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  1. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the haters. One of the best PS4 games. If you liked the first game you will love this one.
  2. Jul 3, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't think it is a bad game and honestly the worst part is that it is too short. Considering that is a sequel, it is difficult for the gamer to empathize with Abby. The story could be better, do that we have been waiting 5 years for a great story. Losing Joel at the begging is something that the gamer can't deal with and that's why we expect more from Ellie during the whole story.
    Graphics, BSO and the gameplay are great for PS4 pro and HR tv. I also expected more from the end, as having a face to face super deep conversation (Abby and Ellie) or to know more from Ellie's new life. I have been waiting 20 minutes for the final credits and we deserved a final scene.
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  3. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Un juego inmenso. Lo estoy jugando por segunda vez, para luego hacer mi análisis en detalle.

    Le gana por varios cuerpos a varios gotys de otros años.
  4. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    I'm not gonna give it 10/10, because it's not the perfect game (I'm not sure if a perfect game will ever exist), but it's phenomenal. Here is my simple advice if you are wondering about buying this game: The only potentially bad thing you can experience from this game is some story choices you may not like. It's completely subjective. Personally, I loved it! Everything else (gameplay,I'm not gonna give it 10/10, because it's not the perfect game (I'm not sure if a perfect game will ever exist), but it's phenomenal. Here is my simple advice if you are wondering about buying this game: The only potentially bad thing you can experience from this game is some story choices you may not like. It's completely subjective. Personally, I loved it! Everything else (gameplay, graphics, environment etc.) is the same as the first game, just a lot more improved. Expand
  5. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a unique sequel that really puts you in the characters shoes, some people say that some characters deserved better, and they did, but thats the realistic tone that Naughty Dog wanted for this sequel, i loved it every minute, it’s a tale that shows you how vengeance takes you to nowhere, some people hated the end, i loved it, shows us how vulnerable we are asThe Last of Us Part II is a unique sequel that really puts you in the characters shoes, some people say that some characters deserved better, and they did, but thats the realistic tone that Naughty Dog wanted for this sequel, i loved it every minute, it’s a tale that shows you how vengeance takes you to nowhere, some people hated the end, i loved it, shows us how vulnerable we are as humans, don’t listen to people saying that it’s bad and they’ve just seen gameplays on YouTube or Twitch, listen to people that have played the entire game on their PlayStation 4, without being a toxic fan, endure and survive. Expand
  6. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Every single moment playing this game is tense, I came in with high expectations and wasn't disappointed. I'm constantly being surprised by the level of detail, the character development, the story, and its pure beauty. Its tense, tragic, beautify, and mesmerizing. I love this world so much. I can't wait to play it again.
  7. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    O primeiro sempre vai ser o melhor jogo de todos, mas o segundo deixou n emoções que são difíceis de digerir depois que termina o jogo.( não sei se é bom ou ruim, só sei que você fica pensando)
  8. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us 2 is probably one of my favorite games to date. I was in love with The Last Of Us when it first came out and then after hearing about this I was astatic. The game had a great story and great area design/build. I also like the twist where we play as Abby, as it gives us the perspective of another character and can completely change the way we feel about the characters we have been playing to begin with. Although the ending may have been a bit sour to me, I still find the game overall amazing and an absolute must play for anyone who wants a good story telling game. Expand
  9. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    não é melhor que o primeiro e não é perfeito, mas é um ótimo jogo. o final é discutível, tem algumas falhas narrativas, mas, que pra mim não afetaram tanto minha experiência. ele é denso, cruel, imersivo, coisas que eu gosto em filmes e jogos. a minha nota seria 8.5, mas não dá pra dar essa nota. dei 9 tb pra aumentar essa nota dos usuários que acho injusto.

    ****Spoilers**** a morte
    não é melhor que o primeiro e não é perfeito, mas é um ótimo jogo. o final é discutível, tem algumas falhas narrativas, mas, que pra mim não afetaram tanto minha experiência. ele é denso, cruel, imersivo, coisas que eu gosto em filmes e jogos. a minha nota seria 8.5, mas não dá pra dar essa nota. dei 9 tb pra aumentar essa nota dos usuários que acho injusto.

    ****Spoilers****

    a morte do joel acho totalmente justificável já que deu um peso maior pra quest de vingança da ellie. só achei brutal demais para o que eles entregaram no final. fora que a ellie não descobre a verdadeira razão por trás da vingança da abby.

    Acho que a mudança de personagem quebrou muito o clima do jogo. estava com 20hrs com a ellie e de repente o jogo mudou pra abby. foram mais 10hrs com a abby e achei muito grande esse segmento, apesar de ter vários combates legais. se desde o começo as personagens fossem intercaladas, seria mais legal.

    o final é meio interpretativo. por que ela parou? pela minha interpretação foi porque ela estava disposta a perdoar o joel e ela viu que podia perdoar a abby tb. única critica é que poderia ter mais emoção, como, por exemplo, um último abraço deles.

    o pessoal não gostou do final, mas, achei compreensivo. o jogo é sobre o ciclo da vingança e ódio. as duas perderam muita gente. a ellie perdeu o joel e o jesse. a abby perdeu, além do pai, todos os amigos. nora, owen e mel pra ellie e o manny e o outro cara lá pro tommy. a abby vingativa foi uma criação do joel e a ellie matadora foi uma criação da abby. se a ellie matasse a abby, o ciclo iria continuar. talvez o lev iria atrás da ellie. quebrando o ciclo, o diretor conseguiria passar melhor a mensagem que a vingança não vale nada e vc pode perder tudo nesse processo.
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  10. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Me encantó el mejor juego de este año de momento gráficos alucinantes una historia madura
  11. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Don’t waste your money, if you love last of us part 1. Story is all about deaths and There are no meaning of deaths. I wish I couldn’t play this game. Director have told “part 2 subject is hate” It is not about hate because part 2 has a poor story. I did not enjoy. Bad story is for me. Good game, if you kill someone.
  12. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game graphics and tech is very good gameplay and puzzles are bad very bad especially the AI IS STUPID, but the story is very very very very bad, Expand
  13. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    If you want to play a game where the man save the woman, go play mario bross.
    Is stupid to be upset with the fact of have female protagonists, uncharted its almost a male saga and nobody cares..
  14. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    The greatest game of 2020 (at the moment). The Last of Us: Part II is a game about anger, hate, vengeance, but, above all, forgiveness. As The Last of Us (2013) was, this game is a turning point in story driven games, and only can only hope that every game from now on will continue to have this much attention to detail and cinematographic moments.
  15. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    The story was a complete let down, with so much agenda pushed into the game that it becomes frustrating...a disrespect to the first game and to joel as a character.
    Gameplay is fun but does not outweight the negative side that was the butchering of a nice well built story from the first game.
  16. Jul 3, 2020
    1
    Just a piece of crap ruining everything that touches from The Last of Us 1 to my mental health.
  17. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The gameplay of my life! Those annimations!! Graphics and detail to everything! Besides the crap that happened i got the message of the game. I remember when i play the last of us part 1 everybody sympathise the protagonists. Including me. But i knew joel was not stable at all.. I remember when joel wanted tommy to take ellie and go to fireflies. Joel did knew that inside him was evolvingThe gameplay of my life! Those annimations!! Graphics and detail to everything! Besides the crap that happened i got the message of the game. I remember when i play the last of us part 1 everybody sympathise the protagonists. Including me. But i knew joel was not stable at all.. I remember when joel wanted tommy to take ellie and go to fireflies. Joel did knew that inside him was evolving feelings shouldn't have to about ellie cause she wasn't his kid. Bit then! Ellie chose him instead of Tommy cause she (as everybody) need someone who cares. And she felt joel cares.. But the wrong way. Expand
  18. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is their story, not yours. Simple as that. Everyone is trying to suggest how the story should have been and how it should have ended but it isn't yours to tell. The world they live in is unforgiving and does not give chances to say goodbyes all the time and anyone could die at any moment, including the main characters which gives it the aspect of realism and logic to be honest. Even if I hated what happened to Joel, it still made sense that 25 years of his life after the outbreak was full of killings and murders that surely had to come back around somehow.

    As the story goes, I found it to be very sensible for me. Again, no one is safe in that world and every action will have its consequences and that's why I get it, especially when I was introduced to the full story and the different perspective of the tale and letting me understand why exactly what happened has happened. Even though my feelings changed from the first scenes and the last ones towards certain characters, I was satisfied all the way and I couldn't see a different ending that will make sense.

    But what was annoying for me a little bit is the pacing and going back and forth in the story which made me pay less attention to the order of the story.

    As for the game play, visuals & graphics, voice acting, motion capture, soundtracks, sound design, level design and the littlest of the details; all I can say that they are all 10/10 and really one of the best graphics and sounds I have ever seen and heard in a video game so far. Game play was so fun and intense at the same time especially the stealth.

    Thank you Naught Dog for that masterpiece.
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  19. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This a beautiful game. GG El juego en sí me parece una planeación correcta de lo que sucedió después de ver lo que aconteció en the last of US 2, la cara que le dan a Ellie al ver la muerte de Joel y como toma venganza por su propia mano es muy impresionante, aunque me hubier
    a gustado que el juego le metieraalgun tipo de modalidad nueva, también me gustó como es que implementaron las
    This a beautiful game. GG El juego en sí me parece una planeación correcta de lo que sucedió después de ver lo que aconteció en the last of US 2, la cara que le dan a Ellie al ver la muerte de Joel y como toma venganza por su propia mano es muy impresionante, aunque me hubier
    a gustado que el juego le metieraalgun tipo de modalidad nueva, también me gustó como es que implementaron las físicas de la cuerda, una pasada.
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  20. Jul 3, 2020
    5
    Мне игра понравилась, прохожу второй раз выйдет на 5 плойке, куплю обязательно.Надеюсь такие игры будут выходить почаще.
  21. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I believe that this is the game of the year, but we must wait for spider-man, the Ghost of Tsushima and cyberpunk
  22. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game Absolutely kicks so much a**!!! not sure where all the hate is coming from unless you wanted part 2 to play it safe and just do another Joel/Elle cross the US again fighting infected. If you like the anti-hero. Shows like breaking bad, sopranos, Ozark. This is the video game version of those shows. Dayuuuuumn!! So good
  23. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game deserve to be play by everyone
    The story is great, the gameplay is incredible and the graphics are the best for PS4!
    I can't understand why someone would hate this game
  24. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This game killed the franchise for me, the magic is gone. Nonsense plot and unbelievable characters.

    Thankfully the deceptive advertisements didn't fool me into buying the game.
  25. Jul 3, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This isint about Joel, it’s certainly not about the beautiful scenery and the gameplay...

    This game is utterly boring and monotonous when compared to Last of Us ‘part 1’. The entirety of the games is spent as follows: go to an area, fight 5-10 people/ zombies, solve a simple puzzle, rinse and repeat for nearly the entire game.

    It is SO boring, the plot does not carry the weight of the game like 1 did, and the open areas would be a cool concept... if there was anything you could loot other than cloth, blades and ammo... who cares. I can’t believe that if they were going to do something as bold and polarizing as killing Joel they would also fill the game with boring repetitive sequences. I love getting to know Ellie, I love her as a character, but there needs to be more to this game. It is too repetitive... too boring to be standalone. There is absolutely no room for a sequel.

    This game is missing the heart that one had, it’s sad because it was my favorite game... 1 left me feeling something that other video games/ movies did not... 2 left me feeling disappointed.
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  26. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Graphics are great but that's it. The story is really odd and an no point did I ever get the warm/fuzzy immersion feeling like I did in the first game. My gf used to just sit there and watch me play the 1st game and this one she was totally not interested. Total flop and should never have been made.
  27. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    O gameplay é bom, isso é o máximo que dá pra dar de elogio para esse jogo. Agora a história meu Deus que monte de bosta, 7 anos esperando pela sequência de uma obra prima e no final o resultado é decepcionante. Isso tudo é resultado da ganância desses caras que só ligam pro dinheiro, queriam tanto chamar a atenção que arruinaram tudo.
  28. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is game is pretty awesome nd i am sure that 90% of the people are commenting without even playing.l understand Joel died but other then that everything was F great. Graphic was top notch, game length is superb nd ending was totally justifiable. I want to give thus game solid 9 but will give 10 coz of lot of fake negative reviews. Expand
  29. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Loved the game. You must go into it with an open mind or else your wasting ur time. Half of the people who gave bad reviews made up their mind on the game weeks before it came out.
  30. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    SPOILERS!
    The Last of Us: Part II – this is a very good and high-quality game that can be called a masterpiece, it is not better than the first part, but not worse.... Players (and non-players) didn't like the LGBT agenda and the whole topic! Yes! I also don't like this theme in games, movies, and so on. but, in fairness, TLoU2 does not have a lot of this theme, but it is there and this
    SPOILERS!
    The Last of Us: Part II – this is a very good and high-quality game that can be called a masterpiece, it is not better than the first part, but not worse.... Players (and non-players) didn't like the LGBT agenda and the whole topic! Yes! I also don't like this theme in games, movies, and so on. but, in fairness, TLoU2 does not have a lot of this theme, but it is there and this is a minus! Also, the claims relate to the gameplay, it is not revolutionary, but high-quality and thoughtful. Deception in trailers, say thank you to the whistleblowers from YouTube, they try to guess the plot from advertising, as movies, as well as games, and TLoU2 is no exception, the developers intentionally add changed scenes to the trailer, so that you would not guess what will be in the game – a forced measure! Joyle's death at the beginning of the game ... did they merge the character? Don't forget that the characters live in a dangerous world, as Tess said from the first part, " Luck can't last forever!» Forget the expression leaked character, this does not apply to TLoU2… You could have made a different story, you can, but the writers did this… This game can be put 9 out of 10, but because of the most biased ratings = 0 well, this.... To save the score I put 10 !
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  31. Jul 3, 2020
    1
    Very bad story, gameplay is same as first game. Witcher 3 graphics is better than this one and that is over 5 years old. Tried to stay away from the leaks to form my own opinion and was surprised to see mine is same as many others. Will be staying away from this studios bait and switch schemes from now on.
  32. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Regardless of the game's critics, who are mostly Xbox players, the last of us 2 is very great Expand
  33. Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Real good! I don't see why people are hating on this game. I think it has a really good story, super sad plot, beautiful gameplay, amazing art direction, really good actors.
  34. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game. But Joel death will be showed too fast. Djsjjrrjdjnxoenc1icne1cn1x91jxb1cojb1e jxb1xjoxbjoexb1xj9b91xj Expand
  35. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    One of the most beautiful games with thoughtful character development, unbelievably smooth combat and great skill tree building.
  36. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I completed this game. And this already makes my opinion more valuable than most of those who put a rate here. The game is amazing. One of the best I've played!
  37. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Many People have dudge the game for the matter of Joel’s death at the dtart of the game, we saw that coming since tge Trailer reveal from 2016. It was more than obvious Joel was the one who was to die in Part II. We played as the both victims and there was actually never an Antagonist between them two. We played as Abby for the purpose to know why the actions she committed against Joel and it was because he killed Abby’s dad, who resulted to be the main doctor for Ellie’s surgery. She had the same option as Ellie had. Abby’s arc was good, but having to use her to fight Ellie’s was a let down specially when we know Ellie is the main protagonist and the one we should have been controlled. The graphics were absolutely fantastic, the cast, the game scenarios, the story was good, but it wasn’t great. My rating for the game is an 8/10. Expand
  38. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    It breaks my heart to write this, Because I waited so much for this game, but.. In a nutshell... No, it's not a masterpiece. It isn't even good.
  39. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hate the game entirely because we all know this game is not about all the mechanics alone but the storyline that we all were tricked into believing it’s going to be another great series like uncharted. So disappointed with The whole agenda along with Production and investors who believe this game will make money or rather kill hope of real gamers. Did not feel so betrayed in life even it’s a game, but is it really? The people who are behind this game has spent all the time and they are all destroyed just like how Joel got killed. All gone. Thanks to very bad decision. Expand
  40. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is perfect, people who thinks the game sucks are trash. I played it on Hard for the first time without aim lock and it is not hard at all if you actually use your kit and surroundings the right way.

    And story wise OMG sooo goood like what is people talking about? I HATED ABBY so much. I was mad that I had to play with her (like everyone else Im sure) but the more you play her, you get to love her. She went through so much worse than Ellie. Like dude: Joel kills her dad (who actually asked for it when he said “Im not gonna let you take her”), Abby gets revenge and kills Joel and lets Ellie live. Ellie doesn’t even know the real reason at this point and goes and kill everybody on Abbys friends list. She killed Owen! I don’t understand how that is not enough.

    I love Ellie and Joel, everything bad they did was for love but they are definitely the villains if you actually see it from Abbys perspective. Also keep in mind Joel killed Marlene, which I don’t think Ellie knows yet.

    People are mad because Ellie didn’t kill Abby at the end. Hello! Did you forget Abby spared Ellie twice? Now they are kinda even.

    I hope Ellie and Abby become friends in the end!
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  41. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    The setting, worldbuilding, and gameplay were near perfect. Parts of the story felt a bit disconnected but it was still a fantastic ride. Good job Naughtydog
  42. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego graficos historia toda la narrativa modo de juego me gusto mucho lo recomiendo
  43. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Coming to terms with Joel's death, understating how truthful this universe is, I can't let my feelings for him blind me like Ellie did.

    This is a story about people, actions and consequences.
    Revenge and forgiveness are the cores of this game, and it delivers a strong message of how expensive the cost for vengeance is.
    Not only this, but also the fact that in the end nothing will change what happened in the past.

    So yes, with the proper distancing, I learned to admire this masterpiece.

    Sure, it would've been nice to see Joel dying later in the game? Yes

    It would've been nice to have Joel alive with Ellie? Yes

    But this game is a accurate view of how complex life is, and how hurtful, cruel, and savage humanity could get in extreme situations.


    No plot shield for protagonists, because this is not a game about a main character. It's about perspectives and the two sides of a conflict.


    Obs: they made the game too long, but that doesn't kill the experience.
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  44. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A true narrative masterpiece of media. It absolutely rethinks the role of the player in video games. Complex and deep characters, and a bleak story that maybe won’t make you feel good, but it will make you feel a lot.
  45. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is a Fantastic Game ! I really love it.

    The story is surprising and makes you rethink important topics. The game is very exciting because the story is serious and heavy.
  46. Jul 3, 2020
    7
    Truly dissapointed with the overall game in terms of gameplay there is almost no updates after 7 years and scavaging is getting boring because its overdone compared to the original. The story is unrealistic and seems unbelievable. Its understanderable what the maker of TLOU Neil Druckmann is going for but its unbelievable and thats the main problem of the last of us 2. For the people thatTruly dissapointed with the overall game in terms of gameplay there is almost no updates after 7 years and scavaging is getting boring because its overdone compared to the original. The story is unrealistic and seems unbelievable. Its understanderable what the maker of TLOU Neil Druckmann is going for but its unbelievable and thats the main problem of the last of us 2. For the people that haven't played it yet do yourself a favor and be happy with the ending of The Last of Us as it is a good farewell to beloved characters that we all love! The good thing about this game is the graphics and its the best on the ps4. I wish I could turn back time and not play this game as it ruined the original for me. Expand
  47. Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Continuamos la aventura ahora con una Eli adulta. Controles exquisitos, historia absorbente y gráficamente apabullante.
  48. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    A franquia é perfeita desde o primeiro jogo, nesse houve melhores gráficos, mecânicas, imimigos novos. Melhor jogo do ano
  49. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game. everything is spoiled. If we get such ratings. Killed a beloved hero. It was done for drama. This game evokes strong emotions. I am delighted. Expand
  50. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is the most technically accurate game I have ever played in terms of mechanics. There are features in this game I have never experienced in any other game in my life, it feels so real. Graphics and work gone into this game are incredible, attention to detail and acting blew my mind. The writing is very brave and real. There is no fan service it’s just gritty and emotional. I feltThis is the most technically accurate game I have ever played in terms of mechanics. There are features in this game I have never experienced in any other game in my life, it feels so real. Graphics and work gone into this game are incredible, attention to detail and acting blew my mind. The writing is very brave and real. There is no fan service it’s just gritty and emotional. I felt every step, walking in Ellie’s shoes along the way. I chuckled, I broke down and by the end I was reeling and emotionally spent, in the best way possible. Expand
  51. Jul 3, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is to The Last of Us fans, what The Last Jedi is to Star Wars fans. Critics love it because it is "unexpected" but fans of the original game hate it because it spoils and undermines all that was good about the first game. The developer cared more about "subverting expectations" than they did about creating a game that people will enjoy playing. The first game was heart wrenching, touching, depressing, empowering and unexpected all at the same time while still being enjoyable. I finished the game wanting nothing more than to find out more about what happened to Joel, Ellie, Tommy and the world. Then when I finished Last of Us 2 I was left feeling defeated and hoping that I could just forget I ever played it. Instead of showing us how Joel and Ellie's relationship developed and grew over they years, you get to sit by while Joel is murdered while Ellie is forced to watch. The developer tries so hard to make you look at things through someone else's eyes that you barely get to enjoy the characters that we came to see. At one point you are even required to play as the villain in a boss fight against the best character in the game. The game is not without its highlights. The graphics and detail are stunning. I am so impressed with the developer's dedication to inclusivity with the accessibility settings that allow as many people as possible enjoy the game. I think more games should follow that trend. But the reason we play games like Last of Us 2 is the story that it tells, and the story is the part of this game that is truly unforgivable. Expand
  52. Jul 3, 2020
    2
    Abby is one of the worst characters i've ever played as, and this story is the most heart-breaking revenge-plot EVER
  53. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    I'm gonna try and keep this as spoiler free as possible.

    There are a few things about this game that are just facts... The game looks absolutely gorgeous, one of the best looking games I've ever seen. Gameplay, even though it's not too different from the first one, it feels a lot more fluid and fun. The new kinds of enemies (both infected and non-infected) force you to keep moving
    I'm gonna try and keep this as spoiler free as possible.

    There are a few things about this game that are just facts...

    The game looks absolutely gorgeous, one of the best looking games I've ever seen. Gameplay, even though it's not too different from the first one, it feels a lot more fluid and fun. The new kinds of enemies (both infected and non-infected) force you to keep moving and thinking about the best attack tactics at the same time. The infected feel and look even more terrifying than in the first one and the introduction of the new kinds was wonderfully done.

    Now, the thing that has been dividing the fandom is obviously the story alone. If I'm gonna be honest, when comparing this game to the original, I can't say it's better, because it isn't. The first one being one of the best story driven games I've ever played and this one being a great game but not the best ever. However, it isn't nowhere near as bad as some people like to say it is. The writers made some very bold decisions as to where the story goes and many didn't like that. My advice: try to keep an open mind during the entire game. This is, from the very beginning to the very end. Here's an important warning: the story may and probably will not go the way you want it to. No, the story is not badly written but it is bold. Expect to be shocked and even angry with characters' decisions and actions. That's the objective the writers of the game had when making it so you're expected to feel that way.

    Now to address another thing people can't shut up about. Are the characters unlikable? No, but I'd say they're not as memorable as the ones we met in the first game. Some characters you will not like until the end of the game and that's fine. The game doesn't want you to like them. It wants you to understand them and as long as you can do that, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

    This game is psychologically challenging and constantly tries to make you think about the consequences of revenge, the paths to redemption, the definition of right and wrong and your ability to say when enough is enough.

    It's not a perfect game, but this is as much as I'm able to say while keeping it spoiler free.
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  54. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Sad to say that the game was not good. Do not dismiss all the critical reviews to bigotry or simple bombing. The game has obvious flaws in the story it tries to tell and as a narratively driven game this is a big issue. By the end of the game you will most likely not care for any of the characters in it as they just come off bland and depressing as a DCU live action movie.
  55. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    я не совсем понял что так напугало хомячков? то что жизнь не такая простая как когда мамка приносит пожрать и оплачивает счета? или то что их ткнули мордочкой в факт что за свои косяки нужно отвечать? или то что человек человеку волк и диванно-интернетный героизм никак не поможет в сложных ситуациях в реальности?я не совсем понял что так напугало хомячков? то что жизнь не такая простая как когда мамка приносит пожрать и оплачивает счета? или то что их ткнули мордочкой в факт что за свои косяки нужно отвечать? или то что человек человеку волк и диванно-интернетный героизм никак не поможет в сложных ситуациях в реальности?
  56. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Es un gran juego que explota toda la capacidad PS4 es uno de los mejores juego del año es excelente en todos los sentidos ,en tema de historia que es lo más controversial es buena no al nivel de la primera entrega pero para nada es mala, se la crítica por ser políticamente correcta pero no es así ,incluso por qué ellie es lesbiana y eso ya se sabe desde la primera entrega y hasta en estaEs un gran juego que explota toda la capacidad PS4 es uno de los mejores juego del año es excelente en todos los sentidos ,en tema de historia que es lo más controversial es buena no al nivel de la primera entrega pero para nada es mala, se la crítica por ser políticamente correcta pero no es así ,incluso por qué ellie es lesbiana y eso ya se sabe desde la primera entrega y hasta en esta segunda entrega son discriminadas dónde vive con Dina así de simple. Expand
  57. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Never comes close to the level of the first game. The story still makes me angry everyone I think about it.
  58. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game with a interesting and compelling story that causes one to question all their choices.beautiful graphics with only minor bugs
  59. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best way to define it is a roller coaster of emotions, takes you to a journey that makes you wonder if you're doing the right thing. There's enough material to go further and make more content.
  60. Jun 22, 2020
    10
    great game, awesome plot, not inferior to the first part, I get real pleasure from playing in the evenings after hard work.
  61. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The best combination of movie and game. Outstanding graphics, motion capture, and fantastic human story. I finished it today, and the I thin my head is spinning. This is one of the best games I ever played.
  62. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 is my new favorite PS4 game and stacks up very close to Last of Us Part 1, the graphics are phenomenal, the story keeps you interested, the world is immersive, the acting is top notch, the gameplay is fun, the exploration is expanded. I highly recommend this game and it is a must play.
  63. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Absolutely briliant game, I have never played anything like this before. I loved everything especially the characters. The story is brilliant in my opinion.
  64. Jul 3, 2020
    4
    The game can be described in one word-boring! It's beautiful, it's incredibly detailed, but it's very boring! When you play the second half, you want to turn it off! Abby's story is dull and idiotic. And the story that tells us the game is also banal and boring. This is not a masterpiece, this is a normal quality average game.
  65. Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story was a trash only the gamelay was good and the graphics but the story was really a trash Expand
  66. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Un juego muy maduro que te deja marcado. De los 5 mejores de la generación.
  67. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After years of waiting its finally here The Last Of Us 2 and my experience was pretty great actually. killing joel was a bold move to make. No questions how much we loved joel in the first part but great things eventually comes to an end this is not a superhero story and joel is not immortal this is a post-apocalyptic world which is cruel and survival is the only key. He was gonna die we saw that coming but the regret is we didnt get enough play time with joel's character to play as our favourite character for the last time. i didnt mind playing abby after she killed joel because it was a different experince and i was able to see the other side of the coin as abby's perspective after experiencing how her fathers death affected her and how this obsession of killing joel made an impact on her love life and she ended up being a brutal killer i understand her pain KINDA but i still hate her for killing joel so brutally this is all about a humans nature on an apocalyptic world. Now here are the thing i just didnt fully enjoy the third act that just happened out of nowhere but any how now we are playing as elllie so its not too bad also so now after seeing abby in such a harsh way i personally thought that ellie has taken enough from her and she suffered alot and killing her wasnt looking so ideal.
    All in all this was supposed to be a dark story and it is a really dark story it shows how vengeance can take everything from you and can effect people around you.
    But as a fan of joel i would have given this game a nine if NAUGHTY DOG had have given me an option to kill abby or leave her free.(then i would have her RIP JOEL)
    And i could have given it a ten if they had trim down some part of abby( I felt that ellie is being over shadowed by abby and this suppose to be ellie based story) and the third act didnt happened this way( It kinda feels weird and seemed happened out of nowhere)
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  68. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Game was overhyped to the extreme. Story isn't anything special, dragged on for long periods of time, gameplay wasn't anything special, and the so-called twists in the plot where both predictable and typical. Not worth the $60 and any critic who gives it 10/10 is clearly doing it for Political reasons and not the actual game itself.
  69. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    What a wonderful game... Not gonna lie, though, I wish things had gone differently for Joel, and Ellie. Oh, how I wish that. But that doesn't mean I don't like the story. Or that I have to hate it, because of everything that happens; like a lot of people seem to do. At the end of the day, I understand the story. And if people would open their minds to, at least, understand it, as well,What a wonderful game... Not gonna lie, though, I wish things had gone differently for Joel, and Ellie. Oh, how I wish that. But that doesn't mean I don't like the story. Or that I have to hate it, because of everything that happens; like a lot of people seem to do. At the end of the day, I understand the story. And if people would open their minds to, at least, understand it, as well, they'd also see how amazing is this game. Expand
  70. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    É um jogo sensacional a naughty dogs está de parabéns! Próximo game of the year.
  71. Jul 3, 2020
    1
    Game looks gorgeous. Only good thing i can say about it. What a let down. I wish i could get my money back.
  72. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Put 40+ hours into this amazing game. Don’t believe the haters, this game is worth the purchase.
  73. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Ignore the idiotic review bombing. An incredible game that is well worth your time playing - games are not made to please people at times, and the story would have upset some. Get over it!
  74. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    I do not know English well for this reason I am writing a review in Russian using google translator.
    I hope for your understanding.
    I'm a crazy fan of the first part of TLOU. In the beginning, I thought that the LGBT agenda, which was so screaming at every turn, would ruin my impression of this game. After receiving a copy of the game on their own paws and evaluating it personally. I
    I do not know English well for this reason I am writing a review in Russian using google translator.
    I hope for your understanding.
    I'm a crazy fan of the first part of TLOU. In the beginning, I thought that the LGBT agenda, which was so screaming at every turn, would ruin my impression of this game. After receiving a copy of the game on their own paws and evaluating it personally. I made sure that everything with the game is normal. And I really liked her too
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  75. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Общество было не готово к такому уровню игр и к такому сюжету, оно не признает что это шедевр
  76. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Extrordinary attention to every single aspect of the game. Story, gameplay, characters, photography, audio and graphics.
  77. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This is an absolute masterpiece of a game. It’s an amazing story that will make you feel a wide range of emotions. The different perspectives will have you question what is right or wrong and who’s good or bad. This is a must play for anyone who enjoyed the first game but it’s not a problem if you are new to the franchise, they did a really good job recapping the events of the first gameThis is an absolute masterpiece of a game. It’s an amazing story that will make you feel a wide range of emotions. The different perspectives will have you question what is right or wrong and who’s good or bad. This is a must play for anyone who enjoyed the first game but it’s not a problem if you are new to the franchise, they did a really good job recapping the events of the first game and showing the relationship dynamic between Ellie and Joel. If you do decide to play this game, I highly recommend to play it all the way through to truly appreciate what this game has to offer and the message it’s trying to convey. Expand
  78. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is clearly Naughty Dog's best game. It has astounding environmental design, sound, graphics, and also gameplay. Considering the story, I cannot imagine a better ending and story than this, if we accept the early death of Joel. the storytelling made me realize feel each and every death that I did during the game. The way it made me feel that both Abby and Ellie are doing the same thing and losing everyone they love was so sad yet real and breathtaking. There is no game in the entire history in which you will fight that antagonist and change that character to the protagonist at the same time. I truly believe that Ellie didn't deserve this ending because she lost everything. But the thing that matters is that she chose to do this and that was the right thing to do. In conclusion, the story is top-notch yet sad and painful. But I really enjoyed it because it gave me something new that I had never experienced. Moreover, the whole story had consistency regardless of the pace. So, I can understand why everyone is hating this game, but everything inside it is authentic. Thank you Naughty Dog for this amazing Sequel.

    P.S: Many people are complaining about the repetitive gameplay that has not been enhanced from the first game. I completely disagree as I believe the main idea of the gameplay is the same but it generates an entirely new experience if you fully explore the world. For example, during the encounters when you are fighting WLF or Seraphites, There are at least 10 or 20 strategies to go through the level
    and you will be bored if you face the game with the strategies from the first game. There are lots of strategies and combat sequences that are unique and you have probably missed it because of your approach. For example, one of the best combat sequences was when you were under the trucks and headshot the enemies and they find you and there is a great animation in that combat. There are lots of these in the game, which will make the game a unique experience for every player.
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  79. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Its the Game Of The Year i can't believe i such played this phenomenal game. Its story, gameplay and graphics are amazing Some people will not like this game's story but in my opinion its the best story for some reasons. Totally a masterpiece
  80. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This game has a terrible plot in a story driven game the plot is all that matters they focused their plot on character design and shock value in order to make you experiance hatred and sadness claiming that makes it a master piece last time i checked character development and how you introduce them is what makes great iconic characters which the first game did 10 times better
  81. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I think is a great game, whit a great story and great characters, still has some holes in the story and some forced situations, but in my opinion it’s a great game that does not deserve that much of hate and bad reviews.
  82. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I'm still baffled by the huge number of negative reviews (although a large fraction are from at least one subreddit that made plans to review bomb the game on day 1). The gameplay has been improved upon compared to the first game. The visuals are stunning. The story is excellent if you have the emotional intelligence necessary to understand new characters and their motivations. I wasI'm still baffled by the huge number of negative reviews (although a large fraction are from at least one subreddit that made plans to review bomb the game on day 1). The gameplay has been improved upon compared to the first game. The visuals are stunning. The story is excellent if you have the emotional intelligence necessary to understand new characters and their motivations. I was not disappointed! Expand
  83. Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Только сегодня я прошёл эту игру. Графика, анимация, звук (обязательно включите 5.1 систему) это просто непередаваемые ощущения. Такого я ещё нигде не видел! Сюжет... после титров первая реакция - как то оборвали и недосказали. Ещё пол дня в голове крутилось окончание игры. И знаете что, ребята, если после игры вы думаете о ее сюжете и о посыле автора - значит игра заслуживает похвалы!Только сегодня я прошёл эту игру. Графика, анимация, звук (обязательно включите 5.1 систему) это просто непередаваемые ощущения. Такого я ещё нигде не видел! Сюжет... после титров первая реакция - как то оборвали и недосказали. Ещё пол дня в голове крутилось окончание игры. И знаете что, ребята, если после игры вы думаете о ее сюжете и о посыле автора - значит игра заслуживает похвалы!
  84. Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Beyond the gameplay everything about this game sucks. The story is futile and the characters are unlikable.
  85. Jun 22, 2020
    3
    Blade runner 2049, didn't need to be made, didn't add much, but.... It didn't destroy what came before. This game, has one of the most pointless stories ever crafted, that's not the problem, the problem is that it retroactively messes up the first game. Its not a stunning game steou, the characters the introduced are not intresring at all, it's not intelligent, revenge for revenge sake isBlade runner 2049, didn't need to be made, didn't add much, but.... It didn't destroy what came before. This game, has one of the most pointless stories ever crafted, that's not the problem, the problem is that it retroactively messes up the first game. Its not a stunning game steou, the characters the introduced are not intresring at all, it's not intelligent, revenge for revenge sake is poor conveyenc of a story is plotting to. I'll tell you what this is, this is like watching news the revenge, no need to exist but wanted to just make things more personal, sit story serves no purpose. Expand
  86. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego me.parece muy bueno yo lo e jugado entero y es muy bueno tanto en la inteligencia artificial como la narrativa sobretodo en la parte en Muere Joel no me gusta mucho y Abby no está mal pero prefiero a Ellie Expand
  87. Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No pueden matar a joel de una forma tan secundaria, tan sin sentido, llegan a su muerte de casualidades, muere desarmado, estupidez de las más grandes. Expand
  88. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Can’t stand those cry babies... this is a Perfect Game, it has some flaws with repetitive gameplay or the pacing (like a lot of naughty dog games) but the story is not one of them. A lot can not stand or understand what the game tries to tell you. They want Joel back or it is a **** Game. Those this game have an agenda? Yes, but this does not make it a bad game. Grow up losers and enjoy aCan’t stand those cry babies... this is a Perfect Game, it has some flaws with repetitive gameplay or the pacing (like a lot of naughty dog games) but the story is not one of them. A lot can not stand or understand what the game tries to tell you. They want Joel back or it is a **** Game. Those this game have an agenda? Yes, but this does not make it a bad game. Grow up losers and enjoy a game which is not call of duty part 3498 ! Expand
  89. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Всем моим завистникам. Вы думаете эта игра вас не переиграет? Думаете мракобесные геймеры вас не заплюют своей тупостью? Заплюют, но вы поиграйте, эта игра маст хев для любого человека с айсику чуть выше среднего Expand
  90. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece, I traditionally play Xbox games. I have a PS4 for their amazing exclusives. This games story continues where the last one finished. The consequences of Joel’s action have come back to haunt him. His relationship with Elle is under threat, as well as his own life. The twist and turns are a great new angle for a game to go. Do not read the negatives try the game for your self. Make your own mind up. Expand
  91. Jul 3, 2020
    8
    I watched lets-play on YouTube, and my first opinion was bad. After some time, i realize how good plot is. Some characters are not well written, but this story is not about them at all. In my opinion this game shows how our modern society cant take other opinion or view about smth. All of these equality and justice that everybody talks are **** cause nobody cares about another point ofI watched lets-play on YouTube, and my first opinion was bad. After some time, i realize how good plot is. Some characters are not well written, but this story is not about them at all. In my opinion this game shows how our modern society cant take other opinion or view about smth. All of these equality and justice that everybody talks are **** cause nobody cares about another point of view(Im talking about Abby and Niels vision of this game). Expand
  92. Jul 3, 2020
    1
    They tried to advocate the anti-racisms through the game but discrimated the Asians by a so-called joke "without purposes". Disastrous public relation from Naughty Dogs. Polazised ratings between the media and the users, which the buyers may feel being manipulated by every 10/10 ratings from the media but they eventually found that. Messy plot. The main characters killed everyone theyThey tried to advocate the anti-racisms through the game but discrimated the Asians by a so-called joke "without purposes". Disastrous public relation from Naughty Dogs. Polazised ratings between the media and the users, which the buyers may feel being manipulated by every 10/10 ratings from the media but they eventually found that. Messy plot. The main characters killed everyone they encountered including the dogs. Why'd he said those people shouldn't buy the games if they dislike the women, the people with different colors. It assumed the people who dislike the game are all racists. Expand
  93. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I would say that the game fully continues the ideas of the first part, some turns of the game are really unpredictable, especially in the end of the Prologue ;)
    The game play is extremely involving.
    Finally, for sure, no other game didn't make such a big impact on me after finishing. At the same time, I understand why people put 0 - this game isn't something they were waiting for.
  94. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I played this game blind, without knowing any of the controversies or leaks, and without reading a single review beforehand. And what I got was an incredible experience that haunted me for days, and still has me thinking about it even a week later. Though it's not horror, it's one of the darkest games I've ever played. It made me do things I've never done in a game before, things thatI played this game blind, without knowing any of the controversies or leaks, and without reading a single review beforehand. And what I got was an incredible experience that haunted me for days, and still has me thinking about it even a week later. Though it's not horror, it's one of the darkest games I've ever played. It made me do things I've never done in a game before, things that were extremely uncomfortable and heart-wrenching. If the goal of Part II was to elicit emotion from the player, then it's a resounding success.

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

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

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

    Don't listen to the negativity of others. Play the game yourself and come to your own conclusions. In my mind, Part II is a must play title, every bit worthy as a sequel to one of the best Playstation games ever made, and my personal game of the year thus far.
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  95. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2 for me is a gem, the game has a very good development in the story, its characters are full of charisma, some graphics that are more than impeccable, and very good body and facial movement fluids. I can not deny that in terms of games, something else was missing so that it did not become monotonous, despite that, the story makes you feel anger, sorrow, confusion,The last of us 2 for me is a gem, the game has a very good development in the story, its characters are full of charisma, some graphics that are more than impeccable, and very good body and facial movement fluids. I can not deny that in terms of games, something else was missing so that it did not become monotonous, despite that, the story makes you feel anger, sorrow, confusion, happiness, nostalgia and that is something that is missing in current games. love and care when creating the second part of one of the best games that exist. So a more than deserved 10. Expand
  96. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    It was good, and it managed to balance an emotional story. It did something new
  97. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Games pacing is definitely a little wonky but overall the game succeeds an ambitious story.
  98. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A different sensation, but awesome dinamycs
    Nice visuals, regular story, but it's the expected
    In this game, everything gets what's deserved
    One of the bests
  99. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es una burla a la inteligencia de lo que somos fanes de la saga.

    Muchos minutos de cinematicas, los personajes no son carismaticos y Toda la trama en si es BASURA
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  100. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game. Thanks Naughty Dog
    They give us a powerfull history,beautiful soundtrack. Thanks again for this game
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Metascore
93

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]