The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. JDOrka27
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Totally disappointed. Was hoping to get another brilliant story with Ellie as main character but instead had to play as this Abby/trap villain without being able to skip her/its chapters or get back to Ellie. The game contains many disgusting moments and what the studio did to some of most beloved characters from Part 1 is inexcusable. 0/10
  2. MajinGohan
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is just lazy, this whole revenge plot is a decent idea, but the way they did it only pisses the players off. Why have a revenge plot to teach the player that revenge is not good after killing dozens of people to finally achieve your one goal, to kill the main villain! Yes, Abby is the villain, she's a psychopath that willingly smashed a person's skull after a person lying on the ground helplessly begs her to stop. The game tries to show the players her perspective but fails to have the connection that Joel and Ellie have. They spent a whole game on Ellie and Joel's relationship and expecting the player to have the same feeling towards the person that literally ends that is such poor and bad writing. This game can NOT be enjoyed when the story makes you cringe so hard, it's hard to focus and survive when you are playing Abby. Thoughts that come up are just letting the game kill her. This revenge plot could've been an interesting one, if Joel maybe died in a better way, and actually focusing on Abby as the villain. We kill her and realize that revenge isn't the best way to cope with someone's loss. Instead, we just got a blue balling ending which made the whole player base pissed. 0/10, can't even focus on combat without thinking of killing my self.… Expand
  3. Jeffrey__vega
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Un excelente juego en todo su apartado técnico lo mejor de esta generación sin duda y en en cuanto a historia es muy bueno pero jamás superior a su antecesor
  4. Twalls27
    Jul 17, 2020
    7
    This is a pretty good game, incredibly detailed and gorgeous, and improves upon it's predecessor in some ways, but is overall an inferior game. The first Last of Us is one of my favorite games of all times.

    Story and writing are sharp. It does push some politics but not in the dramatic, goose-egg way that some people are claiming. However, I was very disappointed with the ending. It    This is a pretty good game, incredibly detailed and gorgeous, and improves upon it's predecessor in some ways, but is overall an inferior game. The first Last of Us is one of my favorite games of all times.

    Story and writing are sharp. It does push some politics but not in the dramatic, goose-egg way that some people are claiming. However, I was very disappointed with the ending. It does not wrap up the journey in my opinion. A better ending would have bumped it up 1-2 points.

    Combat and gameplay mechanics are improved, but again suffer from some drawbacks. Unique set pieces are much less frequent in this game, and it suffers from that rinse-and-repeat feel of a lot of open-world games. The first game was much tighter and linear. This game really opens up the world and it works at times, but it makes the game feel less unique and very mundane throughout a lot of it. I found myself exhausted and sneaking around, dispatching enemies, and scavenging, and because the story isn't as strong, and the characters not as engaging, it makes it that much harder to trudge through repetitive gameplay, however detailed and intense it may be (and they combat is very intense!). The first game was the perfect hybrid between open and linear and it worked. If I wanted an open world game and repetitive gameplay, I'll go play Assassin's Creed. I'm here for something more unique.

    They added jumping and it "works" but that's about all it does: works. There is a lot of it and it doesn't feel great. A minor complaint, but when jumping is a crucial element to the gameplay and you are either jumping, squeezing, or sliding to progress through each section of the game, it should "feel" fun. Not like I'm fighting gravity or my character just ate a large pizza and is feeling lethargic. The same goes with the new "get knocked onto your back when you get shot" mechanic. It was exciting the first few times, but it happens WAY TOO OFTEN, and gets annoying quick, as every enemy seems to be an expert marksman, even when realistically, you get the drop on them (and I played on the moderate difficulty -- normal). The combat suffers from balance issues in this regard. The first game was too easy even on grounded (I could charge most enemies with a break and punch them to death), so I see why they tried to improve that, but it needs some tweaking.

    Again, overall, a pretty good game. Some minor gameplay tweaks and even a slightly improved ending could upgrade this to a "great" game. It's a shame too, given how much detail and effort was put into this game. I appreciate all the hard work that Naughty Dog put into the game. That's why it's really too bad that the people in charge of the story couldn't wrap it up in a more compelling way. The first game was a masterpiece. This game has potential. But Naughty Dog missed the mark.    … Expand
  5. mmeme123254
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    I adore the first game but I loved part two even more!!! Amazing game, great story! And those who say otherwise, they don't deserve to play this masterpiece! 10/10.... Haven't played such a great game since God of war (4)!!!!
  6. kimowasabiii
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The best story I've ever played.

    My first rating on Metacritic, simply because I thought this game deserved more than it got in its User Score. This game forces you to use your superhuman power of *empathy* to play both sides of a conflict. The game is filled with moral conflict, emotions, and strong character story arcs. I will admit that the action gameplay was a little    The best story I've ever played.

    My first rating on Metacritic, simply because I thought this game deserved more than it got in its User Score.

    This game forces you to use your superhuman power of *empathy* to play both sides of a conflict.
    The game is filled with moral conflict, emotions, and strong character story arcs.
    I will admit that the action gameplay was a little repetitive, but the story for me carried the experience.    … Expand
  7. MonkeyMan_17
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute **** garbage. Disrespects, literally SPITS on one of the greatest characters in fiction, with a contradictory, weak ass theme the writers tried jamming into a universe it most DEFINITELY does not belong in. This is the video game equivalent of doing CPR, achieving ROSC, only to reveal your patient is a suicide bomber and now you're a **** decorative item on the wall. **** this game… Expand
  8. Vindiddles
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game. Great real life story and the gameplay improves upon the first in every way.
  9. Gaiothy
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely horrible i don't understand how someone would like this game with all of the misleading trailers Making you think that joel is in the game and not just die in the first tow hours Oh wait that is what actually happend Lets see what will they do with the character that killed him in cold blood after him saving her oh wait are they forcing us to play as her and showing us that she's a good person and we're the bad guy wtf… Expand
  10. Okuzen
    Jul 13, 2020
    0
    Visuals: 10/10 Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 0/10

    As a sequel to a game I loved, it’s disappointing.
  11. abegonz88
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    It doesn't take much to dislike this game, I get it, it was sort of disappointing compared to the first one. The visuals and combat are definitely an improvement, which I think sort of carries this game towards being good. There were definitely times where I was like, "Why is this in the game?" but other times you just got to enjoy the scenery that makes this game especially the SeattleIt doesn't take much to dislike this game, I get it, it was sort of disappointing compared to the first one. The visuals and combat are definitely an improvement, which I think sort of carries this game towards being good. There were definitely times where I was like, "Why is this in the game?" but other times you just got to enjoy the scenery that makes this game especially the Seattle downtown scenery just really made me like this game. I hope they add a multiplayer update in the near future, that could keep players coming back to the game, or else many people will just delete and forget about this game.… Expand
  12. AP_Skittz
    Jul 17, 2020
    5
    Graphics (10%) - 10
    Gameplay (20%) - 7
    Sound Design (15%)- 9
    Story (40%) - 2
    Characters (15%) - 5

    Final Score - 5.3
  13. callaecius
    Jul 17, 2020
    7
    Comparto grafico e tecnico nulla da dire è fatto benissimo, ma la trama non ci siamo propio.
  14. Adrien45120
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Génial, tout simplement, le jeu est poignant, les graphismes sont excellents. Un chef d'oeuvre.
  15. NTant2
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Hot garbage. I wish I could get my money and time back that i spent on this game. I loved the original Last of Us, arguably my favorite game of all time. But this? Nope
  16. Rns102
    Jul 17, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Though the game plays well it trys entirely too hard to "be new" killing off both main characters from the first game seemed forced and it makes the "new" main character seem extremely unlikable and hollow.… Expand
  17. GilbertMeister8
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best game I have played in my life. It´s one of the best sequels I played regardless to the decisions to create a new story, game play is awesome, I love how it makes you think in the battles, difficult is excellent, characters are awesome specially the new one, story it´s brave and the music beautiful. I have to admit that is not better than the first game, otherwise it´s oneOne of the best game I have played in my life. It´s one of the best sequels I played regardless to the decisions to create a new story, game play is awesome, I love how it makes you think in the battles, difficult is excellent, characters are awesome specially the new one, story it´s brave and the music beautiful. I have to admit that is not better than the first game, otherwise it´s one of the PS4 games. I like it and i hope people before criticising it would play before giving their opinion. And I recommend it to play.… Expand
  18. Ireviewsometime
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Absolutely amazing game. No other game like it.
    First things first: The game looks, sounds and plays amazingly. I stopped a few times and thought to myself " I can't belive they made a game that looks this good". Environments are stunning, but the thing that stood out most immediately to me, were the INSANELY well done facial animations and body animations. Second to NONE right now.    Absolutely amazing game. No other game like it.
    First things first: The game looks, sounds and plays amazingly. I stopped a few times and thought to myself " I can't belive they made a game that looks this good". Environments are stunning, but the thing that stood out most immediately to me, were the INSANELY well done facial animations and body animations. Second to NONE right now.
    Story and writing: Blew me away what they did for the medium. Won't spoil anything, but playing trough the, lenghty, campaign it grabbed me like a great HBO series has. GoT season 1, Chernobyl. Great writing IMO. Better than, the already good, first game by a long mile.
    Gameplay was good, maybe not amazing, but plenty good for a game where the narative is the focus.

    I can't reccommend this game enough, but please: set the mood before playing it. Headphones, no screaming friends around, no distractions. Take the time, make the commitment to get through it. Accept that the game wants to provoke feelings from the player. I hope you like it, but even if you don't I hope you at least try it.
    I have deducted 1 star, since the company allegedly has some rather problematic issues concerning overworking the staff. This needs to change in the industry.    … Expand
  19. Jeny1505
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Very very very very very very very very very very very very very very WOOOW
  20. Kadha
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    THE LAST OF US PART II is the example of a masterpiece from maybe the best Video game developer.
    Naughty Dog is an example to all the Video game developers out there, Naughty Dog was capable to build the perfect sequel to a game that was so perfect like The last of Us.
    In terms of mechanics and gameplay the game is on point, there was no other parameter of gameplay to explore, its    THE LAST OF US PART II is the example of a masterpiece from maybe the best Video game developer.
    Naughty Dog is an example to all the Video game developers out there, Naughty Dog was capable to build the perfect sequel to a game that was so perfect like The last of Us.
    In terms of mechanics and gameplay the game is on point, there was no other parameter of gameplay to explore, its perfect. In terms of story the Naughty Dog was capable to kill one of the most important characters to gaming community, that shows how courageous naughty dog is, and the fact that most of the users critiquice the game only for killing that character shows how selfish the users are, and how our present society cant deal with death and cant see the both sides of the story , even threatening to death the voice actor of Abby and her child's.
    This game is perfect.
    The problem with this game is that this game isnt made for ignorants, and Naughty Dog is too ahead of time.    … Expand
  21. KaaTrieeL
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Very good game, worth every penny.
    Very good game, worth every penny.
    Very good game, worth every penny.
  22. Fock_critics
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Firstly F*** all the trolls who are bombing this game with negative reviews. To anyone reading this, please give this game a try for yourself and decide on your own. The critic reviews offer an unbiased opinion on the game and you can see the rating there.

    For the actual review, this is one of the best games i have ever played, along with its predecessor. The studio behind this series    Firstly F*** all the trolls who are bombing this game with negative reviews. To anyone reading this, please give this game a try for yourself and decide on your own. The critic reviews offer an unbiased opinion on the game and you can see the rating there.

    For the actual review, this is one of the best games i have ever played, along with its predecessor. The studio behind this series doesn't disappoint as this one is just as majestic as the original and a true sequel to the first game. The brilliant story telling, beautiful visuals and enhanced gameplay dynamics which allow for more exploration and a more open world feel during battles is very enjoyable. The brilliant performance from the actors playing the characters that is displayed in the cut scenes brings each character to life. I felt a mix of emotions going through the different character arcs, such an experience i have never felt in any other game as it is a roller coaster ride. The story follows up from the previous plot but also revisits some scenarios from the previous game to explain what happened in between which explains the story perfectly and this answered all my lingering questions after i finished the first game.

    The world of LOU is visually beautiful and you can see the amount of effort that went into the game. The story kept me on the edge of the seat all the time. The game also explores various social/political issues and introduces a good mix of diversity which blends in with the story perfectly. It also does a great job at depicting how society crumbles in a post apocalyptic scenario and how war between different factions/races with differing values leads to unnecessary series of killing and violence.

    I want to revisit and finish this game at least a couple more times as it is so entertaining.

    10/10 PERFECTION    … Expand
  23. lambor
    Jul 17, 2020
    4
    From a technical point of view, this is a 10/10 masterpiece, whoever did the sound deserves a bonus. It looks stunning too, combat and exploring is all handled great. But despite all of this, I had no fun with this game.
    They made a mechanically masterful game no fun with their vengeance is bad story, full of upsettingly dumb choices - some by the characters, some by the designers. Cut    From a technical point of view, this is a 10/10 masterpiece, whoever did the sound deserves a bonus. It looks stunning too, combat and exploring is all handled great. But despite all of this, I had no fun with this game.
    They made a mechanically masterful game no fun with their vengeance is bad story, full of upsettingly dumb choices - some by the characters, some by the designers. Cut out the entire second character story and give me a happy ending and I would've rated this a 10.

    It's Naughty Dog's series and they told the story they wanted to, it just isn't anything like the story I wanted apart from one flashback stage. Ultimately, in telling their story they forgot that games have to be fun, and when the story gets in the way of that like this does, that is how a 10/10 masterpiece ends up with a bad rating.    … Expand
  24. Rafaell0
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo da minha vida! com uma história que me agradou MUITO (basicamente, se você gosta de uma "história básica" esse jogo não via ser muito bom! mas se você gosta de uma história "grande" não sei outra forma de descrever ela, mas existe vários mistério, um final em aberto, segredos como os WTF, serafitas, o Rei dos ratos e até o local misterioso no final.)
    o que não me agradou    O melhor jogo da minha vida! com uma história que me agradou MUITO (basicamente, se você gosta de uma "história básica" esse jogo não via ser muito bom! mas se você gosta de uma história "grande" não sei outra forma de descrever ela, mas existe vários mistério, um final em aberto, segredos como os WTF, serafitas, o Rei dos ratos e até o local misterioso no final.)
    o que não me agradou foi a forma que executaram na primeira grande cena do jogo, que da o inicio do jogo ( basicamente o roteiro queria fazer aquilo e ponto... " isso não é legal " )    … Expand
  25. Thebigbad
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Kept myself sheltered from all spoilers, didn't realize the extent of the fuss until after I played it. It can be truly heartbreaking but beautiful. I felt the story continued naturally from where the first game ended. Only issue I had was some parts drag a bit to long. I highly recommend this game
  26. xexsus
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Absolute disappointment. Druckmann is a bad screenwriter. The Last of Us 1 was a coincidence.
  27. izhan
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    best game i have ever played a long time ago. fantastic inmersion. is a game where you
    empathize with the characters, there are no good or evil characters, and has a lot of emotional moments.for me, its a masterpiece.
  28. Chrisdegv
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game com história, gráficos e áudio fantástico!
    Este jogo não é para amantes de the last of us 1    … Expand
  29. Pandamadness
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game fails to live up to the grandeur of the first game, and retroactively destroys a lot of the greatness.

    Spoilers follow.

    Joel's decision, which I thought was ambiguous in the first game, has been retroactively condemned and deemed "the wrong thing to do." Nonsense, if anything his actions were absolutely correct even if he hated Ellie.

    The characters are shallow, cardboard cutouts and the game is preachy. The advertisements were outright misleading, to the point that people should be able to demand a refund. Abby is a horrible character, and one you are forced to spare after being forced to play her and watch her ruin everything for the characters you actually enjoy.    … Expand
  30. AbrahamEliBv
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Interesting, dark and realistic story, I love how the developers took several risks to create a story that we’ll never forget. It was difficult to accept Abby but at the end you realize that her intentions were as valid as Ellie’s an Joel’s... the world ain’t just black and white.
  31. AlexMuss
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the beginning you could see that this game was going to be a visual and gameplay masterpiece. Every setting you find yourself in is so detailed, and somehow Naughty Dog has made the end of the world look even more beautiful.

    Gone are the clunky mechanics and occasional glitches of Part 1, and the new upgrade and skill trees are much more fun to play with. Combat is exciting and gory; where you land your shot depends on how the enemy will suffer and it made fighting seem like real combat.

    Whilst the story was the opposite of what I expected I loved it. After the intro it became clear what was going to happen and what this game aimed to deal with, and the parallels in the second half of the game worked really well. It was great to see a story that dealt with consequence, grief and loss.    … Expand
  32. BrokenNotez
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Let me just say first before my review that way too many people are giving this a bad review based on sentimental and pre-determined views from before the game even came out due to the small portion of the game in which people find out Joel dies. So i think this game is getting much hate for no reason other than childish petulance of the people who feel the game should have been how theyLet me just say first before my review that way too many people are giving this a bad review based on sentimental and pre-determined views from before the game even came out due to the small portion of the game in which people find out Joel dies. So i think this game is getting much hate for no reason other than childish petulance of the people who feel the game should have been how they wanted it and not the way the story went.

    Now to the game, the game itself is is very good, the story is fluent and pulls on the heart strings a few times, it gives you the sense of how both Abby and Ellie feel during a revenge battle and after thoughts and I feel it moves well enough into the new story, although a few more missions at the start about Joel and Ellie after we left them would have been better. The game graphics are very good and the visualisation of the game is great as it gives the sense of apocalyptic scenery. The game play itself was immersive depending on how you choose to play, whether stealth or shooting, but harder levels will deffinately require you too play more stealth, in some respects it could have changed up the style of play sometimes but overall was good enough to give goosebumps when surrounded by enemies in dark places.

    The game wasn't perfect and it could have done a few things better but over all the game play was smooth, scenery great and story was perfectly fine for me and what I expected of the game regardless of the spoilers. It certainly doesn't deserve such a low user score and too many peopl are influecned by others. 8 out of 10 i think is the best score for this game and it doesn't deserve the hate it hs gotten. I have completed the game got most of the trophies and i'll be going back for another Game + on a harder difficulty to finish off the rest of the trophies and find every angle of this game.    … Expand
  33. marauder120
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Бедные фанаты, которые получили совсем не то, что ждали и пришли сюда излить свою желчь, так как беспомощны перед художественным замыслом разрабов. Жаль таких ограниченных людей, на самом деле, но с ними ничего не поделаешь.
    Одна из самых качественных, эмоциональных, сильных и противоречивых игр. Но от этого она не становится хуже, наоборот ее ценность возрастает. Жоский респект разрабам    Бедные фанаты, которые получили совсем не то, что ждали и пришли сюда излить свою желчь, так как беспомощны перед художественным замыслом разрабов. Жаль таких ограниченных людей, на самом деле, но с ними ничего не поделаешь.
    Одна из самых качественных, эмоциональных, сильных и противоречивых игр. Но от этого она не становится хуже, наоборот ее ценность возрастает. Жоский респект разрабам за смелость, они шли своей дорогой, а не на пути у фанатов и сделали очень достойную игру, понять которую, впрочем, смогут далеко не все. Многие просто не доросли до подобных проектов и никогда не дорастут. Снижаю 1 бал только из-за пары моментов, где прослеживается явная повесточка по ЛГБТ теме, которая, хоть и совсем не мешает играть и не портит впечатление (если ты, конечно, не повернутый), но все же не к месту. В остальном - геймплей шикарный, сюжет шикарный, графика шикарная. Очень жаль, что игру закидали негативом те, кто не смог ее понять.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. NetoNava
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    The story sucks, makes no sense at all, the graphics are ok, but the gameplay time is also low, don't even buy it or play it is not worth it!
  36. Nemesis259
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    I know why its getting so much hate but trust me play through the end... Its a great game... An emotional roller coaster
  37. BlinkyB
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Gorgeous, atmospheric, charming, hopeful, thrilling, disturbing, brutal, and heartbreaking.

    John Carpenter meets Cormac McCarthy grindhouse western revenge horror thriller. Somehow captures much of the fast, panicky, queasy, brutal, and unpredictable violence of movies like Children of Men, Saving Private Ryan, and the Bourne series, and turns it into gameplay. It's a dangerous    Gorgeous, atmospheric, charming, hopeful, thrilling, disturbing, brutal, and heartbreaking.

    John Carpenter meets Cormac McCarthy grindhouse western revenge horror thriller.

    Somehow captures much of the fast, panicky, queasy, brutal, and unpredictable violence of movies like Children of Men, Saving Private Ryan, and the Bourne series, and turns it into gameplay.

    It's a dangerous world. Everyone's got reasons for their actions, even if those actions seem to others to be evil, or doomed.

    IMO there's nits to pick and the story goes off the rails a bit, but overall amazing.

    Obviously divisive. Your mileage may vary.    … Expand
  38. helton_azevedo
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Precisa resolver esses bugs. Mas no geral, é um dos melhores jogos da história do vídeo game. Simplesmente incrível!
  39. StavrosMitro
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely one of the best gaming experiences I’ve ever had. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in campaign-oriented games! So much work has been dedicated to this game -in every aspect of it- by the developers, fact that makes me question the validity of all those review bombers giving it a 0/10, 1/10 etc. So in case you are willing to study the reviews before buying the game, just ignore the unreasonably low ones (this also applies to the unjustifiably high ones). I’m gonna review the most discussed features of the game separately below:

    • Graphics/ environment & character designs/ details: I give it an undeniable 10/10. Perhaps the most advanced game we’ve ever given in the current-generation era of PlayStation. • Gameplay/ Mechanics: well, are not given any robust differences in the way of playing compared to the first tlou. We surely have an extended variety of collectibles and artifacts that help us dig into the events and lifestyle of a post-apocalyptic world, which is quite interesting. Levelling up the difficulty made the gameplay much more challenging and strategic to me. Stealth system works better than the one of the first game. Unlocking skills and upgrading weapons made the experience much more tense and fun for me. However, when playing as Abby i was a bit bored at some parts and also when approaching the ending of the game, the gameplay felt a bit repetitive. I’m gonna give it a 9/10. • Story: well this is the part where most of the ‘fans’ go crazy, saying it’s a complete trash. I respect the fact that each and every one of the players approaches differently the story, that’s why it’s so interesting. I personally loved it. I loved the fact that naughty dog didn’t hesitate to snob the fanservice and instead gave us their point of view, delivering their vision exactly as they imagined it. After all, it is a post-apocalyptic world, don’t expect everything to be good and optimistic. Joel’s death (even though it was brutal and made me feel empty) was totally understandable since it served as the ‘backbone’ of the part 2’s existence. The journey that is followed by Ellie to reach her target -i.e. Abby- leads to decisions and scenarios generated by the protagonist that feel wrong in general (for instance, the brutal killing of Nora and the unnecessary death of pregnant Mel) and made me think it was worth it to avenge Joel by killing everyone except his killer. When it comes to playing as Abby (god this is maybe the most critical point of discussion and main reason for gamers to hate the game), the feelings are kinda mixed with the wider percentage of us (the gamers) feeling awkward and unwilling to play as her. However, the developers have offered a wider range of capabilities -for instance, different skills, weapons, crafts, artifacts etc.- that propel you to an interesting and enjoyable gameplay with very cool sequences (rat king encounter and scar island escape). In the end, I felt sympathy towards Abby. This is me talking subjectively. Many people may say that they ended up still hating her. Totally respectable. But I liked her character the more I played the game and the more I was processing her backstory. Abby and Ellie are two different sides of the same coin in my opinion. They both seek vengeance for their father figures, they both end up losing people they care about and finally, they both realise the mistakes they have committed. There were 2 main parts that captured my attention and made me understand how deep this game was. First one is that the unstoppable persuasion of revenge costed Ellie (By losing 2 fingers) the only strong connection to Joel which is her ability to play the guitar and thus remember him. The second is that in the last scene with Joel and Ellie. To be exact, she tells him that she isn’t sure if she can forgive him for ‘abstracting’ the meaning of her life/immunity. Then she tells him she could try to forgive him, then Joel says he’d like that. At that moment, she says okay to him in the exact same way she did in the ending of the first game. The guitar theme playing in the background is also the same as the one in the first game. Same music, same people, same word. ‘Okay’. However this time, Ellie says okay to the truth whereas in the first games ending, she said okay to the lie. The concept of the game aims to promote honesty and forgiveness, not hatred and vengeance. That’s what the majority of haters fails to understand. Story and concept gets a 10/10 for me. Finally, to however may play the game, I suggest you to experience it from an objective point of view and with an open mind as well!    … Expand
  40. puff0
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Gameplay, graphics, sound, and story are among the finest gaming experience I've ever had. While the story is certainly decisive amongst fans, the characters are complex and layered, and their morally grey decisions feel true to the world they're living in. It's not the story I think a lot of us would have written for a Part II, but by the end I realized it's the story I wanted. AGameplay, graphics, sound, and story are among the finest gaming experience I've ever had. While the story is certainly decisive amongst fans, the characters are complex and layered, and their morally grey decisions feel true to the world they're living in. It's not the story I think a lot of us would have written for a Part II, but by the end I realized it's the story I wanted. A character driven narrative where the motivations don't feel like they're just there to move the plot along, but rather are real decisions being made by real people who have experienced real loss, and they're slowly coming to terms with the real consequences of their actions.

    The Last Of Us was already my favorite game of all time, a game I avoided for the longest time because of the worn-out zombie apocalyptic setting, but by the end I realized was one of the realest stories I'd ever experienced. Part II just solidified it's place as some of the best story telling I've ever experienced in any medium.    … Expand
  41. PsYcHoKoTiC
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Although the story isn't a rainbow unicorn trip down memory lane with positive character development, it is still a good story if you allow it to do what it's supposed to. You can't go into Part 2 expecting it to be like the first game. It is it's own experience. The gameplay is engaging and fun however repetitive at times. The addition of new mechanics keeps it fresh. Definitely a visualAlthough the story isn't a rainbow unicorn trip down memory lane with positive character development, it is still a good story if you allow it to do what it's supposed to. You can't go into Part 2 expecting it to be like the first game. It is it's own experience. The gameplay is engaging and fun however repetitive at times. The addition of new mechanics keeps it fresh. Definitely a visual masterpiece in all aspects.… Expand
  42. ChronoZaga
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    For those confused by the user score of this game, it received a "review bomb" from many people who did not play it, due to elements of the story being lambasted by fringe media. Namely, there is a transgendered character in the game, and although the game's narrative handles this with grace, there was an online campaign against the game due to supposed "social justice warrior" themes.For those confused by the user score of this game, it received a "review bomb" from many people who did not play it, due to elements of the story being lambasted by fringe media. Namely, there is a transgendered character in the game, and although the game's narrative handles this with grace, there was an online campaign against the game due to supposed "social justice warrior" themes.

    I went into this game having played the original, including DLC, and ranking that game among my all-time favorites. I also tempered my expectations due to the online backlash against this game's story themes, as I hate ham-fisted social commentary.

    Having completed The Last of Us Part II, and thoroughly enjoying it, I can say that the online backlash is unfounded. The story is rich and nuanced, and although it could be described as long-winded being 30 hours, it delivers a bittersweet ending that begs for another sequel. Seriously, any emotionally mature human would feel for these characters, and enjoy seeing this world through their point-of-view.

    The only reason I'm not giving this game a perfect 10 is out of spite for what the developers did to my beloved favorite character. I understand that the game wouldn't have been nearly what it was without that plot point, but I can't let it go. And I am also aware of the irony that the game made me care so much about an imaginary person that I am taking it out online, almost like the review bombers.    … Expand
  43. Rebecag
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Este juego simplemente fue una genialidad. Meterte en la piel de los personajes y crear empatia por los otros.
  44. sancesarinpro
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    History is very important in this kind of games, and it was not well made. Gameplay is fun but
    Repetitive
  45. dgh8329
    Jul 17, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They really didn't make this game for fans of the first one, I kind of get the story they were trying to tell but, having to play as Abby for as long as you have to just to fight Ellie, I let Ellie kill Abby about 20 times just for the satisfaction I wish I was getting in the first place. Not to mention I totally blew off the first hour of Abby's storyline because I didn't think it would last as long as it did and I didn't care about her or her past, really hard to get into it. Not going to pre order another game after this, one and done.… Expand
  46. YourGraveyard
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Very long game but the story gives you different perspectives. Overall I had enjoyed it
  47. Bvoid
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    I really was amazed by this game. That was not happening for a long time with any recent games. Thanks for all the hard work developers.
  48. AWright
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Amazingly awesome. Builds and improves on the first part in every way. Graphics are insanely good, gameplay is sharpened up and has varied styles of play for you to choose. What an action driven story game should be. Naughty Dog have outdone themselves again. The story is surprising, captivating and intensely Personal anyone who complains probably has an agenda, us prejudiced or justAmazingly awesome. Builds and improves on the first part in every way. Graphics are insanely good, gameplay is sharpened up and has varied styles of play for you to choose. What an action driven story game should be. Naughty Dog have outdone themselves again. The story is surprising, captivating and intensely Personal anyone who complains probably has an agenda, us prejudiced or just doesn't know good storytelling when they see it. Game of the Generation no doubt.… Expand
  49. Jakdystra
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have no issues with the graphics, the graphics, sound design, environments, Ai, all are beautifully crafted and designed, my flaws lie in the story, it felt rushed, poorly paced in places and Abby one of the playable characters, I struggled to sympathise with as she seemed to be comfortable with her fulfilled revenge, going as far as to slaughter her own men towards the middle climax at the theatre. She shows no conflicting emotions about her torturing of Joel. I feel if she had been fleshed out some more and shown to be a flawed Human being, then I would be rating this differently.
    I expected a even greater follow up to the masterpiece of last generation, however I was left with a feeling of hopelessness and a conflicted message. For Abby she gets revenge, a new purpose by the end of the game, and will likely have new friends in the fireflies. She also seems satisfied with most she does, even going as far as to tempt an old flame away from his Pregnant Girlfriend. For Ellie she struggles and gets destroyed me tall, physically and figurately stomped emotionally as she struggles with the morality of her choices. And is left with a bittersweet memory of what could have been.

    The marketing leading up to release had built my expectations to be an Joel and Ellie centred story. And It's false advertising to me, a Joel was in the game a total of an hour and 35 mins total.


    Graphics:10; soundtrack:10; sound design:10
    Acting:10 Story:6 if the story was presented differently or maybe even completely different to the final product then maybe this would be higher. But for now I have decided to not buy anymore naughty dog games.    … Expand
  50. ErickTgo
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    A experiência mais intensa que já tive em qualquer tipo de mídia (cinema/filmes, séries, jogos...)
    Os melhores gráficos da geração, uma história profunda que necessita de empatia para compreender cada lado e cada personagem, gameplay com diversos momentos de pura tensão.
    Os poucos defeitos não são suficientes para reduzir a nota diante de tantos acertos.
  51. QUICKpulseCOMIC
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Excellent story, exciting gameplay, 4 weeks since completing it and thinking about it all the time. will stick with me for forever.
  52. Raulx4
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La estrategia de venta de la inclusión no es la mejor, una historia a la altura del 1 sin complicarse en temas que nadie quería ver… Expand
  53. ROCCOSAVDEEV
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This is a great game for several reasons: 1. Graphics are beyond praise, beautiful landscapes of the city and nature. 2. Favorite characters are back in action, the story captures and plunges into the abyss of the post-Apocalypse. 3. The music is tense and atmospheric. 4. the Abundance of violence and horror keeps you in suspense for several days. 5. Management is convenient, the qualityThis is a great game for several reasons: 1. Graphics are beyond praise, beautiful landscapes of the city and nature. 2. Favorite characters are back in action, the story captures and plunges into the abyss of the post-Apocalypse. 3. The music is tense and atmospheric. 4. the Abundance of violence and horror keeps you in suspense for several days. 5. Management is convenient, the quality of this company is 100%. 6. Neil-genius, the first in his business, sells us a quality product, seven years of waiting was worth it. 7. I bought the game in an iron box with an art book and am proud of it. Thank you to the people who created Last of us, part 2. I'm happy! Yuri, Russia.… Expand
  54. RockoM
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, don't listen to haters. What else would you expect from Naughty Dog?
    Great story, great gameplay, never boring, great twists. Some might not like some choices of the game designers regarding the story, and I can respect that, but that doesn't make the game bad. Some might not like the fact that the trailer lied to us, but again, doesn't make the game bad. I have an advice to    Awesome game, don't listen to haters. What else would you expect from Naughty Dog?
    Great story, great gameplay, never boring, great twists. Some might not like some choices of the game designers regarding the story, and I can respect that, but that doesn't make the game bad. Some might not like the fact that the trailer lied to us, but again, doesn't make the game bad. I have an advice to those who don't know if they should play it due to the bad reviews: play if for yourself and make up your own opinion.    … Expand
  55. Mary201
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Gostei muito desse jogo pelo que ele me fez sentir, eu nunca tinha tido nenhuma experiencia desse tipo em nenhum outro jogo, o que me fez pensar mais até mesmo na nossa realidade atual, e que nem tudo é perfeito mesmo, adorei como esse jogo me fez sentir empatia com só demais personagens, até mesmo os NPCs, me marcou muito, adorei o game.
  56. DiGa0
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Otimo game, ambientação linda. Longe de ser perfeito, narrativa ótima, junto com uma historia envolvente e comovente... gameplay... ah, a gameplay, que delicia de game. Mto show, recomendo a tds os usuários de ps4. Nao é obrigatório pq ngm é obrigado a nd. Mas de uma chance pra essa obra de arte que vc vai curtir e se emocionar!!! Parabéns ND
  57. johnnywilliam
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    História com revira voltas bem feitas e um gameplay absurdo.. melhor campanha ever..
  58. elkeb
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Everything on the technical side is improved and enhanced greatly from the first game. There's of course better graphics and animations, bigger levels and new environmental elements, but the biggest enhancements are the AIs of both your NPC companions and the enemies. Specially the stalkers - those feel like a completely different enemy this time around and provide some of the more intenseEverything on the technical side is improved and enhanced greatly from the first game. There's of course better graphics and animations, bigger levels and new environmental elements, but the biggest enhancements are the AIs of both your NPC companions and the enemies. Specially the stalkers - those feel like a completely different enemy this time around and provide some of the more intense sequences.

    Regarding the story... the game creators have said it best: The first game is about love, the second game is about hate. The first game was sad and violent, and ugly, but it was also heart-warming and beautiful. You see the world through the eyes of a washed-off man who learns to love again.

    This game is the complete opposite. It's designed to make you feel increasingly unease, to the point of regretting your own actions. You start strong and determined, only to get slowly and relentlessly invaded by doubt and quilt. At some point you might even feel that you would rather not carry on the actions that the game requires for the story to progress. In my book, that's a huge accomplishment. I feel that many of the people who criticize the choices they made on the story are missing this point.

    Me... I've never seen anything remotely like this before.    … Expand
  59. ChrisMark30
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Pure quality. Naughty Dog proves once again that they are one of the best games studios out there by providing us with an emotionally conflicting, nuanced narrative that pushes the limits of what/how games make us feel. Apart from the narrative achievement, the graphics, sound effects and gameplay mechanics are, as per usual Naughty Dog title, unparalleled. Bravo Naughty Dog, bravo!
  60. nataDsize
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us part II is a masterpiece of game design which surpasses your every expectation.
  61. ZipzapHero
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This wasn't your typical black and white story of hero kills villain. It showed the complexity and justification of the decision all the characters have made through out the story.
  62. Ink2
    Jul 17, 2020
    5
    So disappointing, one big forced manipulative **** story. They disconnected me from the characters I loved from the first game. I didn't wait 7 years to play 50% of the game with a character I don't give a **** about(and still don't)! The whole storyline is forced and manipulative ****.
    ND wanted me to forcefully like a character which they didn't even took the time to write in well!    So disappointing, one big forced manipulative **** story. They disconnected me from the characters I loved from the first game. I didn't wait 7 years to play 50% of the game with a character I don't give a **** about(and still don't)! The whole storyline is forced and manipulative ****.
    ND wanted me to forcefully like a character which they didn't even took the time to write in well!
    They tried to make me like her with manipulative writing! It gets a 5 for the beautiful graphics and some beautiful loving parts I got to spend with Ellie. But other than that I will never want to play this game over and over again like I did with the other games. ND also thought of us as idiots apparently who couldn't imagine that there is ''another side'' to every story. We would have gotten th point with 1% of the abby gameplay she got now.
    Very disappointing and fans of the characters that were beautifully build up with us in part one, got **** over.    … Expand
  63. seven-inches
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    Playable and enjoyable, with different little quirks and messes and an overflowing fountain of risk and controversy, this game is still definitely a must-play. I would give it a 10 for having the balls alone to pull what they did, but nothing is a 10 in my view. So if the first game is a 9 for me, then this one is n 8. It's an experience!
  64. Albukerk66
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Gráficos excelentes, jogabilidade ótima, história muito boa, é um ótimo jogo
  65. Neymus
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. -Graphics: 10, nothing to say about the graphics, this is the best looking PS4 game.
    -Gameplay: 7, a little repetitive, nothing out of the ordinary compared to the first game.
    -Story: 4, this is where it gets worse. The game obviously wants you to think that revenge is bad and stuff, but you don't really UNDERSTAND the message, the game makes you feel it by throwing shocking, violent scenes that are made to disgust you. The motivation of the characters are sometimes really confusing, I don't get why Abby tortured Joel on purpose for seemingly no reason; she didn't have to do that. This is why I don't like Abby, even at the end of the game. The game wants you to hate her in the beginning, and then you have to forgive her and to see her as a "nice person". I think it's really hard to go through all of these emotions after a character TORTURED a beloved character from the first game, especially after hating her so much in the beginning. I get what they wanted to do but it's executed poorly, with a lot of (too many) plot holes to help the story.
    -Sounds and OST: 9, the musics are as good as the first game, and sounds are well done.
    -Characters: 3, I didn't really like all the secondary characters like Dina and Jesse, even though I felt something during Jesse's death, so that's good I guess. Lev and Yara are meh, I didn't care when Yara died, and if Lev were to die, I wouldn't care either. The worst ones are Abby's friends, mainly because I don't care about Abby's life and stuff. I just want them to die (I was even happy when Manny died), or I just don't care about them because I know they will die in the first place. And for the characters in the first game, I really don't think they are the same. Joel death in particular, was just really stupid. I get that after 4 years being at Jackson, he became more human, but I didn't see that before he gets killed. Flashbacks where he is actually nice come AFTER he died. Again, poorly executed.
    -Pacing: 3, I really didn't like playing as Abby. I actually didn't want to play as her, I just did it to see the ending and what happened in the theater. Also, Ellie's first day in Seattle is boring. I would've preferred to play as Abby 10 hours before Joel's death, because after she kills Joel what's even the point to make me appreciate her? I just didn't want to play as someone that killed someone I like, especially in a dumb situation like that.
    All of this makes an overral score of 6, which is in my opinion a fair score. I don't why you would put a perfect score if you played the first game, but I also don't get why you would score a 0 because Joel dies.    … Expand
  66. CannibalAlien
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Made an account just to review this game. I loved it. Brilliant, risky storytelling, amazing graphics, intense gameplay. Naughty Dog really outdid themselves by telling a graphic, relatable, heartbreaking story with amazingly fleshed out characters and splendid direction.
  67. sogoko
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can see why male gamers may not like the story, thanks to the leaks. I avoided the spoilers and was so glad I did. If I knew that they were going to kill off my favorite characters i would be angry too. The story of revenge and its cost was brilliant. The visuals and sound were next level. My favorite part was Ellie singing Take on me, and performed beautifully by the actress. The flashbacks sequences were emotional and brought storytelling in games to another level. Great game.… Expand
  68. NXT
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, amazing gameplay, amazing atmosphere, very good, dark, deep, open story that makes you think abaout a lot of things. This games punishes players that saved ellie in the first game by brilliantly force them to chase and vanquish all sins that the caracters comitted in the story. Brilliant!… Expand
  69. Reyzzir_Oberyn
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    I was lucky enough to avoid most of the spoilers going into the game and as a result I was pretty unsullied when it came to a lot of the criticisms towards it. I personally really enjoyed the original game's gameplay along with it's fantastic story andeverything that goes into it. This game is definitely a continuation of all of that and more. Go into it with an open mind and you will findI was lucky enough to avoid most of the spoilers going into the game and as a result I was pretty unsullied when it came to a lot of the criticisms towards it. I personally really enjoyed the original game's gameplay along with it's fantastic story andeverything that goes into it. This game is definitely a continuation of all of that and more. Go into it with an open mind and you will find yourself being surprised! It's an absolutely beautiful game that is an absolute masterpiece of most of the package as a whole.… Expand
  70. Publicenemies
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Actual it’s not that bad although last game is way much better
    Story lines is just fine but dull and dark
  71. Rossino1884
    Jul 17, 2020
    5
    Noiosissimo , lontano anni luce dal primo capitolo , una storia che non ha senso di esistere e allungata all’inverosimile
  72. roddie35
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its funny how badly this game is being reviewed just because you dont get that warm fuzzy feeling does not mean the story is not good so many people have missed the point completly this game does very well at making you feel exactly the same way as ellie after losing her father figure in such a brutal way it fuels her and the player for vengeance. dont get me wrong when i first had to play as the other character i threw her off a roof for about an hour but once i finally gave her a chance i actually began to become sympathetic towards her. joel did wipe out an enitre firefly base you dont get to just walk away from that and live happily ever after. i strongly reccomend that if you have been spoiled and refuse to play the game give it a chance i wont say you will be happy since that is not the point of the game but its sets the tone for the third game which will be about redemption.… Expand
  73. gamerflax
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    i don't get why people vote 0 this masterpiece... you can't vote a game just for the story, if you only want story just read a book and shut up.
    considering the graphics, the artificial intelligence and the length of the game a 7 is a must.
    for me this game is a solid 10
  74. stepneg
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game just ignore the woke crap that almost ruins it.

    The gameplay, graphics and animation are amazing the story not so much but for me its a 10 as I had so much fun playing it.
  75. Velkezar
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Absolutely mediokre story. No multiplayer like in previous game. Unlikable new characters. Boring gameplay. Absolute waste of time and money.
  76. mu68xd
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    yes, well, the game did not manage to follow a thread to the story of the first part, the game is more emotional, it was risky taken to a more real level and it is not a realism of old game, if not to a situation that can live every person in a situation, do you do the right thing or the wrong thing, p perhaps an attack can change your perspective or your decision to do good or evil

    the    yes, well, the game did not manage to follow a thread to the story of the first part, the game is more emotional, it was risky taken to a more real level and it is not a realism of old game, if not to a situation that can live every person in a situation, do you do the right thing or the wrong thing, p perhaps an attack can change your perspective or your decision to do good or evil

    the graphics are well done and you enjoy and live the atmosphere

    the gameplay was very good, and the inclusion was something not very important to highlight the game, but it was regular, but it doesn't make it a bad game.

    Regarding the negative comments and the absurd qualifications, I assume that they are people who only let themselves be carried away by others who do not understand the complex psychology that has a game, I only think of homophobic people and who cry like crib children for death a character that he did not die heroically.    … Expand
  77. wheesampa
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm on my 2nd playthrough and to be honest, I would've rated this much lower if I had only played it once. I really didn't like Abby's part or any of the characters in her story (except Yara and Lev). I can write an entire essay about why Abby's crew is such a stereotypical group (especially Owen) but the point is the disconnect and general displeasure came from them. I like Abby a little better after she's spent some time with Lev but Seattle Day 1-3 with Abby was just not fun for me. It felt like TLOU had these amazingly written morally gray characters then in TLOU2 we get.... Abby's crew. I loved that Joel, Tommy, and pretty much most of the characters in TLOU knew they were morally gray, even Marlene who wanted to save the world. But then we get these Salt Lake City crew who thinks they are always the good guys, and that going across the country to torture one guy is justice, not simple revnege.

    Again, the 2nd part, I really didnt enjoy. A pity too because if I didnt play it again, I would've forgotten just how amazing and emotionally inpacting the first part is. The final fight didnt make much sense to me either. Ellie spent months to track and kill Abby and when she's there, only then did she get her "peace"? I dont buy it. It feels like part 2 was made for the sole reason of "surprising the players".

    The worst part for me is the false advertisement. They advertised this as an Ellie centric game. It was not. It felt like Naughty Dog lied to me and I hated it.

    Hopefully you enjoy this game more than I did. I wont be buying the next one.    … Expand
  78. Tutu786
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    One of the best game of this generation !! Don't listen to Those who can't able to understand the motive of the game or those who only see's ending and decided the whole game rating by that !! Only a moron will say that it's not written properly. For me it's the best written game i ever seen. If you're mature enough to understand the situation of the game than you will love it !
  79. Patel_man
    Jul 17, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel is dead.nothing helps now... Not even the perfect graphics or the sound or the game time with Abby which by the way was unnecessary...nothing.4 is my best rating and only.… Expand
  80. AmitMate
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Loved it. They made everything better. The story is for a mature audience. More like a novel. Not your usual Video game that gives you triumphant victory at the end. It's very philosophical and thought provoking.
  81. Leniand
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    Entorno, gráficos y jugabilidad muy buena.
    Lo malo y más que decepcionante es la historia, 7 años esperando esta secuela y no pudieron hacerlo mejor.
    Una lástima que hayan terminado con un franquicia tan grande.
  82. TheRedman123
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    The game was overall really good. The best aspect was definitely the gameplay. The story was good. It didn't go the way I wanted, but that doesn't make it a bad story.
  83. mikejm
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Developers are naughty dogs. Didn't like a single thing in this game. Solid 0
  84. Ki-Andi-Mundi
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    The game is fantastic. If you play through the whole game you'll probably think the same. Many of these reviews I can only assume have been done by people who haven't completed (or even played) the game or are too immature to understand the themes and characters of the game. The game is rated 18, and not everyone below that age will be able to fully appreciate the game - I may not haveThe game is fantastic. If you play through the whole game you'll probably think the same. Many of these reviews I can only assume have been done by people who haven't completed (or even played) the game or are too immature to understand the themes and characters of the game. The game is rated 18, and not everyone below that age will be able to fully appreciate the game - I may not have done if I was that young.

    I've played it to completion, it's great. Enjoy it!    … Expand
  85. Elijah_00
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    Not the Hollywood sequel we wanted, but still an excellent game imo. Wish we saw more of Joel and Ellie, though.
  86. dcdaniel
    Jul 12, 2020
    0
    Worst ND game. The leakers were absolutely right. It offers nothing new and the users who praised this horrible game were clearly idiots because this game is an utter disappointment for the fans who played the previous game.
  87. AsherGoh79
    Jul 17, 2020
    1
    Liked most parts of the game, even understood that the death of a specific important character was part of the story line. Was alright with the LGBT path as well.
    However, the false advertising from the trailer as well as forcing me to play the next half of the game with a terrible character really left a bad after taste. Would have been a really great game if the developers were more    Liked most parts of the game, even understood that the death of a specific important character was part of the story line. Was alright with the LGBT path as well.
    However, the false advertising from the trailer as well as forcing me to play the next half of the game with a terrible character really left a bad after taste. Would have been a really great game if the developers were more upfront with the advertising trailer and not try to get us to sympathize with the antagonist especially such an unlikeable one It's like when I play Spiderman, I don't want to play Dr Oct or the other villains to get how they felt. Maybe in a spin off game or DLC but not the main game.    … Expand
  88. bbradfo
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    I wasn't a fan of the original game, I thought it was a good story with a great ending but that's it. That's not at all how I feel about tlou2. t's exactly what Druckman said it was, a story of hate and what it leaves you with at the end of the day. The characters manage to be more compelling than many of the original just off of simple character motivations and what you learn from them asI wasn't a fan of the original game, I thought it was a good story with a great ending but that's it. That's not at all how I feel about tlou2. t's exactly what Druckman said it was, a story of hate and what it leaves you with at the end of the day. The characters manage to be more compelling than many of the original just off of simple character motivations and what you learn from them as the story goes on, the gameplay is some the most crafty and intense survival combat you'll ever see thanks to the AI, the exploration is much more engaging and impactful thanks to the larger open areas that may have enemies you don't want to waste resources on and the simple yet efficient environmental puzzles, the twists and turns the story puts you through feel like something out of a coen brothers or a24 film (makes you wonder how those directors who commended kojima for death stranding would feel about tlou2), the game is simply just one of the best games this gen. Compared to the first game it's got much more meat to it, stronger world building thanks to the different factions, much more believable enemies that fall less into your typical game types like the molotov guys from the first, the gameplay again is just improved top to bottom and above all the game gives much more naunced perspectives. I was genuinely surprised at how much I loved this game, I don't like a lot of cinematic games and I'm not at all a naughty dog fan, I think uncharted 4 is almost as bad as 1. Really the only reason I don't give it a 10 is because I'm sure there are a few problems I missed but nothing that will fundamentally change my experience, I can't imagine a better sequel than the one we got for this game; for all the talk of people say for wanting games to take advantage of the medium it's a part of tlou2 does it to tell this pretty impactful story of 2 people wronged and deal with it in ways that are ultimately unhealthy to say the least.… Expand
  89. rking
    Jul 17, 2020
    2
    This is an unfortunate situation because while the game is mechanically sound, TLOU is a narrative experience, and the narrative makes this game impossible to enjoy.
  90. dim12b
    Jul 17, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. весь сюжет выстраивается на мести за своих близких. Мне понравилось то, что в игре не присутствует антагониста, лишь две разные стороны, объединённые общей болью. На ум приходит сразу сравнить с первой частью, но это грубое упущение. Вторая часть вышла жесткой, мрачно, но не плохой. Цепляет. Ждать вау эффекта как после прохождения оригинала не стоит, но зацепит эта история вас 100%. Игра не идеальна, за что ей твёрдые 7 баллов. Великолепная техническая работа была проделана, даже на моей старой PS4 и не самом лучшем телевизоре все выглядело просто потрясно! Из минусов выделю персонажа Эбби, довольно интересно было за ней наблюдать и проникаться болью, что она испытала, но БЛИН!! То как она выглядит просто отвратительно. Телосложение ненатуральное, не женское! И это не из «шовинистких» побуждений, а из за здравого смысла! Так же персонаж ЛЕВ должен был стать мирным посланием о «неопределившихся» личностях, но по итогу он вызывает лишь отторжение и желание дать ремня. Идея была хорошая, но реализация на уровне отьебись! Радует, что хоть музыкальное сопровождение осталось на том же высоком уровне) что имеем по итогу. Тверда 7ка. -1 балл за сюжет, который на голову слабее первой части. -1 балл за кривую и отталкивающую реализацию модных либеральных посылов и -1 балл за то, что проект отошёл от сугубо глубокой истории с новой механикой и безупречным визуальным оформление к лоббированию и продвижением чужих интересов. Я не против современных трендов на равенство и тд, но есть совершенно другие проекты которые подойдут под это. А last of us 2 это не об этом. В мире апокалипсиса как то не до этого будет современному обществу той эпохи.… Expand
  91. MrMangoShake
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Este juego es simplemente INCREIBLE!!!! Lo siento por los haters que no pueden tener una PS4 para jugarlo y los homofobos sin neuronas que viven en el siglo 15.
  92. andrea1997mario
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Penso sia il gioco più profondo e completo della storia dei videogiochi, un vero must. Mi sono venuti i brividi dall'inizio alla fine. Mi dispiace per il review bombing, compratelo!
  93. MetaKelsier
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficamente y mecánicamente el juego esta muy bueno. La historia es floja no por lo que cuenta sino por el cómo es contado. Si el juego nos plateara primero jugar con Abby, sin conocer los sucesos de Jackson, y después usar a Ellie, la tensión y la historia sería mucho mejor. Es un claro caso de “el orden de los factores SI altera el producto final”.… Expand
  94. Sephiroth24
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II. Naughty Dog doing with AAA videogames what Christopher Nolan does with summer blockbusters. It's one of my top games from the last decade.

    There’s something in the storytelling here that really can only happen in an immersive medium like a videogame. Organic character connections developed through action and cumulative small moments, and a feeling of conflicting    The Last Of Us Part II. Naughty Dog doing with AAA videogames what Christopher Nolan does with summer blockbusters. It's one of my top games from the last decade.

    There’s something in the storytelling here that really can only happen in an immersive medium like a videogame. Organic character connections developed through action and cumulative small moments, and a feeling of conflicting empathies and emotions when you’re not in alignment with the character, and when the game makes you do something that you don’t want to do. You wrestle with choices in this game in a very different way than you would in a passive medium. It's a violent game, but it's also about empathy, and about breaking the cycle of violence. It's a game that asks a lot of the player, and that's so cool to see.    … Expand
  95. Nero1842
    Jul 17, 2020
    1
    terrible plot,terrible ending,but nice graphic
    i was very dissepointed.....
  96. Quakeroatmeal
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Just because the story isn’t what *you* wanted it to be, doesn’t make it bad. People die, stuff happens, things don’t go as planned. Not every story gets a satisfying, happy ending. Deal with it. The game is set in a bleak, post apocalyptic world, not a Disney fairy tale.
  97. Krtek90
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра. Не верьте тем, кто рассказывает сказки про какую-то пропаганду. Надо быть слепцом, чтобы за соломинкой темы толерантности не разглядеть бревно темы человеческой жестокости и предательства.
  98. adeseder
    Jul 17, 2020
    2
    Please dont play this game, you will be regretful and finally... Fcking STORY
  99. Qvazzar
    Jul 17, 2020
    0
    Gameplay is good, but characters and story is beyond awful. This game shouldn't have existed
  100. Charcola
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    Stunning storytelling, this game did not deserve the review bombing it received.
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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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