The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Elmasry
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I totally understand all the negative reviews for this game. It is NOT for everyone. To be totally honest I enjoyed (not necessarily loved) every Second of the experience TLOU2 brings. It is a heavy, complicated and strangely designed (in terms of plot) masterpiece. That been said, I enjoyed part 2 for totally different reasons compared to part one. The amount of care and craftsmanship invested in this game is unmatched on every level. There is NOTHING, not a game, series or movie managed to steer all these different emotions at one sitting. Life is not black and white, and non of the characters was portrayed as such. That ending though ...... ouch ...... ouch. Why!!!!! Ok Naughty Dog, you told your story. I loved it. Now I hate you For loving it. Make part 3, you still have lots to say to tie all of this together. Good luck doing that under all the pressure from these overwhelmingly negative reviews but o will definitely love it if you finish telling your story. Thanks for all the love and efforts that showed in every small detail in this masterpiece.… Expand
  2. Paradoksi_89
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Certainly a must play. Great story and atmosphere. Pure naughtydog quality.
  3. Groobmaster
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    If someone posts a 0/10 it’s obvious a fake review. There is more to this game than the story. I had issues with several points in the story but still overall it’s a great game. The gameplay is improved from the first game along with the crafting system.
  4. Joebotnik
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    I really, really loved this game. Fun to play, absolutely beautiful, and the story is incredibly thoughtful.

    You probably noticed that a bunch of people hate this game for some reason. A lot of stuff happens in the story that you would not expect, and I think it upset a few folks. Please play it for yourself before drawing any conclusions and keep an open mind! You might be surprised.    I really, really loved this game. Fun to play, absolutely beautiful, and the story is incredibly thoughtful.

    You probably noticed that a bunch of people hate this game for some reason. A lot of stuff happens in the story that you would not expect, and I think it upset a few folks. Please play it for yourself before drawing any conclusions and keep an open mind! You might be surprised.

    SIDENOTE! Crunch culture is trash. Games should be DELAYED, they should never enter crunch. How good this game is does not justify crunch culture.    … Expand
  5. SeoLepore
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Great game very well developed, 60 fps the whole game, but they killed everyone, there are a lot of deaths
  6. Ziux
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    El juego está bien solo que le encuentro 3 fallas 1- que no se halla matado a Abby 2- que los infectados debían ser más brutales por el tiempo de estar infectados y por último el resentimiento de Ellie hacía Joe no es muy bien explicado ni tampoco bien plateada la venganza de Ellie el juego es bueno y no le veo problema por qué los protagonistas Sean de la Comunidad LBGT o noEl juego está bien solo que le encuentro 3 fallas 1- que no se halla matado a Abby 2- que los infectados debían ser más brutales por el tiempo de estar infectados y por último el resentimiento de Ellie hacía Joe no es muy bien explicado ni tampoco bien plateada la venganza de Ellie el juego es bueno y no le veo problema por qué los protagonistas Sean de la Comunidad LBGT o no heterosexuales se me hace una estupidez eso de que sea criticado por esto , estamos en el siglo 21 no es cosa que se vea muy poco… Expand
  7. avezzano
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Dark, emotional, raw, stunning, simply beautiful. I feel most of the hate is jumping the gun and unjustified. That or on the defence about gay people being represented in the game, which is just silly.
    The graphics are top notch, stealth is refined, combat mechanics are enjoyable. But the story pulls you in with it's fantastic performance from the voice and mo-cap cast. Loved it.
  8. Riperswat
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Quand le jeu vidéo ressemble à un film...
    Meilleur expérience vidéo-ludique depuis The Last Of Us premier du nom.
  9. zloteach
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Great game. Never listen to these dumb people who give this game a bad mark. This part is even better than the first one. If you are not stupid you will surely like it. The story of this game makes you think if you're actually doing the right thing. It shows what you get for your revenge. This is the greatest story.. It's even better than 'Death Stranding'. This game makes you feel likeGreat game. Never listen to these dumb people who give this game a bad mark. This part is even better than the first one. If you are not stupid you will surely like it. The story of this game makes you think if you're actually doing the right thing. It shows what you get for your revenge. This is the greatest story.. It's even better than 'Death Stranding'. This game makes you feel like main characters of this story. I do not regret buying this game. I highly recommend it.… Expand
  10. CalebMcVey
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    An absolute banger through and through. They ask a lot of the player to really feel and get involved with the game, especially with Abby, but once you "feel" it, no one in their right mind can find this a terrible game. From the pacing, to the character development, it's an amazing ride from start to end.

    Only complaint is that the epilogue feels slightly rushed to me, but the emotional    An absolute banger through and through. They ask a lot of the player to really feel and get involved with the game, especially with Abby, but once you "feel" it, no one in their right mind can find this a terrible game. From the pacing, to the character development, it's an amazing ride from start to end.

    Only complaint is that the epilogue feels slightly rushed to me, but the emotional payoff is still worth it.

    This is one hell of a sequel and one Naughty Dog should be proud of    … Expand
  11. Morcillaloca
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever played. People giving it bad scores are just trolls dont listen to them. I mean even if you didnt like the game, it could never be a 1 /10 like haters are giving. People giving reviews here didn't even play the game or are just mad because they play a lesbian character.

    100/10

    GOTY
    And Game of the generation.
  12. Amir67
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    Before I buy the game I thought this game is bad but when I played it I got that this game is great game play and graphics are awesome but the story is a little boring Ashley Johnson as ellie she is done a phenomenal job Joel was a commercial guy he is not that much in game
    Sound effects are nice shooting in this game is so nice Gustavo santanolla done a great job again with his golden    Before I buy the game I thought this game is bad but when I played it I got that this game is great game play and graphics are awesome but the story is a little boring Ashley Johnson as ellie she is done a phenomenal job Joel was a commercial guy he is not that much in game
    Sound effects are nice shooting in this game is so nice Gustavo santanolla done a great job again with his golden fingers The environment in the game is so big And AI will RIP you apart in harder difficulty thanks for reading    … Expand
  13. Felazz
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is a MASTERPIECE. The user score in this site is just a product of the society that we are living in. To play this game you’ll have to have a minimum of emotional intelligence. You’ll be forced to exercise your empathy to a whole new level. At the end of it, you’ll have a mix of feelings, goods, bads, a lot of them. And this is what art is made for!
  14. Janabakka
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us it's a masterpiece, doesn't matter what other people that haven't even played the game are crying about, I get it it's hard to see a character that we are so bound to killed off , but that doesn't means you have to stop there, when I was at that point in the game I was mad, I was sad and that's really what they want you to feel, Ellie's pain and that's thirst for vengeance, that I can say I felt, but you gotta keep through the game even though it makes you play as that character that you really hate, but it's so that you can reallly see the whole side of the story, so you can understand that there's no good and bad, only people in an apocalyptic world trying to survive and to do what they think is best for those around you, at the end of the day this is a story about vengeance, and it relly makes you think about the phrase "Eye for and eye and the world goes blind"… Expand
  15. Couldubloved
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Groundbreaking and astonishing. A beautifully written and acted game that didn't disappoint me and had me thinking about it for days after. I was here for the story foremost, then the gameplay itself. It is a game about empathy and how we really are not that much different from one another in our motivations and human emotions. The work that was put into this game is evident from theGroundbreaking and astonishing. A beautifully written and acted game that didn't disappoint me and had me thinking about it for days after. I was here for the story foremost, then the gameplay itself. It is a game about empathy and how we really are not that much different from one another in our motivations and human emotions. The work that was put into this game is evident from the beginning and for me it was well worth the heartbreak.
    Don't read reviews from people that haven't even touched or finished the game. Trust your own playthrough to help you make your educated decision on whether this is a good game and worth your time.    … Expand
  16. kimbleag
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Because of the unjustified **** and bad ratings I had to create an account now. Because this was the best action adventure game and the most emotional gaming experience of my life. Everybody who rates the game under 8-9 has no idea about games and is only angry because of some circumstances of single persons or story twists. The gameplay, the animations, the facial expressions, the tinyBecause of the unjustified **** and bad ratings I had to create an account now. Because this was the best action adventure game and the most emotional gaming experience of my life. Everybody who rates the game under 8-9 has no idea about games and is only angry because of some circumstances of single persons or story twists. The gameplay, the animations, the facial expressions, the tiny details, something like this could only be seen in Red Dead Redemption 2 so far and Naughty Dog makes it even better. Although I might not be satisfied with some things in the story, it doesn't change the best gaming experience in ages and wonderfully emotional 30 hours. And those who haven't played the game themselves, from the beginning to the end, shouldn't have the right to speak their mind. Most of us here didn't really play it or didn't understand the game.… Expand
  17. Pamsu
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Great experience with deep story and best graphics ever seen in a video game. Almost a masterpiece, as there are slme pacing issues with the gameplay.
  18. Colbym559
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I actually played AND beat the game. The story was good. flashbacks gave context when needed and made for a good change of pace. I don't get what the hate is about. Peoples minds were made up before the game even launched.
  19. jastherob
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A provocative and exceptional storytelling experience. One of the few games that really challenged me with its narrative.

    First, what can't be understated is the Creators ability to absolutely enthrall you in the game. It's been years since I have played a game that took me through a roller coaster of emotions like The Last of Us Part II. I found myself jumping in my seat at my first encounter with the Scars, gasping during the brutal intense moments between Ellie and the "Wolves," and even emotion distress in the critical scenes between the key characters in their pivotal final scene.

    Like many post-apocalyptic works, the monsters are not the greatest thing to fear, but our fellow man. But this work goes further. Throughout the story, we're shown and experience the capability of people to commit both selfless acts of good and inflict abject horror upon each other. What's more - and what makes the journey unique in The Last of Us Part II - are that you are forced to reckon with the violent nature of the game through the lens of opposing characters. I find, despite myself, as I was forced to confront Abby and Ellie from both sides that neither were fights that I wanted to win.

    Ultimately, a must-play experience from the perspective of immersive storytelling. I firmly believe it will effect the future of narrative in games that we see in the future of the industry.    … Expand
  20. Redmonds
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very different to the first, it gets very dark and the story is very much focused on revenge. There’s also lots of new characters and also a new main character called Abby. I do like Abby as a character but felt like I played too much game time as her. I think Abbys story should have been a seperate game. I also think there’s still a lot of unanswered questions about Ellie’s immunity. But overall I thought this was a great game, I feel like some people are too emotionally involved with the characters and that’s why this game hasn’t had the rating it deserves. I hope that NaughtyDog make a part 3!… Expand
  21. Leo917
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i hated this game the first time i finished it, but after taking some time away from it i realized how brilliant this games story and the characters were. I recommend anyone who has given the game a low score to review this game with a blind eye.… Expand
  22. amberalpha
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this game is the best game of the 2020. Abby and Ellie did what they have to do.… Expand
  23. dyspraxnicgamer
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOA Part 2 is one of the best game I have I played this year.

    SPOILERS AHEAD.

    It was a jarring and emotional shock to lose Joel, the main character of the original game in such a violent and sudden way, but I found that it was moments like this that made the game such a pleasure play. The developer's relentless tenacity to make sure that you were in a constant state of unease whether you were part of a particularly emotional cutscene or desperately trying to hide from four clickers and a shambler was an element of the game that I felt needed to be experienced and it was incredibly well executed. Another aspect of the which I feel isn't getting a lot of traction that should be talked about is all of the accessibility options. I am a neurodiverse gamer and I have somewhat poor spatial awareness and visual perceptual skills so to be able to go to a menu which allowed me to adjust certain elements of the game that made more accessible it was such an unexpected and welcome surprise. I am so thankfully to Naughty Dog for thinking of like me and including us in their development process. Though I feel this game is incredible that is not say that I don't have a few questions about some story decisions. I know that the 1st game was developed without a sequel in mind but I feel that introducing a new main character into the arc of the story has slightly less emotional impact on the player than bringing over a character from the original game would have. On the other hand, I imagine the randomness and arbitrariness of whose enacting the violence of the game is part of the story of the game's message.

    So there you go. I am a fan of TLOA Part 2. I am not one the developers so I, of course, can't speak for them, but I genuinely loved everything that I believe this game was trying to be it fulfilled and exceeded all of my expectations. I don't know if Naughty Dog is going to make the game TLOA into a trilogy
    (I certainly have a few story ideas haha) but if they do I will definitely be picking up a copy of
    TLOA Part 3    … Expand
  24. ChrisGee
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    An absolute Masterpiece! I dont understand the negative Reviews. The Story is awesome, the graphic beautifully realistic - with a lot love to the details- and the Gameplay is so much Fun!

    Its a Must-Buy for every PS4 owner!
  25. bhavandeepsingh
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    I really liked the game's story, the characters, graphics and mechanics. It's a fitting ending to ellie's journey from an emotional teenager to an adult who is beginning to understand the meaning of perspectives and acceptance. Don't buy into the user reviews - play the game or watch the gameplay on YouTube and decide for yourself.
  26. Richard-Gamer
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Instant Masterpiece!! If I could put a 100 score I will do it, ignore the bad review (Xbox players, kids, haters, trolls...) this is the next level game we were waiting, the attention to detail is astonishing. Much better than his predecessor in all aspects Graphics, AI, history, gameplay, ambient sound, animations. I must play for anyone who love the first game or like stealth/ survival.
  27. vpinyol
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    just perfectjust perfect
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  28. SteveyDunne
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Story not quite as compelling as part 1, but still loved it. Going for new game+ next!
  29. michaeldrg
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I ever played.
    Emotional rollercoaster, the game takes very brave choise with the storyline. I loved and hated the game I cried and loughed throughout the gut ranching story.
    Incredible piece of gaming and story telling history
  30. Chucky_Rus
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Игра на 9 из 10. Ставлю 10, потому что считаю нули для этой игры - это не справедливо низко. Игра достойная. Геймплей интересный, а самое главное то, что игра вызывает те или иные эмоции по отношению к героям и к истории. Игра не оставляет равнодушными к ней тех, кто ее прошел, а значит игра безусловно хороша.Игра на 9 из 10. Ставлю 10, потому что считаю нули для этой игры - это не справедливо низко. Игра достойная. Геймплей интересный, а самое главное то, что игра вызывает те или иные эмоции по отношению к героям и к истории. Игра не оставляет равнодушными к ней тех, кто ее прошел, а значит игра безусловно хороша.
  31. Tibitop
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    By far the best game I have ever played. Full stop.
    And I'm truly sorry for those nazis who hat ethe game just because it has story wise arived in the 21st century, because they missing out on some great game play, great graphics and possibly the best Story of Video game history.
  32. Francha16
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Fantastic Game, We never know what gonna happend in This game. Love the history, I Think that we have the game of the year.
  33. GKay
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    When asked which game I preferred, the first or second one, I can honestly say I do not know. The games have such different goals. The first shows the development of a father and daughter relationship, whilst the second one examines the effects of anger and grief. TLOU2 is a brilliant: the graphics are amazing, the story line is solid and it kept me on my toes. The cyclical nature ofWhen asked which game I preferred, the first or second one, I can honestly say I do not know. The games have such different goals. The first shows the development of a father and daughter relationship, whilst the second one examines the effects of anger and grief. TLOU2 is a brilliant: the graphics are amazing, the story line is solid and it kept me on my toes. The cyclical nature of revenge is poignant and devastating and made me enjoy the game that much more. I would definitely recommend it. My advice: ignore the spoilers and form your own opinions once you play it. If I had seen the spoilers before playing, I would have hated the idea of the game too.… Expand
  34. Ness16BFMV
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente es una maravilla de juego, no se dejen guiar por otras personas que no lo han jugado o le tiran mierda, este juego tiene una mezcla de emociones y sensaciones increíbles Sin duda dejan a todos pensando si lo que ocurrió estuvo bien, es una mezcla de traumas, tristeza y venganza que sin duda están bien planteados.… Expand
  35. djalabajoe
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Outstanding game, I have played Last of Us and Left Behind many times both on PS3 and PS4.
    I replayed it all again a month ago in preparation for Last of Us 2 and I am amazed at the petulant review bombing.
    Ellie's sexuality is strongly hinted at in Left Behind and a number of the comments seem to be disturbingly homophobic. The other main complaint seems to be that it shows you that    Outstanding game, I have played Last of Us and Left Behind many times both on PS3 and PS4.
    I replayed it all again a month ago in preparation for Last of Us 2 and I am amazed at the petulant review bombing.
    Ellie's sexuality is strongly hinted at in Left Behind and a number of the comments seem to be disturbingly homophobic.
    The other main complaint seems to be that it shows you that NPC's that are slaughtered in their thousands have lives and families and you , to quote Bill Munny, "take away everything he's got and everything he's ever gonna have."
    There are many other games that allow you kill everything in sight and a few like Sniper Elite even give you an achievement for clearing the map but this like a few other games shows the consequence of your actions.
    The 0 star reviews demonstrate that, despite what the ESRB claim, there is a big difference between being 17+ and being mature.    … Expand
  36. DearDeer007
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I waited so many years for this... and its even better than the first game. Dark, sad story... for the first time, in a game I had tears in my eyes at the end. it's just a unique masterpiece.
  37. Barks11
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even with all the fan criticism, I still absolutely loved this game. Joel’s death, while underwhelming and a little too early in the story, it was realistic and bada** in a way. A group of people hunted him down, leaving their own people just for revenge, while I’m still sad about Joel’s end, I think it was the right decision to open the game with.

    Ellie’s journey from the wanting revenge to finding family with Dina to losing everything for revenge on Abby, that she later learns it is not necessary, and Abbys relationship with Lev is a parallel to her and Joel, was beautiful and well crafted story arch. Then the bold decision of having playing Abby for half the game. The first chapter I was pissed off, but as I continued I found her heart and her character and I grew to like her (although I still wanted her dead the entire game). Her relationship with Lev, like I said, did parallel Ellie and Joel in a different slightly twisted way, and I loved it.

    The final conclusion did leave a weird taste in my mouth, with Ellie not fulfilling what she left her family to do and having her end this story alone was a unique choice. And having Abby live was a surprise that I still do not know if I want, but I will accept. I understand why people aren’t happy with the conclusion or the addition of playing Abbys story, but I still believe that the story was brilliant and a true masterpiece. As far sequels go this exceeded my expectations and more.

    Also to add, the criticism of the lesbian story line is just ridiculous. We live in a world that this should not bother anyone and it is not pushing an agenda. This is the new normal and people either need to accept it, or just grow up and learn to ignore it.    … Expand
  38. CesarLeon
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Un juego increíble, apartado técnico 10 de 10, la historia en total culebrón, me encantó el dramatismo, el camino por la venganza que es prácticamente autodestructivo, la lucha entre en odio que consume todo y el amor que lo cura. Este juego a marcacado mi vida como el primero, gracias por este gran juego
  39. TommyWAFC
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game, surprisingly better than the 1st. Again it has great visuals, gameplay, story & characters. This game is definitely not for the vaint hearted. It's grim, sad, visceral, heartbreaking, but it has some light powerful moments too. Only negatives are I felt they could of added abit more gameplay variety to the already stellar gameplay mechanics. And also not being able to useFantastic game, surprisingly better than the 1st. Again it has great visuals, gameplay, story & characters. This game is definitely not for the vaint hearted. It's grim, sad, visceral, heartbreaking, but it has some light powerful moments too. Only negatives are I felt they could of added abit more gameplay variety to the already stellar gameplay mechanics. And also not being able to use your ai team member to shoot when you command, like the boy does on God of war. 10/10 Easily GOTY so far.… Expand
  40. Juanfe428
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    It's a good game, but force inclusion, repetitive mechanics on gameplay, and the confused storyline decisions in the last part, deserves a 9 and not a 10 of a truly masterpiece
  41. Rodrigo_RCFj_YT
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu particularmente amei o game ja zerei e ja to zerando no newgame+ esse foi o jogo que mais me emocionou chorei do início ao fim desde a morte do Joel ate quando a Ellie ta tocando violão e lembra da última interação que teve com joel chorei demais
    Na minha opinião o the last of us part II e o melhor jogo de todos os tempos história muito complexa e magnífica e amei o game
    Esse jogo e uma obra prima uma obra de arte espero que esse jogo ainda seja lembrado por muitas décadas    … Expand
  42. Henriqueps13
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    O jogo é sensacional, visto por seus gráficos, jogabilidade e a história que nos imerge totalmente nela, mostrando também o lado da antagonista do game e seus motivos para fazer aquilo que eu acredito que gerou bastante revolta de parte dos consumidores do jogo. Porém, acredito que a maior das análises negativas sejam por puro preconceito pelo jogo apresentar personagens lésbicas, trans eO jogo é sensacional, visto por seus gráficos, jogabilidade e a história que nos imerge totalmente nela, mostrando também o lado da antagonista do game e seus motivos para fazer aquilo que eu acredito que gerou bastante revolta de parte dos consumidores do jogo. Porém, acredito que a maior das análises negativas sejam por puro preconceito pelo jogo apresentar personagens lésbicas, trans e uma mulher fora do "esteriótipo".… Expand
  43. metafetabeta
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's a saying that goes 'Quality over Quantity'. After finishing the game, I largely felt Naughty Dog tried to ride the line between quality and quantity with this game. I felt completely satisfied with the gameplay. It provides a good mixture of challenge, engagement, fluidity, and fun. The graphical achievements of this game are very impressive, with only a few things here and there that could have used more polishing. Dumb things to care about like the waves at the main screen after you finish the game could be a little better. The story is what everyone cares about when it comes to TLOU. This one was very frustrating to accept at times. I loved the game right up until the point at which you play the Seattle timeline as Abby. I just felt resistant to it. By the end of Abby's Seattle timeline, I understood and accepted the need for her story. It still felt a little hard to buy in that she'd go back for the kids or abandon her respected WLF position. Abby's story is where I felt they rode a little more on the quantity side instead of focusing on quality. No matter how you see it, the story is balanced with hatred and mercy on both ends. It's well-done, and the fact that a lot of people hate it means that ND has done a great job making players care for their characters. If someone dislikes the game because Joel dies, they just can't see the bigger picture. Actions have consequences, karma, etc.… Expand
  44. Avondrial
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Incredible! I rarely post reviews but I feel this one I needed to due to the lack of positive reviews. Never before have I played a game where such opposing feelings are Firing through me like I just stuck a fork in an outlet! I found myself in awe playing through the majority of encounters, spending hours exploring both views and hardships and relating to them. The story is absolutelyIncredible! I rarely post reviews but I feel this one I needed to due to the lack of positive reviews. Never before have I played a game where such opposing feelings are Firing through me like I just stuck a fork in an outlet! I found myself in awe playing through the majority of encounters, spending hours exploring both views and hardships and relating to them. The story is absolutely beautiful, yet depressing, roller coaster of experiences. Rarely in the art form of game development do you get such an emotional and cinematic experience. The gameplay may get a little repetitive but there is just enough variation and reward that it didn’t bother me. The graphics and animations are incredible. The seamless flow through combat, kill scenes, and story elements are a testament to the future of gaming. The story will not be approved by everyone and by the end of it I sat there staring at my screen contemplating the journey. For those complaining I can only assume they prefer plots akin to Saturday morning cartoons. This is a dark ride and I didn’t agree with some choices the characters made, but I can appreciate the grand scope and the reality of this harsh world and thank naughty dog for the amazing and rare experience created!… Expand
  45. TahmidSheikh
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I read the leaks and felt devastated with how it turned out to be, I still managed to absolutely enjoy this game and didn't understand where all the hate was coming from, the game develops the characters enough to have sympathy and to understand different perspectives and how in reality they both really are similar in the context of revenge and how it really destroys people more than give them closure. The graphics of the game are incredibly stunning, the level designs were great and the world really felt real even though it's during the apocalypse. Playing this on my PS4 pro there was still a few rendering issues but all in all, a beautiful game. The story. Now the story was an incredible journey to be a part of, at first you have such a strong dislike towards Abby but as you progress through the game, you really come to terms with why she did what she did and how in reality her and Ellie are much alike, you learn that Abby isn't as terrible as the viewers might make her out to be, and by the end of the game you really do end up sympathising with her, the game highlights the PTSD which both Ellie and Abby suffer and how the motivation of getting revenge is all due to just having their own mental closure, but you soon come to realise that revenge brings Guilt, which you can see throughout the game. Not until both individuals do the "right" thing is when they both finally have their own sense of closure from the death of their loved ones. The character development really worked great with both of the main protagonists in this game and allows you to understand both of their point of views.

    As much as you sympathise with Ellie, you end up feeling sorry for Abby too, because they both suffer from the same terrible fate and they both have the same motives against each other.    … Expand
  46. Deiv65
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 is a masterpiece, it made me feel things I had never felt with some other audiovisual work, the ending left me shattered inside by what I had experienced and lost. when we talk about the last of us part 2 we are talking about a trip, an experience that I will never forget and not only is it also the best game of the year and the generation but it is also one of theThe last of us part 2 is a masterpiece, it made me feel things I had never felt with some other audiovisual work, the ending left me shattered inside by what I had experienced and lost. when we talk about the last of us part 2 we are talking about a trip, an experience that I will never forget and not only is it also the best game of the year and the generation but it is also one of the best games ever and I do not know if the BEST… Expand
  47. Hellnah024
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Loved it in my opinion its a master piece!!! Haters always gonna hate!!! But its has the best story and message
  48. Liam7717
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant story. Don't make a judgment based on the circulating hate, play it yourself and see if its for you.
  49. Admiral_keks
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you, Naughty Dog, for the emotions and story you gave to us. I would never expect that somebody can make me sympathize such character as Abby. Unbelievable!
  50. absolute2k
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has a great ending,I mean I love it.It shows every action has a side effect.… Expand
  51. Jchavi56
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, better than the first one. Its really hard at the beginning, but by the story pass you just can't get enough. Love it
  52. Bitouu
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Its an amazing game Everything is great i dont understand the hate good job Naughty Dog!!
  53. AbneVaz
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Jogo com gráficos maravilhosos, uma história bem construída para os dias atuais e com uma jogabilidade incrivelmente boa.
  54. X_ToniO_
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chacun à son propre avis. Pour ma part, The last of us part II est un jeu légendaire. Pourtant bien difficile de faire mieux que le premier opus, naughty dog ont mis la barre haute, mais alors très très haute. Un réalisme de couleurs et de gameplay époustouflant, une histoire prenante et captivante faisant appel à plusieurs de nos sentiments, notamment la haine, le chagrin, la culpabilité, et j'en passe. La mort de Joël a été très dur pour tout le monde. Mais ce passage est selon moi, l'un des plus fort moments qu'un jeu vidéo ne m'a jamais fait ressentir. Donc pour cela, je les remercie. Je les remercie de leur travail si minutieux, de leur talent à surprendre le joueur à tout moments. 7 ans d'attente. Nous avons enfin pu y jouer, et je suis conquis. Chaque personnage est intéressant, nous distinguons avec facilité leurs émotions. Durant ce jeu, j'étais très clairement dans la peau d'Ellie. Bravo au studio d'avoir réussi à nous faire vivre un moment comme celui-ci. La ps4 ne pouvait pas être clôturée par un meilleur jeu.… Expand
  55. Ray_
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games that i have ever played in my hole life. Great characters, story and graphics. Thanks Naughty Dog!
  56. IyaFatayo
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра. Очень интересная подача сюжета, нестандартная, держит тебя в напряжении. Тем кто на пол пути решит отложить джойстик, советуем так не делать, а дать игре показать себя, пусть вам и не нравится допустим персонаж, за которого вы играете, в последствии вы даже сочувствовать будете персонажу, если не поддерживать. Нестандартная подача сюжета интересна тем что игра показываетВеликолепная игра. Очень интересная подача сюжета, нестандартная, держит тебя в напряжении. Тем кто на пол пути решит отложить джойстик, советуем так не делать, а дать игре показать себя, пусть вам и не нравится допустим персонаж, за которого вы играете, в последствии вы даже сочувствовать будете персонажу, если не поддерживать. Нестандартная подача сюжета интересна тем что игра показывает что у любого персонажа есть две стороны, как меняется характер и действия персонажа в процессе событий и ситуаций перенесённых им. Вообщем это действительно крутая игра, которая подойдёт не всем, а тем кто любит подумать, а не просто потыкать в стрелялку.… Expand
  57. burakbecer
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game won my heart ı really loved this game its very emotional and sad game :(
  58. DoctorGorilla
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Last of Us part 2 is an absolute masterpiece on a ps4, no matter if u have a pro or a common one. Incredible graphics, dynamic battles and a plot that keeps you in suspense until the very end. Despite the fact that the game relies heavily on its predecessor in the series, it has evolved. Characters, like plot twists, are more like reality than ever - there is no place for immortal knightsLast of Us part 2 is an absolute masterpiece on a ps4, no matter if u have a pro or a common one. Incredible graphics, dynamic battles and a plot that keeps you in suspense until the very end. Despite the fact that the game relies heavily on its predecessor in the series, it has evolved. Characters, like plot twists, are more like reality than ever - there is no place for immortal knights in shining armor, and the main characters are as mortal as any NPC in the game. The moral in the game is gray: emotional slides throughout the game will show that the villain can be loved and the hero hated. This is a true masthead for console owners and a drop of gold in the ocean of mediocre games. The story reached its logical conclusion and allowed the heroes to go along this exciting adventure together with the players.
    Gameplay - 10-10
    Scene 8-10
    Graphics 11-10 (stable 30 fps on every console)
    Music 10-10    … Expand
  59. Shunorr
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Top game GOTY 2020... Jogo top e inovador, pena que sacrificaram a historia com temas desnecessários para um jogo como esse...… Expand
  60. JMxMahon
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This is the game nobody expected it to be, after a week of thinking of the game. I want to play it again. The more I watch Or play the game the more I’m getting attached to the characters. The gameplay is just as good as the first game, if not better. They know how to pace the game well, in every fight it feels like every bullet matters and you’re on the edge of your seat.

    The graphics,    This is the game nobody expected it to be, after a week of thinking of the game. I want to play it again. The more I watch Or play the game the more I’m getting attached to the characters. The gameplay is just as good as the first game, if not better. They know how to pace the game well, in every fight it feels like every bullet matters and you’re on the edge of your seat.

    The graphics, Everyone knows how beautiful the game is but did you take notice to the small details?
    All the way from the enemies blood dripping on the floor to the realistic glass physics to the healing.

    Give this game a try.    … Expand
  61. Metel
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра полностью понравилось. Неожиданные повороты сюжета, реально испытанные чувства, когда убили Джоила меня взяла такая злость и я вместе с Элли говорил что вам всем пизда, я вас убью нахуй всех.… Expand
  62. godinshackles
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    To any fan of the first game who's not fazed by social themes, I hope this "review" will find you. First and foremost, I'd give this game a 8/10 for its gameplay and graphics. This is a personal opinion but the 10 I'm giving it really aims for the story because I honestly though this was a masterpiece in emotional storytelling.

    Here's a bit about me. I never ever review anything. I    To any fan of the first game who's not fazed by social themes, I hope this "review" will find you. First and foremost, I'd give this game a 8/10 for its gameplay and graphics. This is a personal opinion but the 10 I'm giving it really aims for the story because I honestly though this was a masterpiece in emotional storytelling.

    Here's a bit about me. I never ever review anything. I never review games or movies but with this one, I was a little fed up of feeling ashamed for loving it and wanted to give a voice to those who enjoyed it as well. You disagree? That's fine. You want to bury voices like mine for enjoying it? Take a walk.

    The game is obviously divided and I'm not going to get into this because I feel like it's pretty clear. There are many people who honestly hated it and others who honestly loved it. Both are ok but what I have a problem with is those who bombed it (or counter bombed it for that matter). Maybe we'll never have a honest take on how people feel about this game. All I can tell is I loved it.

    I'm a huge fan of the first game so my bias is no less (but no worse) than those who hate gratuitously and even though I feel like they made some very bold choices with this one, I'm more than satisfied. The story was my favorite part. I lived quite a bit through the characters. I was shocked more than once and forced to feel empathy, sadness, pain and many more through the lives of those characters. I lived in their skin and the journey was quite the experience. I'm on my second playthrough. I'm not a bot review lifiting the game. Anyway, I'm not here to spoil the game and I don't want people to live it the way I did. I'm just a little annoyed by all the negative reviews shaming people like me for loving it and making us feel like we don't have a brain because of it. For the record, I'm a caucasian heterosexual male in his 30s and I don't feel like this should be said but here it goes.

    The gameplay was a great upgrade on the first game but it doesn't reinvent the wheel. I give it 8/10 simply because shooting it so painful but I'm a pc gamer anyway. It's still much better than the previous game. Many upgrades in animations and movement, stealth has been upgraded and everything feels like you can regret your decisions much more. If the game had stayed the same as TLOU, I'd give it a 5/10 and I'm a huge fan but man, they upgraded it. I do feel the gameplay stays truthful to itself, I'm just not a fan of it. Maybe I'd change my mind if the game was keyboard and mouse compatible, but I digress.

    All this to say, if the social themes aren't thing that are bound to hurt you, I say give this masterpiece a chance and give it a FULL chance. Don't be stopped by the beginning of it, play through the full thing and appreciate it for the piece of art that it is. Be a freethinker and don't let others, even me, tell you what to do with it. Just, play it yourself and see for yourself.

    Thanks for reading this.    … Expand
  63. pakybytes
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This game deserves an entire discussion, but since that is not possible with just this, I'll try to keep this a general review.
    This game is not a 10/10 and definitely not a 4/10.
    I went into this game without seeing the spoilers but also with an expectation that the story was lacking or was to "woke", I finished the game at this point and I was happy to find out this was not true, it    This game deserves an entire discussion, but since that is not possible with just this, I'll try to keep this a general review.
    This game is not a 10/10 and definitely not a 4/10.
    I went into this game without seeing the spoilers but also with an expectation that the story was lacking or was to "woke", I finished the game at this point and I was happy to find out this was not true, it takes an unpredictable approach which makes sense in it's universe and for me it really delivered, it forces you to see things from a perspective that you were not ready for and takes changes on a narrative that, for me was a great experience.
    In 2020 with so many **** in modern games it's nice that someone is still making good experiences like this.
    And just to add a little bit of review detail, the gameplay is good if you liked the 1st one, the graphics are great, the acting in general is top notch, the exploration is a little disappointing (too linear), the game is not without its flaws, but if you miss this experience because of the negativity this game is receiving you are doing a disservice to yourself and if you saw the spoilers before experiencing this, then I feel bad for you.

    For me it was totally worth the money, congratulations on a great game.

    PS: don't play this without going through the story of the first one, if you don't wanna play the 1st one find a way to watch the story.    … Expand
  64. XeniaRom
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Genius masterpiece. I enjoyed every second of this game. Such detailed and well-planned world and amazing story. Bravo
  65. Rlucas25
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Playing it without knowing any spoiler makes a use difference! Please avoid them if you can and mold your perceptions along the story itself :)
  66. DannielRussell
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    História que desmificou algumas estigmas e surpreendeu quem não viu os vazamentos, uma melhora gigantesca em jogabilidade em relação ao primeiro, e algo a mais que me prendeu e me fez querer jogar mais e mais, já que no primeiro não sentia isso, história ótima, mas não me prendia como esse, gráficos tops de última geração e pra mim melhores expressões faciais já vistas em jogos comoHistória que desmificou algumas estigmas e surpreendeu quem não viu os vazamentos, uma melhora gigantesca em jogabilidade em relação ao primeiro, e algo a mais que me prendeu e me fez querer jogar mais e mais, já que no primeiro não sentia isso, história ótima, mas não me prendia como esse, gráficos tops de última geração e pra mim melhores expressões faciais já vistas em jogos como esse(tirando os jogos da Quantic Dream), um dos melhores e mais impactantes jogos da geração.… Expand
  67. Teudo
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    La meilleure expérience vidéo-ludique de ma vie.

    Écriture ; direction artistique ; prouesse technique ...
    Jamais un jeu auparavant ne m'aura fait vivre ce que LoU2 m'a offert.
    Merci Naughty Dog
  68. MXVIII
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego muy bueno en general, el primer the last of us lo jugué de salida en el 2013 y se convirtió en mi juego favorito de todos y espere mucho esta secuela, entiendo a la gente que no le gustó a mi no me gustó que joel muriera tan rápido y de esa manera y que ellie no matara a abby pero la jugabilidad es mejor que la del primer tlou pero además de eso me gustó el juego pero no le llega a la altura del primero pero lo disfrute de inicio hasta al final… Expand
  69. Wakaflopboii
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay here's my honest review of the game from start to finish:

    The story... I figured that's why all you are here negatively reviewing about. Here's my take from the story. The theme of TLOU has always been survival horror game and joel's actions at the end of part 1 led to the beginning of part 2. The central theme of this game was based on revenge since Joel did in fact get murdered by Abby and Ellie wanted revenge. But as the game progressed you begin to realize its a SURVIVAL game and there is no clear line between good and bad people in this setting. Abby did what she did because that's what she felt was right and that's okay. Ellie choosing to let get go was done because that's what she felt was right and that also is okay. I believe the moral intention of this game was compassion. Abby initially was ruthless killer but as the game progressed she began feeling compassion when Yara and Lev joined her. Her desire to keep them alive allowed for her to feel this emotion she never had for so long. Ellie on the other hand felt this when she was with Joel, and upon his death she never got to reconcile with Joel leaving lots of emotions misplaced into anger. She then at the end regains this compassion based on her flashbacks of Joel. Two people meeting the same emotions but at different times. Thats why she didn't kill her, and that's why abby refused to fight. Their both now at least contempt (For now) TLOU pt.3?

    The Negatives of the Story - ND should have been more blatant that there were 2 main characters in this story instead of telling us its an epic story about Ellie's quest for revenge. If fans were shown this at the beginning then there many have not been a big backlash of main character as they lashed out. Also, killing joel at the beginning with no reason as to why until you play as Abby almost 20 hours later seems to cause some (not me) people confusion. I believe if they portrayed the story in a different chronological order it could have caused for a different outcome of how the story was understood. The viewer could have understood Abby's decision and built character development at the same time to fully justify her actions leading to what transpires in Seattle. If her origin was portrayed in epilogue, and ND marketed the game as "revenge" not saying as to who's revenge it was, it would have led to a greater understanding with more clarity.

    All in all I enjoyed the game. The visuals, soundtrack and overall gameplay were heavily improved from the first. I really like how there were encounters of enemies and infected in one setting as that led to new ways of playing which the previous hasn't done. I hope they continue Part 3 as Dina's disappearance from the homestead leads us to lots of questions. The same with Abby and Lev as they drove off into the ocean meeting old fireflies?    … Expand
  70. HarryMason
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite the arguable discontinuity and plot holes, The Last of Us 2 is a genius horror game. It f#$ks with the players so well that many can’t deal with it. There is certainly a way to appreciate this game, but if you aren’t a proper fan of horror, you might not like it. You see, the main narrative elements and techniques are designed to evoke unease, tension and alienation in the player, which are an intricate part of psychological horror: Joel’s cold-blooded murder, Ellie’s mental downward spiral as she gets caught up in her thirst for vengeance, and perhaps most unsettling, the sudden handover to Abby, who is not only the “enemy” but also a female character who challenges mainstream expectations—those arms!—thus creating a deeper sense of estrangement towards the new protagonist. To be honest, I hated Abby when I first had to use her, but part of that was just me being a shallow prick. Yet there was no denying that this narrative twist was something I had never seen in a game, evoking strong feelings of angst and unease. And to think that this was accidental would be taking away due credit from the writers. So, I stuck to it and looked at it for what it was, a bold plot twist, and Abby grew on me. By the time I was returned to Ellie, I felt completely disoriented, which is exactly where the game wanted me to be. Because unlike its predecessor, The Last of Us 2 went full out on the horror elements. And if anyone wonders why everyone in this story is despicable, well, that’s the genre for you, so don’t expect existential optimism. As for the rest of the storyline, I would call it a soap opera. It’s very melodramatic at times, conveniently pieced together in the most awkward of ways, but it accomplishes what it sets out to do: to facilitate amazing scenes that otherwise could not have seen the light of day, such as the final war on the islands, or the final and very disturbing fight between Ellie and Abby (if you’d never played Abby, the shock would have been greatly mitigated). It’s not at all like the first, and I understand people’s disappointment. However, I personally can’t fathom how someone could have expected a sequel after playing the first, since none of it demanded a follow up. The innocence between Ellie and Joel had been slayed, and spending an entire game dealing with Joel’s lie would have been painfully dull. Perhaps that’s why they killed him off, because there was no way around it. Regardless, I also don’t know what people wanted out of the second, and probably neither do they. Making a sequel can be an incredibly daunting task. Perhaps some players might have been satisfied with some inane town builder in which you go out seeking provisions and materials to further expand the settlement, all the while eliminating the infectious in the region. All I can say is thank you Naughty Dogs for not plying to the temptation of creating another mainstream and uninspired game like that. This game was a hell of ride, like nothing I’ve played before.… Expand
  71. Davison34
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se que hemos esperado más de 7 años para esta entrega, la razón por la cual algunos la odian no es porque sean homofóbicos no ¡eso para nada! (Hay que dejar en claro eso) los gamer personas que le dedican tiempo a esto se enojan por el simple hecho de que en la primera entrega nos dieron algo impecable hermosamente emotiva para que nos den una 2a parte con el cliché de la venganza *ahora saben porque están enojados* ¿porque le doy un 8?
    Fácil, a mi me encanta el tema sobre la venganza y lo que esto conlleva solo que el tema de la venganza no pega con the last of us pero al menos lo intenta y oh por dios debemos darles fuertes aplausos a los desarrolladores se mataron día y noche proponerle cada detalle a esta 2da parte : el nombre de los personajes paisajes y banda Sonora es una genialidad
    Para esa gente que pide que vuelva a escribir la historia "haganla ustedes a ver si hacen algo mejor"
    Y por último como dice JOEL al final ""Si de alguna manera dios me diera una 2da oportunidad..lo haria todo de nuevo.    … Expand
  72. PsychSpark
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece! The execution on the promised mechanics were a delight! Detailed and realistic animations for every basic character animation, stunning AI for enemies and allies alike, enough so that you can tell the differences between three distinct enemies factions and the way certain allies behave being different from one another. Absolutely breathtaking landscape and levelTruly a masterpiece! The execution on the promised mechanics were a delight! Detailed and realistic animations for every basic character animation, stunning AI for enemies and allies alike, enough so that you can tell the differences between three distinct enemies factions and the way certain allies behave being different from one another. Absolutely breathtaking landscape and level design. Really well implemented puzzles that maintain flow and engagement between areas of pure exploration or combat. Not to mention the step forward in terms of accessibility! Most games these days don't even feature the option to fully remap the controls, this game has that and THEN some. I cannot express how wonderful it is to know that this is going to result in an industry wide push towards making AAA games more acccessible, and for that ALONE I would give this game a 10/10. The perfomance by the cast is phenomenal, and the story is absolutely extraordinary. The choice to make the setting an active warzone as the undercurrent to the brewing tension between the two protagonists was a fantastic choice, and works well to build towards the climax of the story. It felt like an absolute dream to play. Could not possibly recommend it enough. I'd give it a 12/10 if I could.… Expand
  73. vincentzaraek
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    I don't understand the controversy, is a solid game with amazing graphics and excellent story telling. You may dislike the story but it's wonderfully tell. The game play is close enough to be recognizable as last of us, but with several improvements that make it fresh. My only critique would be that, I would love more of those little open maps.
  74. Barkerman
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing story that really plucks on the heartstrings. I understand why some people are trying to bomb the ratings, but think it shows how invested people were in there favourite characters and how no character is safe in a gritty story like the last of us.
  75. Frank__2592
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please translate if you have to, I try to be neutral with this opinion:

    Si andas detras de un juego que cumpla tus expectativas de un final feliz en donde estén todos tus personajes a salvó este juego no es para ti.
    El peor error que todos los jugadores están haciendo es que buscan de punto de comparación el primer juego, cosa que no tiene sentido pues ambas historias se desarrollan en escenarios diferentes con personajes diferentes y con objetivos diferentes. Al principio me fastidió jugar con Abby, pero después de un buen tiempo de Game play entiendes que los únicos que perecen o sufren las consecuencias son los acompañantes de los personajes principales.
    El juego es bueno a su manera, no diría que es el juego del año, pero no voy a mentir al decir que varias veces de tocaron momentos emocionales.
    El juego es totalmente realista! ELLIE NUNCA FUE UNA ASESINA COMO JOEL, y con esto me refiero a qué Joel mató con Tommy durante un tiempo para sobrevivir los 20 años, que fue vacío argumental que aun no se explica en el juego. Sin embargo Ellie nunca mato mas que fuese necesario, he aquí el porqué cometió tantos errores, ejemplo de esto fue cuando intentó de interrogar a Owen y a Mel, que no se comparan con los métodos de Joel, o solo hasta ver como Tommy si completó su interrogación al inicio del juego.
    Fue una aventura llena de emociones y de un ambiente nunca antes visto en el juego.
    Una lastima que algunos usuarios se rebajen al 0, daría un 5 como mínimo, pero darle un 0 sólo porqué murió tu personaje favorito es muestra todavía de un público inmaduro.    … Expand
  76. mvk2001
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Not for Everyone, but I like it. Great Story Twists. Technically perfect. Less demanding Gameplay. More a movie than a Game.
  77. Picchio90
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    For me this is more than just a game. I dare to call it a sort of educational experience as one of the best novels. Whoever judged it negatively (even going beyond the limit), understands very little of videogames and you deserve to play only **** games. TLOU2 = An authentic and small work of art. Congratulations Naughty Dog !!!
  78. joffre369
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story was amazing. The realistic way to show us how the "villain" was not that evil Joel's killer, it was just great. There are too many emotional scenes, it is like a emotional roller coaster. The best part of all of that story, it's the main topic, the cycle of revenge. I think when Ellie decided not to kill Abby, she finished to make her own moral path and finally, she got rid of the pain and hatred of Joel's death.… Expand
  79. GFReviews
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A landmark title that will be studied for years to come. Have an open mind and put your thinking cap on. This one is going to hurt.
  80. Surkela
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    So good. Make you cry alot. Great gameplay loop, amazing story a must play.
  81. Nairobi
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, Graphics, details, story, the best game of this generation .
    Don’t care about the 0 vote is from people that never played the game and vote 0 cause they have mind problems
  82. xanthis89
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't get all the negative reviews but each to his own here is mine:

    This game is by far the best story game I have played til this day!
    The Last of us Part I was my favorite game of all time prior to this and I was afraid that the second part will not be able to compete with that but in my opinion Naughty Dog raised the bar once more.

    I think if you come to this game expecting the same thing you got from the first one you are going to be disappointed. Why? In the first game you are playing someone who is seemingly "the good guy" joel on his mission to take ellie to the fireflies. Yes you are killing people but mostly to fulfill your mission to reach the destination and maybe find a cure to save humanity. Even in the end when you decide against it there is some kind of happy end - not for mankind but for ellie and joel which leaves you with a good feeling.

    Now here comes the second part - and challenges all of this! It's showing you that there are no "good and bad guys" Joel has been a bad guy from Abby's perspective for killing her father and who wouldn't think the same of a person like that. Naughty Dog took a big risk in this game of making the player feel uncomfortable with decisions and even the decisions the game makes for you. It shows you in a brutal way that there is no point in revenge and behind every person in the game there is someone that has friends, family, pets and everything else without being evil from the get go.

    This was a brilliant move! They could have taken the safe route and make sure everybody loves the game but they didn't and I hope they won't in the future if there is a Tlou 3 coming.

    When you get to the moment where abby kills joel we hardly know her. I myself thought: oh my god what a crazy person and group what is wrong with them! When they put you into abby's shoes after half of the game I wasn't that happy at first either thinking about playing the game as her now.
    BUT the more you play her and see her side of the story the more relatable she becomes and the more you, the player, starts questioning if the Journey of Ellie and Joel has been such a great one so far. I think if they flipped it around - playing abby as a child in the first game and building up the relationship between her, her friends and her father. And in the end there's joel (in that case just a random guy) killing her dad everybody would hate him just as much as they hated Abby in this part.

    In my opinion the game is a lot deeper than a lot of people might think and it makes a huge difference if you play it by yourself or just watch someone play it. You also have to be very open minded and see the last of us as a world with a lot of space for different storys. This series is not just about ellie and joel it's about different people and groups stuck in the same messed up, post apocalyptic world and how they handle it.

    To wrap things up:
    will everybody love the story? - probably not but you have that with every game, tastes are different
    Is the gameplay revolutionary? - no, but it's solid like the first part with a few improvements
    Are the characters super deep? - The main characters for sure, some of the side characters could have been given a few more background infos but you get to know enough to understand why your main protagonists act in the ways they do
    Graphics? not a criteria anymore nowadays, games do look great and this one proves that the ps4 is capable of doing amazing things
    Music, Sound, Voice Acting - amazing too and never felt off

    Whoever made it that far: thanks for reading!    … Expand
  83. rb_rain
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is an evolution of story telling! The story is complex and mature. The shear amount of effort to get this story out and told deserves the 10 alone! I hope other games take what LoU2 did and push the industry into a golden age of video games. The game is purely immersive and I found myself playing late into the night never really know when one chapter ended and the next beganThis game is an evolution of story telling! The story is complex and mature. The shear amount of effort to get this story out and told deserves the 10 alone! I hope other games take what LoU2 did and push the industry into a golden age of video games. The game is purely immersive and I found myself playing late into the night never really know when one chapter ended and the next began aside from the hard cuts. The gameplay feels like a nice evolution in the first with even more ways to approach each encounter. The story needs to be played to get the full effect. Those bashing this game for not understanding the underlying message or because their expectations were not met need to play it through first and also maybe grow as people. Like I said this story/game/message is mature one and one that is frankly needed especially in this current time. There are no heroes and the villians are...well without giving anything away, the subtle and briefly noted characters in the game that lead the major groups involved. But this game does not give the player the direct good vs bad setting. It lives in the middle and more games and companies should explore these gray areas along with the trials, emotions, and choices involved in living in the gray.

    More stories like this need to be told and the way they worked a plethora of diverse groups into the game should be applauded. Play the game! It is a truely marvelous piece of art!
    I for one hope they can find a way to expand even further on the universe built, even if that means leaving the characters behind, and exploring more concepts with this masterful waybof story telling.    … Expand
  84. Pauze
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    I get why people are mad but the game doesn’t deserve all this hate. It’s great.
  85. Mirinami
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I do not understand people who are not happy with the game. What is your problem, first go through the game and then just write your comments !!! The game went wildly to me like the first part, I don’t see any flaws here, everything was done perfectly, just everything ... This is a post-apocalypse and you find fault with the characters for the fact that they are in the wrong orientationI do not understand people who are not happy with the game. What is your problem, first go through the game and then just write your comments !!! The game went wildly to me like the first part, I don’t see any flaws here, everything was done perfectly, just everything ... This is a post-apocalypse and you find fault with the characters for the fact that they are in the wrong orientation ... Game 10/10, game bomb 100% of this year ... I couldn’t tear myself away from the game at all, I was drawn to continue passing without stopping. Appeal to the haters, first go through the game and then judge, the fact that you watched the videos does not mean that you know something ...… Expand
  86. DarthAziz
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is hands down the most ambitious storytelling I’ve ever experienced in a video game and I loved/hated every single second of it.
  87. CROWhUNT
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Es un buen juego, tiene sus altibajos pero es un buen juego dentro de todo.
  88. Zephrr
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    This is my first review on a game so i doubt it will be taken with any weight but i have seen such poor reviews of the game and i personally cant understand why so this is my personal opinion.
    i will try and keep the spoilers to a minimum.
    i played through last of us 1 and the DLC as a recap and was charged up for the second one. so last of us part 2, to start with the graphics are    This is my first review on a game so i doubt it will be taken with any weight but i have seen such poor reviews of the game and i personally cant understand why so this is my personal opinion.
    i will try and keep the spoilers to a minimum.

    i played through last of us 1 and the DLC as a recap and was charged up for the second one.
    so last of us part 2, to start with the graphics are amazing to look at on the ps4 pro at least, there are so many little things in the game that relate to the previous game so at the very beginning if you bother to take the time to look around you can see how much detail the devs put into it.

    Story wise, a big event happened which took me by surprise and the devs have done so well at capturing the emotion that even i felt like going the direction that she did. i will say at the time of this writing i have not completed the game so i cannot comment on the end of the game just yet but so far i am 13 hours into it and have not found any plot holes or major story issues so that is as far as i can comment..

    Game play wise, the AI are a lot smarter and i have never had an AI actually say sorry to me when they have got caught by the enemy so AI wise they flank you, move to find you, and change patrol paths which makes them more dangerous and unpredictable.
    There are some open world aspects to the game and i will say the pace of the game is slightly slower than i would like but i would say its not a big issue.
    The weapon customization is quite nice and it changes the look of the weapons slightly too which is rewarding.

    if you like exploring and learning about the world your in and get really into the story and environment then this is the game for you. if you want to run and gun this and just pay the bare minimum attention to the story then do not waste your money.

    The main cons i can see is
    1: the stagger, if you get shot or hit by more than one person it can make you stagger constantly which makes it almost impossible to get out of and this results in your death
    2: the dialogue is a bit few and far between during game play and fairly short dialogue at that which sucks but so far the cons are so much less than the pros.

    IN SUMMERY, i paid for the deluxe edition of this game and i have got more than i expected out of this game and still enjoying it now and will be doing a second play through once i have completed it so my personal opinion is this game is worth it.    … Expand
  89. bEnMaC43
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Loved this game. Brilliant, gameplay and graphics, and a brilliant evolution of part 1. Imo the story is not quite as good as the original but it is still an intense, emotional, and gripping one that is not what anyone expected.
  90. Turg23
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Truly a worthy sequel. Improves on the gameplay and mechanics of the first game in so many ways. Glad to see a big franchise taking risks in the narrative and personally I loved the direction they took with the story, although some people may find it too raw. It's a shame it's getting review-bombed all over because it's truly a great game to play, even if you're not a fan of the story.
  91. uriel095
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly Ive played enough of this game to have my own decision. The story makes sense if you really get into it. The hate the game is getting is stupid. Great game, great story. Some characters suck tho, and theres some cringey **** but the game is really god besides that.… Expand
  92. junaidmanji
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Hands down one of the best games I have not played through but lived through. Best narrative, best playthrough and best characters. Can't wait for Part 3!
  93. buitranhuyvu
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    love the video game tbh. I don't know why too many people hate it, maybe because the story telling is not for you. Each characters have their own reason and we all learned something from them. Overall, The Last of Us 2 is a great video game, congratulation to Naughty Dog, great job
  94. NightParker725
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Después de 10 días de reflexión acerca de la historia del juego, llego a entender el porqué de ciertas críticas, pero la verdad son un poco vacías, al fin y al cabo por nada más ciertos momentos de la historia esta no va a quedar completamente arruinada. ya hablando del juego, la jugabilidad es muy fiel a la primera entrega, y la innovación que hay en esta le hace superior en ese aspecto,Después de 10 días de reflexión acerca de la historia del juego, llego a entender el porqué de ciertas críticas, pero la verdad son un poco vacías, al fin y al cabo por nada más ciertos momentos de la historia esta no va a quedar completamente arruinada. ya hablando del juego, la jugabilidad es muy fiel a la primera entrega, y la innovación que hay en esta le hace superior en ese aspecto, con ciertas agregaciones muy atinadas, y otras las cuales no se esperan pero que al final son igual de buenas, los gráficos son excelentes, pero cada vez se nota como estamos llegando a ese tope del realismo, como es en el caso de este juego, y finalmente la historia, si te concentras lo suficiente, te pones en su situación y en el entorno en el que viven, y ves los sentimientos encontrados de cada perspectiva distinta, quizá dejes de pensar en un desarrollo plano, y entiendas ciertas acciones que, a pesar de en algún momento ser consideradas innecesarias o prematuras, después las entiendes y tienes un choque de emociones interiores, lo cual hace mucho tiempo que no sentía, es un juego ambientado en un mundo bello, pero con personas totalmente contrarias, pero incluso en lo devastador y grotesco de una persona, puede haber alguien que esté dispuesto a cambiar, y a tener sacrificios incluso por alguien ajeno a él, ya vimos una situación parecida con joel y tommy en su pasado, y ahora esta estará retratada de una manera similar. La saga de TLOU sigue siendo un exclusivo necesario a jugar si se tiene una consola de sony, y fácilmente este juego podría considerarse GOTY como en su tiempo lo fue RDR2, es una historia completamente inmersiva, y aunque hayan cosas que simplemente puedas considerar innecesarias o incluyentes y vacías, eso no cambia como todo lo que vives y vivirás con el juego pueda ser considerado como tu propia travesía.… Expand
  95. Caindra
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story is good, just because is not like you wanted does not mean game deserves a low score. Mechabis are pretty similar to 1, only thing im missing is this 2nd part is easy, platinum is almost gifted...… Expand
  96. Fridgehead
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Having played this game all the way through, I am unsure as to why it is getting all this hate. The first TLOU was possibly my favourite game of all time- tied with a few other titles - And I eagerly awaited the second game, to the point where I pre-ordered it from Amazon a full 2 and a half years before it arrived at my house. Not only did I love the story, but loved the multiplayer asHaving played this game all the way through, I am unsure as to why it is getting all this hate. The first TLOU was possibly my favourite game of all time- tied with a few other titles - And I eagerly awaited the second game, to the point where I pre-ordered it from Amazon a full 2 and a half years before it arrived at my house. Not only did I love the story, but loved the multiplayer as well. Now to this game. I can understand people’s frustration with how some characters are dealt with at the beginning of the game. I can also understand why some people would feel that ND are just churning out a narrative for the lesbian and trans community. Some of the stuff is a little on the nose in terms of it being obvious that they are doing it almost for the sake of it. HOWEVER, the issues they are putting in the game aren’t imaginary, such as homophobia and transphobia. And unfortunately people who experience this need to have their voices heard, and this includes in being referenced in popular culture. People would not experience or even see issues some of these groups of people deal with without being shown it in games, or movies, or television. So yeah, unfortunately it feels a little bit like naughty dog pushed a narrative, but people need to grow up as there are more important things than you being annoyed at a character being a lesbian.

    I enjoyed the twists in this game, and enjoyed the game play. Graphics are beautiful, and the way the world is developed and laid out is frankly spectacular. The story may feel a little forced, and people keep screaming “plot holes” but I don’t think there are to the point that it’s worth writing online articles about.

    Overall, I think this game was worth it. Especially if you treat it a bit as a stand-alone game. If you spend your time exploring and trying to find all the collectibles, it is an amazing game. Don’t listen to the people who definitely haven’t completed it, and have already written negative reviews.    … Expand
  97. Alexanderthews
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Who gave the score below 8-9 they didn’t play the game, huge majority of them don’t own the game and are just suckers.
  98. Igornunes
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Uns dos melhores jogos que já joguei, a imersão que o jogo te leva é inacreditável, muito gente dando 0 sem mesmo ter jogado, nenhum jogo merece está nota, se você pretende jogar vai fundo pq o jogo é quase perfeito, você não vai se arrepender, não vai pelos hate
  99. Meatymeats
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Visually stunning, fun gameplay, pacing felt a little off but overall a great game!
  100. Alicelik35
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Oyun anlatmak istediğini daha önce hiç görmediğimiz bir şekilde cesurca yapıyor. Bunu yaparken fan servis zerre umurunda değil ve böylesine büyük bir kitleyi karşısına alabiliyor olması bile yapımcının saygıyı ne kadar hak ettiğini gösteriyor. Hikayeyi beğenmeyebilirsiniz ama bu oyunun başyapıt olduğu gerçeğini değiştirmez. Ortada tüm detayları ile korkunç bir oyun var. Sjw vb sebepler ileOyun anlatmak istediğini daha önce hiç görmediğimiz bir şekilde cesurca yapıyor. Bunu yaparken fan servis zerre umurunda değil ve böylesine büyük bir kitleyi karşısına alabiliyor olması bile yapımcının saygıyı ne kadar hak ettiğini gösteriyor. Hikayeyi beğenmeyebilirsiniz ama bu oyunun başyapıt olduğu gerçeğini değiştirmez. Ortada tüm detayları ile korkunç bir oyun var. Sjw vb sebepler ile yapılan eleştirilere gelirsek; bu konu ile alakalı benimde korkularım vardı fakat gördüm ki bu eleştirilerin içi bomboş çünkü oyun hiçbir an ve noktada bunu amaç olarak oyunun ve oyuncunun önüne koymuyor. Lütfen 5-10 yılda bir gelen bu seviyede yapımları kimsenin lafına yorumuna bakıp gaza gelmeden deneyim edin... Böyle bir oyunu yapabildikleri için Sony ve ND a saygım kat be kat artmıştır, saygılar.… Expand
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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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