The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Kumatetsu
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Wow... The story and pacing is so bad. I want go back in time and play The Last of Us (2013) for the first time again and then commit sudoku.
  2. PanteraHouse
    Nov 3, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is the lowest score I've ever given a video game. I'm also against "review bombing" which I originally thought this game was a victim of, then I played the game.

    It literally feels like the story writers wanted to **** on their fans as hard as possible. (Major spoilers ahead) not only do they kill Joel in the beginning (something I accepted and moved on from) but they force you to play as Joels killer (a boring ass character who was JUST introduced that I couldn't care less about) FOR HALF THE GAME. Blows my mind that the decision to play as NEITHER Joel or Ellie for HALF the game went through. I'm just so baffled that I'm being forced to play as a character I couldn't care less about. A game that could've been incredible just absolutely BRUTALIZED by a dog**** story and CLEAR anti-male influence. You can call me sexist/bigot all you want but its CLEAR that "strong woman narrative" was shoved down the devs throats. Your metacritic score is deserved.    … Expand
  3. HazemAhmed88
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I pre-ordered the game and I just finished it yesterday. BAD story! Political agenda RUINED this game. Cliché out of context ending.
    Abby's character was not built in a way that will make the player understand her motives.
    Joel and Tommy seemed like less smart characters compared to their characters in TLOS when they trusted a random group of people to be locked in a house with them in this cruel world that the first game managed to portray.    … Expand
  4. josejaime
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lamentable la historia, no dan ganas de jugarlo nunca mas, te faja un mal sabor de boca, el primer juego era muy superior… Expand
  5. UnknowmPlan
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Reading half of the user reviews made me realize there is no basis for most of the scores. "I be honest I haven't played the game" I mean wtf that's like reviewing a movie by watching the trailer. Go play the game and see for your self, this is really the game of this gen. Also to people who don't understand how embargos and reviews NDAs work, ND actually delt with the leaks and reviews inReading half of the user reviews made me realize there is no basis for most of the scores. "I be honest I haven't played the game" I mean wtf that's like reviewing a movie by watching the trailer. Go play the game and see for your self, this is really the game of this gen. Also to people who don't understand how embargos and reviews NDAs work, ND actually delt with the leaks and reviews in a very good way.if it was for my company it would have been a law suit. Anyways, the game is 10/10 for me. I was seriously considering RDR2 to be the game of this gen.but after playing this there is no comparison, the emotional rollercoaster and the void I feel now makes this every bit as good as the first one.… Expand
  6. ReKflYer
    Feb 27, 2022
    8
    Forget all the perfect scores, and all the zeros as well. This game is fantastic, but not infallible. Gameplay is exceptionally fun, brutal and fluid, but a lack of innovation compared to the first game left me slightly disappointed. Visuals, environment design, and music are outstanding, and if you get the chance to play it on PS5, the 60fps makes this game a technical marvel to rivalForget all the perfect scores, and all the zeros as well. This game is fantastic, but not infallible. Gameplay is exceptionally fun, brutal and fluid, but a lack of innovation compared to the first game left me slightly disappointed. Visuals, environment design, and music are outstanding, and if you get the chance to play it on PS5, the 60fps makes this game a technical marvel to rival Demon’s Souls Remake. The story and characters are where things get dicey. Overall, it’s great. But once the perspective shifted to Abby, I started noticing things I didn’t like. Many scenes featuring Abby and her friends made me actively dislike them, and it wasn’t until two new characters joined Abby that I began to see her as more than the gaming community’s punching bag. The rest of the story, however, was breathtaking, going in a direction I’ve never seen in a video game. As an added bonus, the LGBTIQ+ representation is superb, and the accessibility options make this game one of the most disabled friendly games ever made. Bravo Naughty Dog.
    In summary, The Last Of Us Part II is not as good as critics say it is, but nowhere near as bad as angry fans want it to be.    … Expand
  7. gamemaster9897
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Although I can somewhat understand SOME of the backlash that this game has been getting by fans, I definitely do not agree with it, the original game was so special to me, and the fact that I am debating between the two of these games for which one is my favorite say it all. The Last Of Us Part II might be the most well-crafted game I have ever played, and the game by far, and I mean byAlthough I can somewhat understand SOME of the backlash that this game has been getting by fans, I definitely do not agree with it, the original game was so special to me, and the fact that I am debating between the two of these games for which one is my favorite say it all. The Last Of Us Part II might be the most well-crafted game I have ever played, and the game by far, and I mean by far has the most powerful and emotionally shattering stories I have ever played, even months after playing it, I cannot stop thinking about this game, the characters, the gameplay, the graphics, everything about this game screams masterpiece, and it is so clear the amount of work and passion that was put into every little thing for this game. It is the greatest game I have played this entire generation, the only game that even comes close is Red Dead Redemption 2. If you have not played this game because of all the hate and backlash, I urge you to give it a try, odds are it could be one of the most powerful stories you have ever witnessed.… Expand
  8. Aceckler
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ruined the story. Predictable gameplay. First game was great. Platinum’d it. Loved it. And the remastered edition. New game + moded it, too. This game.. no. 1/10.… Expand
  9. dunetiger
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    Review bombs aside, I am torn on how I feel about TLOU2. I paid no attention to the hype or the post-launch aftermath so I was able to pop it into the PS4 with absolutely nothing to color my opinion of what was to transpire. To wit, most of the complaints about an agenda are ultimately unfounded, but that only means that the game isn't 'trash', but I am struggling to say that it's great.Review bombs aside, I am torn on how I feel about TLOU2. I paid no attention to the hype or the post-launch aftermath so I was able to pop it into the PS4 with absolutely nothing to color my opinion of what was to transpire. To wit, most of the complaints about an agenda are ultimately unfounded, but that only means that the game isn't 'trash', but I am struggling to say that it's great.

    I really enjoyed my time with TLOU2 while also disliking it at the same time, but not to the point where I would call it a bad game. On the one hand, as with its predecessor, Naughty Dog has made a solid stealth action game and proven that it can make games where weapons sound and feel powerful unlike with its other globetrotting action franchise (that, for the record, I despise - all four of 'em). On the other hand, it is absolutely enslaved by the story it wants to tell and the game suffers for it despite much of its execution being really well done.

    Like my opinion, TLOU2 seems ultimately divided on what it wants to be. As a game, it is solid fare, but brings absolutely nothing new to the table and doesn't further the genre one bit. However, its production values are through the roof and if you have any appreciation for 3D artistry, it is found here in droves. Every little detail is accounted for and in a delightfully-smooth way. I spent much of my time simply admiring the environments, knowing just how much work went into each prop, character, and piece of debris, let alone gawking at the tremendous achievements in lighting. Yet despite all that, you're still scavenging for crafting items, sneaking around boxes, desks, crates, or whatever, and stabbing or choking people out. Unfortunately, due to the story TLOU2 wants to tell, you spend more time fighting people than zeds and a lot of the tension and suspense that the original title excelled at providing (courtesy of no-longer-at-Naughty-Dog Bruce Straley) is missing as TLOU2 becomes a standard shooter. It's very clear when danger is approaching as you'll pull out a weapon. It's very clear when you've killed everyone because the music stops and the character tells you so. It is very clear when you are expected to simply be exploring because it's safe to do so. Where traversal of the environment in the original was often clever and thrilling, here it's simply going from one arena to another and it just. Doesn't. Stop. For a game that brings so little to the table in terms of gameplay, to stretch what little there is over several tens of hours became absolutely mind-numbing, especially when the AI is so extremely exploitable. The game excels, as expected, when you are traversing zed-infested areas because they are relentless when alerted, but these are relatively few and far between. Most of the time, you'll be facing humans and they will file at you one by one, rendering most of the cat-and-mouse game completely moot. I often found myself going through empty areas because I simply killed everyone in one corner.

    It's the other half of the game's identity - the one in which it pretends to be a film - that holds the game hostage. While it has been accused of having an agenda, I have to say that people with agendas tend to be more overt about it. Instead, TLOU2 suffers from an obsessive need to be understated and subtle. It's really not about furthering politics on any level (it's really not that deep), but hopelessly devoted to the "craft" of the storytelling. To its credit, it doesn't feel the need to bash you over the head and say "look at what we're doing," and quite often, the execution of key elements in the story are expertly done. It's the stuff surrounding it that really drags things out and the best way I can describe it is like a terrific novel that could be made better if you ripped about 200 pages out of it without losing a thing. Because of the obsession to give you as little explicit material as possible, you spend most of your time simply slogging through drip-fed revelations when much of the game could actually be cut out. If an entire third of your story is simply travelling from one point to another (and remember, the gameplay doesn't evolve at all), then most of it can be cut. As a result, the story isn't bad, but it's entirely too drawn out and the game itself is ultimately too damn long because of it.

    Ultimately, it comes down to a game that, on the whole, is fantastic, but could use a tremendous amount of improvement. If gameplay evolved over its 30-40 hours of runtime, perhaps it would have been more compelling. If much of the fluff and uneventful content was removed, perhaps it would have been more thrilling. The story can be poked several times for its weaknesses, but it could also be held up several times for its strengths. Some characters have wildly inconsistent motivations or logic, yet those same characters can have extremely strong foundations and compulsions as well. It's rather inconsistent, and that's the rub.    … Expand
  10. barce1ona
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece of gaming. Gone are the dreary environmental puzzles. Instead there is a fabulous story that everyone can relate too. Ignore the haters. They are most likely Trump supporters!
  11. jocariba
    Jul 5, 2020
    5
    Probablemente el juego que he esperado con más emoción en mi vida, pero la decepción es más grande aún :(, gráficamente es de lo mejor que existe, el gameplay está muy bien, soundtrack y sonido no tienen falla alguna, pero la historia realmente es muy sosa, el primer acto que hace que se desarrolle la historia de este juego es muy absurdo, hace que varios de los personajes hagan cosasProbablemente el juego que he esperado con más emoción en mi vida, pero la decepción es más grande aún :(, gráficamente es de lo mejor que existe, el gameplay está muy bien, soundtrack y sonido no tienen falla alguna, pero la historia realmente es muy sosa, el primer acto que hace que se desarrolle la historia de este juego es muy absurdo, hace que varios de los personajes hagan cosas totalmente absurdas, perdonando eso, siguiendo con el juego, la verdad es que la historia parece que nunca despega, se siente más como vivir con los problemas de adolescentes que otra cosa, también cabe mencionar que la variedad de enemigos es nula, si el juego no se llamara The Last Of Us, lo más seguro es que ni siquiera hubiera pasado de las 5 horas de juego, envidio a los que si lo disfrutaron.… Expand
  12. BrainJitsu
    Jun 19, 2020
    3
    TL:DR - The Last of Us 2 soars high with absolute beautiful fidelity while simultaneously falling far from grace with poor story writing and structure and coupled with dated gameplay mechanics.

    Graphics: TLOU's greatest strength is its visuals. Stunning, vibrant detail can be seen through most of the game, only lacking occasionally on a few character models and background foliage. It is    TL:DR - The Last of Us 2 soars high with absolute beautiful fidelity while simultaneously falling far from grace with poor story writing and structure and coupled with dated gameplay mechanics.

    Graphics: TLOU's greatest strength is its visuals. Stunning, vibrant detail can be seen through most of the game, only lacking occasionally on a few character models and background foliage. It is almost impossible not to get lost in a gaze with every cutscene. The environment does an excellent job capturing the feel of an apocalyptic world.

    Story: Unfortunately for TLOU2, it doesn't even hold a candle to its predecessor. Where the TLOU1 was focused on a powerful, well driven story about the zombie apocalypse, TLOU2 steers clear of that in favor of a forced revenge plot. Character development is strong in some places while completely failing to address it in others. The story itself bounces constantly between uninteresting characters and different points in time, creating a jarring, predictable, and disappointing storytelling experience.

    Gameplay: TLOU2 doesn't stray too far from the TLOU formula. Though some additions were made, everything about the game feels comfortably familiar, yet boring in most cases.

    Audio: Another aspect that seems to be equally comparable to the first in the series. Sound effects do their job, but don't bring anything to the table as far as robust or immersive.

    Final Score: 3/10

    Sidenote: There is absolutely nothing in my review in regards to the controversy. This is as unbiased a review as it can get. Astounding graphics and a brand name from a company are not enough to carry a game to success. The original The Last of Us was predominantly successful due to its phenomenal story, which is completely mismanaged here. One could argue that a game does not need a good story, but then all you're left with is generic and obsolete gameplay that cannot hold this world up.    … Expand
  13. kingcuban08
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Fantastic gameplay. Good story. Outstanding graphics. A worthy continuation of the post-pandemic world introduced in the first game.
  14. Joko97
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Absolute trash....
    How could they do this, im crying.
    they butchered the story.
    The game looks amazing, gameplay is fine, but the story is just a big fu to all the fans of the first game.
  15. reviewmassa1920
    Jul 19, 2020
    1
    Flat out just a bad game, visually it looks good giving it one star but other than that theres so many better games out there, uninspired combat and a really god awful story. Embarrassing that this game just came out.
  16. Genezmist
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is a game about blind hatred and what it leads to.

    The plot shows us a picture where Ellie creeps down the moral ladder as fast as she can. What happened to Joel drove her so crazy that she no longer knows herself that she is no better than a killer. Watching what was happening, I had only one thought in my head: “Enough, stop, this violence has already crossed all borders and will    This is a game about blind hatred and what it leads to.

    The plot shows us a picture where Ellie creeps down the moral ladder as fast as she can.
    What happened to Joel drove her so crazy that she no longer knows herself that she is no better than a killer.

    Watching what was happening, I had only one thought in my head: “Enough, stop, this violence has already crossed all borders and will not lead to anything”

    The gameplay is gorgeous too. High-tech stealth action, the gameplay of which is balanced for maximum complexity.

    What about the SJW agenda? She is not much here (Abby cisgender character)

    For me, LoU2 is probably the best game of this generation!    … Expand
  17. Sakusa
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let start with the positives. Props to the animation and art team for doing a great job enhancing the game to groundbreaking quality. The rope physics are amazing. Second, gameplay is a definite step-up from the last game but not by much. I love the little map you pull out. I also like that dogs can sniff you out and that enemies are more human. It's way more brutal, and the gore porn would've been justified if empathy was a central theme, but it isn't. Still, it's impressive that you can choose how you want to torture/kill your enemies. Music really had its moments during Joel and Ellie flashbacks. Otherwise, it's forgettable.
    Now for bad: the plot and message of revenge wasn't bad; they just really should've executed it better. I don't mind if characters die; as long as they get deserving deaths that respect their legacy, it can be a great thing. But no, the dev had to spit on Joel (which he actually does in the game) by making him dumb for plot convenience, torturing him slow in front of his brother and daughter, and while she screams for it to stop, kill him, and let Ellie and Tommy live. This is within the first 2 hours of the game. I don't know what else could be as malicious to fans as that. And who cares about the cure anymore; let's make it a revenge story that isn't satisfying. Forgive the killer who slow tortured your dad in front of you. it's not that the revenge trope is bad. This game just fails at it. You're supposed to empathize with Abby but she's not worth the forgiveness. Oh you feel bad about two kids you left behind? Tell that to the thousands of orphans you've made from killing Scars. Tell that to a father you slowly tortured and killed in front of his daughter and brother. Oh you gave Ellie a chance and she wasted it? You had a chance and wasted it. At least Joel made it quick for your dad, a single shot to the head. You decide to take it so much further, even after he saves your life. She kills without thinking and gets her friends killed and/or traumatized. Not to mention, she had sex with her friend's husband who is pregnant with their child. Let's also not forget the game forces you to play this ungrateful brat for the last half and forces you to fight Ellie. I still wish she died but no, the game doesn't let you kill her and here's the best part: I feel just as much animosity toward Ellie. Wtf happened to her character from the first game? She hates violence; she's empathetic; she was the light in the darkness for me AND Joel. Now, she's a sociopathic monster. She's like "oh god, I tortured someone!" when first, you would've never done that and second, you literally are committing a genocide along the way. Does WOLF soldier #237's life matter? Y'know, the one you set on fire? Or maybe the one you shot the leg off of who screamed until they bled out and died? This violence is bad agenda just doesn't work in this world. If you really wanted me to feel bad for the people I'm killing, don't force me to kill them! It's not effective to be all like "oh you took all these lives. You're the monster," when the game didn't give me a choice.
    The political agenda is also just so pandering. As a bisexual female myself, I love that Ellie is lesbian and it felt natural in the DLC. I just wish they made her and Dina that natural. Their chemistry is a one night stand. Wasn't Dina really flirty? Why would she suddenly want to settle? Because Ellie needs a gf for the plot. And not only is she unrelatable, but she's an idiot too. Don't have sex without protection. If you do, expect you'll get pregnant and don't come along on a journey. Now, she's a dead weight, and there's also some stupid message about "pregnant women can fight too" with Dina and Mel. There's a reason pregnant women aren't allowed to fight: it's so idiots like these two won't hurt their baby. They're trying to be strong and independent, but you're just being irresponsible. Let's also not forget the tragic story of all the male characters killed off for "plot convenience" AKA make the world women-only: Joel, Manny, Owen, but the worst was definitely Jesse. He knocked up Dina, and they kill him without any mourning. It just feels like "No strings attached now! You can be the father Ellie!" That really soured the farm part for me, although it was really cute. And I liked Jesse a lot. He had better sense than anybody and was merely a victim of a love triangle with two stupid people. The exact situation can be applied to Yara's death too. Congratz, you have a pet Lev, Abby. Your dream came true! As a bisexual female, the only LGBTQ+ representation I will take is Lev. All the other female leads are either killing machines and/or irresponsible biggots.

    The only reason my rating is so high is because artists, animators, and gameplay designers obviously put their all into it. They shouldn't be discounted because the story was so god-awfully done. Good job guys, and writers, the LGBTQ+ community isn't that easy to suck up to.    … Expand
  18. rockwithedog
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    Excellent graphics, gameplay, ambience and soundtrack, but unfortunately the story of this game is such a bad joke, full of forced moments, conveniences and dialogues that make no sense, the game practically destroyed everything that was built in the first game , completely misrepresented the main characters of the first game to fit the rotten narrative, and that the end of everything hadExcellent graphics, gameplay, ambience and soundtrack, but unfortunately the story of this game is such a bad joke, full of forced moments, conveniences and dialogues that make no sense, the game practically destroyed everything that was built in the first game , completely misrepresented the main characters of the first game to fit the rotten narrative, and that the end of everything had no meaning that they wanted to tell, characters like Tommy seem to have bipolarity, since it is completely different from the beginning to the end of the game.
    The game tries to force the player to empathize with characters without any charisma, making you play with a character that is already hateful since the beginning of the game, not to mention the horrible, disappointing and meaningless end of the game.
    Which was to be expected since a good part of the team that produced the first one, and even the director and one of the creators did not return to the sequel.
    That all added up, plus the swindle of Nauthy Dog, who has been cheating the games with interviews, and fake trailers, in which they replaced Joel of the past, and Jesse for the Skin of Joel of the present, leading fans to believe that the character would accompany Ellie on her journey, which does not happen in the final version.
    In summary: The Last of Us Part II is a disappointment, for those who were really fans of the first, and waited 7 years for a sequel to match.    … Expand
  19. Altair_003
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Must play !
    The game is mandatory for purchase and passing, do not try to read reviews from people who have not played the game.
  20. TxSwiggles
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I just barely beat the game all the way through and the ending left me feeling hollow. I don't know if this deserves a full 10... I'd honestly give it a 9 - 9.5. However, I can see how this game isn't for everybody. It isn't a game that is about happy feelings. It is raw and real in a lot of ways. I personally hate what they did to some characters, but that is what made it so good. I feltI just barely beat the game all the way through and the ending left me feeling hollow. I don't know if this deserves a full 10... I'd honestly give it a 9 - 9.5. However, I can see how this game isn't for everybody. It isn't a game that is about happy feelings. It is raw and real in a lot of ways. I personally hate what they did to some characters, but that is what made it so good. I felt those raw emotions and it isn't something that games do to me very often. It is dark and depressing and honestly the first of its kind. I'd recommend playing it all the way through as well, before judging.… Expand
  21. visiblelight7
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    It is better the the first! This is the last time I trust user reviews on this site. I was surprised how wrong they were. Its clear theres 2 sides who are angry: metacritic deleting reviews AND people who are just immature and havent given the story a chance. Btw Abby is not a trans. Not that it matters but theres so many false information out there. This game is NoT a 10 but not a 0It is better the the first! This is the last time I trust user reviews on this site. I was surprised how wrong they were. Its clear theres 2 sides who are angry: metacritic deleting reviews AND people who are just immature and havent given the story a chance. Btw Abby is not a trans. Not that it matters but theres so many false information out there. This game is NoT a 10 but not a 0 either.

    The story is great. Its meaningful and the plot unravels in an exciting way. The graphics are good but I dont score it an 8 for that. I mainly think it was worth it. One of my favs for this gen. The envirobment and their puzzlish design are the main reason I enjoyed the gameplay. Its a decent game.    … Expand
  22. KuBr0
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    Gameplay, level design, graphics, sound 10/10
    Story literally 0/10, such a disappointment, its like TLOU with its heart ripped out.
  23. Troidagard
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Best adventure ever! So much fun, very good story!
    Graphics is a amazing! Visual effects so juice
  24. mattyess
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Fantastic piece of storytelling. Some of Naughty Dogs best game play and level. Screw the review bombing homophobes.
  25. ColdInsight
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terribly dissapointed in this game. While the animation, the world enviroments and graphics are top notch, the entire narative, which was always the most important aspect of game, is utter trash right to very end which is quite possibly the most "wtf ?!" ending in gaming, in recent years.… Expand
  26. DarkNaito
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    Un juego que aspiraba a ser unos de los mejores de la generación, pero que por culpa de lo políticamente correcto desepciono a la mayoría de fans
  27. Kerfirou
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Borrowed my friend's game, since he can't get a refund on the game due to some silly rules exception. Played for few hours before returning it to my friend. The Graphic and the gameplay is perfect, but the story and the character development just make it unpalatable. I mean, the first one has great character and story, why is the sequel is this broken?
  28. halofourten
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    No había querido calificar el juego porque me esperaba un terrible final como la mayoría de los borreguitos andaba diciendo y oh sorpresa, el final hizo que se me enchinara la piel y hasta sentimiento me dio.. gente, no se claven con temas ni controversias, el juego es una obra maestra y ahora si que no cualquier idiota lo va a comprender.
  29. monby
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Visuals are good but gameplay is slow paced and the story sucks and suffers from cliches and predictability.
  30. vladimirr
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Disaster...they made a terrible game and they knew it,slamming everyone talking about it.And the leaks..it is even worse when i played it.And looking at al those 10's i see in which state is gaming journalism.Avoid this dumpster fire at all costs.
  31. Chadpowers
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    It's like the creators of this interactive movie novel (that is being marketed as a game) tried to make it as bad as possible. Even the aspects where such a "cinematic experience" should be strong, i.e. storytelling are being abused to propagate the developers unrealistic world view and extremist political agenda.

    Also, clearly video game journalists get paid by the gaming industry. How    It's like the creators of this interactive movie novel (that is being marketed as a game) tried to make it as bad as possible. Even the aspects where such a "cinematic experience" should be strong, i.e. storytelling are being abused to propagate the developers unrealistic world view and extremist political agenda.

    Also, clearly video game journalists get paid by the gaming industry. How else could a media so out of touch with its customers get funding?

    Next what is with the M rating for this? This is clearly not for a 17+
    In fact in many countries abhorrent material such as this would get banned for anyone to see.

    This website is great since it shows those issues in the industry for everyone to see.
    I really hope this marks a turning point towards games actually focusing on gameplay again in the future instead of all this dirt we get to see here.    … Expand
  32. muhrduhr
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Naugthy dog did not disappoint. Part 2 feels like a large extension of part 1. This game should be played with as little previous knowledge as possible. Sit back and enjoy the story unfold before you. This is one of the best storytelling games produced so far. I hope that everyone involved at Naugthy dog can take a well deserved vacation now that the game finally released.
  33. fear2t
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    A story so ham-fisted and on the nose that you'll find your eyes rolling at hilariously obvious poor choices the characters make along with the dialogue they spout.

    Ellie and Joel are entirely different characters from the first title while new characters are rushed in with no care to attempt to earn your sympathy, and then subsequently tossed out and sacrificed to the forced emotional    A story so ham-fisted and on the nose that you'll find your eyes rolling at hilariously obvious poor choices the characters make along with the dialogue they spout.

    Ellie and Joel are entirely different characters from the first title while new characters are rushed in with no care to attempt to earn your sympathy, and then subsequently tossed out and sacrificed to the forced emotional roller coaster Naughty Dog bought tickets for. An antagonistic character is introduced and matter-of-factly placed into the role of the protagonist without the writers even attempting to show any subtlety or self awareness for the lack of a coherent transition and only relies on tedious flash backs that will only serve to frustrate you and make you feel like you're being gated from progression.

    The script defines itself as nothing more than a B-rated shock horror-esque cinema thriller. The script also reeks of enormous plot holes and ill thought out thematic messages that are in constant contradiction from beginning till end. When the game itself largely shouts "REVENGE BAD" as its mantra, you won't find yourself surprised when it decides to flop on that message as well to "MISERY GOOD".

    Gameplay mechanics have zero notable improvement from the previous title. Graphics are brilliant with high frames even in dense jungle/flora vistas so that earns one point. Voice acting is superb so that also earns another point. Final score is a 2/10. Skip this mess of a sequel story no one asked for.    … Expand
  34. Anthony27
    Jul 9, 2020
    1
    Absolute disrespect towards the 1st game. The story and the characters are so horribly written that it doesn't even make me angry anymore, just sad. There is nothing new in the gameplay we haven't seen already in other games. The only thing that's truly great about this game are the graphics. But that's it. The quality of the story rivals the story of Star Wars VIII: The last jedi. And iAbsolute disrespect towards the 1st game. The story and the characters are so horribly written that it doesn't even make me angry anymore, just sad. There is nothing new in the gameplay we haven't seen already in other games. The only thing that's truly great about this game are the graphics. But that's it. The quality of the story rivals the story of Star Wars VIII: The last jedi. And i didn't even mention the forced SJW/gender propaganda (however, these are not the core problems of the game).
    Verdict: 4/10 (just because the graphics are amazing).
    - If you're looking for a great story, AVOID this game.
    - If you're a fan of the story and characters of the 1st tlou, AVOID this game.
    - If you don't like it when someone spits in your (or Joel's) face, AVOID this game.
    - If you don't care about the franchise and the future of gaming at all and all you seek are the
    graphics, buy this game    … Expand
  35. MKLynx
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I'm incredibly sad about what they have done to this franchise.. the first game is one of the best written games that brought me to tears in the first few minutes. This "sequel" is just a huge middlefinger to anyone that loved the first game, hell it's a huge middle finger TO THE FIRST GAME!

    The Last of Us 2 shows how corrupt the critics are aswell, this whole thing is a disgrace.
  36. thedude054
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    As a huge fan of the 1st game , beating it on every difficulty level, the second installment has raised the bar on every facet.
  37. MannWithNoEyes
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us II had impossible standards to meet. By 2013, Naughty Dog already established themselves as capable of producing some of the most engaging and boundary-pushing studios in all of gaming with classics like Crash and Uncharted 2, but the Last of Us cemented them in the video game hall of fame for all time. While the game had its flaws, it told a gripping and memorable story which inspired countless great games for years to come. They had peaked, no question. But then, Uncharted 4. *EXPLOSIONS*. The presentation in this game is off the charts. The graphics are gorgeous, and the incredible performances by every actor, especially Nolan North and Emily Rose sold me at every moment. Uncharted 4 tells a roller coaster of a story which kept me glued to the screen the whole time. Truly, it is one of the highlights of storytelling in video games to this day. The game was also pretty fun to back that up. So, is it even possible to top the storytelling of Uncharted 4? For me, no, but I do still think the Last of Us II is an enthralling experience. The visuals are fluid and stunning. Everything is easy to navigate and nothing takes you out of the experience just like in the first game. The combat is smooth, but it is also absolutely brutal. I understand now why this game is about hate. Every act of violence feels personal, raw, and real. People will beg for their lives, they’ll scream, they’ll cry, and the performances absolutely sucked me into the experience and sold me on what an absolute cold-blooded killer Ellie is becoming. Some of these gunfights can go on for a long time and by the time I finally gained the upper hand, I felt like Ellie. I was going to make these bastards suffer. The levels themselves are also bigger, more open, and more made to explore and experiment with than in either Last of Us 1 or Uncharted 4. The story, while not as clean or as elegant as the first game’s, is still outstanding in its own right. I thought Abby served as a clever parallel to Joel from the first game and a mirror to Ellie in this game. I originally thought that there was no way I would ever come around, but eventually I did, and that made the whole rest of the story all the more enthralling. I don’t really understand why people are mad. Joel's death of course is painful and makes the player angry, but that is sort of why it's such a brilliant start for a revenge story. Furthermore, the way that the game evolves after his death makes it feel sufficiently weighty and meaningful, and it is only 1 of many, many painful instances in this game. Characters you care about during the game will make choices that you don't agree with and at the end of the day it is up to you to attempt to understand and empathize with them. At the end, all I could do was simply hope that they would make it to the other side. I haven’t been this invested in a game’s story since Red Dead 2, so I give Last of Us II an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  38. cappy2895
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Seeing a lot of hate for the story, yes it may not have been to everyones taste but, I thought it was good. However, i dont think it was perfect or close to it for that matter but, i dont think it is as bad as people make out. I do think it couldve been polished more (story wise). The ending was not satisfying for me, lacked any closure, perhaps thats what they wanted, who knows. StorySeeing a lot of hate for the story, yes it may not have been to everyones taste but, I thought it was good. However, i dont think it was perfect or close to it for that matter but, i dont think it is as bad as people make out. I do think it couldve been polished more (story wise). The ending was not satisfying for me, lacked any closure, perhaps thats what they wanted, who knows. Story 7.5/10

    Nevertheless, story aside, the gameplay was amazing and captivating. The graphics are outstanding. The sounds and music are brilliant. Finally, the animation and the acting are amazing for a game, felt like watching a movie. Everything else 10/10

    So i will give it an 9, if the story had the extra satisfaction it would be a 10.    … Expand
  39. PerrySqrd
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    i'm pretty sure that you can't make story worse than that, if you are a fan of the first game this one will spit in your face and then play golf with your head
  40. dis1tallazn
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm sorry but this game just becomes a chore to play. By the end of the game I was just forcing myself to finish it. Gameplay is honestly not much different than Last of us. We can jump now and lay prone. Whoopie! The graphics in the game are AMAZING for the hardware. The one bad thing for me was the story! From the jumping back and forth in time between Abby and Ellie to the weird jumps in time. The game just feels like a complete mess. Play last of us 1 and maybe pick this up on sale.… Expand
  41. mrdrifzzts
    Jun 29, 2020
    4
    The most pretentious product directed by the least talented individual with the most talented team under his umbrella.
  42. Velisu
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    20 hours of game, realy? Where is GAME? its look like i bought a MOVIE! really disapinitng
  43. Light1337
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Wow what can I say. Only good thing they did was graphics. I am so happy my friend let me borrow his game. I wouldn't even pay $10. They did such a pour job with character development and story. Plus they keep pushing this progressive agendas. I hope it was worth it Naughty Dog.
  44. camiiilegend
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    this game is a masterpiece, the ending couldn't be better.The gameplay is incredible, the story is incredible everything is incredible actually.
  45. NerdN8
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Очень долго не мог написать обзор так как пытался понять понравилась ли эта игра мне или нет. Первая часть была для меня именно той игрой ради которой я купил пс4 в свое время и не смотря на недостатки первая часть The Lust of Us для меня шедевр и игра которую перепроходил много раз. Это продолжение абсолютно точно не то что я ждал и хотел увидеть.Она паразитирует на первой части оченьОчень долго не мог написать обзор так как пытался понять понравилась ли эта игра мне или нет. Первая часть была для меня именно той игрой ради которой я купил пс4 в свое время и не смотря на недостатки первая часть The Lust of Us для меня шедевр и игра которую перепроходил много раз. Это продолжение абсолютно точно не то что я ждал и хотел увидеть.Она паразитирует на первой части очень умело. Я хотел видеть отношение Элли и Джоеля а не отношение двух лесбух и попытки убедить меня что я должен сопереживать перекаченному мужеподобному существу по имени эбби. Серая мораль которую мне хотели показать авторы мне нахрен не нужна я и так понимаю что не существует героев и злодеев. Так же первая часть не была пропагандой лгбт, фемок и того что женщины на мать его 6 месяце беременности идут мочить зомби в патруль! Все мужские персонажи в игре представлены мудаками, а женские наоборот. При этом все мужские персонажи красивые, женские наоборот страшные. Я покупаю и играю а игры чтобы уйти из реального мира. Не хочу платить за игры с такой пропагандой. Однако будучи объективным игра выглядит великолепно, атмосфера пост апокалипсиса передана хорошо не считая моментов связанных с пропагандой "сильных и независимых". Местами игра пугает отлично можно даже подумать что играешь в хоррор. Я был не против феминисток и лгбт до того момента пока они не стали лезть своими грязными руками в то что мне дорого и менять это под себя. Если я захочу увидеть "реалистичных не сэксуализированных" женщин я выйду на улицу. В играх я хочу видеть красивых, милых женских персонажей.… Expand
  46. JoelyBeans
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    The last of us 2 makes huge improvements over the first games repetitive and sometimes dull gameplay, whilst having an incredibly well written and phenomenally acted story. Its narrative isn't as air tight as the original and some minor character interactions feel off at times, but this tale of revenge and forgiveness is not one fans should miss, nor one that they will forget anytime soon.
  47. HJHooch
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Given that this is a story focused game supplemented with a dreadful story and tired gameplay which was not great even in the first game I cannot give it a higher score(for the technical achievements alone). It lacks the magic of the first game with no real spark between the characters and the established characters making unrealistic decisions to seemingly only push the story forward in aGiven that this is a story focused game supplemented with a dreadful story and tired gameplay which was not great even in the first game I cannot give it a higher score(for the technical achievements alone). It lacks the magic of the first game with no real spark between the characters and the established characters making unrealistic decisions to seemingly only push the story forward in a certain direction.

    Graphics & visuals = excellent
    Gameplay = serviceable but dated & becomes a tedious grind
    Sound and voice acting = Excellent. I thought the actors did really well despite not having very good material to work with. I wish some of the weapons had more punch but for the most part the violence and action was really visceral thanks to great sound.
    Tone and mood= Morbid and dismal (in a cool way consistent with the world and story)with not enough to offset the general misery to make it enjoyable.
    Writing = Awful. Had some good ideas but executed them so poorly that you felt that they bent established characters to fit the story and the new characters were bland, shallow and unlikable (except V in my opinion). I thought Ellie was well written except for a couple of stupid and downright out of character decisions (which no doubt were written ahead of time to allow the story happen).
    Story - terrible with the whole effects of revenge dichotomy ruined by one half of the story apparently totally sweet and getting catharsis after revenge with the other being emotionally tortured, haunted and losing everything despite "doing the right thing" in the end.

    Also it was just plain boring and dull. After the initial shock and anger at the death of Joel, the frequent flashbacks and changes of perspective ruined the flow and pacing with the gameplay becoming a real slog by the mid-point of the game. Some parts were tense and scary with some cool moments but they were few and far between with no great character dynamics like the first game to fill the void of mediocrity

    **SPOILERS**
    They (the Fireflies) took Ellie with the intent to kill her for the possibility of a cure and didn't give her a choice. Imagine that was your Daughter (or surrogate) and ask yourself if you would have not done the same thing in Joel's place? The **** up thing is that if they had taken them aside and asked Ellie if she was willing to make the sacrifice, she probably would have agreed - Joel be damned - and she would have been able to convince him no matter how much he hated it.
    The fact that the story tries to paint Joel as a piece of **** suggests that they think that's how stupid people are that they would not have noticed this GLARING issue. And Abby's dad never did give an answer to what he would do if he was in Joel's position? Abbey trying to justify Ellie's murder for the greater good does NOT appear to convince him. I still had a sliver of hope for the story when I noticed that bit of nuance in the flashback. I hoped that Abby would at least come to terms with the fact that what she did to Joel was **** wrong given that she KNEW Joel's perspective as a Father figure to Ellie who was about to have his child murdered.
    Yeah she NEVER had the high ground and the story makes no attempt to address this at ALL. Instead Ellie is painted as the vengeful piece of crap for wanting retribution for the murder of evil Joel.
    WTF!!!
    Abbey gets to float away into the sunset levitating in a shroud of virtue despite torturing and slaughtering a helpless man who saved her life...Yeah **** Abby. That **** was never called on what she did and the game made no effort at showing any ramifications for her personally, This is why the story failed. If it showed some internal struggle on her part and some fall out with her friends that they were not OK with how things went down then it would have gone a long way to allowing us to empathise with her.
    What kind of **** up family were these writers spawned from? You can tell that this game was written by childless nihilists. No parent would attempt this story without at least exploring this aspect. Yet they still payed lip service to it as if to say that it was not a point worthy of any real attention.
    And then they dare to moralise and preach revenge bad with Ellie while Abby got to revel in hers. Meanwhile Ellie loses EVERYTHING despite "taking the high road".
    Yeah the story was a colossal failure for me.

    I can understand why someone could like this if you are not bothered by Abby if you believe she was righteous and therefore you believe that Joel 'got what was coming'.
    Also you would have to be OK with Ellie deciding not to kill Abby despite already demonstrating that she couldn't live with the image of Abby gleefully smashing Joel's head in after torturing him to death...she did go back for her again from the farm. Why did she cut her down btw? Joel was helpless when he was beaten to death. It makes no logical sense why she wouldn't want to finish her on that cross    … Expand
  48. Afonso75577
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    Neil just destroyed this franchise by trying to pull a Hideo Kojima in this game. Unfortunately, the story is awful and mediocre at best and I hope he surfers the consequences for this betrayal Of the fanbase.
  49. BlunderFunk
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am glad the leaks turned out to be true, all youtube is filled with paid reviews that for some stupid reason it was censored and you weren't supposed to talk about the second half of the game, why bother to do a half ass review then? it doesn't make sense to me. Killing Joel was obvious so I am no hater of that, is just that the ending is filled with a quest for revenge that leads absolutely nowhere and makes you play as the "antagonist" so to say, to make you feel empathy towards her (even though most of the time you don't **** care about this character at all). Naughty dog stopped being a respectable company after this game, but there will be fanboys that are going to say otherwise.… Expand
  50. Enrico117
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    I play games for their gameplay, and this time around the gameplay is absolutely trash. The game drags on for way too long, the stealth part of the gameplay is worse than the gameplay in stealth games from the early 2000s, the action gameplay is better than the gameplay in the first game of the series, but not always you have ammo to play like that. The set pieces have nice gameplay, butI play games for their gameplay, and this time around the gameplay is absolutely trash. The game drags on for way too long, the stealth part of the gameplay is worse than the gameplay in stealth games from the early 2000s, the action gameplay is better than the gameplay in the first game of the series, but not always you have ammo to play like that. The set pieces have nice gameplay, but the bad pacing ruins it. When it comes to graphics and animations the game is very well done, but it's a big downgrade from what was advertised. Story wise I don't care very much, but it is not good. The biggest problem with the game is how the director and the media are treating users. This game would be worth a 7/10 if the critic reviews weren't so skewed.… Expand
  51. ECH82
    Jul 8, 2022
    2
    I just finished it and is the weakest stories in gaming ever. Characters are literally unlikable and make no sense.
  52. 0_destiny_y
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Dont waste your money on this trash.
    The worst game i have ever played was this
  53. LaurenceWick
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wont let me write a negative review . Waited 7 years to play as Joel again. I wish I didn't give naughty dog any money after they deceived the fans with false trailers. Never felt so disrespected by a company in my life.… Expand
  54. Ibratos
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Neil drunkmann SuBvErTeD my expectations so hard that I hated everything good about this game. Killing Joel is not why this game is bad but the way they did it. Disrespecting the protagonist of the first game who is a veteran survivor for 20+ years for the sake of being just a shock factor and nothing more.

    The gameplay of this is copy and past from the first one, but now you can run-jump, run-smash and crouch. In conclusion, Abby good Abby smash. I give the adventures of abby part 2 a 2/10    … Expand
  55. javiteam24
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of the best games this generation,naughty dog is on another level in terms of story telling and graphics,they mastered the videogames
  56. laurosouza11
    Jun 19, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Parabéns Naugthy Dog... por criar um jogo tecnicamente tão bem feito, mas narrativamente tão questionável.… Expand
  57. Dinhukaruzo
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Jogabilidade de cair o queixo, gráficos incríveis e uma história que choca e é esse o intuito, te fazer pensar de como seria ter que tomar decisões difíceis em um mundo pós apocalíptico.
  58. johnnywilliam
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    História com revira voltas bem feitas e um gameplay absurdo.. melhor campanha ever..
  59. ali_khunaizi
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    Keep away That's not a game for amusement or pleasure,

    it is going to make you feel very bad and sad,If you value your mood and state of mind, keep away from that ugly game,

    I loved part one But this one caused me all the bad feelings that i didn't imagine will get from a game that spouse to entertain me!!
  60. gtrottier79
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    I give this game a perfect score.
    I enjoyed my whole playthrough and I think the writers took real risks with the story, a choice they should be celebrated for.
    Thoroughly enjoyed this game, I recommend it highly. Congrats to everybody who helped to make such a beautiful game.
  61. Myto77680
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Flawless. Absolutely flawless. Thanks Naughty Dog, whatever haters can say.
  62. PA-AZ
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Lol those idiots who rated this game 0 need a psychologist. The visuals and details alone make you nut. What did they expect from an old man and a teenager? To survive in a zombie apocalypse and live peacefully while ignoring their enemies? The game would've been more realistic if one of them could die in the first game. Why no one gave a **** about the walking dead when you had to killLol those idiots who rated this game 0 need a psychologist. The visuals and details alone make you nut. What did they expect from an old man and a teenager? To survive in a zombie apocalypse and live peacefully while ignoring their enemies? The game would've been more realistic if one of them could die in the first game. Why no one gave a **** about the walking dead when you had to kill lee by yourself? Or when in the avengers the main character and a few more super hero's died? Grow up kids.… Expand
  63. Leejustin99
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Story is so bad it is so laughable. Gameplay is the same thing so not much going for it.
  64. yxguice
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    **** game. **** story. Useless screenwriter. Dont waste your time and money. Burn the game. Paid review.
  65. Gorerotted
    Jun 21, 2021
    1
    The gameplay is really good but the story is soo weak.... and you know what nobody liked the first game becouse its gameplay we loved it becouse the story all the intresting characters and revelations.. well nothing of this is present in the second game it was soo bad that i needed whole year to finaly finish it and sadly i cant refund this BS!
  66. Angelxd22
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off, before you give any validation to negative reviews here, check the date. This game will take you approximately 25 hrs to beat, so anyone who published a review on the day it released, is either someone who never played it, or speedran through it, ignoring the story beats. That said, I love this game. I thought the story was great, gameplay solid, music and graphics are outstanding. I never felt like everyone we knew, would survive a second go around, to think so would be unrealistic in this apocalyptic world. That said, deaths were poignant and impact full. Pacing can be off at times. little things like safe cracking without the codes, and a characters fear of heights and how is it portrayed are a wonderful touch. As for length, I feel like they could have double dipped on us. By that i mean they could have put most of the second have out as dlc at a later date, but they didnt. I think we got two games in one here, and i am very happy with it.… Expand
  67. Jhyde
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. first off. i did not buy the game i watched the whole playthough and honestly the gameplay looked good and graphics look good but the story in a STORY DRIVEN GAME... it sucks badly, this is what happens when you let a feminist man hating person like Anita Sarkeesian influence your game, Joel dies at the hands of Abby for seeking revenge (not even a heroic ending not even no last words for Ellie no "i love you Ellie" nothing just straight up dead like he presence didn't even matter in first game) Jessie a new GUY that you'll quickly like.. dead.. Tommy loses an eye and gets divorced from his wife, and the worst of it all Abby is the ONLY one in the game who gets revenge, thaaaat's right... at the end of the game Ellie gets a chance to kill Abby and DOESN'T EVEN DO IT. its like watching Avengers end game and tony snapping his fingers at thee end and dies but leaves Thanos alive.. or or its like avengers infinity war when Thanos snaps his fingers and half of the universe is gone and.. that's it the end, no sequel.. honestly i don't see how 42,000 people can give this game a positive review i don't see it, and the reason why people hate this game is not because of the lesbian stuff that is in it, we watched Ellie kissed a girl in a dlc and kissed another girl at E3 last year and people still pre-ordered the game until the leaks came out and saw what happen to Joel.. the reason why i'm giving this game an awful review is because this STORY DRIVEN GAME HAS NO PAY OFF AT THE END.. NONE. i would say rent it first, and then if you like it then you can waste your money.… Expand
  68. Marko_kane
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best experiences this art can offer. Thanks Naughty Dog
  69. CSKA
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Это полный провал! Зря только деньги потратил, сюжет кошмарный!!!
  70. SyntaxZero
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Disappointment of the year 2020. I replayed the first so many times I honestly lost track. This game basically trashes the first game and decides to write a tale about how you're bad all people are bad and it's so full of it's own stink it's horrifying.
  71. daveeeeUK
    Jun 30, 2020
    2
    I won't spoil the plot here for obvious reasons. I will say that I thought the original TLOU was good predominantly for the characters, their relationships and their personal arcs.

    This game fails on that front. Big time I'm afraid. The gameplay is similar to the previous game and it feels dated to me. There are minor upgrades on things like melee combat, but it doesn't feel like    I won't spoil the plot here for obvious reasons. I will say that I thought the original TLOU was good predominantly for the characters, their relationships and their personal arcs.

    This game fails on that front. Big time I'm afraid.

    The gameplay is similar to the previous game and it feels dated to me. There are minor upgrades on things like melee combat, but it doesn't feel like nearly a decade has passed between games. Everything is very clunky and the AI is memeworthy for the most part. When you combine this with poor charcterisation and less-than-enthusing story, it adds up to disappointment.

    The graphics look fantastic, and ND deserves a good deal of credit for that.

    In summary, if you enjoyed the first game mainly for the gameplay and graphics rather than the plot and characters, this might be for you. Personally I can't recommend it though.    … Expand
  72. Hallowsend666
    Nov 8, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It pains me to say it but this game is a complete disappointment.
    How can a game that has some of the best graphics and sound design together with stellar voice acting disappoint?

    Story

    ND told us this story would be about revenge, it wanted us to question our beliefs.
    It tries very hard to set itself up as meaningful and sophisticated. But it is not, it is a basic revenge story. It manipulates emotion by going for what the players will hate, not by delivering an actual, good narrative.

    - Killing a fan favorite early
    - Making the other fan favorite, and main character of the game, unrecognizable
    - Forcing the player to play with the antagonist for half of the game in hopes for them to see the other side
    - Rewriting the history of The Last of Us 1 to make the beloved characters look like villains.
    - Refusing the player closure at the end, essentially making the whole game and complete deconstruction of the characters they love pointless.

    This is not a deep story. This is a talentless team of writers fumbling a revenge story by basing it completely on destroying what fans of The Last of Us 1 loved.

    This, in combination with outside factors like shameless copyright striking, very dubious critics scores, and straight up false marketing make this a 6, maybe 7, out of ten game when viewed on its merits alone. But since it also damages the original game with retconning events and rewriting character traits as the plot of the new game requires the final score must be lower.    … Expand
  73. chri36d6
    Jul 2, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Niel Druckmann was too focused on the wrong things and even though the sound and graphic designs are amazing, it doesn’t make up for the complete lacklustre and disappointing story and boring characters. The first TLOU had those things but this is just a disaster and especially after the first is one of the greatest games ever. I love Joel and Ellie and their bond and relationship. I was really looking forward to hear and see and play Ellie’s story and follow her and Joel onward in this world, but instead we get a boring non compelling revenge is bad story where you play as a badly introduced character in Abby. They should either had made Abby her own game first or change the order you play the game in, because the way it is right now I don’t want to or feel anything for abbys character.… Expand
  74. mhghm
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Graphic , gameplay , story is so nice play the game until end and think about it i promise you love it if you are real gamer.
  75. abofahd1994
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an awful way for a sequel i expected some kind of mess but oh boy was i not prepared to be constantly laughing on how bad everything about the story is hilarious tommy get shot in the head from point plank range for shock value but he shake it off stand back up to drive the plot forward then vanishes.… Expand
  76. Dante_MD
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    It's not even really a game. It's more of a phenomenon. The Last of Us 2 is very convenient to use as an indicator for not smart people.
  77. pumpkin1935
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    Ground breaking gaming experience which make you feel extremely strong emotions. Just turn off your inner snob, treat characters like real people and try to understand them. And then maybe you'll even understand yourself better.
  78. Danyturta
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Комментарии будут лишними, игра не для каждого надо просто сесть и пройти.
  79. Mykory
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    первая половина игры хорошая, до тех пор пока не начинается арка с эбби. Желание играть напрочь отпадает и ты занят лишь одним-сквернословишь разрабов в надежде поскорее скипнуть ее, но почти всю оставшуюся игру ты будешь щеголять за эту фемко-кобылупервая половина игры хорошая, до тех пор пока не начинается арка с эбби. Желание играть напрочь отпадает и ты занят лишь одним-сквернословишь разрабов в надежде поскорее скипнуть ее, но почти всю оставшуюся игру ты будешь щеголять за эту фемко-кобылу
  80. SPARTY
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    25 часов потребовалось чтобы абстрагироваться от реальности и пройти одну из великих игр этого поколения - The Lat of Us: Part 2! Жаль что в интернете очень много людей с говном в голове, которые поливают дерьмом этот шедевр..
    Люди, если вам нравится первая часть, вам понравится и вторая. Все, точка, говорить тут не о чем, в это надо поиграть! Так что не обращайте внимания на идиотов и    25 часов потребовалось чтобы абстрагироваться от реальности и пройти одну из великих игр этого поколения - The Lat of Us: Part 2! Жаль что в интернете очень много людей с говном в голове, которые поливают дерьмом этот шедевр..
    Люди, если вам нравится первая часть, вам понравится и вторая. Все, точка, говорить тут не о чем, в это надо поиграть! Так что не обращайте внимания на идиотов и бегите валить щелкунов!    … Expand
  81. Egregore
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    The game isn't a masterpiece however, I have had a good time with the game and will likely do a New Game+.
  82. Goldenhammer
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible game with great gameplay, amazing graphics and astonishing story
  83. RogueExperience
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Great Game! Yes, I was worried that Naughty Dog was gonna f the Dog on this one, even while playing it I worried all the way through, but the Game is solid! There are 2 or 3 moments when you feel like it might be straying, but fear not, it is extremely well done. Stop looking at leaks,( I avoided them on purpose ) and play the finished game. Definitely worth it!
  84. Starfox64
    Jul 1, 2020
    1
    Waited 7 years for them to kill the main character and . Everything you loved about the last of us is gone in the last of us 2. How did this script make it to production. A complete disappointment for fans of the original.
  85. Xplocion
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    The Good: Graphics look good. The game is out and the useless can delete their videos or posts with theories and conspiracies that if Joel was alive, that if Joel was dead, that if Ellie's mother, that if Ellie's daughter ... the animations are fine (only on objects in first frame or closest). The Weapons customization.

    The bad: It seems like a bad copy of the mix of the Rambo, Final    The Good: Graphics look good. The game is out and the useless can delete their videos or posts with theories and conspiracies that if Joel was alive, that if Joel was dead, that if Ellie's mother, that if Ellie's daughter ... the animations are fine (only on objects in first frame or closest). The Weapons customization.

    The bad: It seems like a bad copy of the mix of the Rambo, Final Destination and SAW movies (excess violence and gore just for the gore itself, violence only for violence, without escape valves). The game is boring. The visual impact of "semi-open environments" is soon over. Action scripted. Weapon customization is good, but magic falls off when there are few bullets and it's more "entertaining" to block and punch some enemies. There are many cracks, chests of drawers and doors that baffle because they are only put there as a decorative wallpaper. Some bugs appear (Ellie without a right arm, blocked faces in the background, blurred faces in distant models, lighting problems with the flashlight, which probably already has a patch in this regard). Scripted sequences “go forward” only go forward (which does look good, but is still a hallway). The restrictions imposed by the embargo imposed by Sony Playstation, Naugthy Dog to the analyzes limiting the opinions to only the first 13 parts of the game and from then on "the doubtful part and the controversial part" do not enter the analyzes, therefore those 10 cannot be sustained.

    The Meh!: No game is perfect. The press knew that the leaks were true and yet they never warned or warned about the changes in the cast, this detracts from their credibility due to the bias of the embargo This game is rated M for “Mature” / PEGI18, so I don't know why they are trying to sell this game to children under 18 who shouldn't be playing it. All that feeling of The politically correct and to be well with the groups that the press gave off for this game on paper sounded "good", in the leaked video it already warned us that it was not what was expected, in the execution it fails since it is not merely fun and it will make you feel bad, a video game should give you other sensations not make you feel bad. This game is not a 10/10, but not a resounding 0 either.    … Expand
  86. ilezhnin
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    This game rely bad, game-play mechanics the same (TLoU + Uncharted) and don't give anything new, story boring and not touching you, characters are plain. Neil Druckmann worst director
  87. nurii29
    Sep 20, 2020
    0
    dont even bother with this pile of garbage! for a game boast with its story it has the most boring story ever. what a way to ruin a great franchise
  88. puddles84
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game play is good, graphics are great but the story is **** SEVEN YEARS we waited just to play as Abby who kills Joel. I mean kill Joel fine but at least let us play the whole game as Ellie not stupid Abby. The worst part is Abby is badass and hits hard but she should have been a spin-off or something else SHE KILLED JOEL. AND Ellie our most beloved character loses everything including playing the guitar the one thing that reminds her of Joel. So dumb… Expand
  89. ac3lith
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I feel bad, but I accept what the writers of this wonderful story have chosen.
  90. MarcioDXD
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Xbox fan boys go rate your own games, if u want rate the game, buy a ps4 and play the game properly
  91. Khnemu
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    O game está incrível, tecnicamente impecável. Até compreendo quem criticou a história do game, pois ele tem uma história com foco diferente do primeiro game, mas igualmente impactante, realista e pesada. O game aborda assuntos que muitos não estão preparados ou abertos a ouvir, e não mede esforços em mexer com as emoções dos gamers (basta ver a comoção de apoio e de fúria nas mais de 100O game está incrível, tecnicamente impecável. Até compreendo quem criticou a história do game, pois ele tem uma história com foco diferente do primeiro game, mas igualmente impactante, realista e pesada. O game aborda assuntos que muitos não estão preparados ou abertos a ouvir, e não mede esforços em mexer com as emoções dos gamers (basta ver a comoção de apoio e de fúria nas mais de 100 mil avaliações, algo que nunca vi em análise de games). O game passa uma experiência que nunca tinha sentido nos games, onde o ódio é vivido na pele, é algo pessoal e intimo para o jogador, e mais do que isso, o game te obriga a refletir sobre o seu ódio, ver se ele faz mesmo sentido, se vale o custo, se é inteligente, racional, ou se é apenas cego e animal. Certamente que muitos não esperavam uma obra com essa profundidade e queriam algo mais genérico, simples e divertido, e não tiro a razão, pois a maioria dos produtos são assim e é natural esperar apenas algo divertido. Mas esse é um game de drama bem pesado, e dentro dessa proposta ele é uma obra prima.… Expand
  92. digiorgio23
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you're homophobic and sexist and refuse to play a game where the main character isn't a male and where most of the sex is non-heteronormative, you'll be unable to understand the plot of this game. If you are literally anyone else who actually paid attention to the story in part 1 and understand that Joel's actions were bound to have consequences and that Joel was a flawed human being, you'll be very interested in this game's storyline. The story is very innovative for this medium in that it makes the player think carefully about their character's actions and has you play as the villain almost as much as it has you play as the protagonist. At one point you play as the villain and defeat the protagonist. The game also draws comparisons between the villain and Joel and suggests that Joel is not so different from the woman who kills him. In fact, if Joel were in Abby's shoes, he undoubtedly would have done the same thing. Like Joel found Ellie, Abby finds Lev and grows as human being, finds a reason to live again. This is a game that really breaks new ground in storytelling. They found a way to tell a story that can only be done with a videogame. The exploration of how people deal with loss and the consequences is perfectly executed. It's also an intellectually, emotionally and morally challenging experience. Players who hate this game don't want a game that forces them to think critically.… Expand
  93. nyanko66
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I just couldn’t stop crying... it broke my heart, over and over again. It was honestly brutal. Heart breaking, and sad. Since the first game came out I played it more than five times every summer while waiting for the second part to come out, I follow the game story very deeply, and when the leaks of the second game came out I didn’t read any of them, I decided to wait until the game cameI just couldn’t stop crying... it broke my heart, over and over again. It was honestly brutal. Heart breaking, and sad. Since the first game came out I played it more than five times every summer while waiting for the second part to come out, I follow the game story very deeply, and when the leaks of the second game came out I didn’t read any of them, I decided to wait until the game came out and I pre order it and I play it by myself so I could feel the story, and yeah it broke me into pieces with Joel’s death, I was not specking him to die. Since the beginning of the game I started crying, until the end. It destroyed me...… Expand
  94. BeboFett
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I finished the first The Las of Us back in 2013, it left me with a bittersweet taste, I guess for everyone. We knew it wasn't a happy ending at all.The game calls Joel's morale into question, however he and Ellie gain our affection.

    This sequel plays more with morale and perspective on the situation, in theory, so that our opinion is broader and not just supportive of one character. However this is a dirty move, this tactic only creates a conflict within us.

    At the end of the campaign I feel mentally broken, sentimentally bad, with a desolate ending. Yes, I learned more about revenge and forgiveness, the consequences of decisions, and how the world is still a place where the strongest survive, where there seems to be no good or bad.

    Only a couple of moments didn't quite convince me, and the little weight of the music (compared to the first title) were the bad details to highlight. Must Play.    … Expand
  95. budlightlime
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    Firstly I would like to say, the story for me was disappointing. I didn't love it but I understand the messages naughty dog was trying to present.

    Scores Gameplay - 10/10 Level Design - 10/10 Visuals - 10/10 Acting & Sounds - 10/10 Characters - 6/10 Story - 4/10 For me, this is the best action and combat that has ever existed for a third person game, in fact I would go as far    Firstly I would like to say, the story for me was disappointing. I didn't love it but I understand the messages naughty dog was trying to present.

    Scores
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Level Design - 10/10
    Visuals - 10/10
    Acting & Sounds - 10/10
    Characters - 6/10
    Story - 4/10

    For me, this is the best action and combat that has ever existed for a third person game, in fact I would go as far to say it is the best gameplay of any game of all time. This game really stretches the limits of what a game can be. This is without a doubt a next gen game not a ps4 game. The graphics are spectacular.

    Naughty Dog have really set the bar with the level design as well, the level design is so complex and every encounter can be played out 5-6 different ways.

    Now the story. Without spoiling it. It just didn't resonant with me, it was so dark. Too dark. The story focuses on revenge but also redemption which I think a lot of people miss the mark about. However, the problem is, can some acts be redeemed? For me, no. Due to this, I think some of the characters remain unlikable due to their actions and I could not forgive them and I felt like Naughty Dog were trying to force you to like certain characters due to their struggles but I could not forgive. That is just me though. Everyone will experience the story differently. This game really made me question my morality or what is right and wrong. I think everyone will interpret this game differently which is another strength of the story. However my final closing thought of the story is, not only did I not really enjoy it and it didn't win me over, the concepts the game and how it tries to test you with are actually not that deep and I do not think anything the story does could be classed as 'new' or 'ground breaking'.

    This game does not deserve the hate it has received, you can't dislike a story so much that you ignore all of the pros of this game. That is why you have to take user reviews with a pinch of salt, or in this case a truck load of salt.    … Expand
  96. Rokerdawg
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    As a huge fan of the first, this is/was a disappointment. Bland, poorly paced, dull story, paint by numbers drivel. The wastefulness of the players time is unforgivable. Save your money and avoid
  97. DipsonDP
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Barely a review, it's more like a review of some negative reviews i've read)
    This game is a masterpiece in storytelling. A winning achievement for gaming, this is a story that couldn't be told as effectively any other medium. When i say masterpiece i don't imply that this isn't a game without faults, but in my experience, i'm yet to find a game that i can't find faults in. Even in games others consider masterpieces. Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding the game clouded an experience that had to be played without any sort of bias. The hate for the game dates back before any of the leaks had occurred. My theory regarding the reason for this i prefer not to discuss. The bottom line is that people were making dumb arguments before the game had come out, and soon the consensus became "bad game". It certainly didn't help that some people misremember/misinterpret the ending of the first one. They think that Joel is a good person that deserved nothing but the best, when the game makes it clear that Joel was a broken selfish man that admitted to murdering innocents for personal gain in the past. They try to justify his actions at the end, when Ellie herself condemns him for disrespecting her only dream in life. In short, it was never about Ellie, it was that he wasn't strong enough to make the right choice. People mistake the fact that he is an amazingly written likable character with him being a good person. This is all to say that, to me, and i think to any who understood the first game, his death was a logical event, justified by the story itself. If Ellie gets on the path of vengeance over the death of her parental figure, isn't it logical that there would be people wanting to kill Joel when he killed countless fathers? And not all of them were bad people. The main argument people will make is that his death was badly written or humiliating (well yes, sorry, this is a realistic setting, his death had meaning to his character and that's all that matters). This is incorrect, by any standard. But you've have probably heard it a million times, or experienced it yourself. Well this is the effect that bias has on people. I have written more than 6000 characters explaining why nothing about his death was badly written, or explaining any supposed "plot hole". I am yet to come across someone who can prove any plot hole. There's a 5000 character max for this review, so i can't post it. But just by watching the scene again i'm sure you can come to that same conclusion. "Joel gave his name like an idiot, he would never have done that" Wrong. Abby already knew his name. Tommy told her. Why? Well excuse Tommy for not thinking of a false name when being on the verge of being eaten by a horde with slim chances of survival. He just didn't imagine that he's talking to the daughter of a Firefly Joel murdered 4 years ago, and that she somehow knows where he lives, his name, but *not how he looks*. Other people will say that Joel wouldn't have trusted Abby. And i agree, until you watch the scene and realize there was literally no other choice. It was trusting her or dying. Literally. That was their best and only chance. That's what they say. Moving along, people say that it's stupid that Ellie doesn't kill Abby at the end. The context needed to explain this requires 25 hours of story that lead up to that moment. The reason is simple. Abby doesn't deserve to die because she has learned from her actions, feels guilt, and has paid a tremendous price (people often forget Ellie kills ALL of her friends and "boyfriend"). And then, she spared Ellie. For the second time. She proved merciful by not killing her at the start (because for her it was about justice, Joel deserved death, but let Ellie live, because she had nothing to do with it). And then she proved merciful once again, because she knows she doesn't win anything by killing her, it will just make things worse, even if Ellie killed everyone she cared about. And then you have Ellie's side, where she gradually realizes that she has become a monster, a torturer, no better than Abby herself, someone who would hurt her loved ones if it meant getting revenge. She says so herself, at some point, it stopped being about Joel. She knows she can't justify what she's doing, and so she spares Abby, because she knows it won't bring Joel back. If anything, it will kill whatever trace of humanity Joel left in her.
    And still, there's so much to say, so much to explain, justify, because people just can't get enough of hating the game. Some hate the game for external reasons, some hate it because they heard it's bad, some hate it because they played it but didn't give it a fair chance, some hate it because they didn't understand the first one, and some hate it because of justifiable reasons. I could make an equally long review all of the virtues of the game, and some criticisms that i have, but hey, who will even read it. I just wished they had given the game a fair chance. Have a nice day.    … Expand
  98. Captainwinky182
    Jul 6, 2020
    7
    After getting the platinum I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth. Graphically the game is stunning, by far the best graphics iv seen this generation. The gameplay is pretty much the same as its predecessor but much more refined with some new added mechanics. The attention to detail is insane. The story was abit of a mess tbh. Way to many flashbacks after flashbacks which affects theAfter getting the platinum I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth. Graphically the game is stunning, by far the best graphics iv seen this generation. The gameplay is pretty much the same as its predecessor but much more refined with some new added mechanics. The attention to detail is insane. The story was abit of a mess tbh. Way to many flashbacks after flashbacks which affects the pacing massivley. This game felt more like a tv series compared to the previous chapter. I would of given this game a 8 but the replay value is laughable tbh. No difficulty trophys meant you can platinum the game in 2 playthroughs.… Expand
  99. JayLando22
    Jul 2, 2020
    1
    This game would be fine if not for its laughably bad story and its over-long run time.

    The combat is largely the same as every ND game since Uncharted 1 making the same small iterative changes but it works. The graphics and animations are AAA but... https://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-2-easter-egg-appears-to-make-light-of-cr-1844123982 ...based on how they are produced, fluff not worth    This game would be fine if not for its laughably bad story and its over-long run time.

    The combat is largely the same as every ND game since Uncharted 1 making the same small iterative changes but it works. The graphics and animations are AAA but... https://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-2-easter-egg-appears-to-make-light-of-cr-1844123982 ...based on how they are produced, fluff not worth the human toil to create them!

    I say some version of this in every Naughty Dog review I give, but, STILL, the "adventure" of this action-adventure is still just a tarted-up Crash Bandicoot! Bigger straight paths and more control in the animal riding segments but mostly still true! I think it may actually be a step back, there is less Ellie on a water puzzles but compared to Uncharted 4 the environments seem less story motavated.

    Speaking of story, holy **** from the macro to the micro, shiny as it may look this really is a dog turd. The laughable way it keeps shouting out random names while you kill the same 12 character models over and over again. The super simple and basic revenge story that does nothing new. The horrible pacing that added TEN HOURS instead of just ending the game!

    About halfway in I started to get bored of the gameplay loop and then a few hours later there is a huge change but it only made me go from bored to annoyed to really hating this game.

    The gameplay stays the same throughout but the ludo-narrative dissonance does not so much "take a dive" as Wile-E-Coyote falls down a canyon. The game makes the gore and guns and throat-slitting fun and sound satisfyingly juicy but also wants to try to critique violence? Everything just feels like it is working against everything else and what a mess!

    The gross way they have a trans character and lazily making their entire arc only about being trans. If the rest of the characters were not this shallow I would have been more offended, but luckily(?) everyone is lazily written.

    Ellie gets the worst of it. When you play the first one, narratively you think about how they will deal with the fallout of "Joel's Choice" and how interesting it would be to play a whole game as Ellie. WELL... what you get is another Joel in an Ellie skin and about a minute of a sequel. Instead a very basic hunt these people who wronged you that could have taken Ellie out entirely and only have to change 2 flashbacks!

    What a **** step backwards in nearly every way!    … Expand
  100. c0nsume
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    The points are for the technical team that have done a great job. The story however is a cringe fest.
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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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