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  1. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is marvelous when it comes to combat and gameplay mechanics and I wouldn't say it's better than its predecessor but it sure does have its own kicks!! Love the game
  2. Jul 7, 2020
    4
    The graphics are beautiful, game felt smooth but the history is so disappointing and awful, I get it the developers wanted us to feel bad and angry, they wanted to play with our feelings but have they asked themselves if that's how a game is, if that's how you reward the millions of TLOU fans waiting for next chapter. Games are made for entertainment, not to show "life isn't fair" kind ofThe graphics are beautiful, game felt smooth but the history is so disappointing and awful, I get it the developers wanted us to feel bad and angry, they wanted to play with our feelings but have they asked themselves if that's how a game is, if that's how you reward the millions of TLOU fans waiting for next chapter. Games are made for entertainment, not to show "life isn't fair" kind of message or political views. Expand
  3. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Fachist do not like the game because the hero is gay and are organized to add bad note without never playing at this game.
    I add a good note to balanced it
  4. Jul 7, 2020
    2
    The gameplay is not bad, but the plot... This is just disgusting! I love the first part of The Last of Us, it's beautiful, the plot is great! But here's the second part... it's not just disgusting, it's a disgrace! You just destroyed everything good that was in the first part!
  5. Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Oyun genel anlamda iyiydi sadece oyunun sonunda sosyal mesaj vermek adı altında gereksiz uzatmışlar. Yapay zekada biraz sıkıntılıydı. Bunun dışında olay örgüsü mekan tasarımı hikaye işlenişi ve oynanış yeteri kadar tatmin ediciydi.
  6. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I get started first thing I want to say is that The Last of Us is my favorite game series ever. The original game has been number one on my list since I first played it, and I have played the game all the way through at least 35 times or more. I was eager about The Last of Us Part 2 and waited forever for the game. I purchased a new PS4 in 2017 in hopes to get the game and I waited and waited until I had played so many games I decided to get another PS4 before playing this masterpiece. I bought a PS4 Pro as an upgrade and awaited the game. Suddenly all these leaks come out. Everyone is downing the game and I find out Joel dies. Well I had expected Joel to die oddly enough. Unlike some others it wasn't a surprise to me at all. However the way they took him out did surprise me, but honestly the leaks had me even more hyped than before. I couldn't wait to learn who these new characters were and what the new story was like. While some hated the story I found it fitting of the characters Ellie and Joel and also found it very realistic. When pulling back the layers of the game you get a glimpse of each persons role in the Murder of Joel, and even get to analyze them as a group. Each has their own part in the whole drama and I found it all to be very well done just like the original. The graphics are a 10, Sound is amazing and is a 10. Story? I loved it myself. So much care went into every aspect of this game and it really comes off as a film or show, and the acting is top notch. The game-play is brutal and the story veers into some horror levels equal with RE7 and the remakes. The Boss in the Hospital was amazing and much more well done than I had expected. Naughty Dog has really done well pushing the PS4 beyond it's limits. It is a very violent game and if that is what you are looking for look no further. The combat feels great and is addictive to play. I am already playing a second time through on new game plus. So much hate for such a great game. Don't let other deter you. If you are interested in this game just buy it, it is amazing to behold. I can say The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part 2 stand on the same line for me. They are both masterpieces and compliment each other instead of rehashing the same thing. Expand
  7. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Video and audio is fantastic. AI of enemies is also great. Gameplay is similar to the firt part but everything is bigger and better. The only controversial thing is story which I personally like (especially how it's told) but I understand that not everybody can share that opinion. If you are mad for lgbt topic means that you are a kid or didn't play the whole game. There are some of thoseVideo and audio is fantastic. AI of enemies is also great. Gameplay is similar to the firt part but everything is bigger and better. The only controversial thing is story which I personally like (especially how it's told) but I understand that not everybody can share that opinion. If you are mad for lgbt topic means that you are a kid or didn't play the whole game. There are some of those mainly at the beginning but really thats not important and it's shown naturally. Expand
  8. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The reason why people are so upset with the game is due to the events that take place in the beginning. I was mad too, I was very upset. But as I continued to play I understood that this game deals with dark and gloomy themes that can be uncomfortable to its audience. Because of this, it is understandable how this sequel isn’t made for everyone and can be triggering. However, everyoneThe reason why people are so upset with the game is due to the events that take place in the beginning. I was mad too, I was very upset. But as I continued to play I understood that this game deals with dark and gloomy themes that can be uncomfortable to its audience. Because of this, it is understandable how this sequel isn’t made for everyone and can be triggering. However, everyone should give this game a chance and explore how the story unfolds and the characters develop in bittersweet ways in order to find the meaningful messages conveyed from start to finish. Expand
  9. Jul 7, 2020
    3
    A weak, superficial plot that revolves around two embittered girls. Poor disclosure of characters and the complete absurdity of what is happening in the post-apocalyptic world. The only thing that pleases is the picture and animation, here you need to take off your hat. Unfortunately, this is not what people expected from Naughty Dog...
  10. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Не понимаю бомбежки по поводу игры. Сюжет неоднозначный, тяжёлый, но смелый. Ждал ли я такого продолжения? Определённо нет. Я хотел увидеть как Элли и Джоэл после всех пройденных испытаний уезжают в закат. Счастливые, в обществе друг друга, Вместе. Но у мистера Дракмана на этот счёт были несколько другие планы. Как итог - после прохождения, игра не выходила из головы неделю. Думал о персонажах, об их поступках, об их мотивации... Сильнейшее эмоциональное погружение, Браво! И хоть в процессе (а именно во второй половине) я возненавидел игру, на финише моё мнение и восприятие полностью изменилось - стало понятно зачем это всё было и почему. И я полюбил The Last Of Us part 2. Обязательно пройду ещё раз. И да, играть лучше в оригинале, с субтитрами. Многим неудобно, но всё же - оно того стоит. Эшли Джонсон, Трой Бэйкер и Лаура Бэйли прекрасны. Актёрская игра в этом приключении, конечно, решает)) Expand
  11. Jul 7, 2020
    10
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  12. Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es en realidad un juegazo, tal vez la historia no es lo que todos querían, pero es muy buena, podría haber sido un poco más corto, la historia de Abby podría haber sido contada en capítulos más cortos, sin embargo es hasta el momento el mejor juego de este año. Expand
  13. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 ,не лучше первой части ,но все равно хороша. Игра в полной мере показывает ,что такое месть и насилие. про графику говорить не чего, PlayStation 4 работает на максимум , очень хочется посмотреть на вторую часть через PlayStation 5 .геймплей особо не Expand
  14. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This is not a game, but a Work of Art Congratulations Naughty Dog, and play the third game please
  15. Jul 7, 2020
    9
    After finishing the game, i am honestly out of words. Some parts of the game did really make me question myself but man at the end, everything made perfect sense. It was something bold from naughty dog and my dear god, they have done it again - another masterpiece etched onto our hearts.
  16. Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ruining the setting of previous episode, worst PR

    haven't been that disappointed before
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  17. Jul 7, 2020
    8
    The Last of us Part 2 is in many ways another great video game from Naughty dog. Although it has its negatives there are good things to point out. Stunning visuals, beautiful scenery. Best acting and motion capture in the industry. Amazing animations and immersive and satisfying gameplay. Apart from this there is the bad pacing, weird placement of events. As well as undeveloped charactersThe Last of us Part 2 is in many ways another great video game from Naughty dog. Although it has its negatives there are good things to point out. Stunning visuals, beautiful scenery. Best acting and motion capture in the industry. Amazing animations and immersive and satisfying gameplay. Apart from this there is the bad pacing, weird placement of events. As well as undeveloped characters and doubtful decisions by the writers with the characters choices in game. Overall it was a worthy sequel but not superior to its predecessor. Expand
  18. Jul 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics is great!
    Game play is the exactly the same as first one. Ok I can live with that.
    You kill Joel, ok, I also can live with that considering this game is about Ellie
    The story doesn’t make any sense at all. Let’s look at characters, so much conflicts:
    Tommy: after Joel died he tried to stop Ellie, and went after the group himself to protect Ellie, but no, later towards the end he showed up all angry and encouraged Ellie to go after Abby all by herself Ellie: kill hundreds to just spare Abby
    Abby’s Dad: what a lovely caring person saving a Zebra in the forest, then 2 seconds later he insisted to murder Ellie, won’t listen otherwise Abby and Owen, I really don’t know their story, why they broke up? Why they back together?
    Ending: when Ellie decided to kill Abby, she didn’t just shoot her? Abby shot Joel in surprise right after Joel saved her, so she deserve a fair fight? Besides, how could Ellie think she could take Abby down with her bare hands? She already been beaten twice before, why she think she can win this time with a very bad injury? All just doesn’t make sense. I try to like it, but I can’t , Because, I’m not stupid. Thanks for ruining the last of us, well done.
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  19. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Комментарии будут лишними, игра не для каждого надо просто сесть и пройти.
  20. Jul 7, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The naughty dog should give players Right to Choose between abby and ellie in the theater Game have excellent graphics and fantastic gameplay but story is just good not perfect Expand
  21. Jul 7, 2020
    2
    The last of us was about a good story.
    Part 2 is just so badly written and boring that it was a pain to go through.
    The controls are fine, the world is decent
  22. Jul 7, 2020
    1
    A história e principalmente o desfecho de TLOU2 são como um coito interrompido.... é vazio.... É sem propósito.... Toda a jornada desde o primeiro foi em vão. Matar centenas de pessoas durante a jornada "gratuitamente" pra chegar no ápice e no momento onde os motivos são mais gritantes acontece aquela desgraça... Minha analógia desse jogo é que ele é como um solo de guitarra ruim: FicaramA história e principalmente o desfecho de TLOU2 são como um coito interrompido.... é vazio.... É sem propósito.... Toda a jornada desde o primeiro foi em vão. Matar centenas de pessoas durante a jornada "gratuitamente" pra chegar no ápice e no momento onde os motivos são mais gritantes acontece aquela desgraça... Minha analógia desse jogo é que ele é como um solo de guitarra ruim: Ficaram fritando frases barrocas, clichês e extremamente forçadas, porém não encontraram a nota de repouso ideal, que traz harmonia, equilíbrio e paz... Soa desafinado, incompleto e ruim para os ouvidos mais aguçados. Naughty dog mijou em nós e disse que é chuva... Infelizmente pra muitos essa pecha cola.... Lamentável. Expand
  23. Jul 7, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's beautiful and plenty of good ideas and locations. Story is interesting but while the first part I just wanted to play and enjoyed a lot, the second part I felt forced to play as Abby. The ending was the worse, creators destroyed Ellie, I'd rather like them to kill each other in the sea. Expand
  24. Jul 7, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece , what a game and story .
    I liked seeing characters perspectives , everyone has their reasons ..
    I think people who didn’t finish the game will hate it .
  25. Fig
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I can sum up my feelings with this simple review : bingo bango bongo this game is the bomb..oh!
  26. Jul 6, 2020
    2
    I feel really sorry for the developers of the game. Unfortunately they made a very solid game from the graphic perspective but complete trash from the actual story telling and logic itself. If you like to hurt yourself or somehow to punish yourself then definitely buy this game, otherwise not recommended at all. The best choice will be to play first part one more time and forget thatI feel really sorry for the developers of the game. Unfortunately they made a very solid game from the graphic perspective but complete trash from the actual story telling and logic itself. If you like to hurt yourself or somehow to punish yourself then definitely buy this game, otherwise not recommended at all. The best choice will be to play first part one more time and forget that second part exist in this reality. Expand
  27. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game in general amazing graphics and good game play mechanics, I didn't like Abby and still don't like her but I understood her story and how Naughty Dog tried to make me feel some type of way for her but that didn't work for me but probably I will in Part III. For Ellie I feel for her, she is the character I fell in love with from the 1st game and Joel's death I just can't get around that. I kinda understand for them to show Ellie as a vengeful person something bad needed to happen. But I love the game and can't wait for the next one. Expand
  28. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Unlike anything I’ve ever played, the story will stay with me for a long time.
  29. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Spectacular game, though incredibly conflicting (as the user reviews here clearly show). Absolutely beautiful graphics, this took the fantastic gameplay of the last game and upgraded it. This game will keep you on edge and you'll enjoy every last bit of it. This has a very well written story, but it is very conflicting. Your heart will be broken early in the game, and you'll either becomeSpectacular game, though incredibly conflicting (as the user reviews here clearly show). Absolutely beautiful graphics, this took the fantastic gameplay of the last game and upgraded it. This game will keep you on edge and you'll enjoy every last bit of it. This has a very well written story, but it is very conflicting. Your heart will be broken early in the game, and you'll either become emotionally attached and compelled to follow along the story or you'll be utterly blinded in rage and you'll complain that everything in the game sucks (when it doesn't). This game will create a lot of inner conflict for the player, you'll be forced to do things that are so morally conflicting. This game will make you question everybody's morality. Who's really the "good guy" in this post-apocalyptic world? Expand
  30. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game is nothing short of breathtaking. A rollercoaster ride of a story that plays with your emotions every step of the way. If you have played the first instalment, don’t believe the hate. Just experience this for yourself and expect and absolute masterclass from Naughty Dog in story telling and game design.
  31. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s a different type of story. Not a happy one neither a bad one. People are just in their comfort zones with happy stories or endings. So many good, great big and little details that make such a masterpiece. Gives you so many feelings. Definitely a most play. 10/10 Expand
  32. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Be me, Eastern Europe, Ukraine.
    I don't like TLoU: Part I, actualy i think the first part is overrated and this is just a good game.
    But TLoU: Part II is great, I made a short list of "+" and "-". What's good: + Grafics + Animations + Art design + Cutscense and actors + Gameplay, much deeper stealth, perks and custmizetion for weapon + Exploring + Allote of different arens for
    Be me, Eastern Europe, Ukraine.
    I don't like TLoU: Part I, actualy i think the first part is overrated and this is just a good game.
    But TLoU: Part II is great, I made a short list of "+" and "-".
    What's good:
    + Grafics
    + Animations
    + Art design
    + Cutscense and actors
    + Gameplay, much deeper stealth, perks and custmizetion for weapon
    + Exploring
    + Allote of different arens for fight
    Now lets check what was "not great, not teriable"
    +/- Story (i really liked it, but i can understand if somebody don't)
    +/- Only few bosses (actually there are only 1 real bossfight)
    +/- Only few big locations for deep, long exploring
    +/- Game is really long ( id like it, but if you try to play 24/7 you will be tiered and lost interested)
    Now what's bad in this game:
    - Some characters had not so much screentime
    - Encounters with infected is not so interested

    So i guess thats all.
    My score is 8.5, but I really enjoyed it so 9.
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  33. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Neil, have I been waiting for this for seven years? Such garbage can be thought up in seven hours. You broke my heart, I hope you will not create anymore.
  34. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    The details and love put into this game is incredible. All the little moments stick with you after finishing the game and I found myself not wanting to leave the world that made me feel so tense and uncomfortable at times. I am on my second play through and I am liking it even more. Also, the improvements to game play, graphics, accessibility, customization, locations, and animations hadThe details and love put into this game is incredible. All the little moments stick with you after finishing the game and I found myself not wanting to leave the world that made me feel so tense and uncomfortable at times. I am on my second play through and I am liking it even more. Also, the improvements to game play, graphics, accessibility, customization, locations, and animations had me in awe. This game throws you through so many emotions that I it takes video games to a higher level of media. I love these types of games and this my "type" at its highest standards. Expand
  35. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece!!!
    I'll tell you why by looking at the complaints haters have.

    1. Joel's death What they say :- poorly dealt Fact:- he dies in the hands of the person he just saves by getting his leg shot with a shotgun and beaten to death with a golf stick. That is painful psychologically and physically. People wanted a predictable lame death of Joel??

    2. Abby getting to live in the end
    What they say:- it sucks to see Ellie not getting her revenge
    Fact:- Ellie got her revenge. Abby was able to kill Joel because her group outnumbered Joel and Tommy. Ellie kills her group therefore killing the indirect reason that helped Abby kill joel. And Ellie killed the Abby that killed Joel by making Abby realise that revenge only got innocent people killed.

    3. Structure and pacing
    What people say:- the game is slow and boring
    Fact:- these are blind haters who are probably xbox fans because the 1st game has the same pacing and that game is awesome!
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  36. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is absolutely gorgeous. It’s a masterpiece.
    People just are just too attached to happy endings
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  37. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game was amazing! I’ve never experienced a piece of media quite like this. It’s been two weeks since I completed it and I still can’t stop thinking about it. I’m sad for what happened to it on this website and many others. It’s also sad to see the developers and actors/actresses have been attacked in all of this. It seems some people were on a mission to hate this game and anyoneThis game was amazing! I’ve never experienced a piece of media quite like this. It’s been two weeks since I completed it and I still can’t stop thinking about it. I’m sad for what happened to it on this website and many others. It’s also sad to see the developers and actors/actresses have been attacked in all of this. It seems some people were on a mission to hate this game and anyone involved. Based on the world/art direction and game mechanics alone it’s a 7/10 at least. When you add in the story I can’t go anywhere but 10. If you pay attention and take this game for what it is, a continuation of the first game, it’s simply incredible. All I can say is give this game a shot with an open mind and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Expand
  38. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. PLEASE PLAY THE GAME BEFORE MAKING OPINIONS!!
    Before I state why I liked the game, I would like to implore that everyone play the game before making their own opinions based off of other reviews and leaks. As a gaming community, we should be striving to make better efforts to lift each other up, not tear each other down.

    In my own opinion, everything about this game was an experience. From the opening scene with Joel explaining his past decisions to Tommy to the last few moments of the game, it took me on a journey most would find very difficult to watch. This is a game about violence, revenge, anger and malice, and how all these things can take tremendous tolls on a life. We get to see something terrible happen to a character we adore, and how this act drives other characters we love to do terrible, inhumane things. this game was not created just to please anyone who can move a joystick and press buttons. Its goal is to take the gamer on a journey in which they are able to see things in a new perspective. For me, The Last of Us Part II is not only a wonderful game, but an experience that taught me many lessons that I will cherish forever.

    There's so much more I would love to talk about, but I sadly have to stay within the guidelines of length for the review. With that being said, I hope that everyone goes and picks up this, in my opinion, masterclass of a game and allow yourself the right to your OWN opinion.
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  39. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece that will be always remembered. A video game that shows that now the industry is finally creating real art, and art is always controversial.
  40. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Only good thing in this game are Joel and Ellie flashbacks, everything else is bad as far as the story goes.
    And what a bad ending i m really disappointed at this game because first one was so good this one is really bad.
    And new charaters are bad and not interesting and i don t care about them at all.
  41. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really get why people may have disliked this, or missed the messages etc, but i **** loved this game. I will admit that for almost all of Abby's part, I was keeping her alive purely so I could slit her throat myself. Upon completing the game and actually *thinking* about it, I do sympathise with Abby. I don't forgive her, but the fact is Joel deserved what he got. I liked him, I still do, but just because he was your hero doesnt mean he isn't someone's villain. His luck ran out, and he brought about his own death. In saying that, though, I agree with him, I would do it all exactly the same way. Expand
  42. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Story pacing not so well but else is great, appreciate for what ND has created and trying to achieve.
  43. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    This game gets way more hate then I think it deserves. I'm not a very good reviewer but I enjoyed playing the game. I think if you take a minute to see things in Abby's point of view, you really understand her intentions. Its different from the first game but in a good way.
  44. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um dos melhores jogos que eu tive o prazer de jogar!!

    O Jogo conseguiu mexer com a maioria das minhas emoções, vivenciar uma sequencia impactante como essa, de fato como muitos falaram, não estamos prontos para esse jogo, aqueles que acharam que se tratava de uma de história de heróis e vilões, se enganaram, isso é uma história sobre pessoas e as consequências de seus atos, o jogo faz você vivenciar os 2 lados da moeda de um mesmo acontecimento, você acha que vai odiar a Abby mas na verdade você acaba entendendo o porquê dela ter feito o que fez, e como isso pesou na sua vida, a mesma coisa é a Jornada da Ellie, que você acha que ela irá concretizar sua vingança mas a própria acaba percebendo que não valia mais a pena, e ainda sim as duas sofreram e muito por conta de toda essa obsessão por vingança, Ellie perde sua família e acaba ficando sozinha, algo que ela sempre temeu, e Abby perde todos os seus amigos, com quem ela se importava e muito, e quem prestou atenção nos diálogos entre ela e os outros ex-vagalumes percebe que a maioria do grupo nao se sentiu bem pela morte do Joel e isso só afastou a Abby dos seus amigos.

    Uma frase dita pelo Alfred para o Bruce em Batman vs Superman em 2016 "É assim que começa. A febre, .A raiva, A sensação de impotência...que torna homens bons...cruéis." retrata muito bem as personagens principais, o quão cego você fica quando o ódio toma conta de você e isso só te deixa mais vazio, e no final das contas nunca vale a pena!!

    Finalizando, para mim, esse com certeza foi um dos melhores jogos que eu já joguei, que depois desse, outras empresas, utilizem esse nível de qualidade para produzir seus jogos, porque por mais que você não tenha gostado do jogo, não pode questionar as qualidades técnicas dele!!

    Parabéns Naughty Dog!! Longa seja sua sobrevivência e Rápida a sua morte!!

    Guilherme Henrique
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  45. Jul 6, 2020
    3
    Sam Peckinpah Meets a Pride Parade While Fighting Off a Nasty Fungal Infection.

    Lacks an interesting plot and relatable characters but does give you plenty of time to wonder why the hell you're bothering with this hollow revenge tale - 3 stars.
  46. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Great game. Lots of emotional moments, beautiful graphics, and excellent background score. May make a terrible impression at first, but if you keep an open mind and actually play the game, you'll be in for a treat.
  47. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego para mi esta muy bueno, de hecho me gustó un poco más que el primero, pero el final es una grandisima basura, y la campaña de Abby es algo aburrida y forzada. Omitiendo eso el juego me gustó. Expand
  48. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game was amazing! Hear me out, alot of people that came on here to place a rating are just triggered bc the story didn't go the way they wanted it to. I get it your upset bc of what happened but guess what not everything has a happy ending, get that through your head. The way they did this game was perfect if u are a real fan and played the original u would understand why the storyThis game was amazing! Hear me out, alot of people that came on here to place a rating are just triggered bc the story didn't go the way they wanted it to. I get it your upset bc of what happened but guess what not everything has a happy ending, get that through your head. The way they did this game was perfect if u are a real fan and played the original u would understand why the story played out the way it did. It was a perfect ending dont let these fake fans decide for you, u really have to play this to understand. Expand
  49. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Excellent follow up to the story. Unfortunately many people do not have enough empathy to understand the developments Part 2 brings. My recommendation: avoid spoilers and enjoy this great game.
  50. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    **** story. Don't try to teach me what's right or what's wrong.
    Neil just spoiled one of the greatest franchise.
  51. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the first game almost once every year, and i liked the the second one even more.
    The story of the second one is written in a lot less accessible way to most people.

    You have to read between the lines and make your own conclusions by connecting the dots by using common knowledge and being aware to how realistic characters would react to many different types of hardships, whereas with the first game it was a more direct and literal narrative approach.

    In the first game anything that the characters thought and/or felt was easily noticeable and was layed out right in front of you.
    There's nothing wrong with that kind of story telling at all. But it is much more of a challenge, both for the writers and the players, to have a story told in a more complex and nuanced manner when it comes to the development of the characters.

    Unfortunately most people weren't able to accept that a story that didn't turn out to be the one THEY wanted it to be, could still be just as good of a story at the end. And the ones who were able to accept it and still didn't like it probably do actually have valid reasons for it. Unfortunately those people are rare and their legitimate criticisms have been lost in a sea of ignorance due to the fact that the majority blindly closed themselves off from giving the game any chance whatsoever months before the game was even released.
    All the people i've heard saying they hated the game also had the game spoiled for them through leaks.

    Very unfortunate if you ask me since i firmly believe they've robbed themselves of an experience that could've possibly been a much better one than with the first game.

    Because it sure as hell was for me.

    Did joel deserve better?
    Yes and no
    For us as the player he surely did because of the connection we had with him from the first game.
    In the grand scheme of things, he got what he deserved if you look at it from any other perspective outside of our own.

    And to the people who say that joel did deserve a more respectful way to die in an absolute literal sense.
    I want you to consider this.
    If joel had died in an act of heroism as most people wish he would have, would you have gotten as angry as you did now?
    No you wouldn't.
    Abby didn't just kill joel, he put him down as if he was a rabid dog.
    And it truly sucked...and it made us absolutely furious with abby.
    But that's the point. The player's hatred is what fuels our motivation to avenge him. That is good story telling. Period. But this doesn't mean this was a story about revenge. Because it absolutely was not. More on that later. And the people who say that joel introducing himself to strangers is uncharacteristic of him, maybe you should pay a little more attention to the actual dialog. It wasn't joel who initially introduced himself to abby's group. It was tommy. And no i'm not talking about the scene where he got shot in the leg. Before that when abby, joel and tommy were escaping from the horde, right before they got onto the horses, tommy introduced himself and joel to abby by name. Not joel. This was done in an effort to calm abby down as she was visibly distressed which was a liability. After finding out who tommy and joel were, abby lured them to her groups hideout. Now, as for people calling this a revenge story and saying that there's no real dilemma present in the narrative, think again.
    There might not be a moral dilemma present like in the first game, but there is an emotional one.
    And is drives the entire narrative of the game.
    Some might think that this emotional dilemma is ellie's thirst for vengeance, but that's not the one.
    I'm talking about the dilemma of forgiving an atrocious act committed by someone.
    And yet again, if you're thinking i'm referring to ellie forgiving abby, you'd be wrong once more.
    Because ellie never forgave abby, even at the end.
    No, instead she forgave joel.
    Which she wasn't able to do before the very ending of the game.
    This is why we get to see the last conversation ellie and joel had where ellie stated that she didn't know if she would ever be able to forgive joel, but she would like to try.
    Now because of this ellie also carries an immense amount of guilt with her since the last thing she told joel was that she didn't know if she could ever forgive him. This guilt fuels her inability to forgive joel, which in turn fuels her guilt, and so on and so on...
    The tragedy of this all is the fact ellie didnt see what we saw when during her last conversation with joel. Because after she left, joel was visably relieved. That's the tragedy.
    Joel was contempt with the way things were, while ellie feels guilt because she think she let joel die thinking that she hated him.

    People say the writing is lazy? I say everyone else is too lazy to attempt to actually understand the writing. And for what reason?
    Because their favorite character was killed off. Nothing more nothing less.
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  52. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, doesn't deserve all the hate it is getting. I can understand why fans of the first game are unhappy with some of the plot points, but what game/tv show/movie doesn't have these kinds of things happen all the time? Even if you abhor the plot, the other aspects of the game are still incredible and it really is not fair to give it such low scores.
    I tend to like only action
    Amazing game, doesn't deserve all the hate it is getting. I can understand why fans of the first game are unhappy with some of the plot points, but what game/tv show/movie doesn't have these kinds of things happen all the time? Even if you abhor the plot, the other aspects of the game are still incredible and it really is not fair to give it such low scores.
    I tend to like only action games and have very little patience for most games, yet I played through and beat this game. The combat which may feel clunky at first to FPS fans is actually very well done and makes for great gameplay. The graphics are the best I've seen and the overall polish and attention to detail is incredible. They made some interesting choices with what you do as the player which makes the game a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. There is some hate about this aspect too, but honestly I feel it adds to the game by invoking different emotions in you and also how you perceive/play being changed based on your feelings towards what is happening.
    My two complaints are:
    1) The infected are the least interesting part of the game. The combat with them feels like a chore given how much more fun and interesting the combat against other humans is.
    2) There is a bit too much "interactive movie" content where you are just walking through areas. It is great drooling at the graphics, but I would have preferred a bit more action.
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  53. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very nice world
    Very good music
    Good gameplay

    Story is bad
    They kill Joel
    they make Ellie villain

    You have to play as Abby who kill joel and i really don t care for here and i play with her with extereme dificulty.

    I will give this game 0 because they ruin Joel and Ellie and 0 for false marketing with Joel.

    They never should made part II at least not this one.
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  54. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    A flawed masterpiece, but a masterpiece none the less. This game is absolutely unique, BOLD, and beautiful. I can’t recommend it enough. Play it. Don’t let reviews stop you from experiencing it yourself.
  55. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay so this games was my favourite. The gameplay are good . The story was okay
    I never saw the leak the graphics was so realistic like real life don't listen some "disappoint player"talk some **** about "Joel being kill by a golf club " the entire story is about survive don't listen to them and going full of monkey mode enjoy:)
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  56. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Il sequel perfetto, non solo aggiunge nuovi personaggi alla storia, ma supera addirittura il livello di scrittura del primo capitolo. D'ora in poi piena fiducia in Naughty Dog
  57. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Cara, a jogabilidade, os gráficos, as expressões faciais, está com tudo tão perfeito! Se tiver alguém que reclame de roteiro eh pq n faz ideia doq eh uma boa história... Com ctz o Goty vem pra essa obra-prima
  58. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game takes you through an emotional journey from the beginning. The death of Joel was the most heart wrenching part of the game (among a lot of other moments). The story is told from Ellie’s and Abby’s perspectives respectively and overall it was a great way unfold Abby’s backstory, intentions and drive (which you for yourself can judge). No one in this game is a “good person” everyone is heavily flawed. Naughty Dog did an excellent job with the running theme “Cycle of Revenge” how far would you go for someone you love/care about? Would you go as far as these characters (Ellie & Abby) did? (Hopefully not). The ending of the game closed that loop for Ellie & Abby at the end of it all they still lost those close to them and ended with nothing from of their decisions. We aren’t forced in any way to sympathize with a specific character, none of the violent actions they commit are to be sympathized with, we simply go through the coaster and judge as we see. They want you to feel emotionally invested with the characters actions basically giving you a prompt to brutally attack another character making it so you start and finish the brutality. The back story given for Abby helps us understand her whether we agree with it or not. The world is disgusting, and violent as are most of the people inhabiting it. Thank you Naughty Dog for the experience, it’s definitely a work of art, you wrote a story many people may not 100% understand. Within the first couple hours you’ll decide if you like it or not and wether or not to continue playing or complain. At the end of the day it’s an amazing game with great story telling and characters.
    Work of art.
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  59. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Отстойная игра с посредсивенным сюжетом. Жаль на плойке невозможно сделать возврат средств.
  60. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Idk why so many people hated this game. From its starting until the ending, tlou 2 is a top level experience. I had low expectations based on what I read but in the end my experience was great, I really enjoyed the story, the amazing graphics, movements, etc.
  61. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Best game i've ever played in my life. Everything is great,the story,the gameplay,the graphics,the sound design,the soundtrack, it's a masterpiece. 10/10.
  62. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Просто отличная игра с интересным сюжет классной графикой и анимациями ллллддд Expand
  63. Jul 6, 2020
    5
    Pretty much a tale of two halves, the first half with Ellie is near perfect, one of my favorite stories I've played, but from beginning as Abby through the rest of the game the story is so all over the place and lazily written, it makes little to no sense. Two of the most anticlimactic final encounters I've ever played which basically render everything you've done in the game pointless.Pretty much a tale of two halves, the first half with Ellie is near perfect, one of my favorite stories I've played, but from beginning as Abby through the rest of the game the story is so all over the place and lazily written, it makes little to no sense. Two of the most anticlimactic final encounters I've ever played which basically render everything you've done in the game pointless. Visually and graphically one of the best titles of this generation, sadly everything this game does right is completely overshadowed by everything the story does wrong. Expand
  64. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Graphics and game play is good but characters and story telling us bad always feels like the developers are forcing something down my throat
  65. Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Story's good it was just told in the wrong order and the pacing was off but the gameplay and graphics and especially the sound design are phenomenal!
  66. Jul 6, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game had me feeling all types of ways. I like to think positive...and believe this game was good....but it just wasn't that good. The gameplay and graphics was god tier...i think its the only reason that kept me playing . I think if everything in this game stayed the same , but they rearranged the scenes so not half the game was flashbacks , it would be better. I'm obviously upset they killed joel...especially in the first hour of the game,. When it happened, I stopped playing for a couple days. Anyways .if your going to kill off the favorite character in a terrible, dark, way..we shouldn't have to play as the killer for 10+ hours, and on top of it...not even get our revenge at the end of the game because Abby lives. Very sad to see how this game turned out .seeing the joel and ellie flashback missions really showed the games potential. Still try to think positive because #1 is my favorite game of all time..but its hard to after #2. Anyways giving it 5/10 because its not a unplayable game...just dissapointed Expand
  67. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я просто поделюсь своим мнением и рассуждением насчёт финала и всего этого хейта вокруг игры на свой пост. https://telegra.ph/Last-of-us-2-07-02
    Эта игра оставила очень большие впечатления. И она заслужила 10 из 10.
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  68. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have completed this game and My God...what a game. The story direction, voice acting, Incredible graphics, gameplay are all top notch. Many will not like the direction but if you have an open mind you will love it.

    ND went far and beyond to a story like this.
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  69. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Une suite à la hauteur du premier opus et fidèle à l’univers de Joël et Ellie, le scénario est parfait pour moi après chacun son avis les graphics son magnifique et l’immersion dans le jeux est juste folle
  70. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (possible spoilers) I loved the story I don't know why people don't get Abby in the end. Couse think about it, if u where born in an apocalyptic infected world, killing people would be basic so she doesn't feel anything when killing. And she doesn't feel couse shes used to it in that **** up world. The story is very good and poetic in my opinion, I hope more people like the game and story couse its extremely good and realistic, if the real world would be like the last of us (infected and survival of the fittest) well you would kill because of your survival instinct and you wouldn't think about it cause it would be life or death . Tho in short the game was 10/10 for me couse perfect story, perfect graphics, perfect gameplay. (my opinion 10/10) Expand
  71. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece, the final act gave me emotions I've never felt in a video game before. All the negative reviews are individuals acting like childeren, and not letting the developers share their story. Gameplay and combat are satisfying aspects of the game that never got old; all animations are fluid and have impact. Naughty Dog has continued to reinvent what a game is.Its a game youTruly a masterpiece, the final act gave me emotions I've never felt in a video game before. All the negative reviews are individuals acting like childeren, and not letting the developers share their story. Gameplay and combat are satisfying aspects of the game that never got old; all animations are fluid and have impact. Naughty Dog has continued to reinvent what a game is.Its a game you have to experience for yourself at least once. It a heartbreaking story that makes you reflect on how harsh reality can be. Expand
  72. Jul 6, 2020
    1
    Now this game certainly has something going for it. The graphics. They're really really pretty. That's where the games very deservedly earns it's one point. The rest however, earned none. The writing, Abby, the characters, being forced to play as Abby, the desecration of the first game, the sex scene with Abby, the same gameplay, being expected to care about Abby, the super weak andNow this game certainly has something going for it. The graphics. They're really really pretty. That's where the games very deservedly earns it's one point. The rest however, earned none. The writing, Abby, the characters, being forced to play as Abby, the desecration of the first game, the sex scene with Abby, the same gameplay, being expected to care about Abby, the super weak and underwhelming ending, and how that ending involved Abby.

    If you couldn't tell, the second biggest commendation I can give this game is that it has an absolutely astonishing ability to make me hate a character. Not because of how she looks, or what sex she is. I don't care how many dogs the game makes you pet in it's weak attempts to make you like her.

    It shows a lot about how pathetic I am I guess, but it's been five days, and my day is still ruined. Maybe it's because they outright said that fans of the first game might hate this one? Who knows.

    This game is very pretty, but it's sort of like putting a cute snapchat filter on your arm that was just torn off. It certainly looks nicer than it would without it, but gosh darnit this is certainly a pile of trash. A painful pile of trash.

    They destroyed the first game in an attempt to tell a blatantly obvious message of 'revenge bad' (unless you're Abby, then revenge is perfectly fine). They tried to be artistic, and in the process managed to throw the love and adoration the fans of the first game had for Joel and Ellie in the trash. And then burn the trash. And then spit on the charred trash.

    And finally, once they finished spitting on the charred pile of trash that is Ellie and Joel, they walked away with hundreds of awards for being the best at spitting on burnt trash. Then they took all the money and awards the garbage bin gave them(while it is a very pretty garbage bin, with lots of flowers and high resolution) and used it to buy a pretty crown. Now that the game is finally out, they at last get to put the trash crown on their heads, that the art designers earned for them. But hey, what worth does a stupid fan have when you can get a cool crown, some pretty '100's' and a truck full of money?
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  73. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Finally finished it. It gets better. :D had some big time scares and the weapons are awesome. Will plat this one. Excited to play it on ps5. :) unity peace and love please :) We need be less divided
  74. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    By far, one of the best games I’ve ever played. Its graphics, the gameplay, the characters and of course its story are magnificent. It’s not perfect, but there isn’t any game of this genre as perfect as this.
  75. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Мне игра понравилась. Многие бомбят из-за того что убили Джоэла. Но мне кажется что его смерть не была напрасной. Вам было-бы приятно что -бы Джоэл нашел себе парня? Мне нет. Expand
  76. Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To the people genuinely looking for a real review of the game, please don't take the people who leave 0/10 reviews seriously, they most likely didn't play the game and probably just watched someones play through on YouTube, and so they didn't get the same experience as someone who played it themselves.

    Now for my review. Story Wise: The game was good, some parts were dreadful to play. But the story was great and I feel like if the ending made you feel some type of way then I think it did its job. I felt empty and lonely as the end of the game. Don't you think Ellie felt the same way? She's probably asking herself the same thing we asked ourselves, "now what?". The same people saying the game is trash are probably the same people who think Call Of Duty campaigns are master pieces where main character ends up fighting the main villain and crawling towards a weapon and flying away in a helicopter. This game is the truth. You didn't get the happily ever after. This is a tragic hero story, where the main character doesn't win. Not all people die a heros death. Just like Jesse was killed with no thought, it was the same way we killed Abbys dad, without a any thought, to Abby Jesse was just an NPC, he's not important.

    What the game did wrong:
    1.)Owen, mans was so boring to me he was just some average guy, his voice was monotone and his dialogue was pretty dry.
    2.) I feel a lot of people felt the same way, when Abby pulled up to the theater with her gun drawn at Ellie and there was mad suspense in the air only to cut 4 years ago and have us playing as Abby. They made it super obvious what they were doing and a lot of people noticed it too and that got me tight, they were trying to make us feel sorry for Abby or look at it from her shoes, but to be honest they placed that part of the game at a point where nobody cares about Abbys sad back story. It wouldn't have been a problem had they probably done that flashback earlier in the game. Also they dragged Abbys part of the game way too long it killed the suspense and it didn't make me want to play more, I sometime felt like rushing through the encounters or getting off because I really didn't care about Abby. However... over time even though I know that's what they were trying to do.. I did begin to sort of kind of like Abby. BUT Fighting Ellie as Abby was torture!!! I really though I was going to kill Ellie but that was fun and brought back the suspense.
    3.) I got tired of Seattle and I didn't like how we kept going to the same places back and forth even though story wise it made sense. I guess I really just liked the idea of how much we got to travel in the Last Of Us Part 1, and the different weather and seasons.

    What the game did right:
    1.) Enemies. Big improvement from the first game, 3 new infected types, Stalkers, Shamblers, and the Rat King. Stalkers were my favorite infected type, they had me scared to go through a door, or turn my back, especially when I can hear them running and crawling around with my headphones on and lights turned off. Shamblers were annoying but they changed up the dynamic so they were welcomed. The Rat King, was just so appealing and terrifying to look at, it makes me wonder how many other unique infected are out there in the world. They also added Hefty humans in the game that took more damage those were cool I guess.

    2.Combat. Hand to hand combat was my favorite part of the game, I loved how fluid the dodging was and cocking my fist back and knocking a runner out. THE EXPLOSIVES SO SATISFYING. I loved how the enemies would just disintegrate and turn to pink mist when blown up instead of just rag dolling a full body in the air as if they were jumping on a trampoline. I loved how if you shot a clicker with a shotgun in its legs they would become handicapped and you could easily shoot them in head. Same goes for most enemies if you shoot at their arms, legs, or head, chunks or entire limbs would get blown off.

    3. Graphics/Art , Level design . Of course beautiful, some of the most aesthetically pleasing parts in the game were in Jackson I loved the snow and lodges, and Eugenes secret weed farm, and when there was a massive horde chasing us. The Sky Bridge very atmospheric and creative. The island when the whole place was up in flames it really felt chaotic. Ellies Farm I loved how tranquil it felt despite the sadness and anger that dwelled in Ellies head. Santa Barbra, just cause it felt like a whole new game and the filter was vivd and warm compared to Seattles grey filter. I loved how Ellie was about it, she had the bloody white tank top on, she was coming to play no games, especially the cutscene when she encounters the rattlers and she messes both of them up, and she's holding the SMG looking badass. The ending where theirs nothing but fog and water... beautiful really felt like the edge of the world, fitting for the final fight.

    OVERALL 8/10
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  77. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente uma obra de arte, acho difícil eu em minha vida eu jogar algo parecido, muito obrigado pela experiência, fique muito puto e triste por terem descartado o Joel, mas nada foi acaso ou gratuito, mas acho que este poderia ser um The Last Of Us parte 3, mas enfim obrigado. Psn id: RickGarcia1910
  78. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Thank You Naughty Dog for this game one of the best experience in my gaming life 11/10.
  79. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    The problem with all the negative reviews is that they wanted a fan service for a sequel. Naught Dog did something entirely different and they couldn't accept it. Also, the story showed that no one is innocent and that there are no heroes in this violent world. It's a realization that makes you feel uneasy. Even if you don't like this, you cannot rate a perfect game with 0/10. Only for theThe problem with all the negative reviews is that they wanted a fan service for a sequel. Naught Dog did something entirely different and they couldn't accept it. Also, the story showed that no one is innocent and that there are no heroes in this violent world. It's a realization that makes you feel uneasy. Even if you don't like this, you cannot rate a perfect game with 0/10. Only for the actors'performances, the graphics, the attention to detail, the game deserves more... Expand
  80. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    broken story line, no logic as all, charater die for nothing just for push the story line. ending like ****
  81. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally loved it. There was some issues with it such as not going in depth with the Rattlers, Owen's motives, the sex scene, but overall I thought it was good. I'm being generous with my review because I feel the game is getting unnecessary hate from "Joel fanboys" who are just triggered that the game killed off their favorite character and how "unjust" his death was.

    Granted some people may genuinely hate the game and that's ok, but I think the story was good. It made you see things from the villain's perspective and had people relating to Abby and see where she was coming from and if you can make a sympathetic villain like Abby that's good story telling. There was also little key things throughout the story that painted a bigger picture and deeper story. An example was the bracelet Dina made Ellie. It spurs questions to the end of the story. Depending on how you look at it, either Dina left Ellie or she's back in Jackson waiting for her while she says bye to Joel.

    The moral was also on par with the last game. The last game the theme of family was consistent throughout the game and in this one the theme of vengeance was also heavily emphasized.

    As for the complaints that the promos were misleading because it lead you to believe that Joel wasn't dead. I'm not sure if anyone remembers the promos for the first game, but it lead me to believe that I would be playing Ellie instead of Joel the entire time. So this isn't the first time that we've been mislead before.

    I just hate seeing a well developed game get bashed because the users disagree with the story and now it's gotten to the point of threatening the voice actors. This fandom is becoming as toxic as Star Wars and all because everyone is just upset because they're obsessed with Joel.
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  82. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Максимальная оценка! Не преувеличиваю тк понравилось абсолютно все. И очуменный сюжет и прекрасная работа режиссера и правильная подача сюжета. Многим не нравится, но я считаю это только те кто "прошли игру на ютубе". Либо настолько не зрелый ум, что не хватает его понять гениальность сюжета игры. Многие ругают игру за ЛГБТ, но поверьте эти моменты хоть и присутствуют, но их очень мало.Максимальная оценка! Не преувеличиваю тк понравилось абсолютно все. И очуменный сюжет и прекрасная работа режиссера и правильная подача сюжета. Многим не нравится, но я считаю это только те кто "прошли игру на ютубе". Либо настолько не зрелый ум, что не хватает его понять гениальность сюжета игры. Многие ругают игру за ЛГБТ, но поверьте эти моменты хоть и присутствуют, но их очень мало. Можно пересчитать их по пальцам рук. Пропаганды как таковой нет. Просто и "ТАКИЕ" люди присутствуют в этом мире. Даже если вы против ЛГБТ или вам не нравится сюжет, то и даже учитывая это оценка такой революционно технической игры не должна исходить от вам меньше 7. Вы только посмотрите какую "картинку" выдает PS4 фатка, не говоря уже о pro версию. А звуковое сопровождение? А гемплей? Механики гемплея? А эти божественные анимации ? Вы что этого не заметили? Тогда мне вас искренне жаль.!!! Expand
  83. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wtf was that? This game piss me off. Why did you do that no wtf?! Plz this game is 100% non canon **** this game. And plz don't **** up uncharted 5 you hear me naughty dog! Expand
  84. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    it is laughable decreasing quality than the first one. where is 7 years gone?
  85. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Thank you naughty dog for this awesome game! Its a really next lvl play
    Gameplay, story, characters, AMAZING!
  86. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is undoubtedly one of the most polarizing games ever. It also happens to be one the best games I have ever played.

    Why there's such a huge disparity between the user and critic reviews doesn't surprise me at all -- people are reactionary. Once word got out that one of the most celebrated video game protagonists of all time was killed in such brutal fashion AND players were expected play as his killer, the game was irredeemable. Ellie's sexuality and Abby's masculine figure were just the cherry on top of a clear dumpster fire.

    It just so happens that all of those disjointed elements came together to form a masterpiece.

    Naughty Dog decided that a cliched storyline would be too simple -- so they decided to go against the grain and create one of the most f*cked up video game stories I've ever experienced.. and I'm glad they did. I remember watching Abby impale Joel's skull numerous times before finally putting him out of his misery right in front of Ellie. In that moment, I hated Abby just as much as you could anyone. She definitely felt "irredeemable" at that moment in time.

    Through phenomenal character development and plot direction, we somehow eventually come to empathize with Abby. We don't necessarily forgive her for murdering Joel, but we do understand why she did it and at least try to work past it. It takes Ellie murdering all of Abby's close friends and acquaintances to arrive to a similar judgement. Near the end, in Ellie's gritty encounter with Abby at the beach, we don't want either character to die. By that point, they've both been robbed of (almost) everything they had, and revenge was nothing more than a moot point.

    I quite enjoyed the ending as well. It isn't a happy ending, but it's one that gives gravity to all of the choices made throughout the game. The overwhelming feeling is "emptiness", but Naughty Dog has left a lot to our own imagination, along with a strong possibility for a third game.

    In the end, the parts of the game that linger with me are:

    Outstanding graphics - beautiful scenery, stellar facial animations
    Top-notch voice acting - as expected with Naughty Dog
    Amazing score - especially in regards to the acoustics
    Impactful story - it's emotional, brutal, and raw, blurs the line between gaming and movies
    Gameplay - major improvement from the first, really intelligent enemy AI and fun stealth/gunplay

    At the end of the day, The Last of Us 2 has a leg up on its predecessor and is in my Top 10 of this generation's games. It's one of my favorite cinematic games, up there with Uncharted 4, but factoring in the graphics, story, and gameplay, it's absolutely a must-play for anyone. 10/10
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  87. Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Horrible. Historia vacía, sin desarrollo de los personajes. Mala narrativa. Guión incoherente. Nada que ver con la primera parte. Es mal juego porque, siendo la campaña el punto fuerte de esta saga, no cumple con su cometido; es demás decir que no contiene multijugador. Recomiendo comprar de segunda mano y luego revenderlo (si es que alguien aún lo quiere comprar).
  88. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Лучший игровой опыт на Ps4. Продукт не для всех. Масштабнее первой части. Кто не любит данный жанр и видит жизнь только в ярких красках, проходите мимо.
  89. Jul 6, 2020
    8
    I hated the fact Joel died but if I was Abby and my dad died I would want revenge tooo but Abby learns through the story that revenge is not the answer to her problems. If she wouldn’t have killed Joel all of her friends would still be alive. I keep seeing people say Abby got a good ending she didn’t she lost everything and only has Lev left which is exactly what Joel had. Joel wasI hated the fact Joel died but if I was Abby and my dad died I would want revenge tooo but Abby learns through the story that revenge is not the answer to her problems. If she wouldn’t have killed Joel all of her friends would still be alive. I keep seeing people say Abby got a good ending she didn’t she lost everything and only has Lev left which is exactly what Joel had. Joel was miserable then he found Ellie and now it’s happening with Abby and Lev. The graphics are wonderful and the story is good but has some downs. Honestly I felt bad for Abby and I never thought I would have empathy for her. I cared for Ellie tooo overall the game made me question everything I was trying to figure out if I wanted Abby dead or Alive I liked her but I loved Joel but deep down I knew Joel wasn’t a good person. People keep saying Abby is evil but it’s not true she doesn’t kill innocent people and at the beginning of the game she tells her group not to kill Ellie because she’s innocent and didn’t kill her dad. Abby is a good person because she saves Lev and his sister. Ellie and Abby our the same both lose their father and got lost in revenge. Honestly I think Ellie doesn’t know who she really is- I feel like she wants to forgive Joel and she does when she doesn’t kill Abby. But through out the game Ellie is ruthless and angry which she should her dad died but at the same time she’s lost she’s not the Ellie from the first game she’s older and darker. This game gives me mixed feelings it’s morally grey which is realistic no one is perfect. But I liked the story because it was realistic every action has a consequence. Abby killing Joel made Ellie kill all her friends. And Joel killing Abbys dad made her come for him. This game shouldn’t be a 0/10 the gameplay is fun and the graphics are amazing. Another thing is the game wasn’t ruined by sjw you were just mad Joel died. Yes there is a gay character and guess what there was a gay character in the first game. Lev being trans is an interesting plot and helps you build a bond with him honestly Lev is one of the most bad ass characters. Ok I’m done I respect your opinion if you dislike the game. Expand
  90. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Very good game many people said it's bad but I already played and it's a good game to play
  91. Jul 6, 2020
    1
    Neil has **** it up. This game isnt aboit Ellie. Why is she evennon the cover lol. The whole story pretty much is about Abby. But everything else is there for the purpose of this character. Even the most memorable moments in gameplay, level design, dialogue etc are the best with this character. Its being forced through your gut so obviously to like her ansd set up the next game with her.Neil has **** it up. This game isnt aboit Ellie. Why is she evennon the cover lol. The whole story pretty much is about Abby. But everything else is there for the purpose of this character. Even the most memorable moments in gameplay, level design, dialogue etc are the best with this character. Its being forced through your gut so obviously to like her ansd set up the next game with her. BAD Game DESIGN!!! Expand
  92. Jul 6, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved almost every second of the game.. the way Ellie loses focus on what's important in exchange for her hateful feelings and also Abby's journey for revenge and ultimatly gaining someone to care, really care for. It kinda reminded me of Joel's journey in the first game of being a real **** to caring about someone again.. Abby goes thru the same thing actually, not as fleshed out as Joel story was but still..But the ending got botched because even tho I understand that Ellie goes out for a last chance to revenge Joel (even having settled, raising a child and having a life) she doesn’t sees it thru in the final second.. so that’s something I didn’t quite get behind. But overall a solid experience, lot’s of tearjerking moments, beautiful grafics and wonderful gameplay!!! Expand
  93. Jul 6, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego con excelente grafica. Sin embargo la historia es asquerosa, llega hacer absurda de tantas veces que sobreviven. Me quedo con the last of us parte uno Expand
  94. Jul 6, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Soooo. First of all this is not a review bombing, thats why there is no zero rank. Well I finished the game yesterday. And for me it was awful. Don't get me wrong, not everything was awful. I loved the gameplay mechanincs, graphics, soundtrack and AI. First half was very good, I really enjoyed the game even after that horrible death of Joel. But one thing I can't get over is how stupidly the death was written. That whole situtation is so damn stupid in wider perspective of previous game and all those situations Joel and Ellie went through. Remember how Joel saw "injured" man on the road and exactly knew what that was about? He was so experienced after so many years of survival. Same for Tommy. But now? Well I'm Tommy and this is my brother Joel hello hello come to our town you really bad looking strangers. Oh and Joel, could you please stand in the middle of the room without gun in your hand just to be easy target? Thank you. I mean come on, that is really poor writing. And don't tell me that after 4 years living in the safe city BUT still going on patrols killing clickers and dangerous strangers Joel would get so soft and incatious. I won't even start about lies in the trailers, but at least they could leave Joel in game as Ellie's halucinations or something because of that PTSD. At least we would have some sort of farewell with Joel's character. 20+ hours of gameplay and there was maybe 2 hours top with Joel around or somehow included. But how could ND do worse after this I asked myself while playing. Well the other half of the game you play as this really unlikeable character Abby who murdered Joel gruesomely. Her side of story really bored. I really didn't care about her NPC father or romance with Owen etc. How could this be a good idea? I'm really sad after this waiting. If they would at least include Joel more in the story. I hope there won't be any part III. And I hope Troy Baker will play some new awesome character in a game that is not made by Naughty Dog because I really like that guy. Expand
  95. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    a fantastic game, no matter what they say. required to purchase and passing.
  96. Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Amazingly beautiful game. Had me hooked from beginning to end. I recommend spending as much time searching around, and exploring every corner. You get more out of the game both content wise, and from the story. As for the story, there were some points that didn't hit well. But overall, I think it was a worthy sequel to the first game. If I could change anything about it, I'd rearrange aAmazingly beautiful game. Had me hooked from beginning to end. I recommend spending as much time searching around, and exploring every corner. You get more out of the game both content wise, and from the story. As for the story, there were some points that didn't hit well. But overall, I think it was a worthy sequel to the first game. If I could change anything about it, I'd rearrange a few of the plot lines to have a bit more cohesiveness with what the overall story is trying to represent and tell the players. A great game to end out the PS4's life cycle. Expand
  97. Jul 6, 2020
    3
    El juego se alarga demasiado entre historias alternas y cuando recién va a pasar algo emocionante te regresan al pasado, es frustrante que algo que esperas desde hace tanto tiempo sea tan malo y el final es lo peor, háganme caso mejor miren gameplays en YouTube en ves de gastar su dinero comprando esto
  98. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. A challenging and thought provoking game. The emotions felt throughout will be remembered for a long time.
  99. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Es un excelente juego de lo mejor de la generación y probablemente el mejor juego del año está a la altura del primer juego
  100. Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything they did with this game its disappointing, disgusting, frustrating. They literally took a **** in the fan base, the story, the main characters. They trolled us with fake trailers making us believe that we were having parts with Joel. And there's no much to say when the user score already says it all Expand
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93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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