The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Roaf
    Jul 3, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I saw the user score at first I thought it was review bombing. I played the game, the graphics and animations are the best I’ve ever seen in a video game. The story is the worst, it is like they dumbed down the characters we love from the first one. The plot armors are countless to keep some characters alive and kill some characters off pointlessly to steer the story the way they want to term the story as unpredictable or bold. You can see where the story is going and why Joel was killed right from the start because he was talking about that incident at the start of the game with Tommy. The story was not interesting. Not to mention it is false advertising by showing Joel and replaced him with Jesse in the game. Ellie killed hundreds of people to get to Abby then unable to kill her because revenge is bad? Well, she killed tons already, why not kill her too that’s the one responsible. This game sucks.… Expand
  2. Faria2001
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us 2, where do I even begin. The game is breathtakingly beautiful. The story isn't necessarily new but, that's not a bad thing. Some aspects of the game seem forced, especially near the end (when we play as Abby/Ellie in Cali). However, that doesn't take away from the experience. It's a masterpiece. People who disagree are just butthurt about the death of a particular characterThe Last of Us 2, where do I even begin. The game is breathtakingly beautiful. The story isn't necessarily new but, that's not a bad thing. Some aspects of the game seem forced, especially near the end (when we play as Abby/Ellie in Cali). However, that doesn't take away from the experience. It's a masterpiece. People who disagree are just butthurt about the death of a particular character and the LGBTQ+ aspect of the game. But, I digress I've finished the game, and I can confidently say that this game is a 9 out of 10… Expand
  3. a7joe
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Gameplay has updated and is amazing. Story is deep and complicated. Very bold choice and luckily I was barely spoiled. Game is a bit long in areas but I see where they were going. Has given me the most thought provoking game in awhile.
  4. JackConstantine
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Didn't like it. Pretty boring and completely destroyed the characters we previously loved :(
  5. JustFreeQ
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Game is 10/10 to be honest. They showed a lot of cruelty and overall that revenge is bad option for both sides. Every person losing something important cause of that. Really hard story to understand but if you feel it so deeply and if you are focus enough you're able to face this amazing masterpiece in a good way.
  6. Xenoerate
    Jul 11, 2020
    1
    Playing 10 hours as a character no one likes is so exhausting. The game is far too long.
  7. Ferdinand_Emil
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Никогда раньше не оценивал игры, думал это субъективщина, но тут я просто не могу молчать. Нил Дракман осквернил всё из первой части. Ощущения после прохождения это лютая злость и ненависть к сценаристам. Эта игра просто не должна была появляться. Самый нелогичный и отвратительный сюжет, который я когда-либо видел.Никогда раньше не оценивал игры, думал это субъективщина, но тут я просто не могу молчать. Нил Дракман осквернил всё из первой части. Ощущения после прохождения это лютая злость и ненависть к сценаристам. Эта игра просто не должна была появляться. Самый нелогичный и отвратительный сюжет, который я когда-либо видел.
  8. yostecks
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. De de mejores juegos de la generación, yo soy usuario de Xbox y Playstation… Expand
  9. Ivangh2099
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    Es realmente desesperante y frustrante despúes de terminar el título, jugando al rededor de 40 horas, y más que el tiempo que le he dedicado; el cuál llega a sentirse como una perdida, es la forma en como el director maltrata, daña y mutila a los personajes, a la historia y al título.

    Lo destroza de una forma vil y estúpida. Se aprovecha del éxito del primer juego para en éste,    Es realmente desesperante y frustrante despúes de terminar el título, jugando al rededor de 40 horas, y más que el tiempo que le he dedicado; el cuál llega a sentirse como una perdida, es la forma en como el director maltrata, daña y mutila a los personajes, a la historia y al título.

    Lo destroza de una forma vil y estúpida. Se aprovecha del éxito del primer juego para en éste, promocionar y darlo a conocer como algo completamente diferente al producto final. Lo cual puede entenderse a fin de evitar spoilers pero que realmente se nota el cambio abrupto que tomó y sobre todo lo mal montado que esta, carece de lógica y sentido en a lo largo del juego

    Gameplay es muy bueno, gráficamente de lo mejor, sonido , ambientación, pero todo eso se va al carajo por la historia, el cual es el apartado más importante de este título en particular, esté que es un secuela directa a uno de los mejores títulos de la historia y aún analizando The Last of Us part II cómo un título ajeno al primero , e independiente sigue careciendo de sentido y mal planteado.

    Pésimo y patético

    El más decepcionante en toda mi vida gamer (+de 30 años)    … Expand
  10. gilbert89
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    feels like they purposely ruined it to try and show how progressive they are and push a certain narrative and if you dont agree then your a sexist trans phobic bigot that gets banned #angryjoe . woke pc garbage in a world where thats all we seem to get and the gaming outlets are so afraid of the backlash and being labelled something negative they all give it 10/10 when I highly doubt anyfeels like they purposely ruined it to try and show how progressive they are and push a certain narrative and if you dont agree then your a sexist trans phobic bigot that gets banned #angryjoe . woke pc garbage in a world where thats all we seem to get and the gaming outlets are so afraid of the backlash and being labelled something negative they all give it 10/10 when I highly doubt any of them actually thought that. but money talks and early sales are good I just hope they die of quickly otherwise there will be plenty more of this garbage to come.… Expand
  11. ChiefPlatypus
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This has been one of the best video game experience I got in the past 30 years.
    It's raw, it's upsetting, it's sad.
    There's anger and confusion, every topic is spot on. The level design is supporting the whole plot and makes it even more intense.
    Naughty Dog did an amazing job and I'm glad it took this long to come out. Product is finished and close to perfect.
  12. Anderock89
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não curti muito dá forma que o Joel foi morto, más isso não tira o brilho do jogo, é um jogo pra quem têm um mínimo de inteligência vai entender o contexto do jogo, pra mim jogo do ano.… Expand
  13. Sioux465
    Jul 11, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't pay attention to what most people are saying. The Last of us Part 2, is far from a bad game, much less a game with 3/4 notes.

    I understand people's indignation about this game, but that's no reason to say the game is bad, because it's not. People confuse quality with personal taste and that's a big mistake.

    In general, the thing that most revolted the fans was 3 aspects: The death of Joel; The character "Abby" and the fact that we have to play with it, and the end of the game. All of them understandable, but not justifiable from so much hate. The purpose of a game is to have fun with it, right? Generally speaking, yes, because what's the point of me doing something that doesn't bring me any benefit? But this game is different. This game brings a narrative that no other game has ever brought, it's a cold and depressing story, where it shows us that "Revenge is a game for fools".

    Joel's death is something very shocking, yes, capable of being one of the saddest moments in the history of games, but we have to take into consideration that it's not the protagonism that will save a character's skin. If we didn't want Joel to die? Of course we would. But the last of us already has a whole narrative prepared and we can't change that unfortunately.

    About the character Abby, many said they had no empathy with her during the whole game, even after they knew it was Joel who killed her father. And that's completely normal, and I realise it can be frustrating to play with her, but the game doesn't make you like the character. You don't have to just agree to understand. You can say that the fact that her father was one of the surgeons who operated on Ellie is cliché and a weak point in the game script. I completely disagree, "Abby" is important to show the 2 sides of the coin, 2 different points of view, 2 different lives. Abby is not the villain of the game and never will be, as well as Ellie, only each one has their motivations and their reasons to practice such acts during the game.

    Finally the final, which I personally didn't think was brilliant or perfect either, but it's not bad either. The ending shows us that nothing Ellie did was worth it, Dina left her, she's now alone, far from home and completely aimless in life. She lost 2 fingers, which makes her lose Joel's only legacy which was playing guitar and also makes her not be able to draw anymore (something she was very good at and liked to do). It's a tragic and very sad ending but it gives us a moral lesson that is, never too much to say that we love a person, sometimes a simple hug would make all the difference. Instead we prefer to keep our feelings to ourselves and be proud. The fact that Ellie didn't kill Abby was because she wouldn't be happy about it, Abby's death wouldn't fill that void and stop her from having that trauma, which is done, is done. At least Ellie saw a little hope in Abby with Lev in the end, which she couldn't have with Joel, unfortunately, and that she didn't want to take from Abby.

    In conclusion, I'm not saying this game is perfect in terms of history because it's not. The first game is still a thousand times superior. What's really perfect about this game is the gameplay itself and the innovations they've given since the first game. And just for that, the game already deserved more than 3 or 4 marks.    … Expand
  14. Nicolassaek01
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    At some of the best views between the use of shadows light and sound effects, TLOU 2 has a good change
  15. PaitronGames
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Jogo bonito jogo formoso parabéns aos desenvolvedores os detalhes as falas a movimentação as história só tenho os meus elogios.
  16. KairyLuminess
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    revenge=bad is not profound. The story just tries too hard to make you feel sorry for people that you immediately don’t want to feel sorry for
  17. Jacob_Review
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this game was a master piece and just as good as the first one. I love how it plays with morality and as it set me out on a quest for revenge I wanted whole hearted to take down Abby and avenge Joel.

    However once I steped in Abbys shoes I was not only blow away by the fact that they are a mirror of each other but also the fact that Naughty Dog made me side more with a character that was just introduced as the villa, over the main protagonist of the previous 2 games.

    Abby as a character is strong both physically and morally but she is also very much so human, she has fears, impulses and failures but they all add up to make what I would consider a perfect character.

    Loved the game loved the characters and loved the whole broken people in a broken would theme. 10/10    … Expand
  18. dezi
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece a revolution in game storytelling you wont see this kinda bold and courageous and also great at the same time story telling in video games
  19. Snaily
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can see why the story give sine people a sour taste in the mouth. They advertised it as being Ellies Adventure, so I expected to Play Ellie for at Least 80-85% of the game, but instead IT was more only like 60% which just isnt enough. However the graphics is the best in this console generation. Hands down. And the new so is phenomenal. The new ai is just so impressive and the gameplay is fantastic.… Expand
  20. Risaro95
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a perfect game for me. I don't think anyone will not appreciate the graphics, the gameplay, the detailing, the puzzles and the side stories known by reading the letters. The main issue people have is with the story.

    But for me, it is the best part, at first when we were given to control Abby. But this is the beauty that you've to journey along with the person you hate and see her emotions, see her getting peace because hate is not the solution (which she thought she will get after killing Joel. The peace she achieved and the peace Ellie achieved in the end were similar. For me, it was a beautiful story.    … Expand
  21. CossackGamer
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of the first game, this has to be the most disappointing sequel I have ever played.
    This story uses the nostalgia of the first game to set an emotional tone for a story which has no relation to the first. Despite seeming to presume Joel was morally wrong at the end of the first game (which I do not!) the vaccine or cure has no impact on events, much like everything else from the first game. Instead, the new character of Abby, has the whole first game shoved as a simple backdrop to her motivations, and is desperately painted as a sympathetic character. Not only does her child murdering father save a zebra (awww) but she likes dogs too (awwwwwwww), but none of this is going to make anyone who liked Joel, think this justifies his murder. The murder, in trying to be gritty, misses key story telling and character opportunities, and signals the poorly thought out story which continues for far too long into this game. The story, a fumbled attempt at a 'revenge is bad' story, fails to understand human nature, basic philosophy (let alone theology) and so unwittingly spirals into a nihilistic mess, which by its very definition leaves you with nothing of true meaning at the end. The story of the first game had both strong male and female characters, the sequel discards both and finishes with nothing. Even Dina, introduced in the original's DLC, and seeming to have a strong role at the start of the sequel, is ploughed over by the Abby narrative, underdeveloped until she quietly leaves unseen. The game tries instead to make you care about a new cast of cliched and shallow characters. A pregnant fighter, an aquarium loving simp, faceless people who now all have names, but no personality are what we are given. It seems the apocalyptic world lacks its vikings, genghis khans, and bundys. That might be a bit dark for a game? Maybe, but that is precisely the tone this game thinks it is giving, but in truth shows a very shallow understanding of... well anything. The clickers, surely the best part, are thrown in from time to time, but are seperate from meaningful attachment to story.
    The game play is disappointingly similar to the original, and the added stealth and jumping make very little difference (when people are cheering rope physics, alarm bells should ring!). The game does have its great moments and the graphics are very good (although overrated). These two points would give it a higher rating, 4/10 maybe, but what took away from my enjoyment of the game while playing let alone replayability, was the accusations online from journalists and developers themselves that I had not played the game, or was prejudice, or was a russian asset. Followed by the striking down of reviews online, in order to push the game, and the false advertising from the trailers, which had me pre-order (Do you think I'd let you do this alone?....yes, you're dead, I am doing the next 30 hours without you). The 10/10 reviews are ridiculous, and have signalled the death of gaming journalism . On top of that Niel Druckmann is just insufferable, and his narrow minded conceited tweets have not only put me off this game but also the original and any sequel planned. It will be interesting to see if metacritic remove this review or not. The reviews reflect a very angry fanbase, and lack of understanding, let alone sympathy, will be the downfall of Naughty Dog. Many of the fans fawning over it as a 10/10, I can only assume never understood the first game properly. Instead they are fair weather fans, applauding (or crying over) whatever new release they can join the club of, and tossing the old one to the side.
    If Sony and Naughty Dog do not view this as a disastrous step for them, both in terms of the game, and how they have handled criticism/marketing, then their future will come crashing down as the destroy all the franchises they worked hard to build, and the old fans will cheer and the fair weather fans will already have moved on.
    0/10

    Finally, play the guitar left handed you idiot, or play it 3 fingered like Django Reinhardt (The World Famous 3 fingered guitarist!!)!! This 'poignant' ending is shockingly dumb, nihilistic, and rather pathetic. If you want a good story about revenge and its effects, read the Count of Monte Cristo.    … Expand
  22. CampFireGames
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    I platinumed the game and have a full 18 minute review on youtube for those interested in an honest take from a huge fan of this franchise. CampFire Games on YouTube! Go check it out and lets discuss in the comment section :) Every one is welcome and all opinions represented respectfully are welcome :)
  23. Cris_18
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    El juego visualmente es muy bueno, también en el apartado técnico. También quiero destacar su re jugabilidad, la cual hace que no dejes el juego después de pasártelo la primera vez. Es uno de los mejores de este año, felicidades a todos los trabajadores de naughty dog por traer este juego.
  24. beforeyoudie
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    У меня смешанные чувства, решил написать отзыв чтоб поддержать разработчиков) проделана серьёзная работа, думаю что игра получилась очень сложная в плане понимания того, что хотели донести авторы, поэтому все и ставят низкие оценкиУ меня смешанные чувства, решил написать отзыв чтоб поддержать разработчиков) проделана серьёзная работа, думаю что игра получилась очень сложная в плане понимания того, что хотели донести авторы, поэтому все и ставят низкие оценки
  25. Scharnik
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Really great game, looks like a movie, just perfect game, fell the fellings
  26. ivan_htp
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Even superior than the first one. Better gameplay, more complex, more immersive, more symbolic, prettier. A beautiful ending that shows how anger can take us everything: love, people, memories and skills. A masterpiece of this generation.
  27. Msladyness
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally love that the story is kind of all over the place because it forces you to put the story together yourself. Horrible things happen but that's life!… Expand
  28. Pedro1543153434
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    We, incel / betas, are already excluded from society and we can't enjoy a normal life. So video games are our only refuge. Why do you globalists think we will ever support your political agenda? Keep trying in every way to force it in games, but unlike other media, it will never gain enough strength here.
  29. DEFORMAT
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Yup, this one is absolutely garbage, and this "game" deserve to be hated...
  30. Ralphboy
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    O Jogo consegue ser perfeito em todos os aspectos, a jogabilidade é perfeita dês do primeiro jogo, os gráficos um dos mais lindos geração senão o melhor , a historia pegou todos de surpresa mas fui muito bem feita e pra você entender ela bem você tem que entender o personagem, ver pela visão dele para entender tudo, The last of us part 2 não é um jogo sobre a Ellie ou o Joel e sim um jogoO Jogo consegue ser perfeito em todos os aspectos, a jogabilidade é perfeita dês do primeiro jogo, os gráficos um dos mais lindos geração senão o melhor , a historia pegou todos de surpresa mas fui muito bem feita e pra você entender ela bem você tem que entender o personagem, ver pela visão dele para entender tudo, The last of us part 2 não é um jogo sobre a Ellie ou o Joel e sim um jogo sobre pessoas aonde tudo mundo é igual ate os npcs que a gente mata no jogo tem certo peso, esse jogo é uma obra de arte!
    e com certeza quem dá nota zero não tem noção do quão grandioso esse jogo é    … Expand
  31. HuanAquid8
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mi en lo personal se me hace un buen juego con buena historia, no comprendo porque la gente está criticando la historia tanto, tiene buena trama, no se si sea por la muerte de Joel o porque Ellie ahora sea la personaje principal pero en lo personal se me hace un buen juego.… Expand
  32. Balzmann
    Jul 11, 2020
    2
    Long story short, this game is absolute trash. More cutscenes then gameplay, which normally I could deal with ( I am a Kojima fan, shock horror, I know ). This game is so far up its own ass it is truly unbearable. Do not buy even if it is on sale, which I think it will be very soon...
  33. Eugenshugailo
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Just super cool!!!!! This is very good and i love it. I like everything in the game.
  34. Mlkformiga
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    The last of us 2 é uma obra de arte realista, não te passa os melhores sentimentos, mas te passa um conteúdo verdadeiro, onde pessoas tem problemas e pessoas morrem, acho que é a melhor representação de um mundo pós apocalíptico.
  35. cabudinen
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Really Naughty dog??? After you realease a dumb game, you don't even have the decency to leave the reviews how they are, you felt so low buying all these fake positive scores that you lost all my respect. **** game do not buy!!! I was gonna give you a for 4 graphics, but buying scores is wrong... here you go have my 0.
  36. dioplast
    Jul 11, 2020
    6
    Amazing graphics, mechanics, level and sound design as well as acting. Story feels poor overall despite being a very long one, it seems that it meant well but failed to succeed in many different levels. The simple idea with the powerful dynamic that the first one had and created the Tlou universe here is a mash of smaller, often forced and punishing segments that fail to serve the overallAmazing graphics, mechanics, level and sound design as well as acting. Story feels poor overall despite being a very long one, it seems that it meant well but failed to succeed in many different levels. The simple idea with the powerful dynamic that the first one had and created the Tlou universe here is a mash of smaller, often forced and punishing segments that fail to serve the overall message that was meant to be passed to the player. I do believe that if the expectations for what this would be were managed better and if the game was released 2 years earlier I would have expected less thus being less critical.… Expand
  37. Neonbrotherhood
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first I was tempted to give TLOU part 2 a nine. But the themes and ambitious writing have forced me to contemplate and come to grips with the story it told. It is not a feel good story, but a story that is dark and harrowing, much like the world of the Last of Us. There are some parts of the story that do seem rushed or poorly put together however that does not take away from the experience as a whole. Playing as Abby forces the player to see the other side, which is something that is not often done in media. Too often we are presented a story with clearly established heroes and villains, completely ignoring the real world where everything is a shade of gray. No one person is all good, just as no one person is all bad. The gameplay is brutal and horrific, which is perfect for the game and can even be very challenging on higher difficulties. Overall the game is not for everyone, but it is an incredible work of art and fiction worth checking out.… Expand
  38. Mack000
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A plot lets you engage with the characters and develop an emotional relationship with them. It allows to learn the story from different perspectives and leaves your morality the question who the baddies are. The graphics along with the art style are simply astounding. The exploration brings variation to the game and rewards you adequately. The combat is satisfying and character design lets you learn the personalities of your companions. Not to mention all those little details like gorgeous weapon upgrading animations or interesting environmental riddles. And so glad they involved some often overlooked LGBT characters.… Expand
  39. Illmetbymoonlgt
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. If you loved the first, you’ll sure love this one. Gameplay is amazing, story is on point and the atmosphere is incredible. Don’t believe all the hate.
  40. Dannys8921
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    Disappointing. While I think it is tough to follow up the first Last Of Us game (one of the best games I have ever played), they missed the mark. The graphics are great and the gameplay is good, but I am going to focus on the story for this review. I didn't like it. I didn't want Joel to die but if you make that happen, you should not put it at the start of the game. The pacing is poor andDisappointing. While I think it is tough to follow up the first Last Of Us game (one of the best games I have ever played), they missed the mark. The graphics are great and the gameplay is good, but I am going to focus on the story for this review. I didn't like it. I didn't want Joel to die but if you make that happen, you should not put it at the start of the game. The pacing is poor and the story isn't necessary. Abby's story is actually okay, but it drags out forever and you should've had to play it before you know she kills Joel because the entire time you just want her to die. Nobody in this story is in the right, but you root for Ellie and Joel because of the first game. Parts of it felt very unnecessary. I couldn't form a real opinion on Jesse and Dina, because you barely get to know anything about their characters. As for the ending: this really made me disappointed. I think the game saves some grace with me if it ends with Ellie and Dina and the baby, and mix in a flashback like the one the game finished with. Instead, she leaves the life and family she has and goes off to kill Abby and when Ellie gets there, she doesn't even kill Abby. One thing that bothers me about games is when they lose the player with the timeline. I like flashbacks, but I was left with many questions. How long was Joel and Ellie in Jackson before Seattle? How did Ellie and Dina find a way to survive after Seattle? Did they go directly back to Jackson presumably? How long did they stay there? How long were they living in the house at the end of the game? How long was Ellie gone? What happened to Dina and the baby? I wish the game has a DLC (it probably wont) to maybe fix some of the plot holes, but I doubt it. I would really prefer if they didn't make a third game to try and correct it, but they probably will. They should leave it as it is- A fantastic first game, and a very, very disappointing sequel.… Expand
  41. ajlkemp
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The characters are well rounded, and what feels different to Part 1 is that you are not allowed to have only one perspective- you're forced to question the morality and the aims of the characters- which honest to god was an interesting part of the gameplay. It didn't feel like I was the good guy and o had to shoot people because I was good. It's nuanced gameplay and I'd recommend it if you have an affinity towards cinematic games that fully flesh out their characters and their motivations.… Expand
  42. Eduard0_777
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O Joel morre, a Ellie perdoa a machuda que matou ele. Jogo com história abaixo do mediano, jogabilidade que dá vontade de chorar de tão ruim. Os gráficos dessa mer da parecem até gráficos de PS3 muito pouco melhorado.

    Veredito: enquanto tem empresas fazendo um trabalho muito foda e sendo ignorados a Sony vai continuar fazendo essa merda pq ela sabe que tem jumento que vai comprar.    … Expand
  43. DieGore7
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Juegos como este son extremadamente peligrosos para la industria de los videojuegos. Las agendas políticas y la corrección política son un cáncer que debe ser erradicado de los juegos antes que sea demasiado tarde. Primero le pasó a Battlefield 5, ahora a este juego. ¿Qué otra franquicia sigue? ¿GTA 6? Espero de corazón que no.
  44. willeggert
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. One of the best games ever made! Naughty Dog has outdone themselves.
  45. Vic_Sal_Bar
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Pienso que el juego es maravilloso en todos sus apartados, incluyendo la narrativa. He visto opiniones muy diversas al respecto de la narrativa, todas muy justificadas y argumentadas, hablando bien y hablando mal. Al final me di cuenta que todo es muy subjetivo y cada quien utiliza argumentos muy tecnicos para justificar su opinion propia. Por tanto no hay forma clara para decir si estáPienso que el juego es maravilloso en todos sus apartados, incluyendo la narrativa. He visto opiniones muy diversas al respecto de la narrativa, todas muy justificadas y argumentadas, hablando bien y hablando mal. Al final me di cuenta que todo es muy subjetivo y cada quien utiliza argumentos muy tecnicos para justificar su opinion propia. Por tanto no hay forma clara para decir si está bien o mal , pues como digo cada quien utiliza su conocimientopara justificar su opinion. ¿Cuál es mi opinión? Quees un juego sublime con toneladas de enseñanzas. No se lo debe perder nadie.… Expand
  46. introspective_g
    Jul 11, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been a fan of TLOU for five years, and have been anticipating this sequel for just as long. I knew of the contents of the leaks, but never saw them and tried my best to not let it distort my view for the game. I trusted Naughty Dog would do better and deliver. Boy, was I wrong and disappointed.

    First, I applaud ND for taking such huge risks with their storytelling this time around - that took guts - however, I cannot say that it paid off or was worth it, for me personally. Doing something risky does not make it brave or compelling, let alone a masterpiece. It's how you execute it that matters.

    Visually, this game is a masterpiece. The graphics and audio, music, environment, cinematics, and acting was all Oscar worthy. I was fully immersed just by those pure aspects. Even the gameplay was fun, despite it being just a revamped updated version of TLOU1. My jaw was dropped from the visuals at the opening scene alone. Beautiful work by the developers and art team at ND.

    However, I play TLOU for the story, and that is where this game fails. They take what you love about the first game, and rip that from you before your very eyes. For shock value, maybe, but mostly for impact - an impact that never comes with a pay off. I had other expectations for where this game would take us, and they definitely did not go that route. My views of the game constantly shifted while playing through it, until now where they have solidified. Joel and Ellie's relationship is revoked to just flashbacks. They very well could be told in present tense and work in the narrative just as well. The flashbacks were my only favorite parts of the game, since Joel and Ellie's conflicted relationship is treated as a subplot to make room for Abby's story.

    Their plan to use Abby to build empathy with the player did not work for me one bit, as it didn't for most of the fans as well. She did not show any redeemable qualities or even have any likable aspects to her that made me cling to her as I did with Joel and Ellie. I found myself so bored while playing her and learning her story. Even her friends fell flat as characters and I did not care for them. Alice was an exception though :)

    The pacing of the storyline was also messy compared to the first game. It's non linear, which muddles it along the way. Once you feel it's ending, it just keeps going on to a draining end with no pay off or real conclusion. This mostly was their intent to show how revenge works, but once again it falls flat. It feels as though the game is beating the player over the head constantly with the message of revenge, desperately trying to tie forgiveness in with it which frankly doesn't work for me. The constant use of plot devices to manipulate the player was so obvious I was laughing. Abby plays with dogs vs Ellie kills them, etc. After a while it all feels so inorganic and shallow, compared to the organic feeling the first game gives you in its narrative.

    There are also plenty of plot holes, contrivances, and character inconsistencies that made the overall story feel weak. Does Abby not know or realize that Ellie is the immune girl from the hospital? Joel and Tommy conveniently plopping themselves into Abby's clutches, without even fighting back. What exactly makes Abby want to save Yara and Lev, besides her dreams?

    The ending of the story just left me hollow and depressed, feeling like I wasted 20hrs playing for nothing. Feeling like my five years of investment in Joel and Ellie was for nothing. Everything felt so meaningless, and I was hurt and felt manipulated from the start. Maybe that's what they were going for, but not all players enjoy this type of treatment - to them OR the characters they deeply love and feel connected to. I love Joel and Ellie to death, and seeing where the both of them ended up by the story's conclusion wrecked me like hell, especially since it felt forced and for no reason despite for the sake of being bleak and nihilistic. I guess what the players are left feeling is what was intended, but how we got there was cheap.

    I missed Joel throughout this journey, and wanted to see his and Ellie's relationship (which has always been the heart of TLOU) fleshed out even more as they dealt with their issue of "the lie" but it was taken from me, and you. The scene where he tells her the truth felt anti-climactic and rushed. The dialogue was blunt and weak despite their strong deliveries from Troy and Ashley.

    Overall, I had fun with the gameplay and the visuals, but story wise I was hurt and let down. Five years of waiting only to be emotionally manipulated in a cheap fashion by ND. You should play it for yourself to form an opinion and enjoy the graphics, but only that. Don't play this game to escape from the darkness of our world, because it only adds to that. The light in the darkness from the first game has been switched and taken from you, only to leave you and the characters you love lost in the darkness.    … Expand
  47. Obiwan32
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Es un juego perfecto, una historia que te hace pensar, reflexionar es un juego muy emotivo que tocará tus sentimientos, graficas y movimientos fantásticos, estoy muy conforme con el resultado final
  48. juaniinob
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    History is **** I give it 5 just for the effort of the workers, for the amount of graphic details, mapping, etc.
  49. BlackLung4
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good graphics
    False advertising Extremly disapointing story with an annoying pacing , cheap fan service and incoherent twists
    Gameplay has only a couple of changes from the first game and doesnt even evolve through out the game    … Expand
  50. rinley96
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Horrible game. The plot is deeply flawed and makes absolutely no sense. Cannot live up to its prequel.
  51. IsaacDecore
    Jul 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bold doesn't always mean a masterpiece of a game. The only thing The Last of Us Part 2 has going for it is the beautiful visuals and the decent game play. However, between the poor pacing of the story and the vanilla revenge story told through gaming's most controversial video game character of 2020, it fails to live up to anything else. The narrative was written poorly with the constant flashbacks and disappointingly, the main feature from the first game which was the bond of characters and the overarching story is completely chucked out of the window. Overall, Naughty Dog has produced something which seems to be taken straight out of a fan fiction and given life to it. They need to reevaluate where they go from here and hope that they can come back from this disaster of a game.… Expand
  52. s63355
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    爛上加爛。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。
  53. Og_Ak_40Kevin
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Despite On what people say, I actually love the game, I thought it was a good game, and i feel if your a naughty dog fun, you’ll enjoy it too
  54. GrimBlackmoon
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay is good story needs work I'm just not a fan of abby like why you couldn't do branching storylines or something where you could play either or… Expand
  55. MsRuthy
    Jul 11, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was the old bait and switch! After completing the game, I was angry because I realized all of the trailers for the game made it seem like you were getting a Joel and Ellie game. There is even a part in the trailer where she looks at her bracelet and gets a Dina flashback, leading you to believe that she was seeking revenge for something that happened to Dina. I hated playing as Abby and that is about half of the game.

    This is a story driven game. It doesn't matter that the environment and graphics are amazing, if it completely destroys everything you loved about the first game. It is a complete fan disservice. I will never again pre-order any games.    … Expand
  56. Eduardolovi
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Made me feel things no game or movie has ever made me feel before
  57. Mindsplicer
    Jul 11, 2020
    2
    Dumpster fire story. Level design is top notch and zombie killing fun but clear political agenda being pushed and the story makes no sense and has no purpose. One of the most frustrating and terribly written games I’ve ever played in 30 years.
  58. brycehamp
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Though not QUITE as good as the first game, The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece all on its own. The gameplay mechanics are a step up, as well as the graphics, while the story is a slight step down. That said, the story is beautiful. Don’t let anyone convince you the game is bad. After playing it, you will take from it what you will, but you have to be patient and pay attention—there ISThough not QUITE as good as the first game, The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece all on its own. The gameplay mechanics are a step up, as well as the graphics, while the story is a slight step down. That said, the story is beautiful. Don’t let anyone convince you the game is bad. After playing it, you will take from it what you will, but you have to be patient and pay attention—there IS an overarching meaning to everything, and the decisions of characters in the game won’t entirely make sense unless you understand the theme. TL; DR: Good game. Worth the buy. Solid gameplay, solid plot.… Expand
  59. alsrb117
    Jul 11, 2020
    2
    Pretty awesome gameplay mechanisms and details, great graphics, but hateful characters and **** up story ruin everything.
  60. V1p3R1992
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Такие долбоебы, кто ставит 0...
    Что первая часть шедевр, что вторая! Однозначно к покупке!
  61. mynameisrhys_
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was hard to play, and is obviously a controversial game. The first of which I though right to review. It constantly pushes you over and over. It even made it difficult to keep going at points; however this is what made it so compelling to me. I don't think i need to speak for the visuals as they were stunning, and if you liked the gameplay from the first game you will love this because it makes tons of subtle improvements that when going back to see how the other one played made me think "this is what combat evolution through games should be", subtle, but effective. Through my experience many of my expectations of the game were thrown around, and some of the story beats I didn't agree with entirely, but that's what makes this game stand out. It isn't just a linear journey like the first, this makes it less tight than the first and the main reason why it's an 8/10. My main issue was placement of flashbacks, and although they made some sense on location they didn't feel like they would have the same soft impact they had on me if some were located elsewhere. Also spoilers, but Abby's immediate bond with Yara and Lev definitely humanized her it also felt forced as when she heads back to where she left them she had only known them for like an hour or 2 when escaping the Seraphites. This is my main complaint with the game, but also the reason why I loved it as much as I did. I also saw a couple bugs here and there, none of them were game breaking, just annoying. The fact that I didn't agree with everything that happened and how flawed everyone was to the point where the video game had no true villain. What? A video game without a villain. Yes. Although much of what I'm saying may sound like I disliked the game that is not the case. I am highlighting issues I had with it because of how controversial it is and want my review to be as unbiased as possible because of my love for the first one. This game is also an interesting reflection on humanity and the lengths both sides go to prove their point. That is all, I secede all my time to the Waring factions of the comments.… Expand
  62. KillingRubius
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Haha it is funny the kids cant handle the story of the game. It is lovely, amazing.. I would pay anything to see the face of those kids
  63. Punkster
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    No, it isn't for me. The first one was a beautiful story, whereas this one feels just ugly. The environment is gorgeous and the gameplay is solid, as per usual of Naughty Dog but that isn't enough to keep me invested, in what is ultimately a dull story of little to no interest to me.

    I would have preferred it if they made Ellie's goal to go out and find a cure for Joel after he was    No, it isn't for me. The first one was a beautiful story, whereas this one feels just ugly. The environment is gorgeous and the gameplay is solid, as per usual of Naughty Dog but that isn't enough to keep me invested, in what is ultimately a dull story of little to no interest to me.

    I would have preferred it if they made Ellie's goal to go out and find a cure for Joel after he was infected from spores, hunting down some scientist in Washington, mirroring what Joel did for Ellie in the first game, with Ellie more than willing to sacrifice her life for Joel, leading to the same discoveries that we get in flashbacks here.

    This way, you could keep ALL the characters you've created and you have a goal for the player to be invested in.

    Instead, we get none of that aspect again, in fact, it isn't even really an issue, except when Ellie's mask breaks, which only exists to cause drama with Dina. TLOU2 is all about revenge with half of the game following someone we will never care about because of what she did.

    I'm sure many do legitimately love it but I cannot and I DID try to give it a fair shake.    … Expand
  64. ZeMyThoLoGy
    Jul 11, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics : 10/10, the maps and different locations are beautiful. The scenery feels real. If you're looking for a realistic looking game, you've picked the right one. The facial expressions are so well represented that even when the game is muted, you can know what the characters feel.

    Gameplay : 9/10, the gameplay feels smooth. Very little glitches, the animations for the stealth kills and the crouch walk / prone are perfect. However, the shooting in these games don't feel right. I feel like these characters have never used a gun before. I do love using the bow and the crossbow.

    Story : 7/10. I gave the story a 7/10 not because it is bad, but more because there are a few things that didn't satisfy me. Here are the few things I disliked:

    1. Not having a choice at the end of the game. Not being able to choose to continue the cycle of revenge (Lev going after Ellie after killing Abby) or stop it ( The current story ending ).

    2. The part of the story when we play Abby. Just before we play Abby, we are left with a cliffhanger. I felt the need to rush the part of Abby just to see what happens next instead of trying to understand this new character. Maybe if we had her parts at the same time like: Day 1, Ellie's story, then Day 1, Abby's story, then Ellie day 2, Abby day 2, and so on.

    3. Not enough Joel and Ellie. The first game was so magical with the adventure we had with Joel and Ellie. I would of loved more flashbacks as I find myself smiling ever time I see these two together.

    The reason the final score is 7 while there are 2 scores that are 10 / 10 is because in these types of games, the story is what's the most important.    … Expand
  65. RichMortes
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is awesome. It’s not like the first part, but I didn’t want to play another 20hours of the same story. Abby: is cool. You may hate her for killing Joel, but let’s be honest: gEllie would do EXACTLY the same thing that done Abby. They are much alike.

    The game is dark. It’s not the happy story everyone want. But that’s cool. Some people say that the story is pointless. But That’s what creators tried to show: that vengeance IS pointless. . That’s the main problem of the humanity in this story. To survive, people should unite and stop goddamn kill each other.    … Expand
  66. Aechos
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Complex story & message, great game, music, acting, characters, best than most movies, great sequel. Take it slow because it's frenetic.
  67. Chams03
    Jul 11, 2020
    4
    There are many detailed reviews so im not going to waste my time. The gameplay is good but the same thing as TLOU 1, graphics, and soundtrack acting all that amazing but this is a story game and that's where this game lacks the most. They make the old characters stupid and unlikeable, this is shock factor and jump scare simulator, everything that happens is so convenient and makes no senseThere are many detailed reviews so im not going to waste my time. The gameplay is good but the same thing as TLOU 1, graphics, and soundtrack acting all that amazing but this is a story game and that's where this game lacks the most. They make the old characters stupid and unlikeable, this is shock factor and jump scare simulator, everything that happens is so convenient and makes no sense many times and they force us to play as an unlikable character for 10+ hours with content that didn't matter it was basically unwanted DLC. A disgrace to the original. Buy this game when its on sale… Expand
  68. Grayheron93
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Authentic and raw. A emotional ride really worth it. A masterpiece with masterclass graphics.
  69. Lukazoka
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    O jogo esta incrível, eu não entendo todo hate que o game esta sofrendo, a história é super envolvente e quanto mais você joga mais se envolve e se atrai, eu espero que as pessoas tenham mais maturidade para jogar e jogo e julgar depois
  70. iiAdaaamV1
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Phenomenal experience. Gameplay improved in every aspect over the first one. Personally preferred the more closed story too.
  71. Xeecos
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Game is fun to play and graphics are incredible! With that said its such a terrible story. Plot holes on some characters decisions. Probably worst ending. Completely disregarding what their characters meant to people. Just bad writing. The game over all was okay. Just ok.
  72. mohamedbendary
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaw
  73. GarlicBread
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. I really enjoyed the story and how it was very brutal and dark. Feels much more realistic compared to other games. The combat is extremely fun and beautiful graphics make for a fantastic experience. You go on a roller coaster of emotions over the long and tough journey. A must play for any PS4 owner.
  74. Banshee4663
    Jul 11, 2020
    1
    It is gut wrenching to write but the story is a mess! I am a such a fan of TLOU 1 but Neil Druckmann rolled the dice and forced his views onto this game instead of looking at what would be a good for the characters & everyone playing.

    Something better written such as Dina dying or Joel being kidnapped for torture and evidently getting bit in escape, would of been beautiful irony as Joel    It is gut wrenching to write but the story is a mess! I am a such a fan of TLOU 1 but Neil Druckmann rolled the dice and forced his views onto this game instead of looking at what would be a good for the characters & everyone playing.

    Something better written such as Dina dying or Joel being kidnapped for torture and evidently getting bit in escape, would of been beautiful irony as Joel is the reason for no cure?

    Two opposite perceptions were a mistake as there are always good people on both sides of war. This has overall disregarded how it would impact the fans of TLOU 1, by building a sequel that is fit for the critics & those less invested in the existing characters. I think they should retell the story again, as I wonder how many people would choose a different fate for Joel & Abby if given the option to the player. Where there no red flags to avoid this line of story and provide a game that everyone would enjoy! Especially as Neil Druckmann cited “The game will be diverse and not for everyone”?

    The story should have reflected what was shown & perceived in the trailer, this would of made a more fulfilling & wholesome game for all, instead of this being tainted with a 50/50 split due to the objectives to please a completely different crowd. Ellie would have been the key to seeing both sides of the story    … Expand
  75. Sivga
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. То, как поступили с Джоэлом и сюжетом первой части просто отвратительно. Можно считать, что история кончилась первой игрой, а это просто sjw фанфик… Expand
  76. pnshr38
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    I want to rate this game as 4 but the second half of the game just a forceful story and nothing working out in that part and the non-sense ending makes it a 4. But in the end the complete non-sense "Forceful" story makes this game as a total 0. Don't waste 25-30 hours of your life into this. It doesn't worth it while so many other things that you can do to improve yourself in this life.
  77. Uber_Nick
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    Deleted and returned the game after they forced the character to kill a crying, yelping dog. 0/0 will not buy from developer again.
  78. maynard91
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Look, ultimately I found this game to be disappointing. I know, the people that gave this game a 10/10 are going to dog on me and other people like me. People can be disappointed with a product and leave a negative or mixed review, just because they are bringing up valid criticism towards your game does not mean they are trolls or crybabies, they are just looking at the game through a different critical eye than what you are. For me, the story was the biggest let down. The new characters for the most part didn't land with me, and the ones that did are killed off and quickly forgotten, like they never even existed. Leading up to this game there was false advertising on the content of the game and the story, and obviously there's going to be backlash from that. On top of that if you brag about how you intended for your game to be divisive i think you forfeit your right to complain about half your audience not liking your game. This game literally takes the "revenge is bad" storyline and beats you over the head with it over and over again. Gamers are smarter than that, we know "revenge=bad"....we didn't wait 7 years for that. Correction, revenge is bad unless you're Abby. Abby gets her revenge and in my eyes gets away with it. Ellie loses EVERYTHING. It is also blatantly obvious that they go out of their way to force you to like Abby (Hey, look at how Abby plays with dogs, wow such a great person!). Finally, Metacritic, if you are going to be deleting negative or mixed reviews on your website that are clean genuine reviews then please do likewise with the 10/10 reviews that are either clearly copied/pasted, or are clearly made by bots. Otherwise you are just aiding in the score of this game being artificially inflated. However, I don't think you will do anything, as we all know that is a one way street, they will delete only the fake/suspect reviews that are negative (even just outright deleting legitimate negative reviews), but they will leave the fake 10/10 reviews alone. That is how it works. This game IS NOT a 10/10. It is also not a 0/10. Even though I believe this game is a 5/10, realistically it is probably around a 6/10 or a 7/10, at its absolute highest 8/10...but anymore than that and you're just pretending, I'm sorry.… Expand
  79. DeniX_RUS
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Briefly, the game is fantastic, but I wanna discuss about all the reviews. Guys, games aren't made for happy end, especially when it comes to a game about post-apocalyptic world, they are made to evoke feeling, doesn't matter which ones. In first game you experienced a touching in a good way story, so creator decided to impress you by something, you were not waiting for. Something, that would evoke hatred and anger, wanting a revenge. They wanted you to get mad as Ellie. This character is not destroyed, she simply was in agony. All her decisions weren't made as a stupid move for no reason, she simply didn't see anything except of revenge. So are you. You are not angry because of the bad game, you are angry because this what authors wanted. This game is not bad, it's a masterpiece, because it made you loose your mind, didn't it? I agree, that they could have not made Abbie so... Abbie. I hope Druckman is going to pay attention to this. But that is the only thing I agree with. Relationships between Ellie and Dina, lifestory of Lev fits perfectly in plot. Stop consider every unusual person as a propaganda. At last, there are such people in world. Sry 4 bad eng… Expand
  80. Mglees
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    No spoiler. Just a beautiful game. It is at times hard to handle and yes the story is different then the 1st but does show the change that can happen to people that live in a world that is always testing you and trying to kill you. I don't full understand why such low scores from "fans but to each there own this is a brilliant game.
  81. Oweezy
    Jul 11, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game and great story. I love the first game and wasn’t sure I needed a sequel. After playing it though, it was well worth it. You must play this game with an open mind for being a story about lost and finding one self. It isn’t about the revenge story, as it’s more about different perspectives and that understanding them will sympathize you with the story. It’s about how Elle never found her reason to move on and live after the results of the first game. Certain character’s actions causes these terrible consequences and If you choose to not understand then because you don’t like certain elements then you are on a blind path just like Elle was.… Expand
  82. Voweel
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    I will just say that it has its bad parts as good, it was not the fanservice that everyone expected. But I was pleasantly surprised. Nothing more to say since those who hate the game for their "reasons" do not accept the opinions of others.

    Thanks Naughty Dog.
  83. MsGameALots
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    A wonderful, yet saddening story about guilt, grief, revenge and love. Truly groundbreaking
  84. frpavezs
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    un juego mecánicamente hablando impecable, unos gráficos que nadie logra entender como la ps4 normal logra correr en unos fluidos 30 fps. Una historia que es atrevida, pero cuya ambición le jugo una mala pasada. The last of us 2 sobrepasa a su antecesor solamente en refinar sus detalles y agregar unas excelentes opciones de integración para personas con discapacidades fisiológicas. Peroun juego mecánicamente hablando impecable, unos gráficos que nadie logra entender como la ps4 normal logra correr en unos fluidos 30 fps. Una historia que es atrevida, pero cuya ambición le jugo una mala pasada. The last of us 2 sobrepasa a su antecesor solamente en refinar sus detalles y agregar unas excelentes opciones de integración para personas con discapacidades fisiológicas. Pero como un todo y según el contexto histórico no logra coronarse como el indiscutible campeón.
    Hubiese preferido una historia que no involucrara a los personajes de la entrega anterior y no usar la misma formula de pasillos, y prueba de ello es el mundo semi abierto que proponen que funciona excelentemente.    … Expand
  85. Glyle31
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay, so let me start by saying this isn’t the story that I wanted. It’s sad, morbid, depressing, and it sank my heart. But so did Bridge to Terabithia. Both stories are AMAZING. Sometimes a story reminds you that real life happens. Not every ends with a Rocky fist raised. Not every character is Obi Wan Kenobi or Tony Stark, leaving on his terms, saving the lives of those that matter, and embracing the void. Going gently into the goodnight. A hero’s death is a hopeless gesture. Real death...is always sudden no matter how it happens. Every death is Peter Parker in endgame. And thus it was with Joel. I’d spent a lot of time with Joel, across my 4-5 full playthroughs. He was near and dear to me. And in the opening hours, the first 3, he dies. Brutally. By a woman who appears as brutal and primal as the death she handed Joel. She’s a hulking figure, and this brute kills our Joel. And that is the moment many people saw prematurely, or simply turned the game off afterwards, that lead to this game being robbed of the acclaim it deserved. It’s tough to stomach, tough to accept, and on my second play through I skipped it entirely. So heavy are the emotions such a scene envokes. However, if you approach any death or sad situation in a story as “why did the writers do this,” instead of “why did these characters do this,” you will always be upset. The reaction to Joel’s death determines your review. The game shows you both sides, and yet so many people could care less about Abby because of what she did.The way they show Abby and build sympathy wasn’t perfect, the pacing was an issue—what with all almost the characters in her story having already died in Ellie’s—and some parts were just boring (I’m looking at you Awuarium flashback/Seattleday 1) however, it was good nonetheless. Those weak points are mostly covered by highs that I’ve rarely EVER seen in gaming. There are spectacles galore. One of the greatest moments in the game is one I hated the most going into. The theatre scene. You okay as Ellie earlier but then..you switch perspectives. THIS TIME YOU ARE ABBY. And I was PISSED. WHAT??? You’re gonna make me kill Ellie and Dina? No **** way. I let myself die quite a few times. And once I finally decided to just let the story move on—you begin to realize Ellie doesn’t die, and now you’re just trying to kill her. And boy is she hard to kill. What Naughty Dog did here is take all the conflict the characters have right now, and relay them through you in a way that just wouldn’t be possible if Ellie got to beat up on Abby. You’re mad at the devs, why would they do this to you, you feel betrayed, after you’ve already given them a second cha—ohhhh. That’s exactly how Abby feels. She spared Ellie’s life and in return Ellie killed everybody she had ever loved besides Lev. You’re worried about Ellie, just like Dina does, and when Dina jumps in all you’re hoping is that she doesn’t get hurt. And right before Abby can finish the deal, it’s Lev who stops her. It’s gone too far she echoes, just leave it. And Abby does, with a promise that a return means death and you the player definitely believe her. And Ellie tries to but she can’t. She’s haunted by everything that has happened to her. Dina has the baby, they’re living in a farm, life should be good. But in the middle of the night Ellie goes off to complete her quest...and doesn’t. What some people concluded was that this was the game trying to tell you that “blah blah murder bad” which shows a historical missing of the point. So as the fight ensues, while some were waiting to slit her throat, I just wanted it to be over. I felt bad for both characters, and I knew that no matter who left that water, they’d both die. And...neither do. It was...brilliant. Yet again, where some clocked out I fell in love. Ellie goes home to a house empty, which is the saddest thing imaginable. She did all that. But for what? She has nothing, or does she? What I noticed is Ellie didn’t have her bracelet when she went on this quest. It wasn’t on in her fight with Abby. But low and behold...there it is. Back on her wrist again. And she isn’t bruised. And she has no weapons. That means she MUST have gotten back to Dina, and we just didn’t get to see it, to leave us guessing. She isn’t surprised when she sees the house empty. She doesn’t cry out for anybody’s name, she doesn’t shed any tears. She knows the house is empty. She tries to play Joel’s guitar but...three fingers. It’s a sad symbolism of her finally letting go of Joel’s death, and maybe ending the cycle. For now.… Expand
  86. Christymercury
    Jul 11, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Garbage game. There are games that are great despite having bad story writing, such as Mirror's Edge, because the gameplay is so great. I will say that this game has ok gameplay, but why did we love the first game so much? We loved it for the excellent storytelling, the complexities of the characters, and the developing relationship between them. This game took everything we love about the first one and threw it in the toilet. Or rather, bashed it's brains in with a golfclub. Druckmann doesn't want to acknowledge this, instead chalking it up to people being misogynistic homophobes. What a joke.… Expand
  87. chelmedvedosvin
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра действительно имеет определённые технические недостатки в виде не очень продуманного интеллекта соперников, а
    порой затянутого однообразного прохождения, определённые логические неувязки в сюжете. Но при всём при этом, я считаю что атмосфера левел-дизайна и сама суть игры, которую, кстати, многие не поняли в силу симпатий к персонажам первой части, окупает всё сполна. Я считаю смелой и оригинальной идею заставить игрока играть за персонажа из противоположного лагеря и столкнуть его с уже полюбившимся персонажем из первой части и начала этой игры. Бессмысленность существования, крах цивилизации, жестокость и месть, не знающие границ, мракобесие, милитаризм, ад на земле. Русскоязычное название даёт достаточно однобокое обозначение того, что игра за собой подразумевает. Это "Не последние из нас". По сути это "последнее, что осталось в нас от нас, людей", "последнее, что отделяет наше поведение от поведения животных", разумеется, с этической точки зрения.    … Expand
  88. Linkby90
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog raises the bar once again. It's not just the best narrative-driven videogame you can play right now, but one of the best pieces of media out there in general. This game is important. A true gift to this industry.
  89. Falloutboy740
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't recommend wasting $60 on this game, you can get so much better for less… Expand
  90. Ashkan_d02
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    I have been waiting for 7 years for this game and in the end i'm heartbroken and sad. it's not about what happened it's about how it happened which was done very poorly.
  91. Jonrstroud
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. The museum and aquarium sets alone are worthy of an entire game. Just beautifully done.
  92. BrickNickels
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story: While this game's story doesn't live up to the original, a feat that honestly isn't possible, it still is extremely strong. The main issue being that we are given too many character arcs to be able to empathize with all at once. By the end of the characters' journeys, and witnessing the destruction they have cause I was left feeling empty, but not in a bad way. I do not understand the negative reviews one bit, the characters people dislike are actually the strong point of the game and are morally superior to the characters from the original. There is one horrible love triangle and adult scene that shouldn't have been included and felt entirely like a trope.

    Gameplay: Once I got the hang of the aggressive stealth combat, I felt this game was top tier. It's a giant step up from the previous game and many other AAA stealth games I've played. The pacing is a bit off due to all the scavenging and there are a few too many encounters that don't service the story, but I'd still give it a 9 or 10/10

    Graphics/Musical Score: 10/10 enough said.

    It's not perfect, and the story structure is a bit off, but all the characters are great and I loved this game.    … Expand
  93. solangesge
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen juego, es para personas no resentidas y que tienen un nivel alto de entendimiento y tolerancia, da lo mismo la opinión de las personas que no aceptaron la muerte de joel, lloren todo lo que quieran pero hay cosas peores en la vida, esto es solo un juego vayan al psicólogo por que calificar un juego como malo solo por que te mataron a un protagonista estas mal de la cabeza!!!… Expand
  94. QNimbus
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    One of the best games this decade! Superb graphics, very good game audio and music and an academy award winning story. The story has excellent pacing and characters are very deep!

    Absolutely no regrets buying this game! Very good sequel to TLOU1!
  95. pao146
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I dont understant why people dislike the plot. For me it perfect. Great game.… Expand
  96. Cargograph
    Jul 11, 2020
    3
    Magnificent technical achievement shadowed by a terrible storytelling and caprichous narrative.
  97. Sus1216
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida. En cuanto a la jugabilidad es la misma que en la primera parte potenciandola y mejorandola siendo muy disfrutable. Las nuevas mecánicas como arrastrarse y esquivar le dotan de mucha profundidad al juego, además de poder disparar y crear objetos desde el suelo. El nivel de escenarios es increíble, con muchas opciones a la hora del combateUno de los mejores juegos que he jugado en mi vida. En cuanto a la jugabilidad es la misma que en la primera parte potenciandola y mejorandola siendo muy disfrutable. Las nuevas mecánicas como arrastrarse y esquivar le dotan de mucha profundidad al juego, además de poder disparar y crear objetos desde el suelo. El nivel de escenarios es increíble, con muchas opciones a la hora del combate o el sigilo, con mucha verticalidad. A nivel técnico es de los más bestia que hay en la actual generación junto a Red Dead Redemption 2, además de que se mantienen a 30 fps estables sin bajones. La BSO, personalmente, me ha gustado, pero es más de acompañamiento y suena en ciertos momentos. A nivel de personajes y de historia me ha gustado mucho, contando una un trama de venganza donde ni los malos son tan malos ni los buenos tan buenos. Los personajes son tan humanos que impactan y empatizas con ellos a un gran nivel. Un juego que tienes que jugar sí o sí si te gustan los videojuegos.… Expand
  98. IV4
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games I’ve ever played. One of the best directed, too.
  99. alanwaketan
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    给本作的打分是在完全不考虑剧情因素之下打的。无论顽皮狗官方是如何宣传剧情驱动型游戏这一电影化叙事到极致的游戏类型，本人一向认为游戏是用来玩的，剧情好是加分项，没有也无所谓。硬是要从剧情驱动型游戏的角度上来评价这个作品的话，它无疑是不及格的。鉴于此，本文只讨论游戏性。
    本作的游戏性可以说是电影化叙事游戏类型里登峰造极的存在。神海4电影化叙事极致吗？极致。好玩吗？不好玩。那美末2好玩吗？好玩！本作很用心的给每个遭遇战场景都做了多种通关方式。角色成长方面也有多条技能树来适应玩家的玩法。不同角色的关卡设计也能看出来各有侧重点。本作的关卡设计即使放在潜入类游戏里头也是佼佼者，比起MGS5来说也是毫不逊色。有两个关卡可以说是十分出彩。一是游戏前期的小开放世界 + 潜入玩法。这是一种非常独特的体验，想象一下带着一种忐忑的心情来探索开放世界。    给本作的打分是在完全不考虑剧情因素之下打的。无论顽皮狗官方是如何宣传剧情驱动型游戏这一电影化叙事到极致的游戏类型，本人一向认为游戏是用来玩的，剧情好是加分项，没有也无所谓。硬是要从剧情驱动型游戏的角度上来评价这个作品的话，它无疑是不及格的。鉴于此，本文只讨论游戏性。
    本作的游戏性可以说是电影化叙事游戏类型里登峰造极的存在。神海4电影化叙事极致吗？极致。好玩吗？不好玩。那美末2好玩吗？好玩！本作很用心的给每个遭遇战场景都做了多种通关方式。角色成长方面也有多条技能树来适应玩家的玩法。不同角色的关卡设计也能看出来各有侧重点。本作的关卡设计即使放在潜入类游戏里头也是佼佼者，比起MGS5来说也是毫不逊色。有两个关卡可以说是十分出彩。一是游戏前期的小开放世界 + 潜入玩法。这是一种非常独特的体验，想象一下带着一种忐忑的心情来探索开放世界。 二是后半程神海招牌式的火爆连轴转场景关卡。再加上本世代最强画面和最细致的人物动作演出。抛开剧情不谈的话确实是一款好游戏。    … Expand
  100. Nevervail
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    Beautiful level design, very re-playable level design with endless of ways to go through especially with the human enemies. It's so fun in the few areas where there's a mix of undead and human enemies. Sometimes I would go guns a blaze, fully stealth or a mix of both. Or sow chaos by unleashing the undead and watching how the humans fair. There's so many different nooks and crannies toBeautiful level design, very re-playable level design with endless of ways to go through especially with the human enemies. It's so fun in the few areas where there's a mix of undead and human enemies. Sometimes I would go guns a blaze, fully stealth or a mix of both. Or sow chaos by unleashing the undead and watching how the humans fair. There's so many different nooks and crannies to hide and pivot from, there are endless different routes to complete each "level". Traveling across Seattle is breathtaking at times the graphics even on PS4 slim are amazing.

    The story is heart wrenching, however...In my mind a bit clique and predictable...I'm a little lost myself as to why it is so surprising or disappointing to these negative reviewers. My English school teacher always defined successful art as something that draws emotion from the observer, predictable plot or not for me this game did this in spades. I do not really identify with either main character but they do a great job giving you a look inside their motives and emotions. Your perceptive on the characters shifts multiple times throughout the story, which I found really interesting reflecting on the game after I finished.

    I would really caution you to not believe these people raging on here....the comparisons to the the Last Jedi are honestly hilarious to me. I despise the plot choices in the Last Jedi, so many of them pointless but I loved this game. Were they the plot choices I would have made? Probably not. Were they predictable at times? Yup. But were they interesting and thought provoking at times? Absolutely!

    Half of these these reviews were written before the game was even released. Pros: Overall this was an extremely cinematic game, my favorite bits are really just navigating through the city and admiring the amazing views. Also the level design was top notch, I loved finding all sorts of creative ways to take down in each area. Cons: Predictable Plot. I don't really identify with either the characters at all and by the end I found Ellie a little annoying.

    Overall 9/10 for me. Don't believe these jokers, it's a fantastic game. Worth your time.    … Expand
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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