The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. UzBaG
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Шедевральный проект, в плане прорабоотки графики, стрельбы, физики так и в плане сюжета.
    Да есть повестка ЛГБТ, но это не значит, что игру нельзя нормально оценивать в плане сюжета.
  2. Snadinator
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Here I am two weeks after finishing the game and still giving thought to the entire experience. The story and depth of the characters is nuanced, gritty and emotionally poignant. The fact that so many are angry is a testament to how beloved the characters are. Thematically the equivalent of 'No Country for Old Men' for the gaming industry. People will be talking about this one for years.
  3. sjkaiser12
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Barring some pacing issues, this game is innovative, bold, and makes some incredibly risky story decisions that pays off for me. Been thinking about it ever since I beat it. Bravo Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann!
  4. Stizum
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I finished my second play through of the game and it is a masterpiece to me. Are there areas of opportunity? Of course... all games have them. This game achieved a fluidity of gameplay and combat that is unparalleled. Play super stealthy and slow if you want, but the fast paced, jumping off boxes, hurdling through windows all while avoiding bullets and taking down “bad guys” was so muchI finished my second play through of the game and it is a masterpiece to me. Are there areas of opportunity? Of course... all games have them. This game achieved a fluidity of gameplay and combat that is unparalleled. Play super stealthy and slow if you want, but the fast paced, jumping off boxes, hurdling through windows all while avoiding bullets and taking down “bad guys” was so much more satisfying for me! There was some clunkiness i experienced when interacting with objects, but otherwise this gameplay was phenomenal.
    The story was compelling and challenging. I have seen many people argue that this was the weakest element of the game, but I would disagree. I do not agree that people “acted out of character” or that there were pacing issues. I genuinely appreciated the direction and end result.
    Graphics... no comments needed. All in all, I loved the game. Wonderful experience!    … Expand
  5. Zhicks88
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute masterpiece. Masterclass in story telling. Thoughtful and uncomfortable story. The people that hate it are incels and bigots.… Expand
  6. Smurtrobain
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Way better than everyone is saying, people just overhype stuff too much. just because it doesn’t meet overly high expectations doesn’t mean it’s bad...
  7. nedhayes
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Not the game I was expecting but in the best possible way. Expands and refines the last of us gameplay and plot along with some of the best graphics of this generation.
    If you want more of the same from the first game, you won’t get it, and tonally it has a very different feel, but it is it’s equal in every respect.
  8. Mvance30
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. If you havent played it yet you should.
  9. Punishedfox18
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    All The mechanics in The game have a top of quallity, The music, the Big cities collapsed by Nature, horror and violence are a wonderfull Journey, The way that animations aré detaiñedi aresane, simply wonderfull game
  10. DeadlyLight
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game challenges you to think from multiple perspectives. The people who dislike this game seem to miss the point. The developers have done something different here and I personally love it.
    They have gone all out with this game and it sure plays out like a movie, even during gameplay sometimes, which is really impressive.
    Also, finishing this game will leave you emotionally devastated.
  11. ThatCrazySheep
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I have never rated any game before, but seeing the hate that TLOU2 received, I felt like I had to. The hate is not representative of the game. I understand that some people might have been shocked by the story, but I found it truly amazing. It is violent, yes. It is dark. It can sometimes be unconfortable. But ist is what makes the game so unique, so perfect. TLOU has always been about theI have never rated any game before, but seeing the hate that TLOU2 received, I felt like I had to. The hate is not representative of the game. I understand that some people might have been shocked by the story, but I found it truly amazing. It is violent, yes. It is dark. It can sometimes be unconfortable. But ist is what makes the game so unique, so perfect. TLOU has always been about the fine line between living and dying, between what's good and what' s wrong. The game does it perfectly. No body is safe, no one is invincible. And it shows us that one's actions are not always good for everyone. I do understand that the game is not for everyone. But I cannot understand why some poeple would give it a zero. It is visually stunning. The story is long, complex and so enjoyable. The gameplay is even better than the first game. It should be at least a 7/10, but for me, it's a 10, without a doubt. It is the best game I have played in my entire life. Period. A game so deep and so powerful will always stay in my top.… Expand
  12. Metalgamer
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece !!!!!

    One of the best games in recent years !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. gwpoole123
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game that expertly depicts the cycle of revenge and violence that only leads to despair. By playing as both the characters Abby and Ellie it allows you to see both sides of the story and how they mirror each other, leading to the answer that neither character is good or bad, and is just human. On top of this you have some of the best graphics I have ever seen in a video game and gameplay that has expanded on the original. There is a lot of hate towards the game promoting a social agenda by including multiple LGBTQ characters, dont belive all the negative reviews held by those that are posting hate for the pure reason of intolerance to others in society.… Expand
  14. pretty_noise
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    It's a game about giving up everything you love for revenge. It's about you being the villain in someone else's story. It's about feeling empathy by putting yourself in another person's shoes. This game broke my heart, and I loved every minute of it.
  15. Lubedupsquid
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I’m pretty confused about all the “controversy” because this game has it all. It has a gripping story, very well written and complex characters, incredible gameplay. Beautiful environments. It’s an emotional roller coaster in the absolute best way! So much replayability and it’s such a satisfying length. You won’t regret picking this one up.
  16. GameFan8567
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Story is fantastic! People are so upset that it isn't the story they wanted. Get over it, the events happened.
  17. elzadj
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    It's 2020, I like to believe we live in a modern society, where bigots do not have rights to threat and insult people. (Ok, I know we are not living in a modern society, 2020 is actually a great indicator for that).

    I do not think I have anything else to say about the game that critics like Screen Rant, GamesRadar+ or Kinda Funny Games already said. You know, critics and journalist,    It's 2020, I like to believe we live in a modern society, where bigots do not have rights to threat and insult people. (Ok, I know we are not living in a modern society, 2020 is actually a great indicator for that).

    I do not think I have anything else to say about the game that critics like Screen Rant, GamesRadar+ or Kinda Funny Games already said.

    You know, critics and journalist, people who are not homophobic and who actually played and finished the game.

    And if you really played the game and then gave it 0 - you lost in it. And maybe you lost your humanity and empathy too.    … Expand
  18. qcwjjy
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    time will show the fact。good game picks its player。 and game is not a toy for child
  19. Nero03
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a amazing game it's not as good as the first one but otherwise amazing!!
  20. Gilarabrywn
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game. Don't know why it's being review bombed. Must be jealous xbox and pc fan boys who wish they had a game half this good. But if you enjoyed the first, you will like this. The story can be dividing for some, but I understand why they did it. It will make you think and challenge you. And in the end it is awesome.
  21. MrPope
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Feel free to ignore every single 0 review and the disgusting portion of the criticism this game unfairly received from utter plebs on the Internet, but don't dismiss more rational criticism others have either. It's okay to not think this game is a masterpiece, and to have problems with some aspects of the story, but anyone raving about how it's a disgrace to the characters and the world ofFeel free to ignore every single 0 review and the disgusting portion of the criticism this game unfairly received from utter plebs on the Internet, but don't dismiss more rational criticism others have either. It's okay to not think this game is a masterpiece, and to have problems with some aspects of the story, but anyone raving about how it's a disgrace to the characters and the world of the first game etc can honestly just f*** right off. If they'd understood the message and themes of the first game, then they would realise that TLOU II shows the consequences of decisions made by character's in the first game, absolutely true to the world ND created. To claim otherwise is just wrong.

    For me, this game is a 10, but it took me a while to come to that conclusion. I had to take a week away from video games after I finished the story. Not intentionally, but I just didn't have the heart to play anything else. This game was extremely difficult to play at times. But it's also the most fully formed and outrageously effective attempt at an immersive, narrative-driven video game that I've ever seen. Its absolutely outstanding.

    After the first couple of hours I was so invested in what was happening, why it was happening and where the story would go that I just sort of melted into the world and the story that ND are telling. It's hard to discuss any story and/or character moments without going into spoilers, but sufficed to say it's Naughty Dog's biggest and most ambitious game yet. It's probably also the most challenging game I've ever played.

    There are more than a few moments where I DID NOT want any part of what was happening on screen, and that's because this game does not shy away from showing you some really **** up **** Like, truly haunting, harrowing **** Animal lovers in particular beware. I'm the sort of guy that cries anytime a dog gets hurt or dies in a movie. **** I cry whenever dogs are happy, like those videos where their owner returns from overseas and they can't handle their excitement and joy. There there are moments where I felt sick with guilt while playing through Ellie's story.

    The violence is never gratuitous however, at least not in my opinion. It's raw and graphic and feels extremely real, but ultimately this game is a discussion about violence, obsession, and about revenge. It asks you as the player to think about how far you would go for revenge? How far is too far? Is revenge justified when it's born out of love for someone, to want to get payback for them? It shows the fallout of actions made when people let violence and anger envelop them. And it shows them in graphic detail. But it's also a story about love, grief, acceptance, and change. I genuinely believe it to be a much deeper story than some give it credit for. Again, tough to say more without spoilers. I'll leave it by saying that ND did the impossible with regard to the story they chose to tell. And I am so thankful that they did.    … Expand
  22. Hideyasu
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Greatest game of this generation.
    Emotional story that makes you fill emotionly drained And characters that you wont forget soon
  23. Spydey67
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us part 2 its a masterpiece by Naughty dog, one of the best games I've ever played in my life with very good gameplay, a spectacular story that made me think for a week, I just loved it
  24. ggbh
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I don't normally post reviews, but I had to for this. The amount of vitriol and hate for the story told in The Last of Us 2 shows us two things:

    Firstly, that the majority of people who played it, completely missed the point of the story and the characters. These aren't just sprites on a computer screen, they're real living people with emotions and complicated drives. Secondly, it    I don't normally post reviews, but I had to for this. The amount of vitriol and hate for the story told in The Last of Us 2 shows us two things:

    Firstly, that the majority of people who played it, completely missed the point of the story and the characters. These aren't just sprites on a computer screen, they're real living people with emotions and complicated drives.

    Secondly, it shines a light on the unbelievable lack of empathy in our modern lives. People are just so unwilling to see the world from someone else's perspective that they're prepared to send death threats to actors who portray characters in a story. Shame on them.

    Naughty Dog's storytelling in this game is just beyond anything I've ever played, and being a part of it makes it so much more connected than any film or a book. The emotion this story brings out in people (positive and negative) is so intense and raw that it leaves a huge mark. I don't know what more there is to ask from a piece of entertainment. This is the absolute pinnacle of gaming.    … Expand
  25. magykone
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Game of this generation. Don't believe the review bombers and play the game to completion before forming an opinion.
  26. Jomihean
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Brilliant game. Think most of the hate comes from people reading the leaks and deciding they didn’t like it before even playing it. Combat and stealth are easily the best I’ve played in any game. Stunning graphics and a great story that makes you feel everything the characters are feeling.
  27. Zeitgeistical
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had to create an account to rate this. The game is an absolute 10. No matter the pettiness of thousands of users that simply saw the leaks and already made up their minds, this game is not meant to please the player in the sense we are used to. Nor did the first game do that, let's be honest here, the ending was absolutely brutal in what seemed a perfect bitter sweet story.

    The combat and the stealth in this game are easily one of the best out there. It's an absolute masterpiece in this regard.

    Now people are mad about the story, but the game has a compelling and brilliant told story. It makes you see similarities from different points of views. You are forced to do things that get under your skin, but since the ending of the first game (at the very least) that has been the point of this series. You are initially resistant to play as others characters, but they grow, you begin to see how similar they are to the characters you love and are so mad about throughout it's gameplay.

    It's a disruptive game. Unique, even. It is absolutely a must play.    … Expand
  28. GabrielBlanco
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Tiene una maravillosa mecánica de juego, gráficos preciosos y una historia que te hace cambiar tu opinión de algunos personajes.
  29. Adalz
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    What a game! Loved both the previous game and this one, took a daring approach to its story telling and I loved it for that, gameplay, graphics, score and story all great as usual from Naughtydog, guessing all the hate is coming from the 12 year olds watching the gameplay from pewdiepie.
  30. Micheal93
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game is 100% just as amazing as the first game but for different reasons. The Gameplay/Graphics/Acting is excellent! This game forces you to think beyond the normal run, gun, and destroy enemy NPC's with no name that all look the same. It's a great piece of story telling and one of the best of this generation. No other game made me verbally burst out commentary in such a manner, I wasThis game is 100% just as amazing as the first game but for different reasons. The Gameplay/Graphics/Acting is excellent! This game forces you to think beyond the normal run, gun, and destroy enemy NPC's with no name that all look the same. It's a great piece of story telling and one of the best of this generation. No other game made me verbally burst out commentary in such a manner, I was truly engaged in this world and story. I would love a Part 3 if the dev chooses to make one, Day one buy.… Expand
  31. philium1
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    It's not perfect, but considering everything that this game gets right, I think it's fair to call it an absolute masterpiece. I beat the game on Moderate difficulty and then immediately played it again and beat it again, this time on Survivor+ (this game really ought to be played on Survivor, by the way).

    In terms of gameplay, everything good about The Last of Us 1 has been improved.    It's not perfect, but considering everything that this game gets right, I think it's fair to call it an absolute masterpiece. I beat the game on Moderate difficulty and then immediately played it again and beat it again, this time on Survivor+ (this game really ought to be played on Survivor, by the way).

    In terms of gameplay, everything good about The Last of Us 1 has been improved. Combat is more varied, more excited, more tense, and much more brutal. Even for a seasoned gamer like myself, this combat made me stop and say "Oh my God!" a few times. It's just so intense - in a good way! There are fewer ladders, more areas to explore, and many more options as to how you take on your enemies. Also, new infected!

    In terms of the story, it is of course hugely controversial. But I think it's tremendously well done. It's not as perfectly tight as the Last of Us 1 and there are a couple awkward jumps in timeline. But it's so ambitious and manages to make you think and feel things that few games before have ever even dared to try. For that alone, I think this game is deserving of special recognition. It has been a couple weeks since I beat the game for the second time and I'm still thinking about the characters, pondering their choices, wondering what they could or couldn't have done differently. This game really makes you care about the characters and their choices and makes you think about the costs of our actions in life. It's brilliant.

    Like I said, the game is not perfect - there are some bugs that can be really distracting, and there are some oversights in the plot. But, all in all, this is easily one of the best games I have ever played in over twenty years of gaming. It is a worthy successor to an all-time great game, and stands alone as a masterpiece in its own right.

    It's 'The Godfather Part 2' of video games.    … Expand
  32. mrndroid
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I ever played! Amazing history and characters! I loved the first game but I think this is better
  33. miky_kin
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, with an engaging story and overall one of the best graphic designs yet to experience in a videogame.
  34. franciscochaka2
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo do ano.
    Ótima experiência de jogo, boa jogabilidade e personagens cativantes.
    Algumas pessoas falam que a história é ruim mas acredito que as mesmas só não tiveram maturidade suficiente para entender.
  35. Saloom360
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game and worth the experience
    Great gameplay, amazing graphics, and elaborate characters
    Thank the studio for their effort    … Expand
  36. KinglewisI
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Game of the generation! Just like It's predecessor. This game is brilliant in every way. Not perfect, but there exists no game that is perfect. Loved every minute of it.
  37. SamiMedj
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Ceci est une des plus grandes œuvres de tout les temps. Un grand merci aux personnes qui ont contribué à the last of us part II.

    Chef-d'oeuvre absolu.
  38. Carolgamer
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A Naughty Dog's masterpiece. As a hardcore fan im more than proud. Everything I've ever wanted from a game.
  39. Sysanun
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Фантастическая игра. Возможно лучшая графика на ps 4 (как минимум не хуже хорайзона) . Игра меня просто захватила .В первый раз играл на PlayStation так долго . Игра явно не заслуживает такой низкой оценки(
  40. Nickcres
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    In a word, devastating. You won’t play a better game or experience a better story. Don’t listen to the negative reviews - this just oozes quality from every frame.
  41. marcellinogrifo
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Sto gioco è una madonna mannaggia ai clicker fasulli che ci vedono -------------------
  42. Prokofiev1917
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The media picked up the trend, and hamsters from all over the Internet came running, and put bad ratings. But those who have passed this masterpiece understand that this is one of the best games in history
  43. Leo_Need
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The game is masterpiece. One of the best stories ever made. I recommend everyone to play it.
  44. Khongbaogio
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Very interesting game with great graphics. I recommended this game to all my friends and they all liked it.
  45. Illiasteeam32
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра, с лучшим сюжетом и геймплеем. Лучшее поведение ИИ на рынке, в этот однообразный геймплей интересно играть даже после половины игры. Локации сделаны прекрасно, Сиэтл и остров Шрамов, мое почтение. Графика не сравнится ни с какой игрой. На оценки дебилов которые завидуют игре не нужно обращать внимание. Им не понравилось ЛГБТ, на которое вообще можно не обращать внимание. В игруЛучшая игра, с лучшим сюжетом и геймплеем. Лучшее поведение ИИ на рынке, в этот однообразный геймплей интересно играть даже после половины игры. Локации сделаны прекрасно, Сиэтл и остров Шрамов, мое почтение. Графика не сравнится ни с какой игрой. На оценки дебилов которые завидуют игре не нужно обращать внимание. Им не понравилось ЛГБТ, на которое вообще можно не обращать внимание. В игру ни в коем случае не играйте если не прошли 1 часть, она такой же шедевр. Видно что Naughty Dog постарались, сделали игру от души. Всем советую(пк боярам или фортнайтерам конечно же нет)… Expand
  46. patatacocia
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Es perfecto. Una obra maestra. Una trama muy valiente. Sonido increíble . Una muy buena secuela.
  47. Thelastofus3
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game is very good. Game cực hay các bạn ạ, đồ họa rất đẹp, tuyệt vời luôn.
  48. Shulman
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I really in love about it.
    Thank you, ND, it is amazing! Don't listen haters, U'd made excellent game!
  49. kemendi9608
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I really hope that a Part III will be coming too in the near future.
  50. Ltuttle13
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. I went into it with no expectations and let the story bring along for the ride. Loved it. Would absolutely recommend
  51. 02Deathghost
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Spoiler free review , i loved playing through this game alot ! altough i was bored in some parts but they still conveyed in a good way what they meant to convey ,as i say myself this is what i call beautiful in a **** up way , from an astonishingly unique story to some good old revisited gameplay mechanics from the first game and unique detaills to atmosphere and the stunning textures ,Spoiler free review , i loved playing through this game alot ! altough i was bored in some parts but they still conveyed in a good way what they meant to convey ,as i say myself this is what i call beautiful in a **** up way , from an astonishingly unique story to some good old revisited gameplay mechanics from the first game and unique detaills to atmosphere and the stunning textures , would recommend playing through this definitely worth the time… Expand
  52. Nukular606
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Best Game i played in 2020! Story, Gameplay, Playtime and emotions. Everything awesome!
  53. MelliSystem
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    No se dejen llevar por el fanatismo. Primero terminen el juego, es para gente con un nivel emocional fuerte y muy madura.
  54. carlosdmunozp
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Not only Naughty Dog's best game yet, but also the best game Sony has ever realised. It's been days since I finished it and it is still stuck on my head. Masterpiece is a understatement for what this game is. Congrats, PLEASE keep making games like this. This is the closest a game has ever been to a movie.
  55. Markaleto
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Excellent writing paired with visceral combat. Finishing this game will leave you wishing for more yet glad that it's over. Incrediblely powerful.
  56. Alfabod
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Anyone who doesn't understand why Ellie doesn't kill Abbi is clearly failing to see the amazing emotional journey they all go through. Games in which there's a good guy and and the good guy shoots the bad guy, the end, are many. The idea of seeking revenge on someone who killed someone for the same reason you plan on killing them for, for me is not a black and white matter and I may have made the same decision Elli did. In fact, I was relieved when she didn't kill Abbi. With all the baggage they all carry, and all the **** they've all been through, who knows what the correct decision would be at that point.

    I have to say that it took me a while to get used to playing as Abbi, but I managed to connect to her as much as I had connected to Ellie. Overall, loved the game    … Expand
  57. Mightybee
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, this game is a masterpiece . The story captivated me from the beginnng to the end. I suffered with Ellie and Abby… Expand
  58. Laos
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This game I found to be very enjoyable, the graphics and movements were top-tier quality and the story was balanced with just enough down time/happy moments to balance out the intense action. The characters felt natural and well written. The game is very different to the first one and from everything else that has come from Naughty Dog, however that's the charm, this is a game-changingThis game I found to be very enjoyable, the graphics and movements were top-tier quality and the story was balanced with just enough down time/happy moments to balance out the intense action. The characters felt natural and well written. The game is very different to the first one and from everything else that has come from Naughty Dog, however that's the charm, this is a game-changing experience. Naughty dog and all the staff involved with every aspect of the game should be commended for thinking outside the box and giving an engaging experience to players. It encouraged different perspectives, not just the blind kill everyone and everything that walks approach of other games.
    Overall this was a highly enjoyable experience, perhaps not for everybody but I recommend trying the game itself to form your own opinion as some opinions on this game can be biased. Happy playing!    … Expand
  59. Greyedout
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The game hit so many emotional high points. Pacing felt like a roller coaster, with tense highs and dramatic lows. I both loved & hated almost every character. The game was incredible and I just wish I could play more of it. As a huge fan of the first story, I was immediately consumed by this one. It absolutely delivered.
  60. SumSingWong247
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Best game especially for the price. Character creation, graphics, story, gameplay, emotion...my list goes on.
  61. sheern
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    SPOILERS AHEAD

    I pre-ordered this game twice, due to Sony canceling the first from delays. The first came from faith in Naughty Dog’s ability to deliver: verified throughout the Uncharted series and the first part of this series. The second pre-order was a decision I made after hearing that the story was leaked; I avoided the content of the leaks but witnessed the overwhelming negative    SPOILERS AHEAD

    I pre-ordered this game twice, due to Sony canceling the first from delays. The first came from faith in Naughty Dog’s ability to deliver: verified throughout the Uncharted series and the first part of this series. The second pre-order was a decision I made after hearing that the story was leaked; I avoided the content of the leaks but witnessed the overwhelming negative reaction to them. The only hints I gathered for the plot were based on trailers and pre-leak comments, such as the theory that Joel dies -- which turned out to be correct. My excitement never died down, throughout all delays and controversy. I’ll make some notes about gameplay, but the focus of this review is the story, which has caused the most divisiveness online.

    GAMEPLAY
    The gameplay and mechanics are great and drove me to keep playing for hours and hours in a single sitting. I played on Hard and it turned out to be a good balance between pacing and enjoyment (I didn't want to finish the game just for the story). My only problem is that I could rarely pull off the flashy moves seen in the trailers, which showcased incredible interactions with the enemies and environment. I think a future run-through on an easier difficulty will open up those possibilities, though. The ability to go prone was a simple but much-needed addition that made me feel more human and mobile than the first game. Most spaces were navigable and squeezing through narrow spots proved to be a satisfying mechanic.

    CHARACTERS
    The newly-added characters are my biggest problem with the game.
    In TLOU1, the writing combined with the voice acting resulted in some of the most engaging dialogues and personas I have had the pleasure of experiencing, in any form of media. The game's introduction -- a short and sweet conversation between a daughter and her dad -- had me deeply invested in Sarah and Joel quickly but organically. The Southern twang they spoke with made them unique and real, and contributed to the feeling that I knew who they were. When Sarah was killed, I was feeling the exact sense of dread that Joel felt, and this instantly cemented him as a do-no-wrong protagonist in my mind. Despite this, my positive view on him was constantly challenged throughout the game, though, making him more complex than just a 'good guy in a video game'. None of the other events of the story would have mattered if I didn’t initially care about Joel.

    In TLOU2, I only saw this rich character evolution in characters I already knew, and this was because I understood who they were. I could recognize each turning point in their character arc, such as Tommy’s initial indecision on revenge transforming to his irrational desire for it. On the other hand, I could never engage so deeply with additions like Dina, Jesse, or Abby. Part of this was because the voice acting was fairly cookie-cutter, all sharing a rather neutral personality with no distinguishing emotional characteristics. They had stories to tell, but I couldn't care as much for them because they weren't distinct or special. This isn’t to say these characters didn’t undergo an evolution. For example, Abby helping Lev was a turning point for her, but it didn’t feel like one because I couldn’t determine who she was before this change.
    Luckily, my enjoyment of the complete experience in TLOU2 made this less impactful than it could've been if, say, the gameplay or story were not as impressive as they were.

    STORY
    After my first play-through, I felt the story did not live up to that of the first. This may have been due to preconceptions I garnered from the loud outsiders who bashed the plot before experiencing it. Sometimes, I would find myself picking at tiny details in the story rather than taking in the overall picture. Once I changed my microscopic view to a more holistic one, I came to love TLOU2’s story more than the first. No other game has given me so many different interpretations to the character’s reasonings, or had me questioning their decisions weeks after completion. No other game has drawn such a blurred line between protagonist and antagonist (I still don’t know who’s who). As my appreciation and love for Joel kept growing and growing through the incredible flashbacks with Ellie, a tug-of-war commenced between understanding Abby’s (and humankind’s) revenge while wishing that Joel lived, or at the very least, died a dignified death. This wasn’t the only tug-of-war going on; Ellie's internal conflict for revenge against Abby also left me deeply torn, as did many other decisions and deaths in the story. Despite this, in the end, every single rope broke and the immense pain endured by all parties to ‘win’ meant nothing.

    Side note: Joel’s death scene is a masterpiece. The museum flashback is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  62. sirdrmrberry
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Part II didn’t go the way I expected. You might even say that the story was a gut punch. That being said, I loved it from start to finish nonetheless. I was a big fan of the first game, and despite the change in direction for Part II, nothing felt out of place for me. Jumping into the world of TLOU felt good after all those years, and it felt familiar. Then, BAM!, we’re faced with tragedy: Joel’s brutal death at the hands of Abby. “Who is this girl, anyway?” I was quite upset. Much like Ellie, I wanted revenge; I bought in. On a three day quest through the ruins of Seattle, I felt angry, and I could not wait to find Abby and get revenge. After all, Joel’s death couldn’t go unpunished. Then, in another unexpected turn of events, I’m forced to live the same three days as my dreaded enemy: Abby. At first, I wasn’t pleased with this turn of events, but I ended feeling for Abby at the end of this three day journey. Joel’s death was hard to stomach, but The Last of Us was never about heroes and villains, and I am okay with that. The sorry wasn’t what I expected; it wasn’t even really what I wanted at first, but it turned out to be better. For me, it’s 10/10. As far as the gameplay is concerned, it’s an improvement in just about every way when comparing the game to its predecessor. Much like Uncharted 4 learned from The Last of Us, Part II learned from U4. I also really liked that playing as the Ellie felt different from playing as Abby. In fact, I like that every character I’ve played as in the world has felt different. Another 10/10 for me in that category. To each their own.… Expand
  63. Pinchez
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. The only think that I want to suggest is to play it in survival mode because from my point of view this makes the game more immersive
  64. Witcher3WildHun
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Once again Naughty Dog has proven they are in the ELITE tear of videogame developing and interactive storytelling, this game is great
  65. Deadbeatwarrior
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Don't believe the negative reviews. This game is great and damn near perfect.
  66. Gusresende
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece. The plot is bold and unique. The gameplay is a huge improvement upon the first one. The visuals are well crafted and breathtaking. Highly recommended.… Expand
  67. SadieAdler
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This is a video game that is at the level of literary achievement. This is a video game that should be discussed in the same breath as the most critically analyzed books and films of the last 100 years, without hesitation. This is a video game that in every detail, every plot point, every moment, drips with the intention and love of its creators. This is a masterpiece in storytelling thatThis is a video game that is at the level of literary achievement. This is a video game that should be discussed in the same breath as the most critically analyzed books and films of the last 100 years, without hesitation. This is a video game that in every detail, every plot point, every moment, drips with the intention and love of its creators. This is a masterpiece in storytelling that is rivaled only by the first game.… Expand
  68. Mr-Maks
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I am very sorry that not Mature minds began to massively underestimate the rating of the game. I Express my absolute gratitude to the entire team. Incredible story arcs, strong experiments with the stories of heroes. The game impresses with its atmosphere and gameplay.
  69. molenico
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la generación por lejos, impecable en todos sus aspectos. No hagan caso a los haters.
  70. fog_lord
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Шикарная игра с прекрасным сюжетом. Игра не отпускает ни на минуту, постоянно случаются сюжетные повороты, которые дают мотивацию играть дальше. Геймплей под конец игры надоел, но разнообразие локаций и вариативность прохождения локации спасает в этом пункте. Шедевральное продолжение шедевраШикарная игра с прекрасным сюжетом. Игра не отпускает ни на минуту, постоянно случаются сюжетные повороты, которые дают мотивацию играть дальше. Геймплей под конец игры надоел, но разнообразие локаций и вариативность прохождения локации спасает в этом пункте. Шедевральное продолжение шедевра
  71. Smurphftw
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    Unprecedented attention to detail combined with an incredibly addictive gameplay loop, makes for a can't miss gaming experience. Finished it a week ago and I can't stop thinking about it.
  72. Gamertris1456
    Nov 12, 2020
    10
    This is a great game good graphics good gameplay good story I think Joel was gonna to die no matter what like he was getting old and couldn’t even fight back to Abby she was strong and he was weak the reason why Ellie let go of Abby was because of Joel. Joel told Ellie to try to move on on her life and she did. The reason why you play Abby more than Ellie was because you need to learn moreThis is a great game good graphics good gameplay good story I think Joel was gonna to die no matter what like he was getting old and couldn’t even fight back to Abby she was strong and he was weak the reason why Ellie let go of Abby was because of Joel. Joel told Ellie to try to move on on her life and she did. The reason why you play Abby more than Ellie was because you need to learn more about Abby I know the ending sucks for people who wanted Abby dead but if you understand the story more then you see why she did that to Joel and why… Expand
  73. Habylab
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Honestly, ignore the negative reviews on this. They're either from racists/homophobes/transphobes or people who can't enjoy a well done story that doesn't just do what fans beg. Even if you disagree with the story every other element is improved upon the first game. Incredible story and experience. Get it now!
  74. Staseymay1
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. This is so sad that many people didn't thought about what game wanted to tell us. This is really deep...
  75. GeoDragon80
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. Excellent writing, ultra-violence and the introduction of a great new character, Abby. Sad the neckbeards feel the need to review-bomb this great game just because they can't take it when a character they like gets canned.… Expand
  76. Berg126
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game ripped me apart, it didn't give me what I wanted, but what I got was amazing, I am not a happy ending kind of guy, hoped for a different story, but all makes sense to me in the end, and really liked the new brave way to do a videogame... I still think this is a masterpiece of a story. Don't hope it ends like this, hope for more gaming and not closure on the HBO series… Expand
  77. guilhermeata
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part 2 is the best narrative I have experienced in all my life as a gamer.
    Thank you Naughty Dog for this piece of pure art.
  78. DevJam3
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Достойное продолжение первой части. В эту игру нужно не просто бездумно играть, она имеет глубокий смысл. Показывает к чему приводит месть, жестокость людей. Спасибо Naughty Dog за такие эмоции, историю, интересных персонажей.… Expand
  79. WertomThree
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The AI from this game is unrecognizable from the first. Insane improvements. I also enjoyed the story more than the first. The people complaining about "agenda pushing" have the thinnest skin I've ever seen.
  80. bretzel_nacken
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning sequel that respects its predecessor and builds on it in ways that were hitherto unprecedented. The refined gameplay is anxiety-inducing, the story is much more emotionally complex than the first part, and the game looks incredible. This has probably been the most profound video game experience of my 20+ years of gaming.
  81. garogil94
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Incredible video game such as the gameplay, soundtrack, sound design, physics, an excelent survival horror that evolved with the time. Is an unique history not for everyone, made for a society that needs different histories and perspectives.
  82. Gamechamp
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A memorable and deeply human tale of hatred and the choices we make, with quite possibly the best action/stealth hybrid gameplay in the genre whose elements bleed back and forth into and out of the narrative.
  83. Ungala
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    En la era donde reina la inmediatez emocional, llega una obra maestra que indigna a los necios, presentándoles la introspección infinita del mito.
  84. COOLIO478
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great story. Great visuals. Great music. Personally I didn’t really like playing as Abby, because after her scene with Joel I saw her as a villain. Especially I didn’t like it when I had to fight as her against Ellie, but seeing her perspective was definitely something new and interesting. Still the game was awesome. Definitely Top 3 of this generation.… Expand
  85. tisthejourney
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    What a ride! Truly Naughty Dog's Magnum Opus.

    I took my time with this game, over 40 hours, explored the environments and buildings thoroughly. ND's attention to detail is astonishing. Best console graphics I have ever seen. Gameplay was superb and trying different tactics was tons of fun. I avoided spoilers as much as possible but had that "one" major event spoiled by some fool on    What a ride! Truly Naughty Dog's Magnum Opus.

    I took my time with this game, over 40 hours, explored the environments and buildings thoroughly. ND's attention to detail is astonishing. Best console graphics I have ever seen. Gameplay was superb and trying different tactics was tons of fun. I avoided spoilers as much as possible but had that "one" major event spoiled by some fool on youtube that used it as the video's tag. Apart from that i went in fresh! I really liked the story but was initially annoyed I had to play as a certain character though it grew on me, and damn if said character did not have some of the best gameplay and environments, the highrise was especially fun! Anyway if you love getting lost in a game, appreciate a great story (don't go in expecting to have it play out the way YOU want it to) then give this one a shot. You won't regret it. Open your mind to it and just know this game, much like life, does not always go according to YOUR plan. Enjoy! Hope they make a part 3!    … Expand
  86. Miguelzero
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Fui muy fan del primer juego, y aunque la historia es triste es bastante buena y sobre todo impactante, me alegra que el juego sea triste por qué así se me quedara marcado para siempre, no os quejeis por la historia por qué es impresionante y una maravilla.
    En el apartado técnico y gráfico nada que añadir, mis dieses
  87. Giovanah
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor jogo que ja joguei nos últimos tempos, melhor franquia.
    Mix de emoções nunca antes vista no mundo dos games.    … Expand
  88. aluke
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sinceramente es muy duro de tragar pero es una obra de arte. Quiza tenga algun momento en el que abby se hace pesado porque no queremos jugar con la persona que asesina a sangre fria a Joel... pero es totalmente necesario para saber la crudeza de lo que narra la historia.… Expand
  89. Moustafa
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Has more depths than u think, with deep characters and deep story that shows you how humans would be if this pandemic is real
  90. Mymanwaffle
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Seriously recommend playing this game alone or with quiet observers. I mean it just take the games atmosphere and characters in even the grunt ai characters dialouge is good. This is hands down a beautiful game expressing moral dilema and the grey area of stories. I dont know why everyone is hating on this game ao much its amazing and a great sequal. The story is awesome and really drivesSeriously recommend playing this game alone or with quiet observers. I mean it just take the games atmosphere and characters in even the grunt ai characters dialouge is good. This is hands down a beautiful game expressing moral dilema and the grey area of stories. I dont know why everyone is hating on this game ao much its amazing and a great sequal. The story is awesome and really drives home the point its trying to make. Highly recommend dont listen to the hate.… Expand
  91. Hevipelle
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I registered just to write a review, the negative reviews seem to be just triggered fans of the first game because "our main character was killed at the start". Games move on, I think if this game was played as Joel also it wouldn't have differed much from the first one, but the whole flipping the player opinion upside down part was brilliant.… Expand
  92. braraym
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Wonderful! Without spoiler, I was doubtful about a certain gameplay/story decision at the beginning, which many review seems based on, but as you play you realize that it was to best way to go. It was the best way to empathize. So you continue playing, and... Honestly just play it to the end!

    There's an interview with Neil Drunkman where he say that people who liked the first part might    Wonderful! Without spoiler, I was doubtful about a certain gameplay/story decision at the beginning, which many review seems based on, but as you play you realize that it was to best way to go. It was the best way to empathize. So you continue playing, and... Honestly just play it to the end!

    There's an interview with Neil Drunkman where he say that people who liked the first part might like like this one, I agree, it's different. But I am glad it is.    … Expand
  93. Jflah5
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Don’t believe the **** post reviews. This game is sad, but that only adds to the believability of the story. The fact that this story doesn’t make you feel good, shouldnt detract from how we interpret the quality of this game overall. This **** is good. Buy it and enjoy the hell out of it
  94. Charon91
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Ottimo gioco, sicuramente un capolavoro che rimarrà nella storia dei videogiochi.
    Un pò lunga la parte con Abby, non mi è piaciuta la scelta di far giocare metà gioco con l'assassino di Joel.
    Sarebbe bastato dare 1/4 di storia ad Abby per conoscere e comprendere il suo punto di vista.
  95. jesseS94
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Literally a perfect game, I don’t think I have ever played something that made me feel so much.

    This is a masterpiece, do not be put off by review bombers, this is an amazing game with a beautiful and perfect story’s
  96. Gonserra
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The greatest, most brilliant story I've seen in a game. A story that perfectly depicted human nature when the structure of society is all but gone. Joel's death is a high price to pay, even for the storywriters, but it is the fuel that will keep you hooked to the game for the rest for the rest of it, craving for vengeance, only to realize that vengeance will not solve anything. And from that point on it becomes a battle of Ellie against herself and her own traumas. Ellie ends up killing the people in the gang completely blinded by her desire for revenge, including the only WLF guy who stood to defend her (Owen) and a pregnant Mel. Only to end up finding an Abby who has finally tried to redeem herself and for once do something nice for another person. Had Ellie killed Abby she would have proven that ellie is as **** as her. And it was by forgiving abby, and by fighting her on a one on one fight ( even though she started with a knife). That she really realized that the only way to forgive Joel, and to forgive herself was to forgive Abby. This story is out of this world its simply much deeper than anything I've seen before. The only real problem is that players don't really have the stomach for something like this. We have all been educated to live in a world of fantasy and avoid watching gruesome videos in real life, and this game forces you a mouthful of pain and brutality of a real world down your throat. I'm not saying this game is for everyone. But if you can see beyond all the blood and violence, you will find the most humane characters ever seen on a game. This is simply brilliant to me. To force people to accept the reality of some countries even today, but this time in the United states in a Post apocalyptic world. If you can't handle a story like this, I totally get it. I just think that the whole story is an instrospection into Ellie's mind and her Nemesis to show, that in the end, they are both just humans.… Expand
  97. Lucca25
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A história traz uma relação entre amor e ódio entre os personagens, trata de de uma história de vingança que faz você se imergir totalmente no enredo, é de longe uma das melhores histórias e gameplay, com todos os aspectos já conhecidos, mas aplicados perfeitamente, não tenho palavras pra expressar o quanto esse jogo mexe com a cabeça do jogador.
  98. jmaciel60
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    this game is a masterpiece. great animation, graphics, great plot with with a good story. ND and Neil Druckmann have done it again.
  99. MicroPlugs
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    Simply incredible. No other game has made have so many feelings and made me feel so inverse in the story like this game does.
  100. mr_death
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Justo acabo de terminar una de las historias mejor contadas que me ha tocado ver en mi vida, lo que logran los autores con la narrativa y el ambiente inmersivo es alucinante, sin duda para mi el mejor juego de la generación y ha valido cada año la espera. En el area tecnica sin duda lo mejor que hemos visto en consola, desde una animacion fuera de lo comun, un audio excelente, jugabilidadJusto acabo de terminar una de las historias mejor contadas que me ha tocado ver en mi vida, lo que logran los autores con la narrativa y el ambiente inmersivo es alucinante, sin duda para mi el mejor juego de la generación y ha valido cada año la espera. En el area tecnica sin duda lo mejor que hemos visto en consola, desde una animacion fuera de lo comun, un audio excelente, jugabilidad conservadora que mejora la anterior y añade cosas nuevas, puzzles reales que puedes encontrar en la vida cotidiana y se resuelven de manera como se haria en la realidad, y un diseño artistico hermoso, con uno de los finales mas bellos que he visto en un videojuego… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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