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  1. Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Horrible game who betray spirit of ancestors for simple story like vengeance is bad!
    The worse part there nothing good quality with exception of tech part of game and actors play, but even this cant save this product.
  2. Jul 19, 2020
    3
    Честно на троечку.фанат первой части. Я не школьник уже давно что бы поддаваться убеждениям со стороны игрожура.и объективно, это-дорогая куча мала куда намешали все тренды политоты, с плохо поданным сюжетом завернутый в большой бюджет
    На троечку.
    Честно на троечку.фанат первой части. Я не школьник уже давно что бы поддаваться убеждениям со стороны игрожура.и объективно, это-дорогая куча мала куда намешали все тренды политоты, с плохо поданным сюжетом завернутый в большой бюджет
    На троечку.
  3. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Das emotional intensivste Spiel, das ich je kennen gelernt habe - stellt alle meine bisherigen Erfahrungen in den Schatten. Für mich ein Meisterwerk.
  4. Jun 30, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay was a big step up from part 1, much the same in a lot of ways but more fleshed out in terms of mechanics. The world design is also a step up, it really feels like a living environment. The graphics (as you'd expect) are also fantastic, probably one of the best looking games this console generation will see.
    But the story...I so wanted to like it but after finishing it, I just don't feel happy or satisfied at all. I understand the shock and awe approach to Joel's death and what they wanted that to do but it just feels wrong. Troy Baker's portrayal of him is sublime and he needed way more screen time. I was going okay up to the end of Ellie's section and then to find out that the next half (literally half the game) was to be played as Abby, this new character who I couldn't have been less interested in, was such a put off.
    Again I got that they wanted to show a different perspective of the entire story and blur the lines of morality but it just didn't work in my opinion.
    I also felt the roster of side characters wasn't as strong. The likes of Bill and Trish, Sam and Henry, were all what made the first game so special when combined with Joel and Ellie. But with this game it was all missing.
    I so wanted to love this game but I just don't, I really feel that they missed the mark with what mattered most in a sequel to part 1.
    I don't think there's any chance of a part 3 from here and I don't think I'd want it now anyway
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  5. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A NAUGHTY DOG CONSEGUIU ME PASSAR MOMENTOS DE AFLIÇÃO, ÓDIO E MUITA NOSTALGIA! A GAMEPLAY DESSE JOGO É ALGO QUE EU NUNCA VI EM NENHUM OUTRO JOGO DESSA GERAÇÃO! OBRIGADO SONY E NAUGHTY DOG POR TRAZEREM ESSA EXPERIÊNCIA ÚNICA NOS GAMES.
  6. Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Simply the best game in history 10 on 10 for everything (game play, graphic, soundtrack, animation, environments and story) and specially for story every game has own story and you have to accept this fact.
  7. Aug 21, 2020
    9
    Gamedesign incredible, atmosphere astonishing, emotionally sometimes hard to handle. Some may dislike certain story decisions but for me this is a game you must have played, because its unique in so many ways.
  8. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game on the ps4, graphics are 10, gameplay is 10, attention to details is 10, plot is obviously 10
  9. Jan 17, 2021
    10
    Played original game and sequel back to back. It was an emotional rollercoaster jumbled with outstanding game play like nothing I experienced ever before.

    Story in the sequel cuts deep emotioanlly and though I LOVED the experience, the story itself was so dark and affective It really beat me up emotionaly. I hardly can say this about any game I played before.

    Magnificent sequel!
  10. Jul 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had high hopes for TLOU2. Sad to see how it turned out. The gameplay/graphics are the only redeeming qualities. Some of the music is alright. But the plot and characters are such utter **** that it ruins the entire thing. Also, playing as Abby was awful. I don't care about this chick at all. I wanted her to die the entire time. The fact that Elle never gets her revenge was even more insulting. **** this game. Expand
  11. Aug 5, 2020
    10
    Игра потрясающая, графика очень хорошая как и музыка .
  12. Sep 7, 2020
    10
    When I first finished the game I didn’t like it very much, I probably would have given it a 7 or an 8. But after a lot of thought and reading other takes I have really come to love this game. I get why some hate it, but naughty dog did not make a game to pander to it’s fans, it made one that would hurt them and challenge them in the best possible way. If you played it once and didn’t likeWhen I first finished the game I didn’t like it very much, I probably would have given it a 7 or an 8. But after a lot of thought and reading other takes I have really come to love this game. I get why some hate it, but naughty dog did not make a game to pander to it’s fans, it made one that would hurt them and challenge them in the best possible way. If you played it once and didn’t like it, I highly recommend a second play through it made me love the game a lot more. Also the ending is not as bleak as you think, there is a lot that points to it being a lot more heartwarming that it appears on the surface. Expand
  13. Jul 11, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us 2, where do I even begin. The game is breathtakingly beautiful. The story isn't necessarily new but, that's not a bad thing. Some aspects of the game seem forced, especially near the end (when we play as Abby/Ellie in Cali). However, that doesn't take away from the experience. It's a masterpiece. People who disagree are just butthurt about the death of a particular characterThe Last of Us 2, where do I even begin. The game is breathtakingly beautiful. The story isn't necessarily new but, that's not a bad thing. Some aspects of the game seem forced, especially near the end (when we play as Abby/Ellie in Cali). However, that doesn't take away from the experience. It's a masterpiece. People who disagree are just butthurt about the death of a particular character and the LGBTQ+ aspect of the game. But, I digress I've finished the game, and I can confidently say that this game is a 9 out of 10 Expand
  14. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Well worth the wait. Well done team Naughty Dog, you did the impossible-made it better then the first incredible entry.
  15. Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Incredible story. Some gameplay and combat is its only downfall. Congratulations Naughty Dog
  16. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego me encantó, por sus paisajes, su diseño de niveles, el IA es de lo mejor, la jugabilidad es perfecta, en fin el mejor juego de este generación Expand
  17. Jul 6, 2020
    10
    An epic, enthralling and gut wrenching emotional rollercoaster that sets a new bar for storytelling, animation, performance capture and sound design. Top notch
  18. Jun 24, 2020
    3
    They disrespected what we loved about the first game I can see that this game if u haven't played the first will be okay possibly good. But no we're playing last of us part 2 not last of us abbyyyyy editionon!!!!!!! **** this game and what the hell was the developers thinking?
  19. Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Если закрыть глаза на пропаганду, и сконцентрировать внимание на самой игре... То игра - моё почтение! Не слушайте никого, сюжет отличный и многогранный. Картинка шикарная.
  20. Apr 21, 2022
    10
    One of the Best games I ever Played. I don't like the First Part so much. But I really Love Part II. It's Amazing. The Graphic is Wonderful . And gameplay very better than Part one.
    Be sure to play .
  21. Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Well it's a good game but that's the problem because first game was amazing
    Characters development is terrible
    And story have a lot of plot Holes
    And the storytelling have a lot of problems
  22. Jun 23, 2020
    6
    they finally **** the bed with this one, the game starts with being one of the best moment I have experienced in gaming, and then it starts going downhill until you finally either break the controller or break the desk
  23. Jul 26, 2020
    10
    After playing this game, I enjoyed every single part of it along with it's story being told. I highly recommend this to everyone. The gameplay is phenomenal, the story is impacting, and overall another masterpiece in I really felt was coming. This game taught me something people should've paid closer attention to. The perspective of two characters and their times of pain, trauma, loss,After playing this game, I enjoyed every single part of it along with it's story being told. I highly recommend this to everyone. The gameplay is phenomenal, the story is impacting, and overall another masterpiece in I really felt was coming. This game taught me something people should've paid closer attention to. The perspective of two characters and their times of pain, trauma, loss, love, hate, anger, vengeance, and everything else within is came with lesson learned. Vengeance brings no one and nothing back, because it would only bring suffering in the end. I am glad I have experienced this game. The beginning and the end of thid game's dark and gritty sotry made perfect sense. I applaud the developers for their hard work on everything. I applaud the actors for their performances. I applaud this franchise. And I applaud this year for bringing me The Last Of Us Part II.

    Whoever down votes this game out of hatred needs to educate themselves more, and needs professional help. If you can't handle how a story of two characters is told, then you shouldn't enjoy anything.
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  24. Oct 13, 2020
    7
    Now finished the game.

    The good: - Weapon upgrades - Graphics (but not the best I have seen in ps4) - Shooting an enemy in the face feels as brutal as in the first game. - General gameplay is fun the bad: - First 3 hours of the game simply because it was all cutscenes and **** tutorials. I CAME HERE TO PLAY A GAME. Not watch a movie. - characters and story just does not seem to
    Now finished the game.

    The good:
    - Weapon upgrades
    - Graphics (but not the best I have seen in ps4)
    - Shooting an enemy in the face feels as brutal as in the first game.
    - General gameplay is fun

    the bad:
    - First 3 hours of the game simply because it was all cutscenes and **** tutorials. I CAME HERE TO PLAY A GAME. Not watch a movie.
    - characters and story just does not seem to be interesting or relatable.
    - the forced guitar minigame...
    - The ending.. It did not make any sense. Also what the f*** was that playing house wife scene just before the end...
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  25. Jun 30, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So, I finally ended the game. I understand now the feelings and rage about this game. Like Joel said if he can go back to that day, he make everything again. And I think, anyone who love somebody like he loved her, do the same. Like Abby tried to revenge her father too. But, the biggest (for me) error is they make us play too much as Abby and make us almost kill Ellie.
    For me, this game was a 3rd game. For 2nd game, maybe a Ellie's journey to find out about herself, the fireflies, be angry with Joel, forgive him and more with Joel. Give us some background about her, about Dina. Show us how that small camp grows that big. Something without killing all main characters.
    They make us love a man, a hero and just killed on the beginning in a non human way and worse, making Ellie see all that. Seeing a '' father '' be killed on that way, is brutal. But I have to say something good. 10/10 about graphics, gameplay, music, voice and movement acting, and much more. You can see those actors give life to their characters with love and passion. Ashley Johnson is brilliant and no one can say otherwise with reason. Seeing her passion for Ellie is everything. About Troy... Idk what he felt when he knew about killing Joel so early... But I bet he felt bad.
    I loved that museum part, her birthday was perfect. You can see the shine in her eyes, and Joel was soo happy to see all that. I rated 2/10 about the bad feeling I have in all the game. Anger, sadness, disgust, chills and too much violence, blood and human/animals deaths. The Last of Us isn't about zombie survival anymore. If I wanted to kill humans, I get COD or something... False advertising, naughty dog's version COD in a good graphics = Tlou2
    If they make another I don't want to play it... Ended with uncharted and tlou. Good!
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  26. Jul 17, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра просто говнище, так испортить сюжет это надо уметь и это даже не в смерти джоела дело, а в том что концовка одна, нам так и не дали отомстить,мне и многим другим пофиг на ваш посыл, мы хотели отомстить за любимого героя 1 игра, а получили плевок в душу Expand
  27. Jun 1, 2022
    4
    Проект проходной. Очередной ежегодный мусор для фанатов НотеДог. Осуждение комьюнити за двойные стандартов. За всё надо платить и вы получили свой хлеб. Хлеб в виде себя же. Дракмен сделал то, что хотел, а вы его с молоком смешалиПроект проходной. Очередной ежегодный мусор для фанатов НотеДог. Осуждение комьюнити за двойные стандартов. За всё надо платить и вы получили свой хлеб. Хлеб в виде себя же. Дракмен сделал то, что хотел, а вы его с молоком смешали
  28. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Mala historia
    Jugabilidad repetitiva, demasiado progresista y mala historia x2
  29. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    A lot of work was put into all aspects of this game and it pays. Kudos to team Naughty Dog.
  30. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. naughty dog, keep surprising us with your games.
    Joel’s death was a strong scene in the game, and it was supposed to be a tad bit different. Druckmann spoke of this while discussing the scenes that they altered or scrapped from the game.
    “In the first edit of that scene, you felt nothing. Ellie’s being held down and Joel’s looking at her and we had this idea of like, “Oh man Joel’s brain is so f***ed up at that moment that the only word that’s coming out of his mouth is his daughter’s name, ‘Sarah.’” It felt powerful, but then Troy [Baker] — to his credit — was like, “I don’t think he should say anything.”
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  31. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A awesome game, gameplay is awesome, i loved the history for me is my top 3 favorite game.
  32. Jun 23, 2020
    5
    正经的说,顽皮狗犯了两个致命的错误,一是乔尔的死,其实在末世里要乔尔死没有任何问题,任何原因都可以,死于防毒面具漏气都行,但一定要把乔尔风光大葬,作为整个故事的高潮,赚足观众的眼泪,而不是安排成一个楔子。
  33. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Melhor jogo já feito, obra prima, sem palavras, estou muito cansando, mas não consigo dormi, pois ainda está pensando na jornada. Expand
  34. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    real SJW dude sory but trashhh Türk olup zaten bu oyunu almayı düşünenin aklında sorun vardır bekleyin lan 500 TÜRK LİRASI şaka değil hani
  35. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Gameplay graphics and animations is top notch story kept me immersed and it kept me entertained which is what gaming is all about people cry about everything nowadays for me it expanded the last of us world and hopefully sony and naughty dog can make this a trilogy.I also look forward to factions 2 good work
  36. Jun 30, 2020
    3
    I loved The Last Of Us. It is one of the most moving and enjoyable games I've ever played and is something I can see myself returning to play through again. The story was masterfully crafted, the characters were relatable and more human than you would imagine in a video game and on top of that the monstrous enemies in the game were terrifying leading to many intense and frightful momentsI loved The Last Of Us. It is one of the most moving and enjoyable games I've ever played and is something I can see myself returning to play through again. The story was masterfully crafted, the characters were relatable and more human than you would imagine in a video game and on top of that the monstrous enemies in the game were terrifying leading to many intense and frightful moments throughout the game. That game was lightning in a bottle which gave us all the right stuff in one magnificently wrapped package. Unfortunately the much anticipated sequel The Last Of Us 2 falls far short in every department, excluding visuals and violence of course.

    The Last Of Us 2 is beautiful to look at no doubt about it with many improvements to environments both flora and fauna, but the story is very poorly written with many ideas shoehorned into it to satisfy Naughty Dog's baizuo of a game director. I didn't feel the sense of fear I did when encountering Clickers in the first game and they felt very throwaway and definitely took a backseat to both Ellie the protagonist, and Abby the games over-the-top villain. Constant modern-era ideals are thrown in your face with a very snarky air to them at all the wrong times which makes the game feel more like a lecture being given to you at gunpoint than an actual fun and engaging video game experience.

    The game romanticizes the idea of vengeance and makes no attempt to curb the idea that seeking revenge isn't the right thing to do. Most revenge plots in media have some sort of justfication as to why it takes place but aside from lazily handwaving plot crumbs at the player justification is completely absent. People who are regularly angry or spiteful towards people will enjoy this game as they can vent their anger out on people in very tastelessly violent ways albeit very impressive looking ones. The game makes it a point to glorify slaughtering people with different ideals and promptly nudges the player into sympathizing with the now hate-filled and hastily written Ellie. I would say they ruined a great character by making Ellie just another merciless killer out for revenge with low IQ plot points and new character traits the bottom (and loud) 25% who will demonstrate their bias and wrongfully rate this game either a solid 10 or 1, which is definitely isn't. This game isn't a good sequel to the Last Of Us and most people who fell in love with that game will want to pass on this one. Watch a streamer play it instead.

    All-in-all, The Last Of Us 2 is the sequel we got instead of the one we were showed in promotional media. The game looks fantastic, but the horrible story, lazy character writing and tasteless force-feeding of "The Correct Political Opinion" makes The Last Of Us 2 a beautiful but harmful smut video game.

    Rent it for a weekend if you must. If you are an avid dog lover you might hate this game.
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  37. Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Outside of the pacing issues, I feel this game was really good. Every twist and turn had me feeling a different type of way.
  38. Jun 24, 2020
    4
    Game-play and how it uses the sublimely realized ultra detailed and diverse environments to mix it up is incredible. Stealth, and skirmish tactics and ruthless AI (on Hard or above) is so much fun, thrilling infected encounters in claustrophobic spaces are also very memorable. The graphics/visuals are mind-blowing good. The story however is very very very bad, generic revenge plot, andGame-play and how it uses the sublimely realized ultra detailed and diverse environments to mix it up is incredible. Stealth, and skirmish tactics and ruthless AI (on Hard or above) is so much fun, thrilling infected encounters in claustrophobic spaces are also very memorable. The graphics/visuals are mind-blowing good. The story however is very very very bad, generic revenge plot, and keeps this game from attaining 9/10 heights of greatness. Expand
  39. Jul 1, 2020
    0
    I thought I'd actually play and complete the game before posting a review. The gameplay is excellent (but linear). The story is probably the area that most divides people. It is a challenging and brutal tale that sometimes leads you in directions you don't want to go. But the benefits of walking in another person's shoes are tangible. Verging on a masterpiece, I'd rate it very good indeed.I thought I'd actually play and complete the game before posting a review. The gameplay is excellent (but linear). The story is probably the area that most divides people. It is a challenging and brutal tale that sometimes leads you in directions you don't want to go. But the benefits of walking in another person's shoes are tangible. Verging on a masterpiece, I'd rate it very good indeed. It many not be my personal GOTY (there are heavyweights launching later) but I suspect it'll be a close runner-up. Expand
  40. Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Second part of this game is completely worthless waste of time and money. I’m very disappointed and I just can’t call it PART II, because it has nothing about original game. Expand
  41. Jun 28, 2020
    4
    El primero me gustó muchísimo este NO. Se han cargado un buen videojuego aaadios!
  42. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was really convenient that the entire game was leaked so nobody has to play such an awful story. Expand
  43. Jul 4, 2020
    0
    Social Justice Warrior denen boktan şeyi gözümüze sokuyorlar bunu gerçek hayatta görmemiz yetmiyor gibi bu oyundada görmemizi gerek oyun oynamak istemiştik dostum eylemleri desteklemek değil.
  44. Jun 29, 2020
    0
    The story was meh and the part with abby is even more meh.. defo not GOTY.. far from actually.
  45. Jul 22, 2020
    5
    Subverted my expectations for sure! This however, doesn't make the game great.
  46. Oct 22, 2020
    10
    A unique, engaging story for a mature audience. An atmospheric world, refined film dialogues. animations at a very high level. amazing sound and ambient. pleasant control. Refined in every way. the only drawback that comes to mind is the strange steering of the boat and the slightly out-of-the-box episode on the island of Scars.
  47. Jul 23, 2020
    10
    With rdr2 best game of this generation. Mature, brutal and consistent story, jawdropping graphics and animation. It's not ideal but no game is (pace sometimes could be better, some characters motives are debatable) but still it's far above typical aaa game. Masterpiece.
  48. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es increíble, si tenes la posibilidad de jugarlo hacelo, estoy seguro que va a ser una de tus mejores experiencias en los videojuegos. Expand
  49. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Normally i would score this game a 8, but because of al the 0's given, i give it a 10. The game isn't perfect, the story isn't perfect, but the gameplay en the emotions that come with it are impressive. Some people are dissapointed and i get it, but the **** this game is getting is ridiculous.
  50. Aug 19, 2020
    10
    The best game this year. The game of the generation. Better than the original game. The best game of Naughty Dog. I can't play another games because of this game and because they all look like trash.
  51. Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Серьезно? И этого мы ждали 5 лет? Чтобы просто так взять и убить главного героя? Как же это тривиально. Expand
  52. Jun 19, 2020
    4
    Very detailed world, but very weak plot.
    This part couldn't come close to the first,even a little. Sadly.
    The developers wanted to show us what violence leads to. But it all came down to a banal scenario.
  53. Jul 13, 2020
    5
    Today i passed this game.
    the elaboration of the game itself is excellent.
    the story is most frustrating. It is not foolish but bad in itself.
    but at the end of the game I want to quickly finish it and forget it like a bad dream.
    Neither fish nor fowl.
  54. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Сценарий шикарный ... несмотря на весь этот цирк заигрывания с толерантностью, на попытку пойти за игрой престлов, убивая ключевых персонажей... но надо отдать должное, столь интересные и круто реализованные игры выходят крайне редко! Спасибо за проделанную работу!Сценарий шикарный ... несмотря на весь этот цирк заигрывания с толерантностью, на попытку пойти за игрой престлов, убивая ключевых персонажей... но надо отдать должное, столь интересные и круто реализованные игры выходят крайне редко! Спасибо за проделанную работу!
  55. Jul 2, 2020
    9
    A very logical continuation of the first part, but it falls short and the finale may not be pleasant to everyone, but I liked it, I was completely delighted, I got emotions after the finale
  56. Jun 25, 2020
    1
    Expectations high but if fails to deliver. Abby being an made to be a redeemable character and falling flat. The ending making the entire game meaningless with the message of revenge isn't the answer unless your Abby.
  57. Jun 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The parts where you play as Abby are just painful, you don’t feel anything for her even though the game tires to tell you she’s just misunderstood, but honestly I don’t care she sucks and it pisses me off that it’s Ellie’s stupid careless mistakes that cause her to track you down, and what is up with Ellie ? She’s not the lovable funny amusing girl from the first game .... It feels like she’s gone through a trauma but the game never explains What that is .... the game play is the only thing that saves this game but it’s a little Repetitive with long segments of basically, Kill all the Infected or human enemies, None of that trying to sneak past clickers from the first game, In fact the game is much easier than the first game, The story is a complete let down but the gameplay save the game from being terrible but sadly it’s just an average game, Which given its predecessor it’s a real shame and disappointment Expand
  58. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Part 1 is better!! Первая часть была лучше, а без мужика игра стала унылой хоть и очень красивой. 1/10 Expand
  59. Jun 21, 2020
    1
    The only good point in this game is its graphics. Really it is superb. However the story-line and characters are awful. There is too much 'progressive agenda', lesbianism, drugs and more. The director tried to deconstruct and pervert all good values. The result is a game where there is false 'strong' characters and a story that the director think it is good enough to make him 'feels' goodThe only good point in this game is its graphics. Really it is superb. However the story-line and characters are awful. There is too much 'progressive agenda', lesbianism, drugs and more. The director tried to deconstruct and pervert all good values. The result is a game where there is false 'strong' characters and a story that the director think it is good enough to make him 'feels' good with his 'bent vision' of the world. I do not recommend this game. Expand
  60. Jul 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such an incredible narrative only able to be told in this form of media. Please if you own a PS4 and love storytelling in games, don't miss this one. It's one for the ages. Expand
  61. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I don't have words to explain this game, the intense moments, gameplay, graphics, intense story
    It's just not just the best game that I ever played, it's one of the best games ever made. Forget about any bad review, the last of us part II is an experience that every player should have.
  62. Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Just **** this word can explain everything you
    want about that game

    so yeah don't buy it
  63. Jun 25, 2020
    0
    To understand the disappointment the gaming community had with the release of this game it would be essential to understand the timeframe for the developers to craft this product: 7 years. For comparison, arguably one of the best games of all time Witcher 3 was developed in under 3.5 years with a budget of 81 mil.$. TLOU 2 had almost triple the time and about 100mil.$ to work with.To understand the disappointment the gaming community had with the release of this game it would be essential to understand the timeframe for the developers to craft this product: 7 years. For comparison, arguably one of the best games of all time Witcher 3 was developed in under 3.5 years with a budget of 81 mil.$. TLOU 2 had almost triple the time and about 100mil.$ to work with. Rightfully we had expected it to be, if not better, the same level of quality as TLOU but the reviews, the public outrage and overall criticism towards this game and the gaming studio isnt only justified but is rightfully needed.
    Im sure everyone had said everything what needs to be told about the story and the main characters themselves; thus I want to focus on something everyone tends to ignore: the gameplay. It has some minor improvements but the overall parts remained unchanged thus bringing nothing to the table of the gaming industry. Few people stated this game deserves less criticism because people who worked on the gameplay part of the game did an excellent job which somehow benefits the game whose primary goal is to tell a compelling engaging and entertaining story? The reason why TLOU is so beloved is because the story which is being told was a masterpiece, thus making the game as a whole stand out, and the gameplay only contributed to the story but didnt affect it! Thus claims that because of gameplay this game is better are merely ridiculous and laughable.
    I was shocked to see how people gave this game a 10 out of 10 scores without even acknowledging or straight-up ignoring the problems the game has some stating that "ignore the thousands of 1-star reviews here as they were posted by trolls". Well I would like to pose a question to people like this: Why pay 60$ for the game where the LGBTQ tendencies are seen as character traits, the story is poorly written and the gameplay is almost the same as the first one? I have bought the game and I can tell you that the gameplay, the story, the atmosphere, almost everything is worse compare to the first game. The primary problem with this game is that it thinks that more violence would mean a better atmosphere but when the game solely focuses on that ignoring and forgetting other aspects it doesnt do itself any good. If I had to summarize this game in one sentence I would restate what the former co-director of the first TLOU Bruce Straley had said: TLOU didnt need a sequel and probably wouldnt get one, and unfortunately I hoped it wouldve stayed this way because as the saying goes you either die a hero or live long enough to become the villain and sadly that was the fate for TLOU 2.
    In the end I want to sum up the core reasons why this "game" had failed in terms of subverting expectations: First, the game which is primarily known for its great storytelling ultimately failed to do so for various reasons including for various plotholes lack of compelling characters removal of the primary characters making the secondary thus making them contribute even less to the main story etc. (cant give any specific examples because I dont want to spoil this game for those who decide to watch it on youtube). Second, the gameplay part had hardly moved from its predecessor including only a few new mechanics which contribute little to the gameplay part of this game. Third, the atmosphere of the game is extraordinarily unappealing and compare to the first game where the atmosphere was tough as nails this "game" doesnt reach even close to what the first game had achieved. Fourth, the characters are unappealing the character arcs (except for Ellie) are extremely poor and were primarily based on the "shock" aspect of the game: violence, which alone wasnt able to achieve anything other than disturb the viewers and grow hatred towards almost every main/side character in the game. Fifth, the inappropriately failed attempt to show how "woke" the game developers were made the game even more horrible (simply because there is no need for that yet in order to please the modern LGBT society they decided to do so. Yet they didnt only add and enforced this idea throughout their game; they had consciously replaced the themes and values the first game had set and engraved in the minds of the fans and now these game developers rightfully will face the consequences of their own actions). In the end when the game is "a story-driven single-player game you usually know youre gonna have one shot at making your mark" and thus when the story isnt bad but straight-up utter garbage I cant see why or how anyone would want to buy and play through the entire game even when the gameplay is "OK" Yet if anyone liked this game I will be truly happy for them as after finishing this game on my own and then replaying the first game in the franchise I cant bring myself to call this game a canonical sequel, In the end, whats the point of a fancy present box, when inside of it youll find nothing but pile of ****
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  64. Jul 14, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece arguably let down by it’s introduction of an unexpected protagonist Abby, heavy use of flashbacks which arguably spoil its pacing, and largely depressing revenge story of Ellie left struggling to cope with PTSD after witnessing the brutal execution of a beloved central character . Many of the gripes about playing the game with a new character however, become less felt once you complete the game. The new game plus further allowing you to relive the story with all your hard earned upgrades carrying over. You also have a new mode allowing you to replay combat scenarios and exploration if you don’t feel like replaying the story cutscenes and flashback sequences.

    Epic and memorable if tragic story. Great combat and exploration, great AI and intensely detailed environments. It’s a masterpiece of game but perhaps not terribly popular with fans of the first game.

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  65. Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Politically correct crap, that tried it best to disconnect from previous masterpiece. My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
  66. Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Terminar el juego, y... tener la sensación de que he estado desde el principio, viendo una especie de historia alternativa, realidad paralela, o dlc cutre, de personajes que no me importan nada de nada, vacíos, sin alma, estereotipados, y rozando lo absurdo, saltando de escena en escena, intentando desesperadamente avanzar para descubrir algo que merezca la pena en tan absurda trama sinTerminar el juego, y... tener la sensación de que he estado desde el principio, viendo una especie de historia alternativa, realidad paralela, o dlc cutre, de personajes que no me importan nada de nada, vacíos, sin alma, estereotipados, y rozando lo absurdo, saltando de escena en escena, intentando desesperadamente avanzar para descubrir algo que merezca la pena en tan absurda trama sin sentido, que para nada es TLOU.

    El juego se divide en dos partes, una con su inicio que pinta de lujo, hasta cierto punto concreto de la trama, donde se va todo por el desagüe, y el juego entra en una espiral de odio, violencia, y situaciones surrealistas, y la otra donde controlamos a un personaje hasta casi el final, al que parece quieran meternos con calzador, que empaticemos con el, o que se yo.

    Ya se ha dicho todo lo que se tenía que decir de esta basura argumental que no hay por donde cogerla, me parece absurdo siquiera aprobar al juego en ese sentido, la sensación de contradicción en tantas cosas, o que nada tienen que ver a lo que nos podíamos esperar... en fin, a la vista esta el resultado.

    El juego no es recomendable, pero es que parece, que si no te gusta eres homófobo, de ultra derecha, machista opresor, y no se cuantas gilipolleces mas, politizar esto ya me da nauseas, y muestra como esta hoy en día la sociedad, Marlene en la primera parte, me pareció de lo mejor del juego quitando al dúo dinamita (Joel - Ellie) pero todos los personajes nuevos simplemente siento que no aportan NADA por mucho que me que los vendan.

    Así que menos decir que si review bombing y chorradas, y mas jugar, y pensar a la hora de escribir personajes y historias, porque esto de obra maestra no tiene nada de nada, vamos estoy convencido que un grupo de fans del primer juego, en una tarde pensando, se sacan una mejor trama que lo que ha defecado ND, que triste que el mundo de los videojuegos este así, decepción al nivel de MGS 5.
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  67. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    So here is a 10/10, Just you guys can't even explain what to hate about this game. Characters seems very well written.
  68. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I don't played at first game in series, but this one - ****** awesome.
    I don't understand why so many people rate this game "0"
  69. Jun 26, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. что можно сказать об этой игре? что это полнейшее разочарование, столько времени ждал продолжения - чтоб получить это. С технической точки зрения игра бомба но вот сюжет...
    Меня не сильно взбесило что убили гг 1й части (я был уверен что он умрет во 2й...но не так и не так быстро!) а взбесило меня что всю 2ю половину игры мы играем за тестостероную обезьяну!
    зачем? Я НЕ ХОЧУ ЗА НЕЕ ИГРАТЬ! 2я часть игры полный бред. Я удалил игру после 1го дня за эбби и посмотрел концовку в ютубе.
    Финал это вообще...такого плохого я еще не видел, в нем все плохо. Игру не советую покупать.
    Так же в игру есть постоянное "превосходство женщины"
    Элли - смерть машина
    Главная в Джексоне - Мария
    Главная у сектантов - женщина
    Эбби - 2я смерть машина
    иии ... главный у волков это негр...хоть он и мужчина. И много чего еще в таком дуже в этой игре. Все это сильно надоело. Не покупайте.
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  70. Jun 28, 2020
    0
    A shock value cheap tactic they ruined everything about what the first game was all about for CASH
  71. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    What can I say that hasn’t been said already. I will keep this spoiler free because you have to play and experience this game to fully understand it, andd that’s why this game is brilliant. In no other video game (or any media format for that matter) have I felt so connected to a set of characters. The depth given the story and characters in this game is truly transcendent. GameplayWhat can I say that hasn’t been said already. I will keep this spoiler free because you have to play and experience this game to fully understand it, andd that’s why this game is brilliant. In no other video game (or any media format for that matter) have I felt so connected to a set of characters. The depth given the story and characters in this game is truly transcendent. Gameplay mechanics are what you could expect from ND, slightly tweaked for a much more satisfying gameplay experience. Starting the game with a knife does suck out some of the tension in clicker confrontations, but the difficulty curve shoots upwards, so don’t get too comfortable. Don’t be afraid to adjust the difficulty throughout your journey (the difficulty settings are a great evolution more games should adopt), but latter difficulty settings enhance the immersion and tension. I can’t think of the last time I’ve had so much post-game discussion and debate with friends, maybe Metal Gear Solid 2? After my first run though, I confidently moved this into my top 3 video games of all time. I will die on this hill. Expand
  72. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Un juego movido totalmente por agenda política, cosa que no sería una problemática si las mecánicas del juego y el juego en su estuvieran bien, pero no. Pasadas las 2 horas y el momento triunfal del LGBTABECEDARIO la historia no vuelve a alzar nunca más, volviéndose sosa y tonta sin justificacion, el gameplay aunque haya mejorado en cuanto a combate físico se queda estancado en lasUn juego movido totalmente por agenda política, cosa que no sería una problemática si las mecánicas del juego y el juego en su estuvieran bien, pero no. Pasadas las 2 horas y el momento triunfal del LGBTABECEDARIO la historia no vuelve a alzar nunca más, volviéndose sosa y tonta sin justificacion, el gameplay aunque haya mejorado en cuanto a combate físico se queda estancado en las mecánicas del primer juego. En resúmen, un juego que pudo haber Sido una joya como su primera entrega y termino siendo un bodrio repetitivo y que cumple una agenda política Expand
  73. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The idea of this story was crazy. I just loved how brave they were to tell this story. Specially this way. I haven't seen a game doing this before. Just wow. You won't know how big of a game this is until you play it and see the care that has been put to making this game. ND really put all they had in this. It'll be too hard for them to top this. Part I and II sit together as my bestThe idea of this story was crazy. I just loved how brave they were to tell this story. Specially this way. I haven't seen a game doing this before. Just wow. You won't know how big of a game this is until you play it and see the care that has been put to making this game. ND really put all they had in this. It'll be too hard for them to top this. Part I and II sit together as my best experiences in life. The best way to get the full experience is to play Part I and Ii together to get the message.

    Other aspects like gameplay and graphics and sound design are top notch too. Classic Naughty Dog. And the music... you just to listen to them for yourselves.
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  74. Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Disappointed with all these low scores from games. One of the best story-drive games to date.
  75. Jul 13, 2020
    10
    Ingenious game. One of the best in this generation. I enjoyed every minute of it.
  76. Jun 26, 2020
    10
    For me it is GOTY 2020.
    In today`s open words with representative quests and micro transactions, this game is unicorn.
    I do not understand hate around this game. People, are you ok ? This game with beautiful deep story, this game with start and finish, without shop for skins, weapon and boosters. We have to support such games. Naughty Dog, you are the best.,
  77. Jul 3, 2020
    5
    Mix of great visuals and gameplay with disappointing narrative choices and sadistic game design. Loses an extra point or two for all the sanctimonious types being **** to people who don't like the game. People don't have to like something because you do.

    EDIT: When I originally posted a score of 3, I was not aware of the main reason people hate on others who dislike the game. Most of us
    Mix of great visuals and gameplay with disappointing narrative choices and sadistic game design. Loses an extra point or two for all the sanctimonious types being **** to people who don't like the game. People don't have to like something because you do.

    EDIT: When I originally posted a score of 3, I was not aware of the main reason people hate on others who dislike the game. Most of us can agree that anyone who uses the phrase "sjw game" is someone with whom the rest of us can do without. Such a prominent release being brave enough to embody inclusiveness is obviously a respectable thing. So my rating is back up to a 5. That said, there are legitimate reasons for which many of us are disappointed with this game. Certain narrative/design decisions, while I understand to what they are aimed (those who condescend to people for not 'getting it' are just as annoying as those who generalize the majority for aspects of the minority), ultimately feel like punishment for anticipating this game for so long. And yeah, giving away those decisions in marketing would spoil things, but selling people the game they wanted, while providing something very different, is...not good. So all I'm saying in terms of understanding that it's ok to not like this game, is don't lump everyone who is disappointed into the category of the pejorative: 'hater.' Most of the people who are disappointed in this game are disappointed for legitimate reasons. If you can't respect that, well, you are part of the problem that is this narrative that's detracting from conversations concerning the actual merit of the matter at hand.
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  78. Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Mecanicas de juego fluidas y entretenidas lo que se esperaba, Apartado tecnico de detalles hermoso y bien hecho y un arte excepcional Historia descarrilada y sin mucha consistencia
  79. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Garbage, I cant believe they desecrated the story of the first game like this.
  80. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    the last of us parte 2 é um jogo extremamente importante e todos que entendem isso são seres humanos decentes
  81. Jul 16, 2020
    10
    One word, just one word - perfection !!! Thanks God I did not spoiled myself with all the leaks. Definitely Game Of The Year !!!
  82. Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This is just sad.

    Clearly, a lot of hard work has been put into this game: "The Last of Us Part 2" is a technical falling angel, an achievement with a lot of polish and care with a core that's just cliche and empty - the opposite of a rising phoenix. In its strangest irony, it brings nothing to the table in terms of art and storytelling, but will probably be used as a milestone for
    This is just sad.

    Clearly, a lot of hard work has been put into this game: "The Last of Us Part 2" is a technical falling angel, an achievement with a lot of polish and care with a core that's just cliche and empty - the opposite of a rising phoenix.

    In its strangest irony, it brings nothing to the table in terms of art and storytelling, but will probably be used as a milestone for graphics and gameplay AI with environment design for future video games. I will even agree to the awards that it may achieve due to this.

    The pacing and structure of the story is absolutely awful and disengaging: worst of all, I don't feel challenged - both as a gamer and as an audience for these kinds of things; this game hits every revenge-story trope in the most monotonous way possible. This shocked me greatly since "The Last of Us (Part 1)" does not have these issues at all - at least not significantly. It was saddening for me to be able to tell every beat from the beginning to the end after going into a blackout to avoid the leaks until this very day.

    The character development is entirely dependent on "The Last of Us (Part 1)" with the new characters being utterly disposable or being only useful as tools for the story to get on with the next beat. If you are a person who reads books and/or watches television shows and movies about this genre, this game has NOTHING to offer aside from spectacle - no doubt from the money and time and effort invested into this video game to brute force this story to work.

    It is also no doubt that the reviewers who blatantly threw high scores for this game have no experience in this genre at all and - thus - are not competent reviewers if they're trying to argue for the sake of this story's quality. Speaking of which, it is - at its very best - boring and unsatisfying with no shock value. Again, if you are familiar with the revenge-story trope of how it's corrupting and all, this is nothing new: even the ending of "The Last of Us Part 2" is an exact copy of some other stories and movies - totally lacking all sense of originality like a teenager in his or her hormonal years after watching an edgy dark movie.

    Since the video game claims itself to be story-centric, I give a 3 out of 10 for "The Last of Us Part 2".

    1 point for the fact that every single level in this game looks atmospherically beautiful while being accompanied by good level design.
    1 point for the fact of how the AI interacts with the environment so naturally for the gameplay to exist so smoothly and wonderfully, and - by that - players experience intriguing combat scenarios.
    1 point for the motion-capture actors' and actresses' performances along with the animators who gave their blood and sweat to every little detail.

    But that's it.
    For a game bragging itself to be story-centric, I cannot - in good will - give it any higher for its technical quality as it is - literally by the word - nihilistic in the end and with no value for the person experiencing.

    What is the point of experiencing a technical achievement if its core trick can be seen anywhere else and gives no reason to follow until its end?

    With that, I can only recommend "The Last of Us Part 2" to people who have barely scratched to experience art and revenge stories, and to people who would be interested in experiencing the remarkable polish.
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  83. Aug 6, 2020
    8
    Story wise I have no complaints, two back to back playthroughs I enjoyed it that much. Gameplay far improved from the first but just as repetitive. Some nice uncharted style action set pieces are great.
  84. Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Slow boring virtue signaling game with way too much unskippable melancholy acoustic guitar strumming and gratuitous armpit hair. Disrespectful to the first game which was a masterpiece. This one is clearly trying way too hard to say something. Digital copy can't refund. Don't buy it.
  85. Jul 21, 2020
    8
    I created an account just to review this game after reading how much the game got I had to play and judge it for myself and I m glad I gave it a go despite all the bad reviews out there
    I played the first game and it became an instant favourite of mine I started playing the game I was immediately impressed by the level of detail and how amazing this game is visually the game has improved a
    I created an account just to review this game after reading how much the game got I had to play and judge it for myself and I m glad I gave it a go despite all the bad reviews out there
    I played the first game and it became an instant favourite of mine I started playing the game I was immediately impressed by the level of detail and how amazing this game is visually the game has improved a lot the story has left me puzzled to say the least but I have to guve Neil Druckman the credit for the writing overall this game is one of the best out there
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  86. Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is pperfec. Music, graphics, almost the entire plot and gameplay are just awesome! I had a lot of emotions playing it Expand
  87. Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Fantastic gameplay, superb animation work, and unrivaled quality in and out of cinematics. Best in class story with every character well written. Only critique is the pacing is sometimes slow.
  88. Jul 2, 2020
    1
    Only the environment and graphics are good, most of the characters look ugly as **** The story is **** and horrific. The pandering and virtue signalling is extremely high with this one. This game has totally destroyed The last of us. If you can stay away from this **** and play any better game. Naughty Dog has totally **** up. Anger and hate is the only emotion that I felt while playing this game.
  89. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la generación. Gracias Naughty dog!!
    Yo si me he pasado el juego en mi playstation 4 pro . Albert knight 4k youtube. Goty 2020
  90. Sep 6, 2020
    10
    For the people that not understand what this game is about... Is a golden expericence....
  91. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    The script was amazing and ballsy with killing joel early and tommy later, the voice acting was 2nd to none, the graphics were incredible (read an article about the insane details threy put in), it was more open world than the original, the mechanics and how you play i.e. the buttons were fantastic, I don't get it, maybe because the flashbacks were all over the place
  92. Jun 23, 2020
    9
    The game is pretty awesome. Top notch acting, visual and audio design.

    About the plot: I'm not a fanboy, I can criticize a game when it's due, and I recognize this one has some flaws. Still, this is a decent sequel do the masterpiece that was TLOU 1, and it doesn't have happy endings. This game introduced 3 new groups trying to strive, and all 3 are willing to go on the gruesome path to
    The game is pretty awesome. Top notch acting, visual and audio design.

    About the plot: I'm not a fanboy, I can criticize a game when it's due, and I recognize this one has some flaws. Still, this is a decent sequel do the masterpiece that was TLOU 1, and it doesn't have happy endings.
    This game introduced 3 new groups trying to strive, and all 3 are willing to go on the gruesome path to secure their survival. People don't die heroes in this world, people are seeking revenge for even the smallest things, people are trying to protect what they love the most. It's the most human representation of what would happen if an actual apocalypse took over. The focus here is not a cure, it's the relations and acts characters have to go through to secure their survival.
    The characters have some dumb decisions sometimes, but in the end, this game is trying to make you see the two sides of the coin: Ellie and Abby. You get to play as both of them, and it's awesome to see all perspectives. The plot keep moving at a slow pace, and there's a chapter who could be completely deleted because it felt dragged, but in the final showdown, it has a clear message. This game is about consequences. It's not epic, it's not pretty, it's not happy. It's tangible and human. Still, I did miss some strong supporting characters like in the first one. We don't get an Henry or a Bill here, and the new characters are likable at best. Not good, not bad either, I didn't just developed a strong connection with them, but they serve and move the story just fine. Hence my 9. Great experience, dont fall on the hate wagon, people are losing it because one narrative choice that had to happen sooner or later. This is a story about consequences, and it comes to all our beloved characters. People in this world don't get to escape their actions.
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  93. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Good story, good gameplay. It’s just a fun game. It’s a very dark game, that isn’t afraid of taking risks. The characters are fun, and have deep backstory and complex motivations.
  94. Jun 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everybody tells that the story sucks, and that's true. But for me there's 5 other aspects that makes me hate the game. First, it is too long. Second, it is repetitive. Third, it is 30 fps. Fourth, the scenario is confusing. Fifth, it has a lot of flashbacks. Expand
  95. Jul 1, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are super, and I didn't like playing the second half of the game. Expand
  96. Jun 10, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh my god! If only i googled before, or watched gameplay and knew i have to play half of the game as much hated character (abby) !!! Id never ever ever bought this piece of mouse sheeeet. Because its tiny and pathetic, but still smells.

    Game just died for me because of this.
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  97. Jun 29, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 could have been a great game. But Naughty Dog chose to kill one of the most beloved game characters ever and then intentionally lie and mislead fans prior to release concerning said character. Of course I’m talking about Joel. My problem is not necessarily the fact they chose to kill Joel, but the manner in which it was done. First, as previously stated, they intentionally misled and lied to fans prior to release. Then they killed him way early in the game in a brutal and extremely violent manner. Then they had the gall to have a character spit on Joel after his death. Totally unnecessary and as if they were spitting on fans. Then as a player you are forced to play as Abby who killed Joel! Obviously as a player I now hate Abby and have no empathy at all toward her or her reasons for killing him. I seriously did not want to continue playing at that point and intentionally allowed Abby to be killed over and over. As incredible and great as The Last of Us was, this game was equally that bad. No character development, questionable storyline and too much agenda injected. I was a dedicated Naughty Dog fan prior to this but now I will never trust anything they say or release and I am not sure I will purchase any more of their games. I don’t enjoy being lied to and misled. I suspect I am not the only fan Naughty Dog has alienated. Too bad since this was so avoidable. Expand
  98. Jul 23, 2020
    0
    the story pretty much took everything the first one did correctly and just threw it in the trash
  99. Jun 19, 2020
    1
    As someone who values story over visuals and gameplay I was aphauled at the level of polish of the story vs the polish of everything else. The 2 points are only because I value the efforts of the devs and the detail they put into the game. The story is shocking for the sake of being shocking. Shame its not just a sequal, it's not the same characters so it's a solo game of pety revenge for me.
  100. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Melhor história que já vi em um game, personagens cativantes e acontecimentos emocionantes. Já é meu jogo favorito, desbancando RDR2.

    Os reviews negativos por parte da comunidade homofóbica, ou de fãs tóxicos do Xbox, me deixam ainda mais feliz, por saber que essess otários não se deleitaram com esta obra prima.
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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