The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Vikady
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. imma say only this. I dont care about abby. She can die in pain, along with her wolf friends.
    I haven't finished the game yet, but i know that i will be playing roughly 12 HOURS WITH SOMEONE I DONT GIVE A SINGLE **** FURTHERMORE I CAN SAY I HATE HER FOR WHAT SHE DID and ubwant me to pleay as her? Hell nah boy.    … Expand
  2. gamefreaks
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game dynamics are great, but I will not talk positively about the story.
    Revenge is a bad thing.
    This game, whose main sense was the story, was boring.It's not pleasurable.    … Expand
  3. WorldWyn
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics. Poor scenerio decision. Plus you can't kill Joel damn it...… Expand
  4. asdfg3003
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Imagine if you watch the Gordon Freeman died in a new Half Life series.
    Imagine if you watch the Master Chief died in a new Halo series.

    What the hell is going on this company??
    I still can't believe what I saw...
    I've had never write reviews on this site before, but right now, I feel so much anger, so I've come here
    to give this glorious ZERO score.
  5. flapjack28
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't even need to explain it if you've played or watched any of the game you know how much is wrong with it, plot wise, gameplay wise, character wise and the message they're trying to send as well. It's like the Last Jedi all over again. Absolute garbage I'd rather watch Game of Thrones Season 8 every day for the rest of my life than play this game ever again. … Expand
  6. RognirSigdir
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The game narrative is horrible, the political massage feels really forced and the character development make no sense and everything happens only for the plots sake.
  7. jimkongnu
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found the new characters and their deaths to be un-impactful, and the death of a good character from the original game illogical and lazy. Many of the portions of the game played as abby were also very mundane and boring. Overall everything else was great except for the plethora of bugs that somehow went unnoticed.… Expand
  8. Wuhan_
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    I was so hyped for this game for years and it delivered absolutely nothing expect amazing graphics and gameplay... that’s it. Characters suck and no I’m not a anti homo or anti woman. No one likes Abby. They ruined Ellie and Joel and made them stupid. I couldn’t care less about Dina or Jesse. I’m gonna pretend this sequel doesn’t exist.
  9. cyberyu
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    bought the game, played for 10 hours, returned and refund. don't buy this game, if you want to buy, wait for $10 2nd hand, you will thank me later
  10. Oathfish
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II is another piece of evidence that the industry is growing up. Alongside God of War, this game will be remembered by many people as a watershed moment in game narrative - and unlike the AAA narrative space that the original helped create, the Last of Use Part II has stretched beyond the story of a taciturn father figure to focus on a relatively unique perspective - that of the kids who are left behind when the last connection to the old world are out of the picture.

    //Graphics//
    One thing that everyone tends to agree on (even those who profess to loath the game) is that it's a looker. And it is. This game is so beautiful (even on a base PS4) that I found myself stopping over and over again just to take it in. The amount of detail in each play space is phenomenal. The variance in locations is impressive (given that the game takes place in one city). The lighting, the effects, the arena design, all fantastic. There are many locations in this game that will stick with me just as long as the story beats.

    But the real star here is the facial animations. A testament to the actors and the animators that even the smallest emotion comes through in a believable way, helping create untold depth to the characters.

    //Gameplay//
    This game starts where the first left off and goes a little deeper with the mechanics. Make no mistake, it plays better than the original in terms of moment to moment combat, but it is certainly more of the same - and certainly less impressive than the original gameplay trailer. Still, it provides enough variety to stop you from getting bored.

    What might be more divisive however is the amount of downtime between combat sections. This is a slower-paced affair than the first game. With long stretches of exploration and scavenging between brief-but-brutal battle arenas. For some, this might be a downside. For me, however, it made each encounter feel much more personal and important and helped me avoid the fatigue that tends to set in games like Doom or even Ellie's last adventure.

    //Story//
    When you see people giving this game a 3 or a 0 rating, their main complaint is the story. Right out the gate then, these reviews aren't really credible - since visuals, design, and gameplay alone should net this game more than these paltry scores. It is ironic that the same people who complain about the big outlets being paid to give this game 10 out of 10 scores are putting out reviews that are disingenuous. Story is but one pillar of game design, even a complete miss in this department shouldn't sink a game to a 3 or 0 - if so, Breath of the Wild should be sitting just as low on the scale.

    The story of Last of Us II is a thoughtful discussion on revenge and the cycle of violence. Yeah. You've all heard the copy on this. No surprises here. But it's also a story about the world the generation born to the apocalypse want to make. Will it be marked by the destruction and violence of the old guard, or will it be something new? Time and again along their journey toward this answer, our characters watch parents and parent figures fall victim to their violence and will struggle to find the right way forward. It's a mature story and a thoughtful one, well-told and with a conclusion that is well-earned.

    However. It is not an easy story to tell in the medium. A lot of people are going to check out at the start, when the inciting incident for the story occurs. More are going to check out at the mid-point, where Naughty Dog forces the player to do something that is uncomfortable by design. That's okay. No one is to blame if this isn't the story for you. Not Naughty Dog. Not the player. Pick up another game and move on. Or give it some time and come back to it - I promise that it's worth it, if you're willing to give the developers the benefit of the doubt.

    For me, the story is a knockout. A real sign of the medium maturing. And while it is a little over-long, by the time the credits roll, it more and earns its runtime.

    //Elephant in the Room//
    This is a watershed moment for representation in videogames. It has white, black, Asian, Middle Eastern, male, female, trans, straight, gay, bi, old, young characters throughout. The main character is a lesbian. A major character is a straight woman whose body reflects years of training and warfighting (no, she's not trans as many "not transphobic" people keep shouting. Another member of the core cast is trans. A couple are white straight males.

    This is not a game that pushes a SJW agenda (whatever that is). It's a game that represents a wide range of people who happen to exist in this world. And it's really nice to get to see stories from these perspectives - especially those perspectives that I don't personally know. Because, isn't that kind of the magic of videogames as a medium? That we can inhabit worlds and perspectives different from our own?    … Expand
  11. Lizardman2
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. se han cagado en todo, lo siento mucho pero es así personajes que cambian de opinión porque si y duele… Expand
  12. austinsmith1787
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect and I have a feeling in a few years people will start appreciate the game more, because this game is supposed to make you feel pain
  13. Ssggee
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the first game, but I stopped playing this game after they killed off Joel in the way they did. Way to ruin a game Druckmann.… Expand
  14. CanadaGamer2000
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    I loved TLOU - The story was sad but hopeful - bonds were made - I cared about the characters and what happened to them - I was on the edge of my seat willing them to get away from attacks - my heart pounded and I was joyful and relieved for their success and victories. I owned it on PS3 then bought it on PS4 for the upgraded graphics, TLOU Part II is a terrible story - it's like it wasI loved TLOU - The story was sad but hopeful - bonds were made - I cared about the characters and what happened to them - I was on the edge of my seat willing them to get away from attacks - my heart pounded and I was joyful and relieved for their success and victories. I owned it on PS3 then bought it on PS4 for the upgraded graphics, TLOU Part II is a terrible story - it's like it was written by someone that had no connection at all to the 1st TLOU. The only connections I made to this story was when I play Ellie or the flashbacks to Ellie and Joel (loved the spaceship launch part - I cried). When I had to play as Abby I felt nothing (no fear of dying, didn't care, no joy at her victories, didn't care, no sympathy for her when she was hit or hurt or taken captive, didn't care). I want to give this a 0 but due to the graphics, scenery, game mechanics and playing as Ellie I give it a 3. I will tell you that I wont be buying it when it comes out on PS5 and I will never buy a Naughty Dog game again on the faith that you actually give a crap about your fans. Naughty Dog has the right to make a story that they own the rights to and I have the right to not to give them my money unless they earn my business back with thoughtful well written story driven games like TLOU1.… Expand
  15. vladko_oladko
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This is a great game with an amazing and complex story. I got a lot of emotions playing it and I really don't understand these negative comments.
  16. Ballo419
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    My first time writing a review for a game. I am a 55 year old gamer, who has played his share of great games in my lifetime. This is one of the best. I understand that this game may not be for everyone, and I get some of the hate. Is this a perfect 10 game, no. Is it a great game, for me, yes. If you play the entire game, and take it at face value, it is a great, moving experience.My first time writing a review for a game. I am a 55 year old gamer, who has played his share of great games in my lifetime. This is one of the best. I understand that this game may not be for everyone, and I get some of the hate. Is this a perfect 10 game, no. Is it a great game, for me, yes. If you play the entire game, and take it at face value, it is a great, moving experience. The story is very emotional and heartfelt. The graphics and presentation are top notch. Sound design is fantastic. The combat in this game is some of the best that I have experienced in a third person action game. This game is one that any fan of The Last of Us should experience, first hand.

    Some minor pacing issues, and the violence might be a little much for some people.

    I give this game a solid 9 out of 10. It is no zero, that is for sure!    … Expand
  17. IJACKI
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Damn politics
    Scam trailer
    Waited for many years and thought it was a good work
    It turned out to be a bad work
    Never trust this company again
    I was so excited after reading the trailer
    Actually played it very heartache
  18. alexhp510
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Neil Druckmann should be fired from Naughty Dog and apologize publicly. i'm not buying another game from Naughty Dog.
  19. Lastofus2sucked
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was absolute garbage. The damage done to the characters that I love is irreparable. From Joel being brutally beaten to death to Tommy being left blind, paralyzed and alone, to being forced to play as Joel's killer for hours on end in a horrific attempt to make us empathize with his murderer, this whole game is a dumpster fire thats only purpose in existing is to sacrifice what we love on it to the woke gods. As far as I'm concerned there never was a Last of Us 2.… Expand
  20. Ajeno
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    Gameplay, graphics awesome 10/10 History, narrative, character development, story, felt rushed, characters feel like a cat walking in the background. One of the worst games that I have played. So sad that this is where they wanted to take the story of ellie and joel. Why was abby a main character???? She wasn't in any of the trailers! Pathetic
  21. dinorno
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute garbage. They broke the characters from a game thet was amazing and made them into something that just is not the last of us 2. Its crap.… Expand
  22. Amirnunez
    Jun 29, 2020
    3
    Great graphics, very beautiful game, but.... The storyline is horrible, there are a plethora of holes through the story, and the the game does not consider the main characters mental processing and behavior from part one, it's as if they are two separate characters.
  23. Scribbs
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    The worst storytelling ever! Completely destroyed the first one. I’m gonna pretend this game doesn’t even exist.
  24. sleepypeanut
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Play—and finish—the game. Open your mind, and then make your own decision.
  25. Moses7
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Completely threw away the hype of the story with garbage story changes and writing. Also forced us to play “Abby”, an annoying and frustrating character, for half of the game in order to try and sympathize with them. Political presence needs to stay out of video games.
  26. Scadro
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    I loved the game, it has improved gameplay over the last part,the visuals are the most stunning visuals a PS4 has ever had, but it's biggest trap is its story. You either love it, or hate it.
    Many people expected (and wanted) a story concept like the Last of us Part 1 , but Naughty Dog did not think that was a good reason to make a sequel, so they went for something totally different,    I loved the game, it has improved gameplay over the last part,the visuals are the most stunning visuals a PS4 has ever had, but it's biggest trap is its story. You either love it, or hate it.
    Many people expected (and wanted) a story concept like the Last of us Part 1 , but Naughty Dog did not think that was a good reason to make a sequel, so they went for something totally different, which is a really bold move. The result is a story you cannot describe as comfort food, but makes you feel a lot of mixed emotions, like it intended to.    … Expand
  27. Anarki311
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Los graficos son geaniales la jugabilidad es buena el desarrollo narrativo es mediocre, el final es vacio y lo que más molesta la inclusividad forzada y la propaganda política.… Expand
  28. Saaad05
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    3 star for amazing graphic and fight mechanic so fluid and giving you motive in the game until Abby part. I did not give two rats a#$ about her part but I push on through hoping I can forgive. After beating it I'm disappointed I wasted 60 dollars and two weeks that I cant get back.
  29. AnakinSkye
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Game is good and that is from someone who actually enjoyed the first game and got attached to botj Joel and Ellie. The thing about this game is it doesn't have enough mature audience and as a result, sees the whole game as this one scene of a beloved character death without even considering why it happened in the first place. I think the world design is superb and actually improved fromGame is good and that is from someone who actually enjoyed the first game and got attached to botj Joel and Ellie. The thing about this game is it doesn't have enough mature audience and as a result, sees the whole game as this one scene of a beloved character death without even considering why it happened in the first place. I think the world design is superb and actually improved from previous Naughty Dog titles. People just really need to try playing with an open mind because the world of The Last of Us is not a world of happy endings and fantasies. One downside I guess is there were unnecessary scenes that didn't quite impress me but overall, it really is a nice game. Art is not meant to please everybody and I think Naughty Dog won't impress everyone at this point, but for a major developer to have this courage in storytelling and game design, I gotta give them a 10.… Expand
  30. SageStew
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely epic, but the combat system is annoying at the end. One of the best experiences someone can have on gamming, finished In 30hours.
  31. LillyPilly111
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Critics" are calling this a masterpiece? On what damn universe? Sure the visuals and graphics were stunning - I was expecting that - and the the gameplay was decent, but masterpiece? GTFOH with that BS. I wanted to give this a 0, but I'm trying to be somewhat objective. You kill Joel in the first couple of hours and then make us play as Abby and expect us to feel some kind of empathy for her? WTF!? Joel was beloved, and in comes this crazy b*tch who we have no background knowledge or understanding of who bludgeons his face in with a golf club. I was looking for ways to kill her as I played her. Then, Ellie goes on a killing rampage to avenge Joel - the only reason I stayed to the end - but she lets Abby go because love trumps hate or something? Dumpster fire. This game was bait and switch on crack and one huge middle finger to those who loved the original. I will never play it again. In fact I'm going to find myself an old world priest to have it exercised from my mind.… Expand
  32. Anonime
    Jul 10, 2020
    6
    TOP in graphics and setting. Little remarkable music but it accompanies the moments well. Characters little used and poorly written, with little personality and very wasted. The story leaves a lot to be desired, it is predictable, boring, it does not contribute anything new, and its ending is meaningless ... Far inferior to the original game in all aspects.
  33. sleyr-
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    I've played some terrible games (and enjoyed them), but this game takes the cake. Worst story I've ever experienced. The woman they push as the new main character is a psychopath, and like her friends, isn't likable at all. I could go on with the negatives, but I don't think care enough about it to rant anymore. All this being said, the graphics and gameplay are amazing, top tier. ThisI've played some terrible games (and enjoyed them), but this game takes the cake. Worst story I've ever experienced. The woman they push as the new main character is a psychopath, and like her friends, isn't likable at all. I could go on with the negatives, but I don't think care enough about it to rant anymore. All this being said, the graphics and gameplay are amazing, top tier. This game feels like a slap in the face, I'll just replay the first for years to come.… Expand
  34. Wonderio619
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This game is an absolute disaster, it destroys everything you love about first game without mercy
    One if biggest dissapointments I ever experienced in video gaming
  35. BillyDeePaladin
    Jul 7, 2020
    1
    tldr: Terrible story, worse gameplay, hollow diversity, pretty graphics, do not buy.

    I'm writing this as the credits roll on the game, nor did I watch the spoilers leaked online. If you enjoyed the first one, you will more than likely utterly despise this one. Joel and Ellie are not the same characters; straight-shooting and hardened heroes no longer describe them. What you are left    tldr: Terrible story, worse gameplay, hollow diversity, pretty graphics, do not buy.

    I'm writing this as the credits roll on the game, nor did I watch the spoilers leaked online. If you enjoyed the first one, you will more than likely utterly despise this one. Joel and Ellie are not the same characters; straight-shooting and hardened heroes no longer describe them. What you are left with are similar but significantly altered shadows. Like another man said below, I checked out 2 hours in, and never came back.

    The rest of the story is just... bad. There's an attempt to make you care about other characters in the game, but you end up not because of everything surrounding them. You try to keep playing, and then you realize that you're not having fun. You're just watching a train wreck that hit a bus while carrying a nuclear bomb that set off a volcano that froze the planet in endless winter destroying all life. It's. That. Bad.

    The gameplay is worsened from the previous one. There's an effort to make combat more combaty, but I remind you that this is a mostly a stealth game. Stealth, depending on the difficulty, you may never use. Listen mode is utterly useless now (unless they are right next to you). Enemies will change patterns depending often you reset a point (this is more frustrating than enjoyable). You have to continuously turn the camera to keep hitting the same enemy. Your first skill tree is useless; the last 2 are your best. The game will not let you turn off tutorials until you beat it and prepare for condescending 'hints' when you die.

    The diversity in the game is paper thin and hollow. And it feels more like checking off boxes saying, "Look who we have in the game!" versus actually doing the work to weave their stories into a compelling narrative. Diversity is not a bad thing. Half-assing it is. A black character is not just black, a lesbian is not just a lesbian, and a jewish person is not just that. They are more and that should have been explored through the lens of that world. You will see almost every race in here. You will see almost every marginalized 'major' group in here. None of which contributes well to the over all story.

    The art and graphics are solid. Game looks beautiful.

    Do not buy this game. Borrow it from someone, or watch a Let's Play. The ending is remarkably awful, and there is no satisfaction in finishing it. The Last of Us Part II was an artsy attempt to change the first; it succeeded. Neil Druckmann said that this game is about hate. He is right about that; you end up hating the game.    … Expand
  36. fatherrotten
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    LoU pt one had problems with progress 'sticking' at bottlenecks that sort of made the linear gameplay feel like old "retry this challenge 100 times" games. I HOPED they would ease up on that with part II...in 2020 game AI should respond better to progress chokes.
    I'm not even going to remark on other things making the game unappealing. Frankly i'm through being woke-scolded in every    LoU pt one had problems with progress 'sticking' at bottlenecks that sort of made the linear gameplay feel like old "retry this challenge 100 times" games. I HOPED they would ease up on that with part II...in 2020 game AI should respond better to progress chokes.
    I'm not even going to remark on other things making the game unappealing. Frankly i'm through being woke-scolded in every dimension of life. it has the opposite effect on a person, or didn't they know that?    … Expand
  37. kylemabaso
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    I love this franchise so much I feel molested by Naughty Dog for what they did with this game. What a **** show. You know what? I blame myself because I saw the leaks, and I thought... there's no way they'd **** with us like that. Maybe there's a choice or if I'm good like in RDR2, I might change something so went ahead and still pre-ordered it but nope, there's nothing you can do toI love this franchise so much I feel molested by Naughty Dog for what they did with this game. What a **** show. You know what? I blame myself because I saw the leaks, and I thought... there's no way they'd **** with us like that. Maybe there's a choice or if I'm good like in RDR2, I might change something so went ahead and still pre-ordered it but nope, there's nothing you can do to change **** A huge middle finger to fans who waited 7 years to continue the beautiful story that was Joel and Ellie. Alanah Pierce didn't help by saying "there was one leak that got pushed hard, it's not real". She gave me false hope, I trusted you girl. Don't buy this game if you really cared about the story on the first game, wait until this game is free on PS Plus as you'll be buying it for gameplay and graphics ONLY!!!… Expand
  38. tlou2isntcanon
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    I finally got around to making an account on here with my biggest motivation to review this game. I've given it 1 in honour of the poor devs that slaved away on this game to make the gameplay so amazing, the environments beautiful, and the character concepts were so gorgeous.

    However unfortunately even the gameplay felt empty and ruined to me by the absolutely disgusting taste akin to    I finally got around to making an account on here with my biggest motivation to review this game. I've given it 1 in honour of the poor devs that slaved away on this game to make the gameplay so amazing, the environments beautiful, and the character concepts were so gorgeous.

    However unfortunately even the gameplay felt empty and ruined to me by the absolutely disgusting taste akin to vomit that this game left in my mouth. There's nothing I can say that hasn't already been said here or great analysis videos on youtube but in basics I'll just leave this:

    I have been obsessed with TLOU since its release. It is a masterpiece and its storyline that closely follows Ellie and Joel as their relationship develops (as well as each of them separately as characters) is what brings everything about that game into harmony. I've played it so many times I've lost count. TLOU2 on the other hand is such a blatant insult to the first game I couldn't even force myself to finish it and instead settled on reading what happens before I promptly deleted the game as well as the extra content I got with my special edition preorder.

    When the game got delayed for the final time I was given my money back by playstation and told I could repurchase the game if I still wished to. I now wish I hadn't. What a complete waste of money on a game that is pointless and brings the player no joy or enrichment. What made TLOU so special is gone, now in TLOU2 its legacy and reputation are left in ruins due to the garbled mess that is TLOU2.    … Expand
  39. Johnny_Cristic
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Игра, как и первая часть оставляет глубокий незабываемый эмоциональный след в душе.
    Стоит сказать, что не все с этим согласны и не все ее поняли и почувствовали так, как я. Не для всех она стала таким откровением, которое просто разрывает тебя изнутри. Почти неделю после прохождения я просто не мог перестать думать о самой игре, истории и героях.
    Лично от меня 10. Наряду с первой частью    Игра, как и первая часть оставляет глубокий незабываемый эмоциональный след в душе.
    Стоит сказать, что не все с этим согласны и не все ее поняли и почувствовали так, как я. Не для всех она стала таким откровением, которое просто разрывает тебя изнутри. Почти неделю после прохождения я просто не мог перестать думать о самой игре, истории и героях.

    Лично от меня 10. Наряду с первой частью это лучшее культурное творение человечества, подобных эмоций лично у меня не удалось вызвать ни одному произведению. (Не то что игре)
    Очень надеюсь, что Ноти Дог порадуют нас третьей частью, ведь очень много недосказано ещё...    … Expand
  40. elliedina
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Jaw-dropping visuals, soundtracks, audio, acting and story. 10/10. Stop hating if you don’t understand the story.
  41. AnteroNoNo97
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This is what I expected, I totally loved it, I’m wondering if there’s going to be a multiplayer
  42. StreetSamurai
    Jul 16, 2020
    5
    The Last of Us Part II is a complete disappointment for me after waiting seven years to continue with Joel and Ellie on their powerful journey. The first game included an amazing world, immersive storyline, interesting (main and side) characters, and excellent pacing. As much as it pains me to say this, The Last of Us II definitely fails to deliver on these expectations and standards setThe Last of Us Part II is a complete disappointment for me after waiting seven years to continue with Joel and Ellie on their powerful journey. The first game included an amazing world, immersive storyline, interesting (main and side) characters, and excellent pacing. As much as it pains me to say this, The Last of Us II definitely fails to deliver on these expectations and standards set by the first game. Part II is riddled with plot holes, questionable character choices, boring side characters, and terrible pacing. The revenge plot is so poorly executed, and the writing is just overall lazy. Although the graphics, animation, sound, and gameplay are amazing, the true appeal of a Last of Us game is the story. In the first game, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, and I was thoroughly looking forward to the next thing. In this game, I was sad, annoyed, and bored. It seems like everything (story-wise) that was good in the first game was completely sacrificed in this one for the new characters. The characters we know and love in the first game are deconstructed to fit the lazy storyline. I was so unattached to the story, that by the end of certain segments, I would have completely forgotten what I was doing before, which characters had died already, and what characters’ names were. Usually, I am EXTREMELY aware of these story elements. I cannot believe that after so much patience and excitement, this is what the franchise has come to. I am utterly heartbroken as I know the insane potential this second game had, even though a sequel was not needed.

    Some people tell me “oh, you didn’t understand the story” or “that’s what the game wants you to feel”. But I don’t believe I need to dig that deep to tell myself that this game was good. I’ve never done that for any other game I’ve played, and I won’t give any special treatment to this one. If you’re wondering whether its worth it to get this game, get it if it’s on sale for $20 or less just to experience it if you really want. This coming from someone who’s favorite game of all time is the first Last of Us. As far as I can tell, The Last of Us Part II does not exist.    … Expand
  43. Olya-roo
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was waiting for this game god knows how long. And they gave me this... ****
    I have nothing against LGBT, but why kill off Joel? Yeah, he wasn't a good person, but can you at least show some respect?
    And for what our beloved Joel was killed? For having a new bland character, that authors force you to play as for half of the game and force you to feel bad for her.
    You know what?
    I. DON'T. GIVE. A. FLIP.
    Abby is a goddamn nobody, who killed Joel. The hell we supposed to feel bad for her?
    Also, what was the point of adding LGBT if you never use it? Yeah, why explore the relationship between Ellie and Dina, when we can have the "dark and edgy" revenge plot?
    You know, The Last Of Us is a franchise based on a story, not the gameplay. Without the story, this game costs nothing. Oh and the game is just boring.
    I wanted to love this game. I really did. But I just can't.
    You were the Chosen One Last Of Us II! You were supposed to save 2020, not ruin it even more!    … Expand
  44. N00BAS
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Абсолютно тот же геймплей как в первой части, ноль изменений. Сюжет так же скучный, просто наблюдаешь за девочкой, одержимой местью. Персонажи как манекены, ты к ним не проявляешь никакого сопереживания, их добавили просто что бы бвли. Игра скучная и не стоит своих денегАбсолютно тот же геймплей как в первой части, ноль изменений. Сюжет так же скучный, просто наблюдаешь за девочкой, одержимой местью. Персонажи как манекены, ты к ним не проявляешь никакого сопереживания, их добавили просто что бы бвли. Игра скучная и не стоит своих денег
  45. ulvnoir
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A technical achievement with a beautiful and heartbreaking story that explores the themes of hate and revenge. It will make you think and feel. It will make you question your choices as a player and reevaluate your feelings towards characters. This is a must have for anyone who likes their games ambitious and bold. You may not always accept the choices that certain characters make, you mayA technical achievement with a beautiful and heartbreaking story that explores the themes of hate and revenge. It will make you think and feel. It will make you question your choices as a player and reevaluate your feelings towards characters. This is a must have for anyone who likes their games ambitious and bold. You may not always accept the choices that certain characters make, you may subconsciously wish for a better outcome where everyone lives happily ever after, but you will not deny the sheer power of the story presented. Art's purpose is to make you feel. It can elevate you but it can also make you feel like **** This reflects the complexity of the human experience. Approach the game with an open mind and you will be rewarded.

    10/10    … Expand
  46. tuanvn2306
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece!!!! absolutely must play, worth every penny, start the game with open mind and you will not regret this.
  47. frazzledone
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    I have 100%'d this game, and can confidently say the graphics are the only reason you should buy it. That's what the point is for. If you have not played The Last Of Us 1, buy that instead. If you have, please don't buy this one. Just remember how much fun you had with the first one. How great the story was, how the gameplay was still relatively new and fun, how the characters wereI have 100%'d this game, and can confidently say the graphics are the only reason you should buy it. That's what the point is for. If you have not played The Last Of Us 1, buy that instead. If you have, please don't buy this one. Just remember how much fun you had with the first one. How great the story was, how the gameplay was still relatively new and fun, how the characters were incredibly well written and actually made choices that made sense to their lore.
    This time around, the story line is riddled with massive plotholes and goes for shock factor instead of good writing. While I think that trailers and marketing campaigns shouldn't spoil a game, there is a line where it goes from being anti-spoiler to flat out lying to trick fans into buying the game for false reasons, and Naughty Dog went over than line numerous times.
    Gameplay wise, it is exactly the same as the first one. That's not exactly a bad thing, if it ain't broke don't fix it, but it only worked in the first one because of the story, where every cutscene brought new and interesting plot development, why what you were doing and where you were made sense. This time around it is just tedious, side mission after side mission that aren't important, fighting the exact same enemies in the exact same way hundreds of times.

    TL;DR Don't buy it. Graphics good, game-play poor, storyline abysmal.    … Expand
  48. tlougood
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    the last of us is a good franchise the last of us is a good franchise **** you
  49. DaMac78
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Please don’t believe all the negative reviews from (I have no idea why) “disappointed” players. This game is the best thing I have EVER played since Part One. This game alone is reason enough to own a Playstation! Pure perfection.
  50. zackvh
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To preface this review/rant; It took me nearly two weeks of processing my feelings to decide where I stood on this game after completing it on June 21st. I would advise anyone reading these reviews to give no weight to reviews left on release date, June 19th. There's simply too much to unpack here, including finishing the game, which took me 23 hours altogether.

    Notice how the extremely negative reviews push buzzwords/terms, and don't mention much of anything coherent? It's not a coincidence. These reviews do not elaborate what "plot holes" exist, they do not elaborate on what makes the story poor, in their opinion. The people leaving these reviews are either experiencing grief over the death of Joel, and don't understand how to process it, or are internet trolls/bigots and are a waste of your time. More often than not, people get angry when they don't understand something that they cannot change.

    This game pushes the boundaries of what the medium can be, and it will go over the heads and hearts of those with a lack of emotional intelligence and an ability to look deeper than what is on the surface.

    I believe that this game is phenomenal, heartbreaking, complex, and challenges the player on an emotional level. While it wasn't the story that I personally wanted, due to an attachment over the characters from the first game, Part II tells a complicated and nuanced story that gets you personally invested from the early hours of playing. It takes away something you care deeply about, and then challenges you to overcome your anger and hatred, tying the player directly into the same struggle that Ellie endures.

    The game hits a very hard point halfway through that flips the script and has you play as Abby, the person responsible for your anger and pain. It's not comfortable, at all, but it is necessary for helping the player understand the bigger picture. It mirrors the journey and experiences that Joel had in the first game through Abby's decisions and journey involving Yara and Lev, showing that these characters are much more than just their actions. It shows that both Eliie and Abby and have the same motivations - to seek revenge on those who wronged them.

    I believe that most of the hate for this game comes down to Abby killing Joel. Ultimately, if players could accept Joel as an extremely flawed character and justify his actions (remember his decision from the first game to murder dozens of innocent people, including those working on trying to save the world from the cordyceps pandemic? Not to mention his past as a hunter...) to "rescue" Ellie for questionable personal reasons, they must also accept that Abby is just in her actions to avenge her father, the firefly surgeon who was murdered by Joel.

    My only critique is that I do feel the game almost had too much on it's plate. While maybe it wouldn't have been practical, I believe the story could have been told better by having players experience more with Abby before Joel's death.    … Expand
  51. mrchrisjuice
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is a monument to the art of video games. its world is beautiful and horrifying. Its gameplay is immersive and intense. But most of all, its story is in a masterclass of its own in the medium. Complicated, nuanced, and challenging the player like very few in entertainment try to do, it sticks the landing and delivers a powerful message about vengeance, hatred, grief, and forgiveness.
  52. LilPapaBlaze
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was absolute trash with the story line, only thing enjoyable was the graphics, but because like many others I waited 7 years for a sequel, it gets a 0. Like many others, we had hopes of walking beside Joel for joyous moments in the apocalypse, no no. Instead, you get to see Joel die, play 12 HOURS as the villain, beat the **** out of Ellie, on top of that, this game really pushes the LGBTQ Agenda in your face constantly, as if the game itself is rotated around a Gay Apocalyptic World that plays out like Game of Thrones. This game is an actual **** bag in a present, don’t buy it. Don’t even watch it, just leave the first LoU as your main story. You’ll be so much happier with it. Thanks dumbmann, you officially wrote the worst game of 2020.… Expand
  53. Ewan777
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, This game is amazing, I felt a lot of emotions, very cool story and gameplay. The game is long, worth the money, and makes you think
  54. Caskenaizer
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. Beautiful lighting and sound design. Top notch acting. Stunning set pieces, gorgeous graphics, fluid gameplay and a mature story. I loved the original TLOU and this game matched, and in some cases exceeded, my expectations. Well done Naughty Dog.
  55. rapcheek
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Are you idiots? It the best gameI played ever. You see at things from another ankle after you played tlou2
  56. LeonDarllem
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Eu adorei cada momento e o fato do jogo conseguir fazer a gente sentir empatia pela Abby
  57. JesseP
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Best game I´ve ever played. Great Job Naughty Dog.Fantastic.Woooooooooooooow
  58. Frankjeg
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego para mi es un 9, es de lo mejor de la generación, lo tiene todo: gráficos un 10, jugabilidad un 9, historia un 9, dejando de lado todo lo la gente tóxica ha querido sacarle para atacar a este juegazo con mentiras.
    El juego lo único que veo que quiere hacerte entender es que la venganza no es la solución a los problemas porque tras una venganza vendrá otra y con el ojo por ojo todos ciegos no veo nada de inclusión ni nada forzado.    … Expand
  59. Crovavey
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    It breaks my heart to write this, but I really did not expect such a poor story after all these years of waiting. While there were a few genuinely good moments, majority of game filled up with plot holes. It just took elements of what worked for the first game without understanding what made them compelling.
  60. Railson144
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O game tem uma história muito boa, uma jogabilidade impecável, um gráfico espetacular, e na minha opinião esse jogo já faz parte dos melhores da história… Expand
  61. dilan91
    Jul 4, 2020
    7
    There are loose ends and flaws in the story. While the pacing isn't so great, most moments were boring and predictable. Most of the things that we know and love about the original characters has been altered/removed from this game. Failed to connect with the new characters introduced since their story is not so believable or logical. Connections and relationships among characters and theThere are loose ends and flaws in the story. While the pacing isn't so great, most moments were boring and predictable. Most of the things that we know and love about the original characters has been altered/removed from this game. Failed to connect with the new characters introduced since their story is not so believable or logical. Connections and relationships among characters and the "build up" of the plot with them has not been properly executed. Some of the flashbacks and old memories of Ellie has been written really well and they were the best moments of the game and some of the best ever moments written on screen. While the game-play and combat is good, not much new elements were introduced from previous game. No major game-play innovations. However graphics, animations and acting are great and some of the best you will ever see for a long time. Ending is an anticlimax and doesn't provide any sort of closure to either of the characters or the player. Overall a good game with brave intentions but fails to land on the moon with the execution and unable to connect the pieces due to lack of attention to detail in the story and character elements.… Expand
  62. PolecatIV
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Simply put this game is the most emotional and beautiful game I ever played in 30 years. A truly masterpiece that takes advantage of the video game media to create the most intense experience to date. A roller coaster of emotions from start to finish. The narrative is brave and hits hard. Although I consider this game the pinnacle of the media, this game is not for everyone (see the deathSimply put this game is the most emotional and beautiful game I ever played in 30 years. A truly masterpiece that takes advantage of the video game media to create the most intense experience to date. A roller coaster of emotions from start to finish. The narrative is brave and hits hard. Although I consider this game the pinnacle of the media, this game is not for everyone (see the death threat people who worked on this game has received on the first days of the release), it goes deep in the spiral of violence ignited by revenge and for someone it could be too much to handle, included myself.
    Technically is the best game I ever played: stunning visuals, incredible acting performances, game play polish.
    The ND guys did an outstanding job with this title, maybe is not the game all the fan base wanted or expected (included myself, again), but this game deserve a solid 9/10, I gave 10 because of all the zero's that are (in my humble opinion) not totally unbiased.
    To summarize: the best 25h~ spent in front of a game console. Totally recommended.    … Expand
  63. ierika
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story:
    It shows us the dark side of humanity. The world does not revolve around Ellie and Joel this time. There are points in the story where I just thought is ridiculous, like Ellie coming back for Abby late in the game. When Tommy said before he's had enough, now, Tommy is keen on getting revenge even going as far as to guilt-tripping Ellie. I also thought that Scar/Seraphites was forced into the game.

    Gameplay:
    Awesome. Looting can become tedious, but if you don't loot, you won't have anything at all. I played it on Hard difficulty.    … Expand
  64. F1sej
    Jul 4, 2020
    4
    I have played for 30 hours. Did not like the story and the second half of the game
  65. ImogeneHefner
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    It didn't give me the same hype as the first one. And they tricked into thinking Joel will be playable as a character.
  66. D3030
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Characters are fleshed out and complex. They make impossible decisions and evolve as the game progresses. Absolutely beautiful graphics and atmosphere. Combat is better than the first game. Really enjoyed it.
  67. Rania93
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I've never played a game like the Last of Us II before. I was so immersed in the story and in the characters, and I felt what Ellie was feeling in the game. I was happy when she was with Dina or in the museum with Joel, I was sad when she was grieving, and I was so reluctant to push square in certain situations such as when she confronted Abby. I think the Last of Us II has taken gamingI've never played a game like the Last of Us II before. I was so immersed in the story and in the characters, and I felt what Ellie was feeling in the game. I was happy when she was with Dina or in the museum with Joel, I was sad when she was grieving, and I was so reluctant to push square in certain situations such as when she confronted Abby. I think the Last of Us II has taken gaming to a new direction, and for that it gets a 10 from me.… Expand
  68. Carolishas
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Still getting over the emotional rollercoaster. I loved every second of it. You just need to see past you own interest and start seeing the game for what it wants to convey. Awesome job. The fact that people got so mad made this perfectly clear. The only problem was that they were overestimating the emotional intelligence of the average male.
  69. GunRunner
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautiful cinematic experience, a game about the cost of revenge and how the world is not fair. The music is excellent the gameplay is excellent the acting is excellent. A fantastic game and hopefully game of the year.… Expand
  70. GabrielREIIS
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Tudo que tenho a dizer é que o jogo é sensacional , Joel mesmo tendo morrido fez bem seu papel e ele não era imortal infelizmente , fiquei sentido pela morte dele claro mas paciência , o que dá pra dizer sobre a história é que "cada vilão é o herói de sua própria história !!!!
    Jogo nota 10 sem dúvidas
  71. akhtarhafiz
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever made
    50 greatest video games of all time
    The 30 best video games of the decade
  72. Deadshoot8554
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game has managed to tell the story it wants to tell us.And it's Amazing!! The game showed Ellie not as a hero, but as a real person.


    In addition, the game has taught us to empathize and add something to our humanity.
  73. James2020
    Jul 5, 2020
    4
    Misleading advertising and zero respect for the previous protagonist. The game is visually beautiful and has a good gameplay like its previous installment, but that does not matter if the narrative in the story is poorly done
  74. sylpha
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Game play is okay. The story line, story telling techniques and character development are horrible, absolutely make it the trash of the year.
  75. Jimson
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is above average, the story would benefit from certain events being swapped (Abby before Ellie). The gameplay is incredible and extremely realistic.… Expand
  76. Andre1Reis3
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    It gives you a life lesson. Não podes ter tudo o que queres e, quem tudo quer tudo perde.
  77. JJ342
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    This is Pathetic. Joel said it best there was a sequel wasn’t as good. Do not buy this game save your money
  78. sabyo
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game is incrible it's not your cliche game I don't know why the reviews is so low, but this game deserve a 10. Hoping this game wins the game of the year award
  79. Berkayg45
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Really bad game really bad bad bad bad Bad BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD BAD bad B a d
  80. Michal13
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wait 7 years for that? LGBT, Joel death. They spit in my face. I hope somone will be fired.… Expand
  81. Whereisyourmind
    Jul 5, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything about this game except for the story is great. There's plot holes everywhere. The first plot hole comes from abby getting pinned down by zombies between a fence and a wall being they are zombies any chance to grab her they would have taken yet none of the zombies really grabbed for her.
    2 Tommy taking stupid pills and giving up their names like he doesn't know people could be after joel for killing all those fireflies that probably had families.
    3 I can't actually say how many contrived plot armor points there are for abby.
    We could have just waited to kill joel in till half way through the story and that would've been better. They could've had abby and ellie work together for a little bit and make the character more likeable. But no the choose to kill off joel a fan favorite by the hands of a brand new character. The way she did it made me not want to play the rest of the game.    … Expand
  82. NekiiMolla
    Jul 5, 2020
    1
    Perfect design and graphics, but the story is absolute trash. Garbage scenario.
  83. yomerowas
    Jul 5, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The problem with the last of us part II it is not related with it's gameplay mechanics nor with the visual aspect of it. It is solely related with the choice made from the writers for the storytelling. Beyond the ludonarrative dissonance (because videogames) and the obvious political agenda (and which is perfectly fine for me, beyond the fact that they use a shallow use a trans character for the mere fact of being trans). It is the way that naughty dog builds to tell us a story the real problem of this game. Disrespectful treatment of the former main character, and the way that they erase the deep personality of Ellie, becoming a being just driven by revenge. Abby plays the same role a caricature of a person which main goal (to kill Joel) and the way this goal is achieved, is beyond belief in this or in a postapocaliptic world.… Expand
  84. VGameReview
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great game not deserving of the hate that it gets. The whole way through I was enthralled in this world and the gameplay was intuitive and engaging. I kept getting amazed and wanted to continue seeing where this game led. This revenge tale I feel is important as Ellie has taken on a lot of Joel’s traits and with how the game proceeds you see that she’s slowly becoming more comfortable with it, even going so far as to torture. At the same time though we see Ellie get affected by these actions and due to Ellie allowing herself to get consumed by this need for vengeance, she lost everything. I won’t lie I was sad with the ending but I felt it was a bold and important for the story. Ellie wasn’t a good person throughout the game, just as Joel wasn’t and I’m happy we got to finally play this full game.… Expand
  85. Stupid_Kato
    Jul 5, 2020
    4
    Good gameplay and nice picture, but a terrible plot and an even more terrible continuation of one of the best games.For the sake of this game, I bought a PS4 again, but at least I tried to play those exclusives that I missed
  86. edy_s
    Jul 5, 2020
    4
    As a huge fan of part 1 i'm really disappointed of naughty dog. What the f**k was Neil Druckman thinking???
  87. AllureSam
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    A great sequel and one of the best people games in history. Beautiful, ambiguous characters and a deep, multi-layered plot. The story of how hatred changes people and how much it costs to pay for their decisions. The best games are bound to evoke emotions, this game evokes the strongest emotions. And the finale! The final game is incredible. History will hate those you used to love andA great sequel and one of the best people games in history. Beautiful, ambiguous characters and a deep, multi-layered plot. The story of how hatred changes people and how much it costs to pay for their decisions. The best games are bound to evoke emotions, this game evokes the strongest emotions. And the finale! The final game is incredible. History will hate those you used to love and love those you hated. In the finale you will find peace, albeit through devastation and catharsis. Lovely, ADULT game.… Expand
  88. vdej
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was done masterfully. The subtle movements and facial expressions characters make within each cutscene give clues as to what each character is feeling.
    During the scene that divided fans, you could see Joel uncomfortable while Tommy was relaxed. You could see Abby's shock and disgust after she went through with the act that she had long awaited. Because she realized revenge doesn't fill any holes in your heart. Those that angry at the game chose to hate the game from that moment out. They never gave it a chance solely based on the fact that a main character died. The story being done in a non-linear fashion angered many, but just because one does not like it, doesn't mean its a bad story. The pacing with the non-linear story could have been done better, but overall it made the experience of Abby better.
    The game did exactly what it sought out to do and that was make the audience feel. Overall, the graphics, gameplay mechanics, action sequences, and the attention to detail that the Naughty Dog team labored over pushed the level of games in 2020.    … Expand
  89. superman3245
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece. The hype was real. The hate reviews are not true. After i completed the game i had self doubt that why did i enjoy the game while everyone else was hating it. Game is great and has a perfect ending according to me.
  90. Sheetzu
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Big **** Story Way to much sexsism Ugly mussle Girl Way to High Price for the Short Time of **** Story not enough new Stuff in the game Loot Loot Loot Loot ............ Yo no Multiplayer nur 79$€ Never buy again Naughty Dog im done… Expand
  91. xWicketx
    Jul 5, 2020
    4
    Game play was good and the graphics were top notch. The story, however, was terrible. The story killed the game for me.
  92. ttotero
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    It's horrible to see a sequel to a narrative people fell in love with be torn apart in the name of a shallow theme. The cycle of revenge is not new, interesting, or profound. To sacrifice the potential of the sequel which has been so ingeniously built up over the last game was not at all worth the lesson/take away from the game.

    There are many arguments trying to justify and explain why    It's horrible to see a sequel to a narrative people fell in love with be torn apart in the name of a shallow theme. The cycle of revenge is not new, interesting, or profound. To sacrifice the potential of the sequel which has been so ingeniously built up over the last game was not at all worth the lesson/take away from the game.

    There are many arguments trying to justify and explain why things happened the way they did, but it doesn't matter. The reality is, **** chose this story. Out of the infinite possibilities he chose this story. Only he can answer why.

    But regardless of his reasons, he is out of touch with the fans. The fans that loved the beautifully crafted story of the first game are ignored and discarded for cheap shock tactics and a shallow message.

    Shame... Shame... Shame... Do not buy.    … Expand
  93. Outerjohn
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Avoided spoilers. Kept an open mind. Bought it. Tried it. Nope: Truly disgusted. A slap in the face to fans of the emotional core that made the original game great. What an unpleasant, joyless disaster. The story writers should be ashamed of themselves, and Naughty Dog should go bankrupt.
  94. Viveta
    Jul 5, 2020
    3
    Where is humanity? Where are the living people (not notes) who had to make a difficult decision? Where is the heroine who knows how to swear and joke? Is this exactly a zombie apocalypse? I have a huge disappointment.
  95. MasterHepburns
    Jul 6, 2020
    4
    i didn't enjoyed this at all. you'll only love the grqphics abd the detail but nothing comes after that really. i expected more. the storyline is pure trash. so boring and the characters are pretty much out of context. should have been 1/10 if it's not about the graphics. but other than that it's a 4
  96. Grotlo89
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    A brutal masterpiece that will leave you heartbroken, but wanting more.

    The critics are correct and the users are wrong. The bad ratings is a symptom of the 2020. Everybody is easely offended and cancel culture.
  97. Helicopterman22
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games I have ever played. The story is Machiavellian in nature, a story to rival Homer's Odyssey, or Shakespeare's King Lear. This game will be remembered and revered as a cultural turning point in history. Those who have not played this masterpiece do not despair! For the very reasonable price of 60 U.S dollars you too can experience the cultural zeitgeist that isOne of the greatest games I have ever played. The story is Machiavellian in nature, a story to rival Homer's Odyssey, or Shakespeare's King Lear. This game will be remembered and revered as a cultural turning point in history. Those who have not played this masterpiece do not despair! For the very reasonable price of 60 U.S dollars you too can experience the cultural zeitgeist that is forming around the heart of this games own citadel of dreams. Dreams that the gaming Omnissiah himself Godd Howard (blessed be thy graphix card) would be proud of. Gamers, rejoice, for our prayers have been answered, in this game we have something that hasn't touched our cynical Doritos be-speckled hearts in quite some time, what we have here, in essence, is Nirvana, in video game form. As our Holy Lord Gaben Newwell (hallowed be thy processing core) forewarned eons ago, there would come a game, a game so monumental it would shake the very foundations of Gamers faith, but low and behold that holiest of tests has been passed, Witcher be praised! 10/10 would recommend.… Expand
  98. Varoxius
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Very good game! Thrilling, breathtaking graphics and great characters. A milestone in gaming. And for all the homophobic people here: Welcome to the year 2020. Deal with it!
  99. RobertShock12
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficamente es genial, la banda sonora acompaña muy bien la experiencia, la jugabilidad no es nada del otro mundo, pero es una evolución orgánica y bien lograda de la primera entrega, salvo por la mecánica de saltar qué en realidad solo la puedes usar cuando el juego lo permite, lo demás está muy bien logrado, la historia me parece algo agridulce, pero al final personalmente, fue muy de mi agrado, aunque entiendo a quien no le gustó también, no es algo que se presente todos los días, tiene sus cliché, predecible en cierto punto, pero en lo personal aplaudo qué los guionistas y escritores no se vayan a la segura con los personajes, y retraten hasta cierto punto como es la vida real, gris, no siempre va a ser tan bueno lo que les pase a los personajes, y tampoco tan brutal con quien quisiéramos, por estos motivos me hizo sentir diversas emociones al jugarlo, y repito, no es una trama del agrado de todos, pero me parece que se logró, al menos parcialmente transmitir lo que se quería con este juego, uno de los mejores de la generación, lo puedes amar u odiar, pero recomendado qué vivas la experiencia para criticarlo personalmente, no solo leer reseñas.… Expand
  100. Ollieisabeast
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Doesn’t deserve anywhere near to the amount of hate that this game is receiving, I think the developers took a huge risk in the game but it played a massive role in character development for the story line and even if some people didn’t like the story they can’t argue that the graphics and gameplay are phenomenal, I personally loved the story and thought it showed the two sides of theDoesn’t deserve anywhere near to the amount of hate that this game is receiving, I think the developers took a huge risk in the game but it played a massive role in character development for the story line and even if some people didn’t like the story they can’t argue that the graphics and gameplay are phenomenal, I personally loved the story and thought it showed the two sides of the story amazingly… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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