The Last of Us Part II

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  1. empy
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the critics are not homophobic!! you are homophobic, lesbians deserved better, joel deserved better... this was a bad writting, and it's hard to play with abby... i tried to understand the point, but i couldn't... you destroyed what you made, those amazing characters. if you wanted to generate depression and disappointment, you did it!! poor ellie, we are her... she must have depression and impotence,
    like all the fans that expect a better story. so joel ruined ellie's life for saving her, right? wth!!!    … Expand
  2. SmashGR
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Storywise the game is just amazing. The game really played with our feelings and showed how things were from the opposite perspective. I really loved the ending and I think it was the best choice. Abby dying wouldn't fit Ellie's character.

    The gameplay is just phenomenonal, the map gives you the feel of an open-world and there is a lot of things to explore. The environment and the ways you can react with objects is really good too.
    It really sucks that there were leaks and that helped the game get even more hate. I personally loved it and it's more than i could have asked for. Congratulations to Naughty Dog for making this masterpiece!    … Expand
  3. NihalAtwal
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why so many people have given negative reviews on this game. It's a marvelous game with a marvelous story. It's clearly not as much of a masterpiece as the first game but that's a very high bar to hold it against. The story initially starts off with a clear distinction between the good and bad guys, but once you get to play as both of them and understand both of theirI don't understand why so many people have given negative reviews on this game. It's a marvelous game with a marvelous story. It's clearly not as much of a masterpiece as the first game but that's a very high bar to hold it against. The story initially starts off with a clear distinction between the good and bad guys, but once you get to play as both of them and understand both of their stories... It somehow justifies almost everything and you sympathize with everyone. Essentially the game (and the franchise) highlights brutal humanity in the finest way possible. Though I'll agree that the ending was quite stretched out and felt a little unnecessary, and there are a few parts that irritated me a little. But overall still a good game.… Expand
  4. actionpact
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Well, I would have to say that the people giving this game 0 to 3 ratings are overreacting quite a bit. That said, many of the complaints people have about this game are totally valid. For large parts of the story, characters show little to no emotion about anything that's going on, and everyone is just hellbent on revenge, no matter how alien their indifference to murder might seem toWell, I would have to say that the people giving this game 0 to 3 ratings are overreacting quite a bit. That said, many of the complaints people have about this game are totally valid. For large parts of the story, characters show little to no emotion about anything that's going on, and everyone is just hellbent on revenge, no matter how alien their indifference to murder might seem to their character. Ellie and Tommy spend no time thinking about how, just maybe, Joel kind of brought his fate on himself. Ellie herself says that she doesn't think she can forgive Joel for what he did in TLOU 1, so why on earth would the people on the other side of the equation be able to forgive him? To them, and I would imagine to most who played the game, Joel is, well, kind of f'ing evil. Ellie and Tommy are decently intelligent people, and yet they never even begin to explore any internal conflict or potential empathy with those they seek vengeance against. It's super frustrating. Even when that development does happen within the space of literally 1 second near the end of the game, it isn't explored or questioned, but just kind of happens out of nowhere in a relieving but pretty dumb way. That, at least, is my main beef with the game.

    As for actually playing the game, it's really similar to the first installment. The mechanics are more or less the same, but smoothed out a bit (I only found the game clunky in a few ways that didn't impact my enjoyment terribly. The shooting felt really smooth, though), and the skill trees/supply gathering at all very familiar. I wouldn't say that's a bad thing, really. It might have been interesting to add some new elements, but it could also have just bogged down an already decently robust combat system. It's super stressful at points, as we would expect, but does an okay job of breaking up the really creepy bits with only somewhat creepy bits. Definitely more jump scares than I would have liked.

    The acting is as good as you would expect. Shannon Woodward does a great job as Dina, who despite a limited role is a bit of a highlight of the game (despite apparently having 0 judgement), as does Laura Bailey as Abby, who actually I thought was pretty cool but to each their own. The thing is, the interactions between the main characters and their companions are really good, but just don't really happen enough and generally aren't as deep as you might like.

    With most of the negative out of the way, the game is actually pretty good. It's not ground breaking like its predecessor, but that is an insanely high bar. Character development does fall a bit flat, but that doesn't make the story entirely bad. the POV change part way through I actually found really interesting and refreshing. Playing through the second half makes you view the first half in new context, a context that even still isn't really explored enough in games. The game also looks great and for the most part is fun to play, though there is definitely some padding in there. The ending is, well, it's not what you want. I'm still not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. On the one hand there is some poetry to it that contains a nuance the rest of the game can't seem to find, but on the other hand something is just... missing. There is a definitive lack of closure and honestly postmodern endings are just not it anymore. Still, I can't help but feel that this game's biggest flaw is that it's the sequel to The Last Of Us, and perhaps it was never possible to recapture that depth. Everything about it is seems cool, and on the surface level is cool, but isn't fleshed out. In most games I really don't think that would be a big deal, but here it is. I want to get to know Lev and Yara more, I want to know more about the Seraphites, about how WLF came to be and what they want. I want to learn more about Dina's story, I want there to be stretches of the story where literally everyone you meet doesn't want to kill you on sight, because so much of the game is actually really cool and good, but so little of it is embellished on.

    Basically, this game is that is really, really good, except there's too much of what you don't really want, and not enough of what you do want, and so while I still enjoyed playing it (a lot!), there were too many flat moments for it to stand out as a truly great game. I really hope they consider a trilogy, because I know there's enough still there to make something remarkable.

    And also all the people complaining about how it's too intersectional can gtfo.    … Expand
  5. Mevann
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Incredible experience! Don’t listen to the hate! After beating the game, I was emotionally drained. I’m still thinking about it days after my initial playthrough. I need a little time to recover before I pick up the controller again.
  6. FoxTrigger
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Muita gente não entendeu, mas aos que conseguiram, tivemos uma experiência única que transforma o conceito de enredo nos video games.
  7. MarcusMatias
    Jun 22, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sinceramente, os gráficos e a jogabilidade até que estão boas, mas cara, o que fizeram na história... Foi muita sacanagem o que fizeram com o Joe… Expand
  8. Samichmonkey
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I don’t understand the hate I honestly think it’s a phenomenal game and should win game of the year.
  9. Matyoss
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    Bueno pues draft siya que se gana el balón en esa zona es me pase el tiempo en el tu turno
  10. CanadaGamer2000
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    I loved TLOU - The story was sad but hopeful - bonds were made - I cared about the characters and what happened to them - I was on the edge of my seat willing them to get away from attacks - my heart pounded and I was joyful and relieved for their success and victories. I owned it on PS3 then bought it on PS4 for the upgraded graphics, TLOU Part II is a terrible story - it's like it wasI loved TLOU - The story was sad but hopeful - bonds were made - I cared about the characters and what happened to them - I was on the edge of my seat willing them to get away from attacks - my heart pounded and I was joyful and relieved for their success and victories. I owned it on PS3 then bought it on PS4 for the upgraded graphics, TLOU Part II is a terrible story - it's like it was written by someone that had no connection at all to the 1st TLOU. The only connections I made to this story was when I play Ellie or the flashbacks to Ellie and Joel (loved the spaceship launch part - I cried). When I had to play as Abby I felt nothing (no fear of dying, didn't care, no joy at her victories, didn't care, no sympathy for her when she was hit or hurt or taken captive, didn't care). I want to give this a 0 but due to the graphics, scenery, game mechanics and playing as Ellie I give it a 3. I will tell you that I wont be buying it when it comes out on PS5 and I will never buy a Naughty Dog game again on the faith that you actually give a crap about your fans. Naughty Dog has the right to make a story that they own the rights to and I have the right to not to give them my money unless they earn my business back with thoughtful well written story driven games like TLOU1.… Expand
  11. QueenEleven
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shambolic. Don't spend your game on this terrible game made by greedy developers who lack the creativity and talent to make a good story.… Expand
  12. Stargate300666
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    What more can be said, Dirty Dog tried something different as for the story line and character development is concerned and failed miserably, if ain't broke don't fix it, don't try to change a winning recipe, sad just all of it very sad.
  13. Lavergalarga
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    OMG, games never be the same after this, is an amazing piece of art.
  14. KnightArtorias7
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    tremendo juegazo en el aspecto gráfico y en el gameplay pero tiene un bajón en la historia por su ritmo pero aun así lo considero un juegazo
  15. LillyPilly111
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Critics" are calling this a masterpiece? On what damn universe? Sure the visuals and graphics were stunning - I was expecting that - and the the gameplay was decent, but masterpiece? GTFOH with that BS. I wanted to give this a 0, but I'm trying to be somewhat objective. You kill Joel in the first couple of hours and then make us play as Abby and expect us to feel some kind of empathy for her? WTF!? Joel was beloved, and in comes this crazy b*tch who we have no background knowledge or understanding of who bludgeons his face in with a golf club. I was looking for ways to kill her as I played her. Then, Ellie goes on a killing rampage to avenge Joel - the only reason I stayed to the end - but she lets Abby go because love trumps hate or something? Dumpster fire. This game was bait and switch on crack and one huge middle finger to those who loved the original. I will never play it again. In fact I'm going to find myself an old world priest to have it exercised from my mind.… Expand
  16. Roorm
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Объясняю почему The Last of Us Part 2 один из лучших экшенов от 3-его лица на сегодняшний день: качество анимаций, реакция нпс на попадание пуль, реакция гг на попадание пуль, импакт от оружия, звуки оружия и окружения, интенсивность мили-боёвки, качество расчленёнки и её наличие вообще, взаимодействие с окружением, спец эффекты, поведение нпс (если выставить уровень выше лёгкого) и тд иОбъясняю почему The Last of Us Part 2 один из лучших экшенов от 3-его лица на сегодняшний день: качество анимаций, реакция нпс на попадание пуль, реакция гг на попадание пуль, импакт от оружия, звуки оружия и окружения, интенсивность мили-боёвки, качество расчленёнки и её наличие вообще, взаимодействие с окружением, спец эффекты, поведение нпс (если выставить уровень выше лёгкого) и тд и тп - это объективные вещи, которые оцениваются вне зависимости от чьих либо эмоций. Техническое исполнение этих аспектов в TLOU2 - великолепное, достаточно просто начать сравнивать их с другими играми из жанра.
    На счёт сюжета наверное я сейчас скажу то что лежит на поверхности, в TLOU2 вообще нет положительных персонажей с точки зрения морали и этики. Там все заслуживают смерти. НО у нас есть эмоциональная привязанность к персонажам и мы сами пытаемся оправдать их поступки. Вы наверное могли понять по запискам в игре что все те кто были "адекватными", умерли в первый год. Остались только моральные уроды которые готовые на все.    … Expand
  17. DeathSurgeon
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay was perfect, however the story was very disappointing. Humiliating my favourite character Joel by killing him in such way was something I neither expected nor wanted it to happen. You can't just bring new characters and making them heroes.
    Joel IS the last of us.
    I give it 2/10 just for the good gameplay and graphics.    … Expand
  18. AgusTinn12
    Jun 29, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estoy realmente decepcionado haber esperado 7 años para esto es realmente un insulto de la jugabilidad mecanicas y graficos no digo nada,pero la historia es muy mala malisima este juego es una total ofensa al primero la historia es realmenete horrorosa te obligan a jugar con el personaje que mato a joel y intentan que simpatices con el cuando eso no ocurre en ninguna parte del juego odie jugar con abby lo unico que queria cuando jugaba con ella era querer ir rapido para jugar
    con ellie    … Expand
  19. Cheapyxox
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Magical story, Abby is one of the best characters of this year, naughty dog never fail!… Expand
  20. NateH
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It would be so easy for me to trash this game for ten straight paragraphs but I’ll keep it short... Everything about the first game fans loved was almost completely done away with. The only parts I enjoyed were a few flashback sequences with Joel. Everything else was poorly written and executed. Naughty Dog decided to go the political route, when all fans wanted was to see the main characters of the first game continue their journey together. The graphics were amazing, like we all knew they would be, but everything else felt empty and literally pointless. Nothing is achieved with this story and the characters do not grow in any way. Joel’s arc was utterly disgraceful and his character disrespected. Ellie is not relatable in this at all compared to the first installment. My only hope is that the fans’ disappointment will help other gaming studies learn how to write better and not make the same mistake twice. I hope.… Expand
  21. ash_crow
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be honest,
    Joel acts so much out of character.
    He was always cautious and never trusted anyone new, understandably considering how Sarah died in part 1.
    He would never put himself in such a vulnerable state among people he just met.
    I understand why he had to go however I feel like it could have been done better without disrespecting the character.
    It feels shallow and a cheap way to get people to feel the need for vengeance.

    However, if there is justice in vengeance.
    Then such justice will only breed more vengeance.
    Thus triggering an eternal cycle of hatred.
    This is the flaw of every revenge plot.

    Ellie takes too long to feel the guilt of her actions to the point where it seems comical.
    Right after murdering countless people to get there.
    The game betrays the original characters to fit the narrative and introduces new ones that no one cares about.

    People played the first game for the relationship between Ellie and Joel and the search for light even in the darkest of worlds.
    Ellie and Joel were not heroes or the good guys, they were survivors.
    This game betrays all of that for a story of unearned vengeance against characters we don't care about , then the game tries to do a spin on perspective and asks us to buy into their drama.
    It's a narrative disaster which could have done way better with some proper order and storyline structure

    otherwise, The game is a technical marvel and is gorgeous in every sense of the word.    … Expand
  22. YorchSP
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Sinceramentee da mucha rabia que la gente se comporte de una manera tan inmadura con un ¡BUEN JUEGO! Continúa bien el mundo que presentaron en el primer juego y son fieles a eso, es realista, no es una historia con personajes felices, buscan subrevivir. Maduren.
  23. Metallica11
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    In the first game we met a man who's life had been ripped away from him; hardened by this world only until his cold heart softened again by a lovable courageous girl, Ellie. The journey that put them through hell had formed a bond between them and us.
    Now, It's hard to express in words how much sadness, disappointment and anger The last of us part 2 has bought me.
    Players who have felt    In the first game we met a man who's life had been ripped away from him; hardened by this world only until his cold heart softened again by a lovable courageous girl, Ellie. The journey that put them through hell had formed a bond between them and us.
    Now, It's hard to express in words how much sadness, disappointment and anger The last of us part 2 has bought me.
    Players who have felt that bond, could not accept what has become of our duo. The amount of utter disrespect to our beloved characters that this game has shown is unforgivable. I cried my eyes out, and even after the shock- I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that I even laid awake restless the night after I played. Naughty Dog does not understand how much Joel meant to us, or they just don't care, regardless of either, I will not be finishing this game. Even though this game was such a disappointment, I will always love the first game.

    This world has taught us to endure and survive, even in this difficult world, no matter what, we always find something to fight for.    … Expand
  24. S1mfer
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Это прекрасная игра с крайне малым количеством минусов. Многие негодуют по поводу однополых отношений главной героини с её подругой, но я могу сказать что роль лгбт здесь практически нулевая и особой роли не играет. Сюжет тоже на уровне,очень нравится худ. приёмы используемые в этой игре, такие как моменты смерти, нам не показывают долгие страдания персонажей, всё происходит быстро или заЭто прекрасная игра с крайне малым количеством минусов. Многие негодуют по поводу однополых отношений главной героини с её подругой, но я могу сказать что роль лгбт здесь практически нулевая и особой роли не играет. Сюжет тоже на уровне,очень нравится худ. приёмы используемые в этой игре, такие как моменты смерти, нам не показывают долгие страдания персонажей, всё происходит быстро или за кадром. Так человек сам начинает чувствовать а не просто подражать какому-либо персонажу, в данном случае его чувствам.… Expand
  25. Brunagd3
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Much better that the first game. So many haters in the usar score is a shame. Get a Life
  26. xboytention
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Эта игра просто ебейшая! Те долб*ебы которые ставят 0 даже не играя в игру - идите на х*й. Единственное не понравилось как ухудшили внешность Элли и не очень зашла часть прохождения за эбби, лучше бы игра сразу закончилась чем играть за неё . Я ставлю игре (вычеркивая часть за эбби) 10/10 - она это заслуживает, поскольку эмоции игра вызывает бещщеные.… Expand
  27. DancesWithCouch
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This is a truly fantastic game. In terms of game-play, everything works better in comparison to the original. Movement is less clunky, stealth feels smoother, and weapons handle better. The addition of going prone is a huge boon to the stealth element of the game and makes for some tense moments hiding under cars, in grass or puddles.

    Some folks are upset about the story, saying that    This is a truly fantastic game. In terms of game-play, everything works better in comparison to the original. Movement is less clunky, stealth feels smoother, and weapons handle better. The addition of going prone is a huge boon to the stealth element of the game and makes for some tense moments hiding under cars, in grass or puddles.

    Some folks are upset about the story, saying that characters do or do not 'deserve' certain things and that ND totally blew it. I could not disagree more. The story fits the brutal tone of the last of us world, provides several twists along the way, and concluded in the way I hoped for by the end of the journey. This game may not be the story that you specifically wanted for these characters, but it's a damn good tale all the same.

    My main criticism is the chronology. The order of the game could probably be changed to make things flow better, but again, overall a fantastic game.    … Expand
  28. Hrada23
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t care what people say. This game is a piece of art. It all feels real, it’s like a movie. And as much as people dislike the story, I loved it. I will miss Joel, but I knew it was coming. Graphics are simply astonishing as well as the animations. It’s tense, nerve racking and heart breaking, I love it. I take my hat off to Neil Druckmann, Ashley Johnson, Troy baker, and the whole naughty dog team for this unexpected heartbreaking story, simply incredible. I really do appreciate all the sweat, blood, and tears they put into this game. It is one of the best games I’ve ever played, and people will talk about it forever.… Expand
  29. wessbz
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely amazing. You can say whatever you want, but its history is something that I’ve never seen in any other game.
    I love Joel, but I can understand why he is dead right now. Unfortunately, there is a lot of gamers that couldn’t understand.
    Whatever would be the rate of this game, for me this is the best game I’ve ever played. Thank you Naughty Dog.    … Expand
  30. springer9046
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Everyone (player, developer) is crying except ND. The GOLF game is much better than this.
  31. finrazielgdae
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Loved everything about this game. Don't believe the review-bombers. Game of the year.
  32. xudever
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This is another proof that graphic cannot save bad plot. The ending is just as disgusting as it can be! NPC live matters!!!
  33. Valtiata
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    I ignored the leaks and the fuss, I played the game. I am curious about what will actually happen in this game. I followed them, the post-apocalyptic world, the beautiful sceneries, the good musics.....until 5 hours in.

    This curiosity, all ruined by a poorly executed story. I forgot many of these new character's names already. They have little to none background, nothing to make me    I ignored the leaks and the fuss, I played the game. I am curious about what will actually happen in this game. I followed them, the post-apocalyptic world, the beautiful sceneries, the good musics.....until 5 hours in.

    This curiosity, all ruined by a poorly executed story. I forgot many of these new character's names already. They have little to none background, nothing to make me curious, nothing likeable, and be honest, none of them acts "rational" and "realistic". They are doing it for a just because and it was soooo bland, so forgettable, and so bad. These "review bombers" or as some of you call it "bots" are true, and I should've listened to them. For the future of a good narrative driven game, stay out of this game. The Last of Us saga ended in the first part.    … Expand
  34. mudiay1
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    playing with this garbage it's waste of time，playing with this garbage it's waste of time，
  35. d0senwurst
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Thanks Naughty Dog for this fantastische Game.. I love the characters, I love the story. I was so often close to tears... Please make a 3rd Part. I Love this Game
  36. Eldrakeo
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Seriously amazing! I’m really annoyed how many people are talking smack. The game is very long and worth every minute. Everything has been improved and the graphics and gameplay is flawless. People are getting upset over stupid things. The first game was really dark and disturbing did you not think this one would be too?!? I played the first run exploring a lot and it took me 30-40 hours.Seriously amazing! I’m really annoyed how many people are talking smack. The game is very long and worth every minute. Everything has been improved and the graphics and gameplay is flawless. People are getting upset over stupid things. The first game was really dark and disturbing did you not think this one would be too?!? I played the first run exploring a lot and it took me 30-40 hours. I feel like it’s double the length and exploration as the original. There are some drastic changes but once again, get over it! It’s a sequel! They spent so much time and energy into this amazon game, rating it 1 or 2 out of 10 is seriously just petty and ignorant. The game director even said this game will divide the fans. Please have an open mind and play this masterpiece!… Expand
  37. VictorAshford
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The best game of generation. Congratiolations Naughty Dog for this masterpiece.
  38. Markinhos1005
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    Uma das piores histórias que já vi em um game, é triste ver um jogo tão aguardado, com tanto potencial se perder num ponto em que o primeiro foi excelente, os gráficos e jogabilidade estão ótimos o que já era de se esperar, porém a narrativa leva o jogo abaixo, não colocaram nem um modo multiplayer como havia no primeiro, o foco não são os infectados e sim uma briguinha entre comunidades,Uma das piores histórias que já vi em um game, é triste ver um jogo tão aguardado, com tanto potencial se perder num ponto em que o primeiro foi excelente, os gráficos e jogabilidade estão ótimos o que já era de se esperar, porém a narrativa leva o jogo abaixo, não colocaram nem um modo multiplayer como havia no primeiro, o foco não são os infectados e sim uma briguinha entre comunidades, enfim, muito abaixo do esperado.… Expand
  39. chj915
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoiler alert... Great visual, great action, great CG and Characters design, but...
    If the studio wants to keep sharing the same game title: The Last Of Us, they'd better concern more about how the players would react to how the game is turning in PART II.
    I don't mind if the story designed Joel's death in the game, but at least not at the first couple of hours of entering the story. It ruined the player's tie with the main character. We have all invested emontionlly into Joel throughout the first LastOfUs game. Framing Joel's death in the first 2 hours in PART II? That just ruined my mood for the rest of the game play. I have no enjoyment at all. I did not care how Ellie and Dina explore the city of Seattle at all. All the time they spent in the city were waste of time in my opinion. Yet, getting the revenge isn't what I care either. There is no close tie between the game characters and us - the true player behind the controller. The PART II has lost what made it popular in PART I.
    I appreciate the game developers who put their time and efforts in developing this game, but I believe they would be appreciated much much more if the story wasn't what it is right now. There are a lot gaps and holes in the way how the game tells its story. Constant memory flashback did not change the fact that as player I have no interest in going any further with the game.
    To respect my money spent on this game, I at least want to finish the game once so I have played through the whole game before start writing my reviews and comments. I am giving the score of 5 for the whole game. But if scoring only the story telling and structure, I would give 3 instead.
    Next time, I won't trust any reviews came out prior to the release date. It appears all of those popular reviewers are afraid of putting negative reviews. There are definitely "controllers" around this. I don't like the false review, especially for the games that I loved.    … Expand
  40. GreatAwokening
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    I preordered this and avoided all the spoilers/news beforehand, but was so disappointed with this game. The graphics are amazing but the writing is atrocious with a forced “woke” SJW agenda. Complete 180 from the masterpiece that was the original. We get it, Ellie is a lesbian (that’s been clear from the spin off game), but the writers find a way to constantly remind viewers of someI preordered this and avoided all the spoilers/news beforehand, but was so disappointed with this game. The graphics are amazing but the writing is atrocious with a forced “woke” SJW agenda. Complete 180 from the masterpiece that was the original. We get it, Ellie is a lesbian (that’s been clear from the spin off game), but the writers find a way to constantly remind viewers of some character’s sexuality every 10 minutes. The sex scene was also so unnecessary. It just feels like the writers would have preferred to make **** videogame porn instead.… Expand
  41. Dearkos
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    Watched streams on twitch, no emotional attachment to any new characters at all, the characters are boring and forced. Why would the player control a boring character half of the game and the plot doesn’t make any sense.

    Will buy 2nd hand game disc for this when everyone turn in at game stores and kill Abby to ease my mind when I control her.
  42. Gustavo120
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente incrível!!! O jogo nos conta os dois lados da história, e sobre o desejo de vingança, além de trazer várias mensagens sensacionais. Onde no início, sentimos raiva da Abby, e no final entendemos os dois lados… Expand
  43. Laurenwooooo
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story we didn’t know we needed, not the story we were envisioning. Joel’s death was gruesome and grim just as it should be—The Last of Us is a terrifying world and the characters are beaten down by it. Anything else would have been doing a disservice to the bleak world NaughtyDog created in the first game. Everyone is entitled to their opinion of course, but I think NaughtyDog went a bold direction and explored what it means to be vengeful, what the cost of violence is, and how even those we grew to love in the first game are flawed and corrupted by the world and what they see around them.… Expand
  44. Gili90
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worse history game that i ever seen in a game. This game destroy everything that the first one did it.… Expand
  45. 3ldee
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Went in blind. Was not disappointed. Masterpiece story telling and gameplay mechanics. I hope Naughty Dog continues Ellie's journey… Expand
  46. Cellcb
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    this game is revolucionary in so many ways people will only grasp in years to come. masterpiece! Thank nt
  47. Bryanlefian
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego!! Vale la pena jugarlo cada momento es emocionante, juega mucho con tus emociones totalmente recomendable
  48. AlexHu
    Jun 21, 2020
    5
    The game play intense at time with same playing formula from the first gameWith improved graphics. The story jump lines so much youLose track and it makes it hard to connect to any character at the end you don’t care about either Ellie or Abby, especially after Abby call Joule after he saved her life!
  49. toadkiller_dog
    Jun 30, 2020
    1
    I'm just sick of that obsolete gameplay. Lou1, uncharted 1,2,3,4 - how many third person clones are we going to get? And the social/political message of this game is absolutely destructive. Avoid this pile of garbage.
  50. ViperGHOST
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This is a genuinely well made game. Hats off to ND. Sure, there are sections where the game felt like it was dragging - this happened in the second half, where i wanted to proceed further with the story while the game kept throwing more enemies and levels at me. This is my only complaint. Apart from that, this game is phenomenal.
  51. Fassarella
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Bom primeira coisa a dizer é que o game não merece o hate q vem levando por parte de muitas críticas, a história pode realmente não agradar a todos os fãs do primeiro jogo mas se mostra competente e coerente com os acontecimentos do final do primeiro jogo. A gameplay é simplesmente uma das melhores q já joguei, os gráficos estão magníficos e o jogo mesmo com alguns deslizes apresenta umaBom primeira coisa a dizer é que o game não merece o hate q vem levando por parte de muitas críticas, a história pode realmente não agradar a todos os fãs do primeiro jogo mas se mostra competente e coerente com os acontecimentos do final do primeiro jogo. A gameplay é simplesmente uma das melhores q já joguei, os gráficos estão magníficos e o jogo mesmo com alguns deslizes apresenta uma história muito cativante com personagens carismáticos… Expand
  52. Raspredval
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    this game might have it's pacing wrong, but the story is worth it. The ending tho... It is heavy as fck. The whole game is heavy as fck. But I'd recommended it to any person, looking for some proper made tale about violence and hatred. The first game of the series used chemistry between main characters and the cruel world around them. This game is more focused on chemistry insidethis game might have it's pacing wrong, but the story is worth it. The ending tho... It is heavy as fck. The whole game is heavy as fck. But I'd recommended it to any person, looking for some proper made tale about violence and hatred. The first game of the series used chemistry between main characters and the cruel world around them. This game is more focused on chemistry inside characters, and it makes the plot and characters and their actions to be questionable. But the intent behind all this is philosophical and grown up… Expand
  53. Darscraft
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Este juego es de lo mejor de ps4, solo superado por god of war en mi humilde opinión, creo que merece ser el goty del 2020 sin ninguna duda 10/10.
  54. 20200619
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 六月二十一日拿到實體鐵盒版，生還者難度不開槍（除鼠王）通關，肝了三、四天玩了約四十幾小時破台。作為一枚白金狗，現在被一週目的結束虐到連僅僅為白金盃而玩二週目都感到躊躇害怕，唯恐承受不起。
    作為遊戲：8/10
    作為一款關於人生體驗的經歷：無與倫比，虐我幽深/10。

    《最後生還者》破過至少二十輪，大部份是跑絕地。當年為他入坑PS3乃至PS4主機，他是我第一款主機遊戲，當年就是我的10分神作。後來隨著玩的遊戲多了，幾次回頭重玩，對其評價漸漸調整至9.5分。
    而這次玩完《最後生還者Part2》，使我又重新對《最後生還者》的評價調整回10分，他確實就是滿分神作。

    《最後生還者Part2》劇情面整體而言我沒有異議，僅覺得喬爾和艾莉之間的故事因應結局，應該過程能有更多的鋪陳和劇情量；而關於艾比，我不理解設計他的劇情占比長至主角戲份的意義為何？也許是為了三代新的故事面軸作鋪陳或其他原因我不清楚，但僅討論這代的話，於我而言交代完艾比之所以對喬爾復仇的原因和一些心路歷程足以。如果是要為三代鋪陳，我更傾向於將艾比的故事做為大型DLC（如像秘境探險失落遺產那樣）作補充即可。會這樣希望的另一個原因是艾莉篇和艾比篇在遊戲過程給我滿大的跳戲感，艾比的西雅圖三天娛樂性遊戲性十足，濾鏡和底蘊都十分清亮（數度讓我想起秘境探險）；艾莉的西雅圖三天因為都是復仇為主，三日內容同質性極高，而整個底蘊色調劇本都極其沉重單調，導致壓力很大與流程稍嫌無聊（雖然到西雅圖第二天遊戲體驗有上升，但西雅圖第一天接在極為緊湊和精彩的序章後面真的適應不良）。兩相對照之下，當我玩完艾莉三天後接艾比篇，整整艾比篇西雅圖第一天我都還在狀況外，一直還在困惑，他真的是主角？他真的也是主角？他也有三天？

    至於「遊戲遊玩的編排順序」，是我覺得最2所有項目裡面，最糟糕爆死的一環，大概也是我唯一偏負向評價的一環。
    糟糕到彷彿是刻意、故意，以一種非常反親切、反感、反爽快的方向在進行。玩家們如果互相討論重新編排，很大機率都絕對會比遊戲的編排要好百倍。
    編排引起我最大不適應或者不理解，第一次在首章，第二次在剛進艾莉西雅圖第一天，第三次在進入艾比西雅圖第一天，第四次在農舍。西雅圖三日我更傾向雙方篇章交叉遊玩，如此我就不會那麼晚才能消化艾比也是主角這個設定（操作艾比很長一段時間我都還在質疑著這點）。至於序章就是一己試劑吧，試驗還有多少玩家願意看下去、玩下去，非常反骨的選擇。
    細講還有太多關於編排的細節和問題，都不應該彷彿任性般的去設計…

    而最覺一絕的，莫過每個過場CG，角色捕捉，動作表情細節之細膩無敵。
    以及吉他梗，開場與結尾之呼應－我驚嘆。把一代尾章喬爾教授吉他這個看似輕描淡寫的台詞過渡延續到二代作為喻情於物的設計，或許你會說這也沒到那麼巧思吧，但當艾莉為復仇付出兩根手指的代價而無法再彈奏吉他時，那個感情連結已無法表述出來，吉他尚存弦尚存，聲已不成調，宛若斷絃，只存在於艾莉的腦海與回憶裡了。喬爾尚可因為傲嬌而藉唱表達對艾莉的感情，艾莉已無法。我覺得這已經是滿恐怖的細緻、寓意等級了…
    當我一週目結束，整個人覺得空虛，有種遊戲並不完整，買一塊月餅只吃到半塊月餅，對艾莉極其心疼，很想很想知道他又重新回到只有他自己一個人的狀態（一代時他恐懼只剩下他一個人），放下吉他後離開要去哪要做甚麼，這些種種除了難受還是難受的情緒，都在我拾起手把又重新玩了一次序章喬爾教授艾莉吉他情節後，神奇的有所緩解。我依然還是難過，但心裡比較沒那麼空落落了，比較紓解那種覺得遊戲不完整的感受了。

    至於艾莉有沒有把艾比殺死於我而言都可，只要是單一結局我都會去試著理解（覺得多結局反顯討巧，若真設計成多結局我的評分會降至6）。二次上路找尋艾比復仇乃至最後作的任何方向選擇，僅僅都是為了替喬爾和艾莉之間的種種畫下休止符，與艾莉對艾比那股恨的關係並不那麼有關。

    至於其他方面，都大部分是顯著優於前作。
    但就先這樣吧。
    如果要為一、二代挑選我認知的核心關鍵字
    一代是：『羈絆』
    二代，不是「仇恨」或「原諒」或「放下」，是：『代價』

    來自TAIWAI的一枚玩家。    … Expand
  55. Deedog10
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    Ok so the great things about this game is the gameplay and graphics. The game has to be one of the best looking ps4 games to date! The gameplay is improved on from the last one but not too much, but they did it right. The new enemies were great , the gore was 3x more epic then the the last one.
    But all of that is overshadowed on the dumpster fire of a story that this game is.
    Putting it    Ok so the great things about this game is the gameplay and graphics. The game has to be one of the best looking ps4 games to date! The gameplay is improved on from the last one but not too much, but they did it right. The new enemies were great , the gore was 3x more epic then the the last one.
    But all of that is overshadowed on the dumpster fire of a story that this game is.
    Putting it shortly , I've barely in my life when in a video game where i just wanted to stop playing it. after so many hours i just wanted it to stop.
    Stay away from this game guys , unless you're on some hardcore drugs just stay away please.    … Expand
  56. Oschris16
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    People giving 0/10 are just downright absurd. If you loved the first game you will love the second. One of the best PS4 games ever.
  57. Robbie_776
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly, i was the biggest fan of the last of us series. When waiting 7 Years for this game I was highly disappointed with what I received. The game was absolutely beautiful, Scenes and graphic were on point and we got to play as Ellie so I thought. This game could of been so much better, Storyline was very badly executed. I remember in the teaser trailer of TLOU2 we saw Ellie and Joel in the overgrown town and myself I was very excited thinking it would be a switch from TLOU1 and we play as Ellie with Joel besides us. Naughty dog milked us into thinking Joel would be with us in the story but into the game they killed him off. I was highly displeased with the trailers as they were just for revenue and sales for this game + the Leaks and all the controversy with this game really let it down.

    2. Abby, Like seriously how many people has Joel killed and you don't see some buff women seeking revenge 2 hours in TLOU2. They dedicated too much time for her in this game as she really did not need to be played by the consumers of this game. It would have been better if we had known she was seeking revenge but no game time should of been put into her. The big issue with this game is they were trying to keep up with modern society and the LGBTQ movement. Though I don't have an issue with Ellie and her Sexuality it was a big let down knowing they had 7 years and the s*x scenes were just horrible and uncalled for + with the whole Abby S*x scene it was the worst thing I've ever seen, Far cry had better scenes. The killing of Joel by Abby could of been a very good Plot for the game. It would give Ellie an excuse to seek revenge for everyone that "wronged her" yeah well the Main person that "wronged you" got a jail free card at the end because you felt bad that Joel would not want you to do this but you have killed 200+ people to get where you are.

    At the end of the day, the game was somewhat enjoyable the Ai were super realistic and communicative which I enjoyed + the WLF faction and the Seraphites where something I enjoyed being added. But I think there was more fighting in the factions more than Ellie seeking revenge for Abby killing Joel, therefore, me rating it 2/10 from someone that has played the game.    … Expand
  58. peroniothecat
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece. Dont let the hate keep you from experiencing this yourself. The main arc of the game is really a great F*ing idea, i was worried how they would justify a sequel to a perfect ending but the central idea of the story is something so believable that it was bound to happen. Not only is the story great but it also has a very real and brutal moral concept, i've never seen aA true masterpiece. Dont let the hate keep you from experiencing this yourself. The main arc of the game is really a great F*ing idea, i was worried how they would justify a sequel to a perfect ending but the central idea of the story is something so believable that it was bound to happen. Not only is the story great but it also has a very real and brutal moral concept, i've never seen a piece of art that made me think 'there are no real bad or good guys in this one' as much as this game has. I only ever cried twice in my life playing video games in this one was one of them.… Expand
  59. lordjabajaba
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    If the game didn't leak it wouldn't have gotten the hate. The leaks ruined it.

    The environment art, the combat, the exploration, the immersion... They're **** amazing. I haven't been this happy with a Playstation exclusive game, ever. This is Naughty Dog's best work to date, and it's an amazing experience for anyone who's a fan of 3rd person narrative adventure games. I've always had    If the game didn't leak it wouldn't have gotten the hate. The leaks ruined it.

    The environment art, the combat, the exploration, the immersion... They're **** amazing. I haven't been this happy with a Playstation exclusive game, ever. This is Naughty Dog's best work to date, and it's an amazing experience for anyone who's a fan of 3rd person narrative adventure games.

    I've always had a soft spot for intricate, and thoughtful environments in games. I love getting lost in artificial worlds. I love exploring and immersing myself in games like Tlou2. It makes me want to try 3d art myself.

    Anyone that gives this game a negative review is not being honest or fair. To weight the objective quality of an artwork like this game, and ignore everything it does well; everything it does better than any other work of art before it, is silly and stupid.    … Expand
  60. Jose_Gamino
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    El juego es muy bueno excelente jugabilidad y dinámicas de juego espero con ansias otra parte. La gente puedo opinar pero el juego es bueno y aunque no les gusta la historia se tienen que resignar ya que no pueden cambiar nada.
  61. Ramsesgarcia21
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    for me, someone who loved Tlou's story and characters (the gameplay not as much, it needed all the things that this game polishes) this is just perfect. I rate 9/10 only bc there's a detail with the ammo that I don't like: When you improve any guns magazine it doesn't allows you to have more than 12 bullets (regarding to Abbies pistol) so if you improve the gun's mag, you'll still take 10 for me, someone who loved Tlou's story and characters (the gameplay not as much, it needed all the things that this game polishes) this is just perfect. I rate 9/10 only bc there's a detail with the ammo that I don't like: When you improve any guns magazine it doesn't allows you to have more than 12 bullets (regarding to Abbies pistol) so if you improve the gun's mag, you'll still take 10 bullets in the clip and 2 on ur bag. Makes no sense. Other than that, I just live this game from the very beginning, the load screens, music, designs, levels, guns, aesthetics EVERYTHING! Don't let the bad reviews bring you down form playing this masterpiece. I'm PRAYING for a trilogy, even though the ending doesn't leave any loose ends. May Naughty Dog's survival be long and their death be NEVER...you'll get it when you play it.… Expand
  62. john30RJ
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with an amazing story which improves everything from the first one. Naughty Dog is really an amazing studio.
  63. Katesmalls
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Loved the game. Loved the dark nature and the incredible way I felt for both parties. Well done Naughty Dog.
  64. Norifl
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the game is fantastic an amazing adventure and storytelling the scenario include rude choices but still coherent, it's true Joel death can divide but it's totally coherent and justified it's brutal yes but when u look at his past you can easily understand and about the LGBTQ it's not at the middle of the story i appreciated this game and wish if people can play the game before rates it.… Expand
  65. VODK
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing I don't like about it is the way they make you use Abby so much even if you don't like her and don't want to and I just don't think Joel's death was that sad after so much time without playing with him. Other than that I think it's an amazing game, a great experience with a really good story.… Expand
  66. Edusammet
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Horrible history, trash... give my money Back. Almost 7 years for the **** Full of bugs. Abby is the worst character ever made. Full disapointing...
  67. sirengenesis
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    I am a big fan of people to play what they want. The truth is, I really enjoyed the game, and the story is heavy as can be. I do think the pacing could have been better, The new characters around Ellie were refreshing, and I cared about them, and what happened to them. It's a very different story, but the truth is, this was always meant to be ellie's story, and ellie's story is veryI am a big fan of people to play what they want. The truth is, I really enjoyed the game, and the story is heavy as can be. I do think the pacing could have been better, The new characters around Ellie were refreshing, and I cared about them, and what happened to them. It's a very different story, but the truth is, this was always meant to be ellie's story, and ellie's story is very different than what we saw before. There are things I could nit pick, the dogs are frustrating, and some of the stealth is a pain, but the world is beautiful, and I found myself enjoying it. Which in the end is all a good game really needs.… Expand
  68. Gcalfa
    Jun 30, 2020
    4
    The game's graphics are beautiful. Great mechanics like the first game. Amazing environments by the concept artists. Stellar voice acting. But the story is TERRIBLE. One must judge for themselves, but I don't believe this game should have been made. They found a way to give the most depressing ending possible to two of the greatest characters of all time.
  69. Bokerskis
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The Last o f Us Part II is certainly a game that will mark the eighth generation of consoles as one of the best games offered to us. The game maintains its human and emotional atmosphere to tell an extremely violent but necessary story, not only for Ellie but also for the new character Abby. History certainly speaks of revenge but, moreover, it speaks of the feeling that carries such pathThe Last o f Us Part II is certainly a game that will mark the eighth generation of consoles as one of the best games offered to us. The game maintains its human and emotional atmosphere to tell an extremely violent but necessary story, not only for Ellie but also for the new character Abby. History certainly speaks of revenge but, moreover, it speaks of the feeling that carries such path and its consequences, both physical and psychological, as its creator (Neil Druckmann) described, a cycle of violence. The game has beautiful graphics, impeccable mechanics and, there is no way not to comment, a spectacular sound mix, both with its music (composed by Gustavo Santaolalla) and with the sound of the environment and of each action that the characters perform, leaving the experience even more intense.

    It makes me sad and frustrated to see the negative criticisms for this game, especially those that refer only to the fact of the sexual orientation of some characters, but the disgust for the plot and the decisions made by the characters makes it seem that many people did not play the entire game, or they played expecting something more artificial. They forget that in this game four years passed after the events of the first part, and that lives changed for several reasons during that time, some for the better and others for the worse. Once again I comment, this game is completely human and it is necessary for the player to be open to explore the feelings that the game provides. Both those of anger and those of peace, even because we find more than one person, who live their lives completely different from each other, but their ability to have emotions is what equals each other and in the end is what matters most.    … Expand
  70. NachitoFino
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Es muy buen juego con una muy buena historia y los gráficos excelentes y su jugabilidad increíble
  71. Brunosousagomes
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alguns n conseguem lidar com diversidade sexual , outros com mortes de grandes protagonistas, o jogo está incrível e nada diminui sua grandiosidade.. 10 !!!!!!!… Expand
  72. Johnstones
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un excelente juego solo que no me gusta para nada jugar con Abby. En cuanto a soundtrack, combate y gráficos es una obra de arte… Expand
  73. Greek2411
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Entiendo que a muchos no les haya gustado, porque no se trata de un "fanservice". La historia y el juego son inesperadamente maravillosos; las emociones que desenvuelve son tantas que incluso me ha hecho sentir un nudo en la garganta. Simplemente hay que entender que el tono de la historia no es apta para todos los gustos.… Expand
  74. Western-ranger
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everyone is hating this game because they kill off Joel. But you have to appreciate the game for what it is. A beautiful, dark and twisted revenge story. And nothing else would drive Ellie, or you as the player for that matter to hunt down someone to this length. It was really the only choice and it works brilliantly. As a massive fan of the first game I was devastated by Joel's death. It made me cry I will admit, but it made me realise how dam good the writing is to get that much of a reaction from me. This game is a dark, ponderous reflection of humanity and what hatred can be for motivation. And how that can affect someone afterwards. You have to accept the game for what it is, and not see it as less because what you didn't want to happen happened. This is the best game I have ever played. And that's big as a huge fan of the first game. If you remove expectations for what you wanted the game to be, then you will love it. This is a masterpiece. Graphics are unlike anything i have ever seen and the amazing story has been finally matched with gameplay that does it justice. Well done naughty dog, well done.… Expand
  75. Flerbus
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    what made the first game great is gone. it was never about game mechanics or graphics, it was the story that made TLoU one of the best games of it's generation...so , if you take away the good story, what have you got left. horrible, just horrible
  76. Bru89
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    Worst sequel to a great story! This current game totally ignores the best aspects of its predecessor, by trying to make the gamer involved in a hopeless vengeance tale. Also, there’s a kind of “forced philosophical sense” guiding the whole story. A meaningless death written just to make big impact and generate controversy. What about having to play the killer? Makes no sense after all weWorst sequel to a great story! This current game totally ignores the best aspects of its predecessor, by trying to make the gamer involved in a hopeless vengeance tale. Also, there’s a kind of “forced philosophical sense” guiding the whole story. A meaningless death written just to make big impact and generate controversy. What about having to play the killer? Makes no sense after all we lived back in 2013. I was unable to create empathy at any time, I just felt more disgusted ‘bout herself ‘n her allies. Lots of hours playing as Abby... It’s boring. I also think that Druckmann tried to work out feminist guidelines, but it got even worse. A pregnant woman who jumps off buildings and scaffolding, climbs stairs. Hilarious. Humanly impossible. Lots of unnecessary mental subjects to a game that aims to be entertainment. Anything about it is cool. Maybe the gameplay and the graphics, but, what about the most expected story? They ruined it, made the fans hate and feel bad about all the nonsense.… Expand
  77. lostfingers
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Instead of continuing with Ellie and Joel's story arc, they used Part II for generic messages about how war and revenge are wrong while ignoring the character development that was accomplished in the previous LoU.

    The original characters were disrespected by the story writers and the characters decisions felt forced for a lazy revenge plot.
    The plot that most players wanted to play through was reduced to 3-4 flashbacks.
    Playing as Abby felt like a chore just to move forward in the story and fighting the original protagonist as Abby was appalling.

    Removing a character's fingers to symbolize the loss of their last connection with another character because they can't play guitar anymore? A golf club being used as a symbol of the patriarchy? The story writing is so cringey it's a joke lol

    I'm all for a game that supports LGBTQ+ but Naughty Dog using that to dismiss consumers negative reviews of the game due to issues only involving the story is the opposite of progressive.

    I really liked the first game and this game does have a lot of improvements including the graphics, some gameplay, and the voice acting.

    Don't make a Part III you've done enough to ruin the characters we loved in TLoU.    … Expand
  78. Luidearaujo
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are so many dumb people out there... I don’t know why the bad reviews, but the game is amazing in infinite ways. People are just upset ‘cause things don’t happen the way they want to and forget the games deal with loss and consequences all the time. Excelent gameplay alongside a story that shows exactly how humans feelings should work in this post-apocalyptic world. Masterpiece.… Expand
  79. Rocket304
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hated the fact they killed off joel (one of my favourite video game characters), but I was willing to give it a chance because the visuals were amazing, and the gameplay was a lot of fun. If the game was just me playing as ellie seeking revenge I would have given it a 7/10. But I hated playing as abby so much it ruined the experience for me and it was topped off with what was probably the worst ending ever.… Expand
  80. Jesoo
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    A milestone of gaming industry, nothing else to say. Too beautiful and complex to be appreciated by stupid people. Naughty dog made their best and most precious game.
  81. VincentRutel
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the original Last of Us, and Ellie's spin off prequel, but this sequel destroyed the IP for me. It wasn't because of what happened to Joel, or how it happened. It wasn't for the progressive stuff (I loved that side of Ellie's back-story.) And it wasn't the revenge arc, or the sudden appearance of an omniscient and omnipotent antagonist who was only written into the game to force a narrative. My issue with the game is how after Joel is removed from the story we are forced to play as the person who removes him.

    We are also forced to watch some pointless sex scene with that character, one that no body asked for (and thankfully Japan censored.) We are also forced to later kill that monster's dog as Ellie, even though we were told we wouldn't have to kill the dog. The ten hours we play as the antagonist were a total waste, and did nothing other than make the open wound of Joel's uncharacteristic demise fester over. I would have given this game an 8.1 if we had the option to skip playing as the antagonist, but because they forced that on us, after such a heart-wrenching moment no less, I can't even fathom giving such a high-score.

    As stated above, it was fine how Joel was removed, but what wasn't fine is my time being wasted playing a character I wanted revenge on. That moment was enough for me to get into character to want revenge, I didn't need her story, or elaboration to make her into a human, she was marked from that moment. All of that said, I loved the parts with Ellie. She should have taken up the entire screen time of this game. The graphics were amazing, the romance and setting were amazing, the story was sub par with some cringe lines, but overall most parts of the game, minus forced player swap and lack of choices, were amazing.

    Speaking of choices, the ending was horrible. I know choices are hard to put into games, but giving the player options is what makes a story driven game great. A few examples are The Witcher, Mass Effect, and Telltale The Walking Dead. In the Witcher (1-3) every choice changed the world, and it drove you to make new choices for different playthroughs. The choices in Mass Effect sculpted the world all the way to the third game, and then it sort of dropped the ball, but it was still good. In Telltale every road lead to the same ending, but you wanted to explore every path to see how the journey was different. Instead of giving us some agency, even if it was a false choice, the game lead us down a narrow path with spikes on the wall and a gun to our back. We were told we didn't have to kill the dog, but instead we killed the dog in a QtE. We were forced to exact revenge on everyone around us, but when it came to the big bad we "chose" peace.

    Realistically this game should have been split up into two parts, but it's too late for that now. We are stuck with the one ending we have, regardless of how bitter it is for the player... because lets be honest, Joel was no saint, he would never of spared anyone if it meant keeping the ones he loves safe.

    All of that said, I originally mentioned how I would give this game an 8.1/ 10. That would have been the score if the game didn't force you to play as the antagonist. The reason it isn't higher is because of the lack of choices and cringe dialog. Even at it's finest this game is not a 10/10, that is a score only a select few games truly deserve and handing it out to the hot new game of the season spoils the prize. On the flip side, this game is also not a 0/10. The antagonist did rune a lot of the game, but that is the role of a foil in a story. The graphics, game-play, and sub par story still bring the game up well past a 5.0, but spitting in the face of loyal fans who have patiently waited seven years for a sequel is no way to earn good faith for future projects. Personally, after the drama surrounding this game I will likely never buy another Naughty Dog game, at least not new. I wanted this game to be great, and it could have been, but it feels like the core story was lost during the seven years of crunch. For my final score, I give this game a 5.3, but since I can only give whole numbers the score will have to be a 5/10. I hope Naughty Dog learns from the backlash and remembers who they make games for (ps, it's for the fans.) If they add an option to skip the ten hours of forced antagonist play, I will gladly boost the score up to an 8.1.    … Expand
  82. Kurweezy
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed the game, didn't see any of the leaks. The ending had me feeling a way but overall great game.
  83. eliannn
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the last of ous parte 2 es tan bueno logrando que odies a abby aun asi es buen juego.… Expand
  84. pitonlover
    Jun 30, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jugue este TLOU 2 con toda la ilusión del mundo, para mi significaba muchísimo, y sinceramente no me importa el tema de las lesbianas porque no son el centro de la historia ademas Ellie siempre fue lesbiana, lo importante es el paradigma de la venganza. La jugabilidad es bastante buena muy parecida a la del primero pero refinada como es lógico al ser una continuación, el gore es exquisito casi perfecto diría yo. Mi problema con el juego viene en el apartado de la historia este punto es el mas importante en un juego de este tipo y es el más descuidado en el caso de TLOU no me importa que mataran a Joel ni siquiera me importa que metieran de una manera tan forzada a Abby pero después de construirme durante aproximadamente 22 horas a un personaje que este personaje mate como a 500 personas para al final arrepentirse porque "se dio cuenta que la venganza no es buena " no solo es estúpido si no que no tiene ningún tipo de sentido y es injustificable, esto sin contar la cantidad infinita de recursos narrativos de clase de escritura 1, como que cada vez que quieren cambiar de escena alguien es golpeado en la cabeza eso pasa como 25 veces en el juego, obligarme a jugar la mitad del juego con Abby y la mitad con Ellie es horrible para el ritmo hubiese sido 1000 veces mejor intercalar a los personajes para no tener la sensación de estar jugando lo mismo 2 veces aunque te cuenten otro punto de vista, y aunque no lo he leído en criticas aún me da la sensación de que la verdadera protagonista del juego es Abby no Ellie pero fueron cobardes y no terminaron de saltar con todo a esa idea.

    El final es un sin sentido anticlimatico no compren este juego a precio completo si tienen el mas mínimo cariño por el guion de los juegos, adquiéranlo cuando este en 20 - 30 dolares decepción total esta mierda.    … Expand
  85. MatheusPC
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me surpreende jogadores (ou não) zerando a nota de avaliação sobre "The Last of Us part II". Acredito que o enredo da história me pegou da forma que a equipe de desenvolvimento pensou. É um jogo absurdo em diversas vertentes. O final é doloroso como muitas partes que fazem parte do título. Por isso, faz parte daqueles jogos que eu "passo tempo buscando conclusões" mesmo depois do seu fim. Pode não ser uma contextualização com final feliz ou, com meio feliz, ou início feliz. Mas para mim, é melhor que o primeiro da franquia, e é nota 10. Nenhum jogo é perfeito, mas esse jogo superou qualquer expectativa minha. E não é qualquer jogo que vale tanta discussão como está acontecendo.… Expand
  86. lulitogarrido
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Es un obra de arte me gusta como nos presenta las dos versiones y demuestra que ambas estan justificadas, demostrando que en este mundo no hay ni buenos ni malos
  87. kiba12
    Jun 30, 2020
    5
    The Last of Us Part 2 makes two huge mistakes in its narrative structure. One massive, the other unforgivable.

    As per my promise of no spoilers in my review I will share that this game's narrative structure could have worked and left a compelling and thought-provoking impact on the players but with the two issues alluded to previously it falls apart and from those points forward, the    The Last of Us Part 2 makes two huge mistakes in its narrative structure. One massive, the other unforgivable.

    As per my promise of no spoilers in my review I will share that this game's narrative structure could have worked and left a compelling and thought-provoking impact on the players but with the two issues alluded to previously it falls apart and from those points forward, the game loses any emotional impact and is finishes with an unresolved and unearned conclusion.

    Games as an experience are perfectly welcome, but without proper narrative structure, the experience falls flat.

    Unfortunate. I hope they don't make these mistakes in the future.

    Golden seals for the acting and the visuals of the game. Ashley Johnson as Ellie being the main focus performed flawlessly and deserves the praise. Everyone else, they were fine, no real complaints from the performances.

    The characters of The Last of US Part 2 were much more narrow and unfocused than Part 1. Which really hurt any connection one might develop to them and certain character deaths remain without impact.

    Despite Laura Bailey's incredible work with Abby, the character was simply set up to be despised from the start. And all the attempts to make her understood failed miserable. I again refer to the poor narrative structure that caused this.

    I congratulate the economical success this game is. But, as a player and fan, I am immensely disappointed.    … Expand
  88. sergeantpickle
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story is a dumpster fire of ruining character progression for shock value and they force you to play as Joel's murderer. Sat there forever trying to come to grips that I have to play this character just to wrap up the story. It's a struggle to get through that part just for "oh hey killing is bad guys" after murdering hundreds of people and... good bois. I can't bash in the skull of Joel's murderer? No choice just... nah. Game play is basically the same but no issue there. Graphics are exceptional if that's all you care about. 1 point just for great graphics and voice acting.… Expand
  89. Angry-Kitty
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Totally not worthy, its not even a videogame, it's just a bad movie with bad characters
  90. raginmund
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So what does it take for a game to receive a perfect zero?

    Allow me to elaborate. A perfect zero is when a game is so devoid of awareness of it's predecessor, that it completely revokes any themes, character development, symbolism, or motives of not only itself but also the previous franchise title. It shoots itself in the foot, and in doing so, pointlessly murders the previous game that is crushed under its boot. The story of The Last of Us left us with a comfort of where our characters were, what they believed in, what they lived for, how they loved each other. On that note, they also established their skills, their abilities, their instincts. All of these were shattered in Part II. Joel is no longer attentive and assertive, Ellie is no longer endearingly sensitive, the characters become horrible shadows of what made them strong in the first game. And what do we get for it? Nothing. The game's linear storytelling riddled with plot holes and glaring pandering stereotypes leave us dumbfounded at what we just put ourselves through. It leaves us heartbroken, and it shows us exactly how much time we just wasted. It doesn't leave resolution, it doesn't fix any issues, it's not cohesive, it doesn't abide by anything fulfilling. It's is a plate of burnt crust when what you asked for was a sublime pizza with all the toppings. The most glaringly obvious problem with this game is how much they definitively changed to try and be different. It's deliberate, it's insulting, it's pandering to the completely wrong audience. It's unaware, it's foolish, and it doesn't even retain the sense of fear that the first game thrives on. The moment Joel dies, the game was no longer interesting, because that's who made the story interesting. Joel. His ability to survive, his struggle, his mentorship, his morals, his values, his selfishness. He died a so easily it was not even believable. So then where are we?

    In a messy cross between the worst parts of the plots of Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and John Wick, we are given nothing, no retribution, no justice, no feeling of accomplishment. Only a feeling of disappointment. This is capitalizing on the trend of sadness which was popular about 5 years ago. Too little, too late. In the time of a pandemic, civil unrest, and injustice we escape to a world of terrible pacing, threadbare character development, no progression, and we feel more sad. This is not rewarding. This is not pleasure. This is not a video game. It is a poorly written novel that would be lost to time in any other format. It's a fool's errand and it should rot for eternity.    … Expand
  91. garytovi
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Bueno graficos y jugabilidad y el sonido perfecto pero la historia del juego es fatal el que a jugando la primera parte no le gustara esta historia
  92. Johnsperson
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Booooooo they killed Joel, booooooooooo. I can't complain too much, I sold it off to my brother and told him it's the best game i've played in years. He hasn't talked to me for a while now.
  93. Dan_belmont
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Llegue al lanzamiento con el hype por las nubes, y no me defraudo, los graficos, la musica, la ambientacion y sobretodo la jugabilidad es lo que mas destaco del juego... la historia esta muy bien.
  94. sirspongy
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    This is a solid game. I am probably over halfway through it and I have not come across anything I would consider overly negative. One annoyance is with how brittle weapons are. I wish they tweaked how easily a pipe or machete breaks. It is like maybe 4 kills and that is with repairing/upgrading them. Maybe this gets better with more upgrades that I don't have yet.
  95. guillermelc
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a TLOUS fan and I can only give my most sincere prise to the team. I love distopic stories such as “The Road”or “The Walking Dead” TLOUS2 is just simply a master-piece.

    What I like the most is the astounding scenarios, characters, they way the trolled us in the trailers to not spoil us anything and...how they have changed the way I see the main characters.

    I started hated Abby (Abbigail) for killing Joel while I finished the game loving her (forbiding her for that action) and hating Ellie.

    This video-game toys with you psicology and simply shows how simply you can get killed. In TLOUS2 there are not “Potions”, “Phoenix Down” or super-heroes. They are as much realistic as they can so you will see lots of characters being killed in a very simple and realistic way...that’s life my friends...

    Furthermore, TLOUS2 triesto show the scale of grey colours people have. There are no bad or good people, it is just depends on the side of the coin/team you are seeing.

    It is super-sad that people are complaing about this game because there are LGTBQI+ characters or people of other color or religions. Thanks Naughty Dog for being so brave and create such a master-piece.

    The end is just amazing...    … Expand
  96. Mountanycube
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Some of the Best gameplay i’ve Seen and story si Good, the end is not the best i’ve seen but it is ok.Highly recommended guys
  97. MA55A
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Edit: Adding the only really bad script thing for me: Joel death. He is a survivor and don’t trust anyone and then he go all in into a house full of armed strangers and say his name for who could wanna know... it just doesn’t fit easy. Tried to thing that he relaxed after living some years into a trustful town/society, that Ellie changed him and after the Firefly massacre he tried to change for her, bit it still seems forced. But even with this the game is almost perfect and the best one for ps4. Not by far the “zeros” that so many “gta generation” are putting here, bit they have the right. And I tgink, and gope, that there will (or at least would be before so many haters) a third part for the story, by the way that this one developed and finished, bit who knows.

    Great gameplay. Suberb graphics. About the story, at the beginning I found it frustrating, but after finishing the game I found it great.

    Think in it taking “Game of Thrones” perspective. No one is so important that could not die (in stupid ways sometimes) and the story goes on for another characters independent and without show it to us.

    I personally disliked the need to show Ellie has homossexual into the dlc at the first game (probably to creat polemic, not because she is homo, but cause she is the only immune being, and in a apocalyptic world it means no immune decendents), and it is cause the last midia histories are tending to show all strong and independent womans as homossexual, and this isn’t true. But they showed the relationship of the main in a good way.

    No confusing or unrealistic end for me, it was the enconter of two opposites: one going from a vengeance ravok that turned her into a monster and after fuffiling it started to think at the worngness of all that and being tired of the killing (Abby), thanks for the changes and deaths of her friends and being save by enemies morr than one time; other one finally finding a good life and than loosing it in a violent way, turning herself a monster, making her loose sleep, friends, love, home, until in the end she realize that fulfilling it would bring her nothing, abandoning her revange (even apparently it being to late for her to be happy). “They killed hundreds and regreat to kill their mostly hated ones, it has no sense”, but the other killing were for auto defense and to reach their objectives and were part of the “tiredness process”, showed in cutscenes, in game dialogues and changes into character appearance and in game disposition. Abby no killing Ellie is justified for all suffering and the conscience that she brings it for her and her friends and her change after being safe and saving her enemies and seeing the craziness of a war into a apocalyptic world at the Island.
    Ellie not killing Abby is justified cause her essence was good, the revenge make her loose friends, home and love, and at the last moment, into a game part that show her visibility tired and depressed, physically hurt, she sees the emptiness of it all.

    A controversial game that will not be for everyone, specially the ones that pay bo attention for all story, but for me a almost perfect game and the best one for PS4, a great closure for this console.    … Expand
  98. Pjcost
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    Major disappointment. If you were a big fan of the first one mainly for the story then you will not like this game. The story is abysmal, nonsensical, incoherent, depressing, sadistic, just bad in every way. There are no redeeming qualities here. I will never again purchase another Naughty Dog game on day one. Nor will I put any more faith in critic scores but instead use user scores toMajor disappointment. If you were a big fan of the first one mainly for the story then you will not like this game. The story is abysmal, nonsensical, incoherent, depressing, sadistic, just bad in every way. There are no redeeming qualities here. I will never again purchase another Naughty Dog game on day one. Nor will I put any more faith in critic scores but instead use user scores to aid me in my purchasing decisions. Such a shame to have such great a legacy ruined so thoroughly.… Expand
  99. ps4gamerr
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Huge dissappointment. Developers tryin to be woke and shoved in my face. Didnt even get half way through.
  100. elvys
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    pésima historia + con suerte 2 nuevos tipos de enemigos mas encima se quitaron de encima al unico personaje que valia la pena de una manera tonta . no valio la pena la espera no todo es buenos graficos y buen sistema de combate
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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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