The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Athe_O
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    I have beaten this game more than 10 times and will play more. There are not a lot of decent single-player games with this attention to detail and with no greedy microtransactions and broken everything (hello EA). The gameplay is fantastic, and the story is not as good as the first game, but it is still one of the best.
  2. Cyberxeed
    Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time, in my playing game.
    Great story & Great production
    TLOU2 is More than Game, Epic for Me.
    Waiting TLOU3.
  3. Ben_2007
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    I never leave reviews for games, but the reception that 'The Last of Us Part II' has received gives me much incentive to share my opinion. This game, to me, is a masterpiece; and that is the case for many people. However, it seems that just as many people view this profoundly impacting game as nothing more than a disappointment.

    It is my opinion that many of the criticisms these people    I never leave reviews for games, but the reception that 'The Last of Us Part II' has received gives me much incentive to share my opinion. This game, to me, is a masterpiece; and that is the case for many people. However, it seems that just as many people view this profoundly impacting game as nothing more than a disappointment.

    It is my opinion that many of the criticisms these people pummel at this game actually have very little thought behind them. Now, you are allowed to like and dislike what you please - there is no problem with that - but the lack of understanding (present within the majority of negative reviews) of things as simple as what this game is about, suggests to me that many people have not bothered to think about this game with an open critical mind; they have simply seen their favourite creators criticise it, and have actively looked for reasons as they play to have the same opinion. In fact, this lack of understanding is so dumbfounding, that I would not be surprised if some of these scathing reviewers have not even played the game.

    Many criticise the game for being a 'bland' story about how 'revenge is bad'. These people have missed the point. Revenge is a secondary theme in this game; the narrative is largely about obsession, regret, and perspective. It is a complex story, and all of these themes work together to create an intricate commentary on the nature of humankind; Naughty Dog presents how easy it is for humans to grow too attached to the people and beliefs that they care about, and how they begin to base their very actions and morals about their perceived importance of such people and beliefs; one person's loved one could be another person's worst enemy, and - when they attempt to accept and understand this fact - they can start to lose their mind. The game's central characters each play a part in presenting this idea to the player; think of how many people Joel murdered in the first game. Whilst Ellie views him as someone special, it makes a lot of sense that others would loathe him for what he did.

    But this is not all that Druckmann and his team do to convey this message - they do more. They do, perhaps, the most daring thing they could possibly have done.

    They drag us into the fray.

    Characters - that we once loved and thought were heroes - become the enemy, as we are forced to play as someone that hates them to their very core. This allows us to relate the game's message to ourselves; perhaps the people WE love are hated by others? It is a chilling thought that attempts to induce empathy in us; it's a thought that is masterfully taken from Naughty Dog's post apocalyptic USA and driven right home to the player, who is given the same task that the game's central characters must overcome; accepting and understanding their worst enemy.

    These are the ideas that Naughty Dog explores - not the idea that 'revenge is bad'. Yes, revenge is presented as being bad; but that is not what the game is about. Similarly, in the first game, the infected are presented as 'bad', in that they kill you if they drain your health; however, this is not the game's central theme - the true central theme has nothing to do with the infected, as it is about the love between Ellie and Joel. It sounds like a silly comparison, but it is - indeed - very silly to truly believe that this game's message can be summed up as 'revenge is bad'.

    The Last of Us Part II is a must play. I have not touched on the gameplay, graphics design, music, or anything other than the story. Pretty much everybody believes that these other things are brilliantly executed, myself included. I simply wanted to talk about the game's narrative, as this is what most of the discourse regards.

    However, what I will touch on - before I conclude - is how representative this game is of many different communities and cultures. It is very inclusive, in ways that made me smile - for example, there is a trans character who appears two-thirds of the way through the game, and becomes integral to the plot. I have never before played a game that is at all representative of the trans community. It's truly amazing. We have finally been given a glimmer of hope for the future in terms of how people are represented in the media.

    (Sidenote: I have a hunch that bigotry may play a part in why this game is so hated. Of course, I can never truly know what goes on in other people's minds; but, considering that games like Assassin's Creed II - which is about a white sexist man, and DOES present a bland revenge narrative - are considered to be really good, it begins to present itself as a possibility.)

    I truly think that, if you have not played this game, you should give it a shot. There are many twists and turns, and - from the opening shot of Joel scrubbing his guitar, to the closing credits - there were many moments that brought genuine tears to my eyes.

    This is one of the best games ever made.

    Have a nice day! x    … Expand
  4. cg5
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Part 1 feels like stale and outdated gameplay compared to this game. I understand the hate, i genuinely do. But i genuinely like this game much more than part one. part one always felt like a story with half baked gameplay, but like, its not a movie, its a game. Which is why I'm stoked that the gameplay in part 2 is easily a top 5 for all the ps4/xbox1 generation for me. i'm on my 4thPart 1 feels like stale and outdated gameplay compared to this game. I understand the hate, i genuinely do. But i genuinely like this game much more than part one. part one always felt like a story with half baked gameplay, but like, its not a movie, its a game. Which is why I'm stoked that the gameplay in part 2 is easily a top 5 for all the ps4/xbox1 generation for me. i'm on my 4th playthrough, and still finding new parts of the map with small pickups and secrets. i think i've unlocked every secret room with a locked door, but i can't be certain. for a linear game, the level design is really well constructed and provides many options for exploration and replayability.… Expand
  5. cg6
    Aug 7, 2023
    10
    fun gameplay, interesting linear level design that can be tackled in many different ways and promotes replayability, and a story about being addicted to revenge. its pretty good.
  6. cg7
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    It's a pretty damn good game, what can I say. I find a new spot to explore every playthrough. Guns feel great to shoot, especially the bow mechanics. The bow feels so much better than the OG.
  7. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Just WOW. The story is absolutely amazing. The gameplay is improved, the graphics are stunning. And the plot is so great that you will think about it for the next 2 weeks
  8. Lorddi
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I'll never forget when World War III started because somebody leaked this game on twitter.
  9. Zimounnn
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Solo chi non capisce un cazzo può dare una recensione negativa ............
  10. romstarr
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Performance 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Content 10/10
  11. humansoul
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    how why HOW
    you play this game and not give 10
    how can you be sick angry sad hopeful happy disgust with this game
    and say this is not master peace
  12. berkayceylan
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    I understand that not everyone may appreciate the narrative, but I believe that in a story, what truly matters is the emotional impact it has on you. For instance, a story can elicit happiness or bring tears to my eyes. However, if the aspects that move me to tears are the ones that didn't align with my desires, I can still consider the story to be valuable, even if not everything unfoldedI understand that not everyone may appreciate the narrative, but I believe that in a story, what truly matters is the emotional impact it has on you. For instance, a story can elicit happiness or bring tears to my eyes. However, if the aspects that move me to tears are the ones that didn't align with my desires, I can still consider the story to be valuable, even if not everything unfolded as I had hoped because it impacts me more than the other story.… Expand
  13. cg9
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    the level design is definitely better than pt. 1, and may be the most compelling linear level design in the entire ps4 generation. guns feel incredible to shoot. bow feels so much better than pt. 1. visuals of course look incredible. gameplay is so so fun, much more fun than most stealth gameplay games.
  14. PeterOvo5
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a touchstone in video game storytelling. I loved the first one, and the second one pushed the envelope even further. Not often have I had such a visceral experience with a narrative game as I’ve had with The Last of Us Part II. The combat expanded on the crafting and weapon mechanics from the first one to the point where it feels more “snappy” and I’m in control.The Last of Us Part II is a touchstone in video game storytelling. I loved the first one, and the second one pushed the envelope even further. Not often have I had such a visceral experience with a narrative game as I’ve had with The Last of Us Part II. The combat expanded on the crafting and weapon mechanics from the first one to the point where it feels more “snappy” and I’m in control. The enemy AI seems more advanced than before as well. Neil Druckmann is one of the greatest creative minds in video games, and I can’t wait for PlayStation™ to put out Factions 2.… Expand
  15. sami_k_
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no doubt that this is a masterpiece. The game play is fun and intense, most of the characters are memorable and acting is extremely good. The game also looks awesome. In my opinion this was a perfect showcase of how we humans can be absolute monsters as well as loving and caring at the same time.

    Most of the "bad" reviews seem to think that the plot was bad. I am personally very happy that naughty dogs did not play it safe but instead created a bold plot that makes you feel sad. Last of us I was not a happy story and neither is this. This story will definitely leave you feeling empty afterwards, but that is not a bad thing.

    In one review somebody criticised that the massive amount of violence felt unnecessary. I would say that might be exactly the point the game wants to make.    … Expand
  16. decoamelo
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This game is what separates a mere game from a work of art. Simply a masterpiece. It improves the already great The Last of Us I in every way possible. The story is deeper and more mature, the game play is absolutely perfect, the level design is great, the acting is the best I've seen so far, and the graphics just don't make sense in a PS4 game.
    I have beaten this game 3 times already,    This game is what separates a mere game from a work of art. Simply a masterpiece. It improves the already great The Last of Us I in every way possible. The story is deeper and more mature, the game play is absolutely perfect, the level design is great, the acting is the best I've seen so far, and the graphics just don't make sense in a PS4 game.
    I have beaten this game 3 times already, and will definitely play it again in the future. Which is really rare for me, when it comes to story-driven games.
    The fact that TLOU2 has a 5.8 grade in metacritic as I write this review is something I cannot comprehend. It only shows how part of the game community is simply not ready for a game like this. 10 out of 10 without a doubt    … Expand
  17. d4ntes
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Polished to maximum with emotional rollercoaster story. And again, it has only one flaw: you can play it for the first time only once.
  18. IceRex
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to the haters! This game has the best writing I've ever seen in a game! This story intentionally makes you feel depression, anger, hate, empathy, sadness, love and the list goes on. It's a tough story that gives boxes in the soul to its player. If you are looking for the usual story with a happy ending this game is not for you. But please don't listen to the haters.Don't listen to the haters! This game has the best writing I've ever seen in a game! This story intentionally makes you feel depression, anger, hate, empathy, sadness, love and the list goes on. It's a tough story that gives boxes in the soul to its player. If you are looking for the usual story with a happy ending this game is not for you. But please don't listen to the haters. Anyone who hates him is emotionally immature and only acts out of emotional anger and follows the herd. that the game came out and before it came out it was a trend to hate it. People hated him just from the leaks and thought this whole game was pro-gay because that's what the leaker told them. which is not true. Then YouTubers saw it was a trend to hate him so they made hate videos before he even came out. Got a lot of views. And made more people who didn't play it hate it. As long as people do something knowing they are going to hate it they really will hate it even if they could love it

    Rating:
    graphics - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Story - 10/10
    World - 10/10    … Expand
  19. Mattone
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely love this game! i really don't understand how people don't like it, but for me, it's a 10/10. from the incredible grafic to the incredible story (which is taken perfectly by the view of Ellie and Abby). not to mention the character development that every character has. Like Ellie, that in the ending gives up on killing Abby. then, people say that Naughty dog implement a lesbian couple, retaining it not necessary for the plot. Why? can't two lesbians love each other in a videogame, while two straight people can? then, the death of Joel was necessary for the plot. i am really sad still today that joel died. but to make the plot go on, people die. this time it was joel's turn to pass away. maybe if a The Last of Us part 3, if it'll release, the game will tell us that maybe Dina died. or maybe Tommy. Who knows … Expand
  20. Jasonbrody99
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    The best Playstation game ever. Just like Red dead redemption 2, the two best games of the PS4 generation. I personally didn't like its story either, but from the other way, it's technically peak.
  21. JuanKojima25
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    It has an exquisite gameplay, every button you touch really matters, I love the story, the rhythm is very good but the flashbacks seem unnecessary to me, some of them do not affect the rhythm much
  22. Lollllkkj
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    un gioco che mi ha fatto riflettere molto, mi ha fatto provare paura, gioia, sofferenza a premere tasti. rimpianto, sensi di colpa. Un vero capolavoro che se lo capisci ti entra dentro e non riuscirai facilmente a levartelo dalla testa. complimenti 10 E LODE
  23. O_ghostdops5
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    The game Has the Best história of the all games in my opinion, IT Has beautiful graphics and good characters
  24. Joselix7
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Gran juego de las mejores historias que he podido ver en mi vida, la total inmersión de los personajes y refleja el sentimiento en todo momento 10/10
  25. Young_Thugatron
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yeah the last of us part 2 had the best story I've ever played, it was an amazing game, if Ellie killed Abby she would have made the same mistake joel and Abby committed, as Abby's revenge didn't fix any if her personal problems going on internally and externally, in top of that ellies story mirror's nathan drakes pursued of treasure as nathan drake puts the people he cares about in danger for worthless treasure, in the end nathan leaves tge treasure in the past in order to care about his family, just like ellie leaves her revenge nehind. Abby's story mirror Joel's from the last of us part 1, the story starts with losing a loved one and growing as a person after meeting a little kid that sufferes from external and internal problens as lec lost his sister and ellie lost her best friend before meeting joel. Ellies decision in the end shows growth and selflessness as she acknowledges that every person makes decisions based on circumstance and how Abby has so much in common with joel and she would be committing the same action Abby committed that affect ellie in the begging of the second game. Joel's decision in the end of part 1(2013) serves as an opposite to Peter's decision in the end of Marvel's spiderman(2018). It is all about putting other people's circumstances into consideration abd growing as a person and lifting your self abd the people around you rather than harming the world you were brought into.… Expand
  26. jeltz
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    the game we all waited for!!!! beautiful graphics and level design. amazing ai, depth with character development and etc…
  27. sasuke6199
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
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  28. TIMIDESTONE699
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This game is the game of our time, The storytelling has been blown outta the water, People always want a good happy ending where the hero always wins or some BS, This game takes storytelling to the next level, I was so immersed in this game, it's the best game I've ever played, the combat is stunning, the world is gorgeous, this really sets a standard to the future of gaming, last of usThis game is the game of our time, The storytelling has been blown outta the water, People always want a good happy ending where the hero always wins or some BS, This game takes storytelling to the next level, I was so immersed in this game, it's the best game I've ever played, the combat is stunning, the world is gorgeous, this really sets a standard to the future of gaming, last of us part 1 felt repetitive but not part 2, with part 2 it always felt like we are constantly moving onto the next thing like so quickly, ofc I really didn't like the ending much it was ok-ish but it's a fantastic story nevertheless which is based on self-realization at the end and driven by our emotions.… Expand
  29. Havoc-M2
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    An amazing game and fantastic physics. The last of us part2.......................................................
  30. mehdiazmoudeh
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    this game is very very perfect in world and i love this game
  31. lucasbarroca
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores games que já joguei.
    Gráficos belíssimos é uma jogabilidade incrível, a história não precisa nem de comentários.
  32. supercalifragi
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    La mejor narrativa en un videojuego, increíble estructura y planteamiento, su capacidad para generar sentimientos encontrados, brillante construcción de personajes y un apartado jugable y técnico soberbios.
  33. Motherpucker
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Best control scheme on any third person action game I have ever played. Story is good, but not as good as the first game. Still amazing.
  34. Alle2
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    Apenas fazendo minha parte para limpar o nome desta masterpiece, jogo sensacional, história e personagens incríveis, introduz e lida com temas extremamente delicados com maestria e sem estranheza, te mantém envolvido do início ao fim.
  35. Izklw
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Эта игра одна из лучших вышедших за последние 10 лет минимум, эта игра заставляет плакать, она заставляет тебя думать, что правильно, а что нет.Ты не знаешь кто хороший, а кто плохой. Люди возненавидели эту игру из за лгбт повестки, хотя этой повестки несколько катсцен, даже не час игры.Эта игра одна из лучших вышедших за последние 10 лет минимум, эта игра заставляет плакать, она заставляет тебя думать, что правильно, а что нет.Ты не знаешь кто хороший, а кто плохой. Люди возненавидели эту игру из за лгбт повестки, хотя этой повестки несколько катсцен, даже не час игры.
  36. Manolinio7
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    All the Xbots gathered and try to create a propaganda.... You will never see a game like this in your empty console
  37. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!! tlou
  38. Arshia14628
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Perfecto! everything it was my favorite game of all time but story was better for part 2
  39. TheDan4ok
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to those people who give this game low marks! These people are either pathetic fans of Xbox, or before writing their review, they took their brains out of their heads and threw them far away! • The gameplay in the game is very diverse, there are a lot of scenarios. You can both go through, taking everyone in your way, and carefully move along the stealth! The control is veryDon't listen to those people who give this game low marks! These people are either pathetic fans of Xbox, or before writing their review, they took their brains out of their heads and threw them far away! • The gameplay in the game is very diverse, there are a lot of scenarios. You can both go through, taking everyone in your way, and carefully move along the stealth! The control is very convenient, smooth and pleasant! It deserves 10/10! • The sound in the game is amazing! Being in dark locations and hearing every infected nearby is very exciting! Definitely 10/10! • NaughtyDog did a great job optimizing the game! FPS is stable and clear even in loaded scenes! 10/10 of course! • The story in the game can leave only the dumbest man in the world indifferent! Adequate people have experienced a lot of different emotions from the plot of this game! And it's beautiful! It is strictly forbidden to set lower than 10/10! A gorgeous game that will forever remain in my heart!… Expand
  40. Alexmack3
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    If you didn't like it the first time, just play it again or watch that Videogamedunkey video where he reads YouTube comments about the game.
  41. maxxyishere
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the best game of all time not only the graphics are amazing but the story is even better! i get that some ppl may not like joel dying in the beginning but ppl have to understand that the protagonist doesnt always win and the protagonist isnt always good!… Expand
  42. SingleplayerBR
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece, everything is great in this game, amazing gameplay, graphics are gorgeous, IA is perfect, one of the best games of any time
  43. salt3949
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    이 게임은 그래픽과 전투 액션이 모든 것을 압도합니다 그리고 망할 PC주의 이런 젠장할 놈들
  44. Harrydaje
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Peak of the old gen. Gameplay is very immersive with one of the greatest and most realistic AI you can find. Despite the debatable choice of leaving Ellie's story at the theatre in a moment of huge tension to begin Abby's story, the story pace is great and the characters behaviours/developments are very well written. The facial expressions and emotions give a sense of realism you've mostPeak of the old gen. Gameplay is very immersive with one of the greatest and most realistic AI you can find. Despite the debatable choice of leaving Ellie's story at the theatre in a moment of huge tension to begin Abby's story, the story pace is great and the characters behaviours/developments are very well written. The facial expressions and emotions give a sense of realism you've most likely never seen before. This game is an amazing mixture between violence and peace, revenge and forgiveness, survival and self destruction. Not to mention the level of details it has, which is top notch. If a post apocaliptic game driven by violence, brutality and twists is what you're looking for, then this game is highly recommended.… Expand
  45. Mikez023
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    El mejor videojuego de la historia. Gráficamente increíble, jugablemente divertido y con una historia que no tiene miedo de ser impopular, simplemente naughty dog siendo los mejores.
  46. Nigthwin
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Wow the graphics it’s a legend and for the game mechanism’s of the game love it and for the game it’s self no need to speak the game will speak about here self ..
  47. Mhzki
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This game is ground breaking. It reflects reality and manifest it into a video game its a realistic experience every character is driven by surviving in this cruel world there is no good or evil characters its all about the perspective of your vision that's whats the game trying to do no one will ever have the same opinion of the game you will hate some characters from the deepest part ofThis game is ground breaking. It reflects reality and manifest it into a video game its a realistic experience every character is driven by surviving in this cruel world there is no good or evil characters its all about the perspective of your vision that's whats the game trying to do no one will ever have the same opinion of the game you will hate some characters from the deepest part of your guts or you will be loving and understanding other characters its all about perspective it diveds the fans into picking sides and teams it will make you feel alot of things and its not always necessary to be love or attachment it will be hatred and anger and also love and loyalty and thats what makes this game so realistic and a masterpiece.… Expand
  48. Daemon789
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    A story of revenge that becomes a lesson in obsession and forgiveness. It's a rehashing of violence begetting violence, but also showing that good deeds can be contagious.

    On top of that it improves stealth, AI, and some of the mechanics from the first game. And it looks amazing
  49. murilosst
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Probably the best game I've ever played (so far)
    This is just the face of PS4 and it shows us all of the console's potential
    Graphics are amazing, the story is even better, please don't listen to people who says that it's a cliche story, its innovating and mindblowing at every corner. This game is such an amazing experience that once you finish it you will keep thinking about for days.    Probably the best game I've ever played (so far)
    This is just the face of PS4 and it shows us all of the console's potential
    Graphics are amazing, the story is even better, please don't listen to people who says that it's a cliche story, its innovating and mindblowing at every corner.
    This game is such an amazing experience that once you finish it you will keep thinking about for days.
    Definetly a masterpiece    … Expand
  50. dr9pz
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
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  51. FETunes
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of all time. Absolutely incredible. Amazing graphics, amazing story and great gameplay.
  52. Adeniis
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo da história dos video games, história ótima, gameplay impecável, trilha sonora maravilhosa e personagens muito bons trazendo uma explosão de sentimentos aos jogadores, isso é uma obra prima dos games.
  53. Ghazi_
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    It’s a great game هههههه ههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههـIt’s a great game هههههه ههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههـ ههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههـ هههههه هههههه ههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههـ ههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههـ ههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههـ… Expand
  54. Raven999
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played, graphics, physics and story. Masterpiece, naughty dog really nailed it.
  55. DarthWendigo
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    El juego que hará que lo que juegues después nunca volverá a ser lo mismo. Uno de los mejores juegos de todos mis tiempos. Juega con tu alma y luego te la hace comer. Increíble. Gracias Neil por esta obra maestra.
  56. ligran
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. A very well-designed and heartfelt project. Of course, it also has its downsides, but after finishing this game, you simply don’t have anything bad left in your head, but only the thought that it was wonderful.
  57. KasperD12A
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, after two passing.
    If you not loveling game after first passing, just passing again in later life.
  58. Rilux
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Gameplay is great, plot is even more interesting than the first part, the ending... Perfect, it is logical, and ends story on quite logical point
  59. BadFlounder
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Unlike all the whiny idiots here, I will give this game a fair review. Get over yourself, Joel fanboys. Killing has consequences, and he paid for his mistakes in a brutal, unforgiving way. Such is the world of The Last of Us I and II. The game is very good. I didn’t agree with all aspects of the story, but I can appreciate it all the same. On a technical level the game is 10 out of 10. Stunning. The only knocks that bring it to an 8 for me are the Seraphine storyline which I found drug on WAY too long. In general, the 3rd act is just way too long. And the violence. Oh, yes, the violence. I don’t actually mind it too much because it does fit the narrative for the most part. But I did find some spots where the game was just ghoulishly violent for the sake of it, not that it fit the story well at that point. And for that I will knock a point off. But all in all, Naughty Dog’s “very good” game is still better than almost any other studio’s best efforts. They are just that good and TLOU2 is no exception. It’s a very good game that fails to quite live up to the sublime first installment, but that doesn’t make the game a 4 like so many other idiots here are rating. Grow up, people.… Expand
  60. ARYXANDRE
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Strong, thought-provoking and addictive gameplay. Suffers a bit with pacing and structure but Naughty Dog still manages to close the generation with a special game.
  61. Bloke28
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 10/10 for all except loses a point for making eli a lesbian so 9/10 instead. First one was better too but started slow.… Expand
  62. Rene9aaade
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    No spoilers.
    Honest 33 year old gamer. I loved the last of us although was slightly impatient with its general pace. The last of us 2 is pretty much more of the same but with higher production values, stunning visuals And brutal combat. This game has been divisive for reasons that I just can’t attest too. The story is riveting and Filled me up with as much rage and anger as it did Ellie.    No spoilers.
    Honest 33 year old gamer. I loved the last of us although was slightly impatient with its general pace. The last of us 2 is pretty much more of the same but with higher production values, stunning visuals And brutal combat. This game has been divisive for reasons that I just can’t attest too. The story is riveting and Filled me up with as much rage and anger as it did Ellie. If you are old enough to be able to engage morally with a videogame and enjoyed part 1 or the genre. Go get the game! I’m not a fan of the genre but ND just created a benchmark for anyone who doubts what a VG can deliver, so kudos to them. I can see why it’s a 10/10 everywhere just not perfect for me due to the slowish gameplay which again is personal taste.    … Expand
  63. EddyMEX
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Not better than the first one but this game had me hooked, the gameplay is fenomenal and the graphics are amazing. The story on the other hand was off putting, I had to take a small break from continuing the game as i was kind of disappointed in how the story evolved(you know what i am referring too). After i came back from my break i had to push through and see it through, which was madeNot better than the first one but this game had me hooked, the gameplay is fenomenal and the graphics are amazing. The story on the other hand was off putting, I had to take a small break from continuing the game as i was kind of disappointed in how the story evolved(you know what i am referring too). After i came back from my break i had to push through and see it through, which was made easy as i was seeking revenge and i wasn’t going to stop until i got it…which i wasn’t let by the direction of the game unfortunately but i did like the conclusion as Ellie proved to be the biggest bad ass female protagonist of any game i’ve played.… Expand
  64. oldboy
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's Amezing let's try it!.................................................… Expand
  65. Tgooding01
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    The abuse this game has got including its creators and even actors is beyond cruel. Most will not have even played this game but yet still feel their entitlement to shoot something down. Play the game, if you don’t like it that’s your choice but it’s not your right to attack people for it.
  66. numeric
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This game is difficult to play. It's uncomfortable and upsetting, but that's why I loved it. It's incredibly violent and disturbing, and I think it's impossible to have a "hero" in this scenario. If one character kills hundreds of other people how does that make them any better than the "villains?" It's a game about revenge told through the eyes of two people. Who you decide to champion isThis game is difficult to play. It's uncomfortable and upsetting, but that's why I loved it. It's incredibly violent and disturbing, and I think it's impossible to have a "hero" in this scenario. If one character kills hundreds of other people how does that make them any better than the "villains?" It's a game about revenge told through the eyes of two people. Who you decide to champion is really up to you. I had a really hard time with certain parts of the gameplay, but it made me feel emotions that were entirely new in a video game. The graphics are phenomenal, the gameplay is terrifying, and I absolutely loved it.… Expand
  67. SinKerS
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    It's realy good game.
    Not like original game. But part 2 its a good end of Joel and Ellie story.
  68. Dazgerrard
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    The people rating this game so low have clearly never even played it. After 30+ hours and the story completed, I can safely say this is one of the greatest games I’ve ever played and easily amongst the best on this generation of console.
  69. yetanotherdude
    Aug 17, 2020
    9
    Absolutely Great game!
    Interesting story, that is not as witty as the firsts game story but one that is told very well,
    and which is displayed from several angles! Great characters with a great chemistry makes you want to progress! The pacing is good, the world is really beautiful. Maybe it is a bit too long for its own good, but nevertheless, one of the best games on PS4! Worthy    Absolutely Great game!
    Interesting story, that is not as witty as the firsts game story but one that is told very well,
    and which is displayed from several angles!
    Great characters with a great chemistry makes you want to progress!
    The pacing is good, the world is really beautiful.
    Maybe it is a bit too long for its own good, but nevertheless, one of the best games on PS4!
    Worthy successor imho!    … Expand
  70. zembowerboy
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    I have so much to say, but I can only break it down simply. To be updated.

    Graphics: 10
    Level Design: 9
    Controls: 9.5
    Presentation: 10
    Vocal Performances: 10
    Story: 7.5
    Characters: 7.5
    Originality: 8.5
    Pacing: 7
    Writing: 7
    Satisfaction: 8
    Gameplay: 9

    8.5
  71. SlyDragons
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game. It was an amazing story, and had great characters and was unbelievably detailed. There are some things that really got me in the gut with this game, and I don't know if I could play this again anytime soon because it certainly had impact.

    I won't spoil anything, but I can say I can see why the gamer-boy safespace crowd who are scared of anything a little    Just finished the game. It was an amazing story, and had great characters and was unbelievably detailed. There are some things that really got me in the gut with this game, and I don't know if I could play this again anytime soon because it certainly had impact.

    I won't spoil anything, but I can say I can see why the gamer-boy safespace crowd who are scared of anything a little different would attack the game with negative reviews for being an experience a little too far outside their bubble. Open-minded people may enjoy the game, but if the thought of a female protaganist or some LGBTQ themes give you the vapors, then steer clear for your own delicate sensibilities.    … Expand
  72. sladebane
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Just finished the game. It is brilliant. Don't let all the bigots out there tell you otherwise. It is a brutally dark and tragic story so will not be for everyone. That being said I still think all mature players out there should play this. My one critique is that a few of the encounters drug on for a little too long. Or maybe I just felt that way because I stealth ex my way through theJust finished the game. It is brilliant. Don't let all the bigots out there tell you otherwise. It is a brutally dark and tragic story so will not be for everyone. That being said I still think all mature players out there should play this. My one critique is that a few of the encounters drug on for a little too long. Or maybe I just felt that way because I stealth ex my way through the whole game, barely using guns at all. But I emencilly enjoyed this game.… Expand
  73. Kingjulian
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This game has stuck with me for a couple weeks now. Just incredible work. It's not a 10 because there are some specific points where the pacing falters a bit and one of the key relationships isn't fleshed out quite as well as I think it should be, but my god what a bruising, jaw-dropping piece of storytelling overall. This game never stops swinging for the fences, and I love it for that.
  74. loki102
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Beautifully made game. Leaves enough food for thought. Not for opinionated gamers for sure. Go play spidey or minecraft or another generic souls game. This one is a true gem.
  75. Cyber_Angel
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    Awesome game. I was first put off by Abby, but the integration of different characters meant that they grew on me and in the end I cared about all of them. The game is long, full of incredible detail and is challenging enought to keep you on your toes. Apart from the slower start, I enjoyed it thoroughly.
  76. Insomnamarth
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    A true testament to the the world/characters established in the first game. All it takes is re-watching the last moment of the first game to know that things would be different in the sequel. The choices the characters make have consequences, and this game illustrates that irrefutable fact beautifully yet agonizingly. Not without flaws but definitely deserving better than the negativeA true testament to the the world/characters established in the first game. All it takes is re-watching the last moment of the first game to know that things would be different in the sequel. The choices the characters make have consequences, and this game illustrates that irrefutable fact beautifully yet agonizingly. Not without flaws but definitely deserving better than the negative reviews on this site, they're from children who can't be objective and don't understand these characters are all human.… Expand
  77. dorsman
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Just finished it. I was a fan of the first one and I think this one is even better. The gameplay has been improved and I thought the story was very powerful and made you feel a range of emotions throughout. The voice acting is perfect and the character animations are incredible. It's the most polished AAA game I have ever played. If you were a fan of the first one I highly recommendJust finished it. I was a fan of the first one and I think this one is even better. The gameplay has been improved and I thought the story was very powerful and made you feel a range of emotions throughout. The voice acting is perfect and the character animations are incredible. It's the most polished AAA game I have ever played. If you were a fan of the first one I highly recommend playing it informing your own opinion. I think the people that are mad about specific story changes need to actually finish the game and then decide what they think.… Expand
  78. ComedyPros
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us: Part 2 is a emotionally exhausting ride from start to finish that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled. The game does have pacing issues that could have been better executed but the game offers a much more realised world that the predecessor already wonderfully established back in 2013. The combat has been greatly improved on, staying true to its originalThe Last of Us: Part 2 is a emotionally exhausting ride from start to finish that will stay with you long after the credits have rolled. The game does have pacing issues that could have been better executed but the game offers a much more realised world that the predecessor already wonderfully established back in 2013. The combat has been greatly improved on, staying true to its original simplicity but now offering more new dynamic ways of movement to keep the 25+ hour rush moving. The enemies are more intellegent to compliment the new combat. I would reccomend Hard mode for the first playthrough, unless you want to play for the ambitious story, then normal will suffice.

    Overall I give this game a 9/10. Highly reccomended.    … Expand
  79. Dam
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The technical aspects of the gameplay, mechanics and graphics of TLOU2 are fantastic, and just like I had hoped. I love the scale and versatility of the level design in the combat encounters, and how you are able to use it to your advantage.

    10/10

    In terms of storytelling, this game is all over the place. I like the overall plot, but the execution could (should) have been better, especially after what Naughty Dog did whit TLOU1.
    Part 2 is in desperate need of editing, where length, phasing and momentum all leave room for improvement.
    The game is too long. TLOU1 proved that you don’t need a 20+ hour game to tell a captivating story, and develop great characters you fall in love with. This issue could however be mitigate with better phasing and momentum. There were tons of emotional moments, both in-game and in cut scenes, that made me feel everything from happiness to rage and loss. But there were also big sections of the game, where I felt frustrated by the downtime, and just wanted the next story-beat or more enemies to fight. It is here the level design becomes a double-edged sword.
    When there is no one to fight or no puzzle to figure solve, the levels turn into big empty places where you walk around searching for scraps, ammo and pills, to make sure you are prepared for your next encounter. Even though Naughty Dog has made an amazing and beautiful world full of small details, this does become tedious after a while, when you are traveling through the world alone.
    This breaks the phasing of the game, and takes away the focus from the story, which I through multiple playthroughs of TLOU1 never struggled with. In TLOU1 you are always experiencing the game, either through dialogue, puzzles or a cut scene/transition that throws you into a new scenario.
    Maybe this becomes less of an issue on a second playthrough, but for now, it is one of my biggest negatives. If you experience the same thing, I recommend turning on enhanced listening to scan for items. This helps, without becoming a solution.
    One of my favorite elements of both TLOU games is the in game dialogue between you and you companion. This could have been a solution for these sections, as it is the case for the Downtown level of Seattle Day 1, where Ellie and Dina are riding around joking and talking about what they see. The same goes for when you as Abby are making your way through the city with Lev, and they talk about the The Seraphites and why Lev and Yara are on the run. These are some of my favorite character development and world building moments, the same way how Joel says he has been on both sides of the ambush in TLOU1.
    Another way Naughty Dog could have trimmed the game down is when you take over as Abby. It killed the momentum for me, because it felt like I was starting a new game. Even though it doesn’t make sense for you to upgrade Ellie’s abilities, I understand why it is there, as it gives the player a sense of progression. It is however 100% unnecessary when you play as Abby, a character who has trained for years to become a perfect killing machine. It feels like padding, and could have streamlined the story if you didn’t have to start from scratch. My solution to the Seattle levels with Abby is to give us a few skills to upgrade, and cut those chapters by 30%.

    6/10

    Even though I miss a lot of Ellie’s personality from the first game, I get that she has grown, both in age and through life. There are a lot of characters to love and (love to) hate in this game, often even the same character simultaneously. The story does a good job of fleshing out the main characters motivations, and it made me both and hate and empathies with their acts and decisions.
    The death of Joel made me hate Abby (as I was supposed to), but I did not get mad at the game, because I expected that the story would explain her actions, as it did. I like Abby as a character, and I liked playing as her.
    I can easily imagine a full game where you play as a girl, whose father is about to save humanity, but is needlessly murdered by a madman, who acts out of selfishness. (Ellie even tells Joel that he did the wrong thing. He even knows this himself, which is why he lied about it at the end of TLOU1)
    It is the reason why the games is called TLOU Part 2.

    Whenever I hear people talk about negatives about TLOU1, they often mention the David fight, which is also my biggest negative about that game. But they did it again, only in an even more grotesquely annoying way. The showdown between Abby and Ellie in the theater is the only part of the game I hate, and I am not looking forward to play it again. It is luckily only one out of many scenes that are full of sweetness, love, heartbreak, horror and action, my favorite being the museum with Joel and Ellie.
    The set pieces are impressive and really good at creating the right atmosphere the levels/chapters need to support the story.

    Final score 8.5/10    … Expand
  80. Cleric22
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It took me a few weeks but I finished this, as hopefully all who reviewed the game did. This was a great experience. I won't say it's "fun" or that I "enjoyed" it, but not all story telling is designed around glee. They did an excellent job with the characters and their motivations. I can see why some fans would be upset, but frankly I disagree with that notion. Spending hours playing as Abby, knowing how it ends for her friends I still found myself getting invested, to the point where when it was time to check back with Ellie I was surprised by how villainous she looked from Abby's side of the conflict.

    I'm eager to see more of both Ellie and Abby later. They were both right and they were both wrong and I think that's good story telling. I understand why Ellie stopped at the end. Violence and vengeance is never done and you have to break that cycle somewhere. You have to maintain a little bit of humanity.

    One mark off for the story feeling a little dragged out in parts, but I'm glad I spent weeks playing it instead of days.    … Expand
  81. hellkt
    Jan 27, 2021
    9
    I really don't understand all the hate going on around this game, I found TLOU2 a great game with a fascinating story, I felt very band and stressed at some points during the story, and experienced something in a video game, that I've never felt before, some people may like the story, other don't. It’s also que question if this game is really an entertainment product? It made me feel bad,I really don't understand all the hate going on around this game, I found TLOU2 a great game with a fascinating story, I felt very band and stressed at some points during the story, and experienced something in a video game, that I've never felt before, some people may like the story, other don't. It’s also que question if this game is really an entertainment product? It made me feel bad, depressed, tired and relived during the pauses and when I’ve finished it. But the fact is that Naughty Dog made something unique here, nobody can deny that.

    PROS
    Unique Story
    Unique gaming experience
    Best last gen graphics
    Great animations
    Nice combat and enemies

    CONS
    Overall, it could be a little shorter.
    The game negatively influences with your mood.    … Expand
  82. coth
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Rather good game despite all that hate-kids attack. Far more interesting than Tomb Raider reinstallments. The story is excellent. Makes you sympathize to both sides. Characters are also well made. Dialogs may be boring in early game, but then everything's fine. Main questions are only to game physics, AI particularry. Still, all the way better than Tomb Raider reboot. Definitely best gameRather good game despite all that hate-kids attack. Far more interesting than Tomb Raider reinstallments. The story is excellent. Makes you sympathize to both sides. Characters are also well made. Dialogs may be boring in early game, but then everything's fine. Main questions are only to game physics, AI particularry. Still, all the way better than Tomb Raider reboot. Definitely best game of the year to date. And best action adventure in past years.… Expand
  83. bill-jay
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is it perfect? No. Have the gaming mechanics advanced from the first? No. Did I get the continuation I expected from the first? Yes! If I had not played this game based on all of the negative feedback it got I'd be very annoyed, because I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. People need to stop listening to social media and start making up their own minds.… Expand
  84. prophecy623
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Fantastic graphics. Showed how dedicated naughty dog is at their craft and it really shows. The story is not bad at all but I did like the first Last of Us slightly better. Not every story has to have a happy ending.
  85. VaaderDj19
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us was a flawless masterpiece, the Last of Us 2 is a flawed masterpiece. The gameplay is fantastic and the combat can really flow when you get the hang of it. Why flawed, well it gets a bit long, I feel some bits could have been included as an optional DLC and maybe we could have had more of the combat encounters that were in the last chapter, which was for me the most fun partThe Last of Us was a flawless masterpiece, the Last of Us 2 is a flawed masterpiece. The gameplay is fantastic and the combat can really flow when you get the hang of it. Why flawed, well it gets a bit long, I feel some bits could have been included as an optional DLC and maybe we could have had more of the combat encounters that were in the last chapter, which was for me the most fun part of the game.
    I really don't understand the hate that is coming, this game is not a 4.6 by any objective metric. I mean if this is a 4.6 then Kill Bill should be a 1. People need to chill out and enjoy the game.
    And Abby is cool, this is simply a story of regular people who are pushed to breaking points and I think what we get is a very plausible story.    … Expand
  86. dharma
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Lots of people literally review bombing this game; not liking the direction of the story, its characters orientation and other issues that seem to bug a lot of people these days. Let's get this straight, The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that is hand crafted to a tiny detail, and it represents the pinacle of the PS4's capabilities. Like its predecessor, it was released on the final leg ofLots of people literally review bombing this game; not liking the direction of the story, its characters orientation and other issues that seem to bug a lot of people these days. Let's get this straight, The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that is hand crafted to a tiny detail, and it represents the pinacle of the PS4's capabilities. Like its predecessor, it was released on the final leg of the console and here, Naughty Dog pulls all the stops: stupendous graphics, great production values and updated game play mechanics. Obviously, it's a must have yet be warned, LOU 2 approaches the apocalypse in a very dour and realistic manner, and it is not a feel good game in any way. Kudos for Sony for giving its studios 'free reign'; first with 'Death Stranding' now with this game, that allows its creators a great canvas for their artistry, at the expense of its 'mixed reception'.… Expand
  87. CMac019
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    I don't think most of these reviewers have actually played this game. Great gameplay, great graphics. Not as good as the first game but still one of the best games of this console generation.
  88. keanex
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part 2 is a game that I was eagerly counting down the days as The Last of Us is my favorite game of all-time. Unfortunately the game has received some of the most insane pre-release hate that tainted the experience for me. The amount of hate and accidentally being spoiled for a few key moments had me thinking of that instead of focusing on the game.

    I understand why the people who hate Abby for her actions, and not due to bigotry, would hate her and hate playing the game. I didn't enjoy playing as her even though I understood what Naughty Dog wanted to accomplish. I didn't particularly care about her story arc, but I did appreciate Naughty Dog tried something that they had to have known would be controversial.

    I think that the concept of bringing to light the duality of actions between Joel and Abby was a brave attempt given the amount of love that Joel and Ellie received after the first story. The story wasn't what I wanted, but I understand their decision.

    Graphically this is the best game that I've ever played. It looked and ran incredible on my PS4 Pro connected to a Vizio M558-G1, I was constantly in a state of awe at what Naughty Dog accomplished with regards to this. The audio design was equally fantastic. In terms of gameplay, Naughty Dog also exceeded my expectations by increasing the quality of the level design, and made encounters more fun than before. I applaud them for that.

    For those who read this who genuinely played this game and felt betrayed, I understand. If you're reviewbombing without ever having played it, find a better use of your time.

    I intend to replay TLoU2 next year once all of the nonsense surrounding it has finally settled down. It's a fantastic game even if I don't agree with the story decisions fully.

    Graphics: 10/10
    Audio: 10/10
    Story: 7.5/10    … Expand
  89. Rangcom
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **This review contains slight spoilers of story theme however no plot points are revealed**

    Truly a great game. The vast majority of the negative reviews are from day 1 and are for all the wrong reasons. Not all negative reviews fit this bill; I appreciate the critical reviews for those that actually put an effort in.

    You will see a few points of reasoning from the other folks (or bots) posting negative reviews:

    - The Gameplay hasn't evolved.
    Yes, it's true that the gameplay is similar to that of TLOU1 but isn't that the reason we fell in love with the first game? I had a blast with the game mechanics and systems and never felt as though they were dated.

    -The Story is Awful/They destroyed the characters we loved!
    The story is not awful, there is an incredibly dark theme to this story that is upsetting folks. It shows a side to Joel and Ellie that people don't want to believe. Just because a story doesn't have a happy ending, doesn't mean it's bad

    And then you have those that criticize the game because the protagonist is a lesbian. There is no reason to battle that as those that see this as the reason a game is a disaster is a bigot.

    Anyway, what do I think of the game. It's a must buy in my book!

    Graphics & Sound: 10/10 - Absolutely gorgeous graphics from the character animations to the environment themselves. The soundtrack as well was brilliant. I truly felt engrossed in the world.

    World Design: 10/10 - Level design is second to none as this game feels like an open world while it is actually "on rails". It makes you feel as though you are making the choice of the path as opposed to being guided. It allows for exploration and each level feels unique.

    Gameplay: 8/10 - TLOU2 maintains nearly identical gameplay with its predecessor with some added features such as guitar playing and a jump ability. The controls do at times feel a bit clunky and hence the detraction

    Story: 8/10 - If you are expecting or wanting a tale of hope and optimism that the predecessor left us on, this is not what you will get. You will get a bloody story of revenge with an incredibly dark theme. There were a couple of plot holes that could not be overlooked but overall a solid story.

    Overall Recommendation: 9/10 - Play the game, form your own opinion because I can guarantee you it is heaps and mounds better that the user score shows. That is of course if you aren't afraid of seeing two females kiss.    … Expand
  90. WJS6495
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This game was amazing, its not Last of Us 1 but its has its own journey its own story its own character development. Don't listen to all the view bombers who watched YouTube content creators give their opinion then they came here to quote the exact words of the content creators. At least rent the game and give it a shot for yourself.
  91. olimpN7
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Очень тяжелая в психологическом плане игра, лучший сюжет о мести в играх как по мне, но местами затянут, еще лгбт и сжв раздражало местами, сами персонажи по началу не очень симпатизируют но потом я к ним привык. В концовке их стало даже жалко.
    Графика и анимация лучшие в играх на данный момент, звук тоже хорош.
    В плане саундтрека ни одна мелодия не запомнилась, музыка тут играет редко    Очень тяжелая в психологическом плане игра, лучший сюжет о мести в играх как по мне, но местами затянут, еще лгбт и сжв раздражало местами, сами персонажи по началу не очень симпатизируют но потом я к ним привык. В концовке их стало даже жалко.
    Графика и анимация лучшие в играх на данный момент, звук тоже хорош.
    В плане саундтрека ни одна мелодия не запомнилась, музыка тут играет редко и больше для создания атмосферы.
    Порадовал лор игры, разрушенный Сиэтл интересно исследовать.
    Геймплей лучше 1 части во всем, более динамичный, теперь можно ползать и сами арены стали больше. Но он почти не меняется на протяжении игры, запомнилось ток локация где нырять можно и первое появление сталкеров, а так просто чередование однотипных людей и зомби.    … Expand
  92. Galbrant
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This game is a messy work of art. The gameplay is more refined and more brutal. The accessibility is second to none. As for the story it's complicated I liked it after constantly thinking about it for like four days straight. Yes there were things that upset me but I got over it and appreciate it for what it is and I think the story could be digested better if rearranged differently withThis game is a messy work of art. The gameplay is more refined and more brutal. The accessibility is second to none. As for the story it's complicated I liked it after constantly thinking about it for like four days straight. Yes there were things that upset me but I got over it and appreciate it for what it is and I think the story could be digested better if rearranged differently with some tweaks. I still recommend to pick it up. if you're hesitate then wait for a sale.

    P.S. you can pet the dog... also you can blow up the dog in front of its owner. EVERYBODY WINS!    … Expand
  93. Harvo
    May 30, 2023
    9
    I'm sooooooo glad that I gave this game a try. I knew there was no way that this game could possibly be as bad as all these weirdos are trying to make it out to be. It very quickly became one of my favorite games of all time and an inspiration to my own work. I was addicted on my first playthrough of this game, I've played through the game almost four times so far and love replayingI'm sooooooo glad that I gave this game a try. I knew there was no way that this game could possibly be as bad as all these weirdos are trying to make it out to be. It very quickly became one of my favorite games of all time and an inspiration to my own work. I was addicted on my first playthrough of this game, I've played through the game almost four times so far and love replaying certain chapters like Hillcrest. Just give it a honest try and come to your own conclusion about it.… Expand
  94. Audioslav3
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    I dont understand the hate this game is getting. Overall last of us part 2 is a great game. I agree the decisions NG made regarding the narrative were controversial, but for the most part they were executed well. Graphics are gorgeous, audio and music are some of the best i have ever seen, game play though similar to part 1 was still enjoyable
  95. fa1601
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Mi comentario, pasará inadvertido, pero @Neil_Druckmann y @Naughty_Dog, corrieron un gran riesgo y tu vieron mucho Huevo. Unos de mis hijos se llama Joel, para que se entiendan. Aplaudo este gran desafío y agradezco el arte que lograron en este juego. Por muchos juegos más así.
  96. Junghova
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Amazing and bold in a day and age of a global pandemic, George Floyd ..and the current president. Well played Sony and Naughtydog!
  97. 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 !
  98. Markos-
    Oct 14, 2020
    9
    While I agree this game is definitely not perfect, the current 5.6 user score is simply absurd and does no favour to our own credibility (users) when we rate '0' a game that has so much talent dropped into it. The technical and artistic aspects of the game are simply top of the industry and in this regard improves the first part, leaping to a next level facilitated by the advancingWhile I agree this game is definitely not perfect, the current 5.6 user score is simply absurd and does no favour to our own credibility (users) when we rate '0' a game that has so much talent dropped into it. The technical and artistic aspects of the game are simply top of the industry and in this regard improves the first part, leaping to a next level facilitated by the advancing technology applied to games (and probably a bigger budget too?).

    Playing this game is a gripping and highly enjoyable experience, even if the excess of blood and extreme violence kinda feels a bit unnecessary in some of the fights.

    The gameplay felt too similar (almost clonical) to the first game, which is not necessarily a criticism, as I find it to be well balanced, challenging and fun. So why should you change something that works great?

    My biggest criticism is the story and character decisions/motivations. As mentioned in many other reviews as far as I could tell, I found the 'revenge above all' motivation too simplistic, repetitive, predictable and even anti-climatic. It's an extreme survival world where I would expect people to focus a bit more on self-preservation with the minimal means they have, and avoid any unnecessary injuries etc as much as possible, as hospitals or doctors are not particularly available... however, we find ourselves constantly forced to put our character in extreme peril just to seek vengeance or something like that... It's a non-essential task most of the time, highly capricious at times, that made it difficult for me to really engage with what we were doing or why we are crossing (again and again) the city side to side just to ask for someone who might know someone, who might lead us to someone who hurt our friend months ago.
    When in the original Fallout I'm asked to leave the bunker to search for a highly critical and necessary water filter system that stopped working, I felt the reason why I was travelling post-apocalyptic wastelands and risking everything was 'justified' and necessary. Someone had to do it. On the contrary, most of the time in The last of us 2 I felt very disconnected with our purpose. Thi wasn't the case on the first game either, when looking for a cure sounded like an absolutely understandable objective that justified taking all necessary risk (no cure equals to no hope for anyone, so...).
    Also, way too many flashbacks in this game. Some of them confused the hell out of me, between switching timelines and characters, at some point I didn't know what I was doing (and even worse, I stopped caring!).

    In any case, a superb game. 8,5/10 for me. Due to the narrative flaws it doesn't reach higher. Technical aspects, art, acting, sounds, music, polished gameplay... so many things are close to a 10.    … Expand
  99. mumhustler
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An emotional rollercoaster. That is the best way I can describe this game. What started out as disappointing for me with the way Joel was handled and his demise, came round full circle at the end and left me feeling sad but pleased with how the story rounded out. This game is an emotional rollercoaster, there really is no other way to describe it and only at the end do you get the full picture. It's method of storytelling is creative, captivating and haunting all at the same time. The world Naughty Dog have created feels so real and terrifying. I finished wanting more, the way any great story should. I was hoping for a happy end for Ellie, I hope she returns to Jackson and finds what she is looking for. I would love a third game surrounding Abby and Lev now, I would like to see what happens next for them.… Expand
  100. Peaceduke
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    The majority of low scores came from people who didn't actually play the game, they knew about the leaks or watched story pieces on streams and rushed to bomb it as soon as reviews opened up. In terms of actual gameplay - this is evolution in every sense imaginable: graphics, pacing, animation, game and level design. All these things are polished to perfection. Yes, some character choicesThe majority of low scores came from people who didn't actually play the game, they knew about the leaks or watched story pieces on streams and rushed to bomb it as soon as reviews opened up. In terms of actual gameplay - this is evolution in every sense imaginable: graphics, pacing, animation, game and level design. All these things are polished to perfection. Yes, some character choices and story moments are controvercial, but they are always emotional, they make you care and think about what's happening. Some moments felt forced and unnatural, but they never distracted from overall satisfaction. Flawed masterpiece would be the best way to describe it.… Expand
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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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