The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Mr_Mikii158
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это мощная игра, и он заслуживает только такой оценки. Если кому-то не нравится концовка игры, то с технической стороны это шедевр… Expand
  2. Czuwajek
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    For me part II is a good sequel for the first part. It has good story, better gameplay and unique characters.
  3. Deerxn
    Feb 2, 2021
    9
    A lotta people have a problem with Abby, saying she's a sh*t character, so I'll address just that.
    What makes her a good character is the fact that she tries to seek closure for the death of her father through having compassion for the scars, who were once her enemies, Abby continued to have nightmares until the point where she decided to go back for the scars(Lev and Yara).
    It was at this    A lotta people have a problem with Abby, saying she's a sh*t character, so I'll address just that.
    What makes her a good character is the fact that she tries to seek closure for the death of her father through having compassion for the scars, who were once her enemies, Abby continued to have nightmares until the point where she decided to go back for the scars(Lev and Yara).
    It was at this point where she stopped having nightmares, and had one dream where she saw her father being happy.
    This correlates to the closure Ellie had in relation to Joel's death by showing mercy to Abby, seeing a happy, healthy Joel sitting down. Abby being good to the scars and helping them, especially at the end when she was carrying Lev to the boat correlates to the previous game where Joel was carrying Ellie out of the hospital, where they were about to kill her for the cure. Ellie giving Lev and Abby a chance to live was just a way of naughty dog showing us that the legacy of Joel and Ellie in some way is mirrored through Abby and Lev. So imo think Abby was a very important character and helped us to see the bigger picture.
    Most people just can't get over the fact that Joel died. Hence slander the story without giving it a very very very in depth look. Tlou1 is a story with happiness on the surface with grief, sadness and a lot of questions underneath While,
    Tlou 2 is a story with misery on the surface but peace, redemption and freedom underneath. Please look at the story with a different lens, not just with the "why did they kill Joel" lens
    People just wanted revenge, but TLOU2 is more than that. It teaches the player that peace can be found, and forgiveness is tho only way through which one can find peace.
    Ellie was going through PTSD, so was Abby.
    It was only through forgiveness that both of them were able to at least find the door that leads to their peace.
    There's no objectively good or bad guy in the game, but everyone in the game, at some point does good or bad things and the story writing in this game exhibited that perfectly!
    Looking at things critically, Joel wasn't a 'good' person.
    He was a selfish man, who killed an innocent doctor who could have found the cure to a disease.
    Joel's actions basically rippled through and led to everything happening in TLOU 2 Joel tried to seek closure for her daughter's death through Ellie, and through that, ended up making selfish decisions which in Ellie's own words, prevented her life from meaning something.

    TLOU 2 took a very ambitious and bold step that you rarely or never find in gaming. Naughty didn't want a cliche where Joel died in the arms of Ellie while saying his last, well coordinated words.
    Naughty dog made the game unpredictable.

    And this is why you should actually play TLOU2.    … Expand
  4. Dattebayo123
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    The game is very good not as good as the first but it is still a ten only problem i had was the pacing other than that very good game.
  5. Alex97MT
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Increíble La experiencia en videojuegos más enriquecedora que he jugado. Después de un año de haber salido y tras pasada la tormenta me he animado a jugar tlou2 y me alegro haber dejado que las opiniones externas se borraran para experimentarlo por mi cuenta.

    No es fácil, ni la jugabilidad ni mucho menos su historia, cruda y que no se detiene para considerar cómo te vas a sentir. No    Increíble La experiencia en videojuegos más enriquecedora que he jugado. Después de un año de haber salido y tras pasada la tormenta me he animado a jugar tlou2 y me alegro haber dejado que las opiniones externas se borraran para experimentarlo por mi cuenta.

    No es fácil, ni la jugabilidad ni mucho menos su historia, cruda y que no se detiene para considerar cómo te vas a sentir. No quiere que te sientas bien y lo logra. Por momentos odié a los personajes pero también empaticé y los perdoné. Es la mayor experiencia artística dentro de los videojuegos. No todos los juegos deben hacerte sentir como un héroe ni ser una palmada en la espalda. En arte no titubea, no es considerado, solo es.    … Expand
  6. Indeepoutdoors
    Feb 5, 2021
    10
    What an incredible experience. One of the best ever. Every bit as good as the last game. A masterpiece. It seems the criticism of the game came from people who just want the same old fantasy plot lines. Or who were triggered by the plot one. This was a risk, and naughty dog nailed it! It's bold and complicated, and difficult at times. And the game play is great. Beautiful, and HARD if youWhat an incredible experience. One of the best ever. Every bit as good as the last game. A masterpiece. It seems the criticism of the game came from people who just want the same old fantasy plot lines. Or who were triggered by the plot one. This was a risk, and naughty dog nailed it! It's bold and complicated, and difficult at times. And the game play is great. Beautiful, and HARD if you want it. I have been waiting for this for years, and couldn't be happier.… Expand
  7. Keiserking
    Feb 5, 2021
    8
    Honestly, the game have an impressive story-telling, but it's not at right way. Joel's death may be undeniable, but it is brutal and worst. Naughty dog put many effort for Abby arc, so Ellie arc has nothing impressive to compare with. They let the out of no where character, Abby, take the spotlight while Ellie is the one need. The ending is suck, feel like i play for nothing. Overall, theHonestly, the game have an impressive story-telling, but it's not at right way. Joel's death may be undeniable, but it is brutal and worst. Naughty dog put many effort for Abby arc, so Ellie arc has nothing impressive to compare with. They let the out of no where character, Abby, take the spotlight while Ellie is the one need. The ending is suck, feel like i play for nothing. Overall, the story become a mess causing furious to the player.
    On the other hand, the graphic is stunning. The game is a movie, just like Uncharted, with realistic gameplay mechanic and deatils. The combat is brutal and satisfied.    … Expand
  8. Sanya14
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    я считаю этой игрой одной из лучших, которые выходили на ps4
    В нём крутой сюжет, цепляющий благодаря осознания того, что надо рассматривать любую ситуацию с двух или более сторон, что надо задумываться, а нужна ли мне эта месть, пойдёт что-нибудь в лучшую сторону? Также в этой игре хороша анимация, графика, которую я запомню на всю жизнь, озвучка в оригинале очень хороша, кроме русской    я считаю этой игрой одной из лучших, которые выходили на ps4
    В нём крутой сюжет, цепляющий благодаря осознания того, что надо рассматривать любую ситуацию с двух или более сторон, что надо задумываться, а нужна ли мне эта месть, пойдёт что-нибудь в лучшую сторону? Также в этой игре хороша анимация, графика, которую я запомню на всю жизнь, озвучка в оригинале очень хороша, кроме русской она там немного храмает, но лучше чем озвучка 1 части. ставлю все 10 баллов    … Expand
  9. JaviGarcia
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es una oda a las historias de accion, drama y suspense. Se trata en pocas palabras del mejor videojuego de Ps4. Esto se apoya en un arco argumental de personajes absolutamente brillante, unos graficos que estan tres escalones por encima de todo lo visto hasta el momento, una narrativa tanto a nivel de dialogos como a nivel visual que es merecedora de todo y más. Es curioso que mucha gente se ofenda por haber matado a un asesino a la hora de videojuego, porque si, Joel no es más que otro asesino, y te das cuenta que no hay blanco o hay negro, no todo es radical, también hay gris y la gran mayoria de personajes de este juego son grises que lo unicamente que tienen claro es su lucha por sobrevivir.
    Es increibe el arco de crecimiento de las dos protagonistas, girando todo entorno a la muerte de Joel. Abby cierra su circulo de venganza, ya que Joel mata a su padre. A su vez, Ellie comienza ese mismo circulo que acaba de terminar Abby y se ven envueltas en una historia increible y que muy dificilmente se podrá ver superada en los próximos años.
    El videojuego es un perfecto broche final para esta gran generacion de consolas y sin duda se consolida como la perfecta obra maestra de Play Station 4    … Expand
  10. Ilhann
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Seriously maybe this is my entire life favourite game.I felt so many different feeling with this game. 10/10
  11. TagMeisteR
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    A game that will make you furious and hate it to begin with, but upon further reflection and analysis reveals it's brilliance and subtlety. The Message of the Game is not about Revenge it's more complicated and nuanced that. It's about coming to grips with tragedy and loss and moving on.

    As for the gameplay and graphics the game has been improved on in every single aspect. The gameplay    A game that will make you furious and hate it to begin with, but upon further reflection and analysis reveals it's brilliance and subtlety. The Message of the Game is not about Revenge it's more complicated and nuanced that. It's about coming to grips with tragedy and loss and moving on.

    As for the gameplay and graphics the game has been improved on in every single aspect. The gameplay experience is one of the most polished out there.    … Expand
  12. Joseglopzr
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    Lo jugué por más de 300 horas. En ese lapso me ha parecido impresionantes los escenarios, mecánicas y las animaciones de mejora de armas son muy buenas. En algunas momentos sabe contar bien la historia.
    Está saturado de detalles, que a las primeras dos vueltas puede que uno las pase desapercibidas. La razón principal por la que le puse esta calificación es porque al jugador no le ayuda    Lo jugué por más de 300 horas. En ese lapso me ha parecido impresionantes los escenarios, mecánicas y las animaciones de mejora de armas son muy buenas. En algunas momentos sabe contar bien la historia.
    Está saturado de detalles, que a las primeras dos vueltas puede que uno las pase desapercibidas. La razón principal por la que le puse esta calificación es porque al jugador no le ayuda para sobrellevar el día a día. En la primera parte, sentías la soledad y la sensación de haber perdido el día, pese a eso el juego te decía que tenías que continuar y te daba un momento de descanso...    … Expand
  13. FilhoDeJor-El
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    O jogo é uma obra prima, finalizou a oitava geração de consoles com chave de ouro. Obra cinematográfica! Além de arranca o melhor gráfico que o PS4 pode proporcionar.
  14. Monte00
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores experiências que tive na minha vida, um grade misto de amor, tristeza e raiva
  15. Pnteit
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Muito bom, melhor jogo que tive o prazer de jogar. Já quero uma continuação
  16. Stillness97
    Feb 8, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok so let me get this straight. Even if you did not like the story, it is delusional to rate this game with less than a 5. People rating this game with 0 or 1 at this point just look like kids throwing a temper tantrum over the death of Joel or the path that Ellie takes this game. And even as a big fan of the first game I even find worrying the fact you would even get emotionally attached to him when he is a smuggler, he tortured people, killed inocents, etc. Don't get me wrong, he is a fantastic character, but treating him as some kind of hero or getting upset about his death? Nah...
    So anyways, the visuals in this game are outstanding (9/10). The OST while not as memorable as the first game's is still decent (7/10). The gameplay is a step up in every sense compared to the first game (new enemies, new mechanics) and the game is overall really fun to play (10/10).
    I personally think that the story and the narrative are spectacular (10/10). I had never experienced something like this while playing a videogame. I think Abby as a character is really clever because at first you think she is some kind of villain but then you realize that she is basically a "better Ellie" in the sense that all his motives are "more justified" (she seeks revenge for the death of her father, which was an innocent who tried to save humanity, while Ellie seeks revenge for Joel that, well...) so it puts the player on a difficult spot in which you think that you are playing as the villain, but then you are actually not, and then when you get the full picture you get the same feeling in Santa Barbara playing as Ellie, and this time you know for certain that you are the "villain". The fact that the story is told on a "Left Behind" style, going back and forth in time, was also really cool. And there are some others really cool new characters such as Dina or Lev, which I think are really complex considering they are secondary characters.    … Expand
  17. Fone259
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это просто наипрекраснейших и взрослый сюжет. Не ждите от игры подарков что всё в конце будет хорошо. Она даёт ОГРОМНУЮ почву для размышления после прохождения. Я с привеликим удовольствием прошёл эту замечательную игру. Игра дерит тебя в напряжении все 30 часов сюжетной линии. И ещё совет, проходите игру на высоком уровне сложности. Она того стоит)… Expand
  18. hhinrichs
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Uma gameplay com muito boa, a duração perfeita e uma historia que pode não ter agradado todos, mas teve a coragem de não querer ter.
  19. Segheto_
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part II is the best game I have ever played in my life. Naughty Dog made an awesome work here, but it isn't a game that everyone will like. This is a complex game with a complex story. It's an apocallypse, people dies like nothing, doesn't have a right or bad side, there isn't a good end.
    The Last Of Us Part II picked up all the good mechanics of the first game and made them better in this sequence.
    When I was playing it for the first time I was like in a rollercoaster of emotions. This game made me laugh, cry and be thinking about what just happened.
    When Joel died, I looked for revenge against Abby, I just wanted to kill her and all her friends because of what she did with our protagonist. But the game mades you feel bad and understand Abby's reason. It is an apocallypse like I said before, people are bad, they kill and die for nothing, and it's this that the last of us brings to the player.
    Ellie's development was a little complicated to understand, we would do the same of she if we where Ellie.
    Talking about the technick aspects, here you are.

    Story: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Variety of enemies: 7.5/10
    World design: 10/10
    Graphics: 10/10

    This game is a masterpiece, and you should play.
    Is the game of my life.    … Expand
  20. ZalifTheGamer
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have never played this game because I can't afford a ps4 but I loved the first one which I played on my friends ps3 it was easily the best game I had ever played then 7 years later naughty dog release a sequel which many of us did not see coming and I dodged all the spoilers I could and tried to play it on an emulator tried buying the ps4 but nothing really worked so I decided to just watch the playthrough on youtube it felt magical the game looked phenomenal as I got to the second part of the playthrough I was devastated to see Joel die so I just stopped watching it for 2 weeks but I couldn't stop and wanted to see Ellie kill Abby but as Ellie killed all of Abby's friends and was selfish and blind towards Dina and peoples feelings around her I couldn't differentiate between Abby and Ellie. Ellie killed people Abby loved and Abby killed a person who we loved so I couldn't see the difference between Ellie and Abby and I personally think that this is where naughty dog wanted us to feel. they wanted us the feel the rage towards Abby and when they swapped characters' naughty dog wanted us to be confused about feeling guilt and anger for Abby. When Abby meets Yara and lev, Abby becomes levs guide or mentor or a father figure like Joel was for Ellie in the first game, the way Joel was seeking forgiveness and redemption from his past the same way Abby was too. She was also seeking forgiveness and redemption for what she did to Joel we can see that on her facial expression when she killed Joel she looked like her dad wasn't avenged she felt empty and unsatisfied by what she did. Last Of Us 2 is a Technical Marvel from a both gamers and critics perspective I personally think that lou2 is easily the best looking game out there. if you haven't played last of us 2 please do it is the best game I have watched someone else play. For me this game is a 10/10 well done Naughty Dog.… Expand
  21. Jathum
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    After all the reviews on this game without any spoilers, I was not encouraged to play the game for a long time until I decided not to think about it and just play the game. After more than 25 hours gameplay, I can tell you that I don't regret playing the game at all. I enjoyed every aspect and experienced different feelings. My recommendation is to play the game and judge for yourself.
  22. MortalRide
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    This game is off the charts. I cant remember if i ever cried in a game before. This game moves you with its graphics, its animations, its gameplay, its story. But most of all this game makes you feel the emotions. Emotions which we have in our soul but couldnt show outside. It even effects your judgement. You know somebody is not right doing something. But you cant stop yourself feelingThis game is off the charts. I cant remember if i ever cried in a game before. This game moves you with its graphics, its animations, its gameplay, its story. But most of all this game makes you feel the emotions. Emotions which we have in our soul but couldnt show outside. It even effects your judgement. You know somebody is not right doing something. But you cant stop yourself feeling sorry for him/her even you know that you shouldnt feel sorry. Because he/she deserves it. I cant even make a logic statement. Because this game destroyed my logic. There are just feelings. I thank everyone who participated in this game, gave it all. Thank you for this indescribable memory, thank you...… Expand
  23. Callum22Morgan
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Don’t listen to any of the haters, this game is a must play. It’s like playing an incredible TV series, very good game.
  24. Griffin_gg322
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Прошел 4 раза, не пожалел лучшая игра на PS4!!! Жду ремастер на PS5
  25. Nuriars
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Un juego espectacular, una obra maestra. La trama es increíble. Cuando te acabas el juego te deja una carga emocional brutal, porque la historia es muy muy buena pero dura.
  26. ErenYapici
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    graphics-9/10
    story-9.5/10
    gameplay-9/10
    Game is Perfect Guys
    Best Playstation exculisive game
  27. TimurStash
    Feb 9, 2021
    10
    Игра просто шедевр, придраться очень сложно к чему то, недавно вообще снижение цены произошло
  28. Jota_B2
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Apesar de toda a polêmica, eu particularmente gostei muito do jogo, não tenho o que reclamar. Gráficos incríveis (Dignos de nova geração, fiquei surpreso que foi feito para o ps4).
    A jogabilidade foi reaproveitada do primeiro game, no entanto melhorada ao ponto de se tornar mais fluída e gostosa de se controlar.
    A física do game é muito boa também, a cada golpe que eu dava, eu sentia a força dele nas minhas mãos.
    O áudio é incrível também, a trilha sonora, a própria dublagem, sons do ambiente tudo foi executado de forma ótima.

    História: Bom, eu achei incrível a historia, a morte do joel no começo foi bem dolorida de ver, mas eu aceitei muito bem ela, pq por mais que ele tenha experiência nesse mundo apocalíptico e ensinou que não se deve confiar em ninguém (e confiou na abby) ele se acomodou em jackson por uns longos anos, então assim, eu vejo que ele quis mudar o jeito de ser, largar aquela vida de contrabandista e tentar ajudar mais as pessoas (ainda mais vendo a ellie crescer) então naquela situação era complemente normal ele tentar ajudar uma desconhecida, ele visava o crescimento de jackson, ajudar os humanos a sobreviver, então quanto mais melhor não é mesmo? e também teve todo aquele momento de tensão para ajudar a abby a fugir dos infectados, e como eram muitos, não dava pra ser um simples pau no cu e largar ela, Aceita que o joel mudou, ele é uma pessoa renovada com um ideal de ajudar as pessoas, era completamente normal naquela situação ele ajudar alguém.

    Quanto a Ellie ser Lésbica. E dai? desde do primeiro Tlou ( Me refiro a DLC) Ela demonstrou ter essa opção, o que aconteceu nessa parte II foi apenas o desenvolvimento da personagem, só isso. E em nenhum momento foi forçado o relacionamento dela com a Dina, o jogo tem de 25 a 30 horas de duração e dessas, apenas 1:30 à 2 horas mostra uma cena ou outra do relacionamento delas (incluindo a parte final do jogo). o restante é ação e aventura.

    A jogabilidade com a Abby é boa também, embora no começo da parte dela tive raiva da personagem kkkk, mas com o desenrolar da visão dela eu entendi tudo que ela passou na vida e compreendi o desejo de vingança.

    Quanto a Mortes dos outros personagens, eu gostei de todas, é seca e direta, não tem espaços para dramas, a cada uma que presenciei senti um toque de realidade pq seria assim que iria acontecer. levo um tiro morreu, não precisa de todo um momento de flashback pra relembrar momentos e bla bla bla e por fim morrer.

    Obs: vale deixar claro que o Joel nunca foi o protagonista do jogo. O jogo se chama " o ultimo de nós" faz refêrencia a ellie, que tem imunidade ao virus, ou seja ela é a unica humana que é impossível de ser infectada (deixar de ser humana), quanto aos demais estão a todo momento suscetível de se infectar, logo a morte dele faz todo o sentido, já que ele n era o protagonista (nunca foi também).

    Review ficou longa, mas consegui dizer tudo que queria, esse jogo é excelente, so não encherga isso quem é cego mesmo. é isso.    … Expand
  29. bruno182
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Everything in this game is so good, and the story surely fvcked up my mind and heart.
  30. PatientElijah
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    When I first finished this game, I didn't know what I thought about it. At the same time, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I went on the Internet and kept watching countless videos of people criticizing the game, as well as videos disproving criticisms others were making of the game. But after taking everything into consideration, I managed to fully understand TLOU Part II, and I trulyWhen I first finished this game, I didn't know what I thought about it. At the same time, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I went on the Internet and kept watching countless videos of people criticizing the game, as well as videos disproving criticisms others were making of the game. But after taking everything into consideration, I managed to fully understand TLOU Part II, and I truly feel that this really is a worthy sequel to the first game.… Expand
  31. Amirpho
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    I love this game that's awesome
  32. RazoR047
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    интересный сюжет))) классная игруха!!! девчонки класс
  33. Faultline
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Coming off the first one I had high expectations of part 2. I tried avoiding all the spoilers of the story and made sure I was going to give the game a fair go.
    In the end I was absolutely blown away and felt it's an absolute masterpiece, from the animation and graphics and the story of Ellie.
    There were some things I disliked about some of the story choices, however that was only my own    Coming off the first one I had high expectations of part 2. I tried avoiding all the spoilers of the story and made sure I was going to give the game a fair go.
    In the end I was absolutely blown away and felt it's an absolute masterpiece, from the animation and graphics and the story of Ellie.

    There were some things I disliked about some of the story choices, however that was only my own personal opinion. In the end I understood why, but could have been avoided.
    Bring on part 3
    Thanks ND    … Expand
  34. saittarikkulup
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    this game is awesome don't be a fanboy of stupid joel. And enjoy the game ..
  35. FangRu
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    This would be masterpiece game if the ending was not done so bad. After everything you did developers will not let you choose and instead force bad ending on you. I even liked narrative until very last section which was done really really bad. Everything about this game is 10/10 except last section of the story, Its very tiring and depressing game where ending instead of satisfying youThis would be masterpiece game if the ending was not done so bad. After everything you did developers will not let you choose and instead force bad ending on you. I even liked narrative until very last section which was done really really bad. Everything about this game is 10/10 except last section of the story, Its very tiring and depressing game where ending instead of satisfying you after such hard journey it leaves you even more tired and depressed. Overall great game but I am not playing it ever again.… Expand
  36. guizitsdf
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Surpreendente como uma história pode te capturar e manifestar tantos sentimentos a respeito de personagens fictícios mas que, de alguma forma, você se apegou bastante. Uma história complexa, com nuances que tento compreender claramente mesmo após 2 anos de ter jogado.
    A jogabilidade é incrível, a troca de armas funciona bem, a mecânica de furtividade é ótima.
    Gráficos incríveis com boa fidedignidade da expressões faciais. O trabalho de áudio e dublagem é simplesmente FENOMENAL!
    Apaixonado pelo jogo.    … Expand
  37. rednival
    May 8, 2023
    9
    While I will not spoil the story, I will allude to my take on the overall tone of the plot and make reference to a gameplay change that happens mid-way through, so I leave it up to you if that's too much.

    You’ve been warned. The Last of Us 2 is easily one of the most divisive games of all time. It makes some bold choices in its story telling that many do not like; however, the    While I will not spoil the story, I will allude to my take on the overall tone of the plot and make reference to a gameplay change that happens mid-way through, so I leave it up to you if that's too much.

    You’ve been warned.

    The Last of Us 2 is easily one of the most divisive games of all time. It makes some bold choices in its story telling that many do not like; however, the greatness of gameplay is often lost in this debate. In terms of gameplay, the game builds on everything the first game did well. The Last of Us was fun, but the story and enemy design did a lot of the heavy lifting. This time around, there is more of game worth playing, even if you don't care for the story. There is a point in the game where the character stats reset, and, again, this is divisive. Contrary to how some have put it, you are not redoing everything you’ve already done; however, it’s not a totally new gameplay experience either. It changes up some skills and craftable items, but that’s about it. If you think this will annoy you, keep that in mind. For what it's worth, I barely thought twice about this until I saw so many people being upset by it.

    Now, on to the story, which is much harder to discuss spoiler free, so I am going to try and be a bit objective.

    I think you owe it to yourself to play this game and formulate your own take on its story. In the end, Sony and Naughty Dog are taking big risks on this series. It paid off in the first game and was (nearly) universally praised by critics and fans. This time, it's is far more divisive. Like the first game, the story is not meant to be satisfying. It's meant to be true to the characters and world in which they exist. It's a credit to the writers of the sequel that it never feels like they are trying to outdo the original. They're just trying to continue the story. They make some very bold decisions here, and these do overflow into the game’s design and create scenarios you may not enjoy, and I do not believe you are meant to. It was my opinion that these situations felt organic to the story, and, especially the characters, and not forced. If you want a game that makes you feel comfortable all the time, this is not the game for you.

    As for the ending, I understand a lot of the criticism there, but I was more ok with it than most; however, your mileage will vary depending on how attached or unattached you are to characters. You experience with narratives outside of video games will likely influence your thoughts as well.

    In summary, I think this good game for every gamer to play as you can have fun while having your expectations challenged. If you go in with this expectation, you'll likely walk away with a more positive opinion than most.

    It is a miracle that we get to have a stories like this in AAA titles. While it may not be everyone's cup of tea, appreciate what you can, while you can. I am concerned gamers will start pushing back on challenging stories, just as movie goers did with film. It's quite likely that, one day, all AAA game stories will be as formulaic, predicable, and full of fan service as the modern movie blockbuster.    … Expand
  38. KaiTrejo
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra, lo que este juego transmite es una locura, muy frio y se te dificulta al principio estar en un bando pero cuando lo juegas la segunda vez lo ves con otros ojos. Gracias por existir
  39. Ez4encek4
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    The last of us parte 2, un juego altamente complejo hablando de cuantas mejoras hubo a diferencia de su antecesor, donde los ambientes te mandan a vivir en ese mundo inmersivo, un gameplay divertido y con capacidad de que puedas hacer lo que quieras, en cuanto a su historia, podria decir que no supera a la primera parte, pero aun así me parece una joya si logras captar su mensaje, sin dudaThe last of us parte 2, un juego altamente complejo hablando de cuantas mejoras hubo a diferencia de su antecesor, donde los ambientes te mandan a vivir en ese mundo inmersivo, un gameplay divertido y con capacidad de que puedas hacer lo que quieras, en cuanto a su historia, podria decir que no supera a la primera parte, pero aun así me parece una joya si logras captar su mensaje, sin duda tambien lo llevaré en mi corazón.… Expand
  40. Paradox2
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    My scores:

    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    History: 6
    Gameplay: 10
    Worldbuilding: 9
    Innovation: 8
    Characters: 9
  41. Deploxz
    Jul 31, 2023
    9
    For sure one of the best games I’ve ever played. I know some people didn’t like the story because they think it is forced, and, in fact, it can be a little bit, but I don’t think the game deserves a low rating just because of this, since the story stills very good. The gameplay is great, so it is the soundtrack and the character development: when you kill a NPC, you’re killing someone thatFor sure one of the best games I’ve ever played. I know some people didn’t like the story because they think it is forced, and, in fact, it can be a little bit, but I don’t think the game deserves a low rating just because of this, since the story stills very good. The gameplay is great, so it is the soundtrack and the character development: when you kill a NPC, you’re killing someone that has a name and friends, and it is shown when you play with that another character (that I’ll hide the name because it can be a spoiler for some people that didn’t see nothing about the game yet), but I think the best part of the game is the feeling it gives you in some moments.

    The game should be a 10, but I chose to rate it as a 9 because of the final part, where we face a different group, but the game doesn’t tell anything about them, and it (the final part) lasts less than it should. But, after that, the cutscenes are masterpieces, making you rethink about all Ellie’s choises.    … Expand
  42. Ben_2007
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I never leave reviews for games, but the reception that 'The Last of Us Part II' has received gives me much incentive to share my opinion. This game, to me, is a masterpiece; and that is the case for many people. However, it seems that just as many people view this profoundly impacting game as nothing more than a disappointment.

    It is my opinion that many of the criticisms these people    I never leave reviews for games, but the reception that 'The Last of Us Part II' has received gives me much incentive to share my opinion. This game, to me, is a masterpiece; and that is the case for many people. However, it seems that just as many people view this profoundly impacting game as nothing more than a disappointment.

    It is my opinion that many of the criticisms these people pummel at this game actually have very little thought behind them. Now, you are allowed to like and dislike what you please - there is no problem with that - but the lack of understanding (present within the majority of negative reviews) of things as simple as what this game is about, suggests to me that many people have not bothered to think about this game with an open critical mind; they have simply seen their favourite creators criticise it, and have actively looked for reasons as they play to have the same opinion. In fact, this lack of understanding is so dumbfounding, that I would not be surprised if some of these scathing reviewers have not even played the game.

    Many criticise the game for being a 'bland' story about how 'revenge is bad'. These people have missed the point. Revenge is a secondary theme in this game; the narrative is largely about obsession, regret, and perspective. It is a complex story, and all of these themes work together to create an intricate commentary on the nature of humankind; Naughty Dog presents how easy it is for humans to grow too attached to the people and beliefs that they care about, and how they begin to base their very actions and morals about their perceived importance of such people and beliefs; one person's loved one could be another person's worst enemy, and - when they attempt to accept and understand this fact - they can start to lose their mind. The game's central characters each play a part in presenting this idea to the player; think of how many people Joel murdered in the first game. Whilst Ellie views him as someone special, it makes a lot of sense that others would loathe him for what he did.

    But this is not all that Druckmann and his team do to convey this message - they do more. They do, perhaps, the most daring thing they could possibly have done.

    They drag us into the fray.

    Characters - that we once loved and thought were heroes - become the enemy, as we are forced to play as someone that hates them to their very core. This allows us to relate the game's message to ourselves; perhaps the people WE love are hated by others? It is a chilling thought that attempts to induce empathy in us; it's a thought that is masterfully taken from Naughty Dog's post apocalyptic USA and driven right home to the player, who is given the same task that the game's central characters must overcome; accepting and understanding their worst enemy.

    These are the ideas that Naughty Dog explores - not the idea that 'revenge is bad'. Yes, revenge is presented as being bad; but that is not what the game is about. Similarly, in the first game, the infected are presented as 'bad', in that they kill you if they drain your health; however, this is not the game's central theme - the true central theme has nothing to do with the infected, as it is about the love between Ellie and Joel. It sounds like a silly comparison, but it is - indeed - very silly to truly believe that this game's message can be summed up as 'revenge is bad'.

    The Last of Us Part II is a must play. I have not touched on the gameplay, graphics design, music, or anything other than the story. Pretty much everybody believes that these other things are brilliantly executed, myself included. I simply wanted to talk about the game's narrative, as this is what most of the discourse regards.

    However, what I will touch on - before I conclude - is how representative this game is of many different communities and cultures. It is very inclusive, in ways that made me smile - for example, there is a trans character who appears two-thirds of the way through the game, and becomes integral to the plot. I have never before played a game that is at all representative of the trans community. It's truly amazing. We have finally been given a glimmer of hope for the future in terms of how people are represented in the media.

    (Sidenote: I have a hunch that bigotry may play a part in why this game is so hated. Of course, I can never truly know what goes on in other people's minds; but, considering that games like Assassin's Creed II - which is about a white sexist man, and DOES present a bland revenge narrative - are considered to be really good, it begins to present itself as a possibility.)

    I truly think that, if you have not played this game, you should give it a shot. There are many twists and turns, and - from the opening shot of Joel scrubbing his guitar, to the closing credits - there were many moments that brought genuine tears to my eyes.

    This is one of the best games ever made.

    Have a nice day! x    … Expand
  43. cg5
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Part 1 feels like stale and outdated gameplay compared to this game. I understand the hate, i genuinely do. But i genuinely like this game much more than part one. part one always felt like a story with half baked gameplay, but like, its not a movie, its a game. Which is why I'm stoked that the gameplay in part 2 is easily a top 5 for all the ps4/xbox1 generation for me. i'm on my 4thPart 1 feels like stale and outdated gameplay compared to this game. I understand the hate, i genuinely do. But i genuinely like this game much more than part one. part one always felt like a story with half baked gameplay, but like, its not a movie, its a game. Which is why I'm stoked that the gameplay in part 2 is easily a top 5 for all the ps4/xbox1 generation for me. i'm on my 4th playthrough, and still finding new parts of the map with small pickups and secrets. i think i've unlocked every secret room with a locked door, but i can't be certain. for a linear game, the level design is really well constructed and provides many options for exploration and replayability.… Expand
  44. romstarr
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Performance 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Content 10/10
  45. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    how why HOW
    you play this game and not give 10
    how can you be sick angry sad hopeful happy disgust with this game
    and say this is not master peace
  46. PeterOvo5
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a touchstone in video game storytelling. I loved the first one, and the second one pushed the envelope even further. Not often have I had such a visceral experience with a narrative game as I’ve had with The Last of Us Part II. The combat expanded on the crafting and weapon mechanics from the first one to the point where it feels more “snappy” and I’m in control.The Last of Us Part II is a touchstone in video game storytelling. I loved the first one, and the second one pushed the envelope even further. Not often have I had such a visceral experience with a narrative game as I’ve had with The Last of Us Part II. The combat expanded on the crafting and weapon mechanics from the first one to the point where it feels more “snappy” and I’m in control. The enemy AI seems more advanced than before as well. Neil Druckmann is one of the greatest creative minds in video games, and I can’t wait for PlayStation™ to put out Factions 2.… Expand
  47. sami_k_
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no doubt that this is a masterpiece. The game play is fun and intense, most of the characters are memorable and acting is extremely good. The game also looks awesome. In my opinion this was a perfect showcase of how we humans can be absolute monsters as well as loving and caring at the same time.

    Most of the "bad" reviews seem to think that the plot was bad. I am personally very happy that naughty dogs did not play it safe but instead created a bold plot that makes you feel sad. Last of us I was not a happy story and neither is this. This story will definitely leave you feeling empty afterwards, but that is not a bad thing.

    In one review somebody criticised that the massive amount of violence felt unnecessary. I would say that might be exactly the point the game wants to make.    … Expand
  48. decoamelo
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This game is what separates a mere game from a work of art. Simply a masterpiece. It improves the already great The Last of Us I in every way possible. The story is deeper and more mature, the game play is absolutely perfect, the level design is great, the acting is the best I've seen so far, and the graphics just don't make sense in a PS4 game.
    I have beaten this game 3 times already,    This game is what separates a mere game from a work of art. Simply a masterpiece. It improves the already great The Last of Us I in every way possible. The story is deeper and more mature, the game play is absolutely perfect, the level design is great, the acting is the best I've seen so far, and the graphics just don't make sense in a PS4 game.
    I have beaten this game 3 times already, and will definitely play it again in the future. Which is really rare for me, when it comes to story-driven games.
    The fact that TLOU2 has a 5.8 grade in metacritic as I write this review is something I cannot comprehend. It only shows how part of the game community is simply not ready for a game like this. 10 out of 10 without a doubt    … Expand
  49. IceRex
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to the haters! This game has the best writing I've ever seen in a game! This story intentionally makes you feel depression, anger, hate, empathy, sadness, love and the list goes on. It's a tough story that gives boxes in the soul to its player. If you are looking for the usual story with a happy ending this game is not for you. But please don't listen to the haters.Don't listen to the haters! This game has the best writing I've ever seen in a game! This story intentionally makes you feel depression, anger, hate, empathy, sadness, love and the list goes on. It's a tough story that gives boxes in the soul to its player. If you are looking for the usual story with a happy ending this game is not for you. But please don't listen to the haters. Anyone who hates him is emotionally immature and only acts out of emotional anger and follows the herd. that the game came out and before it came out it was a trend to hate it. People hated him just from the leaks and thought this whole game was pro-gay because that's what the leaker told them. which is not true. Then YouTubers saw it was a trend to hate him so they made hate videos before he even came out. Got a lot of views. And made more people who didn't play it hate it. As long as people do something knowing they are going to hate it they really will hate it even if they could love it

    Rating:
    graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Story - 10/10
    World - 10/10    … Expand
  50. Mattone
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely love this game! i really don't understand how people don't like it, but for me, it's a 10/10. from the incredible grafic to the incredible story (which is taken perfectly by the view of Ellie and Abby). not to mention the character development that every character has. Like Ellie, that in the ending gives up on killing Abby. then, people say that Naughty dog implement a lesbian couple, retaining it not necessary for the plot. Why? can't two lesbians love each other in a videogame, while two straight people can? then, the death of Joel was necessary for the plot. i am really sad still today that joel died. but to make the plot go on, people die. this time it was joel's turn to pass away. maybe if a The Last of Us part 3, if it'll release, the game will tell us that maybe Dina died. or maybe Tommy. Who knows … Expand
  51. jeltz
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    the game we all waited for!!!! beautiful graphics and level design. amazing ai, depth with character development and etc…
  52. TIMIDESTONE699
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This game is the game of our time, The storytelling has been blown outta the water, People always want a good happy ending where the hero always wins or some BS, This game takes storytelling to the next level, I was so immersed in this game, it's the best game I've ever played, the combat is stunning, the world is gorgeous, this really sets a standard to the future of gaming, last of usThis game is the game of our time, The storytelling has been blown outta the water, People always want a good happy ending where the hero always wins or some BS, This game takes storytelling to the next level, I was so immersed in this game, it's the best game I've ever played, the combat is stunning, the world is gorgeous, this really sets a standard to the future of gaming, last of us part 1 felt repetitive but not part 2, with part 2 it always felt like we are constantly moving onto the next thing like so quickly, ofc I really didn't like the ending much it was ok-ish but it's a fantastic story nevertheless which is based on self-realization at the end and driven by our emotions.… Expand
  53. mehdiazmoudeh
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    this game is very very perfect in world and i love this game
  54. lucasbarroca
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores games que já joguei.
    Gráficos belíssimos é uma jogabilidade incrível, a história não precisa nem de comentários.
  55. supercalifragi
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    La mejor narrativa en un videojuego, increíble estructura y planteamiento, su capacidad para generar sentimientos encontrados, brillante construcción de personajes y un apartado jugable y técnico soberbios.
  56. Motherpucker
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Best control scheme on any third person action game I have ever played. Story is good, but not as good as the first game. Still amazing.
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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