The Last of Us Part II

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  1. neimo
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. meh ii dont care really. thank allah i didnt get into this. the but in my life is null. this is a test, ifff this goes through something is upjh… Expand
  2. Omid1903
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game, not what you expected and that’s what makes this game amazing. Making another game with Elli and Joel would be easy task and easy to sell but that’s not Naughty Dog. They want you to think twice and see the other side of each story. Shift uneasily on your seat, this is not an easy ride but it worth every minute you spent. This is the first game I watched the whole credit atWonderful game, not what you expected and that’s what makes this game amazing. Making another game with Elli and Joel would be easy task and easy to sell but that’s not Naughty Dog. They want you to think twice and see the other side of each story. Shift uneasily on your seat, this is not an easy ride but it worth every minute you spent. This is the first game I watched the whole credit at the end, not I wanted to but I couldn’t move, I sat there and stared at the screen and jumped right back to start the new game plus.… Expand
  3. Lou2isdoodoo
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    It’s doo doo save your 60 dollars, gameplay is the same as the last game but the story is political
  4. Awkad
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm not bothered by the woke aspect of the game, i'm not bothered with the big event that happens in the beginning of the game. But I think the game is a failure. The game tries too hard to question the apology of violence and always punish the player to play the game as it is intended. "My dad has been murdered ? why not kill like 1000 persons to get my revenge ! And at the end let's spare the killer because i am not a monster !" Ridicule. The second playthrough with Abby is absolutely useless because She and Ellie are at the same state before and after that part of the game. No character development whatsoever. I didn't want Ellie to kill Abby, worse, I prefer Abby over Ellie because her life has been ruined by Ellie/Joel at so many levels. So no, Abby is not the problem for me. Joel had to pay in some way. Tommy and Ellie vengeance is uncalled for and the characters keep makind bad decisions over and over again. When Joel went berserk at the end of the first game it was understandable, relatable (although overkill) . Here ? not so much. The game punishes us for what it forces us to do. The game is wonderful though and polished to the extreme. The gunfights/stealth are also good.… Expand
  5. phil6ailey
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Haha the man babies are hilarious. 4 million copies in 3 days, just goes to show the vocal minorityp doesn't mean anything. All this review bombing has done will likely mean they'll scrap user reviews. Any same politically centre person looks at the game objectively. Gotta say so far it's brilliant
  6. Kylos13
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This game isn't fun, but that's not what it's meant to be. It is miserable, there are no happy endings but if you get over the fact the story doesn't go how you wanted it to go you will not regret playing it.
  7. Ibraab89
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful game DO NOT BUY. The core of this game is About women empowerment no deep story not characters development at all! You do not have to make ugly women to express empowerment that is far from real world !! Naughty Dog will be forever cursed… Expand
  8. Sammyboo21
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Wow. Just wow. Incredible. I can see why a lot of fans are hating some decisions especially made at the midpoint which you either accept It and go with it or you don’t but in my opinion it’s strong storytelling and character development. This is a near masterpiece. So here’s the thing obviously graphics and gameplay are better in last of us 2 but last of us 1 was such a tight and perfectWow. Just wow. Incredible. I can see why a lot of fans are hating some decisions especially made at the midpoint which you either accept It and go with it or you don’t but in my opinion it’s strong storytelling and character development. This is a near masterpiece. So here’s the thing obviously graphics and gameplay are better in last of us 2 but last of us 1 was such a tight and perfect game whereas the last of us 2 is lonnnnnnnnngggggggg and it has some pacing issues and it could’ve trimmed out at least 5 levels but at the same time you’re happy to be in this world. Last of us 1 has 29 chapters
    Last of us 2 has 46 chapters and you can really feel the length but you kinda need the length because the game really is an EPIC.
    It really is a game changer when it comes to story and gameplay in games.
    I’ve never felt so conflicted by characters decisions in a game before.
    Like I said before this is a lonnnnnnnnnnnnngggg game and the pacing is a bit of a mess compared to the first game which was tight and to the point and in my opinion perfect. Overall I loved the last of us 2 despite its flaws. It’s not as perfect as the first game but it’s definitely a worthy sequel. The Last Of Us series proves that games are truly a beautiful art form. I like to rate games out of 5 stars The Last of Us ***** out of 5

    The Last of Us 2 ****1/2 out of 5    … Expand
  9. VisionOfTheNerd
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Безупречное техническое исполнение. Если рассматривать каждый элемент в игре то он, наверное, будет реализован лучше чем во всех играх. Вопросы могут возникнуть только к сценарию и режиссуре. В этом плане игра получилась спорной. По началу ты не веришь в происходящее, к середине ты уже просто наслаждаешься геймплеем и всем остальным, стараясь не обращать внимание на странный, будто быБезупречное техническое исполнение. Если рассматривать каждый элемент в игре то он, наверное, будет реализован лучше чем во всех играх. Вопросы могут возникнуть только к сценарию и режиссуре. В этом плане игра получилась спорной. По началу ты не веришь в происходящее, к середине ты уже просто наслаждаешься геймплеем и всем остальным, стараясь не обращать внимание на странный, будто бы высосанный из пальца сюжет, а ближе к концу, лавируешь на волне эмоционального океана, который приготовил режиссер. В какой-то момент ты не можешь оторваться от игры и хочешь орать от крутости происходящего, а в какой-то сидишь с фейспалмом, и только к самому концу игры все ниточки эмоций сходятся. И в это сложно ,и многим не хочется поверить, но в этом и была задумка игры. Все неоднозначные события и задумывались неоднозначными и вызывающими раздражение. Через это раздражение и происходит главное эмоциональное вовлечение в игру. Нилу Дракману получилось сделать очень интересную игру по своей драматургической концепции, она сложна в понимании, она сложна в эмоциональном спектре, который должен прочувствовать игрок. Каждый, кто просто играл вовлечено и вдумчиво, стараясь эмпанировать героям, получит от всей игры огромное количество эмоций, а под конец будет сидеть до конца титров с раздумьями над темами, поднятыми в игре. Моя оценка 10 баллов, хотя я бы все же поставил 9.5. Как по мне игра затянута во многих моментах. Возможно нужно было больше времени дать Эбби, меньше Элли вначале. Так же по мелочам в игре есть косяки,как технические, так и геймплейные, но о них говорить слишком долго и они незначительны.. Эта игра на совершенно ином уровне, чем все другие игры, разве только RDR2 и Uncharted 4 от той же студии могут с ней сравниться. И я рад что есть такие игры!… Expand
  10. Luckky7
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Last 3 hours killed the plot,but nevertheless another part of the game brought me so many emotions.
    Music,gameplay and game design are the best.So
    Plot 7/10
    Other 9,5/10
    Average 8,25/10
  11. steps95
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best videogame of ps4, trust me
    Very emotive story and best characterization
  12. SeanW2507
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    Despite the leaks and rumors, I tried to give this game the benefit of the doubt as TLOU1 was one of the best story-driven games I've ever played. The Joel-Ellie dynamic was a huge part of that game. When a game disposes of that dynamic in favour of new unlikeable characters and is devoid of all logic, it just completely ruins the legacy of a game like TLOU. Unfortunately, TLOU2 is by farDespite the leaks and rumors, I tried to give this game the benefit of the doubt as TLOU1 was one of the best story-driven games I've ever played. The Joel-Ellie dynamic was a huge part of that game. When a game disposes of that dynamic in favour of new unlikeable characters and is devoid of all logic, it just completely ruins the legacy of a game like TLOU. Unfortunately, TLOU2 is by far an away one of the worst story-driven games I have ever played, and I came close to stopping and uninstalling it numerous times due to the complete lack of any form of logic in this story. The writers should be ashamed of driving a well loved series into the ground. I don't think there will be a TLOU3 as much as Naughty Dog will try to recover their reputation.… Expand
  13. ibro79
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    The Last of us 2 is story about hate,cruelty of people and cycle of revenge.

    The last of us 2 has taken story in different way ,than predecessor. In first game story is about "father" and "daughter",telling it in fine emotional way,where you feel sometimes hate.But in Part 2 hate,cruelty and revenge is always with us. In story Ellie want to revenge death of someone really close to    The Last of us 2 is story about hate,cruelty of people and cycle of revenge.

    The last of us 2 has taken story in different way ,than predecessor.
    In first game story is about "father" and "daughter",telling it in fine emotional way,where you feel sometimes hate.But in Part 2 hate,cruelty and revenge is always with us.
    In story Ellie want to revenge death of someone really close to her,but in path of revenge there will happen good,but mainly bad things.Tlou 2 is telling story of 2 characters Ellie and unnamed character.
    Second character will be main enemy in the eyes of the Ellie and in other characters, and you will play as her in more or less half of the game.Characters are really well done written,but sometimes when somebody dies you dont feel it so emotional (in 2 cases).Game will explain to you that nobody is white knight,and every body have a reason why they done some bad things.

    Overall game is brutal and its trying to emotional break you.Sometimes game will order you to do some things which you really dont want to do (like killing someone),and sometimes characters will chose path you dont really want,BUT IT DOESNT MEAN THAT IS BAD WRITTEN .In the end you will find out that revenge cant be controlled,and it can destroy you.
    This game is unique,and i respect every decision what Naughty Dog has made.

    If you can handle emotional breaking story ,and play a game witch have better story than Holliwood films then i can for 100% recommend, this masterpiece.

    Shortly about different things:

    Graphics and design 10/10 :
    Naughty Dog always made best looking games and its applied it on Tlou 2 too.This include face expression where is every detail there,and when it comes to some brutal things like in fighting but mainly on cutscenes,you will be shocked how detailed that is (for someone this might be too much).
    Ambiance of the game is so stunning and sometimes you will stop and only look on incredible work.

    Soundtrack 10//10:
    Soundtrack like in first one is indescribable.I must thank Gustavo Santaolalla for one of the best soundtracks ever (including in Part one).

    Sound design 10/10
    There is not much to tell,its so much detailed and made well.

    AI: 9,5/10
    Its scales in difficulty, but its stunning.You feel that every enemy have life and much less that he is some obstacle in game.Every enemy have name, and if they friends find him dead they,shout to him by his name, and act differently compered to different games.They will search for you every where and they will talk/helping to each other to find you.They are adding 2 group types of human enemies which one is stealthy and another is full of military arsenal including trained dogs.When it comes to mutated creatures (zombies),they are same ,only change is that they are adding some creatures including one which will be fight boss.

    Gameplay 9,5
    Why to change something what is so good.Its same as first one ,but it have some changes like jump,crawl and dodge.Using guns and tools are great and every weapon or tool is unique and usable
    in some situations.    … Expand
  14. frankthetank420
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    Honestly super disappointing in what they did with Joel, they utterly destroyed him in so many ways. I can't recommend this game just because of what it does with the legacy of the previous one. It's a disgrace with outdated game play and a story written in a way that feels forced and disingenuous. The world looks pretty decent so it has that going for it, but its just so overshadowed byHonestly super disappointing in what they did with Joel, they utterly destroyed him in so many ways. I can't recommend this game just because of what it does with the legacy of the previous one. It's a disgrace with outdated game play and a story written in a way that feels forced and disingenuous. The world looks pretty decent so it has that going for it, but its just so overshadowed by the flaws that it just seems like a regret doomed to be forgotten in a few years.… Expand
  15. h_becvvi
    Jun 27, 2020
    6
    I was so excited for this game (just like everybody else), but at the end i am just... disappointed. They took everythink that we loved at the first game ant threw it into a trashcan.

    The gameplay is great. AI is pretty intelligent and more dangerous and allies are actually helpful. Graphics are excellent, the amount of details are really impressive and animations are at the next    I was so excited for this game (just like everybody else), but at the end i am just... disappointed. They took everythink that we loved at the first game ant threw it into a trashcan.

    The gameplay is great. AI is pretty intelligent and more dangerous and allies are actually helpful.
    Graphics are excellent, the amount of details are really impressive and animations are at the next level.

    That whole think with custom difficulty and controls is pretty nice. And if you have some kind of health issues like blindness or so, you can still play it and i think that is good step forward not only for Naughty Dog, but for whole game industry.

    But at the other hand there is a story and story is a VERY big part of The last of us.
    From the beginning i thought it's not that bad even though the "golf part" (even it came earlier then every fan expected). But later they just made you do something in the cutscene and wanted you to feel guilty for this and later it just seemed like they're incriminating Ellie for what she did and they where putting this new character in front of her.
    We all know that Ellie isn't the only playable character (even though Neil said otherwise before the release), but the other character is completely new, and i think that we played as Abby (new character) for too long and that was unnecessary.

    i didn't bought this game because I wanted story of new good-bad character and little bit of angry Ellie, i bought this game because i wanted to see how Ellies and Joels relationship went after the events of the first game and how they continued in they journey and maybe some new characters, but not in the way they would throw a shadow over the main protagonist from first The last of us.
    I know that Neil wanted to do first game more like Joels story and the second game do more like Ellies story, but it come out as Ellies and Abbys story and as i said, it was unnecessary.

    The way they putted the story really broke my heart and i know that Neil can do better...    … Expand
  16. 7m33r
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    Amazing gameplay but a terrible story that pushes an agenda onto the gamer. The ending makes no sense. Abby is the most unlikeable character I've seen.
  17. JB_101
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. I would say from ALL aspects including Abby's sequences; it proved to be a risk well worth taking for naughty dog in my eyes from the shift of antagonist to protagonist. HOWEVER the story seemed unpolished at points and lost the sense of story telling to just getting a message across. I feel that this is partially seen in the ending. This is where Ellie leaves her perfectly happy life only to return to the path of vengeance which ultimately leads her to losing everything along with her fingers, therefore her ability to play the guitar and her last emotional tether to Joel. Not a pretty ending and most certaintly what hardcore fans wanted in the end and the game as a whole.

    STORY
    The story could have been told far better by perhaps staging sequences in a different order. So instead of playing as Ellie for 12 hours (Seattle day 1,2,3,e.c.t) then as Abby for 12 hours, they should have bounced between the two perspectives... Ellie day 1 to Abby day 1 and so on. This would give a deeper connection and more care for all Characters in the game especially Abby and others from her perspective. An example of this is Joels murder but before Abby finishes him you play the first abby flash back and then onto the Joel kills Jerry (Abby's dad) sequence. This would have given us the full scope of things rather than this built hatred toward Abby's character, which game later makes makes you play this 12 hour segment as this hated character with NO CONTEXT by which point I felt like putting the controller down and walking away. The only thing that kept me playing was the need to see what happened a the peak of the story which just lost its momentum switching to Abby at the beginning of the entire story; Its like watching a movie to just before the end and then have to go back to the start so your friend can be up to speed with what's happening. If they just played the sequences in order using both characters perspectives, the pacing of the game wouldn't of collapsed and players would have understood what was trying to be achieved rather than killing our beloved Joel unjustifiably.
    The ending could have been satisfactory if it ended with the first appearance of the Farm with Ellies family along with tying up the lose ends. however kick starting the whole revenge thing wasn't for me which yet again was more about getting the message across rather than story telling. The way things ended up for Ellie was bleak and unnecessary for the story to extend its self to that extent.

    GAMEPLAY AND GRAPHICS
    Gameplay overall was almost exactly the same as the first only with a few adjustments that I found more than substantial.to list a few
    -Dodge mechanic
    -freedom to explore
    -Enemy dogs (morally they could have made it optional to take them out/kill them)
    -Ellies knife instead of shivs
    -New gadgets/weaponry
    -New infected
    Graphically the game is astonishing and despite all the blow back this is the subject everyone can agree is one or the best on the market for this console generation partially on the PS4 pro accompanied with 4k HDR TV/Monitor. For me this already felt like a "next gen" game just because of the way this game looks.

    To summarise this game is deffiently worth the cost, just be prepared for it to cover on some touchy subjects and can tax you as the player mentally. I for one found this game very dark and lingered with me for a couple of days after completing which just shows the effects of some what a good story... just poorly executed.

    thanks for reading    … Expand
  18. Zaar757
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is just horrendous, over-wrought and doesn't pay off. Graphically, the wait was worth it, but I would've preferred some advances to the gameplay OTHER than dogs (like better, more interactive puzzle elements). TLOU was one of my all-time favorites, and to watch Naughty Dog obliterate all that goodwill. Why they thought ANYONE would want to play as Joel's killer is so stunningly short-sighted that I am sickened by the sales figures for this game, because someone as the turd studio is going to see it as a positive and good thing they did. I'm done with them.… Expand
  19. Vilcythe
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this story was beautiful and did what it set out to do. What Joel did had consequences. Abby isn't a bad person and her motives had about as much justification as Ellie's. I do think the Abby section was too long and I just wanted to get back to Ellie, but it served a purpose. This game just makes you not know how to feel, and i can kinda dig that. I love Joel, and I was destroyed when he was murdered, but after playing as Abby and learning her reasons, I get it.… Expand
  20. HAJTI
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Story woud be Perfect without abby long story i hated playing abby perfect game… Expand
  21. Androes
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Alright let's get this out the way, the death. Seriously if you are mad because Joel has died by Abby, get over it we all knew this was coming. If you are mad because the main character is lesbian, we all knew she was in the original hello. Third if you are mad because you have to play as abby that is the entire point of this game. Joel killed Abby's dad and she killed Joel because notAlright let's get this out the way, the death. Seriously if you are mad because Joel has died by Abby, get over it we all knew this was coming. If you are mad because the main character is lesbian, we all knew she was in the original hello. Third if you are mad because you have to play as abby that is the entire point of this game. Joel killed Abby's dad and she killed Joel because not only of this but because he literally ruined the only cure for man kind. If you aren't pissed by that then there is something TBD about you. I love Joel and Ellie but we have to look at different perspectives. The whole reason we want Abby dead is because she killed Joel . But once you start to unveiling her storyline it's not all black and white.… Expand
  22. Karga
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    nice graphics, bad narrative. didn't enjoy at all. It was coold to stay around and check the scenes as they're technically cool but I don't pay that much to look at a nice scene. I pay the money for entertainment and the entertainment wasn't there at all.
  23. No_Name_Girl
    Jun 26, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El final si duda es decepcionante y tiene una escena de sexo innecesaria asi como personajes un poco mas flojos, pero a pesar de todo es un buen juego, aunque el primero sea mejor… Expand
  24. Jesstan
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game mechanics, graphics, voice acting awesome. Story ok but not the best. Loved the overall game but we all wanted a Joel and Ellie adventure… Expand
  25. edkendals
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Just finished my second play through of the game. I would have originally rated it a 4 but the second play through opened my eyes to a lot of stuff and helped me see what naughty dog was trying to do. Still I absolutely dont agree with everything they were going for and I didn’t feel everything they wanted me to feel. Still I have never had a piece of media (movie or game) make me feel theJust finished my second play through of the game. I would have originally rated it a 4 but the second play through opened my eyes to a lot of stuff and helped me see what naughty dog was trying to do. Still I absolutely dont agree with everything they were going for and I didn’t feel everything they wanted me to feel. Still I have never had a piece of media (movie or game) make me feel the emotions I felt through out the game but especially the ending. It took several days and a complete second play through to in pack it all. This is an extremely intense experience and in my humble opinion is a must play if you enjoy dark and gloomy stories. Not a 10, not a 0. Definitely not for everyone.… Expand
  26. Ninjeddie
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    where to start... trailers lied. Joel isn't even in the game, really.
    They made it look like Joel is part of the game. He isn't. They swapped for Joel in the trailers, it's actually other characters. You are left depressed after the first 2 hours of playing. "Someone" gets murdered, and then you're forced to play the murderer for 10 hours. The gameplay is identical to Part 1, and it's    where to start... trailers lied. Joel isn't even in the game, really.
    They made it look like Joel is part of the game. He isn't. They swapped for Joel in the trailers, it's actually other characters. You are left depressed after the first 2 hours of playing. "Someone" gets murdered, and then you're forced to play the murderer for 10 hours. The gameplay is identical to Part 1, and it's BORING. omg... "Rinse Repeat" all of 2 things: Sneak behind and stab, and shoot. Very VERY few environment puzzles. Extremely linear. The characters are awful, depressing, their faces look like they smelled a fart all the time, no humor, and their actions go against the characters we know. That isn't Ellie. Or Joel, but he's not even really in the game. And the ending is the most meh, disappointing ending that makes you feel like you played something pointless.

    Also, metacritic has repordedly not been leaving your negative reviews, so don't believe that number. It's much lower. The postives aren't having any deleted though. So just be aware.    … Expand
  27. TheOG
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was probably the biggest letdown in gaming for me other than Fallout. I won’t lie though the graphics and sound of this game were incredible. The gameplay was chill kinda like the first one but they’ve added stuff like a pointless jumping mechanic. But honestly I never cared about TLOU 1 for its gameplay because I was completely engrossed in the story. This one was not the sequel it deserved. Anyone saying if you don’t like the story you are homophobic or transphobic is using these marginalized communities to hide behind the horrible story telling and poor character development. This story is about revenge and anger and you’re telling me it took Naughty Dog 7 years to come up with the only way for Ellie to realize the devastation of revenge by killing a pregnant woman?!?! Mind you that same woman wanted to go fight while being how many months pregnant? Do better. You don’t even sympathize with Abby’s crew cause there no reasonable backstory for them and are not relatable. The game is not re-playable and there’s no multiplayer. Not worth $60 imo. Although I did enjoy fighting Ellie in the theater and the different ways she would take out Abby with a shotgun!… Expand
  28. mmsteele80
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Thanks ND, a piece of art and craftsmanship. Feel so bad that fools jumped to conclusions and now they can’t swallow all that crow. You did fantastic!
  29. Vitaly_
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Tengo que decir que es uno de los juegos más intensos que he jugado. Los gráficos son increíbles, el nivel de detalles en los cortes a los enemigos, sangre en los charcos de agua, sonido de pasos, son alucinantes. La relación Entre personajes y los flashbacks Ayudan a comprender cada vez más lo que estuvo pasando. Sin duda, vale cada maldito peso pagado por el.
  30. KIREEK
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    A long time ago, when i watched Anita Sarkeesian break down certain tropes in games, i noticed that she complained at EVERYTHING male related, males where the protagonists, females were inept at escaping, females needed help and where there to give the male hero motivation, females were oversexualized, males lead,.....
    Even if a game was made with genders in mind by using a coin toss, as    A long time ago, when i watched Anita Sarkeesian break down certain tropes in games, i noticed that she complained at EVERYTHING male related, males where the protagonists, females were inept at escaping, females needed help and where there to give the male hero motivation, females were oversexualized, males lead,.....
    Even if a game was made with genders in mind by using a coin toss, as soon a male was there, by using Anita logic, that role could be placed by a female to do that part.
    For example, a stud main male hero would be replaced by a stunning female hero, that also creates problems so she must be boring and unapealing in looks aswell, nothing is ever perfect.
    And that lead me to think of a perfect game for her, and that is a game with no relevant males anywhere, obviously this has a few problems, you aim at the wrong demographic, the market can't take it, your game has a very difficult time to sell.

    When i saw Last of Us Part 2, i noticed an odd fixation with getting rid of the males in the game, as if they were in a rush to get the females doing their own thing, their dialogue, the romances, they didn't pay much respect to caracthers that were the core of the previous game.

    Then, i noticed the removal of certain parts in the web, you can't comment on certain aspects of the game, reviews are limited in content, they tried and still try to hide what happens to certain caracthers, who you play with and why.

    This was deliberate, they knew the game was aiming at a very niche group of ppl, instead of making a game from the ground up and anouncing the game's message, they tried to use the Last of us part 2 as a way to spread this message, you hide the content for as long as possible and you use previous iterations of the game to try and get as many sales as possible, just like mass effect andromeda uses the mass effect franchise to get a good initial start, or alien colonial marines using the alien franchise, we expect the same quality, it's only fair.

    Then recently i realized that Anita was somehow involved in this, i honestly could not believe this because i assumed no one would be crazy enough to listen to her, i was wrong.
    This game is the way it is because at every corner they had to get rid of males at any cost and then get the gears running with the female protagonists.

    This means out of 4 general opinions, you can say the game is good or not, and that the message is good or not, however, Anita, reviewers and the developers will INTENTIONALLY dismiss 2 of these, if you dislike the game, you will be tagged as homophobe, hater or that you dislike the message, for example, if you do not like the death of joel, they will say that you dislike females taking the lead in a game, that's not what you're saying but that's whey will say about you, it's intentional because they can't take criticism, if you like the message, then they will say automatically that you like the game, whcih may not be true but that's what they want because they want to sell the game and everything positive is used to do that.
    You can't win against these ppl because your opinion will go towards one of these 2 categories, the game requires an open mind but Anita and whoever followed her advices are also not open minded, criticism isn't allowed

    It's fine to have female protagonists, the issue is that you had beloved caracthers from the previous game and in this game, you don't use them that much or you don't use them at all because they get killed, it was forced, they had to push the message and they used the subtlety of a raging bull, this ends up making certain scenes nonsensical, certain dialogue scenes are awkward or confusing, you have a word like "bigot" in the dialogues, that i had to google the meaning, i'm not sure how often it is used overseas, but to me it seems like they had a grudge and had to let it out and they just had to place it in the game somehow.

    The game isn't bad, the visuals are great, so are the sounds and the atmosphere, the downsides are mainly the kinda boring gameplay because they had to pace the game combined with the fact that the game offers litle replayability, few improvements have been made to game mechanics, what worked in the past for the most part they kept and so what changed was mainly how they aproached the story and caracthers.

    Review copies are fine and all, but consumers pay for the game in order to experience it and the entire mentality is, 1st you pay, then you can review the game, this is intentional because afterwards (and it will happen) they can say "we tried this aproach on an earlier game and it sold really well", this gives power to Anita to keep doing this, over and over.

    The game is a 7/10, however, if it's a message you're trying to pass, then i'll pass my message aswell, 0/10 so that it hurts them in the right place, in the wallet, maybe this will cause the developers to atleast care to what they are doing next time.    … Expand
  31. Aramos0402
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    The gameplay is fun, the graphics are currently second to none, and all the sound is done very well. However when you are a story driven game which is also a sequel and it doesn’t coincide with what we know from the original at all it ruins the game. Then you also take favorite characters and completely disregard who they were in the original and lead them to an utterly disrespectful deathThe gameplay is fun, the graphics are currently second to none, and all the sound is done very well. However when you are a story driven game which is also a sequel and it doesn’t coincide with what we know from the original at all it ruins the game. Then you also take favorite characters and completely disregard who they were in the original and lead them to an utterly disrespectful death it’s just piss poor writing. This is the first story driven game I didn’t immediately begin a second playthrough after my first. I actually struggled just to finish it and it was not due to the violence it was due to the story. 7 years of waiting to get spat on what a disappointment.… Expand
  32. JoshuaKnox
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    I finally finished the game and I just want to make it clear how disappointed I am. This game has so much potential but falls on its face more than anything I have ever seen. I'd like to list some pros for this game before I explain. The level design from a graphical standpoint and flow standpoint is incredible. The character models are amazing. Sound design is amazing, and finally, theI finally finished the game and I just want to make it clear how disappointed I am. This game has so much potential but falls on its face more than anything I have ever seen. I'd like to list some pros for this game before I explain. The level design from a graphical standpoint and flow standpoint is incredible. The character models are amazing. Sound design is amazing, and finally, the controls and mechanics really do feel flawless. However, in a story-based game, all of those things don't matter if your story is a complete dumpster fire which this story is. Characters lack any sort of development. I literally don't care when anything happens to anyone, but Ellie. Every single one of them could die and it would not change how I felt about the game or them at all. The only time I feel any sort of emotion is in flashbacks because that's the only time I see any sort of character development at all. Otherwise, this game left me bored out of my mind. I found myself working through areas faster and faster just to get to the next cutscene in the hopes it would get somewhat better spoiler alert it does not. Most of the character development and good thought out story bits you're going to see are within the trading cards you can find throughout the map as collectibles and honestly, I'd rather read and collect all those than ever play this story again. The second issue I have with the game is with the ending I won't spoil it for anyone, but those of us that played the game understand how bad it truly is and I don't think that we would be having this discussion if it was at least a choice. However, it is not you are forced into the decision it makes, which I can guarantee is not the decision 95% of the player base would have made. The ending straight up feels like a slap in the face as you have worked the entire game for one goal and it makes all that work and effort useless. That's why I gave this game a 4/10, everything about the game is great except for the story which is a major issue in a story-based single player experience. To the team at Naughty Dog who worked on this game brushing up the mechanics, creating the environments, and working on the sound design you did an amazing job. To the team at Naughty Dog who wrote the story, I hope you never touch another project in your life. Just to reiterate this story is so poorly written that imagine if in Uncharted 4 instead of its ending Nathan gives up on his quest halfway through and goes home. That is basically how I felt after this story, honestly, I'd ask for a refund but at this point, I don't even care. I don't want to spend any more time thinking about this game, playing it, or writing about it; this is it. Finally, I am incredibly disgusted by the way Neil has handled the backlash. I'm aware this game has been review bombed but for those of us who actually played the game, his reaction to our criticisms seems like another blow to the gut. On Twitter, he's made jokes about the reviews and that's just a shame he can't admit to his own shortcomings and mistakes, but I really do expect nothing less from him as he's clearly shown he does not care about fans from the story he's written. That is why this game is a 4/10. I'd recommend never touching it, don't let it taint your opinion on the series like it did mine. Just know Ellie and Joel are out there surviving just like the end of The Last of Us and let it end there. Thank you for taking the time to read this large review I truly hope it helps some of you find peace knowing you're not alone in your thoughts even if the Games director will laugh in your face, and I hope those of you who have not purchased it now have some sense of the anger the community has felt and will think twice.… Expand
  33. eidge
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    For me it's a cautionary tale that our mistakes can come back to haunt us; that no matter how much we correct our ways, some will focus on that terrible mistake, so be ready for the consequences.

    And at the risk of sounding preachy, that instead of letting our future selves be defined by our mistakes we should strive to be better regardless.
  34. Scatolator
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    un bel gioco, che trasmette emozioni differenti dal primo TLOU con una storia molto coinvolgente e un gameplay interattivo
  35. Fortunefavoured
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    The game was a rollercoaster of emotions all the way from the start to the very end. Even though the story has a few ups and downs, it was deep and complex. The game wants to test your morality and whether you let emotions take control of you or not. But besides that, everything else is flawless. Gameplay, Graphics, Characters, Soundtrack, Level design, freedom everything was on point.The game was a rollercoaster of emotions all the way from the start to the very end. Even though the story has a few ups and downs, it was deep and complex. The game wants to test your morality and whether you let emotions take control of you or not. But besides that, everything else is flawless. Gameplay, Graphics, Characters, Soundtrack, Level design, freedom everything was on point. Definitely a game to remember. If it weren't for a few boring parts here and there, it would've been a perfect game.… Expand
  36. BatelM
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    **** game. Gave 1 just because the graphics are awesome. Stay away from this game.
  37. Pasayd
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the very opening I realised that is more than just a game, the level of craft to the production makes this a work of a art. Such a powerful and engrossing story too, I never thought TLOU could be matched but Part 2 exceeds it greatly.… Expand
  38. Andytiddy
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dreadful follow up
    Heard spoilers and confirmed them recently
    Dreadful.
    Nobody is interested in LBGT issues in a game    … Expand
  39. questhunter3
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The game play hasn't improved at all since last gen, and the story is a hot train wreck. This is a perfect example of why you should still use the word "fun" when making a game.
  40. HeitorGamerHD
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Eu acho o jogo simplesmente absurdo. Em questão de qualidade técnica esse jogo pode ser considerado o mais bem feito da história. O melhor gráfico, os melhores efeitos sonoros, melhores expressões faciais. Porém o jogo peca na em partes na história. Muitas pessoas dizem que o ruim do jogo é o final, porém o final de longe não é ruim O problema é que o desenvolvimento que leva a esse finalEu acho o jogo simplesmente absurdo. Em questão de qualidade técnica esse jogo pode ser considerado o mais bem feito da história. O melhor gráfico, os melhores efeitos sonoros, melhores expressões faciais. Porém o jogo peca na em partes na história. Muitas pessoas dizem que o ruim do jogo é o final, porém o final de longe não é ruim O problema é que o desenvolvimento que leva a esse final poderia ser melhor. O timing entre os 2 protagonistas não é tão bom de forma que com o segundo às vezes eu esquecia que eu tava jogando the last of us e parecia mais uma dlc do jogo. Mas concluindo acredito que esse jogo é um dos melhores de toda a história e acredito que apesar de sua história um pouco divisora de opiniões, recomendo o jogo para qualquer um que possa jogar e que de preferência tenha jogado o primeiro… Expand
  41. Tysondennett
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The overall gameplay is SO GOOD the mechanics the feel of the game and the puzzels are very very well made but the story is so trash you are forced to play as abby a person more than 60% of the entire game and dont even get to kill her the VERY PERSON who did you wrong and all she got was basically a slap… Expand
  42. TheRealGamerZA
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The game is nothing like part 1, it isn't even a game but a movie and you just go along for a badly written story. This game is blasted agendas and agendas don't belong in games.
  43. BigTgamer
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So the first game weaves a magnificent story and builds wonderful characters. Joel and Ellie's relationship was set up with limitless potential for the sequel.
    Unfortunately that potential crashed and burned worse than the Hindenburg. The game has good graphics, gameplay but that's all for naught when the hero of the story is replaced by a character we barely know. It's like every possible decision was made to negate the 1st game. Truly dissatisfied and heartbroken.    … Expand
  44. StarlordWarrior
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    Poor, this isn't god of war or last of us 1. This gets too caught up in the story to the point where your thinking really, if I wanted to watch a **** movie through the alpine mountains I'll stick on the revenant. Dissapointing, missed the point massively here. 1 hour of chatting rubbish to start the game, average at best.
  45. angelbabydoll
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. theres some good things about it and for people who didnt play the first game its probably good but its such a trashy story and honestly i would have been happier if it didnt exist. they spat on joels corpse and tried to make it some deep messege but honestly i couldnt care less. no one wants a 3rd one now that joels dead but still they didnt even give ellie a good ending. the disrespect. cancel naughty dog, thanks.… Expand
  46. MRcatto
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. The graphics are breathtaking, the gameplay is great and every character is just lovable. Naughty Dog has done it again.
  47. iamjustbeny
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    The trailer was a biggest lie in my life. The game looked absolutely gorgeous and played very well on an old PS4. I wish things were different too ,no offence but they really need to change the story. We’ll forgive you Naughty Dog if you do so. Everyone have a good day and thanks for reading my review.
  48. Zythos
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    First of all: awesome grafics and overall well done game
    I liked the story and the fact that Naughty Dog was brave enough to bring so strong feelings in both (positive and negative) directions into this game, I guess this is the point much people dislike, but for me this is the part that makes the game stand out
  49. Alten
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is brilliant, I don't understand the hate. I was also upset to see joel died, but the whole story in my opinion just make sense and create more character development for ellie.… Expand
  50. Acornfilms
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    Loved the first game, could barely finish the second one. What was a tight story and gameplay experience in the first game is now a bloated slog in the second, longer but with ultimately less actual "game". The story/characters/pacing/structure feels like a 10 year old wrote it, and while everything in the first game was believable and convincing, I'm fully aware I'm playing scriptedLoved the first game, could barely finish the second one. What was a tight story and gameplay experience in the first game is now a bloated slog in the second, longer but with ultimately less actual "game". The story/characters/pacing/structure feels like a 10 year old wrote it, and while everything in the first game was believable and convincing, I'm fully aware I'm playing scripted video game characters for most of part 2. I was looking forward to the HBO show more than anything since the Walking Dead 10 years ago. Now I don't wanna watch it. I hope it never happens unless someone else gets the rights and disregards the second game entirely. At least the improvements to combat will benefit the multiplay-oh wait...… Expand
  51. LaserRaptor
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    After 24 hours and with the game completed I can say this is probably the best work of Naughty Dog until now.
    The same mechanics as in the first game but improved and expanded.
    Best graphics of the generation and amazing art. The story, focused on Ellie and the antagonist of the game, but with a bigger look of the world of The last of us, creates an inmersive journey with epic, funny    After 24 hours and with the game completed I can say this is probably the best work of Naughty Dog until now.
    The same mechanics as in the first game but improved and expanded.
    Best graphics of the generation and amazing art.
    The story, focused on Ellie and the antagonist of the game, but with a bigger look of the world of The last of us, creates an inmersive journey with epic, funny and dramatic moments that will keep your attention from beginning to end    … Expand
  52. InvaderED
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Never spend your money in that piece of crap! Just ruined the franchise totally! Nil Draxman or whatever your name - it your fault.
  53. GetInTheKiln
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me get this out of the way before my review:

    Based on trophy statistics, only 25% of players (as of 6/27/2020) have finished the game. Let that sink in while you read this...

    - If you are looking for a game that gives the player the choice to change the outcome, this isn't for you.

    - Want a game that's wrapped up nicely with a bow that leaves you feeling the stress and tension resolved? Definitely not your game.

    Last of Us Part II is a story of revenge and its consequences, pain and regret. It doesn't pull any punches, and doesn't let the player feel like the "good guy" for their actions. There are no true heroes or villains, every person in the game has their story and life. So many games have you playing a protagonist you're meant to live vicariously through. They make you feel like you're the hero, and any dire actions you must make to achieve your goal is justified by what you've set out to accomplish.

    One of the biggest points of controversy in this story is actually why I praise it so much. Having the player see first hand the consequences of their actions gives wait to the story's message. Just because you like a character and have spent so much time with them doesn't mean they are inherently good, just as playing against another character doesn't make them bad. Ellie and Abby have both hurt innocent people and have brutally murdered at the expense of the innocent. They have also helped their enemies, friends, and strangers. These characters are human, they are imperfect. Not heros. Not villains.

    Let's tackle the elephant in the room: Joel's death. I felt this wan inevitable. Joel is the sole reason the world does not have a cure. The Fireflies wanted it, Ellie wanted it, but he couldn't let it happen. Just because he was (relatively) good to Ellie doesn't mean he is safe from the world around him. Eventually his actions were bound to catch up to him, and it just happened sooner than most players expected.

    I won't dive into the technical aspects of the game, as it seems everyone agrees that this is a visual masterpiece. Gameplay is solid, and players are given solid choices to be as stealthy or violent as they care to be. I'm not gonna touch the "SJW" non-controversy as it in no way detracts from the game, and it's a lazy argument primarily made by those that actually haven't finished the story.

    I highly recommend the game. I do feel like there's a bit of room to expand upon stealth, and that's the only reason I don't give it a perfect 10.    … Expand
  54. AdMaN2013
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally enjoyed the gameplay a lot, and felt it was a very good experience through the way Ellie must adapt to survive. I thought the dynamic between Dina and Ellie was awesome, I enjoyed the way the bonded together and all the exploring. The first half of the game was very good in my opinion, apart from what happened in the lodge and especially the way they did it (I felt the fans deserved better, I knew it was going to happen but not that early and in that matter) but other than that I throughly enjoyed the first half of the game. However, the second half was a bit of a disappointment, why would I want to play as her! Especially for that long - 3 chapters! Tbf, the story for her was alright but the fact that it was her made it less enjoyable, it felt like the developers wanted you to like her even though she has done what she has done. My biggest flaw with the game has to be the ‘boss’ battle, why the **** did they kill that character like it was nothing and especially why did they make you fight Ellie as her! A total joke in my opinion, I want to kill her not try and kill Ellie, I did not enjoy that battle whatsoever. The epilogue was a bit redeeming, with a nice revenge story, but I think Ellie should’ve finished the job, as I don’t want a Last of Us 3 to be about her, she’s a character that maybe is supposed to symbolise Joel and Ellie, but for what she did i think she should’ve have been killed.

    Overall, I think the game is a solid 8/10, the scenery and gameplay is top notch and some character bonding is nice to see, but the story at parts lets the game down, especially the ending.    … Expand
  55. Inungoun
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It deserves this score.

    Graphics? Yeah, good, like a lot of other games.
    Gameplay? Pretty much the same of other games.
    Story? You literally throwed away all of what makes The Last of Us in this game. All characters are poorly written, and the story doesn't make sense at all.

    That final? It was the last nail in the coffin.    … Expand
  56. MomentoPana
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Just not a good game, I didn't like Abby at all and think that Ellie should put a bullet in her head
  57. Smilodon07
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    I did not buy the game, I only came in touch with it via twich streams and Youtube. I would say the game is a 6/10 but the devs behavior prior to the release in regards of copyright claims is lowering. I did not have any issues with the game or the story since I did not play TLOU 1 but I do find it odd how the story evolved. The ending itself is also a bit weird to me. That is why it is aI did not buy the game, I only came in touch with it via twich streams and Youtube. I would say the game is a 6/10 but the devs behavior prior to the release in regards of copyright claims is lowering. I did not have any issues with the game or the story since I did not play TLOU 1 but I do find it odd how the story evolved. The ending itself is also a bit weird to me. That is why it is a 3/10 in the end for me.… Expand
  58. DespairRemnant
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A fantastic journey. If you don't play games, then I don't know what to tell you. Some very intense moments
  59. Hallison1
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You just can't do that with a such beloved game franchise. Story feels cheap, and unreal. It's nothing worth playing.… Expand
  60. AleChmiel15
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Groundbreaking. Our generation needs this story. I love every singles bit of it. I am in love even when I simply think of it.
  61. JackChan24
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    The leaks destroyed the intent and experience of this game. The gameplay is top notch as are the performances, graphics and writing. The story isn’t perfect but it manages to ask really interesting questions and the experience of playing this game is like nothing else that has come before. Do yourself a favor and play this game.
  62. Lokorivas
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buenardo lptm
    F joel :(
    Viva ellie Historia 9/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Musica 20/10    … Expand
  63. Friso
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Great game just didnt like the abby part because I couldnt feel the connection
  64. Osoriocuriel
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Es muy mala la historia creo que su primera parte el mil veces mejor creo que utilizar a Abby es algo inovador pero no funcionó como querían
  65. mceiras
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    a lot of sjw crap, bad history and a desire to please minorities spoiled everything.
  66. cheshirecat453
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a game with such lack of respect for its characters and its fans, it deserves the hatred its getting. The gameplay and graphics may be its redemeable points since they are truly amazing, but that is to be expected of any AAA game nowadays so its not an accomplishment. The story has been the biggest focus for the franchise since the first game and its DLC, but this time around it seems as if Neil's creativity has been dulled to the extreme, the structure of the story is incoherent and has plot hole after plot hole every 5 minutes, with the sad reality that neither Joel or Ellie are really the protagonists, this isn´t a game about them but rather a mediocre attempt to introduce a new protagonist for the saga and why we should care about her, but despite the great efforts of Naughty Dog, she does not induce any kind of sympathy or attachment from the player, after laying the game for hours all you feel for her is the desire to get her kmilled and erase her sorry existence from the story as quickly as possible, but the game even robs of this in the end, with Ellie letting her go in a climax as boring and badly written as the rest of the game.… Expand
  67. jastherob
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A provocative and exceptional storytelling experience. One of the few games that really challenged me with its narrative.

    First, what can't be understated is the Creators ability to absolutely enthrall you in the game. It's been years since I have played a game that took me through a roller coaster of emotions like The Last of Us Part II. I found myself jumping in my seat at my first encounter with the Scars, gasping during the brutal intense moments between Ellie and the "Wolves," and even emotion distress in the critical scenes between the key characters in their pivotal final scene.

    Like many post-apocalyptic works, the monsters are not the greatest thing to fear, but our fellow man. But this work goes further. Throughout the story, we're shown and experience the capability of people to commit both selfless acts of good and inflict abject horror upon each other. What's more - and what makes the journey unique in The Last of Us Part II - are that you are forced to reckon with the violent nature of the game through the lens of opposing characters. I find, despite myself, as I was forced to confront Abby and Ellie from both sides that neither were fights that I wanted to win.

    Ultimately, a must-play experience from the perspective of immersive storytelling. I firmly believe it will effect the future of narrative in games that we see in the future of the industry.    … Expand
  68. Jerickovan
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    What a complete disappointment. I’m not simply a hater or someone that’s taking pleasure from trashing this game but what a terrible story. All the flashbacks were just terribly placed and the whole “revenge rampage” is pretty much worthless at the end. Obviously the visuals are great but all in all this is a huge middle finger to the first game, so if you liked tlou1 then don’t evenWhat a complete disappointment. I’m not simply a hater or someone that’s taking pleasure from trashing this game but what a terrible story. All the flashbacks were just terribly placed and the whole “revenge rampage” is pretty much worthless at the end. Obviously the visuals are great but all in all this is a huge middle finger to the first game, so if you liked tlou1 then don’t even bother with this cash grab. Joel deserved better.… Expand
  69. SahilSaleem
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is a masterpiece in my many others opinions. I respect if you are negative against the game we all have our differences. However there are many reasons I think the game is great, one of them being that despite over characters in the game being killed so quickly and that Ellie doesn’t have enough time to pay attention - was think of yourself in this situation and it equals up.The game is a masterpiece in my many others opinions. I respect if you are negative against the game we all have our differences. However there are many reasons I think the game is great, one of them being that despite over characters in the game being killed so quickly and that Ellie doesn’t have enough time to pay attention - was think of yourself in this situation and it equals up. People will complain about character development whilst there isn’t much it makes a bit sense as Ellie has already spent about 5 years with them it wouldn’t really make sense for such character development as it isn’t really necessary. Now the ending despite if you hate it or love it, it all is so real and makes sense. Ellie after killing almost all of Abby’s friends as finally got the chance to kill Abby but what is the point why do it why Abby had a reason to kill Joel but most importantly will killing Abby bring Joel back of course not, Ellie seems to have had enough killing and is done for now. If you imagine yourself at this situation you would have more likely done the same thing. Now onto the gameplay I am glad that most of the gameplay is similar to the first game because that system is perfect however has some really good improvements now such as being able to craft more supplies to use in battle but also to improve the way you play through using supplements for a variety of stuff. The guns in this game are also so fun and enjoyable I never ended only using one gun for a encounter. Being able to use a rope to access places which we wouldn’t be able to do without is amazing, and the prime feature is just so useful and so realistic. The graphics is this game are top notch; one of the best games to perfect graphics so far not only that but the way your clothes will change depending on what environment you are in and where you land. Your bullets can be seen having different effects and sounds on what they are hitting like I don’t see this in any other game. Also I forgot to mention the small boss fights which are really nice and interesting to do it makes your heart beat especially on the harder difficulty’s. The dodging system is extremely useful and so cool it make me feel like in a movie or in a situation in real life. Sorry if i missed any stuff. One to the accessibility options I am so glad and appreciate the fact they made these so many people can experience the game whichever way they would like even if they are slightly blind or deaf. Thank you Naughty Dog. Now finally Joel dying had a huge effect on me it cause me depression for several days and still it whilst writing this. Never would I have thought a video game would have such a effect on me. Truly sad Joel died but hopefully we will soon see him in a DLC. If anyone from Naughty Dog ends up reading this - Thank you and keep up the amazing work.… Expand
  70. Illosk_metacrit
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    they spend the 1st half to antagonize a character and then they put you in that character.
    bad story
    bad concept
    a game it’s not only good looking graphics
  71. klebergamer
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Horrible artificial intelligence
    - Horrible story
    - Horrible characters
    - Many Glitches
    - SJW agenda
    - Horrible ending
    - Repetitive gameplay
    - trailers do not match the game's timeline

    Graphics alone are not enough for a game to be good!
  72. Henritler
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So... on TLoU 1 we become very attached to the main characters, after all, we lived what they lived, we grew with them, we felt sorry for them, we became attached. But stop and think about what happened. In the end, Joel killed Abby's father, which was also the only person that could develop a cure. Not only he doomed the entire human race, to save Ellie, but he killed an innocent girl's father. We feel that it's justifiable because we care about both Ellie and Joel. When Abby did what she did on TLoU Part II, we got naturally angry at her, and wanted her dead. That's exactly how Abby felt, when Joel killed her father, she did exactly what we would've done in her situation - killed the person that killed her father - and we hated her for that. So people hate this game because a girl got to kill the person that killed her father, while the one that they care about was the better person and manage to forgive and release herself from all the hate she had in herself.… Expand
  73. tetector9991
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A modern classic masterpiece that brings the morality complexity that exists in the real life to a video game. Unfortunately, a complexity that a lot of players failed to even try to understand and outcried at the lack of fan service. Naughty Dog's biggest mistake was to overestimate their audience.
  74. Zipcut613
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Very good game, the story, gameplay and image is incredible. If you like the first one this episode 2 is a must play. The attention to details in this game is perfect. Naugthy dog take an incredible risk to go in this direction.
  75. WikileaksWho
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    After one week of playing, I’ve just completed The Last of Us: Part II. Emotionally wrecking. Naughty Dog has created another work of art that will go down as one of its best opera magna. Granted, despite the huge efforts it doesn’t have an engaging story as the first game. The pacing is odd and even distracting at times. Time jumps aren’t always agreeable. But, in the end, it all comesAfter one week of playing, I’ve just completed The Last of Us: Part II. Emotionally wrecking. Naughty Dog has created another work of art that will go down as one of its best opera magna. Granted, despite the huge efforts it doesn’t have an engaging story as the first game. The pacing is odd and even distracting at times. Time jumps aren’t always agreeable. But, in the end, it all comes together in a rather coherent manner. With new environments, new dynamics and new characters The Last of Us: Part II strives for a world which is more ambitious, relentless and immersive. This admirable effort (or, rather, the ideal) works to a large extent -though I'd wished some things would’ve not gone unexplored. The game mechanics, gameplay, atmosphere, graphics: not much to say on these areas other than perfect.

    I might have a soft spot to lean more on the weaknesses in comparison to the game’s strengths (which is a lot). However, there is no doubt that The Last of Us: Part II is a rare gem. Don’t look at the abnormally bad reviews and scores. This is GOTY material right here. Taking only half a point off on account of the story, I am giving it a solid 9.5.    … Expand
  76. Boomerxan
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good game people need to play the game the before they rate it. the problem I have with it I liked Abby's story better. the pacing had issues also. huge disconnect between characters because of that.… Expand
  77. Greggwho
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    OMG ! What an experience ! What a story ! A must have ! It definitely worths every minute spent on it.
  78. CrisOkc
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best games in history , good graphics , incredible history nice!!!!!
  79. Tiagocr
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Best game i ever played in years.
    Druckmann crio Abby a melhor personagem que game poderia ter.
  80. Kuro00
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Great graphics
    Gameplay from 2013
    Trash story they massacred old characters to push New characters that no one cares about
  81. Johnjonish
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Played the game the day it came out..Didn't see any spoilers before playing as well... Loved playing it..the ending was perfect for this game. The graphics were awesome... game play was a but different from last game....enjoyed it a lot.
  82. Gerbos
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To much LGBT content which does not allow to focus on the game. It should be serious game like the first one. Graffic is grate, physics is grate but some twists are horrible like situation with transgender, strange pregnancy etc. Guys, does people try to stay a live in appocaliptic world or they just think what gender they are and who should they sleep with? Try get use to Elli’s thoughts and choices but Naughty Dogs decide make accents on people not like others too much. And tell me where in appocaliptic world people (women-girl) get steroids?… Expand
  83. Kold
    Jun 27, 2020
    3
    Honestly, the gameplay is decent enough. Nothing ground breaking but very comfortable. There are some super long side quests that sort of inflate the games size.

    Story wise the game lost me. I felt that it was sooooooo difficult to finish and really had to take breaks to play VR or even just surf my news feed. So disappointed in how some beloved characters are treated and the ending    Honestly, the gameplay is decent enough. Nothing ground breaking but very comfortable. There are some super long side quests that sort of inflate the games size.

    Story wise the game lost me. I felt that it was sooooooo difficult to finish and really had to take breaks to play VR or even just surf my news feed. So disappointed in how some beloved characters are treated and the ending just killed me inside. I have never been so upset with a bad story before but this just takes the cake on trash.

    Bought this despite the leaks and you can totally tell that this game is no 10/10 masterpiece. really sad to see the media shilling so hard for this when the actual users are giving it way less.    … Expand
  84. GiioSullivan
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso. Sensacional. Uma obra prima dos vídeos games. Vai ser goty COM CERTEZA
  85. Orion_Starchild
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Disgusting storyline choices.

    Very important character disrespected in a terrible way right after the start of the game. They used the power of the image of the character just to push us to buy the game (even more disgusting). I get the message they wanted to share with this game, but they did it with the wrong game and in the worst way possible (Killing him was ok, but do it properly    Disgusting storyline choices.

    Very important character disrespected in a terrible way right after the start of the game.
    They used the power of the image of the character just to push us to buy the game (even more disgusting).

    I get the message they wanted to share with this game, but they did it with the wrong game and in the worst way possible (Killing him was ok, but do it properly and not so fast... Unbelievable)... Horrible choice (it gave me nausea and I stopped playing, and I'll never play it again).

    Gameplay wise it is very cool and fun.
    The gameplay mechanics and AI are incredible and very fun.

    But the story is so bad and the choices about the characters are so delusional that you just can't play it.
    They hunt you down through the entire game and you just can not enjoy it. I am sorry.
    I thought that I was going to leave a good review, but I felt so disrespected that I just can not.

    What were you thinking?

    I still respect all the work and effort to create this game, good job.
    But story wise.... My God. Just NO.

    I am not being nice, I know and I am sorry for that, but we are sick of being tricked into buying your trash covered in glitters and fake good ratings (we all know they are fake, we just try to trust you).
    I hope that one day you will all learn your lesson.

    I am going to end this review with one of the most used lines in games:
    - there will be consequences for every decision you make.

    Let see what yours are going to be.    … Expand
  86. asmith985
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    I finished the campaign last night and I can honestly say this game is a stunning achievement both narratively, thematically and as a technical achievement from a graphics technology standpoint. Gameplay has been tweaked and is a fun loop of explore-scavenge-craft-combat that improves on the 1st game with subtle but much needed changes.

    Story wise, this is a game that asks you to    I finished the campaign last night and I can honestly say this game is a stunning achievement both narratively, thematically and as a technical achievement from a graphics technology standpoint. Gameplay has been tweaked and is a fun loop of explore-scavenge-craft-combat that improves on the 1st game with subtle but much needed changes.

    Story wise, this is a game that asks you to understand multiple view points and to empathise with even your worst enemy. The mature themes on display here ask you to look deeper than simply your attachment to the 1st games characters. You will be forced to confront loss, anger and a need for retribution but then come out the other side to see the bigger picture that 'narratively speaking' tests your ability to empathize with a fellow human being and your compassion. And yes the game is quite dark in narrative but like the first game there is always a glimmer of hope throughout given by those surrounding you during your journey.

    The ending will leave you thinking. But I felt a sense of satisfaction that this story has come full circle and made sense in the grander scheme of things. It's not a fairytale ending by any means. But if you played through this game and expected a happy ending then you missed the point of your characters journey.

    I highly recommend The Last of Us 2 to mature minded gamers who want to play a game that presents a gritty experience with it's confronting themes and narrative. If your someone who will take offence to a story not providing you with constant positive feedback then your not going to have a good time here. But I have no issue giving this game my strongest of recommendations. Thank you Naughty Dog & all the actors/actresses, the world you created is just a stunning achievement. BRAVO!!    … Expand
  87. ChuckyBoy97
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece and the game of the generation for me personally. Stunningly beautiful and a triumph
  88. JMRC
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I decided to let go of Ellie and really view everything from Abbie's perspective while playing as her. It made me love the story more than every game I've ever played. The unsatisfying moments were just another layer in this roller-coaster of emotions I had to suffer through. I didn't watch any spoilers and barely an trailers beforehand. If first game would have been spoiled, it would've impacted the reviews as well, because the ending of part 1 made everything feel pointless too, but I loved it. This game had the same effect on me.

    It wasn't perfect but I can't say which part I liked more. These games are the standard of what I like stories to be, so 9.5 for me.    … Expand
  89. teenagedream
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    A leap in video game storytelling, breathtaking graphics and score, extremly fun gameplay and level design. My only critic is of the tree skill, while still good but not groundbreaking as other elements of the game.
  90. dj0nk
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game, from the gorgeous graphics, to the fun gameplay, to the unconventional and well-written storyline. I am assuming the negative reviews are mostly from review bombers that are upset about certain plot points, because this game certainly deserves much higher than its current user score of 4.7
  91. Clixs
    Jun 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphic great everything ok except the story where you have to play as the Joel’s killer and what was more upsetting is how the show the first trailer when Joel grab Ellie but in game it was jesse it just doesn’t connect to the first game… Expand
  92. mattapps321
    Jun 27, 2020
    4
    This really hurts to say, but the main issue i have with this game is that the story feels like a first draft and the narratives are rushed in many ways, such as ---'s death, Abby's perspective and the constant back-and-forth of the story (along with a disappointingly linear game with potential).

    i loved the last of us 1 and completed it start to finish the day before i got this game    This really hurts to say, but the main issue i have with this game is that the story feels like a first draft and the narratives are rushed in many ways, such as ---'s death, Abby's perspective and the constant back-and-forth of the story (along with a disappointingly linear game with potential).

    i loved the last of us 1 and completed it start to finish the day before i got this game (as well as completing it 3 other times). So i can confidently say that whilst the graphics, game play, ai and environments are 10/10, the story is weak and rips you away from your favorite characters yet fails to treat new characters well enough like Abby or Jesse.

    A lot of the problems is with how Abby's narrative was portrayed, we are given very little time to sympathies with her, especially with the fact that Joel actually saves her life and Ellie begs for his life. So when the game forces the player to play as her for half the game and rip you away from an Ellie revenge story it feels disappointing to the trailer expectations and hype.

    About 2 hours into the game (without seeing the leaks or many trailers to go in blind) i thought the game was going to go for an open-world survival horror story, where the player can hunt down each of the people responsible to find Abby, whilst infected and WLFs exist in an open world that Ellie needs to traverse to find supplies and the targets. Sounds cool? yea i wish the game continued this way but it dosnt...

    ...the game unfortunately gets linear again after about 50 mins of a fantastic open world area where the player can go where they want, get supplies, find treasures/clues/puzzles, be attacked completely out the blue by enemies (like one time at a workbench which was crazy cool), but then this ends and its back to being linear.

    this is where the story fails, as when many of targets are killed, i simply don't remember or recognize who they are, the initial act of the game is rushed and you wont remember who the people are whom Ellie kills until they are dead. Even characters like Ellie are treated like Dina's rebound and Tommy is gone except for probably 6 minutes of screen time.

    To conclude, i am very disappointed after 7 years and probably unlimited funds from Sony that they made a weak story line (that was very predictable in areas) and a surprisingly linear game.

    There is a reason why 'The Last of Us' does not have Part 1 in its title, it was a concluded story with Ellie's acceptance of Joel's lie. A bittersweet ending that did not need a brutal ending for characters and a first draft story with so many back and forths.    … Expand
  93. Kevlarguy67
    Jun 27, 2020
    0
    Sony and Naughty Dog have made every effort to politicize this game to create the false controversy to force a certain group of individuals to defend their lack-luster game. Don't be a fool, avoid this game.
  94. Fabiocrv
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Such a waste of potential. Stunning graphics, sound and acting, nice gameplay. All thrown away with an offensive story that shows no respect to the source material. This game is ruined because of poor writing, nothing else. I had hoped the leaks were somehow fake, but they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the actual game.
    I will always cherish part one, and try my best to    Such a waste of potential. Stunning graphics, sound and acting, nice gameplay. All thrown away with an offensive story that shows no respect to the source material. This game is ruined because of poor writing, nothing else. I had hoped the leaks were somehow fake, but they are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the actual game.
    I will always cherish part one, and try my best to forget this sequel exists.    … Expand
  95. MelvilleTheET
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    Today I have finished this game. I came here to read what other people think of it and I feel sad for all the negative reviews. Like a lot of people here I played the first game and have been waiting with high expectations for Part 2 since it was announced. I think the game touches a lot on today’s society, good and bad. A lot of bad. We all have a right to an opinion however I do wonderToday I have finished this game. I came here to read what other people think of it and I feel sad for all the negative reviews. Like a lot of people here I played the first game and have been waiting with high expectations for Part 2 since it was announced. I think the game touches a lot on today’s society, good and bad. A lot of bad. We all have a right to an opinion however I do wonder why all these negative reviews and if I played the same game as the majority of people reviewing here. Are a lot of people being simple minded because of some of subjects that the game touches? Ie: Ellie’s sexuality. Sad if that is the case.

    When I completed the game I watched through all the game credits. Correction. I stared at the credits for a good 10/15 min just listening to the background guitar music and reflecting on what just happen.
    An emotional rollercoaster, happy moments, very sad moments and an unbelievable and unexpected story that kept me always guessing what would happen next.
    Is this game worth the 40 hours I just spent on it? Definitely yes and I will be playing it again for the Platinum.

    Is this the game of the decade? I believe so. Why? Because its a story of love, hate, selfishness and revenge that totally describes the society we live in today. And I love it for that. It also makes you reflect on how far are you willing to go to do what you think in your mind is right and just.
    We all have a right to our own opinion so, if you want to have your own opinion, do not listen to the bad reviews here and play the game. Only then you will know if it is worth it.

    I thank you Naughty Dog for taking me on this incredible journey and giving me one of the best games I ever played.    … Expand
  96. sebbie_4
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Alright where to begin. The last of us part 2 is a great game. hear me out first. i absolutely loved the first game when i finished i immediately began another play through. the story and characters were so well done and it is a near perfect game. this is how i see the games. The first last of us had okay gameplay, it wasn't bad whatsoever i actually really enjoy it but it was nothing special while the story was perfect and i loved it so much i cant wait to see the HBO show. The last of us part 2 has amazing graphics, gameplay, bosses, chase scenes everything. the game is so immersive and brutal enemies cry out for their friends and lives. but where this game drops is the story. People absolutely hate the story and i completely get why. its a mess and sometimes theres just a bit too much political nonsense. but for me it doesn't ruin the experience completely. people are out here giving the game a zero which is absolutely far fetched and undeserving. a zero means it has nothing good at all and you even though you hate the story you cant just ignore the visuals, acting, and gameplay. its very unfair. now going deeper into the story. i will admit, i was furious when i saw that i had to play as abby for half the game. i hated her for what she did to joel and wanted her dead. but as you keep playing you learn he motives. think about it. Ellie and abby are on the exact same story. someone killed their father figure and they want revenge. why is abby the bad guy here? yes, i still hate abby for killing joel but the story humanizes everyone and develops them in a good way. people are also mad about the ending. i can see why but people need to look into it more. this whole story is a violent revenge story. Joel kills abbys dad, abby kills joel, ellie kills owen and mel, abby kills jesse, just a whole circle of violence. had ellie killed abby at the end, Last of us part 3 probably wouldve been about lev getting revenge on ellie. She said she could never forgive joel for what he did but she could try, so why not abby? In the first game joel made a selfish choice and the one person he cares about deeply hates him. In part 2 Ellie makes a selfish choice and loses everything. It all comes full circle. i loved the game, story and gameplay, but i completely understand why people are mad and upset at the game, but i think its all for the wrong reasons and it is getting undeserved 0’s. Would recommend the game to people, but its not for everyone.… Expand
  97. Cristian1993
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Puede contener spoilers)

    Gamer argentino de toda la vida, habiendo pasado el juego en dificil :

    Apartado tecnico: Gráficos excelentes, al nivel que se espera de un juego con este presupuesto. Pero lo que eleva esta categoria a la perfeccion es el diseño artistico de las locaciones a lo largo del juego, cada una con personalidad, con una historia que se cuenta sola a traves del diseño del lugar. Santaolalla la descoce con la musica (a quien le sorprende?), y los efectos sonoros son un diez , de hecho el escuchar con atención al enemigo y descrifar los sonidos que te rodean es fundamental para avanzar en ciertas partes.

    Gameplay /Jugabilidad:
    Más allá de la historia, al final del dia este es el punto que define si uno la pasa bien con el juego o no, y The Last Of Us 2 tiene varios de los momentos jugables mas emocionantes que jamás jugaste. No reinventa nada, más bien refina el sistema de control, el sigilo y los combates que vimos en la primer parte. Cada combate , ya sea contra infectados o humanos, es distinto porque la ubicacion, iluminacion , y el equipo con el que llegas a ese momento es distinto. Un consejo y a la vez una critica: jugalo en dificil, cualquier nivel inferior es un paseo y quita la tensión de saber manejarte con lo poco que uno tiene para defenderse. Otros detalles que no me gustaron del todo: el boton de salto es medio inútil, y el cambio de armas e inventario con los botones de direccion es un poco lento y falla en los momentos más agitados. Las partes de plataformas y con la cuerda parecen agregados a ultimo momento, no suman mucho. Pero nada aburre. Los bosses del juego son de lo mejor que vi en un videojuego en años, los stalkers y los shamblers se roban cada momento en el que aparecen, las peleas contra humanos requieren una combinacion perfecta entre sigilo, rapidez de acción e ingenio, y los puzzles y la investigacion de las locaciones son una buena distraccion entre tanta tensión.

    Historia/Guion:
    Hay mucho que decir y a la vez poco. Y prefiero decir poco ya que cada uno va a sentir el guion o no, tratar de explicar el porque me gusto es medio en vano. Pero me encantó. La trama (Que NO es solamente venganza) , los personajes, los giros , todo tiene un punto fuerte y a la vez una zona gris inmensa para que uno pueda debatir consigo mismo al respecto. Hay ciertos momentos donde el ritmo narrativo decae un poco, en particular con Abby (la quieras o la odies, hacia el final de su parte uno extraña a ellie y dina), y los constantes flashbacks hacen que sea muy fácil perderse detalles que luego pesan al tratar de entender todo. Pero la mayor parte del juego son momentos que te dejan con la boca abierta, y creeme que hay una diferencia abismal entre jugarlo y verlo a traves de videos cortados en youtube. El final es un resumen de ese sentimiento entre lo claro de los hechos que están pasando frente a tus ojos y lo "gris", lo ambiguo del fondo. Epico.
    Un punto final acerca de esto: no lo juzgues sino es bajo la optica de que es una narrativa dentro de un videojuego, esto no es Game of Thrones ni Stars Wars, ni tampoco el Padrino II, el videojuego como medio para contar una historia todavia tiene mucho camino por recorrer y Naughty Dog marco un hito acerca de como calzar el valor narrativo con el jugable, más allá de lo que sientas acerca del guión.    … Expand
  98. Gutovsk
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breaking my heart seeing my boy dying like that I stopped to play I don't want see nothing anymore this year is sucks thank you naughty dog for poop in my lovely game and people can come saying the graphics are good etc but graphics are means nothing.… Expand
  99. mukao25
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    o melhor jogo do ano...
    gameplay e extraordinário...
    simplesmente 10....
    10 de 10...
  100. HenriqueJG
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great dark story! I cried a lot with the story and flashbacks.
    Sometimes in combat moments as the firing lying down is slow.
    i think it played too much with Abby, despite having to play a little more with her to understand the point of view.    … Expand
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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  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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