The Last of Us Part II

 PlayStation 4
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  1. felipefla
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    O melhor jogo da geração. Emocionante, intenso, grandioso, gameplay perfeita, nunca vi nada parecido.
  2. georgemccauley
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    I’m gutted with what Naughty Dog have put out here. We have been victims of false advertising and pure lies. From the trailers we were shown, we were expecting a game about Joel and Ellie. We didn’t get this and to make matters worse, the story is terrible, it’s jumbled together and the writing and pacing is so far off the first game, it’s almost like there has been a completely differentI’m gutted with what Naughty Dog have put out here. We have been victims of false advertising and pure lies. From the trailers we were shown, we were expecting a game about Joel and Ellie. We didn’t get this and to make matters worse, the story is terrible, it’s jumbled together and the writing and pacing is so far off the first game, it’s almost like there has been a completely different team writing this story.

    The only good thing about this game is the gameplay and graphics. The level of detail that has gone into this is brilliant, at times I thought I was looking at real humans. The world of the last of us is great, but in a story driven franchise, when it’s not up to par, it will drag everything down with it. The ending of this game will leave you feeling angry and upset, there is nothing satisfying about it and nothing gets cleared up. It appears Naughty Dog have tried to do something different with this game, but it doesn’t work and it’s a mess. It feels like a big political statement and a message about revenge is bad being shoved in our faces.

    In my honest opinion I had to set the difficulty to very easy after the first couple of hours into this game just to get through it, it wasn’t a good experience at all. We was told by Neil Druckmann himself that the Last of Us is about Joel and Ellie, this game isn’t. I bought it as I had to play it as I consider the first game the best I’ve ever played. However, after this I will not be purchasing anything Naughty Dog put out in the future. Save yourself £60 and don’t buy it.    … Expand
  3. Nomblus
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Absolut 100% garbage, it has absolutly nothing to do with the first story, the fact that Elli is Elli, a imune is more or less trivial and the only connection it has to the first game is the world and Elli and Joel, wich btw are completly different People, Joel isnt even in the game very much and Elli is not the same Elli, they just took the names to sell som sjw garbage. First game andAbsolut 100% garbage, it has absolutly nothing to do with the first story, the fact that Elli is Elli, a imune is more or less trivial and the only connection it has to the first game is the world and Elli and Joel, wich btw are completly different People, Joel isnt even in the game very much and Elli is not the same Elli, they just took the names to sell som sjw garbage. First game and that story is super trivial and means nothing, wich is funny seeing the game got praised for its **** story. Gameplay is medioker,, only Good things is the graphic… Expand
  4. lnizzle
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like this game did mostly everything right. It didn’t feel right to some people but it was actually well done. It did well in keeping with the first game’s ending and giving it a twisted continuation. It made it feel like Joel’s decision was bad and actually made you think if it was right or not. I feel as if every decision made by characters seemed reasonable because it actually did add up in the end. I feel as if it was a little shaky, which is why I can see all the hate towards it. But overall I believe it was a good game. Maybe the journey isn’t over yet. I would honestly like to know where Naughty Dog takes this. But I guess for now we wait.… Expand
  5. Laxus1122
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Its a great game from all points the story the gameplay& Graphics i had a lot of fun playing the game
  6. NIE_
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest and hardest game i have ever played. Actually is just the game of the year.
  7. EllieReeds
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Wonderful on every level, even in the fact that it splits gamers into two groups with their own strong feelings. A perfect mirror of what the events unfolding in the game do to the characters living through them.
    A true, bold, fearless masterpiece.
  8. MagnusVLF
    Jul 1, 2020
    5
    I've been playing games for many years, and TLOU2 is the only game that was so disappointing that I had to write my first review here.
    I've played the game, I even got the Platinum for TLOU2 and I have to say that the best part for the second walkthrough was skipping the story cinematics The game is very good in many aspects but the story is so bad and full of nonsense that makes me very    I've been playing games for many years, and TLOU2 is the only game that was so disappointing that I had to write my first review here.
    I've played the game, I even got the Platinum for TLOU2 and I have to say that the best part for the second walkthrough was skipping the story cinematics The game is very good in many aspects but the story is so bad and full of nonsense that makes me very sad.

    The story is the most important part of this kind of games, so I have to say again that they made it very wrong    … Expand
  9. MikeYorkstern
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    This game's trash! Story it's absoluty SUCKS. Only gameplays, sound, design is amazing!
  10. Vivek0608
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I don’t understand the negativity around the game. So much love has been put by the Naughty Dog team. The story is not to everyone’s liking. But still a masterpiece.
  11. alivescorpion1
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    I am disappointed, not angry but disappointed. I waited 7 years for this and it really let me down. The story is one convoluted mess. The plot is all messy and inchorent with no clarity. I did not feel the characters were true to themselves. The game has a lot of scenarios and incidents so convenient it is almost laughable. Characters that were so well thought-out make decisions so againstI am disappointed, not angry but disappointed. I waited 7 years for this and it really let me down. The story is one convoluted mess. The plot is all messy and inchorent with no clarity. I did not feel the characters were true to themselves. The game has a lot of scenarios and incidents so convenient it is almost laughable. Characters that were so well thought-out make decisions so against their personality, that its nothing but lazy writing. I bought the special ed coz i was so hyped, i feel now that it was all a waste. I am not against dark stuff, I've enjoyed movies like Schindler's list and so on. It's just that this game is one "hot pile of garbage".… Expand
  12. tsigriman
    Jul 1, 2020
    7
    The game is in no way perfect, but i think people aren't being objective. I overall enjoyed the game even though it kinda lost me in the last 2-3 hours. I wish the structure was better and not so back and forth.Though the ammount of work and detail that went into this is admirable and even if you didn't like the story give credit where credit is due. Also greatly enjoyed the represantationThe game is in no way perfect, but i think people aren't being objective. I overall enjoyed the game even though it kinda lost me in the last 2-3 hours. I wish the structure was better and not so back and forth.Though the ammount of work and detail that went into this is admirable and even if you didn't like the story give credit where credit is due. Also greatly enjoyed the represantation offered by the game. My worst critique would be that Ellie didn't really feel like a person in this game. We didn't get to see her personality shine at all through all the anger and revenge. I loved abbys character and the idea of seeing her point of view, but i really wish things didn't turn out the way they did. It's not perfect, but i enjoyed it so it's a 7/10 for me.… Expand
  13. ArashLSFE
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece in everyway i love the game gameplay and graphics are amazing and the story is shocking
  14. NonzeroMoy
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    very bad, boring, the mechanics are very bland, predictable and forced, everything seems to be on rails. the plot seeks to be "new" and inclusive. but it is more frivolous than the classic ones.
  15. LeLapinBlanc
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Last Of Us Part 2 est clairement une oeuvre qui ne vous laissera pas indifférent.
    Côté technique, c'est vraiment impressionant, tant par les décors, les animations, les cinématiques, tout est vraiment beau.
    Cela participe à créer un univers convainquant et inspirant. Côté scénario, Naugthy Dog créé une suite pertinente au premier opus déjà mémorable. Ici nous constatons les    Last Of Us Part 2 est clairement une oeuvre qui ne vous laissera pas indifférent.
    Côté technique, c'est vraiment impressionant, tant par les décors, les animations, les cinématiques, tout est vraiment beau.
    Cela participe à créer un univers convainquant et inspirant.
    Côté scénario, Naugthy Dog créé une suite pertinente au premier opus déjà mémorable.
    Ici nous constatons les conséquences des choix de Joël dans le premier épisode.
    C'est le yoyo niveau sentiments, entre amour, haine, peur, stress, rage, détresse, ce jeu raconte une histoire forte que l'on n'est pas prêt d'oublier.

    Chapeau à Naugthy Dog pour avoir pris tant de risques et s'en être aussi bien sorti.
    Je l'attendais beaucoup cet épisode et je ne suis pas déçu.    … Expand
  16. maraneson
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you evaluate the game separately from TLOU 1, then the work itself deserves 7 points out of 10. But! But if you perceive the game as a sequel to the GAME OF THE DECADE, then this is simply a failure.

    Joel: "Ellie? You didn’t even avenge me? It would be better if I left you with the fireflies."    … Expand
  17. Akorb
    Jul 1, 2020
    4
    Gameplay, graphics, voiceacting = all great. But the story is so disappointing that the experience as a whole just gets frustrating and slow. TLOU1: masterpiece TLOU2: bad writing in a fancy package.
  18. Izoky
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    у элли член................................................................
  19. Leedo
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1. Why did you have to kill Joel cruelly?
    2. Meaningless lesbian
    3. Harmony of forced philosophy and art    … Expand
  20. improve0516
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    You never gave me a choice.
    You made the wrong choice.Can you do it?
    You are making the story fall into the user's fallacy.
    I wouldn't have known if the order of the game was different.
  21. Amy-Storm
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Настолько плохой сюжет который вдобавок нелогичный и нереалистичный можно было придумать только намеренно чтобы поиздеваться над людьми которым нравилась первая часть.
    Во второй половине игры ещё заставляют играть за персонажа который вызывает только ненависть и отвращение. Критикам явно занесли баблишка да ещё и игра рекламировалась на каналах которые смотрят дети хотя некоторым людям она своей неоправданной и бессмысленной жестокостью в кат-сценах может испортить не только настроение.    … Expand
  22. Arthur1512
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Игру на старте очень много незаслуженно ругали,даже те кто наиграл максимум 3 часа от силы.И сразу бежали ставить ноли итд,от увиденного там.И оценка была 3 бала от игроков.Но с каждым днём оценка росла так как всё больше людей проходили игру и ставили более объективные оценки.Игра мне дико понравилось,графика,улучшенный геймплей,проработка мелких деталей.И лично мне понравился сюжет.ДаИгру на старте очень много незаслуженно ругали,даже те кто наиграл максимум 3 часа от силы.И сразу бежали ставить ноли итд,от увиденного там.И оценка была 3 бала от игроков.Но с каждым днём оценка росла так как всё больше людей проходили игру и ставили более объективные оценки.Игра мне дико понравилось,графика,улучшенный геймплей,проработка мелких деталей.И лично мне понравился сюжет.Да там есть моменты где я был удивлён,и не понимал данного решение сценаристы игры Нила Дракмана.Но всё же он у меня вызывал разные эмоции:удивление,злость,недопонимание итд.Это для меня это значит что над сюжетом старались,но я могу понять тех кому сюжет не понравился,или геймплей показался скучным.Но лично мне игра дико понравилось.И я ещё долго обсуждал сюжет и другие аспекты игры с друзьями.Моё мнение что Naughty Dog проделали великолепную работу.И я рад что Sony продолжает давать денег,и делать отличные сюжетные игры… Expand
  23. OMGItsaG4mer
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I cannot comprehend the hate this game is getting. The graphics are the best in the console, and it’s a technical masterpiece that perfects everything the first game got right. The atmosphere, animations and the details are masterful, and by seeing this I am unable to understand the people that claim the devs don’t care about this franchise. Because of these aspects, the game is nowhereI cannot comprehend the hate this game is getting. The graphics are the best in the console, and it’s a technical masterpiece that perfects everything the first game got right. The atmosphere, animations and the details are masterful, and by seeing this I am unable to understand the people that claim the devs don’t care about this franchise. Because of these aspects, the game is nowhere between a 0 or a 3, as I keep seeing in reviews. But let’s talk about the story. I do think it’s a bit weaker than its predecessor (which I consider unfair to judge now, given that Part I has become a legendary game in the PS community), but it’s still more engaging that 90% of the games out there. Very few games have made me feel such strong emotions as Part II has. It’s been a week since the credits rolled, and I still can’t get the game out of my mind. And yes, Part I is a very important game to me. I’ve beaten it many times and it’s definitely on my top 3. There was no point in this game where I felt like the original game and its characters were disrespected in any way, and even if I had I would not have any right to demand how this game should have been, as many are. These are Naughty Dog’s characters, not ours.
    But the game takes risks, and I completely understand that the way the story went is not what some were expecting. But for many others this has been a wonderful and emotional ride, and sadly our voice is not as heard.
    Anyway, although not being perfect (a bit too long I’d say), not many games have been as special as this one for me, and that adds a lot of value, so there goes my 10. The Last of Us Part II is not the game we expected, but I really think it’s the masterpiece that was needed.    … Expand
  24. Goulum
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I don't understand this bashing this game is so good. playing at this game before to open your mouth
  25. cerberus09
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    Trash..................................................................................................................
  26. AzatSh777
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    ВЫ УБИЛИ ЛУЧШУЮ ИГРУ.....у меня все....надеюсь для других студий это будет уроком.
  27. Rema2006
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    Really bad story which destroyed the whole franchise..im giving it 1 because the developer must understand that if he want add agenda then make it with a new ip not old one.
  28. Paulallm
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Los gráficos de este juego me parecen impresionantes sí, pero el resto es decepcionante, después de 7 años desde el primer juego había mucho que contar sobre el pasado de Joel, sobre el tema de la cura, etcétera, sin embargo se han fijado en mayor parte en una nueva historia.
    Además había mucha polémica que no tenía que ver con el juego, los que conocíamos The last of us 1 conocimos un juego que se basaba en una buena historia, sin más.
    Además, los tráilers que sacaban al final resultaban siempre ser montajes, haciéndonos pensar que en el juego íbamos a estar mucho más con Joel cuando todo eso ha sido falso, nos han engañado y me parece mal porque hemos pagado por lo que nos habían enseñado, si luego resulta que todo lo que han enseñado es mentira pues se han quedado con nuestro dinero y nosotros nos hemos quedado decepcionados.
    Por otra parte, me parece horrible tener que pasarte la mitad del juego con la persona que ha matado a un personaje muy querido.
    Y el juego quiere enseñar que la violencia y la venganza no es la solución, a través de que te pasas todo el juego matando a un montón de gente que no conoces de nada y que en verdad no te han hecho nada a tí directamente, para al fin llegar a la persona que de verdad te ha hundido la vida y dejarla en paz, es decir que todo lo que haces en el juego y todo lo que pierdes, arriesgas y matas por el camino es en vano.
    En conclusión me parece que se tendrían que haber centrado en la historia del primer juego sin tanta polémica y no nos deberían de haber engañado.    … Expand
  29. marcosalomao543
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game is amazing. the history is very good executed, and the characters ve never been discaracterizated. The history is sad but thats the true.
    one of the best of all times
  30. spasic
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a masterpiece, but it's just stupid that 1 hour of playing immediately Joel dies. The story isn’t bad, but I thought I’d experience the journey with Joel and Ellie. As for the Gameplay it is pretty much good. And in the end I don't know what to say, I mean I want to say I feel empty and sad. Please do the third part as soon as possible!… Expand
  31. Paddy151
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game spits on the story of the original. and make the protaganists out to be dumber then they were in the first game with no survival instincts. And naughtydog uses their trailers to do false adverteising and piss on our feelings of the original characters.… Expand
  32. Andeulo
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Pro

    - Nice graphics, the level of details are insane - combat and gameplay is good, but nothing ground breaking - enemies AI and reactions are one of the best i have seen as compared to other similar genre game - character's acting/expression are top notch, i didn't find the dialogue stupid as what some reviewer said - the game length just feel right - difficulty highly    Pro

    - Nice graphics, the level of details are insane
    - combat and gameplay is good, but nothing ground breaking
    - enemies AI and reactions are one of the best i have seen as compared to other similar genre game
    - character's acting/expression are top notch, i didn't find the dialogue stupid as what some reviewer said
    - the game length just feel right
    - difficulty highly customizable
    - only one tiny bug encountered throughout the entire game
    - unconventional story telling and bold decision made (which i like, what make a memorable game is it stir your emotion during the game, TLOU2 delivered that)

    Con
    - limited enemies type, all human enemies feel the same
    - Less puzzle solving
    - No challenging big boss
    - No replay value

    Neutral
    - repetitive gameplay (but which game is not?)
    - linear gameplay, no day night cycle (which I am fine)

    Some user said many plotholes, but i didn't find any. I personally think that RE2 remake has more plotholes.

    If there is no the last of us Part 1, this game's score would have been higher than 8.0. People giving it 0 is because they didn't like the story as much as TLOU1, which is a bias. i am okay with the story based on revenge, a lot of game/drama/series did that, it's nothing wrong with that. You don't like the story doesn't make it a bad game, it just disappoint you based on the high expectation you have.

    Personally i felt this game deserve a 8.5, but to balance those bias reviewer, i am giving it a 10.    … Expand
  33. coffeebreak
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Not only do they fail to tell a good story, they also destroy the whole franchise. What's worse, they seem to think we gamers are not entitled to judger the game(they tricked us to pay for one product that cannot live up to their promise while blaming on us for our negative reviews...for god sake...). What's more astonishing in this drama is more than the game itself, but the attitudesNot only do they fail to tell a good story, they also destroy the whole franchise. What's worse, they seem to think we gamers are not entitled to judger the game(they tricked us to pay for one product that cannot live up to their promise while blaming on us for our negative reviews...for god sake...). What's more astonishing in this drama is more than the game itself, but the attitudes from some game creators and the way they're trying to control the media and our freedom of speech.… Expand
  34. DitzEgo
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    Playing this game can be likened to having Naughty Dog tie you to a chair, drill a hole through your head all the way down to your throat, and then spit in it. Imagine that for about 15 hours straight.

    But at least they tried to paint you a pretty picture while doing it. 1 out of 10.
  35. FirstTimeReview
    Jul 1, 2020
    6
    First of all i would like to start by saying that i have never done a review (of any game) in my life. I am not biased towards saying the same as any other group out there, I just feel like I need to give my own opinion.
    When the game was firstly announced i was thrilled and could not wait a second more to get my hands on it. The first game was a masterpiece storywise, despite having    First of all i would like to start by saying that i have never done a review (of any game) in my life. I am not biased towards saying the same as any other group out there, I just feel like I need to give my own opinion.
    When the game was firstly announced i was thrilled and could not wait a second more to get my hands on it. The first game was a masterpiece storywise, despite having clunky controls and mechanics. Until the last of us part 2 was launched i managed to steer clear of any story leaks because i wanted to enjoy the game at its full potential. Unlike other reviews out there, i fully completed the game so i consider my review to be relevant.
    The last of us part 2 is a disappointment in the only area that mattered - STORY. After playing the first installment you will realize how smoothly and realistic the relationship between Ellie and Joel becomes throughout the game. Every character in the first game is well written and even if he has little time screen, he is still well drawn. In the sequel, all the chemistry is lost. I reckon that by now everyone has either played or watched someone play the last of us part 2 so people know that Joel dies in the worst way possible. I think that Neil Druckmann does not understand the fury of the fans: its not that they killed Joel, but his death felt like the work of someone who got bored of writing and just wanted to be done with it. The moment is sudden, does not fit with what gamers expected and it absolutely does not fit with how we know Joel would act in that instance.
    I know that Neil called his fans bigots because he thinks that the whole population is against lesbianism; most of us allready knew from the "Left Behind" DLC that Ellie had different views and we had no problem with that, mostly because the way it was presented made sense and did not feel forced. In TLOU2 you are forced to play with Dina as a sidekick because the producer wanted to show us the difficulty of being a same sex couple in a world that never exists in real life. There were hundreds of different ways to send this message without feeling force fed to us. As a matter of fact, i didn't even like Dina that much because it always felt like her dramas were everyone's dramas.
    There are not all negatives of course: the game mechanics are an improvement from the first game, graphics are top notch and the overall feeling of the surrounding world and how you interact with it is great. Unfortunately this is all the positives i have to say about this game. The game was too long and considering that this is not a Rockstar production then i don't see a point in making a 20-30 hour long story. Abby's story was not nearly as bad as people critic it but I think playing as her is unnecessary. What they tried to do in her side of the story is connect her with another character the same way as Joel and Ellie connected. I would call this a dualism as both stories flow the same way (main protagonist finds a sidekick that he/she cares about, they go on an adventure riddled with obstacles and so on). i would also call this laziness in writing but I acknowledge the fact that I might be wrong.
    The ending is where the biggest difference is made. Had it not been for it, the game would have been a 7, or even an 8, but how the story finishes is just awful. It again feels as if they were taking too long to finish the game and just wanted to be over with. The developers wanted to make us understand that violence gets us nowhere and they are right, but not in a video-game. If i play something i want to do stuff that i wouldn't in the real world. So to put me in the middle of a fight and then stop because Ellie's conscious kicked in is just stupid and anti-climactic.
    Last but not least I despise how Ellie is depicted - it feels totally out of place; from the girl that had funny remarks when faced with death, she turned into a regretting, sobbing character that feels as if she gave up. The most annoying part is near the end, where she has been drawn to resemble a hillbilly. She looks as if she drinks during the day and smokes near children. Yikes. Honestly she looks as if she gave up on life just to raise a child. Furthermore she dresses like she is about to go to a country festival in a beat up town.
    To conclude, i think that there is still room to recover from this huge blow. What needs to be done is to fire that smug faced Druckmann, and go and beg Bruce Straley to come back and direct. If NaughtyDog wants to be the game-studio of choice for the consumers, then it should do as the consumer directs and not think about being politically correct. Even though there are many more to say ( like miss-directing the customer through advertising or how they said you don't have to kill a dog but you still have to) I think that this game is a total let-down. If the first game's story was all about "It can't be all for nothing" The Last of Us 2 story's is "it is all for nothing". Overall the game deserves a 6 out of 10.    … Expand
  36. dreagones
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    very weak game :/ this is game? this is some joke like fallout 76. That graphic in 2020 ? please :D
  37. kleindropper
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    SAVE YOUR MONEY! There will be plenty of used copies flooding the market soon as people finish (or quit) this game and NEVER want to pick it up again. If you want that same miserable, painful experience, wait a few days and pick it up for $20 or less on the used market.
  38. Planty187
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    Story is terrible only saving factor was the graphics they were great everything else was a let down and a slap in the face to the originals fan base
  39. Grno
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    թույն խաղ ա շատ, սաղ կյանքս սենց սյուժե խաղացած չկայ էփիկ էր շատ + տխուր լիքը մտածելու տեղ ա տալիս էս խաղը ... շնոհակալ եմ շատ խաղի հեղինակներին
  40. tafeno
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Play the game from start to finish and then have an opinion. Absolutely breathtaking. What a ride.
  41. san4ez
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    После 10 часов игры я в восторге, очень крепкий хороший продукт. Надеюсь дальше будет также!!! Однозначно рекомендую. После полного прохождения игра уже кажется не такой однозначной рваный и кривой сюжет. Но за то с технической точки зрения всё сделано великолепно!!!После 10 часов игры я в восторге, очень крепкий хороший продукт. Надеюсь дальше будет также!!! Однозначно рекомендую. После полного прохождения игра уже кажется не такой однозначной рваный и кривой сюжет. Но за то с технической точки зрения всё сделано великолепно!!!
  42. Raz0r42
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Not even the amazing graphics can save this game from its terrible written story. Playing the game untill you get the next cutscene is a pain since there is nothing new in the gameplay. I guarantee you, if you weren't convinced to sop playing by the first few hours of the game or you simply wanted to see how bad this game can get then you'll surely want to put the controller down when youNot even the amazing graphics can save this game from its terrible written story. Playing the game untill you get the next cutscene is a pain since there is nothing new in the gameplay. I guarantee you, if you weren't convinced to sop playing by the first few hours of the game or you simply wanted to see how bad this game can get then you'll surely want to put the controller down when you reach the half of it.
    The last of us part 2 is just a very bad fan fiction. Nothing more, nothing less. My strongest advice: stay away from it.    … Expand
  43. Kmullins0095
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I just finished "The Last of Us part 2" and it was, without a doubt, one of the most horrific, beautiful, heartbreaking and brilliant stories I have ever experienced. It's very rare a videogame (or any form of story for that matter) puts me through such an emotional rollercoaster ride. For this reason, I can see why a lot of people would opt out of finishing it, but my god, I absolutelyI just finished "The Last of Us part 2" and it was, without a doubt, one of the most horrific, beautiful, heartbreaking and brilliant stories I have ever experienced. It's very rare a videogame (or any form of story for that matter) puts me through such an emotional rollercoaster ride. For this reason, I can see why a lot of people would opt out of finishing it, but my god, I absolutely loved it❤
    Other than a few technical issues (which will probably be fixed by patches) absolutely flawless, in my opinion.     … Expand
  44. MrAmbience
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Absolutely outstanding game. One of the best of the generation. The gorgeous graphics, incredible sound design and overall insane production quality isn't even the main reason why TLOU2 is so good. The story is every bit as fantastic as in the first game. It's twisted, rewarding and emotionally draining in a great way. The game is so immersive, I felt almost possessed by it. The combat andAbsolutely outstanding game. One of the best of the generation. The gorgeous graphics, incredible sound design and overall insane production quality isn't even the main reason why TLOU2 is so good. The story is every bit as fantastic as in the first game. It's twisted, rewarding and emotionally draining in a great way. The game is so immersive, I felt almost possessed by it. The combat and general gameplay is great as well, the superb stealth sections stand out in particular. I do recommend playing the game on a higher difficulty, to really hammer home the survival horror aspects of the game. All in all, the game is just great, and people like different things, who would've thought. However almost every bad review I've seen and read for this game, boils down to "I don't like girls, lesbians and Ellie isn't a straight white male, so I can't relate to her". I hate to break it to you, but you're not really similar to Doomguy or Dante either. The game's story is beautifully crafted, and feeds off the momentum of the first game. The Last of Us 2 should, and will be remembered as one the defining games of it's generation.… Expand
  45. Gimbo
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    I'm sorry, but I can say only one thing about this game. This is a fkn piece of sh*t. I used to be a fan of Naughty Dog, very big fan. Ofc I was very huge lover of TLOU, but second part is really such a sh*t, that I threw my PS 4 Pro in garbage container and that isn't joke. I bought it only because of TLOU 2 and they destroyed my favourite game... Thank you, don't buy this piece of crap...
  46. AGamerJIKUHFKJH
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    A disappointing sequel filled with a disgusting agenda: men bad, white people bad and racists and homophobes. Other than that, I think Naughty Dog should keep doing politically charged games! It's not like those racists are going to alienate their main base and sink their company in the ground.
  47. lilkitteh
    Jul 1, 2020
    7
    Played part 1 and 2 back to back. Middle section of part 2 almost made me stop, i understand why this narrative was included, but i could not get into it or care. Half of the game felt like a chore. The story is emotionally hard if you loved the characters from part one. In the end i felt heartbroken and empty, but not for the right reasons.

    Graphics : 10/10 Gameplay: 10/10 Story: 5/7    Played part 1 and 2 back to back. Middle section of part 2 almost made me stop, i understand why this narrative was included, but i could not get into it or care. Half of the game felt like a chore. The story is emotionally hard if you loved the characters from part one. In the end i felt heartbroken and empty, but not for the right reasons.

    Graphics : 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 5/7 (look how they massacred my girl)
    Total : 7/10    … Expand
  48. ElTermy
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game it’s a master piece, the graphics and the gameplay of this game it’s 10/10 and the story it’s fantastic m, you need to understand it but all the first game fans should give this a second chance, I hope all these people realize how good this game is
  49. Jockerth
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its story makes people feel very uncomfortable.I don't understand who can write this story which like a pice of rubbish！… Expand
  50. Psheshlov
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok. Obviously it’s not what i was waiting for. Like a fan, i cant like all this **** what happening there. Anyway, all characters deserve all things what happening with them. Ok, we got the director idea. But it was unjustified long and boring... Jump here, crouch there 30 hours in a row hahahaha. I almost drop the game when Neil force me to look at the other side. It wasn’t work for me. NO ANY SIDE CHARACTER IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR MY SADNESS (on the other side). Ok. Maybe this game would be a good tv series, but not good enough gameplay game. Ooooh yeah the one side character with some gender ide ntification problem) It’s my favorite part of unnecessary SJW in the game) First of all, it is completely unreal situation in the post apocalypse. Secondly, it’s looks so stupid. Than, i like the design of all things in the game. Visual part of this game so amusing (ofc not talking about downgrades). But story is not for TLoU fans. It’s become so obviously what Neil want to make you feel in the middle of the game, but u have to do repetitive gameplay and listen the uninteresting npc’s... I have no regrets of any of my killings in the game. But needed one more.… Expand
  51. Xigorx1
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpice! I Think most of negative rates are from people who didn’t play this game!
  52. Arioh
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Лично мне игра очень понравилась! 10 конечно очень грубо, но игра плохой оценки не заслуживает, пишущие отрицательные отзывы хотели продолжения в виде мыла отношений папа-дочка, а получили великолепную игру с жестоким несправедливым миром, которую не смогли оценить!
    Про графику говорить нечего, она великолепна! Геймплей судить особо не могу, не люблю стелс, проходил на минималках. Сюжет на высшем уровне! Все персонажи вызывают эмоции (далеко не всегда положительные), вторая половина игры тоже интересна, да Эбби так и не заслужила прощения, но я ей сопереживал, хотя иногда хотелось целенаправленно её самоубить=)
    В конце игры я угадал какая будет концовка и если бы она была другая, возможно я бы присоединился к толпе хейтеров, но она идеальна!    … Expand
  53. c0nsume
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    The points are for the technical team that have done a great job. The story however is a cringe fest.
  54. THRIIIEH
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breathtaking. This game may not be a masterpiece for a few people, but the mesage in this game is clearly brought through. Abby has enough reasons for killing Joel and Ellie for killing Abbey, but the main sence of the story is that vengance and how it can ruin yourself.… Expand
  55. StaticMind
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is engaging and it tells a brave and impactful story.
  56. DarkphantasyX
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Completely disappointing for anyone expecting a sequel to the first game, as reporters' comments were paid for by Sony and that is sad. The gaming industry no longer has as much credibility… Expand
  57. Jimmyada
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Such a disappointing game.
    How could Naughty Dog destroy this sequel by turning fan's stomach.
    I will never trust Naughty Dog again...
  58. Lukasik7999
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game combines all of the best features of past naughty dog games, and although the story is at points so dark and painful that the narrative can feel difficult to play through, it is absolutely worth sticking with. If your metric for the success of a story is whether or not it aligns with what you wanted to/ expected would happen, perhaps this game is not for you. However, if youThis game combines all of the best features of past naughty dog games, and although the story is at points so dark and painful that the narrative can feel difficult to play through, it is absolutely worth sticking with. If your metric for the success of a story is whether or not it aligns with what you wanted to/ expected would happen, perhaps this game is not for you. However, if you loved the world and characters of the last of us part 1, and are looking for more of the same raw, honestly written characters surviving at huge cost to their humanity in a destitute, broken, post-apocalyptic world, then I cannot recommend this game to you more highly.… Expand
  59. Jonesmd
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While not *quite* as tight in its storytelling as the first game (both Abby and Ellie’s individual sections drag a little) the ambition of this sequel is incredible and something that I haven’t seen in a story-driven game to this level before. Naughty Dog took risks in their storytelling that ultimately paid off in their intention to make an entire player-ship question their motives and morals throughout. For all of the complaints about this being a game that ‘disrespects’ Joel, ultimately this wound up being a love-letter to Joel, while somehow simultaneously understanding how his actions could drive somebody to revenge, allowing us to understand their motives at the same time. Gameplay is much improved from the first, with general encounters being considerably more engaging, and set-pieces, especially the Scar Island Escape allowing for the gameplay to be leagues ahead of the first game. It’s also beautiful enough to almost qualify as next-hen, and ultimately will be remembered as *the* game of this generation of PlayStation games. Masterpiece.… Expand
  60. Flora1999
    Jul 1, 2020
    6
    It's been six days since I finished playing The Last of Us Part II and it took some time to really think about it.

    I want to start with the things I liked about this game. First of all, I obviously want to point out how good the graphics and animations are - I was blown away by how detailed every location was and how you could feel every emotion the characters felt in all of the    It's been six days since I finished playing The Last of Us Part II and it took some time to really think about it.

    I want to start with the things I liked about this game. First of all, I obviously want to point out how good the graphics and animations are - I was blown away by how detailed every location was and how you could feel every emotion the characters felt in all of the cutscenes. I like how fluid all the movements seem and the (outer) character design is gorgeous.

    I am also a fan of the gameplay - I liked that the areas were bigger in this game and that you were able to explore everything kind of on your own by just strolling through the streets. The way how they kept the gameplay of the first game on one hand, and how they expanded it on the other hand is a good choice as well. To be able to move forward by crawling and also shooting and healing yourself from this position is a nicce addition to the rather "stiff" gameplay of part I. The only thing I am not a 100% okay with considering the gameplay and the surroundings is, that it was simply too much for me. Personally, I was annoyed with how much you can look around and how much you can find, but that's just my own preference I guess.

    Now I'm coming to the stuff I had the most problems with. I just could not really emphasize with Abby as a character. I can only imagine what the intentions of the creators were - to see that everyone is capable of doing horrible things, but that this doesn't necessarily make you a bad person - the thing is, though, that although Joel did terrible things aswell, I was much more willing to "forgive" him for that. Seeing Joel die is not my main problem (again, it's just my preference that I would have loved to see Joels and Ellies relationship evolve even more in Part II), it's just the way it is dealt with and how I am forced to play as Abby for more than half of the game. I was very angry at first, but that feeling vanished the more I played Abby. Instead, I became numb. I simply didn't care what happened to her, which is even worse than being angry the whole time. I just wanted to play as Ellie. I felt that the player was forced to feel sympathy for Abby and failed to do so. I would have been okay to dig into Abby's story for two hours or so, but more than 10? As much as I tried to enjoy the experience and to collect all of the stuff etc., I got sadder and sadder and it wasn't an enjoyable experience for me.

    And that ending! Ellie has lost everything - honestly, I would even be happier if Abby and died together in their last fight! As much as I loved the gameplay etc, I simply can not overlook the story of a story based game. It wasn't the experience I waited and hoped for the last 7 years.    … Expand
  61. justgo88
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This game is just amazing. Play it. Brutal world done with stunning graphics. Don't think about this game as being about revenge, its about surviving and moving on. Don't listen or read spoilers as this game needs to be played out so the story can unfold the way the makers wanted too.
    Also I praise the studio for introducing characters that have not been represented a lot before in the    This game is just amazing. Play it. Brutal world done with stunning graphics. Don't think about this game as being about revenge, its about surviving and moving on. Don't listen or read spoilers as this game needs to be played out so the story can unfold the way the makers wanted too.
    Also I praise the studio for introducing characters that have not been represented a lot before in the gaming industry and trying to bring modern take on the sort of characters that exist in world today.    … Expand
  62. PetriVieira
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The Last Of us Part 2 consegue trazer de volta a narrativa impressionante do primeiro game com uma gameplay melhorada, refinada, e mais desafiadora do que nunca.

    Campanha: Você se vê em Seattle procurando certas pessoas em uma gangue, porém, diversos obstáculos irão lhe atrapalhar, seja Infectados ou humanos. O ponto Forte é a exploração dos sentimentos humanos, que por vezes, acabam    The Last Of us Part 2 consegue trazer de volta a narrativa impressionante do primeiro game com uma gameplay melhorada, refinada, e mais desafiadora do que nunca.

    Campanha: Você se vê em Seattle procurando certas pessoas em uma gangue, porém, diversos obstáculos irão lhe atrapalhar, seja Infectados ou humanos. O ponto Forte é a exploração dos sentimentos humanos, que por vezes, acabam afetando sentimentalmente o próprio jogador.


    Gameplay: A gameplay foi muito refinada, você pode agachar e deitar em gramas altas, Mas cuidado! Essas gramas não te deixam invisível! O jogo trabalha muito bem com isso, você precisa ser esperto e não ficar muito próximo ou visível a seu inimigo. Outra adição bem-vinda, foi os cachorros! Eles podem te ver mais facilmente, e é claro, te farejar se sentirem seu cheiro; você precisará cuidar deles primeiro, caso contrário, esqueça o Stealth!
    Outro ponto interessante, é o combate corpo a corpo! No primeiro jogo, você só atacava e por vezes desviava, porém, você conseguia matar humanos e infectados de nível baixo sem muita dificuldade. Já na aventura de Ellie, você precisará se esquivar muito, pois ela não é tão forte quanto o Joel, mas é mais rápida que o velho. Resumindo, vocês têm um novo combate para desfrutar.

    Veredito: O jogo une os melhores gráficos da geração com uma gameplay realista e super refinada, fora o sentimentalismo que mexe com a cabeça dos jogadores mais de uma vez!
    The Last Of us Part 2 é uma Masterpiece dessa geração, e merece ser apreciado por todo dono de PS4.    … Expand
  63. Hassan8552
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its awesome and graphic was great i love this game this is the best i have ever seen… Expand
  64. Jhyde
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. first off. i did not buy the game i watched the whole playthough and honestly the gameplay looked good and graphics look good but the story in a STORY DRIVEN GAME... it sucks badly, this is what happens when you let a feminist man hating person like Anita Sarkeesian influence your game, Joel dies at the hands of Abby for seeking revenge (not even a heroic ending not even no last words for Ellie no "i love you Ellie" nothing just straight up dead like he presence didn't even matter in first game) Jessie a new GUY that you'll quickly like.. dead.. Tommy loses an eye and gets divorced from his wife, and the worst of it all Abby is the ONLY one in the game who gets revenge, thaaaat's right... at the end of the game Ellie gets a chance to kill Abby and DOESN'T EVEN DO IT. its like watching Avengers end game and tony snapping his fingers at thee end and dies but leaves Thanos alive.. or or its like avengers infinity war when Thanos snaps his fingers and half of the universe is gone and.. that's it the end, no sequel.. honestly i don't see how 42,000 people can give this game a positive review i don't see it, and the reason why people hate this game is not because of the lesbian stuff that is in it, we watched Ellie kissed a girl in a dlc and kissed another girl at E3 last year and people still pre-ordered the game until the leaks came out and saw what happen to Joel.. the reason why i'm giving this game an awful review is because this STORY DRIVEN GAME HAS NO PAY OFF AT THE END.. NONE. i would say rent it first, and then if you like it then you can waste your money.… Expand
  65. wonderfuldayss
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Too rude, doctrinaire, and coercive.
    All the choices of the characters are confusing and hard to understand.
    The developer and director were irresponsible, and contrary to their intentions, they were not immersed at all. The PC was too outspoken. Even I felt repulsed because I had no discriminatory thoughts about PCs. It was an attitude to teach with a sense of moral superiority,    Too rude, doctrinaire, and coercive.
    All the choices of the characters are confusing and hard to understand.
    The developer and director were irresponsible, and contrary to their intentions, they were not immersed at all.

    The PC was too outspoken.
    Even I felt repulsed because I had no discriminatory thoughts about PCs.
    It was an attitude to teach with a sense of moral superiority, but it was not that high, and it felt like I was forced to continue eating uncomfortable food.

    Basically, the last of us Part 2's sense of subject or story is not very unconventional. Rather, it's more like a cliche.
    What was the reason for showing an obvious story through unpleasant plots and directing?
    I have no idea what the benefits of him are.
    Regardless of the unpleasantness of the PC or story, the composition itself seems to have dropped.

    I think Star Wars : the last Jedi and the sequel to the masterpiece can be a challenging choice. It would have been a more destructive story if it had done well because the return was a bold but big approach.
    But it failed miserably in an unconvincing way.
    Shouldn't we focus first on showing the game to the public as a culture and art and enjoying it? It is too irresponsible to draw only the pictures they want.

    Is there anyone who made this fun?
    Especially for people like me who have deep memories of their previous work...
    To be honest, it was more like a last of Earth sequel.
    It was a series of inconveniences while playing games.

    I advise you not to do it for your mental health.    … Expand
  66. Randro
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Overall great game. Everything looks beautiful. But the pacing should be better as well as the ending.
  67. Gabriel91
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    IGNORE the haters, this game is a gem. People that didn't play the game and read stupid crap, have the guts to say the game is bad. Well, the game is GREAT!!! I bought the Last of us 2 console console bundle and the money was worth. Try the game, it' awesome, and don't cry like a baby if a character dies. it's a dramatic, angry and desperate story, better than your lazy life.
    GAME IS    IGNORE the haters, this game is a gem. People that didn't play the game and read stupid crap, have the guts to say the game is bad. Well, the game is GREAT!!! I bought the Last of us 2 console console bundle and the money was worth. Try the game, it' awesome, and don't cry like a baby if a character dies. it's a dramatic, angry and desperate story, better than your lazy life.
    GAME IS 10+++++++++++!!!    … Expand
  68. Vostorg
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us 2 (возможны спойлеры)
    Сила у тех кто громче кричит, и большинство пойдет за ними. Когда нам что то нравится мы не особо об этом говорим, но если вдруг не понравится то об этом узнает весь мир, люди напишут и скажут об этом где только можно!
    Мне очень понравилась игра The Last of Us 2! Да в ней есть повестка, и что с того, мне абсолютно наплевать кто там кого любит. Эбби перекачанная, ну хорошо что после стрессов она не обжиралась а в зал шла, не окунулась в депрессию а жила местью. А как поступили бы вы? Джоэла убили, а вы чего хотел бессмертного Джоэла ? Как "Игру Престолов" хвалить за смелость под шум толпы так и "The Last of Us 2" хоронить под шум той же толпы!
    Игра о пост-апокалипсисе напомните себе об этом, думайте своей головой а не чужой.    … Expand
  69. Spacefunkymonk
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    TLOU 1 was a masterpiece near the end of the PS3 genre. Now TLOU2 came out after so many years, with Druckmann being a VP of ND nowadays. Not only he clearly stated that he wanted TLOU2 to be his political statement, it's crammed with propaganda and forced LGBT intereactions. A couple keypoints here:

    1: It's pathetic how there are sex scenes in TLOU2 but Sony cherry picked and censors    TLOU 1 was a masterpiece near the end of the PS3 genre. Now TLOU2 came out after so many years, with Druckmann being a VP of ND nowadays. Not only he clearly stated that he wanted TLOU2 to be his political statement, it's crammed with propaganda and forced LGBT intereactions. A couple keypoints here:

    1: It's pathetic how there are sex scenes in TLOU2 but Sony cherry picked and censors other games and not TLOU2.
    2: A supposedly dystopian game with zombies, but instead it's heavily focused on a trans person.
    3: Druckmann projecting himself in the game, having intercourse.
    4: Critics giving 10/10 to the game for being in bed with Sony. All in the sake of having early views from other journalists.

    Severely disappointed with Naughty Dog and how Druckmann decided to give the middle finger to the franchise's fanbase. This is what you get when you cater to a specific minority group, of which the majority don't bother with videogames AT ALL.    … Expand
  70. Weird__Beard
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I loved this game and learned great lessons from it.
    This game has brought the next level standards for game making industry I wish other studios were taking this serious like people in Naughty Dog
  71. Thekarma
    Jul 1, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish this game didn’t exist. I wish this game never existed. You end up killing everyone and even Abby killed people she grew up with. And then Ellie let’s Abby live? Let’s not forget Abby would not let Joel even bleed out and then tortured Joel. Joel never tortured abbys dad. Abbys dad sentenced Ellie to death, and didn’t even let Ellie tell Joel goodbye. Or make amends with the end of her own life. Tommy should have killed Abby at least on Catalina island. I believe your suppose to understand abbys side, which I never did. Lev and yara are the only good new additions to the cast. But not enough to humanize Abby. It fails on all accounts as a story. Plus it needs the clickers and forgets about the infection. It’s has very little after thought. It’s sad because the production is good but the the story lost the plot. I was not soiled by the internet but I wish I was bc I would not have played this game.… Expand
  72. Teytella
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    People did not notice the basic ideas behind the veil of their prejudices, which prevented them from sensibly evaluating the game. Naughty Dog made an amazing story about the revenge and sacrifices that it entails. About the pain that all people experience, not only the main characters. That we are all the same, equal, we all have our own lives, which can be destroyed by an obsessed thirstPeople did not notice the basic ideas behind the veil of their prejudices, which prevented them from sensibly evaluating the game. Naughty Dog made an amazing story about the revenge and sacrifices that it entails. About the pain that all people experience, not only the main characters. That we are all the same, equal, we all have our own lives, which can be destroyed by an obsessed thirst for revenge. That we are all able to improve and become better. The feelings that the game gave me are wonderful, many thanks to the screenwriter for the story presented to us (I apologize for the mistakes made, if any. I had to use a translator to write this review).… Expand
  73. urzu_se7en
    Jul 1, 2020
    5
    You know what, this game doesn't even deserve to write a review about it. I don't even care about giving the fanboys any fuel anymore. You can go f yourselves if you can't listen to anything others trying to tell you.
  74. Hernanbustos
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Amazing game.
  75. yoyoq8ty
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Loved everything about this game. masterpiece and one the best stories in a game ever
  76. ZeTroVs04
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    It is amazing, gameplay, characters and everything. The is not revolutionarie but everything he tries to do he does in a amazing way
  77. Shanetrend
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is not bad at all. The story is great and the gameplay is almost perfect. The only huge problem with it is the amount of flashbacks that sometimes ruin the atmosphere. I don't get all the hate the game is getting just because of the ending, which was great. Ellie had to spare Abby, otherwise the story would've been totally useless.… Expand
  78. Steelrain13
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible storyline. One of the main characters didn't had to go out that way. Too much time playing as Abbey. Sad about not ever to see the Taylor to ever play again. John wick does not approve.… Expand
  79. tranquilo_majet
    Jul 1, 2020
    6
    One of the best graphics created on a game for this platform, probably the higher level than PS4 can achieve, amazing animations and faces. Combat animations are very crude and feel very realistic.
    All the graphical technical aspect of the game are amazing.
    But the gameplay is simple without the complexity and enemies to have a poor IA, the maps are very similar and repetitive; most of    One of the best graphics created on a game for this platform, probably the higher level than PS4 can achieve, amazing animations and faces. Combat animations are very crude and feel very realistic.
    All the graphical technical aspect of the game are amazing.
    But the gameplay is simple without the complexity and enemies to have a poor IA, the maps are very similar and repetitive; most of the puzzles consist of looking for the exit of a zone.
    The history is like a teen film, all the problems are who loves who, pregnancy and stupid revenge justifications with random results. The history is poor than appear a history without any relation with the previous one, it is telling without order, the "tutorial" phase is repeating with both playable characters after several hours of gameplay. If they have called the game: "Zombies and love in my town," could be a better name.    … Expand
  80. hellena23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me just start off by saying that I have never played a game that was full of this much emotion and complexity. The game is incredibly beautiful, rich in details, the exploration and scenery was gorgeous and I really enjoyed the gameplay. Magnificent audio and level design and breathtaking graphics made this one of the most beautiful worlds ever created. The story is shocking and real. And overall the game is top tier and emotion filed journey that had me bawl my eyes out a few times but I will definitely be going through that again and getting that 100%.

    As for the story...what I got from it is that this is a story about the cycle of revenge/violence and the strength and empathy required to let it go and end it.

    Joel’s death was brutal and happened very quickly in the game and made me pause the game and put down my controller because it was so upsetting. But moving forward and seeing Abby’s side of the story, her experiences and feelings I realized those events/moments were necessary for the plot progression/character motivation. Now, don’t get me wrong, I hated Abby at first and was hoping Ellie would get to kill her by the end of it but we all know the cycle of revenge is never supposed to be pretty and if coming to this game and the story of it, you expected everyone to live through the story, I’m sorry but it just doesn’t make sense to me and it’s not realistic. I know I did not expect it to be pretty and that’s how it was.

    Revenge never ends well, it’s a vicious cycle which takes the actions of someone to break. If it doesn’t break people will get hurt/killed in the process, it’s just inevitable and it’s what happened here. First with Abby’s dad and Joel, and then other casualties along the way on both sides. I can’t say I love it but I can’t say I hate it either because I understand it.

    What we saw with Ellie after she killed Nora, Mel and Owen, and at the farm later on, isn't someone that enjoys killing and is comfortable with it. We saw/felt the guilt that she carries with her for it. We saw her PTSD, flashbacks, read about her not being able to sleep nor eat, or enjoy her ''happy'' ending with Dina and JJ at the farmhouse. It’s literally eating her away and breaking her down and we can see that, both physically and mentally throughout the game. She was so consumed by rage and need of revenge that she lost herself on the way, to the point she couldn’t continue living like that and had to/needed to go after Abby for herself and for those around her. And by letting Abby and Lev go she ended her cycle, the same way Abby did previously with letting Ellie and Dina go at the theater.

    Now, I would have definitely preferred the story alternated between Ellie and Abby’s stories for the Seattle days. It would have helped with the pacing and that way I wouldn't be rushing through Abby's parts of the story just wanting it to be over because I was so worried for Ellie.

    One other thing that has been bugging me for a few hours now tho, and it’s not necessary the story’s fault but rather my own for being so attached to a fictional character but what’s new there lol. But anyway what has been bugging me is that essentially Abby got the better ending imo. I mean with the end game title screen and the boat being docked near the Avalon/Catalina Island implies she and Lev made it safely to the Fireflies. So Abby is going back to her “dream“ life with a loving person by her side.

    Meanwhile, we have Ellie walking out of the farmhouse to the woods which implies she is headed back to Jackson to be with Dina and JJ. She broke this revenge/violence cycle by sparing Abby's life and letting go of her immense need of revenge. And sure, like I said, it isn’t supposed to be ideal BUT it just sadness me seeing my sweet baby girl hurt, all alone and not being able to play the guitar properly in that dream farmhouse she and Dina got, when being alone is what she feared the most and playing the guitar is something that Joel taught her and connects her to him and is something that brings her comfort. And the fact that she left for Jackson without the same guitar Joel gave her just brakes my heart even more. I get it symbolizes letting go of her anger towards both Joel and Abby but oh man :(

    And let me just say one more thing. If you played the game and didn’t enjoy it that’s completely fine, I’m not here to disregard your opinion. I just have an issue with people who haven’t played the game going around saying the game is terrible and giving it bad scores/reviews all across the board only because they heard/saw bits and pieces of the story/game that they didn’t like and completely dismissed the rest of it solely on those few bits and pieces. I just find that very unfair and pitiful thing to do. And sadly I’m seeing a lot of those so that’s why I’m saying it.

    And to the anti-LGBT peeps out there, you can go **** yourself!!     … Expand
  81. wadehatfield25
    Jul 1, 2020
    6
    a͟n͟ ͟e͟y͟e͟ ͟f͟o͟r͟ ͟a͟n͟ ͟e͟y͟e͟ ͟
    I had to process this for a few days. Ugh where to start? The original is one of my favorite games ever made. The storytelling alone rivals most blockbuster films today. The bond between Joel & Ellie was intoxicatingly beautiful. And when I heard the sequel announced years ago I was beyond excited. Even though the first game was a close shut experience.    a͟n͟ ͟e͟y͟e͟ ͟f͟o͟r͟ ͟a͟n͟ ͟e͟y͟e͟ ͟
    I had to process this for a few days. Ugh where to start? The original is one of my favorite games ever made. The storytelling alone rivals most blockbuster films today. The bond between Joel & Ellie was intoxicatingly beautiful. And when I heard the sequel announced years ago I was beyond excited. Even though the first game was a close shut experience. But ngtl the more I heard about this the last two years the more I was dreading it. Up until the release date I was scared it would ruin what its predecessor accomplished in gaming. Did it? Well yeah. Okay let’s do this. To start off, the story is eh compared to its legendary counterpart. And I love Ellie don’t get me wrong but—she’s not compelling as a main character which is why she worked well as a supporting character. This game had to invent an arc for her by destroying a more rich character’s narrative. The arc of Joel was tremendous and this game just throws it away for a **** revenge plot that goes no where. It was a crime to fans. Now all my criticisms lay with the narrative as the game is gorgeous! Definitely a technical achievement. The combat is more enhanced even though it’s your basic over the shoulder mechanics. Ngtl there was intense moments and I was zoned in. But going back to the plot, why was this game made? I’m here for story. The continuation of these characters &this world. Which could’ve been done so much better. The only time I got any levity was the flashbacks of Joel & Ellie which instead made me want to play the first game instead. Which in return made me more depressed. The reason for a character arc or a hero’s journey is to learn or grow from what the story drives the character. Which worked for Joel and him overcoming the death of his daughter in Ellie—but here no one learns a damn thing, even from an empty arc. And it’s not like I’m saying the game is bad. I as a narrative appreciater is just trying to understand why this sequel was made besides to piss off a dedicated fan base. I’m still mixed on this. And I’m happy people love it. But I expected more. Especially with its god tier predecessor. That should’ve been left well enough alone.    … Expand
  82. tajete
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Continua la esencia de que no hay malos ni buenos, solo personas y gráficamente esta en el tope de la ps4.
  83. Magma_Ascending
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having just platinumed the game a couple hours ago, I feel like I’ve had enough experience to actually give a review of this game, unlike many of the mindless drones who have given this game a 0/10 out of spite. A 0/10 review for almost any game is a slap in the face. A slap in the face for all of the hardworking programmers, QA testers, environment artists, actors, and everyone else involved. Whether you agree with the decisions the story makes, The Last of Us Part II is objectively NOT a 0/10. The graphics and environments are gorgeous. The attention to detail on display here is awe-inspiring. The actors behind these beloved characters give 110% and I would be baffled and angry if Ashley Johnson got little to no awards for her performance. Her performance is nothing short of breathtaking. Laura Bailey, Troy Baker, Ian Alexander, and Shannon Woodward all knock it out of the park with their performances as well. The animations team behind this game are some of the best in the business. Everything from the small nuances you see while managing your guns to the wide dodges you execute while in melee combat, it’s all top tier. The music by Gustavo Santaollala is nothing short of spectacular, just like the first game. You cannot look at me with a straight face and say to me that these things are bad. A 0/10 means that absolutely nothing is redeemable. A 0/10 is among the ranks of Big Rigs Over the Road Racing, or Ride to Hell: Retribution, or E.T. for the Atari. Those games have NO redeeming quality. I understand I’m probably speaking to a brick wall here, but if you take a second to look back on the game with even somewhat of an open mind, it becomes obvious that this game deserves so much more than a 0. Does it deserve a 10/10? I wouldn’t say so, but a 0/10 is an absolute insult, something Part II is far from.

    The combat is taken up to the next level in this game as the stealth mechanics and gunplay are massively improved, almost feeling akin to Metal Gear Solid V and it’s amazing action-stealth gameplay. The story, while a lot of the plot points were spoiled for me, didn’t disappoint. If you have an open mind, and take these characters for who they are and not just “the girl who killed Joel”, then you might find yourself going on a journey with them that you didn’t expect enjoying as much as you did. Ellie’s journey as well as Abby’s are deep, emotional, and heartbreaking. The story is more than just “violence is bad” like a lot of critics of this game say it is. It’s a story about redemption, hate, love, and most of all, forgiveness. It’s about the lengths one will go to to destroy their entire well being for one goal, a goal that they might not even be satisfied with. It’s a story about questioning your morals, what you’re fighting for, and who the true enemies are in your life. It’s a story that deeply impacted me throughout my first 25 hour playthrough. You might not like that Joel died. You might not like that Abby doesn’t die. You might not like a lot of things in this story, and that’s fine.

    The story is obviously not for everyone, and I don’t even consider it perfect. It’s got problems. The pacing is all over the place, with sections of the game sometimes stretching 1-2 full hours in one place. Another complaint: the sex scene. I understand the need for it in Abby’s arc, but we didn’t need to see the sex. The scene’s impact could’ve been accomplished through a cutaway, a lot like Ellie and Dina’s sex scene earlier in the game. The character of Mel is unlikable to me. Nothing wrong with Ashly Burch or her performance, I just didn’t like the way she was written. The flashbacks can often overstay their welcome, especially Abby’s. However, these complaints with the narrative are overshadowed by a lot of beautiful, emotional, depressing, and sometimes nauseating scenes. Ellie singing Take on Me is a standout, as were all of the flashbacks with Joel. All of my complaints about this game have to do with the story, it’s not perfect, but it’s far from the dumpster fire the leaks and leakers made it seem like it was (not to mention some of the details like Ellie dying were just flat out false).

    I’m not saying you have to love this game, I’m not even saying you need to like it. I’m challenging you to see it from a different perspective. One that is unclouded by the leaks and bad reception it’s gotten from many people. If you play it again through that lens and still don’t like it, I appreciate the chance you gave it. This review was mainly aimed towards the people who are closed-minded and not understanding why people who like this game like it. It’s not better than the first. It’s not even better than a majority of Naughty Dog games, but I’m proud to say that I loved The Last of Us Part II. 9/10.    … Expand
  84. Geegolo89
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I would like to say that this is a great game! I only want to finish the game to see the story. This is not the story that I could have imagined but this is a great story. I’am going to do it again in order to approximate more the gameplay, graphics and all this amazing cinematic now I know the end of this beautiful story! A must have!
  85. Yomomoto
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    Pros:
    - gameplay (first hours)
    - graphics (its ok)
    - atmosphere (again, first hours)
    - sound (its good)
    - music

    Cons:
    - story (absolute unlogical)
    - character development
    - character design (no worries for heroes)
    - plot holes (no comments, if u want check this, just try some YouTube passing)
  86. mhanif223
    Jul 1, 2020
    4
    Sigh...
    Here we go, first of, I would want to start with the things I find positive about this game. For this generation, the game graphical performance is insane. The realistic approach for the art style, the intention to detail of the game level and environment, the facial and movement animation, all of that blow my mind away and I can not wait to see this game performance on the PS5    Sigh...
    Here we go, first of, I would want to start with the things I find positive about this game. For this generation, the game graphical performance is insane. The realistic approach for the art style, the intention to detail of the game level and environment, the facial and movement animation, all of that blow my mind away and I can not wait to see this game performance on the PS5 later.

    Unfortunately for me, that was it. Other aspect of the game really make me want to put the controller down. The first installment of the game was heavily relies on its story as its main drive. I don't know about others but I was enjoying the cut scenes more than the gameplay. For this second installment, the gameplay is basically the same as before, the stealth mechanism still not really thought out, multiple unnecessary violence, an uncomfortable sex scene, etc. Every time I encounter an enemy, it just does not feel as good, the gameplay sometimes can feel like a chore that I particularly hate to do but was forced to do so. I secretly wish I could skip it for the next cut scene.

    Even more what make me scratching my head in frustration is, the cut scenes in this installment does not have the same level of enjoyment as the previous one. The premises of the first installment that really hook me is the unlikely relationship that was build between Joel and Ellie, two very different person that was impossible to become such as they are at the end of the first game, if it was not for the situation that they were in. The father daughter relationship that was build on trust and unexpected love. The first game also leave us with the big question on the quest for the vaccine.

    The second game focusing on the wrong things, for me I always associates The Last Of Us as a story of Joel and Ellie, now Imagine that that you play Uncharted 2 but in the first two hour Nathan Drake was killed of by some random NPC and then you are force to play as the said NPC for 1/3 of the game so that you could 'understand' her reasoning while playing catch with some dogs. It could be a good stories if it was written properly with a proper build up, but there is nothing that could support the writer choice and reasoning for the story to unfold the way it did. After finishing it about 20 hours later, all I feel is the bitterness that lingering in my mouth, there was no hope or expectation or even desired to know more about what will coming next like the first installment left me.

    You know what make me more uncomfortable, Naughty Dogs actually know what we, fans of the first installment want, but we only getting to peek at it through a series of flashback cut scenes rather to actually experiences it. But instead we are force to play as some unknown character and experience her pain.

    This is undoubtedly my biggest disappointment in a video game that I have been expecting for almost half a decade. The game will obviously make its millions and will always reminds me that video games and its industry will always be business first, and Naughty Dogs that has set it foot as one of the most beloved game studio since last decades, has fall from its grace.    … Expand
  87. MarcoPuddy92
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Parte 2 è probabilmente uno dei migliori titoli di questa generazione. Il finale della prima parte lasciava al giocatore quel senso di malessere, un finale aperto ma incentrato su una bugia. Naughty Dog ha deciso di creare qualcosa di totalmente unico in questa seconda parte, sfruttando innanzitutto il realismo. Vedremo quindi uccisioni rapide, imprevedibili, che non ci permetteranno di ragionare in fretta. La storia risulta essere estremamente più violenta e cruda del suo predecessore, impersonando una Ellie decisamente più matura e di conseguenza più consapevole rispetto al passato. Verremo subito catapultati in un mondo che cerca di tornare a vivere una vita tranquilla consapevole del fatto che fuori c'è una minaccia più grande di loro. Subito nelle prime ore di gioco ci troveremo alla scelta focale decisa dagli sviluppatori, ovvero la morte di Joel totalmente improvvisa e violenta che lascia il giocatore di stucco, estremamente efficace. The Last of Us Parte 2 ci suggerisce fin da subito di odiare colei che ha ucciso nostro "padre", scelta estremamente efficace e ben riuscita. Naughty Dog però vuole ferirci ulteriormente ed a metà gioco ci fa impersonare Abby, facendoci affezionare a lei ed ai suoi compagni (precedentemente eliminati dalla vendicativa Ellie), altro punto di forza che raramente si vede in un semplice videogioco. Questa risulta essere la vera crudeltà di Naughty Dog, che si diverte a giocare con i nostri sentimenti. The Last of Us Parte 2 è sicuramente superiore al suo predecessore sia dal punto di vista tecnico che narrativo. Una vera opera d'arte, qualcosa che spezza totalmente il concetto di "gioco" e che lo rivolta come un calzino. Un capolavoro assoluto… Expand
  88. Neiko93
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Simplemente el GOTY.

    NI caso a la gente que le pone 0 al juego sin si quiera haberlo tocado ni con un palo.-
  89. ProxyOne890
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    It is a murder simulator with a deep message. Also a very good videogame. Actually Naughty Dog set the bar so high that we probably won't see a game this good for years.
  90. DJ_BARD
    Jul 1, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are super, and I didn't like playing the second half of the game.… Expand
  91. AFriendlyMan
    Jul 1, 2020
    5
    Just finished the game and should say - it wasn’t so bad, like many of you wrote here. But it much worse than part1. And some ideas of the plot... it’s ok... until you throw it to my face. I don’t have bad thoughts about it... but please, don’t make me watch or think about it more than I should...
  92. Sid1618
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    Hated this game as a massive fan of the original game. Probably the worst story I've ever come across in a game. Gameplay and graphics were good but they're really the same as the first one. Although many have asked whether we even needed a sequel to the first game, I think that's a reaction to this story. There are so many different ways they could have taken the narrative arc that wouldHated this game as a massive fan of the original game. Probably the worst story I've ever come across in a game. Gameplay and graphics were good but they're really the same as the first one. Although many have asked whether we even needed a sequel to the first game, I think that's a reaction to this story. There are so many different ways they could have taken the narrative arc that would have been better than what we got with this. Never seen such manipulation through narrative choices which force the player to do things which they wouldn't want to do in a game. The darkness of the majority of the first game made the lighter moments between Joel and Ellie all the more poignant. The development of that relationship made the first game. There is none of that character development in the second game. This is just a nihilistic, depressing slog through endless violence disguised as high art. After all that, you are rewarded with a completely ridiculous and unsatisfying ending.

    The death of Joel is the most troubling aspect of this game. Not that he dies, but the way in which he dies. Having to play as his killer for a portion of the game fails to make the gamer feel sympathy for the antagonist. It feels cheap and manipulative. Forcing content consumers to dwell in the murky greyness between good and evil seems to be a recent theme in entertainment. The disrespectful end to Joel’s story has a very familiar feeling to it. The destruction of all that came before to make way for agenda-driven narrative is a well-trodden path for entertainment content creators recently, most notably with the horrendous The Last Jedi. I'm not talking about any of the SJW stuff that many others have mentioned, although there are many boxes ticked here. The agenda I'm talking about is the one rampant in much of modern entertainment that seeks to divide the audience as much as possible. Beloved movie and tv shows have been utterly destroyed by this agenda of divisiveness recently. There are too many to mention by name although I've already mentioned one of them above. Its almost as if someone is ordering creators to make the most divisive entertainment imaginable. This would certainly be in line with the wider world, especially in politics, which has seen increasing division recently. Whatever happened to making universal stories that resonate with everyone?

    People should ask themselves why creators are making such divisive content and whether they want to continue to fund this practice. The best art will always reflect the hope inherent in the human experience, no matter how dark our experiences on this planet may appear at times. The first game has hope as the core emotion. The sequel doesn't resonate on a deeper, visceral level as its bereft of hope. That's why I think if people were honest with themselves they would realise the majority of praise for the game is only intellectual in nature.

    I won't be buying a PS5 after playing this game and I certainly won't be buying any other Naughty Dog game in the future. If this is the future of gaming then I'm out.    … Expand
  93. VerySleepyLemon
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Прекрасная графика, крепкий геймплей. Сюжет я бы не назвал плохим, но понимаю что у многих фанатов (которым я тоже явлюсь) могло вызывать противоречивые эмоции. Меня сюжет сильно не зацепил, особенно если сравнить его с прекрасным и роудтрипом из первой части. Я люблю мрачные сюжеты, но здесь как мне кажется не докрутили. Но стоит подметить что все остальные аспекты игры на высшем уровне.Прекрасная графика, крепкий геймплей. Сюжет я бы не назвал плохим, но понимаю что у многих фанатов (которым я тоже явлюсь) могло вызывать противоречивые эмоции. Меня сюжет сильно не зацепил, особенно если сравнить его с прекрасным и роудтрипом из первой части. Я люблю мрачные сюжеты, но здесь как мне кажется не докрутили. Но стоит подметить что все остальные аспекты игры на высшем уровне. Бывают конечно и технические шероховатости, но их значительно меньше чем в большинстве игр.… Expand
  94. Cristian5037
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    don't buy it cz it doesn't deserve your money,!!! Too bad story............
  95. Mika_Noy
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best game ever! The most anticipated game of my life. Met all expectations. Passed it in one breath and is very pleased with the ending. I want to erase my memory and go through the game again.… Expand
  96. ostgostg
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Intense and awesome gameplay. Amazing music. Nice graphics. Beautiful story
  97. scrubs222
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Gioco dell'anno una trama che ti coinvolge come se fosse un film, gameplay perfetto qualche bug ogni tanto ma non invalidante, cura per i dettagli e la grafica maniacale da restare senza fiato, Grafica spaccamascella. Questo gioco non può ricevere un voto che va al di sotto dell 8 non capisco gli imbecilli che mettono 0
  98. xmad84
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I love this game. I enjoyed the first one and this one too. I do not feel like there was an agenda in this game. Yes, there are different people out there, and yes I like seeing diversity in my videogames. This was 35 hours of very good gameplay! Thank you naughtydog!
  99. Mhksaturn
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This game is very bad this game is not interesting and not fun this game is very expensive
  100. Shinkuu
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Questionable and really impossible to understand the way the story follows from the previous game… Expand
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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