The Last of Us Part II

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  1. ArtyD__
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game runs a bit too long, and makes very divisive opinions for you, but it sticks to the story they wanted to tell. Even if not the biggest fan of some of the plot points/ way characters are handled they do accomplish their goal of evoking emotion and getting a response whether positive or negative. Environments, gameplay, and world are all improved and TLOU2 is still one of the best games of the year and is a true Naughty Dog game from beginning to end.… Expand
  2. ctdelade
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Any review out there with anything lower than a 4 deserves to be deleted simply due to the AMAZING graphics and animation. That along makes it AT least a 4. Additionally, any review that gave it a perfect 10 is being too generous due to the poor pacing in the second part of the game.

    The biggest problem with Last of Us Part II is how it looses momentum and resets itself when the story    Any review out there with anything lower than a 4 deserves to be deleted simply due to the AMAZING graphics and animation. That along makes it AT least a 4. Additionally, any review that gave it a perfect 10 is being too generous due to the poor pacing in the second part of the game.

    The biggest problem with Last of Us Part II is how it looses momentum and resets itself when the story shifts at a certain point. Not only is this section cover the same timespan of the main story, but it also resets the player to upgrade a character all over again.

    If this segment of the story was appropriately woven in between the central plot, then it would be more reasonable to call it a 10/10 game.    … Expand
  3. PhantomSnake
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Jugabilidad y diseño excepcionales pero la muerte de Joel no estuvo bien pensada debieron haber otras formas
  4. TFDarKaiser
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me parecio un juego increible con graficos admirables, una trama argumanetal fenomenal pero algunos puntos forzados como el final o la muerte de joel...la jugabilidad exelente añadiendo mas posibilidades con pocos bugs… Expand
  5. YagoCK
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. NAO GOSTEI MUITO DA HISTÓRIA DO JOGO, PELO FATO DE MATAREM OS PERSONAGENS COMO SE NÃO FOSSEM NADA. POR EXEMPLO O JOEL, QUE NO PRIMEIRO JOGO ERA UM CARA QUE NÃO ACREDITAVA EM NINGUÉM, E NO SEGUNDO JOGO ELE SALVA UMA MULHER QUE NAO CONHECE, QUE TA ARMADA, E AINDA VAI PRO ACAMPAMENTO DELA, CHEGANDO LA AINDA FALA SEU NOME.… Expand
  6. TlouXma
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part II presenta una historia llena de grandes momentos, el juego demuestra que su mundo no tiene compasión por nadie, la muerte de Joel fue un claro ejemplo de que todos pueden caer en cualquier momento, muestra lo cruel que es este mundo y tiene presente el ciclo de la venganza, toda acción presenta una consecuencia.
    Su final es ambiguo, te deja con dudas y te presenta a una Ellie que nunca podrá superar la muerte de la única persona que dio todo por ella. Tal.vez no podrá ser mejor que su antecesor, pero sin duda es un gran final para la historia de estos personajes.    … Expand
  7. JoseNaranjo
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    The game is far from a “masterpiece”, it definitely has many issues in its story, specially regarding to Abby. However, the gameplay is super enjoyable, the animations are the best I’ve ever seen, the music is amazing and levels are fun.
    It the game wouldn’t have disrespected some characters and forced us play as Abby, it would have been better than the original, it’s a shame.
  8. thiagoperez
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego me pareció un muy buen juego, con asombrosas mecánicas en el gameplay y un inteligencia artificial excelente y la mejor que vi en cualquier videojuego, gráficos preciosos con rostros de personajes que parecen reales, y unas físicas que te hacen sentir cada golpe, navajazo o tiro. La historia me pareció bastante buena, tuve un problema con la segunda mitad del juego ya que controlamos a abby, y no me entusiasmó mucho porque sentí que se alargó demasiado su historia. Tampoco me gusto mucho el final ya que sentí que al menos Ellie o Abby debieron morir, para demostrar que la venganza solo lleva a cosas malas y letales. La muerte de Joel no me pareció mala ya que le da la motivación a la historia y la fuente de los deseos de venganza tanto de Ellie como de el propio jugador y demuestra que aunque sea Joel, en ese mundo cualquiera puede morir y de una manera muy rápida y sin honor, porque es así, nadie es invencible.
    pd: para los que se quejan de porque Abby va a puños, quiero que recuerden que en el primer juego Joel también iba a puños, pero por ser un personaje que no les agrada, critican cualquier cosa.    … Expand
  9. Brite_Chile
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Desde mi perspectiva el juego no es para nada malo, gráficamente es excelente, jugabilidad mejoro bastante en comparación con la primera entrega, ahora yo creo que todos o por lo menos la gran mayoría está de acuerdo con lo que acabo de decir, ahora viene el problema donde discrepa la gran mayoría "LA HISTORIA", desde mi punto de vista el juego comienza bien mostrándonos como Joel rescato a Ellie de las luciérnagas para luego mostrarnos como esta Jackson y como esta Ellie, hasta ese instante iba excelente, nos muestran como funciona Jackson, algunos personajes como Jesse, Dina, María, etc. Luego se nos da la orden de hacer rutas para despejar la zona junto con Dina y va todo excelente hasta ese "TRÁGICO MOMENTO" aquí todos se querían matar al ver que Joel murió de una forma tan mala, desde mi punto de vista Joel debería haber muerto de una forma un poco más épica tipo Yara pero aún más épico, yo en vez de haber matado a Joel en las primeras 2 horas de juego hubiera comenzado el juego con Ellie, Dina (estas 2 haciendo pareja) y obviamente limpiando zonas de los infectados(controlando a Ellie), y por otro lado a Joel y Tommy limpiando otra zona, pq puta que tenía ganas de controlar a Joel. Luego de eso yo hubiera ingresado la historia de Abby y de como esta busca venganza por la muerte de su padre, luego mucho más adelante tipo 10-15 horas de juego matar a Joel y con ello comenzando la venganza de Ellie y acabando la de Abby. Desde mi punto de vista sentí que cuando contaron la historia de Abby me dio un poco de paja jugarla (no toda, pero si me dio paja jugar la primera vez que ella sale y se encuentra con SCARS) sentí que había como mucho "relleno" dentro de su historia. Ahora llegaríamos en la parte en donde Ellie mata a la gran mayoría de los amigos de Abby y bueno hay contando la historia de Abby y de como esta es salvada por Yara y Lev (pq desde mi punto de vista esa parte de la historia me pareció más entretenida y como que abrió un poco más a los 3 personajes). Siento que después todo el trascurso de la historia está bastante sólido, en cuanto a que Abby intenta volver para vengar la muerte de sus amigos con esta última perdonando la vida de Ellie y de Dina (gracias a Lev). Ahora la historia siento que transcurre bastante bien con Dina, Ellie y el hijo de Dina, y por otro lado a Abby con Lev intentando encontrar a los luciérnagas, y estas 2 siendo capturadas. Luego Ellie va a buscar venganza por Joel (otra vez XD) y aquí viene para mi lo más difícil de imaginar como seria el final, siento que el final desde mi punto de vista, no es bueno ni tampoco malo, seria tipo como un 4/10, ya que si bien Abby sufrió muchísimo (tanto que si no hubiese llegado Ellie ella hubiese muerto) además de matar a todos sus amigos, haber escapado de los lobos y comenzar todo de nuevo intentando encontrar esa luz llamada Luciérnagas, y aquí explico el motivo del pq el final no me parece tan asqueroso, si bien yo creo que la gran mayoría de las personas querían ver muerta a Abby, siento que es bueno (aunque el final fue bastante anticlimatico y como que esta muy mal construido) en el momento en que Ellie deja escapar a Abby se abre una puerta para ver a las luciérnagas (quizás en otro entrega o algún tipo de DLC).

    Ahora quería dar una pequeña opinión mía con respecto al personaje de Abby y es que en el transcurso de la historia intentan logran que puedas empatizar con el personaje (cosa que si paso en mi) puesto que siento que en un mundo apocalíptico no hay ni buenos, ni malos, solo gente que intenta sobrevivir a todo costo en un mundo donde ya no hay luz solo oscuridad.    … Expand
  10. straga24
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    The game is solid. It follows the same formula as the first game. Just better game play, movement and graphics. All the hate on the story are either people wanting the story about Joel even tho the game is about Ellie. Or they never finished it because Joel isn't as wasted as people claim he is still a huge part of most of the most emotional scenes in the game. At the end of the day if youThe game is solid. It follows the same formula as the first game. Just better game play, movement and graphics. All the hate on the story are either people wanting the story about Joel even tho the game is about Ellie. Or they never finished it because Joel isn't as wasted as people claim he is still a huge part of most of the most emotional scenes in the game. At the end of the day if you like the first one not finishing the story here just seems wrong. Yeah some of it drags and there could be better flow of the story elements the story still works and has a lot to it. Just give it a chance. Its not the Joel show.… Expand
  11. Andrew11
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En mi opinión es un increíble juego que merece la pena de principio a fin, ya sea por los gráficos, jugabilidad e incluso historia. lo único que no me gustó fue el final que es un poco incompleto y la muerte de cierto personaje, pero en general una obra maestra.… Expand
  12. Kaihaj
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Killing one of the most beloved game characters ever in such a raw and almost torture-like manner and then asking their players to put on the shoes of the perpetrator is a lot to ask for and there is probably no other studio in the world that would do it. In reality, one can be held accountable for one's actions and one rarely rides against the sunset and lives happily ever after. That everything is about perspectives and we all are heroes or villains depending on what part of our lives, what actions or people we encountered in the spotlight shines on may have never been better told in any media. I might have wanted a different ending but the game is basically a masterpiece no matter what part of the game we are talking about.… Expand
  13. Asol
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Is not a fan service game. But is still good. In my opinion the story could have been better, totally agree, but is a real well made game. You can see the efforts in development.
    If you ask me, I'd prefer de first one. But this one takes vengeance to a new whole level and that makes it different .
  14. Falc0n_Ind3stro
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Gostei do jogo mas não tanto como do primeiro! Este tem uma boa mensagem, vingança é um caminho solitário, leva-nos a pensar nas nossas acções durante o gameplay mas tem algumas falhas na história. Muitas personagens, pouco desenvolvimento. Este jogo podia ser feito em duas partes (ou dois jogos) e não juntar tudo em um só jogo. Tentaram ao máximo distinguir-se ou separar-se do primeiroGostei do jogo mas não tanto como do primeiro! Este tem uma boa mensagem, vingança é um caminho solitário, leva-nos a pensar nas nossas acções durante o gameplay mas tem algumas falhas na história. Muitas personagens, pouco desenvolvimento. Este jogo podia ser feito em duas partes (ou dois jogos) e não juntar tudo em um só jogo. Tentaram ao máximo distinguir-se ou separar-se do primeiro jogo que a narrativa foi um tanto apressada (como escrevi, muitas personagens, pouco desenvolvimento deixando alguns buracos na mesma), mas também abre "portas" ao jogador para tirar as suas próprias conclusões. No todo, foi uma boa experiência, mas não é um 10/10. Para mim é um 8.5, não dou um 9, devido as falhas da narrativa e personagens sem grande ligação ou desenvolvimento.
    No entanto, não entendo o ódio de muitos para com o jogo. No "final do dia", é apenas um jogo!

    Atenção ao detalhe e grafismo no seu melhor, gameplay inovado quando comparamos ao original mas um pouco mais do mesmo e a narrativa ficou um pouco aquém daquilo que esperava, na mesma, não é tão má como tentam passar informação! 8.5, como já escrito, é a minha nota!
    Mas cada um tem a sua opinião. Uns irão gostar, outros odiar e outros ficarão indiferentes. É normal.    … Expand
  15. Matygan
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8 бананов фашистов из 10. Долгое обучение в начале проклинаю. Не советую играть: Енотам, детям которым менее 5 лет, беременным женщинам. А ТАК ЖЕ НЕГРАМ… Expand
  16. marcelobtudela
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good game, but it's too long and they shouldn't continue the storyline with Ellie an Joel .… Expand
  17. Aceospades97
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay so, when I bought the game, I read the reviews and got scared that it would be terrible. The story was heavily criticized, and so was the gameplay. However, upon playing the game i realized that most what everyone complained about was the fact that they lost Joel. They acted as if he was a Saint but in reality he wasn't. Yes I loved the character but he did bad things a d and the game did justice. The story wasn't even bad. Only problems I had with it is how easy Abby turned on the WLFs, the fact that they had Abby kill Joel in the first couple hours felt like a let down, as they portrayed Joel as a part of the story in the trailers which felt like an advertisement lie.

    Asides from that. The game play was more than awesome, the gore levels are very realistic to compared to other games, the characters are actually good. Personally i feel like lots of those negative reviews stem from homophobic reasons    … Expand
  18. Alex_1090
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego en si es bueno. Aunque no le pongo 5 estrellas por la forma tan tonta en la que matan a uno de los mejores personajes de todos los vídeo juegos, me refiero a Joel, si bien es "justificada" su muerte deberían de haberlo matado de una forma épica en la que el jugador piense que en verdad valió la pena la muerte del mismo, y no algo tan burdo como lo fue. También pienso que es una gran estafa el hecho de que Elli perdone la vida de Abby pero no haya podido perdonar a Joel por haberle mentido en el primer juego, gracias a él hizo y vivió muchas cosas, incluso formó un tiempo una familia gracias a seguir con vida y no pudo perdonar a Joel.... Vamos, que gran estafa, por lo demás es un gran juego, pudieron haber hecho mejor las cosas pero ni modo, es lo que hay.… Expand
  19. Thermyte
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played all through TLOU2 and I genuinely liked it a lot. Its not as fresh or new as the originals, so I already feel like it has that part going against it, but overall as an experience I enjoyed it, and I found the differences between Abby and Ellie interesting.

    I still think that if anyone hadn't seen the spoilers and didn't have their opinions of the game warped by the "rational anti-sjw" YouTubers, it would easily be better received and people would actually think for themselves. Even if some ideas of representation came off repulsive to people who get that upset by that kind of stuff, I believe it would be easier to brush off for that crowd. I personally liked Ellie's relationship with Dina, even if I feel Dina lacked some background in some areas, but what I found to like about her was that Ellie, even with all the **** shes gone through, had someone that she could love and be comforted by who accepted her for who she was, and I genuinely found that endearing.What I liked about Abby was that she was essentially a representation of what Ellie COULD have become. She got her revenge, and when she was given the chance to back down from Ellie and spare Dina, she did, even after all the **** that Ellie had gone through. In the end I actually believe Abby went through even WORSE circumstances than Ellie did, yet she decided to move forward and not be consumed by hate anymore, while Ellie couldn't even live with herself anymore and her entire identity became engulfed in rage and hatred, letting it get the best of her and her friends.

    The game was clearly trying something different here that isn't normally done in story driven games, and while I was strongly opposed to playing a different side of the story, I grew to empathize with Abby and appreciate her arc as a character, and see how contrasted with Ellie. They're both different sides of the same coin. Both characters basically broke even, yet both processed their tragedies differently. Given that the theme of TLOU2 is "hate", I would say it does an excellent job of portraying it. Instead of Ellie choosing to move on, she chose to seek revenge. Instead of choosing to be happy, she chose to let the anger consume her, leaving her with nearly nothing left, but the smoldering ruins of her life. I wished the best for Ellie as well, and I can see how people are disappointed in the ending sequence, but I honestly was fond of the message it was trying to promote. Revenge sounds like a sweet prize in videogames, but in this scenario that tries to mimic reality, it is a often a hollow victory .

    Id have to give the game an 8/10. It's trying something different that falls short in some aspects, but I respect what its doing and in many ways succeeds at it. People who are giving this game 3's and below while pretending to be "honestly giving their opinion" are just trying to veil their short sighted anger, while having the entire experience already ruined for them because some "anti-PC redpilled" youtuber told them that you're an idiot for liking this game. Almost no triple A games deserve ratings as low as a 3, and ESPECIALLY a game as polished as TLOU2. Even if the games story was as **** **** as people claim it to be, it would still deserve a MINIMUM of a 6 out of 10 for the level of detail and fidelity it has poured into it.

    I cant convince anyone otherwise of how to view the game because it feels that anyone who even browses YouTube has had their perception so monumentally **** up to the point that there is no discussion to be had. They just see the game's leaks where you see everything completely unexecuted and left to the imagination, and then hear about it from someone online who wants to call it "SJW trash" and it will immediately be subject to the worst possible lens of skepticism and reviews. If everyone in this game were a bunch of straight white dudes, nobody would give a **** and maybe the only thing that people would criticize was that the story goes a bit too long.

    8/10 for me, and to someone who dislikes the game, a 6/10 MINIMUM under any circumstance.    … Expand
  20. Hotrebor
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    I liked the game bit I felt it to long, a lot of unneeded battles and scenes could be deleted and the game still being great
  21. Bartuk36
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    I really enjoy this game.Visual and gameplay, all on top level.Plot very rude to player and his feelings, but if you can accept all that happens and just flow on story line, its pretty good story.
  22. Joe27577
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Had mixed feelings about this game it was very controversial I think it turned at better than I thought there were some parts that could have been better like the Abby part like how you waste time trying to save Yara but she dies and how the the story between her and Ellie are not really connected apart from her friends. But the end really got me because I think the theme of this game showed revenge and forgiveness. This game showed that vengeance is not good Abby took that road and she lost all her friends. Ellie also took that road and lost a life with Dina but saw that it would just lead to more suffering.How Ellie was able to forgive Abby for what she did and when she wanted to try to forgive Joel. Joel's death was not dumb it's what we all saw coming anyway it what motivates Ellie to get her revenge therefore making this game. Gameplay is great especially on the hardest difficulty. Great game but is not as bad as people say.… Expand
  23. nicofresh420
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    If i hadn't played TLOU I I probably would have given the game a 10/10, but I just can't deny that the storyline is a bit "meh" as to what happens after part I. Gameplay overall is satisfying bringing back memories of many great titles like tomb raider, uncharted, resident evil, MGS, hitman and even GTA. Now don't get me wrong, the storyline itself is great and works making you feel a lotIf i hadn't played TLOU I I probably would have given the game a 10/10, but I just can't deny that the storyline is a bit "meh" as to what happens after part I. Gameplay overall is satisfying bringing back memories of many great titles like tomb raider, uncharted, resident evil, MGS, hitman and even GTA. Now don't get me wrong, the storyline itself is great and works making you feel a lot of emotions and not get bored throughout the whole 25-40 hr gameplay, soundtrack is awesome and the graphics oh my! So don't get thrown away by the negative comments of those not being able to be objective to when it comes to being a "critic". To me the story would have ended great in part I with ND leaving us with the doubt of what went on and would have made another story to this game but well we got what we got and I'm not mad. Get it, play it, enjoy it, and then criticize even if you only enjoyed the first 4 hours of gameplay and then never again played it.… Expand
  24. Severous14
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    I really enjoy it a lot. And I think the game made a lot of bold choices and some of it worked for me, some of it didn't. But I think its great that games as a medium is willing to go there.

    Because of the complicated story, it lacks the cohesion of the first one. But since there is a lot going on, its understandable. Story beats got in the way of the pacing for me. The pros make up    I really enjoy it a lot. And I think the game made a lot of bold choices and some of it worked for me, some of it didn't. But I think its great that games as a medium is willing to go there.

    Because of the complicated story, it lacks the cohesion of the first one. But since there is a lot going on, its understandable. Story beats got in the way of the pacing for me. The pros make up for the cons however. But the game play improved leaps and bounds.

    I would definitely suggest playing it if you like the first game. The ending might be controversial but no one can say it was not earned. Its a worthy sequel.    … Expand
  25. CIb0WSkI
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    I have never written reviews before. But it’s just not fair. The plot is top notch. But there is one problem. What's happened to music? Where did that splendor of the first part go? Don't say this **** up because of the main theme of the game - anger. Bam. bam. bam. - this is not anger, this is idiocy. Sorry.
  26. Julcr09
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Liked it but didn't love it like the first game, really enjoyable game which worst part is having to play as abby; character who made feel nothing despite knowing her story and reasons why she did what she did they tried hard to make us feel for her but I couldn't. Overall a great game in many ways, i even liked the story that most say is its weakest point But felt abby forced… Expand
  27. Ferselui13
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen juego aunque la historia es un poco sosa y aburrida por partes y fue desagradable ver cómo muere joel… Expand
  28. ReKoBaa61
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bu kadar yıl bekleyip hikaye olarak Joel’i öldürme fikrini bulmak çok zor olmuş olmalı.… Expand
  29. iM_aFirefly
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A pesar de la historia que me dejó con un sabor de boca bastante amargo, el como mataron a la mayoría de personajes empáticos sin casi nada de argumento, me sigue pareciendo un buen juego y rico en muchos apartados, sobre todo que el final fue lo más lógico racional que este título con un contexto de la venganza pudo haber tenido… Expand
  30. Bobbypete
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    First understand that 20,000 plus of these reviews came on the first day it came out, and this game is 24+ hours long. Many negative reviews are from people who have not finished the game. Second, some negative reviews do have valid points when it comes to gameplay. For example, playing as Abby for ten hours felt tedious at times. The writers were a little heavy-handed attempting to makeFirst understand that 20,000 plus of these reviews came on the first day it came out, and this game is 24+ hours long. Many negative reviews are from people who have not finished the game. Second, some negative reviews do have valid points when it comes to gameplay. For example, playing as Abby for ten hours felt tedious at times. The writers were a little heavy-handed attempting to make the audience sympathize with her. Ellie. But there are some very good fights while playing as Abby. The gameplay itself is fluid, very accessible, and some of the best naughty dog has made. The story is not as good as the first, but it has plenty of high points. Many people seem incapable of analyzing this story with any sort of depth, they just scream about how it did not align with their expectations. The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is fantastic, and the story is still much better than most video games out there. The game is 100% worth playing, it may not be as strong of a narrative as the first one, but it is powerful in its own way. Solid 8.… Expand
  31. Luisfernandot33
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es bastante bueno su sistema de combate muy bueno al igual que graficos lo que me disgusto es mas o menos mala
    desarrollo del juego ,en mi opinión joel merecía un final mas digno tambien hubiera estado fenomenal haber jugado con abby al midmo tiempo que con ellie de ahí el juego utiliza el mismo sistema de combate pero innovado y mantiene la misma esencia eso le suma varios puntos    … Expand
  32. evanaitcheson
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    More refined combat from original TLOU with best visuals I've ever seen. Story is quite a mixed bag and definitely could've been improved with some small changes to events and the pacing, but overall I do not get the hate for this game. First game's story was a lot more solid I believe, but this game still holds it's own and is certainly worth playing.
  33. DieVIP
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay is excellent. Nothing to say about it.
    Then there is the story. It isn't that bad but the chronology is bad. Plus, playing Abby for too long make it even worst, I felt like the first few play in the Aquarium was kind of useless. Only when she got captured by the Seraphites that it begin to become interesting.
    Could definitely made a better storyline especially for Joel who died too early.    … Expand
  34. pandasaurius
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    The game is good, it has a gameplay similar to the first game and I would even say that it surpasses it and has a soundtrack that, although in the game it is somewhat hidden when you listen to it, it causes a lot of sensations and the story is good at first, the characters have a reasonable motivation, but after the second half you can see that they are trying to sell you the newThe game is good, it has a gameplay similar to the first game and I would even say that it surpasses it and has a soundtrack that, although in the game it is somewhat hidden when you listen to it, it causes a lot of sensations and the story is good at first, the characters have a reasonable motivation, but after the second half you can see that they are trying to sell you the new character, but it doesn't work very well for many and the ending is bitter but you can say it makes sense for what the story is… Expand
  35. sdesorete736
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one of the best I have ever played, really a game very well made, desping from the controversies. The only thing that maybe isn't so good is the addition of new characters that lack character, and also the death of Joel the best character of Naughty Dog, it's awful for someone like he, another tedious thing was to play with Abby because it's really hard to get her to feel sorry for her, but then it's a great game… Expand
  36. dee-lan
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was hyped about the game since it was announced and I have forced myself to not watch a single trailer until I got to play the game to keep the entire surprise to myself.

    And what a surprise when I started the game to see Joel be beaten to death by this unknown character from an unknown group. I was taken by the guts and wanted revenge just as much as Ellie in what seemed to be a long-to be adventure to Seattle.

    However, where I was first disappointed was when I thought we would have a Ellie/Dina adventure all the way from Wyoming to Seattle filled with beautiful scenaries and interesting dialogs in a TLoU1-like adventure just turned into a teleportation all the way to Seattle. From there, it was just an overdose of gunfights with enemy and infected until the part where you control Abby for the second part of the game, to re-do a Seattle-through adventure but by another point of view, which is, also, excessively filled with gunfights at the point I was just forcing myself to play in Seattle Day 3 in order to get to know the end of the story.

    The end of the story, which was according to popular opinion, somehow completely rubbish was in my opinion really deep and relatable as to see Ellie's character which developed into the young lady she is now and all the terrible things she had to suffer and to see her completely, completely exhausted in the final fight with Abby and who just wants everything to stop and regrets going on such a revenge quest.

    It was just overwhelmingly sad to see Ellie, which I thought had somewhat of a bright future in Tommy's camp, forced to fight again and to lose everything and everyone she loved and lived for. And to see her going back to the farm where she left Dina to see an abandonned and emptied house was a very sad yet, to me, satisfying end to the game and made me feel so sorry for Ellie.

    She had everything, and this everything all went away in an instant and she lost so much more, including her soul, by going on a revenge quest accross the country. Which maybe, for some of the haters out there, could be something for them to reflect on.

    In conclusion : I really loved the game and I think the story was just amazing but I think in terms of gameplay choices, there was way too many gunfights and meaningless confrontations as long with an excessively long part of playing Abby for a player that wanted to know more about Ellie. Another thing to avoid such disapointment amongst players would have been to give to the players the choice to either kill Abby or not, and possibly, see the results of our actions on Ellie's mental health.

    If I would have one advice to anyone who wants to play the game after playing The Last of Us Part 1, just play it, but gradually, and just let yourself be carried by the story this game has to tell.    … Expand
  37. TedtyChalk
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked the game but the ending was alright I didn't liked that ellie didn't kill abby because I hated that **** and I didn't like that joel die in the first 2 hours of the game he should have died in a better way… Expand
  38. yaboi_aaron
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hear me out (Spoilers)
    This a Quality game, the story may not be as good or creative as the first, but there is still a lot of passion in the story telling and overall pacing. Hey guys maybe think about WHY Abby killed Joel, I loved Joel as much as all of you but to say Abby is a **** character is a bit dumb. Ellie and Abby both go through tough scenarios and it makes for a story that heavily thrives on the events of the original, Also the gameplay is a HUGE upgrade from the first game's gameplay, and the graphics look pretty damn good too, I respect your decision to not like this game, the story was very subjective and more people hated it then they liked it. I liked it but I feel Naughty Dog should've thought things out a tad bit more to appeal to more people. Thanks for Listening    … Expand
  39. Juanluisfkgjg
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    El final es glorioso y el final es mejor que el de la primera parte además el principio es una gozada los escenarios y gráficos están muy bien elaborados y si deseas jugarlo lo recomiendo al 100
  40. Varsen
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    This video game does not deserve the notes as a 5 deserves in my view an 8.
    Since if we go to the topic of gameplay it is very good, the beautiful graphics, in the narrative it is a little loose.
    What I like about this video game is that when you control ellie you kill people and dogs without thinking for example, there is a part that explains it well, in the hospital you kill a woman    This video game does not deserve the notes as a 5 deserves in my view an 8.
    Since if we go to the topic of gameplay it is very good, the beautiful graphics, in the narrative it is a little loose.
    What I like about this video game is that when you control ellie you kill people and dogs without thinking for example, there is a part that explains it well, in the hospital you kill a woman who was playing ps vita, and then (optionally) you kill a dog, when you're with ellie you don't care, but then when you're with abby it changes the thing because you have killed someone without thinking if they have family children.
    That the last of us 2 has done very well because what he wants to convey is that killing is something that in video games you do not stop to think about and that what I like about the last of us 2 that what he does to you is in reflect on what you have done    … Expand
  41. DR3W15C00L
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Of course, not as good as first one. But I felt that Ellie’s arch was not bad. It was just abbies arch that ruined the game for me. She just wasn’t an interesting character yet makes you play as her for too long.… Expand
  42. spikeBall
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the game was overall a good game. The story wasn't the best and the fact that you had to play the antagonist for 10 hours after seeing them kill Joel. Overall solid tho, must play in my opinion.… Expand
  43. RonnyHaze
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Atmosphere is gorgeous, gameplay is well improved, the sound design is incredible and all the accessibility options are amazing. The only downside, and it's a huge one, is the story. Too little of one beloved character and way too much of a new character with a bulked out presence, slapped hard with a far too ambiguous ending!
  44. FreshBrainStump
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although it’s not as tightly written as the first installment it’s a wild narrative that speaks volumes on violence and loss while also being extremely gripping. Not once did I find myself bored, maybe scared or thrilled or depressed, but I never wanted to put down the controller. I also don’t think it was perfect but mostly because of specific segments that had me dying too much or being confused on where to go next. But the combat in this game is brutal and most of the time feels as real as a fame can get. The story is the subjective factor responsible for most hate towards the game. Joel’s death and Abby gameplay is the most hated aspect. But if you’re open minded to what this game has to offer you would enjoy the ride because this is one hell of game.… Expand
  45. Vladimir_Sid
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Столько эмоций я не испытывал не в одной игре. Из минусов, игра очень затянута, геймплей за Эбби можно было сделать короче, сопереживать этому персонажу было тоже крайне тяжело. Игра явно не заслуживает того хейта который на нее сыпется.… Expand
  46. Rato-99
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    excellent gameplay, it has beautiful graphics but it has one of the worst endings, which ruins the whole experience
  47. Ponchgf
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Good gameplay, excellent graphics, beautiful design, awesome... but the story and how it is tell is a little bit disappointing, i wish i could play with other characters of the original story. Joel and Ellie will be forever loved in the video game industry.
  48. Cantel
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the game. There graphics were great and I for the most part enjoyed the characters. For the most part I can’t forgive Abby for killing Joel, but I could still get interested by her side of the story. Ellie’s was simply amazing, this story of revenge eventually overcome by the forgiveness she had begun to give Joel was a great way to wrap things up. And the epilogue was a sad, yet realistic way to wrap it up… Expand
  49. Esneidersanchez
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este es un juegaso, me encanto mucho, si es verdad que es una pena lo de la muerte de Joel, pero no es una razón como para calificar el juego como MALO. Me fascinó… Expand
  50. XPotatoeK1llerX
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    It's a really polish and and well done game. The story is not that deep and powerful as the first one but is a game absolutely well done.
  51. BenjaminAriasP
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bueno vengo a dejar mi opinion sobre este juego...
    Primero me gustaria decir que the last of us 1 es mi favorito y the last of us part II lo estuve esperando un largo tiempo. Cuando llego el juego a mi casa lo jugue al tiro sin perder el tiempo, Como en 5 dias me lo pase... y puedo decir que es un buen juego. Mientras me lo iba pasando podia ver cuanto hate se estaba creando con este juego... ya que con la muerte de joel es algo muy impactante triste.... pero creo que es lo que lo hace unico, se que es muy dificl pero te hace reflexionar mucho y vivir una experiencia muy grande (si este univeso significa algo para ti como jugador). No te voy a mentir a mi en muchas partes del juego perdi la ganas de jugar pero al final creo que entendí porque... obvio te va a generar un desagrado jugar con abby , solo el simple motivo de que haya matado a joel es algo que te puede parecer imperdonable... pero en este juego no se trata de que quien estuvo bien o que estaba mal... lo que te trata de explicar es que en este mundo nadie es el bueno... por mucho que quieras pensar de que abby es la antagonista de la historia la realidad es que no lo es. He visto muchos comentarios de que el juego es malo porque trata de meterte la homosexualidad y creo que no tiene nada que ver... incluso es un pesamiento demasiado pobre y sin argumentos... cual es tu problema con eso .. te molesta?... porque si te molesta que "un" juego tenga otra orientacion sexual.. el problema eres tu. le pongo un 8 ya que no llega al 10 como tlou1 pero creo que un 8 es ideal para este juego... repito es mi opinion del juego, como fan que a jugado la primera parte y su dlc.    … Expand
  52. squall234
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    THE LAST OF US: PART II ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    First Playthrough: 27hr
    The Last Of Us: Part II is depressing, dark but yet beautifully crafted at the same time. Sure, the plot has it's downsides but it doesn't stop it from being engaging and also unique in its own way of teaching the player its main message. Do yourself justice and at least give it chance, rather than bashing it from the spoilers    THE LAST OF US: PART II ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    First Playthrough: 27hr

    The Last Of Us: Part II is depressing, dark but yet beautifully crafted at the same time. Sure, the plot has it's downsides but it doesn't stop it from being engaging and also unique in its own way of teaching the player its main message. Do yourself justice and at least give it chance, rather than bashing it from the spoilers that were leaked; you might be surprised.

    PROS:
    - Gameplay (It's improved in every way from its original predecessor and is incredibly addicting)
    - Exploration
    - Graphics and Overall Presentation
    - Sound Design and Musical Score
    - Acting
    - Impressive AI
    - World-Building and World Design
    - Story Arch and the ideal of "Revenge" in a film motive
    - It's Brutality and not being shameful to show the cruelty of the world
    - Main Characters (I feel like the leads are incredibly strong and are flawed; which makes them compelling)
    - Ending that, in my opinion, finishes this tale off perfectly and starts Ellies' true journey.
    - Settings (So much customizability and an option for people who are handicapped to play normally)
    - Platinum Trophy Difficulty (I'm a completionist and this game is quite easy to do so, unlike the first)

    CONS:
    - Pacing (I feel the momentum stops at full speed halfway in the game when the "twist" comes into play)
    - Too Long (Game should have had it's massive final climax three chapters BEFORE hand. This game really needed another script revision to trim the fat)
    - Structure (While I understand the idea of why the story is structured this way, it still doesn't work and can feel really off-putting and lazy)
    - Main Characters (Majority it's not a huge issue but there are some SERIOUS conflictions with character motivations that the game doesn't like dig through or explain)
    - Supporting Characters (While acted well, they seemed either flat or non-existent)
    - Tedious Level Design (While amazing to look at, some chapters can really drag and take triple the amount of time that it should have been)
    - Changing Weapons (This is minor but I felt that "Holding the Square Button" wasn't that responsive and I would instead randomly swing my melee weapon when trying to be stealthy)

    In the end, The Last of Us: Part II is not for everyone but for me, it was an emotional time. Although it has it's shortcomings and is defiantly not perfect, it's far from being a total mess and to me, shows that Naughty Dog is one of those companies that will take risks; even though it may divide its fanbase.

    VERDICT: PLAY IT    … Expand
  53. EmanuelXD007
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Es bueno y todo pero la historia la caga falta que añadan un Dlc Con otro final :) Esto no hubiera pasado con los spoilers y aparte si la Tipa que escribió la historia no la hubiera echo y se hubiera encargado no una féminazi si no una persona que sabe del juego
  54. Oblin
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the game a lot. I don't 100% understand why everyone is getting so annoyed and upset at the game. I would give this game an 8 only because there are a few things that could have made the game better. Number 1, a better way for Joel's death. Joel starts to get up yanks the golf club out of Abby's hands hits her in the legs, she falls and Joel gets shot in the face (it probably never would have happened but it would have been a better way for Joel to go out. Number 2, why was Abby's character development really bad, it made sense why she killed Joel as he killed her father but the could have made so much more out of that instead of including all her friends. If they just focused on the relationship between Abby and her dad (like Joel & Ellie) instead of all the different characters and their feelings it would have been a lot better. Otherwise, I believed the game was really well made and it was fun to go through. I would 100% recommend the game.… Expand
  55. Lordevill32
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра на мой взгляд отличная!! Сюжет неплохой, но мог бы быть куда лучше.
    Но атмосфера в которой розкрывается сам сюжет перекрывает все погрешности. А в особенности сюжетная линия Ебби помагла розкрыть характеры и особенности тех героев которые ей помогут убить Джоела. Но мне непонятен один момент почему Елли не убила Ебби когда была возможность в конце игры    … Expand
  56. TheRampagingBus
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really did like the game i just did not like joel dieing the way he did i understand why she did it but if tommy wouldn't have said joels name they wouldn't have known that it was him and joel and tommy wouldnt have there grind down so damn much like that and the ending was sad but over all i loved the game.… Expand
  57. Hamburglar99
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    The Last of Us Part II is a great game. I would rate it an 8.5, but I can't so I'll round down. The game is visually stunning. Gorgeous lighting and environmental effects make the experience that much more immersive. The base combat system is very similar to the first game, but it gets broken up through various takedowns and quick time event-style fights. In terms of story, Naughty DogThe Last of Us Part II is a great game. I would rate it an 8.5, but I can't so I'll round down. The game is visually stunning. Gorgeous lighting and environmental effects make the experience that much more immersive. The base combat system is very similar to the first game, but it gets broken up through various takedowns and quick time event-style fights. In terms of story, Naughty Dog took many risks with this game. I feel that the story is gripping, and it elevates the medium while other games tend to focus on more cookie cutter style narratives. Every story decision in this game is explained...eventually. The game relies heavily on its nonlinear narritive. For example, the game uses many flashbacks and repeated timelines with different characters to tell its story. It works very well in most parts of the game, but it grows tiresome as the game moves along. Also, some segments of the game involved too much looting and shooting. I would find myself getting bored during some of the overlong segements where I was tasked to traverse the city, especially when there was no companion along for the journey. All of that being said, it is a wonderful video game. It packs as much, if not more, of an emotional punch compared to the first game. The mood and tone are much darker in this sequel, and moments of levity are sparse. This is a project that I feel should be experienced by all gamers. It is boldly written and visually stunning. The game's developers don't provide fan service or give the audience what they expect. The constant subversion is part of what makes this game a must-play.… Expand
  58. RarielRive
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Superior to the last game in every aspect besides history, this coming from someone that has the platinum trophy in the first one
    This one is more scary, more realistic more good looking The history is great until the end where things get a little weird, but if you take your time to analize it and understand the philosophical meaning behind the end and what it means to ellie, it's a great game with a dark but bright at the same time ending    … Expand
  59. halstedmichael
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is an artistic masterpiece. The mechanics are improved but to the point where it feels familiar with some new flair. The new enemies are a great addition. The way they communicate creates a more suspenseful element for sure. The A.I. can be a bit clunky at times, but that could be due to the medium difficulty I chose. As for the storyline.....I think Abby is a great character, there I said it. However, the reason I don't give this a perfect score is because we're introduced to a new character only to watch and learn that her entire life is filled with defeat and sorrow up until the end. The game has you hate her and then begin to feel bad for her, making you lose the affection you built in the previous game for Joel and Ellie. The last flashback is almost an insult. You're thankful that their last interaction was positive before he met his end, but you'll always wish to have seen how they would've rebuilt their relationship. That's my bias of the game. But damnit if I don't admit how amazing and captivating the game is.… Expand
  60. Wavebreaker
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the game. But I hates playing as the woman I wanted more to do than just kill. There are no good guys or bad guys but. I wanted Abby’s head for killing one of my favorite video game characters of all time.… Expand
  61. Brayman1998
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This game is not that bad I loved it the story was gruesome, there was a fair amount of suprises and I wasent able to tell what was gonna happen I think allot of people are mad because the game was not he same as the first one witch is a good thing they want in a entirely different direction witch I'm ok for will play again!
  62. RaulETS
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    En apartado tecnico es lo mejor que tiene esta generación junto con RDR2 pero creo que el punto flojo del juego definitivamente es la historia. Al durar tanto tiempo creo que muchas veces se pierde el hilo de la historia.
    Aun asi ni se merece un 10 y mucho menos se merece un 0.
  63. Suon
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Total waste of money. All the same game dynamics as the first part, but now you don't even have an engaging plot to follow. They fired Amy Hanning for this just because she refuses to push their agenda, that speaks so much for that "feminism" they so like to shield themselves with, the same here, **** plot, Abby is once of the **** character EVER, it's a total waste of money what theyTotal waste of money. All the same game dynamics as the first part, but now you don't even have an engaging plot to follow. They fired Amy Hanning for this just because she refuses to push their agenda, that speaks so much for that "feminism" they so like to shield themselves with, the same here, **** plot, Abby is once of the **** character EVER, it's a total waste of money what they didn't let Ellie kill that **** oh, yeah, just because she suppose to be "trans" and she **** that Neil **** ingame avatar.… Expand
  64. SmajdalfSVK
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of Us part 1 was a 10/10 story with probably 6/10 gameplay in my opinion. Well here in the second one it is probably the opposite. I LOVE this new gameplay mechanics when you play as Ellie (on hardest difficulty its even better, you have to really outsmart your enemy, watch out for your ammo and trully think before you act). It is BRUTAL, you can deform your enemy, make them suffer, cut off their limbs, disarm them and make them beg for their life, before you kill them, it is something new and fresh, that I missed in the first one. On the other hand, the story is much weaker then the first one. Pacing is terrible, you play as Ellie the first half of the game with 4 flashbacks and than you play the other half as Abby with her own flashbacks, the problem is, that these two narratives dont connect at all, all you learn as Abby is that her group is alright and pretty much innocent. Abbys story gets better at the end, when she connects with Lev and finds her long ago lost feelings. I liked the ending, Ellie was possessed with revange and lost everything because of her selfish acts (just like Joel in the first game). At the end she reminds herself of the last conversation with Joel where she said to him, that she cant forgive him, but she can at least try, thats why she lets Abby go. This story is about forgiveness, not about revange. Loved Ellies parts of the game, but I was bored with Abby tbh, well ... It is still a great game and it is a must have for PS4 for its controversy itself ... Im giving it a weak 8/10 (deserved 7, but Naughty dog made some AWESOME games and Im forgiving them these flops) ;)… Expand
  65. rickdonnie
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    So, this game doesn't deserve a 10. And by no mean a 0. Yes, ND made some bold choices. They delivered the story they wanted, and not the one fans wanted. Fine by me. Creative decisions, characters, it all belongs to creators, and should not belong to fans (look at the Disney trilogy for SW, each film trying to listen to fans...). I liked the story, even if far from perfect (maybe playingSo, this game doesn't deserve a 10. And by no mean a 0. Yes, ND made some bold choices. They delivered the story they wanted, and not the one fans wanted. Fine by me. Creative decisions, characters, it all belongs to creators, and should not belong to fans (look at the Disney trilogy for SW, each film trying to listen to fans...). I liked the story, even if far from perfect (maybe playing Abby sooner instead of a 10 hours part late in the game would be better). The gameplay is basically same as the first, with a few more possibilities (jump, crawl, dodge). Graphics are often fantastic, same for the sound design. The level design is better than the first game, more varieties for the levels, some great parts to play (the forest by night, the building late in the game, the first encounter with the scars). No major glitches for me. Just found the introduction a bit too long, the AI is still far from perfect (but more aggressive and more enemies), and basically, the progression is the same as in every ND Games. But great adventure.… Expand
  66. Popeye112
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think people are way way too hard on this game. From what I’ve seen of the reviews, a lot of the issue people have is with the writing. They say that Joel should have been avenged, or not killed at all. They say Abby was not sympathetic enough for them to care about the ending, but going through this game, I’ve had such a hard time seeing what you’re saying. I was upset when Joel died. Distraught beyond belief. Even had to stop playing for a bit. But the story that came out of it was well-done. Whether you admit it to yourself or not. Abby’s story was compelling. It made me care for the characters that Ellie had taken out. I was mad when I began to play as her again, then I slowly became mad at myself for defending her, then I was mad at Ellie. I didn’t know how to feel for a while. This game is an emotional rollercoaster to be sure. Anyway I have more concerns to address. I’ve heard the complaint that Joel and Tommy acted out-of-character in order for Joel to die. Which I can see at first glance, but these games are not “first-glance” games. In the first game, there is not a single point where Joel would have stopped to help a stranger. But now he lives in a community that thrives on helping people. It thrives on giving people chances and helping them live. After living in a community like that for 4 years, or more in Tommy’s case, of course he would do that. It makes sense. Our penultimate complaint I’ve heard is that Ellie is an unlikable character in this game. She’s a jerk. She’s nothing like the Ellie we knew. Well, of course she isn’t. Of course she’s a jerk. The man she saw as her father figure, lied to her about the most important moment of her life. They didn’t truly talk for 2 years or so, and just as she’s ready to start forgiving him, he’s stripped away from her. Right in front of her face. She’s not the same fun-loving, wonder-filled 14 year old we knew. Things change. And after what happened, that’s a perfectly logical destination to end at. Heartbreaking, but it makes sense, and it’s good well-written story. Last but certainly not least, the ending. The ending is rough. I will give you that one. It is very rough, but it is not bad. The first game ended very bittersweetly. This game was just very very bitter. Which I expected nothing less from this dark of a story. Ellie, as hard as it is to admit, she made the right call in the end. I was breaking down when she was threatening Lev. I did not want to fight Abby. The game did it’s job for me. You cannot complain that Ellie is a jerk and that she’s nothing like she was, but then also complain that she doesn’t murder Abby. Those complaints are so contradictory it hurts. Ellie didn’t take the high road. She took the bear minimum of a medium road that it took to not lose herself completely. If she had just stayed behind, or just left without fighting Abby, maybe she would have deserved a better ending. But everyone in this story was consumed by vengeance and hatred in the end. Ironically everyone other than Abby. Look, I understand many of the complaints given, and why they were given. There is voice to those concerns. But this game, is not a bad game at all. In fact, I’d go as far as to say it’s a good game. But once Joel was killed, so many people just clicked off their ability to care. We knew from the start this was not Joel’s game. In fact, many people speculated that he would be dead, but now that it happened, the game is “terrible” and “a slap in the face to fans of TLOU”. It’s not. If you can just allow yourself to care, it is a good well-done, well-acted story. And it has wonderfully tense gameplay on top of it all. Hell, The Rat-king battle as Abby might be one of my favorite terrifying moments from gaming period. That’s all I’ll say on the matter. Whatever your views are on the game are, all I ask is that you be civil. Respect other’s opinions, listen to one another, and don’t become calloused towards Naughty Dog and all the wonderful people who worked on this game. Have a good day.… Expand
  67. Mah52356
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This game is amazing from all aspects gameplay, graphics and the story was very slow at the beginning but after 5 hr into the game the story wasnt bad
  68. Filavinia
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oyunun grafikleri olsun, mekanikleri olsun gayet güzel. Oynanışı çok güzel sizi oradaymış gibi etkiliyor ve yaşattırıyor. Ama ilk oyunda bize gösterilen konunun gayet güzel işlenişi, Joel ve Ellie’nin arasındaki bağ gayet güzeldi ve insanları asıl çeken şeyin de bu olduğunu düşünüyorum. Fakat 2.oyunda Joel’u o kadar görememiz beni çok üzdü. Ben daha çok Joel ve Ellie’nin arasındaki ilişkiyi görmek istiyordum. Joel’un sakladığı sırrı Ellie’nin öğrendiğinde ki verdiği tepkiden sonra neler yaşandı, nasıl düzeldi veya nasıl düzelmediğini görmek isterdim. Joel’un Ellie’nin nasıl arasındaki ilişkinin daha da yakınlaşmasını görmek isterdim. Ama oyunun 24-25 saatlik oynanış kısmının 2.saatinde Joel’un ölmesi kötüydü. Ve hiç tanımadığımız bir karakter olan Abby’le Ellie kadar 10–11 saat oynamamız kötüydü. Bunlar hatalıydı. Ama bu oyunun geri kalanını gayet beğendim. Bir başıt bence denemez. Denirse ilk oyuna haksız olucağını düşünüyorum.… Expand
  69. sebcelaya
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. not bad, i didn't like playing with abby for a lot of time but the ending was cool… Expand
  70. Maca716
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. IDK why has this game so low user score. Love adult and badass Ellie. Story is a good not a perfect but good.. Opportunity play as an Abby is amazing. Her story and gameplay was a fun. Graphic is amazing but only 30 FPS. I'm definitely not disappointed.… Expand
  71. Littlemata
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I personally loved this game. I can understand that the choices of the writers were difficult to accept for some, this story is heavy and sad. I love Abby, at the end of the game even more than Ellie I think. I do think she deserve more love and understanding from the public in my opinion.. Great and sad game.
  72. Spindleflags
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    It's a sombre harrowing experience. The story is an uncomfortable experience and should be commended for that. Where the game truly shines is in its horror element. Though it's no Part 1 it's a decent game and worth a play-through.
  73. SchmooCannon
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    The good:
    Jaw dropping graphics. Amazing level/set design. Cinema quality lighting. Fantastic character modelling and animation, very few uncanny valley moments. A showcase of what Naughty Dog is capable of doing at a hardware platforms end-of-life.
    Sound design and music is top notch. The music – as well as being beautiful – is a masterclass in acoustic instrument recording. Sound    The good:
    Jaw dropping graphics. Amazing level/set design. Cinema quality lighting. Fantastic character modelling and animation, very few uncanny valley moments. A showcase of what Naughty Dog is capable of doing at a hardware platforms end-of-life.

    Sound design and music is top notch. The music – as well as being beautiful – is a masterclass in acoustic instrument recording. Sound effects and ambient sounds are nothing but perfect.

    The acting is at the highest level, much due to excellent dialog written by Gross and Druckmann.

    The mediocre:
    Gameplay mechanics are a little janky sometimes and can feel dated and repetitive. Sneaking is implemented nicely, but you will undoubtably become frustrated by the limited situational awareness caused by tight FoV combined with slow head movement. Shooting mechanics are OK, and is of typical Naughty Dog style – alright for those only playing on console, and at times infuriating for those who mostly play on PC.

    The story – there's no denying it. It's sub par. People give it 0/10 because of one single event early in the game, as if they have ownership of the characters, or perhaps a sense of being co-creators since the played the first game. This is called entitlement, and is a real problem in todays society. You have to remember that you are a viewer of another persons creative vision. You where not a part of making the game – you are the audience. That being said; The Last of Us Part 2 has a very strange story. A typical hollywoodesque revenge story with the same old tropes and cliches. All set in a well known nihilistic post apocalypse that seems inevitable for every American writer. Humanity is reduced to a psychopathic lizard brain that can only torture and kill. The Last of Us part 1 managed to tell a fresh story in this standard post apocalyptic setting – a story that resonated emotionally, and managed to hold on to humanity by its last thread. The Last of Us part 2 on the other hand is just a revolving door of hatred and despair. Perhaps it was meant as a study of what would happen if you grew up in such an environment. But it falls through. The main issue with it is that it fails to be believable. It fails to be relatable.

    The bad:
    At the end the game fails to resonate emotionally.
    It will leave you empty. It will not leave you with questions, it will not leave you in awe like the first game. It will not open up discussions around anything. It will not provide deeper meaning or the chance of interpretation. Theres nothing to analyse. The story and character developments come across as a juvenile, with a high schoolers knowledge of psychology and philosophy. The gameplay has too much focus on loot. vacuuming every corner and every shelf spamming triangle whilst being 30cm away from the wall takes away from being able to enjoy the larger world.    … Expand
  74. GinoWien
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Story is actually really good, except for some pacing issues. I first disliked Abby, but I came to like her over the course of the game. Most people who criticize the game dislike how Joel died, because they think he is the hero of the first game, but those people never understood the first game. Joel isn’t supposed to be a beloved hero, he is at best morally gray and at worst a sympathetic villain who doomed humanity out of him being selfish. Obviously nobody’s right in the game, but if I had to choose I would say it’s Abby, because Joel needlessly murdered her father, who wasn’t really a threat to him, because Joel could have just knocked him out. That’s not to say I hat Joel, but people who think that they destroyed characters from the first game and that Joel is a hero, don’t even understand the story or characters from the first game. Besides people who think Elli should have killed Abby, probably also think that Luke should have killed Vader in "Return if the Jedi" !… Expand
  75. Andrey383
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Плюсы:
    Графика;
    Геймплей; Актёрская игра; Постановка; Не плохой, но всё ещё эмоциональный сюжет; Хорошо прописанные основные персонажи и их мотивация. Минусы/Спорные моменты: Музыка не такая выразительная и запоминающаяся; Некоторые спорные сюжетные моменты/повороты Несколько cringe моментов; Несколько флэшбэков надо было вставить в начало игры а не в середину; Мне не хватило    Плюсы:
    Графика;
    Геймплей;
    Актёрская игра;
    Постановка;
    Не плохой, но всё ещё эмоциональный сюжет;
    Хорошо прописанные основные персонажи и их мотивация.

    Минусы/Спорные моменты:
    Музыка не такая выразительная и запоминающаяся;
    Некоторые спорные сюжетные моменты/повороты
    Несколько cringe моментов;
    Несколько флэшбэков надо было вставить в начало игры а не в середину;
    Мне не хватило "химии" в отношениях Элли и Дины.

    7-8/10    … Expand
  76. Alex2004
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That's just my opinion. I think either this or cyberpunk 2077 will be the game of the year. It's 100%. The game's graphics are amazing (especially in the rain). I'd rather tell you in advance but I read a lot of walkthroughs and articles about the game. He became inhuman, true to his predecessor, the atmosphere was barely dark. It’s not a zombies game like dead rising (so we fight it out with a chainsaw) but here too you can do the task out loud. Since I don’t have a ps4 so I asked my friend to share his opinion. I also understood one of it ... The story didn't become a big release. However, the way the 2-thread (Elie and Abby's thread meet once) is something brilliant. Just like the gameplay itself. The graphics say it again but something inhuman. Luckily, I avoided the spoilers so every single moment came unexpectedly. Many people say to rewrite the end of the game (or get a DLC like the Left Behind did). The object of the game is to say even the genius. We get Abby and Elie. They both lost a lot. We get the cause and effect of the revenge campaign for both characters. While Abby realizes sooner that this makes no sense, Elie eventually realizes that she has already lost everyone and everything. So it all made no sense. While Elie was completely ruined, Abby found a goal for herself. And his goal is to protect Lew (sorry but I don’t know how to describe it well). I think Elie pardoned Abby because she realized that she wouldn't have a better spiritual world, that Joel could never come back again and that night when Elie didn't forgive Joel but she wanted to start again ... In this world there is neither good nor bad. Everyone acts, throws the threads. Elie eventually gets out of the vicious circle. This game is a perfect ending to this generation. You have to play this game, you have to immerse yourself in the story. I may never try this game but we will remember this game for 100% of the time for a very long time. Thanks to Nauthy Dog for making this masterpiece.… Expand
  77. jamiehack_
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've never reviewed a game but you gotta start somewhere right.
    So, here's the deal. This game is great. It's emotional, it's brutal, it's challenging, and it's incredibly detailed. Guess what, it's 2020 and the game features LGBTQ+ characters? Who would have thought it...anyone that takes offence to this is very narrow minded and doesn't deserve to comment on the game, but that's just my opinion. It shouldn't be up for discussion and I commend Naughty Dog's dedication to include this in such a high profile game. The end.
    The story is lengthy and incredibly well thought out. There is another obvious 'controversial' moment of shock near the beginning - Joel's death. Yep, I definitely came across this when these details were leaked and I was devastated, but I didn't read any more into it, so I didn't know the specific details. Playing it for the first time was tough to watch and incredibly emotional. I thought the way in which it was shown was powerful and struck the right balance of violence and emotion, especially seeing it through Ellie's eyes.
    This definitely had to happen in order to push the game in a new direction, otherwise it would have just been a retread of the first. I didn't necessarily want to play as Joel again with Ellie by my side - we've been there.
    There's a point in the game where you begin to play as new character Abbey. Rather than it being a short segment, you very quickly realise this is gonna be half the game. I didn't connect at first because I struggled to empathise with a character who had just killed Joel. However, as the gameplay went on, I understood what was being done, and what we got was a very padded and relatable character. She isn't massively different from Ellie, it just took time to understand her motives. I think from the point I realised her dad was killed by Joel, I understood why we needed this version of events. This part of the gameplay was needed to steer the game from being a one sided revenge story.
    Everything else about the game is fab - the combat is hugely satisfying and I definitely feel like there's more of an option in how to handle a particular encounter. I generally went in all guns blazing, but I like the emphasis on being able to completely sneak past and avoid combat.
    The encounters with the infected were terrifying. My first time with the stalkers genuinely scared me. I spent a good 10 minutes trying to figure out how I was going to push forward without screaming out loud. There's also a new member of the infected family which was a surprise. It was tense and exciting and it came at a good point in the game. The visuals are fab. The ability to go off and explore at certain points allows the player to witness scenes and moments that could otherwise be completely missed.
    I just loved the game. There are definitely weak points - as much as I love Naughty Dog's approach, I do sometimes find the slower paced elements a little dull. I get that they help us build more human connections with the characters, but sometimes the pacing can be off. Apart from this, they've done it again. The only reason I wanted to post a review was because of all the negative ones I've seen. I don't understand, it baffles me. I realise many are attached to these characters and accepting a new approach is difficult, but I really believe this had to happen to allow part 2 to stand on its own feet. And as I mentioned, the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters is so important in this day and age, and it should just be as "normal" as any heterosexual characters. THERE SHOULD NOT BE A DISCUSSION ON THIS. DO NOT form your opinion based off of these negative reviews. Play the game with an open mind and you will not be disappointed.    … Expand
  78. illyahoi
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Честно, игра не 10/10 , но уж точно и никак не 0/10. В ней есть проблемы в плане затянутого геймплея , непонятных сюжетных ходов и другово. Но в целом игра замечательная. Но основной хейт к игре ( но не весь. Конечно, в игре есть и обьективные проблемы ) связан с двумя сюжетными ходами: смертью Джоэла в начале и с тем, что в середине игры мы начинаем играть за Эбби. Но если кому-то захотелось поиграть в игру, где мы снова за Джоэла и Элли в команде проходим сложные жизненные препятсвия, можете переиграть в первую часть. Это же новая игра, с абсолютно другой историей. На счет игры за Эбби, это же было сделано как раз для того, чтобы обьяснить мотивацию персонажа и , понятное дело, заставить нам ему сопереживать. Ясное дело, что как только нам дают управление за нее, мы относимся к ней крайне негативно и думаем что ни в коем случае не будем ей переживать. И по-моему многие кто говорят про то, что их разочаровало, что игроку дают управление за Эбби, просто не прошли игру до конца. Конечно можно не начать ей сопереживать, но уж хотя бы перестать ее ненавидеть, отчего концовка уже и не кажется такой нелогичной.
    И может бы и стоило добавить в конце возможность выбора, но тогда бы потерялась сама суть самой игры: last of us это как фильм, где мы проживаем моменты жизни вместе с героями и налаживаем с ними тесную эмоциональную связь, наблюдая за всеми их действиями и принимая их.
    Мне же игра вполне понравилась, хотя там и есть понятные проблемы, ввиде затянутости геймплея , слишком невнятных смертях , которые ты толком не успеваешь осознать и в других вещах. Но так же в ней есть и множество хороших вещей. Игра явно запомнится мне на долгое время, оставив после себя определенные эмоции и мысли, на счет которых начинаешь задумываться.    … Expand
  79. Ricardo123
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Ótimos graficos,historia um pouco mais fraca q a do primeiro porém o jogo ainda está muito bom sony wins
  80. EmanuelC17
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love everything about this game, gameplay, graphic, characters and also how ballsy they can be On the down note I only feel there’s unnecessary story which is after Ellie has settled down in the farm that should’ve been the ending, the part where she went to California was pretty forceful and instead losing everything in that journey, she lost family, she didn’t have the revenge she wanted to instead saving Abby, she lost the ability of playing guitar that always remind her of Joel, if story was left in her in the farm and make a peace that’s would be a greater ending than it is… Expand
  81. Outpacer
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I was very worried about this game at first based on some of the reviews, but wow was I pleasantly surprised. First off the gameplay. It only slightly improves upon the original but is still equally as fun. Not the most impressive but solid enough. Now where I was worried was the story. From what I thought going in based on reviews was that some characters would not get the properI was very worried about this game at first based on some of the reviews, but wow was I pleasantly surprised. First off the gameplay. It only slightly improves upon the original but is still equally as fun. Not the most impressive but solid enough. Now where I was worried was the story. From what I thought going in based on reviews was that some characters would not get the proper development or that I would hate the storyline or that the story pushed some woke agenda the whole time. Actually none of those things happened. First off the barely pushed that stupid woke crap. They could have been way more annoying with that, but they were not. Next, the way they told the story was fantastic. I can't say much so as not to spoil it, but they really crafted the story in such way that pays off drastically in thend. I was really really impressed withe way the story played out.… Expand
  82. RodriPuertas
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Tengo sentimientos contrariados con este juego, pero creo que el lado bueno de todo, prevalcec por sobre todas las parcas carencias.

    Los errores son visibles a simple vista, y para entender las soluciones de la historia, tuve que verlo varias veces, porque los huecos de la trama y a veces los sinsentidos con los que vivian, confundian. Si para entender una historia y sus porques,    Tengo sentimientos contrariados con este juego, pero creo que el lado bueno de todo, prevalcec por sobre todas las parcas carencias.

    Los errores son visibles a simple vista, y para entender las soluciones de la historia, tuve que verlo varias veces, porque los huecos de la trama y a veces los sinsentidos con los que vivian, confundian.
    Si para entender una historia y sus porques, tienes que ir a fuentes exteriores, eso deja claro de la forma de narrarla no es la mejor.
    por otro lado, si te das cuenta que para entender la historia, tienes que analizar mas a detalle, entender mas de lo nos muestra en superficie, entonces es una buena forma.

    Lo puedes ver de las dos formas, yo prefiero apegarme a la segunda, es un buen TLOU.    … Expand
  83. HiStepbro
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    The gameplay, art style and graphics are phenomenal! 10/10, the gameplay is better than its predecessor.
    The story is okay. I don't particularly like it but I'd rate it neutral, 5/10, because it still works within this world, it does not feel incredibly out-of-place with the setting.
    Thus and due to the weight of each aspect to me, the overall rating would be an 8.
  84. Swfckier
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Don't listen to the haters, not as good as the first but it is worth playing for sure.
  85. TheSaint21
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Хорошая игра,но затянутая. Финал не особо понравился
  86. davijun1310
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I thought the gameplay was very good, and the graphics, but the story was not the best, they made many mistakes, if you played you know.but i like it
  87. Silentblade1000
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Coming from someone that has already seen the leaks and were outraged as well, I gave it a fair shake and the controversy was greatly exaggerated by review bombers. It’s by no means a perfect game and, because the first one was put on such a high pedestal, it was bound to disappoint people. Taking the game for what it is: Fantastic gameplay and graphics, acting and animation that couldComing from someone that has already seen the leaks and were outraged as well, I gave it a fair shake and the controversy was greatly exaggerated by review bombers. It’s by no means a perfect game and, because the first one was put on such a high pedestal, it was bound to disappoint people. Taking the game for what it is: Fantastic gameplay and graphics, acting and animation that could only potentially be matched by Rockstar, and a narrative that (while deliberately messy at times) displays the complex nature of violence, hatred, obsession, PTSD, and even love and forgiveness, makes for an emotional and maturing story that is not for everyone, but largely NEEDS to be told.… Expand
  88. Amnesyac
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    What I think after letting it sink in for a couple of days and first writing a negative rating.

    Objectively, it is a good game. It just isn't a good experience as in something you really want to experience. And that is really contradicting. A fair warning to everyone that is currently having a bad time in his life, just don't play it until you feel well and think you can cope with raw    What I think after letting it sink in for a couple of days and first writing a negative rating.

    Objectively, it is a good game. It just isn't a good experience as in something you really want to experience. And that is really contradicting.
    A fair warning to everyone that is currently having a bad time in his life, just don't play it until you feel well and think you can cope with raw anger, sadness, and being heartbroken and disturbed. The game will make you feel bad emotions on a level that I've so far only experienced from real life. The difference here is that books and movies have some distance, which is lost if you are actually playing the character. Those reactions for me were the reason to rate the game bad first, because I rated those feelings. Objectively, and with some distance, and that's hard to do if you are really invested in the story and characters of the first game, it is a good game. The game achieves what it wants to do, it challenges you on an emotional level, and it does it so well that I got mad and broken for doing that to me.
    In the end, it's just a game, but for me it's not that easy. The first TLOU is connected to a lot of personal stuff for me, it came in a time where I needed a light at the end of the tunnel, and it was just that.
    The second game actually drives you into a tunnel and leaves you without light, at least that's what I felt.
    I think it would have been a good idea to use new characters to tell the story, but on the other hand, it wouldn't have had the impact Naughty Dog wanted to achieve.
    I also think the marketing should have been clearer about what you have to expect. I know what I have to expect if I go to the theatre to watch Joker. But if you expect an experience like the first game, it hits you like a truck, and I think that's very unfair. It's just too much.
    If you are like me, you might not play this game ever again, just because you don't want to go through the experience again. RIP trophies.

    The good:
    - Breathtaking visuals
    - Great level design
    - Excellent world building
    - Amazing music and sound effects
    - Acting and animations are the best I've ever seen in a game
    - Accessability options are very appreciated!

    The mediocre:
    - Gameplay is the same as in the first game, you will still enjoy it though, if you liked it in the first one

    The bad:
    - Too long for what it wants to do
    - Tedious scavenging for pretty unimportant upgrades - this might change with higher difficulties though, I played on normal
    - Some plot holes and unrealistic story parts (would have to spoiler, but I don't mean the stuff everyone is hating on, more like unrealistic "teleports")
    - Some characters feel without depth
    - The game forces you to do things which you might not want to do. The only option is to stop playing. Which is intentional though, and part of the experience. Just be prepared for it. I would have liked an option and player decisions.    … Expand
  89. oogaboogawooga
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Not perfect, but not that bad either... the graphics and gameplay are great and the story is bold but no where near as bad as people are making it out to be. It’s not perfect but it’s very very far from bad.
  90. cquerrieo22
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    A more mature form of storytelling is used here. Forcing you to take a step back after full completion of the game to gain perspective. Choosing not to divulge into fan fare is a risky choice, but ultimately it pays off.
  91. germy2001
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    El juego transmite un monton de tristeza, pero lo hace gracias al primero. Le doy un 8, pero en realidad seria menos.
  92. hamish_ny
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    While the story has its flaws, the game is undeniably impactful, leaving you with a feeling that’s difficult to describe. Druckmann took a risk and it definitely made a long lasting impression on me. Absolutely worth playing.
  93. Calumgreen
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I understand some of the negativity towards this game but I did like how they tried to give the player different perspectives of the events that take place in the game. This game will make you feel pretty miserable and sad at times which I found interesting because I can’t think of another game that’s managed to play with my emotions this much. Gameplay is awesome and intense but could beI understand some of the negativity towards this game but I did like how they tried to give the player different perspectives of the events that take place in the game. This game will make you feel pretty miserable and sad at times which I found interesting because I can’t think of another game that’s managed to play with my emotions this much. Gameplay is awesome and intense but could be seen as over the top with gore at times but I actually enjoyed the combat most of the time. New game + makes the game easily replayable wit happy all the new weapons and improved abilities. Definitely recommend this game… Expand
  94. Bruhepicdog
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Solid game, hated the part where abby got to live while joel got bashed with a **** golf club but if ellie killed her then the lil lev kid would be alone or some **** complicated game.
  95. udavka777
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Игра хорошая, в плане геймплея, в плане графики, проработанных катсцен, физики движения, физике оружия, его поведению в бою, багов не обнаружил, тут Naughty Dog постарались на славу.
    НО! есть одно маленькое но, это всратый сюжет, почему Джоэл, как главный герой первой части, со своей харизмой, поведением слили в самом начале? Мы, как фанаты, привязались к нему, мы его любили, мы его    Игра хорошая, в плане геймплея, в плане графики, проработанных катсцен, физики движения, физике оружия, его поведению в бою, багов не обнаружил, тут Naughty Dog постарались на славу.
    НО! есть одно маленькое но, это всратый сюжет, почему Джоэл, как главный герой первой части, со своей харизмой, поведением слили в самом начале? Мы, как фанаты, привязались к нему, мы его любили, мы его почитали, в конце концов мы переживали за него, так же как и за Элли она спасала его, он спасал ее, и в конце его убила какая-то кикимора с женской головой и телом бодибилдера, ЭТО ЧТО МАТЬ ВАШУ ВООБЩЕ ТАКОЕ?! Почему не могли сделать нормальную внешность хотя-бы ей, что уж там о подружки Элии -Дины, я требую сделать ремейк второй части, с изменением сюжета. В общем, ставлю игре 4 балла за механику, 3 балла за графику, +1 балл за кровопотливое старание разработчиков.    … Expand
  96. Helpumuch68
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For context I’ve played through the original game 6 times. I’d like to say I understand the characters, and I think this sequel did a good job staying true to those characters. A lot of criticism for this game has come in the form of a revolt against the agenda of the creators. Let me remind anyone that played the first one that there were multiple gay characters in that one too, so having them continue to be gay shouldn’t be that shocking to anyone playing the sequel. Joel’s early death caught me off guard and of course I was saddened by it, but his story was pretty much over. He had his entire character arc through the first game, therefore, not much was left to discuss in the sequel. This also allows new characters to be explored.

    Despite his early death, he comes back in flashbacks that happen throughout the game. These flashbacks give useful context for the continuing story, and allows two very separate story’s to combine for an exciting climax.

    I will say that the game is paced well, although the constant timeline changes with flashbacks and character changes can bog down the story if you aren’t paying close attention. This game also has a habit of quickly killing off main characters. If you blink during some of the deaths you could easily miss them. My biggest complaint is the same complaint as the first game (which I still give a 10/10). Enemies will try to kill you with guns but won’t drop ammo when you take them down, as if they used their last shot just before you finished them off. The voice acting, the acting, the graphics, and the gameplay are all very well done. Gameplay features a few new mechanics for traversing the world, combat, and for puzzles.

    As for the developers’ agendas, the complaints are entirely unwarranted. There is no agenda here. They aren’t forcing lgbt values down our throats, there’s just gay characters. Ellie was gay in the first game and obviously continues that into this game. It would make sense that Ellie would find a love interest after 4 years of living in Jackson. There are a couple scenes with Ellie and her girlfriend Dina, but nothing is forced. It is treated the same way all the straight relationships have been in all the other naughty dog games. The antagonist Abby is not trans, she’s just buff. There’s a gym in her base and she works out constantly. Apparently if a girl isn’t entirely feminine then she’s just a dude? There is one sex scene featuring Abby and it lasts for maybe 5 seconds. That 5 second scene has been the crux of most people’s criticisms of this game so feel free to ignore any of those reviews.

    This game is well made all around, the original is just so hard to beat. For anyone that really enjoyed the first game, or payed any attention to it, this sequel is worth your time.    … Expand
  97. MauroVillano
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mis expectativas eran altísimas por lo tanto que me había gustado la primera parte, aún así el juego me gustó. Tiene muchos errores como el problema de que mucha gente no llega a empatizar con el personaje de Abby (me incluyo). Partes que pudieron durar más como la de Santa Bárbara y hacer menos duraderas otras que no eran muy relevantes para la trama principal. La muerte de Joel pienso que aunque a muchos nos dolió sirvió para dar un hincapié inicial a la historia, pero pudieron haberlo hecho de otra forma, ya que Joel no confiaba en nadie y de repente confía en alguien que acababa de conocer. El final es desolador y profundo, me deja pensando y lo va a hacer por bastante tiempo más, eso es lo que a fin de cuentas me gusta y me da tristeza. También me pareció interesante la forma de contar la historia y como esta se va desarrollando junto con los escenarios, gráficamente es excelente tanto como en la jugabilidad y la banda sonora también. Los personajes me gustaron, tanto los nuevos como los de antes. La relación de Dina con Ellie es de lo que más me agrado y el nivel de detalle del juego como por ejemplo lo del libro de astronomía en la casa de Joel para poder hablar con Ellie es impresionante. La fotografía del juego, cada imagen y cuadro me encantan. Con sus errores y todo es un muy buen juego.… Expand
  98. Emzyystar
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Although the game had some lacking moments the story is fantastic and emotional. The story is for people with open minds who don’t need it explained or handed on a silver platter.
  99. Israel996
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Me encantó el juego. Desde el diseño de niveles y gráficos hasta la mayor parte de la historia. Siento que el reparo más grande debe ir hacía el ritmo de la historia, ya que era posible condensarla en 15 horas y no tener que volverse forzada en casi 30. Más allá, pienso que las polémicas han sido vacías y demuestran que la comunidad de los videojuegos es reaccionaría y vacía.
  100. PeachyK
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright, I decided to break my review down in regards as to why I scored this game an 8/10.
    To get this out of the way: The unnecessary amount of hate towards the LGBTQ+ representation. Yes, it is in this game, and it is not in any way shoved in your face more than straight counterparts. Trust me, it isn't. A game shouldn't be labeled 'political' because it has two human's in love or because it has a character that's in the wrong body. If you're a grown adult throwing a fit over this: Set the controller down and go educate yourself. Go ask that spoiled liberal niece/nephew or cousin of yours to help you out.
    With that out of the way, let me go over the graphics and sounds: Beautiful. Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, I was blown away by them. There's a specific scene late in the game that made me cry from how it looked.
    And the sounds of clickers and other monsters through this game were utterly terrifying. There were moments where I wouldn't notice something until a noise came my way and suddenly I was on my toes trying to track it.
    The soundtrack itself is also excellently made, very spooky and haunting, a perfect fit for the tone of this game.
    On to the reason why most people hate this game: His death. When the events unfolded, I began crying and didn't stop. For context, I played this game in my freshman year of high school and now completed it at the end of my freshmen year of college. I have grown with these characters and have done at least one play through every year since.
    The death of such an influential character hurt my heart, but what people have to remember: He was not a good person. He was barely a good person in Ellie's eyes. He essentially dismantled the only group that brought hope to the world. Watching the way he died was so god awful and could have been done more tastefully, for sure. But the way people tore the game makers apart for this was sort of ridiculous. Have you never seen a main character die before, in any media? These people are in the apocalypse. The people that dealt the final blow were standing in front of the reason the apocalypse continued to happen. I'd be pretty pissed off too.
    Now, I understand the hate for Abby completely. She killed the main character. She devastated millions of people. I hated her when I began playing Ellie's story. And then we're forced to play her. And then I understood. Please, don't let those leaks be the only thing that effects how you view a character. I managed to steer clear of most of them, but after playing her character she grew on me and now I'm hopeful for the next chapter of this game being dedicated to her. Controversial? Yes. But damn, if she isn't powerful and such a strong character both emotionally and physically. I loved her.
    Ellie's story was also just as powerful and heartbreaking. I cried a lot playing her. Can you tell I'm emotional? She had a very broken and heart wrenching story this time around and at times I had to set the controller down to process what I had just played through. It finally shed light on the pain people hold when placed in these situations.
    As for the ending: I really understand why people hate it. I'm not a huge fan of it either. When I entered a certain part I thought the story was wrapping up, but instead it rushed through it. The worst part of the ending for me was when we're forced to fight Abby. Like I said, I enjoyed her story and loved her as a character but even then, it was so painful watching Ellie scream and release all of her emotions as she sliced her up. It was difficult to play, and in no way fun. That seems to be the issue for me: The game makers wanted people to (maybe?) grow attached to Abby and surely not tons of people did, but if that was their goal, why would we have to entire a 5 minute long sequence beating the **** out of her in front of her only reason to live? Awful. They missed the mark on that.
    And then obviously the story wraps up on a very open note for Ellie, which makes me unsure if her story is truly over.
    My guess? The next game will be about Ellie tracking a doctor down to finally access the cure and Abby will have to escort her or some **** because history repeats itself. But thats for another discussion.
    All in all, I recommend this game.    … Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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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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