have a tlou2 its like a sacrifice to continue and remember billl from tlou "in this world love as only one propose and it is to kill you", but after this i only need to say that the gameplay is awesome the story is beautyful and gustavo santaolala did just the most amazing work… Expand
  93. erenildo
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Gameplay, story, graphics, level design... A truly masterpiece! Don't listen the haters. Let the game talk for itself ;)
  94. mighty_pirate
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    There are valid criticisms of this game, though it's received far more complaints than due & unfortunate review bombing; attempts to engender sympathy in a character in the latter half of the game were a narrow miss for me & fell down due to a couple of minor, but key plot notes.
    Criticisms regarding a couple of shock moments & the set up for them felt largely unwarranted to me. By the    There are valid criticisms of this game, though it's received far more complaints than due & unfortunate review bombing; attempts to engender sympathy in a character in the latter half of the game were a narrow miss for me & fell down due to a couple of minor, but key plot notes.
    Criticisms regarding a couple of shock moments & the set up for them felt largely unwarranted to me. By the end of the game they are re-covered, clarified and work and serve as a necessary powerful catalyst to the plot.
    But the game is beautiful, enjoyable, tense, bleak as all hell as we'd expect following the first game & tells a powerful (albeit not revolutionary) story of all-consuming hatred & the inevitable totality of sacrifice in the pursuit of revenge. And it tells it well. Characters felt real &, a few motivational hickups aside, were believable & well rounded.
    It stuck in my head, I was replaying segments in my mind days later and am still moved by it. I'm keen to replay it already.    … Expand
  95. LarZen
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This is a game for the intellectual, inclusive minded and adult gamer. It is not a game for kids or narrow minded adults who thinks the story campaign in Call of Duty is fantastic. Graphics,sound and gameplay is as you'd expect from Naughty Dog and is again pushing the bar of game design.

    But the story and characters are so well written that by the end of the game you will have    This is a game for the intellectual, inclusive minded and adult gamer. It is not a game for kids or narrow minded adults who thinks the story campaign in Call of Duty is fantastic. Graphics,sound and gameplay is as you'd expect from Naughty Dog and is again pushing the bar of game design.

    But the story and characters are so well written that by the end of the game you will have completely different opinions about characters and their reasons for what they do. It's a masterpiece of storytelling and game design and it will without a doubt go down as one of the most important and impressive games for generations.    … Expand
  96. hard-angel
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game in both narrative, graphics and gameplay.
    A lot of people who didn't play the game will hate on it, and some people did not like the story because it made them feel awful, while I think the greatest achievement of the game is to make you feel a certain way, it's a story based game, I recommend buying it 100%
  97. imt558
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Finished the game. Really the best ND's work yet. Story is controversial, but still is really good. Gameplay is sublime.
  98. kambion667
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I guess video games are still just for little boys, considering the reaction of the anti-SJW woke scolds. You people are the biggest hypocrites in the world; if something doesn't 100% pander to you, you whine about it a million times worse than any "woke" person. Just die somewhere.
  99. skinnyocean4
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    El juego no empieza de la mejor manera posible por la gran expectativa despertada con la espera de los últimos años y descuidando el trato hacia algún personaje, pero conforme avanza la trama se denota el gran esfuerzo dedicado en elaborar uno de los mejores videojuegos para la posteridad. Conclusión, empieza flojo pero al poco tiempo es un continuo ascenso.
  100. Reveval95
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    От себя скажу, что мне было чертовски приятно проходить эту игру, это одна из самых увлекательных игр, в которые я играл, чувствуется любовь разрабов к своему детищу и уважение к игроку, чистые 30 часов бомбического геймплея без лутбоксов, надоевших открытых миров и прочей шелухи. Лучше ли вторая часть, чем первая? Однозначно в плане геймплея, постановки, геймдизайна, графики играОт себя скажу, что мне было чертовски приятно проходить эту игру, это одна из самых увлекательных игр, в которые я играл, чувствуется любовь разрабов к своему детищу и уважение к игроку, чистые 30 часов бомбического геймплея без лутбоксов, надоевших открытых миров и прочей шелухи. Лучше ли вторая часть, чем первая? Однозначно в плане геймплея, постановки, геймдизайна, графики игра превзошла первую часть на голову, сюжетно все таки первая часть рассказывает более универсальную, более личную и более трогательную историю чем вторая, но и сюжет второй крайне смелый и поднимает много вопросов, просто в это раз более авторский и требует полного погружения в историю и персонажей. Спасибо, naughty dog.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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