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  1. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time, excellent history, enviable graphics and great gameplay is certainly a Game of The Year competitor and probably a winner.
  2. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Beautifully made game, maintains the tension and jump scares of the first game, amazing story line but not for snowflakes or people just looking for a remake of the first game. Combat can get a little tedious because the levels are so damn big, but offers a lot of exploration and hidden gems.
  3. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This is the best video game story I've ever seen. It depicts the complexity of human emotions and the complexity of human behaviors. It does not have just one-dimensional characters like many other games.
  4. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A ND conseguiu entregar a melhor experiência desta geração. Tecnicamente o jogo é incrível em todos os quesitos: gameplay, gráficos, cenários e combates. O roteiro muito bem conduzido até o desfecho, carregado de dor e sofrimento, uma ótima representação do que é viver um mundo apocalíptico, já que neste contexto, os infectados são os menores dos problemas.
  5. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game done Joel dirty and abby getting away not satisfying and wheres Dina and tommy! Game left so open feels anti climatic

    However the game is amazing, mechanically it is epic everything works perfectly every punch bullet and bomb hits hard the game is bliss to play only down fall is the things in said in top sentences otherwise amazing game
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  6. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is just so flawless ....prolly the best game I’ve ever played . Such a realistic and heart wrenching story . Worth Every Second
  7. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    10/10 шедевр. Игра заслуживает как минимум 7 баллов от пользователей. ЛГБТ повестка есть, но ее очень мало и на повествование она не влияет.
  8. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is very good. I advise you to buy it because such wonderful games are very rare. Story 6/10 graphics 10/10 gayplay 10/10.
  9. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Narrativa, ritmo, historia, jugabilidad, sensibilidad. Un 10 obra maestra. La única pega es quedarse con ganas de más.
  10. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game 10/10 for mi صراحة العبة حبيتها حر الاعاب لي تقدملي مفاجءات جرافرك خرافي واداء الاصوات اروع Expand
  11. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Good job! I don’t care about relationships Ellie and Dina! Very nice continue! Wait to part lll!
  12. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Juego increíble con una historia digna de estar a la altura del primero. Un juego que consigue engancharte desde el primer minuto y que te enamores de los personajes. Una historia brillante contada desde dos perspectivas diferentes, tanto la de Ellie (protagonista) como la de Abby (villana), y que a través de dichas perspectivas se desarrollan los personajes y muestra su evolución. SobreJuego increíble con una historia digna de estar a la altura del primero. Un juego que consigue engancharte desde el primer minuto y que te enamores de los personajes. Una historia brillante contada desde dos perspectivas diferentes, tanto la de Ellie (protagonista) como la de Abby (villana), y que a través de dichas perspectivas se desarrollan los personajes y muestra su evolución. Sobre todo cabe destacar el énfasis que se le da a las emociones de los personajes (amor, frustración, ira...).

    Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores juegos que se han hecho hasta la fecha junto con el primero.
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  13. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    do not trust the fanboy bad review, do it yourself, this game have very good game mechanic and unique story
  14. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The game is awesome! Passed it in one breath. I want to note that there is NO propaganda of homosexuality. The plot is really far from the atmosphere of the first part, but with its unsurpassed chips and unique gameplay. If you cast aside all your prejudices, then you will get unforgettable pleasure from the passage. I strongly recommend it to everyone!
  15. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Simply awesome, I finished it earlier today and can’t stop thinking about it. I think I’ll play through it again to catch anything I missed. It’s as good as the first game and a worthy sequel. If you loved the first you’ll love this as well.
  16. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The vast majority of negative user reviews that came in on this game literally came in within the first 24 hours of it's release. Meaning, these reviews were not from people who finished the game and almost certainly all of them were part of a coordinated review bombing because they felt entitled to a story that pandered to them and their needs.

    As somebody who actually played through
    The vast majority of negative user reviews that came in on this game literally came in within the first 24 hours of it's release. Meaning, these reviews were not from people who finished the game and almost certainly all of them were part of a coordinated review bombing because they felt entitled to a story that pandered to them and their needs.

    As somebody who actually played through the game beginning to end, I can confidently say that not only was the story a perfect continuation of the first, but now that I've seen it for myself, it's an absolutely essential companion piece to part 1. One of, if not the best story in video games. You really must experience it for yourself in it's entirety.
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  17. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game great detail a sheer joy to play with amazing story just what I needed during lockdown Expand
  18. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Just play it ✅ You won’t be disappointed if you see the story through and are open minded.
  19. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing game in every aspect. I think it deserves a 9 but I’m gonna give it the 10 as my tiny contribution against all the homophobic and fanboys out there that are giving it a 4, 3 and even ¡¿2 and 1!?
  20. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It’s an outstanding game in many ways. It has one of the most developed graphics until now. The gameplay is amazing, it feels so organic and natural. Naughty Dog improved and expanded the already good gameplay of the first game. I loved the narrative and story of the game, which without spoilers humanizes a devastating story. Something you don’t see everyday how they touch this topic.It’s an outstanding game in many ways. It has one of the most developed graphics until now. The gameplay is amazing, it feels so organic and natural. Naughty Dog improved and expanded the already good gameplay of the first game. I loved the narrative and story of the game, which without spoilers humanizes a devastating story. Something you don’t see everyday how they touch this topic. You’ll see once you play it. It is much longer than the first game, something I’m grateful with. It’s not anymore an odyssey as before but all the effort of the studio is palpable every second.
    The soundtrack of Santaolalla is remarkable.
    Don’t pay attention to all the review bombing and if you were already attracted to play it, just do it.
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  21. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Amazingly rough game that puts you through the pain the characters feel. I highly recommend this game to everyone who loves the first game.
  22. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego.. su historia es genial y su jugabilidad espectacular! A mi me encanto no se porque lo odian tanto
  23. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Class game from Sony well worth it Expand
  24. Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us es un juego muy bueno sin importar si te gusto la historia o no
    La jugabilidad es de lo mejor von los mismos controles de la primera parte para no compricarlo
    En el sistema grafico de apartado excelentemente perfecto
    Lo bueno de este juego es que te nara y juegas 2 historias diferentes por el precio de un juego
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  25. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    La verdad, no entiendo todo el Hate que ha traído este juego, evaluarlo con un 1 o 2 me parece estar ciego frente al trabajo monumental que se deja ver facilmente en TLOU2, el cariño y la dedicación que le pusieron los desarrolladores estalla en cada esquina y pequeño detalle de la historia que lidera Ellie y sus amigos, me parece realmente que el juego merece un review de 9.5, no es laLa verdad, no entiendo todo el Hate que ha traído este juego, evaluarlo con un 1 o 2 me parece estar ciego frente al trabajo monumental que se deja ver facilmente en TLOU2, el cariño y la dedicación que le pusieron los desarrolladores estalla en cada esquina y pequeño detalle de la historia que lidera Ellie y sus amigos, me parece realmente que el juego merece un review de 9.5, no es la perfección, pero en esta generación me parece a la altura de The Legend of Zelda BOTW o Red Read Redemption 2. El review bombing me parece una imbecilidad a estas alturas y me da pena que no se permitan a ustedes mismos jugar este juego por una preconcepción, la verdad ustedes se lo pierden. Expand
  26. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very good, and while I understand most of the criticism regarding the story, I don't agree with what seems to be a common thread in many of the reviews - that games have to deliver the story YOU want. It drags on a bit, loses a lot of momentum around the middle, where it is also hard to get invested. All of that is true, I think. That being said, the story isn't really that bad. Characters that I love made choices that I strongly disagreed with. It made me uncomfortable, but I also didn't feel pandered to, which I think is pretty valuable in this day and age. Some have objected that the game is SJW propaganda, but I think that's ridiculous, when you've actually played the game. There is a trans-person in the story as well as a couple of lesbians, but those aren't their defining traits. They are actually fully fleshed-out characters, and their presence doesn't make the story any less relatable to me, a straight white man. You can still disagree with all the story choices, characters and such, I guess, but I really feel you're missing the forest for the trees if you focus in on those aspects, and blow them out of proportion.

    The game is absolutely visually stunning, the sound design is phenomenal and the acting lives up to the standard that Naughty Dog has set since the first Uncharted. The gameplay and mechanics are basically the same as last time around, but with a few added features and a bit more fluency. The story is pretty bleak, filled with unresolved conflicts and frustrating character choices - but it is perfectly coherent, in my opinion. And I kind of like that. It's a little messy. Like life mostly is. I get it, if that's not your cup of tea, but honestly, if you expected your characters to be heroes and have everything tied up neatly in a bow by the end, you weren't paying attention during the first game. I'd say it's solidly established what kind of people they are, and to the objections that "Joel/Ellie would never do that" I have to say I disagree. I'm dancing near spoiler territory here, but the argument seems to be that Joel would never be caught off guard as he does in this game. But that absolutely happens multiple times during the first one, so... That Ellie is different than the beginning of the first game is another one I've seen quite a lot. But those reviewers seem to forget the last two chapters of the first game, where she was severely traumatized more than once. Plus, she's a teenager now, so...

    My point is, just because you don't like it, it doesn't mean it's out of character. If you want more static characters, you could play Uncharted, or something like that.

    I sort of digested the experience of completing the game over about a week. I had to get my head around the story, and what it was supposed to show. It's not that it's particularly deep, but the criticism that the point of the story is "violence is bad" is laughably superficial. If that's what people took from it, by all means they should leave it a poor review, but honestly, the review-bombing makes these reviewers look like spoiled children. Grow up. Naughty Dog is under no obligation to make the game that you want. You're free to play something else. Stop screaming in the super market.

    Obviously, you can voice your criticism and disagreement, but come on - do you honestly want the entertainment industry to give you exactly what you say you want, every time? That sounds incredibly boring, to me, even if the risk is to sometimes play through something about which you're not quite sure how you feel, as you're playing. Last of Us Part II takes a risk, and hopes you'll give it the benefit of the doubt and play along, to see where it ends. Personally, I think it was more than worth it to follow the story through to the end. I felt sort of as I did after the first one, or after ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, back in the PS2 days - which is to say, it wasn't pleasant. At least not at first. But after mulling it over for a few days, I felt the same sort of understanding, I think. And those kinds of experiences are precious, at least to me. If that wasn't your experience, can I suggest that you either went into it looking for a fight, so to speak, or that it simply just wasn't for you?

    Reasonable people can disagree, but if you do, may I at least suggest that review-bombing should be beneath you? If you think it sucks, play however much you want and review it honestly.

    Normally, it's probably about 9 or 9,5 for me, but I'm leaving it a ten to balance out the bombers a little, even if it's just a tiny amount.
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  27. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I really don't understand what the fuss was all about . Really enjoyed the game .
  28. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful, thought provoking game about the vicious cycle of revenge and learning to forgive. Expand
  29. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I don’t see why this game is getting hate. While I was new to the series (picked up part 1 a month before part 2 came out) so maybe that has something to do with it? In my opinion it is one of if not the greatest single player campaign I’ve ever experienced. I lol’ed I cried I screamed the most. I even began pausing the game anytime something scary happened so much it became somethingI don’t see why this game is getting hate. While I was new to the series (picked up part 1 a month before part 2 came out) so maybe that has something to do with it? In my opinion it is one of if not the greatest single player campaign I’ve ever experienced. I lol’ed I cried I screamed the most. I even began pausing the game anytime something scary happened so much it became something I had to actively fight myself from doing. I can’t recommend this game enough! And with all these bad reviews I’m sure you can find it used if you’re on a bugit! Can’t wait to see what’s next from Naughty dog Expand
  30. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Это игра,дала массу эмоций, неважно каких,она вовлекла в свой красочный и мрачный мир (где-то разочаровала и обескуражила, а где-то дала пробежать мурашкам по коже)
    Главную свою роль она выполнила как по мне ,и неважно какой она получилась важно что таким играм есть свое место в нашей памяти*)
    Это игра,дала массу эмоций, неважно каких,она вовлекла в свой красочный и мрачный мир (где-то разочаровала и обескуражила, а где-то дала пробежать мурашкам по коже)
    Главную свою роль она выполнила как по мне ,и неважно какой она получилась важно что таким играм есть свое место в нашей памяти*)
  31. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Graphics: 10/10

    Gameplay mechanics: 9/10

    story: 9/10

    musıc: 10/10

    character animations :10/10

    This game awesome
  32. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Truly a worthy sequel. Improves on the gameplay and mechanics of the first game in so many ways. Glad to see a big franchise taking risks in the narrative and personally I loved the direction they took with the story, although some people may find it too raw. It's a shame it's getting review-bombed all over because it's truly a great game to play, even if you're not a fan of the story.
  33. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Um dos únicos games que realmente mexeu com meu emocional, certamente o melhor do ano
  34. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The game play was fun and felt very Naughtydog, the small puzzles to progress where fun to figure out. The combat was intense and a pleasure to do, it didn’t get repetitive except same lane every time I’d grab an enemy. The weapons where fun and different, I also like upgrading them which gave me another reason to explore and find parts. The upgrades where pretty simple but that’s ok for aThe game play was fun and felt very Naughtydog, the small puzzles to progress where fun to figure out. The combat was intense and a pleasure to do, it didn’t get repetitive except same lane every time I’d grab an enemy. The weapons where fun and different, I also like upgrading them which gave me another reason to explore and find parts. The upgrades where pretty simple but that’s ok for a game like this.

    The level design was top notch, I enjoyed exploring the world, finding notes telling stories from the past and giving clues to hidden loot and safes, combinations. The world is pretty big which multiple routes you can take and different areas to combat in. There was a small section in the game that was more open world where you had to use a map and you checked off areas and building you have explored, I really enjoyed that. Which it would of continued through the game but in a linear story game I can understand why that would be hard to do. The story is really good. The first part you really care about what is happening and why you’re doing what you are doing. It’s intense sad and at times scary, you care about these people and you worry for them. Then there is a change about 1/3 through. At first I didn’t like it but the more I played through the more it grew on me, the characters grew on me and I was able to see things through a different light than before. 2/3 through the game I wanted it to end, not because I wasn’t enjoying the game or story but because I actually cared and worried about the characters. Don’t want to spoil anything but I really enjoyed the story. I saw some of the hate the game was getting before I got it. I kept waiting for the story to get bad and it didn’t. A part around the middle I thought it got bad but I kept playing and it wasn’t in hindsight. Most of the complaints generally don’t make sense, nothing Social justicy was shoved in my face. There is a trans side character but his sexuality is only mentioned once. Ellie is gay but that’s something brought up in the first game and DLC it didn’t and shouldn’t of bothered anyone then. The story is great but I can see how some might not like aspects of it but hey this is the Last Of Us it’s a dark and sad world it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. This game kept me glued to it till the end. It brought out a lot of different emotions while playing, it had events that stuck with me for awhile and kept me thinking. It has been awhile sense I couldn’t wait to get off work to play a game, you know how the day keeps dragging because you got a great game at home waiting for you. I give it a 10/10.
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  35. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of that generation, incredible in graphics gameplay and have a very strong and painfull story, a narrative that could by a simple revenge story, become a story about regret, forgive, love and most important what can we do for those we love. Almost all negatives critics are due to attachment with caracters from the first game and this is ridiculous because in thisOne of the best games of that generation, incredible in graphics gameplay and have a very strong and painfull story, a narrative that could by a simple revenge story, become a story about regret, forgive, love and most important what can we do for those we love. Almost all negatives critics are due to attachment with caracters from the first game and this is ridiculous because in this world nobody is special, anyone can die (everybody forget tess death?) Expand
  36. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quando eu penso em uma boa história, vem na minha mente o que um autor deve escrever para conseguir atingir da forma correta o leitor, como o autor consegue escrever uma história que quebre os sentimentos dos jogadores?
    Como o autor consegue destruir e inverter os valores do leitor?
    Como o autor vai passar uma mensagem, sem filtros, e só utilizando elementos compreensíveis da narrativa?
    The last of us Part || respondeu todas as minhas questões.

    O game design do jogo é fluido e natural, a composição de cores e impressionante, o simbolismo das cenas é sútil e complementar, o desenvolvimento dos personagens e tão bom que te faz sentir culpa, raiva, tristeza, alegria e compreensão enquanto você joga o jogo, a proposta é ambiciosa e bem executada, para o desenvolvimento de um ótimo storytelling a narrativa não tem medo de suas decisões, e se o jogador saber lidar com certos eventos e deixar o jogo contar o outro lado da história, ele vai se vivenciar uma experiência emocionante e impressionante.

    Em suma, para quem estiver aberto a absorver o que o jogo tem para te mostrar vai ter uma ótima experiencia.
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  37. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game, internet hate comes from a host of fragile Egos who are unable to deal with the fact that the story didn’t go their way or are generally bigoted. I’m sure some people legitimately didn’t like this game, but they aren’t the ones trolling. Loved the game!
  38. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es buenisimo, solo quitemole la muerte de joel pero nos enseña a que no todo es para siempre y a los que se quejan por esto es por que estan enfermos por que esa escena aunque mas les duela siempre sera la escena mas famosa de la historia, lo amo tanto a el juego como a todo lo que existe es.mi juego favorito, de ahi le va the last of us 1 remastered lo espere 7 años con ansias y valio cada segundo amo a naughty dogs y a todo lo que a hecho soy de el salvador y espero no lo ignores pero si fuera ellie tampoco hubiera matado a abby por qu9e se que lev la hubiera pasado mal y es como joel y ellie en el 1 pero cada quien Expand
  39. Nov 8, 2020
    10
    Hands down one of the best games I have not played through but lived through. Best narrative, best playthrough and best characters. Can't wait for Part 3!
  40. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I undertand the game does not provide a expected ending. It takes away from the player the pleasure of revenge, and leaves a not very good taste in the mouth after.

    But a narrative that people some don't like, is different from a narrative porly writen, and this game is very well written.
  41. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Great Game!
    Great Ellie!
    Great Abby!
    I don't know what's going on with all the haters.
  42. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Never have I experienced so much emotion from a single game. I started the journey with hate, but ending up feeling relieved. Yes, ellie didn’t get her revenge and yes Joel is forever gone. Yes I will continue to weep when I heard the song “if I were to lose you” and also yes I will always rethink about how I treated my loved ones when they are still here. It’s not a game about revenge,Never have I experienced so much emotion from a single game. I started the journey with hate, but ending up feeling relieved. Yes, ellie didn’t get her revenge and yes Joel is forever gone. Yes I will continue to weep when I heard the song “if I were to lose you” and also yes I will always rethink about how I treated my loved ones when they are still here. It’s not a game about revenge, it’s a game about moving on and carrying with us our love, hate and trauma. Expand
  43. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the GOTY for sure, and another reason I am a proud Sony PlayStation owner/supporter. Every game cannot please everyone, but this one is surely attracting negative feedback because (a) the main character is a lesbian, (b) half of the game is spent playing as the "enemy" Abby, who is a very built female with almost no chest, and (c) there is a high-profile sub-plot featuring a transgender child. When you first control Abby in Wyoming I thought to myself, she seems like the enemy - but I wasn't sure. Obviously that gets cemented pretty quickly as the story unfolds.

    Like some of the critics, I was not surprised by what happened to Joel. He single-handedly killed a lot of people (and probably destroyed the Fireflies), and indirectly killed thousands, if not millions (it's unclear how many survivors there are). That said, I always justified his actions because I would do the same for my daughter, and - as I recall - the procedure was not even guaranteed to work. I absolutely love Ellie's reaction when she finds out, but I also buy into Joel being convinced he did the right thing.

    From Abby's perspective, she killed his Dad, probably destroyed the Fireflies (her extended family) and stopped the cure in its tracks. He's the villain in her eyes. Sure, the Fireflies are "bad" because they kill people, but so did Joel and Ellie. Everyone with a cause believes theirs is right. No one (except truly evil people) actually believe they are the evil ones.

    When it became clear to me I'd be playing as Abby during the same 3 days in Seattle it took for Ellie to find her, I was in a bit of shock. I didn't want to play as her because I was behind Ellie's story. But wake up people, THAT IS THE POINT HERE. Naughty Dog wants us to be uncomfortable. They want us to not care for Abby AT ALL. There's no need for backstory because you are not supposed to understand or feel for her at this point. All the people saying the storytelling here is bad are fools... it's actually brilliant.

    Think about it; no one got mad because there are chapters in Game of Thrones or the Expanse novels (or shows) that are through the eyes of the supposed "villains." Heck, people even grew to like Jamie Lannister (or pick whoever else you liked, like the Hound or Daenarys). This is no different. In a video game, the only way to show you things through another character's eyes is to force you to play as her. Kudos to Naughty Dog for having the balls to do it.

    By the end of Abby's story, I understood her and felt for her. I wouldn't blame either of them for ending the other's life. I honestly didn't know which way it was going to go (kudos again to Naughty Dog here), and I won't spoil the final outcome here. All I will say is it ended the right way, even if it doesn't give you warm and fuzzies - just as I felt after the first game.

    One final note. I think it's sad that gamers expect female protagonists to all look and feel like Lara Croft. I don't feel as if Naughty Dog is pushing an agenda so much as they're acknowledging there is diversity in the world. Joel wasn't comfortable when he realized that Ellie is a lesbian. Abby didn't understand Lev's situation at first. It's OK to not understand or to be uncomfortable, but are you really going to slam a game because it's chosen to make its characters more like actual people? Does the main character have to be a white male or a big-busted female to get positive reviews? If so, that's just sad.

    Was this game as good as the first? No, probably not. Sequels seldom are. But was it more of solid Naughty Dog gameplay, visuals and story? Hell yes. I can't wait to play through it again.
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  44. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. Fitting, bold sequel to what was already a masterpiece. The narrative, world-building, and the gameplay is the finest of this generation.
  45. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I did feel every emotion that I can in this game. I'm surprised how much it thought out and detailed though the story and environment. Well of course nobody aspect this much-complicated story so there is a backlash to it. People just want the same thing over and over again but we already play as Joel and have a great time with Ellie. This is the story of the world of the last of us. StopI did feel every emotion that I can in this game. I'm surprised how much it thought out and detailed though the story and environment. Well of course nobody aspect this much-complicated story so there is a backlash to it. People just want the same thing over and over again but we already play as Joel and have a great time with Ellie. This is the story of the world of the last of us. Stop hating and give it a chance. Expand
  46. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    My TLOU2 Review: 21hrs playthrough
    Story: 9.5/10
    Cannot say much without spoiling i personally liked almost every part except 1 or 2 instances it has to be experienced to get that feel. Combat: 10/10 Exactly what other gamers mentioned i too loved it. Survival horror: One thing i liked the most in TLOU1 where the game puts you in situations where it is all dark & everything. The sequel has
    My TLOU2 Review: 21hrs playthrough
    Story: 9.5/10
    Cannot say much without spoiling i personally liked almost every part except 1 or 2 instances it has to be experienced to get that feel.
    Combat: 10/10
    Exactly what other gamers mentioned i too loved it.
    Survival horror:
    One thing i liked the most in TLOU1 where the game puts you in situations where it is all dark & everything. The sequel has plenty of it & the addition of the new enemy which is a suprise(i loved him) & the one of the category of zombie improved from previous game which was great. Since most of our members already posted about Combat, AI. I didn't see anything about horror so wrote this.
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  47. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was good it’s not suppose to be happy it all fits in well with the story honestly with all that Joel did the game isn’t suppose to make u feel happy or good that’s the whole point of it Expand
  48. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Awesome game , they did something completely different and I can understand why some people might be mad but when we look at it from an outside perspective we realise that our beloved characters are part of an unforgiving world where revenge and survival are at its core. Love it or hate it but saying its bad because you didnt like the way it went is not a valid argument. Good graphics ,Awesome game , they did something completely different and I can understand why some people might be mad but when we look at it from an outside perspective we realise that our beloved characters are part of an unforgiving world where revenge and survival are at its core. Love it or hate it but saying its bad because you didnt like the way it went is not a valid argument. Good graphics , levels design and awesome perfomances by the actors. Collapse Expand
  49. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A very strong story. Serious problems of human society are revealed, for example, that violence breeds only violence, the consequences of which can become insurmountable for a person. This game, like the real world, does not divide things into black and white. There is a gray morality. What is amazing is that throughout the story, feelings and emotions for certain characters can radicallyA very strong story. Serious problems of human society are revealed, for example, that violence breeds only violence, the consequences of which can become insurmountable for a person. This game, like the real world, does not divide things into black and white. There is a gray morality. What is amazing is that throughout the story, feelings and emotions for certain characters can radically change. The final puts everything in its place. It’s good that everything ends just this way, hard, devastated, but just the way it should have been. Admired by the developers. This is serious work. Expand
  50. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    it is just awesome, it shows how it´s the real life with the interminable circle of vengeance and that stuff, we are not talking about just black and white, we can see that nobody it´s completly good or bad
  51. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I cannot understand the disappointment of the players.
    the graphics and game mechanics are great. the story and characters have been implemented very, very well. don't listen to the hater but make your own picture. Worth it! I warn here again about spoilers! So don't read on if you haven't finished the game.

    The story is amazing. told very emotional and great.

    Many complain about Joel's death. but I think his part is just finished. he is old and has told his story. I also found it appropriate to play Abby, because you could see everything from her perspective and understood why she did it.

    this gives the story a moral struggle. on the one hand you want to kill with ellie Abby on the other hand you want to keep abby alive. Abby is actually very emotional and personable. it was very hard to see them fighting ... mega! i can't understand the hatred for abby. all this hatred of abby and the developers are not good. let people live as they want!

    thank you for this game, thank you for this experience.
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  52. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not understand the bad reviews by the audience... The whole game, playing ‘Abby’, Joel’s end, Ellie forgiving Abby... everything was amazing! After so many deaths, I do think they borh found revenge for both sides.

    Wondering if Abby and Lev, once they leave by boat, go seek the Fireflies and inform them about Ellie... I find the story of Ellie’s immunity unfinished. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait another 7 years!
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  53. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I never watched or came across one spoiler. I avoided all spoilers until the very end. So I came into playing this game with an open mind. By far the best graphics I’ve seen in a game to date. On top of that the story was just as gripping as the first game. The fact of the matter is that it is unfortunate that the game had leaks. My honest opinion is that this games perception wouldn’tI never watched or came across one spoiler. I avoided all spoilers until the very end. So I came into playing this game with an open mind. By far the best graphics I’ve seen in a game to date. On top of that the story was just as gripping as the first game. The fact of the matter is that it is unfortunate that the game had leaks. My honest opinion is that this games perception wouldn’t have been as mixed had everyone played it going in with blinders. Lastly, if you refuse to play this solely because of the spoilers that leaked, you are robbing yourself of game of the year material. Expand
  54. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game of this year. Dont listen the haters, the story and gameplay are very cool
  55. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    My Honest Review after being more or less off the Internet to avoid Last of Us Part 2 spoilers.

    Writing a sequel to the Last of Us was always going to be a tough one. On the one hand I was never able to imagine a story that did not have Ellie and Joel as we know and love them front and Center. And on the other hand I could not imagine a repetition of the first game´s story and themes
    My Honest Review after being more or less off the Internet to avoid Last of Us Part 2 spoilers.

    Writing a sequel to the Last of Us was always going to be a tough one. On the one hand I was never able to imagine a story that did not have Ellie and Joel as we know and love them front and Center. And on the other hand I could not imagine a repetition of the first game´s story and themes that did not fall flat in comparison to the first.
    The Story Naughty Dog did end up telling in Part 2 however is unlike any I have ever seen or experienced in this way before in any medium. It does not care about what you might want from the story but instead forces you on an emotional roller-coaster full of trauma, despair and hatred but also cracks of light, laughter and love that shine through a damaged world full of damaged people.
    It is by far the most morally grey video-game I have ever played, forcing you to reflect and empathise even when you don´t want to or at first feel unable to.

    It is at times suppose to be an uncomfortable experience and while there are many reasons for the insanely negative reviews this game is getting from Users (even hours after the Game released) I believe it is this uncomfortable reflection the game demands of you which is not easy or fun for everyone. It´s not what they wanted and therefore they don´t give it a chance.
    But if you do let go of the story that you might have had in your head for years and give it a fair shot, you will find that this game will move you and make you think in ways you might not have expected.

    As someone who loved the first game and somehow managed to stay spoiler free I think The Last of Us Part 2 is a Masterpiece.

    (Ps: Sorry for spelling English isn´t my first language)
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  56. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game forces you to see that actions have consequences and then those consequences are played out to see the effects from both sides. I enjoyed playing this game so much that when I finished it I started it all over again. There seems to be a lot of hate for this game by people who haven't even played it so it seems to me that they have different agenda. Don't let the negative reviewsThis game forces you to see that actions have consequences and then those consequences are played out to see the effects from both sides. I enjoyed playing this game so much that when I finished it I started it all over again. There seems to be a lot of hate for this game by people who haven't even played it so it seems to me that they have different agenda. Don't let the negative reviews put you off its fantastic. Expand
  57. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece not made for everyone! It required a lot of me, and it swiftly changed my emotions throughout the whole game. Please be open minded to the game and its scenario. It is truly one of the best games I have ever played.
  58. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game gdbsbsbbsbsbdbdbdbdiaovwvavsvsbsbbsbsbbsbsbbsbsbsbsbsbbsbsbssjsjsjsjsjjjjjjsvvsveiehfyyFavavababsbvsvsvdiidbbdbdbbdb Expand
  59. Oct 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. She gave me 27 hours of incredible emotions. Everything is amazing in this game: graphics, story, gameplay, facial animations, atmosphere. The plot is very interesting and unusual. The way the developers were able to continue the story of the first part and develop it so unusually makes you clap standing up. At first, we think that Abby and her friends are enemies and villains. But then the game shows these characters from the reverse side. And it turns out that they are not so bad. By the end of the game, you even start to dislike Ellie. The finale is just gorgeous. It makes you think about everything that happened. The plot in this game is incredibly good and thoughtful. It is rare to find a game with such a story. The gameplay has not changed significantly, but it has new features. Facial animations are awesome. Summing up, I will say that absolutely all PS4 owners need to buy and pass this game. And for those who hate this game, I sympathize. Go play your Mario or Legends of zelda. Expand
  60. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game because of graphics and a great story. I dont now why so many people hate this game. Expand
  61. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game. Despite all the negative reviews it really worked for me. If you’re looking for a feel good game or a game with an ending that brings finality, this game is not for you. I felt uncomfortable often, but much like the first game after it’s over you’re left thinking about the choices made. Gameplay was stunning, amazing graphics! Can’t wait for the multiplayer experience!
  62. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The first one hour play this game I just thought to give up from this game but I keep explorer this adventure change my minde I want to say this is your second masterpiece good work naughty dog
  63. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Just finished it. Oh man, that was something I've never experienced before. Bravo NAUGHTY DOG! This range of emotions is why I love gaming in a first place. But could any other game do that to me? No. Only Last of us 2 and Ellie's story. It's definitely anything in between 8/10 and 10/10, depends on what sort of player you are. For me it's a must-have and a no-brainer, when it comes toJust finished it. Oh man, that was something I've never experienced before. Bravo NAUGHTY DOG! This range of emotions is why I love gaming in a first place. But could any other game do that to me? No. Only Last of us 2 and Ellie's story. It's definitely anything in between 8/10 and 10/10, depends on what sort of player you are. For me it's a must-have and a no-brainer, when it comes to story and characters, smooth and all-around sweet game-play, graphics and lightnings, sounds and music. Literally everything here is a perfect example of how games should be made. I could have said a lot more, but why should I. Give it a try yourself. Game will leave you speechless. Such a masterpiece to witness, games like this one will move whole industry forward for sure. Expand
  64. Sep 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing game whith beautiful story i like it
    It s too dark and sad it make me cry..
  65. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing game loved every minute of it 10/10 for everything best thing I’ve played in a very long time
  66. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Simply the best game I've played this generation!! Naughty Dog, you have made a masterpiece!! Perfect 10 for me... No doubt
  67. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Loved the game start to finish , I Don’t know why this game gets such a bad rap, it was in a immersing and challenging experience and though there were very little points to rest, anyone who understands how naughty dog runs their games that’s to be expected, Forces you to look at characters through eyes that a normal gamer wouldn’t typically ask to ,but I think that adds to the uniqueLoved the game start to finish , I Don’t know why this game gets such a bad rap, it was in a immersing and challenging experience and though there were very little points to rest, anyone who understands how naughty dog runs their games that’s to be expected, Forces you to look at characters through eyes that a normal gamer wouldn’t typically ask to ,but I think that adds to the unique affect of the experience that has been created here, If Factions never becomes a Part of the game then that would be my only complaint Expand
  68. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    It's understandable why users tend to hate this game, all coz of the 2013 game and what made us feel with Joel and Ellie. Easily destroyed and setting a different perspective about them, letting everyone know that they're not the heroes of the story. That's pretty close to what real humans are, so it's a good decision to make even if many users don't like it. No one is a hero in thisIt's understandable why users tend to hate this game, all coz of the 2013 game and what made us feel with Joel and Ellie. Easily destroyed and setting a different perspective about them, letting everyone know that they're not the heroes of the story. That's pretty close to what real humans are, so it's a good decision to make even if many users don't like it. No one is a hero in this story, so in the real world. Yeah, characters make mistakes too, as people does. Wonderful game, story, gameplay. 10/10. Expand
  69. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    jogo incrivel, emocionante e cativante. A história é muito bem feita e a naughty dog cumpriu o que prometeu. Goty!!!
  70. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The way this game made me go from loathing Abby to, at the end, begging the game to let me not fight or kill her is really a master class in story telling. 10/10, the only negative is that sometimes the game play elements are too long. A few hours of stealth game play could have been cut with no loss to quality. Expand
  71. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    One of the most brave and dangerous sequels we'll potentially ever see in the gaming industry. Naughty Dog decided to build off of their first masterpiece instead of simply continuing its themes and feelings, and they dug deep into a dark psyche of how the decisions of the first game would effect a human being. Ellie and Joel are back and explored in ways deeper than I could've imagined,One of the most brave and dangerous sequels we'll potentially ever see in the gaming industry. Naughty Dog decided to build off of their first masterpiece instead of simply continuing its themes and feelings, and they dug deep into a dark psyche of how the decisions of the first game would effect a human being. Ellie and Joel are back and explored in ways deeper than I could've imagined, all while being asked to turn on my brain to sympathize for a character like I never had to before. Masterful gameplay design, as well as literal benchmark and industry defining graphics to match.

    Naughty Dog has given us the experience of the generation all while, again, raising the bar of what narrative video game standards.
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  72. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part ll - My Review


    The last of us 2 isn’t a masterpiece, but it also isn’t a 5.1 game (metacritic user score). The last of us 2 has many moments that don’t mean much and have almost no deeper meaning, many of the things in the game happen because the writers wanted to “shock” the person playing it, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but when used so many times makes it less shocking and more repetitive and exhausting. I hated playing as Abby, not because she killed Joel or anything like that, I actually liked her character a lot, but because the way the story is told makes it very irritating. *Spoilers* : when Abby kills Jesse and is about to kill tommy, the only thing I wanted to know was “WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT?”, but the game then switches to Abby in Seattle Day 1, and we go almost until the end of the game playing as her. When we finally come to the scene where she might kill tommy and Ellie, the “hype” to it was almost completely lost, and it could have had more impact if they didn’t wait so long to show what happened (but that’s a very personal complaint I have, and many people might not have been bothered by it).
    The Last of us 2 challenges the player to forgive. When Joel is killed by Abby all we want is to revenge him, and we believe we’ll never forgive her for doing what she did, but as the story goes, the game makes us play as her and understand her side, understand that she isn’t just an villain, which we later learn that she actually isn’t, and challenges us to forgive her. At the end of the day, The last of us 2 isn’t about revenge, it’s about Ellie’s grief, and how she deals with it. This game has challenged us to incorporate, understand and it has brought many important themes to the table. I can’t convince anyone that the game is good, because that’s my personal take on it, but I can assure anyone reading this that this isn’t a 4.8 game, and that it was very courageous of Naughty Dog to try something few games/tv shows/movies have tried before. I’ve seen many complaints about the game saying “bUt It’s A rEVeNgE sToRy, eLliE sHouLd haVe kiLled AbBy”, and I’ve got some things to tell those people: Abby did suffer, she lost all of her friends for what she did to Ellie and Joel, and I must say, being alive and having to deal with all of this is much harder than just getting killed. Second of all, if until the end of the game, after you’ve been on Abbys shoes, you still wanted her dead, then you might have won the game, but you didn’t win the mental debate Naughty Dog offered you. I’m not saying how anyone should feel about the game, I’m just saying what I believe were the intentions of Neil Druckmann (and company) while developing the game. I give The last of us 2 a 8/10, but since people are roasting the game and giving it 0 or 1 /10, I must go against that flow and give it a 10/10. It is a very divisive game, but it isn’t a bad one, and even if you didn’t like it, you must admit it isn’t a bad game.
    I congratulate Naughty Dog, not for making “a masterpiece”, but for their effort on trying once again bring something new to the table.

    Sincerely,
    A TLOU fan
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  73. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is way better than the reviews. The reviews can't talk for this game I just finished it with 30hr and 13 min and now I'm playing it again in new game plus. Don't hop on the hate bandwagon. Play the game yourself and judge it yourself.
  74. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Best game in the world !!!! Is better then first part. Game that change my live
  75. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is a beatiful game with a Lovely story please enjoy the game, dont listening the others :)
  76. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I loved it for me ill be like an 8 but I'm giving it a 10 yut for al the unjustified hate is reviving here
  77. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Complex, nuanced story and multi-layered themes make this game hard to access superficially for some. They took chances and I think it paid off. You can play a second time and get a different experience than the first time solely on merits of the story. In a non-RPG game that is an exceptional achievement.
    Technically the game is visually gorgeous. It improves on the combat exploration
    Complex, nuanced story and multi-layered themes make this game hard to access superficially for some. They took chances and I think it paid off. You can play a second time and get a different experience than the first time solely on merits of the story. In a non-RPG game that is an exceptional achievement.
    Technically the game is visually gorgeous. It improves on the combat exploration formula that the first had in numerous ways. It allows fine grained difficulty changes rather than the usual "easy-medium-hard" which allows you to play exactly as you like. One of the protagonists is built to allow a more combat oriented style of gameplay, allowing you to experience the game mechanics from a different angle you may shy away from as the stealthy Ellie-Joel from the first game.

    It should be said that the subject matter is brutal and the story takes you to visual and emotional places that can be very draining. This world is harsh, but thematically it is a search for light in the darkness, and what constitutes that light.
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  78. A_F
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The best game of this generation.

    Never seen and played anything like this to date, and I've been playing video games for thirty years! Don't listen to the bad reviews on this game, they are made by racist, ignorant and fascist people! After LAST 2 nothing in the gaming landscape will be the same anymore. Everything is at the highest levels, the story is really well thought out,
    The best game of this generation.

    Never seen and played anything like this to date, and I've been playing video games for thirty years!

    Don't listen to the bad reviews on this game, they are made by racist, ignorant and fascist people!

    After LAST 2 nothing in the gaming landscape will be the same anymore. Everything is at the highest levels, the story is really well thought out, original, touching and very engaging.

    The weapons return realistic feedback, even better are the melee encounters, really satisfying!

    Punctual background music, never too intrusive, create the right emotion in every situation.

    Directing, photography, acting and dubbing, to say the least, superative, naughty dog ​​has set new standards for the future of video games.

    Only note for the puzzles, in the long run they are repetitive and predictable. This is truly the only limit for this immense game.

    Presentation 10
    Graphics 10
    Level design 10
    Sound 8
    Playability 10
    In game mechanics 7
    Longevity 9

    Final mark 9.5

    Best Ps4 game ever.
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  79. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Игра просто шедевр! Мне больше нечего сказать!
  80. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Neil Druckmann you are nuts. I need a triquel or spinoff urgently :)
  81. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I don't know what you want from the story of this game. It's true that I felt very, very bad about the game after the game ended, but after a while I really realized the great work that Mr. Drakeman did; There's one thing we can't understand, and we're just complaining, and that's that the story is more important than the story! The previous game was not only not good, but it was aI don't know what you want from the story of this game. It's true that I felt very, very bad about the game after the game ended, but after a while I really realized the great work that Mr. Drakeman did; There's one thing we can't understand, and we're just complaining, and that's that the story is more important than the story! The previous game was not only not good, but it was a masterpiece, but why this masterpiece? Because the previous game described the relationship between father and child very well, but this game did not make such a decision at all, this game tried to explain revenge and I can't believe that it could describe it so well! In which movie, game and series did you see a two-way revenge story? We've always seen one side of the story, but now we're looking at it in a full, two-way way. These violent and sad worlds must be ready to lose even the main characters, just like the game world of Game of Thrones; In the end, I repeat, the game did not black out at all and does not make you present a soft and clean story like the previous version, but it does offer a story full of sadness, anger and hatred, and of course it is quite successful in this way, in short, if you want to Take this pure pleasure game and your score is the same as Mr. Jafarian's score, you just don't have to play the game with the previous game view, this is a new game in 2020 not a game in 2013! Expand
  82. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Before attempting to review this game, I'd like to say that The Last of Us is my favorite game of all time.  I have various collector’s editions, copies of the game for both consoles, and posters on my wall.  I admit my bias from the outset.  I also admit to never wanting a sequel because I was afraid that nothing would live up to the original.

    Graphics:  10/10 I’m not sure anyone can
    Before attempting to review this game, I'd like to say that The Last of Us is my favorite game of all time.  I have various collector’s editions, copies of the game for both consoles, and posters on my wall.  I admit my bias from the outset.  I also admit to never wanting a sequel because I was afraid that nothing would live up to the original.

    Graphics:  10/10
    I’m not sure anyone can objectively state that the graphics are anything short of spectacular - easily one of the best-looking games of this generation.  On my PS4 Pro, the game ran at a smooth 30FPS @ 4k resolution; however, I recall two moments during my first play-through where I noticed a slight frame-rate slowdown.  Neither of these were during action sequences and were only slightly noticeable, so the game gets a pass from me on this.  

    If the environment isn’t enough to justify the score, then consider the motion capture and facial animations.  You can feel the emotions of every character - something this game demands as part of the story.  I’ve completed two full play-throughs and replayed various chapters.  Last night, I loaded up The Last of Us Remastered for comparison.  The improvements are remarkable (I should note it that TLoU was a PS3 game originally).

    Sound:  10/10
    Again, I’m not sure how anyone can consider the sound and music as anything short of phenomenal.  Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker return as Ellie and Joel.  As expected, they have unforgettable performances.  In additional to their vocal performances, each were called upon to sing multiple songs in character and adding new depth to their characters.  Does Laura Bailey (Abby) ever give poor performances?  If she does, it wasn’t in this game.  Victoria Grace (Yara) and Ian Alexander (Lev) are fantastic additions to the cast.

    Gustavo Santaolalla returns to the series with another wonderfully atmospheric soundtrack.  Bottom line - if you like the music in the first game, then you should love it in this one.

    Story & Replayability:  10/10
    The Last of Us Part II is like nothing that I have ever played.  It is highly emotional and thought provoking journey.  I’m a middle-aged man, and I have no problems telling you I cried like a baby multiple times during this game.

    This game isn’t for everyone.  If you are looking for pure fun, which many argue is the point of video games, this may not be a title for you.  If you aren’t willing to reflect on the journey once it is over, this may not be the game for you.  If empathy or putting yourself in someone else’s shoes is not your thing, this may not be the game for you.  If you knew what you wanted out of Part II before its release, it may disappoint you.  If you come in expecting more of the same, you may not like this game.  The writers and developers told the story they wanted to tell - whether or not that is what you wanted.  I appreciate their fortitude.

    In terms of replayability, I find this to be even more subjective than the story.  There is no doubt in my mind that some people will enjoy this game, but never want to play it again because the story is so emotionally intense.  Others, like me, will play this game repeatedly.  For me, the game would be worth the $60 price tag even if I only played it once.

    Summary
    Let me get straight to the point - I have a new favorite game of all time, and it is The Last of Us Part II.  Frankly, don’t care if it is a popular opinion or not.  Art is subjective.  If you elect to play the game, just be sure to finish it before casting your final judgement.
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  83. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Breathtaking, dark, brutal and an emotionally taxing game. Without watching any promotional material or trailers I finished this game. This game is exceptional in all areas! I've also finished the first game. I appreciate the message(s) the writers wanted to convey in this game vs. the first one taking it in a new direction.
  84. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The Best game of ps4, me encantó todo, la jugabilidad, las gráficas, los personajes, la historia.
  85. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Despite the fact that the game is very **** up-I liked the game. Yes, it is much worse than the first part in terms of plot, but the graphics of the game really struck me. And I was also struck by how the developers were able to **** everything by inserting LGBT into the game. Sure, it's the 21st century, but why the **** would you shove this thing anywhere you can? The game is wellDespite the fact that the game is very **** up-I liked the game. Yes, it is much worse than the first part in terms of plot, but the graphics of the game really struck me. And I was also struck by how the developers were able to **** everything by inserting LGBT into the game. Sure, it's the 21st century, but why the **** would you shove this thing anywhere you can? The game is well developed, but the plot is a failure. I think that for the efforts of developers, you can put 10. But the plot is a failure. Give the sack to the writer. Yes, I may have made a lot of mistakes. But the metacritic site is foreign, so I used a translator. Overall: graphics-10/10, plot 3/10. Expand
  86. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I consider Last of Us Part II to be a worthy sequel to the memorable and immersive original. Somehow, Naughty Dog managed to strike a darker tone than its predecessor, and after the eight days it took me to complete the story on medium difficulty, I was emotionally exhausted. Yet the characters and their plights haunted me well after the credits rolled. Sure some of the themes wereI consider Last of Us Part II to be a worthy sequel to the memorable and immersive original. Somehow, Naughty Dog managed to strike a darker tone than its predecessor, and after the eight days it took me to complete the story on medium difficulty, I was emotionally exhausted. Yet the characters and their plights haunted me well after the credits rolled. Sure some of the themes were heavy-handed, the pacing suspect at times, and the character motivations questionable. The story was a bit manipulative, but I have to give Naughty Dog credit for successfully manipulating me. I went from rooting for Ellie in the beginning to changing my allegiance and backing her principal adversary. I enjoyed the improved combat sequences. Encounters in the original game were a bit monotonous, alternating between clusters of infected and bands of faceless human baddies. The "Left Behind" DLC gave us a tantalizing introduction to encounters with multiple factions, and the sequel provides an even wider variety of conflict dynamics. The sequel expands upon all the things I enjoyed most from the original: the detailed settings, evoking poignant reminders to a dead civilization, frenetic combat, and moral relativism.

    All the main characters are weary and jaded, having long since become numb to the horrors of a lawless "zombie" dystopia. I particularly enjoyed one optional throwaway dialogue that is triggered when Ellie and a companion discover the ruins of a store specializing in Halloween items, a callback to a similar scene in a mall featured in the "Left Behind" DLC. No longer the irreverent goofball who puts on masks and relishes puns, Ellie shoots down her companion's attempt to engage her in a conversation about their festive surroundings with a cold remark about not being into such frivolous things.

    I've read many of the critiques of the story, but I do not share them--at least to the extent that others do. Joel and Ellie were no angels in the first "Last of Us", and I almost thought they were let off easy in the original's conclusion. Joel, in particular, had many sins to atone for, and the original dropped plenty of clues. There was Tess' line about them being **** people." There was Joel being too familiar with the brutal tactics of the Pittsburgh killers, and hinting that he had engaged in similar practices prior to the events in Boston. And, of course, there was the gratuitous violence he inflicted upon the surgeons at the hospital. I would have been surprised if the sequel did not introduce a new character with sympathetic motives seeking retribution. It quote Clint Eastwood's character in "Unforgiven," "we all have it coming."

    I have already started a new game, with the intent on acquiring all the items and upgrades I missed in the original. I doubt the sequel will have the same replay value as the original and the DLC, not because of diminished gameplay or storytelling, but because of the tragic end that befall so many of the characters and the relentless misery. Yet, at its core, it's still a video game, and a beautiful and engaging one at that. This is still a world in which a bullet wound can be cured in seconds with a bit of gauze and tape, and taking enough of those expired pills in your medicine cabinet will teach you how to make more efficient pipe bombs. So let's keep things in perspective here!
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  87. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good.. but ending could’ve been better.
    Joel didn’t deserve a death like that, they should’ve started with Abby if they really wanted people to sympathise with her
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  88. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    En lo personal me encantó el juego, me hizo experimentar lo que la mayoría de los juegos no han echo, tener enojo, emoción, tristeza, compasión, un 10/10 rotundo, toda esa gente que le da mala calificación no saben entender los mensajes que da la historia tienen la mente cerrada
  89. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILER ALERT! This is the best game that I have ever played. No other piece of media has made such a deep emotional impact on me. The storytelling was masterful; captivating and immersive the entire way through. Yes, it was really emotionally painful, but that's what I expected and wanted. Actually, it far surpassed expectations. I'm sure like many others, from the trailers and teasers that came out before the game, I had guessed that Dina was going to be the one who was murdered by some group, and the game was going to be Ellie and Joel going on a revenge mission together. I was taken by complete surprise that it turned out to be Joel who was murdered. Big, huge, humble props to the developers for pulling that off. I am a young woman with a father that reminds me of Joel, so playing Ellie and watching his death hit me really hard. Having so much emotional investment in Joel made Ellie's anger over his murder so much more compelling. Then they devoted so much time to Abby's side, and to her character, that I empathized with her side of the story as well. As much as we love Joel, he did stop the development of a vaccine that could have saved so many lives and could have turned the apocalypse around. On top of that, he murdered Abby's father (and a lot of other people) to do it. There's so much pain in this story, as there should be.

    I also really appreciated the inclusion and diversity of the cast. Both main characters were badass women, and they were badass in their own ways. Thank you for giving us Abby's biceps (I hope she is able to get them back someday). My one and only complaint is that I wish they would have called out Owen more for being such a piece of ****

    The graphics, audio, and gameplay were all astounding. There was so much detail in every level and the landscape felt very real. The audio amplified the emotions at every point. The enemies were terrifying. My boyfriend pointed out that making the flashlight invisible to zombies made the dark and scary parts all the better, because it could be creepy without taking away the players' ability to see.

    Amazing game all around.
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  90. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    great game which makes u feel the same way the characters are feeling at the time. highly recommend.
  91. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Un chef-d'œuvre, ça vous marque de manière très particulière, les mots ne suffisent pas à décrire ce que vous ressentez en ayant joué au jeu. Ils ont réussi à faire ressentir toutes sortes d'émotions à travers une histoire incroyable.
  92. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2 in my opinion is a masterpiece although the choices of some parts of the story I question overall I left my first play through feeling desperate for more I was not only intrigued over the adventure Abby but it gave a whole new perspective on why she would want to do the things she has done. Overall I understand why people are frustrated with this game but that’s why opinions are opinions I think they did an even better story than the first game in expressing how getting revenge can mean loosing everything but at what cost do I stop? We see that perfect example here in part 2 as a 18 year old who’s favourite game was the last of us the second it released being 14 at the time had me feeling like I grew up with these characters and the loss of Joel in part 2 hurt but I grew to understand I hated Abby and left my first play through quite annoyed and bitter but my second play through I learned forgiveness and my 2nd run I felt a lot more of what naughty dog was trying to achieve I loved the first game as I do this one I have platinumed both and would love to see more of what this universe has to offer with the continuation of this story hopefully Ellie’s story as she’s still young you never know. 10/10 Expand
  93. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    No spoilers, I can’t see why everyone is hating this game. It’s a game. The game play is amazing and feels really good. I found myself sneaking and silently wrecked nearly every zombie I came in contact with. In the beginning I hated Abby and in the end I realized she’s just another person with feelings too. I loved the ending. I’m going to play it again. It’s beautiful and amazingly done.No spoilers, I can’t see why everyone is hating this game. It’s a game. The game play is amazing and feels really good. I found myself sneaking and silently wrecked nearly every zombie I came in contact with. In the beginning I hated Abby and in the end I realized she’s just another person with feelings too. I loved the ending. I’m going to play it again. It’s beautiful and amazingly done. Like wow, ND, it’s so good. Thank you for working so hard and making an amazing game. Expand
  94. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is really a masterpiece. I mean, if you really play the entire game through, you will understand the story well. Don't just look at those negative feedbacks. Try it. And you will know how good it is.
  95. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 made me feel more uncomfortable than any other game before, including Part 1. There is a certain level of disgust that you will experience in the game, and it is intentional. If you go into the game expecting a certain outlook, you will find it, easily enough.

    The game is a masterclass in terms of gameplay. Combat is exciting and hectic. The new stealth abilities
    The Last of Us Part 2 made me feel more uncomfortable than any other game before, including Part 1. There is a certain level of disgust that you will experience in the game, and it is intentional. If you go into the game expecting a certain outlook, you will find it, easily enough.

    The game is a masterclass in terms of gameplay. Combat is exciting and hectic. The new stealth abilities make the game more dynamic. Upgrade trees for your abilities and weapons feel more meaningful. The audio design is phenomenal. Graphically, I feel like Naughty Dog has accomplished a monumental task,capping the generation with a landmark title yet again.

    If you take everything into consideration, the game is nothing less than a 7, even if you completely hate the story and message of the game. It is an objective truth, that this game is far from a bad game. Sad to see so many false scores on here dragging the score down.
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  96. Dec 25, 2020
    10
    The best game I ever played, maked me laught, feel fear, cry, never think that a game could make me feel so many sentiments
  97. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastico, emozionante, intenso.
    Ti mette nei panni del "nemico" di ellie scoprendo che ha i suoi buoni motivi. Storia pazzesca ti capire tanto anche della vita reale, chi dice il contrario non capisce bene le ottime trame TOP GAME
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  98. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Just the best game of this generation absolutely!!! A wonderful work from Naughty Dog!!! A master piece!!! But of course, like all games, not everyone will enjoy It, but my advise is to not believe in critics or players, and just play it for yourself and give a chance for the game, and make your opinion by yourself.
  99. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The Graphics are great. The Game play is great. The Storytelling is great. They answered every question I needed answered. They game has new and very difficult mobs which I love. There are so many side stories, so the game feels much more like an open world game. The game offers the option the player to play the way want to play. The games controls are easy to use and to get used to. TheThe Graphics are great. The Game play is great. The Storytelling is great. They answered every question I needed answered. They game has new and very difficult mobs which I love. There are so many side stories, so the game feels much more like an open world game. The game offers the option the player to play the way want to play. The games controls are easy to use and to get used to. The new controls to this game make you feel much more immersed into the game. To me there was never a dull moment in game and I was always entertained while playing. I could play for hours on end and feel like no time at all has gone by. To me this is why this game deserves a 10/10. By far the best game I have ever played. Expand
  100. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. yo empese a jugar videojuegos con the last of us parte 1y se volvio mi videojuego favorito. 6 años creo que pasaron, di go la verdad cuando vi el primer trailer de ellie cantando, yo llore, de felicidad, cuando salio el the last of us part 2 cuando lo compre y vi la muerte de joel, llore por ellie pero tambien a mi me dolio porque como dijo joel, cruzas medio pais con alguien esa persona se vuelve familia. me enfade con nauthydog y con migo. obtuve un gran odio fuel la primera vez que quise golpear y matar a una mujer. los personajes me gustaron jessy principalmente, pero como an de saber his end. hay mi odio hacia abby crecio enormemente. Cuando supe porque habia matado a joel lo entendi no solo por su dolor sino porque senti como si yo lo hubiera asesinado. Cuando abby llega al teatro, yo estava mal triste, when abby kill tommy. Llore de odio y culpa. cuándo veo lo que es como el final llore porque me senti vacio. me senti vacio porque no pude vengarme. de protnto veo tommy sonreí, lk que timmy le dijo a ellie senti como si yo se lo ubiera dicho, porque en verdad crei que ellie ya no queria vengar a joel. el final no fue si dulce ni agrio fue agridulce, yo cuando vi a abby en el agua mientras ellie la estaba ahogando me decia tienes que parar, tenia que para porque ellie ya obtuvo su vengansa ella obtubo su vengansa porque abby no tiene nada sus amigos so smante su grupo todos murieron o la matan al verla. mi opinion fianl del juego es que no se merece para nada las puntuaciones que le dieron la historia no es tan buena como el primero, solo se que el juego me cambio y me hiso mejor persona. No le hagan caso a los heaters porque para jugar este juego tienes que tener al menos 2 neuronas de frente y la capacidad de perdonar. Ota cosa que me gusto es que es muy realista solo con venganza atraes mas muerte y mas venganza que hubiera pasado si ellie asesinaba a abby alli el chico se repetiria lo mismo todo denuevo sin duda el mejor juego del año . Otra cosa los que dicen que este juego es malo porque no lo es tengo dos rasones por la que son asi y sus padres son primos o hermanos dejando las bromas al lado solo los que lo juagron jugar no ver en youtibe ni que otro te diga tuenes que jugarlo solo ellos tienen el derecho o lpiniones validas en estas paginas porque por ejemplo amo hod of war pero no lo jugue y digo que no sirve porque si bueno mejor paro de hablar de esas personas que lla llevó 2442 de lestras y lla me estan entrando ganas de volver a jugar y de vomitar para los que hablan mal sin sentido del juego aunque entiendo su odio perobdecir que es una mierda solo porque si, y tambien me molestan los que empesaron a jugar the last of us hace un mes y dan opiniones como si llevaran 7 años con esta gran historia Expand
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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