The Last of Us Part II

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  1. nevoelk
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    Yes, the story had problems and did stuff without thinking about how much we love and care about the characters but I still enjoyed the game and had fun playing until the end,(although there was a time in the middle of the game where I wanted to stop playing and throw the remote) I continued and kinda understood the risks the developers made..
  2. Slickmaxzzz
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay got repetitive the story story started of good then went completely **** Should of had a multiple ending with choices… Expand
  3. Gostodejogos
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo com ótimos gráficos e boa jogabilidade, só não foi melhor que o primeiro título por ser um pouco lento o desenrolar da história, mas de resto é muito bom, mesmo com o Joel morto, fiquei bem triste, mas é uma obra de arte e entendemos bem o outro lado da história, digo da Abby, ótima personagem, só foi ruím mesmo o Joel morrer no inicio… Expand
  4. toastt17
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Just not a fun game to play, and when one of the biggest draws of the game is the story, it is such a kick in the balls when you see what happens in the end. Its almost as if the writer wants to prove some sort of point to all the fans of the last game. The graphics and game play were fine and even top notch but that's all the positive i can say about it.
  5. Sisakovec
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Game of the year , game of the decade , i was sorry for Abby at the end. It is a technical masterpiece.
  6. Crdzbird
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stupid revenge plot.
    Joel dead without any major plot.
    And a lot of other things...    … Expand
  7. X_ToniO_
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chacun à son propre avis. Pour ma part, The last of us part II est un jeu légendaire. Pourtant bien difficile de faire mieux que le premier opus, naughty dog ont mis la barre haute, mais alors très très haute. Un réalisme de couleurs et de gameplay époustouflant, une histoire prenante et captivante faisant appel à plusieurs de nos sentiments, notamment la haine, le chagrin, la culpabilité, et j'en passe. La mort de Joël a été très dur pour tout le monde. Mais ce passage est selon moi, l'un des plus fort moments qu'un jeu vidéo ne m'a jamais fait ressentir. Donc pour cela, je les remercie. Je les remercie de leur travail si minutieux, de leur talent à surprendre le joueur à tout moments. 7 ans d'attente. Nous avons enfin pu y jouer, et je suis conquis. Chaque personnage est intéressant, nous distinguons avec facilité leurs émotions. Durant ce jeu, j'étais très clairement dans la peau d'Ellie. Bravo au studio d'avoir réussi à nous faire vivre un moment comme celui-ci. La ps4 ne pouvait pas être clôturée par un meilleur jeu.… Expand
  8. Jasonarnold
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    If you are like me, you played The Last of Us Part 1 way back during it's release on the PS3. The game had stunning graphics, great sound, good gameplay, but the things that made it one of the best games on the platform was the beauty of the level designs and above that the magnificent storyline involving two of main characters with their struggle to survive and make sense of the world.If you are like me, you played The Last of Us Part 1 way back during it's release on the PS3. The game had stunning graphics, great sound, good gameplay, but the things that made it one of the best games on the platform was the beauty of the level designs and above that the magnificent storyline involving two of main characters with their struggle to survive and make sense of the world. That recipe landed it the game of the year back then on the PS3 and then again on the PS4 when it was released as a remastered version which I also bought. I had two TLOU1 copies total spanning two systems. That was just how good it was. Fast forward to today and to Part 2 of this iconic game. Let's start with what it got right from the recipe of the old game. GRAPHICS and Level Design: Like the first, Part 2 continues on stunning displays of the environment. No complaints there. SOUND: Again, it is on par with the first. GAMEPLAY: This is for the most part on par again with the first with a few additions to make exploring more realistic thus giving it a slight edge. Sadly, from here on out it is downhill. Way downhill... STORYLINE: I enjoyed the game for about 2 hours into it. Then IT happens. Death is understandable in a game with an apocalyptic setting. It can be sad but still illicit a positive experience to the player. Flashback to FF7 when Aerith meets the grim reaper with an 8 ft blade. It was traumatic yet it didn't leave a horribly bad aftertaste by the end of the game. In TLOU2 though, it felt unnecessarily rushed. Like someone couldn't wait to get rid of one of the characters. Then to make matters worse, you have to play as the character who ended such a beloved one from the 1st game. The theme of revenge is done relatively like any other game or movie before, and it doesn't really make the player feel much excitement to see what happens next. It starts becoming boring and predictable. At least until the end where they throw you another curve ball to ruin yet another character from the 1st game. You're left with a sense of what was the point of all of this? In the 1st game, you had a clear goal. The twists and turns to reach it all fit together nicely, until the end where they also throw you a curve ball to the story. But unlike the 1st where there was a purpose to the actions that led to the end, in Part 2 the player is left with a strong feeling to scream "WTF was the point of all this!?". The story is severely flawed. The ending leaves you with nothing, and worse it tarnishes the legacy and choices made by the end of the 1st game.… Expand
  9. lors111
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    What a bunch of morons you all are. You all should stop playing games if you can't accept developers decisions. Read between the lines, it's not about the plot itself. This game is going far beyond. A true masterpiece.
  10. Luggi
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its actually pretty aight at first i didnt like the story too much because i just wanted revenge but it gre won me… Expand
  11. Mr_Conus
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Honestly I doubt I’ll get to play a better game than this one. Adult, coherent and emotional story. Magnificently written and different to what we are used to play. Definitely worth every hour and it will let you thinking about it for several days after you finish it. If you are willing to shot faceless enemies and sit for a couple hours just not thinking at all, this is not your game.Honestly I doubt I’ll get to play a better game than this one. Adult, coherent and emotional story. Magnificently written and different to what we are used to play. Definitely worth every hour and it will let you thinking about it for several days after you finish it. If you are willing to shot faceless enemies and sit for a couple hours just not thinking at all, this is not your game. But, if you are ready to explore your emotions and constantly change your mind and question yourself what and why you are doing what you are doing. Just play it.… Expand
  12. Ray_
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best games that i have ever played in my hole life. Great characters, story and graphics. Thanks Naughty Dog!
  13. ThiagooNjr
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    É um jogo incrível nos gráficos, Som, cenários, animações é tudo perfeito a história é um sentimento de emoções é o melhor jogo dessa geração.
  14. Pedrokmk
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ótima história, uma gameplay boa com 25 horas de jogo perfeitas, mas achei que deveriam ter segurado a morte do Joel mais e ter separado a história da Ellie e da Abby, as pessoas não vão entender esse tipo de narrativa.… Expand
  15. matt_y9595
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is perfect. It has thousands of amazing details in every corner, the gameplay is fierce and fluid at the same time; and the story is heartbreaking but incredibly well-run… Expand
  16. LG_Crionic
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    What an absolute joke of a videogame not only do you kill off the most favourable character Joel, you make us play 10 hours as Abby and make us hunt down Ellie, naughty dog you guys do realise you contradicted your own storytelling from the first game right? there was no cure to begin with so the fact that you made it seem like Abby's dad's death meant something well then you are wrongWhat an absolute joke of a videogame not only do you kill off the most favourable character Joel, you make us play 10 hours as Abby and make us hunt down Ellie, naughty dog you guys do realise you contradicted your own storytelling from the first game right? there was no cure to begin with so the fact that you made it seem like Abby's dad's death meant something well then you are wrong because Ellie would have died for no reason whatsoever and Abby was just some random NPC in the background that had no meaning to us.… Expand
  17. Thornton91
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    There's a lot to like about Last of us Part 2 and there are some story elements which can be seen to be out of place. The pacing is also a issue. But saying that, although the pacing and how they get to the end is a bit messy, it still hits a lot of the same notes seen in the first game. It's not a safe story, no-ones safe in this world and part 2 is a stark reminder of that. It's becauseThere's a lot to like about Last of us Part 2 and there are some story elements which can be seen to be out of place. The pacing is also a issue. But saying that, although the pacing and how they get to the end is a bit messy, it still hits a lot of the same notes seen in the first game. It's not a safe story, no-ones safe in this world and part 2 is a stark reminder of that. It's because it's so unexpected and not what many fans would have chosen is what I like about it most. The gameplay and visuals are are second to none and graphically, I don't think we'll see better on consoles this generation. Lastly, what the story does do is give a lot of fuel to a third game and that may and probably will bring part 2 into a different light for those who are disappointed with it at this present time. It'll age well once people play through again and have time to digest and comprehend the story. It's not perfect but still a great solid entry into the series and a 9/10 for me.… Expand
  18. jgcuna
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego grafica y visualmente es excelente, uno de los mejores de esta generación, la historia sin duda de las mejores desarrolladas que haya visto, sin embargo la generación de cristal y toxica de ahora que se ofende hasta con el paso del aire ha lastimado mucho los nuevos videojuegos que manejan los temas polémicos como la politica, religion, la discrimicacion, etc, por eso es que no se ha sacado un nuevo grand theft auto, cuando aprenderán que esto siempre nos rodeara en fin.… Expand
  19. Aj57
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Giving it a 4, the game play was great, the graphics were great and flash backs you get to play in were just like the first TLOU. Tho False Advertisement of Joel being with us in the main story and the disappointing story/ending. All that and forcing us to play as the character that killed Joel for 60% of the game..... Sooo much more I can say but yeah TLOU 2 I wouldn’t recommend.… Expand
  20. Haha12
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story is just bad it could be better. But it not the gameplay and how it looks is amazing but the story is what stopping it from being good.… Expand
  21. Josh2020
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    The first 30 minutes in the game-play is so boring....And why did you Killing Joel like a random NPC ? Man, the guy can defeat everyone because he has a lot of experience (more than 20 years) in this apocalyptic world. Sincerely, the story-telling in the game is totally wrong and distant from the Last of Us 1. Omg! You clearly put a lot of female strong characters and the issue of LGBT+ inThe first 30 minutes in the game-play is so boring....And why did you Killing Joel like a random NPC ? Man, the guy can defeat everyone because he has a lot of experience (more than 20 years) in this apocalyptic world. Sincerely, the story-telling in the game is totally wrong and distant from the Last of Us 1. Omg! You clearly put a lot of female strong characters and the issue of LGBT+ in front of all the whole and great story that was made in the first game. This is bull***!… Expand
  22. Danigs
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego a pesar de las criticas que tiene. Muy buenos gráficos y buenas funciones en pocas palabras es un juegazo
    Por parte de la historia hay que entender a los personajes, ponganse en su lugar a pesar de que digan que es un juego, tu que harías? O que trama propondrías para el desarrollo de este juego?
    Hay gustos para todos y cada quien es libre pero desde mi punto de vista es    Muy buen juego a pesar de las criticas que tiene. Muy buenos gráficos y buenas funciones en pocas palabras es un juegazo
    Por parte de la historia hay que entender a los personajes, ponganse en su lugar a pesar de que digan que es un juego, tu que harías? O que trama propondrías para el desarrollo de este juego?
    Hay gustos para todos y cada quien es libre pero desde mi punto de vista es recomendable el jugarlo    … Expand
  23. craycrayhood
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The game is great, painful and depressing, but i regret non of it! Kudos to all the people who worked so hard for this game! Yall amazing
  24. Loooooool
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Part 1 was the best game I ever played part 2 was the worst... will not play another story driven video game ever again
  25. ElijahSpirits
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Reason today is "persona non grata". Only two years ago, Stephen Pinker published his best-selling book Enlightenment Today. Truly today!
    This is no longer a struggle for some ideals (albeit deeply false). This is not a fight against any injustice there. This is a spiritual disease. It is not arguments and rational arguments that come into play, but rather “it seems to me,” “I see it,”    Reason today is "persona non grata". Only two years ago, Stephen Pinker published his best-selling book Enlightenment Today. Truly today!
    This is no longer a struggle for some ideals (albeit deeply false). This is not a fight against any injustice there. This is a spiritual disease. It is not arguments and rational arguments that come into play, but rather “it seems to me,” “I see it,” “it seems to me,” “my feelings are offended,” “my feelings are hurt.” And I am ready, in the name of these sensations, to smash down all ideas of rationality and decency. After all, I'm right!    … Expand
  26. Truereview99
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Just a far cry from the original. Made me very sad playing through it knowing this is the garbage naughty gives us to compare to 1
  27. Wingclip
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    A near perfect game that suprised me a few times. Gameplay ist way better than in part 1. The story at first feels a bit minimalistic but soon turns into an exciting line of events. There ist no reason to rate this masterpiece lower then 7 or 8. Any rating lower then 7 should try play call of duty or fortnite. Its a game for "mature" players. Only God of War is compareable
  28. GlSpartacus
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The game is wonderful. A worthy continuation of the first part. Gameplay and visuals of the highest level.
  29. JessicaRb
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Ótima jogabilidade, gráficos simplesmente incríveis. Desenvolvedores estão de parabéns por cada detalhe dos cenários. Sem dúvidas uma obra de arte e GOTY garantido. História forte, flashbacks emocionantes. Espero ainda poder acompanhar mais histórias referente ao universo de TLOU. Não consigo entender o tamanho de hate que alguns estão direcionando ao jogo, personagens morrem, é um jogoÓtima jogabilidade, gráficos simplesmente incríveis. Desenvolvedores estão de parabéns por cada detalhe dos cenários. Sem dúvidas uma obra de arte e GOTY garantido. História forte, flashbacks emocionantes. Espero ainda poder acompanhar mais histórias referente ao universo de TLOU. Não consigo entender o tamanho de hate que alguns estão direcionando ao jogo, personagens morrem, é um jogo sobre sobrevivência.… Expand
  30. Svingy
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love this game. Beautiful atmosphere, very detailed Seattle, intensive and brutal gameplay. Everything is magnificent. People love Walking dead as one of the best post-apocalyptic franchize, I love it as well. Why people hate this game, and still say TWD’s best seasons are the 5th and 6th. Death of the main character is one of the moments people love in GOT or TWD. This game is much more deep and mature. Ať the beginning, you think Abby is absolutelly worst character in this story, she’s ugly and IT doesn’t make any sense to have this new playable character around. But after 20 hours of playing, you create a bound to her, and in a final fight against Ellie, you are devastated because you love both of them. This game is a great continuation of our beloved first TLOU game. I want to thank Naughty dog for making this art.… Expand
  31. Wild-Anus
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Играл с другом когда мы ебались джойстиками в жопу но как увидели женских персонажей нас потянуло блевать,сюжет хуйня,джоэл умер О_о
  32. Kropho
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Подлинный шедевр, выходящий за рамки типичного гейминга. Думаю, низкие оценки ставят очень иррационально. Вам не будет приятно, когда вы закончите игру - это называется "катарсис", детки. Но воспитанным на баттлроялях геймерам это слово вряд ли известно.Подлинный шедевр, выходящий за рамки типичного гейминга. Думаю, низкие оценки ставят очень иррационально. Вам не будет приятно, когда вы закончите игру - это называется "катарсис", детки. Но воспитанным на баттлроялях геймерам это слово вряд ли известно.
  33. Vini09
    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.
  34. JesusMT1609
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Parte ll es un juego hermoso! En la mayoría de sus ámbitos; tanto el gameplay, gráficos, personajes, detalles, esenarios completamente amplios para explorar. Pero aun así en lo personal creo que carece un poco en la historia principal pues tiende ser una trama un tanto forzada y a su vez dolorosa para los personajes con los que más te encariñas en la franquicia, que bien pudieron tener una mejor despedida. Pero bueno, esa era la historia que los desarrolladores tenían pensado para ofrecernos.
    Quizá no sea la historia que unos esperábamos, pero no deja ser los que fue el primero Juego, una serie de experiencias y jugabilidad única para los gamers! Podría destacar que, en lo personal, lo que más me fascinó es la manera que esta tan bien logrado el diseño de personajes y las nuevas mecánicas aportadas al gameplay.
    No tengo más que decir que es un honor haber jugado este título que realmente es una experiencia que todo buen jugador debe probar.
    Gracias The Naughty dog!!!!!    … Expand
  35. Ray_rezende
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This is the best game i have ever played in my role life!!! Can’t wait for another sequel of the saga The Last of Us! Good job Naugh
  36. fibonacho
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    It's a complete shame to call this abomination 'Part 2' of 'The Last of Us'.
  37. SKD
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Given the fan backlash and concerns about “woke” messaging, I had serious reservations about getting this game. I loved the first game, but don’t like being force fed politically correct messaging, and I was seriously considering sitting this one out. I’m glad that I didn’t. The Last of Us Part 2 is a great ride.

    First, I believe the biggest reason for not liking this game revolves    Given the fan backlash and concerns about “woke” messaging, I had serious reservations about getting this game. I loved the first game, but don’t like being force fed politically correct messaging, and I was seriously considering sitting this one out. I’m glad that I didn’t. The Last of Us Part 2 is a great ride.

    First, I believe the biggest reason for not liking this game revolves around people’s expectations going into it. If you go in heavily invested in certain characters, or specific endings, you’re more likely to be disappointed than someone with no expectations. I fell into the latter camp. For me, no one was safe in this apocalypse, not even the characters I cared most about. As a result, the story’s direction didn’t bother me. I accidentally caught a few spoilers before starting, but even then was caught off guard by the numerous plot twists. I found the story compelling, all of the characters’ decisions are consistent with who they are as people.

    Second, I enjoyed the game play mechanics from the first game and this one plays the same. I feel like there were some missed opportunities to add more weapons and gear, but it delivers the same stealth/shooting/scavenging/crafting experience that I loved from the original.

    For a lot of people, minds have been made up before playing. But I encourage anyone who hasn’t played it yet to give it a chance, you might be glad you did.    … Expand
  38. mcac1981
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo fantástico, cumpre o que promete, trazendo o jogador a diversas reflexões, deixando claro que não existe certo ou errado, e sim visões individuais… Expand
  39. Stardewbutdont
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game had great mechanics and it looked amazing. I can see what they were going for with the story but the order of events really bothered me. They both shortened and dragged the game out in certain aspects. I didn’t believe Dina’s feelings for Ellie until after she had left Ellie when I saw the flashback at the party.

    Also I never trusty understood the dynamic between Owen, Mel, and Abby. Abby’s character had good intentions but I wanted to see her get tortured at the end by the men who had captured her because it would say to the player, “Is this what you wanted?” Also between the time we kill Abby’s friends and we learn who they are, I had already forgotten their faces and how Ellie killed them. And we would feel bad because we know Ellie is tracking her. I also would have liked if Ellie saw Abby and had a moment of Joel in her. “Would you like to come back with me?” Ellie should have felt something. I wanted her to learn that revenge is a hate filled emotion and yes, Abby got hers but Ellie had a family and she could move on.

    Right now, I don’t care what happened to Abby and Lev and I no longer care about what Ellie will do. As far as I’m concerned she probably killed herself due to her ptsd and lack of support system. Overall it’s not a bad game, but the first game changed video games for me. This was not close to the level of the first game.    … Expand
  40. MarquesZero
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Para quem esperou sete anos para continuar a história de Joel e Ellie, The Last of Us 2 não deve decepcionar. Apesar de mudar um pouco a percepção quanto aos protagonistas, o game surpreende no enredo e pode ser difícil parar de jogar em alguns momentos. É bom respirar de vez em quando, seja para descansar os olhos ou para absorver todas as informações. O gameplay, mais uma vez, é um pontoPara quem esperou sete anos para continuar a história de Joel e Ellie, The Last of Us 2 não deve decepcionar. Apesar de mudar um pouco a percepção quanto aos protagonistas, o game surpreende no enredo e pode ser difícil parar de jogar em alguns momentos. É bom respirar de vez em quando, seja para descansar os olhos ou para absorver todas as informações. O gameplay, mais uma vez, é um ponto positivo, com mapa que permite uma boa exploração e inimigos ainda mais difíceis de enfrentar, sendo necessário pensar com cuidado seus passos para derrotá-los.

    A ambientação também merece destaque, e o jogo permite uma grande imersão nesse mundo pós-pandêmico. Algumas referências ao mundo antigo encontradas ao longo do game são interessantes, e vale a pena ficar de olho a avisos, posters e panfletos espalhados pelas paredes abandonadas após o outbreak. Para quem gosta de desafios, escolher os modos mais difíceis vai ser mais agradável do que ser estressante, mas não vale a pena ficar preso e deixar de seguir a história.

    As reviravoltas chamam atenção ao longo da trama, e o jogador vai ficar confuso em alguns momentos. Apesar disso, os flashbacks ajudam a entender melhor tudo que está acontecendo – e até o que já aconteceu. A construção do enredo está ainda melhor em relação ao The Last of Us original e o usuário fica preso aos acontecimentos até o fim. O jogo fica disponível para comprar a partir do próximo dia 19 de junho e já está em pré-venda na PSN e nas principais lojas do varejo nacional.    … Expand
  41. miawu
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    it's as if the sequel was created by people who hated the first game and its characters. Playing this was a terrible experience. i wish i could unplay it.
  42. Sillo
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Игра ощущается потрясающе, боевая система, анимации, дизайн локаций, графика всё на высшем уровне. Она явно заслуживает 10/10, однако свой отпечаток здесь накладывает 2ая половина игры, с которой многие так и не смогли смириться. Очевидно, что один из основных персонажей, за которого вы играете почти половину игры, получился блеклым и не вызывает ни малейшего сочувствия или других эмоций.Игра ощущается потрясающе, боевая система, анимации, дизайн локаций, графика всё на высшем уровне. Она явно заслуживает 10/10, однако свой отпечаток здесь накладывает 2ая половина игры, с которой многие так и не смогли смириться. Очевидно, что один из основных персонажей, за которого вы играете почти половину игры, получился блеклым и не вызывает ни малейшего сочувствия или других эмоций. Возможно, если бы игра за Эбби занимала хотя бы на 20% меньше от всего игрового времени, не появлялись мысли вроде: "быстрей бы это закончилось, зачем я вообще за неё играю". Не смотря на это, в первую очередь, в игре важен геймплей, а он здесь великолепен (как за Элли, так и за Эбби), поэтому лично для меня справедлива такая оценка.… Expand
  43. BenjaLPV
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Simplemente un buen juego, puede que no sea el mejor, pero si uno de los grandes de la epoca
  44. Oathfish
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part II is another piece of evidence that the industry is growing up. Alongside God of War, this game will be remembered by many people as a watershed moment in game narrative - and unlike the AAA narrative space that the original helped create, the Last of Use Part II has stretched beyond the story of a taciturn father figure to focus on a relatively unique perspective - that of the kids who are left behind when the last connection to the old world are out of the picture.

    //Graphics//
    One thing that everyone tends to agree on (even those who profess to loath the game) is that it's a looker. And it is. This game is so beautiful (even on a base PS4) that I found myself stopping over and over again just to take it in. The amount of detail in each play space is phenomenal. The variance in locations is impressive (given that the game takes place in one city). The lighting, the effects, the arena design, all fantastic. There are many locations in this game that will stick with me just as long as the story beats.

    But the real star here is the facial animations. A testament to the actors and the animators that even the smallest emotion comes through in a believable way, helping create untold depth to the characters.

    //Gameplay//
    This game starts where the first left off and goes a little deeper with the mechanics. Make no mistake, it plays better than the original in terms of moment to moment combat, but it is certainly more of the same - and certainly less impressive than the original gameplay trailer. Still, it provides enough variety to stop you from getting bored.

    What might be more divisive however is the amount of downtime between combat sections. This is a slower-paced affair than the first game. With long stretches of exploration and scavenging between brief-but-brutal battle arenas. For some, this might be a downside. For me, however, it made each encounter feel much more personal and important and helped me avoid the fatigue that tends to set in games like Doom or even Ellie's last adventure.

    //Story//
    When you see people giving this game a 3 or a 0 rating, their main complaint is the story. Right out the gate then, these reviews aren't really credible - since visuals, design, and gameplay alone should net this game more than these paltry scores. It is ironic that the same people who complain about the big outlets being paid to give this game 10 out of 10 scores are putting out reviews that are disingenuous. Story is but one pillar of game design, even a complete miss in this department shouldn't sink a game to a 3 or 0 - if so, Breath of the Wild should be sitting just as low on the scale.

    The story of Last of Us II is a thoughtful discussion on revenge and the cycle of violence. Yeah. You've all heard the copy on this. No surprises here. But it's also a story about the world the generation born to the apocalypse want to make. Will it be marked by the destruction and violence of the old guard, or will it be something new? Time and again along their journey toward this answer, our characters watch parents and parent figures fall victim to their violence and will struggle to find the right way forward. It's a mature story and a thoughtful one, well-told and with a conclusion that is well-earned.

    However. It is not an easy story to tell in the medium. A lot of people are going to check out at the start, when the inciting incident for the story occurs. More are going to check out at the mid-point, where Naughty Dog forces the player to do something that is uncomfortable by design. That's okay. No one is to blame if this isn't the story for you. Not Naughty Dog. Not the player. Pick up another game and move on. Or give it some time and come back to it - I promise that it's worth it, if you're willing to give the developers the benefit of the doubt.

    For me, the story is a knockout. A real sign of the medium maturing. And while it is a little over-long, by the time the credits roll, it more and earns its runtime.

    //Elephant in the Room//
    This is a watershed moment for representation in videogames. It has white, black, Asian, Middle Eastern, male, female, trans, straight, gay, bi, old, young characters throughout. The main character is a lesbian. A major character is a straight woman whose body reflects years of training and warfighting (no, she's not trans as many "not transphobic" people keep shouting. Another member of the core cast is trans. A couple are white straight males.

    This is not a game that pushes a SJW agenda (whatever that is). It's a game that represents a wide range of people who happen to exist in this world. And it's really nice to get to see stories from these perspectives - especially those perspectives that I don't personally know. Because, isn't that kind of the magic of videogames as a medium? That we can inhabit worlds and perspectives different from our own?    … Expand
  45. toxicgrl312
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can't believe the response to this game from users. This game is absolutely amazing. It seems like everyone who hates this game wanted the Joel and Ellie story again. If that's the case, then just stick to the first game. Why should Naughty Dog tell the same story again? Naughty Dog forewarned that this story would be about the vicious cycle of revenge and they definitely delivered on that promise. If you can get over Joel's death, which is brutal and heartbreaking, you can appreciate the depth and pain of the story Naughty Dog tells through Ellie and Abby. No one can tell me that some of the backlash isn't because Abby is masculine. I've seen plenty of transphobic videos of INCEL men moaning about this. I researched her character, Naughty Dog claims she isn't transgendered but even if she is, who cares? Does that make her pain any less important than anyone else's? The beauty of writing is that writers can MAKE YOU FEEL a certain way. The only reason why everyone was so heartbroken over Joel is because the writers made us feel that way with their brilliant storytelling from the first Last of Us. But we didn't see the other perspectives. We didn't see the carnage and pain Joel caused with his actions. Stop and think about it for a second. Yes, he loved Ellie. He bonded with her after he thought he had lost his ability to bond with anyone. And so he made the decision FOR HIMSELF to save her. It wasn't for Ellie it was for himself. And he sacrified what was probably best for the world to do it. Both Ellie and Abby lost their fathers and avenged them. They have quite a bit in common as characters. But people don't want to see that because Joel and Ellie achieved pedastal status from the first Last of Us game. It was hard to watch Joel die. I cried like many gamers probably did. But, to believe that only Joel's pain only Joel's feelings matter, is a very narrow way of looking at things. Had the first Last of Us focused on Abby's story, we would sympathize more with her. When I had to play as her for the second half of the game, I was genuinely curious what led her to carry out her murder of Joel towards the beginning of the game. I really started liking her when she teamed up with Lev and his sister. She cared deeply for that boy and put her life on the line for him. What The Last of Us 2 does so well is showcase how the pursuit of vengeance and revenge is never-ending and soul-destroying. Look at what happened to Ellie. She had a chance to move on happily at the Farm House with Dina and JJ. She had a chance to heal. And she chose to leave her family and pursue revenge that in the end she couldn't even carry out. A lot of people also criticize the ending as pathetic because she couldn't carry out her revenge. Again, people miss the point. Sometimes what we fantasize about in our minds can't be realized when that moment comes. She sees Joel's face and has a moment of realization finally that killing Abby won't bring Joel back but it would destroy her. So she stops. She finally stops pursuing this poisonous vengeance mission. She sits in the ocean and lets the grieving tears flow. She begins to heal. She has to lose basically everything to find herself again. I didn't like the ending in the sense that Ellie chose vengeance over the love of her life and her kid but that's a painfully true fact. When you let revenge take over, it consumes everything good in your life. For that reason I think the story is brilliantly told. I thought Dina's character was written absolutely perfectly. She supports Ellie in her first attempt to get back at these people because she loves her and understands her pain. She's a badass ride or die girl and she does more than enough to help. Then, she gets sick from the pregnancy and almost dies at the hands of Abby. Then, at the Farm House, she defends Ellie from Tommy's stupid warpath. He hasn't learned that enough is enough. Dina tries to convince Ellie to let it go and enjoy the good in her life. Embrace the family they have and stay. Ellie breaks her heart and Dina decides to leave. She's gone when Ellie returns because she wasn't going to let Ellie's lust for revenge tear her down too. Absolutely brilliantly written. I think Naughty Dog does a great job of developing Abby. It took several hours of play for me to begin to empathize with her. Do I side with Ellie or Abby at the end? Honestly, more so with Abby because Abby had let it go. Abby decided to place her focus on Lev and taking care of him. Even in her malnourished and weakened state, she fought for him at the end. Whereas Ellie turned her back on what should've been the most important people to her. Aside from the story, the graphics are breathtaking. It feels like you're participating in a movie at times. I just started a New Game+ and I know I'll play this many times over because I'm sure there's more to notice that I missed. Great game, Naughty Dog. The haters are definitely lacking deep thought.… Expand
  46. LeonardotBR
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing piece of art!! I dont understand why people are giving this s*** scores. 10/10 no doubt about it.
  47. PMacleod
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    Genuinely the worst story I have ever seen in a game. Have they not heard of plot structure? No of this mess made sense.
  48. mehtizaden
    Jun 28, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've mixed feelings but all of them are positive. Naughty Dog's showed us the dark apocalypse world. All this angry, feelings of revenge and the path with its consequences. I really liked it and I kinda was angry when my lovely character Joel died but it is post apocalypse world. Everything can happen. So I was ready for this and don't get sad about it.
    The negatives is for this LGBTQ things I really don't get and Ellie was immune at least she could be get pregnant and give a birth new immune kids. But she chooses be a lesbian. And all main charactersare womens I mean it is funny. At least it coul6be equal. For female main characters we have many games like horizon zero dawn or tomb raider. why ruin TLOU with this feminist things. I really don't get it But I would like to see part III amd with this third game they need end this story and not going with this lesbian and female only character. at least do it equally    … Expand
  49. Admiral_keks
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Thank you, Naughty Dog, for the emotions and story you gave to us. I would never expect that somebody can make me sympathize such character as Abby. Unbelievable!
  50. Jchavi56
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Best game ever, better than the first one. Its really hard at the beginning, but by the story pass you just can't get enough. Love it
  51. AbneVaz
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Jogo com gráficos maravilhosos, uma história bem construída para os dias atuais e com uma jogabilidade incrivelmente boa.
  52. Bitouu
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Its an amazing game Everything is great i dont understand the hate good job Naughty Dog!!
  53. Cephei86
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Horrible story telling and bad character development. It is written to push LGBT agenda, instead of writing a good story.
  54. Iwano
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Probably the highest quality game ever made, it's a technical achievement. But it's not a good game, it's not fun, it's repetitive and unnecessarily long. Just when you think is about to finish you realize you're half way there and you have to do the entire thing again with another character. There is a massive build up to what feels like it's going to be an amazing climax but it's not, it's bad and then you have to play more repetitive missions that mean nothing and are again not fun. Such a disappointment, was really looking forward to it after the masterpiece that the first one was.… Expand
  55. absolute2k
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It has a great ending,I mean I love it.It shows every action has a side effect.… Expand
  56. Avondrial
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Incredible! I rarely post reviews but I feel this one I needed to due to the lack of positive reviews. Never before have I played a game where such opposing feelings are Firing through me like I just stuck a fork in an outlet! I found myself in awe playing through the majority of encounters, spending hours exploring both views and hardships and relating to them. The story is absolutelyIncredible! I rarely post reviews but I feel this one I needed to due to the lack of positive reviews. Never before have I played a game where such opposing feelings are Firing through me like I just stuck a fork in an outlet! I found myself in awe playing through the majority of encounters, spending hours exploring both views and hardships and relating to them. The story is absolutely beautiful, yet depressing, roller coaster of experiences. Rarely in the art form of game development do you get such an emotional and cinematic experience. The gameplay may get a little repetitive but there is just enough variation and reward that it didn’t bother me. The graphics and animations are incredible. The seamless flow through combat, kill scenes, and story elements are a testament to the future of gaming. The story will not be approved by everyone and by the end of it I sat there staring at my screen contemplating the journey. For those complaining I can only assume they prefer plots akin to Saturday morning cartoons. This is a dark ride and I didn’t agree with some choices the characters made, but I can appreciate the grand scope and the reality of this harsh world and thank naughty dog for the amazing and rare experience created!… Expand
  57. berUNO2saint
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    A game that left me very disappointed. After playing The last of us 1 I was excited to play the sequel because the first game was just extraordinary, in gameplay, setting and mainly history. Instead in the second part the story is a complete disaster, forced, does not generate any empathy. It is so bad that it ruins everything else.
  58. Deiv65
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    The last of us part 2 is a masterpiece, it made me feel things I had never felt with some other audiovisual work, the ending left me shattered inside by what I had experienced and lost. when we talk about the last of us part 2 we are talking about a trip, an experience that I will never forget and not only is it also the best game of the year and the generation but it is also one of theThe last of us part 2 is a masterpiece, it made me feel things I had never felt with some other audiovisual work, the ending left me shattered inside by what I had experienced and lost. when we talk about the last of us part 2 we are talking about a trip, an experience that I will never forget and not only is it also the best game of the year and the generation but it is also one of the best games ever and I do not know if the BEST… Expand
  59. Gekslee
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Это шедевр! Игра затянула на долгие часы и не отпускала, обдавая контрастным душем эмоций. Я восхищён титаническим трудом разработчиков и говорю им огромное спасибо за их труд.
    Понимаю фанатов первой части. Все любят счастливый конец. И пусть хоть весь мир горит, но главные герои должны оставаться на коне. Это идеально, но жизнь не интересуется вашими планами, вещи просто случаются.    Это шедевр! Игра затянула на долгие часы и не отпускала, обдавая контрастным душем эмоций. Я восхищён титаническим трудом разработчиков и говорю им огромное спасибо за их труд.
    Понимаю фанатов первой части. Все любят счастливый конец. И пусть хоть весь мир горит, но главные герои должны оставаться на коне. Это идеально, но жизнь не интересуется вашими планами, вещи просто случаются. Вопрос в том, как с этим справляться и жить дальше.
    Говорят, что геймплей скучный и однообразный. Но он, по сути, тот же, что был и в первой части, только доработанный и разбавленный новыми фишками. Мне понравился, т.к. я акцентировал внимание на истории.
    P.S.: Познакомиться с серией меня подтолкнул невероятный хайп по поводу разочарования проектом огромной аудитории игроков. Просто решил проверить и оказалось, что я категорически не понимаю это большинство. Не следуйте за массами, имейте своё мнение!    … Expand
  60. TahmidSheikh
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although I read the leaks and felt devastated with how it turned out to be, I still managed to absolutely enjoy this game and didn't understand where all the hate was coming from, the game develops the characters enough to have sympathy and to understand different perspectives and how in reality they both really are similar in the context of revenge and how it really destroys people more than give them closure. The graphics of the game are incredibly stunning, the level designs were great and the world really felt real even though it's during the apocalypse. Playing this on my PS4 pro there was still a few rendering issues but all in all, a beautiful game. The story. Now the story was an incredible journey to be a part of, at first you have such a strong dislike towards Abby but as you progress through the game, you really come to terms with why she did what she did and how in reality her and Ellie are much alike, you learn that Abby isn't as terrible as the viewers might make her out to be, and by the end of the game you really do end up sympathising with her, the game highlights the PTSD which both Ellie and Abby suffer and how the motivation of getting revenge is all due to just having their own mental closure, but you soon come to realise that revenge brings Guilt, which you can see throughout the game. Not until both individuals do the "right" thing is when they both finally have their own sense of closure from the death of their loved ones. The character development really worked great with both of the main protagonists in this game and allows you to understand both of their point of views.

    As much as you sympathise with Ellie, you end up feeling sorry for Abby too, because they both suffer from the same terrible fate and they both have the same motives against each other.    … Expand
  61. Elmasry
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I totally understand all the negative reviews for this game. It is NOT for everyone. To be totally honest I enjoyed (not necessarily loved) every Second of the experience TLOU2 brings. It is a heavy, complicated and strangely designed (in terms of plot) masterpiece. That been said, I enjoyed part 2 for totally different reasons compared to part one. The amount of care and craftsmanship invested in this game is unmatched on every level. There is NOTHING, not a game, series or movie managed to steer all these different emotions at one sitting. Life is not black and white, and non of the characters was portrayed as such. That ending though ...... ouch ...... ouch. Why!!!!! Ok Naughty Dog, you told your story. I loved it. Now I hate you For loving it. Make part 3, you still have lots to say to tie all of this together. Good luck doing that under all the pressure from these overwhelmingly negative reviews but o will definitely love it if you finish telling your story. Thanks for all the love and efforts that showed in every small detail in this masterpiece.… Expand
  62. Becker3o40
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. idk why in this piece of garbage ass game there is like 4985883 charachters that have different prefences i mean thats ok but like every to meters u walk u find transexual characters or gay characters /in ellies gameplay all charachters dina, jesse ,tommy have very poorly performances they are 0 carismatic and very average, but in abbys history u find out better performances actually good performances of manny,mel,owen,lev and yara literally no **** sense that the villian haves a better story and the best part is when u as abby have to hurt our girl ellie LIKE BRO WTF is this game then at the ending ellie killed all the people that where watching how joel dies EXCEPT THE ACTUAL RESPONSABLE ONE, for some reason abby walks away whith the victory and ellie lost everything her friends her passions cuz now she cant play the guitar cuz she lost her fingers and lost her home also this game does not deserve more than a **** 0 dont buy this unless its frexd… Expand
  63. Gerard1302
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
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  64. Romanovabs
    Jun 28, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some kind of empty ending, to be honest. Nobody got anything in the end, both just lost so much, but neither Abby nor Ellie reached the end. After such as it was possible to leave the game ...… Expand
  65. metafetabeta
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There's a saying that goes 'Quality over Quantity'. After finishing the game, I largely felt Naughty Dog tried to ride the line between quality and quantity with this game. I felt completely satisfied with the gameplay. It provides a good mixture of challenge, engagement, fluidity, and fun. The graphical achievements of this game are very impressive, with only a few things here and there that could have used more polishing. Dumb things to care about like the waves at the main screen after you finish the game could be a little better. The story is what everyone cares about when it comes to TLOU. This one was very frustrating to accept at times. I loved the game right up until the point at which you play the Seattle timeline as Abby. I just felt resistant to it. By the end of Abby's Seattle timeline, I understood and accepted the need for her story. It still felt a little hard to buy in that she'd go back for the kids or abandon her respected WLF position. Abby's story is where I felt they rode a little more on the quantity side instead of focusing on quality. No matter how you see it, the story is balanced with hatred and mercy on both ends. It's well-done, and the fact that a lot of people hate it means that ND has done a great job making players care for their characters. If someone dislikes the game because Joel dies, they just can't see the bigger picture. Actions have consequences, karma, etc.… Expand
  66. Qbl
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece! The perfect following of a great game. The story telling is amazing
  67. Liam7717
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant story. Don't make a judgment based on the circulating hate, play it yourself and see if its for you.
  68. Alhorian
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    If you’re an adult, and not a man child, this is a great game, it’s not as good as the first, but it’s still a 9/10. It’s amazing, good story, great gameplay, shame about the multi-player, but still decent.
  69. AlexI3232
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This is top) I lovelest this game) This is very nice game)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
  70. RealJoelmiller
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I get why people are hating on this game but honestly it's not for everyone n i personally liked it(pls don't hate me). Some of the reviews does not even make sense, i can only say don't judge this game like a sheep , play it urself n form ur own opinion , still if u don't like this game i respect ur opinion just don't be like who have not played it and spreading hate on this gameI get why people are hating on this game but honestly it's not for everyone n i personally liked it(pls don't hate me). Some of the reviews does not even make sense, i can only say don't judge this game like a sheep , play it urself n form ur own opinion , still if u don't like this game i respect ur opinion just don't be like who have not played it and spreading hate on this game everywhere. The leaks were so unfair for this game.… Expand
  71. NaizZ
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    So the game is not a 10 points game, but overall is a really REALLY good game with a complicated end-of-story.
    It is NOT a 3 Game or 2 game for god's sake at the end every think starts making sense.
  72. jkyriazidis
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    Try to keep you social views out of a beloved game next time. it seems that if you cant improve content then you hit your audience with unexpected deaths and homosexuality just to spice up things.
  73. Hellnah024
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Loved it in my opinion its a master piece!!! Haters always gonna hate!!! But its has the best story and message
  74. CelinaFuerte
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    I want my money back. This game is just a filthy lie. Neil Druckman destroyed The Last of Us.
  75. Dead_Ink_Arts
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally, I absolutely loved this game but that’s just my opinion. I can completely understand why it isn’t for everyone, however. I think a lot of people have missed the point entirely when it came to Joel dying. The whole point was to be angry about it to put you in Ellie’s shoes and feel what she’s going through. This couldn’t have had as much of an impact if it was anyone else who died so it was a huge sacrifice for the needed response. That being said, I realise why that would put a lot of fans off and all I can say is if you give this game a chance, you’ll be greatly rewarded. With that out the way, I think the story was very well paced and had lots of interesting twists and turns. I was definitely resistant to play as Abby initially. I was convinced there was nothing Naughty Dog could do to make me like her, but by the end, she really grew on me. This is partially down to the great story telling, but also because the acting and level of detail in the facial animations really conveys the emotions of the characters. I think it goes without saying that the graphics are without a doubt, the best this console generation has ever seen. Naughty Dog never fail when it comes to the sheer level of detail fidelity and the result is outstanding. There were so many occasions I just had to stop and look around to really take in this amazingly well crafted world and I loved it. The gameplay, admittedly, is a little clunky and outdated. There’s one scene where I was trying to ride a horse and sprint with it holding L1 and also aim a gun with L2 and that just isn’t a comfortable way to play for me. That being said, the controls didn’t bother me that much because the battles felt really incredible to play. So much raw explosive power accompanied with incredible animations, satisfying sound effects and really tense music made such an exciting game. For me, this is the best game I’ve ever played and I’d have massively missed out if I payed attention to the amount of hate this game has got. If you’re on the fence about playing it, just get yourself a second hand copy when it’s cheap and see for yourself, you won’t be sorry you did.… Expand
  76. Nykolazx
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This is a great game. Nice graphics and a non linear history where you got a happy ending.
  77. Qoo88039
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    10/-10 master piece of **** And ı add thoose words to post this: owjdoejspwndlendlenekdndlnedkwodjdonfşsnelsndpcndlsnskxoxnslsnp
  78. Joellemm
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    Maybe its because i avoid promotional material for a game I'm already going to buy, or because I don't care about diversity, or because i wasn't ever that attached to my namesake from the first game (he was objectively a bad guy right?), but whatever the case, i loved Part 2.

    Visually, its stunning. The gameplay is less combat focused this time around. There is far more exploration. i    Maybe its because i avoid promotional material for a game I'm already going to buy, or because I don't care about diversity, or because i wasn't ever that attached to my namesake from the first game (he was objectively a bad guy right?), but whatever the case, i loved Part 2.

    Visually, its stunning. The gameplay is less combat focused this time around. There is far more exploration. i appreciated this more than i thought i would, simply because the detail and variety in the world was far greater than maybe any game I've ever played. It never felt like the developers took a shortcut, as so many other AAA developers often do. it felt that they had taken an almost obsessive degree of care in bringing this world to life. I think the balance between combat, stealth, slow paced exploration, cinematic set pieces and narrative, is maybe perfect.

    Regarding the narrative, which seems to have provoked a great deal of controversy, its not perfect. It seems Naughty Dog maybe tried to do too much as part of the narrative. A lot of it felt patched together. Its far from bad however. In fact, i think that its intention to reinforce that these characters, as interesting and relatable as they are, are essentially killing machines, feels like a continuation of point it makes at the end of the first game. One theme among those who dislike the game, is that they don't appreciate the depressing tone, but were we really meant to end the original feeling happy? Did we feel that the right choices were made by Joel; the character we're supposed to control? Should Ellie and Joel be anything like the people they were following the events of Part 1?

    Like the first game, we are led to believe that the choices being made and deaths that are occurring are worthwhile in order to survive, when in reality, we're killing all of these people without there being a worthwhile ending. Unlike the first the game, Part 2 is incredibly upfront about that fact, making it clear early, with *that moment*.

    The post-apocalyptic world is not forgiving. The human psyche is unpredictable and even nonsensical. The Last of Us Part 2 is thematically built around these two points with far greater confidence than Part 1, and it makes for one of the best games I've ever played.    … Expand
  79. Druida_Gatsu
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quando eu comecei o game não fiquei surpreso com a morte do Joel já esperava antes de lançar..... terminei o jogo hj.... amei cada parte cada fala ... cada cena ... o jogo está maravilhoso .... a caminhada da Ellie e da Abby o perdão das duas msm que elas n tenha dito nada uma pra outra na praia.... foi magnífico ... fiquei de boca aberta com o final... esse jogo me mudou de verdd de uma forma que eu n imaginava que um jogo me mudaria.... parabém ND pelo jogo maravilhoso e pela história maravilhosa.… Expand
  80. bunyer
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 shows us one thing, that the video games industry has a lot more unexplored potential. Part 2 raised the standards of video games so much, and in almost every respect, including gameplay, visuals, AI, and the [insane] amount of attention to detail, that you would wonder how this much progress on 7-year-old hardware is even possible, and the good news is that this isThe Last of Us Part 2 shows us one thing, that the video games industry has a lot more unexplored potential. Part 2 raised the standards of video games so much, and in almost every respect, including gameplay, visuals, AI, and the [insane] amount of attention to detail, that you would wonder how this much progress on 7-year-old hardware is even possible, and the good news is that this is not the cap, and we can even have better titles in the very bright future of this industry. Just imagine what Naughty Dog (and other elite studios) can do with the next generation of hardware.… Expand
  81. Redgambler
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was utter garbage the story makes you thing your gonna get revenge 4 times you pray it ends but keeps going if u played the first one dont play this keep the good memories naughty dog has went down hill people try and say we are only mad because joel died no we are mad because the story the chose around it if the story was better developed it would have been fine now on to NPCs they are bland barley talk never make you like them no chemistry at all over all the game was one big lie… Expand
  82. lynchiandreams
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Spectacular game, even more of an emotional journey than the first. Near-flawless gameplay aside, the story challenges you at every turn and will surely only be more enriching on a second play-through. Coming here to see all the negative user reviews is a massive surprise, but some cursory glances show they were written by people who failed to understand the themes of the first game.
  83. AjaxNotFrancis
    Jun 28, 2020
    7
    The Last of Us Part II was a technical masterpiece with best-in-class graphics, solid gameplay, but the story was overall lacking. It feels like the developers tried to shoehorn in an agenda at the cost of the story. The story started off someone cheerful but quickly took a downward spiral and didn't stop until the end. In addition, the writers go out of their way to try and make youThe Last of Us Part II was a technical masterpiece with best-in-class graphics, solid gameplay, but the story was overall lacking. It feels like the developers tried to shoehorn in an agenda at the cost of the story. The story started off someone cheerful but quickly took a downward spiral and didn't stop until the end. In addition, the writers go out of their way to try and make you remorseful for your actions throughout the story and won't rub everyone the right way. That being said, the game was by no means terrible. I believe anyone who rates it extremely low or extremely high is not doing the game justice with their review. If a game has amazing graphics, a great game-play style, but a lackluster story, that game is NOT a 1 star game. It's absolutely fair to criticize where one feels is necessary but not giving credit where credit is due and following the "game is bad" group-think is just outright simpleminded and childish.… Expand
  84. iliasz
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All aspects of the game are top notch (graphics, sound production and the world as a whole), but more importantly the story. Whoever loved the first one for its ability to play with your emotions, will love this one too, maybe even more. It plays with your emotions as a player again... But this time 'hate' is the main theme, hate that the main character feels and is taken over by it which is correlated to your emotions and as time passes and you proceed through the story you start to have second thoughts about your feelings, as does the main character. The resolution at the end comes a few days after you finish the game and this is what's great with the story, as the first one, you can't take it out of your mind.… Expand
  85. Revelation82
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This game sucks some fat diapers. Who tf asked for a second game anyway, the first game was a masterpiece and the ending was great. There was no need to continue it.
  86. Vmcosta_NL
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Audio 10/10
    Soundtrack 10/10 Graphics 10/10
    Gameplay 9,5/10 - it gets a bit repettetive
    Story 8,5/10 Good story but some parts could have been handeld better
  87. Ivv
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    Sjw trash with no adequate logic. Graphics is cool, but content is a 100% propaganda.
  88. Mikelost
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part II is pretty good. The death of Joel is pretty disturbing. I never cried that hard on a game's cutscene, even the Title scene made me teared up. The Gameplay is really long and sometimes it gets boring, that's why i play 2-3 hours everyday. The storytelling is pretty weird. It's not what i expected when i bought the game.
    The leaks are pretty disturbing, I think Naughty Dogs made the Trailers different by adding Joel in "that one scene" is probably because they want to keep it a secret that Joel died in the game. I feel like the story is focusing more on Abby than Ellie, which what i thought the game was about Ellie. I won't say that the game is straight up garbage, but the story is not what i expected at all even though is really unique. It's not really that bad.    … Expand
  89. Henriqueps13
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    O jogo é sensacional, visto por seus gráficos, jogabilidade e a história que nos imerge totalmente nela, mostrando também o lado da antagonista do game e seus motivos para fazer aquilo que eu acredito que gerou bastante revolta de parte dos consumidores do jogo. Porém, acredito que a maior das análises negativas sejam por puro preconceito pelo jogo apresentar personagens lésbicas, trans eO jogo é sensacional, visto por seus gráficos, jogabilidade e a história que nos imerge totalmente nela, mostrando também o lado da antagonista do game e seus motivos para fazer aquilo que eu acredito que gerou bastante revolta de parte dos consumidores do jogo. Porém, acredito que a maior das análises negativas sejam por puro preconceito pelo jogo apresentar personagens lésbicas, trans e uma mulher fora do "esteriótipo".… Expand
  90. kurizu9moro
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. el argumento es una estupides, demonios, por algo es una secuela, no te puedes cargar al protagonista de tu anterior saga de esta forma al inicio y luego tratar de que simpatizar con su verdugo a la cual tratar de convertirla en un Joel 2.0 (enserio? si hasta le ponen a salvar a una niña y de paso matar a sus propios camaradas)
    el tema de venganza de Ellie se va al caldo al final solo por un simple flashback, enserio? has recorrido cientos de kilometros y matado a cientos de personas a sangre fria a costa de perder a tu familia solo para dejar vivo al motivo de tu venganza por un flasback?
    Este juego no se merece ni que lo vuelva a tocar en mi vida.    … Expand
  91. Leejith
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    I just beat it. For the people those are reading this. If you’re still debating on buying this game cuz of the negative reviews, don’t waste ur time because you are missing out one of the best PS4 exclusives. I loved every single part in this game. There are some flaws which are negligible when it comes to the overall game. So just buy and enjoy every minute of it. Thanks again to NaughtyI just beat it. For the people those are reading this. If you’re still debating on buying this game cuz of the negative reviews, don’t waste ur time because you are missing out one of the best PS4 exclusives. I loved every single part in this game. There are some flaws which are negligible when it comes to the overall game. So just buy and enjoy every minute of it. Thanks again to Naughty Dog. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️… Expand
  92. Nonanon
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just the most terrible game I've played and I had played games like Teenage Turtles. History is pretty bad, try to teach you something about revenge with lack of common sense and basically the game tells that be a male is wrong and you must die or suffer for it.
    Nothing interesting, game play is boring like:Locked door - Find Generator - Stealth - Shoot-Locked Door and thats all. Not even the "boss" fight if you can call it like that is so boring, the AI in this game is beyond stupid and never represents a thread or a challenge.    … Expand
  93. AshenOne1
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    Sorry, I gave 1 point to this game, I mean I originally wanted to give 0. After much deliberation, I can't ignore the great creation of the graphics creation team for this game, in the case that they must endure the terrible script. For me, TLOU is unforgettable. The person who sold the used game disc to me is now a good friend with me, and we often discuss various games. But I can’tSorry, I gave 1 point to this game, I mean I originally wanted to give 0. After much deliberation, I can't ignore the great creation of the graphics creation team for this game, in the case that they must endure the terrible script. For me, TLOU is unforgettable. The person who sold the used game disc to me is now a good friend with me, and we often discuss various games. But I can’t believe that the wait of more than 5 years turned out to be such a sequel.

    I think most players can accept the elements of unreasonable death of their favorite characters, political correctness, peace and love. But what is unacceptable is to stitch these elements together in a disgusting way under a great game IP. In my opinion, Neil is sculpting a piece of art he thinks with his aesthetic, imposing his values ​​on the player in the game. The bad plot design makes the player's emotional experience bad, which reminds me of the final season of Game of Thrones.

    As for the emotional experience in the game, I think that The flashback of Ellie’s memories in the game is not enough to change the player’s emotions. When I manipulated Abby, I once tried to let her die in various ways, but it is frustrating that there is no way to change the plot, I must endure letting her live. Bad mood runs through my game time after Joel's death. As a sequel to TLOU, TLOU II has a huge split on the emotional logic of the previous work, which is disgusting.

    In the pandemic, I hope to sell my TLOU II CD as soon as possible and forget it.    … Expand
  94. dAAAb
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I’m Asian, I love this game. It’s deep. Drop out color glasses or any glasses. Think about it!
  95. R8ManX
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    Геймплей идеальный первую половину игры, далее сплошное скучное однообразно ДНО! Собственно как и сюжет. Разрабы нагло соврали о том приключении что они нам готовили.
  96. MINIMAN
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The game is Amazing.., I don't know what people expected, Joel and Elie walking from point A to pont B again.. I like the story so far... 10 hours into the game.., Epic game... Thanks Naughty Dog.... It’s hard to impress people these days...,
  97. MustangGt1703
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game tried to make me gay, my grandmother didn’t like it But the graphics are good.… Expand
  98. jamalaiden325
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great gameplay, amazing audio design, incredible voice acting, perfect graphics. The Last Of Us Part 2 is basically a masterpiece. The games physics were so accurate I didn’t even know this was a game. Seattle was definitely a great setting to explore. The game is more open than the first one and that’s what makes it great. I only have one problem with this game. The ending, it was so unbelievably dumb and you can tell it was just lazy writing. Aside from that The Last Of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece.… Expand
  99. PinkRanger
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Incredible graphics, excellent gameplay and plot, as expected from Naughty Dog standards of quality. Very much recommended!
  100. Socrates333
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Played it. Switching to xbox. The agenda ruined the game. The attacks by Sony ruined the console. Are the naughty dog writers so simple that they can't come up with new and interesting ideas on there own? All they have the mentality for is destroying what put them in their seats. Good riddance.
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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