The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Kostas_Spirou
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    A tragic and dark story of love, hate and forgiveness, The Last of Us Part II is a very brave and ambitious game, and the perfect example of what videogames should strive to be.

    It's definitely a big improvement over the first game in many ways such as the gameplay mechanics and the depth of storytelling, but unfortunately there are some very few moments where the pacing felt weak.    A tragic and dark story of love, hate and forgiveness, The Last of Us Part II is a very brave and ambitious game, and the perfect example of what videogames should strive to be.

    It's definitely a big improvement over the first game in many ways such as the gameplay mechanics and the depth of storytelling, but unfortunately there are some very few moments where the pacing felt weak.

    The intense music combined with the masterfully crafted atmosphere and the fantastic audio design are some of the best I've seen in a videogame and they make up the whole experience.

    The Last of Us Part II takes some big risks, and makes some decisions that some people might not agree with, but honestly, I loved it...

    Final Rating: "Masterpiece" ~ 10/10.    … Expand
  2. Ablfz66
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The best game play The best geraphic in this generation
    The best game in this generation
  3. solkanar666
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Ruins the story from the 1st game. Do not buy this game or waste your money and time.
  4. Creasy
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    By far the greatest accomplishment in interactive media. If there ever was a game to be called "masterpiece", this is it.
    Completely aside from its story (which is one of the all time classics too), it's literally the best made game ever made (so far). Just like with every ND game before, the amount of love to detail is beyond insane and sets it apart from every other experience out    By far the greatest accomplishment in interactive media. If there ever was a game to be called "masterpiece", this is it.
    Completely aside from its story (which is one of the all time classics too), it's literally the best made game ever made (so far). Just like with every ND game before, the amount of love to detail is beyond insane and sets it apart from every other experience out there. Pared with some of the best and most engaging gameplays there ever was.

    PS: The guitar scenes alone would make this a 10.    … Expand
  5. apcool
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    bad story = bad game. I really wanted to like this game, but the story is just SO BAD!
  6. andrewg97
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    The game is excellent in all departments but the most important one: the story. It not only succeeds in destroying everything the original achieved but does so in the most infuriating way possible. DO NOT BUY.
  7. PeterLangford
    Aug 10, 2020
    3
    Such a wrong story. By the end I was turned off by the main character and would have been satisfied to see this person die. Technically great game (visuals, sound, very few bugs), combat ok, but traumatising story that will make me think twice before playing another Naughty Dog game. I support the choice of characters, but by the end I was turned off by the extreme violence, bitterness andSuch a wrong story. By the end I was turned off by the main character and would have been satisfied to see this person die. Technically great game (visuals, sound, very few bugs), combat ok, but traumatising story that will make me think twice before playing another Naughty Dog game. I support the choice of characters, but by the end I was turned off by the extreme violence, bitterness and trauma of the main character. I did not want to hold the controller to move the main character towards the end. Such a bizarre experience not wanting to pick up the controller or click buttons to progress the story because I wanted nothing to do with this person who only caused pain and suffering for herself and those around her. Near the end I seriously considered not progressing past a certain point in one of the scenes where I did not want to do what the game was forcing me to do. Would love to have been in the meeting room when the creatives were coming up with this story. Clearly they wanted to do something different, to push some boundaries, but they chose to go in a way that for me was just very distasteful. How did they ever get to a point of thinking "Yep, this story is going to work". A "memorable" experience, but all for the wrong reasons and not one I needed.… Expand
  8. wolfkingdom
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    How the mighty naughty dog has fallen.the first last of us is a masterpiece.gameplay,graphic and music in the game is still great but the story is so depressing .it's like eating an expensive food expecting to have a complete satisfaction but instead left wanted.too much propaganda in a single game.a game was supposed to be fun.what's the point in gaming if it is as depressing as real life?
  9. 495
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    It took me 31 hours to complete this masterpiece. It is truly a once in a generation kind of game. Graphics: 10
    Sound: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Story: bleak, tough, on the same level as the original. Maybe better.
  10. Jan_Jansen
    Jul 3, 2020
    4
    The game can be described in one word-boring! It's beautiful, it's incredibly detailed, but it's very boring! When you play the second half, you want to turn it off! Abby's story is dull and idiotic. And the story that tells us the game is also banal and boring. This is not a masterpiece, this is a normal quality average game.
  11. PaulMatt
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Jogabilidade: pega tudo que tinha de bom no primeiro jogo, deixa mais polido e fluido, acrescenta coisas novas como rastejar, escalar, pular e esquivar, sem destoar da essência de gameplay do primeiro jogo. Simples e intuitiva. Te permite vários estilos de gameplay como furtividade, ataque corpo a corpo, uso de arma de fogo e armas brancas, ou se preferir mescla todos estilos deJogabilidade: pega tudo que tinha de bom no primeiro jogo, deixa mais polido e fluido, acrescenta coisas novas como rastejar, escalar, pular e esquivar, sem destoar da essência de gameplay do primeiro jogo. Simples e intuitiva. Te permite vários estilos de gameplay como furtividade, ataque corpo a corpo, uso de arma de fogo e armas brancas, ou se preferir mescla todos estilos de jogabilidade.

    Técnico: gráfico, ambientação, som, trilha sonora, atuação, captura de movimentos, até o momento não tinha visto algo tão grandioso como esse game.

    Narrativa/história: Não é pra ser totalmente "agradável de sentir", talvez não seja a história que você espera ter, mas sim a que precisa ser contada pelo jogo. É duro, lindo, cruel, emocionante, chocante, intenso, reflexivo, e exige certa maturidade e mente aberta para absorver. Claramente não é uma história de bem contra o mal, de super heróis e vilões, isso é uma história humana, de pessoas com suas nuances, de psicológico complexo e realismo forte.

    É uma experiência inesquecível.    … Expand
  12. Purple_haze
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    Video games are becoming mature. Naughty Dog you have outdone yourself, I don't see any game/studio (yourself included) doing one better than this for a long time. I tip my hat to the team. The story is thought provoking in a way that made me uncomfortable - it threw context at all that violence, made me witness the consequences of my actions, ushered in the feels like never before. It'sVideo games are becoming mature. Naughty Dog you have outdone yourself, I don't see any game/studio (yourself included) doing one better than this for a long time. I tip my hat to the team. The story is thought provoking in a way that made me uncomfortable - it threw context at all that violence, made me witness the consequences of my actions, ushered in the feels like never before. It's pretty obvious why a lot of people are upset, they were expecting a video game and Naughty Dog gave them 40 hour lesson about growing up. This might seem a bit extreme to some but I liked Abby, she was a flawed, vulnerable, hard hitting (literally and figuratively), masterstroke of a character, just like Ellie - two sides of the same coin. I'd go as far as to say Abby seemed to be a better crafted character than Ellie. Enough of the character dissection - a video game has me thinking about characters and their personalities - Naughty Dog, you guys are awesome!

    To anyone reading this review - Support the developer, we need more games like this! The attention to detail, the soundtrack, the storytelling and the gameplay! oh my god we need more games like this! Buy this game and play the whole thing - you will not regret it. Even if you don't like the story go ahead and treat yourself to the gameplay, the graphics, and the soundtrack - its a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Game on my friends! Game on!

    Onto my rating -
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Narration/Writing 10/10
    Soundtrack 11/10
    Graphics 11/10

    Overall 10/10    … Expand
  13. TiuLobits
    Jun 20, 2020
    4
    O jogo tem de tudo bom, menos a história. O que não seria um problema se o jogo fosse focado em gameplay, coisa que não é. O jogo é focado em uma história com furos, situações forçadas, um plot que parece de fan fic, e um final muito, mas muito ruim. Enfim, é isso. Eu e muitos jogadores que esperaram por anos uma continuação desse game estamos decepcionados.
  14. DarthShel
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Emotionally incredible game. It made me sad, happy, furious and ashamed. Neil Druckmann made an excellent experiment with the emotions of players. I understand why lots of people just couldn’t accept what happened, but if you at least play that game and accept what you see, you will get an unforgettable emotional experience . Plus this game is also a technical masterpiece. 10/10, bravo !Emotionally incredible game. It made me sad, happy, furious and ashamed. Neil Druckmann made an excellent experiment with the emotions of players. I understand why lots of people just couldn’t accept what happened, but if you at least play that game and accept what you see, you will get an unforgettable emotional experience . Plus this game is also a technical masterpiece. 10/10, bravo ! And I’m sure that 99% of all those people who put 0 do it despite they haven’t even played it . And yes, I believe they could have put less lgbt in the game . But it doesn’t ruin the overall experience and can be easily ignored.… Expand
  15. Blacksweet
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    I just want to say this is a wonderful gorgeus game that naughty dog has ever made. Good Job
  16. Inside42rus
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    Игра шикарная, 10/10. Прошел недавно. Сюжет оставляет депрессию после прохождения, но в игре такого рода это норма. Все кто минуст игру за сюжетные повороты и тем более ЛГБТ/Трасн. Что с Вами не так просто. Графика шикарная, технически - шикарно. Сравните условную взрывную стрелу из Цусимы и из ТЛОУ2 и все встанет ясно. Арагаджага респект кстати.Игра шикарная, 10/10. Прошел недавно. Сюжет оставляет депрессию после прохождения, но в игре такого рода это норма. Все кто минуст игру за сюжетные повороты и тем более ЛГБТ/Трасн. Что с Вами не так просто. Графика шикарная, технически - шикарно. Сравните условную взрывную стрелу из Цусимы и из ТЛОУ2 и все встанет ясно. Арагаджага респект кстати.
  17. mishamavashi
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    The story of this game feels like a bad netflix movie . I really wonder how corrupt critics have 95 of 100.
  18. Gengar16
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The gameplay is okay but the story is god awfull and the charachters were **** The game is a garbage mess naughty dog created. Definitely not worth it.
  19. fayejhone
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mediocre story. The characters are too bleak and poorly developed. The Last of Us: Part II is an undoubtedly story-based game. So my review will be focused almost entirely on the story. The gameplay is incredibly similar to the first with added movement options and different enemy types. Instead of following in the steps of its predecessor, the sequel throws away much of its character-development, atmosphere, and world-building for the sake of adding a playable antagonist. Despite early news promising the development of Ellie and Joel's bond, the latter is killed in the prologue of the game by said antagonist. Instead of naturally becoming a revenge story, the writers try their hardest to make the player emphasize with Abby - something incredibly difficult to accomplish if the player developed a connection to the protagonists from the first game. Characters close to Ellie die or abandon her unceremoniously throughout the course of the game in scenes that seem more reliant on shock value than good writing. Those who die are always taken out by Abby, and you'll occasionally play as her for these scenes. At the ending, Ellie saves Abby's life before challenging her to one last fight. Despite having two of her fingers bitten off in the struggle, Ellie gets the upper hand and is all set to drown the woman who has taken everything from her. With a brief vision of Joel flashing through her mind, she makes a disappointing decision to let go of Abby and allow her to get away. At the end of the day, Ellie is left with nothing. The player has gained nothing. The central issue that pervades the entire story is characters acting unlike themselves. Tommy and Joel give their names and home location to an armed group they just met. Jesse, who has been shown to have a level head, rushed through a closed door into a room that could have had any amount of hostiles. He was, of course, immediately shot in the head and killed. Ellie murdered possibly hundreds in her quest to kill Abby, and not only untied her, but she also challenged her to some strange form of honorable combat before letting Abby go free. It is not good writing. It's characters acting completely unpredictable just for something terrible to happen. It's like they can't create shock value without making someone act like an idiot. Lastly, there is no joy in The Last of Us: Part II. Not if you came into it with the previous characters in your heart. Every beloved character is dragged through the dirt constantly with no moments of reprieve. It's one miserable scene after the other. The only "uplifting" moments tend to happen when the player is controlling Abby. At the end of the day, there is no satisfaction for the player. None for Ellie. None for Joel, Tommy, Jesse, or Dina. You don't get your adventure with Ellie and Joel. You don't get your revenge. You don't get a glimpse of the hope for a better future that was present in the first game. It's devoid of hope. The only thing you get at the end of the day is a message that revenge is bad, but it falls flat once you realize that the only person who got their vengeance is the one that came out on top.… Expand
  20. fibonacho
    Jun 28, 2020
    0
    It's a complete shame to call this abomination 'Part 2' of 'The Last of Us'.
  21. ozh
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    The Last of Us Parte 2 é um completo desastre: história forçada, patética e cheia de furos, personagens rasos, esteriotipados e descaracterizados, jogabilidade repetitiva e datada, ausência de um modo multiplayer. Uma completa falta de respeito com o que foi tão bem construído no primeiro jogo e, consequentemente, com os fãs da série, que esperaram 7 anos por sua sequência.

    O fato desse    The Last of Us Parte 2 é um completo desastre: história forçada, patética e cheia de furos, personagens rasos, esteriotipados e descaracterizados, jogabilidade repetitiva e datada, ausência de um modo multiplayer. Uma completa falta de respeito com o que foi tão bem construído no primeiro jogo e, consequentemente, com os fãs da série, que esperaram 7 anos por sua sequência.

    O fato desse jogo ter conseguido quase uma unanimidade de notas altas entre a Mídia Especializada™ é atestado da corrupção e da visão de mundo distorcida da mesma.

    Espero que esse fiasco sirva para a Sony no mínimo reavaliar certos posicionamentos seus e dos estúdios sob sua tutela, e que os fãs percebam de vez qual o jogo jogado pela Mídia Especializada™.    … Expand
  22. skinniNR
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not bad because of SJWs.

    This game has poor, contrived writing that is trying to prove a point. It is forced and unconvincing. In addition, you have gameplay from 2013 and NPCs that speed up and slow down like GTAV in 2013.

    I remember others complaining RDR2 in 2018 was behind the times. I wonder what those people think about TLOU2.    … Expand
  23. nathandrake63
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Oh my god. False advertising at its peak. Tricking the fans to think it's a joel and ellie adventure. They killed joel within the first 2 hours. Why are you guys saying that the people who don't like the game are homophobes. Just look at life is strange 2. Wow I pray to god that this doesn't happen to the uncharted series.… Expand
  24. Indiegamer82737
    Jun 19, 2020
    1
    Absolute garbage! A prime example of why storyline>graphics. Story is and characters are flat out ruined. For the love of everything holy speed your money elsewhere!
  25. fatalfoams
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. naughty dog should be ashamed of themselves. lazy writing, bad character design and development, a very unsatisfying ending, just a disappointment that should not have been labeled as a sequel.… Expand
  26. Luis1007
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo jugué el juego lo encontré muy pero muy bueno, me sorprendió mucho tiene muchas mejoras y unas cosas por mejorar pero la nada tiene unos gráficos espectaculares y me gusta que se violento le da ese toque a el juego… Expand
  27. omidkh
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played just like the first game I don't know why people rate it so unfair it's a masterpiece.
  28. Birr
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombers. I finished this game about two hours ago, and have been sat deciding whether or not I liked it. I've decided that I do. I don't feel I need to mention graphics acting sound etc we all know naughty dog are the kings at all that. I'm just gonna dive into how good the game is. The last of us part two had me hating moments of play (only due to the storyDon't listen to the review bombers. I finished this game about two hours ago, and have been sat deciding whether or not I liked it. I've decided that I do. I don't feel I need to mention graphics acting sound etc we all know naughty dog are the kings at all that. I'm just gonna dive into how good the game is. The last of us part two had me hating moments of play (only due to the story beats) and I found myself watching and doing things I didn't want to do! The key thing here is that by the end everything wraps up in such a beautiful way and as it sat with me, the more and more I loved it. I loved it so much in fact, I am just about to begin replaying again, just to see everything that happened with literally tonnes of added meaning.

    None of the characters from the first game, especially Joel and Ellie, are diminished in any way, only improved. None of them are done a disservice either, some of you may know what I mean but I don't wanna go into spoilers. The end redeems everything!

    In terms of gameplay I think it's tense, thrilling and engaging. It kept me going through the slower story beats and is a massive improvement on the original. I've seen people saying otherwise and I don't really get why.

    I just want people to play this game and not dismiss it just cos of what others are saying about it. It's a fantastic story that hasn't been told in any form of media before (to my knowledge) and people shouldn't be put off by things they've heard! Give it a go    … Expand
  29. sweetpineapple
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    REALLY?? Are you kidding? The graphics are perfect but the script is ridiculous and illogical...
    Did we wait 7 years for this??
    Anyway...
  30. mikeymike95
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    Unfortunately, I do not recommend this game.

    The graphics are absolutely stunning, probably the most beautiful game I've ever seen. The animations in cut-scenes are incredibly realistic and the acting is phenomenal. But, none of that matters because this game is hugely story driven with long cut-scenes and the story was not enjoyable for me at all. Without spoiling too much, you are    Unfortunately, I do not recommend this game.

    The graphics are absolutely stunning, probably the most beautiful game I've ever seen. The animations in cut-scenes are incredibly realistic and the acting is phenomenal.

    But, none of that matters because this game is hugely story driven with long cut-scenes and the story was not enjoyable for me at all. Without spoiling too much, you are driven to hate someone who has caused you incredible emotional pain and then half way through the story the game forces you to play as that person for 15 or so hours trying to convince you to like this person despite what they did to you and the people you love. Then, the ending takes a complete 180 and drops everything at the very last second because "ReVeNgE bAd". No payoff. Zero gratification for spending roughly 30 hours playing a $60 game.

    I give this game 2 bitten off fingers out of 10.    … Expand
  31. ItsMarW
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sorry but this game is a big no from me, I thought it would be good after waiting 7 years, but after that cheesy death of Joel I wanted to quit the game, I still gave it a chance tho, and then it went down hill, then the Abby plays made me sick, then after the ending I couldn’t I just had to go and refund the game, like sorry, but ND you won’t see any money from me for this game, I will continue to support your first TLOU game and continue to support your other games, but not TLOU 2.....I hope that at least that Crash Bandicoot 4 will be good....

    EDIT: These positive review bombs omg I can’t tlou fanboys can’t see a good story    … Expand
  32. TheSamurai
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    People just didn't like the game because it doesn't give what you want. It makes you uncomfortable at certain points, but the director said it would happen. The history is incredible and the game-play is awesome. The story is about revenge and makes you fell sad with just few moments of happiness, but the first game wasn't very different. It almost never gave you a break, bad things happenPeople just didn't like the game because it doesn't give what you want. It makes you uncomfortable at certain points, but the director said it would happen. The history is incredible and the game-play is awesome. The story is about revenge and makes you fell sad with just few moments of happiness, but the first game wasn't very different. It almost never gave you a break, bad things happen more than good. The infected are not the problem, they are actually a relief, the humans are a big problem, you have to learn how the different types of enemies behave. You won't be able to fight them in the same way, you have to adapt otherwise you will just keep dying.… Expand
  33. kim4134
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    excellent game, game play and graphic is doing great, story line is acceptable, hope will get TLOU 3 in future
  34. ChaoticSerenity
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Literally just go play the game!! Gameplay alone is worth it, then add on the beautiful soundtrack, sound effects, and an amazing story! No reason this game should get the bad reviews it gets. People have to remember it is a game about survival not a Marvel/Disney production.
  35. waheednjd
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    one thing I know, if it's American then it's a government agenda they forced the LGBT **** **** you Netflix) and one other thing when a game is so heavily focused on graphics then RIP story. **** Appy, **** the game as well as the studio
  36. Hovismcsliced
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the first half of the game, then half way through they try and pull the old switcharoo like they did in the first game where you play as Ellie for a while. Only this time you have to play as someone you don't like for 10-15 hours and it makes it very hard to be invested and made me feel like stopping playing because I just didn't care.… Expand
  37. Jgille03
    Jul 25, 2020
    4
    After looking forward to this game’s release for a number of years, I now know that I won’t have to worry about waiting for the last of us 3. Finishing the chore.
  38. LewisT
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are beautiful, second to none the gameplay is pretty much the same as the first game but the story is, I’m gonna be blunt terrible it’s terrible the fact that Joel dies like that is upsetting but the fact that they tried to humanise Abby is cheap and that we can’t even kill Abby at the end is a big f u to everyone who has been playing for hours… Expand
  39. Ilyes1ben
    Aug 8, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an absolute pointless revenge plot being a true fan of the first one you will struggle to finish it and on top of that you wont get your revenge at the end for no apparent reasons. also they use some cheap manipulatives methods trying to make us sympathise with abby, make you play the exiting parts of the game (gameplay wise) with her so you enjoy playing her and believe me you won't i personally ruched her 10 hours gameplay into 4 hours or so Also and when you finaly get to play with ellie at the end they make you ruin her life as if spitting on joel corps was not enough losing her family also loosing her fingers ! so she can stop playing guitar and moving on fro joel death or something i think! wasnt even her choice to do so. yeah that's it for me my point is we play video games and the degree we enjoy playing through out the game is the most important thing to rate it so for me suffering to finish it i think i have the right to give a 2 just for the graphics and gameplay that i couldn't enjoy because of the story .… Expand
  40. M-Hashmi
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is very BAD and Ellie is weak person and the ending is just a time wasting.… Expand
  41. Ilyass
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    Bad character design
    Bad character
    Bad story telling
    Bad story Inecessary events and characters
  42. Bigsongbird
    Jul 1, 2020
    2
    Graphically the game is amazing and the game play is the best from naughty dog. But the story is a disappointing wet fart. If you care at all about the story dont by this game cause it will just piss you off and make you never really want to play a naughty dog game again.
  43. Digital_Cave
    Jul 8, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part 2, is a game imposed by SONY and ND, with the intention of enriching this post-apocalyptic world by laying the foundations of the series for HBO, nobody asked for this kind of experience with graphics and animations that are extremely realistic that It differs with a very loose script that is reflected in a story with so many gaps in the plot and full of tricks that forcibly trying to manipulate you and make you believe that you are facing something great, but at the same time that you add hours of gameplay, you realize It is built in the cheapest style possible, rewarding you only with the best it has, the flashbacks.

    They present you with little elaborate characters, flat and without credible attitudes, in the end, the Studio manages to destroy Ellie, Joe and Tommy, who do not behave rationally and do not respect the personalities established in the first installment.
    Here, in her attempt to shake the audience, Abby is now with us for long hours, Joel's substitute, but written in such a disappointing and simple way that the vast majority of consumers in this beloved franchise would not care or will miss. Please ... Play The Last of Us and enjoy what it can be, a true work of art.    … Expand
  44. gfish
    Jul 5, 2020
    6
    Pros: Beautiful graphics, great level and sound design. Great animations. Polished, but same gameplay from the first game. Improved AI combatants. Cons: Bad and predictable story. Poor writing. Poor character development to the point where I didn’t care about most of the new characters. Existing characters changed beyond recognition. Bad execution of creative decisions. Lack of innovationPros: Beautiful graphics, great level and sound design. Great animations. Polished, but same gameplay from the first game. Improved AI combatants. Cons: Bad and predictable story. Poor writing. Poor character development to the point where I didn’t care about most of the new characters. Existing characters changed beyond recognition. Bad execution of creative decisions. Lack of innovation over the first game. False advertising. Bad and unsatisfying ending.… Expand
  45. OnRi
    Jul 6, 2020
    4
    It has good graphics like uncharted 4 and good gameplay BUT the story is really bad, it's a shame to ruin a good video game
  46. underwatch
    Jul 6, 2020
    2
    I feel really sorry for the developers of the game. Unfortunately they made a very solid game from the graphic perspective but complete trash from the actual story telling and logic itself. If you like to hurt yourself or somehow to punish yourself then definitely buy this game, otherwise not recommended at all. The best choice will be to play first part one more time and forget thatI feel really sorry for the developers of the game. Unfortunately they made a very solid game from the graphic perspective but complete trash from the actual story telling and logic itself. If you like to hurt yourself or somehow to punish yourself then definitely buy this game, otherwise not recommended at all. The best choice will be to play first part one more time and forget that second part exist in this reality.… Expand
  47. Zwipy
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    I wish this game was different, but it ain't.. I'm unable to play it again and I really tried to, such a disappointment it completely ruined the franchise..
  48. Danjerboy
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, I feel a lot of these reviews are negative just because of the LGBT content. Second, I think people didn't want a sequel, they just wanted to replay the first game. If you don't have something different to say in a sequel I don't think you should bother just rehashing the same old same old from the first one. Part 2 has a dark, depressing, brutal plot but there are still quite a few moments of sunlight and wonder in it too.

    The gameplay is awesome, the visuals are great. Cut scenes fold effortlessly, sometime unnoticeably into gameplay. It feels open world though its not, and while it feels like you can wander anywhere, it does a great job of somehow subconsciously steering you along the correct path. The mechanics of upgrading your weapons are easy and encourage you to search areas you don't necessarily need to if you want to find all the available resources. The AI is spectacular, especially the way different factions communicate with each other, and how they all have different names, discover fallen bodies and send out warnings, etc. You can get through much of it through stealth alone, though I found myself wanting to kill everything and sometimes just started a gun fight for fun if there were enough resources around. Its VERY long, and its nice that you can go back and just replay certain chapters if you like, as I definitely had favorite areas I really enjoyed (like the flooded city, the burning village, and the boat rides).

    Anyway, if you're just in it for the story alone, and are REALLY REALLY attached to Ellie and Joel, then you probably won't like this as they are not the same characters from four (game) years ago. They're still great characters, but you're introduced to a lot of other characters as well and it can get complicated if you just wanted a rehash of part 1. Cause this ain't that at all. But I thought it was great, and hard hitting, and definitely packs some emotional punch. It forces you to do things you definitely don't want to do, or feel good about, but I think it still makes for a strong meaningful story, especially given what typically passes for a story line in most games.    … Expand
  49. SelimVeli
    Jul 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible - I opened an account with Metacritic just to leave this review. Indeed, what the establishment ‘professional reviewers’ ignore is that a game is more about the gameplay and graphics. It needs to have emotional appeal and storytelling that can endear the gamer. The LOU1 had this in abundance. However, the LOU2 in its cause to ‘subvert expectations’ has given us something cheap, gut-wrenching and non-sensical which leaves (especially, fans of this franchise.) you feeling absolutely empty and resigned, e.g. the application of Joel’s death was similar to the death of Luke Skywalker.

    What were these people thinking?    … Expand
  50. Fedora-kun
    Aug 7, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. worst game of the year. how could you deliberately make a false advertising and fake spoilers to make people think Joel was going to be in the game line in trailer when in reality he didn't even get 2-3 hours of screen time. Naughty Dog should be ashamed of themselves. And the story is atrocious.… Expand
  51. Crazy_Arsonist
    Mar 12, 2022
    10
    Я ждал эту игру с самого первого прохождения первой части.И я могу вам сказать что ждал не зря.Мне наплевать то что люди накидали этому шедевру 0 баллов из за ЛГБТ повестки (которой даже в игре было очень мало) и из за смерти Джоэла.Сюжет поймет не каждый человек,потому что этот сюжет нужно понимать с самого начала и до самого конца.Очень много мелких и реалистичных деталий.Что стоит самаЯ ждал эту игру с самого первого прохождения первой части.И я могу вам сказать что ждал не зря.Мне наплевать то что люди накидали этому шедевру 0 баллов из за ЛГБТ повестки (которой даже в игре было очень мало) и из за смерти Джоэла.Сюжет поймет не каждый человек,потому что этот сюжет нужно понимать с самого начала и до самого конца.Очень много мелких и реалистичных деталий.Что стоит сама механика дыхания.Эта игра пока что по моему мнению одна из самых лучших в мире.… Expand
  52. Ekmdgbr
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us part 2 e incrível como pode o ps4 ter tanto poder pra esse jogo… Expand
  53. suho
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I'm really disappointed. The game is designed to tell you that the story is not probable and that our graphics have improved. The story is too serious.
  54. ResilientFightr
    Dec 5, 2020
    0
    I am severely disappointed with Naughty Dog. The story is far worse than the last season of game of thrones. The gameplay is too similar to the original game. The political agenda is being hammered into the skull of the player, the characters were made to generate controversy not to be praised and loved like the original game did. I don't mind female lead games at all, but a game thatI am severely disappointed with Naughty Dog. The story is far worse than the last season of game of thrones. The gameplay is too similar to the original game. The political agenda is being hammered into the skull of the player, the characters were made to generate controversy not to be praised and loved like the original game did. I don't mind female lead games at all, but a game that makes all men seem like evil trash is offensive and insulting to the majority of players buying this game. Why could they not make this game like other female led games which have been respected by consumer and critics alike.… Expand
  55. Amin_am
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    How many times a game can make you cry and play with your emotions? This game is a masterpiece. In all of aspects such as the gameplay, the level design, the story ,the graphics It is the best game that I have ever played.Thank you naughty dog for your care.
  56. khabib
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Loved the first one, the characters, the story. Part two forgets everything what made the first one a special. Hoping to get The dark knight but we got Batman and Robin instead.
  57. jotauemae
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    This game has been made by genius programers who deserve the best. But one inept has ruined all their good work with they trash history
  58. Cyppphyr
    Jul 22, 2020
    1
    Neil druckman has ruined One of the most loved video games of all time by his selfishness and his twisted mind. Shame on you Naughty dogs shame on you Sony,
    Druckmann writing is a piece of **** without the great Bruce Straley.
  59. oVadik
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Let's support the developers, they now lack this and support for: Pro-labor brutality and the smallest details. The plot is not bad, the gameplay has not changed much. And the summons, well, it didn't bother me.
  60. maka14
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece!!! it also is the best game of the year and the best game of the generation!!! Naughty Dog did magic with this game it is amazing!!! i highly recommend it is is so good!!
  61. Jbwing
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This game should never have been made. The entire game takes a **** on Joel’s legacy and pushes SJW narratives to an annoying extent. It forces you to play as the awful new protagonist, AbBy. AbBy, who within the first 2 hours brutally murders everyones favorite PS character and main reason for buying this game in the first place, Joel. The game then attempts to force you intoThis game should never have been made. The entire game takes a **** on Joel’s legacy and pushes SJW narratives to an annoying extent. It forces you to play as the awful new protagonist, AbBy. AbBy, who within the first 2 hours brutally murders everyones favorite PS character and main reason for buying this game in the first place, Joel. The game then attempts to force you into sympathizing with this juice headed brute for hours and hours that just drag on. I honestly wanted to quit playing at this point and wish I would have in hindsight. The only reason I pressed on was the hope that Ellie would still get to kill AbBy. But just as you thought this narrative **** show couldn't get any worse, it devolves into one of the most convoluted and worst endings I have ever experienced in a video game. I won't spoil the specifics, but a giant waste of time is the best way I can sum it up. I honestly hope they make a third game just so people can refuse to buy it and cost the studio money. If anybody wants this game my copy is for sale.… Expand
  62. JNorton
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    Original game was a strong 8.5. Was it good - Yes.
    Was it overrated - Yes.

    Just finished TLOU2 - my god what have they done. Games are meant to be FUN. This was a chore to play. If it wasn’t for insomniac I’d switch to Microsoft next gen.
  63. Ianrecker
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    Terrible nongame, Neil did dirty to my boy Joel and tried to make him and Ellie as the villains which spits an insult to them when they aren't
  64. Trevous
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A piece of art, so good as the first one ! The people problem is that the game was so good and they do not espected this to be like this, haters gona hate ! Always !… Expand
  65. Sabinoluz
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La jugabilidad impecable, ppero vaya manera de estropear la historia, tuve que jugar para sacar mis conclusiones, peroes de dar asco cierto puntos de la historia, una manera ridicula por asi decir de matar a Joel, ya esperaba que iba a morir, pero matarlo como un cualquiera,vamos, y el final, peor de lo que esperaba.
    1 punto por la jugabilidad y solo eso vale, al que quiera jugar por la historia vas a tener asco al inves de emocion, lo mejor, ver la historia por los youtubers primero, antes de comprar el juego.    … Expand
  66. Marco5678
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The only thing that i can say about this game, is the best game that i play in my hole life
  67. nikib2312
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Doesn’t matter what the haters say. For me, this was an incredible journey, story, and experience. Ashley Johnson and Laura Bailey gave amazing performances. Endure and survive.
  68. mLeo
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    I liked the combat, crafting and graphics.

    Story is not that good but i liked the ending.
  69. Gustavobr
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A parte técnica é excelente, gráficos, efeitos e som. Mas infelizmente a jogabilidade está ultrapassada, não evoluiu nada em relação ao primeiro jogo que já tem mais de 7 anos e o ponto fraco do jogo é a história, péssima! Além do jogo ter um objetivo ridículo, apenas de vingança, ele tem personagens sem carisma nenhum e ainda se preocupa mais em fazer apologia a bandeiras esquerdistas, como homossexualismo, drogas, transexualidade, idolatria, do que em apresentar uma história consistente. O jogo é muito demorado e 80% dele é só exploração e conversa, pouca ação e quando tem é extremamente repetitiva. Fora que a Naughty dog matou a franquia, quando retirou o Joel dela. Decepção total com o jogo, muito fraco… Expand
  70. DevilSurvivor
    Jul 5, 2020
    2
    This game is a mess in almost every sense of the word. The story is ridiculous, as if a child had written it after reading a children's book on the morals of "treat others as you would like to be treated".
    The fact that the main character loses everything in their plot for revenge yet the antagonist gets away scott free without even a sense of remorse or self-inspection is a huge turnoff    This game is a mess in almost every sense of the word. The story is ridiculous, as if a child had written it after reading a children's book on the morals of "treat others as you would like to be treated".
    The fact that the main character loses everything in their plot for revenge yet the antagonist gets away scott free without even a sense of remorse or self-inspection is a huge turnoff from the story.
    Numerous plot holes, lack of chemistry between characters, unlikable personalities from everyone besides the old characters, it's insane how such a low effort story made its way onto this series.

    And who cares about the gameplay when the developers were clearly only trying to sell its story? If all you talk about in trailers and interviews is the story, then that's what I'm going to focus on. Good graphics are easy to do nowadays, gameplay is just copy-paste of a 7 year old game with mindless new additions that don't take away the repetitive aspect of it. It's a mess, a waste of money, and honestly, a disgrace to the series, which seems to have died already at the second game.

    Maybe the company shouldn't have fired the people that actually made good games like Amy Hennig or Bruce Straley. I think little druck is probably angry knowing he'll never reach the talent or creativity of those two.    … Expand
  71. Mamelinho3000
    Aug 6, 2020
    0
    The Last of Us Part II is out of the context of what The Last of Us truly is.
  72. speedyzia
    Jul 6, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game's plot is heavily based on empathy towards the second playable character, if you do not resonate with the character and feel empathy towards her, the entire plot falls apart. Unfortunately, I didn't connect with Abby, no matter how many dogs she pet and kids she rescues, she did torture a person whilst their adopted daughter begged her to stop. No remorse, for somewhat deserved comeuppance yet pointless torture - which put this character beyond redemption until a moment she actually reflects on that, never happened, so I never connected with her.… Expand
  73. Rhodesy
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    Big fan of the original. The story here is very poor I'm afraid, and seems to take delight in substituting character development with regressive politics. Avoid
  74. sinuksml
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Very good game i really enjoy it.. everyone who like the ist game should try it
  75. HarpingOn
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    Great graphics, very atmospheric. Terrible story. I mean, just why? Cannot recommend.
  76. burza1982
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Great game. Details amazing, nice idea for playing two characters. Love it.
  77. grogbeard
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    The beginning ruins last of us for me. The first game and expansion were fantastic.
  78. reyhan12
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Although I understand why people are not happy with TLOU 2, it still does not deserve a 0 or 1. The graphics are truly marvelous. The attention to detail is borderline obsessive compulsive. It definitely pushes your PS4 to its graphical limits. This is no easy feat and I commend the designers and developers for this. Let's move on to the gameplay. Well yes, it's very much the same as TLOUAlthough I understand why people are not happy with TLOU 2, it still does not deserve a 0 or 1. The graphics are truly marvelous. The attention to detail is borderline obsessive compulsive. It definitely pushes your PS4 to its graphical limits. This is no easy feat and I commend the designers and developers for this. Let's move on to the gameplay. Well yes, it's very much the same as TLOU 1 but is that necessarily a bad thing? I understand why people aren't ok with this since innovation is expected in sequels. To me, TLOU series was never about the gameplay, Naughty Dog's primary focus was the story and that's where they banked on. And banked on indeed! Fans are split. Yes the story leaves a bitter, burning acidic taste in your mouth from the get go. The story is dark, gritty and leaves you empty but that's exactly what makes it a brilliant game. Character development was nicely paced and needed. Acting chops of of each character in the game was top notch. The emotional impact that TLOU 2 rivals that of a finely crafted drama movie. No other game has made me feel that way. Overall, TLOU 2 was an incredible, breathtaking ride. Can't wait for the HBO series!… Expand
  79. vccarvalho
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Don't bother with all the trolls out there. This game is another masterpiece. Gameplay is superb, storyline is really nice (a few minor problems, but show me the one franchise in all entertainment industry that doesn't have). Once again I was alternating moments of sheer tense and terror and relief and sometimes anger, and this is all this series is about.
    It's sad to see how many haters    Don't bother with all the trolls out there. This game is another masterpiece. Gameplay is superb, storyline is really nice (a few minor problems, but show me the one franchise in all entertainment industry that doesn't have). Once again I was alternating moments of sheer tense and terror and relief and sometimes anger, and this is all this series is about.
    It's sad to see how many haters out there are trying to make this into a political propaganda. World is already in too much **** to listen to this a**holes. Get the game, play, enjoy it and have a great time.    … Expand
  80. RobotSkittles
    Jul 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of TLOU1 I came into this game apprehensive. I stayed away from leaks and spoilers but I had a feeling that something big was going to happen. And BAM it did, death of a main character from the first game, it shoot me. The idea of a revenge story was interesting to me. It was mentally painful at times to play, to deal with my grief and the grief of the characters in game but I stuck it out and became fascinated by the story and the characters. Ellie and Dina have amazing chemistry and their love shows throughout. But Ellie's need for revenge outweighs everything else to the point of obsession. It's pretty brutal.

    There is a point where the game switches gears and you all of a sudden play as the character that killed the main protagonist from the first game and for me I was SO MAD at that.. for about 30 minutes. Then when my anger waned and I was able to get back to the game I started to enjoy playing as her and as her history and motives are shown I started to grow to care for her as well.

    You think the game is ending but it isn't there's actually a few more hours and then the real end is really emotionally heavy. I left the game unhappy, not with the game just with everything, I was emotionally exhausted. It took me a day to really work through my feelings and then I understood how amazing the game was. No other game has ever made me actually think about consequences for actions and the emotional toll of doing things like this game did. It isn't something I would play to be happy but it's something I will play again just to get that feeling back, to understand each character further, to enjoy a piece of media that makes me FEEL something viscerally.

    Mechanically, the gameplay is a huge step up from the first game, the movement is fluid, you can now prone, and the dodge is fantastic. the crafting goes further and you have many more skills you can access in your skill trees. Even if you didn't like the story I can't see how you could give this game a lesser rating, just based off of how smooth the gameplay is.    … Expand
  81. gabim7
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    People who rated this game as bad probably were expecting a fairy tale, where Joel would be treated as the hero. We all know he was not, and If this story ocurred um real life, probably the same would happen. By the end of the game I was as attached to Abby as I was to Joel. People who rated this game as bad should not play part 3, cause they'll be more frustraded, since the director wantsPeople who rated this game as bad probably were expecting a fairy tale, where Joel would be treated as the hero. We all know he was not, and If this story ocurred um real life, probably the same would happen. By the end of the game I was as attached to Abby as I was to Joel. People who rated this game as bad should not play part 3, cause they'll be more frustraded, since the director wants to Tell us real storyes, with people's mistakes, and not a fairy tale about a hero.… Expand
  82. Saibotron
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    Bad History, Bad Gameplay... No buy this game... Boring, A game made with little love, I recommend waiting for the sales...
  83. brazucarj
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    awful game ever.. No respect for last game... do not waste your money to buy this game..............................
  84. dgbot07
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2020 until someone proves otherwise. Technical elements of gameplay never seen in any other game. An exemplary level of polishing. An absolutely mature and bold outcome, a huge reflection on the human being. Strong and intense story. A game about people, about human behavior. Sensitive and brutal. Inviting and challenging. The industry needs games with this level of excellence.
  85. Goncas2
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    [No Spoilers]
    An essential experience for fans of the genre.
    The Last of Us Part II has the best gameplay compared to all modern Naughty Dog games, the best visuals in the industry, top-notch performances and animations, and the best accessibility options ever so everyone and anyone can play the game. But the controversy is in the story. I went to the game with an open mind, and I loved    [No Spoilers]
    An essential experience for fans of the genre.
    The Last of Us Part II has the best gameplay compared to all modern Naughty Dog games, the best visuals in the industry, top-notch performances and animations, and the best accessibility options ever so everyone and anyone can play the game.
    But the controversy is in the story. I went to the game with an open mind, and I loved it. Its lengthy 25-hour campaign has a lot of powerful things to say. It takes a lot of narrative risks, that worked for me and pays of at the end. There were some pacing issues, but for me they were minor and didn't detract from the overall experience.    … Expand
  86. Vixzer
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part 2 is the best game of this generation for me.

    The graphics are amazing, the colors, the characters expressions and body acting was captured with perfection!
    The final confrontation between Abby and Ellie, the way they moved, their eyes, the expression in them was breath taking, heart breaking!!!!

    The jogability and usability of the controls and game, visual and sound options are truly amazing.

    The voice acting is absolute perfection.

    The story brakes my heart, but also brought me so much joy and the end, it leaves the door open for a Part 3, and I really hope ND does it too.

    It is a game with a dark story, an adult/mature one that will not endear itself to everyone.

    The basic idea of the story is simple: When Seeking Revenge, you should dig 2 graves and Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here (referring to the path of Revenge)

    It is a story of revenge, fury but also of hope, love, forgiveness and redemption.

    I loved that ND uses Abby's story to bring the Story of the Last of Us full cycle and to trace a parallel with Ellie's and Joel's. Joel's redemption and Ellie's fall from grace.

    As Joel found his redemption taking care and, after, caring for Ellie like a daughter, so does Abby with Lev and Yara, before both Joel and Abby were not the best of people, far from it but in caring for a kid made them slowly change and "start seeking the light again", to try and become a better person.

    In Joel's case that meant, sadly, having to kill the Fireflies in their main base in order to be able to save Ellie's life.

    In Abby's case that meant, sadly after she killed Joel, she had to be saved from the Scars by 2 kids in order to care for their well being, something that later, took her to do unimaginable things before to get the necessary medic kit so Yara could live.

    And what an amazing road she took...the Ground Zero chapter's infected she had to fight was one of the most amazing things in games I ever saw.

    Ellie's road on the other hand was so heartbreaking because we know her, we know her and Joel from the Last of Us, their rode, their pain, their bound with each other was our bond to them in the first game, we share her grief and hope to get back at Abby's group.

    But ND made us see and share on Abby's story too, and her friends, at the end we also see them for the flawed people they are, with good and bad, and feel sad that the path to revenge takes everything good from Ellie, we see the trauma she feels, the price she pays after killing everyone of them, Ellie's show when she discovered that she killed a pregnant woman, and the price she pays again after Tommy guilt trip her to go after Abby again, but at last, right at the last moment.

    I am glad that she could find a way to try, just maybe, one day, forgive Abby, and see that she is not so different from Joel at that moment, and as she said to Joel that she would like to try to forgive him for not letting the Fireflies sacrifice her life in search of a cure, that maybe someday she would like to try and forgive Abby to, if nothing else because Allie herself would not be able to live with herself after killing so many, and that killing Abby would not fix anything, just make everything more miserable.

    I cried so much during this game, and felt joy, and hope and got crushed.... at the epilogue, I really hope Ellie goes back to Jackson and live her life, maybe find the strength to let go of so much hate.

    I cried even more when Ellie tried to play the guitar....even that was taken from her...

    In the universe of The Last of Us, as with our own, we can only totally separate "bad guys" from "good guys" a handful of times like the Rattlers gang at the end, a group of evil people that decided to enslave others for personal gain and survival instead of trying to create a community like Jackson (for example) or even the WLF and "Scars", both terribly flawed (and even evil sometimes) groups but not without their good side.

    Overall, an awesome game. I love it to bits and will play it again on NG+    … Expand
  87. slipknot666meta
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This is not a game, but a Work of Art Congratulations Naughty Dog, and play the third game please
  88. JMARSseph
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Triggered much.... pathetic to see the review bombing for a game of such high quality. First all of the xbox fanboys just man up and shut up..go buy a ps4. This is far from the only title your missing out on. Second, those upset over Ellie being a lesbian its clear you are lonely and miserable exhibiting rage over a fictional characters sexual preference...its sad, pathetic really. Keep inTriggered much.... pathetic to see the review bombing for a game of such high quality. First all of the xbox fanboys just man up and shut up..go buy a ps4. This is far from the only title your missing out on. Second, those upset over Ellie being a lesbian its clear you are lonely and miserable exhibiting rage over a fictional characters sexual preference...its sad, pathetic really. Keep in mind it is you who are the snowflakes. I'd like to thank Naughty Dog for a game which they clearly put their all into it. I'm only 9 hours in but felt compelled to put a review in due to the nonsense here on metacritic which is a display of ignorance. The graphics, story, dialogue, music and gameplay are exceptional and improve on what was excellence in the first game. The characters communicate throughout giving a better sense of who they are and where they've come from. Anybody who played the first and enjoyed it surely will love this game...of course that's said if your manhood isn't affected by the lesbian presence which is not at all shoved down the players throat as I've read in some of these small people's reviews. A narrow mind is laughable and also explains why many on here are lonely and probably miserable. I'm stunned in 2020 that you all made this "political", but I'm not surprised. Anyway... this game is phenomenal and to buy into a snowflake narrative would be your loss if these opinions do in fact dissuade you from purchasing this game. Character development is top notch..and humanity is on display moreso than part 1. The story can be ugly, but aren't we. It is what people are and if you can't handle the brutality and emotion its not a title for you. The environments are steps above the original and the music sets the tone. Reactions in characters us the best gaming has to offer...as is the dialogue which is to say well written. Only 9 hours in and yeah, this is your game of the year. Thanks again Naughty Dog fir attention to detail in the form of broken glass crunching under Ellie's feet and setting the atmosphere with the proper gloom. I'm 100% satisfied. And Metacritic please get this problem fixed...these user scores are a joke.… Expand
  89. TravisTouchdown
    Jul 21, 2020
    2
    Первая часть в принципе не нуждалась в продолжении, это была отличная закрытая история, оставляющая размышления о своей морали на совести игрока. Правильно ли сделал Джоел или нет - каждый решал сам для себя. Даже без учёта обильной левой пропаганды, про которую и без меня уже много сказано, сюжет игры получился крайне посредственным, не имеет и толики глубины первой части. Персонажи неПервая часть в принципе не нуждалась в продолжении, это была отличная закрытая история, оставляющая размышления о своей морали на совести игрока. Правильно ли сделал Джоел или нет - каждый решал сам для себя. Даже без учёта обильной левой пропаганды, про которую и без меня уже много сказано, сюжет игры получился крайне посредственным, не имеет и толики глубины первой части. Персонажи не вызывают каких-либо эмоций и сочувствия, прописаны крайне слабо, кто умрёт, а кто останется жив вы поймёте сразу. При всём этом игра крайне затянута. Проработка фракций и их мотивация находится даже ниже уровня какого-нибудь Metro Exodus.

    Какого-либо графического прорыва, что был у первой части тут тоже нет. В геймплейном плане разбавили разве что собаками, а в остальном эта всё та же первая часть с её достоинствами и недостатками. Гайки всё так же волшебным образом материализуются в оптические прицелы, можно таскать на спине целый арсенал, но к каждому оружию можно носить по 5-10 патронов, ветки прокачки не вариативны, а некоторые и вовсе бесполезны. Стелс всё такой же бутылочный, а перестрелки нудные. Никакой работы над ошибками, увы, не произвели.

    Просто надругательство над первой частью и идеальный пример того, что некоторым произведениям сиквел не нужен, а то и вовсе противопоказан.    … Expand
  90. cbhaase94
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is phenomenal. Not as good as the first but sequels coming off a game that good rarely are. The characters and world are as detailed as ever and making loving or hating them feel so impactful. I was almost certain the game would start with Joel being killed, considering who he was and the consequences of the choices he made in the first game, and through his 20 years of survival. His death was harsh and sudden, fitting the bleak grounded tone of the previous game, and the lifestyle he thought he might outrun. It portrays his acceptance of the consequence well, showing the final piece of his arch that he knew he was getting what he deserved. So it was tough, but set the rest of the game in motion. Ellie's fall from grace is a hot topic of debate but it makes sense to me. She was always troubled by survival, and needing meaning in her immunity. Chasing Joel's killer, as well as the relationships strained along the way, was a strong story of coming to terms with being a villian, just as the fjrst game was. I think people forgot at the end of the day she's been with Joel, a true villian, for a while mow, and they shouldn't have been surprised she took on his world view. Regardless, the writing is great, the acting even greater, and the graphics prove ND still knows to inch every ounce of horsepower out of this gens PS. It's a hell of a ride, but one worth taking. It'll hurt, its not always perfect, but its so damn good.… Expand
  91. tiagobruno
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Fantástico em todos os detalhes! Tecnicamente perfeito, a história causa angústia e envolvimento.
  92. jCotard
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This is a real tragedy, a complete disrespect to all the beloved characters and fans of the first videogame. This is just a contest for who can be the most unlikeable character... It's full of forced plot twists and lazy flashbacks that literally happen for no comprehensible reason at all.
    Neil Druckmann and Hayley Gross will go down as the most incompetent writers of the whole videogame    This is a real tragedy, a complete disrespect to all the beloved characters and fans of the first videogame. This is just a contest for who can be the most unlikeable character... It's full of forced plot twists and lazy flashbacks that literally happen for no comprehensible reason at all.
    Neil Druckmann and Hayley Gross will go down as the most incompetent writers of the whole videogame industry.    … Expand
  93. Bent-the-winner
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog could not have made the end of the first game more meaningful than they did in part 2. Of course Joel being killed is a slap in the face; it's supposed to be and drives the whole story. And then that story takes a turn and the person you perceived as the villain turns out to be very human aswell which is apparently a tough pill to swallow for all these 0 raters that can'tNaughty Dog could not have made the end of the first game more meaningful than they did in part 2. Of course Joel being killed is a slap in the face; it's supposed to be and drives the whole story. And then that story takes a turn and the person you perceived as the villain turns out to be very human aswell which is apparently a tough pill to swallow for all these 0 raters that can't distinguish fictional characters from reality. Joel and Ellie aren't some heroes from a comic destined to have great adventures for eternity and live to tell the tale. It's a rough world in which Joel did some horrible stuff and that just caught up to him. Of course everyone has a right to their opinion but I dont get how one could love the first game for what it was and proceed to **** all over part 2 because Joel is killed in a meaningful way. If you really loved Joel so much you should feel like Ellie and be extremely motivated to actually play the game instead of just the first 2 hours. then there's the SJW bull**** that I can understand even less. Ellie has been a confirmed lesbian since Left Behind and shouldn't be a big deal at all. Ih yeah and then there are some Asian characters one of which happened to be trans, you know, like how some people are in the real world. It ties into the story too, in a believable way. The game doesn't make a big deal of it, though, nothing is forced down your throat, it's just there. And although those things being there dont have to be political at all if you choose to not look at it that way but just take it as character trades, what the inclusion of those characters does show us how much bigoted closed minded people there are, who get so angry from a lesbian and a trans character that they feel the need to rate this game a 0 one hour after its release and proceed to spend hours ****ting on the game on social media and send threats to the developers. That last sentence applies to the 'can't get over Joel being killed' people aswell but at least they are not necessarily a bunch of homophobic **** but just can't grasp how amazingly well written the plot of Part 2 is. So long story short; I dont understand the hate this game gets at all. I get that this story might not be for everyone since it's dark and sad and unapologetic but at least go in with an open mind and actually play it. Just play it. Its such a damn good game from exceptional storytelling to stunning environments, ridiculously good graphics, beautiful soundtrack and overall audio, so many little details and great combat that has some improvements since the original Last of Us (though mostly the same but that's not necessarily bad).
    Downside is that the game is so realistic and soaks you into this post apocalyptic world so much that some encounters with infected almost made me crap my pants and made my heart almost explode with fear and adrenaline, especially with bloaters, shamblers and whatever the **** that thing in the hospital was.
    Do recommend.    … Expand
  94. ZePedro
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Masterful storytelling and gameplay, I personally cried 4 times during the campaign. I truly believe is a game that everyone should (with an open mind) play. Let’s all hope the vicious cycle of hatred stops one day.
  95. Zoid
    Jul 28, 2020
    0
    Improved gameplay from the first part. If you liked it in the first part, you like it here.
    Ovesome grafics and animations.
    The biggest minus is the plot. He kills everything. Constant luck or bad luck of the main characters. Love triangles here and there. Dramatic moments that look just ridiculous. The game has the city of Santa Barbara. And the game itself is like the Santa Barbara    Improved gameplay from the first part. If you liked it in the first part, you like it here.
    Ovesome grafics and animations.
    The biggest minus is the plot. He kills everything. Constant luck or bad luck of the main characters. Love triangles here and there. Dramatic moments that look just ridiculous. The game has the city of Santa Barbara. And the game itself is like the Santa Barbara series.
    The plot of this game killed a series. Thanks Nill Drackman.    … Expand
  96. Vctsantista
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Infelizmente destruíram a história, o jogo em sim não tem nada de novo
    Mudem a história via dlc pelo amor de deus.
  97. Erelas
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is a spoiler free review.

    I completed the game the day before yesterday and I have had some time to reflect on this. You'll have likely noticed this game has been review bombed heavily, undeservedly I think. Other reviewers have pointed out that the characters and or story are badly written and would rate the game on that criticism alone a 0 or 1. I'm on the other end of the    This is a spoiler free review.

    I completed the game the day before yesterday and I have had some time to reflect on this. You'll have likely noticed this game has been review bombed heavily, undeservedly I think.

    Other reviewers have pointed out that the characters and or story are badly written and would rate the game on that criticism alone a 0 or 1. I'm on the other end of the spectrum. I think the characters were completely believable in their actions and I think more than enough time was spend on showing where their motivation comes from.

    Even if you disagree with me on this after you complete the game, that's okay, this game is still a technical master piece. From the graphics, amazing animations and facial expressions, the controls and combat, no other game before has executed this level of excellence before in my humble opinion (the last game to make me feel that was Red Dead Redemption 2).

    The atmosphere this game manages to bring on screen which supported by incredible sound design and voice acting is nothing short of amazing.

    Playing this game gave me an intense feeling of dread, hope, anger, joy and peace.

    To describe The Last of Us Part II in one word: Intense    … Expand
  98. Utopia12
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    it's a gruesome and down to earth experience, unpredictable from beginning to end, and i'd recommend it to anyone who can stomach a reality check or ten. The gameplay is spectacular and probably the most detailed game in the entire market. Hoping for more in the future.
  99. GILTELES
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Ao contrário de muitos, estou votando depois de ter jogado. O jogo tem gráficos belíssimos, uma jogabilidade perfeita. O ponto polêmico vai ser a história e o destino de alguns personagens. Quem não gostar disto depois de ter jogado eu compreendo. Mas, pra mim é um jogo nota 10.
  100. Deadoraven
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Please if you are not a homophobe nor a 12 years old spoiled kid that only knows to throw a tantrum about everything sit through this 26-27 hours masterpiece of a game and then come and give it a zero. I honestly don't understand all the people nagging about the game, some didn't even played the game for more than 3 hours.
    I'm not gonna go through too much detail to avoid spoiling    Please if you are not a homophobe nor a 12 years old spoiled kid that only knows to throw a tantrum about everything sit through this 26-27 hours masterpiece of a game and then come and give it a zero. I honestly don't understand all the people nagging about the game, some didn't even played the game for more than 3 hours.
    I'm not gonna go through too much detail to avoid spoiling anything. the game carries most of functionalities from TLOU1 and has many new ones. graphic wise it's as beautiful as it gets. the main problem that I had with the game was the character movement, which I got used to and I think I could easily ignore that in my rating. I love the fact that the story was an emotional roller coaster. I strongly believe that it's not everyone's cup of tea but if you are angry because of the story line and gave it a low score just think about the fact that game did what it supposed to do artistically.    … Expand
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  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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