The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161975 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. UpsettSpaghett
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game is truly amazing. Even tho it left me as an emotional wreck it was exceptional experience.
  2. Keilos
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    Good gameplay, the ending and story is garbage, the new characters are bad, their gender dont matter, it could have been good if the game let your choose at the end
  3. Boreragnarok312
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This game is straight up garbage. I've wasted 26 hours of my life giving this game a chance but it really dissapointed me. If you played the first game you'll understand why. Make yourself a favor and don't buy this massive letdown.
  4. deuxdoom
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    disappointing about narrative. especially killing "the person" scene. it's very painful & gross.
    If not the expression, I would more positive review at this game.
  5. hannahberrie
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    The amount of blind hate this game gets is ridiculous. This is my first meta critic review: I literally made this account just to help the ratio and give Naughty Dog the support they deserve. The story isn’t flawless by any means, but it’s poignant and powerful. It directly challenges the player and creates a completely unique experience. If you approach the game with an empathetic andThe amount of blind hate this game gets is ridiculous. This is my first meta critic review: I literally made this account just to help the ratio and give Naughty Dog the support they deserve. The story isn’t flawless by any means, but it’s poignant and powerful. It directly challenges the player and creates a completely unique experience. If you approach the game with an empathetic and open mind, you’ll come away with an appreciation for a game that’ll stick with you long after the credits roll.… Expand
  6. Mtnpirate
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been excited about this game since it was even rumored. PT. 1 was amazing and PT. 2 goes above and beyond! I've never experienced such a story that pulled your in every direction. The negativity about this game is appealing. If you don't like it, fine, but going after these people because of the story they crated (not you) is just childish. I hope there will be more to this story in the future and honestly want to see both Abby and Ellie's story.

    Buy it, try it, then rate it. This is storytelling, not just some cash grab game.    … Expand
  7. Duneth
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! 10/10! Great gameplay and story/s!
    A revenge story that backfires for both of them    … Expand
  8. renansoaresm
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A perfect sequel, that evolved the characters and explored the consequences of the first game finale. People are hating just because they didnt get a remake of the first game
  9. everybdylvsleo
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    Mental Trauma ALERT!!!! If you played the first game and never experienced depression before, go ahead and spend 60 bucks to get it, but don't say you haven't been warned.
    Game play is old, not much new, Beautiful visuals and thats all the good things.
    For things that are bad, i don't even......
    Apologies for the visual team but for the trauma this game brought me, 1 star is generous!
  10. Grelrik
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Sadly, I couldn't even finish the game due to how badly it felt the story had turned... and that is something that rarely happens to me. I honestly can't remember when was the last time I left a game unfinished for weeks and felt like not playing it.

    The las of us 2 has a great game play, nice and interestig mechanics to enjoy but the these pale when you have a story so poorly thought    Sadly, I couldn't even finish the game due to how badly it felt the story had turned... and that is something that rarely happens to me. I honestly can't remember when was the last time I left a game unfinished for weeks and felt like not playing it.

    The las of us 2 has a great game play, nice and interestig mechanics to enjoy but the these pale when you have a story so poorly thought that it makes me feel I'm playing that it's just not there, it shouldn't be, this game shouldn't have left the writtig sectiong until reworked, it feels like the ones in charge of writing the story just wanted to piss people off and get "recognizion" from others that shouldn't be.    … Expand
  11. Chris56
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Greatest game in the past few years. Pulls the heart strings really hard people hating on this game just think they can write a better story than the professionals. Its great!
  12. CaptBrown
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the first game, I had high expectations for this and I wasn’t disappointed. The gameplay is great, the combat, both shooting and melee, feels terrific and the stealth is improved with new terrain to use to your advantage and great level design. The soundtrack and voice performances are on par with the first game, which is to say they’re great. Storywise, I would have liked ifAs a fan of the first game, I had high expectations for this and I wasn’t disappointed. The gameplay is great, the combat, both shooting and melee, feels terrific and the stealth is improved with new terrain to use to your advantage and great level design. The soundtrack and voice performances are on par with the first game, which is to say they’re great. Storywise, I would have liked if some of the new characters had more screen time to get to know them better, and the pacing could feel off at times, but I still throughly enjoyed the game.… Expand
  13. Yunn
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    이 거지같은 게임에 쓴 시간과 돈을 돌려받을 수 없다는 사실이 통탄스럽다
  14. Xnewgunz
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bhai jaan baat hy ky game zbrdast bnai hy Neil Drunkman ne level kr gya hy larka… Expand
  15. last_of_us
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    its obvius some xbox fans gave this game red score. which game on metacritic has above 20k reiview? this game has 118k :|
    do something about this fake accounts plzzzzzzzzz
  16. Rekoam
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The Game DOESN’T deserve this hate , everything is good even the story , even though if you don’t agree with some choices the characters made but this is doesn’t mean it’s a bad story !
  17. matteomdr89
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games ever made. Bad reviews are simply IMPOSSIBLE. Play it.
  18. Hobitmr
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The Game is the best! This is the first game who give this kaind of emotions.
  19. VRia
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    6/10, NOT a "masterpiece".
    After finishing the game, here is my take on it: I did not enjoy it as much as I had hoped. The story line was kind of weak, in my eyes, and not executed in a way that allowed me to feel any emotional investment or payoff. The story can be described as "realistic" I suppose, but there were so many contradictory moments; were the writers that lazy, or were they    6/10, NOT a "masterpiece".
    After finishing the game, here is my take on it: I did not enjoy it as much as I had hoped. The story line was kind of weak, in my eyes, and not executed in a way that allowed me to feel any emotional investment or payoff. The story can be described as "realistic" I suppose, but there were so many contradictory moments; were the writers that lazy, or were they really trying to pass a C+ movie off as a game?

    Story line aside, the fighting mechanics were fun albeit repetitive and a little silly at times. Dodging and having a prone position were beneficial additions to the game, and yet players still crafted the basic items from the first game (molotov, shiv, med kit, bomb) with the same play style. The upgrades and skill trees were pretty pointless in the end, which was frustrating because we spent so much time gathering those resources only to find out that you may not even need to fight at all (running to the next cutscene). It would be nice if there wasn't always a "whew, I think that's it" dialogue prompt to state that you killed all the enemies in the area. That felt a little campy for a game that was trying to have a story line that was as realistic as possible. Lastly, the game did feel about 5 hours too long. The more time dragged on, the less attention we put into reading notes and enjoying the environment, because the story line became the linear spine of the game.

    The music was well enjoyed through the levels, and the graphics were beautiful, which I'm sure most people agree with, so there isn't much more to say on that. All politics aside, and just taking the game for face value, it was okay, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the first and I wouldn't enjoy replaying it. Also, I hope multiplayer comes out, because that was my favorite aspect of the first.    … Expand
  20. Blitzlit92
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all: I can understand that people dislike the Game!

    I finished the game today and for me ist is a masterpiece! Here is why:

    Ellie, Ellie, Ellie! That Girl is so badass! i really enjoyed here seeking for revenge and here romance with Dina it all makes here so human (maybe more then some gamers nowadays can handle?)
    I hated to see Joel dying that early in the Game but thats the only thing i really dislike. Ok, maybe i wanted to jump off the roof with abby when i was forced to play her in the second half of the Game but that is what makes the Game so awesome. You have to get over that anger and try to understand what she did (btw i still hate her). It really broke my heart when i had to fight and nearly kill Ellie with her but i still felt glad that Ellie spared her life in the very End. She finally was able to make a cut and move on. I really hope they develop a 3rd Game and Ellie finds back to Dina and JJ, they are both her family and the only way she finds love and peace in the End.

    If you want a game that really gives you unforgetable Memorys and feelings this one is a must-buy.
    For me the best Single Player experience since years.    … Expand
  21. Thelast12356
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo incrível, tecnicamente impecável, demorei um pouco para entender a moral da história, mas quando entendi percebi o quão é profundo e complexo esse jogo… Expand
  22. Bzyk112
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. JoaquinElRuso
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Simply one of the most beautiful and well-written games I have ever had the pleasure to play.
    The first one is still my favorite, just for the fact that at the time of playing I had no idea what was waiting for me in that game. But this is just Naughty Dog showing that they are masters at what they do. Thank you, Naughty Dog.
  24. Gemara
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    I have just finished the game and I am left with a sense of emptiness and frustration. For someone who had TLoU part 1 dearly in his heart, and who could not wait for the part 2 to come out, I have to say the experience was a punch in the guts.

    Taking all that melodrama apart, and after thinking with a clear head how would I rate this game is that not even the amazing graphics,    I have just finished the game and I am left with a sense of emptiness and frustration. For someone who had TLoU part 1 dearly in his heart, and who could not wait for the part 2 to come out, I have to say the experience was a punch in the guts.

    Taking all that melodrama apart, and after thinking with a clear head how would I rate this game is that not even the amazing graphics, extremely enjoyable game play and mechanics and the enormous appreciation for the level of detail in this game is enough to counterweight the really big flaw of the story, the character development, the order of the events and the unnecessary forced ideologies.

    For Christ sake we the fans grew to love the connection that was developed between Joel and Ellie and within the first two hours of the second game you take that completely away. All the character development of Joel being a survivor is flushed into the toilet...

    This game deserves all the praise for the people that took care about the animations, the graphics, the cut-scenes, the mechanics and the gameplay. Naughty dog has a quality signature in this regard.

    However a big and I mean BIG failure this time was on the narrative and the story telling.

    It is heartbreaking that such an amazing story from part one was completely ruined by the second part, and that this is pretty much unfixable. I now look at the story in a negative light.... Heck I am not even excited for the show being produced by HBO. Not anymore.    … Expand
  25. theholywitcher
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A thrilling, impactful story about violence and revenge. If you try to keep an open mind and an empathetic approach, you have a very high chance of loving this game. Perfect visuals and atmosphere, a detailed world that feels so alive and full of history, improved gameplay and combat mechanics that will let you try many different approaches with different resources. The story is told so nicely that you are faced by a roller coaster ride of emotions: grief, happiness, anger, remorse, forgiveness, hope... Could have benefited from a bit better pacing, especially in the second half, the game in total is really long.… Expand
  26. robotcamel
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I finished this game with mixed feelings. I had to sit and ponder on it for a minute after finishing it. I can understand people's frustration with this game, and understand their betrayal. However, I think that's kind of what the developers were going for. This story is going to leave you questioning who is the bad guy in this story. It's a story of cliche revenge, but takes a uniqueI finished this game with mixed feelings. I had to sit and ponder on it for a minute after finishing it. I can understand people's frustration with this game, and understand their betrayal. However, I think that's kind of what the developers were going for. This story is going to leave you questioning who is the bad guy in this story. It's a story of cliche revenge, but takes a unique perspective on it. I finished the game feeling unsatisfied, yet content. The story does come to an end, but not how I wanted it, nor how I expected it. The game jumps 4 years since Joel saved Ellie in the hospital in Utah, and fills in that gap through out the game with flashbacks. Some of them are really endearing and enjoyable while others leave more to be wanted.

    The Gameplay hasn't changed pretty much at all from the first one. Not the most robust controls in this era of gaming, but the thing about Naughty Dog games isn't ever the Gameplay. It's the stories they tell. It's still a little clunky, but nothing difficult to work with. If you hated the gameplay and don't want more of that then I'd recommend passing on it, but I recommend it to experience the story alone.

    This is not a perfect game by any means, but the story will make you ask questions and leave you thinking. In that Naughty Dog executed wonderfully. I haven't played a game that's made me feel so many feelings in a game. I was happy, sad, angry, and frustrated. It was a wonderful experience.    … Expand
  27. Kloppo321
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Love it. This game is so atmospheric I think it will be a challenge big challenge to beat the naughty dog ​​masterpiece
  28. DemoVon
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    The perfect game to play if you want plot holes,lies from the devs, or just a reason to cry yourself to sleep from how disrespectful this game is to the first one.
  29. vandjac
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is absolutely the most impressive game ever made in every way. DO NOT let the haters stop you from experiencing this masterpiece.
  30. Railgun01
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Im sure that this game is one of the best that I played in all my life. Probably has been the best. A lot of thanks Naughty Dog for this master piece.
  31. Gavon
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    A game that I will never forget. It certainly has faults but overall it is an excellent experience which does not deserve the bashing it has undergone. The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is a mix between Uncharted and the 1st game, while improving it. The scenario can be debatable but it is nonetheless striking.
  32. cody1124
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece. Just like the first game. The game looks amazing and plays wonderfully too. The violence is brutal and shows what a person would have to become just to survive in that hostile world. The exploration is fun and finding and reading notes are a great world building device.
  33. His0ka
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love the Gore in this Game. Its perfect and stealth is fun. I do not like what they did to Joel..but if its the Story Druckman likes to tell..then it is like it is. Still i,d like a choice at the end of the game. Gameplay and content is really great .

    Game is far from a masterpiece and to keep the balance from those ridiculous critic ratings i    … Expand
  34. Game_Nerd
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I have never played a game like TLoU2 before and I truly believe it deserves all the praise game journalists seemed to have handed out so willingly prior to release! It is a masterpiece, beautiful and emotional. It is not perfect, but it gets very close and will re-define narrative interactive storytelling in video games for years to come.

    When I put down the controller after more than    I have never played a game like TLoU2 before and I truly believe it deserves all the praise game journalists seemed to have handed out so willingly prior to release! It is a masterpiece, beautiful and emotional. It is not perfect, but it gets very close and will re-define narrative interactive storytelling in video games for years to come.

    When I put down the controller after more than 35h of focused gameplay, I was speechless and in awe of what the Naughty Dog team and the excellent cast around Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, and Troy Baker have created. Even now I struggle to find the right words to describe the experience. It was a constant emotional rollercoaster ride: up, down, up, down, further down and a little bit up again. It’s a dark and brutal game. I laughed, I cried (a lot). I felt guilt, desperation, fear, anger, hate, but also hope.

    The STORYTELLING is superb. I never expected to become so invested in Ellie’s story. Don’t get me wrong, I always knew she was going to be the main character. But seeing her unhinge like that and spiral deeper and deeper into darkness on her quest for revenge really got to me. After all, Ellie was the innocent one in the first game. Putting the player knowingly into the shoes of her antagonist for a considerable portion of the game was a bold move by the creators, but it paid off in my opinion. TLoU2 impressively depicts that nothing is either black or white and no one is only good or evil. There are no heroes in this game and no villains. The game is about revenge, yes. But it is also about love and forgiveness. It is as ambiguous as its predecessor. And much more divisive in the delivery of the major plot points.

    I loved the GAMEPLAY. There is rarely a break in immersion when transitioning to cutscenes. More than once I was still pressing buttons without realizing the cutscene was already underway. The gameplay is much more diverse and full of options than ever experienced in a ND game before. Whether you choose stealth or go in guns blazing (if the resource situation permits) or do something in-between – everything is possible. Prone movement, dodge button, and that guitar mechanic are gold!

    GRAPHICS are as good as it can possibly get on the PS4 system. The visual presentation of the game is absolutely beautiful and stunning, starting with the animation of facial expressions and movement to building this atmospheric, densely packed post-apocalyptic world! Can’t wait to see how the game looks on PS5!

    The AUDIO DESIGN is perfect. I played with my headphones on and the dimensionality of the sound when turning with my character into different directions was amazing. As for the SOUNDTRACK – sparse and reduced to a minimum in both instruments and notes – it just always works really well. My highlight was the acoustic version of “Take on me”. Ashley Johnson, you can sing to me any time!

    REGARDING HATERS:
    With that being said, the quality of graphics, gameplay, and sound alone justify a rating of 5/10 for this game. I have read several of the very negative reviews to better understand what the issue is and in all cases people were very disappointed with the story in general and the first 2-3h of the game in particular. Let me tell you this, haters: Being disappointed with the story, but praising technical aspects of the game at the same time does not justify a 0/10 (or slightly better) rating! Grow up, learn how to reflect and gain some perspective, stop skipping cutscenes and stop watching someone else online play the game for you!

    WHAT ELSE:
    If you consider to buy/play TLoU2, you should know that this is not a happy game. It is dark and brutal and you will feel tons of differing, often negative emotions. And that is okay! You are supposed to. The story is not linear and not all answers are immediately delivered to you. You will need patience. You will need to keep an open mind about the story and watch it slowly unfold in front of you. And finally, when you’re still sitting there staring at your TV screen long after the credits rolled, reflecting on what you have just experienced, you will likely come to realize THE LAST OF US PART II is a masterpiece, a stellar example of interactive storytelling, and my game of the generation. 10/10!    … Expand
  35. Garciarenny946
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Bajo ritmo, opino que si intercalan los dias y no pasar de dia 3 a dia 1 de golpe. 8 de 10
  36. Jhogue60
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a wonderful game, with a story that is not what you would expect. All the backlash is the same issue as the Star Wars sequels, complaining fanboys that didn’t get the story THEY wanted, so they’re complaining. This game also works real life social issues into it in a tasteful way that isn’t shoved down your throat. Playing this can actually teach people something.… Expand
  37. PLATONOV85
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Это лучший синглплеерный продукт в который я когда либо играл… Expand
  38. Pierpaolo
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Produzione, regia, ambientazioni da 10 e lode veramente, mai vista una cosa così.
    Stavo facendo un tour turistico, infatti ho premuto molte volte il tasto "share"
    La storia é un capolavoro, personaggi unici, colpi di scena che ti fanno guardare il vuoto per 10minuti... Verso la fine, la trama é diventata poco concreta e uscita un po' dai margini posti, come stessi giocando the last of us    Produzione, regia, ambientazioni da 10 e lode veramente, mai vista una cosa così.
    Stavo facendo un tour turistico, infatti ho premuto molte volte il tasto "share"
    La storia é un capolavoro, personaggi unici, colpi di scena che ti fanno guardare il vuoto per 10minuti...
    Verso la fine, la trama é diventata poco concreta e uscita un po' dai margini posti, come stessi giocando the last of us 3 (capirete perché).
    E poi il finale più aperto del primo capitolo, ma questo non mi ha trasmesso emozioni, reazioni.
    Mi ha lasciato fermo e impassibile e dico "come???, Finisce cosí?!!?, Ma che cazzo mi devo comprà pure il terzo tlou??"
    Perciò non mi é piaciuto.
    Ma per il resto, sette anni di attesa sono valsi la pena!!!!
    Naughty dog BEST!    … Expand
  39. Boogaloboy
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really wanted this game to be good, and I defended it before it came out. Now I just feel like an idiot for having spent 60$ on it. The SJW agenda is immense, and it absolutely does detract from the story. Gratuitous lesbian sex scenes along with completely unrelated storyline about a persecuted transgender character that clogs up hours of the game.

    But that's not even why the game isn't fun. The combat is better than it was in the last game by far, but the writing is so self absorbed that it forgot it was a video game. You will barely be able to play it because the game keeps taking you out of the action to show you hourlong flashback sequences about characters you despise, but the writer thinks you should care about. The relationship between Joel and Elle in the first game developed naturally over the course of the campaign, while this story immediately goes "here is Dina, a bisexual Jewish woman who can tell you about the holocaust, please like her"

    The pacing is the worst I've ever experienced in a game, and it makes the idea of a second playthrough torturous. Dont make the same mistake I did. Go buy a different game that's actually fun.    … Expand
  40. lvann4x
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Some games transcend genre, and "The Last of Us II" is one of those games. "Survival Horror/Survival Action" is not typically on my radar. I'm an RPG and sports game guy, but when a huge game like this comes along, I usually give it a shot. I played the first installment in this series on last gen, and I liked it a lot, but I don't remember liking it as much as "The Last of Us II".
    STORY:    Some games transcend genre, and "The Last of Us II" is one of those games. "Survival Horror/Survival Action" is not typically on my radar. I'm an RPG and sports game guy, but when a huge game like this comes along, I usually give it a shot. I played the first installment in this series on last gen, and I liked it a lot, but I don't remember liking it as much as "The Last of Us II".
    STORY:
    Somehow, Naughty Dog is able to go out of its way to be more "inclusive" than a junior college brochure without being obnoxious. I fell in love with all of the protagonists, and in the final analysis, the individuality and humanity of each character shone through enough to make me forget any intent of the writers to try to check all of the politically correct racial, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc boxes. That's quite an accomplishment in itself, and puts the focus of the story where it should be in my opinion: to make the audience identify with the characters, or at least feel what the characters feel. When that happens, the importance of group identity falls by the wayside, and the common humanity within all of us becomes the focus.
    GAMEPLAY:
    This game kept me always feeling like I was just a bit under-practiced and under-prepared for the combat I was facing, which I suppose is what the survival genre is supposed to feel like. The controls are intuitive, the game plays very smoothly with minimal glitches, and I always felt challenged and engaged.
    GRAPHICS/SOUND:
    I'm not much of a graphics snob, but in my humble opinion, this game is BEAUTIFUL. Again, minimal glitches. It's obvious that an incredible amount of care and attention to detail was put into the creation of this world. The score in this game is excellent: as I'm looking back on it, I "felt" it more than I noticed it, and that's a high compliment in my book. The choice of soundtrack and the performances of the songs were just right. A few memorable ones, some of them tear-jerkers.
    OVERALL THOUGHTS
    This game is not perfect. It's a video game. However, it's close enough to perfect that it might as well be. I can't imagine a much better product being made with current hardware. There are certain small gripes I have with this game that are mostly just part and parcel of the genre that this game belongs to. However, this game is more than just a survival game in the same way that "There Will Be Blood" is more than just a movie about an oil man.
    "The Last of Us II" made me enjoy doing some things I thought I wouldn't enjoy, appreciate some things I thought I'd cringe at, and feel some things I didn't expect a game could make me feel.
    If that doesn't sound appealing, then you probably shouldn't buy this game.
    How this game could have an average user score of 5.3 at the writing of this review is beyond me. Like I said, I'm not deep in the world of this genre or this IP, so maybe most fans of the original were expecting something completely different. Regardless of their expectations, to not have a healthy respect for the sheer quality of craftsmanship this game displays is puzzling to me.    … Expand
  41. jeremiah_bg
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I been waiting until I finished the entire game. I can say that is a good game, graphics, music, ambient, everything in the game is so wonderful, I'm impressed with the entire work of Naughty Dog. Taking part with the story, I think that is a good way to show the humanity in his entire point of view, because you can get there and try to revenge one of your loved ones... But it's difficult to make it, this game makes me think about and I love the final decision. The only thing that I feel so disgusting at the beginning, is the change of character at the middle of the game because restart my character progress and it forces to complete that, many difficult to get used with Abby, but at the end you can realize without problems.

    A must play, yes but I think you can wait for a sale, not with this full price.    … Expand
  42. DoZerin
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I believe it is just a hate train now. Personally I really liked the game. Have played through first TLOU three or four times. Didnt see any jewish propaganda, those who played TLOU 1 dlc, already knew Ellies view on females. So it is just a trend to hate the game now.… Expand
  43. Xdawg45
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all let me say this people.Stop being butthurt over a VIDEO GAME if you don't like it great move on with your life. I enjoyed the game and in my opinion This game is fantastic great story, gameplay and mechanics. It's better than the original. Don't believe the negativity. If you read alot of these comments they don't make sense. Like how this is boring and a walking simulator but people continue to praise games like Death stranding and A Plague Tale Innocence. Also the Last of us was never some love story it's about tragedy. Have you guys played the first game almost everyone ellie or joel meets dies.Also people play Spiderman ps4. peter had a similar choice to save his aunt but choose to save the world. THAT'S WHAT HEROES DO..… Expand
  44. drunkenwriter
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was such a rollercoaster of emotions - only Druckmann and ND could make me love Abby by the end of the game… Expand
  45. Mayhem666
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Großartiges Spiel! Man hat zwar während des Spielens manchmal das Gefühl, dass manche Szenen etwas künstlich in die Länge gezogen wurden, allerdings mindert dies auf keinen Fall das Spielerlebnis. Die Story ist fantastisch und hat mich in den Bann gezogen.. Und wen es wirklich stört, dass z.B. Joel stirbt, der hat weder den 1. Teil verstanden, noch was für eine Art von Spiel das ist! In dem Spiel geht es nicht um eine schöne Charaktergeschichte mit Gefühlsduselei, sondern es dreht sich hier um einen Albtraum! Die Welt des Spiels ist nicht offen für Gefühle und Glück, sondern ist erbarmungslos und wenn wirklich jemand dachte, dass es glücklich weitergeht mit Joel und Ellie, hat das Konzept nicht verstanden!… Expand
  46. CarlosOsn
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Acabo de terminar el juego y he de decir que me parece una obra que supera a la primera entrega. Tenía mis dudas tras tantas críticas negativas; sin embargo, cumple en todos los apartados: técnicamente es espectacular (lo cual no es sorpresa al tratarse de Naughty dog )y la jugabilidad es excelente, pero es la historia sin dudas lo más sobresaliente.

    La trama es madura y se olvida del    Acabo de terminar el juego y he de decir que me parece una obra que supera a la primera entrega. Tenía mis dudas tras tantas críticas negativas; sin embargo, cumple en todos los apartados: técnicamente es espectacular (lo cual no es sorpresa al tratarse de Naughty dog )y la jugabilidad es excelente, pero es la historia sin dudas lo más sobresaliente.

    La trama es madura y se olvida del típico tropo en los videojuegos de "los buenos contra los malos", los personajes están bien construidos y se desarrollan a lo largo de la aventura. Además, el mensaje que transmite en contra de la violencia, la intolerancia y el odio me parece muy necesario en la actualidad.    … Expand
  47. nerotlou
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A **** masterpiece. Loved everything, the ending not so much but i understood the point of it. In the horrible world of the tlous no one is truly evil or good. I think the game did a good job of exploring that. The graphics, voice acting, gameplay, and writing were all amazing. Not going to say much more than that. BTW WOMEN CAN HAVE FKN MUSCLES FFS.
  48. Akranoplan
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    First of all I'm a big fan of the Uncharted series and the first game so I started this game thinking it would be another masterpiece. But this is not a story that you expect or wish for after playing The Last Of Us part I. In my opinion there isn't even a story. You just go to a city to take revenge on someone because that someone took revenge. That is the story. The game makes you loveFirst of all I'm a big fan of the Uncharted series and the first game so I started this game thinking it would be another masterpiece. But this is not a story that you expect or wish for after playing The Last Of Us part I. In my opinion there isn't even a story. You just go to a city to take revenge on someone because that someone took revenge. That is the story. The game makes you love certain people, but also tries to let you hate them. Other people you hate, you are forced to love. Naughty Dog tried something different and for me they failed. They made a game that you don't like to play but it will keep you locked to your screen for almost 25 hours. In the second part of the game you just hope that it will soon be over so you can go back to what you think is the main story. Sadly enough that second part is half the game. So I loved the first 10 hours, was bored during the next 10 and ultimately I was depressed during the last 5. So if you are looking for a beautiful, well-made game with a non existing story that will give such intense feelings (good and bad) that you end up with a depression afterwards: buy The Last Of Us Part II… Expand
  49. Raistlin929
    Jul 8, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Poor story structure! Joel was killed for a shock value. I wish naughty dog would have stopped Neil Druckmann from destroying the story!… Expand
  50. Commentators
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Сюжет помойка, не понимаю как можно было создать такой сюжет просто не хочется в такое играть, графика неплохая… Expand
  51. bruhbruh1234
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Unlike anything I have ever played, surpasses the original in every way.
  52. toshka
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    this game caused me a lot of emotions....and i'm happy. It is realy cool game.
  53. smeglord
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    The Last Of Us Part 2 really earns that "Part 2" in the title, being less of a sequel and more of a continuation of the original, building on both the story and mechanics of the previous game for an incredibly engaging experience.

    To rattle off some bits; -This game is dense with content, with a length probably twice that of the previous game. Despite this, I never felt that things    The Last Of Us Part 2 really earns that "Part 2" in the title, being less of a sequel and more of a continuation of the original, building on both the story and mechanics of the previous game for an incredibly engaging experience.

    To rattle off some bits;

    -This game is dense with content, with a length probably twice that of the previous game. Despite this, I never felt that things were dragging on for too long or inundated with filler.

    -The controls have been pleasantly polished, feeling less stiff than the original. They even added a dodge which comes in handy when dealing with infected. Like the original, the shooting feels great, and all the guns have a satisfying punch to them.

    -Environments are a lot less linear now, with a smattering of optional side paths, encounters, and puzzles.

    -The puzzles have been expanded on in terms of variety from the first game, with more platforming, rope swinging, and window breaking. The shiv doors from the original have been replaced with the previously mentioned optional puzzles as well as safes with codes hidden in the environment, so don't worry about using shivs this time around.

    -Upgrading your weapons and abilities have gone through a sort of switch. Gone are tool boxes, so all weapon upgrades are available from the start (so long as you have enough scrap), but now you need magazines to get more ability upgrades. I'd say this is an improvement because you need a bench to upgrade a weapon (and there aren't that many benches), while you can upgrade abilities anywhere.

    -Stealth has also been expanded, with tall grass being an option when trying to hide from human enemies. If you do get spotted, you can always run, as human enemies will lose track of you if you break line of sight (clickers not so much). You can also go prone, which I dismissed at first but found surprisingly useful when trying to get around ranged foes.

    -I'll avoid spoilers, but the narrative is really engaging overall and does a good job of getting you in the head-space of who you're playing as and see where they're coming from. Be warned, this game goes to some dark, heart wrenching places, but leaves you with a lot to think about.

    -This would be a 10/10, but I docked a point because the first zone of the game after the tutorial is this free roaming section that feels a bit too slow compared to the rest of the game, which I think could make a bad first impression (looking at you Pat). There are also a few too many walking sections that could have been cut down, but that's a minor gripe against an overall fantastic game.

    - I also miss the multiplayer ( ; A ; )

    If you really enjoyed the first game, I'd highly suggest you pick this one up.    … Expand
  54. PhantomSixEight
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    I do not care what people say. I loved the story, i loved the game and it is a fantastic experience worth playing.
  55. NotARobot69
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    The action game play is stellar and tons of fun. Really top-notch Naughty Dog style combat.
    This game will stick with me for a while. The story takes players down some roads exploring the nature of vengeance, redemption, and the relativity of morality.
    The story line definitely didn't go the direction I expected, and that's OK. The story was instead much more appropriate to the world in    The action game play is stellar and tons of fun. Really top-notch Naughty Dog style combat.
    This game will stick with me for a while. The story takes players down some roads exploring the nature of vengeance, redemption, and the relativity of morality.
    The story line definitely didn't go the direction I expected, and that's OK. The story was instead much more appropriate to the world in which the characters live. It's a gritty, dark world. This is a great story about how the last of us humans might act at the end of our line.
    This game will definitely make you feel something.    … Expand
  56. Bigsnake291
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ame la aventura del juego, si bien, no me agrada al 100 como está estructurada la historia, te puedes sentir empático incluso con abby en ciertos momentos.
    La muerte es algo que está presente en todo momento y no es bueno encariñarse con ningún personaje, valió la pena la espera para poder probar la continuación de la parte 1, si bien no supera a la misma, vale la pena jugarlo y pasar un buen rato.    … Expand
  57. Renhern_NJ
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Awesome history, wonderful graphics and a magnificent gameplay, you need to play it
  58. John_Macro
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A wonderful tale in the horrible world of The Last of Us ! I've finished it after 54hours of play-time and just...WHOA ! What a amazing adventure ! Even better than the first one ! Game like this are very rare... You need to play it, at least once in your life and I hope you'll feel what I felt when I was playing it. For me it's a truly masterpiece that we are not about to forgot... justA wonderful tale in the horrible world of The Last of Us ! I've finished it after 54hours of play-time and just...WHOA ! What a amazing adventure ! Even better than the first one ! Game like this are very rare... You need to play it, at least once in your life and I hope you'll feel what I felt when I was playing it. For me it's a truly masterpiece that we are not about to forgot... just like the first one !
    Well done Naughty Dog !    … Expand
  59. dielone
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Очень спорная игра, которая в самом конце оставляет очень неприятный осадок, пустоту. Игра на самом деле просто отличная. Режиссерская работа, сюжет, геймплей на высоте.

    Жаль, что очень многие не поняли ее, многие не играли, но считали верным поставить плохую оценку. Смело рекомендую к прохождению. Не могу поставить игре 10, потому что на мой взгляд игре чего-то не хватило. Но твердой 9    Очень спорная игра, которая в самом конце оставляет очень неприятный осадок, пустоту. Игра на самом деле просто отличная. Режиссерская работа, сюжет, геймплей на высоте.

    Жаль, что очень многие не поняли ее, многие не играли, но считали верным поставить плохую оценку. Смело рекомендую к прохождению. Не могу поставить игре 10, потому что на мой взгляд игре чего-то не хватило. Но твердой 9 точно не жалко.    … Expand
  60. tomli1293
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Not a perfect game, but one of the bravest and most thought provoking game designs in a long while. The story is dripping with moral ambiguity (something the gaming community has been crying out for for years) and is a chilling reflection on the realities of war. Whilst the gameplay remains similar to the first, the combat is brutal and visceral. Some of the initial gameplay was a bitNot a perfect game, but one of the bravest and most thought provoking game designs in a long while. The story is dripping with moral ambiguity (something the gaming community has been crying out for for years) and is a chilling reflection on the realities of war. Whilst the gameplay remains similar to the first, the combat is brutal and visceral. Some of the initial gameplay was a bit slow, but the experience rapidly built as the game progressed, ending in a crescendo that left me with shivers. Some set pieces actually left me laughing in surprise and enjoyment. All in all, a game that has its flaws, but deserves recognition for going where no other publisher will go.… Expand
  61. Stanntan
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    We, as the player can use the opposites view to feel the same story, one hero can be the most hated enemy for another, this is another breaking point of Naughty Dog.
    Gameplay is enjoyable, graphic is as good as lifelike.
  62. Franzit456
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game ever
    Pd: F Joel     … Expand
  63. Sintjago
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    Great in so many ways. The team behind the game did an awesome job, but the story is not that believable or likable, and if there is no player choice or agency (like in Telltales, KOTOR, Divinity Original Sin), then the story needs to hit better. Doesn't seem believable that you kill hundreds of people, all with families and loves ones, and then forgive the person who started you on thatGreat in so many ways. The team behind the game did an awesome job, but the story is not that believable or likable, and if there is no player choice or agency (like in Telltales, KOTOR, Divinity Original Sin), then the story needs to hit better. Doesn't seem believable that you kill hundreds of people, all with families and loves ones, and then forgive the person who started you on that journey. Other parts are just gore for gore sake. So many parts of it seemed forced, focusing on telling a revenge story rather than the characters personality. They make decisions out of character. Some writers ask how will their characters react to situations and go from there, others have a situation / goal and make the characters fit it even if it goes against the characters personality. This is the later. Having said this, other parts were great. Wish a different game or a different story had been told using the same assets & characters.… Expand
  64. jmarm95
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This game challenged me as a player and I don't think it's unfair to say it made me better as a person.
  65. Zaknus
    Jul 8, 2020
    2
    "Double the pride double the fall" - Dooku

    there is nothing else to say about it.
  66. Dimontales
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Tek kelimeyle bir başyapıttı. Last of us part 3ü sabırsızlıkla bekliyorum. I love you Naughty Dog
  67. Tfracks
    Jul 7, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My biggest issue with this game is that people likes it anyway just because of the story being so fake deep and it hurts my soul every time a person praises it as being a masterpiece when it's so plain and lacking, but it hurts me even more knowing that it's probably going to win goty 2020.
    Besides all of that, the deaths feel meaningless, joel could have had a way better death scene, the ending is pointless and the relationship between Ellie and Dina felt off to me idk.
    I find the visuals, music, gameplay and inclusivity a great redeeming quality but not enough to make me like this game.    … Expand
  68. Iridens
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    I liked: the atmosphere of the world, the study of locations, gravel. The hospital and flashbacks with Joel are very good. BUT. You may like the game if you did not play part 1 or if it’s not so important for you what’s happening in the plot and you are not going to empathize with the characters. Because they can’t empathize. Abby is unnatural. Many characters, instead of sympathy, as theI liked: the atmosphere of the world, the study of locations, gravel. The hospital and flashbacks with Joel are very good. BUT. You may like the game if you did not play part 1 or if it’s not so important for you what’s happening in the plot and you are not going to empathize with the characters. Because they can’t empathize. Abby is unnatural. Many characters, instead of sympathy, as the developers expected, cause rejection, or simply do not behave inappropriately. He played at a high level, but it felt like a simple one. For me, the world of this game has remained only in the first part. The worst thing is that if Sony continues to maintain such a policy, then perhaps we should fear for the continuation of other excellent titles. And without that, a few blocks of good story games with AAA graphics will become even poorer.… Expand
  69. cusbak
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    No no no no no.. The first part of the story was epic this one not even close..
  70. PapaOogie
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Since its clear most the negative reviews are from people that never played this game I am going to give this a 10 despite thinking it could be lower just to counteract the review bombing. This game had more reviews in the first 3 hours than the first game did in 7 years, so its quite clear that none of those reviewers have played the game and simply review bombing based on the leaks.
  71. Jocha
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    I really don´t understand the hate towards this game. People who don´t comprehend the choice Ellie makes towards the end probably didn't even play the last 3 hours of game-play, or didn't take them seriously. I keep reading many accusations towards Neill Druckmann being a bad writer. Come on! The guy brought us an amazing first game! You wouldn't be complaining if TLOU1 didn't exist!I really don´t understand the hate towards this game. People who don´t comprehend the choice Ellie makes towards the end probably didn't even play the last 3 hours of game-play, or didn't take them seriously. I keep reading many accusations towards Neill Druckmann being a bad writer. Come on! The guy brought us an amazing first game! You wouldn't be complaining if TLOU1 didn't exist!
    People must learn the difference between not liking a story because it differs from your expectations, and not liking it because its badly written.
    On a personal level, I believe this game was quite a good sequel. Improved game-play and graphics over the first game, amazing music, and a story interesting enough for anyone to keep on playing until the end.    … Expand
  72. price_
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You introduce a new character by having them KILL one beloved character right in the first 30 minutes of the game, and then you force us to play as them for dozens of hours... Aren't you guys supposed to sell copies of this? Am I missing something? You made this in order to profit, right?

    This story is a mess.
    It goes back and forth with the timeline. That wouldn't be needed if it was done right.

    The players wanted to see what happened to Joel and Ellie after the first game.
    They knew that they were headed to Jackson, are we were expecting to see something more during their time in Jackson.
    Instead of that, we only get a few drawings and words written in Ellie's diary about some previous events that happened in Jackson, and we also get a beloved character with their skull smashed with a golf club in the first 30 minutes of the game, which could be avoided if the writers didn't make the character DUMB and kept it as they were before.

    Funny thing about this, is that Naughty Dog needed to have some of their fans to explain why certain characters did certain actions, when THEY should be the ones to do that, by explaining it IN THE GAME.

    [spoiler] :
    Abby smashed Joel's skull with a golf club. Abby didn't know how Joel looked like, but knew his first and last name, his age and where he was.
    Joel never trusted anybody in the first game and refused to tell his name. In this game, he tells his name in the middle of a group of dozens of people, knowing how many people he has killed in the past.
    This is not an "accident". They've made Joel dumb.
    The worst part is, many people justify this as "this is what happened when Joel let his guard down".

    This is laughable.

    The best part of the story, is the flashbacks (which is around 2 or 3 hours of gameplay). The rest just feels "meh" and predictable. You could tell where the story was going after Joel's death.
    The writers made us think that this story would be ground-breaking, and it was you typical revenge story, expect, in the end, you don't kill the villain (for some reason).

    For a game that relies heavily on story, the most important part of the game is truly disappointing.

    Now let's talk about the rest.
    - The graphics are gorgeous (as expected)
    - The audio is top notch
    - The actors did a tremendous job, despite people not liking certain characters, You can't deny that. Really well done.
    - The accessbility options are something that, hopefully, will become a standard from now on
    - The gameplay is the same as the previous game. There's nothing new to it, besides new weapons and a jump button (which you'll only use it 2 or 3 times because you have to)

    There's nothing in the game that makes it a 10/10 game.

    It's fun to shoot and kill people and zombies, take photos with the in-game Photo Mode, but that's it.

    "Revenge is a fool's game" - You don't need to spend your money on this game to find out something that you could've found out in 2018. Save your money and spend it on things that you really need, specially in these though times.    … Expand
  73. nonnocturnalowl
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    the first game might’ve had forgettable side characters, poor level design/puzzles, and janky controls but at least the story had a strong start up and ending with a fun multiplayer to boot. The sequel has no real emotional weight because the director lacked vision and his own style, couldn’t write believable interactions, created these little details in the dog mechanics to just make thethe first game might’ve had forgettable side characters, poor level design/puzzles, and janky controls but at least the story had a strong start up and ending with a fun multiplayer to boot. The sequel has no real emotional weight because the director lacked vision and his own style, couldn’t write believable interactions, created these little details in the dog mechanics to just make the player depressed af, and scrapped everything but single player so they could charge dlc or standalone spin off that just focuses on multiplayer. yeah, great game guys. Right after I listened to the 15 straight minutes of grunting for the final confrontation (that ended in a way everyone and their mom predicted) I thought to myself “man I’d love to play this again”… Expand
  74. Vseznaika
    Jul 8, 2020
    2
    Графика 7/10
    Геймплей 4/10 (на любителя)
    Сюжет 0/10
    Спасибо!
  75. BadboyStelin
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Last of Us Part 2 really is a game of two halves. Graphically the game is awesome, as is the sound. Until about 18 hours in I was completely hooked with the immersive story. I loved the character development and my emotional connection with them as the story progressed made me care about what was going on and who was doing what. I am mature enough to accept the openly gay relationshipLast of Us Part 2 really is a game of two halves. Graphically the game is awesome, as is the sound. Until about 18 hours in I was completely hooked with the immersive story. I loved the character development and my emotional connection with them as the story progressed made me care about what was going on and who was doing what. I am mature enough to accept the openly gay relationship between main characters in the story for what it is and I have to say that the sensitivity in which the script is handled is excellent.
    Combat is both brilliant and disastrous. When it works, the gun battles are awesome with limited ammo forcing you to adapt a defensive strategy while picking off foes one at a time. The melee attacks become epic as you unlock the ability to upgrade weapons rendering the on-screen violence quite impactful emotionally. It is an 18 rated game, so if you don’t like violence, don’t buy it.
    Sadly as the game progressed into the second half of the story, I quickly lost patience and interest in the story line. I was forced into playing characters that I, initially, cared very little about and I was effectively forced into relearning whole sets of skills that I had already spent hours honing in the first half of the game, only to have to do it all again albeit with slight tweaks to the weapons and skill-trees. Being forced to walk around in now familiar venues having conversations and looking at utter tat in the environment for the sake of developing the second leg of the story really frustrated me. Huge Yawn.
    The other irritation throughout the game is one which many titles with NPCs suffer from, the NPCs constantly get in your way. The frequency in which NPCs would push in front of me when trying to position myself at the edge of a wall to ambush an enemy was a joke. I tried bludgeoning the NPCs from time to time but to no effect. It’s a lesson for all developers. If you must place NPCs in a game, for goodness sake keep them out the way or allow the player to beat them senseless for being stupid morons.
    In the final few hours the story jumps repeatedly from one flashback to another and for me the game became the definition of tedium. At this stage of the game the already irksome combat controls became a real hassle, probably because I had stopped caring and I just wanted it to end. When pushed into tight spaces with large numbers of foes, the combat mechanics seriously lets the game down. I couldn’t find any method of locking on to a target during melee and when you dodge a foe, you have to manually swing the camera around to find them again which sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t and often I’d lose the upper hand simply because the mechanics were too slow and too cumbersome to actually achieve what I wanted to achieve. Slow and poorly designed weapon selection mechanics added further to the problem and it became unnecessarily frustrating in an otherwise extremely well polished title.
    In the final third of the game, Naughty Dog's vision started to win me over. I didn't agree with all their story-board choices but the immersive play forced me to start caring about other main characters as much as Ellie and some genuine morally-charged themes left me thinking about the game long after the credits stopped rolling.    … Expand
  76. albrnick
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    I loved the first game, and couldn't wait for the second. Playing the first is definitely needed. I wasn't expecting it to be so long! I thought I was nearing the end when I realize I was only halfway through! It was shocking to me, and I was a little unhappy at first. But by the time my 33 hour adventure finished, I completely understood the decision. It was a key part of the game. AndI loved the first game, and couldn't wait for the second. Playing the first is definitely needed. I wasn't expecting it to be so long! I thought I was nearing the end when I realize I was only halfway through! It was shocking to me, and I was a little unhappy at first. But by the time my 33 hour adventure finished, I completely understood the decision. It was a key part of the game. And I really felt that the second to last chapter fulfilled the game's potential. It's a tale of revenge and the cycle of violence. It's incredibly well told, and will stick with me for the rest of my life.… Expand
  77. Lucas3864
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    incredible, wonderful, masterpiece. play this. It's very good. Story that holds you to the end. Excellent gameplay
  78. ak33715
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    Joined Metacritic just to write this review.

    I was exposed to the spoilers well before the game released like so many, and although I was bummed out over the leaks, I kept my pre-order and beat the game the other day. To me, the first game was a certified 10 out of 10, no questions asked. Truly one my favorite games ever, both on PS3 and PS4. I never felt that the game needed any type    Joined Metacritic just to write this review.

    I was exposed to the spoilers well before the game released like so many, and although I was bummed out over the leaks, I kept my pre-order and beat the game the other day. To me, the first game was a certified 10 out of 10, no questions asked. Truly one my favorite games ever, both on PS3 and PS4. I never felt that the game needed any type of sequel. If anything, a prequel showing Joel's journey from Texas to Boston would have been a great idea, seeing his falling out with Tommy and his bond with Tess.

    Anyways, I was very excited for Part II despite feeling the game just wasn't necessary. Overall, I felt myself finally getting sucked into the story as playing as Ellie and her journey throughout Seattle. But this attachment to the story started to fade when Abby's story was the main focus for the second half of the game. I just never felt that interested in her story or the side characters involved in her plot.

    To me, that's the biggest reason why I gave this game an 8: the story. It just didn't captivate me the same way the first part did. Everything else like the gameplay, the looting, crafting, graphics, sound, atmosphere...it's all there. The story just wasn't that interesting to me at the end of the day. And because of that, I really don't have a desire to replay it anytime soon.

    I lost track of how many times I played through the first Last of Us, and maybe I will revisit Part II some day on the PS5, but the story was just a mess at times and kept breaking any momentum I felt. It's still a marvel to think about in terms of game design and everything, but to me, it's not a 10 or even a 9 out of 10. Still a very good game and one that people should experience for themselves, but to go from one of the best stories in all of gaming to what I experienced this time, it just was a let down in my opinion.

    I think maybe if the focus was heavily on Abby from the jump to build that attachment and momentum, I might find differently. But I enjoyed playing as Ellie and seeing those flashbacks with Joel.

    Excited to see what Naughty Dog does next though.    … Expand
  79. beranfin
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not someone that ever writes reviews for games, so i think the fact that I'm taking the time to write this speaks of itself a little bit. The last of us was my favourite game, I loved the characters and I loved the complexities of their stories and personalities. The first game questioned the morals of all the groups encountered and provided some insight into Joel's history and implied his grey moral area. Joel was not a hero, he was just the protagonist. When he dies in part 2, I had to pause the game to stop myself from having a full blown panic attack, and my vision was blurry from rage. I wanted Abby to die immediately and painfully, but by the end of the game, I desperately did not want Ellie to kill her. I've never had a game not only consider the morals of the "villain" but then completely change my viewpoint and empathy. The story wasn't about revenge against Abby anyway, she was a distraction for ours and Ellie's grief and turmoil. Ellie hadn't forgiven Joel for the fireflies, and he died before she could so her emotions was redirected to killing Abby. I don't think she was out of character. I also don't think the plot holes were nearly as bad as some people think they are. The characters made "stupid" decisions because they are written as human beings, who, shockingly, make stupid decisions! I'm not saying its a perfect game, and if you didn't like it then you're well within your right, but I do feel sorry for you that you can't appreciate this game for what it is.… Expand
  80. mnt9
    Jul 8, 2020
    5
    Okay, so I think I finally understand this game. It's not just meant to pander to SJWs and trigger incels. It's a story coming from a group of developers that hate the company they work for and the industry they are in. They are trying to point out the hypocrisy of anyone that gives this game 10/10 or hates on it's female protagonists. Joel represents the popular culture of the past. AbbyOkay, so I think I finally understand this game. It's not just meant to pander to SJWs and trigger incels. It's a story coming from a group of developers that hate the company they work for and the industry they are in. They are trying to point out the hypocrisy of anyone that gives this game 10/10 or hates on it's female protagonists. Joel represents the popular culture of the past. Abby represents popular culture today. Ellie is their hope for the future. They want us to leave all this hate behind and make something new for ourselves. It's sad not just because of what the characters went through in this game, but what the devs went through to make it. This is a work of art from suffering artists. If you played through this whole game and only love or hate it because of the plot in this game world, then I'm sorry to say but you just got punked so the devs could make a point before collecting their bonus and leaving the company.… Expand
  81. amyeve
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Most hate is unwarranted towards the game, great story and great gameplay all around.
  82. Miller53
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To say this game is a masterpiece would perhaps be hyperbolic. To call this game a worthy sequel to the first would be far more accurate. The Last of Us Part 2 is a brilliant follow up to the first game's themes of loss, grief and acceptance. Its ending, while divisive ihints at a far brighter future for Ellie through her independence from Joel. If you enjoyed the first game's narrative, you'll enjoy the second game's book ends.… Expand
  83. darkvvt
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Boring game, not recommended. Please so not buy it. Very bad storyline. First part 10/10, second part 0/10.… Expand
  84. Reekkk
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a die hard fan of the first game I was heartbroken when Joel died. My heart sank. But this game shows that life in a post apocalyptic world is not all ponies and roses, it’s a nightmare. It shows you that there’s a price to pay for revenge and the actions you take. But I believe that the way they told the story could have been better. They shouldn’t have killed Joel so soon in the game and at least tried to make Abby a more bearable character.… Expand
  85. Jaredp98
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute spit in the face for last of us fans. If you enjoyed the first game DO NOT BUY OR PLAY THIS GAME. Nothing but a waste of story.… Expand
  86. Norserabbit
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First thing to say: im not a native speaker of the english language, so if i make some mistakes, forgive me. now with the rate:

    The game have very good graphics, and lovely designed ambients, it makes you feel lost even if you're always progressing in a tunnel, the character design is pretty good, and the great thing 'bout it is that every female character looks feminine without being a beauty stereotipe, and the mechanics are more or less the same with the previous game, even if the addition of the dodge move adds some variety on the bare hand combat,(even if makes it quite simple to figure it out and break the mechanic expecially in one on one situations) for what concern the story and the general internet rant about the excessive presence of sjw topics, i totally disagree, we knew that Ellie likes women since the Dlc of the first game, so no big deal (you cant say that it was forced in the game) and for what concern the character of Lev i found it quite well written, because the reason of his/her decision seemed to me more like a rebellion against his/her clan, than an lgbt thing: to me looked more or less like Mulan, ( and she was asian too) so if we axcept it from Disney we can axcept it also from Naughty Dog,
    Now bout the ending, to me it was OBVIOUS that the game didnt want you to kill Abbie but wants you to sympathize with her traumas and the loss of her father, the game wants you to see that Abbie and Ellie are 2 faces of the same coin, the product of times of terror and atrocities, and how is simple to lose yourself and to lose the ones you love, im my opinion it was a great message to give to people.
    I have some little points that i didnt liked or in my opinion could be emphatized more:
    - spend a lil more time to show the progression of the hate between Mel and Abbie (maybe with some lil flashback)
    -make a playable section of some of Ellies nightmares while she 's in the farm with Dina, to let u feel the urgency of find and Kill Abbie the last time
    -Avoid the Playable last boss fight or make it less long, and bring some more talkative content (im my opinion the game should have finished with them taking different boats without punchin eachother)
    i really dont understand all the hate by the community, you all should buy it and enjoy.
    JUST BECAUSE THE STORY DOESNT END THE WAY YOU WANTED IT DOESNT MEAN THAT THE GAME IS BAD!    … Expand
  87. just_jim19
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’ve never played a game were I got to feel exactly what the protagonist feels more then I did with Ellie. Very well done. Easily one of the best gaming experiences of my life.… Expand
  88. Svenjacobs309
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Stunning game. Can not believe so many people hate it because they don't like what happens in this game, it's great and unique storytelling when you understand what the story is about!
  89. drmarquez
    Jul 8, 2020
    5
    Que decepção! Imaginem aguardar um game por 7 anos por se basear em uma premissa e comportamento dos personagens do jogo anterior e ver que sua espera foi infrutífera, sim o jogo é ruim. Não que o jogo tecnicamente não seja excelente, a jogabilidade, os gráficos e sons, a violência e música são o que eu esperava. Porém, todos os bons pontos se dissipam em um mar de péssimo enredo, não digoQue decepção! Imaginem aguardar um game por 7 anos por se basear em uma premissa e comportamento dos personagens do jogo anterior e ver que sua espera foi infrutífera, sim o jogo é ruim. Não que o jogo tecnicamente não seja excelente, a jogabilidade, os gráficos e sons, a violência e música são o que eu esperava. Porém, todos os bons pontos se dissipam em um mar de péssimo enredo, não digo isso por questões de sexualidade e inclusão, mas sim pela história repleta de falhas, comportamentos incondizentes e bizarros, é a sensação de estar vendo uma série barata de televisão. É uma tristeza ver uma sequência que não deveria se intitular parte 2. Que decepção!… Expand
  90. todavy
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Samaya zaebataya igra v kotoruyu ya igral. A heityat eyo tolko pidorasy i shlyuhiny dyety
  91. fanatik
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Тут даже и обсуждать нечего, графика, механика, геймплей, атмосфера, все на высшем уровне, тю, ну это же НД и Нил Дракман, сама подача истории, 2 совершенно разные сюжетные линии, которые с одной стороны было очень рисковый ход, а сдругой, очень необычно и качествено, показывают и раскрывают полностью персонажей с разных сторон, да, за время игры будут вопросы, почему, за чем, за что, но проходя дальше и дальше, вы поймёте весь посыл, который нам хотели передать создатели данного шедевра, если вы хотите ощутить на себе сильные эмоции, то ТЛОУ2 для вас.
    От меня 10    … Expand
  92. andrewfokeefe
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Affection for the “The Last of Us” remains so strong as to leave any successor labelled unworthy. Its characters were uncommonly human and complex for the medium. Dialogue was naturalistic and subtle. Normally in games, nothing is withheld—it’s all agonisingly surface-level. TLOU respected its audience, both expecting and requiring their patience, in a way which for its time felt fresh.Affection for the “The Last of Us” remains so strong as to leave any successor labelled unworthy. Its characters were uncommonly human and complex for the medium. Dialogue was naturalistic and subtle. Normally in games, nothing is withheld—it’s all agonisingly surface-level. TLOU respected its audience, both expecting and requiring their patience, in a way which for its time felt fresh. Part II shares many of its predecessor’s strengths. That said, side-characters are sidelined, archetypical, and generally less interesting than in Part I. Leads, too, are less immediately likeable. Ellie is damaged, quasi-mute, carrying trauma which extinguishes her fiery spirit. Her co-lead is stoic and gritty—vulnerable but only if you’re listening closely. The game’s story is more structurally daring than Part I’s, and will appeal to fewer sensibilities. It occupies a vision of the future even crueller and more nihilistic than before. Characters’ monstrousness takes centre stage—moments of tenderness are fewer and further between. Violence is considerably more explicit and rendered in greater detail and more frequency. Gameplay is an astonishing improvement. TLOU was a game in which the player crouched behind waist-high boxes and tried to ignore their allied NPC noisily sprinting around under enemy’s noses. Stealth is now tight, tense, and convincing. Encounters are drawn out across enormous maps, and sometimes for up to ten minutes. There’s less tactical variety than a game like MGSV. But this was much better at making me use every option presented. You will be required to constantly switch between weapons, keep moving and improvise. The game takes a little while to find its feet—it took until Hillcrest for me, which is several hours in—but has a knockout second half with some memorable encounters. It’s a surprisingly long game—and one which arguably outstays its welcome. But I started through again from the beginning straight away. One niggle: ammo and items are less scarce. The game is a little too generous by default, but this setting and others can be adjusted in a comprehensive difficulty menu. It won’t please everyone—but like TLOU1, the fact it’s not trying to is probably the best thing about it. AAA games are so synonymous with artistic cowardice that it’s refreshing whenever any big-budget fare which could be considered disagreeable comes along. Without debates provoked by unique games like this, the whole thing would stagnate.… Expand
  93. PlaiiboiiChex
    Jul 8, 2020
    5
    Gameplay was great, but the story could have definitely been better. I don’t mind the events that happen, I guess. What I mind is the decision making of how the game/story goes as you progress further into the story. Everyone brought their A game clearly. Except for whoever decided this was the best story they could tell.
  94. libnijezer
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Decepcionante! Los graficos, lo unico que salva al juego! Muchas cosas que no tienen sentido! Hay partes forzadas! Y mal escritas! Dialogos pobres y sin sentido! Mal, mal y mas mal
  95. BeboFett
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I finished the first The Las of Us back in 2013, it left me with a bittersweet taste, I guess for everyone. We knew it wasn't a happy ending at all.The game calls Joel's morale into question, however he and Ellie gain our affection.

    This sequel plays more with morale and perspective on the situation, in theory, so that our opinion is broader and not just supportive of one character. However this is a dirty move, this tactic only creates a conflict within us.

    At the end of the campaign I feel mentally broken, sentimentally bad, with a desolate ending. Yes, I learned more about revenge and forgiveness, the consequences of decisions, and how the world is still a place where the strongest survive, where there seems to be no good or bad.

    Only a couple of moments didn't quite convince me, and the little weight of the music (compared to the first title) were the bad details to highlight. Must Play.    … Expand
  96. slothjaw
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    I was nervous about playing this game after reading the mixed user reviews for it but after playing it I have to say that it is without a doubt a 10 out of 10. It's a game that requires you to think and question the beliefs and assumptions you have coming into it. It's a story that takes a lot of risks. If there's something specific you wanted out of this game, you may not like it as muchI was nervous about playing this game after reading the mixed user reviews for it but after playing it I have to say that it is without a doubt a 10 out of 10. It's a game that requires you to think and question the beliefs and assumptions you have coming into it. It's a story that takes a lot of risks. If there's something specific you wanted out of this game, you may not like it as much as me. If you can't keep an open mind or you're just a bigot you might even be on here giving the game a zero. The game isn't perfect in every respect and has some jarring transitions in story and gameplay near the middle portion. You may not even "like" this game. It isn't "fun" the way some other games are. It filled me with a sickening sense of dread at the fate or actions of my favorite characters. There will be painful moments where you watch characters make decisions you don't agree with. But the game isn't made for you to like it or to be traditionally enjoyable. It isn't a game that cashed in on the latest trends or played it safe to reach the broadest audience. It's a game that was made to get a point across and make you think about what's important to you. And by the credits I had no doubt that it had accomplished that goal. That's the mark of a true work of art. I can't ask for anything more than that.… Expand
  97. 19billusmc82
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was amazing, both the action and the drama. It makes you think about violence, and the futility of that violence, to a greater degree than any game I have ever played. I've found myself thinking about the game a lot (and feeling slightly depressed - not that the game is over, but about the story of the game itself).

    A note about the negative reviews - look at how many people created profiles just to pan this game. How many of these are multiple reviews by the same troll? Also, how could they have played the entire game on 19 June, the date of many of the negative reviews AND the release date for the game.    … Expand
  98. Lepol
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    Gameplay is very nice and i love post apocalyptic world. But the story I found is very disappointing and disturbing for me.
  99. Tyomka
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Игра шикарная! Держит в напряжении на протяжении всего игрового процесса. Графика огонь. Спасибо Naughty Dog за этот ШЕДЕВР.
  100. X_KARP_X
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мне игра не понравилась. Уж слишком много ЛГБТ повестки Перебор! Пусть Элли будет лесбиянкой ладно, но не надо это напоминать каждые 30 минут. Лев трансгендер и игра такой большой акцент на это делает, что просто Капец. Создаётся такое ощущение к финалу игры, что Джоэл мудак, это я считаю просто плевок игроку в лицо, вот вы ему сопереживали, а он тот ещё мудень. Ну не хватает Эбби мотивации убивать Джоэла, причём клюшкой и через целых ПЯТЬ лет. Просто сценариста надо было убить его и всё. Не верится совсём происходящее на экране. Игра ну уж совсем не реалистично ощущается, герои поступают не логично. Элии например надо было Оуену в ногу стрельнуть и всё в этом духе.… Expand
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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