The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161975 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 84,950 out of 161975
  2. Mixed: 8,550 out of 161975
  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. Deusex
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    The Last of Us 2 is basically just a bad movie that's $60. Gameplay is minimal compared to other games. Story is uninteresting and characters feel un relatable. Graphics are nice but that's about it.
  2. Dejey
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    Almost all spoiler free; Very minimal events talked about that you wont understand even if you thought about it.

    First off the game looks absolutely amazing. If all you care about is looks this game will not disappoint. The story is just OK as a stand alone game, but taking into account the first game the story falls flat as a sequel. The main cast is no longer likable and you will    Almost all spoiler free; Very minimal events talked about that you wont understand even if you thought about it.

    First off the game looks absolutely amazing. If all you care about is looks this game will not disappoint.

    The story is just OK as a stand alone game, but taking into account the first game the story falls flat as a sequel. The main cast is no longer likable and you will more then likely hate them by the end. The end is just terrible.

    The fist game had its faults but so much could be overlooked due to the lovable cast. This one is brutal and does not have that in it.

    We also get sequel baited? This game as a standalone game would be worth a buy, however it is not. ND made this a sequel to one of the most beloved new IP's ever. More was expected, and while I can say they took risks, one would have to say they failed.

    Pros:
    -Graphics
    -Combat ; some hate it but I still enjoyed it very much, if you wanted an evolution you did not get it but you do not need to make changes for changes sake it fits the world very well.
    -Crafting system
    -Getting to play Ellie again
    -Voice actors are top notch
    Cons:
    -New characters are not very likable, having to play someone who I hate after 2 hours of game play I did not find fun. Should of led with the second half where we learn about the history before you had the event I am talking about. Having me hate them and trying to get me to like them is so much harder then having us learn and fall in love with them first. It would of made the player think so much more about the events rather then **** this person" that I think most will feel.
    -pacing is everywhere, to many switches
    -way to long, the game could of been 12~15 hours just like TLoU 1
    -Story is just not very good once you look at the first game.
    -So many "Deus ex Machina moments": the number of times someone should of died and got out of it UGH. Please keep this to just a few times people!

    This game is all about story. And it mostly fails at it. If this game had not been a sequel I could likely place it at a 7/10 Maybe an 8 even. But its not, the game does not respect the first game at all. It be like if Iron man 2 killed Tony off in the first 15 minutes then had Pepper go on a revenge story, become a total loser, and follow it up with the murderer becoming a "hero" or likable person at least.

    If you want to get into the last of us IP start with The Last of Us 2. And follow it up with the prequel (the original Last of Us) You probably will enjoy the second and fall in love with the first.    … Expand
  3. rafaaguilera
    Aug 19, 2020
    8
    Probably the highest level of production I've see in a game so far. It's just astonishing how beautiful, organic and detailed the environments are. Also, it's entertaining as well, plays very similar to the first one, but it's just way WAY too long, almost 30 hours to complete. The gameplay is not varied enough to avoid repetition after so much time spending on crafting and shoot downProbably the highest level of production I've see in a game so far. It's just astonishing how beautiful, organic and detailed the environments are. Also, it's entertaining as well, plays very similar to the first one, but it's just way WAY too long, almost 30 hours to complete. The gameplay is not varied enough to avoid repetition after so much time spending on crafting and shoot down infected enemies and patrols. It seemed endless!!! What really kept me going on was to find out what would happen and shock me next in the story.

    Even so, I had a good time and it's worth a play, especially for those who enjoyed the first game, but I don't see myself playing it again, ever! It's just way too much.

    I was thinking about giving an 7 out of 10, but the production value is so mesmerizing that it deserved to earn an 1 plus! :D    … Expand
  4. Voodoo123
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    + Remarkable visuals
    + Impressive and fun gameplay
    + Great new characters + Some of the best real time cinematics for this generation of console - Overlong playtime - Non linear timeline is frustrating - Most of the characters decision making in the story felt completely unrealistic to their post apocalyptic survival situation (which is tough given the whole plot of the game banks on    + Remarkable visuals
    + Impressive and fun gameplay
    + Great new characters
    + Some of the best real time cinematics for this generation of console
    - Overlong playtime
    - Non linear timeline is frustrating
    - Most of the characters decision making in the story felt completely unrealistic to their post apocalyptic survival situation (which is tough given the whole plot of the game banks on the audience routing for the characters need to get revenge).

    TLOU was such a perfect microcosm of a phenomenon this was always going to be a tough road for ND.....I enjoyed playing through TLOU2. It took about 29hrs and I took my time to poke around the highly detailed environments. While the core gameplay is very well put together, and the dialogue is excellent here, most of the story beats felt like a miss for me.... I simply couldn't get behind the characters un-darwinian decisions as most of them involve characters in the story making completely unsafe moves that threaten the safetey of their groups and in a post apocalyptic survival situation this felt off...(which is tough given the whole plot of the game banks on the audience routing for the characters need to get revenge at ANY COST). In some ways, having characters carry over from TLOU felt like a crutch and dragged plot pacing down. The story felt at its strongest when it focused on the newer characters for me. Also props to ND for not 'overwriting' the LGBTQ+ characters, TBH it was so well written, I didnt even give it any thought. I cant help but feel the main story beats would have landed better if they had a linear rather than 'chopped up' time line.    … Expand
  5. YungPrada
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    As much as I loved the gameplay and graphics unfortunately false marketing by the developer and doing a complete 180 of the story complete removes any trust or fun I had playing this "game"
  6. jjpete11
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    Visually, the game is stunning (and no, not brave... just stunning). Everything else is ****. The most important components of a game like this (story and character) are exceptionally lacking. Under no circumstances will I purchase or pay any attention to a third installment.
  7. LeaYo
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Neil Druckmann said that some fans of the first game wouldn't like the 2nd one. I think it was Troy Baker who also said that people would either love the game or hate it. This is what we're seeing in the user reviews here. It's a divisive game for sure. I understand why and I'm not explaining because I hate spoilers. Divisive games and movies with few mixed reviews and many 10/10 and 0/10Neil Druckmann said that some fans of the first game wouldn't like the 2nd one. I think it was Troy Baker who also said that people would either love the game or hate it. This is what we're seeing in the user reviews here. It's a divisive game for sure. I understand why and I'm not explaining because I hate spoilers. Divisive games and movies with few mixed reviews and many 10/10 and 0/10 scores, these art pieces are literaly extraordinary. I will even say, they are the best (or the worst). Just give the game a chance, you might love it and remember it for a lifetime.… Expand
  8. Alystair
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first game and am really disappointed that this is the direction the devs went with. Joel dies and you spend half the game playing a character not in the first game. I wanted more father daughter Joel/Ellie awesomeness. instead got a revenge story that doesn't end in revenge.… Expand
  9. keldorek
    Jun 13, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece for all time. Gut-wrenching and somehow fun at the same time, brilliantly plotted and intertwined, with hands-down the best writing and acting in gaming. The voice and mo-cap performances are as good as you'll see in games and or out. The game does skirt the edges of misery porn, but the subtexts and even the overt messaging are so well done and justified by their excellentA masterpiece for all time. Gut-wrenching and somehow fun at the same time, brilliantly plotted and intertwined, with hands-down the best writing and acting in gaming. The voice and mo-cap performances are as good as you'll see in games and or out. The game does skirt the edges of misery porn, but the subtexts and even the overt messaging are so well done and justified by their excellent execution that it redeems itself over and over again after only a handful of hyper-violent indulgences that are slightly hard to defend entirely. A miracle.… Expand
  10. rrafemi
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Le cuesta arrancar, pero luego va a más. Una experiencia única, llena de momentos impactantes, nuevas mecánicas y enemigos que pondrán las cosas bastante complicadas en algunos momentos. A mi desde luego me ha convencido.

    yo no veo a Abby como relleno, más bien todo lo contrario, es la protagonista. Es la que tiene la trama más compleja y los personajes mejor desarrollados (ya conocernos todo sobre Ellie, Joel y Tommy)

    La decepción que sienten algunos es porque esperan que ellie sea la protagonista todo el tiempo, pero te das cuenta que no, y que además es la mala. Eso lo hace aún más grande.

    El juego no busca agradarte, sino crearte un conflicto de sentimientos.

    Chapó ND    … Expand
  11. Marinho2770
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    4.9 user score? Really? Are you stupid or dumb? The Last of Us Part II is a great game, maybe the people giving such a low score (rat boys giving a complete 0 for **** sake) should stay playing Fortnite, FIFA or some **** like that. Play the damn game and enjoyed cause it´s worth every damn second.
  12. Matheuszjk23
    Aug 8, 2020
    10
    The best game I ever played. I probably won't play anything like that. Masterpiece!
  13. lulususka
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    Pooooor sh1t story... very bad level design and stupid grind... grind and stupid leveling system... plz dont make games if u dont know... i was pay for this game 70€...
    Never again from u...
  14. xboxonefan
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm at the half way point. 15h20min in. And the story is mind blowing. Certainly has made me want to seek revenge. The brutality is exactly what I'd expect the human race to crumble into from a world ending event. It's an emotional roller coaster. There is so much misinformation about this game, to clarify Abby does not appear to be transgender, there is certainly nothing to suggest it after the 'tracking' chapter. She's more like Sarah Connor on steroids… Expand
  15. catoira
    Jul 6, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. es una lastima que playstation no permita vincular cuentas, para mostrar que se jugo al juego, una lastima que joey muera de esa forma, y sobre todo ver un gran cambio de personalidad, antes era muy precavido y no confiaba en casi nadie, ahora es un hola y ya confía, lo unico que puede salvar al juego es su gore o jugabilidad, pero es un juego de nauthy dog, su punto fuerte es la historia, y si bien es un mundo post apocaliptico zombie, abby hace que ya no importe, ahora es un juego de moral, feminista lamentablemente, los zombies ya no son importantes, aunque están, si no jugaste el 1, este te puede gustar, lamentablemente yo lo jugue, no hay forma de querer a abby, y jugar con ellie se ama, oero se nota que algo cambio en ella, comprenlo usado, por que lo pueden odiar al juego.… Expand
  16. ThereIsNoSpoon
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I played this game blind, without knowing any of the controversies or leaks, and without reading a single review beforehand. And what I got was an incredible experience that haunted me for days, and still has me thinking about it even a week later. Though it's not horror, it's one of the darkest games I've ever played. It made me do things I've never done in a game before, things thatI played this game blind, without knowing any of the controversies or leaks, and without reading a single review beforehand. And what I got was an incredible experience that haunted me for days, and still has me thinking about it even a week later. Though it's not horror, it's one of the darkest games I've ever played. It made me do things I've never done in a game before, things that were extremely uncomfortable and heart-wrenching. If the goal of Part II was to elicit emotion from the player, then it's a resounding success.

    Having looked at some other reviews now, it seems that that emotional discomfort really bothered people. Whereas for me, I was in awe that a game could make me feel this way. Naughty Dog could have easily given fans exactly what they wanted, a play-it-safe sequel where nobody we care about dies, and everyone lives happily ever after. But that's not how life works, especially in this ultraviolent world they've created. Without spoiling anything, Naughty Dog took a big risk with Part II and I couldn't be happier about it. There's simply no other AAA game that has done before what they accomplished. The story is immense, complex, and daring.

    The Last of Us Part II is revolutionary. Not only in its multi-sided story-telling, but also in its mechanics and meticulous attention to detail. Every moment in this game is screenshot-worthy, and the combat is more immersive than ever with enemies calling each other by name. It's such a simple idea to think about and yet it adds so much to each combat scenario. Shoot someone in the head and their friend might yell "NO, SKYLER!" The violence & gore is also just plain disturbing at times. Not since the original Soldier of Fortune have I been this shocked to go up to a dead body and witness the aftermath of my chaos.

    It's clear that an ungodly amount of work and talent went into every facet of this game, and when I finished it I struggled to "review" it in my mind. It was just SO MUCH to process. It took me days to finally decide what number rating to give it, but when I managed to put all the pieces together and look at the game for what it was (not what I expected it to be) I realized that the game was a masterpiece.

    Don't listen to the negativity of others. Play the game yourself and come to your own conclusions. In my mind, Part II is a must play title, every bit worthy as a sequel to one of the best Playstation games ever made, and my personal game of the year thus far.    … Expand
  17. rjmcmullin
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't understand why those who claim they've played the game say they hate it.
    Sorry Joel died. I loved him too, but he is literally the reason that there is no cure for the world.
    Playing as Abby was such a breath of fresh air.
    Ellie is a rampaging lunatic, even though I understand and agree with her motivations.
    The whole point of this game was to show how violence is cyclical, and thankfully, Ellie and Abby are able to break that cycle.
    If you didn't like the game, then you clearly weren't able to get over yourself and see what Naughty Dog was truly trying to show you.    … Expand
  18. Viniciuschagas
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    What an incredible game, what a fantastic and captivating story. Without a doubt one of the best I've ever played in my life.
  19. thegodoflions
    Jul 23, 2020
    1
    another ideologically driven story to deliberately destroy a established franchise
    thank god there's still Japanese games & studios that isn't part of this cult
  20. Destained
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't believe I'm actually giving a 0 to game which I was so passionate about. The simple fact that the plot from this game is so stupid I mean so stupid I just can't bear to think about it. Naughty Dog destroyed it's reputation but also this game in a bit of seconds.… Expand
  21. xMarShaL
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So good, so immersive. Gameplay, graphics and plot are great. Naughty Dog did it again… Expand
  22. JulianSaunders
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    If you've ever wanted real evidence that you can't trust critical reviews these days, just buy and play this game. It's a valuable lesson at $60.
  23. shamasin
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    It is horribly educational and boring and has no consideration for fans. -10
  24. Leopoldoo
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The game is just a AMAZING, the plot is very good, but is a hard pill to swallow, but is amazing and has a great message
  25. Dimov
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Period. Do I find it perfect? Not all. I does not matter, it still impressed the hell out of me. The presentation, sound design, storytelling. Man, the scenary and animations are breathtaking. Do a test: for example, I was playing Shadow of Tomb Raided before this one, which is a good game. Try play a good game in comparison, and you will see what I am talkingThis game is a masterpiece. Period. Do I find it perfect? Not all. I does not matter, it still impressed the hell out of me. The presentation, sound design, storytelling. Man, the scenary and animations are breathtaking. Do a test: for example, I was playing Shadow of Tomb Raided before this one, which is a good game. Try play a good game in comparison, and you will see what I am talking about. I loved the first one, and some of the plot made me angry at first, but when you look at the big picture, the boldness and quality stands out. I wasn't expecting this game, I was surprised and blown away by it.… Expand
  26. nandokio
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Forced and horrible, good to please a portion of the population. This game is a ****
  27. OzzyHxC
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Part 2 is everything the first game was and more, along with an added dose of philosophical introspection
  28. 4tonmantis
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel pretty misled by the marketing of this game, luckily I was able to return it. Also it just wasn’t fun to play.

    Love & Respect    … Expand
  29. Locosanctus
    Aug 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is best described from Joel himself: "There was a sequel, wasn't as good".
    The entire second half just took such an unexpected and, most importantly, unwanted turn of events for me. Even reaching the point of having to fight Ellie...? What the F?
    Honestly my trust in Naughty Dog making exceptional stories died with this one. This feels to me exactly like the final season of GoT, a total disaster and a spit in the face of the fans.    … Expand
  30. ZEROMK
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 畫面很好 劇本卻是史上最糟糕的 我真的不知道編劇在想什麼 把很好的人物 在一代描寫的很好 然後在二代把他 徹徹底底的毀滅掉 當我看到媒體寫10/10 我才買的 我不會再相信媒體… Expand
  31. spidersteve127
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    See, I know that a game shouldn't be judged just on the basis of its story, it should be judged on various other aspects which can be much more important sometimes, however this isn't the type of game that would've been not focused on plot or story but instead just gameplay. All that being said. I give it a 2 star because they ruined their own creation, a slow bleak and unworthy game thatSee, I know that a game shouldn't be judged just on the basis of its story, it should be judged on various other aspects which can be much more important sometimes, however this isn't the type of game that would've been not focused on plot or story but instead just gameplay. All that being said. I give it a 2 star because they ruined their own creation, a slow bleak and unworthy game that doesn't deserve your time. I feel sorry for the people who worked so hard on it because wow such a waste.… Expand
  32. jodieholmes
    Oct 18, 2020
    10
    game of the year for me. it made me feel so many emotions i cried so much in the end... a masterpiece just like the the first one
  33. guiden777
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    To me, it's a masterpiece following the first one.
    The story is difficult, but it's a level that can be handled quickly enough. Of course, it's true that I'm still not getting used to it, but I'll look forward to my next work, praising you for your uncompromising nutty dog.
  34. Jamesxxx
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    What an amazing game. I rate it 10/10 and no less. The second part greatly improved upon the already amazing predecessor. It added even more detailed graphics, meticulously crafted environments that look almost like real life photographs. Not only that, the story here portrays a much deeper moral, or a paradigm, that is not acceptable to everyone (because it requires deeper considerationWhat an amazing game. I rate it 10/10 and no less. The second part greatly improved upon the already amazing predecessor. It added even more detailed graphics, meticulously crafted environments that look almost like real life photographs. Not only that, the story here portrays a much deeper moral, or a paradigm, that is not acceptable to everyone (because it requires deeper consideration and understanding of human nature itself). Finally, the fight mechanics, weapons and enemy AI were incredible and flawless. All in all, with full honesty, this is nothing less that a masterpiece. Even haters should be ashamed of rating it lower that a 9-10. Considering what this game has to offer, that's simply blasphemous. :)… Expand
  35. sbruanfan
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing sequel with amazing pictures and details.

    The plot is very shocking and very real at the same time.

    Absolute 10 points full score, a strong competitor of the game of the year.

    My friends, lizh
  36. billlll
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very good
    Don’t believe other people’s comments
    Only by experiencing it will you know how good the game is    … Expand
  37. Wbaez93
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    Honestly, I wanted to see Joel and Ellie going on an adventure again. But what did we get? I won't give spoilers, but ND spat on our collective faces.
  38. Tselel
    Jul 17, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After finishing the game and getting its platinum. These are my overall review averaged based on 4 categories.

    *Gameplay - 7/10
    - Nothing much had change from the first game. It still has your typical third person cover based shooter and stealth gameplay. There are some added features like a dodge mechanic. However, outside of its smooth execution, nothing changed significantly which could be considered as major improvement. In terms of enemies, there are more stalker sections now compared with the first game. There are two new infected in the game, the first one is the shambler, a more grotesque version of the bloater which does not really differentiate from their inferior version outside of exploding upon the dyng. The other one is the "Rat King" which is a creature connected by multiple stalkers and clickers which is like a boss enemy in the game. In the human side, the only new ones introduced are the dogs which makes the stealth sections more pressure and challenge since they follow your scent continuously unless killed. Despite this new enemies, the game still feels like the previous one and for me nothing felt totally new. The weapon adjustments are also back to the fold with more weapons and items to use which is a positive note. Based on all these, a 7 will suffice.

    *Graphics - 10/10
    - It won't be a Naughty Dog game if it does not give you top of the rank graphics. Every thing you see in the game is top-notched, with precise details and amazing. From the wrinkles, scars, blackheads of each character to the grotesque beings they throw at you and to each place you visit while traversing its universe. A Masterpiece in terms of graphical art.

    *Music/Sound - 10/10
    - Like the previous game, this game also made the perfect execution of quality music and sounds to make the game feel very much alive. Every music that plays are well placed to augment the feeling needed to come out in each of it's cutscenes and gameplay. The sounds of the clickers are very still terrifying and disturbing. The voice acting of its characters are likewise great with its multitude of great actors. Another masterpiece in this category.

    *Story - 0/10
    - Now this is where the game fell flat. Unlike the first game which presented a masterpiece plot and story which will be remembered for years, this game on the other hand, gave a very disappointing and frustrating storyline which will give a long lasting bad taste even from its dedicated fanbase. Not only it disrespected the characters (particularly Joel and gave him the stupidest death ever) they developed, built and established in the first game, it also contradicted itself the revenge story it wants to tell (You kill literally everyone except the one who deserves it, moreover, it forcefully makes you like the antagonist Abby even though there are no likable traits with her). In the character side, the new characters are all one dimensional and forgettable. Moreover, it also showed one of the most cringeworthy and unwatchable scenes in gaming history and the WORST ending in a story driven game (the ugly sex scene and lesbians kissing..sheesh).

    *Overall - 7/10
    - Honestly, after the Joel death cutscene way early in the game. I was playing half dead but tried to push on through believing to see any saving grace from the game. Sadly, it never came. Not only that, they gave an awful ending to close the game. Although everything is great, the story of the game i felt was the most important factor for me to like the game. But with one of the worst storyline I encountered, this is one of my personal worst game of all time plotwise. Regardless, I tried to be as fair as possible in my scoring. Still, I would not recommend this if story was the first reason you liked in the previous title because this will surely disappoint you due to a lot of writing idiocy.    … Expand
  39. MarceloBuenoRJ
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Boa história , jogabilidade e gráficos lindos regados de ótimas expressões faciais fazem de The Last of Us part 2 um grande candidato a vencedor do game awards 2020.
  40. funkyhomosapien
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Game's only good side is graphics. They betrayed their fans like Game of Thrones' final season. Kill the main character and made the person who killed the main character is your new protagonist. I don't mind Ellie is lesbian but this was too much for a fan.
  41. bbradfo
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    I wasn't a fan of the original game, I thought it was a good story with a great ending but that's it. That's not at all how I feel about tlou2. t's exactly what Druckman said it was, a story of hate and what it leaves you with at the end of the day. The characters manage to be more compelling than many of the original just off of simple character motivations and what you learn from them asI wasn't a fan of the original game, I thought it was a good story with a great ending but that's it. That's not at all how I feel about tlou2. t's exactly what Druckman said it was, a story of hate and what it leaves you with at the end of the day. The characters manage to be more compelling than many of the original just off of simple character motivations and what you learn from them as the story goes on, the gameplay is some the most crafty and intense survival combat you'll ever see thanks to the AI, the exploration is much more engaging and impactful thanks to the larger open areas that may have enemies you don't want to waste resources on and the simple yet efficient environmental puzzles, the twists and turns the story puts you through feel like something out of a coen brothers or a24 film (makes you wonder how those directors who commended kojima for death stranding would feel about tlou2), the game is simply just one of the best games this gen. Compared to the first game it's got much more meat to it, stronger world building thanks to the different factions, much more believable enemies that fall less into your typical game types like the molotov guys from the first, the gameplay again is just improved top to bottom and above all the game gives much more naunced perspectives. I was genuinely surprised at how much I loved this game, I don't like a lot of cinematic games and I'm not at all a naughty dog fan, I think uncharted 4 is almost as bad as 1. Really the only reason I don't give it a 10 is because I'm sure there are a few problems I missed but nothing that will fundamentally change my experience, I can't imagine a better sequel than the one we got for this game; for all the talk of people say for wanting games to take advantage of the medium it's a part of tlou2 does it to tell this pretty impactful story of 2 people wronged and deal with it in ways that are ultimately unhealthy to say the least.… Expand
  42. tyurinovich
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Boring new characters. Improbably changed old ones. Boring gameplay. An ending that doesn't give satisfaction
  43. JasonBaureBond
    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.
  44. 9to10Gaming
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece...!

    Probably the best video game I’ve ever played. Brave story, amazing gameplay and it sets new standards regarding atmosphere and characters.
  45. trustypatches23
    Jan 6, 2021
    3
    I deliberately avoided all the leaks and yet can't help myself to hate this game. Graphics are amazing, sound and level design are great, the gameplay is repetitive and the story is absolutely horrible.
    Characters are dying purely for the shock factor and pseudo-philosophical messages that lead to nowhere. Mr. Druckmann has put so much effort into drama and trying to be original that he    I deliberately avoided all the leaks and yet can't help myself to hate this game. Graphics are amazing, sound and level design are great, the gameplay is repetitive and the story is absolutely horrible.
    Characters are dying purely for the shock factor and pseudo-philosophical messages that lead to nowhere. Mr. Druckmann has put so much effort into drama and trying to be original that he ended up with an unoriginal, illogical script that people justifiably hate. In other words, a genius outplayed himself and forgot what made the first game great in the first place. As a result, there is never going to be part 2 for the majority of fans. There is just the Last of Us.
    3/10    … Expand
  46. okies
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unsatisfying game.
    the only thing good that comes out of this game are the Abby death compilations.
    Technically the game is good.
    a lot of content. (25 hour-ish)
    But if you like the first part. this game will feel like self-mutilation

    the fact there is sex in the game, by an very muscular woman, didnt bother me.
    the fact there is an story arc about an transgender, didnt bother me. but it didn't add to the story, it felt forced. (probaly trying to score social justice points, but it felt forced. and they missed the ball. unlike the first part)

    I do understand what they try to tell with the story, but i just stronly dissagree with its message about revenge.
    I disslike abby so much, i try to rush to the gamepart where i play as abby.
    I disslike Abby so much, i hated the fact whenever i unlock a new skill tree. it indirectly meant i have to play further with abby

    And this isnt the good kind of of hate out of good writing. the game direction failed to generate any symphaty for Abby.

    I remember the first part, where Sarah dies. the acting got me teared up. because Naughty dog took its time to generate empathy. it took 1 minute.
    They tried with 10 hours with abby, and failed.

    Such a **** shame. I will return my game or sell it second hand market.
    Maybe this game deserved more then a 4, but if i see the score go beyond red, towards mixed i cannot put myself to press the submit button    … Expand
  47. I_TOR_I
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Big and complicated story. Tough and unfair. But I liked it.
    There are controversial issues, but this is how to look.
  48. patriknojman
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely despise the story. Joel shouldn't have been killed so esrly in the game!… Expand
  49. Soulabsorber
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    My disappointment for the story line that was presented in "The Last of Us Part 2" is immeasurable. This game is missing the soul that was in the original game. There is so much wrong with this game....

    But I am emotionally exhausted because of how terrible this plot went. Thanks NaughtyDog. You ruined some amazing characters. To put it in Joel's own words. "There was a sequel.    My disappointment for the story line that was presented in "The Last of Us Part 2" is immeasurable. This game is missing the soul that was in the original game. There is so much wrong with this game....

    But I am emotionally exhausted because of how terrible this plot went.

    Thanks NaughtyDog. You ruined some amazing characters.

    To put it in Joel's own words.
    "There was a sequel. It wasn't as good"    … Expand
  50. Si3g
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A gameplay desse jogo está léguas de distância do primeiro. História pra mim está a mesma coisa do primeiro, banal, previsível, mas desta vez por tomar rumos que muitos fãs sensíveis não gostariam de ver,a galera está hateando o jogo desproporcionalmente, fora ainda haver certo preconceito qto a sexualidade de personagens por várias pessoas. Para quem curte gameplay esse jogo é um 10A gameplay desse jogo está léguas de distância do primeiro. História pra mim está a mesma coisa do primeiro, banal, previsível, mas desta vez por tomar rumos que muitos fãs sensíveis não gostariam de ver,a galera está hateando o jogo desproporcionalmente, fora ainda haver certo preconceito qto a sexualidade de personagens por várias pessoas. Para quem curte gameplay esse jogo é um 10 fácil, para os que querem história com um final feliz , passa longe desta sequência é vai assistir um filme da Disney… Expand
  51. panagiac
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Beautiful yet different compared to the first one, don't expect any kind of fan service. This is not something done to please the player.

    This is a story about rage, violence and revenge. Expect to survive this game with you heart in pieces.

    A very brave and ambitious game.
    A true masterpiece in my opinion.
  52. nortthon
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    It is fantastic. You have to open your mind. Thanks Naughty Dog. Thanks Neil Druckmann.
  53. Rutakate
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Game is really good, but i still hate SJW part here.
    I actually managed to complete the game before release so i had time to prepare this short review, sorry for bad eng tho. To be short stealth mechanics are still the same and didn't developed throughout the years. You still can feel the tension thought. Shootings part are as great as ever and worth buying game already, you can feel    Game is really good, but i still hate SJW part here.
    I actually managed to complete the game before release so i had time to prepare this short review, sorry for bad eng tho. To be short stealth mechanics are still the same and didn't developed throughout the years. You still can feel the tension thought. Shootings part are as great as ever and worth buying game already, you can feel every weapon from pulling revolver trigger to hitting enemies with foam. But to get to the interesting part, yes, there is a lot of political correctness in the game. There is a lot about women are stronger and better than men in everything, and the only community in the game where a man is ruled (suddenly) are fascists. This story is about a cycle of violence, an obsession with revenge, a good story. The heroes are interesting in the second part, I don't argue. But even a few of these political correctness and radical femenism in the game is a spoonful of dirt in a barrel of honey. The way white men are presented with chauvinist and biggots scum and women have all the power. In the end, i would still recommend the game, but its defenetly not a masterpiece and not as good as 1 part. Please dont hate the company and its workers but Niel Drakman and his radical femenism friends ( you know who i am talking about). In the end the only way to show them that this is wrong is by reviews.    … Expand
  54. JeffMyNameIs
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game is trash and it is absolute proof that metacritic is compromised and untrustworthy that the critics would rate it so high. **** this game.
  55. Fistan
    Oct 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just dont buy it. This game **** on everything you loved from the first game. Joel is murdered such a casual way very early in the game and then the half of the game we play as her murderer. At some point we're even trying to kill Ellie. Story is full of things that doesnt make sense, is terribly written, feel contrived alltogether. Skip this game. You'll hate that you've spent money for neil druckmann to take a dump on your memories.… Expand
  56. boris_out
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Пустоту, горечь, отсутствие желания что-либо сказать или о чем либо подумать, безмерную аморфность и сожаление... может породить эта игра, если вы умеете сопереживать.
  57. GrizzBear
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I played Last of Us 1 on launch and never wanted a sequel. I was so afraid that they would mess up one of my favorite endings in gaming. I could not be happier with the sequel we got. It did everything I wanted it to and more. I have some small gameplay nitpicks such as being unable to switch camera shoulders outside of ADS and being forced to take some skills I wasn't going to use, but asI played Last of Us 1 on launch and never wanted a sequel. I was so afraid that they would mess up one of my favorite endings in gaming. I could not be happier with the sequel we got. It did everything I wanted it to and more. I have some small gameplay nitpicks such as being unable to switch camera shoulders outside of ADS and being forced to take some skills I wasn't going to use, but as a whole, I think they improved the gameplay of the first game in every way. The combat is brutal and shocking, the infected are terrifying, and scavenging is still rewarded with mini in-universe stories and bits of exposition that really heighten the experience.

    The story is incredible in my opinion. It is emotionally devastating and not easy, but very satisfying and really carry over the themes from the first game quite well. There are some small changes that I would make to the story as well just to help with pacing and unity but even these are minor.

    I did not see any of the negative reactions until after I had finished the game and I am so grateful I stayed away because much of the criticism seems in really bad faith to me. I think that there absolutely can be plenty of good conversations about what this game did well and where it fell short but unfortunately any discussion of this game is hijacked by bad actors and bandwagon haters.

    My recommendation is that you play the game for yourself, ignore anything anyone else says, including me and make up your own opinion.    … Expand
  58. JONDOWENS
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Unlike a large number of user reviews, which were written within just a few hours of this 30-hour game being available, I've ACTUALLY PLAYED IT! Both the gameplay AND STORY are compelling. Some of the action sequences rank among the most thrilling for any game I've ever played -- my heart was pounding so hard I thought it would explode in some parts of the game. The characters'Unlike a large number of user reviews, which were written within just a few hours of this 30-hour game being available, I've ACTUALLY PLAYED IT! Both the gameplay AND STORY are compelling. Some of the action sequences rank among the most thrilling for any game I've ever played -- my heart was pounding so hard I thought it would explode in some parts of the game. The characters' motivations make sense in the world where they live. If you take time to explore, you discover some quiet emotional beats that are heartfelt. The character interactions feel real. And of course the character models and world design are top notch, but that's to be expected from a Naughty Dog game. I feel like the naysayers have prejudged their opinions based on the spoilers, which I suppose don't look great when you take them out of context. When you put the story in the context of this 30-or-so hour game, it's directed so that it connects well. And for all those riled up about so-called SJW issues, I kept looking for that but if it's there, it's not in your face, and isn't what this game is about. The characters feel real and what happens in the world feels natural and expected.… Expand
  59. feladeumaputa
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The end is so sad that i finished the game with suicidal tendencies, but is a nice game tho
  60. martew
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    The game is absolutely brilliant. It was obvious the game had no future with the same heroes after the first part. It was great to dive into new characters and I can't wait to see where the story goes in part 3.
  61. Koranis
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is fantastic, both graphics and story wise. Getting to play as Abby was a shock, but as you learn her story, you can see why she kills Joel, and eventually why she doesn’t kill Ellie.

    To see the depravity of the TLOA2 world is an incredible experience. Balanced with the love many of the characters have for each other, you can really fear for Ellie’s life, and Abby’s.    … Expand
  62. davidnew2002
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    the game is amazing. i really enjoying playing this game. this is a literally roller coaster of emotions. thank you naughty dog for this beautiful game,
    and for my favorite game ever. p.s. i got a platinum trophy on this game ...
  63. ndelv10
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible story telling . Especially in the first two hours of the game where it’s told… Expand
  64. Macgaren
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo merece 4 levando em consideração os gráficos, mecânicas e som ! A história é simplesmente ridícula e o desfecho, Jesus, impossível gostar. O jogo te força a se tornar uma assassina sangue frio, porém quando no final pode matar a Abby (mulher que matou o Joel) vc a deixa ir ! Pelo menos deixasse isso a cargo do jogador escolher entre matar ou viver. Detestei cada segundo em que vc joga coma Abby, o jogo tenta introduzir personagens totalmente sem carisma numa narrativa pobre. O final é horrível a Ellie perde tudo, um desfecho horrível!… Expand
  65. johnnyhardon
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, the push and pulls this game has with your emotions are worth it. The journey is more than the singular hurdles you cross, and the spoilers couldn't really do this game the justice it deserves. The contextualization of all these players actions in the story and the actualization of the consequences is powerful, mesmerizing, haunting and beautiful.… Expand
  66. Oleguer
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Безусловно, шедевр. Лично для меня все игры Naugty Dog идеальны, но эта просто бомба!… Expand
  67. Frosty_gaming
    Jul 5, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really hate giving this game a 6 because I loved the original last of us and was faithful that Naughty Dog would make a game prob won't be better than the original but at least create a great game that served the characters justice and concluded their stories but this game does not do this. For half the game you play as Ellie and that half of the game was so **** fun and cool, If I had to rate the Ellie section of the game it would be a 9 out of 10 but there are some problems I have with this half.

    1 is Joel's death. I get that they had to kill off Joel but they killed him off too early and the most disrespectful way possible. I don't care how real to life you want this game to feel, you don't kill off such a beloved character with a **** golf club. what makes his death worse is the back story when you find out Ellie never forgave Joel for saving her at the hospital. then Ellie distanced herself from him makes his death much worse. I also didn't feel that his character was properly concluded, I always had that feeling while playing the game that his arc was not finished as well. I wish they had more description as to what happened after the hospital.

    2. Jesse's death. there isn't that much to talk about I just don't see the point in him dying and the way they executed it was terrible. other than that I feel the gameplay, Music, and story was amazing. I felt that they really did a good job with Ellie's half.

    With Abby's half of the game, however, I did not enjoy too much. the first half was pretty **** in my opinion the gameplay was still fun but the story not as much because nothing too interesting happened. coming towards the end half I started to really enjoyed it but still feel it would have just been better playing as Ellie for the 25 hours. the worst part of this section was when you have to fight Ellie at the end. I think that was stupid but to make it worse Ellie loses the fight, I would rather play as Ellie and still lose the fight. It would be like at the end of uncharted 4 when you have a sword fight with Rafe they make you play as Rafe and Nathan Drake loses the fight.

    the ending of this game in opinion sucked. Dina leaves you. The backstory tells us that Ellie never got a chance to truly forgive Joel before he died. the characters never felt concluded for Ellie, Dina and Tommy's characters

    I can't complain about the gameplay even for Abby's part because that is fun but I still wish that half of the gameplay never happened. The story was good for the first half but its characters never felt concluded and leaves me with more questions rather than answers to each character arc. where did Dina go? What happened to Tommy?. Where did Ellie go at the very end?.    … Expand
  68. Ki-Andi-Mundi
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    The game is fantastic. If you play through the whole game you'll probably think the same. Many of these reviews I can only assume have been done by people who haven't completed (or even played) the game or are too immature to understand the themes and characters of the game. The game is rated 18, and not everyone below that age will be able to fully appreciate the game - I may not haveThe game is fantastic. If you play through the whole game you'll probably think the same. Many of these reviews I can only assume have been done by people who haven't completed (or even played) the game or are too immature to understand the themes and characters of the game. The game is rated 18, and not everyone below that age will be able to fully appreciate the game - I may not have done if I was that young.

    I've played it to completion, it's great. Enjoy it!    … Expand
  69. Silvermahdi
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    چه می‌توان درباره‌ی این بازی گفت که هرچه بگوییم کلیشه‌ای است.
  70. viplolo1300
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Emotional rollercoaster! Absolutely worth it to experience it with yourself.

    – Well written genius story with serious themes and great characters. – Gameplay is improved comparing with Part 1 but still grounded which is good. – Everything about sound and music is simply great. – Graphics looks gorgeous. Fps stable. Picture very smooth. Played it on an original PS4 (fat version).    Emotional rollercoaster! Absolutely worth it to experience it with yourself.

    – Well written genius story with serious themes and great characters.
    – Gameplay is improved comparing with Part 1 but still grounded which is good.
    – Everything about sound and music is simply great.
    – Graphics looks gorgeous. Fps stable. Picture very smooth.
    Played it on an original PS4 (fat version).

    9/10 but 10/10 to help the game from review bombing.    … Expand
  71. JBZic
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    The best narrative in any game I've ever played. Amazing how they weaved it into the gameplay, which was a ton of fun in its own right.
  72. andgarciabr
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um salve pra galera da SAD GAMES que ficam o dia todo falando de notinhas heheheh.… Expand
  73. spirus9
    Aug 6, 2020
    9
    I liked the improved compact and weapon mechanics. I liked the graphics (even if I found a couple of glitches) but I didn't like two parts.
    Firstly, I didn't like that when I attained the holster for the 2nd small gun, I saved the game manually but the holster was not saved and I realized it long after I had left the area and
    Secondly I didn't like the narrative. The chapters seemed a    I liked the improved compact and weapon mechanics. I liked the graphics (even if I found a couple of glitches) but I didn't like two parts.
    Firstly, I didn't like that when I attained the holster for the 2nd small gun, I saved the game manually but the holster was not saved and I realized it long after I had left the area and
    Secondly I didn't like the narrative. The chapters seemed a little confusing to my taste and I would prefer them to be more clear. I am not talking about the story, but the way the chapters unfolded.    … Expand
  74. mehtj006
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Worst story I’ve ever seen in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  75. Siciliano1982
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game has very good graphics, which was a given and expected as Naughty Dog has been amazing since the uncharted days, environment and gameplay very good as kept similar to part 1 with some good add ons, Story shouldve been scrapped… Expand
  76. EternalVayne
    Jun 20, 2020
    2
    Видеть во что превратились современные ААА игры это какой-то сюрреализм. Многомиллионная игра которая плюет в лицо фанатам в угоду гнилой woke-культуре, абсолютно дегенеративным сюжетом и повествованием уровня модных сериальчиков.Я очень рад что в свое время первая часть меня не сильно зацепило, ибо мне очень обидно за фанатов, которые ждали этот высер 7 лет.Видеть во что превратились современные ААА игры это какой-то сюрреализм. Многомиллионная игра которая плюет в лицо фанатам в угоду гнилой woke-культуре, абсолютно дегенеративным сюжетом и повествованием уровня модных сериальчиков.Я очень рад что в свое время первая часть меня не сильно зацепило, ибо мне очень обидно за фанатов, которые ждали этот высер 7 лет.
  77. Leko1978
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Best forover, crafick is perfect, the forest is surreal. Please I will need the last of was 3.
  78. LucianoPerez
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    ESTA CRITICA TIENE SPOILERS, PERO SE AVISAN CUANDO.
    El juego puede tener sus fallas, y de hecho le daría un 97, pero lo cierro con 10 por aproximación.
    Es un juego que, para gustarte, hay muchas condiciones. Principalmente no spoilearte o estar abierto a lo que el juego quiere mostrarte y poder sentirlo. En mi caso personal, me sucedió y debo decir que fue hermoso. Hablando de la    ESTA CRITICA TIENE SPOILERS, PERO SE AVISAN CUANDO.
    El juego puede tener sus fallas, y de hecho le daría un 97, pero lo cierro con 10 por aproximación.
    Es un juego que, para gustarte, hay muchas condiciones. Principalmente no spoilearte o estar abierto a lo que el juego quiere mostrarte y poder sentirlo. En mi caso personal, me sucedió y debo decir que fue hermoso.
    Hablando de la historia, fue un camino de emociones. Pase de llorar, a incomodarme, a ponerme feliz, alegrarme, sentir odio, querer venganza, etc. Puedo decir que peca en alargarse un poco, pero su intención al fin y al cabo es la que a muchos no les afecto y a otros si (SPOILER: ///e.m.p.a.t.í.a.///).
    El juego se complica en ese sentido únicamente.

    Banda sonora: Muchos dicen que no la sintieron, pero creo que es cuestión de que el tiempo pase y cada vez te va gustando mas. En mi caso, tengo 4 o 5 canciones en Spotify 10/10 Santaolalla

    Jugabilidad: Adictiva, envolvente, real y muy divertida. 10/10

    Graficos: Hermoso. La ambientación es muy buena, y eso que es solo un apartado ya que todo lo demas hace conjunto del ambiente que te genera el juego. Lo mejor para la PS4, un cierre a la generación 10/10.

    Desarrollo de personajes: Resumen sin spoilers seria decir que personajes como Ellie que es la protagonista pudo desarrollarse muy bien, y se logra ver fácilmente un cambio muy natural y comprensible. Aun mas si se logra entender a través de saber lo que se siente.

    S P O I L E R S Ellie, despues del final del 1, en los flashbacks, es la misma chica. Luego, cuando ocurre que se entera de la verdad, surgue un gran cambio entre la relación de Joel y ella misma. Ese quiebre desencadena su dolor a la perdida de Joel y a la vez es lo que le molesto tanto... el no poder perdonarlo y que su ultima charla fuera tan mala. En mi cuestión personal, se perfectamente que es perder a un pariente como un padre o madre. Se lo que es no perdonarte por cosas que vistas desde afuera son comprensibles, pero ese odio tuyo y a lo sucedido es muy grande. En fin, Ellie pasa de la niña optimista y alegre a ser alguien que se obsesiono por su sed de venganza y a la vez por poder perdonarse. Cuando está por matar a Abby, logra darse cuenta y siente que eso no solucionara nada y que solo traerá mas tristeza a todos (Ya me imagino a Lev vengandose). Ellie paso de esa niña a esa loca desesperada por venganza que destruye a todos a su paso. Esta vez no mata por supervivencia, sino por odio. Ese odio es lo que la cambia por completo y la deja sola. El final te deja en claro que empieza desde cero, y me parece tristemente hermoso.
    En cuanto a los otros personajes, Joel estaba completo como persona. Aspectos que dicen que fue forszada su muerte por confiar en los demás, me parece completamente comprensible. A punto de una desición muy dificil la cual llevaria en un instante a otro a Jackson en una oleada y su muerte junto a la de Tommy. Aparte, hay que fijarse en como Joel paso de lo que fue en el TLOU hasta ahora. Un hombre completamente cambiado. Se volvio amable, sabio, divertido y bondadoso. Eso fue a causa de que él vivío en Jackson en paz durante 4 o 5 años. Volvio a lo que era estar tranquilos en un poblado.

    SIN SPOILERS
    En conclusión, puedo decir que es un juego que no les puede gustar a todos si no llegar a sentir lo que te quieren transmitir. Hay que ir con la cabeza en blanco. Es algo muy complicado de lograr, ya que es arriesgado y lo logra con algunas personas. Es un juego que es muy complicado no spoilearse, lamentablemente. Lo recomiendo completamente. Mas allá de la historia, en todos sus demás apartados es muy divertido y hermoso.    … Expand
  79. loonyever
    May 26, 2021
    3
    sin lugar a dudas en un gran videojuego, hablando de sus mecánicas, físicas, gráficas y gameplay en general, pero es imposible no voltear a ver la historia cuando siempre se ha vendido como el fuerte de esta franquicia, de lo cual debería de estar a la altura del trabajo realizado en los otros apartados (mínimamente tener respeto por sus compañeros que si se esforzaron), y, lamentablementesin lugar a dudas en un gran videojuego, hablando de sus mecánicas, físicas, gráficas y gameplay en general, pero es imposible no voltear a ver la historia cuando siempre se ha vendido como el fuerte de esta franquicia, de lo cual debería de estar a la altura del trabajo realizado en los otros apartados (mínimamente tener respeto por sus compañeros que si se esforzaron), y, lamentablemente no es el caso, no solo no esta a la altura, sino que le baja puntos y de manera dramática, no puedo darle un cero por el simple hecho de cumplir con lo que es un videojuego, pero como estos desarrolladores se creen productores de cine (debe de ser su sueño frustadro) debo de calificarlo como tal.… Expand
  80. Program
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have bought it on start of sales because 1st part were masterpiece for sure. This game such a bad thing. I have waited 7 years to get Joel killed in 1st hour of the game? Why i suppose to play by his murderer? What is Ellie motivation to kill hundreds of people who didnt even know that fckn Abby and let her go in the end of the game? This is not about SJW haters. There's bad written story and 7 years old technically made game. Shame on you Niel Drucman. Naughty dog's games only on discounts now...

    P.S. Wonderfull sound in game btw.    … Expand
  81. vijay11
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    definitely a 10/10. i dont see what the fuss about joel death to others, but the this story demands it. loved both abby and elle story. stories like this only naughty dog can make. i hope i see last of us part 3.
  82. RetroGamerAndy
    Jul 11, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great graphics and nice gameplay (survival difficulty) but awful story with many poor scripted and no needed characters! Do not recommend to buy! SPOiLER: You killed one of the best male character for what and also ruined great game series?! SHAME ON YOU!… Expand
  83. casial
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    Total POS compared to its predecessor. I don't care about sexual orientation of characters, I care about good and consistent story, about the experience. Although visually near perfect, story - wise, it's not worth to play even if you get it for free.
  84. blinkbruhyen
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    NO SPOILERS

    Finally, done with The Last of Us Part II. I won't go into any detail regarding the story. I'll dissect things in bits and pieces which constitute the game as a whole, and then a summary of my thoughts. First off, this game is not for everyone. I won't go into any arguments as to why this is the case, as we all interpret things differently. As for me, I loved it. Despite all    NO SPOILERS

    Finally, done with The Last of Us Part II. I won't go into any detail regarding the story. I'll dissect things in bits and pieces which constitute the game as a whole, and then a summary of my thoughts.

    First off, this game is not for everyone. I won't go into any arguments as to why this is the case, as we all interpret things differently. As for me, I loved it. Despite all the flak that Naughty Dog has been getting lately from all over the Internet, I feel like they gave me more than my money's worth. And then some.

    GAMEPLAY
    It's more of the same, with minor improvements here, and there. I don't think there's really much to touch up on the gameplay, as it was already top notch to begin with. I did like how fluid everything felt, due in part to a heightened sense of freedom of approach. You can opt for stealth, or go in guns blazin' like the cowboy that you are. The game doesn't push you into a certain playstyle, and it makes it really fun. I do recommend playing on the higher difficulties. Fewer resources means you plan out how you'll use what you have, and how you approach certain scenarios. It really makes you feel the drab scarcity of the world you live in. And the game shines in that regard. LEVEL DESIGN - Gameplay
    I like how the level design was literally elevated. Since there's an added verticality to Ellie, the map was constructed with multiple tiers in mind. I felt that the first game was so tight and constrictive, but this one blows it out of the park. Massive levels with much more freedom during subsections meant a more varied experience for everyone, minimizing repetition. This also means more replayability, since you can miss out on a lot because of how much there is to see. LEVEL DESIGN - Art
    I paid much more attention to the lay of the land this time around, and I can see how meticulously crafted the world is, very much similar to the first game. I really like how interconnected everything feels compared to the previous game.

    PLAYTIME
    My playtime total was 35 hours and 25 mins. Due to the added nature of the highest difficulty, I did take some more time with the game than usual. I also tried to mop up as much of the collectibles as I could, which also added to the counter. Overall, this is a 20-25 hour game on regular difficulties. There were some padded out sections, but I didn't really feel it was too detrimental to the whole experience. STORY
    This is where it gets spicy. A lot of people hate it, a lot of people are indifferent, and then there are people like me who loved it. I think this is an examination of the human psyche, and the depths we're willing to go to fulfill our need for satisfaction, whatever that may be. The Last of Us isn't a story about heroes and villains; it's a human story about people just trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. A world wherein survival could mean consequences down the line, and how our actions, no matter how justified or satisfying it may be, will always have repercussions. It might be hard to relate to, for some, given the circumstances we live in, but I couldn't really think of anything to compare this to. It's a world of its own. There were times when I had trouble going further, mainly because it was all too much. That's not necessarily a bad thing, because then I wouldn't have the drive to see things through. And it also means that it makes me feel so much, which, I must say, doesn't happen quite a lot, even in other entertainment media.

    I did go into this with no preconceived notion as to how it should go. After all, this isn't my story to tell. I'm lucky I was able to avoid spoilers as much as possible, because it would've ruined the experience. The plot as a whole won't be agreeable for everyone, but I like how it was done, and I felt that no one was left behind in this story. Execution was really great. SUMMARY
    In the end, everything was worth it; the wait, the money spent, the time lost to playing. A rollercoaster of emotions throughout, with some moments leaving me teary-eyed, or just downright broken at the core. And I think this is where it succeeds, since the goal was to challenge your outlook on survival, and how far you're willing to go to feel some semblance of vindication. It's not a perfect game; in fact, far from it. But what it does great far surpasses what it does otherwise. And the fact that it encourages discussion between the morality of the charactes, and the story itself, is a victory already. And that god-tier animation. Facial detail is on a whole another level. Naughty Dog set the standard again in that regard. I'd give it a 9/10. -1 for not doing much in terms of gameplay innovation.

    I forgot to say this but mad props to Naughty Dog for adding in that extra work to make the game accessible for everyone. You can spend an hour alone tweaking the game to your liking / disability / personal challenges.    … Expand
  85. mvrts
    May 8, 2022
    0
    Neil Druckmann should be put in a cell and starved to death for this abomination
  86. dndsrac
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    The graphics are amazing, but the game doesn't really introduce new mechanics and the story is just full of sjw stuff. It could have been integrated so beautifully in the game, but no. They just threw smt sjw in every segment of the game, and it just makes it very forced. So this game is gameplay wise on the level of a game from 2013 (the last of us 1) and story wise it's just forcedThe graphics are amazing, but the game doesn't really introduce new mechanics and the story is just full of sjw stuff. It could have been integrated so beautifully in the game, but no. They just threw smt sjw in every segment of the game, and it just makes it very forced. So this game is gameplay wise on the level of a game from 2013 (the last of us 1) and story wise it's just forced un-enjoyable sjw stuff.… Expand
  87. Eyeofwolf
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Absolute a Masterpiece. Mature story, shocking moments and an amazing atmosphere with an awesome gameplay. You can't lose it.
  88. Gregormeister
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II is one of the best games I ever played.

    Besides the very sophisticated, controversy story, it features the best graphics I ever saw on any console, a superb sound backdrop as well as tough strategical horror gameplay that will definitely keep you on the sofa's edge with a quickened pulse! But now to the most important part: the game's very courageous storyline.    The Last Of Us Part II is one of the best games I ever played.

    Besides the very sophisticated, controversy story, it features the best graphics I ever saw on any console, a superb sound backdrop as well as tough strategical horror gameplay that will definitely keep you on the sofa's edge with a quickened pulse!

    But now to the most important part: the game's very courageous storyline. It's an absolute roller-coaster of feelings. Nope, it won't go the old-fashioned "good versus evil" way with tough guys and weak women, it's a very modern story, even with same-sex feelings. If you're "too tough" for standing that, just leave it; it'll just make you angry. But if you're open-minded, the game will make you laugh, love, hate and everything in between.

    Also, and that's why it's modern and very brave for an expensive triple-A title, it sheds light to "the bad side" too, by switching perpectives. Like many outstanding movies that make you ponder (21 Grams, L.A. Crash, BABEL, The Thin Red Line, ...), the game shows that your enemies have their own issues, reasonable motives and feelings, too. Just like enemies (=people) in real-life would.

    Usually, this is not a topic for games as its easier to write a one-sided story and simpler to digest for the consuments. But it also won't make you THINK about it. Now we have some **** storms and (stupid) petitions, so ND did something right. ;) PS: TLOU2 is also not a game for children, it is VERY (because realistically) brutal and contains some sex scenes, too. Just saying. If you own a PS4, PLAY THIS GAME!    … Expand
  89. AllenLiu
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    You can dislike it, but you can say it's not great. This is the best video game I played ever.
  90. Vanta77
    Nov 17, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was exciting to play through but i hated playing as Abby. Best part about her part was the creative ways you let someone end her or jump of a cliff etc. Not because she's buff but because how she was written and how she was forced upon the player for 12 hours while the game focuses everything into getting me to find sympathy for her. She likes dogs, Ellie kills dogs and so on, it was very annoying.
    i just wish the story would've been about someone else than Joel and Ellie (If you have to do it like this)

    Worst parts of the game was just another flashback with Owen and how much Abby loves him and has an affair with him and then doesnt care if she's kills unborn babies, just found her creepy and annoying. Didnt care for her and i blame the writers. I loved the sniper part though and some aspects, i just wish it would be shorter and the rest would be a DLC. I would've loved a good story involving Joel and Ellie, instead we get a mediocre, badly paced one but a crazy emotional one, which was the positive part. I would've loved to take out good chunk of her playtime and play Tommy instead, shoot Manny and Abby and people would be like whoa Abby was crazy but she's over.

    This is an amazing world that could've cast new characters and it would've been such a better accomplished game if it wouldnt have been this needless sequel imo.
    The graphics, music, stealth system and everything is so good, i loved proning and taking down the entire team while crafting more arrows, just everything was so fluid. Ellie was really cool and obviously people change and all that, so i enjoyed the ride, i just dont agree with the story direction, the endless drama of every single thing, pregnant medic mothers going on missions because why ?

    Who is this stupid to allow that to slow the team down in the first place ? And then 2 pregnant dramas that happen after that, forced social politics and the length of Abby's nonsense, how ND thought this move would be popular is beyond me. The subverting expectations and the exaggerating drama scenes for the sake of drama, was a tad bit much for my taste. I felt it was absolutely perfectly written in the first game and Left Behind but i feel the 70% staff leaving ND had something to do with the pacing,writing for this game. Also the co-writer of the first game and Left Behind had nothing to do with this game, so it was just Neil and his new Westworld TV show writer.

    I love how many female characters are in this game, i just wish the ideas for them wasnt always reprisenting some social politics, its a female character so she has to have an agenda, this one is gay, this one is also gay, this one is trans and this one is bulky.
    Nothing wrong with having that in game but it felt so forced and it bothered me. Im pretty sure all the expendable straight women were killed because they didnt reprisent some agenda, yet magicly the reprisentatives none of them got killed, not even Bill in the first game lol loved that guy. My complaint has nothing to with being gay etc in general, its just how its implemented.

    Game definetly has its strengths though, the flashbacks between Ellie and Joel were by far the best moments in this game, gameplay wise its phenomenal and the graphics, the audio is absolute world class, i dont think ive had as good audio in a game before. Shows that their crunch really paid off for this game to look good, also concerning how the new president is desperatly trying to restore ND image because of controversy happening there and 70% of the staff leaving. But regardless i feel this was an uneccessary sequel, its so bad and its so good.

    I want to give it a 7 because it was quite the ride but i also wanna give it a 3 because there so many stupid decisions made in making of this game, especially how the workers were overworked, and regarding the game itself how boring the new characters are and how poorly paced the story is, how this revenge story sucks (Just like Neil was told when he wasnt president) and how the shock value and subverting expectations was prevalent in every single scene. It could've been so much better but ND got stuck in the trenches and had to finish their product in the end with Sony breathing down their necks.

    TLOU1 followed by Left Behind was an absolute masterpiece and this is just a more brutal and exaggerated spin-off that doesnt even cast the same characters. The old characters are nothing like themselves, its like Neil either forgot ( since its been over 10 years since the other game was in development) or he doesnt care. It doesnt feel like a Part 2 , just a poor sequel that i cant bring myself to play again.    … Expand
  91. Andrebarreleiro
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
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  92. shoopdawoop
    Jun 29, 2020
    2
    At first I thought the reviews were overly harsh, but every plot turn it made, so did my feelings towards the game.
    trying something different doesn't make you creative or a good writer.
    the gameplay is fine, It's improved since the last game, BUT! do not think that would make it worth it. half way through the story I would have given it a 70%. 50%: for gameplay 20%: for story.    At first I thought the reviews were overly harsh, but every plot turn it made, so did my feelings towards the game.
    trying something different doesn't make you creative or a good writer.
    the gameplay is fine, It's improved since the last game, BUT! do not think that would make it worth it.

    half way through the story I would have given it a 70%.

    50%: for gameplay

    20%: for story.

    After beating this long, drawn out, painful, experience into the ground, I'd give it a

    50%: for gameplay and

    -30%: for story.

    You might see this as extreme but, once you see this mess you'll understand.
    I'm avoiding spoilers so more people can see this but, if you're really curios, just watch a walkthrough of your choosing. It's not worth supporting this mess.    … Expand
  93. damkos
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Bad story, bad pacing, stale gameplay, good graphics. Not nearly as good as the first one.
  94. cjay2
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Best game of all time! It is like The Joker movie it is art house and pop culture all in one merging in fantastic ways. Is is bit sad, that people hate it so much not even played or finished this game, but oh well, thats the internet we liven’ in...
  95. Ilham2704
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This game is a disgrace to the franchise, shame on naughty dog. Dont get this game.
  96. greenisgood
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    TL;DR - A lot has been said about this game so I am not gonna bother with the details.
    After the credits rolled I felt like I was looking at a Magnificent and Beautiful picture puzzle but the pieces of the puzzle were all in the wrong order.
    On Numerous occasions I could see what True Beauty the picture puzzle holds but the pieces are all haphazardly just mashed together that this    TL;DR - A lot has been said about this game so I am not gonna bother with the details.
    After the credits rolled I felt like I was looking at a Magnificent and Beautiful picture puzzle but the pieces of the puzzle were all in the wrong order.
    On Numerous occasions I could see what True Beauty the picture puzzle holds but the pieces are all haphazardly just mashed together that this Possibly Masterpiece of a Picture which would probably reach into your soul and leave a mark never manages to do so.

    This is a clear example of why Pacing and Editing plays such an important role in media which is something widely understood with Movies and TV shows and in games as well for that matter but pacing and editing was thrown away for a self indulgent pat on the back.
    This is probably the worst paced game I have every played along with being one of the worst Editing in Story and Screenplay I have experienced.
    The most heartbreaking aspect is everything was there for another Soulful Experience; all the effort, all the passion, all the good story that the whole of Naughty Dog worked so hard on but Story Execution is in the worst possible order that it really damages the overall experience.

    This game is an imperfect gem in the rough that would have been a beautiful Jewel in Naughty Dog's amazing legacy but sadly the decision and cost of being shocking and subversive never allows it to reach the level of adoration it deserves.    … Expand
  97. Norleft
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Sin duda una de las joyas de esta generación, es cierto que el juego flaquea en muchas cosas (gameplay nada innovador y repetitivo) y que tiene ciertos fallos, pero ninguno de ellos te quita o debería sacarte de la experiencia completa en absoluto.

    Sí, tiene contenido LGTB, pero en ningún momento es el centro de la atención ni se si siente forzado ni nada de eso que se queja tantísima    Sin duda una de las joyas de esta generación, es cierto que el juego flaquea en muchas cosas (gameplay nada innovador y repetitivo) y que tiene ciertos fallos, pero ninguno de ellos te quita o debería sacarte de la experiencia completa en absoluto.

    Sí, tiene contenido LGTB, pero en ningún momento es el centro de la atención ni se si siente forzado ni nada de eso que se queja tantísima gente, son personas y tienen relaciones punto y final.
    La narrativa de este juego es prácticamente perfecta y se la juega mucho con el jugador dando saltos y haciéndote ver o hacer cosas que no querrías para a través de ellas hacerte sentir algo y darle sentido a lo que te están contando. No se puede decir mucho de este juego sin entrar en spoilers pero en mi opinión es una joya que todo el mundo que tenga una PS4 debería jugar o almenos probar, no es una obra maestra ni es un 10 ni un 9, porque falla en algo muy importante que es el gameplay, eso sí eso no quita que sea uno de los juegos que más enganchado a la pantalla de los que he jugado este último año.

    Si no te gusta jugar con personajes femeninos que sean más fuertes que tú vete a jugar al COD con tu pequeño pito :)    … Expand
  98. Roger24
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    The Last Of Us Part II è un'avventura indimenticabile che mi resterà dentro per sempre. Tutto funziona quasi alla perfezione: la trama è tra le più realistiche e mature mai viste nei videogiochi, il gameplay è una perfetta evoluzione del predecessore e graficamente il gioco è quanto di migliore si sia mai visto su ps4. Tra i lati negativi inserirei forse l'eccessiva longevità (anche seThe Last Of Us Part II è un'avventura indimenticabile che mi resterà dentro per sempre. Tutto funziona quasi alla perfezione: la trama è tra le più realistiche e mature mai viste nei videogiochi, il gameplay è una perfetta evoluzione del predecessore e graficamente il gioco è quanto di migliore si sia mai visto su ps4. Tra i lati negativi inserirei forse l'eccessiva longevità (anche se controbilanciata da una incredibile varietà di ambientazioni e situazioni) e qualche scelta del team decisamente controversa che io ho apprezzato pienamente, ma che potrebbe non accontentare molti. Voto personale: 9.5/10… Expand
  99. MrWhiny
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Absolutely trash! I'm not talking about graphics or gameplay mechanics etc. It's about the story, what the hell is this sh*t!!!!!?? Seriously what is this??! Great work SJW you done it again, you ruined the another franchise.......
  100. HugeyBear
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    What made the first game really special was the story. I found the gameplay to be ok but it was the story that made the game great.

    The problem here is that the gameplay has not changed much and the story is just dreadful. The futility of it all is no fun. I don’t want to play a game and reach the end to think to myself, ‘All of that was totally pointless.’ Yes the graphics are    What made the first game really special was the story. I found the gameplay to be ok but it was the story that made the game great.

    The problem here is that the gameplay has not changed much and the story is just dreadful. The futility of it all is no fun. I don’t want to play a game and reach the end to think to myself, ‘All of that was totally pointless.’

    Yes the graphics are superb, but for me replayability and fun gameplay are a must. This doesn’t have that for me. On top of this, the story is awful and it seems decisions were made to make it into a really depressing, ‘thought provoking’, ‘study’ of ‘humankind’. Well, I didn’t learn anything I didn’t already know and got bored doing it.

    The game was a struggle to finish and I won’t be going back. Glad I played it? Kind of. Enjoyed playing it? Not really.    … Expand
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  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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