The Last of Us Part II

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  1. rajvernekar
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Definitely a game changer in terms of gameplay and storytelling, people who've rated low is due to some major story decisions about our favorite characters, but there is a lot of depth which cannot be analyzed fully just from surface. Two times play is a must. Please experience this beauty and encourage creation of such risktaking, stellar single player games instead of bs like Call ofDefinitely a game changer in terms of gameplay and storytelling, people who've rated low is due to some major story decisions about our favorite characters, but there is a lot of depth which cannot be analyzed fully just from surface. Two times play is a must. Please experience this beauty and encourage creation of such risktaking, stellar single player games instead of bs like Call of Duty and Ubisoft yearly installment games adding zero value year on year… Expand
  2. Ez4encek4
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    The last of us parte 2, un juego altamente complejo hablando de cuantas mejoras hubo a diferencia de su antecesor, donde los ambientes te mandan a vivir en ese mundo inmersivo, un gameplay divertido y con capacidad de que puedas hacer lo que quieras, en cuanto a su historia, podria decir que no supera a la primera parte, pero aun así me parece una joya si logras captar su mensaje, sin dudaThe last of us parte 2, un juego altamente complejo hablando de cuantas mejoras hubo a diferencia de su antecesor, donde los ambientes te mandan a vivir en ese mundo inmersivo, un gameplay divertido y con capacidad de que puedas hacer lo que quieras, en cuanto a su historia, podria decir que no supera a la primera parte, pero aun así me parece una joya si logras captar su mensaje, sin duda tambien lo llevaré en mi corazón.… Expand
  3. TIMIDESTONE699
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This game is the game of our time, The storytelling has been blown outta the water, People always want a good happy ending where the hero always wins or some BS, This game takes storytelling to the next level, I was so immersed in this game, it's the best game I've ever played, the combat is stunning, the world is gorgeous, this really sets a standard to the future of gaming, last of usThis game is the game of our time, The storytelling has been blown outta the water, People always want a good happy ending where the hero always wins or some BS, This game takes storytelling to the next level, I was so immersed in this game, it's the best game I've ever played, the combat is stunning, the world is gorgeous, this really sets a standard to the future of gaming, last of us part 1 felt repetitive but not part 2, with part 2 it always felt like we are constantly moving onto the next thing like so quickly, ofc I really didn't like the ending much it was ok-ish but it's a fantastic story nevertheless which is based on self-realization at the end and driven by our emotions.… Expand
  4. Neon_Razor
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Well I don't know about the perfect scores and 10s, but the only 10 here is the graphics. The story is extremely disappointing and writing is horrible. It's like I'm watching a B-Grade teenage flick. They ruined the old characters and the new ones are not interesting. The only good moments were from the bonding between Joel and Ellie. All in all a very disappointing experience for a game from ND.
  5. Rob88
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    The woke of us part 2 is straight trash horrible gameplay mechanics , horrible graphics , disgusting rape scenes , and other nasty things . Horrible not for little kids nor is this game appropriate . It’s only appropriate. For gross lgbt people
  6. MOHAMMAD0554
    Aug 31, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. این گیم شاهکاره اینقدر که این گیم جزییات داره هیچ گیم دیگه ای نداره… Expand
  7. Fleor
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scrivere una recensione per questo gioco é molto difficile. Più difficile di qualunque altro gioco perché questo The last of us parte II riesce a regalarti emozioni che prima d'ora non avevo mai provato giocando ad un videogioco. Ma devo provarci, provare ad essere oggettivo conservando comunque un po' di soggettività. Solo l'aspetto tecnico lascia a bocca aperta e sembrerebbe essere il migliore della generazione (e fa ridere il fatto che sia su Ps4). I paesaggi sono incredibili e le animazioni rivoluzionarie. Per non parlare poi delle musiche (Gustavo ci sa fare). Per quanto riguarda il gameplay sono riusciti a mantenere la base del primo evolvendola esponenzialmente. In questo gioco ci sono infatti molte più possibilità di approccio al nemico, anche solo la parte stealth dall'essere semplicemente il soffocare gente del primo capitolo si é evoluta aggiungendo molte più possibilità tra cui tutte le armi silenziate e l'erba alta e bassa (che comunque trattandosi di un gioco realistico non copre integralmente). Inoltre le mappe sono molto più grandi e rifinite. Muoversi con Ellie é molto più divertente (per via del salto e altre possibilità di interazioni ambientali) e l'intelligenza artificiale é talmente ben fatta da far sentire l'odore di next gen. Parliamo infine della storia facendo spoiler. La trama di questo gioco é esattamente come il primo... semplicissima. E allora perché entrambi i titoli ci fanno emozionare così tanto? Per la narrazione e i personaggi. Da una semplice storia di vendetta infatti Naughty dog é riuscita a tirar fuori una storia profonda e matura come poche altre prima d'ora. Il gioco é infatti pieno zeppo di scene che ti fanno rabbrividire. Prima fra tutte la morte di Joel, la scena per cui molti utenti hanno distrutto il gioco. Perché é stato così? Forse semplicemente per la morte di Joel? Anche, ma non solo. Il motivo é sopratutto il modo in cui é avvenuta, attraverso una vera e propria tortura. Tutti appena l'abbiamo vista volevamo uccidere Abby, la genialità di Naughty Dog é stata proprio farci diventare Abby, all'inizio nessuno voleva, nessuno voleva essere l'assassino di Joel, eppure, dopo alcune ore ti appassioni profondamente alla sua storia e ai suoi amici ed inizi a dubitare delle azioni di Ellie. E poi pensateci... davvero preferivate la morte di Dina (come tutti ipotizzavamo dai trailer)? Non avrebbe avuto molto senso, far morire un personaggio che neanche conoscevamo e far girare tutto intorno a quello. Non sarebbe stata una motivazione altrettanto forte per farci andare avanti.
    Una delle cose che più ho apprezzato del gioco sono i flashback di Joel, queste scene, così spenzierate, sono la chiave del gioco, sopratutto quella finale, che trasforma tutto il gioco in una storia sul perdono e non sulla vendetta. Il finale per me é perfetto, nient'altro da aggiungere. Insomma, per riassumere tutta la recensione in poche parole: "le persone non erano pronte" 10/10.    … Expand
  8. Cibermesias
    Aug 30, 2023
    4
    They shat on the characters and ruined the story. Then added gay stuff so they can blame homophobia for bad reviews.
    Graphics are great: 10/10.
  9. Cosmotel
    Aug 30, 2023
    5
    A really nice experience. Went through a lot of different emotions from the beginning to the finish.
  10. jeltz
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    the game we all waited for!!!! beautiful graphics and level design. amazing ai, depth with character development and etc…
  11. guizitsdf
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Surpreendente como uma história pode te capturar e manifestar tantos sentimentos a respeito de personagens fictícios mas que, de alguma forma, você se apegou bastante. Uma história complexa, com nuances que tento compreender claramente mesmo após 2 anos de ter jogado.
    A jogabilidade é incrível, a troca de armas funciona bem, a mecânica de furtividade é ótima.
    Gráficos incríveis com boa fidedignidade da expressões faciais. O trabalho de áudio e dublagem é simplesmente FENOMENAL!
    Apaixonado pelo jogo.    … Expand
  12. angrycrit
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    This game shows us again why we shouldn't believe early critic reviews.
    There are few steps how poor game changes into good game.
    1. Maker side(devs, distributions, and all partakers) gives money friendly medium and someone called "critic"(and I just want to call them "Swindler side") who are positive to their money. 2. Swindler side writes critic that are very positive to bad game    This game shows us again why we shouldn't believe early critic reviews.
    There are few steps how poor game changes into good game.

    1. Maker side(devs, distributions, and all partakers) gives money friendly medium and someone called "critic"(and I just want to call them "Swindler side") who are positive to their money.

    2. Swindler side writes critic that are very positive to bad game with no playing whole game.

    3. When all underwriting session is over, poor game received highly overrated metascore like 95.

    4. Lastly, if faithful worshiper who loves certain game series zealously and someone who are absorbed in PC deeply provide support that game, poor game will be a masterpiece.

    As all you can see, this result is TLoU2.

    Story? ruined. bunch of **** with being contaminated PC.
    The Last of Us 1 shows us how stereo typed-zombie games become well-made game with splendid story. We got touched through universality related humanism and paternal love like what Joel gives Eille under desperate situation.

    --- Spoilers ---

    But what about TLoU2? Joel became protector of LGBT. Joel became golf ball and died in vain. Eliie dig up his corpse and behead it in her memory. muscular girl who killed Joel roamed fields and destroyed everything all time with no clear purpose... what do you want to tell us, scenario writer? I think if he shows STRONG Abby's behind story, gamers will understand her motivation naturally in his delusion. That is his intention clearly. but No. No one understand this bad story.

    How about graphic, sound? Not bad, but we just want a consecutive good scenario, not collateral things. Good graphic and sound make a game more remarkable when game is totally good.

    TLoU series is dead. 2 killed 1 as Abby killed Joel.
    DO NOT BUY this game and save your money. I think you can spend your money more wisely.
    Contaminated metascore can't deceive gamers no longer.    … Expand
  13. ActionCritic
    Aug 29, 2023
    1
    This has to be the biggest disappointment of any game sequel ever released in video game history.
    Waste of pretty graphics and time.
  14. SmartLee
    Aug 29, 2023
    0
    NEVER DO **** again! This game is a piece of global **** will never buy any game from this studio!
  15. Colehuesca
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Best narrative and gameplay ever on a AAA game. You don't play this game, the game plays you and your emotions.
  16. Godeternal
    Aug 28, 2023
    0
    The worst video game ever. Basically because it's not a video game!!! There is more movie than game play which sucks A$$. So if you want to sit and watch a movie with some game play added in at different points this is for you. I personally am pissed that I paid video game money for basically a $10 movie!!!!.
  17. KamenRiderDark
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    The gameplay and environment are good, but overall tainted by the terrible narrative and overall theme of the game. Naughty Dog tries to warn and discourage players about the consequences of pursuing revenge, yet they force us to play as a character right after said character kills one of our beloved protagonist from the series! How exactly does this discourage us from seeking revenge whenThe gameplay and environment are good, but overall tainted by the terrible narrative and overall theme of the game. Naughty Dog tries to warn and discourage players about the consequences of pursuing revenge, yet they force us to play as a character right after said character kills one of our beloved protagonist from the series! How exactly does this discourage us from seeking revenge when it only makes us sympathetic to their horrible actions.

    Both Abby and Ellie do not mature or get character development and they essentially remain the same towards end of the game. Player's spend hours seeing their character get revenge by killing key characters and innocent NPC's only to spare the main target at the very last second? It felt like we wasted our time and we were left with dread and disappointment. It doesn't make sense for the main character to just walk away from their objective at the last second despite the fact said character gave up the pursuit sometime earlier in the story.

    There are some characters in the game that do not supplement character development or show qualities that make us feel sympathetic towards them. Take for instance Jesse and Manny who are only there to provide some drama to the narrative without providing memorable personal traits.

    The flashbacks were also poorly executed. Those flashbacks should have been the first playable parts of the game and then switch over to the main plot. It would have made the game's ending even more impressionable instead of making us feel like all our efforts were basically for nothing. I honestly think Naughty Dog should have created two campaign modes for the game, one focused completely from Ellie's perspective and another on Abby's story. Upon completion of Ellie's story we will have the option to complete Abby's campaign instead of having us switch between these characters.

    Overall, I don't think this game is worth $59+ and I am disappointed with it. I think Naughty Dog should remake this game or at least learn their mistakes by the time they release Last of Us III.    … Expand
  18. Zax33
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito ruim sou muito mais o 1 o 2 não era nem pra existir jogo tosco e pra que o 3 se o dois foi uma merda… Expand
  19. Young_Thugatron
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yeah the last of us part 2 had the best story I've ever played, it was an amazing game, if Ellie killed Abby she would have made the same mistake joel and Abby committed, as Abby's revenge didn't fix any if her personal problems going on internally and externally, in top of that ellies story mirror's nathan drakes pursued of treasure as nathan drake puts the people he cares about in danger for worthless treasure, in the end nathan leaves tge treasure in the past in order to care about his family, just like ellie leaves her revenge nehind. Abby's story mirror Joel's from the last of us part 1, the story starts with losing a loved one and growing as a person after meeting a little kid that sufferes from external and internal problens as lec lost his sister and ellie lost her best friend before meeting joel. Ellies decision in the end shows growth and selflessness as she acknowledges that every person makes decisions based on circumstance and how Abby has so much in common with joel and she would be committing the same action Abby committed that affect ellie in the begging of the second game. Joel's decision in the end of part 1(2013) serves as an opposite to Peter's decision in the end of Marvel's spiderman(2018). It is all about putting other people's circumstances into consideration abd growing as a person and lifting your self abd the people around you rather than harming the world you were brought into.… Expand
  20. Joselix7
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Gran juego de las mejores historias que he podido ver en mi vida, la total inmersión de los personajes y refleja el sentimiento en todo momento 10/10
  21. Hellfire74
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    It is absolutely disgusting what they did with this story and franchise.
    There is a great game play, the graphics are amazing but obviously if the story is crap, if you disrespect the characters of Part 1, kill the main character and then play as it's murderer?!
    You have to be a psychopath minded to think this was a good idea. All these green reviews are all bot farming to damage    It is absolutely disgusting what they did with this story and franchise.
    There is a great game play, the graphics are amazing but obviously if the story is crap, if you disrespect the characters of Part 1, kill the main character and then play as it's murderer?!
    You have to be a psychopath minded to think this was a good idea.
    All these green reviews are all bot farming to damage control obviously.    … Expand
  22. O_ghostdops5
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    The game Has the Best história of the all games in my opinion, IT Has beautiful graphics and good characters
  23. Popomaster
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    Politic and bad...........................................................................
  24. d4ntes
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Polished to maximum with emotional rollercoaster story. And again, it has only one flaw: you can play it for the first time only once.
  25. SrQuantum
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    If you want a misinformation, a political radical left propaganda calling itself a game, go for it. It's full of marxism and "progressism" in it. You'll enjoy it.

    TLOU 2 is not a game, it is an SJW propaganda.
  26. Apo_calypse
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Sometimes i want to delete all my memories to experience this story over and over again. This game is a masterpiece. Insane graphics and details, the combat is brutal and fun and the story is just so damn good.
  27. Madremia
    Aug 24, 2023
    0
    The graphics are great, but not the gameplay. There are some issues with the gameplay mechanics and AI. And part of it has to do with the story telling and how the developers are trying to sway your opinion. To avoid spoilers, I’ll have to be cryptic here. You play as more than one character, and there is a significant difference between how easy they are to control (which seems to beThe graphics are great, but not the gameplay. There are some issues with the gameplay mechanics and AI. And part of it has to do with the story telling and how the developers are trying to sway your opinion. To avoid spoilers, I’ll have to be cryptic here. You play as more than one character, and there is a significant difference between how easy they are to control (which seems to be another lame attempt to make you like that character more). Trying to play with Ellie makes it seem like she is physically retarded. It’s like they turn the difficulty down a couple notches with the other character. They move faster, aim better, have better weapons that do more damage, get more supplies, are not noticed as easily, and craft more supplies with less materials. It’s a whole different game where you don’t care who you’re fighting or how much ammo you have, you’re going to win.
    Playing the guitar was a clever way of using the PS4 controller, but after doing it again and again, it’s becomes a distraction. Can we get back to the storyline...oh yea, that’s not the strong-point on this one, is it?
    Concerning the AI...it seemed the developers could not figure out whether they wanted a stealth or combat game. The AI follows predetermined patrol paths in every scene, until you do something. Then they obviously gravitate towards you no matter where you are hiding. Say you set a trap and sneak away to a quiet corner. Once the trap is triggered, all remaining enemies start moving towards you. Humans and infected both do this. It became most obvious when a human discovered me while I was hiding behind cover, and they were on top of the building I was in. Then he starting shooting and doing damage...through the roof. Hmm, ok.
    If humans and infected are in the same scene, they will only engage in a brief confrontation before they act like the other side is invisible. That part made me curse out loud. You try to lure infected towards human opponents, they engage and then...just stop and wander around each other looking for you.

    Story: Disappointing, over and over. The drama about ‘who kissed who?!’ makes it seem like you’re watching Pretty Little Liars. I wouldn’t actually know because I’ve never watched that show. Because I don’t care about who is kissing who.
    Overall, this starts as a revenge story and it’s obvious they want to say that revenge is futile. But lord they make you pay for it, and that message got beat to a pulp with the ancient Greeks. You find yourself saying, ‘wait we’re going off to do what? What does that have to do with this story? Is this even the same story, and who heck is that guy?’ After a while, it’s not the same story at all

    Concerning the events that happen, the developers try too hard for shock value and to mess with your head in obvious and tacky ways. You’re forced to do things that should have been a choice, and were probably bad ideas to begin with.
    Also on that part, the decisions that are made by the characters seem unbelievably immature considering the world where the game takes place, and they’re own statements. The characters make it obvious how they little they care about other characters but then drop everything to go do the impossible for them.
    Essentially, the first and second game have almost nothing to do with each other plot-wise. Watching it was painful and I wish I had not seen it.

    Skip it. For me, the story of Last of Us ended with Joel and Ellie walking into Jackson after they left the hospital. He lies, she cries, and the guitar plays on. Best happy ending I’ve seen in a long time    … Expand
  28. Dowakin
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    This is bull **** don't play in this game, better buy XBox. This game is The greates disappointment in my life. Buy XBox.
  29. BLHSSSG
    Aug 23, 2023
    8
    If you are really considering playing this game, I can tell you that it is worth playing. But the characterization is really terrible and unacceptable. Unfortunately, even so, this game is still worth giving this score
  30. Krizw
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    Unfortunately I was so disappointed. Part 1 was a amazing game, part 2 is so boring
  31. TheBedLovesU
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    You'd be better off just playing the first game.
    False advertisement, Very bad character development and story progression, completely disregards any character development from the first game.
    Gameplay is pretty much the same, except now you can go prone
    Spoiler alert you never do ...
  32. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Just WOW. The story is absolutely amazing. The gameplay is improved, the graphics are stunning. And the plot is so great that you will think about it for the next 2 weeks
  33. Dradkol
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Played on Playstation 5 for the first time, so enjoyed it with 4K upscaling (not sure if it's native) and 60fps. Part 2 is simply Part 1 but improved in every way. For me it is impossible not to give it a 10. An unprecedented and equal play experience.
  34. JuanKojima25
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    It has an exquisite gameplay, every button you touch really matters, I love the story, the rhythm is very good but the flashbacks seem unnecessary to me, some of them do not affect the rhythm much
  35. Fadeyy
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    Boring as hell, Niel is not genius, story is fkn **** its really 0/10 game, no words
  36. JuanMS
    Aug 21, 2023
    10
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  37. HenriqueKonzen
    Aug 20, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of us 2, um jogo com experiência e jogatina com sensação de decepção completa.
    Pontos negativos e motivações abaixo:
    1° Descaracterização de personalidade do Joel, uma pessoa não muda da noite para o dia.
    Uma pessoa ressentida e ranzinza após ter perdido a filha, que desconfiava até de uma criança de 14 anos, mas no segundo jogo ele entrega sua identidade para uma pessoa que não conhecia sem nenhum pingo de cuidado.
    2° Personagens irritantes e irrealistas, a protagonista Ellie é uma adolescente com personalidade infantojuvenil e irritante, a Abby é uma pessoa com uma aparência que foge do realismo, com a falta de suprimentos humanos no Apocalipse não é possível ter boa alimentação nem condições humanas para esse porte.
    3° roteiro, uma história de narrativa vingativa em ciclo, onde a protagonista não sabe se mata a Abby ou não, o jogador corre atrás da antagonista pelo jogo inteiro somente para impor uma narrativa de "a vingança não é legal", fazendo com que o sacrifício de diversos personagens fosse jogado no ralo.
    4° protagonistas mal construídos, muitos dos personagens incluído nesse jogo não tem nenhuma construção de apego e personalidade, fazendo com que um jogo que era para ser sobre sentimentalismo e emoções se tornasse algo mesquinho e sem graça, juntando o péssimo desenvolvimento do roteiro de história e de personagens para um tédio narrativo.    … Expand
  38. Jasonbrody99
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    The best Playstation game ever. Just like Red dead redemption 2, the two best games of the PS4 generation. I personally didn't like its story either, but from the other way, it's technically peak.
  39. FreddyMerc
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece in ever since. Gripping story and sad moments that would hunt you. Love this series and what naughty dog those.
  40. MasterCriminal0
    Aug 19, 2023
    6
    The game starts off very harshly and throws you into the story very soon, the graphics are what you expect from a modern game and the scenery is beautiful as always. Sadly i couldn't complete the game as i got to some parts that included substances (weed) and some LGBTQ materials that i was sadly not prepared for, currently i am putting the game to rest and when i have a stronger mind iThe game starts off very harshly and throws you into the story very soon, the graphics are what you expect from a modern game and the scenery is beautiful as always. Sadly i couldn't complete the game as i got to some parts that included substances (weed) and some LGBTQ materials that i was sadly not prepared for, currently i am putting the game to rest and when i have a stronger mind i will revisit this game. I think the main problem of this game is that it has modern materials such as LGBTQ and S*X and SUBSTANCES. A prime example of what's wrong with this world, this game didn't need to include any of these.… Expand
  41. U-r-retard
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    This game are awesome!

    The Last of Us: Part II is almost upon us, finally continuing Joel and Ellie's story. The first game was a bleak and unflinching tale of a man and a girl as they travel across a United States devastated by a ferocious fungal infection. We'll soon be diving back into this grim and desperate setting, but it's been a long time since the first game. You may not have    This game are awesome!

    The Last of Us: Part II is almost upon us, finally continuing Joel and Ellie's story. The first game was a bleak and unflinching tale of a man and a girl as they travel across a United States devastated by a ferocious fungal infection. We'll soon be diving back into this grim and desperate setting, but it's been a long time since the first game. You may not have played The Last of Us for seven years, or even played it at all.    … Expand
  42. thelukygamer17
    Aug 19, 2023
    0
    They ruined a franchise like tlou to support a stupid group of people that live in their dream world.
    Good job
  43. Chris1503
    Aug 19, 2023
    1
    From a gameplay perspective they did improve the game from the 1st Part, but the most important part the story just doesnt live up to the Last of us 1.
  44. Mattone
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely love this game! i really don't understand how people don't like it, but for me, it's a 10/10. from the incredible grafic to the incredible story (which is taken perfectly by the view of Ellie and Abby). not to mention the character development that every character has. Like Ellie, that in the ending gives up on killing Abby. then, people say that Naughty dog implement a lesbian couple, retaining it not necessary for the plot. Why? can't two lesbians love each other in a videogame, while two straight people can? then, the death of Joel was necessary for the plot. i am really sad still today that joel died. but to make the plot go on, people die. this time it was joel's turn to pass away. maybe if a The Last of Us part 3, if it'll release, the game will tell us that maybe Dina died. or maybe Tommy. Who knows … Expand
  45. Paradox2
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    My scores:

    Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    History: 6
    Gameplay: 10
    Worldbuilding: 9
    Innovation: 8
    Characters: 9
  46. IceRex
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to the haters! This game has the best writing I've ever seen in a game! This story intentionally makes you feel depression, anger, hate, empathy, sadness, love and the list goes on. It's a tough story that gives boxes in the soul to its player. If you are looking for the usual story with a happy ending this game is not for you. But please don't listen to the haters.Don't listen to the haters! This game has the best writing I've ever seen in a game! This story intentionally makes you feel depression, anger, hate, empathy, sadness, love and the list goes on. It's a tough story that gives boxes in the soul to its player. If you are looking for the usual story with a happy ending this game is not for you. But please don't listen to the haters. Anyone who hates him is emotionally immature and only acts out of emotional anger and follows the herd. that the game came out and before it came out it was a trend to hate it. People hated him just from the leaks and thought this whole game was pro-gay because that's what the leaker told them. which is not true. Then YouTubers saw it was a trend to hate him so they made hate videos before he even came out. Got a lot of views. And made more people who didn't play it hate it. As long as people do something knowing they are going to hate it they really will hate it even if they could love it

    Rating:
    graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Story - 10/10
    World - 10/10    … Expand
  47. Spyzor
    Aug 17, 2023
    1
    I can hardly believe Naugty Dog made this pile of cr*p. I was waiting for this game for years. A pathetic story making no sense. Those involved in it must feel really proud of reaching so low.
  48. decoamelo
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This game is what separates a mere game from a work of art. Simply a masterpiece. It improves the already great The Last of Us I in every way possible. The story is deeper and more mature, the game play is absolutely perfect, the level design is great, the acting is the best I've seen so far, and the graphics just don't make sense in a PS4 game.
    I have beaten this game 3 times already,    This game is what separates a mere game from a work of art. Simply a masterpiece. It improves the already great The Last of Us I in every way possible. The story is deeper and more mature, the game play is absolutely perfect, the level design is great, the acting is the best I've seen so far, and the graphics just don't make sense in a PS4 game.
    I have beaten this game 3 times already, and will definitely play it again in the future. Which is really rare for me, when it comes to story-driven games.
    The fact that TLOU2 has a 5.8 grade in metacritic as I write this review is something I cannot comprehend. It only shows how part of the game community is simply not ready for a game like this. 10 out of 10 without a doubt    … Expand
  49. Dannyboy31805
    Aug 17, 2023
    1
    The game is so boring and they made the characters look weird or ugly. Abby is an abomination and must be on steroids and they kill the loved main character off in a trash way. Nobody likes that. If you like the game and the way it is play it.
  50. PeterOvo5
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a touchstone in video game storytelling. I loved the first one, and the second one pushed the envelope even further. Not often have I had such a visceral experience with a narrative game as I’ve had with The Last of Us Part II. The combat expanded on the crafting and weapon mechanics from the first one to the point where it feels more “snappy” and I’m in control.The Last of Us Part II is a touchstone in video game storytelling. I loved the first one, and the second one pushed the envelope even further. Not often have I had such a visceral experience with a narrative game as I’ve had with The Last of Us Part II. The combat expanded on the crafting and weapon mechanics from the first one to the point where it feels more “snappy” and I’m in control. The enemy AI seems more advanced than before as well. Neil Druckmann is one of the greatest creative minds in video games, and I can’t wait for PlayStation™ to put out Factions 2.… Expand
  51. sami_k_
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no doubt that this is a masterpiece. The game play is fun and intense, most of the characters are memorable and acting is extremely good. The game also looks awesome. In my opinion this was a perfect showcase of how we humans can be absolute monsters as well as loving and caring at the same time.

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

    In one review somebody criticised that the massive amount of violence felt unnecessary. I would say that might be exactly the point the game wants to make.    … Expand
  52. Faultline
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Coming off the first one I had high expectations of part 2. I tried avoiding all the spoilers of the story and made sure I was going to give the game a fair go.
    In the end I was absolutely blown away and felt it's an absolute masterpiece, from the animation and graphics and the story of Ellie.
    There were some things I disliked about some of the story choices, however that was only my own    Coming off the first one I had high expectations of part 2. I tried avoiding all the spoilers of the story and made sure I was going to give the game a fair go.
    In the end I was absolutely blown away and felt it's an absolute masterpiece, from the animation and graphics and the story of Ellie.

    There were some things I disliked about some of the story choices, however that was only my own personal opinion. In the end I understood why, but could have been avoided.
    Bring on part 3
    Thanks ND    … Expand
  53. FangRu
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    This would be masterpiece game if the ending was not done so bad. After everything you did developers will not let you choose and instead force bad ending on you. I even liked narrative until very last section which was done really really bad. Everything about this game is 10/10 except last section of the story, Its very tiring and depressing game where ending instead of satisfying youThis would be masterpiece game if the ending was not done so bad. After everything you did developers will not let you choose and instead force bad ending on you. I even liked narrative until very last section which was done really really bad. Everything about this game is 10/10 except last section of the story, Its very tiring and depressing game where ending instead of satisfying you after such hard journey it leaves you even more tired and depressed. Overall great game but I am not playing it ever again.… Expand
  54. Barrosalbano
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Galera eu odeio The Last of Us 2, pra mim e Esse jogo comete o mesmo erro de Last Jedi, destruição de personagens antigos para beneficio de personagens novos, matam o Joel com duas horas de jogo da forma mais ridícula imaginável, transformam o Tommy em um completo imbecil que leva a morte do seu irmão e ao desencadeamento dos eventos do jogo e transformam a Ellie em uma personagem desprezível, tudo isso pra fazerem as pessoas gostarem da Abby.
    O jogo e tão manipulador, que ele quer te fazer gostar da Abby a qualquer custo, eles cospem na imagem do Joel, descaracterizam totalmente a Ellie fazendo com que você veja ela como a errada, exemplos: A Ellie mata cachorros o jogo inteiro, a Ellie trata o Joel igual um pedaço de bosta o jogo inteiro, a Ellie mata gravidas e mata geral que ta no caminho dela em busca da vingança. A Abby e boazinha, primeira vez que você joga com ela você pode ir brincar com o cachorro, porque a Abby e boazinha, ela não mata cachorro ela brinca com eles, a Abby buscou vingança mas matou só a pessoa que importava a ela e deixou a Ellie e o Tommy viverem, a Abby arrisca tudo pra ajudar dois estranhos e depois de tudo que a Ellie faz a Abby ainda deixa ela e a nariguda viverem. Ta vendo como a Abby e boazinha ? E outra coisa tambem que as pessoas parecem não perceberem, a Abby parece um tanque de guerra obviamente por motivos políticos, mas ela luta igual o Joel e usa as melhores armas do jogo, inclusive algumas armas que o Joel usava no primeiro jogo, ate isso foi feito de proposito pras pessoas gostarem mais de jogar com ela.
    Os personagens tomam decisões extremamente burras e irrealistas, as escolhas deles não fazem o menor sentido, parece que aquilo foi feito de qualquer jeito apenas porque aquilo precisava acontecer pra historia continuar. Nao faz o menor sentido a Abby deixar a Ellie viva após matar o Joel em sua frente, com a Ellie gritando e jurando vingança, nao faz sentido a Abby deixar a Ellie viver mais uma vez depois da Ellie matar todos seus amigos, não faz sentido o Tommy ser tão burro e fugir pra Seatle e deixar a Ellie pra trás, sendo obvio que a Ellie o seguiria. O jogo tem problemas demais de logica e quanto mais você pensa pior fica.
    Sem contar que todos, TODOS, os personagens novos são sem graça e sem nenhum tipo de carisma, eu simplesmente não me importava com nenhum deles e ate hoje o único que eu lembro o nome e o Jesse, o final não faz sentido nenhum, mas pior que isso, quando chegou nesse ponto eu já não me importava mais e não via a hora do jogo acabar.
    Agora deixando a historia de lado, a gameplay e bem ultrapassada, exatamente igual a do primeiro jogo, o botão de pular e a coisa mais inútil que eu já vi, o jogo tem problemas de ritmos sérios por fazer tantos flashbacks tornando o jogo por varias vezes cansativo e entediante, principalmente na segunda parte em que eu não dou a mínima pros personagens em tela os gráficos são bonitos mas não são os mais bonitos da geração e a inteligência artificial dos inimigos e bem burra.
    E vale lembrar que esse jogo esta longe de ser unanimidade, esse jogo e extremamente controverso, vocês tem essa sensação de que todo mundo ama o jogo porque voces vivem na bolha do playstation, mas a realidade ta longe disso.    … Expand
  55. RefinedInsights
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't even bother with this post-apocalyptic piece of garbage. Tries too hard to be original by putting you into the shoes of the antagonist; most players hate the antagonist, has a story that has as much grace as a piece of chewing gum stuck under your shoe. The only thing redeeming about it are the graphics, and at that rate, just watch a movie. It will have a better storyline than this and will save you a lot of time.… Expand
  56. cg9
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    the level design is definitely better than pt. 1, and may be the most compelling linear level design in the entire ps4 generation. guns feel incredible to shoot. bow feels so much better than pt. 1. visuals of course look incredible. gameplay is so so fun, much more fun than most stealth gameplay games.
  57. berkayceylan
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I understand that not everyone may appreciate the narrative, but I believe that in a story, what truly matters is the emotional impact it has on you. For instance, a story can elicit happiness or bring tears to my eyes. However, if the aspects that move me to tears are the ones that didn't align with my desires, I can still consider the story to be valuable, even if not everything unfoldedI understand that not everyone may appreciate the narrative, but I believe that in a story, what truly matters is the emotional impact it has on you. For instance, a story can elicit happiness or bring tears to my eyes. However, if the aspects that move me to tears are the ones that didn't align with my desires, I can still consider the story to be valuable, even if not everything unfolded as I had hoped because it impacts me more than the other story.… Expand
  58. sideshownate
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Im gonna get SOO much hate for this. However I still think about the crazy moments from this game 3 years later. Every character has their own unique personality. The crazy hidden details. The soundtrack. The story of this game is something we've never seen before and people hate naughty dog for straying away from the usual boring story elements we continue to see in triple A games.Im gonna get SOO much hate for this. However I still think about the crazy moments from this game 3 years later. Every character has their own unique personality. The crazy hidden details. The soundtrack. The story of this game is something we've never seen before and people hate naughty dog for straying away from the usual boring story elements we continue to see in triple A games. Naughty dog took a chance and in my opinion nailed it… Expand
  59. elguru
    Aug 15, 2023
    0
    Nobody should ever listen to so called "critics" ever again, they've proven to me that they are not to be trusted for the last time, they are all paid idiots who make trash in this world prolifer.
  60. SemmelMerlin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A technical marvel and unforgettable experience. The nostalgic opening that slowly spirals me into a broken emotional state reflective of Ellie and Abby was masterful.
  61. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Oh boy, that was something... at first, I don't think I really liked this game. It was too rough on my feelings. But the sheer fact I never felt this way before playing a game and never felt this way since really says somethins. Kudos for Naughty Dog, who didn't delivered us the game we desired, and definetly didn't delivered what we deserved (it was far more than that). Instead, they toldOh boy, that was something... at first, I don't think I really liked this game. It was too rough on my feelings. But the sheer fact I never felt this way before playing a game and never felt this way since really says somethins. Kudos for Naughty Dog, who didn't delivered us the game we desired, and definetly didn't delivered what we deserved (it was far more than that). Instead, they told us the story they want to and made it unforgetable.… Expand
  62. Havanna3115
    Aug 14, 2023
    5
    **** story telling Bad characters Annoying message
    Same gameplay
    Good animation
    Good environmental graphic
  63. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    how why HOW
    you play this game and not give 10
    how can you be sick angry sad hopeful happy disgust with this game
    and say this is not master peace
  64. MaxieZeus
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    An Absolute technical masterpiece , we can argue about the story all day but I don't think people can deny the technical achievements of this game with masterpiece combat and stealth mechanics.
  65. GamoPedia
    Aug 14, 2023
    0
    As a hardcore PlayStation Fan I can't believe I'm saying this that i hate TLOU2 i will never forgive and i will never forget Naughtydog killed the main protagonist of the first game. I will always hate this game because this game mad a hole in my heart. On top of that they added LGBT BS Political elements in this game which is completely unnecessary and unacceptable. As a hardcore PS fanAs a hardcore PlayStation Fan I can't believe I'm saying this that i hate TLOU2 i will never forgive and i will never forget Naughtydog killed the main protagonist of the first game. I will always hate this game because this game mad a hole in my heart. On top of that they added LGBT BS Political elements in this game which is completely unnecessary and unacceptable. As a hardcore PS fan I'm really sad to this that the only game i hate belongs to PlayStation sorry but i will always hate this game.… Expand
  66. romstarr
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Performance 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Content 10/10
  67. KeenGamer6
    Aug 14, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very sad to see the story go down the path it did. Lots of plot armour keeping Abbie and Ellie alive. Some of the events were just in the wrong order and would have made sense if it was organized differently. The ending of the game was disappointing as it was inconsistent with previous 20 hours and would have made sense if the player had the choice to make by the end of the game. Some of the combat felt repetitive and outdated, The world and graphics are gold standard. No bugs encountered on my playthrough.… Expand
  68. trylemontea
    Aug 14, 2023
    2
    the story is questionable nonsense. awful Political correctness. crazy idea
  69. Motoriousss
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I started playing game not knowing what to expect. I did all I can to avoid the spoilers beforehand (successfully). I really liked the game, the story was hard hitting and makes you question your morals and what's right.. Its brutal and gruesome but has its moments of lightness and calmness. When I started the second half of the game I didn't think I would like it but by the end II started playing game not knowing what to expect. I did all I can to avoid the spoilers beforehand (successfully). I really liked the game, the story was hard hitting and makes you question your morals and what's right.. Its brutal and gruesome but has its moments of lightness and calmness. When I started the second half of the game I didn't think I would like it but by the end I understood how it worked and it was incredible! Honestly it's a great game, great physics, great visuals, awesome soundtrack nice upgrades over pt1 and an epic story.… Expand
  70. Lovercinemagame
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Provavelmente a melhor história que já vi em um game
    Evolui tudo em relação ao primeiro no quesito gameplay e a história se torna muito mais intimista, violento e com uma palavra que incomoda muita gente, consequência, as atitudes dos personagens importam e isso no decorrer da história é incrível
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos!!!!
  71. ParanoydAndroyd
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    Easily one of the greatest, if not THE greatest, video games of all time!!! Been gaming for over 35 years now, and besides Naughty Dog I can't think of a single developer that even comes close to making me feel emotional for fictional characters. 10/10 buy this absolute masterpiece!!!
  72. fluem
    Aug 13, 2023
    0
    Don't play this Game if you have a heart. The devs proved that they don't have one.
  73. i_Mike
    Aug 12, 2023
    6
    It would have been 10/10 but there’s no need for all gay stories… Apart from that it’s one of the best games I ever played and I didn’t expect this to be so good as I didn’t really enjoy the first one.
  74. mr_satoshi
    Aug 12, 2023
    7
    The combat encounters are well designed and captivating. Enemy AI, facial, and motion capture is best-in-class.

    However, my main gripe is with the story. It has no business being as long as it is [took me over 30 hours for my playthrough] for delivering such as simple message. As a huge fan of the first game (especially for its story), I can't help but feel a little disappointed for    The combat encounters are well designed and captivating. Enemy AI, facial, and motion capture is best-in-class.

    However, my main gripe is with the story. It has no business being as long as it is [took me over 30 hours for my playthrough] for delivering such as simple message.

    As a huge fan of the first game (especially for its story), I can't help but feel a little disappointed for part two's lackluster (in comparison) writing. Lots of missed potential given what a technical masterpiece this game is.    … Expand
  75. tradorulz
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    part I : 10
    part II : -10
    total : 0
    you guys destory the story.
    good job
  76. Jamestheunderdo
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    PLEASE REBOOT THE FRANCHISE AND GO BACK TO THE FIRST GAMES STORY. I am saying this as a FAN of the games not a hater please re write this game. Genuinely the worst story/character assassination of all time. Ellie is out of character almost the whole game. Killing off Joel is just plain stupid no character development you force us to play as Abby NO ONE WANTS TO PLAY AS HER. Critics andPLEASE REBOOT THE FRANCHISE AND GO BACK TO THE FIRST GAMES STORY. I am saying this as a FAN of the games not a hater please re write this game. Genuinely the worst story/character assassination of all time. Ellie is out of character almost the whole game. Killing off Joel is just plain stupid no character development you force us to play as Abby NO ONE WANTS TO PLAY AS HER. Critics and fanboys white night cucks defend this game like it’s some holy grail Ellie killed the entire of Seattle but stops a Abby? Absolute dumpster fire of a series no wonder when the new game comes out with that garbage ending btw. When the new game comes out we won’t care for anyone Joel is dead and I honestly don’t care about Dinas kid or Abby. Reboot this franchise PLEASE!… Expand
  77. Salmonellaa
    Nov 16, 2022
    0
    Did not like it. Annoying characters, forced plot points and trying too hard to play with emotions. Spec Ops the Line is a game similar in story and characters and is written and played a billion times better. Horrible game
  78. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    0
    Disgraceful, woke game. Zombie games don't need political agendas. It's just so much worse than the first game. The story is the most important thing and they absolutely butchered it. Such a shame.
  79. saittarikkulup
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    this game is awesome don't be a fanboy of stupid joel. And enjoy the game ..
  80. Zimounnn
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Solo chi non capisce un cazzo può dare una recensione negativa ............
  81. Lorddi
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I'll never forget when World War III started because somebody leaked this game on twitter.
  82. Littlemisspeony
    Aug 10, 2023
    2
    Solid 4.6/10. While the story mightn't be half as enticing or decent as Part 1, every other single aspect of the game was marvelous. Absolute credit to the devs, the animators, the actors, designers and technicians, the gameplay and environmental design, wow!
  83. yuko_gfu
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    Amazing graphics, design, sound... technically impressive.
    The story in dark, interesting, bold, ambiguous.... it creates interest.
    The worst part for me is the duration (10 hours less would have been better) and the monotonous mechanics... not really providing any innovation in 2020
  84. cg7
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    It's a pretty damn good game, what can I say. I find a new spot to explore every playthrough. Guns feel great to shoot, especially the bow mechanics. The bow feels so much better than the OG.
  85. damianserban
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story makes no sense, nerfes Joel so he can be killed, why would he gives his name to total strangers and then the trailers made it seem like Joel is alive and helps us throughout the game so it was all a bait. Naughty Dog doesn't deserve the greenlight for a sequel even tho we want it.… Expand
  86. alex82101
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I am only very early to the game but I have to say I am sad I believed what the internet said about this game because it is probably one of the best games I have ever played. This game's characters, their relationships, and their struggles are portrayed better than in 99% of Hollywood movies. When I am playing this game, every line of dialogue the characters say and every facial expressionI am only very early to the game but I have to say I am sad I believed what the internet said about this game because it is probably one of the best games I have ever played. This game's characters, their relationships, and their struggles are portrayed better than in 99% of Hollywood movies. When I am playing this game, every line of dialogue the characters say and every facial expression they make feels like it has been put there for a reason, with great care. Naughty Dog, Sony, thank you for your incredible work, and for pushing the medium of games higher, elevating it to more than just couch entertainment for the masses, but rather an artwork that will stand the test of time.… Expand
  87. cg6
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    fun gameplay, interesting linear level design that can be tackled in many different ways and promotes replayability, and a story about being addicted to revenge. its pretty good.
  88. Krikeyfan
    Feb 16, 2023
    0
    I have no idea why they needed to put their political beliefs and push their ideology in the game. It sold millions without this with the first one. Figure it out guys.
  89. Ben_2007
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I never leave reviews for games, but the reception that 'The Last of Us Part II' has received gives me much incentive to share my opinion. This game, to me, is a masterpiece; and that is the case for many people. However, it seems that just as many people view this profoundly impacting game as nothing more than a disappointment.

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

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

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

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

    They drag us into the fray.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This is one of the best games ever made.

    Have a nice day! x    … Expand
  90. cg5
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Part 1 feels like stale and outdated gameplay compared to this game. I understand the hate, i genuinely do. But i genuinely like this game much more than part one. part one always felt like a story with half baked gameplay, but like, its not a movie, its a game. Which is why I'm stoked that the gameplay in part 2 is easily a top 5 for all the ps4/xbox1 generation for me. i'm on my 4thPart 1 feels like stale and outdated gameplay compared to this game. I understand the hate, i genuinely do. But i genuinely like this game much more than part one. part one always felt like a story with half baked gameplay, but like, its not a movie, its a game. Which is why I'm stoked that the gameplay in part 2 is easily a top 5 for all the ps4/xbox1 generation for me. i'm on my 4th playthrough, and still finding new parts of the map with small pickups and secrets. i think i've unlocked every secret room with a locked door, but i can't be certain. for a linear game, the level design is really well constructed and provides many options for exploration and replayability.… Expand
  91. Combatking42
    Aug 7, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm sorry Naughty Dog, I love you all and I am a big fan of your games, but this one is a huge complete trash. Killing Joel was a huge mistake, and the writing was just bad. And honestly I know this game won GOTY 2020 at the Game Awards, but for pretty much everyone, the real winner should've been either Ghost of Tsushima, or Hades. But I'll admit that you guys deserved the Audio Design award at least for this game. But everything else I say no. Sorry Naughty Dog, but I have to pass this game. But don't worry because I still love you all and I don't hate none of you. I just basically think that killing Joel was a huge mistake for the franchise.… Expand
  92. lantius
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Best story ever told in video game. Only competes with Part I. Graphics are amazing.
  93. Sickboy0138
    Aug 6, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an abysmal abomination of justice this game is. It absolutely destroys everything the first one stood for. I gave it a 1 for the gameplay mechanics, soundtrack and graphics. Other than that it's just junk. Poorly written characters and bad story plagues the entire thing. What a disappointment… Expand
  94. KhorneOfTheHill
    Aug 6, 2023
    2
    I gave it a 2 because it meets the technical, bare minimum requirements to be considered a video game, but that was its only redeeming factor.
  95. Cyberxeed
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time, in my playing game.
    Great story & Great production
    TLOU2 is More than Game, Epic for Me.
    Waiting TLOU3.
  96. kNOwsPaiN
    Aug 6, 2023
    1
    The story feel forced down your throat. The amount of leftist political correctness is outrageous in this game that I can only give 1 score because gameplay and graphic are great and I feel bad for the developers that devoted their time and soul to make it but it couldn't help carry the bad writing of the game.
  97. Athe_O
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I have beaten this game more than 10 times and will play more. There are not a lot of decent single-player games with this attention to detail and with no greedy microtransactions and broken everything (hello EA). The gameplay is fantastic, and the story is not as good as the first game, but it is still one of the best.
  98. loredininno
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    It is true that the script can be very controversial, but in my opinion it creates a powerful, realistic story that stays true to the spirit of the first part. It can be sad af but after finishing the game i can say it brought me some tears of happiness more than once. Can´t wait to see what HBO brings us with the second season.
  99. Visitbr
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. tecnicamente o jogo é perfeito, mas em relação a história ela é meio paia e os personagens são horrorosos, a ellie é completamente descontruída nesse jogo, e se torna uma personagem extremamente irritante, os personagens nao tem personalidade e nem desenvolvimento, a abby não tem personalidade alguma, mas ela não é tao mesquinha e irritante como a ellie, mesmo após ter zerado 3 vezes, nenhum personagem me cativou e não consegui criar simpatia por ninguém, o joel nesse jogo é um pouco diferente, na parte em que ele morre, ele simplesmente confia em uma estranha e diz seu nome e do tommy, ele faz o completo contrario do que ele ensina no primeiro game, no primeiro game ele diz para jamais confiar nos outros e nesse game ele faz papel de trouxa, assim como a ellie o pouco tempo de tela que ele teve foi o suficiente para desconstruir ele também.… Expand
  100. surael
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Just wow. What a fantastic game! I have never played such a good one and ich play games since the 80s.
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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