The Last of Us Part II

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  1. deepestdeep
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    With more than 1000 games I played in my life since 1987, this game is in my top 5. I have never seen anything like this. It's just unbelievably beautiful, the scenes are breathtaking, the character models and animations feel alive, the story is moving and dramatic. I finished it yesterday and still can't believe how perfect the game is. I feel sorry for those people who bombed theWith more than 1000 games I played in my life since 1987, this game is in my top 5. I have never seen anything like this. It's just unbelievably beautiful, the scenes are breathtaking, the character models and animations feel alive, the story is moving and dramatic. I finished it yesterday and still can't believe how perfect the game is. I feel sorry for those people who bombed the negative reviews (without playing it in most cases) for such an awesome game like this. There are no better words for the game: UNBELIEVABLE, MASTERPIECE.

    Dear Naughty Dog! Thank you so much for this extraordinary experience. Please continue your hard work, don't let the negative people influence your decisions. Do what you think is right in your future games.    … Expand
  2. Thot_Tamale
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Part II cements this franchise as one of the greatest in gaming through it's story alone and by enhancing pivitol events of it's successor. The rationships and intertwining stories among these characters is a rollercoaster of emotions unlike any other. The overall story is a devestating yet beautiful tale of loss that continues to haunt me weeks after completion. The gameplay is visceralPart II cements this franchise as one of the greatest in gaming through it's story alone and by enhancing pivitol events of it's successor. The rationships and intertwining stories among these characters is a rollercoaster of emotions unlike any other. The overall story is a devestating yet beautiful tale of loss that continues to haunt me weeks after completion. The gameplay is visceral and gory enough to scratch any players craving for intense combat in this dog eat dog world (Which is graphically the most gorgeous I have ever witnessed in any game closely matched by 2018's RDR2.... maybe). ND has once again outdone themselves and I immensely look forward to whatever gem they decide to give us next!!… Expand
  3. dbzomar73
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal Game. I have never been so emotionally moved by a game before. You should play the WHOLE game and do not quit or judge it prematurely. Play it yourself and create you're own opinion of this game.
  4. eamonn7916
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Great graphics, gameplay etc.one of gamings greatest experiences, I've done a complete uTurn on this game, truly love it
  5. Zadisnir
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    One of the Best game i ever played in my in life. Amazing graphics. Incredible gameplay. Recommend to everyone play this game
  6. EmperorQuintus
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    One of the (if not) best games of the decade. Everything is just perfect and evolutionary. The people who hates this game are mostly the ones who knew the story before playing it. Who read the spoilers. But this game is not meant to be read from a few pages or watching a 20 minutes long video. This game is meant to be played. You have to experience everything by yourself. Only then youOne of the (if not) best games of the decade. Everything is just perfect and evolutionary. The people who hates this game are mostly the ones who knew the story before playing it. Who read the spoilers. But this game is not meant to be read from a few pages or watching a 20 minutes long video. This game is meant to be played. You have to experience everything by yourself. Only then you will truly understand what this game is trying to tell you. Which is, there is no black nor white. Everything and everyone is grey. The good are not good and the bad are not bad. Everyone is simply human and we all have our inner demons as well as our conscience.… Expand
  7. Nooripower
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The game totally lived up to its hype . Well worth the wait. Start to end. Edge of ur seat.
  8. markmoore4
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Either you understand and love it or you don't and hate it. Even if you disagree with the story's direction it's still one of the most beautiful games ever made with A.I. that is smarter than any I've ever seen, the music is great, and gameplay is tense with tons of action. The gameplay should be what you judge it on else the story should come 2nd and the gameplay is amazing.
  9. Bradleybradley
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece and technical accomplishment. Tense gameplay, riveting story, philosophical themes. Hands down, one of the best games ever made. I guess I’m just an SJW cuck though, huh?
  10. Yugen29
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Like many other fans, I have been waiting a long time for the continuation of the first part and have to say that I was not disappointed at all. The result is an extremely emotional, nerve-wracking game, with first-class graphics, great gameplay and beautiful music. I can only evaluate the diversity of the game/characters very positively and find it extremely unfortunate and sad thatLike many other fans, I have been waiting a long time for the continuation of the first part and have to say that I was not disappointed at all. The result is an extremely emotional, nerve-wracking game, with first-class graphics, great gameplay and beautiful music. I can only evaluate the diversity of the game/characters very positively and find it extremely unfortunate and sad that topics like skin color, sexual orientation etc. still encounter so much hatred and rejection. Total purchase recommendation!… Expand
  11. Metacriticer2
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Игра очень интересная и классная, и не заслужевает такой ниской оценки изза капли левопропаганды. Ставлю игре 8.
  12. Amraei
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. that's amazing man.why people hate of this game?why?for joel die? this like i tell breaking bad is trash for walt die?is this logical?… Expand
  13. Kyawkohtun
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best looking game of 2020 .
    The action scenes are lit.And the gameplay is so freaking awesome.And I’m sure there’s no any other game that could give me such an emotions.    … Expand
  14. Pots38383838
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Для меня эта игра настоящий шедевр , как и для многих других , и не смотря на ЛГБТ повестку эта игра шедевр
  15. pier_allht
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Getting sick of all these haters who haven't even played or finished the game by themselves.
  16. PaulusLoic
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    We know the bad reviews come from people who haven't played the game. You'd have to be braindead to actually play throught the whole thing and still give it less than a 7/10. TLOU2 improves in pretty much every category compared to the first opus and even dares to tell a story that leaves you conflicted at the end of it. I worked on a game that is often compared to TLOU1 so I know what itWe know the bad reviews come from people who haven't played the game. You'd have to be braindead to actually play throught the whole thing and still give it less than a 7/10. TLOU2 improves in pretty much every category compared to the first opus and even dares to tell a story that leaves you conflicted at the end of it. I worked on a game that is often compared to TLOU1 so I know what it took to make TLOU2 and I am absolutely baffeled by how good this game is.… Expand
  17. IanSnow
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Es un juego sensacional, no le hagan caso a las malas críticas, la mayoría de ellas vienen de personas que no terminaron el juego o ni lo tienen. La campaña juega con tu mente y sentimientos de una forma excepcional
  18. Kaushal12
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I know that some things doesn't go the way we want in the game but it's relatable with real life too cause see life's not a fairy tale where everyone is happy there's no problem it doesn't happen like that so this game is also like that only it's just the gamers who are not accepting that fact.....
  19. Tormund4lyf
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I personally loved this game. Yes it does some stuff different to what the first game did but overall i believe it worked, this game is not as simple as the first one instead it is much more of a personal journey from two opposing perspectives which drives home the message that there are no hero's in this world, only the ones who get out alive and those who don't.
  20. VoVoCZE
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Best game and one of the best seller game on the playstation 4. Graphic is great and story is awesome.
  21. fvc
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece.
    Perfect, tense and gratifying gameplay.
    Beautiful exploration.
    The best story I ever watched.
    The way it expands, improves and mimics the beats of the first game. At the same time, a completely different approach to storytelling.    … Expand
  22. J_Skelly
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Genuinely one of the best games I’ve ever played. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster.
  23. SenkuFomain
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра которую я видел. Отличная графика, сюжет и концовка. Атмосфера в игре просто восхитительна.
  24. Sam_laad
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is phenomenal. I understand most most people won't have the same experience, game offers big areas to explore, the story is well written, didn't like the idea of playing a new character that was portrayed at the start as a horrible character, but once you play as this new character I began to understand her role in the game more. The game was well written as well as the characters, the graphics are amazing slot of detail in the small things. Going to play this over and over again. Epic follow up to the first game. Hopefully when the Deva are ready they will make a 3rd.… Expand
  25. KINGMAGNUS
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sou brasileiro e venho aqui dizer que esse jogo é uma obra de arte e como gamer
    Eu digo
    Esse jogo ultrapassa a escala de perfeição    … Expand
  26. KingRaptor
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    No spoilers! Honest review of a TLOU fan

    I don't get the hate this game is getting. Yes, sometimes the walking distances are a lot and it can seem a bit much for this game, but I really enjoyed the fact that they kept the gameplay really close to the original. I even stopped sometimes to enjoy the scenery in this game, because it is really good. I am a huge fan of part 1 so I    No spoilers! Honest review of a TLOU fan

    I don't get the hate this game is getting. Yes, sometimes the walking distances are a lot and it can seem a bit much for this game, but I really enjoyed the fact that they kept the gameplay really close to the original. I even stopped sometimes to enjoy the scenery in this game, because it is really good.

    I am a huge fan of part 1 so I couldn't wait to play part 2 after 7 years. I just finished the story yesterday, avoided all of the spoilers, trailers and leaks because I wanted to experience the story from beginning to end without knowing what I would get myself into. The story is, just like part 1, really good. It isn't as simple as people claim it is, it goes a lot deeper and real fans of the game can tell. I would definitely recommend to play this game and experience it for yourself. Forget about the hate this is getting and just enjoy it. People are just whining about the fact the story didn't go as they wanted it to go, but that's what makes it so beautiful, it is just unpredictable sometimes. Everything makes sense if you played part 1 about a dozen times like I have. Just try the game and relax, don't worry about the long travel time sometimes, if you think that is boring you could put the difficulty level up for a challenge, or turn it down to just race through it so you can carry on with the story.

    If one thing is sure, the game did what its intentions are. People are hating on it because of how much they care for the characters. They took the time to give it a bad rating just because they don't like the way the story goes, but they forgot that this isn't an interactive story, it is a experience, just like part 1. If you're not just an empty headed, low IQ nerd who just likes to play Minecraft, play this game (after you play part 1!) and enjoy the story it's telling.

    If the last of us part 1 was a 11/10, the last of us part 2 would be a 10/10, not on the same level, but still one hell of a good game!    … Expand
  27. BRETER2049
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Great game, awesome game play, I like more the story of the first game, but still good story.
  28. WalshJ
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The game frequently challenges your thoughts, emotions and tests your resolve for brutality.
  29. omairalmulla
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Bruh this game has great gameplay and great story idk what the others reviewers r smoking tbh
  30. Ferraro
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, не на десятку конечно, но поставлю именно десять, так скажем на злобу дня, ибо хейт в сторону игры уж слишком раздут, можно сказать на ровном месте
  31. Saint_Still
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    рассматривать каждый уголок. Не представляю, каких усилий стоило создателям это всё нарисовать! Нет ощущения дежа-вю от повторяющихся объектов окружения.
    2) Геймплей очень интересный и захватывающий. Динамичные сцены врезаются в память!
    3) Сюжет.. Я доволен. Сюжет сложный, неоднозначный, но достойный. А поносят игру, как мне кажется, те, кто ожидали от игры сюжета а-ля «Мстители», а    рассматривать каждый уголок. Не представляю, каких усилий стоило создателям это всё нарисовать! Нет ощущения дежа-вю от повторяющихся объектов окружения.
    2) Геймплей очень интересный и захватывающий. Динамичные сцены врезаются в память!
    3) Сюжет.. Я доволен. Сюжет сложный, неоднозначный, но достойный. А поносят игру, как мне кажется, те, кто ожидали от игры сюжета а-ля «Мстители», а получили Фон Триера во всей красе.    … Expand
  32. Fugasito
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What to say.. Master piece by best video game company. I understand that hate critic by many ppl. They kill your favorite character from part 1 and you are forced to play for his killer.. But.. You need to go over it. That feel when you kill someone who has his own history and friends (Owen, Mel) and its not only NPC anymore is totally destroying me. I love it, I never played game like this, really. And end, when Ellie finally forgive herself and Joel and let Abby go is satisfying.
    Thank you for this, highly recommending to play this game to everyone. Just go over first tragic part and enjoy rest of the game.
    It's worth it    … Expand
  33. Turrichamp10
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game. Truly a masterpiece. Some people are disappointed because of Joel' character. It was all about Ellie and Abby and the way they related both of their stories. Magnificent. Most of the things were like uncharted 4. The plot looked a lot same. The side stories, the jounral
  34. Jessica762
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The barrage of red numbers breaks my heart, for art was not designed to be spot on. Art was made to make the individual think, contort in uncomfortable stupor, and gasp in awe.

    While I understand games are not TV shows, games are not primarily stories aiming at showcasing a disastrous world that can perhaps divide an audience, The Last of Us II is a game that does just that. As an aspiring writer, I always think of taking risks with storytelling, but I worry that my audience will not respect my choices. While I know I love my characters, do they ultimately belong to me, or the people who read?

    The Last of Us II is phenomenal for me because it makes me uncomfortable to live in my own skin; I had to constantly look over my shoulder while playing this game, I felt like I was in trouble, and watching Joel's death did a number on my mental health, but while this made me angry, while this made me hate the game, I trod on. I felt Ellie's pain, I felt the discomfort that crept in Dina's mind when watching the woman she loved make such decisions, I felt these character's ideologies being spat at on their face because the world that they live in was not kind. We knew this starting from Sarah's death in the first game, this world was anything but kind, but this game showed us just how monstrous.

    While I did not entirely enjoy playing as Abby, some of the best gameplay of the entire game was in her play through. I understand the need to hate on her, because GOD I hated her, and I not sympathise with her, and I understand that ND failed there to induce any sort of sympathy in my mind for her being, but I could not deny her existence. Abby existed in the world Joel did, and what Joel did to her was enough to have him killed, even though the way he died was just downright brutal. I jumped out of my skin while fighting the Rat King, I hated any part that displayed Abby's kindness, because who was she and why the heck did she have to be kind? She had no right after what she did to Joel. And by the time I could get accustomed to playing her, as if I were in a limbo and weren't playing The Last of Us 2 at all, I am forced to fight Ellie. I am nauseous by now, my ears were ringing, my hands were trembling and my temptation to see Ellie kill Abby was so tumultuous that I actually let it happen a couple of times, just to see it end.

    But then we begin to play as Ellie. Ellie's living with her trauma, but is she really living? She can't forget the images Abby left behind for her, she can't forget what happened to Joel. Obviously, she goes after Abby. Obviously, she finds her after immense struggle, and quite practically leaving behind everything she could have loved. The image Abby left behind for her, Joel's dying form, keeps ringing in her mind, ringing in MY mind. I will kill Abby when I find her and man, how satisfying it'll be.

    But we find Abby. We find her, but she's not Abby. She's a shell of who she was, lost everything and the look of pathetic desperation in her eye. I am awed, disgusted, and I know what's coming. I am praying in my mind, 'No, Ellie, it's not worth it, don't kill her', and I say 'It's not worth it', because Abby is no longer a threat. Abby is a dot in the scheme of existence itself, Abby is dead. Abby is gone. But, we fight her and my goodness, what a troubling experience that was. Neither one want's to fight, while both are struggling to live. Tired of having merely survived all these months.

    The image of what Abby left behind, Joel's dying corpse, is now replaced by the image Joel left behind. A loving man, drinking coffee too late in the night, playing his guitar. He is soft here, because given the chance, he would have always been, and he is proud of Ellie, because when was he not? Killing Abby the way she is would ridicule the very life a man like Joel had lived.

    The game was heartbreaking because the emotions were spilling out. I did not like Abby, but playing as her made me sympathise with Ellie more. Playing as Abby made me understand that the world is not black and white, but shades of grey plastered over the horizon in uncomfortable shades, shades meant to push and pull, make your mind ebb and flow with the current this game chose to flow with. I am thrilled to say I loved this game, loved every second, while I wasn't too sure while playing it. For the mere fact that it destroyed my psyche, I think the Last of Us II is a masterful genius in its genre, and while the hate breaks my heart, I think it is not a game meant to be enjoyed by everyone.    … Expand
  35. Mikey941
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That’s the think with TLOF is it has loss and tragedy so we can expect that. Can’t help but to sympathize with the main characters, ultimately analyzing the character, judgement of actions and consequences for revenge. And they definitely left it open to a Part 3.… Expand
  36. MrZwen
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I really don't understand, why so many people hate this game. It's the best game I've ever played in my life before. In some moments of the game, I thought please stop it, I can't play further, it's too hard, but it's absolutely amazing to play and end this game. I wait for part III, but I think it doesn't happen, because of this huge negative hate.
  37. Fjpcano
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Don't get why so much hate about the game and the plot. Haven't finished it yet but looks amazing and I am having so much fun investigating everything with so much detail on every area of the game. We are in 2020 guys, open your minds and enjoy this masterpiece!
  38. Joga73
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    It's not a "game" anymore, more like an amazing and hard experience. If you can’t accept the story, don’t strain yourself, cause it’s not your game, so move on.
  39. OldSouth
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Love this game. Great story, gameplay, graphics and overall experience. Thank you Naughty Dog for all the hard work to create this amazing game.
  40. Siggi80d
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    If you rate this game lower than 7, you are either a very incompetent reviewer and/or a hateful, homophobic troll.
    The first one was one of the best video games, and this one delivers on the same great level. Great atmosphere, storytelling and action. Intense and emotional scenes included.
  41. Craigsman
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't believe all the babies crying over the plot and their heroes death, if you liked the first game then you will love this.

    How did people expect Joel to die? He was a bad person who killed a lot of people. And the first game saw him blow his chance of redemption and lie to the person who would do anything for him. Don't get me wrong, I love his character, but I didn't see anything else for him.

    Also, he saved Abby's life so had reason to think that she wouldn't kill him.

    All the people complaining about the representation can need to look at themselves.    … Expand
  42. ehollen1328
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It's really hard to put into words how this game made me feel. I know it's almost a cliche when I say it's a masterpiece, and that I'm amazed that, in my opinion, it's managed to eclipse the first one, telling a deeper, darker story, with several narrative risks that (unlike those Star Wars films) makes this sequel feel firmly its own. It's its own justified story. The emotional punches,It's really hard to put into words how this game made me feel. I know it's almost a cliche when I say it's a masterpiece, and that I'm amazed that, in my opinion, it's managed to eclipse the first one, telling a deeper, darker story, with several narrative risks that (unlike those Star Wars films) makes this sequel feel firmly its own. It's its own justified story. The emotional punches, the story, the risks, the attention to detail. Incredibly moved to experience this and to play this game.… Expand
  43. Jansen89
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game. As good as the first. The hate comes from PC haters (wow, ellie is lesbian????) Omg! Or from people who cannot accept the writing of people who invented characters.. Or write them off. Hey. It's sad but ellie needs motivation right? I don't know why you would hate..
    But that's the internet 2020. Review bombing. "Hey that doesn't suit me! So I will rate this negative because I! The center of my own little universe am not happy with that sir." Retards... Great game.    … Expand
  44. Varisht29
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    For me the story was perfect. It's so interesting that in the first game they established joel and ellie as sympathetic characters, but not necessarily loveable. joel is made apathetic by grief and ellie's naive and a bit awkward; regardless, we grow to love them for all their complexities. in the end, joel makes a terrible decision that's the right one for him, and the audience may notFor me the story was perfect. It's so interesting that in the first game they established joel and ellie as sympathetic characters, but not necessarily loveable. joel is made apathetic by grief and ellie's naive and a bit awkward; regardless, we grow to love them for all their complexities. in the end, joel makes a terrible decision that's the right one for him, and the audience may not agree but /everyone/ understands him, and most forgive it because they love him and ellie.
    In this game, they took loveable characters and said yes, they're sympathetic, but they're not the heroes and you're not going to forget it. and honestly? that's incredible writing, because it /hurts/. it would've been so easy to tell a similar story with characters we don't know so it doesn't 'ruin' ellie and joel, but that's the point- we feel it because they matter to us, this whole game is so personal to gamers because of the successes of the first game. we're invested, we care, we want them to live and we want them to be happy and that's not what this story is. they're complex, they're traumatised, they make bad choices. but they love each other. we love them.
    No one has to like this game, but no one can say they don't feel anything while playing it.
    **** the haters    … Expand
  45. EndingUpAlone
    Aug 1, 2020
    10
    The first game was my favorite game of all time, but Part II set the bar even higher for whatever Naughty Dog makes next. Even though it may not have been the story that I had wanted, it was the story that needed to be told. Great job at creating something with incredible game-play, environment, and narrative. I can't begin to thank Naughty Dog for helping to change my mindset from seekingThe first game was my favorite game of all time, but Part II set the bar even higher for whatever Naughty Dog makes next. Even though it may not have been the story that I had wanted, it was the story that needed to be told. Great job at creating something with incredible game-play, environment, and narrative. I can't begin to thank Naughty Dog for helping to change my mindset from seeking the things I desire, to overcoming what I don't want to accept.… Expand
  46. Srm27
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic, dark and thought provoking.
    I wish people would be adults and not review bomb a game they have blatantly not played.
  47. SashaNorthEast
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece ! Naughty Dog delivered again! One hundred percent sure that the people who gave 0 to this game didn’t even play the game .
  48. Heavy_Griffin
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Nice game. All haters go to home and play in battlefield. I think what game, not bad for all.
  49. Vitalmass
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10 lettere, 1 parola...CAPOLAVORO. Onestamente chi critica il finale non ha capito proprio un cazzo riguardo a giochi e trame.… Expand
  50. Hannibalbarca00
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It was a much more successful game than the first game. Script perfect, action perfect, acting perfect, ellie perfect
  51. Subutay
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect !
  52. erdosbeco2015
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Fantastic, albeit gruesome, experience with challenging topics. I believe in the integrity of the artist/creator, so even if I sometimes don't agree with the developments in story and characters, I respect the choices of the creators and welcome the challenge to my own experiences and artistic ideas.
  53. Knork
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 is a visual stunning game with great acting, an interesting story. I really don't get the hate for this. Ready for Part 3! :)
  54. objeman
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ya que gráficamente, en jugabilidad, en banda sonora, nadie puede discutir que el juego es una puta locura, voy a hacer un análisis directamente en la historia. Creo que la gente hatea al juego en base a un análisis muy superficial del mismo. No creo que la historia sea mala como dice la gran mayoría. Es un mundo apocalíptico que pese a lo surrealista de los infectados, trata de ser un juego lo más realista y crudo posible, y ese realismo, es en base a los protagonistas de la historia: los seres humanos. Justamente por este motivo es que el peso de personajes importantes, no tiene efecto. El humano, por más "heroico" que sea, por más bien que nos caiga, no deja de ser eso, un humano, que es un ser mortal. Todos morimos, y podemos morir de cualquier forma. La persona más importante del mundo puede morir de la manera más estúpida o simple, por lo cual me parece un acierto a mi criterio, lo que tantos otros consideran nefasto: la muerte de Joel. Muestra como ante la muerte, somos todos iguales y nadie merece más respeto ante esta pese a su importancia en vida.
    Luego hay muchas complejidades en la narrativa que a mí gusto, ya que es algo subjetivo en cada uno, me parecen bien ejecutadas. La transformación de Ellie, el transfondo de los vínculos de Abby y su propia historia, y el paralelismo que hacen así mismo con la propia Ellie y sus vínculos. Y es que, el juego, no busca que el jugador sienta empatía por Abby, como suelo leer y escuchar por ahí, sino que, lo que busca, es que uno comprenda que el mundo va a más allá del mundo de un protagonista o un solo círculo de personas. El mundo de The Last of US, guste o no, abarca a todos, tanto a Ellie como a Abby, tanto a Jackson como a Seattle, tanto a lobos, como a luciérnagas , como a serafitas, supervivientes sin catalogar y a infectados. Y así, una situación que nos parece heroica como que Joel salve a Ellie en la primer entrega, desde otro punto de vista, desde la otra vereda, nos hace ver y entender, que lo que tiene Joel de héroe, también lo tiene de villano. Que todo acto, tiene consecuencias, le pese a quien le pese.
    El final, que a muchos les parece decepcionante, a mí me parece sublime, y es que, muestra un momento de Ellie de mucha fragilidad, y a la vez mucha fortaleza, de oscuridad y claridad. Se da cuenta que da igual que mate a Abby o no, eso no va solucionar lo que le quedó pendiente con Joel, ni tampoco va a revivirlo. Por lo cual, si la hubiera matado, todo seguiría igual que dejándola viva, nada cambiaría. Y el hecho de aceptar eso, es lo que realmente necesitaba para estar en paz consigo misma.
    Por otro lado, algo que me molesta mucho, es que una de las cosas que se crítico es que el juego es "muy inclusivo". Me parece una locura estando en 2020 que los jugadores destrocen a un juego o una historia o una trama por el hecho de visibilizar cosas de nuestra realidad. Entiendo que haya gente con más o menos apertura de cabeza, pero eso no justifica que esos elementos incluidos en la historia, son elementos de nuestra actualidad y que seguramente persistan y aumenten en los años futuros, por lo cual tenemos que aceptarlos, y creo que el juego es una oportunidad para intentarlo.
    Los desarrolladores tienen la libertad creativa de hacer lo que quieran con su historia, no tienen por qué contentar a nadie pese a que muchos aparentemente solo quieran "fan service". Mal por esas personas, se cierran únicamente a lo que les gustaría y se pierden una experiencia nueva por querer lo más fácil y más bonito.
    En síntesis, es una trama dura, cruda, mucho más oscura que la del primer The Last of US, que no cumple espectativas, caprichos o ideales, sino que es lo que es: una gran historia (en mi opinión) que nos hace encontrarnos con emocioness que no nos gustan, pero que son parte de nuestra humanidad, y nos llevan a un lugar de instrospeccion y autoevaluación como seres humanos que también somos nosotros, al igual que los protagonistas de este juego. Espero que el paso del tiempo ponga a este juego (y a su historia) en el lugar que merece.    … Expand
  55. harrythesauce
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is an absolutely phenomenal game - honestly a fantastic sequel with a dark, engaging story. It’s not a simple “revenge is bad” story like a lot of people have been saying, obviously that factors in, but it’s mainly a story about empathy and perspective where no one is truly good or evil.

    The gameplay is a great step up from the original, with tense, fluid gameplay in some seriously    This is an absolutely phenomenal game - honestly a fantastic sequel with a dark, engaging story. It’s not a simple “revenge is bad” story like a lot of people have been saying, obviously that factors in, but it’s mainly a story about empathy and perspective where no one is truly good or evil.

    The gameplay is a great step up from the original, with tense, fluid gameplay in some seriously anxiety inducing encounters.

    I think if I was to have any criticisms, it would be that at some minor points it does drag a little too long, which is a similar criticism I had to some points of Uncharted 4, but I don’t think this is enough to bring it down from a 10 at all.

    10/10 doesn’t mean perfect, it never has and never will. If that was the case, no game would ever be allowed to receive a 10/10, as no game is truly perfect, not even the original The Last of Us.

    A genuine masterpiece in my eyes, with a brilliant story, top tier graphics and animations, and tense, engaging combat and stealth mechanics.    … Expand
  56. loxpogizni
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    игру я оцениваю на 8 баллов ,но я считаю несправедливым то ,что куча тупых дибилов ставят игре 0 баллов либо не запустив ее ни разу,либо из-за ЛГБТ ,которого там не то что нет ,но его мало,либо из-за "слабого сюжета " ,но это уже их мнение ,мое же мнение -игра классная ,да не 12/10 но как по мне -твердая восьмерка или даже девятка ,как я уже сказал 10 ставлю только потому что хочуигру я оцениваю на 8 баллов ,но я считаю несправедливым то ,что куча тупых дибилов ставят игре 0 баллов либо не запустив ее ни разу,либо из-за ЛГБТ ,которого там не то что нет ,но его мало,либо из-за "слабого сюжета " ,но это уже их мнение ,мое же мнение -игра классная ,да не 12/10 но как по мне -твердая восьмерка или даже девятка ,как я уже сказал 10 ставлю только потому что хочу исправить рейтинг офигенной игре, которую по непонятным мне причинам засрали.… Expand
  57. Dante-2002
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Uma obra de arte dos vídeo games, História incrível sem dúvidas o melhor da geração!!!!!!
  58. WxlfE
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    i am russian sorry for terrible english

    This is a great continuation of the series. This game plays on the senses and because of this there was an anxiety for the characters. I really liked it это идеальное продолжение серии, мне эта игра запала в душу, она выводит на чувства, я еще никогда не получал столько эмоций от игры, да и вообще никогда не получал таких эмоций. Это отличная игру,    i am russian sorry for terrible english

    This is a great continuation of the series. This game plays on the senses and because of this there was an anxiety for the characters. I really liked it

    это идеальное продолжение серии, мне эта игра запала в душу, она выводит на чувства, я еще никогда не получал столько эмоций от игры, да и вообще никогда не получал таких эмоций. Это отличная игру, жду 3 часть. Это 10/10    … Expand
  59. Voltorq
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    After finishing my 25 hour playthrough, I can definitely say that Naughty Dog has succeeded in making another modern masterpiece. Superb level and audio design, gripping gameplay and atmosphere, fantastic acting... I could go on and on.

    The storytelling is what really makes this game though. I surely had my doubts, and while at first I absolutely hated the new characters, by the end I    After finishing my 25 hour playthrough, I can definitely say that Naughty Dog has succeeded in making another modern masterpiece. Superb level and audio design, gripping gameplay and atmosphere, fantastic acting... I could go on and on.

    The storytelling is what really makes this game though. I surely had my doubts, and while at first I absolutely hated the new characters, by the end I was rooting for them. Naughty Dog made some big risks with this one, and it paid off big time. Sadly not everyone is able to grasp the brilliant storytelling, themes and character motivations, but to those of us that are fully able understand the writing team's vision, the story makes The Last of Us Part II go from a game to a piece of art.    … Expand
  60. Mrjoker21
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente juego, el final no era algo que todos esperábamos, lo cual le disgustó a muchos de los jugadores pero eso no define al juego. El final no era tan predecible como algunos otros sucesos pero eso lo hace diferente y al ser diferente no es el típico juego donde ya te puedes esperar muchas cosas en la historia.
    En fin es un juegazo.
  61. JimBot1981
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. Awesome combat, stunningly reactive animations, beautifully performed.
  62. HSxD19
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion the game itself is good, the story could have a few different things but the side in which it is approached makes sense, as the game means that "revenge can spoil a person". Of course, the game doesn't pleases everyone, but that doesn't mean that those who didn't like it will speak ill of it. We should have more respect for the director Neil Druckmann and the team that produced the game for about 7 years. The problem is that people create problems with everything and do not respect the work of others. If these people were more understandable, the game could have a better evaluation.… Expand
  63. ANFIDERSIO
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sorry for my English!

    I isolated myself from social medias since the 19th June till the moment I walked the game through to avoid spoilers. I haven't seen any leaks and didn't watch the trailer just because I forgot about it. I experienced so much emotions, roller coasters, felt sad and powerful, happy and bitter.

    I was really shocked to see so many hateful and aggressive comments, people are writing threats to authors, calling players who enjoyed the game dumb, destroying discs...

    Joel's death hit me hard, I really love him and his relationship with Elly are just a treasure. But that's why it was a base for a story about the hate - opposition of the first game which was about the love. In other way we couldn't share Elly's grief, though her relationships with Dina, Jessy and Tommy are sweet and warm too - we don't know them as good as we knew Joel.

    I witnessed a death of the beloved person and it haunted me for a long time. Everything reminded me about that day, music, certain food, hospitals, people who reminded me him. I felt like I'm forgetting his face and voice, that everything that left are memories about his last minutes, his last breath. It took a lot of years to cope, but now I think and talk about our greatest memories only, our jokes, movies we enjoyed, journeys we made. He left, but it doesn't change my love for him.

    Revenge never brings happiness, never erases the past. Elly waited for a relief, feeling that she did everything right. But one more death and one more child left alone will not fix anything. A moment when Elly remembered Joel playing guitar hit me hard again. For long months she couldn't remember his sight, all her dreams and thoughts were about his brutal murder, how she couldn't do anything to help him. But without killing Abby her emotions came back. Joel is in her manners, skills, hobbies - he is with her all the time. I literally cried remembering my own grief and understanding Elly's feelings at this moment. At the beginning I felt very uncomfortable playing for Abby, it was obvious from the first scene that she'll be a problem. And though I wanted back to Elly's route too, I enjoyed scenes on stadium, flashbacks about her silly, but kind father, her simple and natural a fear of the height, her inner fight to trust two young seraphites. She didn't get a relief after the revenge too - nightmares, a very risky help to enemies. Even her braid being cutted is like a symbol that she's not invincible or the most strong, somebody don't even need a clear motive to use or hurt you.

    Game is not trying to make you to hate Joel - we saw by ourselves what he did. Maybe it was a real hope for a humanity and certainly was a tragedy for families and Fireflies. Nobody can accept or justify his actions - but we all understand why he did it. For a person you love you're ready to turn the whole world upside down. Flashbacks were a best surprise for me. Maybe till the end Elly didn't "see" them, she needed to cope to accept them again in the heart.

    I spent five amazing evenings with this story and going to reach the platinum. I'm just sad how rude some people act.

    P. S. Remember that Elly loves dogs too, she petted one in Jackson and one of her gift guesses was a puppy. Also in the farm sketches she had a dog.    … Expand
  64. PanamaGamer
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    People want the game to be like a movie.
    It's not.
    It's like real life when sometimes things don't go out the way you would like.
    They go the way it could actually go.
    Thats why I loved it. It's so human in every way.
    For people putting up bad reviews. I would recommend them to first finish the game.
  65. Aocbhjvv
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    An incredible game all around as it has the best graphics in gaming and a different type of story that has a lot of heart and guts to pull off, just amazing.
  66. Antonyorozco_
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Unfortunately people it’s just hating and they don’t realize what naughty dog is doing with this game, it’s deeply than any other, and the most important thing, you learn about this, you empathize with characters, what they feel, this is more Than just a videogame, this is a story that you will learn a lot. And I’m very thankful with naughty dog for that
  67. Skegly
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I love how, it shows you both sides, left me feeling empty, but in a good way.. I think.. I just know this is a grate story.
  68. alonsonv
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is about Ellie becomes the bigger person by not killing the person that made her life miserable, it is about seeing the two sides of the coin, it is about two person who break the cycle of violence their people began.
    I cant understand how this game ruin ellie and joel characters if not the opposite with Joel death Ellie becomes even a more bigger and more developed character , in a couple of years people will truly understand what a masterpiece this game was...
    Well this is my perspective    … Expand
  69. LAU3844949
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect, I was waiting the II part long time ago. Nice controls, lovely characters.
  70. Godku
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel incomplete after finishing this game!!! I want joel back and i wish there's a part 3 for this game… Expand
  71. ArraKaoz95
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I did not like the final fight very much but it is what it is, it also lacks a multiplayer mode, I liked the rest, the graphics, the gameplay, the story I just liked a little but it is good
  72. Santarius
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Absolutely amazing and gripping story with some bald new views never seen in video games before. Would recommend to anyone who likes a story driven video games.
  73. Guimamerdollach
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I love this game. It's a masterpiece. Thank you naughty dog for this game. Hshdhhsjsjsjsjsjsjsjshhshshsgshshsgahshhshsgs
  74. Fatalhaze
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 is not for the faint of heart. To start, let’s talk leaks without spoiling anything. As someone who went in spoiled, I can say that it did ruin some surprise and I had prejudice going in. I must say that after playing, there are leaks that are completely false. The game does not spread any agenda other than its central theme of violence and revenge. There is noThe last of us part 2 is not for the faint of heart. To start, let’s talk leaks without spoiling anything. As someone who went in spoiled, I can say that it did ruin some surprise and I had prejudice going in. I must say that after playing, there are leaks that are completely false. The game does not spread any agenda other than its central theme of violence and revenge. There is no religious cults saying homophobic slurs. The character people thought was transgender is in fact a straight women. There is one trans side character and I’m sure most people wouldn’t even realize it. Gameplay: it’s still the last of us in its core, however it plays more like a metal gear game with prone added. As Ellie you are faster than Joel, constantly moving around. Playing on survival was a must for me. Every encounter must be thought about. Running and hiding is always an option. Spaces are much larger and it gives you breathing room to plan out routes to take to get an upper hand on an enemy. Upgrades are back, but this time there are different upgrade branches that you unlock by finding magazines. There are missable items/equipment so exploration is rewarded greatly. Weapons feel nice and have impact. There are new enemy types/upgraded infected from previous games that make you really think about how to approach them differently than their counterparts. They mesh together different enemies on maps together more than the first game. This game quite a few boss fights which surprised me in a nice way. Sound: beautifully orchestrated and captures the feel of the moment. Very similar to the first game. Enemies scream in agony during death. Infected sound even creepier. Clickers screeching is absolutely terrifying. Level design: absolutely amazing. Most areas have multiple paths to take. There is an open-world like section early on in the game that blew me away. There are many things to crawl under to hide, ways to sneak from one side of an area to another in fights. Items are usually in places that are intuitive. Scissors in Barber shops, scrap metal for weapon upgrades scattered on tool racks in garages, etc. overall just Well thought out level design that naughty dog is know. Graphics: best looking game I’ve seen. Better than red dead redemption 2 and anything I’ve seen on my high end pc.. and this is on a base model ps4. It’s just gorgeous to look at. Amazing feat.

    Story: If you can get over one major portion of the story (everyone that knows the spoilers knows what I’m talking about) you will enjoy this game. I guarantee you. Dont go in expecting the same game as before because it is tonally different. The story is darker than the first game. It tells the tale of Ellie and another character who I won’t mention in their quest for revenge, much in the vain of something like red dead redemption 1. The story takes many unexpected twists and turns and leaves you thinking about the game long after it’s over. This is a game of perspective. If you are someone who can see two sides to an argument and see where both are coming from, you will love the story.    … Expand
  75. Marcinuts
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Thank you, Naughty Dog! You did a great job with TLUS Part 2. Never stop making such great games. that is why I am a gamer.
  76. albyronca98
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, it is even better than the first one.
    Don't listen to the hater and play this beautiful game, judge for yourself!
  77. udar_molota
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Великолепная игра. Огромное внимание к мелочам. Шикарная графика. Моя седая голова :)… Expand
  78. Poppasmitty
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    People are sensitive morons. As someone who actually played the game, unlike people making this political, it's completely groundbreaking.
  79. ChicanoG
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 has an amazing gameplay and the story is so well done I call it a masterpiece!!
  80. Nixty7
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's honestly so odd that people dislike this game considering just how excellent it is. the plot may seem like a left field choice but I honestly loved the story choices. This isn't something for those who wanted a happy ending and things to go well for the characters we grew to like in part 1 (and honestly Joel did make such a dark choice and is by no means a hero). it's dark and complex and we need more of this non-pandering in media. I can only think naughty dog may have misjudged it's audience as this wasn't the narrative gamers wanted BUT it is an excellent narrative and would stand strong as a series or a movie. This isnt a marvel plot with heroes and villains. This is a horror game about people with questionable motivations that can be understood. the gameplay is excellent and akin to something like MGSV (not quite that flexible but the same sense of freedom)… Expand
  81. NinniStef
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Il miglior videogioco che abbia mai giocato, dinamiche gameplay da urlo e la storia è, a mio parere, favolosa. Lo consiglio assolutamente!
  82. JG_I2
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A game that makes you doubt yourself and your actions. When you realize you have become a monster it is too late to go back. Was there ever a choice?

    The dark side of the human being exposed to light. Masterpiece!
  83. OU_Sometimes
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un gameplay similar a la primera entrega, pero mejorado, una atmosfera más oscura y sombria en comparación al juego anterior, la idea de ver la perspectiva de la protagonista y antagonista es simplemente espectacular, el desarrollo de cada persona fue llevado a cabo de manera impecable, muy buen juego… Expand
  84. uwirl
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Extremely polished, technically impressive, and fun game with an amazingly told story. Truly goes to show how video games are advancing as an art form.
  85. hinahina
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    As I'm Japanese and my English is not good, I'm going to use a translation tool to write my impressions of this video game.
    In addition, I'm not going to give any spoilers.
    First of all, the Japanese version is very sad that many missing expressions and other things have been fixed.However, I still felt that The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the best video games of the PS4 generation, up    As I'm Japanese and my English is not good, I'm going to use a translation tool to write my impressions of this video game.
    In addition, I'm not going to give any spoilers.

    First of all, the Japanese version is very sad that many missing expressions and other things have been fixed.However, I still felt that The Last of Us Part 2 is one of the best video games of the PS4 generation, up there with RDR2 and GOW.

    -The gameplay is stressed out in every detail and ingenuity.
    -Very elaborate graphics and character movement.
    -Realistic emotions of the characters.
    -A very brutal but intense story that you can't miss a moment.

    All of these things combine on a very high level to form this top notch video game.

    So it's a shame that this game is getting unfair reviews. If you all have a real love for video games, play it for yourself and enjoy Ellie's I want you to relive the story.

    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)    … Expand
  86. Kireta
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think is a great game, a little bit short, I mean, for $60 buck I would like to play it for three or four more days... but I loved the game, story, graphics, every second I played was amazing… Expand
  87. Squiggy0007
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a masterpiece. When I first got to the part when you play as Abby in the second half I started to hate it. As I pushed through to see the end I started to appreciate what they did with the story. Playing as Abby shows she has a human side and she started to grow on me. I still wish Joel didn't die but the way they humanized Abby and showed she had a compassionate side to her made you think about what revenge does to both sides. I began to grow attached to Abby even though I hated her for the first half of the game. I encourage those of you reading this to try it for yourself. I absolutely loved the first game and cleared it about 6 or 7 times. I don't understand why people are review bombing this without giving the game a shot. The gameplay is improved by a lot compared from the first one and Ellie is such a badass and fun to play as. I urge you to try this game instead of blindly basing your decision off the leaks. The ending of part 2 isn't as strong as the first game but I still enjoyed almost every minute of my time playing it.… Expand
  88. Riad7
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. And so, just went through the game and would like to do a review. Behind lesbians and Abby's first breast size, a very blue plot is hidden, although not everyone sees it. “Violence begets other violence,” said Neil Drackmann, and he did not lie. One death gave rise to another, and that death is still a lot of deaths, and these deaths and so on. Around Abby's insults, many may not notice that she is a very deep character who avenged her father. What did Ellie do after that? She also avenged her “father”, killing everyone who was dear to her. There are no positive or negative characters in this game. There is rather more and less evil. And as for me the least is Abby. But you can and should be mad at her, because what did Joel do to her? He killed her father in order to save the girl in whom he saw his dead daughter, with the girl with whom he walked half the country. This is paternal love. It is not difficult for fathers to understand her, as for me, but naughty dog ​​was able to convey this love. The same love for any person, I think I would do the same, even with my daughter, even with a girl. This man is dear. It was very good to show the story from Abby, so we are left with a double opinion about the characters of this game. The end shocked me, but I am very glad that this is how it ended. Enough was the deaths all this time, killing Ellie or Abby, the developers would have destroyed the last drop of humanity in this game, but they did not. Yes, this is not the first part, but they are ABSOLUTELY different. Everyone should go through it at least 2 times, it’s good that there is a “new game +”. Everybody calls Neal, but I understood the game and I want to say thanks to Naughty dog. Just think about it and penetrate the plot, it is very deep. (Ellie and Abby, even here the catch in the similarity of names, which proves some genius of the developers). This game, like a great book, you need to go beyond its borders in order to understand it more. Dina and Jesse are characters purely for Ellie's storyline, so to speak. Abby's storyline characters were more interesting. And this Levi’s sneakers exactly like Ellie’s sneakers from tlou part first. This unreal, this story really legendary. Thank you Neil Druckmann and Naughty dog. Thank you. It’s really bad that people can’t understand this story, it’s so deeply.… Expand
  89. Lucidity_z
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, the level of immersive and filmic cinematography is unprecedented in video games. The only games that even compare in this regard are those that are also made by the same developers of this game. The gameplay and mechanics are so polished and fun to use and never feels repetitive. I understand all of the controversy regarding the story but feel that it obviouslyThis game is a masterpiece, the level of immersive and filmic cinematography is unprecedented in video games. The only games that even compare in this regard are those that are also made by the same developers of this game. The gameplay and mechanics are so polished and fun to use and never feels repetitive. I understand all of the controversy regarding the story but feel that it obviously a matter of opinion and not writing because It not just me who think the game is a masterpiece almost every major game critic think the same and have reviews that support this. Don’t be fooled by those who are saying this game sucks try it for yourself.… Expand
  90. MarcosAquino
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS AHEAD

    The Last Of Us Part II Review
    By Marcos Aquino

    If the death of Joel drives you off playing the game, you are not seeing the whole picture.

    For the sake of this review I will focus on the Story part, as is the part of the game more polarized, the rest (graphics, sound, game play) is also so **** awesome.

    Here are my 2 cents on this…

    For me Neil Druckmann is for videogames what Vince Gilligan is for tv series (or movies I loved El Camino), masters of narrative, and that may not be fair, as The Last Of Us Part II may become a precedent on how to deliver a story in any medium.

    The world portrayed in both parts of The Last of Us, is a violent one, instead of building a world together to face the Cordycep infection, a devastated mankind turned against each other, a regime based on fear by the Military, scarcity of food, fear, paved the path for the emergence of many factions, including the Fireflies, that opposed the “de facto” government of the Military (at this point the remnants of the USA government).

    Joel learned to thrive in this environment, he became a thug, smuggling, killing, that was his trade, and Tommy’s to before he left for Jackson. This antihero, who lost his daughter (Sara) to the military, enters in the journey of delivering Ellie across the country, we all know and love this journey, but the end is particularly important in order to grasp the extent of the story and why the death of Joel was not uncalled for, but rather intrinsic to the story that is being told to us.

    At the end of part 1, Joel takes the selfish decision of killing everyone in the Saint Mary Hospital to save Ellie, to whom he loves as a daughter (or at least at a later moment, but at that point he is very attached to her). The state of the person that Joel was at that point, driven with fact that he was still coping with the death of Sara (20 years or so later) gave little room of choice to Joel, in Part 2 he confesses Ellie that he would do it again. Was this a good choice?? Did those doctors deserved to die?.

    In this never ending circle of violence that the world of The Last of US portrays, each violent action has a consequence, we only saw one side of the coin in Part 1, and what the writers did here was showing that violence, however justified it may be, will only lead to more violence, more suffering, that is what justifies Ellie’s decision in the beach at the very end of Part II, this it what she realises at the very moment she sees flash of Joel playing guitar in the porch appeared in here mind (also a very important moment to understand the scope of what Joel did at the end of Part 1).

    The course of Abby’s life was forever altered at the moment Joel killed her father (the doctor at the end of part 1 named Jerry Anderson) her mission in life became at that moment, a quest for vengeance, her father, Dr. Anderson is portrayed in the few instances we get to see him, as a caring person, who was always trying to help everyone (including a zebra). Can her quest of vengeance really be unjustified?

    After that, she shaped her life (and body) for the sole purpose of avenging her fathers death. She couldn’t let go, she couldn’t forget, a new loop in the circle of violence that Joel started and ended with his death (Joel knew that time could come, he tells here “say whatever speech you have rehearsed” showing also no remorse). Killing Joel in the presence of Ellie and leaving her alive, created yet another quest for vengeance, couldn’t we agree that the same justification for Ellie to kill Abby, Abby had for killing Joel?

    And for me, this is why The Last of Us works so well, it shows that those terrible actions, for more justifiable that they seem, will only create a ripple effect, that sooner rather than later will catch on with you. Abby’s side of the story is crucial for understanding this, and why the whole plot of The Last of Us did not revolved around Joel being a beloved character or hero to some (he was absolutely not that) but extend of all the actions surrounding Ellie’s journey and their effect.

    At the end, Ellie chose to break that circle. Imagine if she had drowned Abby, she would have had to kill Lev, who basically saved her and Dina, asking Abby to stand back in the Theater back in Seattle. Otherwise a new loop in the circle of violence would have been created, now Lev seeking vengeance for the death of Abby and so forth.

    People should play this game with fresh eyes, there is a great story, delivered with an outstanding narrative and a positive message. One of my favorite games of all time!    … Expand
  91. Julien123
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Es ist sehr gut die Grafik atemberaubend es ist alles sehr detailliert und es spielen sehr viele Gefühle mit unter anderem Hass liebe Wut und viel mehr es ist sehr brutal aber dennoch realistisch die Waffen sind sehr gut gelungen und das Charakter disign auch. Einen kurzen Moment dachte ich auch da des open World ist weil ein Kapitel so riesen groß ist und man sich mittendrin fühlt manEs ist sehr gut die Grafik atemberaubend es ist alles sehr detailliert und es spielen sehr viele Gefühle mit unter anderem Hass liebe Wut und viel mehr es ist sehr brutal aber dennoch realistisch die Waffen sind sehr gut gelungen und das Charakter disign auch. Einen kurzen Moment dachte ich auch da des open World ist weil ein Kapitel so riesen groß ist und man sich mittendrin fühlt man fiebert auch mit. Ich gebe diesem Spiel eine 10 weil es mit Liebe gemacht wurde und nicht einfach irgendwas zusammen gewürfelt. Meiner Meinung nach ist es sehr sehr gut sogar nahe zu perfekt.… Expand
  92. eltoad99
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Madre mía el review bombing. Pues yo el juego lo he gozado a unos niveles increíbles. Que la historia vaya por donde tú no querías no significa que el juego ya esté mal escrito. Quizá hubiera sido mejor acortar varias partes de combate, pero por lo demás, me ha gustado el mensaje que traslada
  93. Ibadan_legend
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Thrilling experience gameplay wise.. Which is what mostly matters in the end.
  94. geralt_fumante
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Não entendo todo esse rage sobre a sexualidade dos personagens. O foco da história nem é esse, quem reclamar do game com esse tipo de argumento é porque não jogou ou tá de puro preconceito. Não é um jogo perfeito, mas traz reflexões sobre empatia, vingança, ciclo do ódio... e como esse tipo de atitude humana acaba não levando a lugar nenhum. Uma excelente jornada.
  95. TheJoker1984
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece in storytelling and graphics. There are a lot of interesting characters with each there own problems to deal with, and the animations are the best in the buisse.
  96. gorkemyilmaz
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game breaks you. Over and over again. And it does it so perfectly that you feel angry, sad and satisfied at the same time. It is a masterpiece.
  97. DaemonHoundDog
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To understand the story of The Last of Us, you need to play. Don't let your experience be told by other eyes.

    This game is a work of art, without a doubt.
    There are problems, we didn't reach perfection, I waited about 7 years to see this game, and I don't regret having waited with so much hype. Most people just play with the intention of killing Abby for what they did to Joel (even though the game was trying to humanize her, in fact, I didn't like Abby, and even though the game was trying to show us its part, I wanted to seeing her dead.), perhaps not remembering that Ellie is a human, not a killing machine. The way this game affected me was unlike any game I've ever played. Even with problems, The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that I will love, and whenever I arrive at certain times, I will be moved again. TLU is the most important game of my life.    … Expand
  98. NIVER
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game taught me, and it should have taught many that life is important to everyone, not only our lives are important, but also the lives of other people are important. Whether they are good or bad, it does not matter, it also happens in the game that the side of Abby, that side of Ellie have the reverse side of the coin. The first part of the game told us about communication, and the second about gray morality, about life's difficulties, but there is no Joel, but Ellie herself must go through these difficulties. And that cruelty in the game shows all the anger and thirst for revenge of this game. And what the Naughty Dog studio did deserves respect, even if there are cons in the game, but a titanic work is felt. Let's thank the studio for such work.… Expand
  99. EljackheerKarim
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II es un juego amplio, un juego complicado de entender, sin embargo cada apartado técnico y estructural del juego es increíble.
    Puedo decir que el juego es muy relacionado en lo que puede suceder en la vida real, contiene sucesos impactantes pero realistas en el videojuego incluso siento que está segunda parte supera a la primera contando con una serie de mecanicas    The Last Of Us Part II es un juego amplio, un juego complicado de entender, sin embargo cada apartado técnico y estructural del juego es increíble.
    Puedo decir que el juego es muy relacionado en lo que puede suceder en la vida real, contiene sucesos impactantes pero realistas en el videojuego incluso siento que está segunda parte supera a la primera contando con una serie de mecanicas estupendas, Graficos espectaculares, inteligencia artificial increíble, banda sonora un gozo y sobre todo el Gameplay y la historia dejan una impresión increíble en la historia. Le di un 10 por qué para mi es un juego impecable aunque tiene sus errores minúsculos pero no destructivos en el videojuego. Este juego sin duda no es para toda las mentes, es un juego donde la madurez debe estar presente y sobretodo la mente abierta del la misma persona. En pocas palabras The Last Of Us Part II es una obra maestra e inigualable.    … Expand
  100. Devan_Fleetwood
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With this game being Part 2 of the Last of Us franchise, it has truly brought the story to a beautiful end. The game is designed to make you think and feel emotions on both sides of the story. The game wants you to know that your actions have consequences. It truly does make you wander if revenge and the actions needed to exact it are truly worth the costs involved. Both Abby and Ellie were completely justified in what they did and this is often the most difficult idea to come to terms with because we ourselves want revenge for the loss of Joel but begin to realise that if the first game was from Abby's perspective, we would have felt the exact same way for her and the loss of her father by Joel's hands. This is top notch storytelling. There is also so much to explore and discover and be absolutely amazed by in this game. The world is immaculately designed and takes what we have loved from the first game and expands on it in ways that allow us to appreciate the world we have been thrown into and the work that went behind everything we get to experience. This includes the smooth combat mechanics and even something as simple as the collectibles layered throughout the game and weapon crafting. Altogether, the game offers a brilliantly constructed story that achieves what the developers set out to do and gameplay that revolutionises the idea of what you can do within a game. The game and the developers do not deserve the controversy they received, but rather deserve absolute praise for what they have achieved.… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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