The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Sambus
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely loved this game. I understand many hate it for story reasons, but that doesn’t get in the way to me. Anybody who hates this game hates it because it isn’t their TLOU fanfic. If you liked the first one you’ll probably like this one.… Expand
  2. Marveloz
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II expands the emotional depth of the original, with flawless - nevertheless controversial - addings. With technical and gameplay features that take the power of this generation to its limits, and a narrative structure unlike any ever seen, the adventure of Ellie is a masterpiece about vengeance, loss and love.
  3. Slocke200
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just completed the game, it is so much better than what the people who read the leaks and are hating the game without having played it are saying. It has minor pacing issues but overall a fantastic game.… Expand
  4. chagspmb
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente Juego.

    La historia te crea demasiada ansiedad por todo lo que pasa, matan a varios personajes pero eso lo hace que te metas mas a la historia, te das cuenta como es el humano, piensas que todos los del primer juegos son buenos, pero te ponen en manos de otros personajes y te das cuenta que todos tienen sus problemas y todos se quieren vengar de todos. Para mi no hay un personaje favorito, todos tienen sus pros y contras.

    La gente se pone muy sensible con este juego, no lloren por favor , es solo un juego dios mío    … Expand
  5. SamuelWN
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I think this game, while invoking completely different emotions than the first one is a very worthy follower. And the outrage that fans are going through now only proves that point in my perspective. I understand why my fellow fans are angry I was as well. But the way I see it, if a game is able to make you so angry, it did still make you fell something, which is much better than mostI think this game, while invoking completely different emotions than the first one is a very worthy follower. And the outrage that fans are going through now only proves that point in my perspective. I understand why my fellow fans are angry I was as well. But the way I see it, if a game is able to make you so angry, it did still make you fell something, which is much better than most other brain dead game and better than you give it credit for. I must admit it has some pacing problems, and some things could have been done better, but the overall narrative and experience, in this highly anticipated game is a fantastic, emotional, violent, heartbreaking, and destructive, yet amazing experience. I loved it… Expand
  6. BuffaloBilbz
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 is not a perfect game. But it is not deserving of all this hate. For a game that is so divisive it is one of the most exciting and interesting experiences I’ve ever played through and experienced. The level design and character designs are beautiful, each level was created so carefully with so many options for movement and progression. AI saw an overhaul and they behave fairly realistic and create challenges (especially on hardest difficulty)

    I can understand some gripes with the story not being what was expected. But this does not make Th e game a 3/10 , people need to get over their pre conceived notions and understand what this game is doing and saying with the story. I enjoyed it and was on the edge of my seat. It has many emotional moments as well.    … Expand
  7. StevenSite
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Este juego es una obra maestra, dura e injusta como la vida misma. Las personas que votan negativamente este juego quieren que una historia se adapte a ellos y eso no es así o hace que la historia sea mala ni mucho menos.

    Técnicamente estamos hablando de uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, es enfermizo el nivel de detalle que alcanzó Naughty Dog a su obra cumbre. Juego totalmente    Este juego es una obra maestra, dura e injusta como la vida misma. Las personas que votan negativamente este juego quieren que una historia se adapte a ellos y eso no es así o hace que la historia sea mala ni mucho menos.

    Técnicamente estamos hablando de uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, es enfermizo el nivel de detalle que alcanzó Naughty Dog a su obra cumbre.

    Juego totalmente recomendado si quieres vivir una aventura llena de emociones.    … Expand
  8. goncalomcorreia
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is an incredible piece of art. Through the game, the developers were able to make the player go through the stages of not only grief but forgiveness as well. This is the biggest achievement of this game: it makes you hate someone and, through the magic of gameplay storytelling, make you change your heart and be closer to being forgiving than to be consumed by hate. I can see howThis game is an incredible piece of art. Through the game, the developers were able to make the player go through the stages of not only grief but forgiveness as well. This is the biggest achievement of this game: it makes you hate someone and, through the magic of gameplay storytelling, make you change your heart and be closer to being forgiving than to be consumed by hate. I can see how this story can be hit or miss though, since it so heavily relies on the player being able to experience what I just described. It worked for me though.

    Besides the story, the visuals of this game are amazing and the best you can find in the PS4. I thought that the gameplay was also highly entertaining. It made me feel like everything that I could think of doing with the tools I had was possible.    … Expand
  9. GRAY_HAZE7
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was a bit jarring being pulled away from Ellie for 10 hours at such a pivotal moment. Perhaps changing it so you did one day as Ellie and then one as Abby could have helped with pacing but other than that I really enjoyed the story. Gameplay was fantastic and the graphics were beautiful.… Expand
  10. MacSilva
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Melhor Jogo Do Ano

    Boa Historia , Melhor Jogabilidade em Relaçao ao Primeiro ,
    Final Entendido Para Quem Esteve Atento ao Jogo

    Muitos Parabens Naughty Dog
  11. TopL1ke
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Игра неплоха, но разработчики обосрали себе шорты в плане повестки. Делаете либо полностью ЛГБТ игру, где даже есть зомби-геи, либо вообще не суйтесь в эту тему. Игра не лучше первой части и быть не может. Также разочаровало отсутствие ДЛС.Игра неплоха, но разработчики обосрали себе шорты в плане повестки. Делаете либо полностью ЛГБТ игру, где даже есть зомби-геи, либо вообще не суйтесь в эту тему. Игра не лучше первой части и быть не может. Также разочаровало отсутствие ДЛС.
  12. KleberTR2112
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time, excellent history, enviable graphics and great gameplay is certainly a Game of The Year competitor and probably a winner.
  13. Maksimken
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    The game hurts for the living. And he asks very difficult questions, which are very difficult to look for certain answers.
  14. robercox09
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Beautifully made game, maintains the tension and jump scares of the first game, amazing story line but not for snowflakes or people just looking for a remake of the first game. Combat can get a little tedious because the levels are so damn big, but offers a lot of exploration and hidden gems.
  15. Rogue05preacher
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game done Joel dirty and abby getting away not satisfying and wheres Dina and tommy! Game left so open feels anti climatic

    However the game is amazing, mechanically it is epic everything works perfectly every punch bullet and bomb hits hard the game is bliss to play only down fall is the things in said in top sentences otherwise amazing game    … Expand
  16. aag_78
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Narrativa, ritmo, historia, jugabilidad, sensibilidad. Un 10 obra maestra. La única pega es quedarse con ganas de más.
  17. Whiteyc123
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Simply awesome, I finished it earlier today and can’t stop thinking about it. I think I’ll play through it again to catch anything I missed. It’s as good as the first game and a worthy sequel. If you loved the first you’ll love this as well.
  18. Tommyp
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game great detail a sheer joy to play with amazing story just what I needed during lockdown… Expand
  19. PeterRegel
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very good, and while I understand most of the criticism regarding the story, I don't agree with what seems to be a common thread in many of the reviews - that games have to deliver the story YOU want. It drags on a bit, loses a lot of momentum around the middle, where it is also hard to get invested. All of that is true, I think. That being said, the story isn't really that bad. Characters that I love made choices that I strongly disagreed with. It made me uncomfortable, but I also didn't feel pandered to, which I think is pretty valuable in this day and age. Some have objected that the game is SJW propaganda, but I think that's ridiculous, when you've actually played the game. There is a trans-person in the story as well as a couple of lesbians, but those aren't their defining traits. They are actually fully fleshed-out characters, and their presence doesn't make the story any less relatable to me, a straight white man. You can still disagree with all the story choices, characters and such, I guess, but I really feel you're missing the forest for the trees if you focus in on those aspects, and blow them out of proportion.

    The game is absolutely visually stunning, the sound design is phenomenal and the acting lives up to the standard that Naughty Dog has set since the first Uncharted. The gameplay and mechanics are basically the same as last time around, but with a few added features and a bit more fluency. The story is pretty bleak, filled with unresolved conflicts and frustrating character choices - but it is perfectly coherent, in my opinion. And I kind of like that. It's a little messy. Like life mostly is. I get it, if that's not your cup of tea, but honestly, if you expected your characters to be heroes and have everything tied up neatly in a bow by the end, you weren't paying attention during the first game. I'd say it's solidly established what kind of people they are, and to the objections that "Joel/Ellie would never do that" I have to say I disagree. I'm dancing near spoiler territory here, but the argument seems to be that Joel would never be caught off guard as he does in this game. But that absolutely happens multiple times during the first one, so... That Ellie is different than the beginning of the first game is another one I've seen quite a lot. But those reviewers seem to forget the last two chapters of the first game, where she was severely traumatized more than once. Plus, she's a teenager now, so...

    My point is, just because you don't like it, it doesn't mean it's out of character. If you want more static characters, you could play Uncharted, or something like that.

    I sort of digested the experience of completing the game over about a week. I had to get my head around the story, and what it was supposed to show. It's not that it's particularly deep, but the criticism that the point of the story is "violence is bad" is laughably superficial. If that's what people took from it, by all means they should leave it a poor review, but honestly, the review-bombing makes these reviewers look like spoiled children. Grow up. Naughty Dog is under no obligation to make the game that you want. You're free to play something else. Stop screaming in the super market.

    Obviously, you can voice your criticism and disagreement, but come on - do you honestly want the entertainment industry to give you exactly what you say you want, every time? That sounds incredibly boring, to me, even if the risk is to sometimes play through something about which you're not quite sure how you feel, as you're playing. Last of Us Part II takes a risk, and hopes you'll give it the benefit of the doubt and play along, to see where it ends. Personally, I think it was more than worth it to follow the story through to the end. I felt sort of as I did after the first one, or after ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, back in the PS2 days - which is to say, it wasn't pleasant. At least not at first. But after mulling it over for a few days, I felt the same sort of understanding, I think. And those kinds of experiences are precious, at least to me. If that wasn't your experience, can I suggest that you either went into it looking for a fight, so to speak, or that it simply just wasn't for you?

    Reasonable people can disagree, but if you do, may I at least suggest that review-bombing should be beneath you? If you think it sucks, play however much you want and review it honestly.

    Normally, it's probably about 9 or 9,5 for me, but I'm leaving it a ten to balance out the bombers a little, even if it's just a tiny amount.    … Expand
  20. Pierre_
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, English isn't my first language so please don't be that strict with my use of words.
    I really don't understand how the user rating have got a such insulting low score. I would guess most of the people who are hating haven't even played the game and just watched the leaked cut scenes or a let's play of it.

    Anyways, I don't think we have to talk about the graphics. The game just looks beautiful, especially the light, the spores the water, the wet clothes and so on.
    The soundtrack and in general the sounds are really on point as well.
    The game design is good too. The combination of stealth, fighting and discovering is well done and there are a lot of secret dialogs and cut scenes which are all optional. Now to the probably most controversial part.
    The story is in my opinion also really great. The game tells a story about hate and the urge of revenge and where hate leads you. I loved playing the flashbacks where you really could see how the relationship between Joel and Ellie (or Abby and her dad) went on after the “open end” in the first part. I also loved playing as Abby because there you realized for the first time that from her point of view, all she has done made sense. She isn't the stereotypical villan. She even helped Lev and Yara, even though she didn't have to. She is just a girl who has lost her dad in a pretty **** up world. When you played her, you realized that Ellie isn't really different from Abby. Abby lost her dad and wanted revenge, so she killed Joel. Not Ellie or Tommy, just Joel. Ellie than lost her father figure and also wanted revenge. So she chased the group of people who has done it. There is also some beautiful character development when Ellie realized what she just had done and started crying and her hands started shaking intensively. Then, when Abby finds Owen and Mel dead, it's also just a beautifully made moment when she goes down on her knees, crying and vomiting. What she does after this also just made sense from her point of view. The only reason I'm giving only 9/10 is the decision Ellie makes after she lives with Dina and JJ on the farm: why would she leave the woman she loves and a child she loves just to finally kill Abby even though she already said she doesn't want to go after her again. But if you ignore this one mistake in the story, it all makes sense. After she cuts Abby down from the pole she realized that Abby really cared about Lev and that she is also just a person in this **** up world who wants to be happy with her friends/family. Only because she had a "flashback" of Joel dying, Ellie choose to fight Abby, but in the end she couldn't kill her because she realised how "human" she also is.
    From their own point of view, the other ones are the bad guys while they just want to survive with their friend but in the end, they're all the same.    … Expand
  21. Jayelbee
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The game play was fun and felt very Naughtydog, the small puzzles to progress where fun to figure out. The combat was intense and a pleasure to do, it didn’t get repetitive except same lane every time I’d grab an enemy. The weapons where fun and different, I also like upgrading them which gave me another reason to explore and find parts. The upgrades where pretty simple but that’s ok for aThe game play was fun and felt very Naughtydog, the small puzzles to progress where fun to figure out. The combat was intense and a pleasure to do, it didn’t get repetitive except same lane every time I’d grab an enemy. The weapons where fun and different, I also like upgrading them which gave me another reason to explore and find parts. The upgrades where pretty simple but that’s ok for a game like this.

    The level design was top notch, I enjoyed exploring the world, finding notes telling stories from the past and giving clues to hidden loot and safes, combinations. The world is pretty big which multiple routes you can take and different areas to combat in. There was a small section in the game that was more open world where you had to use a map and you checked off areas and building you have explored, I really enjoyed that. Which it would of continued through the game but in a linear story game I can understand why that would be hard to do. The story is really good. The first part you really care about what is happening and why you’re doing what you are doing. It’s intense sad and at times scary, you care about these people and you worry for them. Then there is a change about 1/3 through. At first I didn’t like it but the more I played through the more it grew on me, the characters grew on me and I was able to see things through a different light than before. 2/3 through the game I wanted it to end, not because I wasn’t enjoying the game or story but because I actually cared and worried about the characters. Don’t want to spoil anything but I really enjoyed the story. I saw some of the hate the game was getting before I got it. I kept waiting for the story to get bad and it didn’t. A part around the middle I thought it got bad but I kept playing and it wasn’t in hindsight. Most of the complaints generally don’t make sense, nothing Social justicy was shoved in my face. There is a trans side character but his sexuality is only mentioned once. Ellie is gay but that’s something brought up in the first game and DLC it didn’t and shouldn’t of bothered anyone then. The story is great but I can see how some might not like aspects of it but hey this is the Last Of Us it’s a dark and sad world it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. This game kept me glued to it till the end. It brought out a lot of different emotions while playing, it had events that stuck with me for awhile and kept me thinking. It has been awhile sense I couldn’t wait to get off work to play a game, you know how the day keeps dragging because you got a great game at home waiting for you. I give it a 10/10.    … Expand
  22. sentakon
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a tremendous, brutal and traumatized adventure!
    I have to confess that the first night after the game I was full of thoughts and could hardly sleep.
    I understand the frustration of many players about the story because it doesn't work for everyone. You have to bring a good dose of empathy and reflection with you to accept the intended change of perspective. I am glad that it worked for me and in the end didn't hate or prefer anyone.

    But now for the review: The gameplay is known from the last part and has been improved by a few nuances. So if you found TloU 1 good, you will also enjoy it here. The graphics are probably the zenith of the Playstation 4 era, but the depth of detail is very outstanding and makes every place look organic and real. The sound is phenomenal and sometimes makes you shudder. Animations are the best I've seen so far. Rarely is a movement unnatural and all animations fit together.
    The AI ​​is probably the weakest point of the game and sometimes made a fight too easy for me. However, I had 2 places in the game where I really noticed the AI ​​negatively. Most of the time, the AI ​​is more challenging than in the last part.
    In contrast to the first part, the story is more tragic and melcholic with little room for hope. However, it is also authentic and well written.

    All in all, I really liked the game and I would be very happy if we get a third part. And maybe this time with hope as a theme.    … Expand
  23. HellasLok
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will agree that i was NOT enjoying Abby's storyline for the first 1hr and half...but i also was tired as hell and angry that i was forced to play this side of the story because i was so sure it was going to feel SO FORCED on me. Like Naughty dog was screaming "PLEASE LIKE HER". Long story short, i started to actually like her from the lev and Abby go to hospital part and from then on i liked her. If you didn't like her at all, that means your still hanging on to the anger you felt when Joel was killed, and thats okay of course, no one is saying if you didn't like her that means you're a bigoted sexist **** or sum stupid **** like that. That only tells me how much you loved Joel and tbh that makes me like you even more because he's one of my favourite characters of all time. The only difference here is the game is showing Ellie and Abby ridding themselves of their anger to have found clarity, I'll get into clarity later. Now the point where i thought it was ABSOLUTELY GENIUS was where it is Abby vs Ellie and you play as Abby after killing Jesse AND Tommy (Supposedly) so then I'm feeling anger going " What the **** am i doing playing as her right now" and your main objective is to kill ellie. At this point i couldn't get enough, this game was forcing me to do something i didn't want to do and made me feel more conflicted than i ever have while playing a game Mind you i don't really feel emotional during games. I couldn't give less of a **** when Sarah died so the fact that the game was able to elicit this type of response from me was shocking to me and i ****ing loved it. So When it gets down to the last part of the cutscene where Abby breaks Ellie's arm and Dina rushes in and cuts up Abby and Gets shot in the shoulder with an arrow by lev then abby smashes Dina's head against the floor and is about to cut her throat and is told that she is pregnant AND SHE SAYS GOOD...i really felt and understood Abby's anger when i looked at it from her perspective. The symbolism between the 2 stories is SO uncanny. Abby's dad is killed because of JOEL'S decision to save Ellie. Joel Kills a Father. Abby's revenge story starts. Obsessive behaviour ensues, She tracks him down and kills Joel. Abby kills a father. Gets most of her friends killed because of this decision. Ellie's revenge story starts. Obsessive behaviour ensues. Ellie kills a Mother AND a Father. It deteriorates the relationships she has with her friends that ends up with them killed or leaving her. These points all started because of Joel's LOVE for Ellie. Ellie's revenge is sparked from her love for Joel. Abby's revenge is sparked from her love for her dad. Abby carrying Lev literally mirrors Joel carrying Ellie out of the hospital to the point of lev postioning her arm out like ellie's in part 1. ABBY'S DAD is WILLING to let the surgery happen, ELLIE'S DAD is REFUSING to let the surgery happen. Abby sees LEV and SPARES Dina, Ellie sees JOEL and SPARES Abby. These 2 stories are exactly the same thing...2 sides of the same coin. It ultimately all leads back to Joel, One person LOVES joel, one person HATES joel... and the lengths they are driven to because of the extreme experience of these 2 emotions results in both of them having lost virtually everything. To be clear, this isn't a "Whoever sees this and still thinks the story is bad is a ****ing dumbass who can't use their brain to understand complex storytelling" this ain't it. We can like different things, and To Me... this story is a masterpiece.… Expand
  24. badnarrativ
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    At times this game is a slog and a mess. On the surface it is a simple, occasionally patronising and consistently didactic story about violence and revenge. But look closer and you'll find a groundbreaking odyssey across a broken girl's psyche, a heartbreaking tale of grief, and a staggeringly mature and complex meditation on self-forgiveness.

    Those saying this is a perfect game are    At times this game is a slog and a mess. On the surface it is a simple, occasionally patronising and consistently didactic story about violence and revenge. But look closer and you'll find a groundbreaking odyssey across a broken girl's psyche, a heartbreaking tale of grief, and a staggeringly mature and complex meditation on self-forgiveness.

    Those saying this is a perfect game are ignoring its dramatic and structural shortcomings, and the thematic confusion it ties itself in. But those saying it's a disaster have completely missed the point, and I feel never engaged with this story the way it demands. Because it asks a lot from you, empathetically and intellectually, and that's okay. Art can do whatever it likes; artists do not owe 'fans' anything. And if you're not willing to give this story the chance it deserves, that's okay too; similarly, players owe the artists nothing. But I would absolutely recommend trying. Not everything here works, but the bits that do stand as some of the greatest writing and bravest artistry in video game history - especially the ending, which re-contextualises the entire piece and lands like a sledgehammer.

    This is a challenging work, the kind you get out of what you put into, and that's not what everyone will be looking for. But after all the pain and frustration and even the stints of boredom, as the credits rolled I was so, so glad I played it. It is an extraordinarily brave and unique piece of art, an audacious script that attempts to wrangle the kind of internal processes that are so seldom written about, and a brutal, tactile video game. In the end it attempts to do too much and ties itself it knots, but that doesn't erase its frequent spots of brilliance. All considered, The Last of Us: Part II is a singular experience that I will never, ever forget.    … Expand
  25. JottaFrost
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I undertand the game does not provide a expected ending. It takes away from the player the pleasure of revenge, and leaves a not very good taste in the mouth after.

    But a narrative that people some don't like, is different from a narrative porly writen, and this game is very well written.
  26. krelltunez
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the GOTY for sure, and another reason I am a proud Sony PlayStation owner/supporter. Every game cannot please everyone, but this one is surely attracting negative feedback because (a) the main character is a lesbian, (b) half of the game is spent playing as the "enemy" Abby, who is a very built female with almost no chest, and (c) there is a high-profile sub-plot featuring a transgender child. When you first control Abby in Wyoming I thought to myself, she seems like the enemy - but I wasn't sure. Obviously that gets cemented pretty quickly as the story unfolds.

    Like some of the critics, I was not surprised by what happened to Joel. He single-handedly killed a lot of people (and probably destroyed the Fireflies), and indirectly killed thousands, if not millions (it's unclear how many survivors there are). That said, I always justified his actions because I would do the same for my daughter, and - as I recall - the procedure was not even guaranteed to work. I absolutely love Ellie's reaction when she finds out, but I also buy into Joel being convinced he did the right thing.

    From Abby's perspective, she killed his Dad, probably destroyed the Fireflies (her extended family) and stopped the cure in its tracks. He's the villain in her eyes. Sure, the Fireflies are "bad" because they kill people, but so did Joel and Ellie. Everyone with a cause believes theirs is right. No one (except truly evil people) actually believe they are the evil ones.

    When it became clear to me I'd be playing as Abby during the same 3 days in Seattle it took for Ellie to find her, I was in a bit of shock. I didn't want to play as her because I was behind Ellie's story. But wake up people, THAT IS THE POINT HERE. Naughty Dog wants us to be uncomfortable. They want us to not care for Abby AT ALL. There's no need for backstory because you are not supposed to understand or feel for her at this point. All the people saying the storytelling here is bad are fools... it's actually brilliant.

    Think about it; no one got mad because there are chapters in Game of Thrones or the Expanse novels (or shows) that are through the eyes of the supposed "villains." Heck, people even grew to like Jamie Lannister (or pick whoever else you liked, like the Hound or Daenarys). This is no different. In a video game, the only way to show you things through another character's eyes is to force you to play as her. Kudos to Naughty Dog for having the balls to do it.

    By the end of Abby's story, I understood her and felt for her. I wouldn't blame either of them for ending the other's life. I honestly didn't know which way it was going to go (kudos again to Naughty Dog here), and I won't spoil the final outcome here. All I will say is it ended the right way, even if it doesn't give you warm and fuzzies - just as I felt after the first game.

    One final note. I think it's sad that gamers expect female protagonists to all look and feel like Lara Croft. I don't feel as if Naughty Dog is pushing an agenda so much as they're acknowledging there is diversity in the world. Joel wasn't comfortable when he realized that Ellie is a lesbian. Abby didn't understand Lev's situation at first. It's OK to not understand or to be uncomfortable, but are you really going to slam a game because it's chosen to make its characters more like actual people? Does the main character have to be a white male or a big-busted female to get positive reviews? If so, that's just sad.

    Was this game as good as the first? No, probably not. Sequels seldom are. But was it more of solid Naughty Dog gameplay, visuals and story? Hell yes. I can't wait to play through it again.    … Expand
  27. Proxe99
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. Fitting, bold sequel to what was already a masterpiece. The narrative, world-building, and the gameplay is the finest of this generation.
  28. Moraj
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Last of Us Part Two is one of the best pieces of linear storytelling I've ever played. It's horrible, violent, boundary trampling, completely unfun, and brilliant. If you enjoy playing it, you're a psychopath.
  29. Goutam_Tiwari
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    My TLOU2 Review: 21hrs playthrough
    Story: 9.5/10
    Cannot say much without spoiling i personally liked almost every part except 1 or 2 instances it has to be experienced to get that feel. Combat: 10/10 Exactly what other gamers mentioned i too loved it. Survival horror: One thing i liked the most in TLOU1 where the game puts you in situations where it is all dark & everything. The sequel has    My TLOU2 Review: 21hrs playthrough
    Story: 9.5/10
    Cannot say much without spoiling i personally liked almost every part except 1 or 2 instances it has to be experienced to get that feel.
    Combat: 10/10
    Exactly what other gamers mentioned i too loved it.
    Survival horror:
    One thing i liked the most in TLOU1 where the game puts you in situations where it is all dark & everything. The sequel has plenty of it & the addition of the new enemy which is a suprise(i loved him) & the one of the category of zombie improved from previous game which was great. Since most of our members already posted about Combat, AI. I didn't see anything about horror so wrote this.    … Expand
  30. pentalgin29
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A very strong story. Serious problems of human society are revealed, for example, that violence breeds only violence, the consequences of which can become insurmountable for a person. This game, like the real world, does not divide things into black and white. There is a gray morality. What is amazing is that throughout the story, feelings and emotions for certain characters can radicallyA very strong story. Serious problems of human society are revealed, for example, that violence breeds only violence, the consequences of which can become insurmountable for a person. This game, like the real world, does not divide things into black and white. There is a gray morality. What is amazing is that throughout the story, feelings and emotions for certain characters can radically change. The final puts everything in its place. It’s good that everything ends just this way, hard, devastated, but just the way it should have been. Admired by the developers. This is serious work.… Expand
  31. julsww6248l
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    it is just awesome, it shows how it´s the real life with the interminable circle of vengeance and that stuff, we are not talking about just black and white, we can see that nobody it´s completly good or bad
  32. Febem
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    The video game in general is not bad, it really is a very good game, it has bad aspects, but in general it has very good aspects. The good thing about the game are: the graphics and the gameplay. The game graphically is something beautiful, its physics are of The best of the generation. In the gameplay I will only say that when you get used to playing in Ellie or Abby it will cost you toThe video game in general is not bad, it really is a very good game, it has bad aspects, but in general it has very good aspects. The good thing about the game are: the graphics and the gameplay. The game graphically is something beautiful, its physics are of The best of the generation. In the gameplay I will only say that when you get used to playing in Ellie or Abby it will cost you to return to the gameplay of the first game. The bad thing about the game would be its history, the story is not bad, you just don't It is up to expectations. In general terms it has good things but mostly it is not complacent at all. Of the worst that the story can have is what they do with some characters that should be important. In general terms it is a very game thanks to its graphics and gameplay and its history is neither very good nor very bad, it is simply good and that's it… Expand
  33. Tiri
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not understand the bad reviews by the audience... The whole game, playing ‘Abby’, Joel’s end, Ellie forgiving Abby... everything was amazing! After so many deaths, I do think they borh found revenge for both sides.

    Wondering if Abby and Lev, once they leave by boat, go seek the Fireflies and inform them about Ellie... I find the story of Ellie’s immunity unfinished. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another 7 years!    … Expand
  34. MarianoItaliano
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    I dunno what is the deal with those low user scores... then again I just started the game (I'm at 3rd act so if anyone knows what exactly is making this game super lame later please don't spoil this for me
  35. Zlippilz
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    My Honest Review after being more or less off the Internet to avoid Last of Us Part 2 spoilers.

    Writing a sequel to the Last of Us was always going to be a tough one. On the one hand I was never able to imagine a story that did not have Ellie and Joel as we know and love them front and Center. And on the other hand I could not imagine a repetition of the first game´s story and themes    My Honest Review after being more or less off the Internet to avoid Last of Us Part 2 spoilers.

    Writing a sequel to the Last of Us was always going to be a tough one. On the one hand I was never able to imagine a story that did not have Ellie and Joel as we know and love them front and Center. And on the other hand I could not imagine a repetition of the first game´s story and themes that did not fall flat in comparison to the first.
    The Story Naughty Dog did end up telling in Part 2 however is unlike any I have ever seen or experienced in this way before in any medium. It does not care about what you might want from the story but instead forces you on an emotional roller-coaster full of trauma, despair and hatred but also cracks of light, laughter and love that shine through a damaged world full of damaged people.
    It is by far the most morally grey video-game I have ever played, forcing you to reflect and empathise even when you don´t want to or at first feel unable to.

    It is at times suppose to be an uncomfortable experience and while there are many reasons for the insanely negative reviews this game is getting from Users (even hours after the Game released) I believe it is this uncomfortable reflection the game demands of you which is not easy or fun for everyone. It´s not what they wanted and therefore they don´t give it a chance.
    But if you do let go of the story that you might have had in your head for years and give it a fair shot, you will find that this game will move you and make you think in ways you might not have expected.

    As someone who loved the first game and somehow managed to stay spoiler free I think The Last of Us Part 2 is a Masterpiece.

    (Ps: Sorry for spelling English isn´t my first language)    … Expand
  36. roymetacritic
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I rarely do reviews, but for this game I had to write one. For gamers who are looking forward to play this game based on the reviews, I would suggest not to do so otherwise you would be missing out one of the finest games ever.

    One observation that I had is how the game's user score kept improving consistently. About a week or so before writing this, the user score was 3.7 and now after 10 days it has improved already to 4.8. This gives an indication how premature those initial negative reviews were. A lot of those reviews might have been made with out even playing/watching the full game. Here's a detailed review for different sections below.

    Graphics and visuals: 10/10. Simply can't expect any better than this in current console. Few of the areas looked amazing such as haven, the village, the jungle, the bridge e.t.c.

    Gameplay: 8/10. The gameplay is amazing. The stealth aspect is also wonderful. Still I am giving it an 8 because of one reason. That is how the game forces you to play as different characters in the moments of a conflict. For example in the initial fight between Ellie and Abby you are forced to play as Abby and try to kill Ellie. Since by that time Ellie is already such a favorite character, you might not enjoy those few moments.

    Level designs: 10/10. To me it has even surpassed the first part. There are many new kinds of infected such as stalker, shamblers, weird new bosses. All that added to the excitement and intensity of these fights.

    Story: 8/10. No matter how disappointed you might be after the death of Joel, there is a very good chance you would still like the story for how it is if you go with an open mind about it. Of course, to some people killing Joel in such a way so early in the game would mean end of the game. But to me the story that they put was still good and interesting. I also enjoyed how they organized the whole story telling by switching between characters. One weak point I felt about the story is how easily Abby kills her wolf-mates when she's fighting against them with Levy. Same goes for Yara as well. But of course, desperate times. Despite these the story is still amazing'    … Expand
  37. Javlin47
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The first one hour play this game I just thought to give up from this game but I keep explorer this adventure change my minde I want to say this is your second masterpiece good work naughty dog
  38. GlockWork
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This game is very intense, the graphics are great. The story is very good and realistic where the ending isn't predictable and the characters are all good so I would definetly recommend it.
  39. davb1000
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing game loved every minute of it 10/10 for everything best thing I’ve played in a very long time
  40. EmmyJacob
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is beautiful in more ways than one. You do have to go into it with an open mind though, or you're doomed from the start. So many people that are team Joel/Ellie just can't seem to fathom that they aren't always right. That actions have consequences. The story is haunting and heartbreaking. I don't understand people saying there are plotholes. Joel has been living in Jackson and trading with strangers for 4 years now, it makes sense than Tommy would introduce the both of them to a group of friends of a woman they just saved. People are being stupidly picky.

    I loved the story in a way that you can love something that tears you to shreds. It is in no way a feel good game, at least for me. But it's honest and raw and a different story than one i've ever played. Yes, i'm sorry we lost Joel, but if you knew who Joel was, you could see why he was such a target. I enjoyed getting to know Abby and her life and i understand why she did what she did. In the end both Ellie and Abby lose way more than they gain and that's true in real life as well when people get so utterly focused on revenge.

    The game play is beautiful. The new mechanics - going prone, swinging from ropes, breaking glass as new way of entering, new crafting objects, the environment (omg i love ferns and long grass!!!!!). All fun and enjoyable. I plan on enjoying my NG+ and many replays after that. Thank you ND for another great game!!!    … Expand
  41. Jivyn
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It's understandable why users tend to hate this game, all coz of the 2013 game and what made us feel with Joel and Ellie. Easily destroyed and setting a different perspective about them, letting everyone know that they're not the heroes of the story. That's pretty close to what real humans are, so it's a good decision to make even if many users don't like it. No one is a hero in thisIt's understandable why users tend to hate this game, all coz of the 2013 game and what made us feel with Joel and Ellie. Easily destroyed and setting a different perspective about them, letting everyone know that they're not the heroes of the story. That's pretty close to what real humans are, so it's a good decision to make even if many users don't like it. No one is a hero in this story, so in the real world. Yeah, characters make mistakes too, as people does. Wonderful game, story, gameplay. 10/10.… Expand
  42. Gverissimo
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    jogo incrivel, emocionante e cativante. A história é muito bem feita e a naughty dog cumpriu o que prometeu. Goty!!!
  43. HULK1000_2
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is way better than the reviews. The reviews can't talk for this game I just finished it with 30hr and 13 min and now I'm playing it again in new game plus. Don't hop on the hate bandwagon. Play the game yourself and judge it yourself.
  44. Duendecat
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This game contains one of the best stories that I have experienced in video game form, or for that matter in any media. Naughty Dog certainly chose to not play it safe and have delivered something that is challenging and in many places profound, although this seems to have been lost on many of the other "reviewers" on this website that have given it a 0 out of 10. Hopefully it should beThis game contains one of the best stories that I have experienced in video game form, or for that matter in any media. Naughty Dog certainly chose to not play it safe and have delivered something that is challenging and in many places profound, although this seems to have been lost on many of the other "reviewers" on this website that have given it a 0 out of 10. Hopefully it should be clear to anyone thinking of buying/playing the game that a 0/10 is not a score that is given by somebody that is thinking critically about their experience but is rather showing that they have an axe to grind (the repeated use of the terms "SJW" and "politically correct" should inform you of the level of intelligence some of these people exibit). After playing the game you will probably find that a great deal of the criticisms levelled at the game's story can be disregarded with a some careful thought and attention payed to the subtle clues that are dropped throughout the 25 to 30 hour experience.

    So anyway, with that out out of the way, what do I think about the rest of the game? The graphics are superb. There are multiple environment types and locations, and even though much of the game is set within a ruined overgrown cityscape I felt that the visuals were rarely repetitive. This is a game that is truely stunning to look at.

    The combat is (by today's standards) quite basic, but that isn't necessarily a criticism. I found that there were parts that felt unnecessary clunky (the fist-fight "boss" scenes in particular) and were a bit of a chore to get through. On the whole though, the gameplay was fun but occasionally repetitive.

    As a hobbyist game programmer myself, I am absolutely astounded at the artistic and technical acomplishment that the individuals working at Naughty Dog have achieved here. I doubt that many of the reviewers giving 0/10 scores (yes I'm still salty about that) have any notion of how much talent and work goes into making a body of work such as this. The game is receiving high praise from game critics though, and I suspect that if we could filter out all of the 0% "review-bombs" from the user score we would find a rating more in line with what the critic's have given.

    The only truely negative thing that I will say about this game is that I was disappointed to hear about the levels of stress / "crunch" that the employees of Naughty Dog had to undergo during the making of TLOU2. I'm sure that most of us will agree that this kind of thing leaves an unpleasant mark on what has otherwise been one of the top gaming experiences of the year, and I hope that the "AAA" industry as a whole finds a way to create content like this without causing their workers to seemingly age 50 years in the process.

    Anyway, enough of this. I'm about to play the whole damned thing again in New Game plus, and I can't wait.    … Expand
  45. Pieczar1984
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game in the world !!!! Is better then first part. Game that change my live
  46. Moonbob
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Super jeu avec un super gameplay et de superbe graphisme.
    Le scénario ne plaira pas à tout le monde. Seul point négatif le rythme parfois un peu long sur certaine séquence.
  47. Verified-Dream
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    The gameplay itself is revolutionary, the animations are nearly flawless and the graphics are amazing. Story wise it's not as strong as the first but does an amazing job at making the player feel tense and uncomfortable during the entire story.
  48. LuisCc
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I loved it for me ill be like an 8 but I'm giving it a 10 yut for al the unjustified hate is reviving here
  49. shinethelight
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Complex, nuanced story and multi-layered themes make this game hard to access superficially for some. They took chances and I think it paid off. You can play a second time and get a different experience than the first time solely on merits of the story. In a non-RPG game that is an exceptional achievement.
    Technically the game is visually gorgeous. It improves on the combat exploration    Complex, nuanced story and multi-layered themes make this game hard to access superficially for some. They took chances and I think it paid off. You can play a second time and get a different experience than the first time solely on merits of the story. In a non-RPG game that is an exceptional achievement.
    Technically the game is visually gorgeous. It improves on the combat exploration formula that the first had in numerous ways. It allows fine grained difficulty changes rather than the usual "easy-medium-hard" which allows you to play exactly as you like. One of the protagonists is built to allow a more combat oriented style of gameplay, allowing you to experience the game mechanics from a different angle you may shy away from as the stealthy Ellie-Joel from the first game.

    It should be said that the subject matter is brutal and the story takes you to visual and emotional places that can be very draining. This world is harsh, but thematically it is a search for light in the darkness, and what constitutes that light.    … Expand
  50. Aleksandr112
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Игра просто шедевр! Мне больше нечего сказать!
  51. Skille7
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went through a journey, it frikkin sucked at first. I launched Abby off a cliff every chance I had. But, I got it out of my system, I decided to stick with it, see where this goes. Really sought to understand how the story is unfolding as I played and in the end, I witnessed an edgy, gritty, modern revenge tale told from 2 perspectives, that ticked all the boxes for me. Might I add, the Ellie boss fight was the most incredible feeling I've ever had in gaming. It was hard, she was OP, so I wanted to do my best, but no, my heart was screaming at me, no you can't kill Ellie.. no, just no! How many games just rip you apart like that these days?

    I'll still say, TLOU2 is in no way the story I wanted, as a fan of the first outing I still feel disappointed that this franchise isn't a Joel and Ellie team up anymore. However, the more I review the story, the more it clicks into place for me.. with all Joel had done, especially the atrocious act of severing humanity's last chance.. would he really have met a good end? Are we really okay with a happily ever after for him, those were questions I never really had the answers to, even from the first game.

    As much as I love the character, he'd done some **** and that's putting it lightly.. If it wasn't Abby, it would have been someone else coming after him. And as a narrative-focused gamer and movie-goer, I appreciate this ballsy decision in the end. If they wanted to just make more money, more sequels, they would have pandered to fans, more and more Joel and Ellie adventures.. TLOU4, or make that 10.. and I wonder if that isn't a worse kind of death for my favourite gaming MCs.

    It may be sounding a lil like an ND wank now, so let me clarify.. no, the story wasn't perfect, I don't feel Druckmann is a genius or anything like that. However, objectively.. it was pretty good. For me it was coherent, it had depth and originality, it certainly doesn't deserve the "universally negative reviews" it's getting right now. IMHO that's only happening because if the leak fiasco which has skewed everything. Imagine if someone leaked Empire Strikes Back, back in the day.. there might have been a riot! The reviews would probably be totally different than the love it's enjoying right now, because the audience had to wait to see it to experience the proper "shock".

    ... to appease the rage of the worst of us (pun intended), the 3-4 year skips is plenty enough room for a TLOU 1.5... could even be covered in the TV series.. One can always dream~ but, if we let viral cancel culture take over here, the IP becomes unprofitable and it's good bye forever...    … Expand
  52. Mr_Mehrad
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I don't know what you want from the story of this game. It's true that I felt very, very bad about the game after the game ended, but after a while I really realized the great work that Mr. Drakeman did; There's one thing we can't understand, and we're just complaining, and that's that the story is more important than the story! The previous game was not only not good, but it was aI don't know what you want from the story of this game. It's true that I felt very, very bad about the game after the game ended, but after a while I really realized the great work that Mr. Drakeman did; There's one thing we can't understand, and we're just complaining, and that's that the story is more important than the story! The previous game was not only not good, but it was a masterpiece, but why this masterpiece? Because the previous game described the relationship between father and child very well, but this game did not make such a decision at all, this game tried to explain revenge and I can't believe that it could describe it so well! In which movie, game and series did you see a two-way revenge story? We've always seen one side of the story, but now we're looking at it in a full, two-way way. These violent and sad worlds must be ready to lose even the main characters, just like the game world of Game of Thrones; In the end, I repeat, the game did not black out at all and does not make you present a soft and clean story like the previous version, but it does offer a story full of sadness, anger and hatred, and of course it is quite successful in this way, in short, if you want to Take this pure pleasure game and your score is the same as Mr. Jafarian's score, you just don't have to play the game with the previous game view, this is a new game in 2020 not a game in 2013!… Expand
  53. TropicalSaturn
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This an enjoyable game but a flawed one. While many people don't like a certain story decision but it isn't bad writing. It makes sense in the world of the game. I didn't like it but understood it. Anyway the gameplay is good, the characters are well fleshed out. I appreciated that the enviroments were more fleshed out than the first one and the game looks great. The performances are greatThis an enjoyable game but a flawed one. While many people don't like a certain story decision but it isn't bad writing. It makes sense in the world of the game. I didn't like it but understood it. Anyway the gameplay is good, the characters are well fleshed out. I appreciated that the enviroments were more fleshed out than the first one and the game looks great. The performances are great and you really feel everything you're supposed to in the game. I wasn't a big fan of the switching POV's especially since it felt so out of nowhere, but once you get into the other character it isn't a big deal. I think the writing at the end is a bit flawed but it didn't take away from my overall experience with the game. I enjoyed this game a lot. It was heartbreaking and beautiful despite its flaws.… Expand
  54. phoenixn07
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking, dark, brutal and an emotionally taxing game. Without watching any promotional material or trailers I finished this game. This game is exceptional in all areas! I've also finished the first game. I appreciate the message(s) the writers wanted to convey in this game vs. the first one taking it in a new direction.
  55. Tvoypyaniyded
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Despite the fact that the game is very **** up-I liked the game. Yes, it is much worse than the first part in terms of plot, but the graphics of the game really struck me. And I was also struck by how the developers were able to **** everything by inserting LGBT into the game. Sure, it's the 21st century, but why the **** would you shove this thing anywhere you can? The game is wellDespite the fact that the game is very **** up-I liked the game. Yes, it is much worse than the first part in terms of plot, but the graphics of the game really struck me. And I was also struck by how the developers were able to **** everything by inserting LGBT into the game. Sure, it's the 21st century, but why the **** would you shove this thing anywhere you can? The game is well developed, but the plot is a failure. I think that for the efforts of developers, you can put 10. But the plot is a failure. Give the sack to the writer. Yes, I may have made a lot of mistakes. But the metacritic site is foreign, so I used a translator. Overall: graphics-10/10, plot 3/10.… Expand
  56. TusharKd
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good.. but ending could’ve been better.
    Joel didn’t deserve a death like that, they should’ve started with Abby if they really wanted people to sympathise with her    … Expand
  57. Truepatriot2010
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    While the story and characters may not quite live up to the moments of the first game, it's still an excellently told tale and keeps you wanting to play just to find out what the last moment of the game will be. The gameplay is expanded and refined just enough to feel fresh, the graphics and sound are next level, and once the credits hit it leaves you thinking about what the meaning of allWhile the story and characters may not quite live up to the moments of the first game, it's still an excellently told tale and keeps you wanting to play just to find out what the last moment of the game will be. The gameplay is expanded and refined just enough to feel fresh, the graphics and sound are next level, and once the credits hit it leaves you thinking about what the meaning of all your actions were. Very much a worthy sequel.… Expand
  58. AcridZer0
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    En lo personal me encantó el juego, me hizo experimentar lo que la mayoría de los juegos no han echo, tener enojo, emoción, tristeza, compasión, un 10/10 rotundo, toda esa gente que le da mala calificación no saben entender los mensajes que da la historia tienen la mente cerrada
  59. Ariles
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Un chef-d'œuvre, ça vous marque de manière très particulière, les mots ne suffisent pas à décrire ce que vous ressentez en ayant joué au jeu. Ils ont réussi à faire ressentir toutes sortes d'émotions à travers une histoire incroyable.
  60. Liam0453
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2 in my opinion is a masterpiece although the choices of some parts of the story I question overall I left my first play through feeling desperate for more I was not only intrigued over the adventure Abby but it gave a whole new perspective on why she would want to do the things she has done. Overall I understand why people are frustrated with this game but that’s why opinions are opinions I think they did an even better story than the first game in expressing how getting revenge can mean loosing everything but at what cost do I stop? We see that perfect example here in part 2 as a 18 year old who’s favourite game was the last of us the second it released being 14 at the time had me feeling like I grew up with these characters and the loss of Joel in part 2 hurt but I grew to understand I hated Abby and left my first play through quite annoyed and bitter but my second play through I learned forgiveness and my 2nd run I felt a lot more of what naughty dog was trying to achieve I loved the first game as I do this one I have platinumed both and would love to see more of what this universe has to offer with the continuation of this story hopefully Ellie’s story as she’s still young you never know. 10/10… Expand
  61. lucasrssilva
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    The best game I ever played, maked me laught, feel fear, cry, never think that a game could make me feel so many sentiments
  62. JuveAle94
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastico, emozionante, intenso.
    Ti mette nei panni del "nemico" di ellie scoprendo che ha i suoi buoni motivi. Storia pazzesca ti capire tanto anche della vita reale, chi dice il contrario non capisce bene le ottime trame TOP GAME    … Expand
  63. ThatsLayme
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Don't be fooled into thinking it's a bad game just because a bunch of sheep say it is. This game is a true masterpiece. The storytelling, which I would say is not at all what I was hoping for, is still better than any game I've played in a while. The moment to moment gameplay is also very engaging with each person or infected you kill feeling real and brutal.
  64. Tony-Kenpachi
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Goty 2020
    Es el mejor juego de ka historiay las califixacionesnegativassolosob de los pileros
  65. Dragonman101
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This game was amazing. I had no issues with combat or feel of the game. The graphics were absolutely amazing and the story took me for a ride.
  66. Ironik94
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    A little bit worse than first game but it make me feel emotion so.. for me it's good game. Visually it's one of the beautiful game that I've ever seen.
  67. JonathanWhick
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Great Game, I loved it.
    I felt sad after finishing it.
    Not a 10/10 but sure 8-9/10. ( Gonna stick with the 9 cause of all the hate)
    It a good Game, it’s beautiful game, it’s a great experience. I can understand the hate, ND did/tried something New and I personally enjoyed it but it’s my opinion.

    Sorry for the English :>
  68. Emma56
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Honestly that wasn't what most people expected but I enjoyed playing the game though it's so divisive but that's the story the writers wanted to tell, gotta accept and respect that
  69. Jezdixon
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    If I could provide an exact rating, then I would say this game is a 9.7/10. The main issues with the game are that the AI can be slightly messy at times and the gameplay does feel slightly repetitive. Sometimes I was still looting supplies in my sleep. However, the first game also had this same issue so anyone who hates on this game and not the first needs to rethink their life. I haveIf I could provide an exact rating, then I would say this game is a 9.7/10. The main issues with the game are that the AI can be slightly messy at times and the gameplay does feel slightly repetitive. Sometimes I was still looting supplies in my sleep. However, the first game also had this same issue so anyone who hates on this game and not the first needs to rethink their life. I have read some of hate reviews of this game and they have no substance. This game achieves a level of empathy and a conflict of our emotions towards characters which has never been done before. This game is groundbreaking in storytelling and should be seen as the catalyst to this. The gameplay is excellent and truly exhilarating which will keep you playing for hours without ever wanting to stop. This game will be seen as a classic once enough people have actually finished the game, unlike these haters posting 0/10 after the first 5 mins that the game came out. Play the game for yourself and I hope you’ll understand the story that is being told. You don’t have to accept the decisions that are pragtonists made but just appreciate and empathise for the reasons of why they did.… Expand
  70. PhantomFLYER09
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow... I feel like there is so much to unpack in this game. I truly did enjoy my time playing this game. The art design was fantastic, the scale of the world was amazing, and to me overall the story was heart wrenching and at times hard to watch. I felt like the combat was pretty smooth and loved the amount of customization there was in the game compared to the first game.

    I went into this game with no spoilers and had no clue what was going to happen. This being said, the moment Joel dies in the story I was in shock. But at the same flip of the coin I knew that Joel had to die. His story was told in the first game. I was upset he died and was angry but knowing how I felt in the first game, all emotions run high. I wanted to go on the revenge journey with Ellie. During this time the game felt a little slow to me, but I don’t say that as a bad thing. What I love most about this game is it’s ability to take a moment to breath and reflect. It’s these nice moments that really let me get to know the characters. The game slowly starts to pick up momentum getting more gruesome and intense. I found myself struggling with the characters about their morality and didn’t agree with the choices being made. I love how it was building up until Abby finds Ellie.

    This is when I got a little upset. For the next 10 hours or so I had to play as Abby. I didn’t care about her character, however seeing her perspective opened my eyes a bit more and over time I enjoyed her character. I still didn’t agree with what she did and I don’t think by any stretch she could redeem herself but I at least liked to see her right her wrongs and try to become a better person after her mistakes. Abby’s story arch over time became fun but it’s placement in the game just felt wrong. You get all this momentum to then slow down again. I think I would have preferred a more cat and mouse approach over the 10hrs of this character over backtracking. The flashbacks for me were fine and placed in the game well, it was just The pacing of Abby and Ellie’s journey. Having the intensity go to a slow crawl again felt off to me. At the end of the game when you don’t kill Abby I felt so happy. When I saw Abby all strung up and weak I felt like justice had been served for her actions. I was also happy that Ellie realized that she had lost herself in all of this and slowly began to have some sense of morality in the end even though it cost her everything. Overall from the captivating graphics, fun gameplay, and good story, to the few little bugs in the game that I encountered and the pacing of the story I give this game an 8/10. If the pacing was done a bit differently I could easily give this game a 9/10.    … Expand
  71. Chamb3r
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I gave it a positive review simply cuz the art, gameplay, level design, etc, anything but writing team. And it's not like I hate the story that much but just a mix feeling.

    For me, it's a pretty convincing story, like Joel's death and stuff. But I really don't give a **** about Abby's perspective, that really gave me a hard time to enjoy the game, and that's almost half of the game. But still, like I said, the gameplay is still very good throughout the whole game, so I can still kinda enjoy the game while playing as Abby.

    The other thing is, I wish they gave us choices. After Abby's fight, at the farm. I really don't want Ellie to pursue revenge anymore, and if I do, I wanna kill her. Maybe not torture her, but at least end this. And the game just go the opposite way both time for me. Also, in the end, there's nothing left for Ellie. For a character that I like so much, it's kinda hard to take in. In fact, the rest of that day, I don't feel like doing anything.    … Expand
  72. MariaFanfPl
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It was such an amazing and emotional journey that I would definitely remember. The story was dark and It showed what revenge and violence can lead to
  73. Patekuliado
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Buenardo
  74. Agoing
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Gráficos bons, músicas ótimas, ambientação muito boa e etc,não consigo descrever o tanto que esse jogo é muito bom.
  75. SonLenonidas
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Es desmedido el odio que genero en algunos personajes de internet. El juego es jugado y toma decisiones atrevidas en materia de historia. La deconstruccion de Ellie y Joel es fascinante, guste o no la verdad es esa. Es una historia de venganza hecha y derecha, todos buscan llevarlo al limite hasta que el limite llega a ellos. Graficos? TOP Gameplay? TOP Mecanicas? Quizas se quedaronEs desmedido el odio que genero en algunos personajes de internet. El juego es jugado y toma decisiones atrevidas en materia de historia. La deconstruccion de Ellie y Joel es fascinante, guste o no la verdad es esa. Es una historia de venganza hecha y derecha, todos buscan llevarlo al limite hasta que el limite llega a ellos. Graficos? TOP Gameplay? TOP Mecanicas? Quizas se quedaron demasiado en el primero. Pero ponerle Cero denota un odio desmedido por algo que no cumple expectativas personales... y los juegos no se ahcen para que vos gamer promedio lo disfrutes, si queres jugar siempre lo mismo anda a jugar wow,… Expand
  76. JuanC7
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Perfecto Narrativa buena, excelente evolución de personajes Historia completa y abierta a un tercer juego
  77. Ironshawn
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes Joel does early and Ellie lets Abby live no that doesn’t make it a bad game imo , the gameplay is amazing the visuals are 10/10 physics are incredible . Everything about this game to me was amazing . The game hurts the story is sad and often times hard to swallow , but that’s the world that it takes place in .… Expand
  78. Prizrak887
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Буду краток, проект который я ждал 7 лет, полностью оправдал мои ожидания.Хорошая работа naughty dog!!!
  79. SadieFraser
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Last of Us Part 2 said gay rights!
    Last of Us Part 2 said trans rights!

    Honestly, all the incels giving this game bad reviews need to grow up. Y’all are just angry because not only do we have a strong female lead who is a member of the LGBT community, but we’ve got a second female lead who is a member of the CROSSFIT COMMUNITY. They can’t relate to a lesbian or drool over a woman that’s wider than a doorframe. So they stay mad. Any person that says the characters are unlikeable or aren’t dynamic clearly must have the personality of a lobster, and that’s a huge disservice to lobsters. The characters are all so diverse, real, and relatable. But you know, the liberal SJW agenda is coming for your games. Watch out. I love this game and everything about it and have not been able to think about anything else for 2 weeks straight. I’m emotionally distraught by how beautiful this game it.    … Expand
  80. Gabriiel12
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito,amei demais ! O final não foi tudo isso.

    Mais tudo bem,e aceitável
  81. Hazukiden
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Bueno juego, no merece la puntuación de idiotas que no saben lo que es un giro de trama, plot Twist y quieren siempre lo mismo.
    Muy bueno!
  82. Luts1224
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    It's not as good as the first one in terms of wtiting, but tecnichaly is a top game and gameplay improves.
  83. CultaCobra
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    From the bottom of my heart, this is honestly the greatest game I've ever played. I will even go as far as saying that this replaces my favorite movies.

    I'm a huge fan of the first one. I didn't want there to be a second game. I wasn't excited when they announced there would be a sequel because I was afraid they would ruin the story line. I didn't follow the game's development because I    From the bottom of my heart, this is honestly the greatest game I've ever played. I will even go as far as saying that this replaces my favorite movies.

    I'm a huge fan of the first one. I didn't want there to be a second game. I wasn't excited when they announced there would be a sequel because I was afraid they would ruin the story line. I didn't follow the game's development because I was afraid the game would be trash. I say this because I went into the game with a low expectation.

    This game is a masterpiece. I have no clue how anyone can rate this game lower than an 8. It is an emotional roller-coaster. My body felt disgusted after playing parts of this game. I cried in parts of this game. I played a few times till 1 in the morning and was scared diving into the darkness of infected. I could not believe how masterfully crafted every piece of this game was, and how it surpassed my absolute love for the first one.

    I'm glad that they misguided fans in the trailers. I went in thinking that Dina was going to die, because that was implied in the trailer. I was glad to have been tricked because it made certain scenes even more powerful. I was glad to play from other character's perspectives. I allowed the game to do what Naughty Dog intended.

    I can go on and on about the technical aspects that are miles above other titles. But what sets a game like TLOU2 away from other titles is the story. There are no load screens. There are no side missions. It was a straight 35 hour campaign for me. I had no clue where the game was taking me the entire time. There were parts where I said, "I know what's going to happen next," but the game went a completely different direction.

    I am mostly sad for the game community. I have been following Metacritic for years now and never had an account. I made an account specifically to write this review. I am sad that fans could not play this game with an open mind. I'm sad to see fans refuse to experience one of the most beautifully crafted stories of all time, because they "think" they know Joel better than the creators. Joel was not a nice person. I love him, but he is the villain. He destroyed mankind by selfishly saving Ellie in the first game. He murdered many people, even going way before the first game even started. Don't tell me that Joel deserves to be on this pedestal. This is exactly what the game teaches the player; you are not always right and need to look at situations from another's perspective.

    My opinion is small, but it is my opinion. TLOU2 is the best game of all time. I never thought I would be saying that but this game impacted me so deeply that I can't stop thinking about it, days after completing the campaign.    … Expand
  84. Emsok
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Juego brutal... En cuanto a la historia... Si buscaban empatia... No pensaron mucho en las personas que jugaron a la primera parte...
  85. Dnly
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I get the real negative reactions, personally. Not the fake or just made up ones.
    I get why gamers might get offended by some things (killing dogs, too much brutality, lesbian couple), if they expected a story as the first game offered or just don't get too much of the story, because it's complicated and controversial. But if the team of people at Naughty Dog didn't do such things, it    I get the real negative reactions, personally. Not the fake or just made up ones.
    I get why gamers might get offended by some things (killing dogs, too much brutality, lesbian couple), if they expected a story as the first game offered or just don't get too much of the story, because it's complicated and controversial. But if the team of people at Naughty Dog didn't do such things, it wouldn't be such a masterpiece. Sure I don't like killing dogs and I am sensitive to seeing to much blood, but here it kinda makes sense. It's different from the first game - yet same. For me? Narrative. Gameplay. Graphics and design. Soundtrack.
    All 10/10 - "Even better experience than the last Avengers movie, at least for me"    … Expand
  86. Tractores222
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Un gameplay increíble con muy buenos escenarios y ambientación, los enemigos y como reaccionan con las distintas armas es asombroso, la historia es innovadora y muy completa con unos personajes muy humanos
  87. Pip19
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is a thoroughly emotional game. It takes the player through all emotions in ways that one may or may not agree with. It’s a 25hr journey worth taking, but it’s a very human journey, scars and all. It’s brutal, unforgiving and full of heart. I wouldn’t call it a sequel, but a continuation.
  88. press_F_joel
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    класс ваще, за быка играть канешна не оч, но а так класс. Бык не оченьски тупо шкаф ежже. на#уя я не хотел играть за нее, спрашивается на#уя. Теперь нормально, игра хороша даже очень, если б не один факт в котором заключается смысл игры, вот в никакую эта Эбби не симпатизирует как личность, тупые попытки показать как она хотела помочь и тд ну зачем, сделайте пожалуйста чтоб в new game+класс ваще, за быка играть канешна не оч, но а так класс. Бык не оченьски тупо шкаф ежже. на#уя я не хотел играть за нее, спрашивается на#уя. Теперь нормально, игра хороша даже очень, если б не один факт в котором заключается смысл игры, вот в никакую эта Эбби не симпатизирует как личность, тупые попытки показать как она хотела помочь и тд ну зачем, сделайте пожалуйста чтоб в new game+ можно было пропустить прохождение за нее ну алиащциатвлталслаь... "насилие пораждает ещё большее насилие "… Expand
  89. Emilyd95
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I’m emotional, but it was worth it. I can get if someone doesn’t like something but the constant hate and bashing of this game is blowing my mind.
  90. JohnPceena
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is awesome game. 11/10 Я хз кто тут увидел какую-то пропаганду лгбт, возможно на этих 9 летних дебилов воздействуют всякие довны с Майнкрафт каналов, которые сказали тупому стаду без своего мнения, что игра гавно, и нужно ставить нолики в отзывах. Вы хоть игру пройдите дауны малолетние. Игра после прохождения оставляет очень грустный остаток и комок в горле. Заставляет задуматься оThis is awesome game. 11/10 Я хз кто тут увидел какую-то пропаганду лгбт, возможно на этих 9 летних дебилов воздействуют всякие довны с Майнкрафт каналов, которые сказали тупому стаду без своего мнения, что игра гавно, и нужно ставить нолики в отзывах. Вы хоть игру пройдите дауны малолетние. Игра после прохождения оставляет очень грустный остаток и комок в горле. Заставляет задуматься о мести, насколько это мерзкий путь и к чему он проводит. Думаю при втором прохождении взгляд на игру будет совершенно другой.… Expand
  91. ELUUX27
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Uno de los mejores juegos que jugue, se logra comprender la importancia de la venganza en el juego.
    La historia es como es, nuestras decisiones no afectan la trama. Quizas ese elemento es el faltante.
    Gráficamente , sonoramente, ambientación, lograron impresionarme lo que la ps4 podia lograr. Lograron hacerme sentir disitas emociones a lo largo del juego. Jugue con ps4 pro, tv sony    Uno de los mejores juegos que jugue, se logra comprender la importancia de la venganza en el juego.
    La historia es como es, nuestras decisiones no afectan la trama. Quizas ese elemento es el faltante.
    Gráficamente , sonoramente, ambientación, lograron impresionarme lo que la ps4 podia lograr.
    Lograron hacerme sentir disitas emociones a lo largo del juego.
    Jugue con ps4 pro, tv sony xc90c 4k, headset platinum 3d.    … Expand
  92. QuillianCreole
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It's a beautiful game with a heavy heavy storyline. I would have been glad to wait for a couple more years if it meant that the workers didn't have to crunch.
    It's much darker than the first game. Go in with an open mind and ideas for aftercare between sessions or when beating it.
  93. Gonbaa
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    En lo personal me gusto el juego... Si creo que hay unas cosas en la historia que no me calzan... Pero se ve una evolución en los personajes. Que puede causar conflictos en otras personas... Han pasado 4 años en la historia y deben existir cambios en ellos. No es una serie de gente excepcional con habilidades únicas... Son personas sobreviviendo a los rastros de una pandemia... Que tienenEn lo personal me gusto el juego... Si creo que hay unas cosas en la historia que no me calzan... Pero se ve una evolución en los personajes. Que puede causar conflictos en otras personas... Han pasado 4 años en la historia y deben existir cambios en ellos. No es una serie de gente excepcional con habilidades únicas... Son personas sobreviviendo a los rastros de una pandemia... Que tienen sus propios mundos... Esa evolución al odio... A la venganza. Coincido que el final no es lo mejor del juego... Pero considerando los otros aspectos del juego... No me distrae... Tampoco el hecho que algunos usuarios toman que es la condición sexual de personajes. Me gustó.. Lo disfrute... Es un buen juego… Expand
  94. RSoares
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went into this game thinking it was not gonna be good because of what people were saying during pre-release and after the first week of release but I still decided to give it a chance...I felt that after what they did in the first one they deserved at least that much. And let me tell you I was not disappointed, sure I was sad watching my favorite character from the original game die right at the beginning but the story that followed even though not as good as the first one was still a very entertaining although brutal experience. And the whole experience playing as Abby worked for me, even though I wanted her and all of her group dead because of what they did I couldn't help but start to like her and Owen by the end of her side of the story. And when it came down to the final fight all the motivation I had to kill her was gone, after what they had gone through I just felt that there was nothing to gain but still a lot to lose from any of them dying. I don't think it's a bad story but it sure as hell is a sad one especially for Ellie and Tommy who basically are left alone and "broken" in the end. But like I said it is not a bad story at all if you are willing to think about everything that happens and not just what happens in THAT cutscene. In terms of gameplay it improved from the first game even though the shooting still isn't my favorite. I won't say that the people who didn't like the story are wrong because everybody has different tastes but saying it's complete garbage after playing like an hour of it is just wrong and unfair for the people that worked on this game for years. For me this is a must buy just like the first and I hope they make a third.… Expand
  95. THR0B
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    Игра отличная, всем советую. Ставлю заслуженную 9 из 10.
  96. pr47h5
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    I'm rating this game a 9 because I want to be honest. I agree, story wasn't up to the mark, but it's just one of the aspects of the game. You guys can't ignore the other aspects like graphics, characters, environments, scripts, acting, details, etc. Naughty dog clearly nailed it. I agree many of the players are dissapointed with the story, but you can't rate the game 0, 1, 2 for having aI'm rating this game a 9 because I want to be honest. I agree, story wasn't up to the mark, but it's just one of the aspects of the game. You guys can't ignore the other aspects like graphics, characters, environments, scripts, acting, details, etc. Naughty dog clearly nailed it. I agree many of the players are dissapointed with the story, but you can't rate the game 0, 1, 2 for having a poor story. It's more like showing the rage and ain't gonna do nobody justice. Many of the new players will be watching your reviews at least don't misguide them with such reviews. Such experiences are witnessed once in a lifetime, don't spoil it for someone else. Hence, this game is a solid 9 for me. Keeping all other aspects in mind.… Expand
  97. The1stNoel
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Man oh man, what a beautifully brutal ride this game was. Just finished it and I did not expect it to be as long as it was. The story was full of heart wrenching moments that gave me the feels more than once.
    Gameplay was the best I've seen in a long time, with brutal combat that never gets old. Thank you Naughty dog for this experience.
  98. Dollardog
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Excellent game,the attention to detail in the game is fantastic,well worth a buy
  99. AndrewCorner
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Is a excelent game. Beautiful ,graphics, sounds, and Story. But a somtimes a camera do not good. And died Joel hit me. Thsi is very sad And i want to change this. But Is best game for me Forever. (Sorry for my English I am from Czech Republic And this Is for me Very hard)… Expand
  100. Nerd_of_Justice
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've played since a long time. The darker story and cruel message hit the right spot for me. I don't think all of those haters got the point Naughty Dog tried to make. I loved playing the story of Abby. We finally got to see the other side. How horrible it is to lose someone in the blink of an eye. We finally get to understand we were far from being the good guys.… Expand
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  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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