The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Hank666
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    I would give 0 just because ND made the deceiving trailers that tried to mislead ppl about the plot...... But the graphics and combat system deserve some points. Basically they treat the player who played tlou1 as if we all forget about how characters behave in tlou1 and some plots do not supported by good logic. That's why ND had to explain to public about some plots bc they have a lot ofI would give 0 just because ND made the deceiving trailers that tried to mislead ppl about the plot...... But the graphics and combat system deserve some points. Basically they treat the player who played tlou1 as if we all forget about how characters behave in tlou1 and some plots do not supported by good logic. That's why ND had to explain to public about some plots bc they have a lot of flaws at the first place dude. Also an **** move to lie about playable characters prior to the game release, now let's see how many sets you will be selling after the initial hype, and good luck to the toxic working environment btw. You got a bigger internal issue to deal with I guess :)… Expand
  2. garance1242
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is heartbreaking but the way naughty dog was able to make us feel the actual emotions of the différents characters we play is genuinely incredible.… Expand
  3. Kingsegg
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    It's just a pretty game with a terrible and boring story and unlikable characters.
  4. 78klot
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Лучшее, во что-либо я играл. Это действительно новый уровень игр, взрослых игр. Радует, что простенькте шутеры и бродилки заменяются подобными проектами. Играя, ты о многом задумываешься и переосмысляешь некоторые вещи. Ты переживаешь, смеёшься и даже плачешь. Замечательная и тяжёлая работа, которая не заслуживает такой ненавистиЛучшее, во что-либо я играл. Это действительно новый уровень игр, взрослых игр. Радует, что простенькте шутеры и бродилки заменяются подобными проектами. Играя, ты о многом задумываешься и переосмысляешь некоторые вещи. Ты переживаешь, смеёшься и даже плачешь. Замечательная и тяжёлая работа, которая не заслуживает такой ненависти
  5. Swatson
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first several hours are absolutely stunning. Insane graphics, well developed gameplay and your two beloved characters back together. But after Joel gets killed the game takes a turn not only for the worse, but for the worst. The new characters are stale and you don't feel any bonding with them whatsoever. You simply do not care about them. Dina, your new gf? I hoped for her to just die until the end. There was nothing likeable about her except for her willingness to support Ellie on her revenge trip. Jesse? Nice guy but gets shot in the stupidest way ever. Owen - the guy you begin to like and understand when being forced to play half the game with exactly that character that had just murdered Joel in cold blood in the most brutal way? Gets killed before switching to Abby, playing her worth the knowledge that this dude will eventually get stabbed. Lev, the former scars girl/guy who ends up with Abby? No connection until the end. The storytelling is thin and had no density considering the enormous length of the game. Additionally, I never knew when the end would finally come. You prepare yourself to finish the game just to have another 5h filler element, tackling a problem that never feels to be of interest or in the characters interest. The ultimate ending is non logical and leaves you shaking your head and asking yourself: why the eff did I just struggle myself through that game when story wise all that was happening was that Joel died and then you stumbled across a world (albeit beautifully looking) with faceless and blindly interchangeable characters. As mentioned in the beginning - the game starts strong but turns out to be a long and repetitive story that struggles to build up the atmosphere and bonding abilities from the first part, but gives you no greater goal to strife for, no character development (rather the opposite) and have you play your hated arch enemy for 50% of the game without giving you any feeling of understanding of getting close to liking that character. I wished for Ellie to simply kill Abby in the end, but even that wish didn't come true and leaves you completely up in the air. The feeling of utter disappointment reminds me of the ending of mass effect 3.… Expand
  6. Dazzlecrotch
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Quite possibly the best game I’ve ever played (possibly a little recency bias nudging it ahead of Nier Automata).

    I loved the first game and Naughty Dog has taken what was great about it and improved in almost every way. The gameplay is similar to part one, but has been tweaked to perfection; the additions to combat are small but open up many new ways to approach encounters. The game    Quite possibly the best game I’ve ever played (possibly a little recency bias nudging it ahead of Nier Automata).

    I loved the first game and Naughty Dog has taken what was great about it and improved in almost every way. The gameplay is similar to part one, but has been tweaked to perfection; the additions to combat are small but open up many new ways to approach encounters.

    The game looks/sounds gorgeous, which is to be expected, it’s predecessor looked amazing for a PS3 game as well. The voice/mo-cap performances from the entire cast are phenomenal. The soundtrack/general sound design are incredible, there’s a weight felt with every shot fired/hit connected, and the non-human enemies sound straight up terrifying. The score (primarily) by Gustavo Santaolalla is one of the best around (again, Nier Automata) and every note fits the scene perfectly.

    Last thing I’ll mention is the story. It certainly wasn’t what I thought I wanted when the game was announced years ago, but I loved every moment, even those that made me feel hate or sadness. It follows on from the story of part one masterfully and adds real weight and consequence to the previous story, particularly its ending which was highly controversial back in 2013 (though the consensus now seems positive).

    In short, it’s a game people should play. As is Nier Automata. One of them is the best game I’ve ever played, I’m just not quite sure which one right now.    … Expand
  7. skylyn
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    Well after the best character is killed, the game died for me. not my game, glad I did not buy, got to borrow from a friend
  8. Woood89
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Игра восхитительна. Если она вызывает такие эмоции и люди разделились на два лагеря, то это показывает то, что люди очень сильно сопереживали событиям игры.
  9. SnootchBootch
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Not a perfect game, marred by some genuinely awful pacing and a few decisions in the story that seem to have been made to drive the plot forward rather than in keeping with the characters (but the chain of events could easily have happened within the universe, just in a slightly more understandable way. However, the gameplay is truly incredible, the world is gorgeous and feels real, andNot a perfect game, marred by some genuinely awful pacing and a few decisions in the story that seem to have been made to drive the plot forward rather than in keeping with the characters (but the chain of events could easily have happened within the universe, just in a slightly more understandable way. However, the gameplay is truly incredible, the world is gorgeous and feels real, and whilst I don't agree with every decision Naughty Dog have made, this game does make you think and feel things on a philosophical and emotional level (even though yes, oftentimes it is beating you over the head with a very plain and obvious message that few would truly disagree with), and that is a wonderful thing for gaming to do. It's also very interesting to be forced to play as such an unlikeable character for so long that unless you're too stubborn to change, you can at the very least start to understand over the games run time. I've been debating whether this is a 7 or 8 out of 10 since I finished it, but honestly the unnecessary amount of hate has forced me to push my score up as it truly does not deserve the bombing it's received, and whilst I understand and actually agree with some of the criticisms, this is still an important game to have been made and I'm thoroughly glad I have experienced it despite its flaws.… Expand
  10. ben_dover05
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Everything about this game is great if not perfect. Despite the controversy going around people need to learn to be more mature...
  11. irtehwin
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    "I've never seen a worse story more poorly written"
    -Spoony

    Graphics, gameplay and sound were too notch though

    Special mention to the enemy AI being the best thing since the original F.E.A.R.
  12. Waris751
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m gonna be honest, no game has ever **** with my emotions to this extent. This game made me feel so many different things from the start to the end; Happiness in Jackson
    Sadness at Joel’s death
    Anger during Ellie’s quest for revenge
    Frustration when initially we switched to Abby
    Confusion as we played through Abby’s story
    Sheer horror in the hospital as Abby
    Incompletion when Ellie lost to Abby
    Completion at the farm with Dina, Ellie and JJ
    Shock at Abby’s capture
    And finally
    A total sense of peace at the ending.
    I can’t see how people are hating on the story, it is so beautifully written.
    The way they made me go from despising Abby to actually loving her as a character is INSANE, and I doubt any other game could ever do that for me.
    I couldn’t understand what I was feeling myself, until I progressed to day 2 and 3 for Abby
    And as it unravelled I was more and more amazed as to how attached I was getting to her
    Of course, I don’t think we need to talk about the sound design, graphics, animations, gameplay, and all the other content not directly related to the story, because that has never been done better on any PS4 title I’ve ever played. This game was purely phenomenal. And Naughty Dog has knocked it out of the park. Definitely will replay. Thank you, Neil Druckmann, and the whole team.
    Also, the voice acting, even in the first game, man it is done too well for a video game. Every single character feels so real, and of course, Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker are absolute LEGENDS. They really made this game stand out. I have so much love for this game and everyone involved in the process of its creation.    … Expand
  13. Squidassist
    Jul 2, 2020
    2
    The game looks beautiful, and there's no denying that there are talented actors and voice actors involved in its creation, but between the gameplay which almost mirrors the original with little in the way of innovation and a story that, for a game which is so narrative heavy and spends so much time on cut scenes and giving the player insight into the characters and their motivation, spendsThe game looks beautiful, and there's no denying that there are talented actors and voice actors involved in its creation, but between the gameplay which almost mirrors the original with little in the way of innovation and a story that, for a game which is so narrative heavy and spends so much time on cut scenes and giving the player insight into the characters and their motivation, spends most of its time leaping wildly back and forth, being inconsistent and, in its representation, utterly unbelievable, it's hard to imagine anyone being satisfied by the purchase.… Expand
  14. Yaroslav_k
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The best game of the world. The best. Thanks Naughty dogs for this great experience.
  15. oldsolidsnake
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    this game is incredible
    the attention to detail is unapparelled, facts
    the best graphics on ps4 hands down, facts
    metal gear solid and splinter cell gameplay but better
    the story is the most brilliant story i have seen anywhere.
  16. ifgram
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    It’s not perfect, and it’s not quite as solid throughout as the first game. But it tells a unique story in a very interesting way. It wasn’t the game we wanted or expected, but I love it for that. Naughty Dog and Neil Druckmann took some bold swings, and they paid off for me.
  17. kakaphoni
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal game with an AMAZING story. Definitely play the game before making up your mind based on 2 hours worth of spoilers in a 24 to 30+ hour long game.
  18. adiben
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the best, perhaps the best, gaming experience of my life. A masterpiece.
  19. jgoldman33
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    I wanted to give this game a 7 but i couldn't. The more I think about it the angrier I feel. I've never played a game that made me feel 20 straight consecutive hours of anger, disgust, and despair and I can't believe some people think that's a good thing because "it made you feel something". If I wanted to constantly feel horrible I'd get back together with my ex again.

    The gameplay is    I wanted to give this game a 7 but i couldn't. The more I think about it the angrier I feel. I've never played a game that made me feel 20 straight consecutive hours of anger, disgust, and despair and I can't believe some people think that's a good thing because "it made you feel something". If I wanted to constantly feel horrible I'd get back together with my ex again.

    The gameplay is mediocre, almost a carbon copy of the first game, but with a few new guns. The game is twice as long though so it gets old quick. The graphics are some of the best on the PS4 and the Voice Acting is top notch, too bad the story is absolute crap. Your best game was driven by 2 characters people loved and you ruined them both Naughty Dog, on top of forcing players to do things they absolutely do not want to do for a significant portion of the game. TLOU2 might as well be renamed The Last game from Us 2    … Expand
  20. TLOG
    Jun 21, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been waiting this game for **** 7 years and then they kill the protagonist of the game.
    Tlou was one of my favorite games and with part 2 i feel that they shouldn't have to make a second game.
    Naughty dog please do something.    … Expand
  21. IAmClementine
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Awful, awful writing in this game, how did this even get to print. Neil Druckmann should’ve put his agenda aside and wrote a game This fanbase deserved after waiting 7 years.
  22. Demando97
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest games I have played in a while. It was like a drama. I let you suffer but in a positive way. 10/10 Thank you Naught dog!
  23. Enech
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Es una obra maestra. Excelentes gráficos y sonido. Una historia conmovedora. El mejor juego de esta generación sin lugar a dudas.
  24. NoStepOn_Snek_
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Save your 60$ and your mental health. Story and gameplay - trashfire on sunflower seeds husk factory. Animations also bad as f lol.
  25. Mrniceguy9699
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Well done. Don't listen to the haters. Just play it and find out your own.
  26. Josesalguerobl
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es la secuela perfecta, combinar las dos historias tanto de ellie como de abby te hace ver que las dos tienes pasados difíciles.En tema de jugabilidad, es una pasada, usa mecanicas antiguas pero tanto el movimiento como el sonido de las armas y los enemigos son increíbles. Graficamente para ser un juego de consola esta muy bien echo.Creo que este juego ha sido criticado por la forma en la que matan a joel, pero dejame decirte que si joel no hubiera muerto la trama de la historia seria una basura, que esperabais,una copia del primero?? Me parece una maravilla, felicitaciones a naughty dog por este juegazo… Expand
  27. Garfield_cum_
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    It’s at a 5.0 now, keep giving more and more positive reviews to scare gamers
  28. huargo21
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am pleased with the story of The Last of Us Part II. it's a story that takes you on a roller coaster of emotions and you understand that the main characters (Ellie and Abby) are not good, They are simply the result of a bad decision that could be selfish for anyone who does not have the happiness of being a father. Both have lost a loved one And they launch on a journey of revenge that leaves so much collateral damage.

    In general, you have to think about the whole journey and how an action sets in motion results that will affect you in the future, it happened to Joel, it happened to Ellie and also to Abbie.    … Expand
  29. rikoj
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    As an asian, I felt the racial discrimination to asian. Not only black lives and white lives matter, asians lives matter too!
  30. KYHENDER88
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The longer I think about this game, the more I like it. Every part of the game was gripping, and the level of detail that Naughty Dog provides is stunning. Oh, and I love the story.
  31. SagaciousOne
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Absolute trash, this game is the worst game i have ever played. Neil Druckmann is completely delusional. DON'T BUY THIS GAME!!!! We all deserve better including LGBTQ+ . I think it’s strange of sony/naughty dog, to be pro trans but make a trans character that everyone will hate. seems like maybe they are trans phobic themselves but hide it under virtual signalling
  32. zell64
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This is one of the greatest western games for the last 10 years, even if it's not for everyone.
    The sad part that games are growing, but gamers are not.
  33. Someguycalledal
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Down of the best storytelling in media ever, maybe some are not ready for it.
  34. Piton675
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you love the first game you’re definitely gonna hate this one. They kill Joel in the first hour of game play. The producers make you play for about 8 hours with the **** who killed him and part of this messed up game play is to beat the **** out of Ellie. Yes, they force you to kick your favorite character’s ass. This girl who killed Joel wins and you NEVER GET TO AVENGE JOEL’S death. It’s the worse storyline of all times. It’s torture to play it. The only motivation to finish the game is to see the bloody revenge that never happens.… Expand
  35. Pishc0t
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This game literally splits it's community into two sides: The ones who hates it - and The one that likes it. And personally so far I didn't meet someones who truly LOVED it.
    It filled my assumptions. It was how I imagined it to be. Only 2 things were really unexpected for me: The beautiful game and level design and 3 out of 10 user scores after 10 hours of release.
    (It seems like many    This game literally splits it's community into two sides: The ones who hates it - and The one that likes it. And personally so far I didn't meet someones who truly LOVED it.
    It filled my assumptions. It was how I imagined it to be. Only 2 things were really unexpected for me: The beautiful game and level design and 3 out of 10 user scores after 10 hours of release.
    (It seems like many people just played on the easiest difficulty and rushed to the end..)    … Expand
  36. 1infantry23
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    Good AI, stupid unbelievable characters and story. The original is one of my all time favorites. This one in such a let down
  37. Kette0301
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    (No spoilers!) I went into the game blind and avoided all the leaks beforehand. I didn’t even read any reviews. I re-played the first game right before, which helped me get back into the setting of the world and the characters. I absolutely loved part II. I was amazed by it and right after finishing wanted to shout into the world how amazing the game is. So don’t let yourself be too(No spoilers!) I went into the game blind and avoided all the leaks beforehand. I didn’t even read any reviews. I re-played the first game right before, which helped me get back into the setting of the world and the characters. I absolutely loved part II. I was amazed by it and right after finishing wanted to shout into the world how amazing the game is. So don’t let yourself be too influenced by some of the hate (not saying there can’t be legitimate criticism!) and just play it, you will not regret it. The story holds up, and while it is very dark and leaves you kind of depressed for a few days after playing it, it will just really stick with you. If you don’t like consuming that kind of media, which is absolutely legitimate, you might want to stay away from this one. ND definitely took some risks story-telling wise, but they greatly paid off in my opinion. It’s a top 3 game of the decade for me. P.S.: Really do yourself a favor and play TLOU 1 right before, even if you’ve already played it. It’ll make you care for the story and the characters so much more and you’ll pick up on things that you might’ve missed otherwise. TLOU Part II is definitely not a stand-alone title in my opinion.… Expand
  38. CSKA
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Это полный провал! Зря только деньги потратил, сюжет кошмарный!!!
  39. Rslbr
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    História profunda e extremamente emocional, ainda que tenha escorregões. Gameplay simplesmente perfeita!
  40. Viktorio
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    90% people on the planet are idiots or they are just not mature enough. Game is a masterpiece.
  41. Karotojr
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo sensacional em praticamente todos os aspectos a história com perspectivas diferentes, os gráficos lindos demais no ps4, e a jogabilidade muito boa e confortável.… Expand
  42. Ihavebigger
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Worst game i have ever played. If you liked the ending of game of thrones you will enjoy this game.

    Very poor narrative. Feels like a feminist fanfic story.

    Wow, such a waste of my money and time.
  43. dzieks
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    Technical side is very good, only game is unbalanced, and AI sometimes is stupid.
    Story? good idea for a story, but really really badly written, and it could be a dlc instead of a main game.. If you expect a heart touching story which includes relationship between Joel and Ellie, you'll be dissapointed as much as I am.
    A lot of plot amor And this game tries really hard to make you feel    Technical side is very good, only game is unbalanced, and AI sometimes is stupid.
    Story? good idea for a story, but really really badly written, and it could be a dlc instead of a main game.. If you expect a heart touching story which includes relationship between Joel and Ellie, you'll be dissapointed as much as I am.
    A lot of plot amor
    And this game tries really hard to make you feel for Abby, and make Ellie look bad, so manipulative    … Expand
  44. NinjaTrapstar
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    10/10 ;_; best game i've ever played so far. I have no words to describe how good the last of us part 2 is
  45. Rcafoz
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Easily a 10/10. Another high water mark for Naughty Dog. Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
  46. Yumalayk
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego empezó bien, aunque mientras están matando a Joel, Ellie está con Dina en el sofá besándose y fumando. Ese es el primer error. Después todo "bien" hasta que tuve que controlar a abby, que fue un sufrimiento. Tenía que jugar con él o ella ( no se ni lo que es ) y no matarla ojo.… Expand
  47. Hwkingb
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal. Masterful gameplay plus an unmatched story. I've never left a game as emotionally impacted and I mean that as a good thing.
  48. Shaweo26
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    I promise there are no spoilers in this review, but I do touch on a moment without stating what it is. So, if you’re very touchy with spoilers, read someone else’s review, but I am trying to be impartial and give my full thoughts. I really enjoyed this game. So much of it, from the brutal and tactical gameplay, to the hauntingly melancholic score, to the beautiful animation and graphicalI promise there are no spoilers in this review, but I do touch on a moment without stating what it is. So, if you’re very touchy with spoilers, read someone else’s review, but I am trying to be impartial and give my full thoughts. I really enjoyed this game. So much of it, from the brutal and tactical gameplay, to the hauntingly melancholic score, to the beautiful animation and graphical realism many have come to expect from Naughty Dog, work very well together. The new enemy types are exciting, and the old ones are revamped to make for more engaging interaction. In all of these respects, I was blown away and thankful for the work of the developers in crafting this stark and gritty world.
    And that brings me to the hot topic of this game: The Story. I feel I should get this out of the way: Naughty Dog owes you nothing. They did not disrespect you or the characters in this fictional world by making a daring choice in storytelling. In not playing it safe, this game separates itself from many in the medium, and for better or worse, I’m appreciative of their decision.
    Also, hating on this game because of its realistic representation of minorities that frequently go unnoticed in video games (and other mediums) is not a valid reason of disliking this work of art, and you need to think about your priorities if LGBTQIA+ characters in a story cause you to devolve into a state of primitive anger. I will say that I do have issues with this story, the chief one being that I feel this experience is too long. Don’t give me wrong, this game gives you a lot to do and a lot to see, but I feel the game’s central messages would’ve been elevated by cutting out the fluff and encounters that don’t add much to the game other than fodder to kill. A longer game does not equate to a better tale.
    Additionally, I feel that, although the environments in this game were breathtaking at nearly all points, having 15+ hours take place in a location in which everything feels very “same-y” hindered the game, and made it drabber than it needed to be (though this may have been intentional to elicit the tone).
    Furthermore, at some points the story and gameplay clash in a way that’s contradictory to the main theme that’s trying to be brought across. This may be a little spoiler-y, but having a plot about how we demonize the “antagonist” our story falls under its own weight when there’s certain factions that are pretty irredeemably horrible (i.e. using slave labor).
    My final qualm is that, at some (few) points, certain story elements feel very basic, as if the audience would lack the ability to understand nuance so they made certain parallels excruciatingly obvious to see, which I feel was a bit too much (though by seeing the angry and divided fan base, I can see why this may have been the correct decision).
    However, the rest of the story and plot were explored tremendously. Motifs of dehumanization, guilt, PTSD, forgiveness, empathy, and family are powerfully used to tell an emotionally exhausting tale with important themes. The character’s feel truly and utterly human, with real quirks and fears and faults and traumas that make them relatable, even with the apocalyptic backdrop. The stories strengths lie in its ability to develop the central casts’ arcs, and to depict none of them as evil monsters but flawed tragics. You begin to learn about yourself just as the characters are learning about themselves. And by the end, my morals were conflicted, (slight thematic spoiler ahead) but ultimately saddened to see how easy it is to commit atrocities in the name of love. Subplots are beautifully realized and relationships between the people in this world feel intimate are soul-crushingly impactful. Huge story beats, as well as small ones, told both in cutscenes and in in-game moments, further your connection into the characters, story, and world of The Last Of Us as a whole. And goddamn, certain story moments just made me want to bawl my eyes out. By the end, I felt relieved, happy, distraught, and empty all at the same time, which I believe is what Naughty Dog wanted, all in order to convey one essential tenet (of which is not my own words, as I’m quoting “Girlfriend Reviews”; slight thematic spoiler ahead): “There is no difficulty slider in game - or in real life - to forgive someone” (yourself included). I will say I prefer the first title in this series, but I do feel that they compliment each other well (and obligatory message to play the first one before this one). Furthermore, I have a feeling this game may grow on me, as some days I feel that the game is a 6/10 and others a 10/10 (8/10 is me trying to be objective). This is not to say that any real criticism is invalid!
    So in conclusion, I feel that this game that delves into a rich world with a strong (if not slightly muddled) message is worth experiencing if you’re emotionally willing. Examine your biases, and try it with an open mind.    … Expand
  49. Kamisama_1
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    GAME OF THE YEAR 2020 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! O melhor jogo já feito.O gráficos mais realistas e lindos que já vi, gameplay excelente e muito realista com aquela história que te marcará pelo resto da vida.
    Uma obra de arte.
  50. Diitek
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shame about the bots and **** ruining the reviews for this game, but anyone who has played through the whole game knows how amazing this game truly is.

    Joel’s death of course broke my heart, I adored him and his character development from the first game, where he turned from a ruthless smuggler to a father figure. We’ve seen him slowly accept Sarah’s death and heal with the help of Ellie.

    Being that involved in Joel’s life makes experiencing his death so much worse, especially how brutal it was. Many people complained about this, but I feel it was the best way for Naughty Dog to go, having that emotional connection made me feel more involved in the game. I felt Ellie’s anger and grief, I wanted that revenge. If it was another character’s death that happened such as Dina, it would feel superficial because we don’t know about her as a person until the end of the game. The environment, graphics, NPCs and story were all fantastic, so many details to explore. I always enjoyed the notes you could find in the first game, and seeing it again made me very happy, it gives us insight into other lives affected by the apocalypse. My favourite environments were the underground/sewage sections with the red lighting, the part of the war between the scars and wolves on the island (specifically when Haven is burning down) and the end on the beach in Santa Barbra. So many more weather options and environments were involved, you couldn’t not stop and enjoy it.

    As for Abby, by the end of the game, it was truly hard for me to hate her. Yes, I hated her for killing Joel, but she was doing the same thing as Ellie was, revenge. It was such an interesting choice for Naughty Dog to also have you play from her perspective, because when you do you start to sympathise with her pain and suffering. As a whole, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about her, at the beginning I thought she was just a ruthless and cold killer, but you realise she’s rather kind with a very strong moral compass. She passed on killing Ellie twice, even though she killed her friends. Lev and Yara were honestly a favourite of mine, I loved their involvement in the story, and Lev overall is such an interesting character you wouldn’t usually think about. Yara’s death was very sad, but I enjoyed seeing the development between Lev and Abby from then on.

    Combat was great, massively improved from the first game. The introduction of dogs was a great choice, as it made sneaking a lot harder, and made me think a lot more about my movements. I struggled with the bow in the first game, but found it much easier to use this time round. It was also very satisfying using many different tools such as the bombs, stun grenades and so on. There’s so much I could comment on, but it’s one of those games one wouldn’t understand or appreciate until they’ve played it themselves. Naughty Dog did an amazing job with such a difficult decision, and that decision led to them being berated by spiteful people who wanted to put them down for petty reasons. You can have your cake and eat it, of course there are things they can’t do because it would make the game weaker overall. Joel’s death was obviously not a very light decision for them, I’d say it would have been one of the most difficult, yet I believe it’s the best option they took.

    Thank you Naughty Dog for making such an iconic series, from when I was 12 until now I’ve enjoyed every part of the story and lore, and this game stepped up my love for it massively. It’ll always be a very special part of my life.    … Expand
  51. DoNotCallMeKevo
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    10/10 yep, feck all of the haters, and yeah the story may be a little fecked up, but if you are a big brain, you'll get it, Gameplay and every aspect is 11/10
  52. Folomo
    Jul 2, 2020
    4
    Never played the first part, but the game looks beautiful and really fun to play at the beggining. But while the game starts really strong, it falls apart around the middle of the game.
    There is a good idea here, but the execution is poorly done, making the characters in the last half hard to believe. The mechanics also get tedious and unnecessarily repetitive and more and more contrained    Never played the first part, but the game looks beautiful and really fun to play at the beggining. But while the game starts really strong, it falls apart around the middle of the game.
    There is a good idea here, but the execution is poorly done, making the characters in the last half hard to believe. The mechanics also get tedious and unnecessarily repetitive and more and more contrained as you keep playing. The open scenarios full of puzzles of the start disappear and the game turns into a railroad experience.
    The game is not awful, but the the decline in quality is too step. After more than 15 hours of gameplay, I just don't have the will to keep playing. The fact that after so much time playing the game I just can't muster the will to finish what remains really speaks how disappointing this game is. A real shame :(    … Expand
  53. Delpic
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Graphics looks like the The Last of Us 1.
    I played for Elly and i have yo play for Abby, but i don't want to do that.
    I deleted the game and just saw the final on YT.
    I spend my money for nothing!!!
  54. Cecco
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Acabaram com tudo que foi construído no primeiro jogo. A história é um lixo. Gastaram mais tempo com uma ideologia forçada do que com a história. Decepcionante, sua expectativa desce ladeira a baixo a cada fase do game. Não faz você pensar pois apenas impõem sua ideologia já que não podemos tomar qualquer decisão no jogo. Destruíram uma franquia, não gaste dinheiro com esta porcaria.… Expand
  55. robotchipmunk
    Jul 2, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is extremely well made but has no soul. The message of the game is "violence causes violence." For such a simple message the game is really long. The creators of this game seemed like they really hated Joel. The game goes out of its way to give Joel an extremely brutal death. His actions that led to his death were very out of character for him as well ( giving out his name to armed strangers being the main one).

    TL;DR Fun game but feels like a waste of time.    … Expand
  56. EduDito
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This Game is a masterpiece.
    Everything is done perfectly and the story is very well built as well as the characters that are developed to perfection. You need to play this game.
  57. ThaStickyNinja
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People have always said AAA game devs should take more risks, but when they do, they get reviewbombed. The people complaining about the story in the game simply don't understand storytelling or basic narrative structure. The point of the ending is to show that both Ellie and Abby share many qualities, and are very similar characters. The point of having these morally grey characters is to enhance the connection the audience feels to the characters. This is something that Naughty Dog have succeeded in, which is why I give this game a 10.… Expand
  58. fantasmacanino
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    maybe one of the most disappointing games of this generation?

    i'll start by saying i have no problem with the characters in the story, their gender, sexual orientation or anything of that regard. the problem with the last of us 2 is that it's as self-indulgent, bloated mess. just like some of the monsters that you encounter in the game, there is a leaner, prettier story somewhere but by    maybe one of the most disappointing games of this generation?

    i'll start by saying i have no problem with the characters in the story, their gender, sexual orientation or anything of that regard. the problem with the last of us 2 is that it's as self-indulgent, bloated mess. just like some of the monsters that you encounter in the game, there is a leaner, prettier story somewhere but by the time the story is over it's hardly recognizable.

    i would say the first 2/3s of the game is a great, a significant improvement on the first game in relation to everything, including it's storytelling capacity. but the last 10 hours or so of the game completely ruin the game as you start to notice its repetitive and shallow gameplay in the absence of engaging and focused storytelling.

    by the end of it the game that you loved so is just a bloody, miserable slog that you can't wait to put down.    … Expand
  59. Superman_jovem
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo que já joguei. História impactante que mexe com o psicológico de quem se envolve de verdade com os personagens.
  60. JackMarkus
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    El juego en muchos aspectos brillan y son excelentes uno de los mejores factores mejorados del primero es la jugabilidad y ka inteligencia artificial
  61. Nathaniel_Wu
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    It took me just one day short of two weeks to finish it. I can see why media like it so much and why some players hate it as much. If you played it through, you’ll see why it’s a masterpiece.
    I don’t think anyone else in the gaming history has done anything like it. Basically ludonarrative dissonance in games is a solved problem after this. But obviously not everyone is going to take the    It took me just one day short of two weeks to finish it. I can see why media like it so much and why some players hate it as much. If you played it through, you’ll see why it’s a masterpiece.
    I don’t think anyone else in the gaming history has done anything like it. Basically ludonarrative dissonance in games is a solved problem after this. But obviously not everyone is going to take the same path as Naughty Dog has.    … Expand
  62. SkyyBleu
    Jul 2, 2020
    4
    TLOU Part 2 is a fantastic standalone game. The graphics, mechanics, and fluidity of the journey makes for a climactic experience throughout. While the basics are flawless, the narrative lacks purpose, the character arcs miss genuine inflection and the driving force of the whole story feels empty and does not provide justifiable motivation. Overall TLOU provides a fun experience for thoseTLOU Part 2 is a fantastic standalone game. The graphics, mechanics, and fluidity of the journey makes for a climactic experience throughout. While the basics are flawless, the narrative lacks purpose, the character arcs miss genuine inflection and the driving force of the whole story feels empty and does not provide justifiable motivation. Overall TLOU provides a fun experience for those not familiar with the theme and purpose presented in the original, however when compared as a sequel it would be safe to say that the story that kept players anticipating for 7 years is was predictable, uninspired and seems to cater to less complex themes (such as vengeance, heartbreak and abandonment). The story arc of TLOU Part 2 detracts from the importance of your actions, and instead forces you into uncomfortable situations for nothing more than shock value and hollow motivation; of which you spend the next 20 hours tracing a predefined ending with little to no closure over. While it is clear that NaughtyDog left room for Part 3, I would have to advise against it, fearing worse bastardization of a story meant to inspire visceral emotion, that instead caters to impulse and bloodlust with little to no moral ambiguity to ponder over.… Expand
  63. Lhynx
    Jul 2, 2020
    3
    This game history sucks, just saying
    u can call me a sexist homophobic and all this **** you want
    i dont care :)
    3.5/10
  64. XeKc
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    Story: 1/10
    Characters: 0/10
    Look: 9/10

    Overall: 1.5/10
    Such a waste of time.
  65. blindpilot
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After the success of the original game series the developers and writers championed story telling over player choice and interactivity. This was a bold choice that enabled the studio to tell the in depth and captivating story they wanted to tell, to great critical and user acclaim. The linear story of TLOU was heavily praised for the risks that it took and the manner in which it drew the audience in and captivated them.

    This brings use to Part II where the studio sought to build on the success of the first game and the add on story to further push the boundaries and subvert the expectations of the audience. However, after heaping so much praise for the development of the characters it was always going to be controversial to kill off the protagonist from the first game. Let alone do it in such a brutal and gut wrenching fashion while undermining some of the well established character. This was bold and risky and as the old adage goes, "if you live by the sword you die by the sword".

    I truly believe that if they had told the story in a different fashion and had you play as Abby first and kept her objective partly cloaked. Then had her storyline end with the death of Joel you would have had a much better chance of the audience understanding the plight of the character. Starting off as having Abby kill Joel was always going to be a tough hill to climb to redeem her in the eyes of the player base. First impressions matter and unfortunately the story did not do enough to win the audience back to make Abby a likable character.

    Opening up a dialogue regarding the morality of killing people in this post apocalyptic world is profound, however it is somewhat undermined by then murdering a lot of NPCs for the majority of the game. Do these characters and their back stories somehow not matter? You can't have it both ways and not be very hypocritical. Abby's father from TLOU was in no way a clear cut "good guy" and yet his death was not treated as an overly "special" event, what is to say that any of the numerous people that you kill as Abby or Ellie in Part II wont have avenging families in the next game? The futility of revenge is a key part of the morality message in the game, however it just doesn't quite stick the landing. It's the "press X to grieve" syndrome where by the game wants us to care about people's deaths when it suits them.

    The game is beautiful and well designed with some real care and attention put into the upgrading animations and graphics. They also added jump.

    Despite the beautiful game design the series has always been championed by its story and game mechanics and forcing you to play a linear storyline can work very well to immerse a player. However, when it doesn't work and you are forcing a player to be a character and undertake actions that you do not believe in it is jarring and un-enjoyable.
    If you wish your game to be judged on its story and cinematic experience and also want to take risks that you know will shock and confront the audience. Then be prepared that the audience may sharply pull in the other direction.    … Expand
  66. ignarosa24
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    I think that TLOU 2 is one of the best games i have played. I liked the environment, that is very enjoyable and inmersive, the characters are pretty realistic, the gameplay is a bit boring because of the repetition of Seattle 3 days with Ellie and Abby. They introduced new enemies, and they did not lose the line with the first game.
    Perhaps they forced the ratial and homosexual topics, i    I think that TLOU 2 is one of the best games i have played. I liked the environment, that is very enjoyable and inmersive, the characters are pretty realistic, the gameplay is a bit boring because of the repetition of Seattle 3 days with Ellie and Abby. They introduced new enemies, and they did not lose the line with the first game.
    Perhaps they forced the ratial and homosexual topics, i think they've done it for some minorities, but were not necesary. The madness that Ellie have, and the anger she feel towards Abby feels so real, you play an entire game with Joel and she kills he with a club. But later you undestand her motives. The violence of the war between SCARS and WOLFS is simply impressive. And the final enemies with their torture methods are so sadic that I really loved it, this is a history of revenge and its consequences, she lost everyone she loved one time, her major fear was this, being alone, thing Ellie earned with the promises she make and the acts she comitts.
    To resume, the best graphics game i've ever played, it didnt betrayed the first game in style, and the fact Ellie lose 2 fingers, so she cannot play the guitar (the unique object she kepts from joel, also his watch) is the pay for all the anger she one time had. 9/10    … Expand
  67. darmian
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Why repeat what has already been said thousands of times.. just don't buy this
  68. jmikko
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I liked it a lot. I do not get all the zeors. If this is a zero game you really deserve only FIFA and micro transactions lol
  69. NinjaMonkey313
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Amazing all around game from story to graphics. The best game i have ever played. Anyone who is complaining about this game is either a bigot or doesn't understand the story at all. No arguments I have heard so far hold any water.
  70. Casualgamer27
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    So here we are. The last of us part 2. I have been waiting for this game for 7 years. I bought a PS4 pro and pre ordered the game just so I could play it at its maximum potential. I avoided any and all leaks so I could go in with a fresh mind. The first game was possibly my favourite game of all time. I loved every last minute of it. Every character felt real and grounded. This games storySo here we are. The last of us part 2. I have been waiting for this game for 7 years. I bought a PS4 pro and pre ordered the game just so I could play it at its maximum potential. I avoided any and all leaks so I could go in with a fresh mind. The first game was possibly my favourite game of all time. I loved every last minute of it. Every character felt real and grounded. This games story was an insult to everything that made the first game so great. I at least gave it a 1 purely out of respect for the developers that worked so hard to make this game beautiful. But the story did away with everything that I once loved about this game. The true irony is that this attempt to force a so called progressive narrative has only served to alienate people and push them further away from a wanting a better more progressive future. This was a disservice to true representation in video games.… Expand
  71. Ilyalp
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Best game of 2020 so far... The Last of PS4. High quality content to finish this generation.
  72. Thonysb944
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Luce muy bien gráficamente, en jugabilidad juegas más con Abby que con Ellie. La muerte de Joel te caga el juego y el final es una mierda total, si por lo menos Ellie se hubiera vengado no habría tanto hate, pero no arruinaron el mejor juego estoy muy decepcionado y asqueado de este juego.… Expand
  73. Sdfgh
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The games give you so many twist and turns in emotion. Really immersive. Those who hate on it simply cannot accept the fact that characters change, especially after four years (I mean, Joel changed after ONE year hanging out with Ellie...)
    The plot is not for everyone, but I have never felt so much for a video game... I was left emotionally drained. Let alone the graphics and gameplay was    The games give you so many twist and turns in emotion. Really immersive. Those who hate on it simply cannot accept the fact that characters change, especially after four years (I mean, Joel changed after ONE year hanging out with Ellie...)
    The plot is not for everyone, but I have never felt so much for a video game... I was left emotionally drained. Let alone the graphics and gameplay was just simply amazing- The game play was as good as or even better than the first one (love prone and explosive arrows!) it is an absolute masterpiece for me.
    You have to experience the game yourself. Watching someone else play is not enough, not in this game.    … Expand
  74. FUabby
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel deserved better.
    We deserved better.
    It's not even about the fact that Joel dies in the game.
    It's about the fact that it happens 2 hours into the game.
    It's about the fact that Naughty Dog then forces us to play as Joel's killer.
    A character that for many of us doesn't care about and never will care about.
    The graphics and the gameplay is phenomenal, but that doesn't matter when the story is so disappointing. When the writing is so bad. Wasted potential.
    I could have forgiven the game developers if it wasn't for the ending.
    I'm giving it one point at least, because I liked Tommy, Lev and Jesse in the game.    … Expand
  75. Regards
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    To the idiots who still don't understand....

    We know the gameplay will be good
    We know the graphics will look amazing
    We know the voice acting will be great

    But when you completely butcher the storyline, which is the focal point of this series, what you do well DOESNT MATTER
  76. Cheese-Lover
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    A game has never affected me on such a level as TLOU2 did. The story could have been structured better, but besides that, the game's story was great. I'm still thinking about it days after beating the game. It might not be for everyone, but it stuck with me. As for gameplay, this is one of the most intense and exciting games I've ever played, it feels amazing, and adding certain mechanicsA game has never affected me on such a level as TLOU2 did. The story could have been structured better, but besides that, the game's story was great. I'm still thinking about it days after beating the game. It might not be for everyone, but it stuck with me. As for gameplay, this is one of the most intense and exciting games I've ever played, it feels amazing, and adding certain mechanics make the combat a step up from the first. It looks and sounds stunning. I wish they would have done more areas like downtown Seattle, aside from that, I don't have any issues with the game. If you can afford to, I insist you try the game for yourself.… Expand
  77. Vamtlt
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    Absolute disappointment! An empty ending that does not cause any emotions! I'm sorry for the time spent! Naughty dog ​​you ruined the masterpiece of the first part. Shame!
  78. Cicikus82
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    It is masterpiece a game so good really Best game Ever l hope they make last of part 3 and soon tv show is coming
  79. grizzlyman
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Playing through this game is a tense, harrowing experience. Without going into spoiler territory, bold decisions were made in the telling of this story - it's a testiment to Naughty Dog's skill that they attempted it and, overall, pulled it off.
  80. antroidi
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    People are only bashing this game because of the spoilers. The game is really good and the story also even though snowflakes can't handle their little feelings.
  81. LeonSK98
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! The best graphics, excellent gameplay and an incredible and deep story accompanied by the best performances ever seen in a video game. Better than the first one in my opinion. I really don't understand haters saying that this game ruins the story of the first one when it`s the exact opposite, TLOU Part II makes the first one even better and gives a perfect closure to Joel andMasterpiece! The best graphics, excellent gameplay and an incredible and deep story accompanied by the best performances ever seen in a video game. Better than the first one in my opinion. I really don't understand haters saying that this game ruins the story of the first one when it`s the exact opposite, TLOU Part II makes the first one even better and gives a perfect closure to Joel and Ellie's arc.
    in my opinion:
    Best ND game ever
    Best Game of the year
    Best Game Ever Made    … Expand
  82. Sylsurfer
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is one of my Favorite Games of all Time the Last of Us, but what they did with the Part II is so bad. Joel the Character who is one of the Main Characters get´s murdered right away.
    If you want watch Angry Joe´s Review about TLOU 2 and then i think you can understand it better why so many Players feel that Bad about TLOU 2    … Expand
  83. Tito2004
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Rre puto el que putea a este juego y no lo jugo. Si no te lo pasaste anda a romper las bolas a otro lado capo.
  84. DeDsEc13
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Un juego para la historia y superando la segunda entrega en muchos aspectos
  85. Probudilas
    Jul 2, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved first game, replayed it like 5 times and this game i uninstalled straight after finishing. I didn't really wanted to finish it at all. Gameplay good, game looks and sounds grate, but the story is where i see problem. I can understand wanting to hide some plot-twist, but straight out lying about it, its just not ok. I'm talking about Joel death, i really came to like this character while playing 1 game and to kill him in first 2 hours of the game and the way he was killed. Its just disrespectful for this character#Joel deserve better. If you really needed him dead it could be arranged better then it was. After that Abby for me was irredeemable, i didn't want to play as her. I killed her on purpose often, this was the moment where i wanted to drop the game, but i also wanted to see how it ends so i kept playing. Than we came to Abby vs Elly fight and again i doubted if its worth it to finish this game. And then we came to the end, i personally wasn't satisfied with how it ends. Elly lost everything for nothing, didn't even kill Abby in the end. I suppose playing as Abby should have caused some sympathy for her, which it didn't, and i had to force myself to play this part (which wasn't all that short). If it was some new game with new characters it would have been taken better, but as it is sequel... Flashbacks was great they brought back what i loved from the first game interaction between Joel and Elly, but it also showed part 2 we can never get. In the end i didn't enjoy playing this game all that much(especially not Abby part),but it had its moments, anyway i'm gonna forget i aver played this game and never will return to it again.… Expand
  86. tjl153
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. CONTAINS SPOILERS!
    I was going to wait till I had finished to write the review, but I can't wait. I've played through Ellie's 3 days in Seattle and am almost through Abby's Seattle Day 1. As a huge fan of Part 1, I believe this game has made some great improvements and I don't have much to complain about.
    Visually this game is absolutely stunning (10 out of 10). The sound and music are also appropriately intense. The sounds of the undead are thoroughly terrifying. I like the larger variety of weapons and upgrades and that you can upgrade to compliment your specific playing style. I like the rope puzzles and didn't feel there were too many of them like some people complained about. I'm a stealth freak (AC is my favorite game series) so I really liked being able to go prone and hide in grass. I didn't mind the jump feature either. People need to remember you're playing as normal people (women at that) in a very normal world not some parkour expert like AC or Prince of Persia. The same goes for the other shooting and fighting mechanics. You're playing as two women (one of whom is tiny), you can't possibly expect her to have the fighting prowess of Kratos. Playing as a person with normal physical abilities adds to the suspense and sense of danger.
    I read a lot of complaints about the AI of the NPCs. In most cases I found it to be easier to navigate than Part 1 due to the openness of the environments. I felt I was able to move and hide and complete almost all kills by stealth. It seemed a little too easy sometimes as I felt the other NPCs should have been able to see me at times while I was choking out their friend within a few feet of them. I did like that there were two human factions to face plus the undead, which gave more variety to the game.
    I felt there were more jump scares in Part 2, which I'm not a huge fan of. 1. This game is already terrifying and doesn't need more of that and 2. I'm a stealth player and don't like being forced into combat. But, these reasons are both personal to me.
    Now regarding the controversial part...the story.....Maybe I'm a cold-hearted robot, but I don't mind the story at all, and am even enjoying playing as Abby. I hadn't read spoilers before I played but I full-well assumed Joel wasn't long for this world (Come on, he's the Obi-wan of this franchise, the "mentor" archetype ALWAYS dies...just like the horse, RIP Starlight). If the story was just a rehashing of Joel and Ellie on some other mission people would have ripped the game apart for being boring and a repeat of Part 1. What the creators did was create a vast world that gets explored by two different characters so you can see many different nuances of this post-apocalyptic world, which I loved. I really liked seeing the Stadium, Jackson and how the different societies were set up.
    I keep thinking the people who are so bent out of shape over this story are the same ones who were so bent when Ned Stark died. Give the creators a chance, go with the flow. No person is all good or all bad, they are what they are, its a video game (its not actually a real dog you're killing, chill out). I liked the dialogue and things revealed in side convos and cut scenes. One pivotal moment for me was when Ellie told Jesse that she'd go back with him, which seemed to me she was lying and knew it. She was in too far, past the point of no return. I read a lot of complaints about her doing things that were out of character. It does seem that she should have turned back on her revenge quest long before, especially since she was actually mad at Joel for the choice he made at the end of Part 1. I feel like she's got guilt for being the only one who is immune, she seems to have a lot of emotion she doesn't know how to deal with, she doesn't seem to feel like she belongs...like in the dialogue w/ Dina where she's talking about settling down on a farm, you get a sense that Ellie has too restless of a spirit for that based on her responses. Again, there's a lot of nuance in the side conversations which seems to have been missed by a lot of the reviewers.
    The game is extremely tense and emotionally draining. Its an adrenaline suck for sure. It is somber and deep and I can see how its definitely not the game for everyone. This game is not for those who want to play a happy game, this game is here to suck on your life force and it does an excellent job of that and there's nothing wrong with it. The reason I love gaming so much is that you can be immersed into all kinds of different worlds and be made to feel all kinds of emotions.
    Overall I'm greatly enjoying the gameplay, the environments, the larger levels, the game mechanics and even the story. I'm taking it as it comes and not getting bent out of shape wishing for a different story.
    If you go into this game knowing its not here to make you happy, you might just really enjoy it!    … Expand
  87. Tommyjacksondgs
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game was ground breaking, and the story was so impactful that I’m still thinking about weeks after I beat it. It doesn’t hold your hand, and it’s dark realism will be hard for many to swallow.
  88. anglegames
    Jul 2, 2020
    5
    They simply should have never made this game if it wasn’t going to live up to the first game. They completely destroy everything that was built in the first game. Simply a truly disappointing sequel.
    BuT hEy ThE gRaPhIcS lOoK nIcE
  89. Rugal666
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Es una perdida de dinero para solo lo miraba en Youtube y listo pero por desgracia lo compre
  90. Dmitry_i9
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    A fantastic game. One of the best I've seen. Definitely, is in the top of the current generation of consoles, and possibly in general. I do not understand the anger of the forehead. A beautiful story, great characters, a sea of ​​emotions, an incredible picture, unique gameplay. 10/10
  91. pilawsopo
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The Best Game of the Decade will not suffice. The Last of Us Part II is the best game of all time hands down!
  92. xdgfx
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I didn't enjoy this game. It made me feel angry, disappointed, distraught, and physically sick at various points throughout. It only got worse later in the game, until it finally finished, and I haven't stopped thinking about it for the last two days.

    No piece of media has ever made me feel the things I felt with this game. The storytelling, visual fidelity, character animation, sound    I didn't enjoy this game. It made me feel angry, disappointed, distraught, and physically sick at various points throughout. It only got worse later in the game, until it finally finished, and I haven't stopped thinking about it for the last two days.

    No piece of media has ever made me feel the things I felt with this game. The storytelling, visual fidelity, character animation, sound design, and narrative sucked me in and didn't let me go until it was finished with me. As a game, it's incredible. As a work of art, it's a masterpiece.

    I'm sure I will come back to the game, but I need some time to recover first. I understand why people don't like it. No doubt, if Naughty Dog had made the game these fans wanted, I would have enjoyed it too. But they didn't. What they did create is something truly special, and it's not something I'm likely to ever forget.    … Expand
  93. datchcole
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    This game took a lot of risks with what it shows and I can understand that a lot of people who don't expect this type of story out of a game would not like it, but the rush reviews of complete zeroes right out the gate for this game is completely undeserved. While I do find the story to have some problems, everything else in the game brings it to a solid 8 for me.
  94. spaceandstuff
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I really respect what they did with the story. It wasn't perfectly paced and I understand why some people didn't like it. But I personally enjoyed how it wasn't just some fanservice. It was different. It was brave. And extremely devastating. I felt like I was personally going through all stages of grief.
    I honestly haven't seen anything like it before.
    The acting, environment and sound    I really respect what they did with the story. It wasn't perfectly paced and I understand why some people didn't like it. But I personally enjoyed how it wasn't just some fanservice. It was different. It was brave. And extremely devastating. I felt like I was personally going through all stages of grief.
    I honestly haven't seen anything like it before.
    The acting, environment and sound design are phenomenal. The new characters are well written.
    This game can make you angry and question its storytelling decisions but if you trust it and wait, you might see its brilliance.
    I strongly recommend this masterpiece.    … Expand
  95. Kairo5
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Play the game before review bombing it. Otherwise you just look like an idiot. The only gripe I have with the game is how jarring it is when you go to Abby Day 1, and how the flashbacks are kind of odd with their order and such. I also wish we could have alternate endings like I thought would happen but that's alright, just a wish.Give this game a fair chance and if your not just shuttingPlay the game before review bombing it. Otherwise you just look like an idiot. The only gripe I have with the game is how jarring it is when you go to Abby Day 1, and how the flashbacks are kind of odd with their order and such. I also wish we could have alternate endings like I thought would happen but that's alright, just a wish.Give this game a fair chance and if your not just shutting out what the games tryin lg to do the whole time then you'll probably enjoy it. It's of course not as good as the first game but I mean come on. The expectation is that this was going to be master piece part 2, which is a little crazy to assume. Everyone has different ideas about what the game should've been, myself included, but thats not how you rate a game. The final matter is that it's a cliche revenge plot that executes well on driving home the point of the story. Ellie is still one of my favorite characters in gaming and that won't change, love Dina too but she wasn't in it that much to REALLY attach myself to her as much as Ellie. Still, job well done by Naughty Dog and can't wait for the HBO series.… Expand
  96. Johnnysalad9
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd start by saying to ignore the 10's and everything below a 4. This game will definitely not be everyone's cup of tea, story wise and gameplay wise, but I think that everyone can find something to genuinely enjoy while playing through this game. I believe that many of the negative reviews stem from the progressive motives of the game and the death of Joel early on in the game. Noa on to my my opinion. The gameplay is better than it was in The Last Of Us Part 1. The story has some problems for sure, but nothing overly egregious. The death of Joel could have played out better. And I wish they had focused more on Ellie than they did on Abby, instead of attempting to make us like a character that did horrible things to Joel… Expand
  97. james0722
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gamplay and graphics are a 10 but the story, I'll give it a 5. Fans of this game including me have been deceived by the trailers, and story that forces you to like abby is just a wrong move. Ending is also non sense. Unbelievable. I had high expectations of this game and bough itt just to be disappointed at the end. There is a special place in hell for those people who destroyed this once a great franchise .… Expand
  98. stelarasGR
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    It's a shame that the whole thing went that way, while the gameplay and graphics are solid here, they don't do anything better that it's previous self or of serious remark. I can't give this a good score though. That's because it's a story driven game, you can't just go along and give marks to graphics while there are even better out there. The characters just like most reviews state, areIt's a shame that the whole thing went that way, while the gameplay and graphics are solid here, they don't do anything better that it's previous self or of serious remark. I can't give this a good score though. That's because it's a story driven game, you can't just go along and give marks to graphics while there are even better out there. The characters just like most reviews state, are poor written and not memorable at all, a huge hit to a game that's supposed to make the story have a impact to the player. I fell in love with the art style and enviroment the first game created with the whole apocalyptic world and the story was constantly remind you of it, cause the main purpose was to survine it and find a cure for it. Here everything is ditched and we are focusing on characters fighting eachother for reasons too mediocre for the setting of the world. In my honest opinion they chose the wrong storytelling for the sequel of a masterpiece.… Expand
  99. Juanhlz227
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Tiene cosas que mejorar pero en general buen juego, me entretuvo como hace un par de años ningún juego lo hacía.
  100. LastDrgn
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game has a really deep and well-written story, while I think that it could be shorter in some parts, I don't think it is a big problem.
    The gameplay is fluid, and the game mechanics are great.
    The graphics are amazing, and the facial animations are really impressive
    My advice to anyone buying this game is to play with an open mind and make your own opinion.
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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