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  1. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Increíble! Es un juego muy polémico, pero logra llevar tus emociones al límite, te sorprende entre más sigues jugando. Muy recomendado
  2. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. From the story, sound and graphics. GOTY candidate, hands down. Amazing job Naughty Dog. Don't listen to the whiny b itch es jumping on the hate wagon, thinking that they're so cool. If they want a happy and sunshine story well they should just stick to Dora the Explorer games.
  3. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 was the second instalment and cannon of the first Last of Us game, This game did a great job portraying Ellie in her new quest to get revenge on Abby. The Character design, world design and appearance of this game is perfect, the story is immersive and emotions you get from this game is unlike the other game naughty dogs has created, great job naughty dogs for another successful game. Expand
  4. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Pra mim foi um dos melhores jogos que joguei na minha vida, se é o melhor não sei, mas isso vai da opinião de cada um, acho que pelo conjunto do jogo independente de a história não ter agradado a todos, o jogo é incrivelmente bom, tanto em gráficos, como em gameplay, dentre muitas outras qualidades.
  5. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    best game I have ever play. Naughty dog just changed the industry forever for good, hope other companies have the guts to tell the stories the artists want to tell
  6. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Al principio no me gustaba como habia terminado y algunas situaciones durante el juego pero con el paso de los dias empece a entender todo Expand
  7. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is truly amazing just like the first one. It got spectacular awards and reviews by professionals. Then a bunch of basement dwellers comes along and ruins it because they are upset since the story they imagined has not been told here but instead an original story absent of ridiculous cliches. seriously... people giving this a 0 or a 1? Seriously? This game must have been the worstThis game is truly amazing just like the first one. It got spectacular awards and reviews by professionals. Then a bunch of basement dwellers comes along and ruins it because they are upset since the story they imagined has not been told here but instead an original story absent of ridiculous cliches. seriously... people giving this a 0 or a 1? Seriously? This game must have been the worst game ever made to deserve a 0... and we know that is not the case. You are a bunch of cowardly trolls and you do not deserve to play this game. As for the leaks and spoilers... That is on you my friends. I chose not to look at any of them and I did not see a single leak because I chose NOT TO LOOK AT THEM! That is 100% your own fault if you chose to not ignore the leaks. Now, because of the leaks that YOU CHOSE TO LOOK AT, you want to cry like a baby and give a bad review? Please grow up.

    Have a nice day.
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  8. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    #LastOfUsPartII is honestly a masterpiece. I was expecting the absolute worse from the pointless reviews but it went beyond any expectation. Did it break my heart, make me uncomfortable, angry, sad etc? Yes. That’s why it’s an experience. Creators aren’t meant to necessarily please us and give us what we want. Have y’all read Game of Thrones? (And I say read and not seen for a reason, as#LastOfUsPartII is honestly a masterpiece. I was expecting the absolute worse from the pointless reviews but it went beyond any expectation. Did it break my heart, make me uncomfortable, angry, sad etc? Yes. That’s why it’s an experience. Creators aren’t meant to necessarily please us and give us what we want. Have y’all read Game of Thrones? (And I say read and not seen for a reason, as Martin is known for allowing the story to take its course and not just people please.) Also I’m only referring to the story and character reviews & not the s*xist and h*mophobic pieces of fieces reviews. Nobody cares about you. Throughout the course of this game as a player I have a one track mind along with the protagonist, and I demand justice but even as I do, I HAVE to question myself and say, “yeah but what about...” and for me that’s the game fulfilling its purpose or telling its story. Expand
  9. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    An awesome game. If you loved the first one you will love this one 10/10 a must buy.
  10. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. Worthy of the praise from critics. It's story line is ballsy but deep and reflective. After the dumb fanboy hate dies down it will be remember very fondly in the future. It's basically gamings own Godfather Part II.
  11. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    I’ve seen and read a lot of reactions for this game and boy howdy, are they radically split. You are either going to hate this game or love this game. Probably because the story is charged with so many different and sometimes conflicting emotions. I loved it, I’ve never experienced the level of emotional attachment to a video game character before. This game takes you on quite the rollerI’ve seen and read a lot of reactions for this game and boy howdy, are they radically split. You are either going to hate this game or love this game. Probably because the story is charged with so many different and sometimes conflicting emotions. I loved it, I’ve never experienced the level of emotional attachment to a video game character before. This game takes you on quite the roller coaster ride of thrill that has never really been done before in a game. For a lot of people it may even be a little bit uncomfortable at times but that’s by design and you come out at the end having learned some pretty big life lessons. Then there’s the setting which is the same setting we fell in love with in the first game mixed with a much more polished gameplay system and some impressive, next-gen style character animations and rendered environments makes you to keep wanting to go back in and experience the amazing game again and again. Great job, all and all! Expand
  12. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall amazing game kept me invested in it throughout the whole game, I didn't think I was going to like certain characters and they grew on me over time. A worthy sequel to one of the greatest games of all time, I think not quite as good as good as the first one but close, Naughty dog really are top of the line. Expand
  13. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect except story! ^^

    I can feel the best graphics among the games that have come out now.
  14. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I just love this game, it's emotional, dark and the story is just brilliant. Naughty dog did a great job
  15. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Fine story great gameplay the characters are difficult to understand in the first but you will see it at the end I hope I didn’t forget anything and enjoy.
  16. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    People blindly criticising a game just to hop on to a trend. Play it its amazing, not as good as the first but still amazing. Gives more to the characters and the world. Beautiful story.
  17. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is terrific; don’t believe the **** If you enjoyed the first game, EVERYTHING is better.
  18. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Just finished my first play through and I absolutely loved it. Fantastic performances, heart breaking, gut wrenching moments, an incredibly beautiful soundtrack. Top notch game, I'm also really, really, rrrreeeeeallly enjoying watching all the homophobes have a butthurt melt down. Haha.
  19. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It really is amazing how every level is well designed and let's your creativity flow.
  20. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok I watch a lot of critics saying that play with the character that kills “you know who” its detestable but it’s really a need of the game at least me, when Abby is kicking in the ass Ellie I felt bad (obviously) but then when Ellie is kicking and almost killing Abby I also feel bad because know we know the reasons why she killed “you know who” and we see how she also has lost people at cause of Ellie and if you see Ellie killed more people than Abby. Also it’s almost the same story of the las of us part 1 you go through half of U.S.A for nothing at the end. Abby is a big character, at the end we know what she’s been through and how that affect her. Yes of course we love Ellie because we’ve been with her since first game but Abby have a lot of history at first obviously I hate her with all my soul but at the end I didn’t want her to suffer. I think this game have a great end, a great history, great graphics, it’s great in everything, my score is a 11/10 Expand
  21. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is gut wrenching and emotional and utterly beautiful. I love how the plot encourages the player to empathize with both Ellie and Abby, both characters mission and motives are legitimate and the first playthrough was a rough and emotional experience
  22. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Beatiful Game, not the most original story but with a deep meaning, grey morality and perfectly executed, with allegorys and cycles starting and ending, it's going to be talked about for years to come, 10/10.
  23. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Jogo absolutamente incrível. A imersão é muito grande, você se sente parte do jogo, fazendo com que as emoções sejam muito maiores com todos os acontecimentos.
  24. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    La verdá está mu guapo el juego illo sobre todo si lo juega el chencho dembow con messi.
  25. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! It has a great message about moral and ethics facts we all human being need to understand in our real life.

    Great performances great story !
    And the best thing is that it's not a fan service that's why most of dumb players who doesn't understand their own life won't understand the game!
    Can't wait for part 3! You guys have lot of material there !
  26. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game are incredible, I have a mixed of sensation.
    Don't think is an emotional easy because it doesn't.
  27. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Esta increíble, estoy seguro que va a hacer GOTY. 100% recomendado. No le hagan caso a las críticas negativas, ustedes disfrútenlo por su cuenta.
  28. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es muy inmersivo, la historia es un sube y baja de emociones que te hacen enojar, pensar y ponerte en tensión. Tiene algunas fallas, pero pocos son los juegos que logran esa sensación en el jugador. Un buen juego de esta consola y de esta generación. Expand
  29. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A very dark game with a lot of violence and so unique unlike any other game in the market. For sure i am giving it 10/10 for such a masterpiece!!!
  30. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    El juego mas escandoloso de la historia,que cada quien saque sus conclusiones
  31. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 冤冤相报何时了 同是天涯沦落人
    R.I.P J
    作为一个完全没被剧透的玩家,我觉得故事完全没问题,老乔的死展示了末世的残酷,老乔杀了艾比的医生老爸,艾比替父报仇,而老乔的死也触发艾莉走上复仇的轮回,两个人都因为复仇失去了更多,最后发现自己跟对方竟然如此相似
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  32. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    In addition to "ambitious," the word I'd use to describe this game is "brave." In addition to having everything the previous game has: complex themes, beautiful music, alluring art direction, and the relationship between Joel and Ellie, this new installment builds on that relationship by taking away something that both fans and Ellie love, creating a level of player-character connectivityIn addition to "ambitious," the word I'd use to describe this game is "brave." In addition to having everything the previous game has: complex themes, beautiful music, alluring art direction, and the relationship between Joel and Ellie, this new installment builds on that relationship by taking away something that both fans and Ellie love, creating a level of player-character connectivity that no other game has done to such an emotional degree.

    The story is violent and controversial in the vein of The Nightingale (2018) as tense as Uncut Gems (2019) and as bittersweet as the first Last of Us. Though it does stumble a bit when it comes to pacing (especially half-way through the game) but the momentum that was broken is masterfully brought back, building to a tense climax, aftermath, and emotional and reflective resolution.

    Along with my complaints with the glaring break in momentum, the game, at some points, felt needlessly long. Certain events could have been shortened to allow for a better flow of the story. However, that was not too bothersome. The marketing did feel misleading in that the audience expected major plot points that did not end up happening. However, misleading marketing is what Hollywood does so often, that it's somewhat of a given when it comes to AAA games and blockbuster movies.

    Needless to say, the game is 100% worth your time and money.
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  33. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Only dislike is the push for PC etc. that I have to say is going too far and is nearly becoming extreme and taking over from all angels in our lives. Besides that, i would have to say that it is probably one of the, if not thee best game I have ever played. Gameplay, story, visuals were superb. Not sure why everyone is hating this much. Even if the story was not as ypu were hoping itOnly dislike is the push for PC etc. that I have to say is going too far and is nearly becoming extreme and taking over from all angels in our lives. Besides that, i would have to say that it is probably one of the, if not thee best game I have ever played. Gameplay, story, visuals were superb. Not sure why everyone is hating this much. Even if the story was not as ypu were hoping it definetly deserves a score above 9. Expand
  34. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game,
    I liked the twists and them showing the other side of the story instead of having this Good vs Bad stereotyp. I didnt like all Character decisions, but its for sure a game that created great memories.
    It doesent always have to be a happy ending.
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  35. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Su historia es muy llamativa, aparte se siente una peor tensión que el primer juego con los infectados, dejen de criticar por la inclusion eso que mas da, la jugabilidad es muy buena
  36. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this game, but only stuck to the joel, die, a little stupid. Other, I'm ok. Expand
  37. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Pro

    - Nice graphics, the level of details are insane - combat and gameplay is good, but nothing ground breaking - enemies AI and reactions are one of the best i have seen as compared to other similar genre game - character's acting/expression are top notch, i didn't find the dialogue stupid as what some reviewer said - the game length just feel right - difficulty highly
    Pro

    - Nice graphics, the level of details are insane
    - combat and gameplay is good, but nothing ground breaking
    - enemies AI and reactions are one of the best i have seen as compared to other similar genre game
    - character's acting/expression are top notch, i didn't find the dialogue stupid as what some reviewer said
    - the game length just feel right
    - difficulty highly customizable
    - only one tiny bug encountered throughout the entire game
    - unconventional story telling and bold decision made (which i like, what make a memorable game is it stir your emotion during the game, TLOU2 delivered that)

    Con
    - limited enemies type, all human enemies feel the same
    - Less puzzle solving
    - No challenging big boss
    - No replay value

    Neutral
    - repetitive gameplay (but which game is not?)
    - linear gameplay, no day night cycle (which I am fine)

    Some user said many plotholes, but i didn't find any. I personally think that RE2 remake has more plotholes.

    If there is no the last of us Part 1, this game's score would have been higher than 8.0. People giving it 0 is because they didn't like the story as much as TLOU1, which is a bias. i am okay with the story based on revenge, a lot of game/drama/series did that, it's nothing wrong with that. You don't like the story doesn't make it a bad game, it just disappoint you based on the high expectation you have.

    Personally i felt this game deserve a 8.5, but to balance those bias reviewer, i am giving it a 10.
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  38. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Its an excellent game. The story is devastating, depressing and sad, but well demonstrated with clear objectives. Good job Naughty Dogs.
  39. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    No other media could better send the message than video-games and this one truly does. Yes, the game will make you feel uncomfortable, perhaps even disgusted but you will truly feel it and that's what art is about. Must play for everyone.
  40. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incroyable rien a ajouter en espérant le voir game of the year Expand
  41. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I absolutely loved the original game, and had been looking forward to this game for a number of years, it exceeded my expectations in every way.

    Visually, the game is stunning. The mechanics are great and simple, and don't disrupt the flow of the gameplay, which is great considering the cinematic nature of the game. The story was well written and well crafted. It was uncomfortable at
    I absolutely loved the original game, and had been looking forward to this game for a number of years, it exceeded my expectations in every way.

    Visually, the game is stunning. The mechanics are great and simple, and don't disrupt the flow of the gameplay, which is great considering the cinematic nature of the game.

    The story was well written and well crafted. It was uncomfortable at times, and obviously, there was some bold decisions that I wish were different. But on the whole, it all flowed well, made sense, and didn't insult my intelligence.

    This is without a doubt, one of the absolute best games I have ever played, and worthy of any awards it can receive. It's a true masterpiece, and one I will enjoy playing through again.
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  42. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.”

    It is easy to critique someone’s work. It’s much harder to actually create something. A critic is just a coward who was to afraid to
    “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood.”

    It is easy to critique someone’s work. It’s much harder to actually create something. A critic is just a coward who was to afraid to create anything of value. To the Naughty Dog team — you’ve done a wonderful job with this game. Don’t let these naysayers tell you otherwise. This is a masterpiece of a video game and it will ultimately be remembered as that.

    For those of you who are too close-minded to comprehend the complexity of moral relativity, or too insecure about your sexuality to accept, without judgement, the sexual preference of another human being, you still have a lot of growth to do. You should put more effort into progressing as a human and less effort into criticizing the hard work of people who obviously have accomplished, both professionally and personally, more than you.

    Thank you for this game Naughty Dog.
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  43. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely worth your money and overall a really great game. This game gets a lot of hate but I truly found this to be a great sequel to arguably the greatest game of all time. Is it The Last of Us part 1? No. But holding it to that standard sets a bar that is unfair to the game and all who play it. This game was visually stunning and the amount of details that went into it deserve the highest praise. They also significantly improved the combat mechanics and allows the game to feel fresh and new. Overall if you're debating on whether or not you want to buy this game I say you absolutely should. SPOILERS BELOW

    I see a lot of people getting upset about how and when Joel died. Was Joel a hardened survivalist? Yes. However him and Tommy made a split second decision to save Abby from that horde. I hear people saying "Joel would never trust people that easily" but in the first game he did that. Remember Henry and Sam? Unfortunately this time the people he trusted backfired. As for him dying so early on I get the game leading up made it seem as if he was a significant part I'll give you that. But this game wasn't/isn't about Joel. This is Ellie's game and about her need for revenge opposite from Abby's. You we're supposed to feel upset about Joel. His death was supposed to try and get you to feel as if you were Ellie and I think that was accomplished.
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  44. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Nauty Dog lo volvió a hacer, Gran juego, grandiosos gráficos, un guión arriesgado pero que funciona muy bien en lo que el juego quiere explorar, los creadores de arriesgaron a no formar una secuela absuelta en el fanservice y les quedó de 10
  45. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best if not the best game I've played. The theme of revenge is revealed perfectly.
  46. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Best game I have ever played. The chemistry between Ellie and Dina is unlike anything I have ever seen before in a good way
  47. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ignore the hate. This game is 100% worth it! The story, characters, gameplay, everything is top notch imo. Expand
  48. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I love this game, your need to understand that this is a realistic game, realistic actions, realistic decisions. The real world doesn't care about the characters' lives, I know sometimes it hurts a lot but come on man is just a game, the history was created to you Appreciate that
  49. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 is a masterpiece with great story, graphics, sound effects and battle.
  50. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Awesome!!The best game of 2020. Living in the end of world would be a tragedy.....
  51. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente juego, el único detalle sería la muerte de Joel, Joel es el mejor personaje en la historia de los videojuegos, pero si eso sirve para dejar una enseñanza está bien Expand
  52. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games to EVER grace the world. The story line and the writing are extremely unique, delicate yet harsh, edgy and creative. Everything about this game has raised the bar so so high for all games in General. I can NOT wait for part 3 lol
  53. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible. An achievement in storytelling and game direction.
  54. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Complicated but excellent story. It doesn't stop at "Revenge is bad" only, you have to be able to understand the game.
  55. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bom, pra mim, sem dúvida alguma, foi um dos melhores jogos que já joguei na minha vida. A história é complexa e de “quebrar as pernas”, mas totalmente bem escrita e pensada. Os gráficos com certeza foram os melhores dessa geração. A trilha sonora fez jus à história. O gameplay está impecável. Expand
  56. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Well... This game is a masterpiece!!! I played the first one 7x times, and believe, I cry every time I play that game. And now, it wasn't different with part 2... Strong story, strong gameplay, strong characters, strong decisions. 10/10 Love it!!! It has a soul... Must play!!!
  57. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest sequels ever made. I don't get why so many people tried to review bomb this game. I was still in tears as the credits rolled. 11/10
  58. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Baita jogo. Jogo pra quem aceita que aquele mundo é o mais próximo da realidade, mortes acontecem, morte digna n existe.
  59. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The history is amazing, on the order hand the graphics are beaufiful, in my opinion is the best Game to finish the PS4
  60. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Getting over the Trauma of the first hour of the game pits you in a story just as engaging as the first one. There are a lot of issues that could be addressed but do not subtract from the overall experience. The first one tore my heart out in the first 10 minutes and this one decided to do it over the whole game. I'm upset, buy I'm the kind of upset that good storytelling should make me Expand
  61. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Game is great in every aspect. The story, the mechanics everything. People are mad because their logic doesn’t compare to the main characters logic. If you will try to think more widely than you will fully understand the game. I spent 21h 45 min in the game. killtank413 ps4. Added my nickname so you don’t think I am a bot
  62. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Certas vezes na vida, você tem a oportunidade de ter experiências inesquecíveis, e The Last Of Us Parte 2 é sem sombra de dúvida uma dessas experiências. Com gráficos de cair o queixo, uma história envolvente e personagens carísmaticos, The Last of Us Parte 2 se torna um dos melhores jogos da história e o melhor jogo de 2020, parabéns Naughty Dog, parabéns.
  63. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was done masterfully. It didn't force its morals down our throats while still making them clear. Its message was NOT that violence was bad. At least, that's not what I walked away feeling. I walked away with the sense that violence was pointless. Through all the killing from both sides in the game, nothing was accomplished and no one felt like "The good guy" anymore. Of course as Naughty Dog has made us expect, the graphics and sound design were top notch. Many people are criticizing the way a beloved character was taken from us early. This is a real world where things happen realistically and painfully, and while it hurt us to see, it was a great driving, motivating force to play. This game got across every message and every point it wanted to exactly how it wanted to. If people are so blinded by what they think the game is about, that they want a different ending, that's their fault This is a story about Ellie. About what Ellie feels and does, and she goes through so much, and sees so much, and makes the decision many of us would. Get over it. Expand
  64. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this best game ever, everybody hate it because Joel dead.this game is not all about revenge ! Expand
  65. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    To be honest, my true score is 9, story is a bit controversial but acceptable for me. But I gave 10 because I saw so many disgusting negative reviews which are totally unfair for the game maker.
  66. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This is all around the most beautifully amazing game I’ve ever played from beginning to end.
  67. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I just experienced something with a video game I never thought possible.
    It's something I've experienced before watching movies (e.g. Spirited Away, Mad Max: Fury Road), TV shows (e.g. Dark, The Wire), reading books (e.g Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, Frank Herbert's Dune), listening to music (e.g Johnny Cash's Hurt, Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit) and even looking at a
    I just experienced something with a video game I never thought possible.
    It's something I've experienced before watching movies (e.g. Spirited Away, Mad Max: Fury Road), TV shows (e.g. Dark, The Wire), reading books (e.g Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities, Frank Herbert's Dune), listening to music (e.g Johnny Cash's Hurt, Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit) and even looking at a painting (e.g. Hieronymus Bosch's Garden of Delights, Pablo Picasso's Guernica). But never ever with a game... Until I played The Last of Us Part II. For the first time I left the game feeling I just experienced something that was bigger than me.

    The game-play, graphics, and all that jazz is obviously great. That it's a work of love is clearly evident in its focus on detail. But that's not the source of my experience.

    The source of my experience is in the story. So beautifully tragic, so sad, so bittersweet. I don't think a shooter game has ever been so explicit and clear on the consequences of violence. The game goes to pains to make it clear that the people you're killing, even the ones robbed of their humanity through an infection, have a story. They were people with family and friends. They had aspirations and dreams and also yearned for life. And all of that has been wastefully lost. Even those surviving are losing. Violence begets more violence. Revenge breeds more revenge. The consequences are laid bare. All the potential for peace, happiness, greatness is thoroughly lost.

    I can fully understand where a lot of the negativity for this game is coming from. This is a game not aimed for those looking for some easy escapism, which is something we all need in these days. This is a game that makes a lot of demands from those who play it. When the first Last of Us came out, the world was a different place. The first game was good for escapism and it garnered a lot of love from people who at the time got that escapism from it. I'm guessing a lot of these people were hoping for some mindless fun (a crucial thing in these days) and when they didn't get that from their beloved game, they were understandably disappointed and even angry. I just hope that one day all those giving this game such negative reviews consider stepping away and come back and revisit it with no expectations. That they'll take the game for what it is: A very violent game that ends up being against violence and makes you feel like you experienced something bigger than yourself.
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  68. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Loved it. Gameplay was awesome. Story was emotionally exhausting, but that was expected. How dare a game makes me feel all types of ways. Great game.
  69. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I had some trouble with the story at first but then I remember in a trailer the one of the devs said that we needed an open mind for this game and I think that when you think about it long enough your realize that a complex story like this one is hard to find so we gotta appreciate it.
  70. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The best game of the generation. The storytelling, graphics, and the characters are more better than other in developers game.
  71. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Os gráficos e a iluminação fazem deste um dos jogos mais bonitos que eu já vi, especialmente na geração atual de consoles, gráficos incrivelmente impressionante supero minhas expectativas. e uma história totalmente diferente e muitas coisas foram adicionadas ao jogo que da uma imersão incrível ao jogo
  72. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Buen juego no es lo que dicen
    Al final lo que más importa es la jugabilidad si esperan una buena historia vayan y leanse un libro
  73. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    this is a great game, if you honestly get mad cause your feelings got hurt over a VIDEO GAME and decide to hate this game because of it, then you need some serious help.
  74. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Hermano simplemente arte con eso ya lo eh dicho todo,veo que mucha gente la crítica por el final ,a mí me pareció maravilloso,o porque Ellie es lesbiana hermano eso ya se sabía desde el primer juego,primero juega y después críticas.....
  75. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Hay algunas cosas que no me gustaron del todo, pero aún así es un buen juego
  76. Y_c
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Le jeu est pour moi une réussite .
    Pour moi c est un 9 mais j ai mis 10 car je ne comprend pas tous les 0 ou 1 que on ai pas aimé ok c est une chose mais de là à lui mettre ces notes là ....
  77. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow people are really proud of themselves review bombing a game that hundreds of people worked on with all their heart. No game is a zero. Get over your anger with Joel dying and you playing as Abby. Any mature adult can understand why it happen and be open minded where the story goes. When it comes to graphics, animation, acting, gameplay and storytelling this is the industry leading game. Expand
  78. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    What a game. I think this was a just a scenario of the average gamer not getting what they may have initially wanted but if you set that aside and sit down and play the whole thing, than you can instead appreciate what we got. This was a rollercoaster of emotions and had some of the most fleshed out characters and relationships that I've seen in a long time. The gameplay was amazing, theWhat a game. I think this was a just a scenario of the average gamer not getting what they may have initially wanted but if you set that aside and sit down and play the whole thing, than you can instead appreciate what we got. This was a rollercoaster of emotions and had some of the most fleshed out characters and relationships that I've seen in a long time. The gameplay was amazing, the writing was on point, and the product as a whole was just powerful. Excited to do a second play through with new game + to see what I missed, this game is huge! Expand
  79. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A beautifully, technical masterpiece with a complicated, tragic story. This is game is everything I loved about the first game, just expanded upon. Don’t believe the hate, just experience these very human characters and story for yourself.
  80. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I made an account just to rate this game 10 and try help the ratings because YEAH... I was angry when Joel died, but when you complete the game and spend so much time as the other perspective you understand how Ellie chasing her across the country is the EXACT same drive that Abby had to find Joel for revenge... the game ends with them seeing their actions cause a cycle of pain and suffering and if she can forgive Joel for his actions in the hospital, then she’s capable of forgiving and understanding Abhys reasons... yeah I should use more full stops... give the game a proper go with an open mind! 10/10 Expand
  81. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game great work one of my favorites for sure. I liked how great the visuals were and even though the story is under controversy I loved it. Expand
  82. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    ending will feeling sad, but actually storyline is not so bad, the game graphic, lighting, music, battle part also amazing and stunning.
  83. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game doesn't deserve bad scores. Stunning graphics and great storyline. Must play.
  84. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Possibly the best game on PlayStation , loved the first half but I personally enjoyed the second half the best , graphics are great , game sounds great and enjoy hearing the ai call out there friends name as you kill them just adds a new element to the game , would highly recommend playing the game and suggest you ignore all the negative reviews as there not a true reflection of the game .
  85. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Juego increíble, gráficamente se ve mejor que cualquier otro juego y la historia te deja enganchado en cada momento
  86. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game was fantastic it is seeming to be getting alot of hate from fan for what seems like selfish reasons and it's all stemming from the story and how it was portrayed. This game was don't how all games should be at least in the story genre, its was told by the author the way it should be told not to what everyone else wants but true to its self. It gives people a moral struggle thatThis game was fantastic it is seeming to be getting alot of hate from fan for what seems like selfish reasons and it's all stemming from the story and how it was portrayed. This game was don't how all games should be at least in the story genre, its was told by the author the way it should be told not to what everyone else wants but true to its self. It gives people a moral struggle that people seem to all to well ignore because from early on they made thier desicion and do not want to change it then are upset at the ending. This is unfair for you don't read a Steven King book and get made it didnt end the way you wanted why should last of us be any different. This thought of the characters just becoming one deminstional is just not true people just do not want to except that humans can be this way let alone they favorite or most hated characters. But this is what makes the game so great . I have never played such a good game in a long time, worth every penny. Expand
  87. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Really more of an 8 but I’m just trying to offset the negative review bombing by a bunch of whiners.
  88. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Nem sei por onde começar ou como explicar o impacto emocional que esse jogo causou em mim.
    A Noughty Dog todo meu respeito e admiração por essa história incrível, envolvente e trágica, que colocou a gente em momentos lindos e derrepente nos levou direto para um abismo de raiva, desespero e sede de vingança, e terminando colocando nosso coração na mão e dividido entres dois lado. Uma
    Nem sei por onde começar ou como explicar o impacto emocional que esse jogo causou em mim.
    A Noughty Dog todo meu respeito e admiração por essa história incrível, envolvente e trágica, que colocou a gente em momentos lindos e derrepente nos levou direto para um abismo de raiva, desespero e sede de vingança, e terminando colocando nosso coração na mão e dividido entres dois lado. Uma experiência unica, que passa uma mensagem belíssima e tocante que dificilmente vou vivenciar de novo em algum outro jogo ou pelo menos daqui a alguns anos.
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  89. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The graphics are amazing, sound design is a huge mood setter for the game, it really creeped me out sometimes, but that was the point. The gameplay is far superior than the first part, fun to play and astounding. Story wise, the first one is a bit better (a few characters were a little unrelatable), however I feel like the only reason people keep posting bad scores are a bit ofThe graphics are amazing, sound design is a huge mood setter for the game, it really creeped me out sometimes, but that was the point. The gameplay is far superior than the first part, fun to play and astounding. Story wise, the first one is a bit better (a few characters were a little unrelatable), however I feel like the only reason people keep posting bad scores are a bit of misunderstanding about the game's intent. Honestly, the story does stretch a little too far at the end. It's a common thematic about revenge, and it's usual, bit it stays true to their characters, overall, it's quite a good story.
    I'd rate it about over 9, but I feel like the review bombings don't make it justice, so I'll make it a 10
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  90. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grafica stupenda, colonna sonora bellissima, trama e scrittura eccezionale, un finale che ti lascia vuoto dentro. Semplicemente arte video ludica. Expand
  91. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a misunderstood masterpiece.
    I can’t understand why most of the people didn’t like it. They say, Joel would never have done that, Do you think you know Joel better than his own creator? And, do you think that Ellie can’t change her mind?
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  92. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. awsome. just awsome. it really makes you think about a lot of things. every time you kill an npc and somebody screams their name, you start to realize that each npc has a story, has friends and etc. you can see that everybody has a story.
    at first you think abby sucks, you think she must die. but when you start to understand her background story, you can see why she killed joel, and you can undertand how she felt. this games teaches a lot, its inexplicable.
    ellie, on the other hand, lost friends, lost her love dina, only because of a revenge. at the end, she has nothing left, and she knew that killing abby couldnt make everything go away. abby also started to understand a bit of joel and ellies side of the story. she betrayed the WLF, she killed her colleagues, just to save lev and yara. she gave up on everything because of them. she developed a love for them, and then she realized why joel saved ellie. because of love. i think this game is one of the greatest of all time.
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  93. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Its a good game guys, come on. Even though joel dies, he still plays a huge role in the game because everything is played around him
  94. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un muy buen juego, tiene de todo y se ve mejor que la entrega anterior, aún que la historia no me convenció del todo mucho menos el final el juego tiene lo suyo que lo hace un buen juego para pasarla bien Expand
  95. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Buenos gráficos e iluminación, todo el tiempo era una maldita obra de arte visual, el game play mejoró mucho y las expresiones faciales te transmiten los sentimientos del momento.
  96. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    After playing this game, I feel that this game is funFeels like I have experienced the gameplay that is very exciting
  97. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful game. U shoudnt rate it bad cuz u saw some memes or other people opinions on the internet. This game deserves to be played.
  98. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of people just keep mentioning the death of Joel being a huge disaster of the game and story, where in reality this happened early in the game and there are tremendous amount of character building throughout the game. But people just keep focusing on their hatred about how the game doesn't go in the direction they expect to see, and refuse to look at the other side of the coin through Abby's eyes. This is funny as it reflects the reality of the world of 2020. Expand
  99. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing game amazing graphics. Lots of people crying about the story have to grow up , this is a great game.
  100. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    What a rollercoaster of emotions. I didn't want it to end. Truly the best game of 2020. I hope people finish the game or replay it and see the story for that it is.
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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