The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Allarsen
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Hello!
    I don’t have a PS, I did not play the game, but I saw a all the game from beginning to end on YouTube.
    I registered here just to support the development team, you are really well done, this is a masterpiece, without exaggeration I can say that this game will become a cult like the Lords of the Rings in due time.
    You are great fellows, thank you very much for the work done!
  2. Valterachille
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece,i loved everything of it.The gameplay was incredible,the story full of emotional parts,every single thing was perfect.
  3. Mighty-Gamer48
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 was so incredibly amazing and sad at the same time. I found myself so immersed in the game that I felt like I was actually apart of the story! A lot of people will bash and hate on this game but the emotional rollercoaster you go through as you play is totally worth it. And the lession behind the game is something that you should pay attention to at the end. DoThe Last of Us Part 2 was so incredibly amazing and sad at the same time. I found myself so immersed in the game that I felt like I was actually apart of the story! A lot of people will bash and hate on this game but the emotional rollercoaster you go through as you play is totally worth it. And the lession behind the game is something that you should pay attention to at the end. Do yourself a favor and play the game and find out for yourself if you like it or not. Don't automatically listen to all the haters. This game is truly a masterpiece. 10/10

    -Joshua Ducote    … Expand
  4. User-damn
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    To the people who review bombed this game, **** you. I respect you opinion if you genuinely dont like the game(if you have played/watched it all the way through), but if you just gave it a zero so you could hop on the hate train, you are very childish. This game imo is NOT a 10/10, and you guys say it ain't a 10 out of 10 either, but it DEFINITELY IS NOT a 0/10. You are very ****ingTo the people who review bombed this game, **** you. I respect you opinion if you genuinely dont like the game(if you have played/watched it all the way through), but if you just gave it a zero so you could hop on the hate train, you are very childish. This game imo is NOT a 10/10, and you guys say it ain't a 10 out of 10 either, but it DEFINITELY IS NOT a 0/10. You are very ****ing retarded and close minded to do that. Especially because this is one of the smoothest running games while looking beautiful and realistic. This game is a 8.5/10 imo though.… Expand
  5. efholtz
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    Not worth it.... 7 years for this mess??? No thanks. ND tried to do something ambitious, innovative, artistic, not worked. Graphics are so good, but the decisions around the characters didn't work.
  6. Wamzip
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I cannot comprehend any of the negativity about this game. It's a beautiful masterpiece. The gameplay is thrilling and story is a roller-coaster of emotion. I didn't want a sequel to the last of us because I thought it was bound to spoil a perfect thing. Now I can't wait for a 3rd game to round out the trilogy.
  7. fayejhone
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mediocre story. The characters are too bleak and poorly developed. The Last of Us: Part II is an undoubtedly story-based game. So my review will be focused almost entirely on the story. The gameplay is incredibly similar to the first with added movement options and different enemy types. Instead of following in the steps of its predecessor, the sequel throws away much of its character-development, atmosphere, and world-building for the sake of adding a playable antagonist. Despite early news promising the development of Ellie and Joel's bond, the latter is killed in the prologue of the game by said antagonist. Instead of naturally becoming a revenge story, the writers try their hardest to make the player emphasize with Abby - something incredibly difficult to accomplish if the player developed a connection to the protagonists from the first game. Characters close to Ellie die or abandon her unceremoniously throughout the course of the game in scenes that seem more reliant on shock value than good writing. Those who die are always taken out by Abby, and you'll occasionally play as her for these scenes. At the ending, Ellie saves Abby's life before challenging her to one last fight. Despite having two of her fingers bitten off in the struggle, Ellie gets the upper hand and is all set to drown the woman who has taken everything from her. With a brief vision of Joel flashing through her mind, she makes a disappointing decision to let go of Abby and allow her to get away. At the end of the day, Ellie is left with nothing. The player has gained nothing. The central issue that pervades the entire story is characters acting unlike themselves. Tommy and Joel give their names and home location to an armed group they just met. Jesse, who has been shown to have a level head, rushed through a closed door into a room that could have had any amount of hostiles. He was, of course, immediately shot in the head and killed. Ellie murdered possibly hundreds in her quest to kill Abby, and not only untied her, but she also challenged her to some strange form of honorable combat before letting Abby go free. It is not good writing. It's characters acting completely unpredictable just for something terrible to happen. It's like they can't create shock value without making someone act like an idiot. Lastly, there is no joy in The Last of Us: Part II. Not if you came into it with the previous characters in your heart. Every beloved character is dragged through the dirt constantly with no moments of reprieve. It's one miserable scene after the other. The only "uplifting" moments tend to happen when the player is controlling Abby. At the end of the day, there is no satisfaction for the player. None for Ellie. None for Joel, Tommy, Jesse, or Dina. You don't get your adventure with Ellie and Joel. You don't get your revenge. You don't get a glimpse of the hope for a better future that was present in the first game. It's devoid of hope. The only thing you get at the end of the day is a message that revenge is bad, but it falls flat once you realize that the only person who got their vengeance is the one that came out on top.… Expand
  8. Geoan
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Terminei tlou 2 e bem...
    Gameplay fantástica e muito melhor do que o 1 em praticamente todos os quesitos, desde exploração, stealth, luta, loot alem de trazer detalhes minuciosos excelentes que nunca vi em nenhum jogo.
    Gráficos eu preciso nem dizer 10/10 melhores de sempre. A história é boa, boa até demais, e pesadíssima... Porém precisa ter estomago forte, está longe de ser uma    Terminei tlou 2 e bem...
    Gameplay fantástica e muito melhor do que o 1 em praticamente todos os quesitos, desde exploração, stealth, luta, loot alem de trazer detalhes minuciosos excelentes que nunca vi em nenhum jogo.
    Gráficos eu preciso nem dizer 10/10 melhores de sempre.
    A história é boa, boa até demais, e pesadíssima...
    Porém precisa ter estomago forte, está longe de ser uma história de mocinho e vilão, é densa e trabalha muito bem os assuntos e as emoções dos personagens fazendo você entender ambos os lados e as consequências dos atos no decorrer do jogo, definitivamente é um jogo incrível.

    Bonus: tem muita gente que critica o jogo por causa da Ellie ser lésbica, bom na minha visão foi muito bem introduzido, se fosse um casal heterosexual eu não veria diferença, porém como muita gente teclou nisso por "lacração" deixo essa nota aqui...    … Expand
  9. eecho
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    Gameplay is totally outdated and outdone by modern games, that's why it feels so boring. Not to mention horrible story and characters.
  10. Willz69er
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I've played through the game twice,because I wanted to make sure it wasnt just a fluke,that the first time playthrough was a mesmerising,truly outstanding,bordering on cinematic masterpiece experience!!! But sadly for all the haters,it was even better a 2nd time around,and Quite honestly I struggle to explain how brilliant the last of us part 2 is,from start to finish,hour after hour ofI've played through the game twice,because I wanted to make sure it wasnt just a fluke,that the first time playthrough was a mesmerising,truly outstanding,bordering on cinematic masterpiece experience!!! But sadly for all the haters,it was even better a 2nd time around,and Quite honestly I struggle to explain how brilliant the last of us part 2 is,from start to finish,hour after hour of relentless brutality,all bundled up in a ball of emotion,revenge,regret,redemption,fear,horror,love,cruelty,etc...just carnage! With a roller coaster of feelings whilst playing it,I found I was completely immersed Into the story because of the writing,obviously,well also because all the characters are so brilliantly made, in every way,and naughty dog gave them a fantastic story too,I love the different perspectives we play from,the flashbacks and the action set pieces,all coming together beautifully,and all set in a world so graciously put together,either graphically,or through the story,or just the lore of the universe the game is set in,it all makes sense.
    Truly the best looking game ever,graphically its second to no game,frim character rendering,gunfights,animation to the little touches, like backpacks swaying realistically,footprints in the snow,water effects,animals in the surrounding areas,and lumps of blown up flesh sliding down walls,and so so so many more all bring it to life...its such a beautiful and well crafted world,I'm so impressed and I cant understand the hate this game is getting,especiallywhen you see weak story based games not getting as much hate,really sad to see!! Perhaps those haters should go play minecraft or Fortnite,better yet,call of duty!!! Leave the adult games for the actual adults,who have been waiting for a game,of this fame and caliber anyway,that utilises,maturity,violence,epic stories and emotion, among lots of other reasons,all of their god damn lives! I cant reccomend this game any more than I already have done! Dont read,or watch the reviews from the haters,just play it,and fall into the game world,if you love mature,gritty stories,then look no further!
    Best game I ever played,and I must say the elder scrolls and fallout games,and the star wars knights of the old republic games,were are my favourites,,so I'm not a part time gamer,and I know when I play a good game or not.
    The last of us part 2,ticks all the right boxes,it continues an already masterpeice of gaming in last of us,the original game,...and dare i say it,betters the original! But then it's just my opinion i guess....please play it,before being a critical,band wagon jumping prick!!    … Expand
  11. Dulce1996
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, increíbles gráficos y una historia maravillosa, sin más que decir!!
  12. JMEscobero
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Magnifico juego, arriesga en su historia al liquidar un personaje querido, las cosas pasan por lo que pasan, es un mundo peligroso. Banda sonora muy buena
  13. xxxsaladinxxx
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    Oh man..this story...what a shame mr. druckmann. I wait 7 years for this game and i than i have to play abby for 12 hours....i dont care about her story and the story of her dad. i just want to play a game like part 1! that was a good job. but what did you done man? playing abby 12 hous, killing joel for nutthin. what a shame......
  14. DUZ2575
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En el tema visual y mecanico es simplemente excelente se disfruta mucho estos momentos de acción y debemos felicitar a los animadores y creadores de los escenarios ademas de los encargados del apartado grafico esta gente trabajo 15 horas diarias se merecen respeto y admiracion pero la historia es horrible; empezare con los personajes: Joel de aquel hombre que desconfiaba de todo el mundo nos queda un hombre que entra a una base que no conoce llena de gente desconocida y de postre va desarmado ¿donde quedo ese Joel contrabandista y bandido experto en ese mundo tan crue?l y su muerte es lo peor, no quería que tuviera una muerte épica pero si una digna. Tenemos tambien a Ellie que por sed de venganza mata a gente que le suplica piedad y que no tenia nada que ver, pero al final se acuerda de Joel y no mata a Abby por que la venganza no es buena mata el alma y la envenena vamos no me jodas ¿y todos los anteriores a los que disparo, mutilo y descuartiso? ellos no merecian piedad pero a la mujer que mato a Joel y a muchos de sus seres queridos la deja ir te quedas pensando que Ellie sufre de bipolaridad luego tenemos a Abby que no me parece un personaje malo del todo pero que al principio tratas de hacerte autokill por que te obligan a jugar con ella y sientes que sus misiones son el 60% del juego es que parece que el juego es de ella y merece llamarse The last Abby; Los detalles son muy buenos como los comics, el libro de "el espacio para idiotas" y el de "los dinosaurios" que encontramos en la casa de Joel que refuerza el amor de padre que Joel sentia por Ellie y que por salvarla volveria a condenar a la humanidad una vez más.
    Ahora toca la historia que se siente muy forzada ¿porque Abby le perdonaria la vida a Ellie DOS veces y esto apiica de igual manera para Ellie; el tiempo que juegas junto a Dina la trama no avanza y lo sientes como relleno, donde quedo el ritmo del primer juego que suponía un reto en cualquier momento y que los descansos eran cortos y sentías que el juego NUNCA desperdicia tu tiempo.
    todavia no puedo creer que se hayan tardado 7 AÑOS en esto.
    ACTUALZACION: Ahora que me doy cuenta que la historia parece una telenovela y Ellie hace todo por capricho.    … Expand
  15. ChrysiaVELA
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Este juego para mi esta a la par del uno y me atrevo decir que disfrute mas este , el personajede Abby me gusto mucho, empatice totalmente con ella que disfrute mucho su historia , al final el juego te da dos mensajes por parte de elli y por parte de abby , creo que la historia esta perfecta , todos dicen que los AGUJEROS JA! si claro GUIONISTA dime que youtuber favorito tuyo dijo eso yEste juego para mi esta a la par del uno y me atrevo decir que disfrute mas este , el personajede Abby me gusto mucho, empatice totalmente con ella que disfrute mucho su historia , al final el juego te da dos mensajes por parte de elli y por parte de abby , creo que la historia esta perfecta , todos dicen que los AGUJEROS JA! si claro GUIONISTA dime que youtuber favorito tuyo dijo eso y por eso vas de borrega al monton ? todos esperaban que todos los personajes murieran de una manera como tony stark en end game o como dom en Gears of War 3 ,muchos acostumbrados a eso pero las muertes de este juego son tan crueles como en la vida real que solo mueres sin mas . El aspecto de abby es totalmente normal , muchos se quejan de su aspecto o que si es trans ,POR DIOS!! rn que burbuja de basura viven ? es normal y hay muchas mujeres con ese aspecto por ejemplo : sophie.arvebrink y hay cientos de miles como ella .
    Graficamente el juego es bello y creo que exprime totalmete la potencia en graficos al maximo de esta generación junto con Red read redemption 2 .La historia de este juego no es complicada de entender y no es tampoco algo para cultos pero esta bien lograda como lo sabe hacer Noughty Dog y Neil que no tiene competencia y se arriesgaron ya que ellos sabían que iba ver controversia y es algo que no se ve en ninguna otra plataforma así que no vengan con que ZELDA o Animal crossing BOBOS ! es como si compararan One Pice con Loney toons .
    Lo probable es que esto sera goty    … Expand
  16. Otacat
    Jul 7, 2020
    2
    1편 안해도 전 아마 점수 낮게 줬을거 같아요. 그만큼 스토리가 쓰래기 같았기 때문이죠. 게임 플레이도 점점 하다보면 지루해지더라고요. 전투가 다들 비슷하고, 질질 끌어가니까 귀찮아서 그냥 easy 로 끝냈어요. 그래픽은 진짜 환상적이였는데, 전 좀 나이가 있어서 인지, 그래픽 같은건 뭐 별로 신경 안쓰고 게임하는 사람이라, 처음 들어가는 곳에 "와아 멋지네" 하고 나서는 그냥 뭐 다 그게 그거 같더라고요. 스토리 불평은 워낙 많은 사람들이 말해온지라 제가 안말해도 아마 다들 아실거예요. 전작을 한 사람이라면 이게 그냥 우릴 먹칠한게 아니예요. 진짜 조엘리 팬들에 똥칠한격이예요. 전작 진짜 잘 만들어서, 내가 조엘이게끔 감정이입 시켰으면서, 이 게임에서는 뭐 거의 내 손으로 조엘을 죽이게 하질1편 안해도 전 아마 점수 낮게 줬을거 같아요. 그만큼 스토리가 쓰래기 같았기 때문이죠. 게임 플레이도 점점 하다보면 지루해지더라고요. 전투가 다들 비슷하고, 질질 끌어가니까 귀찮아서 그냥 easy 로 끝냈어요. 그래픽은 진짜 환상적이였는데, 전 좀 나이가 있어서 인지, 그래픽 같은건 뭐 별로 신경 안쓰고 게임하는 사람이라, 처음 들어가는 곳에 "와아 멋지네" 하고 나서는 그냥 뭐 다 그게 그거 같더라고요. 스토리 불평은 워낙 많은 사람들이 말해온지라 제가 안말해도 아마 다들 아실거예요. 전작을 한 사람이라면 이게 그냥 우릴 먹칠한게 아니예요. 진짜 조엘리 팬들에 똥칠한격이예요. 전작 진짜 잘 만들어서, 내가 조엘이게끔 감정이입 시켰으면서, 이 게임에서는 뭐 거의 내 손으로 조엘을 죽이게 하질 안나. 조엘리 둘다 4년간 뭐가 있었는지 설명도 없는채 플레이어 한테는 개똥 같은 성격으로 나오질 안나. 그런데 그냥 그 이외에도, 만약에 내가 조엘리 상관을 안했다면, 진짜 스토리에 뭔 의미가 없게 느끼는거 있죠? 내가 조엘을 안좋아하면, 복수는 왜해? 막 복수를 하겠끔 시켰으면서, 복수는 나쁘다고 나중에 말하는 꼴을 보면, 막 그냥 짜증나고 게임을 하기 싫은 거 있죠? 전작에서는 막 사랑과 희망, 뭐 그런 테마가 많았잖아요. 인간으로서 그런걸 추구하는게 보통인데, 뭐 갑자기 "아냐 이 게임에 테마는 복수야." 하고 복수를 하겠끔 팬들을 말아먹었으면서, 하란 데로 게임하니까, "아냐, 복수는 나쁜거야"라고 하면, 그 의미가 전혀 부여되지가 안찮아요. 우리에게 선택권이라도 주던가. 아니 진짜, 만약에 엘리랑 디나가 같이 살고 있을때 "복수하러 안가겠다"라는 선택권이라도 있으면, 한 사람들 진짜 많았을 걸요? 복수가 무의미 한다는 걸 모르는 병따구리는 애들 밖에 없어요. 다들 의미적인 영화나 책 읽고 다 아는 걸, 스토리랑 캐릭 말아먹으면서 설교하려 드니까, 아우, 그냥 짜증나는 게임이였어요.… Expand
  17. egm954
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Absolutely superb !! Great ! Graphics the best! gameplay sky high! Beautiful story!
  18. Moonflower2020
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This is a great game! Go into it and try to form your own opinion of this game. I was very upset and hated Abby when I first played this game, but by the end I had understood her perspective. It's a game that really makes you think.
  19. Iagocosta
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor jogo já feito de todos os tempos em quesito técnico e de narrativa é um jogo 10/10 de fato. Naughty Dog foi muito corajosa em matar o principal personagem do jogo logo no início mas, no fim eles mostraram o porque daquilo..… Expand
  20. ozyman
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game is very divisive to say the least. It either lands hard or doesn’t for you. I can only say it landed beyond any measure for me. Absolute master piece.
  21. Rhiannonmm63
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought the original 'story driven' game The Last of Us, when it first came out on PS3, and absolutely loved it, playing it over and over again. So much so, I bought it again for PS4. I loved all the main story characters, Tess, Marlene, Bill, Tommy, Maria, Sam, Henry, all interesting, diverse, strong characters, but the dynamic of Joel and Ellie's relationship, their backgrounds, their personalities and the close bond they had at the end of the story just blew me away.

    I watched the E3 trailer, and every one that came after, looking forward to another fantastic story with these two characters, and was sadly disappointed.

    I'm giving this game a 5/10, because I buy video games for the same reason I buy books, to escape from a world that never let's you catch a breath, before pushing other people's ideals and agendas at you, and that is exactly what this game does. I've read articles defending the developer/director, stating that this is art and an artist has the right to make what they choose to make, I disagree, it isn't just art, there are certainly elements, but nobody would buy a piece of art, without seeing it first and ND denied us access to this with embargos, strikes, false advertising, lies and dishonesty and worse than all of that a complete disrespect toward the gamers who bought and loved the first game.

    What's good (for me personally) : Gameplay engaging in stealth areas, new infected enemies genuinely creepy, great graphics, flashbacks with Joel and Ellie, new characters Jesse and Dina.. Oh and Manny's death, that's for the spitting.

    What's bad (where to start) : Messy time lines, too many glitches, bad characters Mel, Owen, Abby, Manny, Lev and sister (can't remember her name), all with no character/complexity, all one dimensional. Seriously unsubtle agenda pushing (we have brains ND), character assassinations from previous game, backtracking on established lore from previous GAME (because it doesn't suit your AGENDA) Some bad voice acting, plot holes galore ( this was in the 1st game too, YOU CAN'T HAVE A VACCINE FOR A DISEASE CAUSED BY A FUNGUS!!! The dogs are irritating (attack dogs are not cute, yes I killed them because they're not real, besides I'm a cat person). Abby wouldn't exist at that size in a post apocalyptic world, the surgeon at the end of the first game was old, Abby's dad appears to be in his late 30's early forties which wouldn't make him old enough to have been qualified as a doctor nevermind a surgeon ( as well as the only person capable of making a 'vaccine'    … Expand
  22. egonbraun
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game of my life. Story is amazing! Everyone down voting this game should feel ashamed.… Expand
  23. keym89
    Jul 7, 2020
    2
    Игруля откровенно 6 из 10, но из -за Дракмана и его отношение к проекту и сообществу 0 из 10!
    Прикольно, что 0 и 1 теперь в учёт не идут, а 0 и 10 ставь сколько угодно.
  24. joesosa
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I understand the story. There's consequences to what Joel did in the first game, and they're reasonable. I loved how the game was truly of revenge, loved how we as Ellie feel the anger and are hunting them 1 by 1. But whenever the game changes to Abby's perspective, it didn't work for me. I really wasn't into it. And what I don't like is yeah we saw who she was and everything but Ellie doesn't have a clue, so what's the point. I felt super forced to play as her and I didn't like it, I also felt that they tried to hard to show she wasn't that bad but Ellie was. And well, it didn't work for me. If I'm being honest, as a huge fan of part 1, if the game would have been entirely under Ellie's gameplay, and the story doesn't stop, this would have been a 10/10. Fck Abby.… Expand
  25. Tastyspoon
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is possibly the greatest game of all time. I have never experienced as many emotions in any medium, that this game called up while playing through it. Abby's story is a mirror image of Ellie's with Ellie's being significantly darker. The final scene of Ellie trying to play the song and is unable to is completely heartbreaking.… Expand
  26. Rediocy
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a great game! People who rated it previously may have never played the game after they got a snippet of it spoiled. But when playing it we feel empathy for Abby, some may even understand where she was coming from. There is no other game that will take risks like this, I hope people will play it before coming to a conclusion bc it is worth it.… Expand
  27. Tostadora1010
    Jul 7, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay, graphics, music, atmosphere, were good but I would have preferred that they focused more on the story than on those things, the truth expected more from the story, having the first game as a reference, I think the second part stayed very short, I do not criticize that they have killed Joel the way they did, nor that Ellie has not killed Abby because she is part of her humanity that she still has or any justification they want to give her, even in my opinion she was very Well that they implemented the LGBT + community and all those things, I just think it deserved a better ending after all because of what happened and I think that is what most of the community wanted, it was a very crude ending and they still make us play with the "villain" of the story, I understanding that they wanted us to empathize with Abby, but if it is a sequel, we play it for Ellie and Joel, who are the characters with whom we had already become attached and playing with Abby the story becomes very heavy for the same reason that we came to play TLOU 2 for Ellie and Joel and they still make us fight with Ellie, which I see 0 sense.… Expand
  28. ChampionDE
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Thank you @Naughty_Dog for the awesome Last of Us 2. Today I finished it and I love how you managed to show the two stories and especially the aspects of Abbys story part. Pls don't get disillusioned from all the bad reviews. I LOVE YOUR WORK!
  29. Hyperzx
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    The game is brilliant. Amazing graphics, amazing fun gameplay. Only down side was the story is a troll compared to the trailers. But its minor. If you are one of them ones that is obsessed with stories then read a book or watch a movie. The graphics and gameplay wins it all. Thank you naughty dogs for this brilliant game :D
  30. Anonimoose
    Jul 7, 2020
    4
    I'll start off by saying that I don't think this game is dog$h*+, but it sure as hell ain't a great game, or even GOTY.
    I'll start with what isn't good:
    Story, Characters, Character development, and holes in the plot: Known characters act out of character, and other characters aren't properly fleshed out, including at least 2 very key characters to the story, which result in    I'll start off by saying that I don't think this game is dog$h*+, but it sure as hell ain't a great game, or even GOTY.
    I'll start with what isn't good:
    Story, Characters, Character development, and holes in the plot:
    Known characters act out of character, and other characters aren't properly fleshed out, including at least 2 very key characters to the story, which result in players/viewers having either a mixed or completely negative view on them as individuals. There are actually interesting and likable characters in this, but only few overall. The story in it's current state is almost piss poor, having events and actions of characters both new and old that don't really make sense or just hurt the flow of the story and the player's experience with it. Some events even seem more about shock value than anything else. The fact that this is almost constant in the game doesn't give any help to it's case. And though they try to make this game into an intriguing revenge story, it falls flat on itself a few times, and just ends up.......weak and confusing to some, especially once the games over. Though I won't go into detail, once you play the game, you see these problems 2-4 hours into this 25 hour "experience". If you were for the story of The Last Of Us part 1, part 2 may not be your cup of tea.

    Now, there here's what's good about the game:
    Graphics, Design, and overall look is a definite 10/10. Every place you go to in the story has polish, and is just magnificent. The detail in visuals and interactions in the settings shown really make this game an amazing PS4 title in terms of visuals, no doubt the best in the consoles history. The atmosphere is also rich in each area, getting you in the right mood for the moment whether it be dread, nervousness, a sense of calm. Level design was alright and nice to navigate, but not really a large factor. Sound and music were very nice, in my opinion better than the first game. If you love visuals and sound, your gonna enjoy this game alt.

    Now the game play: is honestly the same as TLoU 1, with only minor changes. Ultimately it feels mostly the same, which really will be hit or miss with others, but is a bit disappointing since it relies on old controls.

    Overall, I have to give this game a disappointing 4/10. The game play will be fun if you like the TLoU gameplay, but if you didn't, it might seem mediocre to you. Graphics, and visuals are top tier, without question. The story will be the big hurdle, being VERY hit or miss with players (as seen everywhere online). If it misses, your experience will be ruined, with little chance of it getting better at the end. If it hits for you, then, you MIGHT just like the game up to the end.
    The worst part about it is that NaughtyDog had almost everything for a good game in their hands, from the characters to the events that happen in game. Yet somehow, they messed up in execution. IMO, if the order of some events were simply changed, and some characters had more screen time , without any major character changes, TLoU part 2 would be closer to being an understandably great game, though not exactly the same as TLoU.    … Expand
  31. tashpool
    Jul 7, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of a Good Thing, A Meaningless Story of Revenge

    I didn’t get excited to watch, “Thanos: The Battle for Perfect Balance,” even if I don’t totally disagree with the titan’s ideals. I went to watch The Avengers, who are not perfect in so many ways, but I’ve been with them for over a decade and they have noble ideals; so they have become my family.
    I beat the first TLoU three times and spent hundreds of hours in Factions, and thus, Joel and Ellie are my family. Being forced by Neil Druckman and Halley Gross to play half the game as the only person with a steady supply of steroids in the apocalypse, Abby, is just beyond infuriating. Somehow I’m suppose to sympathize with one mass murderer over another. Except, one spent years planning and carrying out revenge in the most barbaric of ways to show a truly sadistic mind.

    This attempt to sympathize with a new character is completely forced and ill written. Abby is given all the best weapons, the coolest scenarios to fight through, and of course you get to play fetch and pet the dog. Then you have Ellie who has to kill multiple dogs so she can proceed through the story and even a closeup moment of stabbing Abby’s four legged furry friend. The only logical next step would be to give Ellie an evil goatee and announce her evil plans for world puppy elimination.

    Ellie’s face is on the front cover of the game, not Abby. The collector’s edition comes with a statue, of Ellie. The most expensive edition is even named, “Ellie Edition.”

    After they instill the evilness that is Ellie, they even try and pull all of her human qualities and force them back onto Abby nearly one for one.
    Ellie has the Dinosaurs and Space museum with dad.
    Abby the Aquarium and Zoo with dad.
    Ellie deals with Jessie and Dina’s love triangle,
    Abby with Owen and Mel.

    The comparison is so bland and artificial, in the second half of the game I was literally counting the wasted hours through Abby’s journey wondering when I could actually get back to where I wanted to be, with my Jackson family. I finally just turned off the game when I was forced to attack Ellie to proceed with the story. It tried so hard to make me empathize with Abby’s point of view, but once it forced the path to hurt my family, the game had crossed a line and was done.

    Even away from the story, the clickers and human enemies have become so much easier to deal with in this sequel. In the first game shivs were precious because of their rarity, and alerting enemies was a challenge. Here, even on Hard, I can just work my way through almost any encounter with unlimited stealth takedowns and a bit of decent headshot aiming with very little fear of consequences. The only new clicker is just a bullet sponge with all the rest being identical to their previous version. Been there, done that.

    On the plus side, the polish on the game’s visual and physical mechanics is one of the absolute best examples of the PS4 generation. The programmers at Naughty Dog deserve much more praise than I could ever give. I just hope their talents are not wasted on another ridiculous story with a forced narrative next time. Yes, the story is ridiculous. It’s trying to show you the horrible ramifications of revenge from a mass killer’s mindset when at the end of it all, nothing fundamentally changed. No amount of guitar mini games is going to save that.    … Expand
  32. angelortegab
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    “An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.”

    With the sensation that the game will give us something, and it sure did, but in a whole different way than expected. This game is surely not for the people who wants a happy ending when all the characters are flawed with anger and hate, and of course, survival instinct. This game revises the human condition, what revenge will lead us    “An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.”

    With the sensation that the game will give us something, and it sure did, but in a whole different way than expected. This game is surely not for the people who wants a happy ending when all the characters are flawed with anger and hate, and of course, survival instinct. This game revises the human condition, what revenge will lead us to, and the road to forgiveness.

    The game is the most stunning one I have ever played in the PS4, with visuals and details that will be still speak of in the following years. Surely I will play it again in the near future.

    If you're willing to play this game and you're a hardcore "TLoU" fan, please enter with a mature and objective mind. This is surely a masterpiece to be enjoyed.    … Expand
  33. GerardSijnstra1
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game. It went a completely unexpected turn for me personal. The story was made in a way that you understood the motivation Ellie went through. But also the motivation for the "villain" Abby. Because we had to play as Abby for half of the game. So that when we fought as Abby against Ellie we didnt want to kill Ellie. But at the end when we fought as Ellie against Abby i felt the same way. I didnt want to kill her. And i think that was the intention the makers wanted to achieve. Theres always a different side, with different motivations. And i applaud the fact that Naughty Dog made a sequel that was completely different, and against expectations of what people wanted. Visually this game is the best of the best throughout the whole game. Everything was perfect from the details, the lighting, the sound design, gameplay and so on. And the fact some people hate this game because of gay characters, or someone whose transitioning is something i cant wrap my head around. Its 2020 people!… Expand
  34. Abbe55
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I must say, this game was a real rollercoaster, the gameplay, voice acting and visuals were all stunning. And the way you could plan every kill, by either throwing bricks to make some enemies go away from one specific or to plant mines to kill off the stronger enemies while you silently take out the others. From me sitting scared during the clickers. But, sadly the story did not have it in for me. The chemistry between the new and the old characters did not feel good at all. I believe that the story could have been way better if everything was in a different order, I felt that I did not care much to play as Abby at all since Ellies part left uss at a huge cliff-hanger so I kept thinking about that instead of actually caring. If we played Abby first maybe it would have been better since we would have gotten more attatched to her characters when we later on took them down as Ellie. If they could have put it all in a different order in my opinion this would have at least have been a 7 out of 10.… Expand
  35. s0nicyouth
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    The only really good thing in this game is graphics which is really outstanding. Besides that expect tedious repetitive gameplay, a lot of unreasonable violence and plot "twists" that look in the base case strange and just stupid in worst case.
    So 5 just because of the graphics if you play games because of gameplay it is not worth it and it definitely is not worth it if you love a good    The only really good thing in this game is graphics which is really outstanding. Besides that expect tedious repetitive gameplay, a lot of unreasonable violence and plot "twists" that look in the base case strange and just stupid in worst case.
    So 5 just because of the graphics if you play games because of gameplay it is not worth it and it definitely is not worth it if you love a good plot that is just illogical and stupid here. I spent almost 30 hours walking through the game at the hardest difficulty and it starting from the second part of the game it was almost as dreadful as tortures in this game.    … Expand
  36. mello4ek
    Jul 7, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Концовка это просто разочарованнае. Лучше бы Джоел оставил её в больнице, это было бы намного лучше чем то, как она слила всю свою жизнь в канаву. Я держал крестик пальцев чтобы она зашла в дом и на коленях просила у Дины прощения, но почему она ушла Дракман, за что ты так с нами?… Expand
  37. flyyyboyyy
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    I have been a gamer since 2001 till now and I played all kind of games almost in every platform and in my humble experience in games I can say one thing about THE LAST OF US II (IT IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE IN GAMES HISTORY).
  38. wnewman1986
    Jul 7, 2020
    3
    Controls are garbage, story is garbage and I don't appreciate SJW nonsense being preached to me during a video game. Graphics, art and voice acting are superb and almost make it worth playing just for that.
  39. scrampus
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    It really is sad to see how far mob mentality will go to destroy something. At worst this game is average, meaning 5/10. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to them selves or hasn't played the game. Although I don't think its a 10/10, it is a solid 8-9/10 for me.
    The graphics are easily 10/10, the voice acting is top notch, the action is violet and messy, the stealth is tense and    It really is sad to see how far mob mentality will go to destroy something. At worst this game is average, meaning 5/10. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to them selves or hasn't played the game. Although I don't think its a 10/10, it is a solid 8-9/10 for me.
    The graphics are easily 10/10, the voice acting is top notch, the action is violet and messy, the stealth is tense and methodical, the infected are creepy and scary. The only reason I am not giving it a 10/10 is because I think character development for secondary characters is pretty weak and the story has weak moments as well. But other than that it's still a good game.    … Expand
  40. Aryasuta
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    an unforgettable experience that adds depth to the previous entry. gut wrenching storyline, memorable characters and imapctful gameplay.
  41. Mau365pp
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    I am giving this game a 1/10 rating out of respect for the technicians who made the game graphics exceptional. However, the real reason any fan of the first game would want to buy the second is because of the story. And that's where NG has ruined it. The story does not solve the conflicts of the first game and presents us with new characters that are not at all interesting, there is no wayI am giving this game a 1/10 rating out of respect for the technicians who made the game graphics exceptional. However, the real reason any fan of the first game would want to buy the second is because of the story. And that's where NG has ruined it. The story does not solve the conflicts of the first game and presents us with new characters that are not at all interesting, there is no way to sympathize with them. And the worst part is the politics that surround the game, after the DLC of the first game the fan community had to share space with supporters and haters of the LG BT community. Unfortunately, nowadays any criticism of an LG BT product is considered homophobic due to the existence of these two groups of sympathizers and haters. What I can guarantee to any gamer is that the negative criticism is not only because LG BT haters, the story of this game is of very poor quality and quite disappointing. Save your 60 dollars for another game of better quality.… Expand
  42. NightRaven251
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Well... i think this game is a masterpiece.I can understand all the people who didnt like this game but man this games main idea is on point. Its not your average game which kisses fans and Nuaghty Dog did pretty something brave here.Gameplay was top of the industry.This game got me caught up in all the emotions and i dont get this from most of the games i have played.Anyways it is not theWell... i think this game is a masterpiece.I can understand all the people who didnt like this game but man this games main idea is on point. Its not your average game which kisses fans and Nuaghty Dog did pretty something brave here.Gameplay was top of the industry.This game got me caught up in all the emotions and i dont get this from most of the games i have played.Anyways it is not the story that we wanted but maybe it was the story that we needed : that we need to do better .I think over the years more people will understand.… Expand
  43. leoroura
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Disaster. The first game was a masterpiece, this one was shameless. Bad writting.
  44. Osvaplay
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Gran juego sus gráficos e historia es la mejor que he visto sus gráficos son tan buenos que yo pienso que no hace falta la PS5
  45. Fant0om
    Jul 7, 2020
    3
    Weak ...... Weak ....... Weak story line that is forced, no amazing game play, to drawn out and just depressing to play. Item upgrades that seam pointless. Graphics are jaw dropping but the story just kills this fact so much it did not make me appreciate them.
    A.I that just lined up for me and died ( yes on all skill levels). I can’t tell you how many dead body mounds I left around door    Weak ...... Weak ....... Weak story line that is forced, no amazing game play, to drawn out and just depressing to play. Item upgrades that seam pointless. Graphics are jaw dropping but the story just kills this fact so much it did not make me appreciate them.
    A.I that just lined up for me and died ( yes on all skill levels). I can’t tell you how many dead body mounds I left around door entrances all killed with my trusty unbreakable buck knife.
    Over all this is a movie game and as a movie game the majority of the game should be focused on the story and we all know were that went.    … Expand
  46. ravenheart-
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Do not believe these reviews, play it yourself. I loved it and I would play it again.
  47. RoyalCatGamer
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    A perfect, thought-provoking sequel. Intense, plot-focused, realistic gameplay mechanics and a gut-wrenching story on the effects of revenge. Bravo.
  48. gamingascension
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay is perfect in it's design...and graphics are breathtaking...But i didn't like some parts of the the story (specialy joel's death...)...At the end...I have to say that i always loved your games and lived with them Naughty dog...… Expand
  49. JAriza
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year Game of the year
  50. darko97
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    This game is really bad, the only good things are the graphics but who cares about that? there are a lot of games with trash graphics and good stories and good gameplay, this game absolutely is a 0/10
  51. GreenBud
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    No bigger piece of art has ever been made. What ND created here is the best and most emotional video I had the honor to play. I literally dropped tears like half a dozen times. Thank you Neil Druckmann, thank you NaughtyDog
  52. Godinex
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    Luego de jugar la primera entrega, tenía muy altas las expectativas con respecto al juego. Muchos glitch, historia pobre, personajes poco creíbles. Gráficos y jugabilidad al 95, pero con tremendo predecesor esperaba más.
  53. AidenG
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Overall, a good game. Complex story but understandable as story progress. Hated Abby for killing Joel but eventually got to concur why she did. A masterpiece highlighting the cycle of violence and why Ellie had to forgive Abby to break that.
  54. LEtranger
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    Mediocre at best,nothing like the first part.Complete waste of time.If you want an ok game then its for you.
  55. Sir_franklin
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Just a good game. Worse than the first part, but it takes place with pleasure. The visual is excellent. The plot can cause a fire in the ass.
  56. Hdbjejehehebeb
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful game. Gameplay is boring, there are a lot of bugs in the game and the story... Seriosly, Neil Druckmann has no talent at all.… Expand
  57. Colosso-BRAZIL
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Jogo sensacional. Ambientação perfeita e personagens profundos. Por não se tratar de um jogo de mocinho contra bandido e sim seres humanos vivendo num mundo cruel e perverso, ele consegue tirar o jogador do seu conforto. Pois senti na pele que cada personagem têm a sua própria motivação e sentimentos. Durante a jogatina o jogo me obrigou fazer coisas que eu não gostaria de fazer tamanha aJogo sensacional. Ambientação perfeita e personagens profundos. Por não se tratar de um jogo de mocinho contra bandido e sim seres humanos vivendo num mundo cruel e perverso, ele consegue tirar o jogador do seu conforto. Pois senti na pele que cada personagem têm a sua própria motivação e sentimentos. Durante a jogatina o jogo me obrigou fazer coisas que eu não gostaria de fazer tamanha a imersão com a jogatina e com os pensamentos de cada personagem. O Jogo eletrônico possibilita uma maior afinidade com o personagens pois controlamos os mesmos e é como se o jogador estivesse fazendo aquela ação e não o personagem da ficção que controlamos. E nenhum jogo me fez ter um peso tão grande nas ações e atitudes que o personagem por mim controlado no jogo executou e com isso a jogatina forçou as minhas emoções há um limite que nenhuma mídia de entreterimento tinha alcançado antes. Teve momentos que tive que dar uma pausa na jogatina para conseguir me manter e absorver os acontecimentos da história, devida a imersão e tamanho o impacto que jogo teve sobre os meus sentimentos. Parabéns a ND pela coragem em sair do mais do mesmo e trazer uma história fenomenal e carregada de emoções.
    Quanto a parte técnica do jogo, procurei vasculhar cada cantinho do jogo e explorar o máximo possível os ambientes, com isso tive uma jogatina de cerca de 40 horas, e durante a mesma não identifiquei um único Bug. Os gráficos estão impressionantes e as interpretações e representações dos personagens beiram a perfeição, incrível o que ND fez na parte técnica. A jogabilidade do jogo é extremamente fluída, simplismente impressionante a fluidez alcançada, muito disso pela IA dos NPCs e inimigos ser quase perfeita. Como conclusão, passou a ser o melhor jogo eletrônico que já joguei superando na minha humilde opinião o primeiro jogo.    … Expand
  58. Moon44
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Currently about 75% through my 2nd playthrough. I won’t spoil anything but I really enjoyed the game. I know there’s been lots of discourse about it but I avoided spoilers before playing and didn’t read any reviews/comments until I finished. I loved the game. I rarely replay games because I always have so many others to play and never enough time to do so. However the second I finished ICurrently about 75% through my 2nd playthrough. I won’t spoil anything but I really enjoyed the game. I know there’s been lots of discourse about it but I avoided spoilers before playing and didn’t read any reviews/comments until I finished. I loved the game. I rarely replay games because I always have so many others to play and never enough time to do so. However the second I finished I wanted to get straight back into it. It’s also not often I buy a game at release let alone preorder. I wait for sales for pretty much everything. I preorder this and did not regret it.
    I love the gameplay and really like trying different ways to take out enemies both human & infected. As well as trying to sneak through whole encounters untouched. Several parts made my heart race and I was trying so hard in real life to hear any little sound or spot movement, especially for stalkers. The game is dark and there’s lots of parts that genuinely pulled at my heartstrings. I hope there’s gonna be dlc or something like that because the ending felt a little missing. I get that not everyone likes the same things in a video game, but I wish people got less upset about someone enjoying something they don’t.
    I like story driven games. I like survival style games. I loved the 1st game. So for me this was a great buy and I would definitely recommend.    … Expand
  59. Dimov
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Period. Do I find it perfect? Not all. I does not matter, it still impressed the hell out of me. The presentation, sound design, storytelling. Man, the scenary and animations are breathtaking. Do a test: for example, I was playing Shadow of Tomb Raided before this one, which is a good game. Try play a good game in comparison, and you will see what I am talkingThis game is a masterpiece. Period. Do I find it perfect? Not all. I does not matter, it still impressed the hell out of me. The presentation, sound design, storytelling. Man, the scenary and animations are breathtaking. Do a test: for example, I was playing Shadow of Tomb Raided before this one, which is a good game. Try play a good game in comparison, and you will see what I am talking about. I loved the first one, and some of the plot made me angry at first, but when you look at the big picture, the boldness and quality stands out. I wasn't expecting this game, I was surprised and blown away by it.… Expand
  60. UmbrellaCorp05
    Jul 7, 2020
    1
    I can’t imagine how a wonderful storyline game in 1st part can be this worse in the 2nd part, we waited for 7 years to play again with the characters that we loved and it was a shock.
    Anyway the gameplay is good the graphics is great but none of these can make a difference for me because we loved LOU for the story.
  61. ButtrmlkPncakes
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay was amazing, the graphics were out of this world, the environment and setting were very appropriate and did an amazing job of pulling me in and making me feel what the character should be feeling also. Anyone who thinks the visuals, gameplay, loading times, etc. deserve anything less than a 5 is, in my opinion, letting their anger about the game's story direction cloud their judgement.
    One aspect of the game I especially appreciated was the small open-world section that NaughtyDog put into the game when Dina and Ellie first arrive in Seattle. It was fun to have a map with different areas marked and optional areas for me to explore and loot, it was a refreshing addition to games that are traditionally more linear from this studio.
    The environment and interactions with the infected were genuinely terrifying at times. Crawling slowly through the dark and straining to catch even a glimpse of the stalkers as they silently snuck up on you, doubling back through the hospital to find doors that used to be closed now smashed open and knowing something terrible is waiting for you in the dark, crawling through the grass in a dark park and seeing people stalking closer and closer, all these scenes gave me a serious thrill and I thoroughly enjoyed playing through the game.
    Lastly, the story. To qualify my score and my feelings, I played The Last of Us for the first time maybe a month ago, so I don't have 7 years of replays and discussions and game awards and history with the first game to have built up an attachment to these characters. I'm a newcomer to the series, fwiw.
    That said, I really did like the story. I think the game did drag on for way too long and there were plenty of places I felt it could have skipped and the game would have been long enough still. Joel dying was of course upsetting and all the way through Ellie's first 1/3 of the game I genuinely wanted to find and kill Abby for what she did. Playing as Abby for as long as I had to was unexpected and by the end, I was able to understand her pain better and even if I still didn't like her, I didn't have the same hatred towards her. I think that was a big part of the point: seeing things from your own one-sided perspective only serves to dehumanize your enemy and keeps you from truly understanding and makes it easier to hurt and kill them. The game continuously made me understand and begin to sympathize with different groups until by the end, I didn't hate anyone and didn't want to kill anyone (aside from the Rattlers, they can go to hell) even if I didn't agree with what they were doing or why. In the end, both Abby and Ellie held onto anger and hatred for so long that they lost the people they loved, they were reduced to depraved acts of violence, they had to watch the people they loved die, and they barely survived themselves. Neither is the hero in this story, this is a story without heroes. Instead, it's a story about people and how we can let emotions and trauma take such a hold in our lives that it makes us toxic and we end up ruining everything around us. The story wasn't executed perfectly and there were some genuinely bad parts of it (the sex scene was really, really bad), but I found the game to be really enjoyable and a story worth experiencing.    … Expand
  62. Meenuh
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Hands down game of the year. Decade actually. Great as the first one. Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann never fails
  63. antar3s
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I think folks that gave this game 0/10 just hours after its official release and apparently never played it should get their head out of their *** and grow up.
    Game mechanics are smooth (but there is nothing groundbreaking new in regard to its predecessor), graphics (especially scenery, animations and facial expressions) are absolutely stunning considering the current gen hardware and the    I think folks that gave this game 0/10 just hours after its official release and apparently never played it should get their head out of their *** and grow up.
    Game mechanics are smooth (but there is nothing groundbreaking new in regard to its predecessor), graphics (especially scenery, animations and facial expressions) are absolutely stunning considering the current gen hardware and the story is as brutal and serious like it can be expected in respect to the world and the background of TLOU.
    The point of the game is not about liking or for the most part even relating to the playable characters, but about regularly questioning their motives anew and wondering if the price that has to be paid is really worth it.
    Part II is a deep game, it is an intellectual demanding and for the most part taxing and bold game. For me it was a great experience and I wouldn't miss it for this world.    … Expand
  64. legendarydark
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever , thanks alot Neil for this masterpiece , thank you
  65. Software
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They made the production absurd in order not to be Hollywood. Showing the characters we love badly is a disrespect to the previous game.… Expand
  66. Neklvl
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Great game. Everyone’s being over dramatic, for what it is it’s a good game and I enjoyed it. I went into it knowing the spoilers and what not but wanted to test the game out for myself to form my own opinion. This game is all about perspective, if you find it hard to see life from another lens or walk a mile in someone else’s shoes and empathise with the “other side” then you won’t likeGreat game. Everyone’s being over dramatic, for what it is it’s a good game and I enjoyed it. I went into it knowing the spoilers and what not but wanted to test the game out for myself to form my own opinion. This game is all about perspective, if you find it hard to see life from another lens or walk a mile in someone else’s shoes and empathise with the “other side” then you won’t like this game. Overall I loved this game ! It’s very thought provoking by the end and I’ve seen a lot of different takes That I didn’t think of that make the game even better for me long after I finished the game. If you’re open to letting a game take you on an emotional roller coaster with great sound, beautiful music, breathtaking graphics and an interesting story, then I recommend you try “the last of us part II” it’s worth the experience alone.… Expand
  67. bellabro1234123
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Amazing. So emotional. The best story and the best game I ever seen. I’ve played the tlo1 6-7 times, but this second chapter is so beautiful.. Good job Naughty Dog, keep doing this amazing games!!
  68. mandiel
    Jul 7, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game is just a mess top to tail. No storyline and splits the play of Ellie and the antagonist, blatant false advertising in the trailers. I can't put into words how bad this game is.… Expand
  69. outcheevos
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us: Part 2 is one of the best video-game experiences ever made. Totally recomended
  70. darkflamemaster
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Me gusto mucho Re Zero, mi waifu favorita fue Rem, un juegazo esta parte 2, espero la segunda temporada con ancias, definitivamente un anime de 20/10, animazo, como el Juego de Toradora, muy bueno.
  71. Knumf
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    You may not like the story, that is your perogative, but to say that the story is poor or badly written is just objectivly not true. While part II didnt manage to surpass part I in narrative quality, it certianly presents one of the most emotional and gut wrenching experiences you can get from a video game. It is a bold move to put the player in the shoes of the killer of a belovedYou may not like the story, that is your perogative, but to say that the story is poor or badly written is just objectivly not true. While part II didnt manage to surpass part I in narrative quality, it certianly presents one of the most emotional and gut wrenching experiences you can get from a video game. It is a bold move to put the player in the shoes of the killer of a beloved character, but by the time the story comes to an end it becomes apparent what a brilliant and powerful move this was. If you gave this game the chance it deserved (which most negative reviewers definately did not, especially not the ones who somehow managed to put out a review on the same day the game was released, meaning they probably didnt play it at all), you will undoubtedly experience a brave, heartfelt and thoughful roller-coaster ride. The story coupled with good gameplay and amazing worldbuilding makes this one of the best games I've ever played. For players unsure if they should play this game or not: I couldn't recommend that you ignore the negativity surrounding it and for you to play it for youreslf and make your own opinon of it.… Expand
  72. Obnoxious_Rants
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Clearly, this game is nothing if not divisive. I am not usually one to come to this site and write reviews, though the controversy, and even vitriol, found within the user reviews of the game have driven me to do so. I cannot promise that you will like this game. The user reviews have made it apparent that many more people dislike this game than I ever would have thought. Despite this, allClearly, this game is nothing if not divisive. I am not usually one to come to this site and write reviews, though the controversy, and even vitriol, found within the user reviews of the game have driven me to do so. I cannot promise that you will like this game. The user reviews have made it apparent that many more people dislike this game than I ever would have thought. Despite this, all I can leave you with is my experience: this may be the most perfect video game I have ever played. There isn't a single thing about this game that I don't think is brilliant, all of it seemingly necessary to deliver the one-of-kind experience this is. The Last of Us Part II is a bold, risk taking narrative, more than most of the narratives I have experienced in games, movies, or otherwise. I blame this facet of the game for the split opinions. I see many reviews claiming that if you loved the story of the original game than you will hate this one, and I can only understand that to an extent. I view the story of The Last of Us Part II as a cutting, poignant, heartbreaking, brilliant, complex, and moving continuation of the ideas introduced within the first game. I adore narrative, probably to obnoxious degree, and is something I prioritize heavily within the media and art that I consume. Factor in recency bias, of course, but as of now, this may be one of my favorite narratives that I have ever experienced. Again, I cannot promise that you will love this game like I did, or even like it, but if you are a fan of the original, or just narrative-driven games as a whole, I implore you to not let the user reviews dissuade from trying this game. For my money, this is perhaps an unparalleled masterpiece that is not only a deserved swan-song for the PS4, but Naughty Dog's magnum opus.… Expand
  73. sgerritc
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Sure it has an emotionally devastating plot that has fueled a lot of negative reviews, but that’s part of what makes the game so great. Overall it’s a more developed story than the first game with great additional characters and multiple perspectives. Gameplay 10/10 graphics 10/10 story 10/10
  74. rubemmgr
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty Dog knows how to make art in video games, congrats.
    The way it goes makes us to think vengeance it’s not always the best way as we think.    … Expand
  75. hamlet3145
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The gameplay, the characters, the writing--all 10's. Most of the negative reviews here are written by incels as far I can tell. This is my game of the year. I can't wait to replay it on new game plus.
  76. Ashnotok
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part 2 was an emotional game for me, that took me on one hell of a journey full of tragic events, and moments that made me feel a little reluctant and uneasy. The fact that the game is so divisive makes the game much more unique and better in my opinion. Naughty Dog took some really bold decisions when it came to the story, and I for one enjoyed those decisions, and never did I think that I would play a game so personal, or would end up loving a character that I despised at the start of a game. The character development of Abby was one of the best things about the game, and this is where the game either makes or breaks for people playing it. If you are able to understand the character of Abby, then you are going to love the game and the choices it makes. But if you keep the death of Joel in your head, and refuse to let go the idea of revenge, then you are not going to enjoy this game. I think that the quote ‘There are no heroes in the world of Last of Us’ perfectly describes this game for me. It’s all about perspective, and the way you interpret the story is what makes all the difference. Yes Joel was a beloved character, and yes his death was painful, but the game needed his death, and I don’t think, Naughty Dog could’ve come up with a better story to justify the sequel. The Last of Us Part 2 is different from its predecessor, and is much more divisive and makes a lot of questionable and bold decisions, and these decisions are what make the game so appealing and unique to me. The same reason might lead you to hate the game, and that is completely fine. Art is meant to evoke feelings out of you, and just like every other good piece of art, it is polarizing. This is what makes The Last of Us Part 2 a masterpiece in my eyes. Naughty Dog have really outdone themselves and created a game that is so powerful and emotional that the story will stay with you long after the credits roll. The Ps4 has seen many great games during its life cycle, but I think that The Last of Us Part 2 will be forever remembered as a Masterpiece that did not shy away from doing things differently.… Expand
  77. jbiringer4
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a massive fan of the first game, I will admit that the plot elements are challenging at first. Spoiler alert, losing major characters is a tough experience. However when you look at the grand scheme of things, I think the game is a magnificent experience when analyzing grief, loss, rage, and the toxic nature of revenge. I don’t penalize or judge a game based on the sexuality, gender, racial or ethnic makeup of characters. I don’t glorify either if it has a diversity of them. I simply look at a game and try to assess, from beginning to end, it’s quality as an experience, a character study, and as a overall story. In terms of gameplay, Part 2 has made drastic improvements compared to its predecessor. While some of the mechanics are not perfect, they still serve to improve upon the previous entry. I will level with you: the story is incredibly grim and to be honest, I would need to take a break every hour or so because I felt that the game’s events are pretty jolting, especially during the Ellie portion. I know a lot of users don’t like the shift in the game from its first and second part in terms of who the protagonist is. I actually find that to be pretty innovative and I think through that section of the game you understand it’s over arching theme as well as the political and human environment you play in. I would definitely give this game a try and form your own opinion.… Expand
  78. Blitze
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    True masterpiece. Equal or Better than the first one, it is truly an experience. More than gaming.
  79. robinr
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. The visuals are beautiful and the game lets you see trough the eyes of the 2 characters that both suffered trough pain. The game wasn't what I was excepting and I'm glad ND didn't chose for the 'safe route', but instead chose something to think about at the end. Spending the time with companions made the game very interesting like no other game can. I did not liked the 1 on 1 fights sometimes because of the wacky fighting, or the longs before another story scenario but I was willing enough to play trough it because I was very interested in the story.… Expand
  80. Omnitrix
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Awesome game! The story telling is also good. All who hates it just LGBT haters...
  81. lightningmonky
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Screw whoever leaked the spoilers. This game is just as good as the first if not better.
  82. Wet1
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Good game a little worse than part 1 but still liked it thanks to the developers for a good game❤️
  83. Davidmora
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    La música es perfecta atrapa todo lo devastador, triste y cruel que es el mundo en el que se ambienta, el gameplay es demasiado bueno, si bien no revolucióna mejora en todo respecto al uno, la historia a mi punto de vista y muy buena te muestra todo el dolor y angustia que acarrean tus propios actos, solo tiene un defecto y es que no funciona como secuela del primero
  84. JJKookie0308
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story and the visuals were absolutely amazing! I'm sick and tired of everything labeling the game as "Naughty Dog's Downfall" all because of Joel being killed by Abby.

    His death was going to come whether we'd like it to or not. He was a bad person, he did bad things. There were people coming after him and he knew that. That's why he already knew Abby had some sort of business with him.

    I'm tired of everyone just assuming because Joel is dead, this game is horrible. Characters we love die all the time. Maybe I just have a better understanding of why Joel was killed, or maybe it's because I've played Danganronpa before and I can understand a death that had a bunch of controversies and different opinions on whether that character should have died or not. Or maybe Danganronpa just taught me how to not be a little **** when a main character dies.

    There was character growth with Abby when Yara and Lev became apart of the story. She grew as a person and wanted to do nothing but protect those kids. She became like Joel in a way and I think that just really shows how she is as a person.

    Some people are complaining about how Ellie wouldn't do what she did, but that's the thing about grieving. It can change you as a person. I've lost my mother-in-law almost two years ago (July 10th) and I'm not the same person I was two years ago. She was like a mother to me, and believe me- I would never actually harm a person. I don't like the idea of killing, but if I were in Ellie shoes- I would absolutely go after my parent's killers. It would change me as a person and I know this.

    It really shows the true nature of grieving and the true nature of revenge. Nothing good can come out of revenge, and that was the message they were trying to place in the story.

    Also, Abby's "backstory" wasn't there for a literal backstory. It was there to try and show you what kind of person her father was before he was murdered by Joel. That's the only reason on why it was there. To show her process through grieving too and to show why Ellie and Abby were so similar but so different at the same time.

    The plot holes are there, I'd admit that- but I think they might have done that on purpose. There's already a discussion about making a part three, so maybe they left those questions unanswered so they're able to answer them later down the road. You never know- Naughty Dog might even post a DLC even though they said they wouldn't. They've done things they said they were going to do before.

    All I'm saying is you can't hate or love this game until you give it a try and actually play it. Naughty Dog literally stated you'll either love it or hate it and that there's no in between. So go ahead and just get the game and play through it yourself. Give yourself the chance to experience it and create your own opinion.    … Expand
  85. georgemadman
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    In aspects of gameplay and visuals, it improves everything from the previous game. The level of detail and polishing is simply perfect.
    The story is not what most of us expected, but for me this is the damn good thing! In my opinion it is a very brave way of telling a story that can only be done in a videogame. We are not used to stories told like this, but personally it made my feel very    In aspects of gameplay and visuals, it improves everything from the previous game. The level of detail and polishing is simply perfect.
    The story is not what most of us expected, but for me this is the damn good thing! In my opinion it is a very brave way of telling a story that can only be done in a videogame. We are not used to stories told like this, but personally it made my feel very strong situations that could not reach in other way.    … Expand
  86. Sillysingertoes
    Jul 7, 2020
    2
    This game is just a slap in the face for people who loved the franchise. Its "message" is repetitive and distasteful. No beloved characters just tolerant ones. For a sequel game it flops harder. If you forgave Abby good for you, you have just been manipulated by Naughty Dog. Also false advertising, employee mistreatment, and copy right abuse has also been used for such an emotionalThis game is just a slap in the face for people who loved the franchise. Its "message" is repetitive and distasteful. No beloved characters just tolerant ones. For a sequel game it flops harder. If you forgave Abby good for you, you have just been manipulated by Naughty Dog. Also false advertising, employee mistreatment, and copy right abuse has also been used for such an emotional masterpiece. This game is a pathetic joke.… Expand
  87. McClymont92
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Fantastic story and I loved how it gave me a mixture of emotions, which many games fail to achieve nowadays. I am on my third play through and I will play it more in the future I have no doubt. The negative reviews are unfair and a lot coming from people who just like to jump on the bandwagon or have not even played the game because of a certain one thing that happens. To anyone newFantastic story and I loved how it gave me a mixture of emotions, which many games fail to achieve nowadays. I am on my third play through and I will play it more in the future I have no doubt. The negative reviews are unfair and a lot coming from people who just like to jump on the bandwagon or have not even played the game because of a certain one thing that happens. To anyone new playing.... give it a chance and see how you feel.... Personally I think naughty dog did an incredible job of gameplay, story and gave me a game I will remember for the rest of my life. Controversial to many but bloody brilliant and goes to show how passionate people are for this game. 10/10.… Expand
  88. patatakia7
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    3 easy steps. Buy the game, play the game, finish the game!!! Then you vote...
  89. nahu261
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Es un juego con una calidad técnica en todos los aspectos que te hará alucinar, cuando parecía que los desarrolladores ya le habían exprimido todo el jugo al Playstation viene Naughty Dog y lanza este juego.
    La historia, a mi gusto, la siento en circunstancias floja y poca trabajada... como que por momentos te dices "huy que conveniente para la trama". Le daría al juego un 8,5 de 10.
  90. Resonateit
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Absolute riveting story about the futility of revenge. Naught Dog could have played it safe with the story to appease the masses but chose to take risks. I applaud their courage.
  91. Yuboza
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game, in my opinion, is nothing but spectacular. It has what I would say are the best graphics on any video game to date, the lightning is simply gorgeous and the colors really shine. The environments are extremely detailed and feel real, which adds to the game’s realism factor.

    Gameplay feels very fluid and responsive, combat is very satisfying and the controls are perfect, much    This game, in my opinion, is nothing but spectacular. It has what I would say are the best graphics on any video game to date, the lightning is simply gorgeous and the colors really shine. The environments are extremely detailed and feel real, which adds to the game’s realism factor.

    Gameplay feels very fluid and responsive, combat is very satisfying and the controls are perfect, much like it’s predecessor. The game gives you all the tools to tackle every situation of danger how you prefer, which makes the outcome more rewarding as well as making the game your own playground to fiddle with. The best part about combat and stealth is that the game, as stated, gives you multiple ways to handle the same objective. That sense of freedom is extremely fun and creates creativity in how you explore your surroundings as well as being strategic with how you play. Looting and exploring never feels boring in this game and sometimes scavenging can create unique dialogues or interestering new scenarios. What I like about The Last of Us Part II is that two people can play this game and have a completely different experience depending on how the choose to play.

    Level design is nothing but amazing, each new area that you explore feels refreshing and you can notice how ambitious Naughty Dog is with creating areas that feel and look real. The level design combined with the amazing gameplay makes for a super enjoyable time that you never get tired of. The story is without a doubt the most hated part of the game. That is for the most part due to the leaks that got out a month before the game’s release. Some are not satsified with the way the plot was directed. or that they simply have a hard time caring for the game. Others struggled to really care for the characters or the enviroments due to the way the game was written, which I can understand. Personally however I can say that it is written in a sometimes messy way, but I still feel like the story is one of the best and more touching of video game history. This game was very emotional troughout the entirety of the game and it ended extremely sad. The game makes you feel, and care for Ellie and the people she loves. The ending really broke me emotionally. The story in my opinion was really great and it was so fun and interesting to follow the characters as they go trough an emotional joyride troughout the game’s story. Sometimes the games takes a minute or two to slow down and appricieate the environment or the situation, which I personally love. The Last of Us Part II is ambitious, bold, daring, emotional and powerful. Overall I think the story is great and powerful, and it really make you feel which a good story should.

    The reason I give this game a 10 is that it is utterly amazing at all aspects and the amount of fun that I had playing this game makes me even more excited to see what’s next for Naughty Dog. No matter what, I think that this is a project that Neil Druckmann and his team should be extremely proud of, and you can clearly see the ambition and dedication to put out this fantastic game in every corner of it. This is a must play.    … Expand
  92. Ygoryl
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genial como o jogo te coloca na pele das protagonistas e mostra o ciclo corrosivo da vingança, que ao invés de aliviar, só aumenta a dor e te deixa com mais traumas e problemas psicológicos.… Expand
  93. red_master_ffx
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Perfect game! From A to Z. Amazing performance by the cast, music, story, graphics, duration, everything is a masterpiece!
  94. ElijahJSmart
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    For me the biggest issues we're the confusing level design and sometimes the really quick turnarounds with time placement. The writing is stellar with an amazing cast (if you don't like the characters that's fine but they aren't unlikable) Amazing returning gameplay and graphics that when they're at their best, are some of the best on the PS4. Would recommend
  95. TalvimJunior
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogabilidade - Nota 10, muito satisfação jogar esse game tras uma sensação muito boa
    Gráficos - Nota 10, está incrível o cenario produtores estão de parabéns
    Enredo - Nota 10, Diferenciado e muito inteligente por criarmos empatia com a Abby que fez uma escolha de vingança e Ellie não quis deixar barato.
    Desfecho - Nota 10, achei muito foda esse final que favorece os dois lados, e as duas fizeram a coisa certa.
    Jogo - Nota 10, Jogo que estava faltando nessa geração e não são todos que estão preparados.    … Expand
  96. Thefabiox09
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    El juego es de lo mejor que salio en esta generación, me encanto el gameplay y los escenarios son de lo mejor.
  97. Aidenk77
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. The story was heartfelt and absolutely sublime. One of a few games that I genuinely look forward to playing through again.
  98. Darkspartan1470
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que eu ja joguei, e um final totalmente coerente com a historia mostrada, que jogo sensacional,parabens a Naughty Dog, voces são fodas.
  99. Simpalleo
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a simple game with a beautiful gameplay and a beautiful, extremely sad story, it’s the representation of the how powerful the videogame could be. Naughty Dog had courage, but if you want to enjoy it, you need to understand that you are playing a character who do not represent what YOU want, that character has his own opinions, his own morality and his own experiences. Remember to play it with an open mind, this is not probably the classic story you want to be told, it’s the REAL story that had to be told.… Expand
  100. Nafisss
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I love this game so much. Cool, no prettycool. good design, great music, incredible plot.!!!!!!!!!
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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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