The Last of Us Part II

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  1. DonRhuan
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    O jogo é a realidade dura e fria que ninguém espera, esse jogo é uma obra de arte que tem que ser saboreada a cada minuto.
  2. Tamp
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    I don't know how they did it, but Neil Druckman's team surpassed the insane expectations I personally had for this sequel. It's a story full of twists that involves you from the second you ride into Jackson as Joel. The graphics were astonishing, the acting made you forget that the people weren't real, and the story just felt... raw. Authentic. Things made sense, even though it sometimesI don't know how they did it, but Neil Druckman's team surpassed the insane expectations I personally had for this sequel. It's a story full of twists that involves you from the second you ride into Jackson as Joel. The graphics were astonishing, the acting made you forget that the people weren't real, and the story just felt... raw. Authentic. Things made sense, even though it sometimes didn't go the way you want it to, very much like in Game of Thrones. As a piece of literature, this game really outdid itself - you feel that there are layers upon layers beneath the sentences spoken and the things done by your character. The number of times I covered my mouth in shock, or awe, or sadness, or chuckled at the stabs (metaphorical) or stiffened up at the real stabs they took at each other, are countless. The Gameplay mechanics are fluid, and feel so grounded. You feel every shot you take, every dodge leaves your heart throbbing, crawling/sneaking around felt real.
    I'm jealous you get to play this game for the first time. This was an unforgettable experience, and a more than worthy successor to the genius that is The Last of Us.    … Expand
  3. Cristiosowo
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    Puedo decir que es un juego impresionante a base su guion y su sistema de juego solo que el doblaje al español latino no fue tan bueno la verdad tampoco fue tan bueno como su antecesor, puede que haya decepcionado un poco por los trailers engaños y sus agujeros pero no veo razón por el cual no darle un 10
  4. LadyRo
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The living proof that a game can be something more.
    It's a sad, real and moving story but at the same time you can find happiness and joy in the little thing, in the looks exchanged between characters and in the dialogues... like real life.
    As a game it has an incredible fun game-play improved compared to the first one
  5. Lunatikogames
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    No hagas caso a críticas negativas. Es un videojuego con mucho corazón, y se nota en sus detalles. No debería faltar en tu experiencia de juego. Obviamente tiene problemas de ritmo, pero solo eso
    Lo recomiendo ampliamente
  6. TreySmith
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Revenge and Forgiveness.
    Two side of the same coin, like the protagonists of this story.
    If the first one was a really good game, Part 2 goes beyond and reaches a depth like very few other games.
    From a game play perspective, TLOU Part 2 is fun and well-produced. Level design, lights, models, music and the OST... an outstanding job
  7. jansui
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Still kinda mixed feelings, but also this game made me feel more than any other. Such a rollercoaster, all around. Pacing between playing as Ellie and after with Abby for such a long hours, a minus. Not that Abby’s story couldn’t be interesting, but when you’re just getting into it with Ellie, it sucked to be taken away from that.

    - for pacing// abby gaming placement + hours
    +/- story (totally had one of the best moments in videogame history, but some holes and mixed feelings about some stuff)
    +++ acting
    +++ graphics
    +++ gameplay
    +++ environment    … Expand
  8. goncaloferraz
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The last of us parte 2 veio para revolucionar a industria dos jogos , o jogo tem graficos incrivies, AI avançada e mais inteligente , e euma historia incrivel que leva o jogador a sofrer com a ellie e com aqueles que a rodeiam
    Apesar de ser polemico por diversas razoes este é para mim O JOGO .
    mais uma obra prima da naughty dog
  9. Chris_Perks
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I tried to write this with minimal spoilers but there is some major ones towards the end regarding Ellie. So don’t read if you plan on playing, which you should it is a great game to play but the story to me fell short. This game was a personal let down, in regards to the narrative and characters. To clarify when I say characters, I mean how their stories are told and how they are presented, not their gender, build/body type, or their sexuality. The writing was ambitious and well done for what they were going for but it missed the mark. Firstly, Joel’s death was mishandled, I got no problem that he died but I do with the way it happened. To have no build up or suspense it lacked the punch it should have had and the whole situation was unbelievable. Two guys that have lived in this world for so long to have them (Tommy) open up and reveal their town and who they are to strangers that are equipped like a Marine raider detachment is bonkers. Joel was spit on this whole game which I would have been fine with if it was done better and in a more believable way. Then Abby... oh Abby, she is in fact “a piece of **** in regards to her writing. To have this plain revenge is bad story, but then to have a main protagonist, THE main protagonist feel no remorse for torturing and murdering doesn’t make sense. It would’ve been fine if she was just a plain antagonist but to have her kill a beloved character but then forced to feel sympathetic for is bs. I get it, their is no good or bad just people trying to survive and Joel was not a saint and to her he deserved it but they made us feel for him in the first game and we grew attached to him regardless of his choices which can’t be said for Abby. Throughout the game when it was made clear that you are made to feel for her and the writers shoving it in you’re face that they want you to love her, it ended up making her less likable due to the almost manipulative writing. Last for story/characters is Ellie who took a backseat in a narrative that is supposed to be about her. The cure and the virus is not even a minor plot point in this game, besides Ellie being immune. A seven year wait all to have this whole story arc get abandoned and traded with a generic revenge plot with a unsatisfying ending and focusing on new characters instead of Ellie is disappointing. The ending was a kick in the no-no square for us and Ellie. She throws her relationships in the bin, all for revenge but at the climax when she can finally achieve her goal she backs out and leaves us wondering what the hell was the point? Even though I dislike where they went with it is still well written for what they were going for and if you did like the story, awesome I’m glad you did it’s still a good game but for a narrative driven game it fell short for me. In regards to actual gameplay/graphics it is a blast to play and the best looking game on the PS4 especially on a 4K TV with HDR. If you loved the first one’s gameplay you will still love this one. Although it does lack innovation and any new major gameplay mechanics. The graphics is another story, the attention to detail is amazing, from the snow flakes to foot prints in the mud and snow the game is breathtaking and the graphics design and art team are among the best in the industry. Overall the game is good, it plays and looks like a next gen-title however for a narrative and character driven game this is were the game falls short. Even though the story was disappointing for me, like I said above, I still highly recommend playing. In regards to the threats and uncalled for comments towards voice actors and staff that made this game, in my opinion they are some of the best in the industry and none of them, no one for that matter deserve death threats for working out on a fictional story. If someone like Laura Bailey and the writers can make you feel that upset about a character that means they’re doing a damn good job.… Expand
  10. Blackrock12
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego, no es una obra de arte pero es un juego que creo que todo usuario de una ps4 debe jugar, mecánicas excelentes, gráficos casi perfectos, animaciones de 10, falla en la historia porque te deja un sabor agridulce y no es lo que te esperas pero esa fue la decisión del estudio, 100%recomendado.… Expand
  11. QuiqueBond
    Jul 7, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is good, but not what I expected. gameplay, graphics, combat, accessibility was perfect. Story and pasting wasn’t. I think playing as Abby is irrelevant, for me she wasn’t a well written character, her implementation in the game feels forced and fake, and I just feel that the gameplay throughout her part wasn’t a “the last of us” style for me it felt more like uncharted (more in the seraphite island). And I just kept wanting to go back to Ellie. And in general this game doesn’t feel like a The last of us. I’m ok with Joel’s death, but I really think Ellie should’ve avenge him at the end. Or they could’ve found some other way to justify her forgiving Abby at the end, maybe Lev saying “please stop” reminding Ellie what she went through. Idk I just keep thinking of a lot of ways they could’ve done the story better, but well, I think that’s a good thing because it keeps me thinking of it’s story. I understand what they were trying to do, but I couldn’t buy it at all even though I tried. It’s a good game but no 10/10. And no better than the first one.… Expand
  12. guriposa
    Jul 7, 2020
    6
    I think it s a good game not the best but a good one.........................
  13. yes_nazarov
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Не разделяю шумихи о том, что слабый сюжет и геймплей, ЛГБТ-тематика излишняя в игре...
    27 часов.
    Где-то хотелось выключить, где-то хотелось бросить геймпад в стену, где-то хотелось заплакать...
  14. CrazyAmandaFace
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ахуэнная игра! Мне понравился и сюжет и геймплей. Не могу понять тех ебланов которые минусуют. Выйди игра во времена без интернета все бы надоачивали на неё, а так приходится выслушивать критику со стороны недоучек, блохеров и тому подобных алигофренов.… Expand
  15. DekuGaming
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    Great game. The story is very divisive and controversial to the gaming community, I personally didn’t mind how it all went down. I thought it was heartbreaking of a story to tell and ballsy narrative throughout from start to finish. The gameplay is amazing how the cinematic cutscenes blend with the impressive gameplay visuals that kept me on the edge of my seat when playing. Also, I foundGreat game. The story is very divisive and controversial to the gaming community, I personally didn’t mind how it all went down. I thought it was heartbreaking of a story to tell and ballsy narrative throughout from start to finish. The gameplay is amazing how the cinematic cutscenes blend with the impressive gameplay visuals that kept me on the edge of my seat when playing. Also, I found the gaming mechanics to be a very well improvement since the original with a better upgrade weaponry craft options to choose. Overall, I enjoyed The Last of Us Part 2 but the story is still keeping me speechless how it went down and think for awhile from the narrative and storytelling that was approach and executed. It’s not a terrible game as many “gamers” keeps saying it is. I’ll give it an honest 8 out of 10 … Expand
  16. Loveem101
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    TLOU part 2 is really a very good game, the gameplay is improved compared to part 1, the sound in the game is very good, the graphics are very realistic and detailed, the plot a lot of people say is meaningless but for me then it conveyed a lot of meaningful messages, brought me a lot of emotions: happy, sad, angry, forgiving, merciful .... Playing to the end when I saw joel and I cried. 10/10
  17. Sprigi13
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Невероятно глубокая история. Невероятно интересная игра. Лучшее завершение эпохи ps4.
  18. silkyre6xtenz
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, it all looks like a prank.
    The game does not deserve such fate. Covid which led to delay, spoilers leak and so on...
    And then, right after release, after MINUTES, the game got bombed with zeroes on metacritic... It is ridicilous. Really. You just red short review of the book and now think that you red and understand the whole book? LOL
    BTW, the game is monumental. And the plot is one of the pros (not cons).
    You really think that Druckmann ruined the franchise? Why? Because Abby led by the person holding the controller killed Joel? Wooo, Joel, how can he be wrong, he saved Ellie. And he was main protagonist of the first game. Yeah, that right. But Druckman did that risky step - he left player (Abby) to kill joel and then see why that happened. And... She got strong motivation to do that.
    Now let's talk 'bout SJW and lesbians... I live in pretty homophobic country (Russia), but it does not make me homophobic. It was a bit cringy when player finds out Lev's secret (it should be introduced different way), but Ellie's love to girls is not surprizing - for me it was all well explained in left behind DLC. So, now lets criticize every piece of art with lesbian love included - woohoo, Mulholland Dr. is a complete trash.
    I am really tired of writing all this already, so it looks like after few more lines i'll get exhausted. But f**k it, i'll continue.
    The hole game is about empathy, forgiveness and cycle of violence. The game just lets you see the consequences of your actions (those actions are yours as well - you played as Joel in the first game).
    When cricizing some parts of the plot (and especially ending), it looks like you guys lost CRITICAL parts of the story. And also - it is still new for players that some parts are not explained verbally - it's all about emotions, facial animations and even "acting by eyes". It is new for the industry since there are no games which are done on such hight level in terms of animation.
    That's the reason why in some Nolan's movies some characters are only needed to expose the story. And BTW, some people still find Nolan's movies sophisiticated.    … Expand
  19. Azm0dan1
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    A good and complex story about revenge and forgiveness.
    And for all the little crybabies and can't understand such a thing (like that idiot YouTuber, who cut the game disk after he finished the game - go play Duke Nuke'm. It has a simpler plot for you to understand
  20. MaRuHo
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. Why people feel offended by the story is rediculos. I have never experienced a better story in any game.
  21. Zapoux
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    The most emotional, the most well-write, the most visceral game I've ever played. TLOU was the best PS3 game. And now we have the best PS4 game.
  22. manofjustice
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    its true. go through the first and second part before writing a review. this game is the best gameplay ive ever seen.
  23. GilSimcha
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Initially thought this was a 7,then i let it sit for a while and got to really appreciate the ending,and i feel empty inside after it but i also feel the story is complete,whole,if the leaks didn't happen i don't think that'll be so much backlash like it had
  24. Alis007prime
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Emotional game..that will mess you up..
    Its a twisted insight for the human nature.    … Expand
  25. ALEXANDER107471
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    毫无疑问，这是一部佳作。
    *更真实的画面
    *更宏伟精致的场景
    *更流畅的人物动画
    *更爽快的战斗
    *更具野心和创新性的叙事方式
    *更震撼人心的剧情
    *更为细腻的人物情感
    顽皮狗在PS4生涯末期，为其献上的巅峰之作！
  26. Dizzren
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    The LoU2 is an amazing game with a strong narrative that drives a strong message home by the end of the game, and I would highly recommend playing it for the story alone. However, the game is not without it's faults here and there, so let's go over my personal pros/cons.
    Pros:
    -Stunning visuals -Amazing characters -Beautiful and believable world -Solid gameplay that provides great    The LoU2 is an amazing game with a strong narrative that drives a strong message home by the end of the game, and I would highly recommend playing it for the story alone. However, the game is not without it's faults here and there, so let's go over my personal pros/cons.
    Pros:
    -Stunning visuals
    -Amazing characters
    -Beautiful and believable world
    -Solid gameplay that provides great strategy
    -Character diversity (making for an even MORE believable world)
    -A plot hook that got me to CARE about the narrative
    -World lore absolutely everywhere

    Cons:
    -Somewhat poor pacing through the story
    -Unfortunate ending I was expecting more closure from
    -An antagonist with no redeeming qualities (In my opinion, as I've heard mixed things about them)
    -A segment of the game was kind of pointless and did not accomplish much (again, in my opinion)
    -Gameplay identical the original game, with very little experimentation

    TL;DR This game is worth a play if you liked the first one, but expect some... interesting approaches to story telling.    … Expand
  27. Domikalen
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Игра просто заебись, спасибо Ниллу Дракману за то что купил мое мнение, чемоданы с баблом как раз были нужны, в следующий раз попрошу квартиру в Москоу- Сити
  28. teodoroven
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    A chic game worthy of the title of the best game of the decade. not 10 because it did not live up to my fan expectations, but my expectations are my problems. Fascinating diverse gameplay, excellent combat, a lot of craft and interesting skills. Many options for passing despite the linearity of the game.
  29. Adrianomakaveli
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos da história. Parabéns a toda equipe da naughty dog por nos entregar essa obra-prima.
  30. SebikAdler
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    Not really worth the money. Like everyone else said, it was a complete disappointment.
  31. Koteshun
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is real game, with real character and real gameplay. This game never die
  32. Macapomu
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Es un juegazo, lo mejor que se ha hecho nunca en todos los sentidos, al que le pique que se rasque, mucha homofobia y misoginia es lo que hace que los usuarios le den tan poca nota, ojalá se hicieran muchos más así, es la única cura para normalizar. Gracias Naughty Dog por un JUEGAZO
  33. REKER_RU
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Почему в игре есть мужчины? Как фемистка я оскорблена!
  34. Vanex
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Ich finde das es ein großartiges Spiel ist in welchem die Musik perfekt zur Szenerie abgestimmt ist und auch das Charakter Design und die Grafik sind auch wunderschön die Storyline hat mich nicht enttäuscht und ist auch wieder gut erzählt
  35. Gishir
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    You made me register on this **** site just to put 10 to this great game, which undeservedly getting put down.
  36. Jery_Mojica
    Jul 8, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En lo personal a mi me gusto mucho el juego, en mi logro despertar todas aquellos sentimientos que pretendía. Me entretuvo y engancho de principio a fin , disfrute los graficos aunque note algunos fallos con lamparas y hundimiento de personajes en paredes y pisos, fondos que se desvanecían al girar la cámara.… Expand
  37. Mark4020
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JUEGAZO. Yo entiendo por qué hay gente a la que no le gusto, no a todos nos va a gustar lo mismo y es una fórmula bastante arriesgada contar una historia tan realista, devastadora y que no pasa lo que todos hubieran querido que pase. Pero muchas malas criticas no es simplemente que no les haya gustado, si no que tiran mierda al juego por qué parece que les gusta criticar nomás. Se quejan de la.muerte de Joel ( cosa súper necesaria ya que es el detonante de la historia), de que ellie no es la nena del principio y que su personalidad cambio ( cosa que es obvio por qué ellie no tiene 14 y perdió a una persona importante para ella con la cual estaba enojada y justo cuando lo iba a perdonar se lo arrebatan) y después de manejar a Abby (cosa que está muy bien hecho para entender este mundo del the last) . El juego es perfecto y no habría que cambiarle nada. Y si habría que cambiar algo son LOS DESARROLLADORES QUIENES ELIGEN ESTO POR QUE ELLOS SON LOS DUEÑOS DE LOS PERSONAJES. Nos dieron un juego que habla de lo psicológico, de como una persona se rompe, de como la venganza no lleva a nada. Y el final que todos dicen que hubiera terminado en la granja les digo que no era posible. Ellie quedó con un trauma post traumático , no podía ni comer ni dormir ni estar a obscuras. Y en el momento en que está por matar a Abby y ve el flashback de Joel y la suelta, muy criticado, para mí es una de las mejores partes. Por qué por fin puede perdonar a Joel. Yo creo que hay mucha gente que no entendió el juego, pero paren de tirar mierda. Yo mientras lo jugaba por primera vez lo jugaba asustado por tantas malas criticas que había y me hicieron sentir incómodo sin poder disfrutar de este juego como habría querido. Los que no lo jugaron no se lleven de malas criticas por qué el juego es un 10 de 10… Expand
  38. JKlukeZ
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un buen juego la verdad, me simpatizo Abby y la razón por la q mató a Joel, fue doloroso ver a un personaje tan increíble morir de esa manera :'( pero aún así la historia está bn echa… Expand
  39. Emmanuel30
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Buen estilo de detalle, ambientación y personajes, tiene una iluminación 8increíble, animaciones realistas, diálogos interconectados, su historia da giros argumentales muy buenos, gráficos de maravilla.
  40. Armedkarma
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Don't let the original leaks turn you off to the game. Play it for yourself, and behold the brilliance.
  41. kegono
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (First sorry for my English)
    Normally I should put a 9 but when you see the alliance between some thousands players I think I need to compensate cause I can't understand why you can do that ! The story is not what you want, ok cause you wanna play a new story betweenJoel and Ellie    … Expand
  42. chill_out
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. tlou2 is clearly a visually stunning game with excellent world design. gameplay is what i expected from naughty dog (uncharted 3: undead nightmare). it feels more like an interactive movie than a video game, but tlou1 was already like this - just less lol

    it's obvious the reviews are being bombed by people who can't see past their emotional attachment to joel's character and have determined that killing an important character equates to bad writing. in my opinion, joel's story had been completed in tlou1, and it felt natural to have his death play a role in the second game (this is an opinion i held months before this game came out. seriously, it's a trope - if you weren't expecting his death then you're just blatantly ignorant to, like, all literature ever. mentors and parental figures die). also, it's not like he's not in the video game. you get to interact with him plenty during the flashbacks.

    p.s. we've already known for years that ellie is gay get over it, and if you're mad that abby is beefy it's just because she could beat you up and you're insecure

    i'm disappointed with the ending, i feel that it was cut pretty short, but i guess that just means we all get to wait another few years to see what happens next since it's obviously not over. it also doesn't really feel like ellie learned anything. yea, she lets abby go but we're not really given a reason why she would after everything she went through and everyone that suffered because of her pointless revenge mission. i mean what's even the point of having the scene of tommy begging her to finish it if she's just gonna flake again? we get that little flash of joel playing guitar on the porch but if that's supposed to be her thinking that joel wouldn't want this or something, she's wrong joel totally would've wanted her to bash abby's skull in. he'd probably kill lev too

    i genuinely enjoyed abby's story more than ellie's story. it was awesome to come out of this empathizing with abby and seeing what a survivor she is. plus after having to fight ellie so many times i've got a bit of a grudge over how dirty she fights. i mean seriously, who uses a knife on an emaciated woman you just cut off of what was essentially a crucifix in your epic fight to the death??

    i think it was a really good, fresh change to have abby - who we are supposed to identify as the main villain, become a playable character. abby's reason for going after joel is just as valid as ellie's reason to go after her. we get to see that the villain has just as many loved ones and things to live for as our protagonist. we get to see our protagonist cast in a different light, showing her as a ruthless and constant threat - seriously, abby let ellie go and ellie slaughtered most of abby's friends in cold-blood.

    i'm a big fan of the rat king, it was cool to go to a ground zero. shamblers are eh. was hoping for more developments in the infection or at least more information regarding the infected. combat with infected felt way easier than the last game, and the combat with other people was just the same boring gunfight/sneaking session over and over again.

    and if there are any angry gamers reading this, prepare yourself for the next game because i'm pretty sure ellie's gonna die in that one. you can't just rate a video game 0 because you're mad at it    … Expand
  43. luisgsc
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spectacular work of art.
    A game that achieves that you empathize with the fall and the growth of the characters is something that we will remember all our lives.    … Expand
  44. LeeroyJ
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Excellent games from beginning to end, three gameplay is phenomenal, the story is gripping and full twist and turns, the music and sound are beautiful and the graphics might be the best I've ever seen from a console. Do yourself a favor and play this game. If you enjoyed 1 or/and uncharted, you will love this game.
  45. theGabs
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Awesome game! Perfect history, characters! Gameplay is realistic and so fluid. The artificial intelligence of enemies are almost perfect...
    This game is the best of 2020.
  46. pedroaccioni
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    O jogo é excelente do início ao fim. A história surpreende em vários momentos, e sinceramente, extremamente bem escrita. Os gráficos são invejáveis mesmo no PS4 Slim. Polimento e nível de detalhes que só a Naughty Dog faz. Amei! Entrou para o meu Top 3.
  47. Sabsotage
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    An emotionally and morally challenging journey of revenge. Naughty Dog accomplishes something that you wouldn't believe unless you played the game yourself and experienced the lives of its characters in an open and willing way. Featuring three dimensional characters with complex motivations, and the most intense and gripping stealth and combat gameplay to date, the game is deserving of farAn emotionally and morally challenging journey of revenge. Naughty Dog accomplishes something that you wouldn't believe unless you played the game yourself and experienced the lives of its characters in an open and willing way. Featuring three dimensional characters with complex motivations, and the most intense and gripping stealth and combat gameplay to date, the game is deserving of far more than the review bombing it is experiencing.… Expand
  48. Alocs
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok boys i want to tell you the true, when i finished my first run on tlou2 i was really confused and the end disappointed me.
    But after 2 day i finally understand!
    This is a story about humans!!! I know this is an weird thing to hear but think i little. In the whole story of videogames we can finally see all the story of the good (Ellie) and the bad guy(abby) with all their feelings.
    Tlou's world is horrible and violent but there is also love. If you steal the the thing that a human loves most (like joel and abby's father) he/she want take his/her revenge, its obviously  because we are monkeys!,we follow our instinct and feelings first.
    but if you know why your enemy have done this you star to ask your self if the real villain is you.
    Now guys i want to talk about the ending.
    If you are a kid and you want a good ending you can find it on comics and cartoons, because tlou 2 ending it was the most realistic one!
    The ending is realistic because the protagonist's chooses have consequences and the Ellie's chooses was the most egotistical ones but their was the most human.

    Im sorry if i have made some grammar mistakes but English is no my first language.

    Thanks for reading
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    BTW i felt like an **** when i killed the dogs and in the final battle i dropped down the controller and i started to cry because i didn't want to kill abby.    … Expand
  49. crystal84
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    I love this game, just like TLOU 1! 31 hours of great experiences. I do not understand people who rate this game on 0 or 1/10...
  50. Savvyfly
    Jul 8, 2020
    5
    The shooting mechanism is awesome, the npcs are smart. It’s a survival game. Everything you do has to be thought fast and take action quick. It’s insane!!! The graphic are amazing. It’s the best game ever made for PS4
  51. Elmo_Cracked
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing! Graphics and gameplay wise. Story wise, it’s a masterpiece! Making you play as Abby and having to sympathize with her, learning she actually isn’t as bad as you thought she was, and really feeling the pain she went through, and seeing it from Ellie’s perspective, watching her give up everything for revenge, when it wasn’t even what she wanted, all she wanted was piece, and it hurts me inside seeing how she ended up in the end, definitely GOTY in my book, totally worth playing, same for the first game too!… Expand
  52. CharlesJose
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Deep and complex story with amazing gameplay and graphics. Some parts will make you mad but whilst playing you can understand why. Always keep an open mind while playing.
  53. Azamat_220
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра . Её сюжет показывает к чему может привести месть . Разработчики не стали продолжать историю первой части , а сделали новую . Также игра порожает своими мелочами такими как : осколки которые отлетают от основания , трескающийся лёд и следы на грязи и снегу . А в конце истории ты задоёшься вопросом стоило это того.Лучшая игра . Её сюжет показывает к чему может привести месть . Разработчики не стали продолжать историю первой части , а сделали новую . Также игра порожает своими мелочами такими как : осколки которые отлетают от основания , трескающийся лёд и следы на грязи и снегу . А в конце истории ты задоёшься вопросом стоило это того.
  54. i_the_Nomad_i
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Hi, I'm from r/thelastofus2, here to leave my 50th 0/10 metacritic review on Neil CdrUCKmann's badly written, social justice agenda pushing, plothole ridden, flop of a sequel. I didn't play it, but the leaks were 100% accurate and I can't believe they killed the good guy, Joel. Joel wouldn't just say his name to strangers. Why did they make him soft? I don't want to play as his killer. IHi, I'm from r/thelastofus2, here to leave my 50th 0/10 metacritic review on Neil CdrUCKmann's badly written, social justice agenda pushing, plothole ridden, flop of a sequel. I didn't play it, but the leaks were 100% accurate and I can't believe they killed the good guy, Joel. Joel wouldn't just say his name to strangers. Why did they make him soft? I don't want to play as his killer. I stopped played after 30 minutes, when the game makes you play as evil buff woman. She has arms bigger than mine and it makes me insecure. Why does Ellie find real love? I can't believe Neil would represent a trans person. This is America! Most of these 10/10 reviews are PAID! Hitler wasn't even as evil as Abby. Do not buy this game and form your own opinion! Make sure you tick helpful on this review!… Expand
  55. Dr3W666
    Oct 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pieza maestra, obra de arte con una excelente narritiba que como todo no carece de defectos. Aún así logra desarrollar los mejores arcos de personaje que he visto video juego alguno en esta obra que te pide que abras tu mente y tes dispuesto a disfrutar de su increíble historia… Expand
  56. Fckyrslf
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Да вы там все охуели, б**ть?! Какие, нахрен 5,3 на метакритике?! Адекватным людям, конечно же, плевать на выказывание разработчиком дани уважения современным модным социальным течениям. К тому же это, имхо, в рамках данной вселенной выглядит весьма органично. А, возможно, такая оценка из-за школьников-пекарей, у которых сильно пригорает от невозможности воочию оценить шедевр современногоДа вы там все охуели, б**ть?! Какие, нахрен 5,3 на метакритике?! Адекватным людям, конечно же, плевать на выказывание разработчиком дани уважения современным модным социальным течениям. К тому же это, имхо, в рамках данной вселенной выглядит весьма органично. А, возможно, такая оценка из-за школьников-пекарей, у которых сильно пригорает от невозможности воочию оценить шедевр современного геймдева. Игру я полностью еще не прошел, но все, что я пока в ней вижу, это, по меньшей мере, 9/10. Ставлю 10, чтобы хоть как-то уровновесить этот бардак… Expand
  57. Heisenberg_2820
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    For me, this game is truly a masterpiece. Yes it is not a PERFECT game, but i loved every part of what this game had to offer.
  58. dogukanka
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel's dead made me sad but it is not a reason to hate this game. I loved this game, one of the best games ı've ever played. I've waited for 5 years and ı really enjoyed every single seconds of this game. Thx to all Naughty Dog employees for this awesome masterpiece.… Expand
  59. Chikane81
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juego magnífico, tanto por sus gráficos, jugabilidad, personajes de historia. Lamento mucho el odio generado, creo que esta gente no sabe que pueden hacer mucho daño a otros. Tanto por los comentarios homófobos, tránsfobo y Anti-semita. Es genial que te guste personaje pero decir tal barbaridad no tiene justificación
    Por suerte pude disfrutar el juego sin spoiler y tener ideas ya en la cabeza y poder sentirlo por mí misma. Lo dicho, todas las opiniones son respetables pero dar notas tan bajas reconocer que no es realista, simplemente pataleta.    … Expand
  60. PikaFoda
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Muito bom jogo, o final é ruim mas relevemos, a gameplay é pika dms, só é meio chata com a Abby, a Ellie é muito foda facaozeira
  61. Bryancely
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Although the final scene wasn't the one we were expecting, the game brought all kind of feelings at the moment of playing it, graphics and also the sounds are TOP, also the gameplay it self felt so smooth and real at the moment of playing it, I didn't give the game a 10 just because of how they tried tod do the history
  62. clarkdungaree
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    An outstanding achievement in world design, technical flair, and performances. Gorgeously rendered environments, tight and gripping gunplay, and voice acting and mocap second to none. The negative reviews you see here are from manbabies who can't handle a little complexity in their narrative.
  63. Rheigo
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Devastating story. It's hard to get used to Abby after waiting for a game about Ellie for so long, but it closes wonderfully. A brave and risky developer move, another gem… Expand
  64. MartinYGH
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego esta muy bien hecho considerando graficos, jugabilidad y desarrollo de la historia.
    Aunque haya muerto joel, abby tenia sus razones para vengarse de el, no solo por la vacuna si no porque joel mató a su padre (cosa que ellie no sabia). Al ver como abby mató a joel, ellie tuvo un vacio en el que queria ver a abby muerta, asi que se dedica a buscarla para matarla, en el transcurso ellie mata a todos los amigos de abby , por el cual abby fue a buscarla e intentar asesinarla pero le perdona la vida.
    Desde el gameplay de abby encuentro que estaba un poco de mas mostrar desde el dia 1 en seattle, pero no arruina el juego.
    Cuando abby se encuentra con ellie, abby le perdonó la vida y las dejó ir junto a Dina. Despues de eso encuentro que quedo un vacio en la historia al saltarse directo a donde ellie y dina estaban en su casa. Al irse ellie a matar a Abby nuevamente me alegre ya que le añadieron historia al juego que no estuvo nada mal. Al encontrar a abby ellie la salva para poder matarla y vengarse, en la ultima pelea que tuvieron, ellie tuvo un flashback de joel con el cual decide perdonar a abby. Abby se va y ellie queda sola, vuelve a la casa donde vivia con dina, pero dina ya no se encontraba alli y ahi termina la historia.

    En conclusion es un gran juego que vale la pena pagar por el, superó mis expectativas pero no le coloco un 10 ya que el gameplay se vuelve repetitivo y dejaron vacios en la historia.
    Fuera de eso, es un gran juego en el cual naugthy dog lo hizo miy bien son 20 horas que valen totalmente la pena, espero algun DLC o secuela    … Expand
  65. Ms10
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Like many others I saw the leaks and the bad reviews before the game came out. And at first I was disappointed that naughty dog could not come up with a better story. But i still played through the whole thing taking my time and catching every detail that I possibly could. By the time end credits rolled, I was an emotional mess. There has never been a game that could make me feel like this. I encourage all of you to give it a chance, even if you don't like Abby by the end you might still understand why she killed Joel and feel empathy for her. Also Ellie is a brutal bad ass!… Expand
  66. Boy646
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This game, like it’s predecessor is beautifully crafted. Expect to be romanced by the wonderful graphics of Naughty Dog, while gritting your teeth into a carefully considered story. The game is story and combat focused. While the difficulty provides a range for all players, a hooting and stealth are your main options. The environments provide players with many diverse opportunities.This game, like it’s predecessor is beautifully crafted. Expect to be romanced by the wonderful graphics of Naughty Dog, while gritting your teeth into a carefully considered story. The game is story and combat focused. While the difficulty provides a range for all players, a hooting and stealth are your main options. The environments provide players with many diverse opportunities. Outside of combat players can immerse themselves in the story of the characters, or just roam around enjoying the scenery.

    Naughty Dog is a company that always pays attention to detail, from dust on window-seals, to scratch marks on surfaces. While not ever scene is eye-candy, the grotesque scenes are still a masterpiece.

    What you put into this game you get back, so if collectables are your thing, you will thoroughly enjoy exploring the world of Last Of Us Part 2. And if not, you can bypass them and still enjoy the length and very moving story.

    Thank you Naughty Dog, this is my first review and your game has given me a reason to write one.    … Expand
  67. Mechamuffinnn
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Don’t believe those incels, the game is great. It's prettier, the gameplay is improved over the first one and the story is engaging.
  68. Cesar8
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    Un juego más crudo que el anterior, puedo ver que los dos juegos son caras distintas de una sola moneda, mientras en el primero vemos un proceso de amor de alguien que se sentía solo y ahora una venganza, algo reciclado del primer juego, matar a un personaje querido en los primeros momentos del juego como incentivo a la trama, también algo que no me gustó fue como van estructurando laUn juego más crudo que el anterior, puedo ver que los dos juegos son caras distintas de una sola moneda, mientras en el primero vemos un proceso de amor de alguien que se sentía solo y ahora una venganza, algo reciclado del primer juego, matar a un personaje querido en los primeros momentos del juego como incentivo a la trama, también algo que no me gustó fue como van estructurando la historia teniendo la historia de Ellie y más aparte la historia de Abby, luego los flashback en el tiempo, creo que si el juego hubiera empezado desde los flashback habría sido una mejor manera de conectar más a los dos juegos y con los personajes, y la historia de Ellie y Abby se pudo haber intercalado terminamos 1 día con Ellie y luego pasar al mismo día pero con Abby ya que hubo un momento mientras hacía la parte de Abby que me olvidé de Ellie, en términos de gráficos y jugabilidad no tengo de que quejarme 10 de 10 algo que ya hemos visto con Naughty Dog al igual que los nuevos infectados que introducen en este titulo, en fin este juego está a la altura del primero pues no, que es buena secuela, si, la única falla es el orden en que te quieren contar la historia un poco en desorden… Expand
  69. brenbal823
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Although the story is divisive, it worked for me. From a technical aspect (mechanically and graphically), the game is probably the best game ever made. Story-wise, I thought the risks paid off, but it was ever so slightly bogged down by some pacing issues and its overdrawn length. It’s not as good as the first, but it’s still a remarkable feat not only technically but in storytelling as well.
  70. LeonFasbender
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Да и похуй на это лгбт, его там оказалось не так уж и много. Игра топовая, музыка, окружение, персонажи, диалоги очень круто !!!!
  71. Jonaht
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    beautiful game. Loved the story. Couldn't fault it. I can understand why people got annoyed but I found the overall experience great.
  72. TTCtrashcan
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    not as likable characters as the first, decently strong story, everything technical though is a 10 out of 10
  73. JanXII
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    De repente ter segurado algumas coisas para um terceiro jogo é minha critica. No demais achei os gráficos espetaculares, jogabilidade incrível e historia impactante.
  74. Iran17
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es excelente, pero no es perfecto como the last of us, y no lo digo por cuestiones de narrativa e historia, si no por cuestiones que talvez pudieron hacer mejor, yo cambiaría 3 cosas. 1-no jugar tanto tiempo con abby, es un personaje interesante pero pudieron a verlo explotado de otra manera, como un DLC, o talvez turnar los momentos de uso, un día con ellie y otro día con abby y alternar entre las dos, 2-lanpsrte del rancho, entiendo que la idea era mostrar un mundo perfecto para que ellie dudará en sí dejar ese mundo perfecto por una venganza, pero es un mundo postapocslictico, es ilógico estar sin protección en un lugar así, donde no solo los zombies son amenaza si no tmabien los seres humanos. 3-el final, algo que no tiene sentido, ellie perdona a abby y aún así lo pierde todo, podría aver matado a abby y entendería en que perdiera todo, hubiera quedado mejor as. Pero el juego es excelente me gusto mucho y las partes de ellie y joel son geniales .… Expand
  75. AverageGamer15
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. DISCLAIMER: I do not think this game is perfect. No game is perfect. As IGN put it, "There’s no such thing as a truly perfect game, but those that earn a Masterpiece(10/10) label from IGN come as close as we could reasonably hope for." This game has its flaws, for example, how Abby just happens to run into Tommy and Joel while they're on a patrol and the completely gratuitous sex scene between Abby and Owen, but I believe that the pros outweigh the cons 1000-1.

    What can I say about The Last of Us Part II that hasn't already been said? It's an emotional rollercoaster, filled with happy moments, sad moments, and oh-my-God-you-can-pet-the-dog moments. One of the biggest twists, and the inciting incident that causes Ellie to go on a killing spree across Seattle, is Joel's death. This was one of those sad moments. At first, I couldn't believe my eyes. Joel is a resilient person who's been through so much to get to this point. I mean, he survived for 25 years in a **** zombie apocalypse. I wouldn't last a day! When I first saw that cutscene with Ellie on the floor, begging Abby to stop before she delivers the final blow, I thought, "He can't be gone, he just can't. He'll be back. He's still alive, he's gotta be." Even after seeing his grave, I still thought he was somehow alive. But seeing his empty house with his jacket, his revolver, and that framed picture of him and Sarah made it final. He was gone. No death in any book, TV show, movie, or game has ever impacted me as much as this one did, and here's why. The Last of Us Part I took the player on a journey with Joel. we got to control him as he shivved clickers, slaughtered Hunters, and massacred an entire damn hospital of Fireflies armed to the teeth. We grew to love Joel, so when he died, it was heartbreaking, at least for me. As tragic as his death was, I wouldn't change as second of it.

    I believe a lot of people's trouble with the game stems from Abby's section, so I'll address how I felt about it. Halfway through the game, Abby finds Ellie's hideout. She kills Jessie and threatens to kill Tommy if Ellie doesn't drop her weapon. Ellie complies and says, "I know why you killed Joel. He did what he did to save me. There's no cure because of me. I'm the one that you want." Abby points the gun at Ellie, saying, "We let you both live, and you wasted it." Then, we cut to black, and we play a flashback section where we find out Abby's motive for torturing and killing Joel. Jerry Anderson was Abby's father and a neurosurgeon who worked for the Fireflies. He was the one that drew the scalpel on Joel when he went into the operating room to save Ellie. Joel, of course, kills him, leaving Abby fatherless. Even after learning this, I still hated Abby. She killed Joel, how could I forgive her? But I did. After playing through Seattle Day 1, 2, and 3 again as Abby, I came to understand her. I saw her as a person, not as the golf-club-wielding monster that brutally murdered my favourite bearded Texan. This is how you get the player to sympathize with someone that did something seemingly unforgivable. You force them to play as that character and literally walk a mile in their shoes. Some people didn't sympathize with her, which is fine. But the hate this game has been getting is completely unwarranted. The 5.5 User Score on this game is a result of people review bombing and giving it 0/10 even though no AAA title is ever deserving of such a score. Also, a lot of people have been saying that the 10/10s from journalists were paid off by Sony or Naughty Dog, which is just untrue. Game journalists are never paid to give high scores on a game, and review scores don't even affect how much the game sells, so it would be a terrible financial decision for the game developer. If you want to know more, go watch a video by ex-IGN employee Alanah Pearce titled "10/10 Game Reviews: the truth." She explains it better than I ever could.    … Expand
  76. tdizzle30
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Mint. Reallllly mint. Thought provoking and mint. Cracking. Sadness, happiness, anger, frustration... it’s got them all
  77. bigstankdickdad
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    Not a 1 out of 10 but not good either. As a matter of fact I'd say it's perfectly balanced on both sides. From a technical standpoint this game is an achievement across the board. The graphics are jaw dropping, performances are fantastic and the gameplay is the same gameplay I loved from the original game albeit with some improvements. Unfortunately I can not sing the same praises to theNot a 1 out of 10 but not good either. As a matter of fact I'd say it's perfectly balanced on both sides. From a technical standpoint this game is an achievement across the board. The graphics are jaw dropping, performances are fantastic and the gameplay is the same gameplay I loved from the original game albeit with some improvements. Unfortunately I can not sing the same praises to the story. Simply put, it just didn't work for me. in a vacuum the story and themes are competent but as a long awaited sequel to one of the greatest games ever made (in my humble opinion) this is easily the single most disappointing game i've ever played. Even without the context of the original, the game's over reliance on flashbacks destroys the pacing with brief 30 minute interruptions at best and at worst, forcing the player to trek through 10 hours of gameplay before resolving a cliffhanger. Naughty Dog took a risk with this game which I respect but don't necessarily agree with. In all, while the game is undeniably a technical masterpiece, the story just feels inconsistent with the characters and themes of the first.… Expand
  78. NotSus
    Jul 9, 2020
    6
    Gameplay, collectibles, details, and music are all incredible. The pacing is poor and the story...well it sucks. Characters are all written poorly, you can see the ending coming hours before it does come, the game has way to many plot holes and to many cliffhangers for my liking, also the plot armor is strong with this one. I should note the last 2 hours are the worst gaming hours I’veGameplay, collectibles, details, and music are all incredible. The pacing is poor and the story...well it sucks. Characters are all written poorly, you can see the ending coming hours before it does come, the game has way to many plot holes and to many cliffhangers for my liking, also the plot armor is strong with this one. I should note the last 2 hours are the worst gaming hours I’ve spent (ever). The game just derails at full speed. This is game is 50/50 for me in terms of loving it and hating it, and due to there being 11 different numbers I can give it, I’ll give it the middle which is a 6.… Expand
  79. PlatinumRolex
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all - I'm a Last of Us watcher - means I don't own a PlayStation and watched part 1 & 2 like a movie. Last of Us was excellent at its time. Last of Us Part 2 was a disappointment. Joe getting killed off in chapter 1 even after saving abbys life is just stupid. The game was watchable till the fight between Elli + Abby. The 2nd half of the game I didn't even care to watch and so I skipped through it within 2-3 minutes. Abby is the "enemy" uninteresting 'ugly' character. I don't envy any PlayStation player who had to play through 2nd half of the game. 5/10 as the first half of the game was watchable even there were flaws included like that everything happens in one place/town. Fair enough.… Expand
  80. Baconboy37
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too many people are blindsided by Ellie being lesbian ( like they didn't pay attention to the first game or play the DLC) , intimidated cuz Abby is buff and can probably beat your ass, or mad cuz a trans 13 year old exists ( who was supposed to get married off to some elder in their religious group) in the game that they automatically disapprove of the game -_-. It is not pushing any kind of agenda for people literally existing in a post apocalyptic game..Game and theme of vengeance was handled really well. Conflict was definitely present and showed repercussions of seeking vengeance from using Ellie to show conquest to achieve that goal and Abby as showing the aftereffect of completing vengeance and the void it creates after obsession of something for years.. it was foreshadowed hard in beginning of game during Joel song " if I lost you, I'd surely lose myself". Which is exactly happened to both characters. Game was superb to me. Of course it can have subjective criticism for how the gameplay and pacing can effect your experience but existence of lesbian or trans character shouldn't be a crutch for a problem in game. Just saying.… Expand
  81. fortressphysics
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This was a phenomenal experience. I enjoyed every moment of playing through this game. My heart raced the entire time and I ultimately fell in love with all of the characters. Such an amazing experience. Disappointing that people would rather complain because they don't have a character in a bikini than play through this masterpiece.
  82. BenJen123
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    For one, I'm really not sure why this game gets so much hate? I for one, really enjoyed it. I went through so many emotions while playing this. From complete dread to moments of happiness to feelings of emptiness. Game-play is top tier, story is also top tier. Perfect game from my point of view and even rivals the first game. Definitely play through this game.
  83. alexasb04
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    IGNORE THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. I can understand someone giving this a 7 or 8 if they weren't completely happy with it but anything less and they are either A. A bigot who can't stand that homosexual love is normalized or B. They're the types of fans who throw a tantrum because something happens to a character or in the story that they didn't approve of. This is a wonderful breath takingIGNORE THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS. I can understand someone giving this a 7 or 8 if they weren't completely happy with it but anything less and they are either A. A bigot who can't stand that homosexual love is normalized or B. They're the types of fans who throw a tantrum because something happens to a character or in the story that they didn't approve of. This is a wonderful breath taking game that everyone should play. Even if you didn't play the first one, give this a go. It might just become your new favorite game… Expand
  84. Branape84
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This game is the best game this generation story gameplay. It's got it all.
  85. arcaneghost
    Jul 9, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really believe that a 3.5 rating from "gamers" is unfair to The Last Of Us Part II, considering the graphics and gameplay are amazing. I spent a lot of time appreciating the realistic textures of the characters, their clothes, bags, etc. It was really impressive. BUT I also don't think it's a 10/10 game because, while the story didn't have a lot of flaws, the ones they do have are really important for the player's experience. PS: I avoided all spoilers and biased reviews until I finished the game to not form an opinion that wasn't my own. I also study film, so I also understand the perspective and intentions behind the screen.

    Let's start with what people are the angriest about. Joel's death. When it happened, I was in denial until I saw his grave. But honestly, through a storytelling point of view, it makes sense to put this as the driving force for Ellie's new adventure. The game does NOT lose the Joel and Ellie dynamic since we get flashbacks and answers that we had from the ending of Part I. Do I think there could have been other alternatives to his death? Sure. Joel could have been kidnapped or Tommy could have been the one to get killed, but it wouldn't have had as much impact for the player. It would've just felt like another mission, an objective. It wouldn't have felt personal. While his death wasn't heroic like a lot of people wanted it to be, it's completely realistic. Joel killed a lot of innocent people for selfish reasons, there was bound to be consequences.

    For me, the biggest flaw of the game is the unbalanced change of perspectives. While we switch between Ellie and Abby in the first hours of the game, that stops after Joel's death and I think that was a terrible choice. Giving us like ten hours of Abby (a dislikable character until we meet Yara and Lev) all of the sudden is really overwhelming. If we had switched in between Ellie and Abby throughout the whole game, it would have definitely been a much more enjoyable experience, not to mention the routes for Abby are extremely long and should have been cut short. I also felt that a lot of Owen's parts were unnecessary, they don't really add something meaningful to Abby's story and he comes off as a really plain guy. I would have rather spent more time with Yara and Lev.

    I really loved the new secondary characters and their backgrounds, Dina, Jessie, Yara and Lev. I don't believe there was anything political about it. A lot of people (mostly conservative white people) think that showing two girls kissing, a Jewish girl, a trans men and many characters of color is something worth being upset about. Please learn to listen to EVERYONE's stories, don't hate others because you've never been through their experiences and because they don't reflect who you are. You gotta be empathetic and open up your mind to what happens outside of first world countries. These minorities do exist, but they are finally getting some decent visibility. Human lives are not politics.

    The game also gave me a lot of time to reflect about how revenge can drive people insane to the point where they give up everything that mattered to them. After Ellie leaves Dina and JJ by the end of the game, all she does is have a pathetic fight with a weak Abby and she realizes just that. Killing Abby wouldn't give her peace or Joel back. Ellie just had to learn how to grief for Joel and that's why she finally broke down once the fight was over. Unfortunately, her selfish decision had left her alone. I really appreciated and loved the symbolism with the guitar Joel gifted Ellie. Leaving the guitar behind was like moving forward from Joel's death instead of not dealing with your feelings. While it's obviously upsetting Ellie can't play like she used to, I do think it's possible for her to learn how to play the guitar again like a left-handed person would, a new beginning.

    It's also crazy how in a zombie apocalypse people are killing each other instead of working together to stop the spread of the virus. It reminded me of the pandemic we're all living in right now. It's not that hard to wear a mask, to wash your hands, to social distance and stay home, but a lot of people don't just because they don't want to.

    The greatest disease is humans' selfishness.    … Expand
  86. Js84
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Don’t listen to all the haters who gave it a zero without even playing it. This game is a masterpiece. The gameplay, graphics, and stealth all are top notch and a natural continuation of the first game. The story is what has made a lot of people mad, but for me it was a stunning success. The story IS challenging. It will ask you to walk a mile in the shoes of your enemy. It will ask you toDon’t listen to all the haters who gave it a zero without even playing it. This game is a masterpiece. The gameplay, graphics, and stealth all are top notch and a natural continuation of the first game. The story is what has made a lot of people mad, but for me it was a stunning success. The story IS challenging. It will ask you to walk a mile in the shoes of your enemy. It will ask you to be empathetic to the other when all you want is to hate. If you keep an open heart and mind I promise it will be one of the most audacious and thought-provoking experiences to be had in a video game. Give it a try, play it all the way through, and judge for yourself.… Expand
  87. Justyy
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Es difícil poder describirlo, pero lo intentare... Es como los buenos vinos, lo tienes que disfrutar de principio a fin y descubrir y admirar todo lo que tiene este juego, no acabarlo para presumirlo, disfrutar hasta la partes incómodas, creo que cuando un juego te despierta sentimientos (buenos o malos) porque esta haciendo su trabajo y es el de reaccionar... Lo esperaba con ansias, eseEs difícil poder describirlo, pero lo intentare... Es como los buenos vinos, lo tienes que disfrutar de principio a fin y descubrir y admirar todo lo que tiene este juego, no acabarlo para presumirlo, disfrutar hasta la partes incómodas, creo que cuando un juego te despierta sentimientos (buenos o malos) porque esta haciendo su trabajo y es el de reaccionar... Lo esperaba con ansias, ese temor de los lugares obscuros y no saber que pasara, lo extrañaba... sin duda cumple con las expectativas y más… Expand
  88. Ninjajamon
    Jul 9, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En el apartado técnico es excelente,lo mejor que vi en cualquier juego. (10/10).
    La historia me parece safable pero no espectacular.(6/10).
    La banda sonora impecable como en la primera entrega.(9/10).
    Algo que no me gusta es tener que jugar más de 8 horas con Abby.    … Expand
  89. Badrobot404
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    The First game had the power to make us binge the game as fast as possible due to the amazing story created by the Father - Daughter bond between Joel and Ellie. And we all loved the fatherly figure of Joel.

    That bond was always the catchy element of the tlou. The 2nd Game swiftly severed that love. I believe no other story could rectify that . This game may have a powerful story as the    The First game had the power to make us binge the game as fast as possible due to the amazing story created by the Father - Daughter bond between Joel and Ellie. And we all loved the fatherly figure of Joel.

    That bond was always the catchy element of the tlou. The 2nd Game swiftly severed that love. I believe no other story could rectify that . This game may have a powerful story as the critics say, but it is with a dark story and is not what was expected after all waiting for 7 years. They could have atleast upped their execution.

    The Gameplay, Sounds, Design all were top notch. Those were the work of the crunched developers rolling through the countless overtime hours they worked for. I could point out the small details that made the Gameplay much more realistic. Looking forward to unique games like the tlou in the future. Gameplay - 10/10
    Story - 5/10

    Gameplay - 10/10
    Story - 5/10    … Expand
  90. Zoraiya
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was the game perfect? Absolutely not. It had its flaws, and it took me a while to accept playing as Abby. I absolutely hated it when it swapped back to her after the theater confrontation. "I don't care about her story," I kept saying to myself. I quit playing multiple times, but I came back to it every time because I wanted to experience the story for myself -- and I'm glad I did. If you had told me that by the end I would be begging Ellie to spare Abby, I wouldn't have believed you. It was quite the journey.… Expand
  91. franciscochaka2
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo do ano.
    Ótima experiência de jogo, boa jogabilidade e personagens cativantes.
    Algumas pessoas falam que a história é ruim mas acredito que as mesmas só não tiveram maturidade suficiente para entender.
  92. Saloom360
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice game and worth the experience
    Great gameplay, amazing graphics, and elaborate characters
    Thank the studio for their effort    … Expand
  93. KinglewisI
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Game of the generation! Just like It's predecessor. This game is brilliant in every way. Not perfect, but there exists no game that is perfect. Loved every minute of it.
  94. Carolgamer
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    A Naughty Dog's masterpiece. As a hardcore fan im more than proud. Everything I've ever wanted from a game.
  95. Wilma
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Contém Spoilers.

    Essa sequência é muito mais pesada, ousada e madura do que o primeiro game. A morte brutal de um de seus protagonistas é o maior exemplo disso. A principio foi complicado aceitar que Ellie e Joel estariam juntos apenas por flashbacks. Cada flashback foi muito gostoso de se ver. Os dois ainda se conectavam, mesmo em conflito. Mesmo o Joel morto. Embora, posteriormente o jogo nos obriga a jogar com Abby para entender suas motivações, o que parece desconfortável a princípio(e talvez, sempre), serve como um complemento da história da Ellie. Abby nada mais é que um reflexo de Ellie no espelho e vice-versa. E isso foi brilhantemente mostrado nos dois confrontos que as duas tiveram, em especial o último. No último confronto (cof, acheifodapracaralho, cofcof), se deixarmos de lado o apego pelo Joel (e somente desse jeito, pois a intenção do desfecho é justamente essa) é possível sentir que Ellie e Abby também se conectam embora ambas não se conheçam. Isso porque, nesse ponto, já conhecemos a perspectiva das duas. Sim, eu entendi toda a beleza poética da história e a necessidade de fugir de clichês. Porém sinto que essa história poderia ser contada de forma diferente, com o mesmo final até, mas de forma bem diferente, sem matar um personagem querido tao subitamente, por exemplo. E a Ellie, que amor de personagem, que poder, que evolução! Foi tão delicioso ver a filha do Joel crescida! Ainda que suas atitudes tenham quebrado a sua alma e que o final possa ter significado o fim de sua jornada...a Ellie a meu ver continua sendo a melhor coisa dessa série. A Ashley Jhonson merece sem duvida todos os premios a que for indicada. Que atuação destruidora! E como diria a Ellie: " Isso foi intenso!"    … Expand
  96. Ltuttle13
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. I went into it with no expectations and let the story bring along for the ride. Loved it. Would absolutely recommend
  97. 02Deathghost
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Spoiler free review , i loved playing through this game alot ! altough i was bored in some parts but they still conveyed in a good way what they meant to convey ,as i say myself this is what i call beautiful in a **** up way , from an astonishingly unique story to some good old revisited gameplay mechanics from the first game and unique detaills to atmosphere and the stunning textures ,Spoiler free review , i loved playing through this game alot ! altough i was bored in some parts but they still conveyed in a good way what they meant to convey ,as i say myself this is what i call beautiful in a **** up way , from an astonishingly unique story to some good old revisited gameplay mechanics from the first game and unique detaills to atmosphere and the stunning textures , would recommend playing through this definitely worth the time… Expand
  98. Nukular606
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Best Game i played in 2020! Story, Gameplay, Playtime and emotions. Everything awesome!
  99. MelliSystem
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    No se dejen llevar por el fanatismo. Primero terminen el juego, es para gente con un nivel emocional fuerte y muy madura.
  100. Markaleto
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Excellent writing paired with visceral combat. Finishing this game will leave you wishing for more yet glad that it's over. Incrediblely powerful.
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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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