The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. krioto
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Excellent from start to finish. Such an emotional rollercoaster. Ellie and Abby are two sides of the same coin. Joel had such an impact on their lives in two very different ways.
  2. GAMERSPLANET
    Jul 16, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They kill joel! This is not TLOU2! WTF.

    7 years of waiting. For the next elly and joel adventure. And this is wht we get?? Super disappointed .    … Expand
  3. Saif1193
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    IMO it's the one of the best game i have played in my life. Graphics, Gameplay were amazing and Story was not better than the first one but still Story was great. I liked the dark and brutal theme of the game. Still it's a solid game. Hope it will win Goty this year. Naughty Dog deserves it.
  4. Susannavesna
    Jul 16, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This sequel made me feel like I was watching Game Of Thrones Season 8 again- an initially beautiful & strong story, totally trashed. And no- I am not hating "because my favourite character died", or that there was LGBT representation, or that Abby was "Swoll" (I wish i could throw punches like her). I am awarding 1 score for the graphics, and 2nd score for the game play. The story, its plot-holes and other nonsensical things (like PREGNANT women going to war or a woman being A FEW WEEKS LATE on her period, venturing into a zombie-infested wild country) get absolute zero. And a special ZERO for making us play 70% of the game with characters we didn't care about. The music is fantastic though, but that's not Naughty Dog's talent, so they dont get a score for it!… Expand
  5. googu04
    Jul 16, 2020
    4
    This game is garbage... Story line is big joke for TLOU1 fans (like me).... Only good in this game is gameplay and AI
  6. JaeBae
    Jul 16, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They killed off Joel way to fast and painted Abby in a horrible light right off the bat. Half the game was from Abby's point of view and already having a bitter taste in my mouth for her, I couldn't really connect with her. I just felt mad playing Abby and going through her story already done with her. I think they needed to give us time to enjoy Abby and her story before it led to Joel's death. I would have been more conflicted with figuring out how to feel about Abby and would have felt more for her.… Expand
  7. Namar
    Jul 16, 2020
    1
    Great Gameplay and visuals, but i want an interesting story and i get a poor characters with a poor plot.
    I prefer to replay tlou1 rather than this.
  8. Sanjar
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это очееееееень хорошая игра без слов просто сыгра. 10 из 10 не зря ждал игру. Просто нааааайс… Expand
  9. KairiShepard
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    I just finished the game and it was fantastic. I'll try to keep this spoiler free, the gameplay was fun and kept me on my toes and felt pretty realistic most of the time. The story was very good I still don't understand all the hate I really don't think it's deserves. I would say if you are on the fence give it a try.
  10. LayerOfSilent
    Jul 16, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I go in the game expecting that maybe its not as bad as every one says it is but sadly it is, for the most part at least ok first things first

    Good:
    Amazing Graphics
    Some cool game mechanics
    Good Soundtrack
    thats is

    Bad:
    One if the worst stories i had ever seen
    The gameplay its still the same there is barley any improvement to it
    Horrible Character Development
    Questioable character treatments compared to his predecesor

    the main problem of this game its story, it sucks it really really sucks, they killed a beloved character in the first 2 hours in a way that is laughable, this makes liking Abby almost imposible no matter what, she just killed such a beloved character from the fans that no matter what her story is, barley any one will like her, in order to not make this so long i will jump straight in to the ending where this game makes everything meaningless, the world of TloU its suppose to be cruel, cold and horrible Ellie was doing what she tough was right during the hole game, she and Tommy killed almost every single friend of Abby, witch makes her decision of of let her live completely stupid, the first game story was amazing, it didnt care what was the right choice for humanity, it didnt matter the life of those that wish to save others, it was a cruel and selfish act because thats just how the world of TloU is, to see Ellie falling into the path of vengance, of hate was going great, Ellie was starting to becoming a Cruel murderer that just wanted to take revenge for those who killed his "father" but in the end she lets Abby live for no reason this makes the entire game pointless, if Ellie woula killed Abby the story would be a lot much better, no, no just because "i hate abby" but because we woulda seen Ellie following the same path as Joel, killing Abby maybe it was not the right thing but she didnt care about that, she woulda transform just like Joel did in the first game, commit a selfish act just to feel better but in the end TloU just misses the mark, just missis the opportunity do deliver a cruel horrible story just like the first game and because of this the game fails    … Expand
  11. Future_bass808
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One of the best games good story good action good characters play it you will like it
  12. Contato1
    Jul 16, 2020
    0
    seguinte meu brother, é só gráfico e musica, é só isso que tem de bom, SÓ ISSO não tem literalmente mais nada de bom (e se você acha a jogabilidade boa saiba q é só um pouco diferente do primeiro, então não conta por falta de inovação).
  13. Ronachai
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    NaughtyDog give most aspect about mankind. Even last group of human, human still be human.
  14. telephone_man
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In the genre of 'zombies' or 'Apocalyptica', the premise of killing off characters should never be off the table. It's this freedom that makes the consumer feel the intensity that these environments would realistically give.

    In this case, the writers have fully exploited this trope. But now - it's you, the gamer, who has to carry out the plot. In the first bit of the game, you have to watch a yet unknown character brutally beat someone to death. Not only that but later in the game, you have to play as that would-be villain.

    I think the best stories aren't just entertaining. They're also enlightening. This is an enlightening story. And by the end, I felt guilty and sad for Ellie. But that's OK. She's not real. But at that moment, the gameplay and story up to that gave me an opportunity to escape and feel for something.

    I probably won't replay this game for a while. I didn't feel nice and warm in the end. But that's OK. And that's why I'm rating it 10/10.    … Expand
  15. Lukairi
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Technically, it's amazing in terms of graphics, animation, environment, music and acting as expected of ND. Rope physics anyone?

    Gameplay has seen some improvement from the first game but not too greatly. Addition of the rope and use of it to travel more vertical environments wasn't used more effectively. I was always pretty meh about the combat even for the first game, it served its purpose. The dodge did add some variety initially but it get a little repetitive, the lengthier playtime didn't help either. While the environments themselves look great, I felt let down by the lack of environmental puzzles. This was a gripe with the first game as well with how it kept using the ladders and garbage carts. ND has shown that they can do much better looking at their Uncharted series, so maybe it was a conscious decision to avoid being too similar or it wasn't a top priority for this game.

    My biggest issue with the game sadly was the story and pacing. What drew me to TLoU has always been the story. This time I feel like they didn't do as good a job as fleshing out the new characters and the relationships. The first game featured a smaller cast of characters centered on the core characters Joel and Ellie. This really allowed us to grow closer to them throughout the game, and they were also supported by a cast of characters that I greatly enjoyed. This time I appreciate that they showcased a more diverse cast, but it also created some difficulty that with the time restraint most of the relationships were not able to be developed to the same extent. In the end I didn't feel much empathy for Abby or any of her friends, and Jesse and Dina were likeable but I needed more relationship development. All my favourite moments in the story were the ones between Joel and Ellie because it built upon an already existing and well developed relationship, while providing insight into the way it has grown and also strained over the course of the years. Their chemistry couldn't be beat by the rest. The new cast of characters had some potential but were not likeable or memorable enough.

    It was interesting what ND tried to do in trying to make players think from different perspectives on our characters' actions and their consequences. It was a good attempt but was wanting in execution.

    The way they tried to frame the story to push that Ellie was becoming the villain and that Abby had some good in her felt cheap and manipulative. In the way where when you are playing as Ellie they force you to kill dogs, murder a pregnant woman then when you play as Abby you play with the dog, save kids etc. (And then you rmb Abby tortures Joel to death with a golf club, and prob would have killed Dina who was pregnant if Lev wasn't there so welp) We can all see what you are trying to go for here but it came on too hamfisted. Even from the first game we knew Joel wasn't a good guy, and his final decision is controversial. But everyone could understand his motives because it was a very human decision that he made in the end. I could understand Abby's reason for wanting to kill Joel because it was a very human motive to want to avenge her father, but her character wasn't developed well enough for me to like her or be fully behind her. I will say though certain portions of the game if viewed as standalones disregarding the story surrounding it were very powerful and masterfully done in terms of atmosphere and execution.

    Pacing wise the game was just too long. It felt really draggy at some parts and certain decisions on the way they cut the game was odd. It does seem like it goes again what was previously stated about not enough time being given to develop all the characters, relationships. Which is why to some extent I do feel like the main plot of this game should have been reserved for a third game, with the second more focused on introducing the new characters and maybe even introducing Ellie to them. It could have the potential to make us feel more conflicted on whose side we would be on had we the opportunity to grow closer with Abby's side.

    This is kind of not related to the game but I have big issues with the way ND marketed the game after playing through it. I understand trying to hide major plot points of the game, other games and movies have also done this before. But tricking people into thinking Joel will be along with you for the journey, or basically hiding the existence of a second main character is like taking subterfuge to a whole nother level. I would even say it is basically false advertising.

    TL;DR Technically amazing, lots of respect to the countless people who worked on this game. Improvements on game play were there but not too big. Dragged down greatly by the story that didn't live up to the first game. Story can be a downfall for a game, especially this franchise that was built upon having a great story in the first place. I will say that my scoring decision had a heavier weightage towards story because of this.    … Expand
  16. MartinGame
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Es si duda alguna la mejor obra maestra de Nauty Dog por eso le doy los 10 puntos
  17. LewisDean22
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    Still a brilliant game but not quite as strong as the first installment of the series. It makes some bold story choices which I've learned to accept and personally, I found abby's flashbacks added an interesting spin on the ending of the first game. I began questioning who was more deserving of seeking vengeance. I understand though why so many people are angry with ND's story decisions
  18. Kirack
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The game is just amazing. It leads you to a journey you won't forget. You really need to look closely into what the game wants to tell you, otherwise you'll only think is a game about revenge and hate. Give it a chance and enjoy it. A game never made me feel in a way like this game did. You can feel sadness, anger, pity, even joy and you can even feel what their characters feel thanks toThe game is just amazing. It leads you to a journey you won't forget. You really need to look closely into what the game wants to tell you, otherwise you'll only think is a game about revenge and hate. Give it a chance and enjoy it. A game never made me feel in a way like this game did. You can feel sadness, anger, pity, even joy and you can even feel what their characters feel thanks to several details and stuff in-game.. Just look at Elllie's eyes... They're so alive, they want to speak so much and tell everything you need to know... Stop the hate and just play it alone without no one telling you nothing about it. Just enjoy it by yourself… Expand
  19. Eddie_Raja
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I really can't help but feel the people who have "problems" with the story, missed the entire point of the first game. For instance Joel is not a horrible character, but he is definitely not a "good guy." If you thought the first game was just about a father and daughter murdering 1000 people and somehow being "good people," then you did not understand core points of the initial game'sI really can't help but feel the people who have "problems" with the story, missed the entire point of the first game. For instance Joel is not a horrible character, but he is definitely not a "good guy." If you thought the first game was just about a father and daughter murdering 1000 people and somehow being "good people," then you did not understand core points of the initial game's story. Seriously go back to simplistic shooters where you kill faceless waves of nobodies. This game is for adults.

    For those who understood and truly loved the first game, you have 3 The Last of Us Games worth of content when it comes to the gameplay in this sequel. Additionally, while the original story was more simplistic in its goals, and thus easier to be a simple success....TLoU2 attempts (and succeeds) at being a more profound story. Unforgettable, and hard to put down while you are playing.    … Expand
  20. medium_boss
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    This game is better than the first one in so many levels - emotional, visual, gameplay involvement. The game challenges controversial ethical choices, shows that there is no black and white, it is possible to be bad and good at the same time, to be right and guilty from different points of view, and that all actions have their consequences. Great story, great characters, great game.
  21. Unicorn57
    Jul 15, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have to give my 2 cents to the rating here, although I can't add very much new stuff. For me, it is truly a miracle how these good reviews came here. I had a very hard time finishing the game and no, it's not because of the violence, horror and also not because of Joel's death (everybody excepted him to die... but the way it happened was still to soon and illogical ). What Neil Druckman tried, didn't work for me at all. No matter how stupid and evil Ellie got, I was on her team (Loyalty and stuff you know). And in addition to that, Abbys Story had me hate her even more. I saw absolutely nothing nice about her or regrets. In the end I felt I wasted 25h of my life feeling depressed because I waited 7 years and even was looking forward playing the sequel and I really thought: naughty dog never let me down. They can handle Abby in a way I will understand. But no, just ruin everything you liked about the first part and write a story so that it makes you feel you are watching a soap opera. But a cheap one. Really? So many plotholes? Mixing the terms vaccine and cure to one so you don't understand what exactly joel **** up. Still don't believe a cure / vaccine by the fireflys would have been a good thing in this world... Also the map drop, countless surprises that don't develop... they just happen... ah I really don't want to think about it anymore. The other bad reviews make a good job already. The overall story, what it wanted to say in the end is good. Don't get me wrong. But while I was playing I did not understand how the decisions developed. And THIS IS MY BIGGEST PROBLEM. And a lot of people have the same problem. It's just not a smooth transfer from 1 to 2.… Expand
  22. lcadalora
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    El juego es evidente no deja indiferente a nadie. O lo odias o lo amas. Creo que a nivel técnico, jugable, visual y sonoro es una pasada, de 10, con infinidad de escenarios diferentes todos trabajados hasta el más minimo detalle. Donde vienen las diferencias es en la narrativa, para mi, pese a tener alguna laguna y tal vez algo sobrealargado, me ha gustado mucho, creo que es muy valiente yEl juego es evidente no deja indiferente a nadie. O lo odias o lo amas. Creo que a nivel técnico, jugable, visual y sonoro es una pasada, de 10, con infinidad de escenarios diferentes todos trabajados hasta el más minimo detalle. Donde vienen las diferencias es en la narrativa, para mi, pese a tener alguna laguna y tal vez algo sobrealargado, me ha gustado mucho, creo que es muy valiente y quiere contarnos una historia diferente. Es un pedazo de candidato a Goty, y para mi, a falta de jugar a Cyberpunk 2077 el ganador ahora mismo. Me gustan los juegos que me hacen sentir diferente mientras los juego.Quiero a más Kojimas y Drukmans en el medio.… Expand
  23. TraxGameRZ
    Jul 16, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unrealistic, irrational, suspenseful, and non-dramatic. I have never seen a game that forces you to hate it like this game… Expand
  24. IvanychAg
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Excellent graphics.
    Good gameplay.
    Heartbreaking story.

    Really, I like this story, these characters and, especially, the ending.
    And... Joel forever in my heart.
  25. jjkkhh5566
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ok so ik i'm a little late on this one but all of you giving this game a **** review prob didn't even play the game give me a break the game is over 30 hours long and all you guys say oh this game sucks naughty dog screwed up, on the **** day it was released, i liked the last of us 2 while it's not a 10/10 the story was actually good people just got all LBGTQ and why is there sex scene's who gives a **** if they made ellie gay, who gives a **** if abby got plowed in the ass, gameplay and grapics where awesome in my opinion, not only that tho the story was dark cuz you know it's a post apocalypses world it was great and exiting yeah a bunch of main characters were killed but think about that **** in real life come on people, and not only that, the game wasn't even out for 24 hours before you butt hurt little babies started **** talking it, yeah sure they could have done better but for **** sake half you people **** talking it hadn't even played through it yet, it was a review bomb and you can't go off what butt hurt little **** say about the game after only a couple hours put into it just saying it wasn't as bad as all you cry babies were saying it was, if you want people to take your reviews seriously don't **** talk a game the day it was released and only 10 min put into the game… Expand
  26. Yourdailyhero
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    The greatest game I have ever played Thank you everyone at Naughty Dog for creating this masterpiece
  27. Rickispanish
    Jul 16, 2020
    6
    This is not what people have been waiting for for 7 years.
    This is what the Author has in mind .
    Everything about mechanics and Graphics. 1010
    Plot and its presentation, 210
  28. Nachojuncal
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [Español/Spanish] Simplemente una obra maestra. Nunca creí que un juego podia lograr transmitirme tantas emociones. Piel de gallina cada vez que Ellie tocaba la guitarra. La historia es SENSACIONAL, logrando poner incomodo al jugador en todo momento. GRACIAS Y MÁS GRACIAS POR ESTE JUEGAZO.… Expand
  29. Jockeygamer
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mal planteada la historia, jugar con la asquerosa de ABBY puro relleno, falta de concordancia con la primera, querernos meter "moralidad" y el buen obrar con calzador, sobre inclusion social es que ostia falto que pusieran la gente que se identifica con delfines, y el final me quieren decir que la perdono cuando ASESINO A JOEL, jodio a Tommy, mato al asiatico exnovio de su pareja, y le quito los dedos; pero que pasa cualquiera la hubiera matado por Guarra… Expand
  30. xartemporas
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Excellent. From technical aspect one of the best games I have ever seen(If not the best). I personally liked the story, too. Ignore all reviews, bad or good and play it yourself to judge!
  31. YgorRocha
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    this game is perfect. the story is very complex and very well done.
    I saw many people criticizing the game for having a weak history, but it is not true, you have to understand that this is a history of consequences, which shows that in an apocalyptic world nobody is a hero or a village, but that nobody is right.
    and for you who are reading if you didn’t play the first game, play it,    this game is perfect. the story is very complex and very well done.
    I saw many people criticizing the game for having a weak history, but it is not true, you have to understand that this is a history of consequences, which shows that in an apocalyptic world nobody is a hero or a village, but that nobody is right.
    and for you who are reading if you didn’t play the first game, play it, because it’s very important, and if you’re going to play the second game, play it whole and immerse me in the story to bury the characters ’side.    … Expand
  32. Mirapail
    Jul 15, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo más importante es la historia y no le atinaron no se por que aumenta la calificación solo me gustó la animación. Me sentí como el gordo de los Simpson escribiendo esto :v j… Expand
  33. Maelmartinez
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I Really liked this game, I actually saw people mad at the story Because it killed a "beloved character" but I don't see that as something
    The game as awesome graphics and amazing details. The Gameplay is pretty solid.    … Expand
  34. DeanKim
    Jul 15, 2020
    4
    Greatest game play and graphics.

    but part 2 was not a game what we want.
  35. Javi_rebo
    Jul 15, 2020
    4
    The story has not consistensy, gameplay and graphics are great however it did not hold the expectations
  36. TomasFH
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    El juego es lo más, sus gráficos, diseño, jugabilidad, etc. Esta muy bueno, la trama del juego me encanto y se los recomiendo :)
  37. KILKOMEGA
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    I‘d rather give the money to a beggar than Mr. Druckmann. I won't preorder ND games anymore as long as this dimwit is still in charge.
  38. AlvaroK95
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    Técnicamente sublime, buena jugabilidad aunque algo continuista y muy fácil en la dificultad estándar, y buena historia pero con personajes desaprovechados.
  39. Ellidina
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game ☆☆☆☆☆ very realistic. The gameplay is amazing and the story is more than great because it makes you understand that there are other people in the world besides the main characters. I love how they portrayed that everyone has its own tuma to deal with. I can't wait for The Last Of Us part 3.
    Also the design wow that was flawless.    … Expand
  40. Highseraph
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Finished the game in 45 hours and i couldn't get enough of it i am playing now on the survivor mode and its a blast, its simply one of the best games of all time, i adore the story the animations the graphics the gameplay the sound design and Abby.
  41. oscarmenjivar
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Truly amazing. Great secuel, grear graphics, excelent gameplat. A game full of details. A masterpieces.
  42. Manofsmalltasks
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This is the best game on PS4. Everyone who hates on it is just a troll. 5 stars
  43. daegari97
    Jul 15, 2020
    3
    Great description and atmosphere
    Poor storytelling (Loss of probability, contextless)
    Unattractive characters
  44. SiftHead
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    Спойлеров нет. Игра заслуживает баллов 6-7, но я считаю, что игры это искусство, а потому продвигать в них любые политические идеи (я знаю что игра не про это, но не говорите что там этого нет, если оно есть), надеюсь что в дальнейшем люди поймут, что искусство не должно быть ангажировано, это неправильно. Иными словами ни оценки редакций, ни оценки игроков не являются правдой, правда какСпойлеров нет. Игра заслуживает баллов 6-7, но я считаю, что игры это искусство, а потому продвигать в них любые политические идеи (я знаю что игра не про это, но не говорите что там этого нет, если оно есть), надеюсь что в дальнейшем люди поймут, что искусство не должно быть ангажировано, это неправильно. Иными словами ни оценки редакций, ни оценки игроков не являются правдой, правда как всегда где-то посередине, моя оценка лишь желание хоть как-то повлиять на индустрию. Если мне срут на голову, я не хочу разбирать как много, я НЕ хочу что-бы это продолжалось.… Expand
  45. alternateuniv
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    This game isn't fun. It's pushing a political agenda at you at all times and it's completely distracting. And as a story-based game, if the story is terrible, then what's left? Give this a pass, I regret putting money and time into this game.
  46. catalystqy
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Great game!!! This is a great game. A work of art, a catchy storyline, thoughtful characters, graphics, sound, music, everything is done at the highest level. Thanks to everyone who did! Leaves a mark on the heart forever. head and shoulders above everything that came out in this generation of consoles!
  47. Bowman210
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I had the pleasure to play. I am amazed at the 5.5 score on this site and I can guarantee most if not all of the low scores are people who haven’t even played the game. Amazing game that had it all from story moments to crisp gameplay. Sneaking around Seattle killing enemies left and right doesn’t get old and with this game engine and physics I can’t get enough of it.One of the best games I had the pleasure to play. I am amazed at the 5.5 score on this site and I can guarantee most if not all of the low scores are people who haven’t even played the game. Amazing game that had it all from story moments to crisp gameplay. Sneaking around Seattle killing enemies left and right doesn’t get old and with this game engine and physics I can’t get enough of it. This is going to be a game I’ll be replaying almost yearly and I hope Naughty Dog follows up with another amazing experience.… Expand
  48. Aus10em
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    thoroughly enjoyed the story line. I've never been so emotional over a video game before. You can never beat the authenticity of the first game, however this one is in a realm of its own
  49. QCMRunner
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    Disregarding the scavenging that got a bit repetitive by the end, I enjoyed the gameplay. I found myself becoming fairly immersed in the story and it ended up being a moving experience for me.
  50. waqjam
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incoherent story telling. Forced narrative through the game. Last of us deserved a better sequel.… Expand
  51. Alkaline89
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    amazing follow up to the first masterpiece! don't listen to the reddit trolls downvoting the game to be edgy. if you liked the first one you'll love this one.
  52. Lucascanciojc
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. #newTLOUpart2

    The last of us part 2 isn’t a good game and I’m gonna explain you why. The last of us part 1 is a master piece, because its story is based on hope. Maybe you won’t understand now and if you don’t, I invite you to play the first game one more time after reading this comment and get your conclusions. For now, I’m gonna give you just a glance of what I mean by hope: In the beginning of the first game, the character Joel (who’s a man that completely lost his faith), after getting to know Ellie a little better, remembers of his daughter and, as their relationship starts to grow, Joel gets more human. That’s a detail that almost no one noticed but during the game, we notice that certain actions of Joel isn’t coherent with the character we see in the beginning of the game. For example, the Joel in the beginning of the game would never forgive Henry and Sam after they left both Ellie and Joel to die. That’s just an example, of many others in the game, that the relationship between Ellie and Joel is so Strong that had the force to make Joel human and happy once again. Of course the dangerous environment turns Joel into an insane man, but Ellie was capable to break his insanity and transform it into hope.

    The last of us part 2, on the other hand, is a sad, pointless story, that was capable to destroy all the hope that was built in the first game. The game is about revenge, but there were so many ways of writing the storyline that I’m surprised things went this way. In my opinion, the character Abby is really important and has to be in the game, but not in this way. To sumarize, the story of the game could be: Abby, somehow getting to know both Joel and Ellie, and a little bit longer Jackson, starts to get to know them better and, without knowing Joel killed her father, starts to get close to Ellie, and a little later, to Joel. Abby notices that Jackson is a safe and beautiful place and, even though there aren’t many safe places left, Jackson is a place where hope remains. The fact that Joel killed Abby’s father would be unknown, even to the players, and during the game we would notice Abby starting to think and connect events related to her father’s death. In the end of the game, Abby would finally find out Joel was the one who killed her father. In this moment, we have a fight and Abby wins, but when she has the opportunity to kill both Joel and Ellie, she thinks about everything that’s passed during the game and the uncountable times Joel saved her. And that’s the moment she realizes revenge is a fool’s game and leaves. This sumarized story would not be the “happy story”, it would be the story that reinforces the hope that was so well built in the first game. I’m pretty sure the intention of Naughty Dog was to build the perfect the last of us part 2 because of what the game represents to so many people around the world. Unfortunately, the last of us part 2 doesn’t represent the first one and it’s definitely neither the game we wanted, nor the one we deserved.    … Expand
  53. FelixMC
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time writing a review for a game, and I’m doing because I feel obliged to do so after playing it twice. The way that Naughty Dog gave us a story that nobody expect it, and yet it maintains a brutal reality of the world, especially of a post-apocalyptic one where death does not only come for the “bad guy”, it’s just mind blowing.

    The authenticity of the story comes in many forms, such as the typical immaturity on a teenager shown by Ellie, who reproaches Joel for taking away her chance to “matter“, failing to see the love he developed for her as a daughter and that he would have killed the world if necessary for his baby girl to live. But Ellie going to Seattle chasing the WLF members who killed Joel, and even going into a dark path of torturing people to interrogate (different than being violent in self defense for the necessity of survival), shows how much she loves Joel as a father, and how her love turned vindictive by Abby’s actions.

    Or how it brings the matter of perspective as how each character could be a good guy when looking from their shoes and their motives when it comes to Abby. She just happened to be like Ellie, a girl who lost the person she loved and admired the most at the hands of a killer (Joel) who had to pay for it.

    That story combined with the raw brutality and violence, and how ignorance and cruelty comes into play in the shape of cults and gangs, just make the game the best game I have ever played besides TLOU I. Thank you Naughty Dog for that story. I initially hated that Abby got to survive, but that’s just because I see and sympathized with Joel’s actions (I would murder all the Fireflies again for Ellie to live). I ultimately understand that her father was like who Joel was to Ellie, and that Ellie deciding to forgive her was part of her maturation process, that knowing why Abby came after Joel and seeing a depending Lev on Abby like she was on Joel at some point plus the flashback of Joel, made her at the last second forgive her.    … Expand
  54. jonathancoit
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    An interesting second chapter to follow up what is one of my favorite games of all time. All of the characters were compelling and kept me interested, even as the story tool dark twist and turns.
  55. eskittles
    Jul 15, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a community of multiplayer experiences and competitive gaming, single player/story driven games have always been my favorite. Of course, I have always loved diving into a game like Valorant or Overwatch or even a fun party game from time to time but story driven games will always have a special place in the world of gaming. Instead of being explicitly told a story, games allow us to come along for the ride. For The Last of Us 2, this is arguably for the worst. Although a technical and visual masterpiece, the story leaves the player manipulated into cheapening everything from the first game. The player is made to feel guilty for a murder that never was forced upon the player in the first game in the first place. Then the player is made to sympathize with a new character. I get it but I also don't care because the story is poorly paced and manipulative in how it portrays its characters. Ellie is demonized by the decisions you are forced to make and Abby never has to make said choices that would make the player feel conviction. It feels less like this moral grey area the writers thought they were making and more like forcing their feelings of the main characters onto the player. The writer's described their intentions as to "make the player question everything from the first game". This game made me really question every decision involving the writing in the second game. Neil Druckman and the writers really threw away what is otherwise a beautiful game with their heavy handed, shallow story telling that ultimately makes for an unsatisfying sequel.… Expand
  56. Josearturo6
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Un juego increíble, superior a su predecesor en todos los aspectos menos en la historia, me parece que the last of us está por encima, pero no quiere decir que sea una mala historia, al contrario, es muy buena. En general es de los mejores juegos de la generación, 9,7/10
  57. CrxD25
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing! I just finished the game and it was the perfect sequel. The game is a long emotional bookend for the original game; an opportunity of showing us that every action have consequences (in this case Joel’s actions in the first game), and the devastating impact they have on Ellie, as well the world at large. Yes, you are going to have mixed feelings during the story. It isThis game is amazing! I just finished the game and it was the perfect sequel. The game is a long emotional bookend for the original game; an opportunity of showing us that every action have consequences (in this case Joel’s actions in the first game), and the devastating impact they have on Ellie, as well the world at large. Yes, you are going to have mixed feelings during the story. It is a very tragic story with two point of view. One of the point of view (Abby’s) is rough to accept at the begging, but along the journey you will see how important it is in order to complete the message that the game want to send

    The game have amazing graphics and a great gameplay. Definitely the story of the game is something different, something much people are not used to. For me, this game is a masterpiece! Do not let that bad reviews influence in your decision of play or not play this game. Must of the people who gave bad reviews do not play the game at all and/or stayed stuck with a false expectation that they created by them self because they couldn’t evolve with the story    … Expand
  58. one_euro
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Great game, very immersive. Makes you feel things and think about your actions. Left me devastated, but in a good way: it’s rare to feel something really strong playing a video game, but with this game you’ll feel everything
  59. oscarito
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me pareció un juego maravilloso, a pesar que la historia se tumbaba en ciertas partes, esto lo compensa en gameplay y gráficos, una ambiente enriquecido. diría que esta fácilmente en el top 5 de juegos de la ps4. Del tema lgtb me, no tiene nada de malo. La muerte de Joel Tenia que pasar. En concluir un juego buenísimo.… Expand
  60. vicemod
    Jul 15, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Abbi should die, ellie loose everything, joel, jesse, even his finger and dina because she left the house and abbie still alive all just to lose, ellie killed a 110000 of innocent people just to get abbie but cant kill the most guilty of al the people she already kill… Expand
  61. 2old4akumumode
    Jul 15, 2020
    4
    I played PS3 TLOU 20+ times, played DLC many times, bought PS4 version & again 20+ playthroughs. I bought 2 other people the game because it was so amazing! Every difficulty, every collectible, every conversation. I just want to express how much I loved this game. I waited 7yrs! I fantasized Joel would marry the lady he'd met on the dam with Tommy. And although Ellie kissed a girl, sheI played PS3 TLOU 20+ times, played DLC many times, bought PS4 version & again 20+ playthroughs. I bought 2 other people the game because it was so amazing! Every difficulty, every collectible, every conversation. I just want to express how much I loved this game. I waited 7yrs! I fantasized Joel would marry the lady he'd met on the dam with Tommy. And although Ellie kissed a girl, she was a child. I had imagined Ellie would get pregnant, baby would be immuned, Fireflies come for revenge but kidnap baby for the cure AND then Joel & Ellie would start the adventure! I should not have played this game. My imagination should have been enough. We all know the music score, the scenery, graphics etc is exceptional. Congratulations, JOB WELL DONE!. But I would have rather all that suck and have a deceit story. I knew it wasn't going to be as good as the first story but my gosh, it feels like a stranger not familiar with the first game pulled this out of space. It not only goes to destroy the beloved characters but seems to try and destroy the first game. The first game I didnt want to end but not the case with this one. I love collectibles but not even that could save this. I'm sorry for the amazingly talented people who made there part awesome & had to work knowing the story/writing was cheap. I dont need to give spoilers, but the early signs of serial killers are that they kill animals. This game will not be replayed!… Expand
  62. Salv12
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The original Last of Us was one of my top 5 favorite games and man did the sequel deliver! I heard about the negative reviews and went it with an open mind hoping it would change my view. The opening of the game left me furious and wondering if this is what people were mad about. Then I reached the halfway point and was fuming! The shocker of having to play as the other character left me with a bad taste. I felt that maybe this was the reason people hated the game. But man as reached the ending chapters my emotions changed completely. I realized that the developers did such an amazing job baiting you into that anger and changing your perspective by the end of the game. The gameplay, graphics, and voice acting were top of the line! Kudos Naughty Dog! You outdid yourselves with this one… Expand
  63. Jaydde
    Jul 15, 2020
    5
    The game play and graphics are great but I can't stand the current trend of media of being woke for the sake of being woke
  64. TiuLobits
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    O jogo tem de tudo bom, menos a história. O que não seria um problema se o jogo fosse focado em gameplay, coisa que não é. O jogo é focado em uma história com furos, situações forçadas, um plot que parece de fan fic, e um final muito, mas muito ruim. Enfim, é isso. Eu e muitos jogadores que esperaram por anos uma continuação desse game estamos decepcionados.
  65. Luvs2sploog
    Jul 15, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay itself is well done. I only glitched 4-5 times in the entire run, and even then, didn't need to restart the game or system. I avoided reading all the spoilers but really feel that the story itself was poorly organized and poorly executed. I feel that this would have been much better organization is you play as Abby up until the part where you venture into the theater. At that point, I would've done a flashback for Ellie where then you see why Abby is an important character and you seek your revenge on her. Then the game could have ended at the first visit to the farm and left it open to another full TLOU game to feature Santa Barbara. The SB party seemed unnecessary as it only shows that Ellie didn't forgive Joel for not letting her die, but it's done in such a poor manner in the game that I had zero emotional connection. The first LOU have such an emotional connection that I came in with high hopes. But between the organization and very well connections made, I felt almost nothing. Also, playing as the character who killed Joel made the second half of the game feel like a grind instead of an enjoyable play experience. Overall,
    1. The organization it the game makes the second half feel like a grind
    2. The gameplay was decent
    3. Poor decisions from the writers left me disliking the game as a whole and dropped the ball on making any emotional connection    … Expand
  66. Secretmanisme
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    The last of us part 2 has been rated for its gameplay and not its story. So i will rate the story instead of the gameplay. Some say its so bad it's good.
  67. Deannieman
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After seeing that the leaks were true and worst the ending had no redemptive plot I was so glad I ask for a refund for this game, the Last of us part 1 had something that genuinely motivated me to play in contrast to this story for part 2 which I just cant mustard up any interest to play :(… Expand
  68. herandi
    Jul 15, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The second half of the game is pointless and bland, the gameplay is pretty much a copy of the first game and extremely repetitive and boring. There are some good moments but not enough to save this game.… Expand
  69. Alex79br
    Jul 15, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em TLOU 1, o enredo era ponto principal desse jogo mas, que chegou nessa segunda parte de forma simplória, totalmente brochante, jogabilidade arroz com feijão, gráficos muito bons, sons de boa qualidade com músicas legais e algumas até famosas, mas enfim 05 anos de espera para apenas isso?

    R.I.P TLOU parte 3, ND não produzam mais uma continuação, pois vai ser jogado dinheiro fora!

    O primeiro TLOU lançado em 2013, ganhou nota 95 da crítica, baseado nessa nota eu pergunto para os mesmo críticos: The Last of Us 2 é melhor que o primeiro?
    Caso você responda "não" porque você deu nota 100 ou igual a 95?

    Hoje dia 15/07/2020 a nota está em 93, por favor metacritic atualizar!    … Expand
  70. M9K
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash Story .. forcing you to play as the villain for half of the game and forcing you to love the villains ... naughty dog I’m sorry but you did a big mistake by making this story… Expand
  71. p1menta
    Jul 15, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. IMO, people over exagerate on both sides. Yes, i agree the plot is not as good as the first one, specially if you put one against the other. I mean if you consider your expectations after the first game. And, truth be told, no one knew what would happen, right? the plot was really open ahead of us. the only plot hanging there was how and when Ellie would learn about Joel's making.
    maybe that's why people are so mad about this one. They expected something else (me included, don't get me wrong) but, hey, it's not like this game is THAT piece of garbage as everyone's saying.
    The major problem for me is that expectation hanging there.
    If this was the first game of a serie it would be fantastic. that's why in my head i gave this one two separete ratings. For the game as a sequence it's 6 or even lower. It was a bold move, what they've tried on the plot, but bold moves can go wrong, and when they do it will probably be twice as catastrophic.
    I hate how little they let us play as Joel, hate how terrible of a person they portraited Ellie in the game, hated how much they forced us to like Abby (I'M SAYING THAT EVEN THO I LOVED ABBY. They just didn't have to pushed the palyer so hard toward liking her. It wasnt subtle at all) and if it was a movie, the oscar of the worst editting would fit it perfectly. Swaping between Ellie and Abby was too much, and too often, etc. Thats the thing, again. the expectation. What we wanted to happen. And I'm not even saying dont kill Joel (or any other character) but it wasnt respectful. It wasnt well done. It was dumb. Like a n obvious excuse for the plot.
    We had one game, one DLC and years and years of knowing and loving Ellie and Joel. I dont think anyone expected this, and I can'1t imagine anyone from Naughty Dog to think about this idea as good. (except "the head" behind it, probably)
    IDK, i'm sad about the game. and not the sad I'd like to be if the story was better writen.
    again, if it was a new IP, it would be an 8, maybe 9.
    as the sequal to one of the best games ever, I can't rate it more than 7    … Expand
  72. Elpiton
    Jul 15, 2020
    7
    El juego es excelente a nivel técnico. La banda sonora es perfecta y realmente te hace sentir dentro del juego. El problema es la narrativa, ya que no cumplió con las expectativas de todos.
  73. droppedelbow
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This game is a technical marvel. Sound and visuals are impeccable. There are views that will take away your breath, and the characters move, sound and look like real people. The sense of atmosphere is jaw dropping. There are times you can almost taste the choking spores in the air, or feel the warmth of a setting sun on your face. This is a beautiful game.
    The gameplay is good, with some    This game is a technical marvel. Sound and visuals are impeccable. There are views that will take away your breath, and the characters move, sound and look like real people. The sense of atmosphere is jaw dropping. There are times you can almost taste the choking spores in the air, or feel the warmth of a setting sun on your face. This is a beautiful game.
    The gameplay is good, with some basic puzzle solving and platforming thrown in to add a touch of variety, but the core is the fighting. Fighting the infected is usually a tense, nervous experience, while the fights against human opponents are some of the highlights of the game. There is a genuine sense of achievement from picking off a whole group while not once raising an alarm. And if the first game scared you, this too will be no walk in the park. Hail to the king (you'll know him when you see him). If any other publisher produced a game that looked/sounded and played like this, I'd have no complaints and would be happy to give it a high rating. But it's from Naughty Dog and it's the sequel to one of my favourite games, so there's more to be considered than the technical aspects.
    So is this a worthy sequel? Does the plot honour the previous game and are new characters worthy of being talked of alongside Joel and Ellie? Yes. So much yes.
    This game has baggage. It has upset some people. These people enjoy being upset. If you don't like "SJW progressive propaganda" or whatever, don't play it. It's not for you, but you probably know that by now. That being said, there are bad reviews that aren't from bigots and damaged man-babies. There ARE genuine criticisms to be made about this game. I am not saying everyone that disliked it should be ignored. No piece of media can please everyone. This is an experience that will divide opinion.
    I loved this game. But it is emotionally draining and incredibly unforgiving. Joel and Ellie have changed with time, but they're still the characters I loved in the previous instalment. They do things that are stupid, self destructive, selfish, vicious and illogical. And because they feel like real people, you can see why they act that way. Life isn't always logical, and they are living in a strange time with pressures we can't even begin to understand. And the new characters we meet stand up to comparison with those in the previous instalment. There are truly evil villains, heroic allies, new groups, tribes and gangs. Even the infected get a few tweaks. The new characters that have elicited most of the hate are far more complex and nuanced than the naysayers will admit. I ended up caring for them just as much as the more familiar "goodies". And as the story progresses and only one ending seems possible, the dread and horror that something you don't want to happen is inevitable is something I've never felt from a game before.
    This is a rambling, waffle of a review, but I only finished the game yesterday and there's still much to process. When everything was over I was a bit of a wreck. I'd cried, sworn and got quite vocal about the actions that were being taken. I've never shouted at game characters before. THAT is how much I cared about these fictional folk.
    The game has flaws. It isn't perfect. But if you buy into the story, if you care about these people, the game isn't really the point. I can't be objective about this experience. No game has effected me as much as this one. The importance of what is achieved and what it makes (many of) the players feel counteracts any of the flaws. No other game is like this, and frankly that's probably a good thing. I couldn't go through this on a regular basis.    … Expand
  74. Drag_
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    После прохождения игры не смог остаться в стороне и решил зарегистрироваться здесь и поставить свою оценку. Не понимаю за что все так закидали эту игру помоями. На моей памяти не было таких проектов, которые бы так заставляли меня переживать.
    Постановка отличная. Таких кинематографичных игр ещё не было.
    Сюжет непростой. Есть много спорных моментов, но в процессе прохождения ты понимаешь,    После прохождения игры не смог остаться в стороне и решил зарегистрироваться здесь и поставить свою оценку. Не понимаю за что все так закидали эту игру помоями. На моей памяти не было таких проектов, которые бы так заставляли меня переживать.
    Постановка отличная. Таких кинематографичных игр ещё не было.
    Сюжет непростой. Есть много спорных моментов, но в процессе прохождения ты понимаешь, что было сделано и зачем. Ты понимаешь мотивацию персонажей. Ты чувствуешь всю жестокость этого мира. Мне самому многое пришлось не по душе сначала. Но те эмоции, которые оставляет история после своего финала - очень сильные. Но не все смогли с этим смириться.
    По поводу геймплея. Те люди, что пишут, что геймплей скучный или не поменялся со времен первой части, видимо игру даже не запускали. На первый взгляд, каких-то видимых изменений не так много, но благодаря новым механикам и более обширным локациям играется всё совсем по-другому. Перестрелки с людьми - одно удовольствие. К тому же, благодаря некоторым моментам, в игре теперь есть ощущение того, что ты убиваешь живых людей, а не просто ботов. С заражёнными всё осталось плюс-минус как в первой части, но есть пара новых видов, не более.
    Графика, анимации, дизайн - потрясающие. Всё очень красиво. НА PS4 SLIM частота кадров не проседает.

    Естественно, это не идеальная игра. Есть до чего докопаться, как и везде, но этого делать абсолютно не хочется. Игра стоит своих денег, ибо те эмоции, которые ты испытаешь после финала - бесценны.

    PS: Если не проходили первую часть, то обязательно сначала нужно пройти её, а потом браться за вторую часть.    … Expand
  75. ashtinfay
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Big risk and it paid off! Great game, great story, great visual, great gameplay. Great everything! Kudos, Naughty Dog!
  76. bluefloyd
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I never post reviews. This game was phenomenal. It leaves you feeling...like you must do something with the life that you have.
  77. Feroz2035
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece , the gameplay, the story , the music and also the graphics are amazingly tied together, I enjoyed my time playing this game
  78. Tan19
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Congratulations Neil, the ND team, the musicians and actors on an amazing job. The emotions you feel from experiencing this game is immense from joy, sadness, grief, vengeance, empathy, love and forgiveness. Absolutely phenomenal.
  79. Leidydgh
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ¡Me encantó! La jugabilidad es grandiosa, los nuevos infectados, el juego en general, hace que lo ames, lo odies en partes, que rías y que llores..… Expand
  80. Sirbird
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Did any of you actually play the game or just form your opinion based off leaks? Honestly I didn’t want to like the story either but when I actually PLAYED THE GAME I thoroughly enjoyed it the whole way through. The new infected are down right terrifying. I didn’t want to like the ending and didn’t but when I actually started thinking about it for what it was and the meaning behind it andDid any of you actually play the game or just form your opinion based off leaks? Honestly I didn’t want to like the story either but when I actually PLAYED THE GAME I thoroughly enjoyed it the whole way through. The new infected are down right terrifying. I didn’t want to like the ending and didn’t but when I actually started thinking about it for what it was and the meaning behind it and everything both characters went through I fully understood why they made it. All around a great game with my first play through taking over 30 hours… Expand
  81. TheHashashan
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    The narrative structure is sure to be divisive, but the character and world building is on another scale from its predecessor. The sheer level of detail of each location, and the tuning of each encounter makes every step of the journey feel unique.
  82. OptimusMama
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Trash, I wish I NEVER played this game before. Story is poorly written, everything is political driven. Worst game EVER!!!! Nightmare!!!
  83. SymptomaticYoga
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That game is amazing ! He moves you with moments of sadness and anger And moments that you feel both this game is really good it has something behind it is not something that gives you everything delivered you have to think to understand… Expand
  84. Kingcold
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    It may not be the masterpiece most expected but it certainly took everyone for a ride. This is not one of those feel good games or stories and while it suffers from poor pacing, questionable sex scenes and shallow side characters this game had a good story to tell. Definitely would be one of those games that gets better as time goes on.
  85. Jmsgames
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Ignore the bad reviews from bitter fanboys and/or bigots. TLOU2 is a masterpiece of compelling, shocking, gritty, horrifying, absolutely gripping storytelling. The story is dark, and the characters don’t do what you wish they would do, but it plays out like the best tragedies - feeling inevitable but completely earned. It was so hard to put down, and the characters were so well drawn thatIgnore the bad reviews from bitter fanboys and/or bigots. TLOU2 is a masterpiece of compelling, shocking, gritty, horrifying, absolutely gripping storytelling. The story is dark, and the characters don’t do what you wish they would do, but it plays out like the best tragedies - feeling inevitable but completely earned. It was so hard to put down, and the characters were so well drawn that by the end it was impossible to decide who to root for. This is art.… Expand
  86. MasterMcPwner
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Emotionally Draining - In a Great Way

    Anyone familiar with the first franchise entry won’t be surprised that The Last of Us Part II is not a game that’s going to leave you feeling upbeat and chipper. Make sure your emotional bank account is good and ready for the beating it’s about to take before jumping into this game.

    Violence, drama, and more violence. That’s most of what this game is, but just like last time around, Naughty Dog doesn’t lean into violence for the sake of being violent. They use it to illustrate and enhance the intensity of a world turned completely upside down, and to take us on another journey through that bleak and brutal world.

    The narrative is different this time around. We already know the world, we already know the infected, and we already know the original story of Joel and Ellie. Part II takes us on a continued, yet distinctly separate narrative journey. The Last of Us Part II deepens our relationship with Joel and Ellie while adding the emotional complexity of a new cast of characters. By design, the game shows a different side to the original story while also expanding into entirely new territory.

    The chronological ordering (or lack there off) to how the story is told can be somewhat jarring at times. Ultimately though it does serve to make the narrative delivery more suspenseful and dramatic. Some of the flashback scenes felt a little slow compared to the pace of the rest of the game, but many of them did add useful layers of context and drama.

    The mechanics are subtly but nicely improved over The Last of Us in nice ways. Dodging and evading feels like a more realistic way to engage in melee combat, sneaking is more nuanced now that you can go fully prone, and the ability to visibly listen to enemies takes time to improve. The gun mechanics leave a little bit to be desired, but the melee mechanics more than make up for any gaps. The brutality and fluidity with which you can mutilate just about anyone and everything is superb. And the accompanying graphics and audio couldn’t be more raw.

    Overall, The Last of Us Part II leaves you never quite knowing how to feel. The weight of every major moment in the game is successively more and more heavy. It truly is a proper “Part 2”– the game picks up where the original left off, gives us more of we loved, but brings in enough “newness” in terms of narrative and the overall story to stay supremely compelling throughout the entire journey. If you want a game that will force you to feel something, The Last of Us Part II is a must play.    … Expand
  87. evanpin
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    I usually don't write reviews but I had to come here give my opinion.

    I get that maybe this is not a game for everybody, but still is a great game, all the tecnical achivements, the direction of scenes made the game look like a movie. I personnaly loved it, I never felt what i felt while playing this game: anger, confusion, fear, remorse etc. I sincerily think this is the second best    I usually don't write reviews but I had to come here give my opinion.

    I get that maybe this is not a game for everybody, but still is a great game, all the tecnical achivements, the direction of scenes made the game look like a movie.

    I personnaly loved it, I never felt what i felt while playing this game: anger, confusion, fear, remorse etc. I sincerily think this is the second best game i've ever played.    … Expand
  88. lager96
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    I remember the launch day of the original The Last of Us back in 2013. I came home from school, bought the game and was so excited to play it. From the opening first 20min the game had me and when I beat the game I was in love with the characters, the story, and the world. 7 years later and I still love it and I was so excited about Part II.

    Just like the first game, I downloaded Part    I remember the launch day of the original The Last of Us back in 2013. I came home from school, bought the game and was so excited to play it. From the opening first 20min the game had me and when I beat the game I was in love with the characters, the story, and the world. 7 years later and I still love it and I was so excited about Part II.

    Just like the first game, I downloaded Part II and was waiting for the game to unlock on my PS4. The game unlocked and I was finally playing the sequel to my favorite game of all time. I was so hyped and was so happy to be back in this world with these characters. The game looks so great and is probably one of the best looking games of all time (next to RDR2). As the story progressed I was happy to see where it would go and then it happened. The unforgettable act took place and I had no idea where the story was going. Based on the trailers I thought I knew where the story was going but I was wrong.

    I accepted what happened and was dying to see what happened next. I played the story over the course about a week and was caught off guard so many times by the story, especially with a huge surprise half way through the game. I found myself rushing through the second half and stopped myself when I noticed. Upon completing the game I was unsure what I thought about the game. I LOVED so much about the game. The gameplay and combat is Naught Dog at its best! The animations is top tier and the acting is the best I've seen in a video game.

    I thought about this game for days and finally realized that I actually really appreciate what NG did with the story. They could have done it safe and predictable but they didn't. The arc that Ellie and other characters go through is great. 90% of this game is about revenge, yes. However, the last 10% is a about redemption and forgiveness. While this game may not be what some fans expected, I feel this game will be remembered as revolutionary and ahead of its time a year or two down the road. I can't wait for my NG+ playthrough to see everything I missed during my first playthough.

    My final score: 8.5    … Expand
  89. RLRoro
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. What a wonderful and delightful story. Great game mechanics, graphics, cutscenes, incredible details... I absolutely loved the development of characters, I have cried so so many times during my playthrough. Never before a game put me to tears like this. What a powerful message in the end. Great job, Naughty Dog. Thanks so much for this. Only a truly bold story couldThis is a masterpiece. What a wonderful and delightful story. Great game mechanics, graphics, cutscenes, incredible details... I absolutely loved the development of characters, I have cried so so many times during my playthrough. Never before a game put me to tears like this. What a powerful message in the end. Great job, Naughty Dog. Thanks so much for this. Only a truly bold story could make such a stir. Really brave, really brilliant.… Expand
  90. Boopsegundo
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    Do I even need to say something?
    The game is absolute Hippocritical and creates characters that are nothing like the other game.
    **** this game
  91. Lupinefiasco
    Jul 15, 2020
    9
    This game isn't perfect. But it's close. I didn't like the controls when combat got busy, and the graphics on certain characters didn't seem to be as high quality as the main cast.
    The story, however, was fantastic, as to be expected. A few hiccups and one or two spots when I might've scratched my head a bit, but nothing to jarring. Not sure when I'll play it again, but I definitely will.
  92. Aliysium
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    Outside of a few pacing issues, this game is *chef's kiss*. People trying to say the story is bad...just because you don't LIKE the story, doesn't make it objectively bad. It's meant to be miserable and devastating. That's literally the point. Stop being so irrationally angry over a video game that you would send death threats to people involved in the making of it.
  93. HugoFernandez
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Después de haberlo terminado puedo decir que es una obra maestra que ha puesto el listón muy alto, es un 10 en todos los aspectos. En cuanto a la narrativa, se entiende que puede no gustarle a todos pero eso no quita que sea una maravillosa entrega. Simplemente no quisieron hacer un fan service y decidieron arriesgarse. he jugado muchos juegos pero este es el mejor que he jugado y superaDespués de haberlo terminado puedo decir que es una obra maestra que ha puesto el listón muy alto, es un 10 en todos los aspectos. En cuanto a la narrativa, se entiende que puede no gustarle a todos pero eso no quita que sea una maravillosa entrega. Simplemente no quisieron hacer un fan service y decidieron arriesgarse. he jugado muchos juegos pero este es el mejor que he jugado y supera ampliamente al primero. Cabe recalcar que ambos juegos presentan unas historias diferentes, el primero es más "bonito", tiene muchos momentos lindos y en cambio el segundo son muchos momentos crudos que duelen. te hace recapacitar sobre muchas cosas. Aún así aunque el primero me impactó más por ser la novedad y porque nunca se habia hecho un juego con una narrativa tan potente. el segundo lo destrona… Expand
  94. RvH8484
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    I finished TLOU2 last week and have mixed emotions regarding the game. When it comes to graphics and gameplay and overal quality I love the experience. The story has got some very strong parts but I've got a problem with the lack of choice you're being offered as a gamer. At all key moments in the story the only way to move forward is Naughty Dog's way. This makes the story completelyI finished TLOU2 last week and have mixed emotions regarding the game. When it comes to graphics and gameplay and overal quality I love the experience. The story has got some very strong parts but I've got a problem with the lack of choice you're being offered as a gamer. At all key moments in the story the only way to move forward is Naughty Dog's way. This makes the story completely linear. You can clearly tell some of the people making the narrative decisions have an overly strong Politically Correct/ Woke view on life and society. With other media like film it's easier to accept or just reject a certain point of view, especially if you don't appreciate the quality, style or story. I would never watch the all-female Ocean's or Ghostbuster **** shows. Mostly because the quality just isn't there.

    TLOU2 is different. The story in my opinion is both hit and miss. If gamers were given choices at key moments, this game would have been a masterpiece. Despite the fact Naughty Dog has eliminated the option to choose completely the game is still very good and at times great. The very best developers like Rockstar and CD Projekt Red understand that simple yet important aspect. I think the people at Naughty Dog could have made a Masterpiece with as little as two moments where the gamer is given an essential narrative choice. Because they have failed to understand this or were to stubborn to offer the option TLOU2 has become more controversial instead of their greatest hit.    … Expand
  95. Georgeroyb
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Gameplay is top notch and, while the story is very grim, the performances and characters carry it. If you know anything about this game, you’ll know it’s extremely decisive. The biggest factor on whether you’ll like this game is if you go into it with an open mind and let the game ask you some uncomfortable questions. P.S. I almost took a point off because I **** hate killing the dogs.
  96. Daeandor
    Jul 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They used shock value to sell the story. Which doesn't work for me. I don't sympathize with Abby and I don't feel bad about wanting revenge. I agree with Joel decision in the first game.… Expand
  97. XANDER-22
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us II is the masterpiece of noughty dog, technically the best ever, the graphics are absolutely a beauty for the eyes, the story is narrated perfectly, and most of the criticisms go only to the death of Joel or for Abby's involvement, well if you think in this way, sorry but you have not understood anything about the game or what Neill wanted to give us, thanks Neill for giving birth to one of the most beautiful games ever, before criticizing Gioacatelo and give one sensible criticism at least!… Expand
  98. NINF1xed
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    As TLOU was the best game of its generation, TLOU2 is the best game of this generation, it sets an even higher bar in storytelling, amazing combat mechanics, breathtaking world, it is a masterpiece and for years to come will set a new standard in game excellence
  99. Hanna1234
    Jul 15, 2020
    3
    I expect soo much in this game, and i feel that they just ruined the history of the first game
  100. ArauKan0
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Amazing graphics and music, ok gameplay, terrible pacing in the story. An honest score would be like a 7/10 but i'll give it a 10 just to offset the review bombing trolls.
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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