The Last of Us Part II

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  1. tbmolyneux
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    -One of the best looking games I’ve ever played
    -Level design
    -Shootouts/Melee

    Cons:
    -Second half is a snooze fest
    -Only one stealth kill animation
    -Story is lackluster
    -No upgradeable storage for ammo and most supplies

    I really enjoyed the first 7 or 8 hours, I loved exploring Seattle when first arriving and checking things off the map. Unfortunately that is short lived and there are no more open map sections of the game. The stealth system in the game is ok, but the stealth takedown is SO repetitive, how in the hell did they only give each character 1 stealth takedown animation? Not being able to do a stealth takedown with your melee weapon is a total bummer as well.

    The whole Abby play through was such a drag and I felt most of it was a pointless time filler and would of been better off as a dlc. Overall pretty bummed but it definitely has a couple great moments. Wait for it to go on sale.    … Expand
  2. mulamasa
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Some pretty amazing emotional high's and low's. Tight game play, amazing graphics, sometimes tense, always fun.
  3. derickricky
    Sep 27, 2020
    0
    This is the most pretentious unlikable game ever made. It's not fun but instead actively uncomfortable
  4. Gothic90
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    If anything, this "non-game" should be a wake up call to how far removed mainstream critics are from the players.

    Cinematic experience on rail that is not fun might be okay for media contributor that only needs to go through this thing lightly once, but is that what ordinary players that don't have a philosophy degree want?
  5. Thereck
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Don’t believe the brigading incel mob. The mechanics are updated. The visuals are bigger, pushing the ps4 to it’s max. After playing it back to back with remastered, the improvements are jaw dropping.

    The difference, and why this has 9x the (spam) reviews of huge games like God of War, is there’s a gay female protagonist. That makes some dudes really really mad.
  6. Juc
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    Thank you, Neil Druckmann and all the Naughty Dog team for such a dramatic and touching story!
  7. surael
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Just wow. What a fantastic game! I have never played such a good one and ich play games since the 80s.
  8. FSB_3000
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing Game and outstanding experience. Do not know what people rate it so low. Plot is full of twists, great characters and unpopular decisions which make this title one of the best Games in Playstation.
    Great job Naughty Dog !
  9. denvise
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    It would be a lie to say the game isn't somewhat impressive from a technical POV but all of that is undermined by the totally failure of the story.
    The story, that let's face is the main feature of the TLOU games is borderline insulting to the players intelligence with on purpose backwards writing , where if the character of Abby had been introduced properly before the main catalyst event    It would be a lie to say the game isn't somewhat impressive from a technical POV but all of that is undermined by the totally failure of the story.
    The story, that let's face is the main feature of the TLOU games is borderline insulting to the players intelligence with on purpose backwards writing , where if the character of Abby had been introduced properly before the main catalyst event the game could've been somewhat descent.
    But no, it was made terrible on purpose and the produces almost brags about it.
    Would give the game without the story 7/10.    … Expand
  10. Doodux
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Thank you naugthy dog.
    Best feels ever.
    Don't listen the morons.
    I never experience a game like this.
  11. julespitt
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    Story, characters, script, graphics, art, voice acting (etc) more than make up for not too original gameplay mechanics.
  12. The-Illusive-Ma
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This will contain spoilers

    ***TL;dr An accurate synopsis of this game and how the writing is like that of a five year old
    " 2 angy women no like ech over, but is frends at end bcose vilence am naughty"

    Where to even start with this game, 7 years in the making yet it feels like the entire story, if you can even call it that was written by a 7 year old.

    In a wave of yearly, tired, predictble, easily forgotten triple A titles, the last of us set itself apart and gained practically universal appraise because of the characters. The world was interesting, the graphics were beautiful, but what made it different to other big titles churned out was how it handled the characters. In the first game you played as two damaged characters in a post apocalyptic world, learning about each other, fighting both infected and humans, the apocalypse was a back drop to the genuine growth and development of these 2 much loved characters. We played as a man who lost his daughter, his only reason to live, we saw him thrown into situations where both humans and infected were trying to kill him, we watched him overcome depression, we watched him form a bond with a girl who would become an adoptive daughter figure to him. We played as ellie, an orphan growing up in a post apocalyptic world, who is inexplicbly immune to the virus, who at a young age experience enough dark crap that she had justified trust issues, we saw as she opened up and grew to trust in joel.

    Then after almost a decade the second game comes along and removes everything that made the first game so iconic. Joel is killed before he gets any screen time, and he is not killed for world building, or to make room for other characters to come and develop and grow, he was not killed to set up an interesting plot, he was killed for cheap shock value story telling. In a world with infected,raiders, military, mercenaries, communities, cannibals, cults, religious fanatics there were a million different ways they could have introduced new struggles for these characters, instead they used the easiest, most simplistic trick in the book.

    In 2 you play as 2 characters
    Ellie, but not like ellie in the first game, this version does not grow or change or learn, she is angry woman with nothing past the surface level rage.
    Abby, a cope/paste version of ellie, a woman who has the exact same one and only personality trait that ellie has, that has the same one and only predictible driving force that ellie has, but unlike ellie she has no history with the player, she has no endearing or redeeming features and again there is nothing past the surface level rage.

    As for the actual "story" it is a predictible, boring revenge story, but even that is not done right, If they wanted to do a predictible revenge story it would not have been as successful as the first game, but it would still be more time in this world, with those characters and would still be enjoyable. But, nope, naughty dog decided instead to have us play with 99.9% of the screen time watching this revenge story unfold only for it to end with one character completely changing her personality on a dime, in a perfect example of utterly lazy deus ex machina writing.

    All this means that the players are left watching an uninspired, forgetabble, awful revenge story unfold only to end with the most anti climactic, pious, self righteous, holier-than-thou, "revenge is bad kids, mmmmkay" message, that resolves nothing and feels completely empty.    … Expand
  13. ZiggingZebra
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to kill Abby, and I did everything I could to kill Abby. But sometimes you learn about perspective. And you say “I am not Joel or Ellie or Abby. I am me. The reason why I love this game is because it doesn’t do what i want but does things I live with.” I didn’t want to kill Jerry. He’s just a doctor trying to save the world. I would have shot in in the leg or incapacitated him in a different way. But Joel didn’t want to do that. Joel wanted to make sure that this Firefly project would never be possible again. And he did that, betting his last bit of luck that when he burst through those doors, Ellie would still be alive — and she was. It’s hard to admit, but Joel won.… Expand
  14. Skyguy258
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    If you loved the first one, you will love this one.

    I am about 4 hours in and I am amazed with how well they did this game.

    Ignore the 0's that are spamming the reviews.

    I would give 8/10 but since there are so many 0's for no reason I am giving a 10 to even out.
  15. creocoder
    Nov 10, 2020
    10
    I am absolutely delighted! It's just a masterpiece. I perfectly understand why this game has either 0 or 10. It has been a long time since I had such a wow effect. For me, the second part is several times better than the first. Developers, you are simply the best. And please do not listen to the sugary girls who give you 0. Keep up the good work.
  16. Night_Wave
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Nothing short of a masterpiece! From the pace, to the graphics, to the set pieces to the emotions, both in and induced! It's Naughty Dog at it's best! Bravo!
  17. Mikele
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    As is expected, it happen. Its sad but it is reponsability of the creators, maybe they dont understand after expend all this time and money wihout think.
  18. ablindpoet
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought all the rumors and spoilers weren’t true but holy moly is this game a dumpster fire. They were all true. Also Abby is a man not a woman.… Expand
  19. Unbreakable971
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Cela rend le jeu pleinement ambivalent et nourrira les critiques que vous lirez ici et là. Peut-être ne sommes-nous pas encore habitués à voir les choses de deux côtés différents de manière si directe dans un jeu vidéo ? Vous l'aurez compris tout ne tourne pas qu'autour d'Ellie et de Joel mais il ne faut pas en dire plus à part que cette ambivalence nous fait hésiter à lâcher la manette, àCela rend le jeu pleinement ambivalent et nourrira les critiques que vous lirez ici et là. Peut-être ne sommes-nous pas encore habitués à voir les choses de deux côtés différents de manière si directe dans un jeu vidéo ? Vous l'aurez compris tout ne tourne pas qu'autour d'Ellie et de Joel mais il ne faut pas en dire plus à part que cette ambivalence nous fait hésiter à lâcher la manette, à certains moments centraux de peur de ce que nous risquons d’accomplir. Joel et Ellie ne sont pas les héros sans défauts que l'on aimerait fantasmer, non ils n'ont rien d'exceptionnel et ne valent pas forcément plus que les autres gens brisés par le monde dans lequel ils vivent. La vengeance est une spirale sans fin qui détruit et salit tout.

    Je ne pense pas que Neil Druckman ait eu la naiveté de penser que tout le monde aimerait son oeuvre tant elle respire la volonté d’être clivante et réussit à l’être sans ne jamais verser dans le putassier. À la fin de ce jeu il ne reste rien que des regrets et de l’amertume. "If I ever were to lose you, I'd surely lose myself". Un grand jeu video, que dis-je, une grande oeuvre, 10/10    … Expand
  20. ktk0199
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    they should change game title to THE TRASH OF US.. GARBAGE storyline.. couldn't finish the game..
  21. ArchiGraduate
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Godfather part II in video games.Best game of 2020. I wish it never ends. All characters are deep. Plot is awesome. Gameplay is very addictive.
  22. marioLeoneo
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Je l'ai fini au bout de 29 heures très intenses. J'etais ébloui par les graphismes , transporté par l'histoire que j'ai jamais pu prévoir et ému. Pou rmoi c'est l'une de mes meilleurs expériences jeux vidéos avec Witcher 3 . Je ne sais pas comment Naughty Dog est arrivé à une tel résultat mais je pense que ce sont des magiciens. Bravo à toutes l’équipe et je referai le jeu sur PS5 . MerciJe l'ai fini au bout de 29 heures très intenses. J'etais ébloui par les graphismes , transporté par l'histoire que j'ai jamais pu prévoir et ému. Pou rmoi c'est l'une de mes meilleurs expériences jeux vidéos avec Witcher 3 . Je ne sais pas comment Naughty Dog est arrivé à une tel résultat mais je pense que ce sont des magiciens. Bravo à toutes l’équipe et je referai le jeu sur PS5 . Merci pour ce bijou!… Expand
  23. Ins0mnia
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Where do we start, this game is a mess. The storyline absolutely ruined my fun, it's lazy written and tries a bit to hard to be ''edgy''. IT's depressing as hell. Especially how they treat Joel is absolutely baffeling.

    The game play gets quickly boring, it's the same over and over again and barely an evolution of the previous.

    The music and grafix is beautiful tho. So points for that.    … Expand
  24. a7joe
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Gameplay has updated and is amazing. Story is deep and complicated. Very bold choice and luckily I was barely spoiled. Game is a bit long in areas but I see where they were going. Has given me the most thought provoking game in awhile.
  25. ubiquitous
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    I'm giving this game a 10. I thought a lot about the games I played over the last ~35 years and this is clearly one that belongs in the pantheon of greats. Like its predecessor, The Last of Us Part II not only pushes forward the boundaries of what is possible in game design, but leaves a veritable ocean of clear water between itself and other titles. Naughty Dog aren't in their own league,I'm giving this game a 10. I thought a lot about the games I played over the last ~35 years and this is clearly one that belongs in the pantheon of greats. Like its predecessor, The Last of Us Part II not only pushes forward the boundaries of what is possible in game design, but leaves a veritable ocean of clear water between itself and other titles. Naughty Dog aren't in their own league, they're in their own universe.

    On display is cinema-grade scripting and performance. The game delivers characters that are meaningful and resonate emotionally. The gameplay is slick and polished, while the combat feels heavy and consequential in a way few games come close to matching. Everything is wrapped-up in an industry-leading presentation, with graphics, visual design, and sound that will leave your jaw on the floor. The content provided is incredibly generous for a narrative experience—with even a quick first play-through lasting around 25 hours (mine was over 32 hours).

    The plot has come in for some particular—and wholly unjustified—criticism. At this level of storytelling characters are conflicted and not all plot threads lead to a happy end. The very plot devices that have been criticised by others can be found in some of the greatest works of literature ever produced.

    In the end, I think people will eventually come to view TLoU2 in a similar light to Empire Strikes Back. Yes, it's the "slower, more philosophical one with an open ending", but once the trilogy is complete everyone will understand that this is where the real meat of narrative arc lies.    … Expand
  26. Mitoko
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Part 2 non-cannon confirmed!
    Neil Druckmann 2013: "I think the world is ripe for more stories, but as far as the journey Joel and Ellie goes on it ends with this game. We were very conscious that we didn’t want to leave this story dangling."
  27. eder
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece experience. A must play for any with the minimum interest in storytelling. I wish I could forget it all so I could play it all over again.
  28. Sintjago
    Jul 8, 2020
    6
    Great in so many ways. The team behind the game did an awesome job, but the story is not that believable or likable, and if there is no player choice or agency (like in Telltales, KOTOR, Divinity Original Sin), then the story needs to hit better. Doesn't seem believable that you kill hundreds of people, all with families and loves ones, and then forgive the person who started you on thatGreat in so many ways. The team behind the game did an awesome job, but the story is not that believable or likable, and if there is no player choice or agency (like in Telltales, KOTOR, Divinity Original Sin), then the story needs to hit better. Doesn't seem believable that you kill hundreds of people, all with families and loves ones, and then forgive the person who started you on that journey. Other parts are just gore for gore sake. So many parts of it seemed forced, focusing on telling a revenge story rather than the characters personality. They make decisions out of character. Some writers ask how will their characters react to situations and go from there, others have a situation / goal and make the characters fit it even if it goes against the characters personality. This is the later. Having said this, other parts were great. Wish a different game or a different story had been told using the same assets & characters.… Expand
  29. Hitscher
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    This Story is just insulting... they could have at least done these big character changes and events in a meaningful way. It just feels so cheap and dumb. Gameplay and Graphics are okay but nothing special for such a title. How can this game get anything over 70.. They must have not played the first one or any other Thirdperson Storyfocused game. Just play Tomb Raider and skip this.
  30. Silverqt
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    The best things in game: visual, music and actor play. Everything else is on trash indie level. Gameplay is boring and stupid, story - no story, must play as an animal nonhuman disgusting creature. Sjw crap that director take from his life and implemented to the game for promotion over the millions ( keep your **** in your life moron). Cant you just made Tommy as protagonist without otherThe best things in game: visual, music and actor play. Everything else is on trash indie level. Gameplay is boring and stupid, story - no story, must play as an animal nonhuman disgusting creature. Sjw crap that director take from his life and implemented to the game for promotion over the millions ( keep your **** in your life moron). Cant you just made Tommy as protagonist without other sjw garbage?! Hes the best person in this **** game that costs like half a car in my country? **** you!… Expand
  31. night-raven1666
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best game of this generation, and one of the best stories in video games at all.
    My rating 12/10
  32. Jivven
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    What happens a couple hours into the game makes me feel sick. Literally. Ive never felt so disturbed by any form of media before. Well I certainly respect the effort to do something a little different from a narrative perspective, it just doesn't work and in all honesty I find it offensive. I thought I would be uneffected by what happens until I actually saw it. This game really doesWhat happens a couple hours into the game makes me feel sick. Literally. Ive never felt so disturbed by any form of media before. Well I certainly respect the effort to do something a little different from a narrative perspective, it just doesn't work and in all honesty I find it offensive. I thought I would be uneffected by what happens until I actually saw it. This game really does elicit a strong emotional response from me so credit for that. Although its mostly anger, disgust and disapointment. And then playing as the character that is the source of all this negative emotion? What a kick in the nards.… Expand
  33. RoundTheClock
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Although the story didn't go exactly the way I wanted, it had me enthralled and completely invested. The gameplay was fantastic and I enjoyed every minute of it. Sound design, visuals, and voice acting all massively enhanced my experience.
  34. nsmnavid
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I think this game has one of the best stories that I have seen in video games and movies. The gameplay is also pretty good, the camera controls can get annoying for some of the boss fights but not so much that would take away from the gameplay.
  35. Atyne
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Everything about this game is a masterpiece, except the story and some details.
    +innovative animations, graphics, atmosphere, gameplay, etc...
    -level transitions - once you enter a door, you can't go back
    -fu*ked up story
    -forced LGBTI propaganda
    -game forces you to do actions you wouldn't do
    -betrayal by developers - fake trailer with Joel mid-game...
  36. Wawacoffee89
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So to start, I haven't left a review on Metacritic for quite sometime but I feel that I NEED to. The people who are giving this game a low score and playing the beginning and not finishing need to stop because if they did, they wouldn't have the audacity to give this game a low score. I will explain why even small parts earn the right to "adding points" even if you rated the game a 0.

    How in the world could this game ever score anything lower than a 9? Watching the beginning unfold had to be one of the hardest things to witness in my 25 years gaming. The death of Joel makes you want to jump through your screen and choke the life from Abby. With each blow that Abby hits Joel with; then Ellie screaming "please stop hitting him" makes your emotions fly through the roof. Any game that can bring tears to your eyes, even if you hate whats happening, deserves 3 points out of 10. A game made you feel a certain way just by playing it and that says a lot about the writers because emotions are a natural function of everything and are hard to bring out.

    Fast forward to Ellie trying to find Abby and seek revenge.....why did Abby do all of this? This of course is a question that we ask ourselves. Ellie would do anything to kill Abby and anyone who gets in her way. But at what cost?

    You watch yourself (Player) kill your way through person after person(and dogs) not realizing that everything you are doing is going to hurt once you meet them as Abby and who they are. Playing with the dogs and meeting the characters as Abby in some parts knowing that a couple hours ago you just killed them brutally with Ellie makes you feel a certain way again. Once again emotions take over. To not realize it until the game throws it back in your face is another level of playing field when it comes to developing and writing a story. Earns another 3 points. (I bet more than half the reviews didn't even make it to the Abby parts *sigh*)

    Fast forward again. THEN the developers show how Abby goes from this selfish punk to a Joel like role towards Liv and changes her point of view in many aspects of her own life. Would she kill anyone to save Liv?... Would feeling this way now possibly stop her from killing Joel? Seeing his side of the story could of changed her decisions in the past. Loving Ellie was more than "saving the world to Joel" Having only Liv left in Abby's life at this point, would she kill the random doctor trying to take that away from her? These a more questions you ask yourself and how Naughty Dog depicts so frickin well.

    There is so many things that happen that there is too much to write down here. I will say that in the end you see what Ellie truly lost and what Abby learned with the knowledge she gained through her arrogant and ignorant reasons. Loss sucks any way you put it but life does go on and its terrible to see that both Ellie and Abby have made some terrible decisions to only realize them in the games closing.

    I PROMISE you that if you actually finish this game and see it through, you will not be disappointed. The gameplay, the shear aggressiveness of each battle, the story that will blow you mind right down to the last second and the pure emotionally ride you take playing this game; earns even more points so if you hated this game for you own reasons, these reasons suggest a score of at least 7+ Just give it the chance to open itself up to you as you progress and see what the true story is.

    This game deserves every point, star, rating, etc. that exists not because it was just a great game; that if you finished it, you know that as a human being; a gamer; nothing quite like the full story of The Last of Us will never leave us emotionally. When someone brings up this game to you in your life, you will always FEEL a certain way about what went down and how you felt towards it. You will always feel inclined to "put in your two cents" and why do you ask? Because even if you rated it low or had a gripe about this, that or the other, Joel's death, what Ellie felt she needed to do and Abby getting revenge for her father were part of an elaborate plan to show you, as the player, that emotions fuel everything we do in life.    … Expand
  37. Don_SoLow
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    I wasn't a huge fan of the first game like most were because although the story was amazing, the gameplay was lacking. The story was the only thing that kept me playing to the end but playing it wasn't actually fun or anything. With Part II somehow not only did they make the gameplay less fun, but they made the story noticeably bad to the point I have no incentive to keep playing it... IfI wasn't a huge fan of the first game like most were because although the story was amazing, the gameplay was lacking. The story was the only thing that kept me playing to the end but playing it wasn't actually fun or anything. With Part II somehow not only did they make the gameplay less fun, but they made the story noticeably bad to the point I have no incentive to keep playing it... If the gameplay was good, I could look past the bad story but that's not the case here. This is just an all around bad game.… Expand
  38. samusmaster64
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A split narrative game that is very polarizing, hence the positive and negative responses without much middle-ground. It forces you to play and experience two sides of a conflict. Empathy is the name of the game. People will complain about having to play half the game as Abby or that Joel was murdered too soon. But the story plays out quite masterfully. It's a story about survival and forgiveness that masquerades as a revenge story, but if you look deeper, isn't. Every single character is flawed in some ways, some more deeply than others. The writers want you to think about what it means to be a hero or villain because it's all just perspective in TLOU. That said, all of the characters are memorable. I haven't come out of a game being able to list all the major or even semi-important characters by name since the Witcher 3. The actual gameplay is about what you would expect from a sequel to the first game. Decent gunplay, melee combat, lots of QTEs, no player driven choices other than when/how to explore some of the map. It's not a game for everyone, I can understand some of the criticism. Not the homophobic comments, or "Abby is a muscular woman and I can't get over it" comments, or that Joel is actually some noble hero that didn't in any way deserve to die comments. I see a lot of those. But I encourage those that gave up on it early, or only heard bad things about it second-hand, to give it another chance because the build-up is great and the most intense sequences in the later part of the game are going to stick with me for quite some time.… Expand
  39. fillesy
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    I have been playing games for 30 years and this is one of the best experiences I have had. A grown up story full of emotional development. The game is also exceptional when it comes to all technical aspects, atmosphere, sound and graphics. I will never forget this game and will replay it at least once a year like re-reading an amazing book. Thank you, Naughty Dog.
  40. dampact
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    A true masterpiece, for me it totally lived up to the last game. The story did have a bit of a down moment for me towards the end, but I think Naughty Dog managed to bring the story back from that point extremely well.
    I’m not the biggest fan of the sudden increase in difficulty by close-quarters combat with either a dozen of the infected or the bullet sponge-y “bosses”. I know it works to    A true masterpiece, for me it totally lived up to the last game. The story did have a bit of a down moment for me towards the end, but I think Naughty Dog managed to bring the story back from that point extremely well.
    I’m not the biggest fan of the sudden increase in difficulty by close-quarters combat with either a dozen of the infected or the bullet sponge-y “bosses”. I know it works to enhance tension, but I’d be just as scared for my characters life without bumping into walls every 2 seconds. But then again, that’s probably just me. I still enjoyed those parts.    … Expand
  41. Olkoson
    Sep 20, 2020
    3
    Rather dull game. Copy of a previous game with a bad plot decions and repetitive gameplay.
  42. maxgraham
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Graphics are nice, but the game itself is pure bullsh*t in many many aspect... I feel like its never meant to be continued
  43. Fat_Alberta
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Much better than people are making it out to me. Certain elements of the plot could have been executed better and I question whether or not this story would have worked better if told in chronological order, but this isn’t a slap in the face to the original like many people are saying. The biggest surprise here is the gameplay, particularly the tense, frantic combat encounters. Play onMuch better than people are making it out to me. Certain elements of the plot could have been executed better and I question whether or not this story would have worked better if told in chronological order, but this isn’t a slap in the face to the original like many people are saying. The biggest surprise here is the gameplay, particularly the tense, frantic combat encounters. Play on high difficulty and don’t use listen mode — that’s how the game should be experienced. The stealth is the absolute best in any Naughty Dog game and perhaps my favorite in a big budget stealth game since MGSV. The open-ended design of the levels is both dense and expansive, naturally facilitating multiple play styles and keeping all of them engaging. Outside of the main narrative, of which there has been plenty of criticism (some deserved, some not), the actual world building and environmental storytelling are both top notch here. The LGBT characters generally steer clear of pandering and don’t virtue signal like, say, Steve in Mass Effect 3; regardless of what anyone says, the fact that one of the most frequently cited problems with the game is the inclusion of LGBT characters is, frankly, ridiculous, immature, and neckbeard to the extreme. What a silly thing to dismiss a game for, honestly.… Expand
  44. ignore78
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    dont listen to the hate! this game is so much more than what you think. Finish the game and you will be happy you did.
  45. Evie_Critic
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Probably the most anticlimactic, badly written game of the whole decade for me. Ill never get those 3 hours of my life back having to listen to cringe flirting and kill like 8 turorial zombies before getting anywhere impactful in the story. Which turned out to be the most plot hole ridden dumsterfire story anyway. Id rather playthrough the Twilight Saga as a game and play as someonesProbably the most anticlimactic, badly written game of the whole decade for me. Ill never get those 3 hours of my life back having to listen to cringe flirting and kill like 8 turorial zombies before getting anywhere impactful in the story. Which turned out to be the most plot hole ridden dumsterfire story anyway. Id rather playthrough the Twilight Saga as a game and play as someones armchair, it would be way more interesting and have more character development than these characters.

    In the words of Pewdiepie, "I don't want to play this anymore."    … Expand
  46. yar1k
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    It's like a tasty chocolate candy in beautiful wrap, but instead of chocolate you've got **** but package is still beautiful, but content stinks, what will you do? I gave it a 5
  47. mmatt88
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best storyline in gaming so far, TLOU games just can’t be beat. And the guitar scenes are the best use of the DS4 touch pad that I’ve seen.
  48. phoeniix23
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    I just finished this game after about 40hours. What an experience! This is a graphics, technical and narrative masterpiece.

    I thought nothing can beat RDR2's graphics but hooboy TLOU2 just did! The water and reflections and attention to detail in this game is absolutely astounding! I played this game very slowly, soaking in all the environmental details, exploring every nook and cranny,    I just finished this game after about 40hours. What an experience! This is a graphics, technical and narrative masterpiece.

    I thought nothing can beat RDR2's graphics but hooboy TLOU2 just did! The water and reflections and attention to detail in this game is absolutely astounding! I played this game very slowly, soaking in all the environmental details, exploring every nook and cranny, appreciating the amazing artistic talent that went behind crafting such an immersive world.

    Narrative wise, I avoided all spoilers coming in, had an open mind and thoroughly loved the story. Most games have protagonists and antagonists that feel detached, villains that are always in the background who want to take over the world etc. Whose motives don't quite inspire or make me empathize. However, in TLOU2, it's very nuanced, layered and deep. Never have I experienced a story told this way. I felt connected to every character and the story beats hit me hard emotionally.

    If you want a deep narrative experience coupled with powerhouse graphics and intense stealth-action gameplay with survival mehanics, this is it. Please I beg you ignore the hate surrounding this game. I've been reading forums and reviews and videos to understand where the hate is coming from but I, in my honest opinion, feel it is very unwarranted. Play it, it's worth it!    … Expand
  49. ShadowHawkPrime
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    Technically first rate, but the story is just not a fitting sequel to the prior game. At all.
  50. rhilborne
    Jan 31, 2022
    9
    This game for me was incredible! The gameplay was engaging and the story is one of my favorites. It is a real rollercoaster of emotions. I recommend playing with minimal info going in and just enjoying the game for what it is. Overall one of my favorite recent gaming experiences.
  51. Algorithem
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    Really not as bad as what some people have been saying, but the story is definitely on the stupid side
  52. KniHowChowCow
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    They absolutely ruined the story - boring old mechanics and terrible writing. Hiding behind a veil of "Everyone that hates it is a bigot" really brings to light the fact that these companies are using the LGBTQ community (That I am a part of) as their own personal shield to avoid any criticism.
  53. SebboBastian
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    I am glad I avoided all the spoilers when this game was realesed even if I thought I never play it. But now with a brand new PS5 I can finally play thought the last generations masterpieces. And this is really a masterpiece of a game. I have never experiance this well writen story and character arc before. A deep dive in blind revange and hate, a journey to forget the past and findI am glad I avoided all the spoilers when this game was realesed even if I thought I never play it. But now with a brand new PS5 I can finally play thought the last generations masterpieces. And this is really a masterpiece of a game. I have never experiance this well writen story and character arc before. A deep dive in blind revange and hate, a journey to forget the past and find something new to live by. This is one of these games that will be stuck in my mind long after the end credits.… Expand
  54. Skyrant
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    Technically a Masterpiece for PS4. Artistically a complete disaster.

    This game represents the unfiltered anger, rage and revenge porn fantasy of an emasculated man. this man is going so far as to insert himself into the game to have sex with a video game character. Neil Druckmann, a white cis male, has filled a franchise loved by millions with trans phobia, homophobia, pedophilia and    Technically a Masterpiece for PS4. Artistically a complete disaster.

    This game represents the unfiltered anger, rage and revenge porn fantasy of an emasculated man. this man is going so far as to insert himself into the game to have sex with a video game character. Neil Druckmann, a white cis male, has filled a franchise loved by millions with trans phobia, homophobia, pedophilia and porn.

    Neil Druckmann's writing, is the reflection of a deeply disturbed heterosexual individual that wallows in self hatred because of his secret rape fantasies for trans women and his pepophile tendency. The hatred for strong male characters is evident throughout the 25 hours of this gore filled surreal nightmare.

    Looking back at the First game and the DLC, you find mature and logical storytelling, a lovely romance between Ellie and her female lover and most importantly characters you want to identify with.

    Anyone that can identify with any of the characters in this game should seek professional help. There is no redeeming qualities in anyone and you are forced to murder hundreds of people, not zombies, in a psychopathic manner driven by hate and anger.

    I regret exposing myself to this filth.    … Expand
  55. AlteraMoontail
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Killing off Joel like that this early in the game, the nasty sex scene, and plotless galore along with forcing to play as a character I have zero interest or investment in made this game unbearable.

    Graphics are amazing, but in these days and ages, messing up graphics is hard. Gameplay is solid and the areas looks great, just really pains to see the game fails so bad on story writing, characters and SJW politics inserted.

    If story was way better as well as the ending, and didn't have to play as Abby. I would rate the game a strong 8/10, but with current events and how Naughtydog has acted like with the DMCA takedowns and such, game is a 2/10.
    I can play a game easily if have subpar graphics and not the best gameplay, but **** up story and characters, is impossible to enjoy

    You had something amazing with TLOU1, but failed miserably with this game after 5-6 years development time. Oh next time, kick Anita Sarkeesian out.. She's videogame cancer    … Expand
  56. Darthvampire
    Dec 8, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. History sucks. incoherent characters and everything is extremely convenient. nobody wants to play 10 to 12 hours with abby. this character doesn't even exist invented in the most nutty way possible.
    Joel dead in 1 hour of play. he makes decisions that don't make sense to the character. all the time the game wants you to hate joel and ellie and likes abby. decisions that don't make sense.
    the end is a tragedy is ridiculous this game is not the last of us.    … Expand
  57. Torque2100
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Absolute Garbage

    Overproduced, over-hyped, badly-written garbage. The production is technically impressive but PAINFULLY BLAND. Everything just blurs together into this ugly, grey, rusty, drab morass of samey post apocalyptic environments that you've seen a million times before. As for the story? Just don't. If you cared AT ALL about the characters from The Last of Us, do    Absolute Garbage

    Overproduced, over-hyped, badly-written garbage. The production is technically impressive but PAINFULLY BLAND. Everything just blurs together into this ugly, grey, rusty, drab morass of samey post apocalyptic environments that you've seen a million times before.

    As for the story? Just don't. If you cared AT ALL about the characters from The Last of Us, do yourself a favor and skip this one.    … Expand
  58. crazyc987654321
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    If you enjoyed the original last of us for its game play I have good news, this is almost identical. Unfortunately that is not a good thing for most of us. A complete lack of improvement over this many years leaves the game play feeling outdated, clunky, and frankly boring.
    If you enjoyed the original for the story, well you aren't gonna like this. It pretty much throws the entire story    If you enjoyed the original last of us for its game play I have good news, this is almost identical. Unfortunately that is not a good thing for most of us. A complete lack of improvement over this many years leaves the game play feeling outdated, clunky, and frankly boring.
    If you enjoyed the original for the story, well you aren't gonna like this. It pretty much throws the entire story in a dumpster, sets it on fire, and then tells you that you are awful for watching it happen.
    I don't understand how anyone likes this game. Sure it looks good. I guess if you turn it on, and never go any farther than 5 seconds of "oooooh pretty graphics" then you could give this a 10/10. So yeah that must be what most critics did. Me on the other hand, I'm almost done with it and can already say avoid this game if you can.
    Lastly I just wanna say shame on Sony for the double standards on censorship. If you are unlucky enough to have played a good way into this you'll know what I'm talking about.    … Expand
  59. kopan
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    best game play & story ever! love new character love neil druckmann
    i want part3!
  60. hassaan5
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    So far the greatest game i have played, if you hate this game you truly have no soul to understand the meaning of what it is trying to tell you
  61. creampie
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Una decepción, por querer incluir al movimiento LGBT han estropeado uno de los mejores juegos. Una historia Cliché y forzada. Igual a lo que pasó con FIFA donde las minorías presionaron para que se incluyera el futbol femenino, equipos que nadie pero nadie utiliza y personas que jamás han comprado el juego. Tanta dedicación a por querer mostrarse como inclusivos ha descuidado otrosUna decepción, por querer incluir al movimiento LGBT han estropeado uno de los mejores juegos. Una historia Cliché y forzada. Igual a lo que pasó con FIFA donde las minorías presionaron para que se incluyera el futbol femenino, equipos que nadie pero nadie utiliza y personas que jamás han comprado el juego. Tanta dedicación a por querer mostrarse como inclusivos ha descuidado otros aspectos que si son importantes para quienes compramos sus juegos. En resumen, una basura de juego, muy alejado de las espectativas. No malgasten su dinero… Expand
  62. Trac3r
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece from naughty dog. Not a happy game to journey through, but the roller coaster of emotions, brilliant moments of beautiful melancholy, and cathartic ending put the stamp as one of the best video game experiences for mature gamers that are able to appreciate something different then the cliche and conventional storytelling we are used to from other fiction series. ThisAnother masterpiece from naughty dog. Not a happy game to journey through, but the roller coaster of emotions, brilliant moments of beautiful melancholy, and cathartic ending put the stamp as one of the best video game experiences for mature gamers that are able to appreciate something different then the cliche and conventional storytelling we are used to from other fiction series. This game was bold in direction and I applaud naughty dog for taking the risk instead of fan servicing and milking this series as a cash cow.… Expand
  63. FlareFL
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have one big complaint about the game - Joel's death. A hardened smuggler could not end his life so foolishly. In addition, I did not like that the men in the game are shown too soft, and against their background, a pregnant female soldier looks absurd at all (by the way, making a pregnant woman a fighter is generally nonsense). By the way, Abby's lack of a knife and a loyal dog was very upsetting (it would have brought something fresh to the game-play).P.S.: the Sex scene with Abby is not as disgusting as I assumed based on the opinions of others (Yes, I fell for this spoiler, which has already become a meme).… Expand
  64. gulich
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I managed to avoid the spoilers, and I intentionally avoided all the trailers, except 'e3 reveal' one. I enjoyed 'Part 2' as a game, but as a sequel to 'the last of us' I did not.

    First strike was when Tommy, in the middle of the fight, from nowhere decided to be a gentleman and introduced himself and his brother – a person with a secret so horrible, that Tommy swore to took this secret to his grave. And, quite possibly, person with a price on his head, after all he had done. And after that decided to go in a room with bunch of unknown, heavily armed people with no precautions. That for me felt very out of character.

    Second strike was for the way Abby killed the man, who just saved her life. I have no problem with the fact that she kills him. Just the way it happens for me paints her as complete psycho and irredeemable person.

    And third strike for me where all those cheap, in-your-face attempts to show Abby and her friends as good, intelligent, compassionate people. Here's Abby saves a zebra, here's Abby reads a book, here's Abby feels ashamed that her friend cuts the queue, here's Abby plays with a dog, here's Abby saves kids even tho they are an enemies and so on.. Abby's part was tooooo long. I was done with it before 'day 1' ended. And from that point I just stopped caring about what is happening with Abby storywise. It just felt like completely different game, that I was forced to play for some reason.

    The last part and the end were quite emotional, and I understand what ND tried to do, but it just did not work for me because of all the reasons above.

    And it's just sad and upsetting. Because flashbacks with Joel was great, especially the museum one and final one. Because I see all this incomprehensible amount of work that was put in this game! Visually it looks stunning. Hands down the best looking game at this moment. Acting and mocap are top notch. Game play is solid. Sound and music is great. Years of work. You have all components needed to make another masterpiece. And in result all I feel is confusion and disappointment.    … Expand
  65. Velvet_Brusch
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    One of the most significant video game experiences of my entire existence. I don't feel like criticizing people who didn't appreciate it, it's a divisive game and as such it can't meet everyone's taste. It is a story of revenge and consequences, the principle of cause and effect. Never had a game left me with such deep sadness and bitterness. A masterpiece.
  66. Eckar44
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mucha de las críticas ha este juego han estado basadas en ataques a su argumento, y es cierto es controvertido y definitivamente Abby en un personaje que no despierta nuestro afecto y el hecho de hacernos jugar con ella durante unas cuentas horas es molesto. Pero siendo completamente honestos, nada de esto hace que juego deje de ser simplemente increíble. El esmero en los detalles, la hambientacion, la música, la jugabilidad, el diseño de niveles, todo es de una calidad sobresalientemente que ya quisieran otros estudios alcanzar. Algunas otras críticas dicen que es un “juego muy lúgubre para estos tiempos”, otra vez contra el argumento, es un juego en un mundo post apocalípticos donde nos muestran como probablemente (basados en cómo nos hemos comportado a través de la historia) se comportarían los humanos (que son al final los verdaderos mounstros del juego) no hay nada que no puedo era ser verdad y si eso te hace sentir mal pues este no es tú tipo de juego, eso no es culpa de quien lo hizo ni tiene por que bajar la puntuación del mismo, una evaluación sobre la “Calidad” no Tiene que ligarse con una sobre “gustos”. En fin técnicamente esta es una obra maestra, con un argumento controvertido y que no será del agrado de muchos (a mi particularmente el personaje de Abby nunca me genera empatía y el forzarme a jaguar con ella es muy molesto) pero esto no Desmerita un juego que todo gamer ó aficionado a los video juegos debería visitar para formarse una opinión, sin duda será ejemplo a seguir por muchos otros desarrolladores en cuanto a cualidades técnicas.… Expand
  67. gaminggod
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to the haters this game is a masterpiece
  68. Metalliquor
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Will never understand why this game is hated by so many. The story is fantastic despite a few minor flaws. I was never bored so the pacing wasn't an issue for me. People are salty about Joel's death but he was no hero.… Expand
  69. Thomas69
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Awesome Game, yes trhe story is not for everybody, but gfx, atmosphere and gameplay have never been better
  70. BaconDrew
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm pretty conflicted about this game. The whole first half is a solid 9.5/10 for me and really does feel like a worthy successor to the first game. Incredible level design, great combat sequences, and graphic quality I never expected to see out of my 6 year old PS4. I was thoroughly engaged in the story up until the switch.

    The second half however, feels very jarring compared to what is played up until that point. It feels like Naughty Dog divided into two teams to make this game. The team developing the first half being people who worked on the original game. the combat encounters feel like they were designed by a less talented team than Ellie's section of the game. The story of Abby and her friends is not interesting and the game gives me no reason to care about those characters.

    I do appreciate a lot of what this game tried to do in the bigger picture. The idea of having to play a character for 10-12 hours that you are strongly predisposed to dislike is an interesting psychological experiment, but I kind of wish I wasn't the subject. The Abby section wasn't all bad (I liked her Flashbacks and thought the leaving the Island sequence was very cool) but I still kind of feel like like I was tricked into being forced to play a different game for 10 hours to see the conclusion of the story I was invested in.

    I think the Abby section would be less grating on people if it wasn't so long. It didn't feel like it was at all necessary for her to have a whole second campaign to tell that part of the story. Her 3 days could have been an hour each and still showed the player what they needed to see. By the time I was finally done the Abby section it felt like it had killed the tension that was there before the Abby switch.

    By far my favorite part of this game was the flashbacks with Joel and Ellie. I don't think Joel's death was necessarily bad writing but i still can't help but wonder what this game could have been if it was able to take more advantage of it's greatest strength in the chemistry between those characters.    … Expand
  71. TheKyzne4ik
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Visuals are superb, but story seems meh. Simplest gameplay, you better watch it on YouTube or something.
  72. Onrike
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра, поначалу казался банальный сюжет, но поиграв, я залип и играл до последнего. Концовка настолько эмоциональная что советую пройти каждому.
  73. Lyqrick
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    The plot is a complete disaster. This is not what we wanted from the second part. I’ve never rated it before, but these bribed journalists forced me to do it. I want my voice to be heard. We don’t need such games, we don’t need such journalists
  74. SoWhat_
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    Do not place your trust in such garbage of unfathomably made-up propaganda which disguised itself to be the game of the season. The story is undoubtedly written by a team of unprofessional and delusional writers that tried to force the false narratives into our game-play. BY NO MEANS SHOULD YOU BUY THIS GAME.
  75. Ajsweet1
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    It’s whatever if people want to be LGBT but to force that ignorance down everyone’s throats is extremely unfair. If religion can’t push itself on you then why do these ideals get to be? You ruin video games with SJW crap.
  76. adrsousa2
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Uma obraprima da ND. É um jogo espetacular. Gameplay sólida e divertida. O jogo te emociona a cada cutscene
  77. Charlie_Chaplin
    Dec 9, 2020
    10
    Pretty excellent and detailed video game. Also, it is a wonderful and complementary sequel.
    Will replay again.
  78. NinjaOnion
    Jul 20, 2020
    1
    Great technical side
    The game looks and sounds amazing
    Abyssmal writing Characters you don't believe, story that makes little sense, written by a wannabe auteur, who doesn't care about the world and characters from a much better first game, and only cares about drilling the simplistic and obvious message into your head with all the elegance of a jackhammer - that's a 2020 gold    Great technical side
    The game looks and sounds amazing
    Abyssmal writing
    Characters you don't believe, story that makes little sense, written by a wannabe auteur, who doesn't care about the world and characters from a much better first game, and only cares about drilling the simplistic and obvious message into your head with all the elegance of a jackhammer - that's a 2020 gold standard, if critics are to be believed.
    The Last Jedi of video games    … Expand
  79. pavelbrenner
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. I hated it first and deleted it after the first two hours but then decided to give it another chance. So many emotions. Great game. Must-play
  80. dzaver
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Naughty dog made a bold choice. This game is not a fan service. The story is great. The characters are great. Love Ellie and Abby. 10/10

    The best game of this generation.
  81. Avantyr
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    Disappointing.
    Gameplay quality is still second to story, but now the story is pretty crap.
    Also, I didn't appreciate the bait and switch with the new character.
  82. Nicole622
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I finished this game last night, and all day I've felt this dark sensation in my chest -- like I am healing from what I've just been through. This game made me feel all the emotions -- joy, despair, anger, distress, hate. Love. At its end I felt depressed and hopeful, upset and at peace all at once. I am still reeling from it. It wasn't an easy story to swallow, but it was easily one ofI finished this game last night, and all day I've felt this dark sensation in my chest -- like I am healing from what I've just been through. This game made me feel all the emotions -- joy, despair, anger, distress, hate. Love. At its end I felt depressed and hopeful, upset and at peace all at once. I am still reeling from it. It wasn't an easy story to swallow, but it was easily one of the best narratives I have ever experienced in my life.

    A good story doesn't pander to its listeners -- it depicts something real and meaningful. Through all of the seemingly impossible twists and turns, every decision is justified and deeply rooted in the characters' experiences. This is the equivalent of classic literature. This is the hard truth that people need to experience. These are the lessons we need to learn. We need more games like this, but for now Naughty Dog has ventured into the deep unknown and delivered to us something that is, truly, one of a kind.    … Expand
  83. bi11thabutcher
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to anything these idiots are saying. I'm so confused. People are giving it 1 and 0s. it's beyond ridiculous. trolling at the highest level. The story and characters are fantastic. The game is fantastic, top to bottom. The only thing negative i could say of the first game was a few mechanical problems and this game fixed each one. Superb. There are a few "game of thrones" styleDon't listen to anything these idiots are saying. I'm so confused. People are giving it 1 and 0s. it's beyond ridiculous. trolling at the highest level. The story and characters are fantastic. The game is fantastic, top to bottom. The only thing negative i could say of the first game was a few mechanical problems and this game fixed each one. Superb. There are a few "game of thrones" style moments and i thought they were heart wrenching and very bold storytelling. i happy with every choice the writer has made.… Expand
  84. e1000io
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Magnifica secuela que no desmerece en absoluto al juego original. Una verdadera obra de arte.

    El juego básicamente es idéntico al original, solo cambia la linea argumental que en mi opinión esta muy lograda y es perfectamente coherente. El final del juego se hace algo largo, en ocasiones parece que acaba pero continua, aunque al final me he quedado con ganas de un poco mas, es de esos    Magnifica secuela que no desmerece en absoluto al juego original. Una verdadera obra de arte.

    El juego básicamente es idéntico al original, solo cambia la linea argumental que en mi opinión esta muy lograda y es perfectamente coherente. El final del juego se hace algo largo, en ocasiones parece que acaba pero continua, aunque al final me he quedado con ganas de un poco mas, es de esos juegos en los que no se cansa uno de jugar.

    Mi voto es de 10 sobre 10, una obra maestra.    … Expand
  85. lukeomall
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People can hate this game because it is raw,devestating and sometimes simply tough to play. For anyone rating the game so lowely because of this TLOU2 is simply lost on you. This game is simply put a revenge driven and gut wrenching story. It is ugly it is raw and emotionally charged and unfortunately for some of the fairies writing bad reviews it doesnt give everyone a happy ending. The reality of the last of us 2 is that it is reflective of the world within the game, no one is safe and no one is guaranteed their chance at development or their chance at redemption. The last of us part 2 perfectly captures what a post apocalyptic world is . This world is harsh and unforgiving and although Joel perhaps didnt get the end he deserved or the end the fans would have wanted for him it is part and parcel of the world he is in and the story of revenge and anger brought about by his death is nothing short of amazing. The reality is the game perfectly captures the human condition and the desperation for revenge. All the people giving bad reviews because they are too trigger happy to sit back and think about the brilliance of it all is sadly missing the whole point of the game. It is not without its flaes. I understand perhaps the timing of certain things could have been better but the essence of the story is the lesson that revenge is never perfect and in alot of cases you lose more than you gain by seeking it. It is not a 10/10 game but it is an 8 for me. A brilliant sequel that if u dare to think about it is brilliant in its own way… Expand
  86. FistfulOfRupees
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Where do we start here, wow. Well, let's start with the first thing you'll notice I guess, the graphics.
    What can I say, running it on a PS4 Pro which isn't the strongest platform for games, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a PC game, the graphics are absolutely stunning, quite possibly the best looking game to date despite it being on console.
    Do the graphics hit performance? Well,    Where do we start here, wow. Well, let's start with the first thing you'll notice I guess, the graphics.
    What can I say, running it on a PS4 Pro which isn't the strongest platform for games, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a PC game, the graphics are absolutely stunning, quite possibly the best looking game to date despite it being on console.
    Do the graphics hit performance? Well, yes and no... anyone who played the Last of Us remaster on PS4 on a 1080p TV will be disappointed to learn there is no 60fps mode at all, you won't be able to favour performance over visuals even if, like me, you're using a Pro on a 1080p TV. That is a big disappointment, but it aims for 30fps and in my two play-throughs I can say with certainty that it rarely if ever deviated from that target. It was a solid experience throughout.
    Next up, the sound design... it's simply breathtaking, the audio is phenomenal throughout the entire game, from the ambient sounds of nature to the visceral sounds of clicker and humans being killed, a real treat for your ears, especially if you wear headphones while playing games.
    Gameplay? Well, this is where the game has me on the fence... the fighting and the stealthing is great, the game has tight controls although at times finicky because of the lower framerate making aiming and target acquisition slightly harder if you're used to playing at high framerates on PC for example, but other than that aiming and moving feel great, the main downside with the overall gameplay is how often there's a very very pretty but largely empty corridor or area to explore, it's gorgeous no doubt, but the world feels at times unpopulated and empty, sure, that could very well be by design as it is post apocalypse, but first and foremost it's a game, and there was at times, nothing going on. While contrary to that, the times when the action did pick up, WOW.. Some of the most intense scenes I've played in a "triple A" titles in recent memory.
    Finally... The story... what seems to be a major point of contention for some people... Let me start by saying this, the story is simply amazing, it's gripping, it will challenge the way you think about your protagonists. I would advise you don't listen to the loud minority of people complaining, they don't like the story and that's fine, that doesn't mean the story is badly written... because it isn't at all, the story is genuinely incredible and an amazing addition to Joel and Ellies story from the first game. There is a lot of emotions involved in this sequel, you will be angry, you will be sad. THAT IS THE POINT, this game isn't afraid to do things on its terms, it's refreshing to play a game with a story that quite frankly is difficult to absorb rather than pandering to fan service, I am upset that the story went this way, but I am upset in a good way, the way Naughty Dog intended. Quite frankly, I am still thinking about the story and everything days after I got the platinum trophy, it was a rollercoaster from start to finish.

    So... why a 9? Why not a 10? Well, while the story was genuinely really really very good, it went on too long. There were at least two points the game could have ended and the story wasn't as tight as it could have been, the story they wanted to tell could have been told far tighter, I was frustrated at times because of how much back-and-forth they did, the overall story was still after all said and done, simply amazing, but how it was presented needs work, I feel like if it was edited better it would even better than the first game, but it's just a little too long in the tooth and messy how it is right now. I don't think there was a single character or moment in this game that felt off, or I didn't like. It's one of the most finely crafted video games I've ever played, it's just a slight shame the presentation of the narrative falls a little short and we have to endure that 30fps cap instead of having an option for 60fps.

    I do hope Metacritic removes these stupid 0 reviews, anyone giving this game a 0 needs to rethink their lives.    … Expand
  87. Spartiate12
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The definition of masterpiece. This video game pulls your emotions in every way possible. It keeps your guessing and doesn't care about what you think should happen. It is telling a story about humans who have been human reactions. The gameplay is top notch third person stealth action with intense set pieces and terrifying survival horror moments. And of course it is beautiful, withThe definition of masterpiece. This video game pulls your emotions in every way possible. It keeps your guessing and doesn't care about what you think should happen. It is telling a story about humans who have been human reactions. The gameplay is top notch third person stealth action with intense set pieces and terrifying survival horror moments. And of course it is beautiful, with Naughty Dogs top tier graphics and animations.… Expand
  88. ragerino
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Awesome game! Great storytelling, lot's of action, beautiful graphics.

    11 out of 10
  89. rrreese
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Astonishing what enormous babies some people are ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Pretty good game.
  90. soiber
    Aug 27, 2020
    6
    It's quite unique making you take decisions you don't want and teaching in forgiveness.
    But the game play is boring, same scripts than the first one, this could be done without the infected ones. There are some things to improve, I opened so much empty drawers...

    The story is not bad, but i did not see it very interesting tho.

    Neither a bad game, nor a masterpiece.
  91. volkov
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of script, storytelling, acting, art, and technology. Emotional rollercoaster with an exceptional complex story that you not expecting from a videogame. I hope this became a milestone for all developers — shows what are videogames capable for. It is not a joyride, it is a complicated long psychological trip that almost destroys you. Finally, videogames have truly matured. ItA masterpiece of script, storytelling, acting, art, and technology. Emotional rollercoaster with an exceptional complex story that you not expecting from a videogame. I hope this became a milestone for all developers — shows what are videogames capable for. It is not a joyride, it is a complicated long psychological trip that almost destroys you. Finally, videogames have truly matured. It has been several weeks after the incredible ending, and the emotions and feelings inside are not going to decrease. A big fan of the first game and this is not a sequel — this is part two of the story, bigger, better, and completely different. Big thanks to Neil Druckmann and all Naugty Dogs for courage and hard work. Videogames can be a true art — proved by The Last Of Us Part II and by all the discussions it created. If art does not give rise to controversy, then it is not art.… Expand
  92. JPbras
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    The best game in my life. I love Abby, best character ever!!!
    The graphics is Amazing
  93. Mayhem199
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    When some outsiders make fun of gamers for being nerds, I always smirked, knowing that they are right, and the way this game has been treated by both sides pretty much confirms this.

    Lets get some things straight: 1) The game is not overall bad, not even close to the worst games. 2) ND surely messed up the story/characters, there is no question about it. 3) In terms of graphics and    When some outsiders make fun of gamers for being nerds, I always smirked, knowing that they are right, and the way this game has been treated by both sides pretty much confirms this.

    Lets get some things straight:

    1) The game is not overall bad, not even close to the worst games.
    2) ND surely messed up the story/characters, there is no question about it.
    3) In terms of graphics and gameplay though, the game is stellar.

    Yes, I was pissed off at the many plot holes, at how some characters were treated, at how some left-wing political agenda is shoved down my throat (on top of that it is forced, does not appear natural), and how nonsensical the overall story and especially the ending was. Drunkman did a bad job even when he tried to virtue signal. You don't do it THAT obvious.

    But other than these major faults, there is no denying that the graphic and gameplay quality is one of the best available at the moment. You can't give it a 0 or 1, not even a 3 taking this into the account. As such, I will give it a middle rating.

    Both sides should grow up and learn to stop buying into hype, stop senseless religious fanboy/girlism, stop bashing for the sake bashing just to look cool in front of your friends. You like the game because of the story? Then you are entitled to be disappointed. But the story is just one part of a game. Same with the side who just worships this game because they want to be contrarians or to kiss up to ND/Sony. I get it that critics and professionals would suck up to them so that they won't get overlooked by ND/Sony for future releases, but you folks have no such excuse, other than sheer stupidity.    … Expand
  94. raulpassos1808
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I am very disappointed with the game. I expected it to be a balanced game. To approach Ellie's sexuality in a natural way, however, I found the game very forced. I started the game excitedly and thought it would be the game of the year, however, the way the story is told destroyed all my expectations. What it looks like in this game is that it has brought unprecedented left activism in theI am very disappointed with the game. I expected it to be a balanced game. To approach Ellie's sexuality in a natural way, however, I found the game very forced. I started the game excitedly and thought it would be the game of the year, however, the way the story is told destroyed all my expectations. What it looks like in this game is that it has brought unprecedented left activism in the history of games. Maria calls her husband an "ass". Enter marijuana freedom. They explore the case of Ellie, which could be something natural, in a forced and boring way. Disappointing to see that Sony may have entered the world of politics in its games. Doesn't she know that politics and games don't match, just as advertising doesn't match either. Disappointed and I was thinking about PS5, but after that, I will start thinking about the more open strategy of Xbox or PC, because there I have more conditions of choice and I should not be disappointed so much.… Expand
  95. Wuggle
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Having just put 25+ hours into this game I had to come and give this a 10 to try and offset the review bombing that is being unjustly done to this game. I cannot believe the hate that is being given to this game by internet trolls most of whom I doubt have played this game to the end credits and are basing their review on leaks being taken out of context without experiencing the fullHaving just put 25+ hours into this game I had to come and give this a 10 to try and offset the review bombing that is being unjustly done to this game. I cannot believe the hate that is being given to this game by internet trolls most of whom I doubt have played this game to the end credits and are basing their review on leaks being taken out of context without experiencing the full journey. This game is a masterpiece. Play the game in full and make up your own mind. Don't let the trolls win.… Expand
  96. Goofy_Goober37
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This game is a spit in the face of true fans of the first game. Don’t buy it! We need our voices to be heated!
  97. FrankXG
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    it's an awesome, right from the start to finish, gorgeous graphics, the music wasn't as memorable as the last one but it gives punches when needed. The story is quite good it keeps wanting you to know more, I think the ending needed a bit more punch but it was great.....overall, this game it's worth every penny!
  98. digitalwizard
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The negative reviews are so wrong! This game is a masterpiece! I hate SJWs, first of all, and I hate the agenda. That being said, those things are in everything now. There’s no getting away from it. This game has bits of that and the leakers seem to take great pride in revealing only those things. They didn’t mention the heartfelt flashback to a museum as astronaut Ellie. They didn’t mention the REASON that Abby killed Joel. Playing as Abby was, at first, off putting. I didn’t like it. I was mad at the creators for making me do it. Then something happened. I started to see things through her eyes. I started to care about Abby and her side. I’ll admit that it took a little while, even after finding out that her father was the Dr that Joel killed to save Ellie. Don’t get me wrong, I hate that Joel dies! It was brutal to watch. It hurt. On the same token, I can understand that Abby is not an evil **** She was getting revenge for her father.

    I keep seeing reviewers saying there’s no story. They have not played the game. Period. Nobody can play the full game and say there’s no story. There is tons of story, great story! You just might not like it, so say there’s no story. The story is just as amazing as part one. Joel is there. He’s in the the flashbacks. Ellie finds out what he did at the hospital and hates him for it. She cuts him out of her life and shortly after he is killed. She is ridden with guilt and that’s what drives her vengeance do much. She let him down.

    Stop listening to the bad reviews. You may not like it because of this or that, but you owe yourself to give it a chance. You can tell that the creators put countless hours of blood, sweat and tears into this game. They poured their souls into it. You can feel it throughout. Don’t miss out on this experience just because thousands of fake players say it’s bad. Chances are, you’ll love it!    … Expand
  99. SyriusZ
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    The visuals are amazing, the game is polished and the atmosphere is nice and that is about it.
    The game-play, just as the first one is simply mediocre. It's just there to press buttons to interact with this long movie.
    So this whole game just like the first one, it's all about characters and story. So how are those? Game of Thrones Season 8 + The Last Jedi + Mass Effect 3. The story is    The visuals are amazing, the game is polished and the atmosphere is nice and that is about it.
    The game-play, just as the first one is simply mediocre. It's just there to press buttons to interact with this long movie.
    So this whole game just like the first one, it's all about characters and story. So how are those? Game of Thrones Season 8 + The Last Jedi + Mass Effect 3. The story is just simply an abomination. And since this whole game is all about the story and nothing else, this game itself is an abomination.    … Expand
  100. Ionell
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    one of the best games ever
    hate people who didn't play but posted bad mark. **** animals
    play first, than judge.
    gameplay, graphics, story - all brilliant
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  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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