The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Soozibags
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Beautifully written, nuanced story that digs deeply into the complex characters and their motivations. The gameplay is slick and has so many accessibility options that it meets the needs of anyone who wants to play. It more than lived up to my high expectations, it broke my heart, it terrified me, and I loved it.
  2. StyletTiger
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Великолепно проработанная игра. Видно, сколько сил было потрачено.
    Сюжет, как по мне, значительно уступает первой части, но он хороший. Да, эта игра не идеальна, она не превзошла первую часть, но это очень качественная, сделанная с душой игра. Весь тот негатив, который вылился на эту игру я считаю не оправданным. Игра не заслужила этого. Её есть за что ругать, но такого негатива она не    Великолепно проработанная игра. Видно, сколько сил было потрачено.
    Сюжет, как по мне, значительно уступает первой части, но он хороший. Да, эта игра не идеальна, она не превзошла первую часть, но это очень качественная, сделанная с душой игра. Весь тот негатив, который вылился на эту игру я считаю не оправданным. Игра не заслужила этого. Её есть за что ругать, но такого негатива она не заслужила.    … Expand
  3. Az1355747
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Quality storyline and graphics ! One of the best games Iv ever played, would love a 3rd !
  4. CptPeacock
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've played it multiple times now and I'm certain. I hate the lack of control or choice in this game. And I dont like the story. The gameplay is short simple and even dumbed-down. The creators clearly had a story to tell and that's fine. I just didn't enjoy it. In the end it was a game and not the end of the world if everyone liked or enjoyed it but it was not worth my money in the end and I feel like I wasted a lot of time feeling bad while playing it. I dont care about any of the controversial things in the characters themselves I dont have a problem with different people and their ideas or how they live their lives. But my problem is not letting us have control over the final choice because I would have killed abby just because I put myself in the character when I play games and you could say that abby killed my Joel self and my Ellie self wanted to kill her and even my abby self couldn't avoid committing suicide repeatedly during her easy linear gameplay that soon feeds you items on the path you are on. It's almost like they didn't want you to ignore her and proceed directly to the end my first moments as abby I didn't do anything just let the scene take place with all the action going on and people on horse back trying to kill me I just sat there the game literally broke my desire to play. My first real enthusiastic act as abby was to plummet to my death repeatedly. I know a zero seems harsh like I should rate on story graphics gameplay etc. But I did and honestly the one thing in this game that makes it bad for me is bad enough to render all other positives null and void, let me kill abby. Ellie may know forgiveness but I dont care and still want her dead.… Expand
  5. narutooosaskeee
    Jul 5, 2020
    1
    After years of waiting for this game. I am disappointed it was the worst game i had ever played in a long time. The graphics amazing game play amazing story garbage. They kill of one of the best characters in a video game in the dumbest way possible. They kill Joel off in 2 hours and after that they make you play as 10 hours as his killer try to make you sympathize with her but fail. AtAfter years of waiting for this game. I am disappointed it was the worst game i had ever played in a long time. The graphics amazing game play amazing story garbage. They kill of one of the best characters in a video game in the dumbest way possible. They kill Joel off in 2 hours and after that they make you play as 10 hours as his killer try to make you sympathize with her but fail. At the end Ellie goes for revenge then at the end realizes that its not worth it the loses everything. Im being nice with rating but the graphics are amazing so i had to give a 1.… Expand
  6. AnAidingDude
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The trans and lesbian main characters do nothing for me. But not because they are trans and lesbian separately. It's because they are both awful people you have no sympathy for. The trans character murders a dog and the main character of the first game. And this is the protagonist??? In what works is that your "hero"?. The. There's the little girl from the first game that has become a lesbian for no reason other than to sjw virtue signal. Please keep your identity politics and girl/girl and man/man sex scenes out of my video games, thanks.… Expand
  7. Lalo18
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Un gran juego con una increíble historia. Buen desarrollo de personajes. Un final muy hermoso y emotivo. Agridulce como en el primer juego.
  8. Tiny_Mike
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a brutal and dark game. I think it would be really difficult to make a revenge movie or game that was as ambitious as this was. They totally nailed it for me. I went from loving certain characters to hating them as well as hating some to loving them, in general I could just emphasis with how hard their lives had become. It was an emotional ride that often felt overwhelming but I’m so so happy I played it. Firstly, killing Joel was obviously something they put a lot of time and thought into and it gave us a base to explore stuff that’s definitely never been looked at in this way before. Revenge led everyone in a bad situation and we see how bad it is for everyone in the life’s of those that go after it.

    The game looks so brilliant and real. The music and sound design makes you feel scared, sad and lonely in an insanely beautiful way. The places you go are unique and ridiculously detailed. The acting and the characters all do such an amazing job that now that I’m done with the game I miss them. The gameplay is very similar to the first game but has been tweaked to feel more smooth and impactful than the previous game. I like that Abby, Ellie and Joel all play differently and have different skills. The ending is depressing and dark but it fits the tone of the game perfectly. We don’t always get what we want and sometimes we miss opportunities when we are blinded by rage or something that’s become an obsession. This dark story telling mixed with social issues like the LGBTQ+ issues and identity issues were done in a cool way that didn’t feel like pandering.

    This game is super ambitious piece of art that has to be played to the very end to get the full scope of its gritty beauty and deep emotional message that are difficult to process for me even now. Thank you Naughty Dog for another awesome experience.    … Expand
  9. Baar
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People who play Souls-Borne games are used to getting the middle finger and a "GiT GuD" when it comes to a difficulty setting. It's something of a hot topic recently (surprisingly) and it's something that people who were unable to overcome simply didn't like about the games. That being said those games are better for it and arguably could be ruined if ever implemented. TLOU2 another one of those games. There is a difficulty setting for game-play but there are no difficulty settings in this game or in real life for processing mental and emotional trauma. It seems like the majority of these reviews are from people having trouble at the latter. This is strange though because games like Hellblade and Celeste have done well on here.

    Grief is a potent emotion that I would never wish on anyone. If not under control it will ravage someone, sometimes completely changing the person you thought you knew. This is something that is as hard to watch in real life as it is in this game. We saw what it turned Joel into in the first game but we never saw how. In movies you just have to watch as someone goes through this; in video-games you're in the drivers seat and you are far more exposed. This is where Naughty Dog shines and they do an immaculate job across the board. I felt the death of Joel hard, I felt Ellie's grief, I even felt Abby's grief but I didn't think I would be able to forgive her. There is one moment at the end of the game that is so easy to miss but hits so hard. As Ellie holds Abby's head under water trying to drown her she has a brief but powerful flashback. In this 2 second flashback Ellie remembers the very moment she was ready to forgive the only person besides Abby that took everything away from her. It's after this moment that Ellie realizes the is done and lets Abby go. Its not a happy ending and it was not something I would call fun, but rather fulfilling. TLOU starts as a story about curing all the zombies but changes at the very end with Joel murdering everyone in the hospital and ruining the chance of a cure. TLOU2 starts as a cliche murder revenge plot but ends up with Ellie ultimately letting everything go. In hindsight this is something we could have expected.

    This is a must play game for me across the board with one caveat. Not everyone can handle losing a loved one, they may even play video-games to avoid this. If that is the case this game may not be for you. It doesn't make sense to buy a game after seeing the leaks and knowing you're not going to like it. Its the equivalent of going to a restaurant and ordering a salad even though you wanted a steak and writing a bad yelp review. It would seem there are a lot of Karens playing video-games nowadays.    … Expand
  10. RangerJackson
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Do you like a game that try to make you feel bad for something that was out fo your control.
    A game that try to make you sympathize with a character that kills another character that you love? A a game that makes you feels horrible 90% of the time?

    That the last of us part 2 is the game for you.
  11. tiagotl
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    ótimo jogo merecido as notas , infelizmente mataram o joel de uma forma muito besta , podia ter tido mais gameplay com ele
  12. Mike369
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Se jeux es vraiment un incontournable superbe réalisation probablement le jeux de l'année 2020
  13. tahas945
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    game play 10/10
    story 7/10
    graphics 10/10
    well overall the game will take to some really dark place
  14. EdgarLa
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El más reciente videojuego de naughty dog me parece una obra maestra, ya que a mi parecer logra todo lo que se propone, evidentemente en cuestiones de guión no es perfecto pero sin duda alguna logra su función, además de que te trasmite mucha nostalgia… Expand
  15. Kacper12
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Naughty dog took a risk.
    It is very clearly shown around critics that people didn't like the idea of Joel dieing in this game. But in my opinion it was a reasonable thing to do, every other naughty dog game never killed of its protagonist and the protagonist friends/ allies but the killing of joel gave the game the impact it needed if for example they killed Dina like everyone thought they did (this is because of the trailers) the game wouldn't be as intresting and worthwhile to go through l. This also shows hoe Ellie lobes and cares for Joel if she didn't care about him she wouldn't of done everything she did to get revenge on Abby
    Talking about Abby shes the other problem that people disliled about the game, yes i felt the same way when i had to spwmd about 1 hoirs of gameplau with her but it showed me her side of the stoey and how she feels and desires as a human. Overall the games ending is very hard to understand fully but it was the right choice to not kill of Abby and Lev. 10/10    … Expand
  16. swivelswerve
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    10000/10 the best game I’ve ever played. Visually stunning, emotional story, and characters with real character development and growth. Amazing.
  17. Elmstedt
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game! But I am missing little of the character relationship between Joel and Ellie in the first game.
  18. Garabanbang
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a regular game, this is not a happy or heroic story, people die and that have other consequences than revenge, nobody won at the end, everyone suffer, people die quick, everything can change in one second, this is why The Last of Us part 2 is one of the most realistic games I have ever played.… Expand
  19. Angelfreakk
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    When i saw some spoilers about the begining (You know what im talking about) i thought as many of you that it was going to be trash but playing it i took a surprise... Speaking about the graphics... Unfortunately yes... Its downgraded buuut even with the little Downgrade still looking awesome, i just notice this downgrade mainly in the faces of the npcs (I hope that ND improve this ln theWhen i saw some spoilers about the begining (You know what im talking about) i thought as many of you that it was going to be trash but playing it i took a surprise... Speaking about the graphics... Unfortunately yes... Its downgraded buuut even with the little Downgrade still looking awesome, i just notice this downgrade mainly in the faces of the npcs (I hope that ND improve this ln the PS5).
    Speaking of gameplay. Naughty Dog made an improvement in the gameplay, while Joel from TLOUS 1 was lethal at close encoenters but slow, Ellie its the opposite, the gameplay was improved making it better with the character, more agile but weak when its about close encoenters, you can go prone for get a better position, the NPC'S they really react like a person (or like they should) if some friend dies they get nervous and they'll go to the last position of his friend, to find out what it's going on...
    Now speaking about the hot topic of this game... Mainly the hatred that is recieving the game its because the dirty decisión, making...(I can't give you any clue because if i do im spoiling the plot) was the begining and the damn trailer, but i can understand this decission if Naughty Dog didn't made this choice maybe we didn't sympathize with the reasons about the search of Ellie, but skiping this point... The story... Yeah it's cliche and everything you want to say but the development through Ellie it feels good, we see her growing up through the game and we can easily notice these changes and around her... If you liked the first one this game still for you, no matter what you heard it stills worth it    … Expand
  20. jazmarii
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game genuinely has an amazing story and anyone who can't see that is blinded by their own biases and expectations, you have to lack some level of depth as a human being to not appreciate this game for what it is.
  21. J_Dark
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Так как игру прошёл ПОЛНОСТЬЮ! думаю стоит написать что хоть геймплейно игра меня очень бесила но сюжетной и эмоционально это все тот же шедевр! Думал немного занизить балл за эбби на стероидах но игра такого не заслужила так что 9 геймплейно игра как мне кажется не так хороша как анчартед!Так как игру прошёл ПОЛНОСТЬЮ! думаю стоит написать что хоть геймплейно игра меня очень бесила но сюжетной и эмоционально это все тот же шедевр! Думал немного занизить балл за эбби на стероидах но игра такого не заслужила так что 9 геймплейно игра как мне кажется не так хороша как анчартед!
  22. White_fanh4
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing story line, amazing characters and gameplay. The way it game plays with your feelings it’s just from another world!
  23. Crysta_x
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved it. Did not deserve all those “0” , “1” or “2” ratings at all. Beautiful and sad story.
  24. tanukikei
    Jul 5, 2020
    1
    me compre el juego y lo termine. encantan dome el game play pero aun que eh de decir la verdad me costo mucho terminarlo. no por la dificultad de este. si no por la pésima narrativa y lo pésimo de la historia junto a lo desagradable que se hace seguir jugando mientras avanzas haciendo ce engorroso . siendo una total falta de respeto a los fans. compre el juego esperando ver una historiame compre el juego y lo termine. encantan dome el game play pero aun que eh de decir la verdad me costo mucho terminarlo. no por la dificultad de este. si no por la pésima narrativa y lo pésimo de la historia junto a lo desagradable que se hace seguir jugando mientras avanzas haciendo ce engorroso . siendo una total falta de respeto a los fans. compre el juego esperando ver una historia emocionante con buenos personajes y momentos emotivos, pero lo que encontré fue todo lo contrario no se lo recomendaría a nadie… Expand
  25. LG-MISHAP
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jugabilidad:Tiene en mi opinion un 10 ya que es muy buena y se esforzaron en ello ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Graficos:Exelentes es el juego con los mejores graficos que he jugado ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Historia:Es una historia que algunos le puede gustar y a otros no pero la muerte de joel en un axpecto se sintio forzada por que estaban en una tormenta y habia una horda de infectados.Ademas el final se entiende por que algunos jugadores no les gusto a mi me encanto yo enmpatize un poco con Abby [lo suficiente para que no muriera] ademas se sintio un poco forzada la inclusion lo bueno de la historia era que se podia apreciar que la relacion de Ellie y Joel ya no era la misma y he oido que Joel se confio al darle su nombre a un grupo de personas desconocidas pero el Joel de antes al inicio de la primera entrega se notaba que queria a Sara y que era bondadoso y era bueno al momento de perderla se notaba un Joel diferente que no confiaba en nadie y al momento de conocer a Ellie la vio como una hija.En fin me gusto la historia se pudo haber mejorado pero asi esta bien… Expand
  26. Dubson
    Jul 5, 2020
    0
    Trash storyline and it's a shame for the gaming community they should delete it form the store
  27. Aidoneus
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I won't lie and say I'm the biggest Last of Us fan, that I 100% the game, got it early, etc. However what I will tell you is that it is a good game, the visuals and audio design are gorgeous, the developers added a much-needed coat of paint to the mechanics, it is a very solid base. However, the criticisms come with the story and characters.

    I think what NaughtyDog did with the game is bold, killing one of the beloved characters and forcing the player to play as the character who killed them. I won't say I was happy with it, but I could also see that ND wanted to create the narrative that "every story has two sides" and ask that you consider the sympathy towards what Abby has gone through and how it parallel's Ellie's story. There has also been complaints that Ellie would never 'act the way she does' within the game, however, as someone who has watched a close family member die, her anger and spite are understandable and especially in such an uncut setting, it makes sense that she'd feel so strongly as to do what she does.

    A lot of other reviews I've read seem to take the game too seriously as if Naughty dog promised them something and then snatched it away. It isn't like that, this game is a new chapter in an already developed story, Ellie is 20 by the end of the story, all she knows is pain and loss. This game isn't about wrapping up Ellie's story, it's showing the end of Ellie's journey and the result of what she has caused.    … Expand
  28. Victor2802
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estou dando 10 nao pelq historia maa sim no gameplayes sensacional...apesar da historia de ter algo que nao me agradou teve uma experiência sensacional...obrigado pela empresa por essa experiência incrível… Expand
  29. Jacobelmes2005
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Disclaimer: There are major spoilers for both 2013s ‘The Last of Us’ and the sequel ‘The Last of Us Part II’ ahead. I strongly advise you play before watching, but as a disclaimer for those who do not want to be spoiled, but want to know wether or not to buy the game. In my opinion, but it, I believe it is a 10/10 game; however people are right to say that this game is divisive, so IDisclaimer: There are major spoilers for both 2013s ‘The Last of Us’ and the sequel ‘The Last of Us Part II’ ahead. I strongly advise you play before watching, but as a disclaimer for those who do not want to be spoiled, but want to know wether or not to buy the game. In my opinion, but it, I believe it is a 10/10 game; however people are right to say that this game is divisive, so I cannot guarantee you’ll form the same opinion of this game as I have. Review: The Last of us Part II is a masterpiece without saying. I believe that this game shines in many aspects, but the one aspect that I believe it shines in “and many others don’t” is the story. As much as this seems not to be the case, not only is the story a self constrained well written emotional rollercoaster, but in my opinion perfectly compliments the first game in almost every aspect, most of all seen through story. Let’s talk about the major turn off in the story first. Joel’s death, more importantly Joel’s death at the hands of Abby, a random women whom you don’t know off nor do you know her intentions until before you can even process it, has played a golf tournament whilst using Joel’s unfortunate head as the driving range. At this moment you will want to quit. I did to, at this moment you will understand the hate, until you don’t. Joel’s death was necessary in my opinion. In a revenge story you need to be ok terms with the character, and if Dina had died, well you would feel sad for Ellie, but you would feel that way yourself, but by killing Joel, in such a traumatic and realistic manner (on the basis that in the world of The Last of Us, you do not to go out like Iron Man), it makes you want revenge, not Ellie, you. Furthermore, you see and feel these effects throughout the game. When Ellie kills a pregnant lady, when Ellie looses everything, and here is where that perfect complimentary comes between part 1 and part 2. Ellie tells Sam that she’s scared of ending up alone, and she doesn’t want to loose everyone, and in part 2 that happens, but in the end. It’s her relationship with Joel that stops her from tipping over the edge, as she remembers that she forgave Joel for the fireflies lie, and so she forgives Abby. Speaking of. Playing as Abby was an amazing experience. Seeing the other side of the coin only conflicted me more into realising who here was the villain, only deepening the characters. Not only that but once agin giving part 1 a deeper meaning, being that Joel’s choice in the first game had consequences, his lie with Ellie, his wrong doing against Abby, and it all ties that together in the perfect sequel, that I believe is The Last of Us Part II… Expand
  30. NicolasThefan
    Jul 5, 2020
    3
    I'm a Big fan of your Work, the first Last of Us is like a masterpiece for me in every way, every time i Play the classic one I always have tears in my eyes in the end... But the Part 2.... This wasn't what I expected, I really Don't like the booking on this one, It's really a shame, I've wasted like 60 bucks on this game just to dislike it. I really Don't care about agenda on this game,I'm a Big fan of your Work, the first Last of Us is like a masterpiece for me in every way, every time i Play the classic one I always have tears in my eyes in the end... But the Part 2.... This wasn't what I expected, I really Don't like the booking on this one, It's really a shame, I've wasted like 60 bucks on this game just to dislike it. I really Don't care about agenda on this game, and graphics are amazing but was REALLY necessary to Kill the main protagonists just like that and make us play with someone with NO chemestry? and seems Neil is trying to keep the ratings high too.... I mean, its just a Number? who cares about your ''PERFECT'' 10 when most of us already know the true?.
    I really have a big respect for Neil Druckman but.... I gotta be Honest.... and im sorry for what i'm about to say, but you Screwed this incredible game...    … Expand
  31. Taylortheslayor
    Jul 5, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good gameplay bad narrative. Even if Joel let Ellie go do the surgery she would have died probably. And Abby being the saint is a hard point to sell even if you use devil's advocate. I liked it when I played for the first time giving it an 8 or a 9. After listening to the good reviews and bad reviews I've came to a conclusion this story is not the same direction as the last of us. This feels like a dark brutal story and just throwing Joel and Ellie in the mix and has a bleak experience. This makes batman v superman look like a kids play Revenge is bad is so played out. Even Kratos in the new god of war got to live and have a family again a second chance at peace with his new son Atreus if some nameless person kills him fir good no one else would like it because it's bad writing and pacing… Expand
  32. sacosemprevazio
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    After all this 7 years waiting for this masterpiece, oh yeah, was better than i was expecting.
    I don't know, I feel sorry for those who didn't have the same experience that I had while playing this game.
    This game played with my emotions and left me devastated, it's the best game I've ever played in my life, surpassing its predecessor.

    Thx ND.
  33. Pingvin_lev
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    It's a very good game. The plot is deeper than Part 1. The most exciting thing is how this game changes your vision about revenge.
  34. ChrisZadra
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me diverti muito nas horas q joguei,mundo lindo e vasto,boa historia e vem desenvolvida,personagens marcantes e otima jogabilidade… Expand
  35. Metumsquad12
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Técnicamente es fantastico.
    Naughty Dog es respetable.
    Tomaron el Gameplay de la primera parte y lo triplicaron en genialidad.
    Neil se Arriesgo, no complació a los fans y entrego una historia diferente y digna de su empresa.
    La muerte de Joel era algo que todo veíamos venir y no concuerdo con la gente que dice que merecía algo digno.
    Joel era un foragido, alguien que condenó a la humanidad por amor.
    Y esto es un mundo desolado y sin esperanzas.
    No hay lugar para algo romántico o épico.
    Es increíble que hasta para matar al icono de la franquicia lo hicieron crudo y sin piedad.

    No es mejor que el primero Pero ese es el mayor error...COMPARAR.

    The Last Of Us II
    Es irrepetible.
    Me hizo sentir de todas las emociones y eso es difícil en estos tiempos.
    Gran juego.

    Le doy 9 por qué no me pareció correcto que Naughty Dog se esforzaras tanto por qué empatizara con Abby Pase lo que pase, la seguiré viendo como la mujer que torturo y asesino a Joel.
    Lo siento pero no.
    Al juego le sobran horas y definitivamente son las horas de Abby.    … Expand
  36. kwonzah
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Hurt Feelings does not Equate to "Lazy Writing" or a Bad Game.

    Everyone who leaves a bad review of this game didn't get any of the themes that were presented. Their poor ability to discern the bigger picture and the inability to connect and empathize with well written characters, left them hurt and unable to process their own feelings. A score of a 5 and below is only merited when    Hurt Feelings does not Equate to "Lazy Writing" or a Bad Game.

    Everyone who leaves a bad review of this game didn't get any of the themes that were presented.
    Their poor ability to discern the bigger picture and the inability to connect and empathize with well written characters, left them hurt and unable to process their own feelings.

    A score of a 5 and below is only merited when the game is fundamentally broken. This is game is a far far cry from any of that. It's a masterfully crafted cinematic masterpiece that you can interact with and again pushes the boundaries of the medium of video games farther into art.

    Half of the morons that leaves these surface level reviews are mad about the "SJW agenda" naughty dog is "iNjEcTiNg iNtO My gAmEs" The other half couldn't get over Joel's death.

    People bring up pacing a lot as their defense for hating this game while pacing a movie and pacing a game are entirely different things. They say that the game is a tired old revenge trope while all the endings and plot changes they suggest are literally the most cliched story tropes out there.

    Main thing I want to say is that this game needs to be PLAYED by a critically thinking ADULT. It's an experience that needs to effect you. Without our initial connection to Joel and Ellie, it would NOT be possible to simulate trauma and put the player into Ellie shoes. Without Abby (whose gameplay parts are some of the best in all naughty dog games) We see Naughty Dog continuing on a grander theme of how in a world of brutality and survival no one can ever be completely ethically right. Joel in the eyes of many is a monster.
    We don't value people when we consider them the enemy, we dehumanize people so that we can point the finger at them when things go to sh!t. The haters of this game act in the same way, blindly hating without realizing what the other side is like. They are angry over fictional characters that are being used to tell the bigger story of the world around them.

    This game is amazing so don't listen to these rubes if you actually want to truly FEEL and EXPERIENCE something never before done in a video game.    … Expand
  37. Xicama
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing I can complain is the duration of the game, maybe they could have made it a little shorter, but it's ok, don't play it in a single day, take your time. The story was a great one, for me, is the representation of human emotions and their complexities, there is no bad or good pleople, just people that are in pain trying to figure out how to forget and forgive, through revenge, throught loss, maybe taking bad choices, but at last is a great game… Expand
  38. Luisdiego2005
    Jul 5, 2020
    8
    Objectively, It's not that bad as a lot of people here has rated, but I understand the disappointment, everybody expected a better experience than the first part but the story line worsened the masterpiece in terms of graphic, design and gameplay.
  39. doomd
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    I'm a man in his 40's...one that works 70+ hours a week most weeks...and I was mostly unaware of the controversy preluding the release of this game. I loved the first Last of Us (and all the Uncharted games), so I knew that Naughty Dog was capable of publishing excellent games with good to great character stories intertwined. I pre-ordered TLOU2 a few days before it was to be released, andI'm a man in his 40's...one that works 70+ hours a week most weeks...and I was mostly unaware of the controversy preluding the release of this game. I loved the first Last of Us (and all the Uncharted games), so I knew that Naughty Dog was capable of publishing excellent games with good to great character stories intertwined. I pre-ordered TLOU2 a few days before it was to be released, and vaguely heard some of the controversy for the first time, but did not seek out any spoilers...and had no idea what I was in for (and nor did I want to know). I figure people that have worked on a story for 5+ years, probably deserve to have the entire store told by THEM, not some spoilsport tw*t on the internet...

    So I avoided all spoilers until the game was preloaded on my PS4 Pro...and spent the next 5 evenings playing it completely through...AND...I actually played this game through to the very ending credits before I decided how I felt about it all...

    I'm not sure if this review will resonate with the seemingly binary extremists that appear to comprise most the the "users" on this site...but for those of you that prefer to think beyond the hate-spasms of pre-pubescent emotionally crippled plebs...read on.

    Before I react to the story which seems to dominate 90% of the reasoning behind most of these reviews, I do want to talk about the game mechanics and design. For me, a
    AAA game's mechanics, interface, graphics and sound design are worth about 6 points out of the 10. And I have to give Naughty Dog 6 points here. The graphics, world design, music, atmospheric sound...all were just FLAWLESS. I thought the game mechanics and controls were near flawless...I rarely felt like the controls were unfair or caused me to lose a fight. I really enjoyed always worrying about not quite having enough materials...and it really encouraged me to look through everything in every corner for the extra alcohol or extra bullet. I enjoyed how running low or empty on one weapon's ammo meant I just had to change up my playstyle completely...it forced me to think laterally and out of the box and really made the survival much more tense. The enemy AI was scary (especially on the hardest level), but the companion AI was sometimes lame...I wish companions were more realistically visible to enemies and/or stayed out of sight so it didn't break immersion when enemies couldn't see them standing in front of them. I also wish the puzzles were a bit more thought-provoking and challenging. Overall, this game world looked and felt great!

    Now for the story...
    As a fan of most post-apocalyptic stories, I think it's crazy that many of the dissenting fans of Part 2 somehow believed that their beloved characters were all going to live in the sequel. Have we learned nothing? The cordyceps infected world is a nasty one...rife with destruction, death, violence, and misery. Did we somehow think that a GAME set in a world where nearly everyone has either been killed, turned into mushroom monsters, or become part of a nihilistic militaristic cult...was going to feature Joel and Ellie dancing through sunshine soaked fields singing Kumbaya? Jesus, that's dumb.

    The original game came out what, 7 years ago?...that means fans of the original are supposed to have MATURED SEVEN FREAKING YEARS...and somehow, some of these so called fans of the original game have, because one of their VIDEO GAME characters got killed...have debased themselves to sending hateful, misogynistic, anti-semitic, death threats to freaking VOICE ACTORS, as well as story directors and video game developers? OMG.

    It's a "zombie" game set in a fictitious world for god's sake! CHARACTERS, which aren't real in case you forgot, are gonna die. It creates drama, which apparently you guys all love! I liked Joel as much as anyone, but come on...he's no angel! Maybe you remember the first game...in which JOEL and Ellie slaughtered their way all the way to Salt Lake City, literally leaving a trail of their murder victims behind them. Yes, I still liked their characters...but let's call a spade a spade...they killed a ton of people...ultimately for NO REASON. They killed sons and brothers and husbands and yes...even dads.

    Killing people has consequences no matter how good your intentions or how "justified" your revenge may seem. And as much as I didn't like Abby at first, being forced to play as her was bold...and for ME...as an emotionally mature adult, was truly moving. I went from not liking Abby at all, to practically crying in the end, for BOTH Abby and Ellie...having lived through both their pain and having seen how all their hate and anger only led to the death of even more people they loved. I cried, and I cheered when Ellie finally understood (just as Abby had with Lev's help earlier)...the only way forward is to to let go. I'm a 40 year old man, and the ending made me cry. Not all stories can give us what we want! That's not life! Sometimes we get what we need...    … Expand
  40. underzoo
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    No spoilers here. Just a few comments to motivate you to give this game a chance. The saga aged perfectly. The story has the same dark tone as the original. Some sights are right down mesmerizing. The silence throughout the game. The tension, the combat, is all perfect. I hope you can have the chance to feel all the game creators were intended to make you feel. I loved it. I hope theNo spoilers here. Just a few comments to motivate you to give this game a chance. The saga aged perfectly. The story has the same dark tone as the original. Some sights are right down mesmerizing. The silence throughout the game. The tension, the combat, is all perfect. I hope you can have the chance to feel all the game creators were intended to make you feel. I loved it. I hope the review bombing does not kill the franchise, but if it does this second part is up to the challenge to build a product that lasts forever.… Expand
  41. CyberVenom2077
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    While not as cohesive or simplistic as it's predecessor, The Last of Us Part 2 expands the world through its characters and themes. The gameplay is slightly improved over the first game. however, some of the story beats are a bit lacklustre in terms of its delivery of the desired themes. The characters (old and new) feel as real as they were in the first game. The themes are explored inWhile not as cohesive or simplistic as it's predecessor, The Last of Us Part 2 expands the world through its characters and themes. The gameplay is slightly improved over the first game. however, some of the story beats are a bit lacklustre in terms of its delivery of the desired themes. The characters (old and new) feel as real as they were in the first game. The themes are explored in interesting if sometimes intensely emotional (and not always good). At the end of the day, I would still say that this is one of the best games I have ever played.… Expand
  42. FranklinTejeda
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Lamentable todo el hate que ha recibido tanto el juego cómo todas las personas que trabajaron en él.
  43. maaz87
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    An intense and heartbreaking game, with amazing visual and sounds, fun and compelling gameplay. I cannot stop thinking about this game. Absolutely loved it, an incredible way to build of the story of the first game, while exploring darker topics and expanding the world in interesting ways.
  44. Lucasopka
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Muito bom, a história é realmente envolvente do inicio ao fim, muitos momentos de tensão e um gráfico de tirar o fôlego
  45. Pipex
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sólo la gente que verdaderamente jugó la primera entrega muchas veces y entiende el final y sabe disfrutar estos tipos de juegos. La gente que entra le pone un cero y crítica su final que para mí está muy bien logrado, ellie supo perdonar a abby que mato a su padre adoptivo, me dolió la muerte de joel pero no por eso le voy a dar un 2. Para mí solo los verdaderos fans entienden y no es por ser fanboy. The LAST OF US parte 2 tiene sus altibajos pero tienen que saber disfrutar está joyita, no es un 10 pero tampoco un 5.… Expand
  46. Artorius1982
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível! O jogo te coloca nos dois lados da história, não determina quem é herói ou vilão, te dá o controle e mostra do que o ser humano é capaz.
  47. John_Smith2
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    As usual, the conservative virtue signalers
    have brigaded a top tier game. This is a beautifully written story that challenges the player to let go of hate and think beyond themselves. Important in our time.
  48. PanPorfirio
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Esse é o melhor jogo que já cheguei na minha vida, é uma explosão de sentimentos que não consigo explicar tudo que senti.
    Você vê o quanto a Ellie amadurece para tomar suas decisões, desde raiva a racionalidade, que história incrível, vou jogar novamente muitas vezes!
  49. Paulo_maia
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Jogo tecnicamente mais bem feito da geração.
    Gráfico e jogabilidade impressionantes , é muito divertido jogar contra vários inimigos e ver Ellie ofegante, vermelha, suando, detalhes que passam batido na maioria dos jogos mas que aumentam a imersão causada por tlou2. Pequenos detalhes na história poderiam ser modificados , porém não é algo que afete ao meu ver a experiência geral
  50. ChipChiKsu
    Jul 5, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good graphics, nice music, respect to the developers team, respect to voice actors.... but the game play was somehow repetitive, the charisma of the main characters was killed off, the direction in which the story developed was disappointing, there were some major logical gaps... As a free time gamer and a big fan of the TLOU and DLC I feel betrayed by purposeful provoking of false expectations by trailers and marketing.., I preordered the game and did not watch the spoilers, but now regret it, should have bought the used version for a half of the price... it's sad that the ND decided to spit into the soul of the long time fans and now tries to make us feel guilty for not liking it. Very very disappointing...… Expand
  51. Edward3599
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Good graphic, audio, gameplay. The story just bad with the leaker and hater and fanboy PC.
  52. Dianaprince92
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitivamente no es para mentes pobres, mi critica basada conociendo el primer juego completo incluido el DLC de este es que el primero por siempre sera mi preferido y el de muchos , pero esta ultima entrega es una obra de arte el trabajo gráfico y el detalle minucioso de el mundo que ya conocíamos la jugabilidad el realismo son impresionantes , pero si la historia al principio diferí con ella pero es un hilo tan real , me trasmitio los sentimientos que debía trasmitir rompió mi corazón pero me hizo entender que EL ULTIMO DE NOSOTROS en una situación de pandemia no necesariamente puede ser el protagonista es todo un mundo de posibilidades , es un excelente juego !… Expand
  53. Unratedstarkid
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    I dont get why people are rating this game so bad, it's a must play for anyone to experience the story.
  54. Frankss1986
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Excelente jugabilidad, excelentes graficos, musica excelente acordé con la historia destacando más la tristeza y la historia es de las mejores que e visto aunque algunas situaciones se sienta algo forzadas.
    En resumen para mí uno de los mejores juegos este año con un gran mensaje que consiguió lo que quería polaridad entre los usuarios.
  55. Liamcomport92
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Amazing storyline. Amazing graphics. Extremely unique. Everything I could have asked for and more.
  56. Han___Br
    Jul 5, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a singleplayer game the main focus is the story, it affects 80% of the experience, graphics doest matter if the story is good, but when the story is this bad, there's something wrong, most bad reviews are rated as homophobic and anti-lgbt, but it's not the case here. This game is a **** show story-wise, so many flashbacks, even one inside another, they say revenge isn't Worth it, but how can you sell something that doesn't conclude itself in the manner it was sold in the first place? It really deserves the hate, they coul make Abby spend more time.with Joel, starting to get conflicting thoughts about her revenge, even against her friends. I doesn't recommend the game for anyone, feels like a teenager drama show with some gore. That's it.… Expand
  57. Brody321
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't believe the hate! Make your own informed opinion by getting the game (via a friend, buying it straight up, or waiting for a sale) playing it THEN forming your own opinion. This game will make you uncomfortable and mad. But that's the beauty of it it's an emotional roller coaster. I've never felt all these emotions while playing a video game. Keep it up Naughty Dog.… Expand
  58. Timrutherford
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely love this game, it is amazing how they really put perspective as the main theme of the game in my opinion. The first half of the game I absolutely hated Abby, but by the time I played as her and got to lev she quickly started to become my favourite character. Such as beautiful story!… Expand
  59. LegitJerome
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    I went into The Last of Us Part II without reading any of the leaks or reading any reviews. Overall, I loved the game and the story. My only criticism is that some of the dilemmas and moral choices faced by the characters were a little on the nose. A little more subtlety and less obviousness would have been the only improvement I could think of.
    Also, this isn’t the game for you if you    I went into The Last of Us Part II without reading any of the leaks or reading any reviews. Overall, I loved the game and the story. My only criticism is that some of the dilemmas and moral choices faced by the characters were a little on the nose. A little more subtlety and less obviousness would have been the only improvement I could think of.
    Also, this isn’t the game for you if you aren’t ok with feeling depressed at times... it’s bleak and raw.    … Expand
  60. GiTu831
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let’s start off with this: anyone who saw the leaks and formed an opinion of the game based primarily on that content should NOT be listened to when it comes to rating this game. People do not understand where Druckmann took the story because they were stuck in TLOU 1. But before I get into the why’s and how’s of this game, let’s talk about gameplay.

    GAMEPLAY
    You will have anxiety attacks. The combat mechanics and refined and impactful. Your ammo runs out fast, the AI is smart, the environments are open-ended enough for ballsy trigger-fingers or sneaky ninjas. The infected are menacing, with a touch more humanity than the previous game. You really do have to think before you act. There are insane action scenes as well as soft, well-paced moments of carefully crafted exposition. GRAPHICS
    It’s Naughty Dog. CHARACTERS
    This is where the game shined to me. Every character is three dimensional. Who is bad? Who is good? You can’t tell. That is the point. In the context of this tired, fungus-ridden post-apocalypse, there is no good and evil; there is people and the extent they’ll go to survive and protect. Ellie progresses through the story losing her humanity and becoming more like, you guessed it, Joel. Abby is a misunderstood victim: Joel took everything from her. The characters all put in what they need to, but they don’t necessarily get a “fair” send-off. And guess what: they shouldn’t. This world is not fair. NARRATIVE
    This is the big one. The story is meant for people who understand the CONTEXT. The story is NOT meant for people who want a hero-based plot. Joel isn’t a hero. Ellie isn’t innocent. People were angry because Joel died the way he did. But they fail to realize that you as the player did the exact same things to others in the first game as they were done to Joel in this one. The idea is that even though Joel was presented as the GOOD GUY to us, that doesn’t make him the hero.

    The story is meant to show the player one thing: perspective. This is why you WATCH Abby kill Joel, and THEN play through her flashback. It is meant to challenge you. Apparently, we as gamers have not evolved past the “shoot and run” mentality of video games. Apparently, few of us can understand Naughty Dog’s vision. If you are thinking about getting this game, or if you are unsure of what to think now that you’ve reached the credits, look at it this way: there is absolutely nothing that this world owes to you. Do not play this game if all you can fathom in video games is a black and white hero story. This is meant to question your belief, it is meant to make you uncomfortable.    … Expand
  61. Faker96
    Jul 5, 2020
    1
    Historia obligada a satisfacer a un pequeño grupo de progresistas y no a los verdaderos fanáticos.
  62. Sirpask
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece game of the year 2020, mix of emotions, naughty dog with an excellent story. once again
  63. UncleWhite
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I waited for the game for 3 years and the wait was not in vain. The best game in 2020.… Expand
  64. Marecki102
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    That game will change video game industry forever and i bet it will stay in history forever.
  65. Vikki007
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Habe das Spiel jetzt durchgespielt . Eines der besten Spiele aller Zeiten. (Normalerweise gehen mich die ganzen Bewertungen nichts an , aber was hier abgeht . Man kann nur mit dem Kopf schütteln )
    Ausgezeichnete Grafik 10/10
    Sound 10/10 Story 10/10 Wer unsicher ist , holt euch das Spiel bei der nächsten Rabatt Aktion , Ihr werdet es nicht bereuen. mfg Vikki ( HC Gamer seit über 25    Habe das Spiel jetzt durchgespielt . Eines der besten Spiele aller Zeiten. (Normalerweise gehen mich die ganzen Bewertungen nichts an , aber was hier abgeht . Man kann nur mit dem Kopf schütteln )
    Ausgezeichnete Grafik 10/10
    Sound 10/10
    Story 10/10

    Wer unsicher ist , holt euch das Spiel bei der nächsten Rabatt Aktion , Ihr werdet es nicht bereuen.
    mfg Vikki ( HC Gamer seit über 25 Jahren     … Expand
  66. Krskros82
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic Game. Great Story, great Graphics. Emotional journey. Be tolerant and you can have a great time with the Game. Be a homophobic Person and loose this opportunity.… Expand
  67. RocketGreen
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Amazing Game, an emotional rollercoaster. One of the best games I've ever experienced.
  68. Doritos103
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Vocal minority is wrong for so many reasons. Not that the game is perfect, no game is. But this is a 10/10 experience, no question.
  69. gdln
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Great game, with a sense for an adult audience, a rating for it needs 30 + otherwise the game is not correctly understood
  70. Raitoningu9698
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Perfect game...as the first one!
  71. Musaklkn58
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not bad but ı dont like the story ????????????????????????????… Expand
  72. ps345
    Jul 9, 2020
    4
    The gameplay and the graphics are the best the series has seen, which is why the disappointment of the story is so frustrating. It starts with a compelling premise, but devolves into a disjointed mess jumping around between viewpoints with no clear direction and giving the player little motivation to keep going other than to see how the dumpster fire eventually burns out.
  73. Wellstrum
    Jul 6, 2020
    4
    It takes a huge risk and you think there will be a pay of for something so bold. Unfortunately the new characters are very bland and cliche, and the game drags on with two endings that repeat themselves. It leads nowhere and take a long repetitive time to get there. It’s a simple revenge story really and not with very good characters. Even though the graphics and gameplay are fantastic -It takes a huge risk and you think there will be a pay of for something so bold. Unfortunately the new characters are very bland and cliche, and the game drags on with two endings that repeat themselves. It leads nowhere and take a long repetitive time to get there. It’s a simple revenge story really and not with very good characters. Even though the graphics and gameplay are fantastic - the story and plot were an afterthought. The makers of this game had a huge agenda that they wanted to force upon people and hijacked this game to do it. Even had misleading trailers to get pre orders. They really are naughty dogs.… Expand
  74. SuperSaiyan3985
    Jul 6, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I would like to give this game a zero, I'm going to be objective about this. FYI, I played the game to completion - Platinumed it even, so I have every right to criticize it as I've seen everything it has to offer. In short, this game is a far cry from the masterpiece that is its predecessor. They tear away everything you loved about the first game and shove some new, twisted narrative in your face that just doesn't resonate. The story is just waaaaay too far off base from the first one and here's why:
    1. They absolutely DISGRACE the characters. Joel is just treated like a **** and killed within the first two hours. The guy you literally spend the majority of the game playing as in TLOU1. This is a huge mistake because he should've lasted at least half-way through the game, as it's the moments between him and Ellie that really make TLOU. I was expecting him to die, but not like that. He deserved a somber, heroic death. Probably protecting Ellie or something like that — but if only his death made logical sense! You’re telling me by pure chance he finds Abby, and then he and Tommy walk into a room full of strangers, unarmed, and proceed to disclose their real names and where they’re from? Who does that?! Especially when you consider how on edge Joel was in the first game - you can’t trust anyone in this world. There’s also Jessie who we all got to like then he was just shot in the face out of nowhere, and before we could internalize it - BOOM flashback. We never really get to go back and see the characters remorse about Jesse. I feel he was only included as a catalyst for the story in getting Dina pregnant.
    2. The latter half of the game sucks. The story comes to a screeching halt when Abby finds Ellie and the gang, then you have to wait like 8-10 **** hours to continue the present day story. What's most infuriating is most of Abby's segment is irrelevant. Who cares about Yara and Lev? Seriously? They just show up out of nowhere and we're forced to start liking them. And the stupid romance with Owen, Jesus. It feels really forced how much they’e trying to get you to empathize with these new characters when all you want is to see more of Joel and Ellie. It doesn’t help when you remember that these are the ones that brutally murdered your favorite character. Joel saved Abby's life and she still proceeded to torture him like that never happened. She's irredeemable and empathizing with her is a very hard pill to swallow.
    3. The ending is blasphemy. You're telling me Ellie comes all this way, and instead of finishing things, she lets Joel's murderer go? **** Heresy! I played through this entire game with the intention of avenging Joel. Joel would’ve burned down the world for Ellie had she been the one who died, and Ellie wouldn’t kill the person who caused her so much suffering? The ending is so dissatisfying and ultimately teaches you nothing. It renders the entire journey pointless.
    If I had to rate the story alone, I'd give it a 3/10. I absolutely hated it.
    It's not all bad though. Here's what I loved about the game (this is where most of the points come from):
    The flashback scenes with Joel and Ellie are fantastic, and they really show what kind of potential this game had if they just continued focusing on these two. As triggered as I was with Joel's death, I was buying into the story and the "revenge quest," but man they broke my confinement when they started beating me to death with how prevalent Abby was. The graphics and gameplay are truly exceptional. This is without a doubt the best looking game on PS4 and the gameplay is much more refined from the first game. It's by no means revolutionary, it's enhanced but more of the same. That's perfectly fine though, because I loved the combat from the first game and wasn't expecting them to change it.
    Ultimately, TLOU2 is just a huge disappointment. This game had so much potential if they just stuck to what this series is actually about - Joel and Ellie. It's most infuriating when you recall that the marketing was all manipulated to get you to believe Joel and Ellie would be the center of the story when that couldn't be farther from the truth. If I'm being honest, this felt more like Abby's game than Ellie's, which is ridiculous when you consider that this was being sold as Ellie's game. They even lied two years ago when they said that she would be the only playable character.
    To conclude, I would highly advise against buying this game new. Do not support Sony financially, because that just means you're happy with what they did. I recommend either just watching the cinematics online or buying it used (which is what I did because I refuse to support this). There are things to enjoy, but it's not even close to be considered a good game. It's painfully mediocre which is unacceptable when you realize that this is a sequel to one of the most heralded games of all time. I can't believe we waited seven years for this.    … Expand
  75. SantyVeraa
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    El juego en todo es un 10, pero hubo ciertos aspectos de la historia que no me terminaron de gustar.
  76. Cavetroll47
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    Pretty much a tale of two halves, the first half with Ellie is near perfect, one of my favorite stories I've played, but from beginning as Abby through the rest of the game the story is so all over the place and lazily written, it makes little to no sense. Two of the most anticlimactic final encounters I've ever played which basically render everything you've done in the game pointless.Pretty much a tale of two halves, the first half with Ellie is near perfect, one of my favorite stories I've played, but from beginning as Abby through the rest of the game the story is so all over the place and lazily written, it makes little to no sense. Two of the most anticlimactic final encounters I've ever played which basically render everything you've done in the game pointless. Visually and graphically one of the best titles of this generation, sadly everything this game does right is completely overshadowed by everything the story does wrong.… Expand
  77. Darkfalocn
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Просто отличная игра с интересным сюжет классной графикой и анимациями ллллддд… Expand
  78. Ubby
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game in general amazing graphics and good game play mechanics, I didn't like Abby and still don't like her but I understood her story and how Naughty Dog tried to make me feel some type of way for her but that didn't work for me but probably I will in Part III. For Ellie I feel for her, she is the character I fell in love with from the 1st game and Joel's death I just can't get around that. I kinda understand for them to show Ellie as a vengeful person something bad needed to happen. But I love the game and can't wait for the next one.… Expand
  79. Fig
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    I can sum up my feelings with this simple review : bingo bango bongo this game is the bomb..oh!
  80. Khalidz
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece , what a game and story .
    I liked seeing characters perspectives , everyone has their reasons ..
    I think people who didn’t finish the game will hate it .
  81. ChocoChoco16
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    The Last of us Part 2 is in many ways another great video game from Naughty dog. Although it has its negatives there are good things to point out. Stunning visuals, beautiful scenery. Best acting and motion capture in the industry. Amazing animations and immersive and satisfying gameplay. Apart from this there is the bad pacing, weird placement of events. As well as undeveloped charactersThe Last of us Part 2 is in many ways another great video game from Naughty dog. Although it has its negatives there are good things to point out. Stunning visuals, beautiful scenery. Best acting and motion capture in the industry. Amazing animations and immersive and satisfying gameplay. Apart from this there is the bad pacing, weird placement of events. As well as undeveloped characters and doubtful decisions by the writers with the characters choices in game. Overall it was a worthy sequel but not superior to its predecessor.… Expand
  82. andremon2404
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    The reason why people are so upset with the game is due to the events that take place in the beginning. I was mad too, I was very upset. But as I continued to play I understood that this game deals with dark and gloomy themes that can be uncomfortable to its audience. Because of this, it is understandable how this sequel isn’t made for everyone and can be triggering. However, everyoneThe reason why people are so upset with the game is due to the events that take place in the beginning. I was mad too, I was very upset. But as I continued to play I understood that this game deals with dark and gloomy themes that can be uncomfortable to its audience. Because of this, it is understandable how this sequel isn’t made for everyone and can be triggering. However, everyone should give this game a chance and explore how the story unfolds and the characters develop in bittersweet ways in order to find the meaningful messages conveyed from start to finish.… Expand
  83. juanmazila
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es en realidad un juegazo, tal vez la historia no es lo que todos querían, pero es muy buena, podría haber sido un poco más corto, la historia de Abby podría haber sido contada en capítulos más cortos, sin embargo es hasta el momento el mejor juego de este año.… Expand
  84. Trafalaw
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Fachist do not like the game because the hero is gay and are organized to add bad note without never playing at this game.
    I add a good note to balanced it
  85. Luison20
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Gamplay y historia increible ademas de gran villano, excelente banda sonora y graficos.
  86. swizzys
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is everything I wanted and more. This review will not do the game justice so as a warning please play the game yourself before you read. I tried controlling my excitement as much as possible for the game since I didn’t want to be let down. As a fan of the first game I thought it was important to manage my expectations. I also happen to be one of the people who think the first game had a perfect ending and that game didn’t need a sequel. But after playing this game, oh am I glad they made one. Starting with the aesthetic. The graphics are probably the best I’ve ever seen in any game. I mean it’s expected though, it’s a 2020 game after all and on top of that it’s naughty dog a development team known for their amazing graphics. I also love the film grain, some people don’t even notice it but it gives the game a sort of gritty look which I like. The environments are lush and beautiful as they help give you a feel of the last of us world. And the music, Gustavo Santaolalla tops himself from the first game as the music is even better and honestly this is probably the best soundtrack in a video game and better than some movie soundtracks. I realize how much of a fanboy I’m sounding like but this game is just that good. The gameplay is great. If you like the gameplay in the first last of us, you’ll like it in here as well. It’s not pushing the boundaries of gaming or any thing but it’s perfect for the game. It gives you a feeling of intensity that many other games can’t do. And on top of that it’s smooth, fluid, and fun! There are always dozens of ways you can approach an encounter which adds to the fun and replay ability of the game. Finally let’s talk about the story. The game opens very sombrely and evokes the emotions right away. It’s important to catch up on the first game or you may not feel all of these things. The soberness fades right away as the game kills off Joel right away. People who critique this simply don’t understand what the game was trying to do. This happens to make you feel a certain way. People wanted a clean death for Joel where they feel the loss but the game does that at the end when it wraps things up. You feel an abundance of emotions including anger, confusion, and sadness. If you feel these things, then the game has done its job by putting you in Ellie’s shoes. These feelings drive the rest of the game as you seek revenge which you yourself want since they killed your beloved character. The game takes you on a roller coaster which I can’t get into it all but it’s amazing. Characters like Dina and Jesse have amazing chemistry with Ellie and they’re likeable so you care about them. The acting by the way is phenomenal, again probably the best in a video game. The game then takes a huge risk and makes you play as Abby the person who killed Joel. They make you empathize with her which you would think is an impossible task given the context. And they just pull it all off. With uncomfortable encounters like fighting Ellie as Abby, to heartbreaking scenes like the whole farm sequence. To the final death wish as you play as Ellie at the end it’s an amazing experience which may not work for some people which is okay, the game is meant to be divisive. But for me it worked. Especially the ending with her decision to let Abby go. This ties in to the heartbreaking flashbacks which are some of the best moments in the game with Joel and Ellie. Ellie finally says she would like to try and forgive Joel and just that alone gets Joel teared up, as well as me. So if she could forgive Joel for that then she could respect him and be better than him by letting Abby go. These themes of love, hate, forgiveness are some of the things that make this game great. All of these things are what makes this game great and although it is flawed like any other game, the great things are so great that they make the game perfect for me. Great job naughty dog!… Expand
  87. NireZakila
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Really surprised by the game. All the bad critics almost convinced me that the game was trash, but as a fan of TLOU 1, I played it anyway and, man, what a great surprise. TLOU 2 tells a darker story than its prequel and you may feel disturbed while playing it, but in my opinion it's worth it. Joel and Ellie did some pretty messed up things in the past and sometimes actions haveReally surprised by the game. All the bad critics almost convinced me that the game was trash, but as a fan of TLOU 1, I played it anyway and, man, what a great surprise. TLOU 2 tells a darker story than its prequel and you may feel disturbed while playing it, but in my opinion it's worth it. Joel and Ellie did some pretty messed up things in the past and sometimes actions have consequences. Beautiful graphics , great gameplay and a bunch of new enemies and tools.… Expand
  88. Gmariansss
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is unbelivable, the story is simply amazing and i understand both Ellie and Abby. The ending it's just breathtaking.… Expand
  89. Abravo22
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    D'habitude les opus qui suivent les premières parties ne font pas d'énorme succès... Mais là... Tlou2 a vraiment poussé la barre très haut ! Merci ND pour ce chef-d'œuvre
  90. FxxkyouRuliweb
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Rulieweb "PS Game Story" bulletin. Some users are really dirty.

    I cleared "The Last of Us." I really enjoyed playing it. Joel was cool, and Ellie was cute. How was "The Last of Us Part II"? Of course I had fun! You scumbags!! Users. Listen. You guys are trash. "The Last of Us Part II" is really fun. So I'll give you 10 points for "The Last of Us Part II." Say it again. You    Rulieweb "PS Game Story" bulletin. Some users are really dirty.

    I cleared "The Last of Us." I really enjoyed playing it. Joel was cool, and Ellie was cute.

    How was "The Last of Us Part II"? Of course I had fun! You scumbags!!

    Users. Listen. You guys are trash. "The Last of Us Part II" is really fun.

    So I'll give you 10 points for "The Last of Us Part II." Say it again. You scumbags, are you watching? Get the **** out of here!    … Expand
  91. DanialR
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Good continue of game. Very realistic and very beautiful game. Jjjsjekekeekkeekejejekekekekkekekekekekek
  92. Pusitos666
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ээээм почему её все засерают?!?! ЛГБТ? Всем вообще-то давно было понятно, что Элли лесби!!!… Expand
  93. inFausto
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Un gioco assolutamente non per tutti. Maturo, profondo ed intrinseco. Spero che la tempesta di critiche (almeno quelle infondate) non condizioni lo sviluppo di un terzo capitolo.
  94. Kemp
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    For me to get into why this game is so divisive, I would have to spoil it, so I will not do that here. The short of it is that the game hurts to play sometimes; it makes you do things you don't want to do. But that's the point, and I actually think it works to tremendous effect.

    Some people just wanted to play an extension of the first game. I get it, that game was a masterpiece. The    For me to get into why this game is so divisive, I would have to spoil it, so I will not do that here. The short of it is that the game hurts to play sometimes; it makes you do things you don't want to do. But that's the point, and I actually think it works to tremendous effect.

    Some people just wanted to play an extension of the first game. I get it, that game was a masterpiece. The thing is, I think the choices they made make this game a masterpiece too. If there is one critique I have, it's that, even though it is a 10/10 for me, it is so dark and emotionally challenging (even more than the first game) that it loses some replay value. But it is still a masterpiece that I will be thinking about for years to come. Naughty Dog is truly pushing the limits of gaming.

    The people who don't like this game certainly are not taking issue with the gameplay, graphics, music, and level design. In every way except potentially one, this game is far superior to Last of Us Part 1. The level design in particular is far less linear than the first game, and in that sense the replay value is actually much greater. The music somehow takes a step up from the first game too. While the emotional guitar themes are still present, this game adds a Hans Zimmer style soundtrack for those truly epic moments. Not to mention the graphics are truly top notch.

    But that leaves the one way in which Last of Us 1 could arguably be better. What people really loved about Last of Us 1 was the story and the complex characters. This game will live or die by what you think of the story and the characters (which I have combined into one thing here because the story is really about the characters).

    For me, the characters are every bit as good as in the original. There are some truly emotional moments on par with Ellie's speech to Joel in the original (you know the one). There are moments where you can't help but smile, moments where you may cry, and moments where you will certainly gasp. Few games can inspire these reactions like Last of Us 1 and 2. The story is dark, but it puts most Hollywood movies to shame. It will leave you thinking about it for weeks, maybe years.

    If you're on the fence about this game, give it a try. You'll either hate it or think it is a masterpiece, like I do. I applaud Naughty Dog for challenging the conventions of gaming, and not just to be different. I truly believe they challenge conventions here because the first game challenged conventions with its dark tone and conflicted ending. This game is bold because it decides to be different when they could have played it safe and cashed checks for years to come. But the spirit of the first game is still present in this one. If every fan got exactly what they wanted, I'm not sure the spirit of the first game would be there. I'm glad Naughty Dog took this chance, and I hope they are not deterred from doing so again.    … Expand
  95. Rhiannonmm63
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I bought the original 'story driven' game The Last of Us, when it first came out on PS3, and absolutely loved it, playing it over and over again. So much so, I bought it again for PS4. I loved all the main story characters, Tess, Marlene, Bill, Tommy, Maria, Sam, Henry, all interesting, diverse, strong characters, but the dynamic of Joel and Ellie's relationship, their backgrounds, their personalities and the close bond they had at the end of the story just blew me away.

    I watched the E3 trailer, and every one that came after, looking forward to another fantastic story with these two characters, and was sadly disappointed.

    I'm giving this game a 5/10, because I buy video games for the same reason I buy books, to escape from a world that never let's you catch a breath, before pushing other people's ideals and agendas at you, and that is exactly what this game does. I've read articles defending the developer/director, stating that this is art and an artist has the right to make what they choose to make, I disagree, it isn't just art, there are certainly elements, but nobody would buy a piece of art, without seeing it first and ND denied us access to this with embargos, strikes, false advertising, lies and dishonesty and worse than all of that a complete disrespect toward the gamers who bought and loved the first game.

    What's good (for me personally) : Gameplay engaging in stealth areas, new infected enemies genuinely creepy, great graphics, flashbacks with Joel and Ellie, new characters Jesse and Dina.. Oh and Manny's death, that's for the spitting.

    What's bad (where to start) : Messy time lines, too many glitches, bad characters Mel, Owen, Abby, Manny, Lev and sister (can't remember her name), all with no character/complexity, all one dimensional. Seriously unsubtle agenda pushing (we have brains ND), character assassinations from previous game, backtracking on established lore from previous GAME (because it doesn't suit your AGENDA) Some bad voice acting, plot holes galore ( this was in the 1st game too, YOU CAN'T HAVE A VACCINE FOR A DISEASE CAUSED BY A FUNGUS!!! The dogs are irritating (attack dogs are not cute, yes I killed them because they're not real, besides I'm a cat person). Abby wouldn't exist at that size in a post apocalyptic world, the surgeon at the end of the first game was old, Abby's dad appears to be in his late 30's early forties which wouldn't make him old enough to have been qualified as a doctor nevermind a surgeon ( as well as the only person capable of making a 'vaccine'    … Expand
  96. ButtrmlkPncakes
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay was amazing, the graphics were out of this world, the environment and setting were very appropriate and did an amazing job of pulling me in and making me feel what the character should be feeling also. Anyone who thinks the visuals, gameplay, loading times, etc. deserve anything less than a 5 is, in my opinion, letting their anger about the game's story direction cloud their judgement.
    One aspect of the game I especially appreciated was the small open-world section that NaughtyDog put into the game when Dina and Ellie first arrive in Seattle. It was fun to have a map with different areas marked and optional areas for me to explore and loot, it was a refreshing addition to games that are traditionally more linear from this studio.
    The environment and interactions with the infected were genuinely terrifying at times. Crawling slowly through the dark and straining to catch even a glimpse of the stalkers as they silently snuck up on you, doubling back through the hospital to find doors that used to be closed now smashed open and knowing something terrible is waiting for you in the dark, crawling through the grass in a dark park and seeing people stalking closer and closer, all these scenes gave me a serious thrill and I thoroughly enjoyed playing through the game.
    Lastly, the story. To qualify my score and my feelings, I played The Last of Us for the first time maybe a month ago, so I don't have 7 years of replays and discussions and game awards and history with the first game to have built up an attachment to these characters. I'm a newcomer to the series, fwiw.
    That said, I really did like the story. I think the game did drag on for way too long and there were plenty of places I felt it could have skipped and the game would have been long enough still. Joel dying was of course upsetting and all the way through Ellie's first 1/3 of the game I genuinely wanted to find and kill Abby for what she did. Playing as Abby for as long as I had to was unexpected and by the end, I was able to understand her pain better and even if I still didn't like her, I didn't have the same hatred towards her. I think that was a big part of the point: seeing things from your own one-sided perspective only serves to dehumanize your enemy and keeps you from truly understanding and makes it easier to hurt and kill them. The game continuously made me understand and begin to sympathize with different groups until by the end, I didn't hate anyone and didn't want to kill anyone (aside from the Rattlers, they can go to hell) even if I didn't agree with what they were doing or why. In the end, both Abby and Ellie held onto anger and hatred for so long that they lost the people they loved, they were reduced to depraved acts of violence, they had to watch the people they loved die, and they barely survived themselves. Neither is the hero in this story, this is a story without heroes. Instead, it's a story about people and how we can let emotions and trauma take such a hold in our lives that it makes us toxic and we end up ruining everything around us. The story wasn't executed perfectly and there were some genuinely bad parts of it (the sex scene was really, really bad), but I found the game to be really enjoyable and a story worth experiencing.    … Expand
  97. Knumf
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    You may not like the story, that is your perogative, but to say that the story is poor or badly written is just objectivly not true. While part II didnt manage to surpass part I in narrative quality, it certianly presents one of the most emotional and gut wrenching experiences you can get from a video game. It is a bold move to put the player in the shoes of the killer of a belovedYou may not like the story, that is your perogative, but to say that the story is poor or badly written is just objectivly not true. While part II didnt manage to surpass part I in narrative quality, it certianly presents one of the most emotional and gut wrenching experiences you can get from a video game. It is a bold move to put the player in the shoes of the killer of a beloved character, but by the time the story comes to an end it becomes apparent what a brilliant and powerful move this was. If you gave this game the chance it deserved (which most negative reviewers definately did not, especially not the ones who somehow managed to put out a review on the same day the game was released, meaning they probably didnt play it at all), you will undoubtedly experience a brave, heartfelt and thoughful roller-coaster ride. The story coupled with good gameplay and amazing worldbuilding makes this one of the best games I've ever played. For players unsure if they should play this game or not: I couldn't recommend that you ignore the negativity surrounding it and for you to play it for youreslf and make your own opinon of it.… Expand
  98. jbiringer4
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a massive fan of the first game, I will admit that the plot elements are challenging at first. Spoiler alert, losing major characters is a tough experience. However when you look at the grand scheme of things, I think the game is a magnificent experience when analyzing grief, loss, rage, and the toxic nature of revenge. I don’t penalize or judge a game based on the sexuality, gender, racial or ethnic makeup of characters. I don’t glorify either if it has a diversity of them. I simply look at a game and try to assess, from beginning to end, it’s quality as an experience, a character study, and as a overall story. In terms of gameplay, Part 2 has made drastic improvements compared to its predecessor. While some of the mechanics are not perfect, they still serve to improve upon the previous entry. I will level with you: the story is incredibly grim and to be honest, I would need to take a break every hour or so because I felt that the game’s events are pretty jolting, especially during the Ellie portion. I know a lot of users don’t like the shift in the game from its first and second part in terms of who the protagonist is. I actually find that to be pretty innovative and I think through that section of the game you understand it’s over arching theme as well as the political and human environment you play in. I would definitely give this game a try and form your own opinion.… Expand
  99. Blitze
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    True masterpiece. Equal or Better than the first one, it is truly an experience. More than gaming.
  100. Ashnotok
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part 2 was an emotional game for me, that took me on one hell of a journey full of tragic events, and moments that made me feel a little reluctant and uneasy. The fact that the game is so divisive makes the game much more unique and better in my opinion. Naughty Dog took some really bold decisions when it came to the story, and I for one enjoyed those decisions, and never did I think that I would play a game so personal, or would end up loving a character that I despised at the start of a game. The character development of Abby was one of the best things about the game, and this is where the game either makes or breaks for people playing it. If you are able to understand the character of Abby, then you are going to love the game and the choices it makes. But if you keep the death of Joel in your head, and refuse to let go the idea of revenge, then you are not going to enjoy this game. I think that the quote ‘There are no heroes in the world of Last of Us’ perfectly describes this game for me. It’s all about perspective, and the way you interpret the story is what makes all the difference. Yes Joel was a beloved character, and yes his death was painful, but the game needed his death, and I don’t think, Naughty Dog could’ve come up with a better story to justify the sequel. The Last of Us Part 2 is different from its predecessor, and is much more divisive and makes a lot of questionable and bold decisions, and these decisions are what make the game so appealing and unique to me. The same reason might lead you to hate the game, and that is completely fine. Art is meant to evoke feelings out of you, and just like every other good piece of art, it is polarizing. This is what makes The Last of Us Part 2 a masterpiece in my eyes. Naughty Dog have really outdone themselves and created a game that is so powerful and emotional that the story will stay with you long after the credits roll. The Ps4 has seen many great games during its life cycle, but I think that The Last of Us Part 2 will be forever remembered as a Masterpiece that did not shy away from doing things differently.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  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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