The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. monsu
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Pure Masterpiece. Clearly the best game of the ps4 era. I dont even understand the haters. Are they even play this gem, or just watch one video on youtube, and decided they are hate this now?
  2. xXDARKANGEL52Xx
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The game is PERFECT.....¡¡¡¡¡ Graphics are the best I've seen for years.Gameplay is almost the same.
  3. Focs
    Aug 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра просто слабая. В ней слабый тривиальный сюжет. Часть персонажей есть постольку по сколько. Боевая система абсолютно не изменилась. Игра вообще не развивается. Она просто топчется на месте. Ну разве только графика поднялась. Хотя в игре много статике. Не все можно разбить. Точнее сказать почти не чего разбить нельзя. Но есть вазы или флаги которые можно разбить или сжечь. Игра напичкана клеше. Вы видите грузовик под которым можно пролезть наверно кто-то нападет когда из него влезете. Прислушиваетесь некого нет. Пролазите под ним и баз на вас нападает зомби. Как неожиданно. И таких моментов море. Разработчики просто не умеют делать стримеры поэтому вы будете зевать и смеяться над их попытками. В одном моменте мне так все надоело, что я шел просто и стрелял во всех зомборей. Играл я кстати на среднем. И когда всех убил я начал ходить и лутать локацию. Когда все обыскал я пошел к сюжетной двери, которая открывалась очень медленно и в друг, когда я ее начал открывать на меня полетели зомбори накал страстей, съедят или нет вырвусь или нет. Думаете я так себя чувствовал? Нет я думал какого они полезли, когда начал открывать дверь а не когда я тут гранаты кидал и из дробаша стрелял. Или, по-вашему открывающаяся дверь громче оружия и гранат? В игре кстати рандомно лут. Что неимоверно бесит. Я пользовался револьвером, а пистолет не тратил. Так вот мне падали патроны только на пистолет который и так под завязку. Вы скажете, но у Эли сумка за спиной не ужели она не может взять хотя бы на один патрон по больше. Нет. Игра искусственно создает ощущение отсутствия патрон. И это сильно бесит. Например, встречаете врагов они в вас стреляют как будто у них тонна патрон. И они не кончаются. Вы такие ага и загружаетесь с контрольной точки и убиваете их по одном тихо и незаметно. И у них вдруг не одного патрона нет. Почему? А потому что надо создать ощущение безысходности и отсутствие боеприпасов. А сюжет — это вообще. Вы убили 200 человек. А Эли где-то в середине жалуется, что она видишь пытала девушку что бы получить информацию. Которая той еще мразью была. Да мне побоку. Любому было бы побоку. Она же чуть тебя не грохнула. Была бы она удачливей она бы тебя забила и еще бы радовалась этому. Кто так сюжет то строит? Сюжет так же создает тонну вопросов. Например, в игре говориться только один врач мог сделать вакцину и его убил Джоил. Это вы видели еще в первой части, если играли конечно. А почему только он? Или это он создал вирус? В первой части говорится что это цикады. И вроде бы тогда все сходится. НО нет. Тогда зачем они пытались вакцину сделать? Карты большие, но пустые и скучные. Делать там вообще нечего. Много припасов вам не дают собрать. А больше там и делать то нечего. .… Expand
  4. soner003
    Aug 11, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ilk oyuna gore oynanabılırlık de baya ılerii gidilmiş olsa da oyun rayından cıkmıs hıkaye tamamen fıyasko netflx kuralları fazlası ıle mevcut . ilk oyunun devamı olması gereken oyun sanki yeni bir oyun gibi karsımıza cıkıyor olması uzucu ve kotu bir olay . ellie gıcık ve ergen ona buna cemkıren abby nedır abı bırden cıktı oyunun baskarakteri oldu abby ellie yı 2 kere oldurcektı neden oldurmedı . kendı gurbuna ıhanetler oyunun 3 lu ask ılıskıleri fılımsı olmus elıne al cerez ıcecek izle yanı bu oyun ya oyun hıkayesı olacak . mesela MMW ve BFT var demi . hıkayesı olmasa mmw bft nın yanına bıle gelemez derız ama hıkaye bır oyunda oynanıs kadar onemli bir etken . mmw yı ayakta tutan neydı hıkayesı bft de bır hıkaye yok . the last of us un efsane yapan neydı hıkayesı gıdısatı ama 2 oyunda hıkaye 0 oynanıs ddaha iyi kabul ama 2 ayaktan birini sen kırdın . joel en oyle acız oyle elli kolo baglı olmesı oyunu yerle bir eden bi durum ben 7 sene bu oyun icin beklemıs olamam tamamen benım ıcın fıyasko bir oyun 10/4 ancak deger . oyuna abby kat hıkayesını kat scarları koy kole tacırlerini koy worfdleri koy . sonunda ise ofke ıle kalkan mesaji ver abıcım bu oyunu oynayanlar 25 yas ustu kıtle olarak yanı bıze yol mu gosterıyorsun bıze nasıyat mı verıyorsun sen ne sacma bi sey hersey oldu bıttı gıttı eee hıc ugrına yazık cok yazık… Expand
  5. MeillyN
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Oh Meu deus, eu nunca senti nada comparado ao que eu senti nesse jogo, maravilhoso! sem duvidas o melhor jogo que eu ja joguei, a jogabilidade e os graficos estão incriveis e a historia está maravilhosa, ela mexeu muito com meus sentimentos, mostrou que tudo tem dois lados e que não existe vilão ou heroi, e sim pessoas tentando sobreviver, sem duvidas The Last Of Us II é o melhor jogoOh Meu deus, eu nunca senti nada comparado ao que eu senti nesse jogo, maravilhoso! sem duvidas o melhor jogo que eu ja joguei, a jogabilidade e os graficos estão incriveis e a historia está maravilhosa, ela mexeu muito com meus sentimentos, mostrou que tudo tem dois lados e que não existe vilão ou heroi, e sim pessoas tentando sobreviver, sem duvidas The Last Of Us II é o melhor jogo desse ano facil, amei o jogo e ele entrou para meu top um… Expand
  6. Deathsubtractor
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    I played the vast majority of this game.I found it very difficult to play because the story was abysmal.graphics were top notch.gameplay was not expanded on.
  7. Dammetjax
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Despite what everyone says about the game, I genuinely believe that this game is yet another masterpiece from Naughty Dog. This game really forces its audience to do things they don't want to; it forces them to think and ponder some extremely big philosophical questions truly. Yet, like any game, this one is not perfect.

    GAMEPLAY: The Last of Us gave the world a revolutionized gameplay, and this game expands on that gameplay. A significant aspect of the gameplay that caught my eye was the smoothness of it all; the game did not feel clunky or stiff, much like the first one was. As well as that, they added a sort of skill tree system where to get the next perk; you have to buy the one right before it. Unlike most skill trees, this game is really more of a skill column, which did take me a while to get used to, but it grew on me. Now for one of the controversial topics, the gameplay section of Abby. Depending on how you play, this section takes roughly ten hours. This section of the game really makes or breaks the game for a lot of people, the combat becomes slower just because Abby is a more heavyset woman than Ellie. In terms of gameplay, it doesn't change much more.

    STORY: The story is really what turns everyone away from this game. Neil Druckman (the director) definitely expected there to be a lot of backlash and hate for the product he and thousands of other created. It wasn't fan service and believe it or not that angered so many people, hence why the user score is so low. The number one thing people had an issue with is how they killed off Joel, I'll admit it it is a really tough plot point, but this is the story that is created, it is sad but what is wrong with it? Characters die, especially in a world like this, in fact, I appreciate that they killed Joel because they went for a challenging story that would test anyone who played. After Joel is killed the story continues with Ellie going to Seattle with Dina (Ellie's partner). This area of the game is filled with a lot of small beautiful moments surrounded by an overwhelming atmosphere of anger and dread, this continues until you get to Abby's section of the game. By this point, you know that Abby is the one who killed Joel so rightfully no one really wants to play as Abby. While this may be the case for many, I implore whoever reads this to just continue with an open mind. Abby is a beautiful character with a life very similar to Ellie's. Joel did a lot of bad things to Abby and her world around her, things that would make anyone go mad with anger and revenge. This section is so vital to the game and I believe is what really makes it the masterpiece that it is. There are some aspects of the story I would change but they are not major plot issues, I just would've loved more from Ellie and the new people in her life.

    All I have to say about the graphics is that they are fantastic, I have zero complaints.

    Overall I'd give the gameplay a 10/10 and the story an 8/10. This game is now one of my favorites of all time and I will never regret the money nor time i Have spent on this game. I am a very proud fan of this series and the messages that come with it.    … Expand
  8. SaukySempa1
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The game is top, and it has a bad rating due to the fact that many did not like the ending, because it is very touching, because of this, and the whole Haight in its direction and in the direction of the game developers.
  9. midhrastic
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    More a transformative experience than merely a technically stunning game, The Last of Us Part II is an epic tour de force of storytelling, believable characterization and a gutsy narrative structure all masterfully employed to render one of the most grueling and visceral explorations of grief and compassion I have ever witnessed. The way story, writing, acting, game play and setting areMore a transformative experience than merely a technically stunning game, The Last of Us Part II is an epic tour de force of storytelling, believable characterization and a gutsy narrative structure all masterfully employed to render one of the most grueling and visceral explorations of grief and compassion I have ever witnessed. The way story, writing, acting, game play and setting are carefully interwoven to increase the effectiveness and impact of all the single constituent parts is exhilarating.

    This is a tale, an experience, that will haunt you for days and nights, long after you've put down the controller. These people will stay with you, find a place into your heart, and they will force you to reflect upon yourself as well as their actions.

    Everyone deserves the boon of being able to experience this piece of art first-hand and unspoiled. Utterly amazing.    … Expand
  10. Ray1991
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I've finished the game feeling thankful for being a woman who likes playing videogames and have the opportunity to enjoy this masterpiece of art.

    One of the most deep experiences I've ever had considering every single type of media (cinema, literature, and everything else). I was deeply affected by the story and never ever thought that a video game would ever reach that level of    I've finished the game feeling thankful for being a woman who likes playing videogames and have the opportunity to enjoy this masterpiece of art.

    One of the most deep experiences I've ever had considering every single type of media (cinema, literature, and everything else).

    I was deeply affected by the story and never ever thought that a video game would ever reach that level of emotional intensity. It's bitter and one of the saddest things i've seen in my life.

    This game isn't just for adults. It's for mature people.    … Expand
  11. xxxYounGGodxxx
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    Не понравилось. Я ожидал большего от этой игры, но увы того не получил. Моё мнение
  12. MNCC0210
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played through the game twice at this point just to have a good opinion and to give the best review possible. This game gains a lot of controversy and now I understand why. It is not a 10/10 game as the reviewers say, but it is not a 5.6 or a 0 as the users rate it either. The game is definitely flawed and is not as perfect as the first one was. As both a naughty dog and the last of us fan, I waited for very long to play this game. I wanted to see out the story and the perfect cliffhanger the first one ended with. But sadly, by the end I was left confused and frankly not satisfied with the story or the characters.

    It has positives, with which Im gonna start. The gameplay is fantastic. Even though they only added proning, dodging and jumping to the game, it gives the already great gameplay the first one had even more depth and options to have fun with. I found the mechanics great and the weapons good as well. The game is its best when played on survival difficulty since it forces you to use all available resources in any given situation. The graphics are also amazing and breathtaking, the environments and the action sequences are great as you might expect from naughty dog. the sound design is one of the best I have ever been exposed to. Playing this with good quality headset will enhance the experience greatly. And as you might expect from a naughty dog game, it involves and uses your emotions very well.

    But I do regret to say this game has very low lows. The characters and the story are very poor compared to any previous naughty dog game. It felt as though they crumbled by the pressure of the greatness they achieved with the first game. For me, playing half the game as Abby was a huge disappointment. I did not care for her. I did not want to play as the person who killed the character I loved so much from the first game. I found myself rushing through the parts where I had to play as her, both because I thought they werent gonna be as long or as relevant. I did not had any interest at all about who she was, who she liked and disliked and what her background is. I did find some value in understanding what her motivations were for killing Joel, but that did not justify me playing so much as her.

    I bought this game to play as Ellie. It is as simple as that. I wanted to see out her story, I wanted to understand how everything affected her. And even though the game has a very clear message that the past will haunt you, that revange is not always good, and that this girl that you loved lost her innocence, It felt as though they almost completely destroyed all the flawless character development they achieved in the first game. I repeat, I wanted to play as Ellie, and halfway through the game I found out that I would not play as her as much as I wanted to.

    This brings me to how much the writting and the gameplay favored Abby. She gets some of the coolest action sequences and some of the most relevant moments of the story. But the thing is I did not care about her at all. It just felt as grinding for me, just to come back to where the story involves Ellie again. Then, Im left with me still playing as Abby getting to almost kill Ellie even though I did not want to. I found myself letting Abby be killed by Ellie just to get the satisfaction, but the game didnt give me that choice. It just pulled me back to do what I was suppossed to be doing.

    Naughty dog is an expert in story driven games. But this game is too story driven for its own good. It tells the story they want to tell. It doesnt give you any choice in whatever happens in the story, and that is not always bad, but when you were so emotionally invested from playing the first game, it just feels like they are manipulating you into completing the story they want to.

    Overall the game is pretty damn good and it achieves a lot. It is deffinitely one of the best games i played this generation on the ps4, but I was very dissapointed with how it turned out story wise. The characters deserved better, Joel and Ellie deserved better. I did not care for Abby, for anyone she loved, and for anyone she met. It felt as if all the characters in her side of the story were just shoved in there and they expected you to like and undesrtand them. But I didnt, and I doubt anyone did. I played The last of Us and I cared for Joel and Ellie because of that. The sections of the game that have joel and Ellie are some of the best, but they are so few and far between that the game just ruins them.

    So.. I give this game an 8 because I am a naughty dog fan and a The last of us fan,but if I was not i Could have given it a 7 or lower. Gameplay is good, graphics and audio are good, but story, progression and characters are poor, especially after all the hype and expectation the first game caused.    … Expand
  13. jmontagu21
    Aug 11, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People giving this game a 0 are just as bad as people giving this game a 10.

    Yes, the story is awful. They layer tropes within tropes, with my favorite example being the child who runs away from the cult because they are being forced into a marriage with an older man... but don't want to because they are... transgendered? I am all for equality and consider myself somewhat of a social justice warrior IRL, but this just feels like they had a story put together and then decided to inject hot-button social issues into every plot point where they could fit them. The problem though is that even if the story didn't include the SJW overload, it would still be a mediocre story with an unsatisfying ending.

    At the end of the day though, the fact is that this game is a masterpiece in level design, gameplay and graphics. If you could skip all cut-scenes and just have an adventure in post-apocalyptic Seattle hunting down bad guys and zombies while scrambling for scant supplies, the game would stand among one of the best games of the year.    … Expand
  14. Barneydino
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ik many ppl aren’t gonna read this bc I wrote a lot but if u could please do. I do understand why ppl don’t like the game or the story bc while playing it I wasn’t sure about it either but the thing is I actually understood it. The game that u play makes u feel so much emotions that other games wouldn’t and it worked apparently since so many ppl hate the game. While playing it I felt sad, angry, happy, scared, confused and more. I remember I hated Abby so much and I didn’t want to play as her but I’ve actually grown to like her. She did grow as a character, she became a better person. Lev and yara made her better. At the end I was disappointed in Ellie for leaving her family just to get revenge on someone. And when she was fighting Abby I’m so glad she didn’t kill her bc she still has her humanity. At the end Ellie lost everything bc she was driven by revenge, and I think Abby grew more as a person than Ellie bc she learned how to let go. I love Ellie and I’ve actually grown to like Abby. I rated the game as a 10 bc the story is so good and it made me feel so many things that not even other games could do. The gameplay was also amazing and the graphics too. This has to be like my favorite game of all time. I just hope everyone can stop calling the game bad and understand it bc it is a masterpiece just like the first one.… Expand
  15. Kuja1314
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is not good. Abby kills joel and let ellie watch it. In the end ellie tries to kill abby but let her go and flash back ellie and joel.… Expand
  16. Pepperonipizza
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    I wanted to finish the game before I reviewed. I gotta say the hate is Fake News. I am a huge fan of the Last of Us 2 but the more i reflected on the story the more i thought it was bs. If at least I would have killed the big buff girl I’d be happier. The fact that you only play half the game with Ellie was bs. I wish they would have let us know that. The gameplay and graphics were goodI wanted to finish the game before I reviewed. I gotta say the hate is Fake News. I am a huge fan of the Last of Us 2 but the more i reflected on the story the more i thought it was bs. If at least I would have killed the big buff girl I’d be happier. The fact that you only play half the game with Ellie was bs. I wish they would have let us know that. The gameplay and graphics were good and some set pieces were awesome and at times I found myself immersed in the gameplay but at others the story was awful.… Expand
  17. Spacecorn9482
    Aug 11, 2020
    7
    OK. Мы поняли. Эли лезба. А вторая героиня - каннибал. Другого объяснения её здоровых рук я не нахожу.
  18. Jesser312
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The combat , stealth mechanics, visuals and music score are top notch. The story is divisive.... if you're homophobic... but tells a great tale or loss, revenge, and forgiveness.
  19. Bart721
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    From the beginning, I know this will be next awesome game from Naughty God and this game is literally awesome. The graphics, gameplay and the story is excellent!
  20. Buchevskiy1
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is the best example of successful and correct sequel. TLOU 2 doesn't use the formula of original game, Naughty Dog has created absolutely new game, which offer different emotions, feelings and experience.
    The thing which a lot of people hate is the plot and I understand why, but I don't support them, because I didn't wait the same story about relationships between    The Last of Us Part 2 is the best example of successful and correct sequel. TLOU 2 doesn't use the formula of original game, Naughty Dog has created absolutely new game, which offer different emotions, feelings and experience.
    The thing which a lot of people hate is the plot and I understand why, but I don't support them, because I didn't wait the same story about relationships between Joel and Ellie as in the original game. The first twist maked me cry but not hate game only because of the death of great character. The story of TLOU 2 is very complicated and deep. If you want to feel this game fully, you should play on your own from the beggining to the end and without getting spoilers. It's sad that some people don't give this game the chance after the first twist. I really wish more people could feel this game as I feel. Moreover, I was suffering from depression for some days after I had finished game.
    This game is not only about redemption. It’s about self-hate. Ellie hates herself because she feel her guilt over her attitude toward her close person. The self-hate became hate to all world. Also, ND shows the path of degradation and evolution of the antagonist and protagonist and It’s amazing. It allows players to feel characters fully. I mean that how ND make the story about redemption is very creative and exciting. All I want to say that you can hate some events of the story, but you can’t deny its greatness.
    Gameplay is ideal, but there is no a lot of new features. ND didn’t create something new and incredible. Anyway, the gameplay is interesting and, what I like very very much, cinematic. Playing tlou 2 is like watching film due to amazing animations. I believe that games must be aimed at cinematic gameplay.
    And, of course, ND’s insane details which cost a lot of crunches, energy and nerves for developers.
    In conclusion, I would like to say again that The Last of Us Part 2 is the game which gamers can be proud of. Naughty Dog risked very much creating this plot, but, in my opinion, the result was amazing. Thank you, Naughty Dog for this experience. I am looking forward for TLOU 3 and new IP.    … Expand
  21. Churre
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Los gráficos son lo mejor la historia por igual si está al nivel del primero no entiendo por qué la gente lo crítica tanto
  22. PatoBoladao
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Game incrível, ótima jogabilidade, gráficos impecáveis, e uma história bem envolvente
  23. Kally_xx
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Best game I have ever played, best ps4 generation game, a must have, a reason to buy a ps4 if don't have one yet. Just play it.
  24. gingsindr_
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game, really gets in your head and makes you uncomfortable. A lot of moments where my stomach dropped knowing that what was coming would break my heart. The POV switch worked very well and made me develop so much empathy for Abby. Gameplay was smooth and fun, and environments were beautiful. I'm so glad to have LGBT representation in mainstream games. Great balance of story,Phenomenal game, really gets in your head and makes you uncomfortable. A lot of moments where my stomach dropped knowing that what was coming would break my heart. The POV switch worked very well and made me develop so much empathy for Abby. Gameplay was smooth and fun, and environments were beautiful. I'm so glad to have LGBT representation in mainstream games. Great balance of story, combat, and exploration. I wish I could play it again for the first time.… Expand
  25. Qi-ra_Kenobi
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Interesting game. Some parts in stories were **** up, but that's life. Gameplay is good.
  26. tarrko
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    Worst game ever ..waste of money pal
    if you haven't played the first game go play it but don't play this one
  27. Lololo5764
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я просто поставлю 10 из 10.
    Игра классная.Не понимаю почему люди не навидят Эбби, ведь по сути персонаж интересный, каждый в начале игры не навидел её *в том числе и я*за убийство Джоэла, пока не понял её и не узнал получше,она мстила за отца которого убил Джоэл,а ведь он знал на что идёт.Не понимаю я вас людей которые просто так сильно привязались к Джоэлу,что насрать на потерянного и дорогого человка Эбби тем самым порадив не нависть к Джоэлу.Так что я не вижу смысла сливать этого героя ведь она и не такая уж злая,она даже оставлляла Элли в живых,,не убивала её с Диной и просто простила её за убитых не за что друзей и сказала что бы больше её не преследовали вот и всё. Так что надеюсь увидеть её в 3 части)
    P.SЯ ничего плохого не имею против Джоэла и Элли я их просто обожаю    … Expand
  28. VKSON
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    Is so disgusting .this game on my “terrible” game list the number one place
  29. Felice_Enellen
    Aug 11, 2020
    4
    Visually, it's a technical marvel and the artists and engineers should be very proud of their work.

    Creatively, it's shallow, and viscerally cruel to anyone who went through and loved the first game. The artists and engineers should be angry their work was wasted on Neil's abject failure of a story. I know a long, detailed review would lend weight or credence to my opinions, but    Visually, it's a technical marvel and the artists and engineers should be very proud of their work.

    Creatively, it's shallow, and viscerally cruel to anyone who went through and loved the first game. The artists and engineers should be angry their work was wasted on Neil's abject failure of a story.

    I know a long, detailed review would lend weight or credence to my opinions, but honestly, I'm too angry about what I've just been through to do that properly. Think what you will.

    I gave it a 4 because I want to credit the art and engineering as much as I can while still being clear that this is a negative review.    … Expand
  30. MehdiM027
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate abby for killing joel but after i played as abby i started to like her and l think her relation with yara and lev humanized her
    And in the end of story l didn't want ellie to kill her but also l hated her because torturing joel like that!
    Now the story aside, I think the gameplay has improved several times compared to the part one    … Expand
  31. Vladasaurus
    Aug 11, 2020
    4
    I’ll keep this brief. This games gameplay is fun and smooth. Mechanically, there’s an improvement over the original I found enjoyable. Going prone in tall grass to avoid sweeping enemies feels badass, and melee combat specifically is probably the most fun aspect. As fun as the gameplay is, it’s not revolutionary by any means, and it’s not the kind of gameplay that can be done for hours onI’ll keep this brief. This games gameplay is fun and smooth. Mechanically, there’s an improvement over the original I found enjoyable. Going prone in tall grass to avoid sweeping enemies feels badass, and melee combat specifically is probably the most fun aspect. As fun as the gameplay is, it’s not revolutionary by any means, and it’s not the kind of gameplay that can be done for hours on end without boredom eventually setting in. In the first game, this was counteracted by the games amazing narrative. When the gameplay began to feel slow, the story was your motivator for reaching the next segment. This game does not have that same cushion. The story manages to disrespect fans of the original by narratively discarding everything that made the protagonist duo appealing. Worse, it does so in a way meant to antagonize you, the player. It does so by carrying out its flawed narrative in a manner confirmed by the creator to create negative emotions within you. Hate, sadness, grief. In a typical film this does give stakes to the plot, but there’s usually resolution by the plot’s end to satisfy these feelings of motivation. TLOU2 does not provide this. Instead the game crawls to a snail pace meant to keep you mentally trapped in a dark place for 20-25 hours.

    When the games climax finally arrives, you are denied the closure the game has set you off to pursue. For lack of a better word “Narrative blue balls”. There is meant to be some sort of method to the madness, and the game’s director has gone on record saying he knew some would love the narrative while others would dislike it. For me the landing simply did not land, and this franchise would be be left dead and buried Lest they ruin what rubble they’ve left of this once great franchise. People prone to depression should be warned going into this. This game will Attempt to bring you down and make you feel terrible. you are.    … Expand
  32. Razavi
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game with a bitter story I wish the players decided the events of the game like the Detroit game… Expand
  33. Martinchan027
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Create account for this game.

    I have been waiting 7 years for this game. I already expected Joel death But NOT LIKE THIS!

    I already super depressed about HK problem and I am now in another country and looking for a job.

    I just wanted to escape the reality a bit and enjoy what Ellie and Joel facing in Part 2. Then what kind of **** you feeded me? Joel and Tommy become an Idiots, After 10 hrs playing, feel like final battle with Addy and you need me to control that **** murderer for another 10 hours? WTF?And even her story, enemy and weapon even better than Ellie? You know what, everyone dont **** care her story. We just wanted her died. NOW

    Either you are crazy, or you just think we will just accept all thing like the Joel and Tommy in the game. Even we play Addy first. The reason of killing Joel is not convincing.... remember Joel just saved her **** life.... so did the Levs. Why she kill Joel without hesitating then agaisnt her ex-friend because of Levs. It doesnt make any sense.

    And finally, Ellie already give up revenge, you force her to revenge. Kill ton of people then give up when almost killed her? WTF. And she lost everything because this revenge? How about Addy, she revenge To Joel then why story show she is “good guy” and Ellie is “bad guy”? Come on, this is the end of world! Everything is “Grey” and no right or wrong. Political correct is just bull**** in that world.

    BTW, I am gay and I am Asian. Dont use us as an excuse to cover up your ****ty story. And political correct, right? Then why make joke for asian ONLY? So Asian doesnt need political correct?

    I am from Hong Kong, I am not going to snowflake, just wondering your definition of “political correct”. Part 1 got a lot of political correct thing either like gay and lesbian. But to be honest, I dont care if Ellie is lesbian or even Joel is gay. If the story is good, they will be good. You even doesnt need to write more bull**** like part 2 to make them “correct”.

    Finally, The Last of Us only got Part 1. Joel lie to Ellie and having happy life in Jackson. The End.    … Expand
  34. Zarmorox
    Aug 11, 2020
    1
    Its a story centered game and The story is awfull. It gets 1 point for some good gameplay elements.
  35. YoBoiTheQQ
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games of the year, up to this point. For starters, graphics are from another planet, the game is just beatiful to look at, naughty dog made a masterpiece out of the pro and i'm sure for slim/fat too. Story is not just a continuing of the 1st past, is more of a step forward towards the enviroment as a whole. The game is dark, the human urge to survive, the hunger for more that even in these times is not absent and the game of power that people play for decades. A punch in the guts, to have a look at humanity naked. The Abby part of the game seemed as it was necessary for the storytelling, it was a great idea to get to see the side of the "bad guy", the way it was written made it almost crazy to end her. Storywise Ellie was more mature, too, after the event that kickstarted the game. Mechanisms are not very different from part 1, with some great additions that were necessary to be present. This game is a must play.… Expand
  36. asagrado
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Ignore the reviews that say the game is meaningless or that it's not solid or that it has a bad story.
    The game is a work of art. From start to finish. The story is perfectly interwoven and the time jumps are perfect for understanding the drama behind it.
    No game has managed to transform my idea of the characters in such a short time. If you want a dynamic, psychological, and deep    Ignore the reviews that say the game is meaningless or that it's not solid or that it has a bad story.
    The game is a work of art. From start to finish. The story is perfectly interwoven and the time jumps are perfect for understanding the drama behind it.
    No game has managed to transform my idea of the characters in such a short time.
    If you want a dynamic, psychological, and deep adventure you can't miss it.    … Expand
  37. thick_Brick
    Aug 11, 2020
    3
    Incredible graphics and animations, the technical team did an impressive job really. Same goes for the acting, just brilliant. I would love to give it a much better rating.

    BUT the storytelling is so so horrible, to a point where I could not enjoy the game. I have finished it but all I am left with is regret. I have completed TLOU1 several times, but will 100% not touch part 2 again.    Incredible graphics and animations, the technical team did an impressive job really. Same goes for the acting, just brilliant. I would love to give it a much better rating.

    BUT the storytelling is so so horrible, to a point where I could not enjoy the game. I have finished it but all I am left with is regret. I have completed TLOU1 several times, but will 100% not touch part 2 again.

    The game forces you morally wrong choices over and over, then tells you how bad of a person you are for doing so many horrible things. The amount of senseless brutality and graphic violence is plain stupid.    … Expand
  38. SlickJay
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    The realest game of my generation. I felt very connected to the character development and the environment of the last of us. The plot covers all 360 degrees of what I long for in any well written story: emotion. The gameplay is unparalleled. The soundtrack and graphics are fire. Here’s to hoping naughty dog throws up a part 3!
  39. Amirsoveizi
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    If you do not like it, it does not mean The last of us part 2 is Awful game .
  40. cloudandroid
    Aug 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly loved the game. There were times where the story got a little hairy but it was able to pull it all together. I liked that I was able to play through the aftermath of what occurred in the first game. See how Ellie reacted when she found out what Joel did and how he lied. It was such a good revenge story for both Ellie and Abby. Surprisingly I gained a bit of sympathy for what occurred to Abby and enjoyed seeing her side of the story. One of my favorite parts of the game was the fight between Abby and Ellie in the theater. It was cool that you were playing as the antagonist instead of the protagonist while fighting against the main "good" guy. The story overall was fantastic as we saw development on both sides. Ellie gained a more brutal personality as the game went on as Abby gained more compassion. The parallel between Abby and Ellie were very pronounced. The last thing I want to touch on is the fact of how diverse the game is with there being a lesbian couple that wasn't over sexualized and the topic of transphobia was shown with what happened to Lev. I would highly recommend this game.… Expand
  41. MongolianGrill
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    I feel so extraordinary, The Last of Us Part II's got a hold on me.

    This masterpiece became my most favorite video game of all time. These reviewing trolls full of idiocy and bigotry must be canceled. I bet huge chunk of them never even played it. Decent people who are willing to try out should ignore info about the game as much as possible and play first. Obviously, it’s not for    I feel so extraordinary, The Last of Us Part II's got a hold on me.

    This masterpiece became my most favorite video game of all time. These reviewing trolls full of idiocy and bigotry must be canceled. I bet huge chunk of them never even played it. Decent people who are willing to try out should ignore info about the game as much as possible and play first. Obviously, it’s not for everyone like any other media form ever. Though, in most cases, I can guarantee the unique and unforgettable experience, only if you approach it with open-effin'-mind. Enough said.

    Oh, and I want nothing but to thank, Neil, ND and every single one of them who worked hard to bring us Part II. Eagerly waiting for their next greatness.    … Expand
  42. Rastishkin_33
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    После прохождения игры, я не понимаю, сколько ставить этой игре 10/10 или 12/10. Это одна из лучших игр человечества. Один из лучших эксклюзивов ps4
  43. Alexander33
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Это лучшая игра за последние пару лет. ЧТО БЫ КТО не говорил. ЭТО ШЕДЕВР!

    Naughty Dog !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the work you have done. For the efforts, for the love of the fans. This masterpiece will forever remain in my heart, this game, this sea of ​​emotions, rivers of tears and sincerity. I thank you from all gamers in Ukraine and Russia, thank you!    Это лучшая игра за последние пару лет. ЧТО БЫ КТО не говорил. ЭТО ШЕДЕВР!

    Naughty Dog !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the work you have done. For the efforts, for the love of the fans. This masterpiece will forever remain in my heart, this game, this sea of ​​emotions, rivers of tears and sincerity. I thank you from all gamers in Ukraine and Russia, thank you!
  44. DATBF
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game is just awesome, i cant stop think about this, is for me GOTY easily,
  45. Iratebadgames
    Aug 10, 2020
    0
    This was the most boring game I have ever had to sit thru. E.T. For the Atari was better than this game
  46. Cf86
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, vale cada minuto jogado e possuí um gameplay incrível.
  47. PeterLangford
    Aug 10, 2020
    3
    Such a wrong story. By the end I was turned off by the main character and would have been satisfied to see this person die. Technically great game (visuals, sound, very few bugs), combat ok, but traumatising story that will make me think twice before playing another Naughty Dog game. I support the choice of characters, but by the end I was turned off by the extreme violence, bitterness andSuch a wrong story. By the end I was turned off by the main character and would have been satisfied to see this person die. Technically great game (visuals, sound, very few bugs), combat ok, but traumatising story that will make me think twice before playing another Naughty Dog game. I support the choice of characters, but by the end I was turned off by the extreme violence, bitterness and trauma of the main character. I did not want to hold the controller to move the main character towards the end. Such a bizarre experience not wanting to pick up the controller or click buttons to progress the story because I wanted nothing to do with this person who only caused pain and suffering for herself and those around her. Near the end I seriously considered not progressing past a certain point in one of the scenes where I did not want to do what the game was forcing me to do. Would love to have been in the meeting room when the creatives were coming up with this story. Clearly they wanted to do something different, to push some boundaries, but they chose to go in a way that for me was just very distasteful. How did they ever get to a point of thinking "Yep, this story is going to work". A "memorable" experience, but all for the wrong reasons and not one I needed.… Expand
  48. DdiGFadoul
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Tecnicamente é o melhor game já feito, o cuidado que a Naught Dog teve com cada detalhe dos personagens e locais é inacreditável e um exemplo para outras desenvolvedoras. É um game lindo e violento. Gameplay em comparação com TLOU 2013 foi melhorada em todos os aspectos.

    A roteiro tem uma premissa simples, mas é narrada de uma forma impactante. Você sente todas as emoções possíveis. Não    Tecnicamente é o melhor game já feito, o cuidado que a Naught Dog teve com cada detalhe dos personagens e locais é inacreditável e um exemplo para outras desenvolvedoras. É um game lindo e violento. Gameplay em comparação com TLOU 2013 foi melhorada em todos os aspectos.

    A roteiro tem uma premissa simples, mas é narrada de uma forma impactante. Você sente todas as emoções possíveis. Não foi feito para te divertir, não é uma jornada de herói... é para sentir e refletir. Talvez não agrade todos, porém, foi muito bem feito.    … Expand
  49. BruSuganuma
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I love everything about this game, mainly how deep they went into everyone's pain and the risk they took with this different approach.
  50. drone_he3
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game moved me in ways no other videogame did.
    It's an emotional rollercoaster, and will leave you with a very bitter taste in your mouth. You as the player can choose not to see beyond that, but I don't think that's the right approach to enjoy this game. It's a much more enriching experience if you accept it's not meant to be a "happy sequel", what truly matters here is how it    This game moved me in ways no other videogame did.
    It's an emotional rollercoaster, and will leave you with a very bitter taste in your mouth. You as the player can choose not to see beyond that, but I don't think that's the right approach to enjoy this game. It's a much more enriching experience if you accept it's not meant to be a "happy sequel", what truly matters here is how it affects you as a human being. It's meant to provoke you, just like any noteworthy piece of Art.

    The thing is, this game will reflect right back at you what you make of it. It's disturbing how many times it feels like the game stares you in the eye, and how many times it feels like you're staring at yourself in the mirror.
    And you WON'T like what you see.
    But what you take with you from that experience is a choice you don't get to make in many videogames. It's a choice that happens inside of you as an individual, choosing to look for the light, to grow, to be better than those who hurt you. You're never forced to like, or forgive the people who hurt you, you're simply put in a situation in which you can (if you want) choose to consider that there's no black and white, and to think twice before answering to violence with more violence. You're never forced to sympathize, but the game provokes you to empathise.

    Just think about how much better the world could be if we all did the same. And in a videogame that features a zombie apocalypse, but is ultimately about humanity (or what's left of it), I think that's a brilliant point.    … Expand
  51. cakerbudz
    Aug 10, 2020
    0
    Such a let down, its hard to convey the dissapointment via text without sounding like a fanboy. Almost wish the game only used new charactors in the same world with a completly seperate revenge story.
  52. asadrocky
    Aug 10, 2020
    3
    Most people rating negatively are doing so because its not the story they wanted instead of evaluating the story for what it is, and what this story is....... is a narrative nightmare with a beginning that is rushed, a middle that is hollow and flat for Ellie's portion and disingenuous and emotionally manipulative for Abby's portion, and an ending that is not justified by the middle. MajorMost people rating negatively are doing so because its not the story they wanted instead of evaluating the story for what it is, and what this story is....... is a narrative nightmare with a beginning that is rushed, a middle that is hollow and flat for Ellie's portion and disingenuous and emotionally manipulative for Abby's portion, and an ending that is not justified by the middle. Major story moments that would make the game great feel unearned and contrived for the sake of plot. Also, Ellie's much of portion is spent alone which made the experience dry.

    Every single side character, besides Lev, is merely a slave to the plot. They are all replaceable plot devices that act only to serve the plot's message even if that means acting out of character. Lev is the only side character that directly affects and develops one of the main protagonists, Abby, while undergoing his own arc and being enjoyable in dialogue and gameplay (like hopping across the broken skyscrapers), and even he ends up doing by far the stupidest thing in the whole story even though he seems very intelligent.

    The worst part about this game is the pacing. While the flashbacks are enjoyable for both characters, they are placed awkwardly in the story that diminish the content of the flashback while diminishing its contribution. Had these flashbacks not been flashbacks but rather been events shown in chronological order (besides Abby's motivations for doing what she did; this should've been shown at the "golf course" after she takes that first swing and the screen cuts to black) switching back and forth between Ellie and Abby, the story would've benefited as we could be shown the true motivations for both characters' vengeance and could understand and sympathize better with both beforehand. By making these scenes flashbacks, it created a huge disconnect between what the player knows and what the character we are playing as knows. The middle of the story (the Seattle portion) would have benefited from switching back and forth between the two at the end of each day in Seattle since the cut away from the climax of the story to Abby's portion was extremely jarring and felt unearned and forced. Also, long and drawn out combat sequences, especially for segments featuring infected, made much of the gameplay feel like filler. Just as a combat sequence was ending... more enemies would appear. Even if all the pacing issues were resolved in some way, the major story moments would still feel unearned and contrived.

    Both Abby and Ellie's decisions at the end of the second act and at the end, respectively, feel unearned and forced for the sake of the plot's message. Little to nothing justifies these decisions, and its the main reason why this story is a complete disaster. Also, the boss fight at the end of the second act was the most disgusting and unearned boss fights in gaming history and to force the player to engage in it is unforgivable.

    Overall, a bad story told extremely poorly and in a sloppy, messy manner featuring two unlikable protagonists, weak and forgettable (besides Lev) side characters, and an underutilized soundtrack as much of the game is spent without a companion for banter. If you know what misery feels like, do not play this game because this is literally a misery simulator with the only moments of happiness are poorly-timed flashbacks.

    This is the worst story ever created by a triple A developer, regardless if it was a sequel or a stand-alone game.    … Expand
  53. Taizer1491
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El gameplay es impecable, así como sus gráficos y animaciones. No obstante ha desatado polémica por la historia a lo cual opino que la historia en si es buena, transmite perfectamente lo que quiere comunicar y tiene coherencia en la mayoría de la misma, no está hecha para complacer a nadie, juegazo, si acaso lo único malo, escenas innecesarias, y que se alarga un poco más de lo que debise, fuera de eso un imperdible.… Expand
  54. MoeAra
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Please don't let anyone discourage you from playing it, because frankly most of them are just throwing tantrums for no reason at all, or they just don't want to understand what this game is really about...it is not about Joel or Ellie or Tommy or anyone, it is about a post-apocalyptic world in which people act based on their natural instinct, there is noOne of the best games ever made. Please don't let anyone discourage you from playing it, because frankly most of them are just throwing tantrums for no reason at all, or they just don't want to understand what this game is really about...it is not about Joel or Ellie or Tommy or anyone, it is about a post-apocalyptic world in which people act based on their natural instinct, there is no socially acceptable protocols that they have to consider , there is really no right or wrong in this world. And You get to experience more than one point of view and you get to judge for your self if something is right or wrong. It shows you that it is not a fairy tail, and there are consequences for every action.
    -Game play, is 10/10 it can be very challenging, however it is very satisfying
    -Graphics, 10/10 graphically it is very well designed
    -Story, maybe 8/10 it is very emotional and brutal, you can feel how sick people can be and how no one is a hero
    -length, 10/10 although i wanted more game play hours but it is lengthy and very engaging most of the time
    -Horror 10/10 it is way more horrifying than the original and now you actually feel how terrifying it can be to live in such a world
    -narrative design 10/10 it is very brave in its narrative, it doesn't care about your feelings at all
    Over all it is not perfect but compared to other story-based games, horror games, shooter games, infected/zombies and rpg games The Last Of Us 2 is one of the top games ever made
    if you are afraid of disappointment, pain and fear this is not a game for you
    This game is for people who are not afraid to experience a brave, brutal, dark and bleak story about a world that these characters have to live in, not about some characters that live in an such a world    … Expand
  55. Leo52
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    JUEGO DEL AÑOOOO!!! Una recomendación si amaste el primero por obvias razones es obligatorio jugar el primero
  56. ElfTheHunter
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's amazing how divisive this game is... I was floored by it. It consider it not simply the best narrative in gaming, but one of the best narratives in ANY medium. And while playing I kept waiting for whatever happens that caused so much controversy and hate. At first, I thought it was Joel dying - but that didn't make sense to me. Game of Thrones (before the last seasons) killed off tons of beloved characters and people still almost universally loved it. Was it that fact that Ellie is gay? That couldn't be it. We knew that from the trailers and the DLC for the first game. Maybe some didn't realize it, but there certainly can't be enough people angry at a character being gay to justify so many negative reviews. Then Lev came about, and I thought maybe it's that - but how could, what quite possibly be my favorite character be hated by so many unless it's bigotry. But I need to believe there's not enough bigots to account for so much dislike of the game. No that couldn't be it. So I kept playing, figured the problem would reveal itself later - but all the way until credits rolled the story just kept impressing me more and more. I do not understand how so many people dislike it. It's puzzling.

    I've read several negative reviews, and I just can't seem to see the other side of things. I assume it's the same for them, they probably think I'm blind or crazy for liking it so much (or assume I'm lying for some reason). It's baffling how divisive this story can be. It feels like it's literally a coin toss and you either hate the story or love it. I guess I consider myself lucky I fell on the love it side.

    But everyone can agree that graphics, gameplay and other aspects of production are amazing. The only warning I'll give to people wanting to play it - it is a very linear game. No choices affecting the story, the level design is well done but it is point A to point B. Which is exactly how the first game was, so if you liked the first game, you'll like this game - as far as gameplay goes. As for the story, I guess you'll need to flip the coin.    … Expand
  57. Tlou_der
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Игра отличная геймплеес,саундтреками,сюжетом. Концовка мощная.НЕТ В ЭТОЙ ИГРЕ "ПРОПАГАНДЫ ЛГБТ"! Концовка отличнейшая,достойный сиквел.
  58. H1dex
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2 is the best game i have ever played.. I love this game! I want the last of us 3, NOW!
  59. Opossu
    Aug 10, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best gameplay I've ever seen. But the story trash. If u wanted us to hate Abby,Joel didn't had to die. Like just kidnapp him and a little bit torture him. In the end Abby would die or run away doesn't matter. Ellie saves Joel and that's it! Happy end! Okay,maybe Joel is still need to die. But why we didn't kill Abby. Abby was searching for Joel 5 years and finally did it. And Ellie just let her go. If Joel would survive game would take 15/10 but now bc of Neil its 5/10.… Expand
  60. Abdullahegazy1
    Aug 10, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very superficial, not interconnected, and lacks the spirit of the first part, the harmony of the characters, and the right of the characters to appear ,,, I do not deny that the game has developed very, very much in the style of playing and developing the characters, but it came at the expense of the story that I see lacks objectivity ,, in the end I see that the last of us Part II is so horrible and I think I wouldn't like playing it again ,, killing joel is most worst thing I've ever experienced … Expand
  61. MichaelF420
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the hate cause everyone hating on this game is probably a pc or xbox player and hasn't played the game. If you're a ps4 player and haven't played it yet I 100% recommend it, games like this don't come across often.
  62. FraNasta
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I really can’t understand any criticism on this game. The Last of Us part II got me speechless, involved, entertained, emotionally exhausted and left me with the feeling that the bar has been set for every other game to compete. This is a masterpiece state of the art in video-games.
    Nothing much to add here
  63. Sharonda
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. It kept me playing till the early hours on several occasions as I just couldn't put it down and the story really made me think and feel things. The bad reviews are unfounded. It's an epic emotional rollercoaster perfect for a post Game of thrones world.
  64. Tchib0
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Сложная игра в эмоциональном плане, сюжет завернут очень круто, и в конце оставляет скорбящий осадок
  65. Baileycharlow
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This is possibly the best game I have ever played, the music, the characters, the environments, the story, the themes, the messages all work beautifully in tandem with one another to create this absolute masterpiece. This game perfectly builds on the first while heading in new and exciting directions. Naughty dog yet again manages to tell a heartbreak story with emotional weight that isThis is possibly the best game I have ever played, the music, the characters, the environments, the story, the themes, the messages all work beautifully in tandem with one another to create this absolute masterpiece. This game perfectly builds on the first while heading in new and exciting directions. Naughty dog yet again manages to tell a heartbreak story with emotional weight that is full of surprises which has you guessing until the credits roll.… Expand
  66. ruben1100
    Aug 10, 2020
    6
    Very good graphics, an obsolete gameplay and a mediocre history are the components of The Last Of Us 2. Not so bad like some people but neither so good.
  67. krisi_pisi
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only downside to this brilliant game is that it's only 30 hours long. I connected with Abby, contrary to the popular opinion that she is the antagonist. She is the enemy because of killing Joel, but don't forget that he killed her most important person so in her eyes Joel is the enemy.… Expand
  68. HQR
    Aug 10, 2020
    1
    An awful mess,that ruins not only the charm and strenghts of the first but also destroys the arc of ellie and joel and replace it with garbage identity politics and an unlikable new character called “Abbie”.This game will go down as one the worst sequels in the history of entertainment, done by arrogant pricks who think they are smarter than they actually are,let this sad and patheticAn awful mess,that ruins not only the charm and strenghts of the first but also destroys the arc of ellie and joel and replace it with garbage identity politics and an unlikable new character called “Abbie”.This game will go down as one the worst sequels in the history of entertainment, done by arrogant pricks who think they are smarter than they actually are,let this sad and pathetic excuse of a sequel burn !!!… Expand
  69. Benmasters10
    Aug 10, 2020
    0
    I hated this game the agenda that it pushes on us the bad writing. I loved the first game and straight up felt betrayed by naughty dog
  70. Actmovielov
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    The graphics are incredible. Really a stunning achievement. The gameplay is good. The same as The Last of Us. Nothing spectacular but definitely enjoyable to play. The real problem is the story. It's a story driven game and the story is just awful. It made me want to stop playing the game. Shockingly stupid characters, bad choices, and an ending that made the entire game feel like a totalThe graphics are incredible. Really a stunning achievement. The gameplay is good. The same as The Last of Us. Nothing spectacular but definitely enjoyable to play. The real problem is the story. It's a story driven game and the story is just awful. It made me want to stop playing the game. Shockingly stupid characters, bad choices, and an ending that made the entire game feel like a total waste of time. It's an impressive game, but it's not a good or enjoyable game. If you liked The Last Jedi, then maybe get this. If you thought that making a bad story for the purpose of shocking the viewer is a cheap storytelling device, then skip this one. Dont support the writers.… Expand
  71. Dietos
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game is awesome!. Great history and characters!. Dont trust the negative reviews. Just play the game and enjoy!. If you like action videogames all I can say is that this one is a trully masterpiece made with so much love in every detail. EPIC!.
  72. Jony_MS
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    el juego en si, es bueno, pero en cuanto historia deja un poco que desear, no me gustó que se le diera un mejor desarrollo a abi, que a ellie, pero en si el juego es bueno, a final de cuentas la historia no es mala, te deja en claro que en el mundo de the last of us no hay buenos, ni malos, solo supervivientes, pero esperaba ver mas desarrollo con ellie
  73. Toxidiver
    Aug 10, 2020
    1
    Den Punkt vergebe ich nur wei die Grafik so grandios ist. Was aus den Charaktären gemacht worden ist und wozu man bei diesem Spiel gezwungen wird ist einfach eine Frechheit.
  74. Sultan1fh
    Jul 18, 2020
    4
    I gave it a four just for the graphics and gameplay mechanics, the story is really not that good i think the first game deserves a better sequel.
  75. Munkeyspunk
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    People are mad because a game about loss made you feel loss. Nobodies ever told a story this engaging before and is an unmissable experience.
  76. alen3102
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    the best franchise that ever made
    the best game ever made and tlou2 is amzing even more
    sure very sad game but still
  77. Rob4555
    Aug 10, 2020
    6
    Post apocalyptic!
    Gameplay very similar to TLOU 1. Couldn’t skip through cutscenes after first play through - this really slowed the gameplay elements down. In the end i felt that the writers and directors went down the rabbit hole of hate and brutality and couldn’t find a way out. The Abby/Ellie boss fights were tedious and the trail of despair the developer leaves us with is little    Post apocalyptic!
    Gameplay very similar to TLOU 1. Couldn’t skip through cutscenes after first play through - this really slowed the gameplay elements down. In the end i felt that the writers and directors went down the rabbit hole of hate and brutality and couldn’t find a way out. The Abby/Ellie boss fights were tedious and the trail of despair the developer leaves us with is little incentive to anticipate a third instalment.    … Expand
  78. Diori
    Aug 10, 2020
    7
    Bons gráficos,excelente gameplay e uma história que me decepcionou. Mesmo preferindo o primeiro jogo e não ter gostado,de fato, é um jogo bom e divertido. Pelo preço eu recomendo esperar um desconto,afinal,mesmo a gameplay sendo muito bom não é algo que me sustentou.
  79. N3IU
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    This game is really good, I recommend it!

    * Amazing graphics
    * Love the story and the double narrative beteween Eliie and Abby
    *

    "A masterpiece"
  80. Poorband
    Aug 10, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's no denying that this game deserves all the plaudits it can get from a technical perspective. Sound design, graphics, animation and the combat is exceptional. For that, the team deserve to be congratulated.

    However, the story is another matter. It's clear that it must have suffered at the hands of the politics at play here. Originally, when others were slamming the gay, female-led story before it had even come out (!), I was up there defending it - stating it didn't matter - that the story is what matters and if the story is good, who cares what a characters persuasion is.

    But that's the problem - it's NOT a good story. It's just - dull. Ellie has turned into a lean, mean killing machine. There's a body count here higher than Hot Shots Part Deux. There's little, other than the killing of Joel, to support just how angry she's become. There's also little choice - particularly in areas where choice should matter. For example, in one of the final confrontations - I didn't WANT to attack Abby. I wanted to let her off - like she did Ellie. However I wasn't allowed to make that choice.

    The writing is also lazy. So much so, they squeezed in as much of the current zeitgeist as they could muster. Again, if it was relevant to the story then sure - go ahead. But it's clear that it's been injected into it to make it relevant.

    It's also way too long. It took me 30 hours to complete it. I was done with it by 16. It's repetitive, way too much in the way of boring cutscenes (the farmhouse family skit towards the end was just too much), and when Ellie sets off again I actually got annoyed.

    I'd actually completed the first part just before the 2nd came out (never had enough time), so for me the first was very, very fresh. The only part of the 2nd game I actually enjoyed the story was Abby's - seeing if from her perspective, how the couples' rampage across the US affected her. That's about it though.

    I'd say borrow it from a friend. Experience it, but don't be surprised if you give up at the 14-16 hour mark. You're in it for the long haul, but sadly those extra hours won't make a damn bit of difference to the story.    … Expand
  81. Gamer_80
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Gameplay, Graphics and Level Design are excellent. I felt the story was disappointing but was more of a subjective thing. The story will divide the fans but ultimately I don’t see how you can give this game anything short of 10.
  82. Igorviajante
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Perfect game! Thanks Naughty Dog!
    Perfect game! Thanks Naughty Dog!
    Perfect game! Thanks Naughty Dog!
  83. Samzara
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    Great game, game mechanics and graphic engine are awesome, not for everyone to understand, only mature audience.
  84. Avaratan
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game is just amazing. Great story and gameplay is the best thing here besides graphics
  85. Bjornor68
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This reminds me of when I saw LOTR part 1 the movie years ago. As a Huge Tolkien fan I was really looking forward to the movie, but also had a huge amount of anticipation and I had very strong feelings how it should play out. The movie left out a few things and changed a few others... I was in an emotional turmoil leaving the theatre when a friend ask me; so what do you think? What’s theThis reminds me of when I saw LOTR part 1 the movie years ago. As a Huge Tolkien fan I was really looking forward to the movie, but also had a huge amount of anticipation and I had very strong feelings how it should play out. The movie left out a few things and changed a few others... I was in an emotional turmoil leaving the theatre when a friend ask me; so what do you think? What’s the score? I gave it first a 7. He quickly responded “ have you ever seen a better film?” At that point I realised I gave it a score based on what I thought the movie was going to be like .. not how or what is actually was... of course I answered “no”. And gave it a 10.

    Same thing with this game. As a Huge fan of the first game I had a ton of expectations about the game And thoughts how it was going to play out. Did it play out the way I thought it would? No! Did it make the game worse because of that? Absolutely no! Was I heartbroken by the end ? Yes! Were my emotions going hay wire? Yes! Have Any game ever affected me like this one emotionally ? Never! Graphics better? Few! Game play as good? Few!
    And Finally! Even though it didn’t play out as I thought it would! Have I ever played a better game taking all aspects of gaming into consideration? Hell no! Have I ever scored any game with a 10? No. It this a first? Yes! It’s a master piece....    … Expand
  86. Killernando
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    Best game i ever played.
    When i start playing i was worried because of the user reviews.
    But the game is a master piece.
  87. Mageh533
    Aug 10, 2020
    2
    Disappointment from previous game. Bad story and gameplay its practically the same.
  88. Cremebrulee
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This game is litteraly fabulous... The 'reveiw bombing' that this game suffered is really not justified... This Game talks about the human conditions in the case of a mondial pandemic... How can we react with the death of someone you love ? Until when we can hate someone ?? That's ones of the questions The Last Of Us (part II) talks about...
    All of the bad comments illustrate well whats is    This game is litteraly fabulous... The 'reveiw bombing' that this game suffered is really not justified... This Game talks about the human conditions in the case of a mondial pandemic... How can we react with the death of someone you love ? Until when we can hate someone ?? That's ones of the questions The Last Of Us (part II) talks about...
    All of the bad comments illustrate well whats is the game talking about... A world with a lot of polemics and hatred...    … Expand
  89. centgab
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece. Giving this 0/10 is irrational. The graphic is really great and the story is not as bad as what others think. I was mad at Abby at first for what she did to Joel, but I loved that the game lets you play Abby because here is where gain her perspective. That she is not the villain that we think she is. If things were reversed, Joel would done what Abby did.… Expand
  90. taygold
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I had to make an account just to leave a review here because this game deserves more love than it's getting. This game is as close to perfect as any media I've ever played, watched, or any other way experienced. Gameplay is so smooth, HUD isn't annoying, graphics are constantly stunning, the story will make you feel all the things. This is pure art start to finish. I totally get if theI had to make an account just to leave a review here because this game deserves more love than it's getting. This game is as close to perfect as any media I've ever played, watched, or any other way experienced. Gameplay is so smooth, HUD isn't annoying, graphics are constantly stunning, the story will make you feel all the things. This is pure art start to finish. I totally get if the story is too controversial for some, maybe too progressive, or too gratuitous. You'll have to decide that for yourself. For me, nothing but love!… Expand
  91. Bravus
    Aug 10, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogo que poderia facilmente ser o melhor da geração, se rendeu ao esquerdismo e progressismo, onde já se viu em um mundo pós-apocalíptico as pessoas se preocuparem mais em ser aceitas pelo que se consideram acima de sobreviver, nem sequer há espaço para coisas tão supérfluas e inúteis em um cenário assim, "Lev", que na verdade é Lily, foi a gota d'água, já não bastasse a forçação de barra com a Ellie, que já é lésbica que ainda por cima virou marinheiro e a "She-Hulk" conhecida como Abby, que aliás é um dos piores personagens que já joguei, e nesse jogo fui obrigado a jogar mais com essa porcaria que com a Ellie, sacanagem. Fora a morte ridícula e cheia de furos do Joel, descaracterização de personagens, agenda LGBT sendo enfiada pela goela toda hora, coincidências (deus ex machina) o tempo todo para beneficiar a Abby, que é um personagem sem carisma filha de um NPC random qualquer, que de repente se torna o epicentro desse jogo, com uma estória ridícula que desonra o primeiro, que é uma obra-prima, minha nota é até alta para esse jogo, que de bom só tem os quesitos técnicos.… Expand
  92. SamsonBranda
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game, and a brutal and beautiful story. Easily my all time favorite game.
  93. OrdepOluap
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo para PS4. Uma verdadeira obra prima e espero que que quem possua o console não deixe de ter essa experiência.
  94. GCEGalotta
    Aug 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: level design / voice acting / atmosphere

    Middle ground: gameplay - it contributes to the atmosphere yet at times is very repetitive

    Cons: Writing

    First off, the whole premise of the game feels wrong. At the end of 1, we`re left with two questions. How`s Ellies and Joels relationship going to develop and what about the cure. Both do not play a part in 2.

    Their relationship evolves through flashbacks, which are more about Ellies journey (clinging to revenge + forgiving Joel for his lie and maybe herself for accepting it). To me they lacked weight and emotion bc Joel was already dead.

    The cure doesn`t matter at all. Why didn`t the remaining fireflies take the notes about the surgery with them? Is Abbys dad the only doctor left in the world? Mel could have tried. If sacrificing herself was so important to Ellie, why did she go back to Jackson instead of trying to locate the remaining Fireflies - after travelling back to Boston all by herself?

    The story evolves through various conveniences and plot holes: Why is the gate open, when Joel, Tommy and Abby ride for her friends. A hole in the fence, so that Ellie can slip through just in time to watch Joel die. Why is Mel allowed to go on a mission, considering she`s pregnant and humanity is dying out? Why does Abby take Yara with her to go after Lev? She only got one arm, just went trough the amputation and is a huge liability. Etc.

    People acting out of character: Joel and Tommy giving away information to armed strangers, when Joel would`ve killed Henry and Sam in 1 and could smell an abush from a mile away. Ellie screaming Joels name when she finds the hutt but doesn`t jet know who`s inside. Abbys group not guarding the house when seconds ago there was a horde outside. Or them letting Ellie and Tommy go, when the WLF sure has a habbit of letting people off the hook easyly.

    Trying to depict a brutal and gritty and therefore real world, yet everybody shooting at you does have unlimmitted ammo, you can get all wet but your gear still works, the body types of Abby and fat-man-slaver at the end in a world where nobody gets enough food, or your attack-dog usually going straight after every Scar (i.e. Lev and Yara in the aquarium) but can still be sneaky silent, when you go into stealth mode yourself.

    Trying to make the player feel guilty by having NPCs shout out names when you kill their comrades is pathetic, bc you get forced to do so plenty of times. The gamplay doesn`t change at all and therefore doesn`t reflect Ellies or moreso Abbys realization that violence isn`t always the way to go.

    The structure of the game is the worst part of it: It should have been about Abby and her crew. Getting to know them and building up an emotional attachement. You should have revealed that they`re hunting Joel somwhere in the middle or right at the end. That would`ve created conflict for the player. Instead you introduce Abby as Joels killer and expect the player to sympathise with her afterwards. In about 10 hours, when we had a whole game growing used to Joel and Ellie.
    I wonder why people don`t like her.

    Speaking of Abby: To me she`s a sociopath. Not only does she kill Joel, she tortures him (he himself did no such thing) and then proceeds to play with dogs and joking around with Manny as if nothing happend. No remorse.

    One could argue, that she rescues Yara and Lev to attone for her deeds, but it isn`t made clear. A game is a visual experience. Leaving that much up to interpretation is fine for books or if you have a capable live action actor. What`s your message worth when people don`t get it? What`s the moral here? Go brutally murder sb and never pay the price for it. As long as you`re nice to some random kids you`ll be fine (losing her friends is no punishment, bc the player didn`t spend enough time with them to get invested).

    Same goes for Ellie. It`s an internal struggle about forgiving Joel and herself, yet she never earns that. Hunting Abby, killing thousands, giving up on her family. Even at the end, when she travells a considerable amount of miles and has time to rethink, she still wants to kill Abby. But the player is to believe that an image of Joel playing guitar is enough to let Abby go free, when Ellie never showed enough doubt along the way.

    If I´d be fair, I´d give it a 5/10. Maybe even a 7/10 if it wouldn`t be a sequel to 1. But for striking down youtubers left and right, for proudly stating you wanted to make a controversial game and then whining when there`s controversy, for payed reviews, for accusing people to not like strong females or whatever kind of representation when the only thing they do is call out the flaws in your story and most importantly for false advertisement ND gets a 0/10.

    Only way this`ll turn out okay is, if there is a 3. But now it won`t be made, bc no one is going to by it.    … Expand
  95. advance512
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For these past few weeks, I've been giving up sleeping hours to use whatever "free time" I have during the night to indulge myself and experience what I believe is a landmark in interactive storytelling - the Last of Us: Part 2.

    Many people think modern video games are just glorified Pacman, electronic reflex spazzers with no essence or soul - far removed from literature, cinema or TV series. This cannot be further from the truth, and this game is a shining example of this fact. The Last of Us: Part 2 is one of the best story-driven epics any modern medium has to offer, and ranks among the the most memorable of any series, movies and literature that I have experienced in the past decade.

    Set in a post-apocalyptic United States suffering through a cataclysmic plague, the Last of Us: Part 1 was the story of two survivors - Joel, a man tasked with escorting a young girl, Ellie, across the United States - and the incredible hardships they face on their journey to a safe haven where a light at the end of tunnel might possibly be found, brought upon them by the effect of a deadly infection that has decimated the world. Infected humans litter the streets, having succumbed to a fungus that turns them into rabid monsters, while all civilization has broken down. While this is the backdrop, the Last of Us: Part 1 was a story of loss, a story of fatherhood, a story of acceptance and of hard choices, and ultimately - of hope.

    The Last of Us: Part 2 continues the story of these characters in this terrible world, but focuses on a different theme. As the game begins and the characters you love so much go through something unfathomable, you can't help but feel the blood running cold in your veins, as if your soul has left your body, as you just lust for a violent revenge and terrible retribution, but as Nietschze's famous quote goes:
    "He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee."

    The game's story is interestingly inspired by the head writer's experiences growing up in Israel. He recalls watching footage of the 2000 Ramallah lynching, where a Palestinian crowd killed and mutilated the bodies of two Israel Defense Forces reservists, and how, after hearing the cheering crowds, his mind turned to violent thoughts about bringing the perpetrators to justice. I am certain many Israelis have had the same thoughts. However, later comes the realization of the reality of the wishes we hope for and the choices we make, and the vicious cycle that is revenge.

    Keeping this in mind, the game dares and uses rhetorical devices and literary tools that would be complex for any author or director to utilize. As the narrative progresses, it causes you to question who you are and what you believe. The script is flipped on you, and you go through an emotional journey that is difficult but enlightening, in the end. This game is a bold and monumental undertaking, and is filled to the brim with a passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in storytelling. In my opinion, only interactive media can even attempt to create an experience quite like this.

    In the end, the Last of Us: Part 2 is a harrowing, meaningful, challenging and tragically exquisite story, and is a testament to the efficacy of video games as artistic expression.    … Expand
  96. Enternal
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    It's Saturday, August 8. I just finished the game about 20 mins ago. I had heard that there was some controversy in the ratings coming in. But avoided everything so I could give the game an honest review after I experienced the full story.

    The sum it up, the game is beautifully painful, like Johnny Cash's rendition of Hurt. And to be honest... it's amazingly refreshing. Often times media    It's Saturday, August 8. I just finished the game about 20 mins ago. I had heard that there was some controversy in the ratings coming in. But avoided everything so I could give the game an honest review after I experienced the full story.

    The sum it up, the game is beautifully painful, like Johnny Cash's rendition of Hurt. And to be honest... it's amazingly refreshing. Often times media will be Disney-fied, it will become over polished, too clean, and will just tick the standard bells and whistles.

    Tlou2 storyline is not clean, just as the characters pickup dirt and grime on their skin and clothes, they also pickup emotional baggage and scars. These are characters who are not necessarily trying to be a hero, but just trying to get by in this fractured world. Its this journey that sets the game apart, and even though parts of the journey are rough and scary, you come out feeling alive, aware of your thoughts..aware that like the game, life is flawed.

    My only gripes are the expanded explorable areas combined with having collectables in the the game, disrupt the flow of the story. And while its a choice to look for stuff not, I felt that I was missing out on potential items or story material by not. The other problem with this is while exploring a section an NPC may go into another room while having a conversation which you end up missing. The solution at times is to stop and wait for all the dialogue to finish then look for stuff which..again breaks the flow of the game.

    My advice, only explore if its convenient. You can always get stuff on another playthrough if you are a completist. Push through the dark parts of the game and you'll find an experience that despite clickers and bloaters is remarkably human and one of the best experiences of this generation.    … Expand
  97. DenysStallone
    Aug 10, 2020
    10
    I dont understand, why a lot people critics the story.. they wanted to show you, two sides of the ich person.. two reason of what they doing a long of the story.. we cant call them vilants ! Experience was breathtaking
  98. Pizaster19
    Aug 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beware the bandwagon haters on this one. Naughty Dog gave us a tremendous game here that emulates a lot of what we see now in The Walking Dead. The living, in a post-apocalyptic world, join the dead as being serious threats to our livelihood as they all pursue a better world. You take the reigns and feel the hope and helplessness of all of those characters, who have deep backstories that Naughty Dog allows us to explore. While we may thirst for just the senseless 1st person shooter (and there are elements of that here sure) what we get instead is a humanistic trial of survival and a game that questions your moral compass. Perhaps the only downside is that there are no real choices to make in the game...do you choose to kill or simply to wound in your battle? do you question who is innocent or guilty? are there characters who can choose to help or hurt you? The answer is no, and that is a beautifully missed opportunity in this game that begs for it at times. Still the gameplay, responsiveness, and AI is relatively flawless and TLOU2 is a game that is hard to put down. the choice of weaponry is strong and how you build your character is a reflection on the type of assassin you want to be (stealth vs. guns-a-blaze?). At times the story does get bogged down with cut scenes, and it sometimes gets clunky or off the rails is terms of strategy (the blob boss in the hospital is the perfect example), but otherwise the game is intense, bold, and scary as it is endearing and tender. I admit I was annoyed by the oaf-ish way Joel was portrayed in contrast to the original, how major characters were built up only to get shot in the head and all memory of them gone forever, and the Ellie-Dina love affair felt forced and I did find myself, at times, rooting for Abby. It made me question the game negatively until you realize, that's the point. It's supposed to leave you stunted and unsure how to feel, much like the characters in the game itself. The original LOU was perhaps the greatest game ever made and any sequel was going to leave some fans disappointed, but to give the game a 0 or 1 rating, is just flat-out stupid and can't be taken seriously. TLOU2 is truly a masterpiece in its own right, as a completionist is took me about 35 sitting hours to finish on hard and as soon as it was over I was ready for TLOU3.… Expand
  99. Strohkopf
    Aug 10, 2020
    4
    The grafics and sounddesigns are extremely good. Gameplay is very similar to the first game but improved. But tbh, no one picks a game like the last of us because of the gameplay. It is only about the story and the story imho is disrespectful towards all fans of the first game. If you constantly want to be **** up and angey than go on and uy the game. Thats some weird **** you did thereThe grafics and sounddesigns are extremely good. Gameplay is very similar to the first game but improved. But tbh, no one picks a game like the last of us because of the gameplay. It is only about the story and the story imho is disrespectful towards all fans of the first game. If you constantly want to be **** up and angey than go on and uy the game. Thats some weird **** you did there naughty dogs.… Expand
  100. Jazbot
    Aug 10, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seven years of development, several million man-hours, the best artists and animators in the world, for this? You are crazy Naughty Dog.… Expand
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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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