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  1. Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This game is an absolute waste of time and money. Terrible story and terrible new uninteresting characters. It's a disgrace for the first game that came out 7 years ago.
  2. Jul 5, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are great aswell as the attention to detail, gameplay is nice because it innovates from the first but doesn’t stray to far from the original but I think the story was disappointing. If you started with Abby’s sections and Ellie and Joel flashbacks the game could of been better then but I couldn’t sympathise with Abby because it’s depicts her as the villain but then ten switches her to the victim it doesn’t move me. I’m fine with Ellie and Dina being lesbians and Lev being exiled actually fells like that would happen with a cult but it just doesn’t make me feel like I should care for some deaths like Jesse, Owen or anyone else because there isn’t enough time with them to fully develop with me. Expand
  3. Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. It generates empathy in a very smart and progressive way. A beautiful and violent story about how love wins over hate.
  4. Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This game has no respect for its previous work, but Abby's revenge is positive, Ellie's revenge was denied, Neil Druckman put aside previous character as trash.
  5. Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Игра шедевр. Прошёл её до конца, и могу сказать, что она заслуживает 8 балов минимум, но обезьяны которые в неё даже не играли пошли её дизлайкать. Я просто похлопаю.
  6. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game is such a wonderful game. It's the most enjoyable game I had ever play. Those who are upset about the story or characters development or those who want a game with a total separation with bad and good characters. Need to watch a Marvel movie instead of playing this game. You dont deserve it ;)
  7. Jun 30, 2020
    0
    Story don't even deserve a single score. Why would even dare to do this **** And why would anyone in the studio didn't even reject this nonsense.
  8. dw4
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    A complete disservice to the many fans of the series. This game is not at all what we wanted or deserved. I am thoroughly disappointed in everyone who took part in creating this game.
  9. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not happy during the game. But this game really hit me so hard, I have never experienced this feeling in other games. I gave it 10. Thanks Naughty Dog. Expand
  10. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Un juego increible, excelente gameplay, historia diferente que nos muestra un lado que no estamos acostumbrados a vivir como jugadores.
  11. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best, if not the best game i ever played. Graphics, gameplay, voice acting, story, everything is done perfectly. Naughy Dog have done the impossible: A sequel that managed to be better than its already amazing first game. Bravo, Naughy Dog.
  12. Jul 1, 2020
    2
    Finaly end the game, Gameplay Excellent, Graphics Excellent, Hystory and Ending Horrybles, 7 years waithing to play as Joel and Ellie as Father an Daughter in a new journey in search for HUMANITY SALVATION, but for some reason they have turn it into an AMERICAN PSYCHO movie.- We demand an Apology from Naughty Dog.-
  13. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Please ignore the review bombers. If TLOU 2 isn't a 'good' game then I really don't know what a good game is. I do understand *some* of the hate, even though I think a very small amount of it comes from people who have actually played through the game.

    The story skips back and forth a lot, to the point where the end product feels a little jumbled. And the pacing in the first half isn't
    Please ignore the review bombers. If TLOU 2 isn't a 'good' game then I really don't know what a good game is. I do understand *some* of the hate, even though I think a very small amount of it comes from people who have actually played through the game.

    The story skips back and forth a lot, to the point where the end product feels a little jumbled. And the pacing in the first half isn't great, I was starting to get a little bored before the story dramatically changes gears. And while I don't particularly agree with the notion that the game didn't add enough onto the first game mechanics wise, I can understand that some people may have been wanting more new upgrades and weapons then they got. For the most part the game sticks with the same upgrades that were introduced in the first game.

    But simply put, I can't think of many revenge stories better told than this one is. Certainly one has never taken advantage of a video game as a storytelling device more effectively. In its opening hours, the game gives you incredibly strong motivation to hunt and hurt the villians of the story. Over the course of this 30ish hour game however, the lust for revenge and violence ebbs away as you become emotionally invested in the people that are dotted throughout a story, and you see how much this journey takes from the people undertaking it. More harrowingly, Naughty Dog continually build the people in this journey up as likeable, human characters, and then tear them away from you in normally senseless and brutal ways; that's the world this game is set in.

    People who say this story sucks might have missed the point of the first game, or simply take issue with the more progressive plot points in the game whether they realise it or not. But every moment in this game is so carefully crafted to lend itself to the story, and the acting and animation of everyone in both the cutscenes and the gameplay is beyond incredible. The small comments characters make to themselves or each other which normally mirror what you're thinking continually align yourself with who you're playing as. The high level of quality over everything is so much more than just gud graphics. It's the work of a studio completely devoted to creating an experience where every encounter adds more onto your understanding of these characters as people.

    This game should make you incredibly uncomfortable, which I think is the strongest valid reason to not enjoy it. But it should make you feel uncomfortable because you're a human being, and it's hard to watch what these human beings are capable of doing to each other. For that and all the reasons above, is why I think this game has been an incredible way to cap off this console generation. The controversy will die down as people find other things to complain about, but this game is going to be long remembered as the incredible technical and creative feat that it is.
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  14. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing story development and an end to excitement. A story beyond a movie. A masterpiece of history Expand
  15. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Unfortunately, people are attacking this game, a beautiful and incredible game that changed my life, what a pity that a game like this has been destroyed by people with nothing to do.
  16. Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Perfect Game! i think it will take a long time to see another game like this again
  17. Jun 29, 2020
    1
    When you view this game, its a story stretched out into 2 parts and the contrast between them is unimaginably shocking. Not going to detail out why it deserves such a score, I am sure plenty share the same views as mine. A lot of things are forced and pressed on to the consumers to suit their agenda and they do it through out the game, deliberately.

    The story is continued with weak
    When you view this game, its a story stretched out into 2 parts and the contrast between them is unimaginably shocking. Not going to detail out why it deserves such a score, I am sure plenty share the same views as mine. A lot of things are forced and pressed on to the consumers to suit their agenda and they do it through out the game, deliberately.

    The story is continued with weak motivation and logic. The genre in itself is understandably unforgiving and vicious but they failed to deliver it the way they did in the part 1. This is the output of a twisted mind, although the message they tried to put out is insightful they utterly failed to represent it in a noble way and thats what hurt the most gamer's sentimental value they had for the game.

    It was a traumatic experience for me, I didn't wish to continue after 2 hours into the game. My disappointment is immeasurable to discern after waiting for 5 years! I wish I could undo/unsee what I witnessed.

    Props to the game designers and graphics team! One of the prettiest visuals and CG work!
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  18. Jul 3, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Waited 5 years, took me the worst ending.
    I hate you........ never buy your games any more.
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  19. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    -Great Graphics
    -Realistic Animations
    -Well written characters
    -Mature, Sad Story
    -Strategic Gameplay
    -Best LGBT representation in videogames ever.
    -Amazing AI

    10/10 for me. Masterpiece. -MrDK2003
  20. Jun 29, 2020
    0
    Este juego fue un error un feto deforme del infierno estoy totalmente decepcionado muy muy muy mal juego primero casi una guerra después un virus y ahora esto ¿puede este año ir peor?
  21. Jun 29, 2020
    0
    It is OK to tell a sad story, but this one makes me sick. Dogmatism and conceit could never tell a good story.
  22. Jun 29, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I see many people spamming a 0 for this game. This game was develop beatifully (graphics) with details and I feel like people that worked on it put their best to look good.
    Unfortunately the main reasons why I didn't enjoy this game are:
    1- complete false advertising on representation of the game, they make ubelieve that joe was going to be an imñortant character during, at least, a big portion of the game.
    2- i don't see a game here, just an interactive movie with a very noticeaboe agenda to cover
    Very dissatisfied with the game and the corporation
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  23. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es buenisimo, solo quitemole la muerte de joel pero nos enseña a que no todo es para siempre y a los que se quejan por esto es por que estan enfermos por que esa escena aunque mas les duela siempre sera la escena mas famosa de la historia, lo amo tanto a el juego como a todo lo que existe es.mi juego favorito, de ahi le va the last of us 1 remastered lo espere 7 años con ansias y valio cada segundo amo a naughty dogs y a todo lo que a hecho soy de el salvador y espero no lo ignores pero si fuera ellie tampoco hubiera matado a abby por qu9e se que lev la hubiera pasado mal y es como joel y ellie en el 1 pero cada quien Expand
  24. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Just the best game of this generation absolutely!!! A wonderful work from Naughty Dog!!! A master piece!!! But of course, like all games, not everyone will enjoy It, but my advise is to not believe in critics or players, and just play it for yourself and give a chance for the game, and make your opinion by yourself.
  25. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    An amazing game, is a masterpiece, the history is fascinating, I cried a lot
  26. Jun 29, 2020
    1
    One of the best titles ruined by a self-absorbed producer who is not as talented as he think he is. Fair enough most aspects of the game are great, but the problem is it's called the last of us part 2 and the fact that the plot is so bad and full of retarded holes is simply unacceptable. The more you love the first game, the more you will hate this one
  27. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    I thought the game was fun.
    They did some interesting stuff with the story (as a player will you hold onto your hate just like Ellie)
    The game is a slow burn, some may not like that, worked for me, really enjoyed the quiet moments looting shops in the rain. Good length, thought it was gonna end twice but it just kept going. Sound and Graphics are crazy good for PS4 Hard to say much
    I thought the game was fun.
    They did some interesting stuff with the story (as a player will you hold onto your hate just like Ellie)
    The game is a slow burn, some may not like that, worked for me, really enjoyed the quiet moments looting shops in the rain.
    Good length, thought it was gonna end twice but it just kept going.
    Sound and Graphics are crazy good for PS4
    Hard to say much else without spoilers
    I give it like a 9.6
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  28. Jul 5, 2020
    8
    I love TLOU1 because of the story, its characters and the narrative. I thought it was amazingly well done. For me, similar to the TLOU1, PART 2 delivers in graphics, the atmosphere and the narrative, whether you like the story or not the way it's presented it's very well done, I was invested the whole time. Amazing performances, amazing scenes.
    My biggest issue with the game is the same
    I love TLOU1 because of the story, its characters and the narrative. I thought it was amazingly well done. For me, similar to the TLOU1, PART 2 delivers in graphics, the atmosphere and the narrative, whether you like the story or not the way it's presented it's very well done, I was invested the whole time. Amazing performances, amazing scenes.
    My biggest issue with the game is the same reason why a lot of people are hating the game, I will not spoil it here but honestly the people hating the game have a point.
    But I could never call it a bad game, honestly it's an amazing game.
    But its biggest enemy it's PART1, The love people have for the first game it's the reason the story is not being well received by many, because the plot in PART2 goes into a completely different direction than the last game. And honestly it's very reasonable that so many people are disliking the story.
    But after analyzing the game a lot, playing it for a second time and watching a lot of reactions by different streamers online, I do think the game and the story do deliver it just that the direction that took is not what many of us wanted.
    But I can not call it bad. In my opinion it is really good, and I think it's worth playing and having the experience for yourself, it's dark, it's vengeful and immersive. However, it is harsh when it comes around the last game and if you do love the last game (just like I do) there is a big possibility you don't like the story.
    But I still believe it's worth playing.
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  29. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Крутая игра!!!
    Сюжет, детализация огонь!
    ЛГБТ не чувствуется.
    Взрослая игра, взрослый смысл.
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  30. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely perfect. I was lucky enough to play the first part when it came out and as a devoted fan, I loved this game in every way.
    The way they handled the plot was perfect and no matter what ,the story made sense. The way they made us understand why abby did what she did and actually sympathize with her and just wanted for her to settle and be happy.
    Ellie had a great character development at the end in which she doesn't kill abby for killing joel and understood that abby had to do what she had to do. And just like the first one it got me feeling empty when i finished playing it. So thank you naughy dog for this masterpiece. I highly recommend that you reflect back and understand the story rather than just hating it.
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  31. May 31, 2021
    1
    the only reason people play this game it is because TLOU1,
    and they ruin it with a extremely horrible story.
    naughty dog is dead.
    neil cockman is a sick joker.
  32. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    I can’t believe how unfair people can be. I just can’t, people are destroying this game’s reviews forever, and leaving it in absolute trash. This is objectively one of the best games ever made, in terms of graphics, design in every possible way, gameplay, and story. Even if you dislike the story, please try being objective, you know this game isn’t a 0, so don’t ruin it. Thank you.
  33. Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ellie fight to get what she want, but when she have the opportunity to finish her objective, she acts like a DUMB. Expand
  34. Jun 30, 2020
    0
    This game should never get higher than 5/10.
    Why? because the reason people loved the prequel was the story.
    We loved how ND delivered the story that we all can relate to. And now, after 7 years, they butchered all the memories we shared, experienced, and cared. The actions were great, graphics were also great. I will give that. However, they forgot that we loved the game (franchise
    This game should never get higher than 5/10.
    Why? because the reason people loved the prequel was the story.
    We loved how ND delivered the story that we all can relate to.
    And now, after 7 years, they butchered all the memories we shared, experienced, and cared.
    The actions were great, graphics were also great. I will give that.
    However, they forgot that we loved the game (franchise so do speak) not because of how cool it looks. TLOU part 2 just threw away its main identity.
    Neil might consider the part 3. Maybe he ended the part 2 like this because he wanted to make TLOU 3.
    Sorry mate. You just ruined the franchise.
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  35. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Отличная, хорошая игра. Прошел с удовольствием и не пожалел потраченных денег.
  36. Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Thank you personally to Druckmann that my 7 years of waiting were in vain. Great picture, but the gameplay is not for the 30 hour game. It’s better to keep silent about the plot. It is a pity that such an excellent work of animators and artists will be remembered for such a dull game
  37. Jun 30, 2020
    3
    Graphic 10
    Game play 9
    Storyline 2

    It’s not about killing main character. It’s not about character’s sexual irritation. It’s just bad writing.
  38. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Awesome game. Very brutal and represents a real world.

    The game will make your emotions explode lol.
  39. Jun 30, 2020
    1
    This game, both in terms of sound effects, graphics, and details, are the best in the industry, but the confusion of narrative techniques ultimately led to the failure of this game.
    It's easy to give an example. Before Abby killed Joel, we didn't know why she did this, but I believe most people are actually on Joel's side. This narrative arrangement puts Abby on the opposite side of the
    This game, both in terms of sound effects, graphics, and details, are the best in the industry, but the confusion of narrative techniques ultimately led to the failure of this game.
    It's easy to give an example. Before Abby killed Joel, we didn't know why she did this, but I believe most people are actually on Joel's side. This narrative arrangement puts Abby on the opposite side of the player so that the player will hate this character. When players don't like this character, the character's kindness is more like hypocrisy for them. In my opinion, if the director can put Abby's storyline at the beginning of the story, players will feel much better.
    And by the way, the trailer is fake.
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  40. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра! Невероятно красивая визуальная часть,взрослый ,сильный сюжет!
  41. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    A Dark Game For A Dark Time.
    Awesome Game. Best Graphics And Gameplay I Have Ever Seen.
    Must Buy Game.
    Thanks, Naughty Dog.
  42. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I honestly am appalled by all these other reviews of 0-4. I played TLOU1 and LOVED it. I was emersed in the world of a post-apocalyptic fungal dystopia full of smugglers, fireflies, infected, Joel, and Ellie. It seems most of the people disappointed with the game are mad at the story of Abby and how to player is forced to play as her and to hunt down Ellie. I honestly dont know why more games do not use this format. A game that forces you to take on both sides to the point where there isn't really a defined protagonist vs antagonist, but instead two conflicting protagonists is unique and hard to accomplish. I heard there were spoilers and leaks before the game came out but I decided to avoid them like the plague. I scrolled social media and reddit with blinders and quickly clicked away from anything related to this game. Im so damn glad I did. I just went on an emotional rollercoaster that gave me a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach in all the right ways. Expand
  43. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    I never read any of the leaks when they came out and i genuinely believe this is the main reason for a lot of people not enjoying the game.

    I had no idea what to expect, so wasn't playing the game knowing the twist and turns were about to happen. For me this is one of the best games of the generation, and i genuinely enjoyed it more than tlou part I. I understand why people were
    I never read any of the leaks when they came out and i genuinely believe this is the main reason for a lot of people not enjoying the game.

    I had no idea what to expect, so wasn't playing the game knowing the twist and turns were about to happen.

    For me this is one of the best games of the generation, and i genuinely enjoyed it more than tlou part I.
    I understand why people were angry at what happened, but saying the game is terrible is false. Its a beautiful game and really makes you think about perspective.

    - You're only the hero in your own story; Whereas you could be the villain in somebody else's.
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  44. Jul 4, 2020
    0
    I'm just gonna act like this piece of **** story isn't canon and the game ended in the first edition. If anything this is just a spin off of what could have happened if the real thing hadn't happened like it did.
  45. Jun 30, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an utter pile of garbage bad story telling repetitive gameplay, miserable to play. If you need more misery in your life definately play this Expand
  46. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Loved everything about this game. Don't believe the review-bombers. Game of the year.
  47. Jun 30, 2020
    10
    The best game of generation. Congratiolations Naughty Dog for this masterpiece.
  48. Jul 29, 2020
    4
    Pros:
    + Decent graphics.
    + Interesting gameplay.

    Cons:
    - Horrible story.
    - No relatable characters they are very shallow defined.
    - Repetitive and long missions.
    - Anticlimactic ending.
  49. Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego, una historia y jugabilidad maravillosa, creo que lo unico malo que tiene es que hay zonas que se alargan inecesariamente
  50. Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyed the story and gameplay. The stress and anxiety you feel with the characters motives and decisions really left me thinking. I was always eager to get back to the dark story that was being told. There were parts that felt a little long and I just wanted to get to the next plot point, but looking back I do appreciate the frustration you feel with all the roadblocks that get inReally enjoyed the story and gameplay. The stress and anxiety you feel with the characters motives and decisions really left me thinking. I was always eager to get back to the dark story that was being told. There were parts that felt a little long and I just wanted to get to the next plot point, but looking back I do appreciate the frustration you feel with all the roadblocks that get in the way because it makes me feel the desperation of the characters even more. The whole experience and story reminded me of the feelings and emotions I felt in the vengeance trilogy by South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook. But just like those movies the dark story in The Last Of Us Part 2 isn't for everyone. This will be a game that will stick with me for a long time and I would definitely recommend it. Expand
  51. Jul 1, 2020
    3
    Once again a game that disrespects its fans and lore by massive shifts in narrative direction. Killing off old characters can be done correctly but this was not it! Graphics are decent and there are no major bugs which makes this a outstanding game launch that in its self if a note worthy point in today’s gaming world full of dumpster fire launch days. TLDR: save your money, wait for theOnce again a game that disrespects its fans and lore by massive shifts in narrative direction. Killing off old characters can be done correctly but this was not it! Graphics are decent and there are no major bugs which makes this a outstanding game launch that in its self if a note worthy point in today’s gaming world full of dumpster fire launch days. TLDR: save your money, wait for the discount shelf. Expand
  52. Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Plot (First Part of Game): 6.0/10;
    Plot (Second Part of Game): 8.0/10;
    Plot (Prologue,Epilogue and Flashbacks): 9.0/10;
    Graphics + Design: 9.5/10;
    Game-play: 7.0/10;
    Emotions: 8.5/10;
    Total: 8.0;
  53. Jul 1, 2020
    2
    Definitely mechanics of the game has improved aswell as graphics . But from first part this game was made for story which is complete **** . I was waiting for this game and only thing it gave me is huge disappointment.
  54. Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Game play is pretty standard by now, graphics are decent. Atrocious writing, it is possible to explore ideas that are not typically covered in gaming without being this on the nose and obnoxious. In terms of the plot, the writers knew where they wanted to start and finish, but that's about it.
  55. Jul 1, 2020
    9
    This review is only my opinion and my best try to reflect what the Last of Us part II made me feel, I’m writing these just as the credits keep unrolling, this is probably the way the Greeks felt when they conceived the word catharsis, as with the first part this is a game that will touch the core of you, only this time in more profound way, I found myself astonished with some of the mostThis review is only my opinion and my best try to reflect what the Last of Us part II made me feel, I’m writing these just as the credits keep unrolling, this is probably the way the Greeks felt when they conceived the word catharsis, as with the first part this is a game that will touch the core of you, only this time in more profound way, I found myself astonished with some of the most shocking scenes and also kept pushing the square button even after the request had passed, I honestly felt Ellie’s pain and somehow understand the path she takes, probably I’ll do the same. But also recognize that this cycle of violence as the director calls it is dangerous and painful, and watching that pain brought the tears from my eyes in ways that until now, I thought only movies or other art expressions could achieve, this game also pushes the graphics in a way that makes the first game look way behind, it’s delightful to see the green in the plants and also watch the infected with more detail, a fact that makes them look grotesque particularly one new type of infected which I have to say caused me a total shock to watch, a true abomination. The parallelisms made by the studio with some of the present situations in our society is something that can’t be overlooked, even in these post-apocalyptic world there still exists intolerance and the labels to those who are “different” although is certainly pleasing to see how some stand against it, this game for me, made me look and review the word empathy in a way that I never thought possible, if we consider that it is putting yourself in the shoes of the other, believe me, this games does it, good or bad are just labels in a world where each one of us are mirrors, and the pursuit of justice takes a new scope in this game. In a nutshell, you have to play this game, I believe I’m not exaggerating when I say this game truly proves that video games have the capacity to be works of art but more importantly, they provoke emotions both pleasant and unpleasant. Expand
  56. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Es un juego que no es para todos, es un juego para gente que sabe ver un transfondo, les duele y molesta usar a Abby y comprender porqué lo hace, pueden pensar que el final no cierra como corresponde y es entendible. Pero si fueran tan buenos narrativos los criticos de youtube... Estarian en una desarrolladora y no mirando videos así... Pero bueno. Para mí es un juegazo.
  57. Jul 2, 2020
    3
    Pathetic story, arrogant direction and moderate game play..................
  58. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Просто шедевр ребята берите и не думайте . 2 сюжета в одном!!!!!!! Это безумно красиво
  59. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story of this game is a hard hitting one. It takes dark and horrific turns. Characters are humanised and dehumanised, even your enemies have names.

    The Last of Us 2 is a story of how Abby went from a toxic, vengeful individual to somebody with purpose and a heart, who felt empathy for others and truly realised that every side is capable of being evil, or good.

    On the flip side, it's a story of how Ellie goes from an already fairly broken person to a vengeful, toxic mess. It's almost like she and Abby swap places.

    But I do think that Joel definitely had to die - he was going to. Ellie may have never viewed it that way (You can tell how selfish she is when she's telling him "you took that from me" rather than "you brought me to these people, then murdered them all"), but he was far from perfect, far from a good person, and it was inevitable that his past would catch up to him. By the end Ellie was worse than he was, by a significant margin. If you're attached to Ellie and Joel especially, you'll struggle with this game. If you struggle with empathy chances are you'll hate it.

    Dina is a gem of a character and a bastion of patience, Lev was amazing and really lent to the development of Abby, who definitely had the better arc as a human being. Those environments though, absolutely stunning - that situational environmental design and attention to detail is unrivalled. I'd love to see a sequel from the perspective of Lev and Abby, I think that'd be pretty awesome.
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  60. Jul 2, 2020
    4
    First off, I want to praise the game's graphics, level design, sound, music, voice acting and animation. It is truly outstanding. Sadly, all that is wasted in a terribly written story with unlikable, forgettable characters. The (few) good moments were with Joel and Ellie.

    There is less fighting for survival against clickers and more brutally murdering humans (and dogs) for revenge and
    First off, I want to praise the game's graphics, level design, sound, music, voice acting and animation. It is truly outstanding. Sadly, all that is wasted in a terribly written story with unlikable, forgettable characters. The (few) good moments were with Joel and Ellie.

    There is less fighting for survival against clickers and more brutally murdering humans (and dogs) for revenge and whatnot. And you better prepare to feel guilty about it through flashbacks. It is so concerned with teaching you a lesson, it fails to tell a coherent story. What you loved in the original is not here in the sequel.
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  61. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    A harrowing masterpiece that is designed to make you feel deeply uncomfortable from start to finish. Technically without equal, only Red Dead Redemption 2 can hope to compare with the absolutely obsessive levels of details on display here. Sound & music are phenomenal. Gritty visceral brutal game play with lots of guns and toys to play with, as well as fun A.I. Lots of people are not goingA harrowing masterpiece that is designed to make you feel deeply uncomfortable from start to finish. Technically without equal, only Red Dead Redemption 2 can hope to compare with the absolutely obsessive levels of details on display here. Sound & music are phenomenal. Gritty visceral brutal game play with lots of guns and toys to play with, as well as fun A.I. Lots of people are not going to have the ability to appreciate and truly understand the story for various reasons, but this is brave story telling that leans on some influential sequels such as Metal Gear Solid 2 and Halo 2 but neither of those can hope to match the raw emotions that this game will expose. I shed tears of joy, despair and pure grief in what is an absolutely unforgettable experience that is without equal. Expand
  62. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    There’s a lot to say about this game. It’s not for everyone because it is harsh and brutally violent. However the story they’ve told is both astounding in complexity and scope. Despite what some people have said, the characters are excellently written and all have depth. The gameplay is action packed and tense, similar to that of the first game but amplifies and tightened at the screws.There’s a lot to say about this game. It’s not for everyone because it is harsh and brutally violent. However the story they’ve told is both astounding in complexity and scope. Despite what some people have said, the characters are excellently written and all have depth. The gameplay is action packed and tense, similar to that of the first game but amplifies and tightened at the screws. The game can pan out without a single bug or jitter of the Ps4 console, this is surprising as the game is massive! At times it feels like an open world game, even though it’s not supposed to be! The game is about 20-30 hours depending on how much you decide to explore. And NO the game is not too long, it’s a game for gods sake. When have people ever complained about a game being too long? In summary, The Last Of Us Part 2 while being controversial and brave, is the culmination of years of passionate development and a spectacle of what the Ps4 can accomplish and what we can hope to expect from future games! Definitely worth the money, even if the story is too complex for you or you don’t like it, it’s worth playing until the end and experiencing a game that shines with the very passion its creators have put into it!!! Expand
  63. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Great game. Great visuals, gameplay, and story. Only really reviewing the game on here because I want to help out against the review bombers getting mad for no reason.
  64. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The game is simply amazing, the gameplay is awesome, and the graphics are the best of the generation, the immersion is the best I’ve experienced, the history is not perfect, it could be better, but is so good
  65. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I don't really understand why these troll types are gathering to collectively **** on this game. If you go to reddit and the Last of Us 2 subreddit it's kind of the same type thing. It fits under "cool to hate" culture I guess.

    I played thru the first one a few years ago and loved it. Looked forward to the 2nd one big time. I think it's funny how people are raring with zero but
    I don't really understand why these troll types are gathering to collectively **** on this game. If you go to reddit and the Last of Us 2 subreddit it's kind of the same type thing. It fits under "cool to hate" culture I guess.

    I played thru the first one a few years ago and loved it. Looked forward to the 2nd one big time. I think it's funny how people are raring with zero but praise the gameplay, graphics, music, design but have an issue with a couple story choices. That's classic trolling and I think most of the people probably didn't even play the game.

    The story and characters are not for the feint of heart. It is an emotional ride and I think really hits you in emotional ways I haven't felt in a game, even the first one. There are no politics or anything like that pushed into the game, I am not sure what these SJWs and fragile people are saying that. You knew she was a lesbian in the Left Behind DLC from the first game, and it doesn't add or detract from the game honestly, it's just how it is.

    The level design and gameplay is top notch. The story went in a different direction than the first one but it was on point, script was great, the decisions and how it all plays it out is really well done and even if you don't agree with the direction it went I just think it's great story-telling either way.

    If you play it you will be entertained, and mad, and sad, and happy, and everything in between. I don't know why these idiots all got together to **** on an amazing game and easily GOTY, but I guess that's what you get sometimes.

    Do yourself a favor and play this game.
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  66. Jul 2, 2020
    1
    Absolute disappointment! An empty ending that does not cause any emotions! I'm sorry for the time spent! Naughty dog ​​you ruined the masterpiece of the first part. Shame!
  67. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOU II is the best non-open-world game I've ever played. Most people seem to don't like it because either they don't understand the story and its moral message or because of personal reasons (homophobia, hates strong women et.). This is very sad because when you expect to not like something you won't like it for sure.
    In most games you kill one person after the other and the game gives you some kind of feeling that you achieved something good but to reach the goal you murdered thousands of people and no one cares (Uncharted, Tomb Raider etc.) It's the same with Ellies first Part of the story. But what makes TLOU II a masterpiece is the change in point of view to Abby. We see her love to her father, her fear of heights, the death of her friends and comrades, a pointless war against a misguided cult and later on her choosing to save two children from all of it and after all her moral superiority when she decides to let Ellie and pregnant Dina live. The evil killer that murdered Joel became human, every killing (even the dogs) and all the brutality is viewed from another point and is reflected. The message is clear: revange does not only takes so many lifes, it leads to a never seeming to end cycle which ruins the lifes of both Abby and Ellie particularly shown in their fight on the beach. Abby tried to end this before, showed mercy and got out of everything with the little boy at the end. But Ellie who couldn't forget her hatred and went again for revange lost everything: Dina and the child, the farm and very important her fingers. Without them it's impossible for her playing guitar which is the central connection between her and Joel, loosing this ability means all the hate and revange only led to loosing Joel in a way...
    I am very gratefull to have been able to play this outstanding masterpiece! This story was on a completly other level not to mention the unbelievable graphics, the on-point gameplay, the love for detail, not one but two amazing female main characters and as I have heard overwhelming accessibility options. I really hope Naughty Dog is going for a third part in which they conclude the story, either Ellie dies and all hope for humanity is lost or they find a vaccination. This is a story about what hate and revenge does to people and ironically the people who were hating this game are the ones who got the harm because they couldn't go through this experience.
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  68. Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Bu oyun bir şaheser ! İlk oyunun var olan bir sistemini elden geçirip mükemmelleştirmiş yapımcı firma. Alın, beyler bu oyunu kesinlikle alın, sömürün. 25 saatte bitirdim, her saniyesinden zevk aldım. Spoiler yediyseniz yine alın. Bu oyunun oynayış mekaniklerinindeki o hissiyat varya adamı kendinden geçiriyor. Hikayenin bitişi hepinizi memnun etmeyebilir bazılarınız çok sevecek,Bu oyun bir şaheser ! İlk oyunun var olan bir sistemini elden geçirip mükemmelleştirmiş yapımcı firma. Alın, beyler bu oyunu kesinlikle alın, sömürün. 25 saatte bitirdim, her saniyesinden zevk aldım. Spoiler yediyseniz yine alın. Bu oyunun oynayış mekaniklerinindeki o hissiyat varya adamı kendinden geçiriyor. Hikayenin bitişi hepinizi memnun etmeyebilir bazılarınız çok sevecek, bazılarınız kararsız kalacak, bazılarınız beğenmeyecek. Bu size bağlı bişey. Ben hikayenin bitişini yani sonucu sevmek ile kararsız kalmak arasında gidip geliyorum düşündükçe. ama ne olursa olsun Ellie beyler birtanecik tatlı kuzum benim o. Hiç bir oyun karakterine böyle yaklaşmadım daha önce. Oyun rafımın en baş köşesinde saklıyorum. Bu arada sonlara doğru elimize aldığımız mp5 susturuculu modeli oyundaki en iyi silahlar arasındadır, hatta tüm zamanların en iyi işlenmiş mp5 modeli bu oyundadır, oynayınca anlayacaksınız. Keşke daha çok mp5 ile oynasaydık. 2013 te çıkmıştı Last of us 1 Bu oyunun ikincisi çıksa neler olur acaba derken 2016 da duyurusunu gördük. 2020de çıktı nihayetinde. Aldım bitirdim çok beğendim ve şimdi tekrar söylüyorum, bu oyunun üçüncüsü çıkarsa neler olur acaba ? :) Expand
  69. Jul 2, 2020
    0
    This game is unplayable after the first quarter of it. The whole reason for playing the game is Joel.
  70. Jul 11, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Garbage game. There are games that are great despite having bad story writing, such as Mirror's Edge, because the gameplay is so great. I will say that this game has ok gameplay, but why did we love the first game so much? We loved it for the excellent storytelling, the complexities of the characters, and the developing relationship between them. This game took everything we love about the first one and threw it in the toilet. Or rather, bashed it's brains in with a golfclub. Druckmann doesn't want to acknowledge this, instead chalking it up to people being misogynistic homophobes. What a joke. Expand
  71. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible! If you're in two minds about getting this game because of the review bombing, just play it, The Last of Us 2 made brave choices that really pay off!
  72. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    It’s clear that any person rating this game as bad has a huge problem with Naughty Dog «pushing their agenda» - no they’re not, the characters are simply existing. That aside - engaging game that I wasn’t able to put down and am sad is over. Great job!
  73. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Next Gen game immersion and storytelling
    Great graphics and body combat....
  74. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Awesome game!! Loved every minute of it and didn't want it to end..........
  75. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Best “videogames” all fantastic and emotionally engaging storyline like no other video game has been able to do.
  76. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this game so Much. One of the best games i’ve ever played. Good job !! Expand
  77. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply incredible! The only thing that made me angry was playing with Abby, but then I liked it and it was incredible. It's an incredible game. Expand
  78. Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. It's a masterpiece. This game is a masterpiece. Best story ive ever seen
  79. Jul 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hate the game entirely because we all know this game is not about all the mechanics alone but the storyline that we all were tricked into believing it’s going to be another great series like uncharted. So disappointed with The whole agenda along with Production and investors who believe this game will make money or rather kill hope of real gamers. Did not feel so betrayed in life even it’s a game, but is it really? The people who are behind this game has spent all the time and they are all destroyed just like how Joel got killed. All gone. Thanks to very bad decision. Expand
  80. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best expirience ever in a vídeo game, chocking showing both sides of a problem, This game is genius Expand
  81. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mad me cry like a **** however, I loved it nevertheless. The combat was fresh and expansive compared to the first game, the storytelling was unique and kept me going, and overall, a great package of a game. I still love the first game, but for different reasons. This game is a lot darker than the first one. Still great, try playing it for yourself instead of just regurgitating talking points online.

    10/10 ALL DAY
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  82. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    O jogo é muito bom, pessoas que tem uma mentalidade de criança n pode entender a historia, o jogo n é só sobre vingança, mas sim de consequências de atos do 1° jogo
  83. Jul 4, 2020
    0
    Not much needs to be said that hasn't already. Bad writing, uninteresting characters, disrespectful and alienating to fans, and an unsatisfying ending
  84. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This game in general is such a masterpiece! You can really feel the characters emotions and feelings, feel the tension in a lot of parts, and get to love these characters every time. The game also pass a great message, even though the main theme in most part of the game is different than the first one. In gameplay and technique features, I don't even have what to say. BEST I'VE EVER SEEN.This game in general is such a masterpiece! You can really feel the characters emotions and feelings, feel the tension in a lot of parts, and get to love these characters every time. The game also pass a great message, even though the main theme in most part of the game is different than the first one. In gameplay and technique features, I don't even have what to say. BEST I'VE EVER SEEN. Buy the game after playing the first one, it's an amazing and unique experience. Expand
  85. Jul 4, 2020
    0
    La historia y narrativa del juego es muy malo. No se lo compren, los personajes no respetan su historia y cambian completamente de un momento a otro sin motivos aparentes. Los infectados son muy estupidos y la dificultad del juego incluso en "Superviviente" es nula, la IA de los enemigos es muy mala, es posible matar enemigos escondiendose en el pasto alto y derribarlos mientras otroLa historia y narrativa del juego es muy malo. No se lo compren, los personajes no respetan su historia y cambian completamente de un momento a otro sin motivos aparentes. Los infectados son muy estupidos y la dificultad del juego incluso en "Superviviente" es nula, la IA de los enemigos es muy mala, es posible matar enemigos escondiendose en el pasto alto y derribarlos mientras otro enemigo te esta viendo directamente, pero si te escondes este va a ir como idiota como sino te hubiera visto y podes matarlo y hacer una cadena de muertes de idiotas en el pasto alto. Ademas tienen muy mala punteria, solo se limitan a hacer un simple rodeo de cambio de posicion. El final es una porqueria asi que si queres ahorra tu dinero no compres esta cosa mal hecha y espera a que baje de precio o directamente ni lo compres. No es como el original que si es una obra maestra. Expand
  86. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Unfairly criticised, gorgeous game with excellent gunplay. A MUST PLAY for all playstation owners!!
  87. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    An incredible narrative from beginning to end, making us feel different emotions throughout the game and a great moral lesson for the end of the game. Congratulations to Naughty Dog.
  88. Jul 4, 2020
    1
    after waiting 7 years ....What a total disappointment in every aspect......after i finished the game i took the disk out through it and the cover in my driveway and burned it ......what were you thinking @ everyone at naughty dog and sony ....you destroyed this franchise!
  89. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing story line, characters that Make you feel every emotion, the gameplay is some of the most fun I’ve ever had in a game. I know people are mad about Joel, I am too. But this game tells such a beautiful story, and I won’t let me feelings got Joel prevent me from enjoying this master piece. Expand
  90. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog keep out doing themselves, The Last of Us Part 2 will be remembered as a unique and terrifying masterpiece. Just like the name says, "It's the last of them" it was just a rollercoaster of emotions for me. Hopefully, we'll get part 3 in the future.
  91. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Thats not tears of happiness, this is pain and nothing can heal you. That not what we waited from part two, this game for adults.
  92. Jul 4, 2020
    0
    Me parecio un desperdicio, podian hacer algo mejor y la defecaro, sobre todo el final deja mucho que desear.
  93. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, people are to used to their ''heroes'' being immortal, but the last of us part 2 shows us how life can be cruel and hard, and this time we see things from a different perspective, if you are a mature and open minded person you can easily enjoy this game, otherwise stick to your marvel heroes game.
  94. Jul 4, 2020
    10
    Unfairly bombarded with bad reviews; you’ll notice they all sound like whining children. A stunning story and game deserving of GOTY.

    Loved TLOU and loved TLOU2 even more. Highly recommend playing in its entirety. It’s absolutely insane to me how butthurt these boys are that the world is not as black and white as they want it to be.
  95. Jul 4, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Soy un GRAN fan de el primer The Last of Us, y con mucha tristeza debo decir q la cagaron mucho. En terminos de gameplay este juego es Genial, los mapas son Excelentes. Sin embargo la Historia esta mal hecha, mal ejecutada, y toma caminos que difieren mucho con el jugador. Tiene aspectos interesantes pero la verdad es q si viene una parte 3 no estoy nada interesado Expand
  96. Jul 4, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly what a piece of **** **** Even the incredible combat system and outstanding graphics aren’t enough to redeem this game of its terrible story. So this game is Ellie trying to kill Abby, so why the **** do we play as Abby. The theatre scene when you’re playing as Abby trying to kill Ellie pissed me the **** off because it makes no sense. You expect us to care about Abby when we see her torture Joel, pop Jessi in the face, shoot out Tommy’s eye, and nearly kill Dina? **** that shrek step sister looking ass **** And we wanna see her literally get ****ed? I almost threw up when I saw that ****’s man **** And that **** ending. You’re telling me Ellie tortures Nora and gets about 5 tactical nukes from killing all those **** scars and wolfs but at the end, the person that she killed everyone for gets to live. The message at the end was supposed to be “revenge is bad” but it’s not a good message considering all you do in this game is kill ****ers. I’m literally never gonna play this game again in my life, I’ve played the first one about 6 times and I could still go back to it and have a blast. This game has no replayability considering the story pisses you off. Expand
  97. Jul 5, 2020
    0
    The storyline is is so shattered, this is not the same Joel Miller I knew in part 1. How they even survive in this post-apocalypse world for so long?
  98. Jul 5, 2020
    1
    This game is a slap in the face to everyone that loved the first game. Do not buy this and save your money. The truth and context of this game is much worse than the leaks. The gameplay is very average in today's modern gaming generation. There are minor improvements from the first game and enemy AI is dumb as ever. There are more cut scenes and walking than actual gameplay.
  99. Jul 5, 2020
    0
    The graphics, animation and lighting are amazing, but im rating this a zero because the shameless critics are using bots to influence the userscore. The userscore was 2.8 until the sudden surge in...... New profiles..... Yeah. Im not stupid. Hopefully yall arent either. Dont let the AAA industry get away with this. As a user YOU alone have the power to fight back against these money hungryThe graphics, animation and lighting are amazing, but im rating this a zero because the shameless critics are using bots to influence the userscore. The userscore was 2.8 until the sudden surge in...... New profiles..... Yeah. Im not stupid. Hopefully yall arent either. Dont let the AAA industry get away with this. As a user YOU alone have the power to fight back against these money hungry degenerates. Never forgive what they did to joel. ✊ Expand
  100. Jul 5, 2020
    0
    boring monothematic biased. transvestite heroes don't bother me. can you give up this game?
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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]