The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Waren
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mature story combined with top class gameplay make The Last of Us Part II one of the best games ever made and move all game industry forward.… Expand
  2. Badgerboy1977
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Absolute perfection, intense and violent so be aware of that but just an incredible achievement overall.
    Ignore the bigots and haters who haven't even played the game otherwise you'll be missing out on an incredible experience and almost certainly the best game of this generation.
  3. Mohamd_Khaled
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    The amount of efforts that's been put into this game is truly incredible. This has the best graphics of the ps4 era. I was never impressed by graphics as much as i was here. Regarding the controversy surrounding the stories, I really didn't enjoy Abby's storyline and i didn't like her character. However i fully sympathize with her motives. what joel did that night to to the fireflies wasThe amount of efforts that's been put into this game is truly incredible. This has the best graphics of the ps4 era. I was never impressed by graphics as much as i was here. Regarding the controversy surrounding the stories, I really didn't enjoy Abby's storyline and i didn't like her character. However i fully sympathize with her motives. what joel did that night to to the fireflies was horrific and traumatic to me at least. As much as i loved and respected his character. I thought what he did was criminal and cruel and i actually wanted justice against him. This game shows both sides of the story And emphasize on humans tendencies to take sides without even caring about the motives that stimulated the other side. Here you don't just see black and white. There is no villain. You will find out that abby was stimulated by the same motives that stimulated ellie. All the atrocities both did was to avenge or save their loved ones. That made me unable to pick a side.… Expand
  4. richard1234
    Aug 11, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU2 is a near masterpiece but not perfect - technical aspects are a step up from the original, and the plot/story take some gutsy moves, which may or may not pay off (most did but some did not for me, which I explain below). This game requires a deeper study into its story and themes; "revenge bad" only scratches the surfaces of what the game is about.

    Gameplay is largely the same as TLOU1 with some noticeable improvements; level design and environmental puzzles are far superior than TLOU1 (no more tedious ladder/pallet finding, or obvious waist-high crates for cover). Human AI is pretty good at the harder difficulty as they will flank you, call for assistance, and use stealth themselves. Infected are largely the same except that bloaters and stalkers are more aggressive (shamblers feel pretty much like bloaters from the first game). The semi-open world is clearly a 2nd iteration of Uncharted: Lost Legacy (the previous ND game to feature a semi-open world); it was definitely fun exploring it, but probably not worth doing it a 2nd time.

    Overall I still think TLOU2 is worth a playthrough so that you can form your own opinions. It is quite difficult to critique the game having watched someone else playing it, or reading a plot summary etc. since there are so many details which are easy to miss, including many instances of foreshadowing. Out of 10, I'd probably rate it 7 or 8, definitely not a 0 or 10.

    ==SPOILERS BELOW==

    First, it is worth briefly discussing Joel's death. Obviously we hated watching it, but it felt justified: Joel did a lot of shady things and it would eventually come back to bite him. Basically, this is TLOU, not Uncharted. Why would Joel give his name to a bunch of armed strangers? Well, blame Tommy, who revealed both their names to Abby. Obviously Joel is a changed person compared to the first game, but we still see his skepticism (e.g. he wanted to "ride out the storm and get out of your hair", then later asks "what are you all doing out this way?").

    Second it is worth discussing Ellie's and Abby's sides and why we play half the game as Joel's killer. Abby's story is "one step ahead" of Ellie's; Ellie seeks a path of revenge, while Abby's story details the consequences of that revenge and how it didn't bring Abby closure (until encountering Yara & Lev). The reason we play as Abby is a bit more than the cliche "two sides of the same coin"; we are additionally asked to see the parallels between both stories and how they intersect each other. I actually dug Abby's story and even though Abby doesn't know Tommy/Ellie are hunting them down until day 3, it was fun to see Abby's side knowing that we already visited and interacted with the same people and locations playing as Ellie. One issue is that I couldn't really care much about Owen and Mel since we know they were killed at the end of day 3. Owen's conversation with Abby in the boat contained some nice foreshadowing regarding Lev but besides that I couldn't care much.

    The Santa Barbara chapter annoyed me the most; gameplay-wise, it had the most ludonarrative dissonance, since Ellie is the most upgraded at this point (in terms of max health, weapons/upgrades), yet in the story she is weakened and had been impaled and hung by a Rattler trap. It would've been more interesting to play the Santa Barbara chapter with no weapons, reduced health, and forced to rely on stealth or the Rattlers' clicker hostages (which I didn't realize you could unbind them until my 2nd playthrough).
    At this point, Ellie likely went to Santa Barbara not with the main intent of killing Abby, but escaping her months-long PTSD/nightmares and finding closure. Was leaving everything behind to travel 1000+ miles, again, except all alone really the best way to do that? However there's some interesting situational irony here: if Ellie did not go to SB, Abby and Lev would be dead, but Ellie ended up freeing them. Perhaps the game could have ended at the farmhouse with Ellie struggling to cope with PTSD but with Dina at her side, and Abby could have bitten off her fingers during the theater fight. Tommy then arrives with knowledge of Abby's whereabouts, we cut to Ellie contemplating this, and the game ends.

    The ordering of flashbacks within the main storylines was interesting and I'm not sure if it paid off for me. Ellie's flashbacks (especially the museum) were brilliant and probably should've been placed at the very beginning (perhaps with the hotel as a tutorial level). The current order made me ask why Ellie would go lengths to exact revenge on a person she had cut ties with, which made it obvious (along with some Ellie/Dina dialogue at the beginning) that Ellie had at least begun to reconcile with Joel.

    However there are so many story elements that worked: the portrayal of guilt, forgiveness, how thirst for revenge can destroy a person and their relationships. I think with some changes to the above issues it would have been a 10/10 for me.    … Expand
  5. DasRequiem
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A continuation of the story told my part 1, it goes beyond just telling a story and marries art, gameplay, music and cinematics to build a smoth, yet gruesome experience of loss, hate, vengeance and above all, consequences. TLOU part 2 is an achievement of the medium.
  6. Kaioh
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    You have bo right to review bomb this game if you haven't beat the game, retards.
    Stupid sjw agenda aside thsi game is great in every aspect. And the ending makes perfect sense if you're mature enough or read actual books. I'd personally give it 9/10, but since you all are little **** and hating on everything I'm putting 10.
    p.s.I still think they've shouldn't killed Joel in THAT way.    You have bo right to review bomb this game if you haven't beat the game, retards.
    Stupid sjw agenda aside thsi game is great in every aspect. And the ending makes perfect sense if you're mature enough or read actual books. I'd personally give it 9/10, but since you all are little **** and hating on everything I'm putting 10.

    p.s.I still think they've shouldn't killed Joel in THAT way. Druckmann owes us some explanation here for sure.    … Expand
  7. appo
    Dec 15, 2021
    10
    No better than the first part, but story is very good.
    I'm sorry and sad about Joel.
  8. manoskamarinos
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2 is the best game on Ps4 I love Naughty Dod is the best story
  9. Brks-Phantom
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The game is great in every aspect,except the narrative.
    Superb grafics,superb gameplay,superb soundtrack.
    But the game is harmed by underveloped caracthers,bad pacing,bad writing,bad narrative choices.
  10. Tornado130
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Bad reviews are triggered homophobes who haven’t played it. Great game, better gameplay than the first with a slightly worse, but still great, story.
  11. LucasMSouza16
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part ii é um ótimo game, infelizmente tomado por inúmeras avaliações negativas feitas por diversas pessoas que não jogaram o jogo. Os gráficos são belíssimos, a jogabilidade é uma clara evolução do anterior, os ambientes são muito detalhados, a trilha sonora continua incrível e a história? Bem, continua boa, mas não vai agradar todo mundo, diria que é ela um misto deThe Last of Us Part ii é um ótimo game, infelizmente tomado por inúmeras avaliações negativas feitas por diversas pessoas que não jogaram o jogo. Os gráficos são belíssimos, a jogabilidade é uma clara evolução do anterior, os ambientes são muito detalhados, a trilha sonora continua incrível e a história? Bem, continua boa, mas não vai agradar todo mundo, diria que é ela um misto de emoções, mas tenha certeza que ela vai ter marcar de alguma forma, e para mim foi positiva, apesar de poderia sim ser melhor. O jogo aborda muitos assuntos discutíveis do mundo moderno, mesmo que você não concorde com eles, não deixe de jogar o game por isso, pois você pode perder uma excelente experiência. A ND conseguiu me surpreender com a Part II, um dos melhores jogos do PS4 e o ápice que o console pode oferecer com certeza.… Expand
  12. alexcamelle
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game, literally crying. Only one thing to say, thank you Neil Druckmann and all Naughty Dog team for this masterpiece !
  13. magnosanli
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Uma boa narrativa com um gamplay único e impactante last of us PART2 é tudo que os fãs pediram msm que ainda cause controvérsias por causa do seu final !
  14. lucovsky
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    I really loved this game. It took 37 h 37 min for me to finish the story. The length, systems, mechanics and gameplay are impressive. The final hours are unique and very touching. I am playing for the second time and enjoying every second of it.
  15. Blainmono
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я обычно не оставляю оценки на агрегаторах, но в этот раз пожалуй изменю себе. Много грязи вылили люди на эту игру, от части по понятным причинам, от части по абсолютно идиотским. Я не имею ничего против тех людей кому игра просто "не зашла" или это "не их". Но я откровенно не понимаю той истерии которую устроили вокруг нее в интернете.

    Я являюсь сторонником идеи что хорошее художественное произведение не должно нравится всем. Более того не обязано заигрывать с потребителем и давать ему именно "позитивные" эмоции.
    К сожалению в современной поп культуре не принято так делать. Продукт должен охватывать максимальную аудиторию, следовательно должен быть удобоваримым и усваиваемым для максимума людей. Люди приучены к этому Голливудсим кино и ААА игры в массе своей тоже стараются соответствовать этим стандартам. На этом фоне TLoU2 это самая настоящая "белая ворона". Лично на меня с точки зрения повествования игра произвела куда большее впечатление и вызвала куда больший эмоциональный отклик чем ее предшественница. Но я так же легко могу представить почему у кого-то впечатления могут быть прямо противоположными.
    Все же я уверен что время все расставит по своим местам и игра получит свою долю похвал и приобретет аудиторию которая ее полюбит как полюбил уже я и многие другие, несмотря на всю ту ненависть что на нее свалилась.
    В заключении хочу сказать что по моему мнению несмотря на всю свою неоднозначность индустрии крайне необходимы подобные игры. Иначе недалек тот день когда все что мы будем видеть на полках игровых магазинов это игры со стерильным и безопасным сюжетом голливудского блокбастера. В таких играх самих по себе ничего плохого конечно нет, но если игры типа TLoU2 перестанут создаваться это будет означать фактический закат синглплеерных игр как жанра.    … Expand
  16. Fincasey
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bunch of either homophobia/transphobes. Nothing about this game that deserves that hate other than you idiots who ruined it for yourselves by looking for spoilers online. I hope you leakers rot in hell. It’s Amazing game, you all suck. Like seriously what is your guys’ problem?!? Grow up! My god it was amazing story “oh boo hoo because (blank happened)” at the beginning!” ? Jesus grow the hell up. You need to have something different for a sequel to be good. Christ none of you guys could stomach an episode of game of thrones if that’s how you handled a main character death or think that something like revenge is always simply black and white, or one sided… Expand
  17. Statutory
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just awesome. painful, hard to digest and brilliant.

    [Spoiler Ahead].

    First of all, I didn't had the chance to play the first part because I did not own a PlayStation since PS2. Now that I got one, I played both games. And I kinda don't understand why people are so mad at the game, reviewing the story as week and the characters are poor developed.

    I know the game try hard to "humanize" Abby, and the motives that made her search for revenge etc. But for me, the plot itself is just what could happen in the real world. I mean, everyone has their motives and a line of thought that made they try the best they can to achieve an objective. Joel was a "bad man" for a lot of people, as he was good for a lot of people too. But he kinda was selfish doing what he did to save Ellie.

    He could die in a lot of ways. I see how bold the game was, not giving him a memorable death, beautiful speeches and cutscenes etc. His death was cruel as the world of TLOU is. As a lot of other characters too.

    Anyway, this game is a masterpiece for me. Because it's bold, unpredictable and as close to reality as possible.    … Expand
  18. Tinagowtfay12
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A thrilling ride from beginning to end. Loved every moment of it. Beautiful scenery, amazing animation, perfect combat, one of my favorite experiences this year. The only problem I had with my experience was the character development. Compared to Sam from Uncharted 4, the character development here was weak with characters such as Dina and Jesse.i understand the mix between those whoA thrilling ride from beginning to end. Loved every moment of it. Beautiful scenery, amazing animation, perfect combat, one of my favorite experiences this year. The only problem I had with my experience was the character development. Compared to Sam from Uncharted 4, the character development here was weak with characters such as Dina and Jesse.i understand the mix between those who love/hate this game, but i just happen to be one of those who absolutely adored it. Worth a try. Naughty Dog definitely took a risk here and a smart one.… Expand
  19. thinksooo
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A perfect game! It's a great experience with all emotions you may haven't figured out in a video game. Well done naughty dog!
  20. JHood618
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece and another swan song for another console generation. Expands on literally everything that made the first one great. Including story. Everyone bombing this game with 0’s are doing it for one reason only and it’s childish. This game takes place in a dark world and a dark time. Terrible things happen. Anything less than such a controversial turn would be, honestly,Absolute masterpiece and another swan song for another console generation. Expands on literally everything that made the first one great. Including story. Everyone bombing this game with 0’s are doing it for one reason only and it’s childish. This game takes place in a dark world and a dark time. Terrible things happen. Anything less than such a controversial turn would be, honestly, unrealistic in this scenario.

    Brave move, Naughty Dog. This is your masterpiece to date. Well done. Don’t listen to the children that can’t handle the art form or can’t handle that death is a part of life. I will forever be traumatized but I wanted nothing less.

    An experience like no other that shouldn’t be missed by anyone who has the slightest interest in video gaming.    … Expand
  21. redshirttrekie
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Play this game! The Last of Us Part II is a simply put, a masterpiece. Such a wonderful tear jerking and happy rollercoaster of a ride. There were times where I had to put the controller down, but not because the game was bad or because of the spoilers. TLOU2 is so much more than that. While no game is perfect and have hopes that Cyberpunk 2077 will be GOTY, TLOU2 is a serious contender.Play this game! The Last of Us Part II is a simply put, a masterpiece. Such a wonderful tear jerking and happy rollercoaster of a ride. There were times where I had to put the controller down, but not because the game was bad or because of the spoilers. TLOU2 is so much more than that. While no game is perfect and have hopes that Cyberpunk 2077 will be GOTY, TLOU2 is a serious contender. Some things in the game, story were not fair, but that's a big part of its beauty. Life isn't fair. Well done Naughty Dog! Looking forward to what you have in store for us in the future!… Expand
  22. plasticmik
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Never been so engaged by a story since the first episode of the serie.
    To me, it's simply one of the best game I ever played in my life! ♥️
  23. Hektorus-522
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    What a great game and technological achievement, I only wish they made a 4K60 next-gen patch.
  24. DeoDuceASSASSIN
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    I'm going to give my honest opinion here. TLOU 2 I a very well made game. Graphically its amazing, gameplay wise its an upgrade over the previous game and in many ways a much more enjoyable experience. So now it comes to the story. The story was not as good, plain and simple. But here is the deal, while it isn't as good the execution of it is superb. The acting and writing are cinemaI'm going to give my honest opinion here. TLOU 2 I a very well made game. Graphically its amazing, gameplay wise its an upgrade over the previous game and in many ways a much more enjoyable experience. So now it comes to the story. The story was not as good, plain and simple. But here is the deal, while it isn't as good the execution of it is superb. The acting and writing are cinema quality. I didn't like the ending or choices some characters made but this is a must play still.… Expand
  25. matt79
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    It is a decent game that has its merits, but it is not a worthy successor of such an amazing game as the TLoU is. TLoU2 is a technical marvel with lackluster and annoying plot that does not improve on the original gameplay mehcanics. Huge dissapointment, but still a great game to play. I'm doing my second playthrough now, to get the platinum trophy and I'd say that I'm having more fun now,It is a decent game that has its merits, but it is not a worthy successor of such an amazing game as the TLoU is. TLoU2 is a technical marvel with lackluster and annoying plot that does not improve on the original gameplay mehcanics. Huge dissapointment, but still a great game to play. I'm doing my second playthrough now, to get the platinum trophy and I'd say that I'm having more fun now, when I just skip all the cutscenes.… Expand
  26. Jonathan10Melo
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Just beat the game. This is the best game of this generation and one of the best game of my life
  27. itsLukeNunn
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game hit HARD. The narrative may not have pleased everyone but I think it was extremely powerful and emotionally engaging. Yes I wish we got to play with Joel and Ellie a tiny bit more but I thought the way they handled the catalyst for the story at the start and the flashbacks was heartbreaking and beautiful.… Expand
  28. mahyar
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    I don’t understand why this game is getting this much hate, but throughout this generation of consoles this game is probably the best game, fluid game mechanics and pretty good story. The story is different from the pervious game, A more mature story with a darker theme and complicated relationships. Whoever says this story is bad then I don’t Think there is anything out there that canI don’t understand why this game is getting this much hate, but throughout this generation of consoles this game is probably the best game, fluid game mechanics and pretty good story. The story is different from the pervious game, A more mature story with a darker theme and complicated relationships. Whoever says this story is bad then I don’t Think there is anything out there that can satisfy them, Or maybe they just like bad ones, This game is just getting this hate because it’s the trend now, people didn’t even play the game and they are out here just bashing this game… Expand
  29. banda89
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you havent played the game please dont read further. (HEAVY SPOILERS).
    People here are just complaining cuz the didnt get their fairytale ending? That's what it looks like. Why do they say the story and characters are badly written? Sure, the first game is superior, but by no means TLUS2 is a bad game, kinda dated in the gameplay side of things, but still a solid game.
    I'll be the first one to complain about SJW agenda on hollywood and mainstream media, and yet it didnt seemed forced as many people are saying. It had been established since the first game what Ellie's sexual preferences were and tbh it didnt matter.
    Storytelling is pretty good, they make us care, you want ellie to get revenge, I dont mind Joel being dead, it gives tha player motives and it follows up from the TLU and Joel's decisions to not let Ellie die to save humanity. Cause and effect (no fairytale BS like many man childs here seem to want).
    it perfectly sets the scene for this game, revenge, either by Abby and by Ellie. Along the way both of them lose friends on each others quest for revenge.
    Another complain is having to play as Abby, while i Admit her playthrough is kinda dull, is good to know both sides of the story in an effort to understand every character's motivation and goals.
    And finally the last complain "why go through all of that if you are going te let her live?"
    I am, by no means a genius, but cmon you guys need to pay more attention to the story. When fighting Abby she has a final flashback about Joel that causes her to spare Abby. And from that we learned that Ellie confronted Joel about saving her from the fireflies a day before his death, basically telling him that she would never forgive him and pausing and finally saying that she will like to try it, explicitly saying she was on a path of forgiveness. Joel at least died knowing that.
    Killing Abby would've continued that path of revenge and wouldve made Ellie make the same mistakes he resented Joel for.
    In the end she loses Dina and her child, all for revenge.
    But narrow minded people only seem to care about Joel dying, SJW propaganda and not even try to understand the whole picture is IDIOTIC.    … Expand
  30. saf90
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Realy a great game. With awesome gameplay and interesting story. Must play!
  31. Liono-7
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The best game ever with terrific scenario, gameplay and unexpectable beualtiful graphics!! It's a phenomenon!!
  32. TechNashville
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    For all the bad user reviews, the game still is one of the best made on the PS4. The plot was fitting, as well as every bit as good (and excruciating) as TLOU1. The gameplay was immersive and downright fun. If you have problems with people who are different from you, then that's really your own problem (not one with the game).
  33. LiarOnElmstreet
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    I loved the game. And I was very shocked by the flood of bad user reviews here, thus decided to write my first review ever to give some more input for people to make an informed decision.

    Graphics, Music, Sounds and Animations They are simply phenomenal. The animations are not one finished set simply played back, they are made up from all the things your character is currently doing    I loved the game. And I was very shocked by the flood of bad user reviews here, thus decided to write my first review ever to give some more input for people to make an informed decision.

    Graphics, Music, Sounds and Animations

    They are simply phenomenal. The animations are not one finished set simply played back, they are made up from all the things your character is currently doing or is close to in this world in a way I have not seen before. E.g. she (your character) wants to jump an obstacle and her left foot would be the dominant one judging from the state of her walking animation, she uses her left foot which ties her into the surroundings so fluently. And the amount of sound feedback you get, when just walking through a plastic curtain adds to that. They even thought of the dust on the floor. Crawl through the dust, it gets wiped away.

    Sometimes this animation-combo may look wonky though, there are some occasional graphic-glitches and in certain areas the walking speed doesn’t match the animations, but nothing too serious. 10/10

    Gameplay

    It is a consistent improvement of the first part. You feel the same, but everything is better. You have the additional crawling state to be even more stealthy, different heights of grass to dive into and more corners to cut, like cracks in a wall, or crawling under vehicles. Players may also consider this state for your accuracy: Crawling = highest accuracy. Plus all the “arenas” you are in when engaging enemies are now much bigger (as is the world in general). And some of the fights and enemies are special and need different approaches. You really get to engage situations in a lot of different ways.

    Physics play a bigger role in the riddles (Cue the rope physics examples) and the distinction between stealth- and walking-phases are broken up. Expect enemies at all times, even when using a workbench. And don’t expect them to be just one faction, keep your guard up at all times.

    Paired with what I said about the animation, I got the sensation I had years ago when first playing a game with fire damage. Just. So. Cool.

    Having said that, the gameplay is sadly also the weakest part of the game. There is definitely missed potential here or some much too obvious flaws and it does feel repetitive at times.

    The riddles are scarce, short and simple. Even getting into the stash rooms or getting safe combinations is not really something that gives you a rewarding feeling in the end, compared to God Of War for example, because it wasn’t that hard.

    Enemies get instanced in chunks to steer your experience, taking away your agency. There is one level where you go down a destroyed building and my sniper rifle and hearing could really have given me an advantage here, taking stalkers out from above, but no, they only appeared once I reached the level they are in. In these moments you realize the designers are being in control over your game in a way that is just too obvious.

    And one really annoying detail: Sometimes you have to hastily move around a specific item you want to pick up for your character to get just the right angle to finally do it. Bummer.

    Overall: Very cool experience, some nasty flaws. 7/10

    Story

    As with all Naughty Dog Games by far the best part of it.

    I don’t want to say too much here, because spoiling this story will take away everything that is so good about it. But I will say this: It is a long and challenging tale that feels epic and meaningful. It is a slow burner, with lots of ups and downs, that really make you feel. You feel upset, you feel happy, you feel relieved, you feel heartbroken and so on. No twist is arbitrary, everything makes sense. Especially the biggest twist in the beginning.

    It starts out as a revenge story though. And if you're not on board with everything your character does, you feel forced by the designers to do something you don’t want to do - e.g. probably sooner than your character, you as the player want her to grow and “be the good guy/girl”. You don’t even get the option of “not acting”, sometimes forcing you to do unspeakable things. That may be crossing a line for some, especially paired with what I already said about feeling steered by the designers. But it’s also not something spoiling the story itself.

    Lastly, the storytelling via exploration… it’s perfection. You can spend hours over hours looking at a decayed apartment, reading its inhabitants last notes and imagining what might have happened there. Perfection is all I can say.

    Altogether easy 10/10. Would give more if possible.

    So overall 9/10, gameplay being the biggest flaw. It’s definitely worth the money. Play it, judge for yourself.

    Also: I wouldn’t mind playing a sequel or spinoff with a certain bulky someone at its center.    … Expand
  34. Rewenom
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Теперь, когда я прошёл игру, пора написать мнение.
    The last of us я считаю шедевром. Игра входит в мой личный топ "самых любимых игр", где занимает почти лидирующее место.
    Изначально второй части мне не хотелось, т.к. первая часть была максимально самодостаточна и раскрывала все поднимаемые темы. Делать продолжение к такой игре, это тоже самое, что снимать сиквел к Титанику Кэмерона.    Теперь, когда я прошёл игру, пора написать мнение.
    The last of us я считаю шедевром. Игра входит в мой личный топ "самых любимых игр", где занимает почти лидирующее место.
    Изначально второй части мне не хотелось, т.к. первая часть была максимально самодостаточна и раскрывала все поднимаемые темы. Делать продолжение к такой игре, это тоже самое, что снимать сиквел к Титанику Кэмерона. Однако после сливов и первой волны говна от анти-сжв стало интересно как можно засрать любимую франшизу или наоборот сделать лучше. В итоге получилось ни одно, ни второе. Про очевидные плюсы писать не буду.
    Сюжет является самой спорной частью игры. Спойлеров не будет. Заранее скажу, он НЕ является нелогичной хренью с непонятной мотивацией персонажей, логическими ошибками и плевком в первую часть, но и выдающимся его назвать сложно.
    Если The last of us была, с сюжетной точки зрения, прямолинейной понятной большинству игрой, то в сиквеле всё намного сложнее. Вырывая игрока из зоны комфорта и погружая в ультра-насилие, автор хочет донести мысль о том как на самом деле работает мир пандемии, где нет ни героев, ни злодеев. Это не является жестокостью ради жестокости. В дальнейшем это развивается в идею "Не важно насколько низко ты пал. Будучи человеком, ты всё ещё можешь, осознавая свои грехи, стань лучше в этом сумасшедшем мире". Самым главным для меня минусом оказалось, что сюжет НЕ фокусируется на одном герое. Ты не проживаешь эту серо-моральную историю вместе с персонажами, а, в большинстве случаев, наблюдаешь со стороны. В фильме, где несколько сторон конфликта, это работает хорошо, в игре, где очень важна эмоциональная связь протагониста и игрока, это приводит к диссонансу и вызывает спектр противоречивых эмоций. Была ли это изначальная задумка? Скорее всего - да. Оправдан ли этот риск? Пусть Дракман решает. Возможно не стоило такую непростую историю выпускать на широченную аудиторию.
    Кратос говорил "всегда занижай ожидания и никогда не будешь разочарован", Аршавин говорил "ваши ожидания - ваши проблемы" и это чистая правда. Я эти цитаты принял на вооружение, большинство - нет. Поэтому у народа бомбануло и теперь они на каждом ресурсе какуют на игру, обвиняя в несоответствии со своими фантазиями. Хотя после сливов другого ожидать не стоило.
    Итог: 8из10
    The last of us part 2 в большей степени мне понравилась, не смотря на то, что лично я её не хотел и не просил. Особенно доставили отсылка на "Принцесса Моноке" и социальный комментарий про трайбализм. Игра никогда не войдёт в мой топ, но и мне от этого не обидно. Мир.    … Expand
  35. MTC
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whiny manchildren are upset when the story didn't go their way, the story definitely tried to alot with the character developments, while it's hard to watch, it is in no way bad, just one that is emotionally gut wrenching and maybe could be improve if the second character was more developed. It was never going to be better than the first game, it would've been impossible.
    Gameplay and graphics improved massively as well, so fun wise it is an upgrade either way.    … Expand
  36. Snake_roo
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    The game isn't that bad. Don't believe on what you read here. Play the game and have your own experience.
  37. tomhughesnice
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. Playing on the PS5 the graphics and gameplay are top notch, a marked improvement over the previous game.

    The overall story was amazing, I didnt read any spoilers so did not know what to expect. But it really didnt disappoint and I was very satisfied how it ended. Though it did drag abit, I honestly thought the game was about to end 50% of the way through.    This game is a masterpiece. Playing on the PS5 the graphics and gameplay are top notch, a marked improvement over the previous game.

    The overall story was amazing, I didnt read any spoilers so did not know what to expect. But it really didnt disappoint and I was very satisfied how it ended. Though it did drag abit, I honestly thought the game was about to end 50% of the way through. Certainly a lot longer than the first game.

    The new enemy type SCARS were a challenge every time you encountered them in a good way. Enemy would actively spread out and try to flank you. You need to be really strategic to take down a group of them, or be very good at nailing your headshots.

    I think the infected are probably the worst bit of this game. Clickers can seem to get alerted to your presence even if you are stationary which I found frustrating at times. An they introduced a few boss infected along the journey too, which were basically just bullet sponges that you just throw everything you have at them then run away. Repeat until boss dead.

    In summary, better game play & graphics than the 1st game. I think the story is better overall in part 2, but the story was told better in part 1.    … Expand
  38. Tekzilla
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece. Somehow even better than part I. One of the best game stories of all time.
  39. slomofojoe
    Feb 11, 2021
    8
    If you have been putting off playing this due to some of your favorite youtubers disliking it, I recommend definitely giving it a chance. Especially if that youtuber criticized the game in response the leaked spoilers. The hate was simply not deserved due to the story beats that were spoiled... however, it is a dark, visceral, and depressing game. It is also about 10hours too long. If youIf you have been putting off playing this due to some of your favorite youtubers disliking it, I recommend definitely giving it a chance. Especially if that youtuber criticized the game in response the leaked spoilers. The hate was simply not deserved due to the story beats that were spoiled... however, it is a dark, visceral, and depressing game. It is also about 10hours too long. If you think the story is "just another revenge story" or "the ending was pointless," then you absolutely missed the whole point of the game. And you probably missed it because the well was already poisoned and you were trying to make it fit into one of those unoriginal revenge stories. It's unoriginal, yet people are mad cause it didn't end the way "it should have." Give me a break. Don't want to spoil this game anymore than it already has been, but definitely worth a play. Gameplay is very similar to the first - linear. But there are some more open areas. The first game's story is also better, but this game does something no other game has done, and young gamers didn't know how to feel about it. Just play it!… Expand
  40. Dogmai
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Да это шедевр! Дракман гений. Игру и сюжет глубже чем вам могло показаться.
  41. CarbonCopy83
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    The story is not for everybody but it clicked for me after a while. Graphics, sound and gameplay is top notch. For me the ending was a bit disappointing i wished for a bit more conclusion where the characters ended up.
  42. Misanthrope
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Just finished it (yes yes it's april 2021 but I had no PS4, and buyed PS5 only now) And I think this is the best game ever. TLOU2 is brilliant in every single moment and part. Gameplay balance is great - stealth parts, story telling parts and shooting is mixed perfectly. Visual part is great - this is the my favorite "realism" + breathtaking art desing. Story is a real dramatic masterpieceJust finished it (yes yes it's april 2021 but I had no PS4, and buyed PS5 only now) And I think this is the best game ever. TLOU2 is brilliant in every single moment and part. Gameplay balance is great - stealth parts, story telling parts and shooting is mixed perfectly. Visual part is great - this is the my favorite "realism" + breathtaking art desing. Story is a real dramatic masterpiece + this is example of detailing depth that is really impressive and no game comes to my mind that can be compared to TLOU2 story. I can recommend to try this game to everyone who can forget about bias that came from negative reviews based on the opinion that the game is supposedly about the agenda. Try it by yourself without a bias and you will find that story is really great, logical, deep and touching.… Expand
  43. khanafani
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game with amazing gameplay and story. People say the story is bad but this is because they do not understand it. If someone wants story about super heroes then there is a lot of such content already written. If someone prefers to see how real life can look in a post apocalyptic world, then he or she should play this game. Emotions that this game creates will last for long after the game is finished. This is the story about love, about attachment, about hate about (lack of) forgiveness but especially about revenge, No one is a winner in this game (even a player). This is a masterpiece, I love it and I support creators for such innovative approach. Keep up the good work!… Expand
  44. WhiteyWyatt
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ending was my only real problem with the game because it felt like they couldn’t really follow through with the momentum… Expand
  45. bibintheplace
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    What a masterpiece! Story and graphics are crazy! A must! I have never been so sad to finish a game!
  46. Strelok_VSOP
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Я прошел игру на одном дыхании. Она действительно великолепна. Для меня это открытие года. Игра заставляет на многие вещи смотреть иначе, очень сильно дёргает за эмоции. В общем определенно отличная игра.
  47. LSW
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Fantastic location and lightening, very good fighting and good story and vest character
  48. dariokardosh
    Apr 13, 2021
    9
    Se você é uma pessoa preconceituosa, provavelmente você vai dar nota baixa para este game. O jogo aborda a sexualidade da Ellie de maneira bem tranquila na verdade e só vem a confirmar como as pessoas em pelo 2020 ainda são muito conservadoras. O jogo é muito bom, mas tem suas falhas. Em termos de pontos negativos, cosidero que o jogo é longo demais, chega uma hora que fica cansativo. E osSe você é uma pessoa preconceituosa, provavelmente você vai dar nota baixa para este game. O jogo aborda a sexualidade da Ellie de maneira bem tranquila na verdade e só vem a confirmar como as pessoas em pelo 2020 ainda são muito conservadoras. O jogo é muito bom, mas tem suas falhas. Em termos de pontos negativos, cosidero que o jogo é longo demais, chega uma hora que fica cansativo. E os itens não foram inovados. Acho que poderiam ter inovado nessa parte. Mais opções de itens, armas. Em pontos positivos temos o roteiro, os personagens, a dublagem e trilha sonora, ambientação e o ponto filosófico que o jogo aborda. Enfim, não é todo mundo que vai gostar do jogo e entende-lo.… Expand
  49. alsae
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Impresionante juego, jugablemente 10 sonido 10 graficos 10, el argumento 9 es cuestion de gustos a mi me gusto mas como acabo la primera parte, pero sigue estando bastante bien, sobresaliente juego pero no perfecto.
  50. Mats2468
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It pains me to saying this that TLOU Part 2 are one of the most disappointed sequels of all time. As a HUGE fan from the first game (Which is possibly one of the best games ever made) I had to admit that this game dosen't come close to the original in terms of storytelling. TLOU Part 2 is a masterpiece when it comes to level design, animation, acting between characters, skill three andIt pains me to saying this that TLOU Part 2 are one of the most disappointed sequels of all time. As a HUGE fan from the first game (Which is possibly one of the best games ever made) I had to admit that this game dosen't come close to the original in terms of storytelling. TLOU Part 2 is a masterpiece when it comes to level design, animation, acting between characters, skill three and stealth gameplay otherwise a disappointing game. The major problem with the game is unfortunately the story and the writing. There was a big part in the game where I just wanted to speedrun it just to complete it and to be done with it. The mainly reason I give this game a 4 is because of the story.

    Story: 2/10
    Characters: 3/10
    Level Design: 10/10
    Gameplay: 9/10
    Soundtrack: 5/10
    AI: 7/10    … Expand
  51. chasehow
    Aug 17, 2021
    10
    I'm completely shocked the reviews could be this poor from users, It has to be bots or something, this game was such an amazing story and journey! I can't praise it enough it really tears you apart and you feel Rage, Fear, Empathy, Joy and sadness all throughout this wonderfully crafted storyline.. well done!
  52. H473NMIT
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Like many, I have yet to complete this game prior to rating it, but as of right now I'm giving it a moderate 8 along with my explanation. Joel and Ellie share one unique story amongst billions within a pandemic, post-apocalyptic world. As much as we grew to love them both and shared their experiences, we could have just as easily shared Abby's story on TLoU Part 1. If that were the case,Like many, I have yet to complete this game prior to rating it, but as of right now I'm giving it a moderate 8 along with my explanation. Joel and Ellie share one unique story amongst billions within a pandemic, post-apocalyptic world. As much as we grew to love them both and shared their experiences, we could have just as easily shared Abby's story on TLoU Part 1. If that were the case, knowing what most of us know now, we would have hated Joel without having known his story, along with a different opinion of his character. Love and hate must co-exist and sometimes it comes at a cost. That is the natural order in which we live. Joel knew that he effed up, which is why he couldn't bring himself to tell Ellie the truth. He was blinded by love, anguished still by the death of his daughter and Tess. Joel was not about to lose anyone else that he cared about and he would prevent it by any means necessary. At the end of Part 1, Joel became the biggest monster of them all. We, as the player, couldn't really comprehend this because we were so involved with what he saw, to the point where we were forced to chose what he had already chosen to do; completely immersed in his hatred to the point where he had forced us into being the bad guy. This is who Abby saw, and we were never there to witness her agony. TLoU Part 2 is the aftermath of bad decisions and their repercussions. It's gut wrenching and it will break you down. But if you're gonna rate it, don't base it on the characters human retributions. The game-play is solid, with new features and the new workbench weapon upgrade system is the best that I've seen. My 8 rating isn't for just how much I love it for all the new in-game features and abilities, but for how much I l LOVE to **** hate it. It's a story that I feel will stick with you, long after it's over. If you can't handle a dose of dark principles, go play some Mario Kart. I will rate again after I've finished the game.… Expand
  53. solid1527
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game I played ever......
    I love Ellie,Joel and Abby!!
    thank you NAUGHTY DOG    … Expand
  54. Fratley
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This could easily been just a movie, a shoddy one at that. The gameplay is meh, the graphics and mocap are actually really good, but that was already expected, but the story was the biggest disspointment for me, it felt more like they were just making the experience miserable for the sake of "MAKING THE BIG SAD". All in all, it's a let down compared to it's predecessor and if you plan toThis could easily been just a movie, a shoddy one at that. The gameplay is meh, the graphics and mocap are actually really good, but that was already expected, but the story was the biggest disspointment for me, it felt more like they were just making the experience miserable for the sake of "MAKING THE BIG SAD". All in all, it's a let down compared to it's predecessor and if you plan to buy it you better do it during a sale or buying it used on ebay, cuz it's really overpriced.… Expand
  55. Toxic_Boy
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Pros: Great looking environments. Gameplay is smooth, stealth mechanics work well for the most part. Great music and voice acting. Compelling story. Likeable central cast of well developed characters. Cons: Larger environments can stall the pacing of the story. Narrative disrupts the pacing through time jumps, flashbacks and changing perspectives. Melee combat feels clunky at times.Pros: Great looking environments. Gameplay is smooth, stealth mechanics work well for the most part. Great music and voice acting. Compelling story. Likeable central cast of well developed characters. Cons: Larger environments can stall the pacing of the story. Narrative disrupts the pacing through time jumps, flashbacks and changing perspectives. Melee combat feels clunky at times. Sometimes you can be blocked off from exploring an area too soon by triggering a set piece too early. Antagonists and minor characters can feel underdeveloped compared to the central cast of characters.… Expand
  56. u77654
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    No idea what all the fuss is about, the games great despite being completely different to the original
  57. MaBeo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gameplay is so-so, graphs are above average. Why 10/10 then? because of a great story. It's a very brave decision by the devs to make such a clear-cut anti-war statement. And so ofcourse whimpy teenages and lowbrows are angry. Joel killed 100+ people and zombies, now he is lvl 90, he can only be killed by the giant boss zombie or ripped by an epic zombie mob while saving all the humanity.Gameplay is so-so, graphs are above average. Why 10/10 then? because of a great story. It's a very brave decision by the devs to make such a clear-cut anti-war statement. And so ofcourse whimpy teenages and lowbrows are angry. Joel killed 100+ people and zombies, now he is lvl 90, he can only be killed by the giant boss zombie or ripped by an epic zombie mob while saving all the humanity. Oh wait, he's just a human, he could randomly die of anything. And he's not a white knight... Whaaaat?! He has sins and that's he was punished for?! Hell I'm angry!... Community is so used to Jesus-like main characters, so they can't take a bitter pill of reality...… Expand
  58. sjcdccbjc
    Apr 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited to buy this because of all the negative responses. I ended up buying for $29. It’s a fantastic game. It builds on The Last of Us very well. It’s different enough to feel fresh, and the story is compelling and dramatic. I don’t think this is actually a spoiler, but someone may. At one point I forgot I was Ellie and got myself killed in a fight. Abby is much easier to relate to.… Expand
  59. Megamarc9999
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Pros:
    -The environments are much more denser (more buildings to explore, with more height and size) and allows for greater creativity whether it comes to stealth or run n' gun.
    -The semi-open world exploration section was brilliant and allowed the player to explore at their own pace. The chapter can take either 40 minutes or 3-4 hours depending on the optional locations which you can    Pros:
    -The environments are much more denser (more buildings to explore, with more height and size) and allows for greater creativity whether it comes to stealth or run n' gun.
    -The semi-open world exploration section was brilliant and allowed the player to explore at their own pace. The chapter can take either 40 minutes or 3-4 hours depending on the optional locations which you can explore.
    -The shooting mechanics in Last Of Us 1 felt more arcade-y while in The Last Of Us 2 the shooting mechanics are more realistic. The weapon customization is simple but not intrusive, and give you a greater advantage over enemies.
    - Heavily improved animations in game-play sections compared to The Last Of Us 1. They feel more fluid and due to the technology that Naughty Dog have used, there is minimal input latency (one of the cons I had with Red Dead Redemption 2)
    -The game is much more gory and grotesque, as it should be in an apocalyptic setting like this.
    -Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson once again give a superb performance. Laura Bailey also portrays the newcomer Abby very well too.
    -The audio design is probably my favourite of this generation, from the echoes of the clickers through the hallways of abandoned courtrooms to the gargling noises made by enemies after Ellie hits them with a stealth kill. It's brutal.
    -The Last Of Us has upgraded visuals over its predecessor, but it is able to keep the same visuals as its predecessor when it comes to character design. The environment detail is unrivalled and the reflections in the water are beautiful.
    -The story is very cinematic and the set-pieces throughout are brilliant. There were moments throughout the story that were shocking and boosted the story, and in my opinion it works. If I could split this into three acts (Jackson, Seattle, Santa Barbara), the third act shines and leaves some interesting tidbits for a potential sequel.

    Cons:
    -The game-play is brilliant, but however can become repetitive due to the structure of the encounters being relatively the same. Some of the exploration puzzles are sometimes repeated but not too often to become annoying.
    -I would've liked to see more customization options in the game, specifically pertaining to characters. For both character upgrades and weapon upgrades, I wish that New Game Plus wasn't a necessity in order to unlock all upgrades. I want to be able to upgrade all of Ellie's skills and weapons in the first play-through in order to use them in New Game Plus from the beginning.
    -I played the difficulty on Hard and it was a very challenging and rewarding experience, however I believe the difficulty specifications should be adjusted. Playing New Game Plus on Moderate+ is vastly easier than Hard+, and Survivor+ could be infuriating frustrating for the wrong reasons. Props to Naughty Dog for allowing a custom difficulty where you can tweak certain aspects, however.
    -The content of the story is brilliant and I bear no problems with any happenings to the main characters. However I believe the structure of the narrative is off and certain moments could come in different order.

    Improvements?
    -Similar to the Batman Arkham Series, it would be great to feature some bonus Challenge Levels for Encounters.
    - I want to be able to replay a chapter and grab the collectibles I missed without resorting to deleting all game progress beyond that point in the story.    … Expand
  60. Alfina
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    Good Game, bit too long and gameplay sometimes bit too repetitive. In the end a great story and a very good game!
  61. JamieDrink
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is genuinly incredible. The amount of homophobia being shown by the review bombers is very telling.

    Its graphically the most beautiful thing on ps4, its story is deep and heartfelt while also heart breaking. The attention to detail is incredible.

    It plays beautifully. The accessibility options are game changing.

    Play it. Plat it now.
  62. raoof1369
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its very good game , i trust noughty dog , im not mad for joel death, im mad for heaters… Expand
  63. ZiablikA
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Как по мне, это отличное продолжение первой части, не без минусов в виде местами слабого ИИ и достаточно странного левелдизайна. Геймплей остался плюс-минус как и в первой части, но получил доработки и новые мелкие механики, что сделало его ещё лучше. Прибавилось экшен-сцен, и постановка кат-сцен вышла на новый уровень, такое их качество было лишь в RDR 2 .Сюжет достаточно сложный иКак по мне, это отличное продолжение первой части, не без минусов в виде местами слабого ИИ и достаточно странного левелдизайна. Геймплей остался плюс-минус как и в первой части, но получил доработки и новые мелкие механики, что сделало его ещё лучше. Прибавилось экшен-сцен, и постановка кат-сцен вышла на новый уровень, такое их качество было лишь в RDR 2 .Сюжет достаточно сложный и неоднозначный, если вы найдёте время подумать над всеми сюжетными ходами хоть 5 минут, вы поймёте что именно так и нужно было поступить, чтоб рассказать ту историю, которую Нил Дракман и хотел до нас донести. Он втыкает нож фанатам первой части а потом говорит, " Что, больно? А я ещё и так могу". Но без этого нельзя было... Да, тут есть ЛГБТ моменты, но они кончатся на 2 часе игры. Люди которые ставят игре 0 и обвиняют в пропоганде и плохом сюжете с невыразительными персонажами, вы хоть в игру играли?… Expand
  64. redbattle
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Woo boy where to start with this game. First things first there are plenty of things about this game to pick fault with but the culture war stuff feels entirely unnecessary. There's plenty of things to pick fault with and if you're not into the characters then you'll probably not enjoy the game very much. Thing is though it'd be the same if the characters weren't "SJW" they'd still be naffWoo boy where to start with this game. First things first there are plenty of things about this game to pick fault with but the culture war stuff feels entirely unnecessary. There's plenty of things to pick fault with and if you're not into the characters then you'll probably not enjoy the game very much. Thing is though it'd be the same if the characters weren't "SJW" they'd still be naff characters so try to look past that and take the game on its own merits.

    Anyway my first 5 hours with the game had me ready to write this off as an exercise in frustration. Right off the bat if you're not into stealth games you're probably gonna have a bad time. It can be very unforgiving and some of the combat encounters can feel a bit laborious. Once you get further in though it all feels like it clicks into place and you get a real feel for what you're doing. For me the story was a harrowing experience but very well delivered subjectively of course.

    In retrospect I've dropped the score down to an 8 as the more I've thought about it the more niggles have cropped up. The tendancy to lavishly animate literally everything wears thin and ironically lends an air of uncanny valley when you're doing something quintessentially videogamey like crafting or upgrading. What you're doing isn't especially realistic within the time frame so it's odd to see it played out with hyper realistic animations. I'd rather they saved the fancy animations for the meat and potatoes of the combat, exploration and social interactions. Would save the players time and likely cut down on unnecessary Dev crunch.

    Also the game could stand to lose a few hours and would probably be better for it. Plus some of Ellie's behaviour and decisions later in the game I just couldn't quite suspend my disbelief on which took me out of it a bit.

    If you're in the market for a decent stealth game with oodles of exploration and insane visuals with a good story to boot then you're in for a treat. Just be aware that it's extremely heavy going emotionally and is very stealth focused.    … Expand
  65. neolithicman
    Aug 4, 2021
    10
    9.5 .

    I don't understand that bad score , this game is a masterpiece. I rushed to get finished because of the spoilers , but can say the cutscenes and the facial movement are some of the best ever seen on a game, naughty dog did a great work on the game. The gameplay still feel like the previous game , with some little improvements, if you erase all the bad reviews and play with not    9.5 .

    I don't understand that bad score , this game is a masterpiece. I rushed to get finished because of the spoilers , but can say the cutscenes and the facial movement are some of the best ever seen on a game, naughty dog did a great work on the game. The gameplay still feel like the previous game , with some little improvements, if you erase all the bad reviews and play with not much expectations , you will have a great experience playing this game    … Expand
  66. KuraiLy
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel's death was necessary and we all knew it was going to happen. Think the game has some missed opportunities, but still a beautiful and excellent story to tell.… Expand
  67. chagopmb
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    El juego es excelente, de los 5 mejores que he jugado en mi vida, la gente solo por joder pone las notas negativas, y los que realmente lo jugaron y no les gustó la historia es porque piensan que es una historia de la vida real, dejen de ser tan ineptos " es un juego " y esta muy bien que hagan una historia trágica y no lo de todos los juegos que siempre tienen una historia y final feliz.El juego es excelente, de los 5 mejores que he jugado en mi vida, la gente solo por joder pone las notas negativas, y los que realmente lo jugaron y no les gustó la historia es porque piensan que es una historia de la vida real, dejen de ser tan ineptos " es un juego " y esta muy bien que hagan una historia trágica y no lo de todos los juegos que siempre tienen una historia y final feliz. Neta no mamen… Expand
  68. mikepatyaev
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Five years after their dangerous journey across the post-pandemic United States, Ellie and Joel have settled down in Jackson, Wyoming.
  69. fhariri
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I think the hate is blown out of proportion, even if u don't like the story (so far I personally like it), there's plenty of other stuff to enjoy here (world, gameplay, visuals, sound, animations etc.) In no way shape or form does this deserve a zero!

    i'm gonna ask u this, how many good games have u played that had "bad writing" but u still enjoyed them?
  70. mnelbm
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    One of the most powerful videogames I ever played
    Doesnt deserve it the hate.
  71. mihajasz
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    Don't be discouraged by the negative reviews of the game, buy the game, play it and have your own opinion. Although I am not rating this game high I still believe it is one of the best games created for the current generations. Game play wise we do not see anything new, just tweaks, adjustments and additional already existing mechanics from games we know but they still give this newDon't be discouraged by the negative reviews of the game, buy the game, play it and have your own opinion. Although I am not rating this game high I still believe it is one of the best games created for the current generations. Game play wise we do not see anything new, just tweaks, adjustments and additional already existing mechanics from games we know but they still give this new feeling especially considering the first game. Graphics, Animations and music are beautifully implemented and you can once again immerse into the world after the fungus apocalypse. Now it is time to review the story, which is the main reason for poor user reviews for the game. I have to say that although I liked it, I was still missing the main reason most of us loved the first part, which is the relation between main characters. This game is almost twice as long comparing to the first part but still it feels like it took to little to make us feel connection between our main protagonist Ellie and the rest of the characters. I especially feel that second half of the game is focusing too much on something we as a players do not really care about. This part of the story should be much shorter and time and money spent on it could dig deeper into secondary characters included in the story that will resolve in more effective way of connecting us to Ellie's feeling during the play through. Main driver of the story is vengeance, plot point known for ages and used multiple times that we already know that it has two sides. I think that this is the main reason this game does not fulfill our expectations as the moral of the story is known since ages and we are treated like it is some kind of new discovery. In my opinion if the story had more time to focus on old and new characters for most part of the game and do the vengeance part towards the end this game would be 10/10 for sure. Unfortunately this did not happen and we are left with a great game but with flat story that comparing to the first one does not leave you thinking about it during the credits.… Expand
  72. Akanti
    Feb 11, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People criticizing the story, but I loved it. It was emotional rollercoaster. Ending was perfect in my taste, because this story is not about Ellie and Joel anymore. New protagonist is introduced, and wish to see them again in Part 3.… Expand
  73. ProVidik
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    Шикарная игра! Не понимаю тех, кто ставит низкие оценки...
  74. RavLeeRoy
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    This game is State of the art, one of the best stories of this century. I wish everyone could play it. And i think every emphatic human being should.
  75. conf1911
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    Superb animations, very good graphics, music, sound effects and gameplay. A great game all around. The story is mature, realistic and human, in the sense that it is able to capture the complexities as well as the randomness of life in extreme circunstances.

    The reason why people are complaining is because they were expecting the standard "hero journey" type of narrative, that revolves    Superb animations, very good graphics, music, sound effects and gameplay. A great game all around. The story is mature, realistic and human, in the sense that it is able to capture the complexities as well as the randomness of life in extreme circunstances.

    The reason why people are complaining is because they were expecting the standard "hero journey" type of narrative, that revolves around a hero who suffers but prevails in the end. It's sad to realize that the public in general is not prepared for something more mature and realistic. LIFE IS RANDOM AND NOT EVERYBODY GETS WHAT THEY DESERVE. That's the whole point of the story, that most people are just missing or, unfortunately, don't have the necessary "stomach" to appreciate.    … Expand
  76. YTMN
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually played the game start to finish. I ignored all leaks, spoilers, youtube commentators, etc. and experienced it for myself and I loved the game.

    That said. It is not a perfect game. Although I'm able to see past its flaws, a lot of people have not been able to and that's their opinion.

    In the end, the majority of the hate this game is getting is from people who had a specific expectation and didn't get what they expected / wanted. Instead of being open to something different, they lose their mind.

    I'm glad it's not a paint by numbers revenge story. I'm glad I was surprised while playing the game. I may not have liked every surprise, but when the entire experience was finished I was glad I played the game.

    It's a great game. It's not perfect. People need to stop losing their minds over characters that they do not own. Joel does not belong to you.    … Expand
  77. kylemccoy131
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    This game is a 2 steps back one step forward scenario. Everything in regards to gameplay, sound design, performance is an improvement. The storytelling meanwhile is controversial.... I enjoyed the story that was told, but many do not. IMO it is not as well executed as TLOU1, but its still a solid story about hatred and what people do because of it, and what it does to people. If you wantThis game is a 2 steps back one step forward scenario. Everything in regards to gameplay, sound design, performance is an improvement. The storytelling meanwhile is controversial.... I enjoyed the story that was told, but many do not. IMO it is not as well executed as TLOU1, but its still a solid story about hatred and what people do because of it, and what it does to people. If you want something lighthearted, do not play this. But if you are in the mood for depression incarnate and want to see why people are pooping on this game... do pick this up. It didn't live up to the hype for me personally, but its still a good game.… Expand
  78. jimtheburger
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The people who are rating this game anything below a 5 I am convinced they haven't played the game. The game came out on June 19th and will take the average person at least 25 hours to play the entire game. Reviews are marked "June 19th" as if that gave them more than 24 hours to play the game they think is bottom of the barrel trash that a 0 rating implies.
    Almost every review is about not liking the narrative likely because of the leaks. Yet even if the story was terrible there is still the amazing rest of the game. The combat flows better, feels better, and still makes you feel like a badass.
    The animation is stellar, the voice-acting is stellar, the cinematography is stellar.

    People hate the narrative probably because Joel dies within the first section. If I were to guess these people wanted more Ellie and Joel time and this part killed them. Little did they know that they still keep that dynamic with the flashbacks. Not only that, but there is no other character in the game which could be able to drive that same hate Ellie feels for Abby if it wasn't Joel.
    The game succeeds spectacularly in everything it tries to do and if anyone tells you otherwise they are not only lying to you, but to themselves.    … Expand
  79. Trey17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This is a very good game I would even say an amazing game. Good job Neil and team. You did good lads!
  80. Miky950
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    With mechanics that are rather redundant like the jump button (which they claimed was innovative), gameplay that's almost identical to the first TLOU, a story that barely functions and butchers the main characters and treats them like dirt, it's understandable that most fans hate and/or are disappointed after waiting years for this sequel. Neil Druckmann should feel ashamed for such aWith mechanics that are rather redundant like the jump button (which they claimed was innovative), gameplay that's almost identical to the first TLOU, a story that barely functions and butchers the main characters and treats them like dirt, it's understandable that most fans hate and/or are disappointed after waiting years for this sequel. Neil Druckmann should feel ashamed for such a terrible game.… Expand
  81. David711CO
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bueno el juego es magnífico, por mecánicas,dinamismo ,gráficos toda una obra, muchas felicidades a ND por tan excelente trabajo,tanto la historia de Ellie como la de Abby estuvo muy buena aunque si debieron trabajar mejor la transición de pasar a Abby y su historia por qué le hacen un paron muy fuerte al hilo del juego y pues es como detener un auto a kilómetros por hora de repente y pasar de nuevo a un ambiente más calmado y arrancar de nuevo ....por el nuevo personaje está muy bien su historia y motivaciones fueron acordé a su historia, de verdad no comprendo el hate a este gran juego que muchos critican de progresista,cuando lo más "progresista" ..mejorado al 100% en todos sus aspectos,ojalá y espero que esté no sea el último y añoro al ver que el título llegó con dos CD's, que tenga un multiplayer inigualable,por qué al expandir el mundo de la forma que lo hicieron da pie a que el multijugador sea igual y mucho mejor a lo que ya es, no le pongo 10 por el paron que ya antes mencioné, sobre pasar de Ellie a Abby, de resto un fenomenal juego ,mucha gracias si llego hasta el final de mi opinión sobre el juego y bueno, es una lastima que no todos aceptarán y entendieran la propuesta que nos trajo ND conteste juego… Expand
  82. Leoalwes
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    Grande game, talvez o melhor que já pude jogar. Mostra como as coisas tem seus tons cinza, o que boa parte do pessoal que deu nota baixa não entendeu. Melhor visual em um jogo que pude jogar, melhor roteiro e gameplay. Um dos poucos jogos que daria uma nota maior se pudesse ser feito.
  83. fsjalefe
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    I can understand why all this 15 year olds are so **** mad at this game, cuz they're 15. Guys this is probably one of the best games of the decade don't miss it because of those ignorant sluts. Listen to me you won't regret it. Gameplay is so good and narrative is just breathtaking.
  84. dyinginbeauty
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    An impressive technical achievement that still manages to deliver effective and simple, yet arguably dated gameplay, with a story that shows moments of brilliance, yet is overall marred by poor writing that feels contrived, forced, self indulgent, and overly moralistic.

    pros: - excellent graphics - incredible environments to explore - dated, yet IMO still effective gameplay - an    An impressive technical achievement that still manages to deliver effective and simple, yet arguably dated gameplay, with a story that shows moments of brilliance, yet is overall marred by poor writing that feels contrived, forced, self indulgent, and overly moralistic.

    pros:
    - excellent graphics
    - incredible environments to explore
    - dated, yet IMO still effective gameplay - an extension of TLOU's tense resource scarce combat and exploration
    - some very good story moments (in particular the flashbacks) that will make TLOU fans nostalgic - the game is arguably worth playing for these alone.
    - The game tries to do something very daring in its story, which is a good thing. As is the inclusion of new characters who are openly transgender (no, not Abby, but another new character), and who do grow close to you as the game progresses.

    negative:
    - very badly told story with a ton of "WTF, why did they just do that?" moments that are obviously out of place, are unintentionally funny, and appear to be included solely as a means to get the story moving
    - some unlikeable new characters that give nothing new to TLOU universe
    - The game attempts to make a player question the point of violence, yet does this by never giving you a choice in key moments, and makes the possibility for complete stealth gameplay (no kills) virtually impossible (eg. in order to fully explore an environment and gather resources you will have to kill all enemies, otherwise full exploration is near impossible. The game thus forces you to play in a certain way otherwise you will either not progress, or will miss half of its contents - significantly, this is not due to difficulty, but rather a failure in game design).

    On the whole if the story writing and screenplay had been better the structure of this game could have really paid off... I found the idea of having a main character killed off early, and playing a part of the game as the antagonist, actually quite good - it is just how this is done, who these people are, and what they do that makes you laugh due to the cringe, which is an unintentional outcome of the poor writing.

    It gets an 8 due to the fun gameplay, incredible environments, great voice acting, and graphics... having finished the game it did manage to leave a profound effect, as the overall experience was still enjoyable despite the serious pacing and storytelling issues.    … Expand
  85. rafaelamp
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Uma das melhores histórias já contadas nós videogames. Tecnicamente é praticamente perfeito. Os que o criticaram foram apenas por birra ideológica.
  86. ZeoN
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra en todos sus apartados, recomendado si eres amante de los buenos videojuegos e historias.
  87. LZephaniah
    Dec 7, 2020
    8
    Let's start with the obvious: this game did a lot right. Technically it's a masterpiece, the acting and mo-cap are excellent, the attention to detail and level of polish is exceptional. It takes clever gameplay elements from the first game and makes welcome improvements in multiple ways. In an industry with a lot of mediocre releases this game does stand out from the crowd, and itLet's start with the obvious: this game did a lot right. Technically it's a masterpiece, the acting and mo-cap are excellent, the attention to detail and level of polish is exceptional. It takes clever gameplay elements from the first game and makes welcome improvements in multiple ways. In an industry with a lot of mediocre releases this game does stand out from the crowd, and it doesn't surprise me that critics loved it.

    Users have been more divided though, so let's next cover the elephant in the room: no, this game doesn't have "an agenda." Honestly I've asked lots of people what they mean by that and I've yet to receive a coherent answer (unless you count "the existence of lesbians" as an agenda). This game has flaws, but they aren't related to politics in either the game's themes or its creators.

    So why did this game not match the excellent first game? Well there's 2 things you need to realise about the story. Firstly, many games centre around player agency but TLOU2 has fully fledged characters and instead invites you to walk in their shoes- whether you agree with their decisions or not. The first game did this too (I remember much ranting about the lack of choice at the end of that game), so this isn't inherently bad game design, but it could cause frustration. Secondly, this game is about revenge but it isn't about catharsis of *achieving* revenge. This isn't Taken or John Wick where revenge is the flimsy excuse for a bad-ass character to leave a trail of violence. Instead it's really about obsession: about pursuing revenge to escape something else; repeatedly characters throw themselves into courses of action in order to avoid something that is really hurting them (in the 2 main examples it is avoiding grief by pursuing revenge, well past the point of rationality, but in 1 case it's really to avoid an awkward conversation... yeah I know.)

    So Naughty Dog had an ambitious idea for a story- make the player walk in the shoes of characters who are running from their emotions, who act abhorrently, who the player has reason to hate. It could have worked too, but I think (personal theory here) the reason user scores have been so divided is because ND tripped themselves up in the story-telling, and as a result they didn't manage to bring everyone along with the story in they way they hoped.

    I'll avoid specific spoilers, but despite dramatic early events the first part of the game is actually a slow burn. There isn't much tension between the characters present then, so all of the narrative tension comes from the distant promise of pursuing revenge. But on top of this, the game heavily uses flashbacks to flesh out story points. Taken on their own, these flashbacks are lovely and beautifully written, but in the pacing of the game they feel like interruptions. In the Left Behind DLC of the first game flashbacks worked really well- but that game alternated between 2 time periods. In TLOU2 each flashback is to a new vignette- requiring exposition, setting, and sometimes new characters. They feel like side-quests that interrupt the flow of the main story. And this leads up to the first big problem: a significant story moment occurs midway through TLOU2 where the writers take their first big ambitious leap- and it feels at first like another sidequest. Rather than engaging in the dramatic new perspective, I think many players played on wanting to get back to the "main" story- and thus missed that, actually, the story was now going in a completely different direction to tell a completely different message. Miss that turn and everything in this game's second half feels incoherent.

    Having said that, this game also loses a point for the 3rd act, which either wasn't long enough or was too long. It had its moments, but it lost all momentum and the final big moments felt more like a whimper than a bang. Again, if you had missed the change in storytelling direction 10 hours earlier the ending wasn't just limp- it must have seemed utterly detached from the "revenge story" of the early game.

    So overall, exceptional game in many ways but over-ambitious story that it couldn't quite pull off the telling required to make it land with everyone, and an ending that works better on paper than in delivery. A sequel to a rightly beloved game that fell short of that standard. Nevertheless one of the better games I played this year and it deserves 8/10 (far worse games have scored better!)    … Expand
  88. Tankx75
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful , tragic , complex , unforgiving, ruthless, just some of the words to describe naughty dogs masterpiece. Graphics, gameplay, story is unmatched by anything that has ever come before it . And the ending will leave you absolute breathless and something that will sit with you for many years and leaves the franchise beautifully placed for a part 3 ... so many emotions so many complexBeautiful , tragic , complex , unforgiving, ruthless, just some of the words to describe naughty dogs masterpiece. Graphics, gameplay, story is unmatched by anything that has ever come before it . And the ending will leave you absolute breathless and something that will sit with you for many years and leaves the franchise beautifully placed for a part 3 ... so many emotions so many complex characters it demands atleast 2 play throughs ...… Expand
  89. Boomtown
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Very very great game .. gameplay, graphics and sound all 10/10 next gen level.. The story itself while good is only around 7/10 level story where as the first game was a 9/10 level story thats the only area it falls compared to the 1st game. Overall I actually prefer this to the first game due to the other aspects
  90. Frediclear
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Its game incredible.. the concept hate and love.. what u except more story about joel still alive.. its game make sense with the story
  91. oscriot
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    Great game, but the mechanics are basically the same, but its still rally funny.
  92. Drawnimo
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II is a game about hate, in complete contrast to the first The Last Of Us, It is a dark and saddening journey that, sadly, not every The Last Of Us fan will enjoy. This game's faults, especially in the story department near the end, was not enough to make the experience as a whole anything less than spectacular. If you're looking for a somber trip around Seattle with anThe Last Of Us Part II is a game about hate, in complete contrast to the first The Last Of Us, It is a dark and saddening journey that, sadly, not every The Last Of Us fan will enjoy. This game's faults, especially in the story department near the end, was not enough to make the experience as a whole anything less than spectacular. If you're looking for a somber trip around Seattle with an absolutely amazing soundtrack and even greater graphics, this is a must-have for any PlayStation owner. My real rating is an 8.5/10, due to story issues that I couldn't help but notice, but I am making it a 10 to balance out a few people giving the game a 0 without having even played it. :)… Expand
  93. oOStealthBomber
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, this metacritic score is completely misleading and unfair. I truly believe that every single player that likes the genre will love this game.
    Unfortunately for many, this is a PS4 exclusive, so it is mandatory for some people to take down what they are not able to take on.
    Congratulations to Naughtydog for another masterpiece, we will always count on your    This game is a masterpiece, this metacritic score is completely misleading and unfair. I truly believe that every single player that likes the genre will love this game.
    Unfortunately for many, this is a PS4 exclusive, so it is mandatory for some people to take down what they are not able to take on.

    Congratulations to Naughtydog for another masterpiece, we will always count on your dedication and your commitment to the players that followed you ever since you made your very first bold statement and the new comers that appreciate your efforts and outcomes.

    If you are a new player, don’t let this score mislead you, play the game and then you’ll be able to make a review and statement.    … Expand
  94. Koriel
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Great game. I ve done twice. One of the most important game in videogame industry.
  95. gunny420
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    this is my first ever review. the story is amazing, graphics are the most realistic in any game ive ever played. combat is intense and hard. bottom line, if you are a bigot and a homophobe you will hate this game, everyone else will absolutely love it.
  96. skywoker22
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра. Хорошо сделана технически, хороший геймдизайн, отличная основная канва сюжета с кучей сюжетных поворотов. Из минусов можно отметить порой уж сильный напор на гендер, нетрадиционные отношения и прочая чушь в том же духе.Отличная игра. Хорошо сделана технически, хороший геймдизайн, отличная основная канва сюжета с кучей сюжетных поворотов. Из минусов можно отметить порой уж сильный напор на гендер, нетрадиционные отношения и прочая чушь в том же духе.
  97. draxlink
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Un buen juego que bien no merece la calificación de 9.5 que le otorga la critica especializada, ya que no es superior a la entrega anterior, el nivel de gameplay en el juego es muy bueno, gráficos muy sobresalientes, la inmersión con el entorno esta muy bien lograda, esa sensación de que estas en un apocalipsis Zombie, la manera en que la maleza ha ido consumiendo las ciudades y losUn buen juego que bien no merece la calificación de 9.5 que le otorga la critica especializada, ya que no es superior a la entrega anterior, el nivel de gameplay en el juego es muy bueno, gráficos muy sobresalientes, la inmersión con el entorno esta muy bien lograda, esa sensación de que estas en un apocalipsis Zombie, la manera en que la maleza ha ido consumiendo las ciudades y los pueblos es maravilloso, ahora pasemos a la historia que es donde están las quejas, realmente Naughty Dog la mega cago con la línea argumental del juego, el primer The Last of Us se esforzó mucho para desarrollar el lazo entre Ellie y Joel para que el 2 lo echara a perder como si nada, que Ellie es lesbiana si eso se daba a entender desde el primer DLC de la primera parte no hay nada malo en eso, pero en esta nueva entrega se nota como forzaron a más no poder la inclusión de escenas que no tienen absolutamente nada que ver con un apocalípsis Zombie o la historia que se venía desarrollando previamente, la inclusión de la ideología de genero en cada momento que se puede se siente extremadamente forzosa por no decir lamentable es lo que merma la experiencia de una gran historia, no es que la comunidad gamer este en contra de este pensamiento pero la historia no fue desarrollada desde un principio con esa temática, lo cual eclipsa de manera lamentable la historia, títulos como Mass Effect, Life is strange, Detroit: Become Human, hacen un mejor uso de la temática sin hacer sentir al jugador que les están metiendo una ideología forzosamente, por lo demás es un juego que merece mucho la pena, un 8 de calificación bien merecido.… Expand
  98. ppawel77
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am in love with nearly everything in the game. Fighting is heavy, brutal and harsh - you can feel adrenaline with every bullet and every hit. Music and sounds are extremely climatic, graphics are absolutely next-gen and the faces haven’t been this real in any game I ever played. Characters are real, authentic and genuine. The general feeling of guilt and despair is there whatever you do. I would only like to spend slightly more time with Ellie. We’ve waited for so long to see her again and yet she wasn’t in the spotlight all that much. I guess it was more of a story about violence, hatred and revenge than about this poor girl. Sadly, if that’s the case, then I feel like the expectations set in the trailers and even some interviews with the crew were misplaced.… Expand
  99. gordoninc
    Jan 23, 2022
    9
    It looks and feels better than part I. Especially on PS5, where it runs nicely at 60 fps in 4k.
    However, it’s irritating a bit with the amount of LGBTQ+ elements in the game. I find it not possible not to notice that it’s overwhelmingly lot in nowadays TV and game productions.
    Seattle is boring at some point. However, it might have been my fault a bit, as I tend to play all options and    It looks and feels better than part I. Especially on PS5, where it runs nicely at 60 fps in 4k.
    However, it’s irritating a bit with the amount of LGBTQ+ elements in the game. I find it not possible not to notice that it’s overwhelmingly lot in nowadays TV and game productions.
    Seattle is boring at some point. However, it might have been my fault a bit, as I tend to play all options and side quests.
    Weapons and gadgets are interesting.
    The game went quite slowly and long to me. The story is simply long. When I thought that’s it, it appeared that there was still much left. Iis it good or bad?
    The most mixed feelings are of course about the choice of narration and control over opposite camps in the game. Decisions feel irrational and illogical. But we don’t have a choice here. I couldn’t put myself in their shoes.
    There is this feeling at the end of the game that creators threw themselves into a deep water and couldn’t fulfill the task according to expectations.
    All in all it’s still a great game and quite different to others, I believe.    … Expand
  100. ft5777
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The story is divisive for sure but this game was not supposed to be a rehash of the first game. The first game was all about Joel opening up and learning to love again and Ellie transforming herself from an innocent kid to someone who has seen terrible stuff and grown a lot as a person. There was this great dynamic between the two and the game was rightfully praised for it.

    The second    The story is divisive for sure but this game was not supposed to be a rehash of the first game. The first game was all about Joel opening up and learning to love again and Ellie transforming herself from an innocent kid to someone who has seen terrible stuff and grown a lot as a person. There was this great dynamic between the two and the game was rightfully praised for it.

    The second game is not a rehash of the first one, it goes in another direction, the themes are not the same. This time the game addresses how far people can go for the people they love in the context of a terrible pandemic that has destroyed the world. It's also about how society re-organizes itself after having crumbled and what can happen to people when they are desperate to find a meaning to their lives and they live in lawlessness. It's very powerful and I love that Naughty Dog took the risk of changing the story's themes like this. You're supposed to be really mad about what happens at the beginning of the game because it's something that could totally happen in the context of the game, it makes sense because that character has a shady past and is capable of doing terrible things so what happens to that person could very well happen in this broken world where everyone is on edge. In the end I think it was worth it in order to explore how terrible the human nature is. Not every game can be happy-go-lucky and "save the princess" games. The game also tries to challenge your pre-conceptions about the « heroes » of the first game by showing both sides of the story. I find it fascinating and the new characters are well written.

    The graphics are the best I have even seen in a game. The game is fluid, the combat is great. I love how you have to adapt your tactics all the time depending on whether you fight against humans, infected or both. It's fun to make noise to set the infected on your human enemies and let them fight between themselves and just swoop in and take the last ones remaining. The progression system for weapons and Ellie's abilities is well done and the weapons at your disposal are nice for varied tactics. The level design is great and the exploration is top notch. With so many beautiful maps to explore, I just can't get enough. The sound design is awesome, especially in dark narrow areas with infected and spores, it gives the game an atmosphere that is unique and unmatched in triple A gaming. Of course the music is very beautiful and will hit you directly in the feels several times.

    Overall, I think this game is my favorite of the PS4 along with Uncharted 4. I love how Naughty Dog refined their gameplay, added new features and took big risks with the story. I respect them for that, they didn't simply rehash the first game to please people. Concerning all the progressive stuff that Naughty Dog included in this game (Ellie's sexuality and having strong female characters), I can only respect them for not shying away from making statements on how we should all be more open-minded and respectful of other people's differences. The game is supposed to take place in 2038. The idea that societies would reverse course in terms of open mindedness after a pandemic and would become more ignorant and hateful towards non-heterosexual people is very interesting and frightening. Not many game developers would have dared to do explore this theme. Thank you Naughty Dog.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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93

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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