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  1. 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.
  2. Jul 23, 2020
    9
    What do you get if you combine a terrific composer, with fantastic writing, some of the best voice actors in the business, and groundbreaking visual motion capture? You get TLOU:2. Without doubt one of the best games I've ever played. The only criticism I could level at it, is that it's hard to replay. The game tells a phenomenal story, of pain and grief and trauma. It's moving andWhat do you get if you combine a terrific composer, with fantastic writing, some of the best voice actors in the business, and groundbreaking visual motion capture? You get TLOU:2. Without doubt one of the best games I've ever played. The only criticism I could level at it, is that it's hard to replay. The game tells a phenomenal story, of pain and grief and trauma. It's moving and heartbreaking. But those stories are some of the best stories ever told. But it's hard to want to face that story again. The Last of us 2 is a benchmark in video gaming and a sound end to the PlayStation 4 era. Expand
  3. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень классная. Я несколько раз всплакнул. Прошел уже 2 раза. Когда первый раз проходил, не хотелось играть за Эбби, хотелось увидеть финал. Но проходя 2 раз я ей проникся, может даже больше, чем Элли. Лев и Яра очень милые! Дина - чудо! Томми....его голос, я получал аудиальный оргазм. Джесс нудноват, но хороший друг. Эволюция Джоэла обратно в человека, такого каким он был до смерти Сары - очень порадовало. Понравилось, что он не сдал назад, и Элли его не сломала в плане выбора: нужно было её спасать или нет. Их последний разговор - шедеврален и мил. Я в восторге от игры! Спасибо Ноти дог!!! Спасибо актёрам и сценаристам! Expand
  4. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was fantastic, and despite a very vocal community saying otherwise, it far surpassed "the sequel we deserved". We get to see Ellie grown up, using Joel's influence to forge her own path. We get to understand Abby's motivations as well. This story is all about the search for Vengeance, and how well it fits in a post-outbreak world, that is to say, not very well. If you feel torn up at the end, good, that is how you were meant to feel. These times change us all, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse. The ultimate lesson is to do something valuable with the time you have left. Thank you. Expand
  5. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This game makes you feel empty.Yes, final ist very confusing, but you need to understand the meaning of game.It's important to play this game, before that surely remember story of first part
    9/10 for re-thinking story
  6. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    esse jogo é simplesmente fantástico, mexeu comigo de várias formas, e as acessibilidades de modificar a dificuldade e como os inimigos se comunicam entre si é fantástico, mas o que não me agradou foi o fato da campanha da Abby ser um pouquinho tediosa, mas de resto é muito bom, as técnicas de combate, os gráficos e a movimentação está ótima
  7. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    it is just so beautiful, fightings became more interesting and better to compare with first part. love almost every character! good game.
  8. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    In my opinion this game is a masterpiece. Amazing graphics and amazing animations. From gameplay side this game is almost perfect. But the story ahhh how can I say, The game doing what it wants. Game wants me to hate character than it wants us to love. And it did it. Game succeeds what it wants. Best game I have ever played since 2019
  9. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us Part 2,это просто шедевр, я не представляю сколько нужно было потратить время на туже графику,лес, трава просто поражают глас реалистичностью, дизайн локаций в не которых местах корявый! Анимация персонажей превосходна 9 баллов.The Last of Us Part 2,это просто шедевр, я не представляю сколько нужно было потратить время на туже графику,лес, трава просто поражают глас реалистичностью, дизайн локаций в не которых местах корявый! Анимация персонажей превосходна 9 баллов.
  10. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game excelente, grafico perfeito, jogabilidade perfeita, história otima, mas falha em algumas coisas Achei otimo nos mostrarem a historia dos dois lados da moeda, mas ainda descartáram muito facilmente joel.
    Ebby personagem excelente e muito carismática cinfesso que tentei me matar com ela pra ver se mudava alguma coisa kdkdk
    Gostei da reflexão final q jogo trás dizendo q nenhum tipo de vingança nos traz coisas satisfatórias so nos destrói no final
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  11. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Amazing gameplay and solid story line. A few parts of the story line were a little far fetched but for the most part true to the original game. A definite must for those who love story driven horror/post-apocalyptic games
  12. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    It was a truly great experience. I can’t believe that I liked this part much more than a previous. Guys, thank you for amazing job you did. I’m delighted with plot, characters and atmosphere.
    9/10 cause sometimes the gameplay was a little boring to me :) But it’s ok
  13. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    No entiendo las malas críticas, además, si os fijáis en los trofeos, solo menos del 40% se ha pasado el juego. Para mí la gente que no completa un juego si criterio no es válido.
  14. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    The Last Of Us Part 2 really earns that "Part 2" in the title, being less of a sequel and more of a continuation of the original, building on both the story and mechanics of the previous game for an incredibly engaging experience.

    To rattle off some bits; -This game is dense with content, with a length probably twice that of the previous game. Despite this, I never felt that things
    The Last Of Us Part 2 really earns that "Part 2" in the title, being less of a sequel and more of a continuation of the original, building on both the story and mechanics of the previous game for an incredibly engaging experience.

    To rattle off some bits;

    -This game is dense with content, with a length probably twice that of the previous game. Despite this, I never felt that things were dragging on for too long or inundated with filler.

    -The controls have been pleasantly polished, feeling less stiff than the original. They even added a dodge which comes in handy when dealing with infected. Like the original, the shooting feels great, and all the guns have a satisfying punch to them.

    -Environments are a lot less linear now, with a smattering of optional side paths, encounters, and puzzles.

    -The puzzles have been expanded on in terms of variety from the first game, with more platforming, rope swinging, and window breaking. The shiv doors from the original have been replaced with the previously mentioned optional puzzles as well as safes with codes hidden in the environment, so don't worry about using shivs this time around.

    -Upgrading your weapons and abilities have gone through a sort of switch. Gone are tool boxes, so all weapon upgrades are available from the start (so long as you have enough scrap), but now you need magazines to get more ability upgrades. I'd say this is an improvement because you need a bench to upgrade a weapon (and there aren't that many benches), while you can upgrade abilities anywhere.

    -Stealth has also been expanded, with tall grass being an option when trying to hide from human enemies. If you do get spotted, you can always run, as human enemies will lose track of you if you break line of sight (clickers not so much). You can also go prone, which I dismissed at first but found surprisingly useful when trying to get around ranged foes.

    -I'll avoid spoilers, but the narrative is really engaging overall and does a good job of getting you in the head-space of who you're playing as and see where they're coming from. Be warned, this game goes to some dark, heart wrenching places, but leaves you with a lot to think about.

    -This would be a 10/10, but I docked a point because the first zone of the game after the tutorial is this free roaming section that feels a bit too slow compared to the rest of the game, which I think could make a bad first impression (looking at you Pat). There are also a few too many walking sections that could have been cut down, but that's a minor gripe against an overall fantastic game.

    - I also miss the multiplayer ( ; A ; )

    If you really enjoyed the first game, I'd highly suggest you pick this one up.
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  15. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    El juego a mi me encanto, tanto como la jugabilidad, lo grafico y la historia, en la historia hay cosas que mejorar pero a mi me gusto bastante la historia, en el gameplay es un poco tedioso en las partes de buscar loot, por lo menos en el modo superviviente es asi, pero despues en todo lo demas es increible el gameplay, lo recomiendo bastante, lo disfrute como si fuera el tlou 1 :)
  16. Jul 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played the first chapter in 2015. I bought this one on day 1. The game is truly unique in gameplay, graphics, lightning and story, and it's a pinnacle of this generation of consoles. I was waiting for this game A LOT and my expectations were very high (I bought the PS3 because of the original The Last of Us). Nonetheless, the game met my expectations. The only major problem that the game has is, in my opinion, HOW the story is told, and I mean the order and the pacing through which the game and the story present themselves. Sometimes, the tension and the pacing just drop down, interrupting a climax (for example when we switch from Ellie's point of view to Abby's). Moreover, I think that presenting both Abby's and Ellie's story chronologically by alternating and rotating between their points of views on a daily basis would have brought a greater experience and a deeper attachments to Abby's friends. Instead, in the way the game is presented, it's really hard to get attached to characters like Owen, for example, because we already know that Ellie is going to kill him in a few days. Apart from the pacing and the order the game is told, the game is a masterpiece and went for something completely different from the previous chapter, something that didn't please many users. I won't say what this game excels in, because we all already know. Oh, and I played the game twice and playing through Ellie's part the second time makes you understand better a lot of things, like for example, when WLF members are talking about searching for someone who escaped (which we know is Abby only after switching to Abby's part), or when WLF members talk about a sniper killing all their men (we know that sniper is Tommy only when we switch to Abby's part). This is another outcome of their narrative choice of telling first Ellie's point and view and THEN Abby's one. Expand
  17. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not someone that ever writes reviews for games, so i think the fact that I'm taking the time to write this speaks of itself a little bit. The last of us was my favourite game, I loved the characters and I loved the complexities of their stories and personalities. The first game questioned the morals of all the groups encountered and provided some insight into Joel's history and implied his grey moral area. Joel was not a hero, he was just the protagonist. When he dies in part 2, I had to pause the game to stop myself from having a full blown panic attack, and my vision was blurry from rage. I wanted Abby to die immediately and painfully, but by the end of the game, I desperately did not want Ellie to kill her. I've never had a game not only consider the morals of the "villain" but then completely change my viewpoint and empathy. The story wasn't about revenge against Abby anyway, she was a distraction for ours and Ellie's grief and turmoil. Ellie hadn't forgiven Joel for the fireflies, and he died before she could so her emotions was redirected to killing Abby. I don't think she was out of character. I also don't think the plot holes were nearly as bad as some people think they are. The characters made "stupid" decisions because they are written as human beings, who, shockingly, make stupid decisions! I'm not saying its a perfect game, and if you didn't like it then you're well within your right, but I do feel sorry for you that you can't appreciate this game for what it is. Expand
  18. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ame la aventura del juego, si bien, no me agrada al 100 como está estructurada la historia, te puedes sentir empático incluso con abby en ciertos momentos.
    La muerte es algo que está presente en todo momento y no es bueno encariñarse con ningún personaje, valió la pena la espera para poder probar la continuación de la parte 1, si bien no supera a la misma, vale la pena jugarlo y pasar un buen rato.
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  19. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a wonderful game, with a story that is not what you would expect. All the backlash is the same issue as the Star Wars sequels, complaining fanboys that didn’t get the story THEY wanted, so they’re complaining. This game also works real life social issues into it in a tasteful way that isn’t shoved down your throat. Playing this can actually teach people something. Expand
  20. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    I hate this game but I also love it. I never played anything like it and I never experienced something that toyed with my emotions this much. I love the characters and I can’t wait for part 3. I just hope it doesn’t toy with my emotions as much.
  21. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Resumo:
    Jogabilidade: 10
    Gráficos: 10
    Emoção/Diversão: 10
    História: 8
    Um dos melhores jogos da atual geração e um excelente trabalho realizado pela ND.
    Uma montanha russa de emoções e diversão.
    Indispensável pra quem tem ps4.
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  22. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. “if i ever were to lose you, i’d surely lose myself” — a masterpiece, and an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. i was skeptical about the story when i saw the leaks, but they do not do this game justice. it may be set in the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse but this is at it’s core a game about loss, revenge, redemption and coping. joel’s death is brutal, but it is necessary. not everyone gets a hero’s death, especially when they aren’t really a hero. it is a testament to the skill of the writers that within the first 10 minutes of learning the story of joel’s killer, i immediately sympathised with her, and loved her by the end. this game tells the story of two women who have lost or pushed away everything they held dear — yet, neither of them is right or wrong, good or bad. they are both consumed by revenge, which slowly chips away at their humanity. what makes this worthwhile is the moments where their eroding humanity still shines through - ellie’s relationships with dina, jj, and jesse and abby’s relationships with yara, lev and owen. the lengths their hatred makes them go to in their respective paths can be frustrating and heartbreaking to watch, but the conclusion it reaches at the end of its 30 hours of gameplay is haunting and beautiful. it will stick with me for a long time.

    the gameplay is a big step up from the first. movement and combat is quicker and more fluid, there is a larger variety of weapons and crafting options, and there are a variety of ways to approach any combat situation. all enemies are smarter this time around, and the infected are scarier than ever. the environment of every chapter is much more varied, each accompanied with a fitting soundtrack and atmosphere to match. areas are generally larger than the first game which is good; but can be overwhelming if you’re a completionist who likes to scour every nook and cranny for supplies or collectibles. don’t miss out. this game is an essential experience for any gamer, especially those who fell in love with the world and with joel and ellie in TLOU1.
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  23. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Phenomenal. Tells an admittedly divisive story, but if you go into it with an open mind there is a better chance you will enjoy it. It is not at all like the first game, it's much darker, more violent, less cheerful. A very devastating story. Gameplay and graphics are top notch and extremely enjoyable, especially on harder difficulties. I loved it.
  24. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Juegazo sin duda a su manera , una obra que va a ser muy odiada por muchos y amada por otros.
    Pero sin duda un tren de emociónes para todos
  25. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    The last of us part 2 is a delicate and controversial game and topic to talk about. The story is written wonderfully. It has controversial scenes that make the player feel disgusted and angry. In other parts like in the flashbacks, it makes you feel joyful. Its a brutal game and having these flashbacks is nice to be able to breathe. This is a story that you’re not supposed to like becauseThe last of us part 2 is a delicate and controversial game and topic to talk about. The story is written wonderfully. It has controversial scenes that make the player feel disgusted and angry. In other parts like in the flashbacks, it makes you feel joyful. Its a brutal game and having these flashbacks is nice to be able to breathe. This is a story that you’re not supposed to like because of the way it makes you feel and the choices you make. But it’s definitely a great game. Yes, people are attached to Joel are quite passionate and they feel his death was disrespectful. The manner in which he was killed does not determine bad writing. The way he was killed was supposed to make the player feel angry, disgusted, and emotional. In the world of the last of us, there are no villains or heroes. People die in tragic ways and it's not something anyone deserves. It was the artist's intent to make the player feel that way. I understand people want their characters to die in a heroic way but this is not one of those games. The game is a roller coaster of emotions and there will be people who appreciate the game more than others. That’s how life is. The gameplay is phenomenal and I recommend players to play it on "survivor" because it makes the game brutal and difficult. The graphics are gorgeous and I played it on my 4k tv and I was immersed in the scenery. The music by Gustavo is masterful! I have the 3d audio headphones and my experience was amazing. One of my biggest flaws is pacing after the first half. I felt detached from the experience a little. I recommend taking breaks because the game is long. It took me 29hrs to beat this game and I found many interesting moments that many players could miss if you do not explore. Overall, to me, it wasn't a story about revenge. It was about forgiveness and loss. Joel dies early in the game but the game is still about him. Whether you hate or love the game you cannot deny how it made you feel. Expand
  26. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLoU 2 - это великолепная игра. Это не шедевр игроиндустрии, однако все же Нил Дракман (как и вся студия Naughty Dog) проделал замечательную работу. Я допускаю что сюжет в игре может кому-то не понравится, но все же он великолепен. Сразу стоит оговориться, что половина игры за Эбби имеет право на жизнь, если принять условие данное игрой. Лично я принял обстоятельство игры за Эбби и даже получал удовольствие от игры. В особенности мне понравились скорее второстепенные персонажи, которых Эбби встречает, чем сама Эбби. И тут стоит немного поговорить о структуре игры за неё.
    Во-первых, Эбби это явное отражение Джоэла из Первой части. И в этом, как мне кажется, и кроется главная проблема игры за неё - она пуста. Пуста на столько же, насколько в начале пуст Джоэл. Но разница Эбби и Джоэла заключается в их спутниках. Лев сам по себе очень сильно напоминает Элли из конца игры, когда они уже дошли до Больницы. И это главная проблема игры - поворот с пощадой Элли не работает на полную. Игра за Эбби - это примерно как игра за Джоэла в конце игры, только растянуть её до 10~ часов. Это просто уныло.
    Однако это моя единственная претензия к игре, потому что во всем остальном - это шедевр поколения, игра которая точно принесет вам ураган эмоций.
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  27. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    ok where to start ... i have play the 1 game so many time over and over again and again so i know what the story is about. so when the 2 part came out i bougt so fast and now i have complet it and i DO NOT KNOW WHERE ALL the hate i about this game .. you have to learn that when you do som bad ting i live it will come back and heart you, and this game eilie is now a full grown teen, so indok where to start ... i have play the 1 game so many time over and over again and again so i know what the story is about. so when the 2 part came out i bougt so fast and now i have complet it and i DO NOT KNOW WHERE ALL the hate i about this game .. you have to learn that when you do som bad ting i live it will come back and heart you, and this game eilie is now a full grown teen, so ind this game there is 2 story and i dont want to go in to it but i LOVE how well the told it and you have to know that there are 2 side off coin one where you se elile story and abby. so if you are ask me if you shout go out and buy it ... Hell yea do not listen to all the haters ... BUT i do know what the hate is about and i kind off feal the same way but it is the same fealing you feal when you lose som one you love :) Expand
  28. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Me parece un muy buen juego,tanto historia como jugabilidad,las criticas que ha tenido no son merecidas,y mas teniendo cuenta que la mayoria ni lo ha jugado,la historia esta muy bien hecha,todo el hate ha sido causado por tocar a ciertos personajes,pero eso ya es cuestion de gustos,no es razon para tirar hate porque si,mi critica final es un 9.
  29. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Игра очень понравилась. Помимо качества графики и различных мелочей, которые делаю персонажей одушевлёнными, меня игра очень зацепила своим сюжетом. Мне она показалась очень сложной, не в плане ее прохождения, а в плане именно сюжета. Игра стоит того, что б на неё потратить время.Игра очень понравилась. Помимо качества графики и различных мелочей, которые делаю персонажей одушевлёнными, меня игра очень зацепила своим сюжетом. Мне она показалась очень сложной, не в плане ее прохождения, а в плане именно сюжета. Игра стоит того, что б на неё потратить время.
  30. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having only played part 1 of this franchise about 3 years ago, i did not have to wait as long as a lot of other fans. Those 3 years were filled with pure excitement, anticipation and, of course, impatience. I absolutely loved part 1. It nestled its way close to my heart, and part 2 is no different. I put almost 32 hours into this game and I loved every single second of it. The story was nothing I could have ever expected. When they revealed that the doctor Joel had killed, was Abby's father I audibly gasped. I have smiled and shed tears throughout the whole game. Happiness and sadness were both prominent. Not to mention relief. I absolutely hated Ellie for leaving the farm, for leaving the seemingly perfect life she had with Dina and JJ, but I knew she had to go after Abby again. I felt it coming but still hated it. The Ellie boss fight was one of the hardest battles I had ever had to fight, or so I thought. The final fight against Abby certainly takes that spot. I cannot describe how desperate I was for Ellie to stop fighting. Every punch she landed made me sick to my stomach. I didn't want her to kill Abby so I just kept making her dodge Abby's punches, hoping the game would somehow sense that she, that I, didn't want any of this happening. Relief coursed through my body when Ellie stopped, realising that killing Abby would amount to an even greater loss. In the end, letting Abby live was what Ellie needed the most, which we can conclude when looking at Ellie's journal when she visits the farm again. This was one hell of a game and I applaud anyone involved in the making of it. No game, or any other type of media, is ever perfect but this game comes incredibly close. Here's to more games like this, and maybe a part 3 someday, please? Expand
  31. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En cuanto a gráficos, ambientación, MÚSICA! (Un capo Gustavo Santaolalla, un honor que pertenescas a mi país), yo diría que es de lo mejor que ví. Los escenarios son épicos, desde el paisaje nevado hasta Santa Bárbara.
    Ahora mi problema con el juego y con la mayoría de la gente es la historia. Me pareció que en duración tenía unas 10 horas de más (sobre todo la parte de Abby). Otra cosa es es que hay personajes desaprovechados, cómo son Jesse y Dina (la más sosa de todos los personajes). Y la muerte de Joel se me hizo muy rápida y súper forzada, podrían haberlo matado unas horas después. De todas formas el juego me gustó mucho, yo diría que es obligatorio jugarlo. El final no me pareció malo como la mayoría de la gente piensa, más bien me pareció un final duro y que no es para todos.De los mejores juegos de la generación.
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  32. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Sin duda unos de los mejores juegos jamas creado, una pena las malas criticas de parte de los jugadores parece que no entendieron nada, naughty dog ha querido ir mas alla de lo habitual y la gente lo desprecia por eso.
    Una cosa es que no te haya gustado, pero decir que el juego es una mierda por eso es ser idiota.
  33. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parece un buen juego aunque hay muchos bugs. La historia te llega a enganchar del todo y cuando menos te lo esperas ya estas pelando contra Abby en la playa.Un cuatro por los tantos de bugs y alguna cosilla de la historia que no me gusta mucho pero por lo demás un 10 Expand
  34. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    The game was worth every penny. A continuation that lives up to it. Of course, we were sad for Joel, but the whole of the work itself makes us reflect a lot. Gameplay a lot, graphics too. A game that will be scored.
  35. Jul 13, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра понравилась , это не та история от которой игроки будут кричать ВАУ , но в целом разработчики как по мне , смогли донести смысл сюжета , не все конечно поймут после концовки но все же и не справедливо поливать ее говном . Подача сюжета не всем понравится , но очевидно ясно о чем она , она нам рассказывает как Элли не успела сказать Джоэлу насколько он дорог ей и вот это чувство недосказанности будет ее преследовать всю жизнь. Думаю все же эта игра не совсем про месть как вам будет казаться , игра скорее всего нас учит тому что надо ценить близких вам людей потому что в любой момент их может не стать и вы не успеете им сказать то что вы к ним чувствовали . Те кто не поняли концовку почему Элли отпустила Эбби , в трейлере 2016 года когда Элли поет песню на гитаре над трупаи врагов , приходит Джоэл и говорит , что ты делаешь ? ты реально готова пройти через это? ну то есть очевидно нам хотят сказать что Джоэл не хотел чтобы она превратилась в такого монстра , хотя в принципе так и произошло . Но в конце когда Элли вспоминает Джоэла , тогда она окончательно понимает что он не хотел бы увидеть ее такой и хотя поздновато но останавливается оставив Эбби живой. Графика красивая , геймплейно игра не потерпела каких-то слишком некстгеновых изменений . Expand
  36. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    A masterpiece in storytelling, The Last of Us II is the perfect sequel to the original that was released in 2013.

    Sound Design: Every single detail related to sound in this game was nailed! From the breaking of glass, to the crunching of snow underfoot, to the gunfire in different environments, to the immaculately well-done voice acting, this game immerses you quickly with how well made
    A masterpiece in storytelling, The Last of Us II is the perfect sequel to the original that was released in 2013.

    Sound Design: Every single detail related to sound in this game was nailed! From the breaking of glass, to the crunching of snow underfoot, to the gunfire in different environments, to the immaculately well-done voice acting, this game immerses you quickly with how well made the sound structure of each individual moment is. While the soundtrack was a bit lacking compared to the first game it still succeeded in driving home the emotionality of the story. Score: 9.25

    Level Design: Much less linear than the first game, the moments in which you are in combat are done remarkably well. There are many more moments of tense gunfights both against the living as well as the dead compared to the first game, and these rarely feel stale thanks to the options when it comes to engaging your opponent, whether that be "guns blazing," stealth, or avoiding the enemy. Score: 10

    Graphics: Best in the industry. That's it. That's the paragraph. Score: 10

    Story: This is not what the average toxic fanboy wanted - a typical revenge story. Instead, this is a story with complex motives and reasonings as well as characters who each follow their own beliefs. As it is a sequel, it is difficult to flesh out the development for the characters like it would be in the original IP, however, Naughty Dog did well directing those moments in flashback sequences. Pacing is an area of the game that struggles. There are often moments where you may be overwhelmed with the slog of tasks to do as you struggle from place to place in Seattle - this is the game's weakest point, in my opinion, giving you multiple false endings before the satisfying real one. While the pacing was tough to overlook, the end made it all worth it. Score: 9

    Overall Score: 9.5
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  37. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Not a 10 point game, but it deserves 9 point enough.
    I really don't understand 0 point rating.
  38. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Spoiler Free Review

    Listen to the critics on this one. The game has a couple of flaws but those don't keep it from being an incredible experience. Some things in this game will disappoint you, that doesn't mean it is a disappointing game. There are moments where YOU, the player, will have to commit acts of violence that you REALLY do not want to carry out but the game MAKES you do it.
    Spoiler Free Review

    Listen to the critics on this one. The game has a couple of flaws but those don't keep it from being an incredible experience. Some things in this game will disappoint you, that doesn't mean it is a disappointing game. There are moments where YOU, the player, will have to commit acts of violence that you REALLY do not want to carry out but the game MAKES you do it. They could have made these into cut scenes, but they didn't. The game intentionally makes you do it. Which will make you feel bad. Certainly doesn't mean the game itself is bad! That would be like saying the movie Schindler's List is bad because it made people sad and angry.

    I actually played it. It's really good. And it's quite the heart breaker.

    TLOU Part II and and "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" are a good sign, that the industry is FINALLY moving towards more mature and complex themes (no, not just revenge) about broken characters in a broken world.

    There will always be games that are... easy on the mind with a clear antagonist and where the player gets to be a force of good and I enjoy these games very much too. But I'm very fond of what Naughty Dog has done here and I hope they will continue to craft such compelling narratives and don't get discouraged by some very loud and vocal haters, who are hung up on their favorite characters not being AWESOME but instead being disappointing human beings.

    Of course there will be people who simply don't like the game because they wanted another romp through the US with their favorite characters, which is not quite what will happen.... or they simply didn't enjoy the story and all that is fine. (see the mixed reviews) But it's quite clear that this game got review bombed by a lot of people who did not play the game and very likely aren't even old enough to be allowed to play this game and/or experienced enough to appreciate the themes it presents.

    Thank you to everyone at Naughty Dog for making this incredible game, even if it was a serious downer most of the time.

    PS:
    The shotgun in this game is incredible. It's the most satisfying and crunchy weapon I have ever wielded in any game, including EVERY Doom game, including the double barrel shotgun. They way it messes people (infected or not) up will make you giggle, no matter how many shooters you have played in your lifetime.
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  39. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us 2
    Puntos a tomar: Graficas, Jugabilidad, Mapa, Historia.

    -Graficas
    Los graficos fueron perfectos para esta generación, tanto en las cinematicas y en el gameplay se podian notar los grandes detalles que se habian puesto, esto es un punto muy fuerte porque estan graficas fueron excelentes para esta generación de consolas.. (10/10)

    -Jugabilidad
    La jugabilidad es lo mejor de este juego, dando vida a todos sus personajes y enemigos, con unas muy buenas mecánicas de juego,un excelente trabajo por parte de ND, una jugabilidad que te enamora de del gameplay. (10/10)

    -Mapa
    Si es cierto, este juego no es de mundo abierto, cada mapa que nos presentan en las misiones son mundos grades , mundos donde te muestran como la vida a través de este virus ha cambiado, mapas grandes y llenos de detalles, donde cada loot vale la pena, sin duda cada mapa que nos presentan es bueno, buenos lugares que valen la pena explorar. (10/10)

    -Historia
    Para poder evaluar esta historia lo dividiré en la historia de Abby y la historia de Ellie
    En la historia de Ellie: todos queríamos la venganza al ver a Joel morir, en esta historia vimos varios personajes, esta historia me pareció genial, al igual que todos los flashbacks fueron geniales, pudimos ver transcurso que pasaron juntos Ellie y Joel después de el primer juego y esto es genial, pudimos ver su relación, y la razón la cual Ellie sintió tanto odio hacia los que mataron a Joel.
    Abby: en el caso de Abby, nos quisieron hacer simpatizar con ella, lo cual para muchos no resultó, y yo pienso que para empatizar con ella hubiera sido mejor ver su pasado con su familia, con su papá para poder entender la búsqueda de Joel, y la razón de que su muerte, con el personaje de Abby pudieron haber hecho una gran historia, por odio de flashbacks pero no aprovecharon esta oportunidad, lo que si vimos es la evolución de su personaje, antes eras una persona la cual no dudaba en matar y la era una mala persona a después que pudimos ver como cambia su perspectiva y su punto de vista.
    Hay que añadir que hubo personajes secundarios geniales, como Dina, o Owen, personajes con los cuales te familiarizas y sientes importancia hacia ellos y en esta parte lo hicieron perfecto, hicieron que muchos de sus personajes secundarios no se sintieran como relleno, aunque hubo muchos otros que si se sintieron como relleno.
    La muerte de Joel: el como murió Joel me parece bien, en esta saga de dos juegos ningún personaje ha tenido una muerte digna o gloriosa, y no hay porque hacer excepciones, lo único que no me pareció bueno es que no hayan matado de una forma tan temprana, tal vez un poco después estaría bien matarlo, pero al inicio cuando solo ha salido en dos escenas me parece un gran error.
    El final: El final no es un final alegre pero tampoco es un final triste, es un final realista, un final que nos deja impactados, en el cual te muestran la razón del porque Ellie perdonó a Abby,te muestran que Ellie nunca perdonó a Joel en su ultima platica, Ellie claramente sentía toda esta culpa, y gracias a todo este viaje aprendió a perdonar a las personas.
    En el primer juego nuestro objetivo era llevar a Ellie para crear una cura, y no se cumplió; en esta segunda entrega el objetivo era matar a Abby y no se cumplió, porque ambos juegos nos dejan una enseñanza y algo por lo cual reflexionar.
    Este final personalmente me encantó, y que este juego sea realista en su historia, y que nos haya entregado algo maduro me encanta. (8/10)

    Mi calificación:
    Gráficos: 10
    Jugabilidad: 10
    Mapa: 10
    Historia: 8
    Total: 9.5
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  40. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Très sympa , allez voir le lets play de Lusty (YouTube) pour un aperçu du jeu. Le rythme est sympa ainsi que les dialogue ainsi que ses graphismes.
  41. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Hay partes realmente innecesarias, casi todo el juego es una chulada, pero la segunda mitad es estresante y no haces empatía con la mayoría de los personajes, se nota que quisieron “sorprender” a los fans agregando una parte de la historia que no iba ahí; el final es muy agridulce, pero si lo ves en el sentido “poético” te da una lección, aunque no estoy tan conforme, creo que es un granHay partes realmente innecesarias, casi todo el juego es una chulada, pero la segunda mitad es estresante y no haces empatía con la mayoría de los personajes, se nota que quisieron “sorprender” a los fans agregando una parte de la historia que no iba ahí; el final es muy agridulce, pero si lo ves en el sentido “poético” te da una lección, aunque no estoy tan conforme, creo que es un gran juego, con cosas metidas con calzador, pero también con muchos aciertos, el gameplay es riquísimo, jugarlo es una chulada, en conclusión yo digo que si es un juegazo. Expand
  42. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Пусть оценки игры и специально занижают за "пропаганду" ЛГБТ и смерть Джоэла, она всё-таки не заслуживает такого хейта. Геймплей на голову выше первой части, он дает чувство полного погружения и переживания за происходящее. Все эти ползанья, сбивание следа от собак, огромное количество способов убить противника или просто пробежать мимо... 10/10
    Сюжет гениальностью хоть и не блещет, но тоже интересен. Переживаешь сначала за Элли, её чувства от потери Джоэла, потом за её психику после череды убийств, видишь, как она становится монстром и теряет себя от жажды мести. Эбби сначала была неприятна, первое время так и хотелось её нарочно скидывать с высоты и отдавать щелкунам на съеденье. Но потом понимаешь и её мотивацию. Тронули её отношения с Левом и то, как она преодолела свои кошмары после смерти отца. Но, к сожалению, все эти чувства не сравнятся с опытом первой части. Не дотянули, чего-то не хватило. Возможно, это из-за чрезмерного распыления на кучу персонажей и невозможность полностью переживать им, их смерть не цепляет как должна. Или из-за рванного повествования от лица Элли и Эбби. Хотелось немного больше, чтоб проникнуться.
    Но игра в целом всё равно заслуживает если не 10, то твёрдую 8 точно
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  43. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Gameplay and graphics are impeccable. Would give a 10 but I thought the pacing of the story was off, still really enjoyed it nonetheless.
  44. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Ya guys are all nuts. I need therapy after finishing this game, but you lot that didn't understand **** about this phenomenal work conceptualised by an incredible team should urgently seek therapy for your own bloody issues. Get ya head outta arses! Sure it had some issues, but I'm telling you, try to salvage what little humanity you may still have left in ya. ASAP.
  45. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Not as great of a master piece like the first one was, but, still, very far from the piece of trash a lot of people are claiming it to be.
    It is a very good game with astonishing graphics and an arguably perfect gameplay. But the overall narrative doesn't stand to it's predecessor.
    Would give an 8.5/10 but in this case I'll prefer to round it 0.5 up instead of down.
  46. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Complex and unique. If you felt angry after playing the game succeeded. Like experiencing the Red Wedding for 30 hours.
  47. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Gráficos incríveis, ótima jogabilidade, história envolvente, sem duvidas um jogo que faz todos repensarem na vida, facilmente entra na lista dos melhores jogos que ja joguei na vida,
  48. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    i really enjoyed this game! played it with my friend and it took us about 19 hours to complete, but we missed a lot of exploring. it has its faults but is still an enjoyable game! the gameplay is amazing and i would definitely recommend it to anyone
  49. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think most people didn’t give this game a chance to tell its story after Joel’s death,Trust me even I was Mad when joel died but this universe is a dark world and everyone is just trying to survive. For me this deserves game of the year as i see no other game which made feel this way it was a roller coaster of emotions , The story telling of this game was a very bold move they could have gone the easy way out and made it a happy ending but naughty dog always does the unthinkable which is question ourselves xD. The first game ending made us have alot of questions and soo does the second part as well. Dont know if i really want a third part but in naughty dog i trust!
    Soo
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  50. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    The last of us part 2 isnt your just ordinary game. Its filled with such a shocking and wow! Storyline that just keeps you playing to jus find out whats next.graphics top snotch tje characters pin point related...to some...
    Mechanics always room for improvement.to tied it up a snotch . Its a well balance game,what to espect from a naughty dog game.
  51. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The perfect game. The epitome of “there are two sides to every story.” As usual, Naughty Dog are not shy when it comes to pushing the boundaries of story telling. The game makes you question the actions of characters you once thought were good, and consider the actions of characters you once thought were bad.

    So many people hate on this game because it’s not the pink, fluffy fairy tale they wanted but at the end of the day, it’s the apocalypse. People die. People do bad things. This isn’t a Hollywood movie where the good guys skip happily into the sunset. This is Naughty Dog. This is realism at its finest
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  52. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    After waiting a whole 7 years of this games release after finishing and playing it, there’s many emotions you go through in this. Most of the feelings are crucial, playing as two people who both want revenge turns into something regretful which makes me feel angry. Right when I started the game in the beginning after playing 4 hours, Joel gets killed by Abby, it happened way too fast andAfter waiting a whole 7 years of this games release after finishing and playing it, there’s many emotions you go through in this. Most of the feelings are crucial, playing as two people who both want revenge turns into something regretful which makes me feel angry. Right when I started the game in the beginning after playing 4 hours, Joel gets killed by Abby, it happened way too fast and i started to not feel any empathy for joel, but i was filled with anger but just not sad :/ it was weird. Also playing as a character you hate and end up having sympathy for the character is interesting. When in the very end of the game Ellie started wanting justice for Joel and wants her to finish the job she goes there and Abby is almost in the urge of already dying , Ellie wants to fight but Abby doesn’t want to, (I’ve realized if Ellie wasn’t there she wouldn’t have saved Abby or Lev and I know we wouldn’t wanted have lev to do die because he basically saved Dina , Expand
  53. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una obra maestra tecnica y su escritura no es floja todo esta bien, muchos se quejan por la muerte Joel, pero dime tu que Joel tiene sentido aracnido para esquivar una bala de escopeta en la pierna y adema le un peso emocional para Ellie y para no sotros y porque jugar con Abby para encariñarnos con ella y que la batalla fial tenga mas peso. Expand
  54. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I’ve never played through a game as quickly as I have with TLAOU part 2. If you’re on the fence at least rent or borrow it before listening to the negative reviews theres a lot of backlash from biggots. Yeah things could have gone differently and by now most of you probably know what I’m referencing but it made me take everything that happened after so intensely personal. And yes the gamesI’ve never played through a game as quickly as I have with TLAOU part 2. If you’re on the fence at least rent or borrow it before listening to the negative reviews theres a lot of backlash from biggots. Yeah things could have gone differently and by now most of you probably know what I’m referencing but it made me take everything that happened after so intensely personal. And yes the games pretty violent but let’s not pretend we’ve never played Assassins creed or Call of Duty the difference now is you get to know the people your killing and that your actions have consequences. The crafting in this game was fun, the level design kept me engaged. There’s so much to explore and seeing the notes left behind made me worry about those who lived in the spaces I explored. Expand
  55. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed the game. Gorgeous graphics, and fantastic storytelling. I don’t agree with many of the critics out there; I thought that the storyline had good and interesting points to it, and LOVED the amount of representation. I thought the plot was compelling, and yet found that it wasn’t too story-driven for my action fan friends to enjoy. The body language, facial expressions and generalI enjoyed the game. Gorgeous graphics, and fantastic storytelling. I don’t agree with many of the critics out there; I thought that the storyline had good and interesting points to it, and LOVED the amount of representation. I thought the plot was compelling, and yet found that it wasn’t too story-driven for my action fan friends to enjoy. The body language, facial expressions and general human physics in the game were gorgeous. Will play again Expand
  56. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    It isn't perfect, but neither is the first game. Incredible story telling, incredible art. The buildup of anxiety and jumping from intense scene to intense scene leaves you feeling like an emotional punching bag. Also, ND says Trans Rights!
  57. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jugabilidad estupenda, gráficos maravillosos, y el ost ufff, y un final inesperado. Prohibido para haters y fanservice. Expand
  58. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buenos gráficos, la pantalla de carga al iniciar tarda un poco pero dentro del juego es bastante rápido, buena historia y excelente jugabilidad Expand
  59. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed this new dynamic of interchanging protagonist, obviously, the narrative of the store can be a mess. But none the less I did enjoy the game :D
  60. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I’ve never played a game I would call absolutely perfect, but I believe this game set out with ambitious goals and thoroughly met them all. It’s graphically stunning, with immense attention to detail in everything from environment, to character animations. The acting is truly top tier which goes a long way in bringing nuance to the characters. There are some elements of the gameplay thatI’ve never played a game I would call absolutely perfect, but I believe this game set out with ambitious goals and thoroughly met them all. It’s graphically stunning, with immense attention to detail in everything from environment, to character animations. The acting is truly top tier which goes a long way in bringing nuance to the characters. There are some elements of the gameplay that can occasionally feel a tad stale or tedious, but it flows gracefully between exploration, environmental puzzles, and dynamic combat that can quickly ramp up from slick stealth to explosive, seat of your pants combat. Obviously the story has been extremely divisive, and many have simplified the theme as a “killing is bad” kind of deal, but the way the moment to moment played out, both in the writing and the gameplay made me feel engaged in a way very few games have before. Expand
  61. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    DON'T LISTEN TO ALL THE BAD REVIEWS, as someone who loves the first game and has played through it 5 or 6 times I have to say I like part 2 (almost) as much. I went in having avoided all spoilers and I was a bit shocked with what they did with the game in the second half but enjoyed the whole game and thought the story was really good. Also the gameplay is absolutely amazing the combatDON'T LISTEN TO ALL THE BAD REVIEWS, as someone who loves the first game and has played through it 5 or 6 times I have to say I like part 2 (almost) as much. I went in having avoided all spoilers and I was a bit shocked with what they did with the game in the second half but enjoyed the whole game and thought the story was really good. Also the gameplay is absolutely amazing the combat feels so fluid and realistic expecially on survivor difficulty. In all I recommend playing it for yourself and forming your own opinion instead of listening to reviews because I would say it's a flawed masterpiece. Expand
  62. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game isn’t about revenge. It isn’t about hate. And it sure as hell is not the story we as fans wanted told but instead is the story that needed to be told.

    The last of us part two is about love. The type of love that consumes you and blinds you, you nearly lose yourself in it. Just like saving Ellie was Joel’s redemption in part one, that single momentous act that brings him back from the brink... going after Joel’s killer is Ellie’s undoing. You see her go through this journey backwards as she slowly becomes the very monster she’s trying to kill.

    On the flip side, you have Abby. Playing as Ellie fills you with rage towards this woman, you want nothing more than to make her pay. Playing as Abby, on the other hand... ND does something tremendous here, something absolutely insane, and you know what? It works. Walking a mile in Abby’s shoes (literally) makes you understand her motivations, playing as Abby four years ago, seeing how young and happy and innocent she is (sound familiar?) with her dad makes you yearn for the life you know Ellie and Joel could have had. This whole two sides of the same coin is illustrated so beautifully you just know, in some other timeline Abby and Ellie could have been friends.

    You walk a path with Abby where she questions all of her motives, all of her loyalties, to save these two kids from enemy tribes. The parallels between Abby/Lev and Joel/Ellie are unmistakable and completely intentional.

    There’s so much more I could say about this but you need to experience it for yourself to truly understand the depth and thought and absolute consideration that was put into every single moment of this game.

    This wasn’t the story I wanted, not but a mile, but it was the story that needed to be told. If all you took from this story is a generic “revenge is bad” or you’re left feeling a festering pain because you *didn’t* get revenge then you.... completely missed the point of the first game which lays the groundwork for part two. After all, didn’t Joel also have one single objective throughout all of part one only to not go through with it at the last minute?
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  63. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Don't get full with all the hate this game is receiving, it is a complete masterpiece, a few things in the history made me give it a 9, but this is a must
  64. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had much to say at around the 3 hour mark of the game, but I refuse to review a game unless I have completed at least a single play through. The game is nearly 40+ hours, depending on if you, like me, like to search every nook and cranny. I finally completed the game and am left with many, many swirling thoughts. First off, I must applaud the gameplay, game mechanics, graphics, environment, music, mo-cap animations, voice acting; all of these are fantastic. The first thing that amazed me was stepping into a pool of blood and walking into the snow - bloody footprints! The details are much appreciated, like Ellie putting on her hood when it rains. Oh, and the effort they put in to simulate the guitar chords and notes by strumming/picking the touchpad? Genius! But let’s get back to the 3 hour mark. It’s here where we realize, whether we like it or not, video game stories and narratives have really evolved in the past decade. No longer are our protagonists invincible. The way the story is told here has intent to mislead us in many ways, but also weaves a path for us to understand things by showing us tidbits of information in a certain order, which is not chronological. We are filled with anger at first, just like in reality where we deal with emotions. As we play through Ellie’s story, we destroy everything in our path for vengeance. Initial emotions justify all our actions. The narrative changes perspectives midway through the game to show you Abby. Her story is shown to you through her eyes and (depending on the audience, you, of course, but hopefully M for Mature, right?) you can’t help but start to realize that she’s not the person you thought she was. In fact, Abby is getting revenge for her own father’s death. We learn that she’s a normal girl with a good heart and even she soon realizes that Isaac and the WLF’s goals are just insane. We’re playing with dogs in her storyline instead of shooting them. Then the game brings us to the supposed finale of Ellie and Abby’s encounter - before Abby is able to succumb to spiraling down the toxic path of anger and vengeance, Lev is able to utter just her name and she stops. It is here that Abby redeems herself. Lev can be seen as Abby’s light and support. Ellie, on the other hand, unfortunately does not have that. After seeing all the cutscenes, we learn that Ellie was about to repair her and Joel’s relationship, but the path to that forgiveness was stripped from her the following day. With Joel gone, Ellie’s only link to her purpose in life is also extinguished. Blaming Joel for taking her meaning of life away when he decided that she gets to live has made her so angry she bursts out that she’ll never forgive him. And now the chance is gone. So we learn that the anger not only stemmed from vengeance, but also at herself, for not being able to forgive Joel when she had the chance. In the true ending, Ellie finally lets go of that anger when she takes her hands off Abby. She envisions an image of Joel - this is the same Joel in the flashback we soon see, when she starts to make amends with him. It’s here when we believe that she truly forgives him for his decision, thus allowing her to let go of her anger. In the final depressing scene at the farmhouse, you witness everything that Ellie has lost during her path of vengeance; Jesse(did no one grieve him?) Tommy’s relationship, Dina, JJ, Jackson, her 2 fingers. And finally, because of her loss of fingers, is unable to play Joel’s song, resulting in the loss of the final connection to him. She leaves everything behind, including the guitar she can no longer play. She let’s go of all that is related to her past and walks into the sunset. Will we see her again in Part 3? As depressing as the ending is (it’s an apocalypse!), the IP has taken a dark turn. Part 1 was focused on Hope. Perhaps Part 3 will be about a new identity, for both Ellie and Abby. After the credits, the main title screen turns from dark gloom to a sunny beach. It hints at Abby and Lev making it to their destination to seek the Fireflies. Overall, the narrative is definitely all over the place (similar to this review?), but it was intentionally told the way it is to set you in the path of how the game wanted you to feel in the first place. Our anger was with Ellie in the first half of the game. True anger. That could have only been possible, to share such anger with Ellie, is for her (and us) to lose someone we loved for years. The story, unlike many other games, reflects upon reality, where the fact is that we can lose someone at a moment’s notice, unable to do anything about it, and sometimes is, unfortunately, a grim and undignified death. I wonder how the game would have played if we were to see everything in chronological order? We might not have the same experience. Kudos for many Asians in game, whether good or bad. Very unsettled with what happens to Abby. Cutscene ambushes are the worst. Seriously. Expand
  65. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great game I love the expiration and easter eggs and the story my only Complaint is to mach death at a pond where are you see it coming but overall it’s a great game :) Expand
  66. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I've never written a review on this site before but after seeing all the unfair hate this game is getting I had to make an account. To those of you who are fans of the first game, keep an open mind and you should enjoy this one as well. There are several people claiming that there are giant plot holes in the game, and from the ones that I have read most of these "plot holes" come fromI've never written a review on this site before but after seeing all the unfair hate this game is getting I had to make an account. To those of you who are fans of the first game, keep an open mind and you should enjoy this one as well. There are several people claiming that there are giant plot holes in the game, and from the ones that I have read most of these "plot holes" come from characters' decisions. Most of these character decisions are ones that stem from character growth and empathy. You can trace every questionable decision made by the characters to experiences along the way, questions they've had, people that they have interacted with that have changed their perspective. This game is about confronting challenges, and questioning opinions you may have had before, and I think a lot of people weren't happy with that. It makes YOU question how you feel about the situations in the game, the same way the characters have to question how they feel.

    As for the "political agenda," this game really doesn't shove anything down your throat. While there may be some characters in the game that are different, that's all they are: different. The only way it's going to bother you is if the idea itself bothers you. They have a backstory and then that's where that "agenda," ends. I understand why people get upset with politics invading their media but if that's what people think this is, then they are just being too sensitive.

    So if you're reading this, wondering if the game is good or not, wondering if you should try it or not, I would say block out the noise, have an open mind to things not going how you'd expect, and enjoy a really well written experience.
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  67. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un gran juego tanto gráficamente como narrativamente tiene algunos agujeros de guión pero es un muy buen juego una.gran experiencia con la muerte de joel que es muy polémica pero me pareció un muy buen detonante de la historia Expand
  68. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра мне очень понравилась. Получаю большое удовольствие от исследования и боевых столкновений. Глядя на отзывы игры, критикующие примитивный геймплей, который никак не развился с 2012 года, наверное стоит согласиться. Однако, как человеку играющему в игры по 4-5 часов в неделю (и то не всегда), мне геймплей очень зашёл. Анимации в игре наверное лучшие из всех что я когда-либо видел, порой ощущения будто смотришь лайв-экшен, а не играешь в игру. Сюжет очень крепкий, особенно финал. Полностью прочувствовал состояние Элли, которая уже не понимала что она вообще делает и для чего.
    Рекомедную игру таким-же непритезательным йоба-геймерам, как и я. Более продвинутым геймерам геймплей наверное может показаться не самым крутым.
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  69. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played, the history caughts you completely and made me feel things i didn't ever think that i can feel for a game
  70. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Superb graphics. Superb acting. Superb voice acting & sounds. All the environments have been made in such detail which I have not seen before. Stories where you guess what happens next are boring. With last of us 2 that did not happen. Overall I liked the game a lot
  71. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I did prefer the first game overall, there is no question to me that this is objectively one of the best games on this generation of consoles. Subjectively, of course people might like or dislike some elements of the game (whether from a gameplay or story standpoint), but there is no way this is objectively rated "average" at a 5, let alone a 0. I'd say people rating this a 5 or below are not acting in good faith (or have not played enough games in their life to know what a mediocre game really looks like), and the "0" reviews should entirely be discarded (alternatively, any user review posted on the day of the release should probably have been prevented or deleted by metacritic. The game itself takes 25h to finish)

    The Last of Us 2 has flaws (although they in my opinion don't prevent it from being an excellent game) Gameplay wise, I'd agree that the stealth aspects of the game feel a bit dated for example. Story wise, I'm sure a lot of things could have been told differently, although I won't pretend I'd know how.

    I could discuss at length the many qualities and issues of the game, but a lot of critics, professional or otherwise, have done a better job at it than I ever would. What I can say is that after finishing the game, I felt empty and extremely sad, but in a good way, if that makes sense. Basically there are not that many video games that can make me feel connected to the characters in such a strong way. "Life is Strange" comes to mind, and TLOU1, of course. As such, I'd say this game was a huge hit for me. I know I will still be thinking about this experience 10 years from now.

    Not a 10/10, because 10 to me was TloU1, and I don't think #2 beats it in my heart, but definitely one of the best games on PS4 as far as I'm concerned. Super disappointed that the review bombing has been preventing adult discussions on the flaws and merits of the game.
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  72. Jul 8, 2020
    9
    I don't think I have ever played a game that made me feel so many emotions. It's an engaging game with bold storytelling and compelling characters. I have a few issues with pacing and some decisions made, but that doesn't take away from the whole.
  73. 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.
  74. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    После кампании первой части, после dlc, после 200 часов офигеннейшего мультиплеера, потом после трейлеров, вторая часть конечно оказалась совсем не такой, которой ее ждали. Но! Никто не обязан оправдывать мои сюжетные ожидания. Сюжет такой, какой он есть и он все равно хорош. Игра очень интересная. В общей сложности потратил часов 35-40 на 3-й по счету сложности. Геймплей как всегда хорош,После кампании первой части, после dlc, после 200 часов офигеннейшего мультиплеера, потом после трейлеров, вторая часть конечно оказалась совсем не такой, которой ее ждали. Но! Никто не обязан оправдывать мои сюжетные ожидания. Сюжет такой, какой он есть и он все равно хорош. Игра очень интересная. В общей сложности потратил часов 35-40 на 3-й по счету сложности. Геймплей как всегда хорош, графика на старушке всё ещё на высоте. Expand
  75. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Playing TLOU2 is an intense, immersive and often painful experience. It is also a deeply meaningful one, which is the real reason this game is a masterpiece, even though it’s not instantly gratifying on an emotional level like most games are.

    This is a very mature game, not (only) because of its gore but above all because of its psychological undertones. It really is a journey to the
    Playing TLOU2 is an intense, immersive and often painful experience. It is also a deeply meaningful one, which is the real reason this game is a masterpiece, even though it’s not instantly gratifying on an emotional level like most games are.

    This is a very mature game, not (only) because of its gore but above all because of its psychological undertones. It really is a journey to the deepest and darkest recesses of the human soul, akin in many ways to Apocalypse Now. Once you finish TLOU2, you will feel an irrepressible urge to discuss and revisit it with your friends or with the wider world. It will stay in your mind for years.

    Do ignore all the hullabaloo about the game being “political” or having an agenda. Everything is political. TLOU1 also was. Depending on your ideological standpoint, you may consider the game’s morals progressive, reactionary or even cynical or nihilistic. Such ambiguity, rarely found in this medium, makes for exceptional storytelling and elevates TLOU2 above your run-of-the-mill games.

    All the technical achievements you would expect from a highly awaited AAA game are here: the extraordinary visuals, the deeply moving soundtrack (Gustavo Santaolalla will deservedly win many awards for it), the impeccable acting/dialogues and the efficient if not too creative gameplay.

    The reasons why I don’t give TLOU2 a perfect 10 are its occasionally repetitive exploration mechanics, which sometimes clog the pacing, especially the endless need to search every corner of every room for supplies; and a few questionably rushed storyline choices in the second half of the game.

    Still, this is an absolute must-play that will be enjoyed and debated for generations to come. I hope NaughtyDog and Neil Druckmann will someday release a third instalment, no matter how many years it takes to develop it.
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  76. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Masterpiece! I really enjoyed it. You need to play it to feel the full experience that naughty dog has to offer.
  77. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Brilliant game! I put in about 26hrs. Was it better than the first one? Graphics, gameplay - yes. Story - probably not. I thought at times the story was probably stretched a bit, but this was probably one of the few games out there that I actually kept going for more. I really liked the idea of playing the different perspectives. Once again an amazing job done by Naughty Dog!
  78. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Genuinely great game. Fantastic design, incredible graphics, and beautiful music.
  79. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    While this game takes a darker turn than the previous one, the story yet again makes you think. While some aspects of the decisions made seem a bit all over the place, the setup with the flashbacks works great. The story might not be for everyone and I do think that some parts should've been more up to the player (more decision making), but overall it was quite a ride.

    Gameplay wise
    While this game takes a darker turn than the previous one, the story yet again makes you think. While some aspects of the decisions made seem a bit all over the place, the setup with the flashbacks works great. The story might not be for everyone and I do think that some parts should've been more up to the player (more decision making), but overall it was quite a ride.

    Gameplay wise they've improved a lot over the first game, but for the most part it's the same. More options are available and enemies have a less scripted way of doing things.

    Graphics are absolutely amazing, and so is the sound design.
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  80. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Otimo jogo,a historia começa pesada e desconfortavel mas vai crescendo e aprofundando os personagens,dando seus motivos e visão.
    Poderia ser mais curto,o jogo fica muito lento com o tamanho dos cenarios e a exploração,e as partes de combate são muito longas.
  81. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Attempts something narratively that most triple AAA games would be scared to even think about. It's risky and largely works except for the odd occasion where some of its gameplay choices don't quite gel with its story concept. It questions a lot of what we have been trained to expect from story based games so expect uncomfortable moments throughout.
  82. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Jan Paweł 2 nie gwałcił małych dzieci bo wiem a co wy myślicie że on jest pedofilem? To jest porządny papież
  83. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Il gioco dal punto di vista tecnico è spettacolare,come tutti già sanno, i lati negativi però sono la NON mancanza di bug, che spero verrà risolta in futuro, e l'allungamento della durata del gioco con fasi che si potevano assolutamente evitare (come le solite zone di combattimento che si ripetono senza il minimo cambiamento) anche se il gameplay non è affatto stancante, può risultareIl gioco dal punto di vista tecnico è spettacolare,come tutti già sanno, i lati negativi però sono la NON mancanza di bug, che spero verrà risolta in futuro, e l'allungamento della durata del gioco con fasi che si potevano assolutamente evitare (come le solite zone di combattimento che si ripetono senza il minimo cambiamento) anche se il gameplay non è affatto stancante, può risultare comunque ripetitivo.
    Sul finale non ho niente da dire, dato che io speravo in quello dall'inizio. Secondo me,oltre al lato tecnico,la forza di The last of us 2 è la regia delle cutscene e quelle fantastiche scene che sono molto facili da confondere con un film di estrema fattura. In sostanza il gioco è fantastico tranne per alcuni aspetti che più di tanto non lo rovinano e che possono sempre essere sistemati in futuro.
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  84. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyed this game. Great story that follows on well from the previous game and takes some big risks. New gameplay elements were awesome and introduced slowly meaning the game never got dull. Some awesome scenes that were very exciting. My only gripe is I feel like the human enemies aren't as intelligent as the previous game. They'll forget about your presence very easily, so if youReally enjoyed this game. Great story that follows on well from the previous game and takes some big risks. New gameplay elements were awesome and introduced slowly meaning the game never got dull. Some awesome scenes that were very exciting. My only gripe is I feel like the human enemies aren't as intelligent as the previous game. They'll forget about your presence very easily, so if you mess up stealth sections, you can just run away to reset them. Takes out some of the challenge.

    Would recommend to fans of the previous game and anyone who enjoys a good story and good action gameplay.
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  85. 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
  86. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly I don’t see why people hate on this game so much. Killing Joel in the first 2 hours was supposed to make you angry and make you feel how Ellie was feeling. The gameplay is amazing and is very satisfying. Having you play as Abby in the second half of the game is supposed to make you feel bad for Abby and see that what Joel did was not heroic. He wiped the fireflys out to save one person. The only thing I have against it is forcing you to play as Abby in the first fight between Abby and Ellie Expand
  87. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    While not quite the perfect game the first one was, this still shaped out to be a very worthy successor. Go into it with an open mind, ignore the hate (because most of it is from people who haven't played), and get ready for a rollercoaster ride of a game.
  88. Jul 16, 2020
    9
    The gameplay has improved a lot giving you more freedom and with more complex and chaotic maps . Really detailed how every weapon affects an enemy .
    The ost is really good and kicks in the right moments . The content in this game is massive but the pacing of it is a little slow in the first part .
    The story of this game takes some risks but it's one of the vest of this gen for sure.
  89. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you are coming from the first game in the series, the gameplay from Last of Us Part to Part 2 is the only thing that you will be familiar with. The story is not in the same 4 part structure as the first one. The game takes twice as long and with it comes more surprises. The Rat King fight comes at you out of nowhere and I was sweating in fear. That's how immersed I was in this game. The origin story of the WLF and Seraphites is incredibly interesting (Rattlers not so much....). I think the story told might be divisive as you are simply playing out the decisions that your character makes, but you won't come out of the game regretting you played it. Expand
  90. Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Great sequel. Music, visual style, gameplay 11/10. The plot is boring in the first half of the game. The other half is great.
  91. Jul 19, 2020
    9
    For everyone just hating the game and saying the story is trash i really advice you to go check this video on youtube titled: *The Last Of Us is a flawed Masterpiece* by the youtuber Nathan Zed it is the most perfect story review/analysis out there! it might not change how you feel about the game but it will make you REALLY UNDERSTAND what the Story is really about and open your eyes. TheFor everyone just hating the game and saying the story is trash i really advice you to go check this video on youtube titled: *The Last Of Us is a flawed Masterpiece* by the youtuber Nathan Zed it is the most perfect story review/analysis out there! it might not change how you feel about the game but it will make you REALLY UNDERSTAND what the Story is really about and open your eyes. The video has over 20k likes and 676dislikes... If that's not telling you something then you're just dumb go check it guys you will thank me later because it is also very interesting. Anyways in my humble opinion this game is a solid 9/10 :D i'm intrigued where Naughty Dog is taking the story with TLOU Part 3. Expand
  92. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Un juego que consigue transmitir emociones, te hace empatizar con los personajes y la historia, te sorprende con los giros argumentales, y te permite elegir como quieres afrontar su desarrollo, totalmente en sigilo y pasando desapercibido, o siendo una apisonadora (o algún punto intermedio entre ambas), todo ello adornado con un apartado técnico que alcanza lo máximo que puede ofrecer unaUn juego que consigue transmitir emociones, te hace empatizar con los personajes y la historia, te sorprende con los giros argumentales, y te permite elegir como quieres afrontar su desarrollo, totalmente en sigilo y pasando desapercibido, o siendo una apisonadora (o algún punto intermedio entre ambas), todo ello adornado con un apartado técnico que alcanza lo máximo que puede ofrecer una PS4. Una auténtica maravilla que debe ser entendida como obra audiovisual sobresaliente. Expand
  93. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    TLoU2 is a masterpiece, its really dark and full of emotions. There were times I didn't want to continue, but at the end I absolutely loved it. You have to experience the game for yourself and can't listen to the leaks or the 0/10 reviews. You can't even listen to the 10/10 reviews, experience it for yourself.
  94. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it s just a very good game with a good story good graphics an excellent gameplay and so good moments. Such as Joel s death i think is just a so raw and cruel moment that u can feel Ellie s pain. And in my opinion is a really good game Expand
  95. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    I've just recently finished the game (took me 31 hours). I loved the gameplay and the music, the story was extremely dark, grim and depressive, but that's exactly what I expected from this universe. I enjoyed both of the campaigns, and was quite surprised by the fact that my approach towards one of the main characters completely shifted at the end (from hate to sympathy).
    The gameplay was
    I've just recently finished the game (took me 31 hours). I loved the gameplay and the music, the story was extremely dark, grim and depressive, but that's exactly what I expected from this universe. I enjoyed both of the campaigns, and was quite surprised by the fact that my approach towards one of the main characters completely shifted at the end (from hate to sympathy).
    The gameplay was an improved version of the first game, and that was fine. The horror was there and after a few notable moments I've needed short breaks in order to put myself back together.
    The visuals are stunning (possibly the best looking PS4 game), and at some of the locations I've been just admiring the environment.
    Overall 9-/10 (some story choices were... questionable to say the least).
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  96. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Everything in this game is spectacular, I wish only a few things in the history were different.
  97. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Был одним из тех, кто увидел спойлеры и считал, что игра сделана лишь в угоду толерантности. В итоге купил, прошёл, сложная и сильная история. Удивляет, как меняется отношение к персонажам. Много мыслей после прохождения. Графика удивила, но вот были просадки фпс и рябь на текстурах в паре моментов, за это сбавлю.Был одним из тех, кто увидел спойлеры и считал, что игра сделана лишь в угоду толерантности. В итоге купил, прошёл, сложная и сильная история. Удивляет, как меняется отношение к персонажам. Много мыслей после прохождения. Графика удивила, но вот были просадки фпс и рябь на текстурах в паре моментов, за это сбавлю.
  98. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best storytelling. Plausible, well thought out and logical reason are driving Ellie and Abby into some kind of rage. Masterpiece of NaughtyDog. I cannot understand this review bombing. People are acting like children and searching for a happy end in a post-apocalyptic world. Wake up people. The world is rough in the universe of TLoU. Expand
  99. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    El juego está bien planteado, Narrativa funciona bien, aunque Naugthy dog ofrece una historia no esperada, y su inclusión puede ser no grata para muchos, qué realmente no está mal, el juego da sus versiones de personajes de una manera natural y se desenvuelven muy natural, sin forzar la trama, además del apartado gráfico y jugabilidad es aprovechada al máximo.
  100. Jul 9, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us Part II is a terrific game. Many people seem to be reacting to the game in a negative way like people did after the series finale of Game of Thrones. It is nothing like that. My advice to anyone I talk to about this game is to go in without bias, without reading any scathing or high praise reviews. This game was made to make you feel emotions in ways you wouldn't expect aThe Last of Us Part II is a terrific game. Many people seem to be reacting to the game in a negative way like people did after the series finale of Game of Thrones. It is nothing like that. My advice to anyone I talk to about this game is to go in without bias, without reading any scathing or high praise reviews. This game was made to make you feel emotions in ways you wouldn't expect a video game to make you feel. Empathize with the characters and you will be rewarded with an incredible experience. I give the Last of Us Part II a score of 9/10 because its damn near perfect. Expand
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  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]