The Last of Us Part II

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  1. V0rteks
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredibly disappointing! Combat and gameplay slightly improved from the last game, but the story is god awful. Ellie doesn't feel like Ellie. Joel's decision at the end of the last game is declared fundamentally WRONG, and he's a bad person who needs to make it right. No profound moral dilemma, just a hamfisted message about the "cycle of vengeance", and a depressing one at that. Druckmann was allowed a little too much creative freedom, and as a result, the game doesn't know what it wants to be. It tries to do several things at once, and fails intensely at all of them. Naughty Dog has broken their consistent cycle of quality, and sh*t the bed in one of the biggest franchises in
    AAA gaming. The ending leaves WAY too much open to interpretation, making it impossible to predict the likelihood of a sequel. If they do make a third game, I hope they steer far away from what they've done here! 1 OUT OF 10! Joel deserved better!

    Post Script: Just remembered all the early advertisements for this game, and how prominent Joel's character was in them. We were all lead to believe that Joel would be very important to this next game, and Ellie's motivation would be the death of Dina. Naughty Dog literally LIED in their advertising. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS LACK OF TRANSPARENCY BY PURCHASING THE GAME, TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHO PAID FULL PRICE TO BE DEPRESSED FOR 20+ HOURS! SAVE YOUR MONEY!    … Expand
  2. uDuzinho
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    muito bom o jogo um dos melhores que ja joguei, graficos lindos, istoria linda,.
  3. dickweed_doug
    Aug 6, 2020
    1
    In the warped mind of a Neil Druckmann, bigot sandwiches made of steak are rejected in a post apocalyptic food where access to food and clean water is rare. Why anybody wrote this crap, I'll never know.
  4. thiagosants96
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finished the Game and is One of the most desappointing game that I've played in my entre Life.Really Bad Choice killing the main protagonist in The First hour of the Game!!!!!! Only because a Doctor that only show's up for 10 seconds in The First game! This is real **** Bad Narrative, Bad story, Terrible Choice.… Expand
  5. DellonStark
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Esse jogo é maravilhoso e Humano ! Incrível o nível de realismo.
    Ele pega as suas emoções, boas transforma em negativas e depois alivia é uma montanha russa. Muito intenso do início ao fim. Parabéns!!!
  6. Gunshot25
    Aug 6, 2020
    5
    The graphic and sound is great, the gameplay for both character is different enough that I enjoy it both but the story is broken. Its playable.
  7. CarpZero
    Aug 6, 2020
    1
    Really bad writing. The story is extremely divisive among fans for good reason. I did not have fun playing as Abby for over half the game, and thought the story’s theme and attempt to teach us a lesson about why revenge is bad was halfhearted and lackluster.
  8. WaldorfStatler
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    I've never been so engrossed in a video game story. I've never been as conflicted by the choices I've had to make in a game. I've never played something so immersive that I dreamt about it. I've never hated to see what happens next but unable to look away. I've never cared about characters in a video game as much. I've never appreciated my own life as a result of a video game. Whatever youI've never been so engrossed in a video game story. I've never been as conflicted by the choices I've had to make in a game. I've never played something so immersive that I dreamt about it. I've never hated to see what happens next but unable to look away. I've never cared about characters in a video game as much. I've never appreciated my own life as a result of a video game. Whatever you think of this game, it will probably be love or hate... but only a game this good can bring up feelings that strong in a gamer.… Expand
  9. Shotgreen
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a complete mess of different emotions that ANY game, movie or series made me feel this way in my entire life. I cannot understand how those people crying and giving it a zero just can't see through it and what everything means. Yes, I hated this game at the beggining and stopped playing it, but you just gotta keep on playing to see what it has to offer. Just because the gameThis game is a complete mess of different emotions that ANY game, movie or series made me feel this way in my entire life. I cannot understand how those people crying and giving it a zero just can't see through it and what everything means. Yes, I hated this game at the beggining and stopped playing it, but you just gotta keep on playing to see what it has to offer. Just because the game makes you feel hate towards some characters, doesn't mean that the game is bad. This game is a masterpiece in all of the aspects. Maybe the gameplay stayed kinda the same, but I understand that because it's a game that the gameplay can't change pretty much apart from new infected types and small stuff. The art is and the incredible details through the game are just the best outta there. And for the people saying this game is political or talking **** about the physique, sexuality or gender of some characters, you can come and lick my ballsack.… Expand
  10. TheHambro
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us Part II is a dark, brutal, depressing, and intense ride. From the get-go, you are thrown right into the fray with hardly any time to catch your breath. I fully believe that if you want the best possible experience, it’s an absolute must to play through on Survivor. With that said, let’s dig right in.

    What I enjoyed the most was the gameplay. If you play on Survivor;    The Last of Us Part II is a dark, brutal, depressing, and intense ride. From the get-go, you are thrown right into the fray with hardly any time to catch your breath. I fully believe that if you want the best possible experience, it’s an absolute must to play through on Survivor. With that said, let’s dig right in.

    What I enjoyed the most was the gameplay. If you play on Survivor; patience, resource management, and planning are critical. Going into each encounter with guns blazing might leave you in a bad spot in the next encounters, so you’re forced to think about how you want to take on each fight, how much resources you’re willing to spend, and utilize the environment to your advantage. Do you want to be stealthy, use your weapons at your disposal, a mixture of both, or simply avoid fighting altogether? That choice is up to you, but again, there are considerations you’ll have to make. The tension you’ll feel in each encounter will make you appreciate that momentary respite when you make it through, and gives you some time to breathe and prepare. I may be in the minority when I say I enjoyed the story despite being controversial amongst critics. I appreciate Naughty Dog’s willingness to tell a story that isn’t simply black or white. What their tale does explore is the gray area, the area that is neither right nor wrong, difficult to judge, and does not have a clear and definitive answer. It was a risk the developers took, one that many people either hate or love, but I believe it paid off in the end.

    My one critique of this game is that, although I do very much enjoy the gameplay, it will feel repetitive not very long into the journey. Once you’ve seen one fight, you’ve basically seen them all with some very small variations. If Naughty Dog would have thrown in curveballs and different mechanics to deal with as you progressed, I think it could have kept things fresh and provide some really unique battles.

    The bottom line is, The Last of Us Part II is a fantastic game. The world and atmosphere is beautifully crafted, and each struggle will leave you triumphant. It very much deserves your attention and play through, and so I highly recommend The Last of Us Part II.    … Expand
  11. madanthony
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    The gameplay is spectacular (unrivaled as far as an action adventure game). If you love being in the universe, you'll love this game. Even if you won't like the story, buy this game. The physics and mechanics are completely 10/10 as far as I'm concerned.
  12. dazzidazzidazzi
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    Good graphics mean nothing when you totally dismember such a brilliant story that was LOU1. I forced myself to finish this game hoping for some redemption in what has been the laziest, lamest follow up story telling in history. Instead I was left utterly deluded and feeling so empty that to be honest this has gone down as my biggest disappointment in over 20 years of gaming! Buyers regretGood graphics mean nothing when you totally dismember such a brilliant story that was LOU1. I forced myself to finish this game hoping for some redemption in what has been the laziest, lamest follow up story telling in history. Instead I was left utterly deluded and feeling so empty that to be honest this has gone down as my biggest disappointment in over 20 years of gaming! Buyers regret and the ripped off feeling i am living with are the harsh reality of expecting more from this pile of steaming garbage. To the critic reviewers I ask you this. How much were you paid to write positive reviews? To Druckman & Naughty dog, I hope you learn a valuable lesson to not spit in the face of your fans ever again. I suspect you've already lost half of us this time. Simply the worst story telling ever. so disappointed.… Expand
  13. alondras7
    Aug 6, 2020
    4
    Im a huge fan of the first game. I remember obsessing over it counting down the days until I could play part II. The story is a huge let down, the graphics, the score, the game play is absolutely awesome but i couldn't get over the story. the pacing was off, It tried to hard to make me like Abby, yara and lev were just there? they didn't add much to the story. Im not mad that joel died,Im a huge fan of the first game. I remember obsessing over it counting down the days until I could play part II. The story is a huge let down, the graphics, the score, the game play is absolutely awesome but i couldn't get over the story. the pacing was off, It tried to hard to make me like Abby, yara and lev were just there? they didn't add much to the story. Im not mad that joel died, im mad at the fact that it all happened so quick and the trailers led me to believe this was going to be a story about Joel and Ellie, in the end i am deeply disappointed in the writing.… Expand
  14. Drannor
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I have played on the ps4. It definitely doesn't pull punches and makes the story so much more interesting, it makes the world feel more real.
    Art is about designing experiences, so the user feels what you intended as a designer, as an artist. Making someone feel something they want to feel is easy. The opposite requires perfection.
  15. colour_wolf
    Aug 6, 2020
    3
    After beating the game, I feel sorry for all the staff for programming and artworks.

    The narrative destroys the game and all the hard work from the game makers and the expectations from fans in the last 7 years.

    I will never buy a single Naughty dog game as long as Neil is still there.

    The marks are only for the graphics, gameplay and my previous love to TLOU.
  16. Yanni5
    Aug 6, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful graphics, familiar game mechanics and boring. It was like watching a movie that I was forced to watch, the person that made me watch the movie really loves it, and wants you to too, but you feel bad telling them if was terrible. I wanted to like it, I loved the first one. This made no sense as far as character development. The characters become either stupid or careless to drive plot.… Expand
  17. Trappeddaydream
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    I really don't understand all the hate this game was getting. It had it's bumpy parts, but all in all I thought it was genuinely emotional, meaningful, and worthwhile.
  18. jake_fletcher11
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is good.
    Many people complain about the story. Obviously it's not as good as the first 'The Last of Us' but that does not make it a bad story and although it's just 'John Wick' except Joel is the dog, I found the story satisfying and a good enough follow up to the 2013 original. The only parts that really bothered me was Abby's side of the story, not only because I had to play as the woman that killed Joel but because her character is quite inconsistent with her actions and just as you think she's found her humanity through caring for ex-seraphites: Lev and Yara, she shows no hesitation to commit horrible acts not so long after. This problem affects some of the characters from the original but is reasonable as it's realistic that people would be different than they were 6 years ago.
    Story = 6/10
    On the other hand, the audio, visuals and gameplay of 'The Last of Us II' is what makes this game incredible. At some points I didn't know whether a sound was from the game or somewhere in my house, bloody brilliant. The graphics are better than they've ever been, i wish real life looked as good. Some scenes looked as if they were taken straight from a painting backed by some beautiful scores and white noise to immerse you to the fullest extent.
    Graphics and Audio = 10
    The quality of the combat depends on what difficulty you play on, if you play on the easier difficulties it will make for more options when dealing with a group of enemies, with more resources and more predictable enemy paths, but from my experience on Survivor difficulty I saw Ellie transform into Solid Snake having to make every shot count, managing the scarce resources that you have which makes for a harder but more satisfying combat system.
    Apart from the combat 'The Last of Us II' offers some basic puzzles, hundreds of collectibles and some exploration to bridge between the action. This part of the gameplay is not the focus but does not become boring or slow down the pacing of the story.
    Gameplay = 9/10

    **** Abby though    … Expand
  19. AllStarRenegade
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll be straight up.... even though I think it's a solid game.... I was never a fan of the last of us.... it honestly felt like a chore to get through the game to finish the amazing story... the last of us 2 refines and addresses some of my gripes.... it's a beautiful game.... the controls are solid... the story.... well.... its ambitious at best, and shallowly cliche at worst. It still feels like a slog at times... and the narrative just wont stop beating you over the head with the idea that violence is bad... ND.. your audience isnt stupid, we understand subtext, you dont.… Expand
  20. Elabominable
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    Me parece muy injusto darle 0/10 a este juego solo por un par de errores.
    El juego es genial, los graficos y la jugabilidad son impecables y definitivamente los mejores de PS4, los mapas y los diseños son geniales el desarrollo de la protagonista y la villana son muy buenos tambien.
    Pero no es perfecto, los flashbacks de la villana te interrumpen momentos de tension y no son lo    Me parece muy injusto darle 0/10 a este juego solo por un par de errores.
    El juego es genial, los graficos y la jugabilidad son impecables y definitivamente los mejores de PS4, los mapas y los diseños son geniales el desarrollo de la protagonista y la villana son muy buenos tambien.
    Pero no es perfecto, los flashbacks de la villana te interrumpen momentos de tension y no son lo suficientementebinteresantes como para que valga la pena, el final tambien es muy malo.    … Expand
  21. Plagueavat
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This is by far one of the best next-gen games. Graphics are perfect. Gameplay has no match when you compare it to other Third Person Shooters. The story is great showing how revenge ruins us. One of the best 2 perspective games ever. If you can't understand complex perspective stuff. Don't play this game. And if you don't play this game, don't write a review about it. Because I clearly seeThis is by far one of the best next-gen games. Graphics are perfect. Gameplay has no match when you compare it to other Third Person Shooters. The story is great showing how revenge ruins us. One of the best 2 perspective games ever. If you can't understand complex perspective stuff. Don't play this game. And if you don't play this game, don't write a review about it. Because I clearly see people giving 0 points to the game and I am sure they didin't even play it.… Expand
  22. PillowPants
    Aug 6, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's only one thing that really hinders this game. The story. Everything else is excellent. The voice acting, the graphics, just the over all execution of the technical side is pretty great. I am a big fan of the first game, and i liked the simplicity of the crafting. The stealth left some to be desired but I never looked at it as a straight stealth game.

    The story is.. Its just ham handed in how they try to get you to care even an ounce about the characters from the outside perspective. These characters literally come into your home in the beginning and bludgeon you're beloved character to death. While i sincerely believe their reasons why they did it, as a fan of the first game and the main characters I simply wanted one thing and that was to kill those people (in game duh). I wanted nothing to do with them but for them to suffer and be scared I was coming for them. This is not what we got. We play as them and the game gives us all these nice and caring perspectives and all the reason why they think we should like the character Abbey but really. I couldn't care less about her and her journey. I wanted nothing to do with her or her friends. I loathed the entirety of her side of the game play. I do not know what drove the writers/creators to go this route but I just can't wrap my head around why they did it. Why did they think this was a good move?    … Expand
  23. Sralazar
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    This game doesn't deserve to bear the name of "The Last of Us".
    Killing off well developed, beloved characters for nothing but shock value and emotional
    responce is just sad. Creating detached story from the original installment that at times feels like badly written fan fiction, that leaves whole previous storyline pointless is just bad. What's worse, is that there are people who    This game doesn't deserve to bear the name of "The Last of Us".
    Killing off well developed, beloved characters for nothing but shock value and emotional
    responce is just sad.
    Creating detached story from the original installment that at times feels like badly written fan fiction, that leaves whole previous storyline pointless is just bad.
    What's worse, is that there are people who genuenly believe this was some sort of masterpiece.    … Expand
  24. C_Reckless
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really I'm giving it an 8.5. 8 just seems too low.

    SPOILERS.

    OK. I'm confused.

    I was fortunate enough to avoid most of the leaks, but two things I did see were A) You play partly as Abby, who's a transsexual villain and B) Joel dies (I didn't see how). For the whole game I was waiting for some big reveal that would show that Abby was transsexual...it never came. One of the main reasons people were so angry about the leaks were that she was trans. Just complete and utter nonsense. The way this game has been review bombed with 0's and 1's and 2's is really weird and honestly embarrassing.

    There are problems with this game, absolutely. Some real problems. But if you're bothered that Abby is muscly...weird. If you're bothered that Ellie is a lesbian...weird. If you're bothered that a side character shaved her head because she wants to look like a boy...weird. Is it fueled with agenda? Sure. Is it pushing boundaries? Absolutely. Should it mean you score it with a 0 out of 10? Absolutely not.

    Starting with the positives...what a GAME this is. I'm no gaming expert so I'm going to struggle to get all the words out correctly. But as a GAME (separate to the storyline), it doesn't get much better. Insane graphics, probably the best I've seen. The fluidity is flawless. Animations are incredible. I personally love the changes in pace between action and taking it easy. Gun play feels very satisfying. Enemy AI is very good (and adjustable). The zombies are scarier then before. The minor details are there. Sound wise it's incredibly eerie and atmospheric. The moment where you first come across the Scars and get hit with the arrow...I jumped out of my seat! The high pitched whistle, the deep throng of petrifying music as you pull the arrow out of your shoulder. Just amazing. I've seen the gameplay be labelled as boring and not worthy of a PS4 title, and I genuinely find those opinions laughable. The gameplay lived up to everything I expected. Such an improvement on part 1 (which you would expect after 7 years). But how about the story?

    This is where I do have problems, and can't help but feel a little disappointed. I'm the biggest fan of part 1...my favourite game of all time. And a huge part of that is down to the incredible story...the connection between Joel and Ellie, the emotion in the cut scenes, every character that was introduced along the way, how the narrative twisted and turned. Just a phenomenal story. I did have a feeling that Joel's decision at the end of part 1 would come back to bite him. But did I think it would bite him like THIS? 2 hours into the game, with no context as to why Abby wanted to do it, after having PLAYED as Abby?! For the record...I have no issue with Joel dying. I don't even have an issue with the way in which he died. It was shocking, powerful. You felt a sense of dread. When the final blow lands and the sound goes to that high pitched screech like you yourself have just suffered a bang to the head. It was very well done. The writers are entitled to take the story how they see fit, and if that means Joel dying, so be it. I'm sad about it, I loved him, I didn't want him to die. But if that's the direction they wanted it to go, OK. Some people in these reviews have been acting like spoilt children. The problem I DO have is A) the fact we had no context as to why it was happening, B) How lucky Abby was to find herself in that situation and C) Not getting to experience the immediate reaction.

    I feel it would have been better for Abby to infiltrate Jackson first. Become a member of the community. We could learn about her back story. We could understand why she wanted to kill Joel. THEN we could switch to Ellie trying to get revenge. Asking the player to be as understanding as what Naughty Dog want is dangerous, and clearly in this case hasn't really worked. And one thing I loved from the first game was the emotion, how it would have me on the verge of tears at times. The scene where Sam dies and Henry turns the gun on himself. The scene where Ellie explains to Joel how everyone she cared about has left her or died. I didn't get any of that from this game. The reaction to Joel's death is rushed. The game seemingly doesn't care about Jesse dying. The flashbacks with Joel and Ellie both could have been more emotional, fleshed out and satisfying. That's my main issue.

    I ended up liking Abby. During the final fight sequence I was pressing buttons I didn't want to press, begging Ellie not to do it. I was glad she didn't. But even the way that came about, Ellie leaving practically a dream life with Dina and the baby behind, seemed silly and forced.

    All in all I think it's an amazing game, slightly let down by a cluttered story, which tries so hard to make you side with a new character. The Last Of Us is Ellie's story. And I really hope they do a part 3 with a stronger narrative and a happy ending for a character we love so much.    … Expand
  25. assassinwolf731
    Aug 6, 2020
    4
    Solid gameplay, amazing graphics, animation ect, however the story and pacing is terrible.
  26. YGuy
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    This was a disappointing game that didn't live up to the hype in any aspect.
  27. Heihlsson
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This game will **** you up emotionally like no other. The themes are mostly about revenge and how the cycle of hate just causes pain and suffering. The side characsters are well fleshed and support the story each in their unique way. Some of them ai hate, some adore
  28. Vasia9000
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Охуенная игра! Мастерски играет с эмоциями и оставляет что-то важное в сердце.
  29. rweckmuller
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Uma experiência necessária a todo gamer. Incrível a montanha russa de emoções que o jogo proporciona ao longo da narrativa das personagens. Uma obra prima!
  30. Yaanicheg
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Like literally this is the best game i have ever played in my life!!!!! I dont understand what you all complaining about? Story is great. And also it is super important for the lgbtq+ community. Neil nailed it.
  31. Benumbra
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    I honestly thought this game was amazing, it was everything I wanted for this game, simple yet incredibly effective gameplay, amazing story and beautiful environments. The world really does feel beyond repair in this game and fits perfectly with the narrative. Obviously no game comes without its flaws such as one of the characters who I won't name, in general she felt almost put there forI honestly thought this game was amazing, it was everything I wanted for this game, simple yet incredibly effective gameplay, amazing story and beautiful environments. The world really does feel beyond repair in this game and fits perfectly with the narrative. Obviously no game comes without its flaws such as one of the characters who I won't name, in general she felt almost put there for it to work at first, but then the game shows as to why she is there, what her goals are and what made her walk down the path she is. I don't want to say too much more because it's difficult to not spoil it, however I would 100% recommend this game and it truly DOES NOT deserve the review bombing or the death threats, people really need to learn that the story of a game can't always go their way and simply that if they don't like it, shut up, grow up and move on.

    And that was my TED talk.    … Expand
  32. LouayBoufaden
    Aug 5, 2020
    2
    This is my opinion on the game and to start I don't like it despite trying hard to consider its good things but in vain.
    THE STORY MATTERS MORE THAN ANYTHING
    Let me start with the good things which are the graphics and the combact. They were great. The invetory had so much good things and the pills collums were rich with options. To be honest I don't care about all of this. Now with the    This is my opinion on the game and to start I don't like it despite trying hard to consider its good things but in vain.
    THE STORY MATTERS MORE THAN ANYTHING
    Let me start with the good things which are the graphics and the combact. They were great.
    The invetory had so much good things and the pills collums were rich with options.
    To be honest I don't care about all of this.
    Now with the things I didn't like well it's a lot of bad things The most important thing in a game like this is the story not the graphics neither the gameplay
    The story is awfull and in some point i was forced to do things i hated to do.
    The ending didn't make any thing right It did the opposite making our journey pointless.
    This is my opinion on the game that I want to consider as a nightmare that didn't happen.    … Expand
  33. pyrofox117
    Aug 6, 2020
    6
    The Last Of Us Part II, a perfect example of good intentions with horrible execution. Its basically what you get if you were to take Halo 2's core plot line and shove it in a modern post apocalyptic situation. With Ellie effectively the arbiter. And Abby is the Master Chief.

    And Joel is the lazy half baked character assassination of halo 3's death of srg. johnson. With that analogy    The Last Of Us Part II, a perfect example of good intentions with horrible execution. Its basically what you get if you were to take Halo 2's core plot line and shove it in a modern post apocalyptic situation. With Ellie effectively the arbiter. And Abby is the Master Chief.

    And Joel is the lazy half baked character assassination of halo 3's death of srg. johnson.

    With that analogy lets get into the actual technical stuff of this review. Is TLOU2 good NO, is it bad? NO. Would I suggest buying this game HECK NO. The game is a buggy inconsistent mess. I found roughly 3000 bugs. That as a QA tester myself I'd consider show stoppers.

    Ive had enemies fall through the floor, dogs spawn from no where and many other bugs including escaping the boundaries of the map to cut what otherwise would be 28 hrs of gaming to around 7.

    The only saving grace of this game is that its graphical fidelity is decent. As in take god of war at about 3k and drop it down to 1080p good. IS IT WORTH 60 USD? NO. is it worth 30 or 20? Nah still too much. I'd give it about a 15 dollar value.

    TLOU2 is no masterpiece its what every other game has done and barely holds on. These 10/10 bot reviews are as bad as the 0/10 the combat is clunky and feels like a old gears of war game the plot feels like chumming for sharks. And the overall plot is about as solid as watching another half baked redone "taken" movie.

    Would I say don't play this game nah, is it so bad you should avoid no. Would I say to play this game also no. For me its a 6 outta 10 cause the blatant laziness. its also very DEPRESSING. I'm using gaming analogies to avoid spoilers. But its for me just above average. If you want to play a game play something else. And I pray don't make the mistake of sinking 2 days into this game. Just wait for it to reach the like 10$ price range.    … Expand
  34. fatihherdil
    Aug 6, 2020
    1
    Dont recommend it. Story is nothing compared to the first. Dumb characters, dumb plot etc.
  35. NyxTheCardinal
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Gameplay was good but that story especially the ending was the worst.New characters were also really bad except the dog alice and my man fat gerald.
  36. dschneider
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    A bold, ambitious story with probably the most complex character development I've ever experienced in any medium. Best-in-class acting conveys a deep, twisted, carefully woven story in an extremely dark setting. It's sad, it's draining, it's frustrating, and it embeds itself in your heart.

    All that, and it's presented to you via one of the most visually stunning games ever created.    A bold, ambitious story with probably the most complex character development I've ever experienced in any medium. Best-in-class acting conveys a deep, twisted, carefully woven story in an extremely dark setting. It's sad, it's draining, it's frustrating, and it embeds itself in your heart.

    All that, and it's presented to you via one of the most visually stunning games ever created. Additionally, the game play is smooth and rarely gets in your way, and from what I understand it has the deepest variety of accessibility options to boot.

    Am I happy with the way the game ended? No, of course not. I wanted a happy ending for everyone. But sometimes people don't get what they deserve, and sometimes they don't deserve it in the first place.    … Expand
  37. UncleChad
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Spectacular. Some quibbles, but extraordinary in all respects. Ignore the trolling, dishonest reviews that follow the same phony formula. Just play this game and enjoy.
  38. color-dino
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog, and the crew around the Last of Us 2, are clearly masters at the top of their craft.

    From a gameplay perspective, the game is butter smooth. Every mechanic and control is well thought out, and serves to foster acting naturally in the game. Menus are unobtrusive, and you don't spend much time at all in them. Combat is incredibly fun, and replayability is made higher by a new    Naughty Dog, and the crew around the Last of Us 2, are clearly masters at the top of their craft.

    From a gameplay perspective, the game is butter smooth. Every mechanic and control is well thought out, and serves to foster acting naturally in the game. Menus are unobtrusive, and you don't spend much time at all in them. Combat is incredibly fun, and replayability is made higher by a new game+, as well as being able to solve any encounter in a multitude of different ways.

    Where this game shines the most is the story. The Last of Us's execution of the struggle to retain one's humanity in an utterly inhumane world is perfectly captured in the Last of Us 2. While the setting zombie apocalypse always sounds bleak or brutal, unlike other similarly set stories, TLoU2 excels in showing not only the horror of humanity, but the beauty as well. It celebrating that we can truly make life in any world, and also reminding us the depths of depravity we can fall to when that life is upset. It excels at putting us in the minds and worlds of the characters in a way that no other game ever has. The full story cannot be grasped until it's concluded, and the second playthrough is made so much richer as a result.

    Post apocalyptic Seattle is so incredibly real. seeing one of my favorite cities so incredibly well rendered in a game was fun beyond words. the graphics are of such incredible beauty that I honestly was speechless at points.

    In my estimation, this game is the pinnacle of video game story telling.    … Expand
  39. LucianoMarinho
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Gostei muito do game. Acredito que nunca antes eu havia visto tanta qualidade técnica em um game. A jogabilidade é perfeita. Os gráficos são fenomenais. As expressões faciais dos personagens são um show à parte. Para mim, o que decepcionou um pouco, foi a questão do enredo um tanto quanto "apelativo". No geral, esse game é uma obra de arte.
  40. EddyWolff
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    Uma história forçada tentando "surpreender" os jogadores. Estragou todo o carinho criado pelo primeiro jogo...
  41. Leon9234
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Best Game ever, one of the best games on Ps4 i buy it again and again, awesome game!!!!!
  42. doodledeej37
    Aug 6, 2020
    5
    Gameplay is solid and the graphics are beyond gorgeous, however it's the story that kills it for me as it seems the creatives and director behind this game hoped you would immediately love Abbie like they were hoping to pull the same thing Walking Dead did with Negan, except it didn't hit the landing..... at all. The ending left me feeling a bit hollow and I just wanted to move onto a newGameplay is solid and the graphics are beyond gorgeous, however it's the story that kills it for me as it seems the creatives and director behind this game hoped you would immediately love Abbie like they were hoping to pull the same thing Walking Dead did with Negan, except it didn't hit the landing..... at all. The ending left me feeling a bit hollow and I just wanted to move onto a new game. That being said, it's not THE WORST game like many claim it is. Played it once then sold my copy to a friend.… Expand
  43. TyleDeelc
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo que já joguei na vida, poucos vão pegar a essência do que ele quer passar, não é só um game, é uma lição de vida. Existem dois lados da história, entenda isso...esse jogo é perfeito
  44. selcukkesen
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    It was completely awesome experience both gaming and storyline.. The people who rated low this masterpiece should stop watching Hollywood movies with straight and cliche storylines...
  45. TheAnonymousUSR
    Aug 6, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This **** is the worst game I've ever played. The graphics are very good, but it is the only good thing. The soundtrack did not catch me, it is very simple and boring. The story ... well it's better not to talk about it, it's not worth it. What I loved was when Joel says to the irritating girl named Ellie, that if I had another chance I would do it again.… Expand
  46. PurpleNotes
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    I would give it an 11 if I could.

    A lot of people said it better than I'm capable of expressing, but TLOU2 is a great achievement of storytelling and gameplay. It clearly is not for everyone, but I say that as a compliment rather than a criticism. Better to fail miserably trying to achieve something great than to make the same old wishy-washy narratives, am I right? The Last of Us    I would give it an 11 if I could.

    A lot of people said it better than I'm capable of expressing, but TLOU2 is a great achievement of storytelling and gameplay. It clearly is not for everyone, but I say that as a compliment rather than a criticism. Better to fail miserably trying to achieve something great than to make the same old wishy-washy narratives, am I right?

    The Last of Us Part II is a mature story, not because of its violence and themes, but because it demands critical thinking and patience (to listen, to engage, to reflect) from its players. It never gives you short, simple answers, rather putting you in the situation of constantly needing to reexamine the characters' motivations and how do you feel about them. The game is never "trying to make you feel bad for being violent against your will", because the game is not about YOU (try and say that to the average gamer) but about deeply flawed people. These characters are the medium for this hyperbolic tale of revenge, love (yes, love, more than hate), corruption and redemption. It may sound odd to say that TLOU2 is subtle, with its explosive arrows, machetes and face-eaters zombies, but the fact that a lot of players seem to miss is that the game is never telling you how to feel about violence, revenge and the characters' decisions. It presents you with a full panorama and then takes a step back to ask: "How do you feel about this?" Considering how the audience have grown used to expect a moral lesson at the end of every narrative, it is not surprising a lot of people didn't know how to engage with this one.

    I've been playing games for almost 30 years now, and I don't remember another game making me think and feel as much as TLOU2. If Part I is brilliant in its conciseness, Part II is masterful in its (organized) mess. I still need to give it some time to "breathe" before making more decisive statements, but I would not be surprised if it became my favorite game of all times. And for that I can only be thankful for everyone that worked so hard to bring this masterpiece to life.    … Expand
  47. TVOJEMAMASAURUS
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pokračování je to skvělé, nečekal jsem, že se jim to povede, za mě 9,5/10 kdyby se nehrálo za Abby tak dlouho, byla by to 10/10.… Expand
  48. marmeladak
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    this game is actually good alright? its definetly not a masterpiece but its good
  49. BenKy32
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Didnt play the game, but i have seen lotta youtubers play it.. AND I LOVE IT! The Best game i watched, and will play. EVER.
  50. Cenogandia
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us 2 is the latest entry in developers Naughty Dog's impressive resume of titles that span years. Perhaps unlike their previous games this one is mired with ballsy decisions to its storytelling element, that while divisive, also demonstrates their aptitude to taking a risk and for that I applaud them. Story wise, you'll see shocking things happen to mire any well told novel orThe Last of Us 2 is the latest entry in developers Naughty Dog's impressive resume of titles that span years. Perhaps unlike their previous games this one is mired with ballsy decisions to its storytelling element, that while divisive, also demonstrates their aptitude to taking a risk and for that I applaud them. Story wise, you'll see shocking things happen to mire any well told novel or film, but in an age where video games have lacked a source of complex and ultimately frightful storytelling it will either stay with you long after you finish the lengthy campaign or leave you with a disdain for the franchise. Either way you look at it, it's quite telling of the path the writers have taken to differentiate their product from the rest and personally it's a home run. In terms of presentation, The Last of Us 2 is a monster. The graphics are by far the best I've witnessed on any platform, even if the PC is my personal choice. Character animations, level detail, facial expressions - it's the combination of outstanding technical direction and art style. The voice acting is absolutely top-notch and the music in certain scenes heartbreaking. Presentation wise, The Last of Us 2 is a perfect product. Gameplay remains largely the same as the first, with some nice improvements to add variety to the game like the ability to jump and swim. They're not groundbreaking by any means and sticks a bit to closely to the formula, but it feels enjoyable thanks to the many great action set pieces. I would have loved to see the gameplay evolve a lot more, but what's here is still great.

    Overall: The Last of Us 2 features fantastic gameplay moments that alongside its presentation will mesmerize you to its world. Its story will be a hit or miss for many as it takes some realistic approaches that in the real world make sense, but in a market where the majority may not be used to gripping story-telling similar to other forms of media, it will rub a lot of people the wrong way. And in a way, I wouldn't have it any other way.    … Expand
  51. Obeso
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Un juego maravilloso en todos los sentidos posibles. Un juego capaz de removerte las tripas y hacerte pensar como no lo había visto nunca. Sigo sin entender como puede tener una nota tan baja una obra maestra como esta. Imagino que no le han dado la debida oportunidad que se merece. Recomiendo jugarlo, me niego a dar más detalles y arruinarle el juego a alguien.
  52. KingJones22
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    The result of worrying about being politically correct instead of writing a coherent story, I have nothing against the gay/ trans characters, but I do have something against developers who write **** stories around them, and flat out accuses anyone who calls them out on writing a **** story a bigot.
  53. Chicoryu09
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    este jogo é incrivel eu estou raiva que dão zero pro game pois graficos são otimos, historia magnifica, jogabilidade extradinaria e não sofri por nenhum bug
    O dinheiro gasto valeu muito a pena, uma prima
  54. theluke84
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    what an experience. not for everyone. and yeah review bashers, go and play your fifa again. theres no place for you here
  55. DrummBumm
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, Wow! The technical achievements in this game makes in terms of graphics/gameplay are great! The fluidity of combat either melee/firearms, the camera angles that occur during combat, the smoothness in movement, the beautiful and disturbing enviorments, the animations, all top notch.
    Storyline-wise obviously it's not as impactful as the first, but wasn't also completely against the fact that they introduced a new character as the lead role for the most part.
    I'll admit at first I hated Abby (myself having a connection w/Joel from the previous game). But as the game continued a grew a soft spot for her. This game reminds me a lot of the ethics in 'Game of Thrones' where there is no purely good person as there is no purely evil person either.
    There are also points where I feel the scenes are made strictly for shock value, as there are incredibly violent and sexual scenes that I thought were a bit over the top. This game absolutely not be played by anyone under 18! Or anyone who is not aware of adult situations.
    The story is a real bummer. Much like other blockbuster movies nowadays "Infinity Wars, Joker, etc.", it paints a bleak picture that very much similar to actual real life. So depending whether you like the cold truth or like to escape to a better world its a matter of taste in how this ends. I definitely expected more closure, but, I guess it gives lead way into a possible 3rd game.
    Overall, the gameplay superseded the story for my rating. Amazing gameplay/graphics/tech design, bleak and open ended ending.    … Expand
  56. Johnnydta
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Loved it. Great convoluted story with addictive gameplay. Very satisfying to clear out a room without getting spotted or using ammunition. Must play!
  57. fares836H
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    most awesome game but when i ended the game i hated it so much but after some time i loved it
  58. NOPE10
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Awesome game with awesome story. Though I may not agree with aspects of the story mode, put aside, it was an awesome 30+ hours spent. Here's to hoping that this is not the end of LOU.
  59. Harry-sumption
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    I have loved and played the first game from over 6 years so much that I've played through it 14 times with 100s of hours in the game’s surprise hit factions game mode. I have listened to the soundtrack for the main game and its wonderful DLC many time when I really should have been studying. When I first played The Last of Us Part 1 I was a Year 7 high school kid, in that time much hasI have loved and played the first game from over 6 years so much that I've played through it 14 times with 100s of hours in the game’s surprise hit factions game mode. I have listened to the soundtrack for the main game and its wonderful DLC many time when I really should have been studying. When I first played The Last of Us Part 1 I was a Year 7 high school kid, in that time much has changed for me and its wonderful to see The Last of Us grow and change with the times just as we all have. Please understand that I would be truly sad if this game was bad or even just good and to be clear it’s not perfect, for example it has more characters than the first and its pacing is not as airtight. However, the first game was imperfect as well (like any playable game) mainly on the gameplay side. I have played this game a total of 3 times on hard then normal new game plus where I got the platinum trophy and again on survivor with no NG+ upgrades. In this time I have collected over 74 hours of play as well as every collectable. In doing so I've opened ever drawer, stabbed every morally-grey guard and seen ever cutscene 3 times plus. I'm 8 hours or so deep on a fourth play through. In light of all the controversy and in order to produce an informed opinion and to truly enjoy this game I have so longed for, I have waited more than a month to write this after release. So what does all this add up to? Well in short I love this game deeply, in spite of nostalgia and the years of memories I can say that The Last of Us 2 is a better game than the first in almost every way. Before I say more as you may have noticed I am a severely dyslexic person and to finally have the option to read the many notes in the game (via the auto-read function) is so wonderful. To have a game that recognises and accommodates me and many other like me is a dream come true and I can’t tell you how much this changed the game for me, so before any more silly words thank you from the bottom of my heart. Now with that to one side, this game has lofty ambitions in both its story and gameplay, and for my money this is the best stealth game since Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Its bloodily and desperate fights, especially on survivor, are everything that I wish the first game’s combat could have been and then some (btw I love the first game’s combat and think it's underrated), with plenty of great combat arenas holding some stellar enemy design and diversity, with lots of expanded traversal and crafting options which should please new and old comers alike. Now that we've established this, I believe it is time to discuss the core of this game and easily its most controversial element: the game’s beautiful and nuanced story. When describing The Last of Us Part 2 to friends and peers I like to begin by using the example of the tone of the winter section of the first game and go from there; that is to say this game is dark and knows it. Now of course this will come as no surprise to consumers of the first game. Many of us, including myself, may be surprised to know how just dark this game gets. With this said it still maintains the alluring flickering hope of the first game, embodied in different surprising ways in its three main characters: Joel (though not in a normal way), Ellie and ?? (play to find out). For example, there is a beautiful guitar scene that rivals the likes of Bioshock Infinite, wonderful heart-warming moments like this are as memorable as any from the first game and are never far from my memory. In short, much of this game’s backlash can be summarised through its unwillingness to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, which on the surface is a problem but in reality marks this game's intention to strive for something new. It would have been so easy to create a by-the-numbers sequel seemingly expected with the precedence established by something like Uncharted, but the game bravely refuses to sit on its laurels and in doing so creates an experience that cannot just be viewed only from the standards of the first but is something entirely new in its own right. To see this level of creativity and willingness to experiment in a big budget game like this is so heart-warming for a movie fan used to safe big budget sequels. In totality The Last of Us is nothing like what I wanted, in fact the experience of playing it humbled me and made me realise that in reality I didn't fully know what I wanted. Sitting here I'm proud to say that my preconceived ideas did not lead me to reject this game but instead to contemplate its many nuanced elements, and be thankful that I don't have direct control over everything that I love, because if I did the surprises and twists that I so loved in the first game might well not be there. In totality the first game convinced me to study writing at uni, this game inspires me to take what I've learned and go make something from it.… Expand
  60. r_tymchenko
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    I just don't get those negative reviews over the Internet. The game is perfect. The plot is great even it has e very sad ending. I'd say, actually, the ending's not even sad but rather complicated... Maybe many people just wanted to play a similar game like the first part... This game is very different from the previous one. There's many good reviews with spoilers, so I'm not going toI just don't get those negative reviews over the Internet. The game is perfect. The plot is great even it has e very sad ending. I'd say, actually, the ending's not even sad but rather complicated... Maybe many people just wanted to play a similar game like the first part... This game is very different from the previous one. There's many good reviews with spoilers, so I'm not going to repeat those words. But in a whole (Plot-Gameplay-Graphics) the game deserves 10 of 10!… Expand
  61. pata
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meh... Story is good, at first i hated to play with abby but when u see the other side of the coin u get it. So, for me the story is good, not as good was the first game.

    BUT the game?? is almost the same game. Same zombies, same dynamic. We waited how many years ?    … Expand
  62. MrGrubby
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Such a brutal and emotional game, it made me feel emotionally torn about how actions affect others despite the reason/motivation for doing so.

    The Last Of Us had a great way of developing character bonds slowly throughout the game, part 2 expands on this while also introducing characters with different views/goals and bonds of their own which made the game have even more emotional    Such a brutal and emotional game, it made me feel emotionally torn about how actions affect others despite the reason/motivation for doing so.

    The Last Of Us had a great way of developing character bonds slowly throughout the game, part 2 expands on this while also introducing characters with different views/goals and bonds of their own which made the game have even more emotional depth.

    Combat, looting and crafting is as solid as the first. New enemies keep it fresh but still creepy. It's good to think how you will engage encounters trying to reserve resources but still win some brutal fights.

    I don't know how it got so many negative reviews on day one as it is a pretty long game, must be a lot of speed runners about. I can see why some people might not like where the story went so I am not disregarding all the negative reviews but the day one reviews seem fishy. I personally like the story though. it was good not knowing who was safe and getting mixed emotions on who to root for. I feel it took the first game and built on it realistically and well.    … Expand
  63. Restoge
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente amei o game, foi um dos únicos jogos que eu me importei de platinar
  64. Luizernane
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    O jogo é lindo, jogabilidade maravilhosa, um modo diferente de contar a história, mas eu sou da galera que curtiu o final sim. Achei maravilhoso.
  65. Matrix2000
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    All decisions follow a blatant political agenda.

    The above results in a bad story and characters with incongruous motivations.

    Which means that the game, as far as the story goes, is the opposite of the first part, it doesn't arrive.
  66. Stark0702
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Я специально здесь зарегистрировался, чтобы тупые ненавистники, не портили настоящую оценку игры! Игра Великолепна и бесподобна! 20 из 10!
  67. Thisgameblows19
    Aug 6, 2020
    2
    This game’s **** every part of it (except the graphics) there isn’t anything else to say but that its ****
  68. pasha1040
    Aug 6, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Добрый день.
    Хотелось бы сказать пару слов об игре. Прошел игру на своей ps4.Начну с минусов.

    Просмотрев многие видеообзоры на YouTube я сделал для себя определенные выводы.Почти все проплаченные ютуб блогеры говорят, что ЛГБТ повестки, неравенства - нет.Да? Серьезно? Во-первых мы всю игру играем за женщин и нам не дают играть за персонажа мужского пола.Во-вторых в некоторых местах в игре мелькают флаги ЛГБТ. Мне как здравомыслящему человеку все равно по сути какой у тебя цвет кожи,какая религия у тебя, педик ты или нет, НО и д и т е н а х у й со своим равенством. Все должно быть в меру. Разработчики игры сделать, к сожалению, этого не смогли. Банальный пример, когда в первой части Одни из нас Джоел убивает отца Ебби, то он бляха муха - афроамериканец. Во второй же части он белый. Скорее всего, разработчики сделали это потому что началась волна протестов в Америке после убийства полицейскими афроамериканца и решили поддержать бедных темнокожих. Да с р а л Я на них.Прогнулись под современный мир, а про чувства фанатов просто забыли. Браво Naughty Dog!!!

    Еще один очень неприятный момент связан с обманом игроков. В одном из трейлере нам показали момент, где Джоэл спасает Элли от бандитов. После чего Элли спрашивает его: Что ты тут делаешь ? В итоге, в игре нас спасает Джесси. Они специально пошли на этот ход, для того чтобы внушить игрокам, что якобы в игре Элли будет работать в паре с Джоэлем. Второй раз браво Naughty Dog, Вы обманули своих игроков, для того чтобы люди поверили, что они смогут опять также классно играть вместе со своими любимыми персонажами.Деньги ведь лучше, чем признание и любовь к игре от игроков.

    Концовка мне понравилась в принципе. Разрабы добавили слишком много новых персонажей и не смогли их рассказать по нормальному. Моя оценка сюжету - 5.5. Ну крч, сюжет не оправдал моих ожиданий. Расстроило больше всего.

    Плюсы:
    Графон, музыка, flash back-и , звуки в игре все на классном уровне.

    Спасибо за внимание.    … Expand
  69. noahnitrogen
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a **** piece of art. Im gonna break down why. Naughty dog wasn't afraid to kill Joel, straight away. The is a **** post apocalyptic world game. No one is invincible, and sad as it is Joel had already began to get old. This part gives us more insight and background on the fireflies, and it's **** brutal. I've never been more sad at a game, but that's how life is. The game is hyperrealistic, from game mechanics to telling stories within just found notes. It also is in the way that diversity is properly shownn. I can guarantee you the only people angry about this game a cishet white snowflakes that aren't used to playing a game so diverse. Also, the debate on Abby's appearence is utter **** if you care that much about a video game characters body build you must have some sort of I security issue. The last of us 2 makes some hard decision story wise, and there were some points in the game I questioned whether they were the best decision to make. But I'll stop my rant saying this: life is impulsive and sadistic already. Imagine living in that world. This has got to be the best game I've ever played. And if games like this continue to get made I'm so ready for it… Expand
  70. Zerith_
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    If you played the first game and enjoyed the game mechanics then you're really going to enjoy them in this game as well. They stuck to the same formula but improved upon them making them feel even better.

    For me the best thing about The Last of Us is they story that the game are telling. For Part II it's the same thing. The story telling is great, I've never played a game that told it's    If you played the first game and enjoyed the game mechanics then you're really going to enjoy them in this game as well. They stuck to the same formula but improved upon them making them feel even better.

    For me the best thing about The Last of Us is they story that the game are telling. For Part II it's the same thing. The story telling is great, I've never played a game that told it's story in such a way as this game. It might not been the story that I wanted them to tell and during a chapter of the game I felt annoyed in regards for how they paced the story. However when I've reached the end of the game and understood the reasons behind the pacing I can see why they went that way. I can honestly say that I've never been so emotional invested in a video game story as I got in this one. Once you finish the game I highly recommend that you listen to their official podcast as it grants you even more insight to the characters and the story they're trying to tell.    … Expand
  71. HenryHorus
    Aug 6, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even after a couple of weeks of going over this in my head it’s still hard to know where to start.

    The biggest issue here is that this game is the much anticipated sequel to The Last of Us, which was a great game with an engrossing story. The major talking point here, and why this game is so polarizing, is the story itself.

    Frankly, the story is a mess and my biggest problem is the continuity of it. The games story suffers greatly from a case of too many ideas, all trying to be be crammed in to to one encompassing volume. We expect some level of flashbacks in the story as per in the first game, but the constant switching and changing up of viewpoints is downright Tarantinoesque.

    I don’t expect this could have been fixed simply by making the whole sequence linear, that's too simplistic, and there are points to be made of events happening in parallel that makes the storytelling difficult from a single perspective, if not impossible.

    However, this greatly detracts from the continuity, and I never got the sense of engrossing story I did from the first game, the disjointed nature of the storytelling made it a chore to follow events to a conclusion. And when we get to the conclusion its such a jumbled mess it makes you wonder if the 30+ hours you’ve put in were worth it.

    It seems that Neil Druckmann had the concept of where the story wanted to go, as a parable of vengeance, but made it so contrived that the execution of seems to have been extremely poorly managed. Whether it was the high expectations set by the first game, or he simply wilted under the pressure to resolve character arcs that were always going to difficult to manage. (You wonder how the death of a key character such as Joel could have been handled so clumsily.)

    There have been some controversy about the characters, but personally, I could not care less about the sexuality, gender or musculature of the main characters. Just make them engrossing and fit in to the story without awkwardly and randomly lurching from one event to the next, breaking any sense of immersion.

    There are other negatives, such as some of the combat sequences, when the controls and jagged camera angles can make for some frustrating gameplay, which can also get repetitive. But these are minor compared to the storytelling debacle.

    As for the positives, the level design and environment are great and visually stunning. You can tell a lot of effort has been put in to this and the small details, for example the way water runs off objects and pools, are incredible. As a stand alone game it may have been enough to make it good, even great.

    So in conclusion, the damage has been done, it’s out there now. Maybe they can salvage something from it, but it will stay with me for a while as a major disappointment – for not being able to live up to the expectations as a worthy sequel to the much loved first game in the series.    … Expand
  72. Cyberboy77
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Forcing players to think abby is good they killed joel abby survived trashy naughty dog… Expand
  73. Wnika6
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Almost week after completing the gameplay and I still can't stop thinking about it! You can feel that they loved creating that game. Amazing double journey in action, emotions and morality. It made me love post apocalyptic worlds even harder.
  74. vladbay
    Aug 6, 2020
    1
    The Last of Us 2 is Game of Thrones of video games. Bad writing ruined the game even though other aspects like graphics and gameplay are great.
  75. Attrywa
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    It would be worng to say that this is a bad or trashy game. We get a solid gamplay, with amazing graphic, sounds and attention to details. The only part that is disapointing is a stort telling and choices they've made in character development. The feeling of intimate daughter and father kind of story from the first game was replaced with sensless choices of main characters which areIt would be worng to say that this is a bad or trashy game. We get a solid gamplay, with amazing graphic, sounds and attention to details. The only part that is disapointing is a stort telling and choices they've made in character development. The feeling of intimate daughter and father kind of story from the first game was replaced with sensless choices of main characters which are ruining the immerse.
    For me its also disgusting to put a women head onto a model of well shaped man (Abby).    … Expand
  76. Chowzai
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is pretty epic but the story kills it at the end, I wish there was a choice to decide to kill abbey or not. It just makes the whole game seem meaningless in the end.… Expand
  77. mikey132
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    such a disappointment despite the effort in visual and sound effects the story is so stupid and predictable and the ending so irritating
  78. Rahulkhairwal
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece and milestone in gaming. This is not even an overstatement. The gameplay and graphics are state of the art. And the story is an extremely powerful, grim, groundbreaking, and heartbreaking (in a good way) tale of hate, violence, revenge, and moral conundrums. I felt Ellie's pain when Joel was killed. I felt her rage too. I wanted to get to Abby and kill her as much as any player. But then the game made me see Abby's perspective, for which I was not ready. I did not want to play as her, but I didn't have any option. But then as the story progressed, I got to know her story, her motivations, and her pain. I was still team Ellie, but empathized with Abby too. And understood how Ellie was the clear villain in Abby's story. It takes balls to do what Naughty Dog did with this game. And they did justice to the sequel and the first game. The ending breaks your heart. And would probably haunt me for some time.… Expand
  79. spirus9
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    I liked the improved compact and weapon mechanics. I liked the graphics (even if I found a couple of glitches) but I didn't like two parts.
    Firstly, I didn't like that when I attained the holster for the 2nd small gun, I saved the game manually but the holster was not saved and I realized it long after I had left the area and
    Secondly I didn't like the narrative. The chapters seemed a    I liked the improved compact and weapon mechanics. I liked the graphics (even if I found a couple of glitches) but I didn't like two parts.
    Firstly, I didn't like that when I attained the holster for the 2nd small gun, I saved the game manually but the holster was not saved and I realized it long after I had left the area and
    Secondly I didn't like the narrative. The chapters seemed a little confusing to my taste and I would prefer them to be more clear. I am not talking about the story, but the way the chapters unfolded.    … Expand
  80. Jaxster
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    I loved the Last of Us 2 so much it is the first game I put the effort into getting the platinum. The characters are thoroughly believable for the harsh world they live in and create a conflict for the gamer as they make their choices and lead you down an uneasy path. The game-play is enjoyable and during my second run I had some totally different experiences. I am impressed by the amountI loved the Last of Us 2 so much it is the first game I put the effort into getting the platinum. The characters are thoroughly believable for the harsh world they live in and create a conflict for the gamer as they make their choices and lead you down an uneasy path. The game-play is enjoyable and during my second run I had some totally different experiences. I am impressed by the amount of work that has gone into this game and it shows in the final result. I really do hope there will be a Last of Us 3. That would be brilliant!… Expand
  81. eva3si0n
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Last of Us 2 is just the best game of the generation on the PS4 and definitely one of the strongest story games. Someone puts 0/10, scolds the game for LGBT people. And who plays this game, watches film credits with a lump in his throat. TLOU 2 is simply 10/10, cat scenes are made at the highest level. Here's the best graphics on the PS4. And the best visual style in the industry. This isLast of Us 2 is just the best game of the generation on the PS4 and definitely one of the strongest story games. Someone puts 0/10, scolds the game for LGBT people. And who plays this game, watches film credits with a lump in his throat. TLOU 2 is simply 10/10, cat scenes are made at the highest level. Here's the best graphics on the PS4. And the best visual style in the industry. This is the first game where screenwriters explain the feelings of the characters not only in voice, but also in facial expressions and body movement. A story that's great. Double final of the game. I can only say that the opinion about the game can coordinate if not distance itself from the plot of the first part. And accept the story of Neil Drakmann as a separate statement. Everyone believes that TLOU2 is the brightest example of a game about revenge. But actually, it's a game of forgiveness. Just remember the last story video with Joel.
    P.S. I am neutral towards LGBT people, but honestly did not see any such propaganda in this game. This is just a tinsel, and I sincerely feel sorry for the people who pushed this game away from themselves just for this.    … Expand
  82. Pain_reloader
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    What a game .this games shows how our anger and revenge looks like and the reality is not always good .
  83. PAVALI
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. Period. Do not listen to the butt hurt reviews. Make your mind up yourself.
  84. Iv2020
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Игра года! Отличная графика, великолепный сюжет, спасибо всей команде разработчиков.
  85. Somonoxide
    Aug 6, 2020
    8
    Story wise I have no complaints, two back to back playthroughs I enjoyed it that much. Gameplay far improved from the first but just as repetitive. Some nice uncharted style action set pieces are great.
  86. Vendetis_
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Oh My good God!
    This game is amazing!
    The graphics are insane.
    Story? Fantastic, how many plot twist!
    I have the impression that this is not the end of this adventure yet. :D
    People with ratings below 5 have no idea about video games. : )
  87. upperham
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    A beautiful story told through the intricately designed gameplay, which makes your heart pounding loudly. Both sides of the story ring true designed symmetrically and blow away. The hardest thing is to stop submitting to the violence.
  88. HKolomar
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    Great game for anyone who wants to go on a journey and is ok with whatever. dont come in with any expectations
  89. Raposadoidao
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor jogo da geração, o melhor jogo da década, o jogo da minha vida,tem gráficos absurdos,uma história foda e muito forte
  90. Toe_Knee
    Aug 6, 2020
    2
    Once you know the story and do a replay, you'll get bored really quickly. There are so many QTEs and given directions, you don't feel like playing the game at all. It's like watching a movie with some minigames in the pauses between the cutscenes.
    Graphics are pretty, but nothing we haven't seen before, for example in Uncharted 4, gameplay is ok-ish, but with a heavy focus on grinding.    Once you know the story and do a replay, you'll get bored really quickly. There are so many QTEs and given directions, you don't feel like playing the game at all. It's like watching a movie with some minigames in the pauses between the cutscenes.
    Graphics are pretty, but nothing we haven't seen before, for example in Uncharted 4, gameplay is ok-ish, but with a heavy focus on grinding.
    I'm more disappointed than anything, and that's not even touching the story.    … Expand
  91. ZGenius
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, awesome storytelling, I'll remember this game for a long time. Thanks to The Naughty Dog team and others who gave us this unbelievable, emotional journey. Thanks you are awesome!!!!!
  92. CriticalRiview
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    Total trash... I would say the graphics are this game’s only saving grace, but even would be a lie... At first glance the graphics look good. Upon further inspection however, you’ll find that while the game does have good animations (I’ll give it that) the GI is a baked solution, that honestly looks dated. Speaking of dated, the polygon count/detail in The Last of Us Part 2 looks like it’sTotal trash... I would say the graphics are this game’s only saving grace, but even would be a lie... At first glance the graphics look good. Upon further inspection however, you’ll find that while the game does have good animations (I’ll give it that) the GI is a baked solution, that honestly looks dated. Speaking of dated, the polygon count/detail in The Last of Us Part 2 looks like it’s straight out of 2013. It really looks like a PS3 game wearing a current generation veneer.… Expand
  93. Jimmylopez8686
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    horrible story, last of us part 1 was one of my favourite games ever. This is beyond rubbish Dont buy. Naughty dog defiently on drugs when they came up with this story
  94. Oneeb
    Aug 6, 2020
    1
    While the graphics and gameplay mechanics While the graphics and gameplay mechanics are okay, the inconsistency of the treatment of certain characters performing the same actions is embarrassingly bad. The ending is a very good example of this, it’s laugh out loud ridiculous in its lack of logic. The plot is clumsy, trite and scrambled (nothing fresh about a revenge story so poorlyWhile the graphics and gameplay mechanics While the graphics and gameplay mechanics are okay, the inconsistency of the treatment of certain characters performing the same actions is embarrassingly bad. The ending is a very good example of this, it’s laugh out loud ridiculous in its lack of logic. The plot is clumsy, trite and scrambled (nothing fresh about a revenge story so poorly written that it lacks depth and attempts to be original but fails miserably). ND used a series of cheap parlour tricks (including false advertising with Joel) to come across as original however fails to capture the essence of anything.
    I was very uncomfortable playing that theatre fight.In terms of beautifully drawing out characters to help progress a plot, this is Naughty Dog, not Jane Austen. #garbageoftheyear    … Expand
  95. N3VURMYND
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    After watching a certain YouTuber trash this game, I wanted to just ignore the game and look for another. Thankfully, I got the game and realized what a mistake that would have been. I'll never again listen to Bozo's pandering to such an angry demographic. The Last of Us 2 is a fine example of going outside the box and not just sticking to the same formula that made the original such aAfter watching a certain YouTuber trash this game, I wanted to just ignore the game and look for another. Thankfully, I got the game and realized what a mistake that would have been. I'll never again listen to Bozo's pandering to such an angry demographic. The Last of Us 2 is a fine example of going outside the box and not just sticking to the same formula that made the original such a classic. Ellie's all grown up and you can see how strong her relationship with Joel has gotten throughout the years although, there's a slight discrepancy in the relationship as a nod back to a decision that was made in the first game. All seems well as the characters have been living in a new town and have grown relationships with new characters along the way. There's a change in the story which shifts the focus - Introducing you to a different set of characters which will come as a huge shock to fans of the original, but a closer look shows how valid the motivations of these new characters are while making you question everyone's morals as you come to terms with what life would really be like in such a horrible and unforgiving world.

    Gameplay wise, it's every bit as smooth as you can remember. Even better - you're faced with new creative ways to advance further while fighting (or stealthily avoiding) new versions of the infected along with human characters which seem to have gotten a lot smarter since the original game. The world is a lot bigger, making you want to check every corner of every section in fear of missing something important or just wanting to keep your weapons, ammo and crafting materials fully stocked. Speaking of which, you might want to rethink how to engage certain enemy encounters as the ammo and supplies mentioned is not as easy to obtain as it once was compared to the original game. There's no right way to go about said encounters but keeping your available items in mind can help you make better decisions as one false move can mean your life. Visually, the game is just gorgeous. From the environment you're surrounded by to the enemy animations, so much attention to detail went into it. it's really hard to explain without seeing it for yourself. it's just amazing how much was pulled off graphically, it almost feels next gen. Audio quality is also top notch. there's really nothing I can negatively say about the audio except, the Clicker freaks me out more than it did in the original. *shivers*

    The Last of Us 2 is a Masterpiece. Excellent Storytelling, Visuals, Acting, Music, Sound Design and most importantly, Gameplay. I can't wait to see what Naughty Dog has in store for this franchise moving forward.    … Expand
  96. iErvin
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Excelent game. From the graphics to the gameplay this meets and far exceeds the standards set by the first part.
  97. Maddeh
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    What an absolutely incredible game. I simply cannot understand the bad reviews. Game play is updated in a major, cool way. Combat/encounters are challenging and rewarding. Story-wise, I have never played a game that has affected me so deeply. I laughed, I sad cried, I happy cried, I felt the full range of human emotion just by experiencing this piece of interactive art. I will not lie,What an absolutely incredible game. I simply cannot understand the bad reviews. Game play is updated in a major, cool way. Combat/encounters are challenging and rewarding. Story-wise, I have never played a game that has affected me so deeply. I laughed, I sad cried, I happy cried, I felt the full range of human emotion just by experiencing this piece of interactive art. I will not lie, early on there were parts that were tough to get through. But experiencing such amazingly strong, flawed, and ultimately HUMAN characters made it so worth while. The fact that Naughty Dog made me feel and care so much about certain characters by the end of the game is a testament to their story writing abilities. It is a hard game to stomach at times. But what this game lets you experience, and what it teaches and tells you through the process of playing, make it one of the most impactful games I’ve ever played. At least on par with the first... which are some BIG shoes to fill.… Expand
  98. ModernAlchemist
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    It is absolutely insane that this game would be rated anything less than a 10 out of 10. The gameplay, storytelling, intersection between the two... it’s a masterpiece. The graphics and settings are beautiful as well. I just can’t put into words how big a leap this game took for video games. I just finished the game and I am just sitting here awestruck. I wish so badly there were more.It is absolutely insane that this game would be rated anything less than a 10 out of 10. The gameplay, storytelling, intersection between the two... it’s a masterpiece. The graphics and settings are beautiful as well. I just can’t put into words how big a leap this game took for video games. I just finished the game and I am just sitting here awestruck. I wish so badly there were more. This is not to say the game wasn’t sufficiently long but it was just so gripping that I don’t want to let go yet. Do not listen to the negative reviews! This is one of the greatest, most powerful gaming experiences to date!… Expand
  99. Wicked-strokr
    Aug 5, 2020
    0
    I can't praise this game at all they ruined tlou for me thanks naughty dog I'll never support your games again. The moment you need to put political views in a game is when you fail completely for me
  100. saspero
    Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Игра потрясающая, графика очень хорошая как и музыка .
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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