The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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5.8

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  1. Richkon3
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Лучшее чт могли придумать люди в этом году , спасибо всем, кто старался над этой игрой
  2. Oraprome
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The 1 is for the graphics, that's the only good part of this game. Gameplay's pretty much the same from The Last of Us 1, no revolutionary way they made it more fun. Now, onto why it's terrible, the story's beyond **** Joel is the hero everyone adores from the first game, the way they killed him was terrible, he's supposed to be a seasoned veteran in no world would he be that stupid to die because he was too careless. Joel kills Abby's father, that's why Abby kills Joel, that reason was revealed so much later that it should've been, what we got was Joel saves Abby's life then Abby brutally murders him. That alone makes everyone hate Abby, then for them to make us PLAY as Abby for hours and hours is pathetic.… Expand
  3. GGG17
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    É um ótimo jogo, as mecânicas são ótimas, os personagens são bons, o que pode estragar a experiência e o final mas esse jogo não merece uma nota menor do que essa.
  4. Rayzerno
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll start with the obvious, no game is perfect. But many people seem to be overly negative, and I think this game is definitely a 9.8

    To begin, I'd summarize this game to be the perfect sequel to what it meant, Joel's selfish deadly love act to keep Ellie.
    You learn to see a story through your own eyes, if you know why you made a bad choice you can justify it. Sure you wouldn't want others to do it, but you were different. You had a good reason.
    The game dives into this quite hard, and this will hit like a sledge hammer. Any writer should be proud to have written something so meaningful. Everything build together so wonderfully.

    Music was always linked to Joel, and by the end, Ellie has learned Joel's love, and his anger. Loosing her musical fingers severs her from music, now what that means exactly is up to yourself, to me it seems like it allows her to grief. But to you that may mean something different, and that's a great key of writing, the meaning depends on your experience. But it's a tough thing for sure to involve yourself in this story. My hat is off to the writers though.    … Expand
  5. marck210214
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    What a game. What an experience. This game is the best game I've ever played. I can't tell why people are hating this game and his ending. In my opinion this game is better than the first one.
  6. gleisonfelipe
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Uma jogo excelente em gráficos e narrativa. Um enredo muito corajoso e que causa várias reflexões. Se dividir em episódios de 60 minutos você terá uma excelente série nos moldes da HBO, Hulu, Amazon ou Netflix. Valeu cada centavo investido.
  7. canfeng
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Great game. This game needs to be played deeply and slowly so you can really feel the expressions from the both characters.
  8. Bars107
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    If you love first game - do not waste you time and money. The only good thing in this is music, everything else, which we loved so much from 1st game is gone and buried under empty shells of characters and stupid plot twists.
  9. NamenLos
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this game is a very good game but not a perfect game. There are a few bugs but that's not such a problem. The story has went a new way of story telling. The ending is not a happy ending but its like okay **** what did I in the last 25-30 hours?! Was it worth? Another point is that the last 3 hours of playing the game is not such good as in the begining oder middle.… Expand
  10. Mohammad_bayati
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game was awesome . Gameplay 10/10
    Graphic 10/10
    Sounds 10/10
    Every thing is really good . About story , it could be better but the writer used a diffrent method of telling the story and that when you finish the game make you love it or hate it . I loved that cuz it show us a halfway story in the first and countinue it to complate it in the end in a new and maybe a nice method . But the destiny of some chracters maybe not good for every but it is what happend in a fully vengeans way and its what the writer want .    … Expand
  11. Dragonida65
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Bellissimo gioco con trama spettacolare, personaggi realistici e vivi, mondo di gioco vario e un evoluzione della trama inaspettata, gameplay a mio parere innovativo, rispetto al primo capitolo ce un netto miglioramento del gunplay, accetto le svolte di trama e il finale.
  12. Limerant
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    Theres nothing i can say that has not already been said. I can not get over the pacing and bad writing/character development.
  13. Trilltg
    Jul 4, 2020
    5
    The good: The graphics clearly pushed the industry forward, but I would argue that Death Stranding accomplished the same quality so I don't give it many points for being a tech demo.
    The meh: Gameplay is rehashed and polished from the first game but still feels dated. The forced political choices more interested in pushing a message than creating a good game.
    The bad: I'll break this    The good: The graphics clearly pushed the industry forward, but I would argue that Death Stranding accomplished the same quality so I don't give it many points for being a tech demo.
    The meh: Gameplay is rehashed and polished from the first game but still feels dated. The forced political choices more interested in pushing a message than creating a good game.
    The bad: I'll break this down as best I can but TLDR the story and characters fundamentally fail on nearly every aspect. So spoilers ahead.
    1. Lets talk about the elephant in the room, Abby kills Joel within the first few hours of gameplay due to his brothers frankly ridiculous mistake of sharing his full name. This is the decades through the apocalypse survivor who wouldn't be the slightest bit cautious when he knew people were looking for him... Evidently.
    2. Shifting perspectives, after Joel is killed we eventually get to play as Abby... for ten hours... What I like many others did was run the killer right into a clicker as I'm sure many others did. Why? Because I played through an entire game that I loved as the character that Abby unceremoniously murdered. I am made to feel over time that Joel was a bad guy for dismantling the Fireflies. But issues with that.
    1.1 If you listen through the first games recordings they had many other cases where they thought they could create a vaccine with. All of them were killed, none of them produced a vaccine, Ellie very well could have been killed for nothing.
    1.2 Worse yet, it is impossible to create a vaccine with that small of a team in that small of a facility, on a global scale it would take 1-10 years based purely on how lucky they got.
    1.3 And the final most important reason, I didn't care when I did it. I care about the little girl who Joel had been taking care of for the past couple dozen hours of my life. Do I care about the people who would just as readily shoot as help me, no.
    3. Really weird sex scene out of nowhere in the middle of the game while other Sony products are bashed for having 'sexy' outfits.
    4. The lazy attempt to make me understand Abby, the villain in my humble opinion, just by throwing me in their shoes. This is contrived to make the story complex and powerful, but instead becomes a lazy way to extend gameplay. When thinking about ways to do this better I thought of Horizon Zero Dawn, Helis's tent had the logs inside which was given a bit lazier than spreading them out to piece together over time, but it was still a way to understand someone who killed the father figure without empathizing with them. This doesn't do that, this says hey you know how Ellie is a rage ball of revenge, well here's another rage ball of revenge empathize with her over the one you spent the whole last game and the lions share of this game with.
    5. Finally the ending "Boss" fight. You play as Abby not Ellie, you are not allowed to get Abby killed. Abby almost kills Ellie's pregnant girlfriend and says good when she learns that fact. (I don't care that Ellie inadvertently killed her pregnant friend.) Then once again at the actual ending you track down Abby have her underwater about to die when suddenly, oh violence bad comes in and suddenly hey I know I've killed hundreds of people to get here but yeah lets let them go. Then they have the balls to have a cut scene with Joel just to make you really regret spending money on this tech demo written as a tumblr fanfiction trying to be deep but instead being shallow and infuriating.
    This isn't undertale, this isn't dishonored, and this isn't Detroit Become Human. This isn't a pacifist game going into the issues of violence. It's a revenge game and with all the set up to this point you can't just say violence bad and end it. Kill Abby give the player that catharsis, then give them the time to reflect on it after. It would make you wonder if the revenge was worth all the bodies left behind in a world already in an apocalypse, ponder if Joel would have wanted it, and whether you can live with the emptiness it leaves behind. But instead this game left me hollow, it broke my heart not that Joel died but that he died in such a stupid way. And it destroyed me to have to watch such a great studio as Naughty Dog who created some of my favorite games, burn because of terrible writing. It's the end of an era with this game and I hope it can regain glory but for now it looks like it will go down in a whimper and I'm so disappointed.    … Expand
  14. Joxl
    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.
  15. Halfkiller
    Jul 4, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm about 15 hours into the game and the gameplay is GREAT, but the story seems a bit forced.... It's very unbelievable that Tommy (a bad ass ex firefly and Hitman that killed thousands of infected and militia) and Joel ("the madman" that killed thousands of people with ease and lived over 30 years in the apocalypse without much trouble) gets themselves killed from a handful of Wolf's... And alongside that, ellie had more than enough time to pull the trigger after opening the door. This all seems like it's forced upon the player to just accept it because it is what it is... And they wanted a revenge story that's not fitting to the story what so ever. I love the gameplay, I like the new characters, I don't mind the romance, buuuuuut it could have all happened with Joel.... The story just seems rushed, which is strange, because they had more than enough time to create one fitting to the first part. Call it a theory, but I would bet money on it that they had a different story and mid development they had/wanted to change it. I will continue to enjoy the game, but Mr. Niel should respect the fans that aren't gay bashing the game and accept our honest opinions!… Expand
  16. Bibababady
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    Игра сильно разочаровала. Хоть я и понял посыл сценаристов о "недосказанности и самообмане" оно того не стоило. Сюжет можно было продумать в разы интереснее и не делать картонных персонажей, каким ты "якобы сопереживаешь".Игра сильно разочаровала. Хоть я и понял посыл сценаристов о "недосказанности и самообмане" оно того не стоило. Сюжет можно было продумать в разы интереснее и не делать картонных персонажей, каким ты "якобы сопереживаешь".
  17. copypatch
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    A good continuation to the masterpiece that is Last of us. Graphics, animations, map design and sound is superb, best in any game out there right now. Story is okay but the pacing is unfortunately a bit iffy. Which drags down the score to an 8.

    It's sad how there are so many fake reviews on here. There comes a point where a game is objectively above a certain score
  18. darkxy
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Actually my note would be a 7 out of 10 but it is not correct, the game takes you from one side to the other. You have to understand that humanity is always disgusting for it "Truth Is Stronger Than Fiction" and although this closely resembles Reality does not leave it for you or me, it has several flaws in empathy towards the characters.

    Play it.
  19. hasz
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Perfect, beautiful, super emotional, brutal, shocking, brave and revolutionary in every way. This was an experience. Best game I ever played.
    Sadly it's receiving so many hate cause those so called ,,agendas” things that really aren’t here and false rumours that went out before release.
  20. Chandlersbing
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A story unlike no other. It doesn’t come wrapped in a nice tied up ending or glossy sheen. It’s real, it’s dark, and it makes you feel...

    If you don’t quite know how to feel at the end, this game did it’s job.    … Expand
  21. Ty1991
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    They took everything they built and ripped it to shreds for no reason... Seriously wtf were they thinking. I gave it a 10 and quickly backtracked after i actaully hit abbys part
  22. Putbir
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game of the year surely. From the start till the finish had an amazing experience. Had few pacing issues but that didn't stop me from loving the game.… Expand
  23. F2renz0y
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. thanks naughty dog ​​for bringing us so intense game and even with your warning that we would not be prepared, and trying to predict what could be found in this game I was so impressed with what was in the game. I give the score of 8/10 because the game has impressive details, but as a gamer I am not so prepared for the humanization they gave to the game. maybe in a few years I will be able to give a 10/10 to this beautiful game. In my opinion if you want to do a part 3, go back to the feeling you put in the first game, otherwise it is better to leave the story here.

    thanks naughty dog... "I´ll see you around."    … Expand
  24. Fellanit
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Игра топ, куплю пс5 и обязательно в неё поиграю!
  25. Muecke46
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This is for me simply the best piece of Videogame i have ever played in my life (starting with the first GameBoy) All the Genius stuff i think has already been written here.

    To all the haters and "there is an Agenda"-People:

    Just don't Play the game... ist up to you to miss one of the best Games ever made, im fine with this :-)
  26. Bhold
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay wise it's a good game, but the story, is not what people wanted. I would say it was terrible . Couldn't emphasize Abby, the new character of the game, but ND wanted to make me so badly, but I didn't care.… Expand
  27. ftrunks2k
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Truly epic experience. Definitely worth playing. Don't let the haters deter you. Play this game and make your own decision.
  28. Giveusgow2
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solid masterpiece. Love every second except one cutscene. But that does not affect the beauty of this game.… Expand
  29. Noah_Salinas
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The game provokes strong emotions for the player, the story for me is well told through flashbacks that help us understand it better. The controversial ending, for me is good, since it ends the cycle of revenge and shows an Ellie who thinks with maturity.
    The gameplay is amazing and I liked it better than the first one; combat against humans is good but I liked more fighting against    The game provokes strong emotions for the player, the story for me is well told through flashbacks that help us understand it better. The controversial ending, for me is good, since it ends the cycle of revenge and shows an Ellie who thinks with maturity.
    The gameplay is amazing and I liked it better than the first one; combat against humans is good but I liked more fighting against seraphites; The fight against infected is the best I have seen in a zombie game, the feeling of fighting against them is brutal and so is stealth.
    Graphics are very good.
    Music at the level of the first (magnificent)
    In conclusion, the game seems fantastic to me and I really enjoyed it.    … Expand
  30. SuperLegioN
    Jul 4, 2020
    2
    disappointing 5 minutes into the game and doesn't redeem its self at least story wise also not much is added to the game play on the positives of the game i can say it is pretty to look at and has great facial animations but the game as a whole lacks innovation and the story lacks substance i recommend picking this up at least half price
  31. Asteras
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    A Dark Game For A Dark Time.
    Awesome Game. Best Graphics And Gameplay I Have Ever Seen.
    Must Buy Game.
    Thanks, Naughty Dog.
  32. poongryo
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    No. There was nothing enjoyable about this. Go waste your money on another game.
  33. fukTyronemagnus
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    this is a masterpiece and more than a worthy successor to Part I. This is Naughty Dogs most ambitious game thus-far.
  34. LordFaisal
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    The worst game ever , the story is stupid without any logic . it's a slap in the face to all the fans
  35. Blxck_Heart
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Such a good game. Awesome story for those that has the mindset to understand the psychology of it.
  36. Portiz75
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Seriously living up to my expectations took about 34 hours to playthrough. I liked the story a lot. Ellie is a badass. Idk why people are giving bad reviews. Absolutely awesome graphics. The combat is brutal. Great job Naughtydog!!! I found myself becoming emotionally invested in the characters as the story develops which i feel plays a huge role in how well the game plays and tells theSeriously living up to my expectations took about 34 hours to playthrough. I liked the story a lot. Ellie is a badass. Idk why people are giving bad reviews. Absolutely awesome graphics. The combat is brutal. Great job Naughtydog!!! I found myself becoming emotionally invested in the characters as the story develops which i feel plays a huge role in how well the game plays and tells the story. Awesome game i loved it.… Expand
  37. n15612
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    If you have play the 1st "THE LAST OF US" and you like that game. Then I would suggest that you should not play this game. This game is nothing like the 1st "THE LAST OF US." This should be a different game and should have a different name.
  38. Eduardodelarosa
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Una historia mas que perfecta, si hay unas cuantas cosas que pues nomas no fueron buenas, pero fuera de eso todo es masvque perfecto
  39. Ferralml
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game make u feel so many things and personally I really like the new character Abby, I connected with her, otherwise, I did not like the end I felt that I did everything f9r nothing. Anyways, I loved this game because the story is really hood except the end and the gameplay is good if u like stealth… Expand
  40. Elmores
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    They ruined everything that we loved. I don't want even to discuss this sh**
  41. fyw321
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Perfect gaming & sound & graphic part, and a decent plot.
    The story is indeed sad and depression, but it is a good story.
    Sure this game has it's weak points, but it definitely deserves more honest and fair reviews, not just some hate speech from crying babies.
  42. ngocson1603
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 is a classic work of the times. This game story is very worthy of getting absolute points
  43. GRENLIN
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    Story was literal garbage and the developers made sure to piss off all the fans. DO NOT BUY.
  44. Hseeker25
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    I want a refund, this story is a pile of dog***, what good is a game with excelent graphics,sounds, cinematics, if your telling a story thats made by a 5 year old, is it a good game? yea if you dont mind having the story suck so much a** then i would say go ahead. solid 1 for me
  45. Diegosbaek
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    me gustó mucho y digan lo que digan no importa, debes jugarlo para dar tu propia opinión
  46. Kousk
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    Jogo incrível. Gráficos lindos, sem dúvida um dos melhores da geração. Narrativa corajosa e inteligente e ótimos personagens, com bons desenvolvimentos e profundidade na história. Gameplay está sensacional.
  47. Kuwwabara
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в принципе и самый эмоциональный пс4 эксклюзив. Сюжет, постановка, геймплей - всеина высоте. Браво!
  48. filmvefigurtutk
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Because the game is nice except for the story. the story wasn't as good as I expected
  49. Dromek
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing game, made me have a lot a different emotions, one of the best that I ever played for sure!
    Thank you Neil Druckmann, and all the cast, thank you Naughty Dog, thank you SONY.
  50. Ztiwllok
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    If you want a good revenge plot, go watch I Saw the Devil by Kim Jee-Woon - they're not the exact same plot, but go over the same tribulations of seeking revenge and what you lose along the way. Except I Saw the Devil doesn't bottle it at the end. Any poignancy TLoU2 tried to have on its fresh take of vengeance is lost in the pure fact that Ellie is forced to kill countless people in theIf you want a good revenge plot, go watch I Saw the Devil by Kim Jee-Woon - they're not the exact same plot, but go over the same tribulations of seeking revenge and what you lose along the way. Except I Saw the Devil doesn't bottle it at the end. Any poignancy TLoU2 tried to have on its fresh take of vengeance is lost in the pure fact that Ellie is forced to kill countless people in the pursuit of her vengeance on Abby, which in the end is moot.

    With that in mind and TLoU2's absolute shoddy judgement of what revenge can do, along with repercussions of past sins, you can expect, I'm sure, an onslaught of sequels and DLC to follow each characters off-spring all seeking vengeance on Ellie John Wick 2 style.

    The graphics look great, although nowhere near the best. The technical aspects of the game and animations absolutely shine. The gameplay is aged, not that far different from the first, and not an improvement on similar games like Tomb Raider.

    Story is a middle finger to the first game.

    This game is more of a 5/10 but rated it 0 in response to the deluge of perfect 10's people are giving it and the blind-sided media bias to give the game perfect scores. Less than a handful of score based reviews have actually critically reviewed the game and have instead opted to champion progressiveness at the expense of shining a light on its shortcomings. It begs to question if this game was not as inclusive as it is (and therefore in need of protecting) how earnestly reviewers would have been in regards to the games glitches, dated gameplay, insult to characters and the fans of those characters, and the pretentious plot which has been done to death in much better ways.

    What's worse is the media campaign to silence the voices of the FANS who care about these things, and instead to paint a huge brush over everyone is some sort of phobe or russian bot. It's not okay for fans to be disgruntled at a game and give low scores, but it would have been perfectly fine for the cowardly media (don't want to be blacklisted or to be seen as going against progressiveness!) to spew 10/10's all over the place without any questioning as to why?    … Expand
  51. Ricardo_1310
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Невероятно крутая игра, которая оправдала все мои ожидания. Более того она их превзошла! Спасибо Naughty Dog
  52. valentin_
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Эта игра хочет превратит тебя в ґея, но я поставлю 10, ибо Слава Украине! Шевцову Слава!
  53. AcidousOfficial
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    This game is amazing. The Story isn’t perfect but it’s not bad either, it’s good enough to keep you interested with its bold twists and turns. Everything else though is phenomenal... The Visuals, The Gameplay, The Soundtrack, The Audio and The Acting will blow you away.

    This game is the very definition of a AAA game, don’t let people tell you this game is no good and not worth getting    This game is amazing. The Story isn’t perfect but it’s not bad either, it’s good enough to keep you interested with its bold twists and turns. Everything else though is phenomenal... The Visuals, The Gameplay, The Soundtrack, The Audio and The Acting will blow you away.

    This game is the very definition of a AAA game, don’t let people tell you this game is no good and not worth getting because they’re simply wrong... This game is worth every penny you’ll spend on it.    … Expand
  54. tdk00
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Jedi of video games. Joel, just like Luke, gets completely s**t on just to "subvert expectations", a slap in the face of all fans of TLOU part 1. Most of the new characters are uninteresting and by halfway through the gameplay gets really repetitive. Which leaves us with the story, a pointless revenge story without the big payoff. I don't know what they were thinking when they wrote this, but they clearly missed the mark, at least with fans of the original. A low score is given for ruining and killing off one of the most beloved and interesting characters without even giving him a proper ending or purpose. What a shame naughty dog, went from top studio to irrelevant all thanks to Neil druckman AKA the new Rian Johnson.… Expand
  55. RabbidKillar93
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Albeit not a perfect game, it's damn well fantastic. I found issues with the story, but nothing that majorly ruins the game. Play it for yourself and form your own opinion.
  56. Tyranid
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    From the technical point of view game is really great, but The Last of Us was beloved for its story, not mechanics etc. I know what was the point of playing as Abby - to see her point of view and to see her motives but its just don't work. Even after initial Abby-Ellie confrontation when you play as Ellie its just dull and pointless. Entire story is pointless like when Abby learned thatFrom the technical point of view game is really great, but The Last of Us was beloved for its story, not mechanics etc. I know what was the point of playing as Abby - to see her point of view and to see her motives but its just don't work. Even after initial Abby-Ellie confrontation when you play as Ellie its just dull and pointless. Entire story is pointless like when Abby learned that killing is not a solution and then proceed to **** fireflies up. Like when Ellie has peacful life and then is chasing Abby - it's understandable - BUT THEN she killed this fat guy who catched Abby without any reason. You can say that the point of entire story is to learn that violence doesn't solve antyhing, that revenge shouldn't be an option, but game doesn't really prove it - yea the ending maybe, but it's like sudden enlightenment, just stupid. Eentire journey should show it, but didn't - maybe for Abby but only partially since she killed after rescuing 2 Scars without any hesitation - her character is just devolving in that matter. And it's not about Abby-Ellie relations, but for all the others side characters like this fat guy, Tommy etc, except for one: Owen.… Expand
  57. Apson
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece. Gameplay 10/10. Atmosphere 10/10. The study of the world 10/10. The plot is 12/10. The problem of this game: 1 Abby pumped hands; 2 There was 1 part (People expected a TYPICAL 2 part, but the developers pleasantly surprised with their courage. Well done.) My advice to people is to definitely go through this game. And for those who hate this game for the plot: are you stupid? everything that happens in this game is logical and understandable if you think about 1 part. Super… Expand
  58. BlvckFlvgVI
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    After putting 25 hours into this game, I can safely say Naughty Dog have done it again. The level of story telling on display here, on top of gorgeous graphics, smooth animation, beautiful yet dark soundtrack, top-notch gore effects and amazing AI all meld into one of the best must-play-for-yourself games of 2020. It's easy to jump on the hate bandwagon nowadays and blindly hate this gameAfter putting 25 hours into this game, I can safely say Naughty Dog have done it again. The level of story telling on display here, on top of gorgeous graphics, smooth animation, beautiful yet dark soundtrack, top-notch gore effects and amazing AI all meld into one of the best must-play-for-yourself games of 2020. It's easy to jump on the hate bandwagon nowadays and blindly hate this game based off of leaks and internet trolls, but if you take gaming seriously as a hobby, don't do yourself that disservice and experience this master-class level of a game for yourself! Some minor plot points are not as sharp as they could be but they are still magnificent. PLAY THIS GAME ATLEAST ONCE.… Expand
  59. MaddieGreen
    Jul 4, 2020
    6
    Yes the game is stunning, the visuals, the audio, the mechanics and design just beautiful, really amazing work. BUT the story....its a mess. Yes I didn't like the story but if it really was the story they needed to tell ND could have done it better. We deserved better after 7 years.
    p.s. did not appreciate the fake advertising
  60. Maxpowers459
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is trash … Expand
  61. LoganSlimcock
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing experience. Brutal gameplay with gripping story and unforgettable characters and events. Easily the best release of the year so far and the best game for PS4.
  62. Fetisher22
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Don't believe those haters since you start to playing the video game is wonderful, yo be honest is last of us with a lot of upfrades, you will be happy with this game, greeting from El Salvador
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  63. CubeTube
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To everyone saying that the story is bad. Incorrect, the narrative is bad. Get your head on straight. Joel is not a good person and wether you like it or not, he was eventually going to pay for his actions anyway. The world is still realistic enough that it still makes sense. Going out of your way to leave a bad review on a game that you clearly haven’t played all the way through is wrong. Now, I get that people are mad at the ending as well... And Abby. But to explain Abby, yes, I hate how you play nearly the rest of the game as her just as you were starting to have fun with Ellie. This is were the NARRATIVE is wrong, not the story. By shoving you in to play a character you hate, and making her seem likable, it’s hard to play that portion of the game. The only way they could have fixed this is by splitting the Ellie and Abby scenes up leading to them meeting up together. The next thing is that the ending is bad. It’s questionable and symbolic, yes, but not bad. I’m not saying it’s great either but there are some thing you need to realize. Symbolism is a big feature in this game. The moth (one of the key symbols) is to display how moths are attracted to light, which kills them, just how Ellie is attracted to revenge, it takes everything away from her, just as it also took Abby’s friends. But the symbolic ending isn’t that Ellie was trying to avenge Joel, she was trying to find peace instead, which is why she spares Abby when she forgives Joel (the last flashback). The ending also isn’t as sad as you may think. As many people have pointed out, Ellie has her bracelet that Dina gave her AFTER the fight with Abby at the end, but not when she left to go find her. All of Ellie’s stuff is also gone from the house except a few paintings and anything related to Joel. This is most likely to show that she is still with Dina in Jackson but has come to finally let Joel rest (leaving all of his stuff behind and his guitar). She does this by playing the first notes of Joel’s song, and then leaves into the woods. If I were to guess, a Part III would be a sort of redemption arc that will hopefully not make the same mistakes this game did. Final note, to touch on bs arguments, here:
    LGBTQ-guys, it’s 2020, move on and get over it.
    Abby has BIg aRmS-Really? What argument is that, it’s kinda sexist and I would suggest looking up the person they modeled Abby’s body for.
    Politics-Sure, it makes the game bad, but it doesn’t. If you want politics, watch the first game. FEDRA vs FireFlies is the definition of politics.
    Religion-I mean... ok?
    Boring to play-there are difficulty settings...

    Closing note: this game isn’t bad but it’s not the best thing on the planet. If this game were to be for everyone’s expectations, it would be boring. It would make the entire game guessable if it was what somebody wants. Also, this game follows the same act story that the first game had. A person sets out on a journey to complete a task ultimately changing their mind in the end. I’m talking about the first game here, not the second.    … Expand
  64. TrippyMcgee
    Jul 4, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As somebody who loved the first game this is truly a injustice for the people who supported the dev by purchasing the game. You kill Joel in 2 hours and replace him with a character we don’t even know or have any real backstory too who the fu** hired these writer wtaf. But all right I get it make something new keep us on our seats and guessing but at least make a Coherent story and character arc. Lastly I have one final thing to say to naughty dog studios , why are you making games political.Honesty what did you think would happen especially in today’s current political climate. Your literally putting a wedge between you and half or your customers. Keep your political views out of video games plain and simple. You know most people probably more than 3/4 of the people have nothing against lgbt persons and don’t mind them being in a game as main characters but to say that we are all racist, bigots for not liking the Obviously Flawed Story and your use of editing to make it appear that we would be playing with Ellie and Joel again is wrong and probably illegal. Final words if naughty dog does nothing about ND and there writing team I guarantee you will no longer get any of my business.… Expand
  65. Cheyennebloembe
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    I loved the game. The gemaplay as wel as the story. It's intriguing and the people that are spreading hate, are not capable of thinking while their playing.
    Yes the game forces you to play through parts you're hesitant to play but it al compliments the story. And if you don't like the story, that's okay, I think you're not duploto 'like it', but that doesn't mean it's a bad game.
  66. legeorgie
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story had its faults but the gameplay is actually challenging and fun. The environments and music are hauntingly beautiful. Overall, I was immersed until the end.

    I do have a few things to mention about the story. I honestly really enjoyed this method of story-telling, playing as both Ellie and Abby and experiencing their memories and dreams/nightmares. Unlike a lot of people on here, I feel like I was able to completely sympathize with Abby. Like come on, I loved Joel after the first game, but he really did make a stupidly selfish move taking Ellie and killing all those Fireflies. I will say the cycle of violence in this game was not super satisfying to play through. And I wouldn’t say I feel satisfied at all with the ending. I think I would have really enjoyed seeing a sequel where Ellie works to reclaim the decision to give her life for a vaccine with Joel by her side, searching for another doctor/group of doctors that could engineer the cure. But that doesn’t mean I am disappointed with their decision to have Joel killed. I enjoyed playing as Abby and getting the chance to sympathize with both sides but in the end it just felt like a lot of the things I did as both characters were completely pointless in relation to how things ended. And I get that that may have been the point, but if this is really going to be the last of The Last of Us, I would really have preferred to leave the franchise satisfied.

    Nevertheless, I don’t feel like it’s fair of me to hate on the writers and the studio for putting out this game. Yes I did wait 7 years, and yes I wasn’t completely satisfied, but I don’t think that gives me the entitlement to be a pos on social media to the people that worked their asses off to get this game through. Most of the people running their mouths have no idea what it’s like to work behind the scenes on these games, me included, so that is why I choose to be a decent person and make the best of what I’ve been given. So thanks ND for another great experience overall!

    Also, for all the bigots on here hating cause of the game being “too political” by having gay and trans main characters, kindly **** off. Maybe you should have waited until you were mature enough to handle real characters before playing the game. Otherwise don’t fund the studio producing inclusive content you can’t bear to tolerate and don’t ****ing play the game. Or maybe don’t be a goddamn fool choosing to post a rating when you’ve not actually finished the game. Simple as that.    … Expand
  67. Repoiencio666
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Buen juego, considero que debería tener un poco menos de Presencia lgbt y un poco más de narrativa
  68. Panatic
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Thoroughly engrossing dramatic narrative meticulously balanced with fluid gameplay mechanics and lush immersive visuals, score and ambient sound design. A plainly pinnacle achievement for the current console generation.
  69. Papapapap
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Emotions were everywhere.

    The gameplay was really tense and exciting and the last four hours of the game had me up until stupid o'clock.

    Brilliant. This, God of War and Uncharted 4 were nigh on perfect.
  70. MohamudGeto009
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Stupidest and Ugliest Story EVER
    They destroythe characters For their AGENDA
  71. xorbane
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    No logic at all in the entire story plus some forced SJW BS all the way, like the most important thing in the time of an apocalypse is some lesbian drama, dafuq? Again SJW destroys everything it touches, this was so great franchise and now it is just forever dead cause even the hundreds of the good sequels won't fix that damage done in this one.
  72. Tinxux
    Jul 4, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego en si cuánto con un gran apartado gráfico, la jugabilidad y los escenarios son excelentes, y la banda sonora es buenísima. Sin embargo, su principal problema es la historia: cuenta con partes en las que se nota que son demasiado forzadas. Una de ellas (por ejemplo) es la muerte de Joel, no sino de cómo fuee quejo de su muerte… Expand
  73. Colnuwko
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Классная Игра! Всем советую поиграть. Игра достойна внимания не только ЛГБТ людям, но и нормальным. Создатели не побоялись сделать серую мораль. После прохождения игры остаются мысли которые будут долго сидеть в голове
  74. Culturetrigger
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    I passed it and it was incredible! I don't have enough words to describe how great it was!.... I think TLOU 2 is a game that is very difficult to talk about, because it is the experience of each player that is important here - everyone has a different experience. For me, the brainchild of Naughty Dog is a piece of work that cannot be evaluated by any assessment, it must be passed in personI passed it and it was incredible! I don't have enough words to describe how great it was!.... I think TLOU 2 is a game that is very difficult to talk about, because it is the experience of each player that is important here - everyone has a different experience. For me, the brainchild of Naughty Dog is a piece of work that cannot be evaluated by any assessment, it must be passed in person (not on YouTube!). The only thing that can be said for sure is that we will not see such an epoch-making work in all senses for a long time. And yet-for me, this is a candidate for the Game of the Year.
    SECOND: leaks, scandals, Metacritic score.
    If there's one thing I've learned from all the hype surrounding The Last Of Us Part II, it's that if people on the Internet want to hate something, they'll do it, nothing will stop them. No arguments, facts, etc.
    Well, OK, you can continue to "Kill" the game, the result of hard work of the whole Studio.... And I will go on to pass, get a lot of emotions, enjoy a lot of small details, follow the plot, and then even "New Game +" start.
    I just can't understand, me and an army of Hyper-satisfied people, are we really playing the same game? Why do I understand, motivations, actions, why does it not interfere with the orientation of Ellie and Abby's appearance, why do plot twists seem appropriate and logical?.... Is it I'm crazy enough that I like it, or the INTERNET?
    How I sympathize with Drachmann..... What he feels? I think seeing a score of 4.9 points, reading like that, etc., is not the most pleasant thing on Earth.....
    You know, no one paid me money for my opinion, but I fully support and understand the decision to make an unusual sequel, Yes, it was controversial, but it's cool! This means that it can be discussed, analyzed, and thought about. Is this not an indicator of a good work, the result of CREATIVITY and effort? Do you think that an abstract "correct" continuation would be better? Most likely, we would get a "cotton", "Safe" something that would be like chewing gum without taste, it would just be boring....
    Third (and most important): Respect Drachmann, Respect To Naughty Dog!    … Expand
  75. Lancerlot
    Jul 4, 2020
    4
    TLOU pt. 2 has great graphics and a smooth gameplay but goddang I hated how the game treats their characters here. Im suppose to sympathize the antagonist after what theyve done !? If this is whats going to be in the future sequels then im done with this franchise, the ending completely ruined the entire experience for me.
  76. LoquilloGamer
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Si algo que tiene este títuloo es una jugabilidad increíble, la historia se torna algo rara pero es un excelente juego de eso no hay duda, con respecto a las malas críticas solo puedo decir los siguiente: tanto miedo les da que The Last Of Us Part II gane el Goty (haciendo a un lado Cyberpunk) que el mismo día del estreno incluso a algunas horas de su lanzamiento ya había obtenido en estaSi algo que tiene este títuloo es una jugabilidad increíble, la historia se torna algo rara pero es un excelente juego de eso no hay duda, con respecto a las malas críticas solo puedo decir los siguiente: tanto miedo les da que The Last Of Us Part II gane el Goty (haciendo a un lado Cyberpunk) que el mismo día del estreno incluso a algunas horas de su lanzamiento ya había obtenido en esta página 0 de calificación por parte de usuarios que quieren desprestigiar el juego, si no tienen dinero para poder comprarlo y es fácil criticarlo no es asunto mío pero en fin... Muy buen juego.… Expand
  77. OofMyBones
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game wasn't what I expected. Which is a good thing! It's The Last of Us, not the last of Joel and Ellie. I'm glad to see a game that fleshes out gray moral concepts. At first I was disappointed playing Abby for half the game. Then as the game progressed all I could do was empathize for for the both of them. At times I didn't know whom I was rooting for and I'm refreshed Naughty Dog would take such a risk. Part II added consequences, something that you don't deal with in part I. Hopefully this game popped some bubbles in the stereotypical gamer's lives. But just so you know. If I ever were to lose you, I think I'd lose myself...… Expand
  78. 4EvrJinxed
    Jul 4, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What the hell did I just play? "Hey guys, u know how Last of us had such an indepth, soul bearing storyline?" "Yeah?" "How bout this time we screw the story and just use a basic revenge plot like a 1980's kung fu movie?" "You killed my father prepare to die." "Oh no, now you killed MY father. Prepare to die." "Also I really want Trump to win next election so let's ram a bunch of Leftist extremist politics in there. #walkaway." How do I get my 80 dollars back?… Expand
  79. BenstaBeats
    Jun 25, 2020
    7
    To start off, I have to agree it wasn't the wisest decision to execute the MOST iconic character in the first game known as our Joel, so early on into the game. Not giving enough context behind the situation and sympathy towards the killer Abby. It was very hard to relate to her and even play as her for half of the game. As a fan I had to almost Ignore what had happened to enjoy this game.To start off, I have to agree it wasn't the wisest decision to execute the MOST iconic character in the first game known as our Joel, so early on into the game. Not giving enough context behind the situation and sympathy towards the killer Abby. It was very hard to relate to her and even play as her for half of the game. As a fan I had to almost Ignore what had happened to enjoy this game. Fortunetly it does get better later on after the event. Yes the story does fall short in some cases and is filled with plot holes, I do not agree with the direction of the game like everyone else, yet you cannot deny the attempt, vision and effort they tried putting into this game. It's mainly surrounding the hatred and vengeance, which drives to conclude nothing in the end because of all the loss both Ellie and Abby suffered through because of hate.

    In conclusion, not all of it is terrible, many scenes are memorable. Feeling the emotional spark from the voice actors, the animations and voice acting to the small whispers and deep breaths. The BEAUTIFUL world and art direction is just fantastic especially on an OLED tv paired with the PS4 Pro. The relationship with Dina and Ellie is high class and finally the flashbacks with Joel and Ellie is what kept me playing this game.    … Expand
  80. southadam
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game play but you won't feel good by playing it. The story sucks. Amplifying feminism doesn't mean you need to kill Joel.… Expand
  81. MavisCore
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, очень понравилась история. К сожалению грустно все закончилось, но все же. Игра потрясающая, атмосферная. Рекомендую.
  82. tanghugo
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you are a Last of us part 1 fans, you will feel physical pain and sick in the stomach when you play as Abby, after her brutally murder Joel(because he killed her father in part 1) within 100 mins into the game. Also worth mention that Joel just walk into a room full of strangers(Abby and her friends), without any hesitation or suspicious, and said to everybody, “Hey, I’m Joel.” and JUST LIKE THAT, get himself killed. :)

    Will never purchase any game from naughty dog from now on to the end of my life:)    … Expand
  83. lostmangr
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This game is the best of the best of all the games... Is a masterpiece!!! Don't lisence what they say for this game... All they say omg Joel die yes guys Joel dies because Joel kill a lot people to last 1!!!BB Joel welcome ABBY(NEGAN)
  84. ElferSiruvaBN
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    My new favorite game,best game i ever played.Surpasses the first in terms of story complexity... great job Naughty Dog
  85. Chrono1
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's suck, the story is too fast and the ending was unbelievable and it's much worse than part 1… Expand
  86. exile1030
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    can't understand why this game got so much hate
    it's good game and Abby is good character
    really enjoy this game
  87. LEON8BIT
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    I don't interesting problems LGBT. I were waiting another game(. Niel, don't be a friend for Anita
  88. JaaaWaaad
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    This is my very first review on metacritic. I've spend a hell of a money on that game. I've been waiting for that piece of ... for 7 damn years??!!! No! No! No!
    All details are in the REAL players reviews, there is no sense to discuss that one more time.
    Characters is empty, story written badly, all that "Shyamalan" things just doesn't work at all! Even the gameplay from time to time is    This is my very first review on metacritic. I've spend a hell of a money on that game. I've been waiting for that piece of ... for 7 damn years??!!! No! No! No!
    All details are in the REAL players reviews, there is no sense to discuss that one more time.
    Characters is empty, story written badly, all that "Shyamalan" things just doesn't work at all! Even the gameplay from time to time is getting boring.
    That what happens when you are focusing on the way how people prefer to have sex (male - male, female - male, female - female, male - duck, female - donkey) - leave them alone! Pay attention to the story, to the gameplay, to the characters!!!
    Shame on you ND!    … Expand
  89. Bazsa59
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    impressive gameplay.really give back the apocalypse, not skewed, though rough but completely authentic. great graphics, the characters' mimicry is simply perfect. thank you for this defining story boy.
  90. riley794
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the story of the first game and was very excited for the sequel to see how the writers would confront Ellie with the true about what Joel did in Denver. I have no idea how the writing for this game went so far off the rails. Probably the most disappointing sequel since SW9. If anyone is writing a sequel here's a little advice, DON'T KILL THE CHARACTERS EVERYONE LIKES AND REPLACE THEM!… Expand
  91. Shadowblack
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Is the best game in a lifetime, I would like to congratulate the developers for 7 years of work and Jacob Minkoff For writing a great work of art and he was right, this game is not for all audiences.
  92. S4M
    Jul 4, 2020
    4
    Above average world building, average gameplay, below average story. If you don’t like season 8 of game of thrones, and Star Wars the new trilogy, then you won’t like the last of us part II.
  93. Nochwasfrei
    Jul 4, 2020
    2
    I try to keep it short. From the technical side this game is a masterpiece. Graphics, animations, sound, fighting mechanics. There is next to none to complain about. The developers really were perfectionists regarding the detail of this game.

    Wish they also had such perfectionists regarding the story. The characters can be considered among the most bland in the gaming industry. You    I try to keep it short. From the technical side this game is a masterpiece. Graphics, animations, sound, fighting mechanics. There is next to none to complain about. The developers really were perfectionists regarding the detail of this game.

    Wish they also had such perfectionists regarding the story. The characters can be considered among the most bland in the gaming industry. You can‘t help but it really feels like the „second main protagonist“ had been created as a vessel to carry the message of the self-proclaimed „anti-sexist“ movement, which actually turns out to be a misandrist movement, especially with a strong bias against caucasian white males, and the idea that such are „overrepresented“ anywhere, may it be film or games, apart from other redundant reproaches like „damsel in distress“.

    Whoever enjoyed Star Wars Episode 7-9 might get along with the character development in this game. Whoever „made friends“ with Joel and Ellie in the first game. I strongly suggest to stay away from this game.    … Expand
  94. Yngvarr758
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    One of the best games of current generation, it`s nearly perfect - difficult story about revenge and it`s aftermath shown from two opposite point of view and there are no good or bad charactres here, everybody has his own motiwation and reasons to go forward and make their own "justice"; impactful shooting and exploration in addition to more complex lvl-design creates new experience inOne of the best games of current generation, it`s nearly perfect - difficult story about revenge and it`s aftermath shown from two opposite point of view and there are no good or bad charactres here, everybody has his own motiwation and reasons to go forward and make their own "justice"; impactful shooting and exploration in addition to more complex lvl-design creates new experience in gameplay; impressive graphics and overrall visual as for 7years old console.… Expand
  95. Johnny_Cristic
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Игра, как и первая часть оставляет глубокий незабываемый эмоциональный след в душе.
    Стоит сказать, что не все с этим согласны и не все ее поняли и почувствовали так, как я. Не для всех она стала таким откровением, которое просто разрывает тебя изнутри. Почти неделю после прохождения я просто не мог перестать думать о самой игре, истории и героях.
    Лично от меня 10. Наряду с первой частью    Игра, как и первая часть оставляет глубокий незабываемый эмоциональный след в душе.
    Стоит сказать, что не все с этим согласны и не все ее поняли и почувствовали так, как я. Не для всех она стала таким откровением, которое просто разрывает тебя изнутри. Почти неделю после прохождения я просто не мог перестать думать о самой игре, истории и героях.

    Лично от меня 10. Наряду с первой частью это лучшее культурное творение человечества, подобных эмоций лично у меня не удалось вызвать ни одному произведению. (Не то что игре)
    Очень надеюсь, что Ноти Дог порадуют нас третьей частью, ведь очень много недосказано ещё...    … Expand
  96. AWeeeCat
    Jul 4, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wasn't expecting such a terrible story, especially after so many years of development and Naughty Dog's reputation.

    Pros
    Very entertaining and engaging gameplay, good improvements from the first game
    Undeniably amazing graphics
    Great performances like always
    Great music
    Good level design for the most part, once again good improvements from the first game.

    Cons
    Unlikeable characters
    Poor pacing
    Terrible story

    The game and trailers try to use shock value to make the Joel death scene that much more painful to watch, using shock value tactics and intentionally changing what occurs in trailers further proves this. The issue is not the fact that Joel died it's how he died, by trusting a stranger and giving away sensitive information to then be brutally beaten. This completely goes against his character and feels very lazy. Furthermore, I can't begin to understand how the writers thought that players would feel compassion for a new character (Abby) that brutally beat a character from the first game that everyone loved (Joel) who just saved her life. Any attempt to try to create compassion for Abby was a failure and was very forced. There are many other glaring issues with Abby's part including the trip to the hospital to get medical supplies which was very drawn out and pointless, and her part in general being much longer than it had to be. The ending was atrocious, Ellie left her comfortable life with her girlfriend to track down Abby(again), to then fight her (again), and then let her go. After killing all of Abby's friends, losing friends of her own and just getting her fingers bitten off did Ellie have a cliche realization that " Revenge bad" " Forgiveness good" I'm sorry what? I would have much preferred for the game to have ended at the farm with Ellie, Dina and the baby.    … Expand
  97. NQ95
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Honestly a great game. Don’t listen to the people who are just bashing it to simply bash it. As a gamer, you should be able to put aside politics and “political agendas” and formulate your own opinion on a game. The gameplay is awesome, the graphics are phenomenal. Character development and story are lacking compared to the first game, but don’t nearly deserve as much hate as they’ve beenHonestly a great game. Don’t listen to the people who are just bashing it to simply bash it. As a gamer, you should be able to put aside politics and “political agendas” and formulate your own opinion on a game. The gameplay is awesome, the graphics are phenomenal. Character development and story are lacking compared to the first game, but don’t nearly deserve as much hate as they’ve been getting. The game is about REVENGE and VIOLENCE. It is not supposed to be happy. We’re not always supposed to get the ending we want.… Expand
  98. EduPimentel
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A masterpiece of graphical and gameplay mechanics. A disaster piece of storytelling and character development and message.
    I unlike most others really don't care for the death of loved characters, but to not have it mean something, for there to be no redemption arc for no character at all, even if they failed at it in the end, is just poor storytelling and a pathetic choice.    … Expand
  99. Kibargded
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Unlike many, I played and realized that this is a very cool game and not deservedly understated by haters
  100. ExcaliburUSN
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This game was deep and emotional. There were times where I, out loud, proclaimed that I didn't want to play, that what the game was going to have me do wasn't what I wanted. That I wanted to have my revenge, my way. But the story was so compelling that it pulled me forward, sometimes it tugged me forward in spite of my own resistance. This is what the game seeks to do. It seeks to be soThis game was deep and emotional. There were times where I, out loud, proclaimed that I didn't want to play, that what the game was going to have me do wasn't what I wanted. That I wanted to have my revenge, my way. But the story was so compelling that it pulled me forward, sometimes it tugged me forward in spite of my own resistance. This is what the game seeks to do. It seeks to be so compelling that you are driven to seek a resolution, even if you have to take an undesireable path to it. And, also as intended, the path is a challenging one. Not just in gameplay or for the character, but for the player. The challenge is in confronting anger, rage, and vengeance, however well warranted and to see the consequences and to feel the weight of irrevocable decisions, even when those decisions didn't have a viable alternative.

    This game is about violence. And it is about pain. And it is about the loss of identity in giving yourself over to rage. If you are a STAN for characters over story you will probably not like this game, however beautifuly and impressively designed its imagery, graphics, details. This game is gorgeous. And with so few hiccups to execution that the most significant impact to my playthrough was my own obsessive compulsive need to conserve ammunition and to execute my tqctical plans as expertly and perfectly as possible - leading to many reloads when I as a player executed less than perfectly.

    The game's sound design is atmospheric, and haunting and paranoia-inducing as much as the first Last of Us. The use of audio cues to indicate when your actions risked observation were downright anxiety provoking. The creature performances are absolutely frightening so much so that when stalkers become silent you the player become even more terrified and paranoid.

    The gameplay, while a bit on rails as expected, does give you big open playgrounds at times which helps to alleviate the feeling of being constrained alkng a linear path hurtling towards conclusion, there truly are moments where you can stop to just appreciate the incredibly detailed environments. In my playthrough I encountered no technical glitches or game-breaking hard stops at all. I never encountered a consumable or acquireable I could not pick up. I never got stuck in a wall or door. And the camera did a fantastic job of positioning itself intuitively. While there wasn't a clear satsifying button push to lock you into the use of cover, the game does a WONDERFUL truly genre-defining job of having the character models KNOW when they are in proximity to a hard surfsce. There were times I didn't feel as in cover as I would have liked, and there is no mechanism for leaningx so often "peeking " involves actually exposing yourself to some degree, the game is actually very forgiving in this and I never felt like my choices were punished by some of the less precise tactical movements.

    Gameplay choices are consistent with the original, included the still-baffling choice that at least one character has to manufacture shivs in order to have a stabbing weapon when, 20 years-on, a fightning knife should seem de rigeur for a post-apocalyptic infectious disease zombie outbreak. Improvements to melee weapons are often little more than aesthetic and their design for arguing that they have been improved continues to beg the question of "Really? How does duct tapping half a pruning shear to a lead pipe make it any more effective or sturdy?" - a mechanic I think could've been tossed, but again, not inconsistent for the series.

    Characters... so much to say about characters and almost all of it spoilers. The characters give weight to the consequences of decisions that are made throughout the game. This game makes an extraordinarily bold choice - one that I think many of the fans giving negative reviews fail to connect with the original story, even though the parallel is clear. The Last of Us does not have heroes. It isn't a game about heroes. Joel's actions at the end of The Last Of Us were heroic or villainous depending on your point of view, the same is true of Marlene. The post-apocalyptic nightmare world of cordyceps parasitism is a harsh world of survival and of violence and of killing. Often, as in the original, the most dangerous confrontations aren't with the creatures, they are with other survivors. The morality of confronting a kill-or-be-killed world where an act of vengeance can bring a living nightmare to life beyond the ever present fungal threat makes this game all too human. The most challenging thing about this game is that it asks us to confront ourselves. To allow ourselves to be taken to a point of raw emotional rage and pain and then to objectively see ourselves in the light of that for the monster in ourselves. By the end of the game I just wanted the violent cycle to end. I wanted there to be some future not bound by pain.

    Naughty Dog CRUSHES it. They take you on a journey. And its lesson is humanity.
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Awards & Rankings

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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#1 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#3 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020

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93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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