The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  1. NxtDoc
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Hurts so good seems apropos. Gameplay is a massive improvement over the 1st entry.

    The world is gorgeous.

    Soundtrack is great

    And the story takes huge risks, alongside great storytelling.
  2. kluch975
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLoU2 is by far one of the most impressive games I've ever played, both technically and narratively. The gameplay is fluid and brutal and a massive improvement on the predecessor. The visuals and attention to detail is constantly stunning. The openness of areas was fantastic and allowed multiple approaches to feel valid when engaging in combat whether it be stealth, all out ordinance, or a mixture of the two.

    The violence of the gameplay is gutwrenching, entirely by design. If it makes you feel uncomfortable then it's working as intended. The violence very much is designed to interweave and complement the plot of the story.

    ----Spoilers ahead----
    As many know at this point Joel is murdered brutally within the first few hours of the game by a character named Abby. This appears to be the most controversial aspect of the game because... reasons. But I personally found this to be narrative genius. This is a gutwrenching moment that the player is able to experience with as much raw hate and loss as Ellie. We want to track down this Abby person. We want Ellie to succeed in getting retributive justice. But as we play, we see the damage this violence is doing to her mental health. We see the pain and suffering imposed to those around her. We see the people we are killing have names, loved ones, friends. As we play staying alive, pushing on, our quest gets harder and harder, until it finally breaks both us and Ellie when she reaches her antagonist. Then the true narrative genius occurs (unfortunately by nature of spoilers and the internet the plot twist is undercut) but now we play as the villain we've all been hating up to this point. The game asks us to walk a mile in the shoes of our enemy. Wait she also has lost someone dear to her. Wait she also is just seeking justice. Wait am I the bad guy? Is Ellie the bad guy? Is Joel the bad guy? Wait I remember that person, that dog. I stabbed them in the neck and watched them bleed to death. **** they have friends and family. This is very much a social experiment that many will not be interested in or willing to approach. Many video games use guns, weapons, and violence as a gameplay mechanic to make something fun. TLOU uses it as a tool to push its story a long. They want us to question why we take joy out of this. I found Abby's storyline to be a very interesting character piece. Many seem to be turned off by the "randomness" of it with the introduction of the seraphites and Lev's storyline, but I found them incredibly important stories. For one, Abby's plotline is an exact foil to Ellie's. Rather than taking vengeance Abby begins to find empathy. She begins to understand the "other" are still people just doing what they think is right. That shades of grey exist in the world. Yes, she still commits acts of unspeakable violence/murder but in this world that is the status quo. Its kill or be killed, but nonethless she makes the choice to walk away from it. She has the opportunity to kill Ellie and Dinah, to take an eye for an eye, especially given that Dinah is pregnant, just like Mel was. But in that moment she stops. She remembers the emptiness, the bitter nothingness killing Joel brought her. An eye for an eye only makes the world go blind. So she spares them. The game finally ends exploring how Ellie remains traumatized and broken by everything that has happened. We have to remember this is someone who has only ever experienced violence and a fungal apocalypse. She has mental illness both visually apparent and explicitly mentioned in her notes. She is not capable of making rational decisions and thus goes after Abby again, but this time finds a beaten, empty husk of the person she hated who has been exposed to months of torture by a gang of sex traffickers (?) in California. The ending is a grotesquely beautiful mixture of cinematic gameplay that leaves you as a player resenting yourself being behind the controller only for at the final moments for Ellie to finally come to terms with what she has done and what she is doing, what Abby and the players learned along the way. As Ellie sees her reflection in the water (ironically enough Abby's submerged head) Ellie realizes this isn't the way. That killing Abby will not solve her problems. It's a bittersweet ending that at a glance may feel meaningless, but the emotional takeaway, the realization of the damage both of these women experienced is a compelling look at human weakness and growth.

    This game is not for everyone. If you cannot stomach explicit violence or are unwilling to look at what is intended to be a piece of art with a critical yet objective eye you will not enjoy this game. Treat TLOU2 like a bittersweet oscar film, one that isn't meant to have a happy ending, but is meant to be an interrogative look at the human condition in all its ugliness. In that effort I think TLOU2 is a masterpiece    … Expand
  3. Chamorro
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A SAD story but
    a true one
    One of the Best Games of ps4.
    Please play it is very intresting The emotions in this Game are so strong
  4. Ivanlel
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Exellent in all. Better than The First chapter. Great visual, music, characters, story.
  5. monkeyface0422
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t see why everyone is so upset with the game. There is valid criticism of the game, but everyone who is review bombing just because Ellie’s gay, Lev’s trans, and/or Joel died is pretty dumb. Yes, Joel died in a terrible way that he didn’t deserve, but that’s kind of the point. This is a post apocalyptic world for christ’s sake, a lot of people died in horrible ways. It’s a messed up world where messed up stuff happens to messed up people. Anyone upset that a character died is playing the wrong game. And Joel, Jessie, and Yara’s deaths being so sudden is really shows how unforgiving this world is. Also, the revenge plot didn’t bother me that much. It may be overly used, but I felt like Naughtydog put their own twist in it. Ellie’s one true fear is ending up alone. And her leaving Dina on the farm is pretty stupid, Ellie feels like she has no other choice. She can’t sleep, she can’t eat, she being constantly reminded and haunted by Seattle, and she feels like it’s going to effect JJ. In her mind, the only way to get everything back to normal is killing Abby. Rationally, the play knows that it won’t help anything, but Ellie isn’t being rational. She’s been traumatized and plagued with terrible thoughts. The one thing she could possibly do to stop it is kill Abby. At the end she doesn’t, which a lot of people are also upset about, but I really liked it. She thinks of Joel. She thinks of the years she hardly spoke to him after finding out the truth about the fireflies. She thinks o the big he before his death when they were finally going to start trying to better their relationship. She thinks of her decision to try to forgive him. But I think she also thinks of everything Joel has done. He hurt her. He basically killed all of the fireflies. So I think she understand Abby in that moment. They are one in the same. She was essentially trying to avenge her father’s death, just like Ellie was. So she let her go. And she ends up alone. And she loses the one thing that still connected her to Joel. Playing guitar. I think it’s perfectly tragic. With all the time and effort she spend trying to avenge him, she lost him. No one really deserved what happened to them, but that’s the whole point. This game left be emotionally broken for a really long time after I finished my first play through, but I feel a lot of what people are criticizing about the game was done very intentionally. So I’m probably biased, but I really liked the game, and I hope this community gets to a point where we can all have meaningful discussions without the hate. Because the game isn’t perfect, but I don’t think it deserves what’s happening to it.… Expand
  6. RyuK1440
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es el mejor va a ser goty este 2020 la gente que lo critica sabe mas de pelar mandarinas que de una buena narrativa este juego es frío es cruel no una historia echa para los fans… Expand
  7. Jorchis10
    Jul 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game play is very good, but the story is very bad, and the end is not raw, dramatic, or surprise, just bad.
    And underestimated Ellie's character, it was the worst.    … Expand
  8. TiagoBSMHorta
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    I was delighted by those graphics and soundtrack, the story is very emotional and, although in some parts I wish they changed the orders of cutscenes to show more interection between both protagonists (Abby and Ellie), I think it was a good game, not excelent, but it was worth the hard work of developers...
  9. Killer_moamen1
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Story is 6/10 but all in all this is amazing gameplay is fun, exploring is fun, everything is fun except story
  10. SnailMan
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Смелые решения разработчиков, шедевр, каких очень мало!
  11. dabbingbeauty
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Simply my favourite game. 10/10 for me. Fell in love with the game. I love how to game writers made me feel like I was in the shoes of Ellie. I found it extremely fun playing this entire game and exploring everything. Would I replay the game? Yes in a heartbeat!
  12. Dilaverdad
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Best game I have ever play, seriously its amazing! The history, the playability, the details, the characters...it’s just massive!
  13. TonguePunch3
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game totally worked for me. The story is exciting and just adding the dodging and crawl mechanics were enough to change the gameplay completely and make it very exciting and immersive. I love the last of us 1 and the second one was just as good if not better! It’s a gut-wrenching story but pretty great once you get over “yunno”.
  14. midshelfgaming
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Plot is great the first half, I couldn't care about the 2nd half, but the gameplay was solid the entire way through. Revenge is kinda overdone but it still did a good job.
  15. Cami_Castillo
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the game. It has beautiful graphics and the playing controls are smooth.
    The storyline it's really good but it has it's flaw's, there's a lot of the story that tend to depend on the imagination of the player and their own perspective and that's a great thing but it can also be bad.
    I understand that this game divides opinions personally I Think that the player has to be consumed by all kind of emotions and Bravo you nailed to cause a void in my heart.    … Expand
  16. FormlessGenie
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing game through n’ through from the sound design to the gameplay I’ve never experienced something as harrowing and brilliant as this game
  17. Aaron12
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked it, sure I wasn’t a fan of joke dying, but I understand why it happened and saw it was made perfectly… Expand
  18. thekillerwind
    Mar 29, 2023
    7
    Well, to begin with the positives, I must say that the game play is enjoyable, the craft system is good, the charterers are OK, and the story is bad. There were parts of the game that were very beautiful and sweet and made you feel connected to the savage world, but some parts of it were so awful that even though I still play the game today, I will skip this cuteness in an effort to try toWell, to begin with the positives, I must say that the game play is enjoyable, the craft system is good, the charterers are OK, and the story is bad. There were parts of the game that were very beautiful and sweet and made you feel connected to the savage world, but some parts of it were so awful that even though I still play the game today, I will skip this cuteness in an effort to try to enjoy it. I will ultimately suggest this game for its gameplay, but not for its plot.… Expand
  19. Distrakshen0705
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Game of the year
  20. Dean31
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me and my partner have just finished TLOU2 what a game! It was a roller coaster of emotions all the way through. The soundtrack is epic the way the game looks is truly beautiful and the story was intense, we loved it more than the first one to us this felt more real and at times we loved and hated both characters for wh,at they did, at one point we even discussed if Joel was the villain! . Seriously though what a game and experience however we decided on 9/10 because at some bits we felt grabbing resources out of drawers and off the sides was a little to much this time around and slightly took away from the flow of things, for us anways, but it more than made up for it in other areas.… Expand
  21. VeaPepo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Tremendos gráficos, las mejores animaciones de la generación, gameplay muy pulido, gran doblaje, buen soundtrack, historia emotiva con momentos memorables, acción, suspenso. Un juego redondo.
  22. Jeypss
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El juego es, EN MI OPINIÓN, una total obra maestra, no solo por su jugabilidad de primera calidad, excelentes mecánicas, ambientes e inmemorables momentos de tensión. Desde mi punto de vista logra transmitir un mensaje importante haciendo uso no solo de la narrativa, sino también de diversos elementos semióticos y un uso excelente de planos para dar simbolismo a cada situación del juego,El juego es, EN MI OPINIÓN, una total obra maestra, no solo por su jugabilidad de primera calidad, excelentes mecánicas, ambientes e inmemorables momentos de tensión. Desde mi punto de vista logra transmitir un mensaje importante haciendo uso no solo de la narrativa, sino también de diversos elementos semióticos y un uso excelente de planos para dar simbolismo a cada situación del juego, haciendo que simpatices con ambos personajes y veas el por qué de sus acciones. El juego no te pide que ames a los personajes, solo te quiere mostrar las consecuencias que traen consigo las acciones que llevan a cabo, las razones, estén justificadas o no te llevan a pensar y reflexionar en el mundo que rodea a los personajes, mostrándote que en cada cosa mala hay algo bueno y en cada cosa buena hay algo malo.… Expand
  23. Edududu
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    O game e bom, e com um ótimo roteiro, mas e aquilo não e possível agradar crianças.
  24. Javilico
    Jul 19, 2020
    1
    El claro ejemplo de cuando se te sube la fama a la cabeza... tlou fue un juego que no tenia mucha espectativa de ser un buen juego, y nos conquisto, ahora neil decidio meter un genero cinematografico con The Walking Dead (que el se considera fan) y salio este desastre... mucho motor grafico y poca historia... mal hecha, incosistente con respecto a lo que vimos en tlou y encima jugar laEl claro ejemplo de cuando se te sube la fama a la cabeza... tlou fue un juego que no tenia mucha espectativa de ser un buen juego, y nos conquisto, ahora neil decidio meter un genero cinematografico con The Walking Dead (que el se considera fan) y salio este desastre... mucho motor grafico y poca historia... mal hecha, incosistente con respecto a lo que vimos en tlou y encima jugar la historia de la villana (para que?) sinceramente, que neil vaya buscando otro curro, al menos nos quedara uncharted ;)… Expand
  25. juliojosh1
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A maior e mais impactante experiência que alguém pode ter com um video-game, tanto a narrativa, quanto a mecânica são impecáveis, uma experiência única para qualquer jogador com o mínimo de moral, inteligência e discernimento para saber diferenciar o real do ficcional e ter empatia como ser humano.
  26. Def-from-miami
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Indepth review of the last of us 2, tdlr at the bottom. The last of us part 2 is one of the unique games I've ever played. I am a massive fan of the first game, and I have played it several times until the second game was released. I spent countless hours before the games release watching videos about theories and speculations in the 2nd game, but my experience was completely different from what I had imagined. The performances from the actors were phenomenal, and the raw violence of every person Ellie murdered felt uncomfortable and animalistic. Ellie's journey of vengeance is eye candy for a psychology nerd like me, and Ellie’s troubled relationship with Joel showcased throughout the story made her revenge a Tale more intriguing. At the climax of the game, when Ellie was choking Abby, the Deuteragonist/antagonist of the story, was an emotional moment that personally affected me. Ellie's external hate towards Abby foiled with my internal hatred, as I try to forgive myself from the damage done by my depression. The game ultimately told a tale of forgiveness, and the cycle of revenge continues until one must break the chain, which often feels unsatisfied but necessary. Abby could have learned to forgive Joel, but her selfishness and failure for acceptance led to the degeneration of her social relationships and her physical body. Ellie was capable of forgiving people for their actions, as she forgave Joel for lying to her about the fireflies, and Abby, who killed her surrogate father out of blind retribution. Playing as Abby in the latter half of the story was difficult as first, as I had grown to despise her for murdering Joel, and later Jesse at the theater. But, I softened up for Abby as she protected Lev and Yara, as they were outclassed by the seraphites because Lev’s internal conflict with his gender identity, and his longing to become a brave soldier. Abby abandoned the WLF to protect Lev and becomes like a mother to him. I began to feel empathy for both characters, as they had motivations to protect others and survive. No one is good or bad in the last of us, instead, a million shades of gray. Joel slaughtered firefly doctors, and soldiers do save Ellie, who grew onto him as his daughter. Abby, who initially battled in a purposeless war with the seraphites, abandoned her old life to protect a young boy. Ellie, who despised Joel after lying to her, and a woman who took away that chance to make amends with her father, eventually learned to forgive them. Ellie is still like her younger self; she is capable of forgiveness, a non-emotion-existent in this world. Tdlr:
    The last of us part 2 left me feeling empty, saddened, but hopeful and bliss, as Ellie now can try to rebuild her life and make amends with her past. There are some minor flaws with pacing and that one sex scene, but the game left me wondering what happens after the credits? The relationships between characters felt real and emotional, and the story of revenge masquerades a tale of forgiveness.    … Expand
  27. ThigsSinistro
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    jogo bem feito, jogo bonito, jogo formoso.
    Este game é totalmente ao contrário do que esperávamos pelos trailers, não pela gameplay mas sim pela história, personagens principais bem desenvolvidos os secundários tbm óbvio alguns nem tanto mas nem tudo é perfeito, mas este game tem um desfecho que muitos não vão gostar, mas era de se esperar pela história e desenvolvimento das tramas    jogo bem feito, jogo bonito, jogo formoso.
    Este game é totalmente ao contrário do que esperávamos pelos trailers, não pela gameplay mas sim pela história, personagens principais bem desenvolvidos os secundários tbm óbvio alguns nem tanto mas nem tudo é perfeito, mas este game tem um desfecho que muitos não vão gostar, mas era de se esperar pela história e desenvolvimento das tramas apresentadas. Notan9, não dou 10 pq dez é somente nosso Deus, obrigado a quem leu, tmj     … Expand
  28. iigorlavrador
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. Gameplay, graphics, sound, all at the highest level of quality. But the best part of the game is the story, the best I've ever played.
  29. Tomiramirez09
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Es un muy buen juego, ya sea por su jugabilidad, sus coleccionables y hasta sus gráficos, pero a veces he visto en la historia que hay escenas forzadas, por esta razón le pongo 9, ya que tiene casi todos sus aspectos buenos, pero lo único que hizo un poco mal fueron algunas partes del guión
  30. Jordanistan
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Heart wrenching story that left me feeling introspective. Everything I loved about the first game but bigger and better.
  31. Eddie007
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2 is oozing with quality, such an incredible game, from animations, to combat to story is truly special. This game screams AAAA game quality.
  32. Nohagamer999
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great game with increíble charaters the only thing that I dont like its the dead of joel I feel bad when I see that.… Expand
  33. Turok4ever
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is one of the greatest t games l’ve ever played. It surpasses the first game in just about every way. I thinks it’s a disgrace that people are review bombing this game just because it’s not the story that they wanted. The narrative of this game is brilliant. It’s made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me angry, and it made me empathetic. It also has several lessons to teach likeThis is one of the greatest t games l’ve ever played. It surpasses the first game in just about every way. I thinks it’s a disgrace that people are review bombing this game just because it’s not the story that they wanted. The narrative of this game is brilliant. It’s made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me angry, and it made me empathetic. It also has several lessons to teach like tolerance, acceptance, forgiveness and holding on to what’s important while you can. It’s made me think about the story for several weeks after I’ve already finished the game. I even decided to start a second New Game Plus play through. Thank you Naughty Dog for a spectacular game!!!… Expand
  34. gabestart
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    the best game that i ever played, i'm in love with it. and for some **** stop giving low rating for the game just bcuz ur intolerant about some stuffs.
  35. zireael0
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    i didnt play the game but its user score seems very low because of that im gonna give a high score
  36. PRINCESSCUDDLY
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    No idea where all of these awful release day reviews are coming from, I have not enjoyed playing through a single player game this much since last of us part 1
  37. Robion411
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game deserves more. Sttop hating it, just enjoy.
    Also thanks for Neil Druckmann, great game
  38. Madhavv
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    If you love a challenging story and the pretty much the best gameplay you've ever played, just ignore the leak and hate and play the damn game. I judge a story by how 'much' it affects me and not how it affects me. I have never been this emotionally invested in any story before be it a game, film or TV show (ok maybe breaking bad).
  39. kkh1218
    Jul 19, 2020
    3
    Except for some bugs, it's technically perfect.
    However, the story keeps trying to teach users and it has been linked to the lack of probability.
    Plus, It forces you to play with unattractive characters favored by developers.
  40. BetoRivas
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Beautiful, it got me very sad some moments in the game specially the end but still so i loved, hope we have a multiplayer
  41. RickyCastro
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Game fantástico do começo ao fim. Minha experiência foi incrível. Nota 1000
  42. Coqui
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Tlou is not a vanilla story. It’s real life displayed on a game. It is amazing how intertwined the story is and it is definitely a game you won’t want to miss. Here’s hoping for a 3rd installment
  43. R_Demian_2
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best .. simply one of the most beautiful game I have ever experienced... This is the best experience in the history of PlayStation till now… Expand
  44. GlaDilandi
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Me encantan los videojuegos que te dan algo nuevo, que te hacen dudar de tu participación como jugador. Este juego profundiza más allá de una simple historia de venganza, narra una lucha interna y psicológica.
  45. Nathnmiller
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito bom, pessoas não entenderam o propósito do jogo, mas com esse jogo eu amadureci minhas ideias, triste pela morte do Joel, porém muito feliz pelo ótimo trabalho da história do jogo feito pela Naughty Dog...Nota 10… Expand
  46. Barda90
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrivel e sensacional recomendo, boa ambientação, cenarios de filme muito realista.
  47. manulolo
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me a parecido un juego increíble, unas mecánicas estupendas y una narrativa impecable, todo lo sucedido tiene su por que, he disfrutado, he reído, he llorado...no es el juego perfecto, pero para mi? Es una absoluta maravilla… Expand
  48. Criticador123
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Básicamente estamos ante el mejor juego de naugthy doge y de la historia muchos no hagan caso alas criticas negativas la mayoría se quejan por la muerte de Joel pero este juego si vale la pena y mucho ya que este en mí opinión es el juego con mejor historia y narración y soundtrack lo… Expand
  49. 7ss15
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece by Naughty Dog that challenges your perception of heroes and villains.
  50. TyBrest
    Jul 19, 2020
    1
    haha funny score go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  51. HaykHov
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Please excuse my English.

    So, passed The last of us 2 and I can say that the game is amazing. Passed at the level of survival, which helped to feel the game to the full. Every cartridge was important, every supply was valuable, passed on stealth, I advise you to start playing on survival, if you are an experienced player. The plot is good, though tragic as for me(after all, everyone will    Please excuse my English.

    So, passed The last of us 2 and I can say that the game is amazing. Passed at the level of survival, which helped to feel the game to the full. Every cartridge was important, every supply was valuable, passed on stealth, I advise you to start playing on survival, if you are an experienced player.

    The plot is good, though tragic as for me(after all, everyone will eventually suffer in their own way), the graphics are also good (normal graphics for 2020, but not a breakthrough), it took 33 hours, my friend for 20, for a single game it's a lot, but it's better to overplay than underplay, as in RE3, the gameplay is realistic, but annoying to the middle.

    In General, my rating is 8.8

    Why not 10?Disappointed ending, well, poorly developed NPC-partner, when I was hiding behind the boxes, he came up, pushed me out, after which I was killed, which made me angry(and more than once), the game forced me to fight, which I did not particularly want, well, a couple of little things.

    About LGBT people. I am against LGBT, as I grew up in a traditional family and our society also treats it negatively (greetings from the Middle East),but the game clearly does not deserve so much hatred because of this. In the game of this agenda is not that little, it is literally there for 2 minutes, and the idiots who put 0, did not even play it, I'm sure. In General, in addition to the left, the gaming community has now penetrated the right, scars against dogs, all that players can do is to eat on the boat and evaluate how it is.

    If you have reached here, then my work was not done in vain. Thank you reader and wish you a good day.    … Expand
  52. Toxic_Master
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game the ending is ok but it doesn’t deserve this disrespect
  53. Alex1562738
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy bueno Porfavor juegenlo Porfa si no me matan Ayuda Diosito ven ayudarme… Expand
  54. waquarkha878
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    don't listen to these bot reviews,this game is way better than the first one,this isn't fan service but actual masterpiece
  55. samzaharan
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Even after so many critics i tried the game and its really awesome, it is like a movie for some scenes due to the intense graphics quality. Really loved it.
  56. pelya
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I don't know why many people here write that the game is bad. I think this game is the best!!!
  57. MacCroat
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a master peace. Of course it has problems but it is not the story telling wich is the most important part of a game like this. Abby was the most understendable villian. She was better than Ellie. Ellie killed almost every single creature who met Abby but she only took revange on the murderor of his father.… Expand
  58. yatnama
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. I understand the frustration of other user reviews, but I don't think it justifies giving this game 0 and 1s. It is probably Naughty Dog's best game (or maybe second only to Uncharted 2).
  59. icegrandpa
    Mar 21, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half the game half the score. Don't know why the critics prayse this game so much. I quit playing at half game last night, Really sorry that I 've even started the second part. Part 1 was enough for me.… Expand
  60. Memeboi
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    What a huge disappointment with the story don’t buy they don’t deserve your money most depressing meaningless story I’ve experienced in a game. The gameplay graphics and sound is amazing it really is a shame that the writers ruined the entire game for me 0/10
  61. ArisManimal
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    the game is a total disaster, destroys everything that made Part I a masterpiece
  62. Theghost0812
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    System combat, panorama, graphic so good but story the game is nothing and breakingheart all fans......
  63. GAMEJURNALIST
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    So Metacritic deletes my rewiev no reason.

    The GAMPLAY OK

    There less Gustavo Music NOT OK

    The Game Designe OK

    The Story i Hate it. Neil Druckmann a big Fail.
    Naughty Dog without him would be great.
  64. seoul
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Just finished playing. The game is flawless from a visual perspective. Even the most negative reviews agree. The level of care and detail placed into the environments, characters, etc is simply bar-raising and I appreciated all of it. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to ensure that the game looked as perfect as it could have.

    The only thing I didn't completely love was the    Just finished playing. The game is flawless from a visual perspective. Even the most negative reviews agree. The level of care and detail placed into the environments, characters, etc is simply bar-raising and I appreciated all of it. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to ensure that the game looked as perfect as it could have.

    The only thing I didn't completely love was the gameplay. It's pretty much the same as the first and I hated the task of rummaging around environments to salvage supplies and collectables. It takes up so much time and it's so boring walk along every empty store shelf while mashing triangle to pick up anything you happen to intersect with. There's an accessibility setting which helps make this a little bit easier, but it's still morbidly time-consuming. I'm certain the game would be 30% shorter if we didn't have to do something so mundane.

    Now, here's where your opinion may differ from mine: I loved the story. It's clear that they took a huge risk with it. They really could have just played it safe and followed the theme of the first title, but decided to take a different route which nobody expected. It's pretty clear from the reviews that fans are completely split on that decision. Personally, I did not expect to be sent on such a roller coaster and I enjoyed the ride from start to finish. Definitely a breath of fresh air compared to other sequels with predictable and redundant plots. With a series like this, you just can't please everyone. Some folks will never forgive Naughty Dog what they did to the story. But hopefully, they'll like to try.    … Expand
  65. Cerra
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I commenti negativi sono solo frutto di una società malata e retrograda, il gioco è un capolavoro!
  66. Kronan
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Utterly abysmal story of extremely poor quality and taste that takes a massive dump over the events of the first game. Do not recomend
  67. jonatasmedeiros
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Gameplay e visuais perfeitos, mas com uma história fraca, para não dizer horrível.
  68. Cowboy_Henk
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really fantastic game! Naughty Dog did it again and they still are my favorite developer. The gameplay is very entertaining, the AI is smart, you always have to move and think ahead.The graphics are top notch, the best facial expressions and (voice) acting, ligthing, textures,....Everything has super high production values and the attention to detail is unpar.
    The audio is incredible, you really have to hear this in surround: you can hear which direction the enemy is, the enemies shout commands or are in shock when a comrade dies and they even shout their name.
    The Story is 10/10. Ok it's depressing. Joel does but he sometimes comes back in flashbacks so he's not really dead, the game wants to tell you that Ellie will always remember him. The game wants Joel to die because it wants you to feel the same anger as Ellie. Ellie has now a cause why she wants to take you on a revenge trip. But the killer Abby also becomes the main character and this is a very bold but smart move of Naughty Dog. The game wants to tell you that there is no good or evil. Ellie has her reasons to kill Abby, because she killed her father figure: Joel. But Joel killed Abby's father!!! So Abby also had a good reason to kill Joel. We learn from Abby's past that she's not evil but just wants her revenge just like Ellie ..... It's an interesting change of perspective which I like. The end was weird but interesting, you play as Abby who wants to kill Ellie... And later on you play as Ellie who wants to kill Abby. In the end you are not cheering that someone wins, you want them both live and go their seperate ways. Who wins? Ellie? Abby? Nobody? You have to play the game. Just do it, keep an open mind and enjoy. Also check out on Youtube: Girlfriend reviews and their video: 'understanding Last Of Us 2" . After this you understand it better, they really nailed it.    … Expand
  69. baderallawati
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I came into this game expecting a lot of negative stuff, but I was really surprised at how well crafted the narrative is.
    I saw that abby's storyline was a great addition to showcase how both Ellie and Abby are both good guys in their own stories, and how the hate and revenge cycle is a losing game that made everyone worse off at the end of their own stories.

    its bleak. its sad, its not a happy game.....but its a powerful narrative that got me wondering who the good person was in this game, and how in the universe's narrative, the post-apocalypse is a hellscape with humanity emerging as another monster to make everything worse... in that narrative, humanity could have done so much better, but like in the universe... we fail and Abby/Ellie's focus on their own revenge story ruined both their lives and they both got nothing out of it....not even the revenge they were seeking out to get.    … Expand
  70. naruto2zz
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Everyone have their reason to do everything
    Almost all the times , I feel thrilling and hold my breath.
    Very stunning.
    And in the end I miss him so bad.
    Those who live should still living.
  71. Visich
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Игра просто прекрасна.Эта музыка, атмосфера, геймплей, сам сюжет.Многие осуждают сюжет из-за многих аспектов, но стоит просто закрыть глаза и вкусить то,что автор хотел показать, и тогда игра приобретет новые краски, и вы поймёте, что именно такая история и должна быть, именно такая концовка будет самой лучшейИгра просто прекрасна.Эта музыка, атмосфера, геймплей, сам сюжет.Многие осуждают сюжет из-за многих аспектов, но стоит просто закрыть глаза и вкусить то,что автор хотел показать, и тогда игра приобретет новые краски, и вы поймёте, что именно такая история и должна быть, именно такая концовка будет самой лучшей
  72. konoplyja
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Меня не смущает обилие сжв-контента и в отличие от некоторых критиков я всё-таки сначала прошла эту игру и только потом стала оценивать. По мне так все шикарно 10/10
  73. munnin
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    It breaks my heart to see all these negative reviews for Part 2, having just completed it, I dove into the web in hopes of finding millions of users singing praise of Naughty Dog's latest release. Instead, it's a cesspool of zeroes given for character deaths and body types? This game was meant to show just how deeply our actions impact others, how we should consider the bigger picture, howIt breaks my heart to see all these negative reviews for Part 2, having just completed it, I dove into the web in hopes of finding millions of users singing praise of Naughty Dog's latest release. Instead, it's a cesspool of zeroes given for character deaths and body types? This game was meant to show just how deeply our actions impact others, how we should consider the bigger picture, how we should celebrate life as it is too short for anger & vengeance. As much anguish as this story caused me, I loved every aspect of it. Certain characters I initially hated, despite how strong a love I felt for characters impacted by them, the game shed insight on their pain, their anger, their personality.

    Those reading the reviews before considering purchasing Last of Us: Part 2, please play it. Don't let all these butt-hurt people expecting plot armor to disparage you from experiencing one of the best stories of our decade.    … Expand
  74. Putzjoao
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    A better game... history and gameplay. Is a evolution of the last os us part 1, this game is very emotional. Congrats Naughty Dog!
  75. Fwafy
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely fantastic. You end up hating the person you thought was the protagonist for over half the game. The game forces a moral dilemma between right and wrong, good and evil, and decide where you stand within yourself. If there has ever a game that has made me feel and think long after it's conclusion, this is it.… Expand
  76. Icydude
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    All I can say is this game is absolute trash. DO NOT TRUST THIS FAKE JURNO REVIEWS.
  77. tymac4455
    Jul 20, 2020
    4
    This game is very disappointing. The game looks beautiful at times but out side of visuals the game is lacking. The story makes little to no sense with characters not acting like themselves and being unlikeable. The story also relies too much on coincidence and is no where near the first. Gameplay is relatively the same but does feel a lot smoother. I love how gritty and violent it is butThis game is very disappointing. The game looks beautiful at times but out side of visuals the game is lacking. The story makes little to no sense with characters not acting like themselves and being unlikeable. The story also relies too much on coincidence and is no where near the first. Gameplay is relatively the same but does feel a lot smoother. I love how gritty and violent it is but unfortunately gun play is stiff and feels out dated. In a game that is lead by its story I felt lost and at time wanted to drop it because I felt that there was nothing to do due to the repetition of the gameplay. Compared to other 3ps there are better ones with a better story and gameplay that is fun. The story left me confused and angry and would only recommend to those who fans of lou but even then you might be more fulfilled with just the first game.… Expand
  78. nightngel90
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Don't see the point of why I have to play as abby other then watching her die over and over again :) Haven't progressed much cause watching her die over and over and over is too much fun :)
  79. Robbiee9
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Super great game and story. Masterpiece by means of graphics, visuals and cinematography. Totally ignore all the groundless hate.
  80. S_napple
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiii
  81. polio1437
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    The lust of us 2 do not exist for me.
    Dismiss **** people who wrote the storie.
    Абсолютное дерьмище по сценарию, по тому как прописали героев, по заложенной идее. И полнейшая хрень из-за прогиба перед ЛГБТ и всей той уйни которая только и лезет из всех щелей.    The lust of us 2 do not exist for me.
    Dismiss **** people who wrote the storie.

    Абсолютное дерьмище по сценарию, по тому как прописали героев, по заложенной идее. И полнейшая хрень из-за прогиба перед ЛГБТ и всей той уйни которая только и лезет из всех щелей.
  82. Reiid
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    TLOU Part II was a rollercoaster of emotions. The first moment of graphics had me blown away. Even on the original non-pro ps4 the visuals of this game were spectacular all the way through. The gameplay did feel to get a little repetitive but I didn’t mind it as much as in the first game. There seemed to be a more interesting balance of encounters between human / infected interactions.TLOU Part II was a rollercoaster of emotions. The first moment of graphics had me blown away. Even on the original non-pro ps4 the visuals of this game were spectacular all the way through. The gameplay did feel to get a little repetitive but I didn’t mind it as much as in the first game. There seemed to be a more interesting balance of encounters between human / infected interactions. And story wise I was not sure how to feel until I had completed the game but I’ve decided I really like it even if it was draining and emotional. It was very refreshing and inspiring to see main roles played by badass women and I personally feel naughty dog dig a terrific job with this game.… Expand
  83. protagoni5t
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    For Joel Miller.
    Great graphic, medium gameplay, **** plot.
    **** SJW in the postapocalyptic world? Yeah, why not, this is fine.
  84. Gnanesh
    Jul 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought the game for story based on part 1 and I lost hope and they made me more angry when they made me play the game as the character who killed the main character and ther is no bonding between characters they r just ther in the level no interaction nothing the graphics is good but what abt the story this is an story driven game It’s absolutely wrong on naughty dog Sony should have involved if something drastic story change and mercy is wrong when u love a character so much u can’t play the game as the killer that’s sucks and ruined but why the ending was mercy so now her nightmare r Goan for Eli **** I hate this game the game play is good but plz never create a story so drastically worst like this very bad experience I am not an Xbox fanboy I play only ps games from ps1 I am only bought Sony till date because they gave me story and amazing experience plz don’t make another mistake like this… Expand
  85. EduGamer96
    Jul 21, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Combat is decent, graphics are great. The whole story is kinda predictable, the only shocking moment was how lame Joel's dead was, as the main character on the first game I think he should've got a more "heroic" dead, maybe saving Eli or Tommy, it just wasn't enough to end an epic character in that way. Besides, pointless Eli's journey going after Abby, nothing exciting, since the moment you get to play as Abby, you know that she obviously won't die. From the point of view; having Joel kidnapped would've been a more satisfying journey: Joel trying to escape Abby and getting back to Jackson. Meanwhile from Eli's POV trying to reach Joel in time. I think Joel would've gotten a better dead by saving Eli. So that Abby would've escaped and Eli could have gone after her and reducing the whole revenge and pointless exploration and massive areas with almost NO action at all.… Expand
  86. Chy_85
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is undoubtedly a masterpiece in the craft of storytelling. Raising a bar for the game industry and all entertainment industries around the world. The bleak nature of the world and its inhabitants are balanced by (brief) moments of levity which only serve to highlight the complexity and fall of the characters. All of whom have their own flaws and the story shows howThe Last of Us Part II is undoubtedly a masterpiece in the craft of storytelling. Raising a bar for the game industry and all entertainment industries around the world. The bleak nature of the world and its inhabitants are balanced by (brief) moments of levity which only serve to highlight the complexity and fall of the characters. All of whom have their own flaws and the story shows how each characters actions have a profound impact on each other as they look to overcome, and in many cases fail to overcome their flaws. They are each the heroes of their own stories, a fact which for many consumers, has become hard to comprehend. Gameplay is a major improvement overall, including mechanics which aid those who would otherwise struggle to play such games. The visuals and gameplay is outstanding, but the real star is the storytelling. Bold, dividing... a tour de force that has many talking about. I hope this isn’t the end of the story, for it feels there is more to tell. If you own a PlayStation and enjoy story driven games, you won’t find one better for years to come.… Expand
  87. Consu
    Jul 21, 2020
    1
    For a lover of the first game in the series and a major follower of The Last of Us, I found this game rather disappointing. If you want to get slapped in the face by an agenda driven plot this is the game for you.
  88. Dorn_Bamaged
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
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    Honeslty the story was just stupid.
    I tried to love it from the start but just couldn't in the end.
    Once you finish the game you realise you literally wasted your entire time.
    Stupid decision to make Abby a playable character for half the game.
    Would have been sooooooo much better if the first 10% of the game was Joel & Ellie roaming around.
    Pre much the tutorial.
    Have Ellie found out about the secret Joel had about her & then have Joel get kidnapped by Abby & her group.
    The whole purpose of the game should be Ellie finding Joel & having her mad at him for what he did.
    Debating if she even wants to find him.
    When she finally does find him he could be missing a hand & have an eyeball ripped out.
    So you've seen him proper tortured.
    She can then be held down in front of him.
    She then locks eyes with him & says "I forgive you".
    Then bam.
    Joel gets hit in the head.
    The screen goes black.
    Credits rolls.
    After the credits it shows Ellie with massive anger & vengeance in her eyes.
    You then hear.
    "I'm gonna **** kill you".
    Then you just see on the screen something to do with the The Last of Part III.
    Would be a great game & make you really keen for the third chapter.
    Oh well though.    … Expand
  89. LeksBizo
    Jul 21, 2020
    3
    I waited this game for more than 5 years , and i’m disappointed as much as it is possible! Music and visual part is good , but story and “new wave interpretation” of old characters are awful!
  90. Nijate
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    What an emotional rollercoaster. Loved every bit of it.
    Don't believe all the haters, just play it by yourself and make your own opinion.
  91. amutama
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    alur cerita yang menarik, sangat jelas memahami sebab akibat hingga akhir game tersebut, dari segi gameplay perfect
  92. Heidy
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    I have so many contradictory feelings about this game. TLOU2 is the best out there in many aspects. I really want to applaud the game developers and artists, everyone who put so much effort into this game.
    However, playing this game was mentally hard for me so that I wanted to drop it at certain episodes. In my opinion, be it a brand new stand-alone game, so many people and me as well    I have so many contradictory feelings about this game. TLOU2 is the best out there in many aspects. I really want to applaud the game developers and artists, everyone who put so much effort into this game.
    However, playing this game was mentally hard for me so that I wanted to drop it at certain episodes. In my opinion, be it a brand new stand-alone game, so many people and me as well would adore this game for its realistic toughness, and complexity of the story. But as it is not one, it will always lose to the first TLOU that rather than demonstrating the gamers painful and exhausting path of revenge and bloodshed, taught us that even in the brutal world of zombies and hungry, desperate, dangerous people a person who lost everything still can find a light can still care and fight for something or someone. This game does not deserve 0-s a lot of people put here. But I would not call it an enjoyable game either. I finished it and I will not return to THOU2 ever again.    … Expand
  93. ShogunSchultz
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    It took me about 30 hours to beat this game and it was hard to not be able to play it all in one sitting. This is a piece of art that will define the next few years of gaming just like the first one did. The story rips out your heart and also mends it together...by the end you’re left with an empty hole and the feeling of wanting to play more. The gameplay is fluid and wonderful, theIt took me about 30 hours to beat this game and it was hard to not be able to play it all in one sitting. This is a piece of art that will define the next few years of gaming just like the first one did. The story rips out your heart and also mends it together...by the end you’re left with an empty hole and the feeling of wanting to play more. The gameplay is fluid and wonderful, the scenery and attention to detail is masterful. This game is a masterpiece and I’m happy it is as divisive as it is . I can’t wait to keep playing it for the next lifetime.… Expand
  94. Haseyam
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es muy bueno, envolviendo al jugador, introduciéndose en Ellie y Abby, mostrando el motivo de ambas venganzas. Los gráficos son muy buenos. La muerte de Joel, fue algo muy fuerte, siendo el protagonista del primer título; aún así nos mostró al verdadero Joel, que aunque teniendo una horda de zombies, el ayuda a Abby, una desconocida; Protege a Ellie, que es como su hija. Bueno con su muerte, me dio a entender que se fue del mundo apocalíptico, estando en un lugar mejor con su hija, reencontrandose. Respecto a vengarse, ninguna de las dos protagonistas salió victoriosa, perdiendo amigos y familia, demostrando que la venganza no es buena. Tiene una buena inclusión, que parece forzada pero no lo es (además de la parte 1, ya se nos mostró eso), ya que es solo tu preferencia, demostrando amor en un mundo repleto de monstruosidades.… Expand
  95. Avanzderp
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was one of the most phenomenal games I have ever played! I don't care what all the haters think, this should win GOTY.… Expand
  96. Ganopolos
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    Best game for PS4. I will buy PS5 for regame. Good music, great visual style and breaking mind story
  97. Giovaneoi
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incrível mano que jogo louco cara vai se lascar seus bando de viado que fica falando Aiai o Joel não devia ter morrido Aiai vai se lascarrrr game of the year seus boiola… Expand
  98. Princev
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This game is fantastic,so many emotions,so many thoughts...
    I love this game as much as I love first part
    Thank you naughty dog.
  99. Kappel
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Анимация, графика, сам геймплей очень хорош, сюжет(без учета лгбт) так себе, с ним еще хуже, если играть только, ради сюжета, то не советую, но с совокупностью всех других аспектов, эта игра заворожит вас
  100. Ayca24
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am in love with everything in this game. It is mindblowing. I am in my feelings. "I'm scared of ending up alone." - Ellie ❤️

    Fear of every human being. No matter how much you lie to yourself. Deep inside we are all scared to end up alone. We all want someone who we can love and care for. I love the last of us. Definitely wakes up a lot of people and teaches to be grateful for who we have around us, cherish the life we have right now.    … Expand
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  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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