The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Zylonite
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People are too soft giving this game low rating because you know what....The game was excellent easily 10/10 for me....… Expand
  2. Fog_Raider
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    The array of 10s and 0s should tell you this game is controversial.

    The steady 4s should tell you this game is not good.
  3. Sebasyoki
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I don´t know why everyone is hating this game. Is a masterpiece, people that put 0 in a review without have played the game. Really? Even the worst game doesn't deserve it. Please if you read this just play it and enjoy it.
  4. XSoulChaosX
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Few hours in
    Story: bad in every way possible our character has been ruined the world we loved is destroyed and the shift to another character is just bad and ugly and doesn't represent any values or learning experience to anyone.
    Music: good but wish they put more on it Gameplay: Average its the same as TLoU but with few changes so honestly it just meh Online: ????????? the best part    Few hours in
    Story: bad in every way possible our character has been ruined the world we loved is destroyed and the shift to another character is just bad and ugly and doesn't represent any values or learning experience to anyone.
    Music: good but wish they put more on it
    Gameplay: Average its the same as TLoU but with few changes so honestly it just meh
    Online: ????????? the best part about the 1st one was the online experience.

    Conclusion: Not worth the money wish I listened to what everyone said before I bought it.    … Expand
  5. Rainhio
    Sep 2, 2020
    4
    The game looks really good. The world is near perfect. Animations or humans is also well done. But this is were the good ends. No spoilers to people but story is terrible. You almost get back into the game and then I hated the rest of it. In the end (and I can not believe I am saying this) I felt the game was to long. I stopped playing for longer periods just coz I hated what was happeningThe game looks really good. The world is near perfect. Animations or humans is also well done. But this is were the good ends. No spoilers to people but story is terrible. You almost get back into the game and then I hated the rest of it. In the end (and I can not believe I am saying this) I felt the game was to long. I stopped playing for longer periods just coz I hated what was happening in the story.… Expand
  6. Andreyevich
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.
    NaughtyDog lied in the trailers about Joel, such deceit I've never seen before from any company. The whole idea of playing 10+ hours for the person you're gonna hate from the beginning and having to kill dozens of people just to spare the worst person in the end is complete nonsense, and even worse is that so it's badly told nonsense.    … Expand
  7. Miklodi
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Perfect sequel, heart touching dark fairy tale about forgiveness,
    Live the story, amazing graphical solutions
  8. jeffersonsb
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
    Level Design - 10/10
    Story/Plot - 10/10
  9. Oscar932
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    stfu to everyone who dislikes this game wtf is ur problem this game is a solid 10/10 must play
  10. MVM
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2, we start with the story, the story in this part is different from the previous part, in this part the story about revenge unlike the previous part that was his emotional story, the story in this part I expect that it does not fit everyone but I have liked the story, and now we come to Gameplay style, it has improved a lot from the previous part and artificialThe last of us part 2, we start with the story, the story in this part is different from the previous part, in this part the story about revenge unlike the previous part that was his emotional story, the story in this part I expect that it does not fit everyone but I have liked the story, and now we come to Gameplay style, it has improved a lot from the previous part and artificial intelligence has become better, and I think that the artificial intelligence in this game is the best, the game world is very beautiful and full of fine details, the music and acoustics in this game are legendary and they clearly put a lot of effort on it, there is in the game Some technical errors, but I do not think that harm your progress in the game.… Expand
  11. headshoter77
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Gameplay 9/10 - Refreshing and Engaging combat, amazing fun exploration never had a moment of bore, just not a 10 because it wasn't perfect and it didn't necesseraily add much to the part 1 gameplay

    Environments and Setting 10/10 - Just perfect, everything is so well done, every section seems differnt and worthwile, made the exploration feel so fluid Graphics and Lighting 10/10 -    Gameplay 9/10 - Refreshing and Engaging combat, amazing fun exploration never had a moment of bore, just not a 10 because it wasn't perfect and it didn't necesseraily add much to the part 1 gameplay

    Environments and Setting 10/10 - Just perfect, everything is so well done, every section seems differnt and worthwile, made the exploration feel so fluid

    Graphics and Lighting 10/10 - Simply the best I've ever seen in videogames, EVER

    Soundtrack and Audio 10/10 - Just like the first game, it is absolutely perfect, it adds so much to every moment, weahter it's combat, a cutscene, or just exploration, it always brings so much life into the game. Bravo Gustavo, once again.

    Acting 10/10 - It wasn't because of the actors that the story failed, they were just perfect, especially (obviously) Ashley, but Laura Bailey did an amazing job as always

    Narrative 5/10 - First 15 hours were amazing, the 10 hours that followed were a complete mess, I found myself rushing towards the end cause I couldn't give a **** about the story they were trying to tell us.

    (Ending 9/10) - I just simply loved it. I cried so much at the final scene. If it wasn't for the poor execution on the second part of the game, this would be a 10, and the story could easily be 8 or 9. But it isn´t

    Final Thoughts: Although the narrative has issues in its pacing and decisions, this was still one of the best experiences I had with a videogame in a long time (probably since part 1). And even tho the story isn't as good as the first one, the overall experience was worth every second. You just don't find this kindof quality in games often, so you should apreciate Naughty Dog for still investing in these games with engaging and emotive narrative, combining it with oustanding visuals and gameplay

    I want to give it a 9 for all that it did well, but because the story is so important in these kind of games, I can't rate it higher than 8.    … Expand
  12. Martynas98
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The graphics, gameplay, story, characters and sound are just to AMAZING! 11/10!
  13. Iloveplay
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Игра шедевр, её должен пройти каждый.
    Сейчас тренд быть баранами не играя оскорблять игру, но я в отличии от большинства недовольных баранов, прошел тлоу 2.
  14. swatre
    Jul 5, 2020
    4
    I'm writing this after a long cooldown and had time to really think about the game.

    While Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann revel in their 10/10 reviews, reality is that this game is just bad. Its not art, its nothing profound, its a game with a poorly written story and pacing issues. On a technical aspect the game is great, you can really tell how much hard and skillful work went into    I'm writing this after a long cooldown and had time to really think about the game.

    While Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann revel in their 10/10 reviews, reality is that this game is just bad. Its not art, its nothing profound, its a game with a poorly written story and pacing issues.

    On a technical aspect the game is great, you can really tell how much hard and skillful work went into making it. Combat and animations are as smooth as ever, and graphics are beautiful.

    Thats where it ends, the game is split into two phases, 1 with Ellie, 1 with Abby, Upgrades, weapons, supplements, all get a feeling of worthlessness because of how the game is split. Why bother gathering things when you can only use them in one half of the game.

    In phase 2, you are forced to play as Abby, a character that most people who played the first game, will hate. You are then exposed to cheap repeated attempts to make you sympathize with Abby like petting dogs and messing around with your teenage love interest.

    The attempts at trying to make you see her side and sympathize come across as cheap, manipulative, and unwelcome.
    Naughty Dog should try the same on the hundreds of people Joel, Ellie, and Abby have killed. That's alot of dogs to pet.

    In the end, you are left heartbroken, resentful, unsatisfied, and disappointed.    … Expand
  15. NihilKybalion
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Best game of the year. Even more of it. Perfect gameplay, storyline, soundtracks. Just perfect.
  16. Sbach340
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    El juego esta muy bien, sin embargo la gente se queja del final de la historia y la evidente orientación sexual de Ellie, pero esas cosas dan igual, es un muy buen juego.
  17. FuriousAegon
    Jul 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dont trust the negative reviews,the narrative of this game is good,little kids are mad about Joels Death and how did this happened.Haters of this game is saying that Joel will not tell to those guys his name-First of all when Joel came to them Abby already know that it is killer of her father,cause while Tommy and Joel where resqueing Abby,Tommy said to Abby that his name is Tommy and it is my brother Joel,and thats it Abby is already know that is Joel.Second-Why did he told his name to the company of unknown people-Cause theve saved his life and after 5 year pause of crimes and violence.Ok lets talk about the plot,in opnion it is Narrative Masterpice,all chacters are like live persons with own psyche and motivations,the game is divided into a two strory lines Ellies story line and Abbys story line,and what can i say,Ellies Story line is like Uncharted 4 Ellie sacrifice all her for friends for revenge like Nathan Drake sacrifices everything for a treasure,and Abbys story line is like a Last of Us Part 1 Abby meet two strangers they resqued het and she resqued them,but after the night with Owen she sees a dream where she sees them died,and she decides to help them,and in the end of abbys soryline comes best level of the game Seraphites Island,and when WLF soliders comes to an island and begin a war with seraphits the island turns into mess and chaotic place,so i love this level.After Abbys storyline she finds Owen dead with Mel and she want to kill the killers of her friends she find out the theater and revenge Ellie for her friends.And waht can i say about ending Ellie coming to Santa Barbara to stop Flashbacks Where Joel always dies ( Read for text book while u are in Santa Barbara and ull understand what im taking about) and when Ellie overcome Abby and nearly kill Abby she sees Joel alive playing on his guitar and she understands that revenge is ended and she wins,but ull ask to me why didnt she kill Abby because she dont to became a monster that killed mother(Abby) in front of daughter (Lev).And when Ellie sees last flashback with Joel one day before his death where she forgives him for accident in the Salt Lake City Fireflies Hospital and we see that Joel is happy for his forgivnes and after it we see that Joel will be not forgotten.
    Gameplay is super interesting and action elements are breathtaking,weapon customization,stels elements and character animation is perfect.It is a good exapmle of perfect Gameplay.
    Graphics is perfect i think dont need to say anything.
    Level Desing is super cool,a lot of covers and safe rooms where u can rest a bit after battle and u can also collect some resurses on level and craft some cool stuff while u are in battle.    … Expand
  18. Redmighty18
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    This game is graphically amazing with superb animation and music that co exist with its theme. The story has some (minor and major) problem with pacing, lack of set pieces with Ellie's side of the story, manipulating ways that force you to like Abby, alot coincidence and a lack of well flashed out characters. What makes this game really great is that how well it sticks to its theme ofThis game is graphically amazing with superb animation and music that co exist with its theme. The story has some (minor and major) problem with pacing, lack of set pieces with Ellie's side of the story, manipulating ways that force you to like Abby, alot coincidence and a lack of well flashed out characters. What makes this game really great is that how well it sticks to its theme of revenge and especially the cycle of it and how the characters end up in the end of it. It's not a black and white game but a game which is coloured and it up too you to find the colours : ie hidden messages. Theses hidden implicit meaning behind the story makes this game truely special.… Expand
  19. andrexlu
    Jul 5, 2020
    3
    Lo dude mucho, lo terminé, pero no supero como se cagaron encima de Joel, mi personaje del 1ero
  20. Brianscott13
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    O Game é uma obra de arte. Com certeza o mais emocional já jogado por mim até hoje.
    10 - Jogabilidade, 10 - Gráficos, 10 - Trilha Sonora, 10 - Áudio Design, 9 - História.
    Creio que a introdução do game seja a parte que gera efeitos colaterais... Para mim com péssimas escolhas e com contextos ao menos questionáveis. Fora isso, o game passa uma mensagem incrível e tem um desfecho épico.    O Game é uma obra de arte. Com certeza o mais emocional já jogado por mim até hoje.
    10 - Jogabilidade, 10 - Gráficos, 10 - Trilha Sonora, 10 - Áudio Design, 9 - História.
    Creio que a introdução do game seja a parte que gera efeitos colaterais... Para mim com péssimas escolhas e com contextos ao menos questionáveis. Fora isso, o game passa uma mensagem incrível e tem um desfecho épico.

    Jogadores de Youtube e de outras plataformas nunca entenderão a profundidade.    … Expand
  21. Ndut92
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It is an amazing game. Unlike the other people reviewing it I have played it and thoroughly enjoyed it. The humanity and lack thereof in the story is representative of our current times as well. The action is fun, the graphics are the best I've ever seen on a PS4 and when I started playing I couldn't stop. I do not understand why people are so negative towards this game. Maybe it didn'tIt is an amazing game. Unlike the other people reviewing it I have played it and thoroughly enjoyed it. The humanity and lack thereof in the story is representative of our current times as well. The action is fun, the graphics are the best I've ever seen on a PS4 and when I started playing I couldn't stop. I do not understand why people are so negative towards this game. Maybe it didn't fit their own personal agenda or what they wanted. But Naughty Dog have created a work of art that will he remembered. Play the game yourself and do not let others turn you off from playing it. And to those who just don't like it because they didn't get what they wanted, grow up. Game is gory and once again not sure why it drew criticism for it. It is a game set in a post apoctalyptic setting. Im not sure what people expected considering they know the last one was gory as well.… Expand
  22. Moy341
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Una auténtica obra de arte, el juego es una pasada en todos sus aspectos, incluso historia...otra cosa es que a algunos les guste mas o menos pero es cuestión de gustos. Las peores reseñas, las de 0 esta clarísimo que son falsas e incoherentes....mucho hater vemos en la comunidad, una pena!!
  23. azothsolar
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's this simple. The positives: The graphics are fantastic, the game is longer (which can be a negative at times), the level design bigger/better than the original & the gameplay is slightly improved from the original, but nothing drastic. The jump button is a welcome addition, but it's barely useful for anything at all.

    The negatives: The story is abysmal & depressing. I honestly don't know if I ever played a more depressing game with characters I could care less about. Besides the stuff with Joel, Ellie becomes almost completely unlikable, by the end of the game, I didn't care about any of the characters at all. I just wanted it to be over. On top of this, The decisions & conclusions the characters make are completely irrational and illogical. It's a complete disservice to Joel, Ellie and the original story. The gameplay while slightly improved feels dated and gets boring & really drags through the second half.

    It's definitely not worth 60 bucks, I wish I would've waited for a used copy down the road. Selling this one on Ebay!    … Expand
  24. Felldans123
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This is a very cool game! I really liked her! I do not understand people who put 0-5. You are stupid creatures, there is not even any propaganda in the game (I PLAYED ANDROMEDA and I know what propaganda is.) Hait the game for nothing. YOU FIRST GO THERE !!!
  25. IliaD2704
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Прекрасное продолжение культовой игры, любимой игры))
  26. Tiboro
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    graphics and views...nothing more interesting in this game . I was very disappointed
  27. Potatomaster666
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (possible spoilers) I loved the story I don't know why people don't get Abby in the end. Couse think about it, if u where born in an apocalyptic infected world, killing people would be basic so she doesn't feel anything when killing. And she doesn't feel couse shes used to it in that **** up world. The story is very good and poetic in my opinion, I hope more people like the game and story couse its extremely good and realistic, if the real world would be like the last of us (infected and survival of the fittest) well you would kill because of your survival instinct and you wouldn't think about it cause it would be life or death . Tho in short the game was 10/10 for me couse perfect story, perfect graphics, perfect gameplay. (my opinion 10/10)… Expand
  28. Tarso
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Jogo fantástico!!! Imersão gigantesca, ainda mais pelo momento de pandemia que estamos vivendo atualmente. Obra prima!
  29. bravatty
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty dog was once one of the best video game companies.
    it's sad to see how much it fell from grace. I will never buy any of their games ever again. GG, refunded.

    i'm giving it a 1 for graphics alone. But graphics dont matter...    … Expand
  30. dxmpe
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра получилась очень захватывающей и длинной. Как раз один из минусов ее искусственная "затянутость", но это компенсируется геймплеем и боевыми сценами. Если первая часть была добротным фильмом, то вторая часть скорее сериал из 10 серий, 2-3 серии можно было бы удалить.

    НИЖЕ СПОЙЛЕРЫ!!!!

    Многие упрекают ее в уничтожении главного героя, но пройдя полностью для меня это не было огромной потерей. Как раз игра задает настрой и атмосферу, в этот раз она разрушительная и гнетущая. После прохождения наступает опустошение эмоциональное, т.к. на протяжении всей игры сильно привязываешься и к Элли и на удивление к Эбби. Нападки в сторону сюжетных поступков компенсируются внимательным прохождением.

    "Джоэл глупо подставил себя ..."
    Живя в защищенной местности и периодически встречая небольшие группы они с Томми приглашали в Джексон путешественников. Т.к. понимали что голодные, уставшие чужаки вряд ли откажутся от крова и еды.

    "Эбби ну прям мега нереальная ..."
    Её руководило только чувство мести, все навыки и форму, которую она приобретала в WFL, нужны были ради одного... Отмщения за любимого отца. Она была одержима и затем опустошена, после совершенной мести. С WFL ее уже ничто не связывало, после совершенного поступка и она искала новый смысл существования. Защита Лева, отношения с Оуэном как раз были зацепками к ее новой жизни.

    Претензии к навязыванию тем ЛГБТ или прочим штукам тоже необоснованны. В игре не показывают какие-то преимущества или доказывают "повестку", все в мире ТЛОУ2 страдают одинаково. Игра моментами через чур жестока и порой в Элли видишь безумие. Это наводит на мысли кто же в истории истинный злодей и есть ли они вообще в этой части...    … Expand
  31. Tchuripio
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    My first game was Pitfall. Or Megamania. Attari console. Circa 1982 or 83. Since then I've played most of the best games, the "game changers" and the ones that created a new quality benchmark. The Last of Us II is the only one that made me cry. Congratulations to its developers. It's a delicate piece of art.
  32. aideseubulus
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Pile of stinking garbage. Shooting is **** gameplay is old and **** story is just barely followable.... I could not finish it
  33. Crisdeth
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Muy caro para lo que es, mucha espera, además de que ya estaba filtrado, no le recomiendo este juego a nadie
  34. RobbD
    Jul 21, 2020
    1
    1) Very weak plot
    2) Mediocre combat system
    3) EXTREME propaganda of hatred towards traditional values.
    4) Authors don't like traditional families.
    5) Much weaker than the first part.

    Disappointment of the YEAR !!!
  35. registrated
    Sep 11, 2020
    0
    The most disappointing video game of my lifetime. I refuse to keep playing as Abby "the fridge"

    I dont mind violence in games but the tlou2 is just sickening and revolting.

    I would NOT recommend this game to my worst enemy.
  36. Loncho316
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    Gameplay is awesome but they really screw up the story.How to ruin a franchise? ask Neil Druckmann
  37. Jahazielmr
    Jul 17, 2020
    4
    Great graphics, everything else is garbage, even the gameplay, I'll reommend Naugthy Dog to check Metal gear Solid 5 if they want to improve stealth on their games, common guys, we are on 2020 your gameplay is very very similar to the first game, after 7 years, and the AI is absurd.

    Everything will be OK if the Story was fantastic. But the story is the worst, it's like a Mexican drama    Great graphics, everything else is garbage, even the gameplay, I'll reommend Naugthy Dog to check Metal gear Solid 5 if they want to improve stealth on their games, common guys, we are on 2020 your gameplay is very very similar to the first game, after 7 years, and the AI is absurd.

    Everything will be OK if the Story was fantastic. But the story is the worst, it's like a Mexican drama or something similar, is stupid. Thanks Neil Druckman, I spent my money in a videogame that I will never play anymore in my life. Is too boring and annoying. You broke my heart. I should have waited for ghost os tushima or cyber punk or the avengers even Fifa, fifa is more enjoyable game than this piece of garabage    … Expand
  38. Murilouco
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    uma obra prima, espero que o povo jogue ao invés de ir na ideia dos outros !!
  39. Itsdonovan
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The low ratings are really unfair, I but most haven’t even touched the game. I’m about 10 hours in right now and the story thusfar is amazing and so is the gameplay. But i’m of the opinion that we shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover so a rating of someone whom has played an hour of the game isn’t really fair is it?
  40. Lipibigode
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Sem dúvida o ápice da narrativa em um jogo de videogame. Gráficos fenomenais. Jogabilidade muito melhorada em relação a primeiro. Uma montanha russa de emoções.
  41. Wagtimao
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo fraco, claramente foi feito para o público de lacradores, melhor dizendo essa nojeira que se dizem jornalistas. Jogo sem conceito.… Expand
  42. Shebli
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, gameplay combat story everything was epic, a journey I can never forget. Good job Neil.
  43. Heler17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    one of the most emotional games in the last half of the year, before that there was a game from Kojima and rdr2. The plot is interesting, the gameplay is super, and the graphics even on ps4 look amazingly beautiful.
  44. SPARKOS
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realistically, I would give 'The Last of Us Part II' 4 out of 10. However, the sheer ridiculousness and borderline-fraud that Sony, Naughty Dog and Druckmann took part in make me and many other fans out there very angry.

    'The Last of Us Part II' is a story-driven survival game, and if the plot is this terrible, I think it would have been better for Naughty Dog to scrap the whole thing. To kill off one of Play Station's most iconic and beloved characters in Act One, just for his death to ultimately mean nothing teaches the audience absolutely nothing. On top of that, attempting to teach gamers the lessons that "violence is bad" and "trans-phobia and homo-phobia are bad" is rich. Druckmann deserves to be fired, and Naughty Dog needs to formally apologize. This game was, without any exaggeration, a AAA failure.    … Expand
  45. CrunchyShadow
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Game is great in spite of what toxic homophobic and transphobic gamer culture would have you believe.
  46. Nagatopt
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A diferente story but imersive expirience and amazing Gameplay.
    The game os very good
  47. Bolvin
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    The grafik of this game are not a excuse for the terrible story. This game trys to be more politically correct than any netflix series! Stop with this politically correctness pull **** even most of the gay people start hating this. The first game was masterpiece only the controls were bad. But this game and its story are mak8ng it just one of thebworst games ever.
  48. m4tty4tw
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Poor story, although very good graphics, story line let the entire game down.
  49. Thekid_ir
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    Everything about this game is perfect except for gameplay and a bit of the story. the character development for ellie wasnt that good (i personally found abbys story better in many ways) and the sex scene were inappropriate and the story overall didnt feel like a the last of us game its sad to see all that hard work and amazing gameplay mechanics was not well used in game like the ropeEverything about this game is perfect except for gameplay and a bit of the story. the character development for ellie wasnt that good (i personally found abbys story better in many ways) and the sex scene were inappropriate and the story overall didnt feel like a the last of us game its sad to see all that hard work and amazing gameplay mechanics was not well used in game like the rope machanics were amazing but the puzzles you solved as a player with the rope were mediocre (and its just not the rope there are alot more examples) i just wish they cared more about the gameplay… Expand
  50. CM_Mod69
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely perfect, from the beginning to the ending.
    When Joel died I felt something I've never felt, or hardly ever, while playing a videogame: I was crying, my legs were shaking and my voice was broken, I felt angry, sad and I just couldn't believe that Joel was dead, in fact the first thing I've sad after that was:"It's not true, Joel's not dead, he's in very bad shape and all that stuff but he'll be fine in some time. They didn't kill Joel".
    Then I saw the tombstone with his name on it and I cried even more, then I rried to cheer me up saying that he would be with Sarah now, but that hurted a lot and it wasn't helpful.
    So I kept playing the game with one desire: avenge Joel's death and kill Abby.
    Then I arrived at the point when you start to play as Abby, at the beginning I was really pissed off, but during that 8/9 hours while playing as Abby I realised why she has done that and the fact that she kinda regret what she has done because, in the end, she had lost everything, even her closest friend and I started to emphatize with her, in fact when Abby and Ellie fought for the first time I started to think that I'd preferred the Abby's death 'cause in the end during the first game I really loved both Joel and Ellie, so I was still in love, if I can say so, with her.
    Then the fight ended and neither of them died and I was kinda happy but then the epilogue arrived and they fought for the second time and, for the second time in a row, no one has won but because Ellie understand, thanks to an old memory of Joel, that, if she had killed Abby, she would have lost her humanity, and that was memory was painful but awesome at the same time.
    I might have not explained it well but it felt like that was the perfect endng because, thanks to the last memory of Joel and Ellie, you understand that Ellie, at the beginning at least, wanted to kill Abby to avenge Joel but then you realise that the only person she was hating and blaming was herself 'cause she was unable to forgive Joel for what he has done at the Fireflies' Saint Mary's Hospital (the end of The Last of Us) before his own death and that was so powerful that I cried again, it was **** perfect.
    Also I wanted to spend a few word about the techniical assets: the graphic's excellent, the gameplay is a simply evolution of the first game gameplay with some new features and the all options that Naught Dog has put into the game to help the people who have some disabilities or wanna play the game with some help are very useful, so well done Naughty Dog.
    Also what has happened with the review bombing it's very sad because if you look at this title objectively, this game deserves, at least, 7 even if you don't like the story 'cause the gameplay, the animations, the all accessibility options and the graphics are all **** amazing, and this game is the top of of the generation (and please don't say things like:"Cyberpunk 2077 will look amazing, and even better than TLOUPART2" because it's not true, and you know it. It'll look amazing and we all know that, but it's an free-roaming open world RPG so it can't have as many details as The Last of Us Part II has, it's impossible for this generationat least, we'll see what's gonna happen with the Next Gen in the next few months).    … Expand
  51. arklles
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    “Toda ação tem consequência”, mesmo sendo um clichê, é uma verdade absoluta e TLOUPII nos mostra isso de um jeito esmagador.
  52. MaxPotential
    Jun 19, 2020
    6
    Set-piece sequences, cinematics, animations and overall visuals are truly something to see, the game is simply gorgeous, as expected from Naughty Dog.
    Unfortunately, there isn't much beyond the eye-candy layer. The gameplay is slightly better than what the previous TLOU offered. Gunplay still feels janky and awkward, enemies are still largely identical, the AI is slightly better (enemies    Set-piece sequences, cinematics, animations and overall visuals are truly something to see, the game is simply gorgeous, as expected from Naughty Dog.
    Unfortunately, there isn't much beyond the eye-candy layer. The gameplay is slightly better than what the previous TLOU offered. Gunplay still feels janky and awkward, enemies are still largely identical, the AI is slightly better (enemies tend to react to you killing someone, but it doesn't force any kind of change in your approach to combat, nor a differing experience). Overall, it still plays like a mediocre stealth game, there are many games that do stealth with much more freedom of agency, tools and progression.
    The story, while enacted with amazing detail, is really dissonant and sometimes, plain cheap.
    Characters no longer have relatable motivations and on the rare occasion that they do, it's still not relatable due to plotholes and nonsensical decisions they make. Avoiding spoilers, I'll still say what they did with Joel is one of the cheapest ways I've ever seen writers trying to tear-jerk the player/viewer.
    You can't simply rely on the established popularity of a character from a previous entry and just decide to do him like filth in the sequel for the sake of doing him like filth in the sequel, to make players feel "sad". Anyone could do that, there's nothing creative about it.
    The overall "message" of the plot is one we've heard dozens of times before, yes, the cycle of revenge can be a never-ending downward spiral and the writing the game tries to convey this message is petty and suffers from plotholes and facepalm-provoking character choices.
    Also, aside from the "key" characters from previous game, practically any other character could be replaced with almost anyone at random. They're acting well for most part and they have familiar expressions, but they have no relatable personality or personality traits.
    The overall level design is pretty good and much more open, though the game let go of the environmental puzzles notable in the studios previous games almost entirely and exploration is rather pointless. Though, I will say that there's still more point to looting than it was in games like Red Dead Redemption 2.
    Overall, it's not a "bad" game, but a rather forgettable and sometimes boring one, that's longer than it has any right to be.
    If I pretend that the "shock value for the sake of shock value" moments weren't there, that is.    … Expand
  53. Nixon-Shmixon
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Bold, tough, and very mature game. The violent story, immersive gameplay and stunning visuals.
  54. JaegerBomb479
    Jul 6, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel's death is the first dissapointment of the game
    Playing as Joel's murderer is the second dissapointment of the game
    Ellie forgiving her loved ones murderer IS the third and most dissapointment of the game
    Should be a sweet revenge turn out to be a bland "im supposed to avenge myself to you, but i feel sorry and know your feelings so i forgive you" story, cringy, if i had to say
    The music, graphic (mostly cinematic), and ambience art is the only good stuff carried from the game predecessor
    Simply **** Druckmann, **** Bailey, and for Baker, if i ever were to lose you, i'd surely lose myself    … Expand
  55. Saul_Tar
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    First 30 minutes are perfect, flawless. Graphics are great, the story is cool.
    And then in one scene they totally butcher the story (I won’t spoil it for you because I want you to get as disappointed as I’m right now) and you end up losing any interest in playing this game, because there’s no point after that. After that, it's not The Last of Us you love.
    The dynamic that made the    First 30 minutes are perfect, flawless. Graphics are great, the story is cool.
    And then in one scene they totally butcher the story (I won’t spoil it for you because I want you to get as disappointed as I’m right now) and you end up losing any interest in playing this game, because there’s no point after that. After that, it's not The Last of Us you love.

    The dynamic that made the first game great is gone. We can’t have it because Druckmann employed Anita Sarkeesian, so you can only imagine where that’s gonna lead. I don’t mind shocking U turns when logical. But to me it seems Druckmann did it only to clear up the path for Anita’s version of The Last of Us which is why it feels so nonsensical and forced. Such a waste of potential…

    Another reason you’ll get angry is because you’ll feel cheated. You paid for 25+ hours of gameplay, yet the game you knew ends after 30 minutes of play straight up. I’d advise everyone to watch the walkthrough on youtube up until the U turn scene and then if you think that’s something you’ll enjoy for another 24+ hours, then go ahead and buy it, more power to you.    … Expand
  56. n0shiPL
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is hard to rate this game. The Last of Us is a legend, but this sequel makes you forget about it. When 7 years ago it was announced, we all hoped for something groundbreaking. Unfortunately, cult around Neil Druckmann's writing was wrong (including me). This game is beautiful, not Red Dead Redemption level of graphics, but it's amazing (what's funny, Uncharted 4 looks very similar). Gameplay is the same old game with newer animations, which is good if you love the first one. But the story, oh boy, the story. Killing Joel right on the beginning without any respect was the worst decision of the franchise. Models we're swapped, Joel from trailerS was replaced by Jesse. Joel in some scenes was replaced by young Joel, so he was not part od the story, this was just a flashback scene. And the worst... Game forces you to play as Joel's killer for almost 12 hours. Writing is cheap, full of plotholes. No one had a problem with Ellie being gay. Left Behind has great reviews. But Naughty Dog tries to tell people if they do not like this game, that means they are bigots. They made mistake, an enormous one, but they will not admit it. Franchise ruined.… Expand
  57. Carbon03
    Jul 23, 2020
    8
    This game is controversial. You can already tell by the user score here. If you're looking to try out the game, then by all means, buy it. Whether you come out disappointed or not is up to you, but don't base your opinion off of the user score in this website. The user score system here is extremely flawed. Many give it 0/10s and 10/10s without even playing the game. The lengths at whichThis game is controversial. You can already tell by the user score here. If you're looking to try out the game, then by all means, buy it. Whether you come out disappointed or not is up to you, but don't base your opinion off of the user score in this website. The user score system here is extremely flawed. Many give it 0/10s and 10/10s without even playing the game. The lengths at which people will go to attack/defend something is extreme.

    I personally enjoyed this game a lot, but I will admit that it falls short on some of the things that the first game established. To balance this, it also introduces some nice things. I enjoyed the story, but I will admit that it isn't as good as the first. They contain drastically different tones, and introduce new characters that stray away from Joel and Ellie. If you want to dive deeper into this game's story, you first have to accept Abby as a character, and understand that it doesn't just revolve around J&E. I would actually say that both TLOU and TLOU2 are cliche in their stories, but one is heartwarming while the other is brutal. It's mostly down to personal preference, but we can't deny that there are some flaws within the writing. Many of the characters serve as an extension to the plot, when instead, it could work better the other way around. Some of them also don't get enough screentime to truly bond with them. The pacing is also a little off sometimes, with sudden cuts and changes in perspective.

    But one thing I genuinely loved about this game is that it isn't scared of killing/harming people. They die quick. They die suddenly. Some are for shock factor, but they do leave you feeling a little empty. You could say that this "revenge is bad" plot is average and cliche, but many wanted also wanted a simple revenge story, which is JUST as cliche. The characters aren't all pure good and bad, instead, they fall into a gray zone. The game emphasizes this with both the protagonists and antagonists. While I don't believe that this story reaches the top like TLOU did, it still does a good job in delivering its message with a good amount of likeable characters.

    The gameplay is similar to TLOU, but does some improvements. The UI in specific is still very simple while giving you more information. Players are now able to jump and go prone, adding a little bit of platforming to the experience. The UI is smarter now and is able to get good cover, rush towards you, and are able to locate you when you're discovered. They're a good challenge. Still, the gameplay loop is extremely intense, enjoyable, and plays great.

    However, there are still some flaws with it. The supplements system has now turned into a branch system, and covers different aspects of gameplay. My problem with this system is that it sometimes forces you to waste supplements on power-ups that you don't want, and a couple of these upgrades feel almost useless. Still, with enough progress and spending, you can get some solid upgrades.

    Weapon modification returns, and it's awesome in this game. The character does unique animations for each gun when you upgrade them. The guns in general feel very powerful, and each weapon covers a dinstinct role. They're all unique in their own ways.

    Presentation, as with any ND game, is top-notch. The graphics are some, if not THE best I've seen on the PS4. Foliage is extremely dense, the lighting is strong and can emit a certain feeling perfectly, and the animations and voice acting are amazing. In fact, foliage serves two functions: It is both a presentation tool, but also a gameplay one, as it allows you to hide from enemies quickly.

    This game isn't a 10/10. It also isn't a 0/10. It's extremely controversial, but it's something you should definitely give a try at one point in your life. You might come out with dread. Or, you might come out with happiness, like I did.    … Expand
  58. MetaRyz
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What Naughty Dog has done with this game is nothing short of incredible whether you like it or not.

    Personally I am more on the "like" side. When I finished Part 1 I was left with questions and concerns just like many others. I think part of the reason why I really like Part 2 is because it addresses those concerns. Of course the game is not without it's flaws but what it does do it does masterfully in gameplay and sometimes in story.

    This game has actual consequences for character actions. The tone of the Last of Us as a series is gritty, it's real, it's dark. It's not like Uncharted. Nathan Drake is less likely to be faced with the consequences of killing a random soldier because that's not the tone of Uncharted. The Last of Us Part 2 made the end of Part 1 actually mean something, it actually held weight. The game puts you in so many uncomfortable situations on purpose. It makes you play as a character who brutally murdered one of the main characters, how is that not bold? I actually ended up liking Abby as a character through paying attention and having an open mind. The game is not about heroes and villains. Joel is not a hero. He's done bad **** We know this, it's inexcusable. The same goes for Abby. It's not cut and dry, not black and white, that's not the point. The game is supposed to make you feel uncomfortable for playing as Abby. And I did until I learned that her father was THAT doctor. Then I completely understood her motivations, doesn't mean she's right, but doesn't mean Ellie was either. If Ellie is "justified" in revenge for what happened to Joel then so is Abby for what happened to her father. It's not a new theme, it's the cycle of violence that leads to hatred. Even the sub narratives present worked well for characters. Yes of course it's convenient there's a trans side-character used for greater representation in the game but there's nothing wrong with that. He ended up becoming one of my favourite characters in the game because of how endearing he became through the gameplay sections.

    Having an open mind led me to even feeling bad for Abby by the end. The plot holes themselves are even minor. Ellie can kill a random npc aiming a gun at her but this isn't a random npc, this is someone she's chased down twice, and twice Ellie was spared by Abby. So by the end when she realized her PTSD doesn't just have to be Joel's bloodied face but instead his smile with a guitar she allows Abby to save Lev, knowing that she's bit she will die anyway. The way it deals with another beloved character having PTSD, the way at the end you as a player feel so empty, Ellie's house is also empty.

    This game is dark, it's brutal it's unforgiving but the way it was told and presented I actually loved. I loved how flashbacks are weaved in to make you feel more emotional post-Joel's death. But although that is the game does come with pacing issues. It's like Naughty Dog heard all the criticism about it's former games lack of gameplay and they said "ok how about this" and they turned it up to 11. This is ND's most ambitious game gameplay wise. Almost every encounter felt amazing even though some areas went on for too long. The game itself goes in incredible places, the updated mechanics make the gameplay feel so much better than the first game. The approach to difference situations are so much more flexible, reminding me of MGSV. Some areas can be so wide and sprawling, I greatly enjoyed exploring them for collectibles and resources. On Hard mode the combat felt somewhat balanced, depending on how i chose to fight i either ended up with too little ammo for the subsequent encounter or just enough. The game does not let up, and sometimes to a fault. Many times I thought the game would finally be over and end but it kept going. Even this new end area and enemies were really well thought out but because of the poor pacing it ended up feeling rushed.

    The scares in this game as so well thought out and unique. Just like the level design. The level and game design in this game is astounding, story completely aside. The way you make your way through the overgrown ruins of Seattle feels like it doesn't miss a beat, again to a fault. The skyscraper, the village, the aquarium, the theater, so many excellently designed areas that are used so well. So many "oh **** moments. Like the sniper part, a nice nod to the sniper section in the first game at first, you can't see who the sniper is but they're good. Eventually you start to hate them because they're so hard to kill. Until the end of the section when you realize who they are it because nothing short of an incredible moment.
    Graphics and accessibility options are also top tier. Naughty Dog once again proves it is the king of cinematic storytelling and environmental design. Love it or hate it, TLOU2 is one of the most bold and audacious games ever created.    … Expand
  59. himanshu1998
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Game gives a glimpse of next gen gaming(very very minor spoilers)

    Most reviews are just blatantly hating the game without playing the game to the very end. 1) Death of the main character is too brutal and should have been handled in a different way and since it is in the early hours of the game, player feels no motivation to go forward but that is exactly what the developers want you to    Game gives a glimpse of next gen gaming(very very minor spoilers)

    Most reviews are just blatantly hating the game without playing the game to the very end.
    1) Death of the main character is too brutal and should have been handled in a different way and since it is in the early hours of the game, player feels no motivation to go forward but that is exactly what the developers want you to feel at that point.
    2) Pacing of the game doesn't feel right, the way it puts the player in flashback scenes and then brings the player to the present its all too confusing.
    3) Length of the game feels like a stretch if you explore and collect all the collectables.
    4) Game is more than twice as big as its predecessor in terms of open landscape, explorable area.
    5) Game Trailers give a false impression to the player that the story is about Joel and Ellie but these two characters aren’t the main focus of the story which isn’t a bad thing. This story is about how the actions of Joel and Ellie affect the world around them.
    6)Due to the way certain scenes are placed throughout the game, after few hours of the game when I assumed the control of Abby, I didn’t want to play anymore but gradually as I was progressing, I grew closer to Abby even though what she did at the beginning was too dark.
    7)Abby’s section in the game is the main focus and is around 10 to 15 hours. Abby is not a villain in this game, she is just trying to survive and protect the ones she loves. The later half of the game paints this very nicely.
    8)The game forces the player to experience the pain and discomfort by using excellent visual and sound effects. There are so many beautiful scenes in the game that I kept taking in-game screenshots.
    9)The only things that helped me keep going forward after our hero’s death were the gameplay, graphics, music, cinematics fluid combat and the rope and dodge mechanics. Sound effects are so good, at the work bench upgrading the weapons feels like you are right there.
    10)At the very end no person in his/her rightful mind would want the revenge that the player was promised at the beginning. I personally didn’t want either of them (Abby or Ellie) to die. No way it deserves the review bombing it is getting.
    GAMEPLAY: 10/10, GRAPHICS: 11/10, SOUND: 10/10, COMBAT: 10/10 STORY: 8/10(-1 feels dragged, -1 first 2 hours too dark).
    THE GAME IS A MUST PLAY (NOT FOR KIDS LITERALLY).    … Expand
  60. Burgers_eater0
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    Definitely 10/10 Good story
    Amazing graphics
    Improved gameplay
    This is a sequel of "The Last of Us" series Do not hesitate.
    Just buy it.
    If you are a true fan of TLOU
  61. MrsMcgillicuddy
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Such a poor story and shameful abuse of the DMCA law. Then in come Sony spending millions on media manipulation.

    So many lies and poor morals. Jesus must be quite cross with Mr Druckmann right now.
  62. Dmaxl
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    The game is not perfect. 8 is my personal score, but it is deffenetly not a 0/10.
    The game looks insanely good, the combat and exloration addictive and realistic. There are some narrative dessicions that have no point at all and the music is not as dominant as i the first game. Other than that a solid ps exclusive.
  63. godest
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game went woke, way to rape a good story and characters in the name of virtue signaling. disgusting. Do not buy this game, play the first one and ignore this one.… Expand
  64. hamlet3145
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The gameplay, the characters, the writing--all 10's. Most of the negative reviews here are written by incels as far I can tell. This is my game of the year. I can't wait to replay it on new game plus.
  65. jevusito
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Good work the graphic team, horrible work the history team, ruined the experience, it is not worth creating a sequel.
  66. SumFak
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Very disappointing game, absolutely does not live up to the original. The writing takes a back-seat to propagandizing garbage and the autosave system makes the game way too easy, among many other issues.
  67. mrttkk
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    SIMPLE MAKE MONEY FORMULA: If you want to make a movie or video game and you want to add diversity to your content, make up new content from scratch and STOP taking already existing stories and characters, such as STAR WARS and now TLOU2, and destroying it! Do you companies know how this is supposed to work? If we don't like your product, then you get no money! Simple.

    Absolute waste of    SIMPLE MAKE MONEY FORMULA: If you want to make a movie or video game and you want to add diversity to your content, make up new content from scratch and STOP taking already existing stories and characters, such as STAR WARS and now TLOU2, and destroying it! Do you companies know how this is supposed to work? If we don't like your product, then you get no money! Simple.

    Absolute waste of money. I stopped playing and I'm not going to bother finishing it either. This game is the equivalent to Game of Thrones Season 8 epic failure! I just don't understand why everything about the first game was destroyed in this sequel. Everything I loved about the 1st installment, gone, just like that! Naughty Dog and Sony blew it and they were warned! The fans spoke after the leaks and told them what they didn't like. Naught Dog, Sony, and personally Neil Druckman himself, verbally attacked and criticized fans of being racists and misogynists, and assured fans the game would be loved by everyone. This game is an absolute blunder and will probably go down as the WORST sequel in video game history! Did Sony really think fans wouldn't notice the fake paid for "Critic Reviews"? Who are they trying to fool?
    The only good thing I can honestly say without a doubt, the graphics are SUPERB!!!! Big props to Naughty Dog on the graphics! Mouth-dropping attention to detail! I will say the graphics are even better than God of War 4!    … Expand
  68. ReinerMiller
    Jun 29, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Imagine if in the next "God of war" game Kratos will be killed at the beginning, then game make us play as his killer one third of the game. Atreus will look for the killer rest of time and in the end he’ll let killer go, although the killer will bite off two of his fingers and he will not be able, for example, to do some of his magic, or whatever. Or you can imagine the same with Geralt and Ciri (if there will be the next Witcher game.) If this is ok for you, then you might like this game.
    3 of 10 because of good graphics, decent animations and ok gameplay.    … Expand
  69. IamZER0
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    great atmosphere. gameplay, music
    terrible plot and characters
    if you mix honey with poop - you get poop.
    and Last of us 2 gets 0 out of 10
  70. Kuja1314
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storyline is not good. Abby kills joel and let ellie watch it. In the end ellie tries to kill abby but let her go and flash back ellie and joel.… Expand
  71. MrHorse
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    Graphics 9/10
    Art 9/10
    Writing 2/10 Storytelling (Storyboard) 2/10 Gameplay 5/10 Sound 10/10 Music 8/10 Direction 1/10 Production 7/10 Stealth 7/10 Character Development 3/10 (My "hate" has nothing to do with politics, I'm tired of people not respecting actual opinions that reflect the nature of this game. We don't have to like it. I've heard very few people say it was better than they    Graphics 9/10
    Art 9/10
    Writing 2/10
    Storytelling (Storyboard) 2/10
    Gameplay 5/10
    Sound 10/10
    Music 8/10
    Direction 1/10
    Production 7/10
    Stealth 7/10
    Character Development 3/10

    (My "hate" has nothing to do with politics, I'm tired of people not respecting actual opinions that reflect the nature of this game. We don't have to like it. I've heard very few people say it was better than they expected. That's a problem. My scale considers 5 average, not 7)

    As a story centric game, this one ultimately is an almost literal pain to play. You literally may just quit half way through asking yourself "What am I doing this for? " 3 is the adjusted rating after weighing storytelling , writing, and direction appropriately. It's technically well done, but you can cook a rotten piece of meat to perfection, and it still is a rotten product. That's this game. Wasted opportunity. No replayability.    … Expand
  72. FullmetalPew
    Jul 12, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start by saying that you can not give a game a 0. If it is playable and you invest 18 hours playing it you have to be honest about it.

    -Graphics, Gameplay and Sound-

    The Good:
    They did an amazing job with the graphics, the physics are amazing and the mocap is incredible. You feel the emotions, pain and fear in main characters and also the AI.
    If this the way games are going to be in the future, I am very excited.

    Sound Design is also great with top voice acting and ambiance. The gameplay is improved this time a round. I liked the dodge system (unlike the RE 3) tough it made things a bit too easy for my taste.
    The feel and sound of the weapons are amazing. I love to grind and max out stuff so I had lots of fun doing that, But I can imagine that some will not find it innovative. I liked the upgrade system and it is very effective.

    Liked the fact that it was a bit open worldly, you can explore a bit and tough you only find some lore and items it was still fun to do and not as a time waster. Locations are detailed and the weather effects are amazing.

    Loved the Horror missions, tough too few and far in between, but for those who know I wish most of the game was like the Ground Zero mission.

    The Bad:
    The have achieved a mile stone with this game yet there some things that makes you wish the had put more time in de AI. In de missions that you are playing with a companion, the enemies are all blind to their existence. People are walking in the middle of the road and AI is screaming where are they?

    I played the game in Hard difficulty and after a couple of upgrades it felt like being Rambo running around stealth kill everyone. It still bothers me that a metal pipe breaks after four hits but hey on the other hand the melee weapons are way to overpowered, specially with upgrades.

    They game is too focused on the people and human enemies, I wish it was more Survival horror like the first game. I think I ruined for myself by grinding too much, there was not a moment I was out of ammo, I stealth kill a lot and the fact that Ellie has a knife makes killing clickers like they are normal infected. I did not feel the fear like the first game in my stomach after a while I was hunting them like it was nothing. Still I give the gameplay a high score, it is very solid and seamless.

    - The Story -

    The Good:
    None.

    The Bad:
    What a let down. I did not read or see any reviews and went in totally blank. I do not give a damn about politics, sexuality or having an agenda. I Just wanted to see what unfolds for two of the gaming beloved characters Joel and Ellie.

    Lots of people were turned off when Joel died, man o man it felt very senseless and pushed.
    It did not have the same effect on me when Joels daughter died in the first one. I think they took a big gamble on that and it failed. First thing I said to myself was, this a revenge story then.

    They should have build op tot that, it happened way too early in my opinion. I loved Joel in the first one and his killing was senseless, but hey murder is senseless.

    Knowing the social climate we live in (specially in United States), I was not to bothered with female empowerment message they are going for. I do not like the design of Abby yet I did not hate her enough to send death threats to the voice actress (what a bunch of yoyos).

    The focus was directly shifted to Abby, Joel is dead and what else can Ellie do except going for revenge. There is no depth in the story. The whole LGBT aspect of the game adds nothing to personality of the characters. After-all the game is about survival of the human race. Sexuality, gender and race does not add anything to the story in my opinion.

    There is not a shock or surprise moment in this game. You know and feel exactly, who will die and at what moment. A narrow opening to go trough on the end of the level, Ambush Time. You read some lore stuff about WLF and Scars but their motives are very straight forward. Everyone is walking around trying to kill each other for their turf.

    Ellie is killing everything and everyone, there is no element of real danger. I wished I could just hide and run a way to finish the game (you probably can) but the game just makes you kill everything.
    I was more shocked when dogs and horses died, than some characters in this game.

    I do not hate Abby. After Ellie killed a pregnant woman, I was done with her. What redeeming factor is left for her? You can not root for her anymore. I started bonding with Abby and her friends.
    Abby was even more remorseful than Ellie. I did not care anymore what happens to Ellie.

    Ending resolves nothing, you sit there thinking what the story teller is trying to say? Ellie as a character is destroyed. LOU Part 3 should just start with a new character or never come out. There is no reason to reply this game, no extra stories or multiplayer.

    Graphics: 10
    Gameplay: 9 Sound: 9 Story: 4 Re-playability: 2    … Expand
  73. ShauryaChawla
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us: Part II is not for the faint of heart, nor a game that will be loved by everyone, and in its 25-30 hour campaign, frequently subverts expectations set up in the minds of its fans over the past seven years, but is a thrilling, complex and emotionally devastating sequel that makes you question your heroes and showcases the consequences of everyone's actions, no matter theThe Last of Us: Part II is not for the faint of heart, nor a game that will be loved by everyone, and in its 25-30 hour campaign, frequently subverts expectations set up in the minds of its fans over the past seven years, but is a thrilling, complex and emotionally devastating sequel that makes you question your heroes and showcases the consequences of everyone's actions, no matter the purpose behind them. Naughty Dog has taken a massive leap with the game, and their PS4 swan song is for the ages.… Expand
  74. Cubansavage
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is terrible it ruined what the first was about the ending was terrible ellie goes through so much to not kill Abby so joel's death is for nothing and his death makes no sense joel would never trust strangers or say his name if you really played the first one, gameplay is good but story is just all over the place and makes no sense honestly this game ruined the franchise doesn't even feel like a right sequel .… Expand
  75. dabrams88
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    First of all holy ish, this is some masterclass writing right here. As well as imaginative and illustrious artwork and cgi work, really ahead of it's time with the facial details and character uniqueness. No game is perfect, not even the first one but the attention to detail in this series never ceases to amaze me. You could even use some of these skills in real life if say a zombieFirst of all holy ish, this is some masterclass writing right here. As well as imaginative and illustrious artwork and cgi work, really ahead of it's time with the facial details and character uniqueness. No game is perfect, not even the first one but the attention to detail in this series never ceases to amaze me. You could even use some of these skills in real life if say a zombie apocalypse was to happen. There are a lot of valuable lessons in this one, following the story of the first one. You can't take anything for granted when it comes to the story, without disclosing too much, it really has many layers in it's plot, many of which will catch you off guard if you care about the characters. I get it, a lot of tlou 1 fans think the story is ruined but I say it does way better than a lot of sequels out there and not only continues the story but ads an entire rich layer of depth to it's characters. The outcome of the story was not expected from me, I had certain theories that I was sure were facts while playing, and it turned out to be something completely different. I say if you are a fan of the first one, or a fan of insane dramatic action-rpgs, this is a must for you. It's brilliant in many aspects. I think all the negative feedback for this game is not really warranted and emotive based/ irrational. Ironically, somewhat cult like (reference to some of this games themes). It's true this game was nothing even close to what I was expecting but that made it the much more thrilling for me. I had no idea what was coming around the corner, figuratively and literally. If you are reading this review, you must check this game out, you are in for a lengthy and complex- bumpy ride.… Expand
  76. kdo_nascimento
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    O jogo é muito ruim. Já não aguentava mais jogar. O primeiro eu joguei umas 6 vezes. Esse segundo eu não via a hora de terminar.
  77. Chascoby7
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Definetly one of the best games on this gen. Continue the way of the 2st game and improves it a lot in EVERYTHING. Seems like the perfect mix with metal gear solid gameplay. Absolutely a must, with awesome characters, gameplay and story
  78. DonYang
    Jun 19, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Тупо слили Джоэла! Игра заигрывает лгбт и фем движением, позабыв о остальной массе игроков. Все мужские персонажи без полезны. Я понял, Анита Саркисян ненавидит мужчин а у Нил Дракманн потерял свои яйца!!!… Expand
  79. MOLEX3000
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game has bad physics, bad graphics, and bad history, also it's not fun... It's boring at the start, the AI is stupid... Garbage. I can't believe what they did... It's like destroying your legacy on purpose.
  80. qdash
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros: graphics and animation, awesome number of details.
    Cons: everything else, it's still 2013 game, with absolutely same mechanics. But story is strange and goddamn SJW stuff ruins everything.    … Expand
  81. jakej1097
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ♫"If I ever were to lose you, I'd surely lose myself..."♫

    Upon completing this game, I am left heartbroken. I watched a character that I've loved for years lose herself because she lost someone she cared about, and who cared about her. Its a difficult experience to see Ellie make decisions that leave her lost and alone, and it is by no means 'fun' to see her throw away everything only to be torn further from Joel, and let his killer live.

    But to call the story 'bad' because you think Ellie should have fulfilled her revenge is completely missing the point ND was trying to make. I think one's enjoyment of this story depends on whether the game is able to make you empathize with Abby, and even root for her. For me, ND accomplished this. In the beginning, I hated Abby and wanted to see her meet the consequences of her choice to seek out and murder Joel. But by the end, during the fight on the beach, I wanted her to live. Abby is cold and hardened, scarred by the loss of the person she cared about more than anything, and struggling to find her purpose in the world. Through our time playing as her, we see her begin to regain some of that humanity, through her conviction to protect a young child and bring them to safety. If this sounds familiar, its because her arc is very similar to Joel's in the first game. By the end of The Last of Us, Joel had done some monstrous things and killed many innocent people, but we still loved him. Abby is no worse than Joel, and though she never fully redeems herself in my eyes for what she did, I still understand her motivations and hope that she and Lev find the safe haven they are looking for.

    This game shows that the cycle of violence is dangerous to become swept up in. Started by Joel, passed to Abby, then to Ellie, this cycle of killing caused both Ellie and Abby to lose themselves, and many people they cared about. This game caused me to care equally for the two of them, and made me deeply anxious during their two fights. I understood what was driving Ellie to kill Abby, but I didn't want her to do it. In the end, Ellie thinks of her last interaction with Joel, where she decides to try to forgive him for what he did to the Fireflies to save her, and decides to break the cycle of violence and allow Abby to escape. I think she made the right choice in the end. Killing Abby would not have given Ellie any closure, as she had already lost everything in her pursuit to that end. She could have had a peaceful life with Dina, but she threw it away and paid the price.

    Even though this game had a deeply depressing ending, I am in no way disappointed with it. They had a story to tell, and however bleak it was, I think they told it well. I was moved in a way few games have been able to move me, and I mourn the death of Joel, and I feel sorry for what Ellie has become. The fact that ND makes me feel that way is not the sign of a bad game, but the hallmark of a truly special title, one that, just as the Last of Us 1 did, makes you care about its characters above all else.    … Expand
  82. Lennon3276
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego, la historia, Banda sonora y gráficos, este juego te enseña que no siempre los finales son felices
  83. astronut
    Aug 15, 2020
    3
    First of all i'm not a big fan of tlou, i think the first game was decent but i don't consider it a gem and i didn't care if the whole cast gets genocided or w/e in tlou part 2.
    Now this sequel is just one of the most boring game i ever played, the pacing is horrible, the gameplay loop consists of; looting > horde/boss fight > 1 hours of walking/talking/cutscenes, for 30 hour. It doesn't    First of all i'm not a big fan of tlou, i think the first game was decent but i don't consider it a gem and i didn't care if the whole cast gets genocided or w/e in tlou part 2.
    Now this sequel is just one of the most boring game i ever played, the pacing is horrible, the gameplay loop consists of; looting > horde/boss fight > 1 hours of walking/talking/cutscenes, for 30 hour. It doesn't sound so bad if well executed but first both characters play exactly the same and second the writing is on par with the worse netflix production, the dialogues belong in an episode of 13 reasons why and the plot is so stupid i wonder if any mentally abled adult took part in the writing. To this add that you'll fight the same enemies over and over again in setpieces that you've already seen in better games.

    On the graphic side the game looks really good but doesn't run smoothly and often suffers from framerate drop (even though the game only runs at 20-30 fps and even though i played it on a ps4 pro ).

    Oh i forgot, almost all the environnments are grey and green and look copy/pasted except for the last part of the game (which was actually enjoyable, too bad it took 25 hours of watching paint dry to get there).

    Overall there could be a decent game in all this mess but it's destroyed by the pacing and bad writing, for every good idea there are 10 bad ones. Really to think that this took 5 years to make and had close to unlimited budget is embarassing, kinda reminds me of the rise of skywalker :D    … Expand
  84. Wythel
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    Boring gameplay, uninteresting story.
    2 for the graphics.
    I suppose those $$$ were well spent on reviewers.
  85. Berezajen
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Все что касается геймплея то это та же первая часть только улучшено все во много раз, перестрелки стали куда реалистичней динамичней и напряженнее. Сюжет может и не оригинальный но мне лично очень понравился как с эмоциональной стороны так и со сценарной.Все что касается геймплея то это та же первая часть только улучшено все во много раз, перестрелки стали куда реалистичней динамичней и напряженнее. Сюжет может и не оригинальный но мне лично очень понравился как с эмоциональной стороны так и со сценарной.
  86. GratefulDave93
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    People are begging to find reasons to trash this game, but I’m sorry to say this is one of the greatest video game experience’s I have ever had. Admittedly, the story is a bit messier than the original game, but by no means am I suggesting it is worse. There were intense emotional moments, and looking back I can’t believe how my opinions of characters I HATED ultimately reversed somewherePeople are begging to find reasons to trash this game, but I’m sorry to say this is one of the greatest video game experience’s I have ever had. Admittedly, the story is a bit messier than the original game, but by no means am I suggesting it is worse. There were intense emotional moments, and looking back I can’t believe how my opinions of characters I HATED ultimately reversed somewhere along line. The gameplay was incredible and I am amazed at how much more depth is added with only a dodge, prone, and jump mechanic added to the combat. The set pieces were some of Naughty Dogs finest and each new encounter in a LENGTHY game always felt fresh. On a side note: All these 0’s came from before it was even physically possible to complete the game and they should be ignored. Do yourself a favor and PLAY this game.… Expand
  87. Oh_My_Grimm
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I don’t see the hate from playing the first one I think this is still great I figured it was going to be dark with no happy ending, if you were looking for a happy ending maybe don’t play it
  88. SmoothUK
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, gripping, brutal, surprising, challenging and incredibly impressive. It hits hard and it makes you think, I enjoyed every minute I played and couldn’t put it down.
  89. DanielSalazarB
    Jun 29, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente una vergüenza el juego, arruinaron una historia maravillosa que fue la primera parte, mataron el personaje mas querido al principio del juego y contaron una historia aburrida y sin sentido que no llega a nada… Expand
  90. Tisikoit
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Fantastico... Tutto già scritto dalla critica.
    Per quanto riguarda il review bombing penso che troppa libertà dii espressione abbia bacato il cervello della gente
  91. Frano09
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    LCT Review - Empiezo hablando sobre el estilo de combate, es el mismo que el anterior, no esta mal, hay muchas sagas buenísimas que su modo de pelea es igual al anterior, pero ya no es una revolución, por lo tanto no puede ser igual a su antecesor, que supuso toda un innovación, no tengo ningún problema con la comunidad LGTB, pero venimos a jugar un juego de acción no una novela, estaLCT Review - Empiezo hablando sobre el estilo de combate, es el mismo que el anterior, no esta mal, hay muchas sagas buenísimas que su modo de pelea es igual al anterior, pero ya no es una revolución, por lo tanto no puede ser igual a su antecesor, que supuso toda un innovación, no tengo ningún problema con la comunidad LGTB, pero venimos a jugar un juego de acción no una novela, esta bien que empiece así pero que ya después se olvide. Y el cambio es que ya no se basa en la niña que tiene la cura a la enfermedad, ahora es una historia aparte ignorando eso. Ademas de escenas incomodas que no aportan nada y pudieron ser omitidas. (SPOILER) Un final que fue el contrario al anterior, y ese nos encanto.… Expand
  92. TheBestGod
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This game has improvements in terms of graphics , controls, mechanics and gameplay. But the story and a few bugs are why the game is receiving such a bad score.
  93. adritenis
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you have some problems in your head or with other people's sexuality, go look for help.
    The point of the game is pretty clear and well represented , this game is about hate and revenge and what this can carry to yourself and others,
    that this acts should bring you nothing but bad things.
    But of course you prefer to judge or cry because something happen and you don't like it, it's fine if you don't, but
    let other people enjoy it if the want to.
    One last thought if you have a problem with what people like, first that sad, you should really talk to someone about it, and
    live your life without making sure that everyone is the same.    … Expand
  94. PuddiPrawn
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    A game that fundamentally fails in execution, The Last of Us 2 never learned what made the first game so great. With uninteresting characters, a boring plot, and ham-fisted writing, the game becomes a chore to get through. The gameplay never evolved from the first, and the only big spectacle worthy moments feel hollow due to its failure to tell a story that actually grips.
  95. Luxox412
    Jul 5, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, while the game has an incredible graphics and improved the first game in gameplay, something that already seemed difficult because the first game is a masterpiece, I was terribly disappointed by some creative decisions, such as the fact that in the preview videos of the game in previous years, it could be seen that Joel was alive during the story, as in the scene where he prevents Ellie from being discovered by the Wolves, a scene that they later replaced with Jesse, in addition to the first preview showing that Joel He accompanies Ellie in her revenge when she is playing the guitar and says "I am going to find and kill every last one of them", so in my personal opinion, they sold me a story and the one I bought was a totally different one, in addition to I do not know a living person who, in his right mind, when his father or father figure is killed in this case, kills everyone and lets the murderer live. I loved the story, I liked the inclusion of Abby, but the fact of killing Joel, made him play every minute with a feeling of frustration. We are waiting for this game for many years, we are going through a pandemic at this time, in which this game would have made a difference, by making the lives of many happy this year, that we are having a really bad time and that we save money for this game, money that could be spent on more important things. A real shame.… Expand
  96. gestalt_rein
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    In short they ruined everything that made the first one so great.
    Summary:
    The big open spaces feel empty and lack detail. Tries to hard to be new "GOT", striving for shock value and meaningless cruel characters deaths Misleading marketing. It is also full of leftist propaganda. It is extremely violent, but it is not justified, it's just for the sake of violence. Graphics are    In short they ruined everything that made the first one so great.
    Summary:
    The big open spaces feel empty and lack detail.
    Tries to hard to be new "GOT", striving for shock value and meaningless cruel characters deaths
    Misleading marketing.
    It is also full of leftist propaganda.
    It is extremely violent, but it is not justified, it's just for the sake of violence.
    Graphics are decent, but inconsistent, some parts of the game look amazing other mediocre, as if it was made by different dev groups (i guess that's due to the crunch).
    Gameplay is good but nothing extraordinary. However story is woeful, it detaches itself from what TLOU special for me,

    My real score is a 5/10 but to counter the press who gave this mess 10s, i'm giving it a 0.    … Expand
  97. Eldrakeo
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Seriously amazing! I’m really annoyed how many people are talking smack. The game is very long and worth every minute. Everything has been improved and the graphics and gameplay is flawless. People are getting upset over stupid things. The first game was really dark and disturbing did you not think this one would be too?!? I played the first run exploring a lot and it took me 30-40 hours.Seriously amazing! I’m really annoyed how many people are talking smack. The game is very long and worth every minute. Everything has been improved and the graphics and gameplay is flawless. People are getting upset over stupid things. The first game was really dark and disturbing did you not think this one would be too?!? I played the first run exploring a lot and it took me 30-40 hours. I feel like it’s double the length and exploration as the original. There are some drastic changes but once again, get over it! It’s a sequel! They spent so much time and energy into this amazon game, rating it 1 or 2 out of 10 is seriously just petty and ignorant. The game director even said this game will divide the fans. Please have an open mind and play this masterpiece!… Expand
  98. AdvancedSymbol
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I have no idea why everyone is trashing on this game I found everything about it to be exceptional. From the gameplay the music and especially the story
    it goes in a different direction that no one was expecting and it benefits from that for not being too cliche
  99. Dghd
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Really good game with deep history and moral. Violence born Violence. The Ebby's part is really good.
  100. thunzardkun
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    what Awful story, wasting characters, false trailer, and ruined one of the best game series.
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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