The Last of Us Part II

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  1. 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.
    - Tim    … Expand
  2. Kibargded
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Unlike many, I played and realized that this is a very cool game and not deservedly understated by haters
  3. MavisCore
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, очень понравилась история. К сожалению грустно все закончилось, но все же. Игра потрясающая, атмосферная. Рекомендую.
  4. Diegosbaek
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    me gustó mucho y digan lo que digan no importa, debes jugarlo para dar tu propia opinión
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Fellanit
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Игра топ, куплю пс5 и обязательно в неё поиграю!
  9. 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
  10. 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
  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. Richkon3
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Лучшее чт могли придумать люди в этом году , спасибо всем, кто старался над этой игрой
  13. Ooflow
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games out there today hands down. The second half of the game when you switch I absolutely loved this game and so did my whole family. This game became a family effect after the first 15 minutes.( had to pause some cutscenes and send the kids out a few times) As soon as I got home from work the family would start yelling for me to start the game so we could see whatThis is one of the best games out there today hands down. The second half of the game when you switch I absolutely loved this game and so did my whole family. This game became a family effect after the first 15 minutes.( had to pause some cutscenes and send the kids out a few times) As soon as I got home from work the family would start yelling for me to start the game so we could see what happens next Characters can really make you think about how you would have handled the actions of other people. When I first started playing as the other character I was a little pissed and was wondering if this was naughty dogs way of making me feel bad for them. After about an hour I was like **** it has worked” and I was starting to really like them. I grew emotionally attached to the side characters during the second half more than the first half. After beating this game and getting the platinum in it I haven’t been able to play other games due to not being able to find a game that had the gameplay and story like this one did. With all the hate about the LGQBT stuff. Yes it is in there but it does not shove it down your throat. It feels like it belongs and I felt it was done naturally and very well. Don’t listen to all the haters out there who have nothing better to do but try to trash a masterpiece due to their own ignorance. I highly recommend this game and suggest everyone keeps playing during the second half.… Expand
  14. Jrf
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I like Joel.But I can understand the end he deserves in this game because of what he done. This game is phenomenal. The way of story telling influences your mind and gives you the issue of what justice is.
  15. betopassarelli
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    AMAZING GAME!

    I love games with intense stories and this game has just joined my top 5 favorite games of all time, which includes the first game in the series. Most of the negative criticism lies either in prejudice against a gay protagonist, or in the fact that in place of the characters, they would make some different choice. It doesn't change how amazing the game is. If you like    AMAZING GAME!

    I love games with intense stories and this game has just joined my top 5 favorite games of all time, which includes the first game in the series.

    Most of the negative criticism lies either in prejudice against a gay protagonist, or in the fact that in place of the characters, they would make some different choice. It doesn't change how amazing the game is.

    If you like emotionally heavy stories, be sure to play this game! Notice whether they are positive or negative reviews, it is clear that the game provoked intense emotions in the players. In that sense, the game reached its goal.    … Expand
  16. diogolira
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Ótimo jogo, bons gráficos, excelente história. O jogo consegue de uma forma única e rara emocionar o jogador.
  17. rkenblade
    Jul 4, 2020
    4
    This game absolutely does not know what to do....its bloated and tells just another revenge story with the same message as always. Revenge=bad yup thanks old wise Naughty Dog. If they respected the characters more and not force most story bits down your mouth this could have at-least been a decent sequel. Gameplay is exactly the same as part 1, so lazy there but I will say the graphics areThis game absolutely does not know what to do....its bloated and tells just another revenge story with the same message as always. Revenge=bad yup thanks old wise Naughty Dog. If they respected the characters more and not force most story bits down your mouth this could have at-least been a decent sequel. Gameplay is exactly the same as part 1, so lazy there but I will say the graphics are incredible. Hats off to those guys, it's just the heart and soul of this game is the story....and unfortunately whether you think its a good message or not was does in poor taste.… Expand
  18. critichat
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    I finished the game and i have to admit that i don't understand all this praise by critics. I can somehow understand why people hate it though. I think it's a mediocre game at best.

    Atmosphere: The game definitely shows an astonishing environment. The graphics are phenomenal and i really liked the level desings. I think they are one of the best the playstation has to offer so far. The    I finished the game and i have to admit that i don't understand all this praise by critics. I can somehow understand why people hate it though. I think it's a mediocre game at best.

    Atmosphere:
    The game definitely shows an astonishing environment. The graphics are phenomenal and i really liked the level desings. I think they are one of the best the playstation has to offer so far. The horror aspect of the game comes a little bit too short. The game fails here to create a really frightening atmosphere. I definetely give this game one point for graphics and one point for level design though.

    Gameplay:
    The gameplay is very similiar to the first the last of us game. It's a combination of stealth enemy encounter, shooting, looting, video sequences and a few puzzles. It becomes very repetetive after a while and it ends being fun after you have seen the pattern :
    story sequence -> human enemy encounter -> looting -> zombie encounter -> story sequence. That's the whole cycle of the game. Sometimes the order of the encounter is switched or theres a puzzle sequence within the looting sequence. But that doesn't change the fact that there are no new elements in the game. It's always the same and after a while it stops being fun. It's still not a bad gameplay, it deliveres what we expected. So i still give it one point for it's gameplay.

    Story:
    Now the story is something where most people disagree and argue about. Personally i didn't like the story.

    The first last of us had a very captivating story, about a battered man, who lost his daughter and finds new meaning in his life in the only immune person on earth, who would have to be killed in order to make a vaccine for the spread virus. It was hearthwarming how players learned to love these two characters as they grew to be some kind of family.

    Last of us part 2 focuses on a completely different story. The story is about revenge and hate. The relationship between Ellie and Joel which the players really cared about is not really focused on.
    Instead we get introduced to another character which we have to play for half the game. I can totally understand why people didn't like this part. I couldn't care less for the new characters and i even stopped sympathizing with Ellie because the story makes you. Overall the characters they tried to develop turned out boring and in many parts irrelevant. It's a completely different approach to the first game and it did turn out very bad. Therefore i don't give the game any points for it's story.

    Agenda:
    The only reason why i mention this point is because it's really a big thing in this game. There's a lot about the presentation of woman in video games, trans characters (and trans oriented characters), gay-sex couples, ethnic and religious diversity to a point where it starts to distract from the story itself. I understand people who found it revolutionary to see all this things in a new triple A title. In my opinion it was too much and it was too forced. A lot of things were just there for the sake of it. It had nothing to do with the story and it didn't really help to develop the characters.
    The amount of sexuality, gore and violence was too much for me as a player. I understood what they tried to emphasize with that but it was just too much. You don't get the option to play the game in a way you want. You have to get through all this violence because reasons. I think the devs could've made their point clear without all the unnecessary violence (and explicit scenes).

    Summary:
    I think this game had a lot of potential. The issues people argue about were known by the producers and they still decided to keep it this way. I respect that as much as I respect the effort and work for this game.
    I still don't recommend this game, because it's still a story driven game with a very poor written story. There are a few fun parts to play but it definetly doesn't justify a 94% rating by critics. As is said in the beginning, it's a mediocre game at best.    … Expand
  19. Alinepns123
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    they just ruined the game, I bought it, and I regretted it, I even had difficulty reselling the game, not even for free, learn to make a script like the first one.
  20. WishedTea7
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The entire game is a basic, generic revenge plot with forced political correctness all around. Every big bad you kill or friend that dies goes completely forgotten until the flashback points where you find iut more about the bad guys you've killed, but by the point you get there it's already too late. Its been too long since you killed them, you've completely forgotten about them by then. Could have been much better, but isn't.… Expand
  21. Hendcal
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I actually loved this game. The graphics are incredible and the gameplay is smooth. Besides this, I did actually enjoy the story. Though definitely darker than the first part, it deals with issues like trauma in a strong way. Playing as Abby also left quite an impact as it showed how a different perspective can make something that seemed black and white become a lot more complicated.
  22. sameralkaabi
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    In a media filled with rewarding endings, plot armors and overused utopian storylines, experiencing something so grounded, gut-wrenching, brutal and uncomfortable, where all actions have devastating consequences was a much needed change, kudos to the amazing storytelling.

    I know people had many opinions about the story, But if you play it through without a closed pre-mindset, you'll    In a media filled with rewarding endings, plot armors and overused utopian storylines, experiencing something so grounded, gut-wrenching, brutal and uncomfortable, where all actions have devastating consequences was a much needed change, kudos to the amazing storytelling.

    I know people had many opinions about the story,
    But if you play it through without a closed pre-mindset, you'll understand each side of the story, no one is safe and no one is big enough to escape the consequences of their actions.

    Graphics and physics are no doubt state of the art, nothing short of a naughty dog game in 2020, with immense attention to detail that leaves you stunned after realizing a new detail.

    Gameplay is quite immersive and very player driven, my friends are playing the game too and each one of us is having a different experience, from tactics and playing styles to even variable dialogues throughout the game.

    It's guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.    … Expand
  23. Zombiikiller
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    I just want to say as a big fan of the 1st one, I actually enjoyed the 2nd one. I'll keep it short by saying, develop your own opinion of the game after you play it. Don't post bad reviews from the opinions of other people. Yes, I was upset, yes I couldn't believe they off'd my main character. But I moved on and enjoyed the experience that the game provided, and understanding why theyI just want to say as a big fan of the 1st one, I actually enjoyed the 2nd one. I'll keep it short by saying, develop your own opinion of the game after you play it. Don't post bad reviews from the opinions of other people. Yes, I was upset, yes I couldn't believe they off'd my main character. But I moved on and enjoyed the experience that the game provided, and understanding why they did what they did. I will play multiple times as I did the first.… Expand
  24. AdamWoody7
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    I was initially going to give it 8 stars - but that would purely be based on my emotions on how the storyline went. Not because the story was badly written or acted - quite the contrary - it was the best I've seen! It just didn't fit my preconceived narrative that I wanted or expected. Just like life, things don't always go to plan or the way we expect it. A very grounded, gritty andI was initially going to give it 8 stars - but that would purely be based on my emotions on how the storyline went. Not because the story was badly written or acted - quite the contrary - it was the best I've seen! It just didn't fit my preconceived narrative that I wanted or expected. Just like life, things don't always go to plan or the way we expect it. A very grounded, gritty and realistic sequel to the first game. Truly captivating and brought emotions to me no game ever has. Fantastic graphics, screenplay and gameplay. I recommend any frequent or seasoned gamer to start off with the hard difficulty level and survivor difficulty for the pro's. Naughty Dog were bold and brave here, but showed again why they are ahead of the rest of the pack in game developing. And one of the main reasons I chose and will stick to PlayStation for all of their future Sony exclusive titles… Expand
  25. Alexwguitar
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Em 12 anos que jogo jogos eletrônicos esse foi o que mais me impactou em historia, gameplay e gráficos, parabéns a ND por essa obra de arte.
  26. Drillfreak
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Bestes Spiel was ich je gespielt habe. Wirkt noch lange im Kopf nach, weil die Figuren einen nicht mehr loslassen.
  27. BillPond
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very challenging story but well worth the adventure! So glad it was enjoyable… Expand
  28. CrazyFrog1999
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Game of the year. 2027 year - release The Last of Us: Parth 3
  29. Diegao13
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Jogo perfeito, lindo, história mais que perfeita a irmessao no jogo foi a melhor que já tive
  30. Hvucu
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. 10/10. Dont let people just talk you out of it. People just saw 30 mins of leaks… Expand
  31. Artecp1
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    This game was a huge disappointment, Joel's death was absurd and extremely violent, not justified for saving Ellie. Players are required to play with Abby, a character they hate. The game is just a hate story.
  32. steffxo
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Hands down best game ever. The graphics are amazing & the story the story was so good . Sad I finished the game.
  33. Kyuick
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    One of the worst & disgusting game I ever played in my life. I wish I could give -10 rating, and I will leave it at that.
  34. Alecab
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I was scared at first seeing the amount of negative publicity this game was getting. I've been a huge fan of this series since the first game came out and I have to say, this game is beautiful. The story telling is wonderful, while there were many surprises along the way, the ending of this game left me wanting more! JOB WELL DONE! Dont believe the negative comments you see online.
  35. Unknow1245
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    It's one of the best games of the year the history is perfect how you can play as 2 characters is enjoying because you can understand better the history of abby and the people who says its a bad game they isn't buy only watch a video about the first hours and the end.
  36. Tlou2sukAss
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dont even bother buying this game I've finished it just to see the ending and it is truly just a slap to the face for someone who loves the first game .All the choices the character made are just pointless Garbage that the game want to threw at you and i wont even gonna mention the politics. Overall trash… Expand
  37. valsenn
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    i literally fell in love with this game. the ending is just stunning, I feel really bad about all the hate about TLOU2 :(
  38. Steveweixlmann
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This game is not entirely like the first, but a spectacular game in its own right.
  39. El_jefe2020
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    there is a difference between a bad story telling and a story you didn't like. It is perfect in all his aspects and everyone should play it.
  40. Pete2020
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    the game is game of the generation. It makes you feel conflicting , uncomfortable feelings and shameful of what you have done .its not usual feeling for a video game and that's why its amazing. Gameplay is also class leading. It is simply the game of the generation.
  41. Tony3287
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Perfeito,desde a jogabilidade, cenários e enredo.
    Parabéns druckman por essa obra de arte!
  42. RenatoFilho
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Great game. Amazing experience. Awesome gameplay
    I was not expecting a quality of that in a game for this generation.
  43. Gms1216
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to hate Abby, but she didn’t kill because she was a bad guy. It was out of revenge. Abby and Ellie were on the same journey, just at different times. The part of me that loved Joel and Ellie wanted her to die, but the other part of me that could see her motivations, and how she evolved from that moment, made her one of my favorite characters. That’s not an easy feat to pull off, and her voice actor deserves so much credit for making me empathize with the character. Ellie and Abby also had different skill trees, which was a great way to make the gameplay fresh and different at the switch. Masterpiece.… Expand
  44. Buttafly
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics absolutely breathtaking, I wish I had ps4 pro but nevermind it still looked beautiful… Expand
  45. Alexseevich
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. не знаю я до сих пор под впечатлением от игры. Игра вызывает море эмоции, спасибо, разработчикам за продельную работу - вы создали историю… Expand
  46. Evilledon
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Love the story direction of hate it, this game is top notch. I know its getting a lot of 0 ratings but it doesn't deserve that just because people didn't agree with how they wrote the story. Sure my first play through i was a little taken back but as it settled a bit i have an appreciation for it now.
  47. Alex_Knightley
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Не собираюсь подвергаться общему мнению. Прошел игру полностью. Нил Драгман заставил испытывать бурю эмоций от любви до ненависти, и наоборот. Игра очень достойная. Если бы не оценки здесь, то по-любому - игра года, несмотря на грядущий 2077Не собираюсь подвергаться общему мнению. Прошел игру полностью. Нил Драгман заставил испытывать бурю эмоций от любви до ненависти, и наоборот. Игра очень достойная. Если бы не оценки здесь, то по-любому - игра года, несмотря на грядущий 2077
  48. kbpatricio
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Juegazo, me encantó, no entiendo el hate que le hecharon al juego, entiendo la rabia al final, pero no se merece el hate, comprenlo, una joyita pura de ps4, le pongo un 9 por que abby me cae mal, ndeah
  49. hoshy
    Jul 4, 2020
    4
    I gave the game a fair chance. While the gameplay was alright and the story had its moments, it had even more drags - and ultimately ended in a disaster. It's a revenge story that's hard to pay off and you feel it from the beginning, but the character's decisions are increasingly weak and hard to believe let alone identify with. Trying to be provocative, edgy and hard to swallow is justI gave the game a fair chance. While the gameplay was alright and the story had its moments, it had even more drags - and ultimately ended in a disaster. It's a revenge story that's hard to pay off and you feel it from the beginning, but the character's decisions are increasingly weak and hard to believe let alone identify with. Trying to be provocative, edgy and hard to swallow is just not enough.… Expand
  50. AbsolZero
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I remembered when I played the first one, the HD Remastered, every time. I completely loved the game. The emotional build, the characters, it was an amazing game, and wanted to see the sequel. I was excited when it was announced. Grant it, I reFUSED to look at any of the "Leaks" and got the game, and let me tell you what...I completely HATED it...after a certain scene in the beginning, I immediately turned the game off and uninstalled it without a second thought, never touched it again... I ended up just watching a gameplay on YouTube of it, and honestly, it didn't made anything better. They FORCED you to try to feel sorry for Abby...TRIED to make you like her which failed miserably. Where the first, I will say was a Masterpiece, the second one...was complete crap...I'm never playing it, looking at it, or gonna think about it again...I just want it to be a fever dream...The Last of Us should have just remained a single game... I was excited, and now, just very disappointed...and they couldn't even giving you a payoff, the pleasure of Killing Abby at the end... it was gonna be a 0, but the game did had some good visual, and the Guitar part is good...but, that's all... 1 out of 10. Will not play again, will NOT recommend...… Expand
  51. yk1207
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    As far as game play goes, it seems to mix elements of Uncharted 4 and the original Last of Us, so that was fine and fun.

    Bad story though. And this game should have been all about the story. Pathetic, cowardly attempt at exploring the human condition. Lacks the substance to back up the message it is trying to deliver, by filling the plot with holes and inconsistencies.
  52. SoAnthony
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    it's one of the worst games i've ever played it made ff13 and sonic 06 look like the best game ever
  53. Lizardking98
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    I played through the whole game and wanted to stop at every turn, for no payoff at the end. I've had an easier time digesting RE6. The graphics and gameplay mean nothing if you have to force yourself to get through it and never want to play it again. For a story based game, that is the aspect that this game lacks the most.
  54. Yarifix
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Last of us part 2 deserve the best picture and the game of the year. This kind of game brings the media to another level. If you are looking of a super hero kind of story, just pass your way. The story is more complex and deep, and can make you think about the different perspective between what is good and evil, and what post-trauma can be. Thank you Naughty dog for making such a masterpiece
  55. rl4u
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    The fact that people are giving this a 0 is just obvious nonsense. I get that people are mad the story didint go the way they wanted it to. Based solely off graphics, game play, sounds design, accessibility, ect the game deserves more than that. Not everyone hated the story and personally I give it a 8/10
  56. Lastborn3
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Игра принесла мне удовольствие. Покупкой полностью доволен. Не понимаю, почему игру так загадили из-за сюжета. Но на вкус и цвет фломастеры разые.(уверен будь это продолжение приключений джоэла и элли - то реакция была бы другая совсем). В общем, поюводя филосовский итог этой игры:"Собираясь мстить, ройте 2 могилы".Игра принесла мне удовольствие. Покупкой полностью доволен. Не понимаю, почему игру так загадили из-за сюжета. Но на вкус и цвет фломастеры разые.(уверен будь это продолжение приключений джоэла и элли - то реакция была бы другая совсем). В общем, поюводя филосовский итог этой игры:"Собираясь мстить, ройте 2 могилы".
  57. MattieMa23
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Amazing gameplay with a great story. More than I ever expected and definitely has a reason to exist. Everyone who owns PlayStation it is a gamer needs to play this game.
  58. Ananass
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Emotional. This game is sensational from every point of view. It is a mature game and needs mature users.
  59. NLyin
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Grate mechanic, good gameplay, and the narrative ruin everything, Tlos>tlos2… Expand
  60. Fishi
    Apr 6, 2021
    2
    EL videojuego es una mierda tengo que reconocer que técnicamente el videojuego es un 10 puede estar al nivel de un RDR 2 o un Gears 5 se nota que hay un enorme trabajo detrás del videojuego, pero a nivel artístico es una mierda, no logras empatizar con ningún personaje, la historia es una basura, que te obliguen a jugar con el personaje que mata y tortura a Joel es estar mal de la cabeza yEL videojuego es una mierda tengo que reconocer que técnicamente el videojuego es un 10 puede estar al nivel de un RDR 2 o un Gears 5 se nota que hay un enorme trabajo detrás del videojuego, pero a nivel artístico es una mierda, no logras empatizar con ningún personaje, la historia es una basura, que te obliguen a jugar con el personaje que mata y tortura a Joel es estar mal de la cabeza y después que intenten que empatices con ese personaje te das cuenta de que el director no esta bien de la perola, y la historia esta tan mal contada que parece que no hubo un guion pre concebido para el juego, en cuestión de guion también el juego es una mierda los guionistas son tan inútiles de que después de que Abby le pega un tiro a la cabeza Tommy en el teatro tienen que resucitarlo para darle a Ellie un motivo para matar a Abby. Una lastima lo se hizo con este juego, para mi solo existe el primer The Last Of Us y la segunda parte la veo como un chiste mal contado.… Expand
  61. TheGameRater
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think I was too harsh and closed at first about this game because of the spoilers I heard about one of my favorite characters dying. As well as me having to play as the character who killed him and the story not fully continuing where the first one left off. However, after actually playing it I enjoyed even though it was pulling me around making me mad at some times. Yet, the story was unique, different and I liked it and I was able to actually start to like Abby as time went on. I understand why other people are getting upset about having to get use to new characters. While saying that there are some faults such as some characters do not have good enough character development but that can be over looked. I also feel like the continuity from the first game is a little off but thats fine if you are able to successfully create a new storyline with a theme. Overall I hope they create a part 3 and pick up on Ellie or Abby.… Expand
  62. kwebec
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a game that acts as a heartbreaking, but ultimately hopeful continuation of the first game. Many story concessions are made in order to create a narrative that challenges the player to reach deep down to empathize with actions and events that happen to characters that they might not agree with, but comes from a place of understanding. This is also a game thatThe Last of Us Part II is a game that acts as a heartbreaking, but ultimately hopeful continuation of the first game. Many story concessions are made in order to create a narrative that challenges the player to reach deep down to empathize with actions and events that happen to characters that they might not agree with, but comes from a place of understanding. This is also a game that shares more with a show like The Leftovers rather than Part 1’s movie-like structure, such as The Road. I settled early on that the game works best when playing up to a critical cutscene, and then putting the controller down for the day, much like how I normally watch tv shows. This gives each section room to breathe on its own, and doesn’t make the game feel as overly long as I probably would have felt it I binged the whole game the day it came out. This may seem like me giving a pass for the game dragging itself out in order to pad run time, but I assure everyone that the game lends itself much better to an episodic format that the first game did, which came off as a story that worked better by playing in as few sittings as possible since the games story and characterization was condensed within a normal three act structure in a movie. Characters are given a focus by the writers and trials to overcome that stacks like tetris blocks that rise high enough that when the straight block lands perfectly to clear the board it provides this insane sense of emotion and payoff for trusting the writers and sticking through the brutal drama that follows the events of the characters. The gameplay is greatly improved from the first game by trying to keep its formula of “arena fight, scavenge, explore and scavenge new areas, repeat” until you reach a cutscene to break it all up. Even though I can break down the formula for the gameplay, that doesn’t lend the right amount of credence the game deserves with how natural and well put together the arenas are, and the improvements to the A.I. which challenges you to continually move and plan on the go, as opposed to being able to easily take down enemies with silent kills on maps with flat terrain and easily identifiable cover points that the first game often had. If I had one criticism it would be that the exploration side of gameplay tends to drag on because it can only offer the same few tricks for players. Prone and jumping have been added, and while it may not be one of those features that sets the world on fire, it is used to its extent to try its hardest to diversify the discovery of items, but safes wear out their welcome by the middle of the game, and become a harsh necessity if you want any of the upgrades they house. This game really does a fantastic job of evolving on not only the gameplay of the first game, but the story as well. The game really does wear its heart on its sleeve, and if you can let your guard down and trust the game and its story, you really won’t find a more emotional tale that can keep you engaged for 25+ hours and give you an emotionally satisfying conclusion.… Expand
  63. TheRealPan
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    As someone who values powerful stories and realistically deep and complicated characters in videogames, above gameplay mechanics, this game is a masterpiece. The mechanics are incredible too, giving you vast amounts of options on dealing with combat. But above all, the story that's being told has to do with overcoming trauma, betrayal, and attempting to heal. And what happens to those whoAs someone who values powerful stories and realistically deep and complicated characters in videogames, above gameplay mechanics, this game is a masterpiece. The mechanics are incredible too, giving you vast amounts of options on dealing with combat. But above all, the story that's being told has to do with overcoming trauma, betrayal, and attempting to heal. And what happens to those who become blinded by vengeance. It's a very realistic journey Ellie goes on, and anytime you deal with this subject matter, sad and frustrating encounters will happen, such as people you care about deeply dying. This is the violent feral world that has been established in the first game, and many people who are upset by these very realistic consequences, aka characters getting hurt or killed, are forgetting the world this game is set in. If you trust Neil Druckman and go along with the story that's being told, crying when s*** gets sad, raging when Ellie is rightly furious, falling in love when things get romantic and playful, it will only be a more powerful gaming experience. That's what is so good about The Last Of Us, how powerful it is, and this sequel knocks it out of the park. Plus it is the most gorgeous game I've ever seen. Please go in open-minded, and trust the storytelling, this game isn't about feeling good and having a rollicking good time, it's about the real human experience of living in the wasteland of the apocalypse told through Ellie's eyes, and they definitely 100% achieve that.… Expand
  64. erik2929
    Jul 4, 2020
    6
    While trying too hard to beat first games success it ruins series legacy by destroying two iconic characters. Story wise this game is trainwreck which is sad cause other aspects of this game deserve 10/10 rating
  65. supro
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    These who rate this game low rates are idiots who even dont even played this game. Grow up kiddos. (: its a masterpiece part 2. (: Waiting for part 3.
  66. The_Athereon
    Jul 4, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay, let me start by saying as a fan of the original, the mixture of stealth and combat works great alongside the story telling once again. The exploration is a nice added bonus and the game as a whole feels like the Last of Us part 1 but better.

    Now for the reasons I didn't score this higher.

    1. The death of you know who
    2. Forcing me to play as the character who killed you know who
    3. Forcing me to play as that same character multiple times.
    4. I didn't even finish this game because you kept forcing me to play as the character who killed you know who!    … Expand
  67. kuzyanah
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    I am very disappointed that many people rated this large-scale, ingenious and high-quality project too low for some childish and immature reasons. Yes, I am an ordinary user and have also been waiting for the game for 7 long years. My personal assessment is 10/10 and I recommend that everyone start the game from start to finish, not paying attention to such trifles as lesbianI am very disappointed that many people rated this large-scale, ingenious and high-quality project too low for some childish and immature reasons. Yes, I am an ordinary user and have also been waiting for the game for 7 long years. My personal assessment is 10/10 and I recommend that everyone start the game from start to finish, not paying attention to such trifles as lesbian relationships, which by the way is not news. Yes, the game is tough, but it is filled with non-trivial decisions by scriptwriters. Yes, perhaps many were waiting for a different story, including me. But this story will amaze you in the very heart, will not leave you indifferent and make you think. The combination of violence, cruelty and wonderful emotionally touching moments is really brilliant. Ellie has matured and the game has matured with her, no wonder. Elegant graphics, atmosphere, elaboration of locations, directing, good old gameplay ... all this really adds up to one of the highest quality games of the generation. What are all the little things for the development of which we so loved the first part or Uncharted series. The plot - many call it a weak spot, but in fact it is very strong and multifaceted, it just needs to be understood and felt. And frankly, such a plot gave me a lot more emotions than if it were trivial and kind. Emotions are just what it's worth playing games for.… Expand
  68. Swarley9
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me the Last of Us games are split 50/50 with one half about the mechanics, music, and graphics and the other half being the story. The first game smashed both and had a phenomenal story to which made you feel a proper connection between Joel and Ellie. So coming into the 2nd game with lose connections made it so hard to see Joel die, it was as if I’d lost someone in real life, the 1st game got me that connected. But I respect that decision and actually feel that was the best way to go about. Now the game could of done a few things like make us play as Abby first so we got more of an understanding from her side and maybe made us sympathies more with her. For me playing Abby was long and tenuous, but the one aspect I did like about it was seeing the side of what it’s like to be in faction (W.L.F). The ending I think could of been handled better we all have that connection with Ellie and so when she loses something it feels like we have to. So by going one more time to find Abby meant, not only had she already lost Joel but, she losses Dina and J.J and that last connection with Joel of playing the guitar, and in return she gets nothing back. I feel they could of allowed the ending too of gone two ways in which the player chooses to either stay with Dina and live her life or allow us to go and hunt down Abby and finish once and for all. This would of also of been interesting to see the stats of what people were choosing to stay with Dina or to go and kill Abby.

    I’d still recommend buying this game because they do one half really well with the music, graphics and mechanics. They took a risk with the story and I don’t think it has paid of in the way they would of liked, I don’t think they realised how much of a connection we had with Joel and Ellie.

    It is still a fun game to play and people complained about Dina and and Ellie’s relationship, Lev being trans-gender and Abby being to buff is just stupid. I liked what they did with Dina and Ellie and Lev it showed that even though the world had gone to **** there’s still that diversity.

    Finally the one thing that concerns me now is if there is a 3rd game, if you remember when we first saw that teaser for Last of us 2 people went nut, people at the event where cheering. Now the only way I seeing there being a 3rd game is with Abby and Lev and could you imagine the response of a teaser trailer with those two. The reaction could be so bad there’s boo’s I’d like to hope there isn’t but there is very little if not no connection with Abby and Lev.    … Expand
  69. DoomMaker117
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    I am angry about it. It breaks my heart. I want to forget it even exist in first place.
  70. ipcrassus02
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    A bad Script, bad fisics, the game is"MI MI MI LACRAÇÃO"............. sjwvdurb
  71. Breschianos
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. most rates are because joel died and that elli didn't kill abby people s pay no attention to history and revenge and love.… Expand
  72. Mateoperiss
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Entiendo las críticas del juego pero ami la verdad me encantó y lo recomiendo creo que para juzgar este juego hay que jugarlo por uno mismo
  73. Davidjm1987
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This was an amazing game. Don’t trust the trolls that bombed the score. It is a fantastic game.
  74. magnavox
    Aug 23, 2020
    10
    já joguei é o melhor do ano graficos estonteantes ellie embarca em uma jornada assustadora e tenebrosa para se vingar daqueles que a prejudicaram
  75. David_cb14
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    Es realmente lamentable de que esperaramos 7 años para un juego tan mediocre
  76. mathema-fortior
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    I wasted my time and money in the trash. This game is a disaster..The worst game of my life..
  77. Coregame3
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A nonsensical game that benothings the series and nullifies the first game. The main character gets killed and replaced by someone who no one asked for, who then attempts to kill the daughter figure of the main character. Both main protagonists are now forever tainted in the series. The best part of the game was literally a flashback. They could have made the whole game be just like the flashback and it would have been perfect.

    Audio = 9.5/10
    Graphics = 9/10
    Gameplay = 8/10
    Plot = 4/10
    Story = 1/10    … Expand
  78. tnflrja
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    닐 드럭만의 자만에 의해 폭망한 게임... 중고처분도 불가한 게임. 한정판 반값에팔아도 안팔릴 게임. 더 이상 주문이 안들어오는 게임. 더이상 뭘 봐야할까?
  79. QueenEmily
    Jul 4, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es basura, la narrativa se cae a pedazos mientras mas avanzas. Abby quiere empatizar forzadamente, Joel una decepción de cerebro y de franquicia su muerte
    Hay gente puntuando com un diez cuando realmente es basura este juego. Ahorren 60dls y no lo compren.    … Expand
  80. Spy-cat
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bruh bad righting and hole in one it just was not a good game also ign stop kissing up to everyone… Expand
  81. evmchan
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** game, fked up stories, forced to play unfavorable moments, pc everywhere… Expand
  82. RibsMcCloud
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Just an awesome game, gameplay was super fun and felt tense but fair nearly the whole way through, with THE MOST satisfying shooting I've ever come across. Story was engaging and they handled it so so well, please don't let the review bombing dissuade you. Ending had a bit if a LOTR problem where it felt like it ended several times but I don't feel that it detracted from the emotionalJust an awesome game, gameplay was super fun and felt tense but fair nearly the whole way through, with THE MOST satisfying shooting I've ever come across. Story was engaging and they handled it so so well, please don't let the review bombing dissuade you. Ending had a bit if a LOTR problem where it felt like it ended several times but I don't feel that it detracted from the emotional impact. Bigots beware, there's some really well done LGBT representation. It touches on specific LGBT issues while keeping them all as 3-dimensional characters. It was really great to see such casual representation that still showed the specific problems people face… Expand
  83. PlayingDutchman
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredibly engaging story. Left me on the edge of my seat for most of the experience. The fabricated outrage over Joep being killed ( a plotpoint that drives the story amazingly well) and LGBT representation is something no person with common sense should have influence their decision to buy this wonderful, yet extremely heavy experience. It seems some people just hate change, no matter the quality… Expand
  84. Enneigard8
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It could have became a masterpiece, but instead it's just ok

    This review's vote is dedicated mostly to the game-design and program team work. Suggestions and the general game review are below
    The game had all the potential to became a good and progressive mirror of our days with unreasonable hate, murder and cruelty. Many things though are completley ruining all the good and bright ideas wich are the most important thing of a game like this one.
    First of all, my condolences to the game-designers and program writers, this vote I give purley to your work with eyes completley closed to the storytelling and characters writing. You deserve a better story.

    The 7 goes to incredible work:
    attention to details is huge, the way Joel covers his eyes whle the sun is up too bright, the way that ice breaks under pressure, the snow melts on the character's jacket, all theuse things are impressive. The progressive face animation is gorgeous, the movemens are so natural, realistic and, at my opinion very beautiful
    The gameplay is mostly the same of a 1st game so there are no disapointmens in here, with some more things to do, like the rope that you can now use to climb in some locations etc. (the camera movement though makes me a little nauseous, the less blur would be great :)

    And w're done with positive aspects

    FIrst of all, the characters. They are a quiet forgettable. Close to the end I didn't feel anything
    They are written, in my honest opinion and in many others, really really poorley. The idea that they should bring us is too much at the surface. It could have remain the major important theme of the story, but with more "elegancy", I'd say, integrated better into a post-apocalypce world.
    Instead of making us play 10 final hours straight to the unpleasant (for most fans of 1st game also hatefull) character with a sad-sad story wasn't a good move at all

    I see it narrowed better in this way:

    -Reduce these 10 hours of Abby gamplay to atleast 5-6. And then distribute all these hours in between the Ellie gameplay. Like: one day of Ellie in Seattle and then the same day of Abby but shorter. This would have made the story more intresting and less boring. (that's why 7 in tot for gameplay)

    -All the actions have it's consequences. After the huge story (wich could have been legendary, but it is very very flat all the sudden) we have a pointless ending, that (as I personally understand it) should have show us how self-distructive is hate for both sides.

    But it is not that intuitive as the developpers might have thought it. I pretty much hate the fact that when the most of the playes disiked the game, the developers and "huge fans" with anger are accusing these gameres in intolleransy and call them a closed-minded. I'm personally always pro the new ideas, the new, better world with no (or atleast with less) hate and ignorance. But I would rather like to speak and hear aboud it a more profound, less superficial way. We gamers are not stupid:D
    When you throw a game like this, throw a bunch of money into a project, a Huge quantity of the human resource for at the end give us a really cheep story with magnificent decoration, it brings back as a response a lot of noise (I'm starting to think This was your goal), and insead of understanding the idea people doesn't even notice it. They are just feeling anger, saddness and emptyness because of a spit into a soul. Murder their favorite character in a brutal way and then cover it with a poorly written story? I understand the reasons, I know what Joel've done.
    But then you make us play for the "antagonist" while trying to raise sympathy to it? You can't start to sympathize a person just because he saved a zebra once. You can't do in either just because that person had a beloved dog wich "mean" Ellie murdered in a cutscene (in self-defense, I remind you). Forcing to hate Ellie and love Abby feels queit wrong. This is a cheapest mode ever existed to provoke compassion. If only the Abby's story would have been told with more accuracy... With less stamps. I am really sorry for what she's been through in her childhood. I'd like to know better This story, than to see how the writers are worthlessly trying to create a parallel between the duet of Abby and a child she starts all of the sudden to carry about, and the immortal duet of Joel and Ellie. These two aren't to replace.

    -At the ending I'd rather like to have a choice who to fight for in a final battle. After a better storytelling than it is now, understanding better real reasons of both sides a gamer would have think very carefully whose side he is in.
    And than also to have an option: to kill or to spare a life
    This ending would have blown everyone's mind

    To return into a equilibrium position (tollerance) from one of the extremes(hate) the pendulum should first bend to an opposite extreme. how many old masterpiece games series will we lose trying to rich it? Atleast do it better
    Total game vote 3    … Expand
  85. BEDLAM1
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece! Whether you like the direction the game goes or not, it is still a thrilling journey and an emotional roller coaster, without a doubt this game is extraordinary!
    Thanks ‘Naughtydog’
  86. stumpfuqr
    Jul 5, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, a lot has already been said about this game, much of it a clumsy, repetitive, awkward pounding of trite ideas, to the point where I have to tune it out just to keep my sanity. Which for me is a perfect metaphor for the narrative style of this game. I will preface this by saying, I really, really wanted to like this game. I gave it every chance, overlooking questionable decisions early on because I just wanted to really like it. I was totally on board for like the first 8 hours. I really was. But ultimately, whereas I didn't hate it, I didn't like it. It just .... was something I did for 25 hours. Long before it ended, I was done. Well, let's go with some positives, and yes, there are a lot; the world we inhabit is stunning. Amazing. How it looks, how it sounds, and how it feels to be in it. The AI is just awesome. Responsive, smart, and the Seraphites (although a pretty obvious rip off of the Walking Dead with the whistles and all) were a fun new wrinkle to deal with. The gameplay is fine, what I expected, and definitely serves the game well enough that I had no issues with it, though I won't say it broke any new ground, except maybe the prone movement was cool. Some of the new characters I liked a lot, and almost wish we could have seen more of Dina, Lev, and Jessie. The acting is top notch, even when the writing fails it. I'd even say the acting (and the animations that accompany it) saves parts of this game. Some of the cutscenes/flashbacks were very well done, and actually moved me. The final scene with Joel and Ellie makes me long for what the game could have been. But ultimately, this game is not about combat, or multi player, or any of that, this game was going to sink or swim on it's story. If you are going to take bold risks with storytelling, you have to craft it perfectly, be incredibly skilled as to how to tell a compelling story without letting me know what you're doing, without these "bold ideas" getting in the way of my involvement with the narrative. Instead, we end up completely trapped by it, with cheap manipulative pandering, and relentlessly pounded by an annoyingly repetitive, clumsy idea that SEE ABBY HAS A STORY TOO SHE ISN'T BAD SHE HAS A DOG GET IT SEE GET IT. Someone said it was like there was a neon sign in the back of each of Abby's scenes that said "PLEASE LIKE HER THE SCRIPT REALLY NEEDS YOU TO". I almost punched my screen when Yara says "oh Abby, you're such a good person". The repetitiveness and clumsiness insulted me, and ultimately bored me. It's not like it was a bad idea in concept; but it kinda felt like the writers had this idea, without the skills or craftsmanship to pull it off gracefully, and just went with cheap parlor tricks to manipulate us rather than a great story/character to involve us. I could see the themes they wanted to explore as a backdrop to tell a great story; with the right handling, it could work. But not AS the story. I mean, if you want to explore revenge, forgiveness and the cost of it all, OK, not that interesting, but OK, not awful either. But it just isn't sturdy enough to support the entire story on it's own, without anything else to prop it up, and eventually, the narrative buckles under that weight. It's almost like they wrote this as an exercise, something a 2nd year English class would do, "change the perspective of the story to make us sympathize with a previously hated character". This game would likely get a B- on that paper. They got so wrapped up in the theme, and the ideas, and the twists, and being all clever; they forget to tell a good story. I gotta admit, I was in shock when I found myself shouting at my screen, mocking the dialogue, Rocky Horror style, so relentless and clumsy was their attempt to make me "relate to Abby". But the real disaster there is; it took me out of the game. I was no longer in the game, but just watching it. I have to admit; that kind of deflated me a bit, because I really wanted to like this game a lot. All that said, in comparison to other games, it is not a bad game. At all. I applaud them taking the chance, and like I said, it looks and sounds amazing. It has it's positives. It gets a 7, because with they attempted, and how well they do parts of it, I have to grade it on that scale. But weirdly, sadly, and surprisingly, after years of anxiously waiting for this game, the one thing I did not think I would say after playing The Last of Us 2. I don't care if they make another one. And that kinda sucks.… Expand
  87. Gagga
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    I'm gonna do a proper review because this game is very good but not a masterpiece.

    Graphics: 9/10 There's no way you can say that the graphic is **** Open your eyes and be fair. Gameplay: 8/10 The gameplay, like the first game, is entertaining and the player can do basically whatever he wants. Do you want to shoot everybody? Do it. Do you want to stab them from the back and be quiet? Do    I'm gonna do a proper review because this game is very good but not a masterpiece.

    Graphics: 9/10
    There's no way you can say that the graphic is **** Open your eyes and be fair. Gameplay: 8/10
    The gameplay, like the first game, is entertaining and the player can do basically whatever he wants. Do you want to shoot everybody? Do it. Do you want to stab them from the back and be quiet? Do it. Do you just want to escape from a group of enemies because you ran out of ammo? Do it. You can do what you want, the choice is yours.

    Story: 8/10
    This is very personal. Right after the end of the game I sat in my room and I stared at my monitor for nearly an hour because the game left me empty. The story is completely different form the first game; there's no real enemy here (we're just used to see the story from Joel and Ellie's eyes), just a bunch of people trying to get their own justice. The ending is like a punch in the face, it's so wrong and right at the same time. My final score is 8-8,5/10, a very good game unfairly criticized but also not a masterpiece.    … Expand
  88. Omnicient_Frog
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of the generation.

    Don't listen to the review bombers who have either never even played the game or go into the game due to the leaks. Please play and decide for yourself.
  89. Foxfels
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    An amazing and breathtaking game! The gameplay, the visuals, the tiny details and the narrative, I was blown away by all of it!

    Highly recommend the game, honestly. Don’t listen to the haters, who (judging by their comments) haven’t even played the game. I was a little worried about the story after hearing the first reviews, but can honestly say that they were so wrong! Which I’m    An amazing and breathtaking game! The gameplay, the visuals, the tiny details and the narrative, I was blown away by all of it!

    Highly recommend the game, honestly. Don’t listen to the haters, who (judging by their comments) haven’t even played the game.

    I was a little worried about the story after hearing the first reviews, but can honestly say that they were so wrong! Which I’m ecstatic about! The way the gameplay was carried about and decisions that had to be made, the overall emotion of the game carries you with it perfectly. I started out one section really not wanting to play in the way they were making me, but within the first 3 minutes I was immersed!

    100% recommend! A must play!    … Expand
  90. Skaza468
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game. Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… Expand
  91. Sir_joe19
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    It is such a great game it has me on the edge of my seat and peaks my interest. I have not had a game keep me excited to see what is gonna happen next like this game. It is honestly better than any movies I’ve watched because the story telling is so good. Getting to see the game through Abby and Ellie allows you to connect with both characters and understand their development. LgbtIt is such a great game it has me on the edge of my seat and peaks my interest. I have not had a game keep me excited to see what is gonna happen next like this game. It is honestly better than any movies I’ve watched because the story telling is so good. Getting to see the game through Abby and Ellie allows you to connect with both characters and understand their development. Lgbt representation might have been a cash grab, but if it helps bring more awareness and representation into other games I think it does such a great job at doing that and hope to see more game developers base stories around gay characters!… Expand
  92. P0GAN1Y
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2-это неоспоримый шедевр! Игра нравится во всём: и сюжетом, и графикой, и мелкими деталями! Вообщем, Нилу Дракманну огромное спасибо за такую прекрасную игру!
    11/10 (единственный заметный минус-много феминизма и ЛГБТ повестки, но от этого игра хуже не станет)!    The last of us 2-это неоспоримый шедевр! Игра нравится во всём: и сюжетом, и графикой, и мелкими деталями! Вообщем, Нилу Дракманну огромное спасибо за такую прекрасную игру!
    11/10 (единственный заметный минус-много феминизма и ЛГБТ повестки, но от этого игра хуже не станет)!
  93. Codizzle30000
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    The game makes improvements to the first one in every way and also makes you ride on a rollercoaster of emotion never experienced in a game before
  94. Marco91
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Il y a des jeux qui font passer le temps et d autres qui expliquent le temps. The last of us 2 est un jeu exceptionnel et qui marquera à jamais le jeu vidéo et l'art en général, car oui ce jeu est une œuvre.
  95. Crazykablamo
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Great Gameplay and Story especially when you reach the second half of the game. But i think it is a little bit to long. It took me 30 hours to finish.
  96. Mauvalila
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Insane game with insane characters! Loved it! Very good combat and very good level design. Just so good!
  97. MightyMinotaur
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game is near-perfect in my eyes. There are some very minor issues for me with the sheer volume of items, but it is a work of art that grits, hurts, and challenges you as a player; not many games do that and are also gargantuan in size.
    Lots of the negative reviews here are from people who are either:
    1. not mature enough to handle a story/a story detail that wasn't what they wanted,    This game is near-perfect in my eyes. There are some very minor issues for me with the sheer volume of items, but it is a work of art that grits, hurts, and challenges you as a player; not many games do that and are also gargantuan in size.
    Lots of the negative reviews here are from people who are either:
    1. not mature enough to handle a story/a story detail that wasn't what they wanted, which is very ironic considering the original game and it's challenge,
    Or
    2. Homophobes/mysogenysts/bigots (apparently in 2020 some gamers are still disturbed by playing a non-white-male/traditionally-beautiful-straight-woman.
    If you are not a baby and willing to invest a few hours in a story that's complex, painful, and skips the fanfare to tell a great story, I promise you it is worth picking up and supporting.    … Expand
  98. Thaxton2
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    The Last Of Us Part 2 is an extremely well written and directed game. It’s a game full of twists, turns, and a compelling story that tells how far someone can go on the path of revenge. It’s gameplay and core mechanics bring light to the already good mechanics in the first game. The game also has incredible performances from it’s voices, Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey being a standout.The Last Of Us Part 2 is an extremely well written and directed game. It’s a game full of twists, turns, and a compelling story that tells how far someone can go on the path of revenge. It’s gameplay and core mechanics bring light to the already good mechanics in the first game. The game also has incredible performances from it’s voices, Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey being a standout. It’s new characters are a warming welcome to the world of The Last Of Us. Definitely a recommended game to play, the only real issue I have with the game is the pacing at times but the game usually makes up for it.… Expand
  99. SgtSandwich
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Bad reviews must be from people who have not played the game... If you liked the first, you'll love this master piece!
  100. Rickou
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece !! Don't believe this **** reviews bombing and play it !!
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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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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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