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  1. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Great game! I loved the storyline and gameplay. Violent, polemic, immersing and epic.
  2. Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Overall this is another fantastic game by naughty dog. I do agree that the second part is not nearly as good as the first, and some of the story elements feel very forced to fit a very obvious narrative.

    The writing isn't anywhere as good as the first game, and today's political environment is interjected into the game without much thought on how it could impact the tone of the game.
    Overall this is another fantastic game by naughty dog. I do agree that the second part is not nearly as good as the first, and some of the story elements feel very forced to fit a very obvious narrative.

    The writing isn't anywhere as good as the first game, and today's political environment is interjected into the game without much thought on how it could impact the tone of the game. Unfortunately, I think we will be seeing more of this in the next generation of gaming. No one wants the author's politics obviously interjected into a game.

    However, all that's being said... I still enjoyed the game start to finish. It didn't have the same overall impact on me as the first, but that was always going to a hard feat to accomplish.
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  3. Apr 12, 2022
    8
    This game began by rubbing me up the wrong way, I'm sure many of you will have read reviews from former fans who felt slighted by the opening acts. But as this story unfolds and we delve deeper into the circumstances behind our protagonists actions, I can't help but applaud naughty dog for the direction they took this game in.

    The story is phenomenal, the atmosphere is incredible and the
    This game began by rubbing me up the wrong way, I'm sure many of you will have read reviews from former fans who felt slighted by the opening acts. But as this story unfolds and we delve deeper into the circumstances behind our protagonists actions, I can't help but applaud naughty dog for the direction they took this game in.

    The story is phenomenal, the atmosphere is incredible and the characters are both sympathetic and well written. This isn't a story of Heroes and villains, but one of tragedy, grief and the struggles along the way.

    Its just a shame this game doesn't get the rating it deserves due to review bombing morons giving it 0/10... you simply can't take those kinds of reviews into account, theres vapourware with higher reviews than that!

    I'd give this a 10/10, but some points have to be deducted for doing dirty like that, plus reports of crunch and not launching with multiplayer. Otherwise excellent work naughty dog!
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  4. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Games like that move the industry forward despite the hate and bigot resistance. The tone is darker, the scenes are well directed, combat is intense. It's not "fun" to play but it keeps your interest till the end.
  5. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This game tried to create a miyazaki-like grey area on the morality of human nature and it largely succeeded. It was a VERY ambitious game and I think is a real success.

    I literally stopped playing for 2 days when you being playing as Abby. I HATED her. And yet, when you come back, the game really creates a genuine bond. You feel conflicted and pained. People want Ellie to be a hero.
    This game tried to create a miyazaki-like grey area on the morality of human nature and it largely succeeded. It was a VERY ambitious game and I think is a real success.

    I literally stopped playing for 2 days when you being playing as Abby. I HATED her. And yet, when you come back, the game really creates a genuine bond. You feel conflicted and pained.

    People want Ellie to be a hero. But she's just like Joel. She's not a hero. She's human and flawed and filled with regret.

    It's an amazing game and everyone giving this a zero for a score are likely people who expected something and couldn't adapt
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  6. Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a tremendous achievement by Naughty Dog with the Last of Us Part II. Improving on the gameplay from Part I and amping up the cinematic elements has created one of the great swan songs of the generation.

    While not quite as good aa the first game, there are many elements to this game that eclipse the first game. Larger environments, more playstyle options, interesting lore, and the continued emphasis on environmental storytelling means players get their money's worth. The game would be a 7 or 8 alone based on those elements.

    The much maligned story isn't perfect, particularly with pacing. Naughty Dog would have been better suited re-arranging the days of Abby and Ellie to match up. Playing as Abby for the extended period of time was a nice touch, I just didn't like the placement in the game as much. We get to experience the life of someone who is really not so different from Ellie. In a different world, they may have even been friends. The interesting part of the story is that there truly isn't a "good guy" and "bad guy". Both characters are deeply flawed while also being very redeemable. Even up to the very end I was not sure who I wanted to live or die, and that's a testament to the writing and voice acting.

    One other minor issue that makes this game a 9 instead of a 10 is that the game is perhaps 5 to 6 hours too long. This game would have benefitted from a slightly shorter playthrough to make it a more toght experience, but it's nowhere near the level of egregious as a game like Red Dead Redemption 2 in which the entire island sequence could have been cut out and the story would have been unaffected. These minor critiques aside, I highly recommend playing through this game. Its engaging gameplay and story about how revenge and hatred can consume a person's life make for an enjoyable experience that should not be missed.
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  7. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is without a doubt an absolute masterpiece and in my opinion, is better than the first. This is coming from someone that adored the first game, played it 16 times, on all difficulties, bought statues, merch, etc.

    This story is not simply about revenge, in the same way the original game was not simply a story about finding a cure. The first game challenges you in its last
    This game is without a doubt an absolute masterpiece and in my opinion, is better than the first. This is coming from someone that adored the first game, played it 16 times, on all difficulties, bought statues, merch, etc.

    This story is not simply about revenge, in the same way the original game was not simply a story about finding a cure.

    The first game challenges you in its last moments to ask yourself who is good and who is bad, so does this game, and reinforces that in this dark, cruel world they live in, no life is treated as more special than another.

    This game is bold, beautiful, and presents conflicts like never experienced before. If you can only look at this game through a shallow lens, you will hate it, but if you allow yourself to become immersed, you will find yourself experiencing a journey you would have never expected to be taken on.

    Easy 10/10.
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  8. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I believe people can have different opinions on this one. To me, personally - this is certainly a masterpiece. I can surely understand how this game is not for everyone and how some people might find it less enjoyable, but 0 out of 10...Are you for real people? The only possible explanation to me is that it's just a stupid mob hate. To someone Joel's death can be justified and to someoneI believe people can have different opinions on this one. To me, personally - this is certainly a masterpiece. I can surely understand how this game is not for everyone and how some people might find it less enjoyable, but 0 out of 10...Are you for real people? The only possible explanation to me is that it's just a stupid mob hate. To someone Joel's death can be justified and to someone it is a betrayal, but please try to at least respect the love and hard work that has surely been put into this. Expand
  9. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    I think in some areas, this game does fall short. At times, the story is forced into directions that the player wouldn't necessarily want. I can tell how Neil Druckman was trying to subvert the audience's expectations and I commend him for that because him trying to do something different is so much better than him just providing us a cookie-cutter, bland narrative. I felt myself relatingI think in some areas, this game does fall short. At times, the story is forced into directions that the player wouldn't necessarily want. I can tell how Neil Druckman was trying to subvert the audience's expectations and I commend him for that because him trying to do something different is so much better than him just providing us a cookie-cutter, bland narrative. I felt myself relating to certain characters introduced in Part 2 and I wish instead of continuing to introduce new characters, Naughty Dog would've instead focused on a select few characters that I actually cared about. The structure of the narrative could've been better, but I appreciate what Druckman and his team were trying to convey. After spending about a week after I completed the game to think about the narrative, I've been able to think about how Abby and Ellie are on two sides of the same coin. It is definitely better than people are giving it credit for. Do not believe the intense hate that most online reviewers are giving it.
    The gameplay in Part 2 is absolutely fantastic. The animation is seamless, the gunplay feels realistic and weighty, and the fighting is so brutal. Words do not give the game enough credit for the amount of work that went into this game. Just for the gameplay alone, I would recommend it wholeheartedly. To put it briefly, the game looks and feels perfect. The detailed environments are immersive and the character models are equally wonderful.
    I definitely recommend this game. It is worth every penny. It is not perfect, but it is human.
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  10. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    I am taking a point off for the game play really not having evolved and Naughty-Dog's insistence on adhering to its usual formula. But all the complaints about story are false. Its two stories which go way beyond the basic conflict driven by the ending of TLOU1. Its not about LGBTQ rights. Its not about whether you "like" the characters, or even about whether you feel uncomfortableI am taking a point off for the game play really not having evolved and Naughty-Dog's insistence on adhering to its usual formula. But all the complaints about story are false. Its two stories which go way beyond the basic conflict driven by the ending of TLOU1. Its not about LGBTQ rights. Its not about whether you "like" the characters, or even about whether you feel uncomfortable with so much killing.
    Its about society going crazy when survival is the only value people have in common. Be patient with it.
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  11. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chef d'oeuvre absolu , il fait mieux que le 1 en tout point.
    Alors oui ça fait mal oui c'est radicale différent mention spécial pour la fin j'ai chialé 2 fois et putain ça m'étais pas arrivé depuis longtemps.

    En terme de gameplay ça met une mandale à tout ls survival de la gen.
    Brutal immersif viscéral gore plein de possibilité level design exemplaire ia bien au-dessus de la moyenne des passages fou a la mise en scène maîtrise

    Graphiquement on va pas épilogue ça se passe de mot faut y jouer.

    La bande son tjr parfaite, encore plus dans les moments de jeu bien tendu Gustavo était pas le seul sur la bo.

    Le sound design est affolant de maîtrise c est parfait.
    J'ai l'impression 30h en survivant difficile.

    Mais voilà le plus bouleversant reste l'histoire les personnages du grand art.
    C est un jeu d auteur qui va pas dans la facilité je hais druckmann mais c'est comme ça il m a mis une claque.
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  12. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    When I finished the game it was 6/10. Few weeks later 9/10. A great sequel for a great game.
  13. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    You're allowed to be uncomfortable with this story, that goes without saying, but don't bother listening to any surface level critiques like "horrible writing" or "unbelievable decisions". To all the folks holding off on this game on account of any clickbate dogpile videos, Let me assure you that the story, while not catering to your desires, is incredibly well written. Motivations mightYou're allowed to be uncomfortable with this story, that goes without saying, but don't bother listening to any surface level critiques like "horrible writing" or "unbelievable decisions". To all the folks holding off on this game on account of any clickbate dogpile videos, Let me assure you that the story, while not catering to your desires, is incredibly well written. Motivations might seem unrealistic to you, but they wouldn't to a survivor living in a comparable set of horrific circumstances. "That's not what i'd do" is a pretty BS response being slung from our cheeto dust covered couches. The story beats justify themselves throughout the game and are not "JRPG level" complicated to wrap your head around. It's a narrative that pushes the player in directions video games are often reluctant to go but "bad writing" is a pretty flawed accusation paint it with. MC should dump any user scores posted within 10 hours of this games release if it gives any value at all to the player score. Expand
  14. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    A game that brings all human feelings. Love, hate, affection, forgiveness. The Last of Us Part 2 is more than a game, it is a masterpiece. Very beautiful, fast paced combat and a story that makes you reflect on many aspects.
  15. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Contradictory ending, this game is cruel, but it's a certain story and so it should be perceived, so it causes hatred for certain characters and then you are forced to play for them and it's also cruel.
  16. Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Una secuela valiente y arriesgada que pone una brecha de oro a la generación. Sus mecánicas jugables son geniales y su apartado técnico es de otro mundo, con las mejores animaciones faciales de la actualidad y unos escenarios variados y visualmente imponentes.

    Es un juego largo y, a pesar de sus altibajos, es absolutamente imprescindible. Basta decir que las críticas con un suspenso son
    Una secuela valiente y arriesgada que pone una brecha de oro a la generación. Sus mecánicas jugables son geniales y su apartado técnico es de otro mundo, con las mejores animaciones faciales de la actualidad y unos escenarios variados y visualmente imponentes.

    Es un juego largo y, a pesar de sus altibajos, es absolutamente imprescindible. Basta decir que las críticas con un suspenso son poco más que una broma que ni debería tenerse en cuenta. Naughty Dog no ha ido a lo fácil, y eso es de aplaudir.
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  17. Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome game. Not really understanding all the complaining about this one, outside of the review bombing day one from people that didn't even play it. Graphically, it's beautiful. One of the best looking games I've ever seen. The attention to detail is second to none. It's a very immersive experience. The gameplay is nearly perfect. It's similar to the first one and improves on it in every area. The characters are well written, and their motives make sense. Ellie's decisions can be frustrating, but she's a teenage girl that just had the most important person in her world taken away from her. What do you expect? Same thing with Abby. If she was the main character from the beginning, nobody would blame her for hunting down and killing Joel. He murdered her father and people in her group, and stopped the only chance the world had for a cure. And as far as the ending goes, it would've been pretty disappointing if Ellie did end up killing Abby. Do people not understand what character development is? She finally lets it go and moves on with her life. I loved the way it all came together. Hopefully there's a part 3 where Ellie goes off to find Dina. It looked like that might be where she was headed in the final shot. But overall, it's a great game. Definitely worth playing. Expand
  18. Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. People review bombing this game without even playing it are ridiculous. Great game. Check it out for yourself.
  19. Jul 14, 2020
    10
    I loved the first and now I loved this game just as much, if not more. It does something truly unique plot and story wise. Even if it's not what everyone wanted, it's at least something way more interesting than what I suspect people wanted plot and story wise.
  20. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    I thought I'd actually play and complete the game before posting a review. The gameplay is excellent (but linear). The story is probably the area that most divides people. It is a challenging and brutal tale that sometimes leads you in directions you don't want to go. But the benefits of walking in another person's shoes are tangible. Verging on a masterpiece, I'd rate it very good indeed.I thought I'd actually play and complete the game before posting a review. The gameplay is excellent (but linear). The story is probably the area that most divides people. It is a challenging and brutal tale that sometimes leads you in directions you don't want to go. But the benefits of walking in another person's shoes are tangible. Verging on a masterpiece, I'd rate it very good indeed. It many not be my personal GOTY (there are heavyweights launching later) but I suspect it'll be a close runner-up. Expand
  21. DFV
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    Amazing throughout. Most of the other reviews are tinted by personal/political views, and they are not directly reviewing the quality of the game, neither technically or entertainment-wise.
    Just buy it, and enjoy it as a video game and nothing else.
  22. Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Technical wonder of current generation. Really pretty but too much looting and complex story is cut into pieces and well shaken...
  23. Oct 16, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece and a fitting end for the ps4 pro. Amazing emotional rollercoaster with great graphics, animations, gameplay, combat and fresh surprising story. Must play!
  24. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Absolutely beautiful game with incredible graphics, gameplay, soundtrack and story. It is a rollercoaster of emotions providing the player with an intense and deep experience like no game has ever done before.

    Congratulations to Naughty Dog for creating this game.
  25. Jul 17, 2020
    8
    The Last of Us Part 2
    The most overrated game of the year.
    Did I hate the last of us part 2? No, Infact I think this is a really great game.. But this is nowhere near a 10/10 masterpiece that everyone who seems to be friends with niel druckman claims it is, I don’t need to tell you what the last of us is, if you havnt played part one please go play it first, it’s a far superior game and
    The Last of Us Part 2
    The most overrated game of the year.
    Did I hate the last of us part 2? No, Infact I think this is a really great game.. But this is nowhere near a 10/10 masterpiece that everyone who seems to be friends with niel druckman claims it is,
    I don’t need to tell you what the last of us is, if you havnt played part one please go play it first, it’s a far superior game and only one of 3 games ive ever given a 10/10 to.. now that those people are gone… last of us part 2 picks up where we left off.. sortve. This is a bit of a fallout of joel and ellie.. again.. sortve.. its complicated… a game that hops all over timelines all the way back to the day joel decides his 2nd chance at being a father outweighed a potential cure for humanity… theres fighting theres pain, theres regret.. theres loves, theres forgiveness, theres hopelessness.. every emotion you could imagine, the last of us part 2 smacks you with.. however its just not an enjoyable game to play through…
    Here youll have a chance to play as joel, but barely.. youll mostly play as ellie and a new character abby… both on a revenge mission…and of course with ellie branching out and you playing as a new character, last of us part 2 introduces a whole new cast of chracters.. and theyre all awful. Every last one of them… this is the most unlikable cast of characters In recent memory.. and in a game all about story.. characters are important.. I even ended up disliking ellie one of my favorite characters in video game history by the end of this game.. heck even within the games first few hours of about 20… shes become such an annoying hipster.. and while this aspect of her fades the darker the game gets… other aspects of her come out that just ruined that character for me… but to the actual gameplay… the last of us part 2 is some of the most fun stealth in a game ive ever played.. this feels much more like an assassins creed game and less like a resident evil like the last game… even the infected are easier to deal with.. in fact this game in general is more accessable and overall just easier for better or for worse… and the world here is filled with the most detail ive ever seen in a game, leterally every square foot of this game is filled with unimaginable detail, and load times here are near instantaneous after dying… it blew my mind numerous times.. however I feel like the passion put into world building and detail crafting was all for none, as the last of us part 2 quickly becomes repetitive bore.. you constantly juggle climb through buildings, crawl through grass, climb through buildings, crawl through grass with the occasional surprise like a museum or aquarium, but it just becomes so painful to play at times because of how bloated the last of up part 2 feels… it took me 3 weeks to get through this game, just because id lose interest so fast while playing… thankfully the final few hours of this games we get some fresh variety, but a game like this that does nothing new has no business being beyond 15 hours.. it just doesn’t..
    stealth, collect, craft.. you know.. you played the first game.. it’s all the same here just more fine tuned, but with such unmemorable levels.. they all blur together with only a couple of stand out moments.. and I just expect more from a naughty dog game…
    Ultimately The Last of Us Part 2 is a great game,
    I do appreciate the attempt at a bold story telling approach with multiple characters, getting multiple story perspectives of the same story, and I appreciate the detail.
    but this game is great in the way that pizza is great, too much and you have a tummy ache.. This is the last of us part 2, its bloated and boring, and again the characters are just so unlikable it was really hard for me to get through..
    and nay good this series had, the games director niel druchman just spits on and throws in the trash…
    I don’t regret playing this game, but I am disappointed in the overall delivery of a potentially crazy story.
    I give The Last Of Us Part 2
    an 8.5/10
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  26. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Best game ever created and the confirmation of videogames as an ART itself.
  27. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da minha vida. Jogabilidade refinada, violência extremamente bem retratada, mundo expandido e personagens incríveis.
    Para aproveitar o jogo você tem que se conectar com a história, ou nada feito.
    Parabéns Playstation pelo belo lançamento
  28. Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Literal masterpiece and best game if ever played. Anyone who says it’s trash is just salty that Joel died or that they had to play as a lesbian. Deeply emotional and complex storyline, and superb acting that makes most movies seem like a joke. The gameplay is smooth as silk and combat is fun. Expand
  29. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I finished this game with mixed feelings. I had to sit and ponder on it for a minute after finishing it. I can understand people's frustration with this game, and understand their betrayal. However, I think that's kind of what the developers were going for. This story is going to leave you questioning who is the bad guy in this story. It's a story of cliche revenge, but takes a uniqueI finished this game with mixed feelings. I had to sit and ponder on it for a minute after finishing it. I can understand people's frustration with this game, and understand their betrayal. However, I think that's kind of what the developers were going for. This story is going to leave you questioning who is the bad guy in this story. It's a story of cliche revenge, but takes a unique perspective on it. I finished the game feeling unsatisfied, yet content. The story does come to an end, but not how I wanted it, nor how I expected it. The game jumps 4 years since Joel saved Ellie in the hospital in Utah, and fills in that gap through out the game with flashbacks. Some of them are really endearing and enjoyable while others leave more to be wanted.

    The Gameplay hasn't changed pretty much at all from the first one. Not the most robust controls in this era of gaming, but the thing about Naughty Dog games isn't ever the Gameplay. It's the stories they tell. It's still a little clunky, but nothing difficult to work with. If you hated the gameplay and don't want more of that then I'd recommend passing on it, but I recommend it to experience the story alone.

    This is not a perfect game by any means, but the story will make you ask questions and leave you thinking. In that Naughty Dog executed wonderfully. I haven't played a game that's made me feel so many feelings in a game. I was happy, sad, angry, and frustrated. It was a wonderful experience.
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  30. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The last of us Parte 2 es, sin duda alguna, la obra maestra de Naughty Dog y el exclusivo de mayor enjundia del catálogo de PS4. No solo se trata del juego más maduro tanto narrativa como cinematográficamente hablando que he probado en mi vida, sino que a nivel de gameplay el título es, igualmente, apasionante (sistema de combate, sigilo, looteo, exploración de los escenarios...). MenciónThe last of us Parte 2 es, sin duda alguna, la obra maestra de Naughty Dog y el exclusivo de mayor enjundia del catálogo de PS4. No solo se trata del juego más maduro tanto narrativa como cinematográficamente hablando que he probado en mi vida, sino que a nivel de gameplay el título es, igualmente, apasionante (sistema de combate, sigilo, looteo, exploración de los escenarios...). Mención especial a la intimista banda sonora compuesta por Gustavo Santaolalla para la ocasión. Expand
  31. Apr 30, 2022
    10
    Incredible that Naughty Dog managed to top the original game, which already seemed like catching lightning in a bottle. The interesting narrative structure and the unhurried, uncompromising storytelling are the game's highlights for me.
  32. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    In any way, this is a very powerful and brave masterpiece. Every small detail to make whole world and emotional storylines.
  33. Sep 8, 2020
    8
    I can't lie i was a little biased before i started to play because of all the critics but when i actually played it for myself, this is one of the best games ever to be made on ps4... i know thats a lot to say but truthfully the only bad and erratic part of the game was the story. other than that, everything else about this game was amazing. the graphics and mood of the whole world theyI can't lie i was a little biased before i started to play because of all the critics but when i actually played it for myself, this is one of the best games ever to be made on ps4... i know thats a lot to say but truthfully the only bad and erratic part of the game was the story. other than that, everything else about this game was amazing. the graphics and mood of the whole world they created in general was off the hook. i hope they continue the story with abby in california im kind of done with Ellie even though she has the cure for mankind. id like to see more of abby, her part of the game was the most compelling and offered a real look into the world that has gotten worse since part one Expand
  34. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I sincerely do not understand why people stoke the game. And given that it takes at least 20 hours to complete, the estimates put in the first hours of the release suggest that there are a considerable number of people who have unhealthy prejudices, but this is just my guess.

    The game is a masterpiece. Do not listen to anyone, just play for yourself, and you will understand that the
    I sincerely do not understand why people stoke the game. And given that it takes at least 20 hours to complete, the estimates put in the first hours of the release suggest that there are a considerable number of people who have unhealthy prejudices, but this is just my guess.

    The game is a masterpiece. Do not listen to anyone, just play for yourself, and you will understand that the story is rather difficult and sad, sometimes unexpected, but worthy of attention. Undoubtedly, I would like to see some points differently, but Neil is therefore (at least for me) an exemplary screenwriter, because he does his work without looking at someone else's opinion, that is, reflects his vision.
    If you really want to see an extraordinary plot, feel free to buy.
    P.S. I want to write a lot of things, but I understand that spoilers :)
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  35. Jul 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like we needed a little more insight into Seraphites vs WLF but that could easily be remedied by a dlc or something. Absolutely gut wrenching and painful to play through, but the story couldn’t be more honest. Violence begets violence, and only self-actualization can help to end it. Dark and beautiful, that’s my take. Expand
  36. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing game thanks naughty dog. Wonderfully written some people aren’t going to be happy but haters gonna hate. Been waiting for this since the first one I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED. A fitting end to a great game. Story 10/10
    Writing 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Voice acting mo cap 10/10
    Replay ability 10/10
    Value for money 10/10
    Needs a sequel 0/10
    Thanks again naughty dog and on to new game+
  37. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Superbe jeu. Il y a un review bombing complètement inacceptable signe que c'est une des plus grand jeu de cette décennie.
  38. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Brilliant and breathtaking! Play it for yourselves or watch the playthroughs. Dont just rely on the reviews. Most of them I bet have seen the leaks and are basing their judgements over that. play the game and you'll see the brilliant story, gameplay and absolutely stunning graphics this game has to offer. 10/10 for me
  39. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Honestly loved this game. There were a few slow bits, but that made up for what happened further on.
  40. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Монументальная игра. Подобное в индустрии могут сотворить разве что Рок Звезды.
  41. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    what a game a complete master piece from the writing to the art work and game play and action action is just awsome great job naughty dog wow best game by far this gen 10/10 and goty for sure.
  42. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of the outgoing generation. A very strong and touching story, the ending of which does not “let go” you a few days after passing. Great study and great picture. Many thanks to the Naughty Dog team for the work done.
  43. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    **** off the people who didn't even play and judged by the spoilers. Its a masterpiece
    A perfect and much deserved sequel to another masterpiece. Just go for it guys we waited a long time for this and its totally worth it!
  44. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Игра со смелым и вполне правдоподобным сюжетом, каждая деталь которого грамотно вплетена в повествование и ингейм диалоги. В полноте ты это понимаешь при повторном прохождение, короче это как с хорошей книгой или фильмом.
    Геймплейно тоже игра мне очень понравилась, хотя стелс я так то не очень и люблю, но здесь играл на высоком и получил невероятный игровой экспириенс, до которого играм
    Игра со смелым и вполне правдоподобным сюжетом, каждая деталь которого грамотно вплетена в повествование и ингейм диалоги. В полноте ты это понимаешь при повторном прохождение, короче это как с хорошей книгой или фильмом.
    Геймплейно тоже игра мне очень понравилась, хотя стелс я так то не очень и люблю, но здесь играл на высоком и получил невероятный игровой экспириенс, до которого играм типа Assasins Creed и Hitman очень далеко.
    Есть в ней конечно и некоторые проблемные места, за которые я скинул бы 1 бал, и поставил бы твердую 9ку. Но игру явно захейтили, так что в поддержку справедливости ставлю 10.
    Никого не слушайте включая меня, просто поиграйте в нее!
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  45. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece, through and through. Will stick with me for years to come. My single problem with it is pacing when playing as Ellie in some parts, especially when she’s alone, but even that is not enough to detract me from this beautiful story, beautiful gameplay, beautiful set design. Everything is amazing. Thank you, Naughty Dog. Expand
  46. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Capolavoro.... gameplay solido e rodato.
    storia bella ...ho preferito il primo un po di piu ma anche questo merita tanto.
    Grafica il meglio del meglio...cioè son sicuro che i primi titoli ps5 non avranno questo livello.
  47. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é incrivel , gameplay fluida, combates vicerais , historia forte e pesada . Forte jogo do ano.
  48. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Análise em Português-BR:
    Não sou crítico nem nada, então vou ser bem direto na minha análise. The Last of Us Parte 2 é um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei nos últimos tempos, o nível de detalhes nas animações, expressões faciais, gráficos e na história é impressionante! Único jogo que se aproxima/iguala ao nível dele é Red Dead 2, capricharam demais aqui. A quantidade de detalhe as vezes
    Análise em Português-BR:
    Não sou crítico nem nada, então vou ser bem direto na minha análise. The Last of Us Parte 2 é um dos melhores jogos que eu joguei nos últimos tempos, o nível de detalhes nas animações, expressões faciais, gráficos e na história é impressionante! Único jogo que se aproxima/iguala ao nível dele é Red Dead 2, capricharam demais aqui. A quantidade de detalhe as vezes beira a perfeição, as expressões faciais e animações merecem um destaque aqui, eu não acreditava quando via algumas coisas acontecendo. Sobre a história eu não vou comentar muito pra não dar spoilers, mas uma coisa que pra mim não faz sentido são essas críticas sem noção que estão fazendo, falando que o jogo é ruim por causa de um detalhe na história que não agradou, parece até piada. The Last of Us Parte 2 tem uma história super pesada envolvendo vingança, é muito mais pesada que o primeiro e passa longe de ser uma história ruim, na verdade ela é ótima e os personagens também são. A história dele não foi feita para agradar, foi feita pra ser boa e pra mexer com o jogador. Você vai sentir angustia, raiva, medo e mais um monte de emoções ao mesmo tempo, é inexplicável o que eles conseguiram fazer eu sentir enquanto jogava. Se você gosta de histórias felizes e fica irritadinho quando acontece "tragédias" em histórias, então passe longe desse jogo, porque como eu disse ele não foi feito para agradar e sim mexer com você.

    Analysis in English:
    I'm not critical or anything, so I'll be very straightforward in my analysis. The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the best games I've played in recent times, the level of detail in the animations, facial expressions, graphics and history is impressive! The only game that comes close to / equals his level is Red Dead 2, they’ve worked really well here. The amount of detail sometimes borders on perfection, facial expressions and animations deserve to be highlighted here, I didn't believe it when I saw some things happening. About the story I will not comment much to not give spoilers, but one thing that does not make sense to me is the clueless criticism they are making, saying that the game is bad because of a detail in the story that did not please, it seems joke. The Last of Us Part 2 has a super heavy story involving revenge, it is much heavier than the first and is far from being a bad story, in fact it is great and the characters are also. His story was not made to please, it was made to be good and to mess with the player. You will feel anguish, anger, fear and a lot of emotions at the same time, it is inexplicable what they managed to make me feel while playing. If you like happy stories and get irritated when "tragedies" happen in stories, then stay away from this game, because as I said it was not meant to please but to mess with you.
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  49. FGS
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay and visuals, big step up from the original. Honestly incredible what Naughty Dog has been able to deliver on the PS4. Worth a play through for sure
  50. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Categorically one of the best games of the year, if not all time. Such a beautiful game with so many different areas/sceneries to visit along the way. The way it was written was amazing.. pacing the action with the story at different intervals and interweaving a beautifully tragic narrative. They didn't have any other choice than to go down this path. If they kept Joel & Ellie as protagonists going forward, the game would be like any other game... boring, repetitive and almost a carbon copy of the last 20 years worth of action gaming narrative. What naughty dog has done is create a wonderful epic that I thoroughly enjoyed. Both the gameplay and storytelling is to be commended. I'm in awe! Expand
  51. Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This game is not a 5/10 game everybody knows that. The only reason I can imagine is that several people voted without playing it over. There are ups and downs during the story (not in quality but rather in frustration), but as a whole it is close to the prequel. It is a must for everybody it the first part. I gave 9 because it is not that good as the first one but you can only make wondersThis game is not a 5/10 game everybody knows that. The only reason I can imagine is that several people voted without playing it over. There are ups and downs during the story (not in quality but rather in frustration), but as a whole it is close to the prequel. It is a must for everybody it the first part. I gave 9 because it is not that good as the first one but you can only make wonders once. I hope god of war "2" will be as good as this. Expand
  52. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    After 30 hours, I finished the game. Wow, what a ride! I don't think there has ever been a game that asked so much of my emotions...It was truly intense.

    Pros: - Atmospheric and emotional story - Beautiful detailed world. Sets the benchmark for other games - The most brutal game I have ever played. Dealing damage makes you feel like you hate the other guy - Looting feels meaningful
    After 30 hours, I finished the game. Wow, what a ride! I don't think there has ever been a game that asked so much of my emotions...It was truly intense.

    Pros:
    - Atmospheric and emotional story
    - Beautiful detailed world. Sets the benchmark for other games
    - The most brutal game I have ever played. Dealing damage makes you feel like you hate the other guy
    - Looting feels meaningful
    - Fantastic sound design, that can truly set the mood

    Cons
    - The spoilers before the game launched. This really destroyed the impact this game could have had.
    - Characters that fill up the world can look low quality in comparison to main characters. Ps4 limits?
    - Climbing down from ladders is a pain in the ...
    - No multiplayer

    This is a special game and something I would recommend anyone playing. For me, its a masterpiece.
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  53. Jul 22, 2020
    8
    The biggest reason why i ended this game was gameplay - its the best 3 person shooter on the market right now, just pure joy to play this game. Animations, sounds, level designs, weapon impact and customization its 10 out of 10.
    However, story is extremely convienient, characters lacks motivation at some point and most importantly its definitely not the best way those characters were
    The biggest reason why i ended this game was gameplay - its the best 3 person shooter on the market right now, just pure joy to play this game. Animations, sounds, level designs, weapon impact and customization its 10 out of 10.
    However, story is extremely convienient, characters lacks motivation at some point and most importantly its definitely not the best way those characters were portrayed in this game. Story is a 7 out of 10.
    And of course we have a lot of LGBT stuff in there too.
    Overall its a solid 8 out of 10.
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  54. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic gem. This gane needs to be protected. I loved every minute of it. But not everything was peachy. Sometimes it felt too sad.
  55. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game managed to fool me big time. It brought me back in time when I was a kid and had much brighter gaming experience. For that trick alone I would give a 10. But there are also incredible graphics with a ton of details, atmospheric locations and disgusting ( in a good way) story.
  56. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. Лучшая игра на сегодня, по крайней мере это точно лучшая графика, анимация, детали, ближний бой и стрельба и стелс, геймплэй крутой.
  57. Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Eu não era muito fã do primeiro The Last of Us em especial pela jogabilidade limitadíssima com o Joel. A jogabilidade melhorou bastante no segundo jogo. Em especial por causa da esquiva. Claro, um ou outro defeito do primeiro jogo continuou, em especial as batalhas contra os estaladores onde aparece cutscente de morte quando o personagem acerta ele, então mesmo com a esquiva se tornaEu não era muito fã do primeiro The Last of Us em especial pela jogabilidade limitadíssima com o Joel. A jogabilidade melhorou bastante no segundo jogo. Em especial por causa da esquiva. Claro, um ou outro defeito do primeiro jogo continuou, em especial as batalhas contra os estaladores onde aparece cutscente de morte quando o personagem acerta ele, então mesmo com a esquiva se torna inútil. A história é boa, assim como o primeiro jogo. Não é uma história espetacular mas é uma boa história. Quem gostou do primeiro vai gostar mais ainda desse e quem não gostou mesmo assim pode se agradar com esse. Expand
  58. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Greetings and Salutations everyone! It's everyone's favorite doctor who can write prescriptions and plays what the kids call video games and today i'm going to review one of the best games I ever had a chance to get my grubby mitts on-The Last of Us 2!

    First off, I would not rate this game a 10, id probably give it a 9.6-9.7 so very close but not quite there. Anywho, I want to say this
    Greetings and Salutations everyone! It's everyone's favorite doctor who can write prescriptions and plays what the kids call video games and today i'm going to review one of the best games I ever had a chance to get my grubby mitts on-The Last of Us 2!

    First off, I would not rate this game a 10, id probably give it a 9.6-9.7 so very close but not quite there. Anywho, I want to say this game starts off hot with a straight emotional gut punch that I definitely didn't expect. It gave me a dejected feeling like some of my all-time favorite TV shows and movies do. Was it something that I wanted to happen? Absolutely not, but by doing so I knew I was in for a hot-blooded, distinguished experience that has never struck such an emotional response during my 30 years of playing video games.

    The other thing that made TLOU2 such a transcendent experience was its set pieces and whoa nelly where these amazing! While Telltale's season 1 of Walking Dead may rival TLOU2 in pulling on your heart strings, the set pieces in this game has no such rival....and its not even close. There were times while playing where my kisser fell to my gullet and I just pondered to myself, "Gollie, I will never forget that, that was awesome as PETE!" If there is perfection in a game, these set pieces were it, especially for us survival horror fans. Now I played my whole first playthrough on survivor so my experience may have been a bit different than other humans but there were moments where I would be running for my life, barely surviving and getting through by the skin of my taint with a pinch of luck thrown in there. What's is even more impressive is there are 6-7 of these experience. Most games can't produce one experience half as heart pounding in a trilogy of games so the fact that TLOU2 was able to do it and keep doing it throughout the game is mind-bogging and sensational.

    Finally the last thing that made this game stand out above all other games was the fact that it could keep all the combat encounters unique. So many games eventually start to feel the same, after 5- 10-15 hours, even the really great ones, but TLOU2 always changed up elements to make the fights feel uncommon, I do wish they would have had more human vs human vs monster experiences. The few they had in the game were incredible because you never felt like you were safe plus you could turn monster(yes I know "monsters" have a real name that starts with a C but i'm to lazy to look it up) on your human enemies which was wildly satisfying!

    TLOU2 also is a beautiful game, it's well written and acted and extremely detailed. Its also a very polished game on day 1 in 2020 considering the size of the game, I think I only had 1 glitch where I got stuck under a deck of a building. Also its load times are a 10/10, very little wait times between deaths on PsPro-take notes Star Wars Fallen Order. The story isn't quite as good as the first game and the ending wasn't very satisfying but overall this is one of the greatest games I ever played in my life! I love it!

    Also I'd like to point out, this game seemed to receive over 150k zeros within the first 24 hours of the game being released and IMO those people rushed through the game and did not take in the gameplay or story and reflect on it so they could give it a subjective score. That is what had to happen because the only other thing that could have happened is all these people never even played the game and just gave it a 0 out of spite, fanboyism or bigotry and homophobia but i'm sure that is not the case because that would just be petty and insecure so I probably should not have even brought that up I apologize for even suggesting it. Bad Dr Lee!

    Anywho, i'd suggest buying this game in a hot second, its not perfect but its like no game I ever played, fun as the dickens and way ahead of its time, or simply put...an all time classic!
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  59. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is about change and letting go.

    We see Ellie going after Abby with a clear intention to kill her and avenge Joel.
    Ellie is full of pain, guilt, anger, and a sense of terrible loss.

    She goes for a killing spree without any second thoughts.
    When she finally gets to face off with Abby she clearly is defeated but spared because of Lev’s intervention.

    Ellie then tries to forget the whole story and let it go by moving in with Dina and JJ, hoping they will fill the void inside.
    But she still suffers from panic attacks and keeps seeing Joel’s crushed face.

    When Ellie goes after Abby for the second time and finally gets to her she witnesses how tortured and exhausted Abby and Lev are.
    She tries to simply let them go, but sees Joel’s disfigured face again and decides to finish Abby off.

    While strangling Abby she sees a flashback of alive Joel with a guitar and it stops her.
    (She actually remembers that whole flashback we see at the end, where she says she will try to forgive Joel)

    Ellie then says, “Just take him”, referring to Lev.
    She realizes that Abby and Lev are like Joel and Ellie before and that the actual murder will not bring her peace, it will just leave another kid without a ‘parent figure’ and perpetuate the cycle of hate.
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  60. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Just finished... Amazing and unique experience you never had in a video game before. Masterpiece.
    I feel sorry for people who saw spoilers before experiencing the whole game.
  61. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Doubtlessly the best game I wish never had been made.

    The first installment in this series is one of my favourite games of all time and I've long lost count of how many times I've replayed it. Thus I was enraged when I suddenly had Joel beaten to death on my screen. Hell, he was like a father to me. An on screen father, but still. Anyhow, at that point I couldn't keep playing. My hands were shaking and I couldn't think straight. All I knew was that I hated the game and Naughty Dog. That I probably should brake the game disk in two and send fungal spores to Naughty Dog. But in the end I realized that I hated someone else even more. Abby. The b*tch who broke my heart.

    So I decided that I might very well brake the game disk eventually and write a bad review. But not until I had my revenge on Abby and all of her loved ones.

    For a few hours my hatred burned too hot for me to enjoy much of the game. Dina felt like a nuisance and all dialogue and interactions not directly related to my search for revenge felt pointless.

    Then there came flashback. A memory of Ellie, Joel and some dinosaurs trying on hats. And that's when the grief truly hit me. A flood of tears dampened the fires of hatred and suddenly I could feel again. Not much, but enough to take in the world again.

    A few hours later Dina turned out to be pregnant, and suddenly I felt a tiny bit of something for her too. Not that I liked her, really. But that I wanted to keep her safe. Protected. Just as Joel had kept "me" safe for the previous game.

    Anyhow, from there on I really enjoyed the game. It made me realize how pointless hatred and revenge really is. Because in the end, you only give someone else reason to hate you as much as you hated that someone. And on it goes.

    To sum things up this game was an emotional roller coaster. Terrible, dark and painful in ways I've never experienced in a game before. Or in any other media, in fact. So, yes, this is a great game. Even though I would have been happier if it never had been made.
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  62. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gameplay awesome, history sad, lovely ans funny sometimes. Its a masterpiece.
  63. Jul 22, 2020
    10
    The original the last of us is one of my favourite games ever made. I am not one of those people who felt it did not need a sequel as the story of the first game had such a perfect ending. I have every faith in Naughty Dog that whatever game they make will be of the utmost quality as they have such an incredible track record. I was right not to be concerned, this game is incredible.

    I
    The original the last of us is one of my favourite games ever made. I am not one of those people who felt it did not need a sequel as the story of the first game had such a perfect ending. I have every faith in Naughty Dog that whatever game they make will be of the utmost quality as they have such an incredible track record. I was right not to be concerned, this game is incredible.

    I will not spoil anything here as the less you know the more you will enjoy it. What I will say is that the story is not afraid to take risks and is far better off for it.

    But of course this isn't just about the story, it is about the gameplay and everything else in between, it is all top notch. It runs very smoothly, combat encounters are tense and memorable. The kills are brutal and you will often hear screams of agony and enemies calling out names, which adds to the realism and immersion.

    It is also very violent, you can almost feel Ellies hatred when she kills people involved in a horrific incident early in the game, I love panning the camera around to Ellie when she is taking down an enemy from behind, you can clearly see the hatred etched on her face.

    Some people may disagree with the direction the story takes and some of the actions taken by the lead characters, but I personally feel very pleased with how the story panned out.

    Every single environment feels incredibly detailed, I was desperate to explore everything I possibly could, there are plenty of secrets to be found as well as quite a few Easter eggs. This game demands exploration and I genuinely felt saddened when I realise there was something that I missed.

    I cannot recommend this game enough, you may have heard people complaining a lot about the story and yes it is divisive, but I think it is much better because of it.

    I finished it 2 weeks ago and have not been able to stop thinking about it since.

    A must buy!!
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  64. Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Story: Honestly, it's not as bad as the other reviews say it is. It's likely due to the halo effect that most don't connect with the characters or their motives. The writers try a little too hard to force an agenda, yet there is an ugly side to humanity as well that we try to avoid and instinctively abhor. If we accept that what's shown in the game is possible of any of us, then the plotStory: Honestly, it's not as bad as the other reviews say it is. It's likely due to the halo effect that most don't connect with the characters or their motives. The writers try a little too hard to force an agenda, yet there is an ugly side to humanity as well that we try to avoid and instinctively abhor. If we accept that what's shown in the game is possible of any of us, then the plot is easier to stomach.

    The storytelling itself is acceptable. The writers do manage to help you bond with the characters. At the end I found myself sympathizing with both the protagonist Ellie and antagonist Abby, as well as their companions. If the game had a little more light, most would give it an 8. But the plot is dark. Really dark. The characters do redeem themselves at the end, but that is too little, too late.

    Gameplay: Same as always. Not much difference compared to the first game. Combat is a little more fluid and exploration a little quicker, but basically the same. And by that I mean entertaining. It becomes repetitive, but the game isn't long enough to get you sick of it.

    Graphics: Much improved over the first game. Textures, detail, design, are all a step above the originals. But that is to be expected. The previous game was a made for the PS3. Wouldn't say that it's amazing though. But there are some portions deserving of praise, such as the character facial expressions and how natural the character's movements are.

    Voiceacting: Perfect, 10 out of 10. The plot might not be perfect, but the characters told the plot as best they could.

    Overall, an acceptable plot, Good storytelling and fine everywhere else. 8 out of 10. If it were a little brighter, it'd have been a 10.
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  65. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This is not a game for our snowflake generation, who likes to live in a fantasy of everything being happy and nice; expecting our heroes to do the right thing all the time.
    Last of us 2 is a piece of art, and the goal of creating art is not to impress, but to express. Kuddos to Naughty dog for making the tough choices and showing us how flawed human beings really are.
  66. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best ps4 game !
    Best Game of the consoles Generation.
    Great history
    Good Job
    Please, need the last of us part lll as soom posible
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  67. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Can't stop thinking about the ending. Don't look at all this yelling, just play the game.
  68. Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Probably the best hand-crafted animation and environments I've seen in a game. Sometimes a bit of a drag and some guns have an arbitrarily low ammo capacity (3 rounds in the bolt-action rifle) but other than that it's worth playing
  69. Aug 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, I finished The Last of Us Part II this morning and was left with emotions. I felt really sad for Ellie, ended up all alone, like Joel once was... I kinda agree with the ending, Ellie sparing Abby's life because Naughty Dog was going for an ending which didn't feature a useless nature of cyclic revenge and also if you think about it, Abby got what she deserved. Death wouldn't have been worth it for her. She learnt her lesson the hard way. Well I know we all would've loved it if she had killed Abby ofc lol but having this ending doesn't feel bad either. Ellie has always been a kind and strong character and they showed it. Like they say, "The best revenge is forgiveness" since that is a much harder thing to do. This sequel shows the reality of life, how the world has changed into this chaotic crap.. so a gesture of kindness can change certain things.
    I always loved the message Naughty Dog portray with their games, like with Uncharted series and now this. Both Nathan and Ellie WANTED something but at the end, they got what they NEEDED. Inner Peace.
    I was so happy to see the last scene of Joel and Ellie on the balcony, I kept thinking, Joel never got to talk to Ellie and she was being a **** to him but it all went away with that.
    Moving on, the gameplay was so top notch, I never had this much fun playing a videogame. Naughty Dog has really hit it off with this game. Even the graphics. I recently got my platinum for Uncharted 4 and noticed so many little details that I missed on my first playthrough, it was such an amazing game and now with The Last of Us II--they have set up the bar even higher!
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  70. Jul 10, 2020
    9
    I truly loved this game. The stealth combat and set pieces are intense. The game is a technical marvel in terms of performance and animations. I was very onboard for where the narrative went. Very powerful, and it’s great to have a game present complicated motivations and morally ambiguous characters.
  71. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Well, here it goes. Giving this game a 10 to offset the butt hurt fanboys. Game is closer to a 9. I personally like the story a lot. This game took risks and it is better for it. If you all want the same game from sequel to sequel, play Call of Duty. If you want art, play The Last of Us II.
  72. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Work of art, 10/10. The story and perception of justice landed so well that I dont understand the whole backlash thing. Worth every minute of my life. First game I cried by the end. Masterpience.
  73. Dec 7, 2020
    10
    Как я сожалею о том, что повелся на грязь, которая выливалась на игру на её старте. Теперь сожалею, что купил игру по скидке, за такой шедевр нужно платить сполна.
    Спасибо Naughty Dog, ради таких игр стоит не просто купить приставку, ради таких игр стоит жить!
    Как я сожалею о том, что повелся на грязь, которая выливалась на игру на её старте. Теперь сожалею, что купил игру по скидке, за такой шедевр нужно платить сполна.
    Спасибо Naughty Dog, ради таких игр стоит не просто купить приставку, ради таких игр стоит жить!
  74. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Increíble juego, las vistas, los gráficos, un juego que amaras definitivamente.
  75. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People review bombing no way beat the game real people like us are just now beating the game now and it took a solid 2-3 day and nights straight to do so, I feel like my heart's strings have never been pulled harder and people jumping at spoilers to make judgements have no clue. This game gave me heavy resident evil vibes in the best way that the first never truly pulled off. The boss fight with Abby was straight out of RE:Nemesis and maybe Im the outlier here in that by my time was over with Abby I DID empathize with her SO strongly and honestly at the final fight let her kill Ellie just to see if there was a cannon ending for that. I really was not expecting to like Abby and from the first day in Seattle with her it felt like a slog but something about her, maybe the voice acting, maybe the ultra hard shielding around her heart that she had so strongly that made her so Hateable for many, but Relatable to me. We all love Ellie because we saw her grow up, and I know it was intentional writing, but Ellie pissed me off more than once and it's because I was really close to a few girls who acted just like that. Abby showed multiple times a certain restraint and maturity that Ellie couldn't understand untill she literally lost the ability to play her favorite tune. It was tragic. I truly was surprised myself that by the end I wanted them both to win, though I knew they had already both losses, so, so long ago. It was a masterpiece. And many people may never know it, they will judge this game off many other things, and the gameplay itself is superb in stealth and A.I.

    Once again I wonder or possibly doubt it's even possible for them to continue this story again, especially with Ellie. But I have absolute faith and excitement for anything that may come. At the deepest expense of my emotional reserves. The HBO show that supposedly is happening could potentially turn this into something even greater. But as it stands, this is another turning point in video game narrative, and the the risks may have been obvious, (especially living in a post Game of Thrones world) I think we can all agree that the execution was nearly flawless and The Last of Us 2 has stuck it's landing.
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  76. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, graphics, remarkable gameplay and history, really a life lesson.
  77. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! It’s Naughty Dog is there much more to say? Buy it and play it for yourself.
  78. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Last of Us part II is a dark and thoughtful game that examines the consequences of your actions through Ellie's story of revenge. The story is incredibly complex with many characters that you will grow to understand as Ellie's journey unfolds. Come into The Last of Us part II without expectations and you will not be disappointed... well maybe a little but only because it is not aLast of Us part II is a dark and thoughtful game that examines the consequences of your actions through Ellie's story of revenge. The story is incredibly complex with many characters that you will grow to understand as Ellie's journey unfolds. Come into The Last of Us part II without expectations and you will not be disappointed... well maybe a little but only because it is not a particularly happy journey. Expand
  79. Jul 29, 2020
    10
    From the spoilers I saw through twitter prior to release, I was a bit hesitant to buy the game. I decided to preorder anyway since I loved the first and I’m so glad I did. Please take the criticism circling around the game with a grain of salt and play it yourself. If you actually play the full game and let the story develop along with gameplay, you’re in for a great ride. There are highsFrom the spoilers I saw through twitter prior to release, I was a bit hesitant to buy the game. I decided to preorder anyway since I loved the first and I’m so glad I did. Please take the criticism circling around the game with a grain of salt and play it yourself. If you actually play the full game and let the story develop along with gameplay, you’re in for a great ride. There are highs and lows but that’s with any great story. The visuals, characters, voice acting, and different styles of combat are enough reason to love the game even if you aren’t a big fan of the story. I highly recommend. Expand
  80. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Love the characters, story and gameplay. The way that our human nature is told is beautiful.
  81. Aug 5, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is a tragic tale, but it is one of the best games I have ever played in my life, the story, the combat, the gameplay, graphics, sound design, and soundtrack were all near perfect. Most people who are giving the game low scores such as 0 or 1 have not actually played the game, it's a shame they will never move past their over-inflated ego and give the game a chanceThe Last of Us Part 2 is a tragic tale, but it is one of the best games I have ever played in my life, the story, the combat, the gameplay, graphics, sound design, and soundtrack were all near perfect. Most people who are giving the game low scores such as 0 or 1 have not actually played the game, it's a shame they will never move past their over-inflated ego and give the game a chance before going on to hate the game because of the actions of Abby or Ellie. I urge you to play throughout the game, in no ways is this game a happy game, it will make you angry and sad at many times, but it has some of the best story-telling I have seen in any piece of media. Expand
  82. Jul 2, 2020
    9
    After taking the time to actually play the game properly 35 hrs! Storyline is very good and traumatic! Did drag a bit towards the end but the set pieces was stunning! the haven wow! And very emotional to see a character trying to move on with PTSD! Any review that was posted in 19 and 20th June had no way of completing a 30+ hour so should be ignored play the game it is a master piece!
  83. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm shocked at all the negative reviews. Did people not finish the game? The gameplay mechanics we're largely untouched, I was hoping for deeper upgrade trees, but the last of us is about story telling, which was done incredibly well. If you can make me hate a character in the beginning, but then flip things to where she feels like the protagonist by the end, that's excellent sorry telling. Expand
  84. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve been searching for people who suggest other storylines after claiming that it was « bad writing ». Every single one I read worked. And it was a satisfying story. A comforting one.
    Writers didn’t choose that path and that’s precisely what makes that game a **** masterpiece.

    Pretty much everyone acknowledged the quality of the level design, animations, visceral gameplay, sound design, music, lights, particles, physics, good timing for hints, believability of characters gear, storytelling through environment, and incredible attention to details in general.

    So what seemed to polarize people is that they feel forced to root for, or at least forgive Abby. One of the main angle of the series is that there is no hero. They pushed that idea further.
    They didn’t just try to humanize Abby, they showed you behind the scene of factions and around what values and codes the organize and survive.
    They constantly question you about the worth of revenge, but also personal vs collective motivation. And since every time you’d root for Ellie to bash the skull of anyone who hurts her, the game reminds you that you are no better than any of the characters. The story doesn’t try to satisfy you, the gameplay does. The story plays with your ethics and empath by constantly shifting the point of view.

    To address another thing I've seen many ranting about is that at no point they force any sjw stuff down your throat. They live in a world where people have to survive extreme threats everyday so a girl might look like a slender teen boy or be jacked like a mma fighter who don’t give a **** about conservative/progressive view on norms and canons. The focus is on the characters motivations and not what they identify with.

    Final point about the writing, every character has a unique presonality, gimmicks, an accent, all this incredibely well conveyed by the actors. If acting is reacting, this is to me the best example to date in a game.

    So I genuinely don't understand the hate. This is good writing.

    This games punches to your guts just after stabbing you in the same spot, and nails every detail of it.
    So again, it’s a **** masterpiece.
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  85. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The emotional impact this game has on you is like no other that i have experienced, The gameplay is top class and some of the best ai i have seen.
  86. Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything aside from the beginning of Abby Day 1 was sooo well done.
    Laura Bailey and Ashley Johnson give the performances of their lives. Everytime Troy Baker's Joel appears is an incredible moment of delight and this story teaches you to dwell with how far one goes and what terrible things one commits in the pursuit of injustice to those which are close to you. I am so incredibly happy that this game was able to handle this discussion expertly and maturely. By the end of the game, I ended up sobbing. Not because I wanted Ellie to kill Abby, or vice versa but because I had seen these characters experience so much suffering that you just wanted them to stop. 'When you're lost for the darkness, look for the light'. I am forever grateful that Ellie found the light at the very end, even if it cost her, her largest fear. Ending up alone. The production is insane, the sound design is insane, the music is beyond me. This is the best step that video games have taken to prove that this medium is the best out there, and we can tell stories which deeply impact us. If by the end, you think that Joel's death wasn't done right or that he deserved a better death, then I am sorry to say that you haven't really understood or Naughty Dog failed to communicate to you how unjust death, life and this world is. No one is ever ready for the death of a loved one. It's never right, and it always hurts. When you lose someone, you can surely lose yourself. Everything is so good. (Some of the pacing, while I could understand, didn't rub me the right way. Abby Day 1 intro in particular. I think that they could've had the truck ride lead them over to the camp to meet Isaac instead of taking the whole long detour since the player isn't going to be paying too much attention because of the shock value of realizing you're playing as Abby for 3 days)
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  87. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Im not homophobic but im totally disappointed from the gay agenda of the sequel to one of my favorite games... After all i hope they going to get the message..
  88. Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The single greatest entertainment product in history, artistically combining perfectly crafted virtual visual realism, strong character development, a brilliantly unpredictable plot, emotive acting and dialogue and some of the best gameplay design in history.
  89. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Great game and I loved every minute of it . Such a well done presentation and we'll worth the money . I loved the first game and this did not disappoint
  90. Nov 6, 2020
    8
    Visually its a masterpiece and the gameplay is a joy with (many) tense moments - a real step-up from the original. However, the story takes some brave risks that don't always pay off. From a narrative perspective it leads you to feel as frustrated and angry as the characters you are playing, which is actually a really smart and immersive way to tell the story, but it's all so bleak andVisually its a masterpiece and the gameplay is a joy with (many) tense moments - a real step-up from the original. However, the story takes some brave risks that don't always pay off. From a narrative perspective it leads you to feel as frustrated and angry as the characters you are playing, which is actually a really smart and immersive way to tell the story, but it's all so bleak and depressing its just not that enjoyable - by the end I was actually quite exhausted. Still a great game overall though. Expand
  91. Jul 14, 2020
    9
    I was prepared to be annoyed by the political stuff people were complaining about, and was shocked by how overblown that entire controversy has been - it seriously boggles my mind. This game is stunningly beautiful, has a stirring plot (a plot that makes sense, even if it means some characters I love are held accountable for their bad decisions), and mixes up the gameplay just enough toI was prepared to be annoyed by the political stuff people were complaining about, and was shocked by how overblown that entire controversy has been - it seriously boggles my mind. This game is stunningly beautiful, has a stirring plot (a plot that makes sense, even if it means some characters I love are held accountable for their bad decisions), and mixes up the gameplay just enough to keep things interesting. It gets a little tedious at times is my only complaint. Look at all the zero scores - if someone gives a game a zero, they are saying it's one of the worst ever made. The only people who think it is a zero are pushing an agenda. Expand
  92. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Loved the game. Yeah.. it has some issues, but still it is unique project you should experience yourself, before any conclusions. I’ll tell you for sure, we won’t see anything like this in a long time... (((
  93. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    TLOU 2, es una experiencia increíble, oscura, dura y agotadora por momentos, su historia no será del agrado de todos ya que el juego transita por situaciones intocables para los jugadores, TLOU2 tiene algo diferente que contar, atrevido y desafiante para tu mente y a la vez complementa la historia del primero.
  94. Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The worthy sequel to a masterpiece: extraordinary sound effects, stunning facial expressions, a wide environment that can be explored down to the smallest detail, inspired soundtrack, touching moments and unforgettable characters. But hey: "judging by the leaks I hate the story, so I give it a 0 without even playing and then I get angry if they delete the review I wrote the same day inThe worthy sequel to a masterpiece: extraordinary sound effects, stunning facial expressions, a wide environment that can be explored down to the smallest detail, inspired soundtrack, touching moments and unforgettable characters. But hey: "judging by the leaks I hate the story, so I give it a 0 without even playing and then I get angry if they delete the review I wrote the same day in which the game was released!" am i right guys? Expand
  95. aft
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Excellent game! Lots of details, lots of gore. My favorite game, perfection.
  96. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never expected storytelling to be so good in a game even after they killed off one of the most loved characters in such a brutal fashion and made you play as the killer only for the player to empathise and like the killer. Naughty dog has done such an amazing feat utilising every inch of power in the playstation to make a perfect ending to this console cycle. story aside, you can tell Naughty Dog poured their heart into every aspect of this game. The animations and attention to detail are on another level down from the individual actions when upgrading guns down to the blood realistically pouring from a wound after an intensely grim fight - the gore and violence are on a level of their own. Combat arguably outshines the narrative as the AI and additional features make such a brilliant difference that no fight is ever the same. The atmosphere is expertly done due to the soundtrack reflecting each scene perfectly as well as the voice acting from each character, Naughty Dog did intend to make the violence more real and make the player think about their actions and I believe they have done so very well, not only from story moments but, even just stealth killing supposed "bullet fodders" you can see the desperation both in Ellie and the enemies in their expressions again, it's these little details that flesh out every enemy that add to the game so well.
    Back to the story, so while I was intitially seething that they killed off Joel so quickly and the fact that we play as Abby through the second half of the game, I grew from absolutely hating her and her crew to growing fond of them and actually liking her. Lev and Yara i guess, added a little to the story but, in my opinion it felt like a rehash of Joel and Ellie but even so, Naughty Dog conveyed their relationship quite well in a way that didn't rip off from J&E. I love the way the story tied up in the end and going back to my point where I reversed my opinion on Abby; it was to the point where I believed Ellie was the villain and that is why this game gets a 10 from me. Not only from the amazing graphic, animation, sound, gore etc but the fact that Naughty Dog reversed my opinion on a character that did the most heinous thing that could be done to a fan of the series through their storytelling. It's a game that has to be played and not judged solely on leaks and what others have said.

    Although, if I'm being finicky and to make sure others do not see this as biased, the stuff that I didn't like or wasn't a fan of was the framerate drops which occurred a couple of times thankfully it did not take away from the experience, pacing was a bit over the place.
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  97. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I didnt think that they could up the ante when it comes to storytelling and gameplay.
    This game is a work of art without sacrificing what truly makes a top 5 game in history...for me at least.
    While Part 1 was often repetitive at times, this is absolutely not.I am eager to see what lies ahead for video games in general after this experience. I've been playing games since 1982 and I can't
    I didnt think that they could up the ante when it comes to storytelling and gameplay.
    This game is a work of art without sacrificing what truly makes a top 5 game in history...for me at least.
    While Part 1 was often repetitive at times, this is absolutely not.I am eager to see what lies ahead for video games in general after this experience. I've been playing games since 1982 and I can't remember the last time I was excited to replay any game but this one has affected me on so many levels of emotion that it will be hard to put down for a minute. Congratulations to the people that made this and THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD **** WORK!!!!!!!
    Ps...
    Every story doesnt end up with rainbows and ice cream.
    Every story isnt written to make sure everyone is happy.
    Most stories aren't even close to being as good as this one was.
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  98. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Замечательная кинематографичная драма с чётко выверенным геймплеем. Её единственный недостаток в том, что у неё есть первая часть.
  99. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us crowned the PS3 era and defined the generation. I have no doubt that the Last of Us 2 has just done the same for the PS4. Brutal, beautiful, horrifying and moving, a classic.
  100. Oct 2, 2020
    10
    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.
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]