The Last of Us Part II

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5.8

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  3. Negative: 68,475 out of 161975
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  1. gigione_08
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Simply incredible, visceral, unpausable, and engrossing from start to finish.
  2. vovixab68
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. fcking garbage. r u kidding? wtf wrong w/ya?
    i dont need this LGBT propaganta trash in game. i wanna good gameplay n good story.
    g a r b a g e.    … Expand
  3. SamDaGoat
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    I truthfully believe this game is getting way too much hate. I mean people are giving this game 0s and 1s?! Cmon now. This game is arguably one of the best survival games I’ve ever played. Yes I will admit naughty dog did have a very controversial story that upset a lot of fans but I don’t think this should distract people from the several positives of the game. For example naughty dogI truthfully believe this game is getting way too much hate. I mean people are giving this game 0s and 1s?! Cmon now. This game is arguably one of the best survival games I’ve ever played. Yes I will admit naughty dog did have a very controversial story that upset a lot of fans but I don’t think this should distract people from the several positives of the game. For example naughty dog implements a open world aspect of the game which works absolutely flawlessly. Exploration will lead you to finding various upgrades , weapons, collectibles, and cutscenes that give you some more background regarding the story. The gun mechanics also work really well as well. While the story could’ve been better, people should also make sure to recognize the hard work and several advancements that naughty dog made in regard to this game.… Expand
  4. DronAndrey
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра!!! Высший уровень. Жаль тех людей которые после 20-25 часов геймплея увидели только лесбиянку.
  5. KiberRus
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Долгожданный проект от Naughty Dog. Игра революция в техническом плане. Революция в плане проработке деталей. Ещё не было игры, где настолько бы уделялось внимания деталям. Единственная игра, которая по своему качеству, стоит рядом с RDR2.
    Сюжет рассказывает нам о мести. А чему нас научил Артур Морган? «Месть-забава для недоумков». Сюжет учит нас тому, что не стоит обезличивать людей.    Долгожданный проект от Naughty Dog. Игра революция в техническом плане. Революция в плане проработке деталей. Ещё не было игры, где настолько бы уделялось внимания деталям. Единственная игра, которая по своему качеству, стоит рядом с RDR2.
    Сюжет рассказывает нам о мести. А чему нас научил Артур Морган? «Месть-забава для недоумков». Сюжет учит нас тому, что не стоит обезличивать людей. Система свой - чужой иногда сбоит.
    Нил Дракманн сделал то, чего от него никто не ждал, то за что фанаты первой части его будут недолюбливать. В сюжетном плане он сделал эксперимент, который не всякий игрок способен понять. «Хороший антагонист это протагонист собственной истории.»
    TLOU2 – это не просто игра. Это философия. Такие игры выходят один раз в десять лет. Надеюсь, планка игр от Naughty Dog никогда не упадёт.    … Expand
  6. Joshginger
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Tldr: Amazing game! Big contender for game of the year for me.

    10/10 I don't understand all the hate, I truly don't. To play through this masterpiece and not like it? This game is an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. It really made me feel what it would be like to be in the apocalypse and I felt like I was a part of the world. They build on the last of us formula so well and    Tldr: Amazing game! Big contender for game of the year for me.

    10/10

    I don't understand all the hate, I truly don't. To play through this masterpiece and not like it? This game is an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. It really made me feel what it would be like to be in the apocalypse and I felt like I was a part of the world. They build on the last of us formula so well and make the game better in every way. Ellie is a great protagonist, the supporting characters are great. The UI is great, the action is fun. The puzzles are great. The cutscenes are amazing. It's a shame we live in a world where people leak information without context and others are review bombing the game for what seems to be no apparent reason. I am so glad I bought it and would do so again. I am definitely planning on a new game plus run through.    … Expand
  7. GameNick
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is really good. Naughty dog created a breathtaking game. Best story telling in a game ever.
  8. GATORWORLDWIDE
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    A shocking disaster. Paying no respect to the first game, Last of Us Part 2 progresses the series in an offshoot direction, with a message completely opposite to that of the original—failing to justify its name as a "part 2" to the story. While the gameplay remains fine and the graphics top notch, the unbelievably and at times laughably bad storyline makes The Last of Us Part 2 a game toA shocking disaster. Paying no respect to the first game, Last of Us Part 2 progresses the series in an offshoot direction, with a message completely opposite to that of the original—failing to justify its name as a "part 2" to the story. While the gameplay remains fine and the graphics top notch, the unbelievably and at times laughably bad storyline makes The Last of Us Part 2 a game to remember for all the wrong reasons.

    Firstly, the good. The graphics are among the best we’ve seen out of the ps4. A true spectacle from start to finish, the 3D modeling work, animation, voice acting, and production value in general are all fantastic. The gameplay is… fine. If you liked the first game’s gameplay you will like the gameplay here, but likely not very much more if at all. The game barely progresses its gameplay in any meaningful way. The jump button is pathetic. The aiming is stiff. The melee combat is an improvement with the dodge mechanic, but it remains a button smashing contest now with one added button, the dodge button. The dodge mechanic can be readily abused and enemies can regularly be ran past all together. So that’s the good, on to the terrible: the story.

    Every character acts unlike themselves. From Joel to Ellie, the cast you used to love has been abhorrently butchered. Joel and Tommy have been watered down to bumbling idiots and Ellie has become an unlikeable mess. Character motivation goes out the window as the writers of this game seem to think everybody playing are complete idiots.

    Violence is wrong. Violence is bad. Yes, we get it. We got that in kindergarten. At no point does the game push itself to give the player choice, at no point do the writers ask themselves is this worth throwing away the meaning of the first game. Ellie, a hollow shell of her former self following the early events of the game, no longer provides the regular comedic and energetic flair she provided from the first game. Fine, character development right! Well who's going to provide the levity? Nobody! Life sucks! That's what the writers will say, oh so smugly. Everybody you meet is slated to be awful or be killed. And the writers will revel in the kills that they force you to play. How many dogs are you ready to kill! We made the enemies scream extra-long so you really get that violence is bad. After all, revenge sucks... right?

    No! Says the fanbase! How could you possibly think anybody would want to play as Abby? After the things she does, there is no redemption. The writers seem to have failed to realize that we, the player, have played 20 hours as Joel. We understand him, and we understand the situation. We also understand that this is a sequel, 7 years after the original--Joel was obviously going to end up here. But like this? At the hands of an npc who not even Joel remembers? Right at the beginning of the game? You don’t even get to play as Joel for more than 10 minutes. False advertising could be argued! Be warned reader, you play half the game not as Joel or Ellie! But as somebody who was in none of the promotional material or trailers--somebody who you will come to hate so bitterly within the first moments you meet her. Abby will go down in history as one of gaming’s biggest **** ups.
    The shame is that in a vacuum, the Abby section could have been a good spinoff Last of Us game. I suspect somewhere in the tumultuous 7 yearlong development that this may have been the case. But as it stands, sandwiched between the horrors that are the beginning and end--Abby, like Joel and Ellie, has been ruined.

    The ending will leave players shocked that they wasted so much of their time and hard-earned money. But hey, now we know that revenge is wrong, right? We now know the difference between responsibility, peace, and accountability! We now know what real pain looks like! What it means to be human!

    1/10 on metacritic since there are way too many people who have not played the game giving the game a 10. The real score is a 6/10 or 7/10 for me. Anyone who says 10 is blatantly ignoring not only the flaws in story, but also the mediocre gameplay that has barely progressed from the first game. A 10/10 gameplay experience should really push a genre and set a bar in some respect. Does this game have any stealth ideas that push the genre past where it already was? No. How about the third person shooting? The platforming? The puzzles (the handful that there were)? Nope. If you really enjoyed the gameplay that is fine, but none of it sets any kind of bar. The only bar this game definitively sets is in presentation and acting.    … Expand
  9. Beigin
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! Excelent, amazing gameplay, the story is a nice sequel to the first, I fully recommend it
  10. Juicyboi
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Story gets good one you start playing. And it's not SJW or feminist or anything
  11. Playworld
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    After 15 hours of the game I asked my self why did I waste my time to this horrible writing it feels like came out from a bad fan fiction fantasies in fact I read some fan made can do better than this ...cheap writing cheap new characters repetitive environment it’s not survival anymore and they said ‘’it’s new and unexpected story’’ ?!!!! The H**L with that !? a cycle of revenge !!!! IsAfter 15 hours of the game I asked my self why did I waste my time to this horrible writing it feels like came out from a bad fan fiction fantasies in fact I read some fan made can do better than this ...cheap writing cheap new characters repetitive environment it’s not survival anymore and they said ‘’it’s new and unexpected story’’ ?!!!! The H**L with that !? a cycle of revenge !!!! Is this unexpected!!?? It’s unexpected because it doesn’t even came from the same brain that writes CATS movie if the story of part ii is plot of new tv series it will canceled after 3 episodes or even if it was for new movie no one will pay a ticket for it this cycle of revenge s**t will do no good Neil definitely destroy the game I was wondering if he is the real writer for part I i don’t think so cause the ending of part I open a new story huge story a lot of questions it seems like the writer knows what directions will part ii takes something big behind the outbreak some plot twist . but to this game something nasty happened destroy everything and please stop just stop it’s so pathetic the people who said GOTY or 10/10 ...etc this is pathetic especially when I saw big devs and directors at PlayStation praise this game just stop deep down you know this game is s**t and Neil ****** it up… Expand
  12. Ondegrise
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Love it❤️ not a crowd pleaser! I it's a apocalypse game not a Disney movie!
  13. Yosaji_
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game deserves to be fully played before making assumptions off the leaks I also didn’t think I was going to enjoy the games but I had already pre ordered it so I played it when I played as Abby I almost stopped playing I was so mad at naughty dog Bc they forced me to play as Abby but as I played as I saw what her back story was and how she was affiliated with Joel it’s makes you question who is the good guy and who is the bad guy and the answer is no one is it’s a story about humans who seek revenge but find regret and loss and deserves to be played for the amazing gameplay and story that could’ve been told differently chronologically then being split in two different stories that jumble up but it’s still a great story with beautiful scenery and with a story that will have you remember it for a long time… Expand
  14. Raul3963
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The fuking best game on ALL the fuking earth, i cried and get angry, i can't Tell How this game os good, who botes 3 or 4 are wrong
  15. BoozyGang
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most incredible game that i've ever played. I was upset at the beginning, like a lot of people, but i didn't vote against this game because im not a dickhead. Now, i already beat it, and i can say that is the most emotional and breathtaking game of this damn world. Indeed, it doesn't start in the best way, but the developing of the story is just amazing. In terms of gameplay, sound, graphics, etc, is a revolution for the gaming industry 10/10.… Expand
  16. gabbyjay68
    Jul 1, 2020
    0
    this games a violation of the memory of the first game , to neil druckman WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING you said back when this was announced... we will honour these characters we will see you right ( to the fans ) what a lie , avoid this abomination of a sequel i waited years for and am gutted.
  17. Sartrum
    Jul 6, 2020
    1
    Лучшая игра поколения, 10 из 10. Логвинов был прав, все хейтеры сосут у Дрю!
  18. Whatawav
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Waste of money, didnt stop pushing their agenda and the gameplay isnt even fun wouldn't recommend under any circumstances. Also Unnecessary sex scene is unnecessary.
  19. gionesy
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Jogo cirúrgico, belo, me fez lidar com sentimentos terríveis. É triste ver as pessoas tacando hate por causa de duas mulheres adultas tendo cenas românticas por no máximo 10 minutos, e uma mulher mais forte que João Pedro de 15 anos, que deu nota 0 para o jogo. The Last of Us II realmente não é para todos, porque nem tudo mundo vai saber como lidar com os sentimentos que o jogo passa. BtwJogo cirúrgico, belo, me fez lidar com sentimentos terríveis. É triste ver as pessoas tacando hate por causa de duas mulheres adultas tendo cenas românticas por no máximo 10 minutos, e uma mulher mais forte que João Pedro de 15 anos, que deu nota 0 para o jogo. The Last of Us II realmente não é para todos, porque nem tudo mundo vai saber como lidar com os sentimentos que o jogo passa. Btw a trilha sonora e os gráficos estão lindos pra caralh*. Particularmente eu gostei dos plots do jogo.
    Um adendo para alguns, só não vão críticar o romance lésbico do jogo e depois irem em sites específicos e procurarem a mesma coisa     … Expand
  20. SkramYT
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Most of the review scores here by users are fake, they gave it all a 0/10 or a 1/10 immediately after the game got released.

    [SPOILER FREE REVIEW] The game's story is indecisive at large, a lot of people love it, a lot of others hate it. The intro of the game is by far one of the most amazing entry's in video game history that I've seen with the amazing cinematography which seems to    Most of the review scores here by users are fake, they gave it all a 0/10 or a 1/10 immediately after the game got released.

    [SPOILER FREE REVIEW]
    The game's story is indecisive at large, a lot of people love it, a lot of others hate it.
    The intro of the game is by far one of the most amazing entry's in video game history that I've seen with the amazing cinematography which seems to be inspired by Hideo Kojima's famous MGS5 one-shot cut scenes.

    The story itself is all about revenge, it's dark.
    The game isn't meant for everyone, the story it entails is dark and heartbreaking.
    There are some character deaths which has sparked controversy, which I myself personally found amazing as I filled up with hatred to continue the rest of the game.

    Personally, I love the story, but even if we take away the entire story and just focus on the game play, I would give the game a 7/10. The game on Survival is BRUTAL, It's exciting and makes you come up with hundreds of new ways to play the game. If you see a user score of 0/10 or 1/10, you should best leave it ignored, the amount of graphical achievements, art direction, game play, animations, they're way beyond anything I've seen in gaming.

    This game has surely surpassed technical leaps, to give it such a low score is disgraceful.
    While I do think the first game is better than the second one story wise, overall my experience in Part 2 was a lot more fun due to it's flashed out mechanics.

    This story is all about moral choices in a world that is cruel and you should ask yourself....Would you personally end the cycle of revenge?

    Just cause the game has characters that you love, doesn't mean they're safe, nor should they be perfect as people want them to be, and that's the beauty of this game, it's real and raw with emotion.

    It's a masterpiece for me, not meant for everyone.    … Expand
  21. Nikitapota
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Я не понимаю, кто ставит игре такие оценки, она конечно хуже первой части, но не настолько, как говорят. Игра достойна существовать в этом мир и не заслуживает той оценки, которую имеет от игроков.
  22. Ghostbroswer
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game I have played on PlayStation. Yes, the story is brutal, filled with violence. Yes, Joel dies a violent death. Yes, Tommy becomes a cripple and Ellie never gets the chance to forgive Joel as she wanted to try. But that’s a bit like life, a rollercoaster of emotions and conflict. I was conflicted when Abby was bashing and wanted to kill Ellie, I was in controller until I wasn’t, I wanted it to stop, but I felt the same when Ellie finally went for her final revenge. Lots of lovable characters died, I like Manny too! And Owen was alright. But that shows you how unforgiving this world is. Maybe Abby’s and Ellie being able to let go set path for something greater.… Expand
  23. CaueSant
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente genial, o melhor game que já joguei. Muito a frente do seu tempo uma obra de arte.
  24. Alrosgar
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Totally amazing from start to finish.

    The way of carrying the story, the characters and the interactions are the best. Gameplay 10/10 Characters 10/10 Story 10/10 Joel's death - 5/10 In the end though, it leaves an existential void    … Expand
  25. Jakey299
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Really enjoyed it. I did not want the game to end.
    Love the combat how I can decide to sneak about or just shoot things. Graphics are amazing.
  26. Kornatpasha
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The game deserves its attention, it’s a pity for those young people who, most likely because of the aggressive mood towards the LGBT community or other incomprehensible moments, could not enjoy the game itself.
    Graphics, production, plot, sound are all at a very high level.
  27. RangerFox
    Nov 18, 2021
    10
    A generation-defining masterpiece! It's a truly special game that you have to play through and experience it. The best game of this generation!
  28. Hall5151
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece of storytelling and gameplay. Not sure what all the hate is about
  29. Maklade
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved playing this game, and i don't care what happened to some characters and i can't wait to play the next one, if they make it… Expand
  30. Frenchmaster
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
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  31. Smix123
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/the-last-of-us-part-ii?ref=hp
  32. HDEY974
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece ♥️
    Amazing graphics Ellie badass than ever ♥️
    Thks ND it's my goty this year ♥️
  33. Lukeajohnston
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I’m giving it ten because a lot of you are being stupid but it definitely deserves a nine! A game (or story in any medium) hasn’t made me think so deeply about human conflict basically ever. This story is challenging to get through but brilliant! Think about the fact this is actually what would happen in this situation. Everyone wants realism and you got it in spades people! An eye for aI’m giving it ten because a lot of you are being stupid but it definitely deserves a nine! A game (or story in any medium) hasn’t made me think so deeply about human conflict basically ever. This story is challenging to get through but brilliant! Think about the fact this is actually what would happen in this situation. Everyone wants realism and you got it in spades people! An eye for a eye, and an eye for another eye. And another eye after that. And every eye would have been better off seeing the world. It’s sad.… Expand
  34. Ita_JM
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    This game gave me a unique experience that wouldn't be possible in any other media.
    It keeps questioning your actions and what you would do in that situation. It's a game about people and how they behave and extreme situations.
  35. Manolo1602
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego te saca de tus comodidad y realmente es malo este juego por eso?
    La respuesta es no, tuve la premisa de terminar el juego y reflexionar si es bueno o malo y siendo sincero es excelente juego.
    Tiene mecánicas muy fluidas y naturales, historia entretenida e intrigante y a pesar de que haya pasado un suceso x que los que jugamos el primer juego no quería que pasara paso, no tiene nada de malo ya que esta es otra historia donde lo importante es el viaje través del personaje de de Ellie    … Expand
  36. Xavier_cw
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Gran juego que se le crítica por su crudeza y apego a la realidad, que ironía
  37. VladimirVaseka
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Данная игра идеальна с технической и геймплейной стороны, а так же очень хороша сюжетно...На самом то деле можно сказать что она и в сюжете прекрасна, но далеко не все оценят сразу то, чего добивался Нил, да я и я сам весьма неохотно начинал некоторый момент сюжета, но по итогу я очень доволен всем тем что мне подарила игра. Однозначно рекомендую к прохождению, такое нельзя пропускать!Данная игра идеальна с технической и геймплейной стороны, а так же очень хороша сюжетно...На самом то деле можно сказать что она и в сюжете прекрасна, но далеко не все оценят сразу то, чего добивался Нил, да я и я сам весьма неохотно начинал некоторый момент сюжета, но по итогу я очень доволен всем тем что мне подарила игра. Однозначно рекомендую к прохождению, такое нельзя пропускать!
  38. ETCBRANCO
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    O jogo é excelente, valeu a pena jogar. Gráfico e jogabilidade acima da média. Historia... cada um com o seu gosto, eu adorei. Na espera do 3!!!
  39. youneverlearn
    Jul 31, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okey, let me get it straight. The game graphic, music and gameplay is great. I would give a 7/10 for this. However, I only rated this game a 0/10. Mainly because it has the worst story I had every seen in my life. The story completely ruined every good thing about the game and make me regret spending 25+ hours on this piece of SXXT.

    Like I have no problem with Joel died in the game, but please make it reasonable. A man who used to not trust anyone in the first game will directly introduce himself and walk into a bunch of strangers with guns? Seriously? Not to mention why would anyone (including herself) send a pregnant woman to a battlefield while there are still a bunch of soldiers within the camp? What if you suddenly need to give birth? Not to mention how dangerous it is for pregnant woman to do strenuous exercise. Furthermore, why do you create a main character (Abby) with such disgusting double standard and illogical when making decisions? (Joel killed my dad, I kill Joel and I do not kill Ellie to let her kill my friends. and then said you wasted my sympathy of not killing you. Are you serious?) Yet you want me to play as her for half of the game. Upgrade all the guns to killed Jesse???
    There are still a lot more illogical/awkward/unnecessary scenes within the game that I did not want to waste my time for mentioning all of it. Whoever are interested, you can read the detailed explanations on reddit or youtube.

    To sum up, do not buy this piece of SXXT. This game only receive a 0 because you can not rate it negative.

    PS: I personally love female character as the lead (I love Horizon zero dawn) and I have plenty friends who are gay or lesbian. So stop saying that the reviewers who dislike the game are racist or any kind of -phobe. This game has the most terrible design in the story telling part and that is why we do not like the game.    … Expand
  40. Brad12345
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Genuinely amazing! Don’t listen to people and give this game a try. Please.
  41. Phum
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just played through it. The game was really disappointing for me as a fan of the first one. After I saw the leaks I lowered my expectations and even with my low expectations the game got even worse than I thought. I'm still disappointed by the lazy writing of the Story especially how they handled Joel's death. Tommy and Joel wouldn't be so dumb to reveal their identities to complete strangers especially when they wear uniforms of a miliyary group which doesn't operate in the area of Jackson. There is literally no reason for them two trust the armed group of strangers. I can understand that Abby wants revenge but let's be honest her father was a moron of a doctor who had such a big ego that he wanted to kill a teenager to make a cure. He as a doctor should know that a vaccine for a fungal infection hasn't been achieved with the resources they had before the outbreak. There is literally no chance for a vaccine. And if it would be possible the dumbest thing to do would be to kill the only human known to be immune. Also it's kinda his own fault wanting to kill a girl without consent and to threaten someone who is heavy armoured person with a scalpel. You don't bring a knife to a gunfight. And Abby knows that her dad was willing to kill a girl without her knowing she would die. Many people said the context of the leaks were important. But holy **** it made the game worse. The gameplay was okayisch but at the point where we switch to play as Abby I just wanted the game to end. Story was **** and gameplay got boring. Tlou2 is the first game that made me to switch difficulty to just run through it to get to the end. The end wasn't worth playing to be honest but I was glad the game was over. The game looks beutiful and has many details though. Also the soundtrack is really good like last time. These are the only reasons I give 3 points to this game. Wouldn't recommend fans of the first game to play it. Others might enjoy it more....… Expand
  42. Abacagi
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Loved it, played por hours straight and just realized it 15 hours after starting it, kept playing. I never was a huge fan of these games but holy **** this one is good. Awesome art, awesome story, awesome characters and character development, great sound effects and soundtrack.
    The only thing that made me uncomfortable was the sky, but that's just a small detail on a huge game. No bugs    Loved it, played por hours straight and just realized it 15 hours after starting it, kept playing. I never was a huge fan of these games but holy **** this one is good. Awesome art, awesome story, awesome characters and character development, great sound effects and soundtrack.
    The only thing that made me uncomfortable was the sky, but that's just a small detail on a huge game. No bugs found, at least not like the ones in the first game.    … Expand
  43. Coreysb123
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visually, the game is stunning, a true work of art. However, that’s where the compliments for the game start to die off. The death of one of the most loved characters Naughty Dog has produced was done in such a cheap way, pure disrespect to the players and to the character. You are also forced to spend 10 monotonous hours playing as the character who killed Joel, whilst ND try and make you feel emotion for her but instead, completely drag out the second half of the game and take away everything that people loved about the first game. Joel and Ellie’s relationship was what made the Last of Us a success, and this sequel completely shattered any possibility of it living up to its predecessor within the first 2 hours. Such a sad way to kill off a once treasured franchise.… Expand
  44. mreg
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The best game ever if you hate dogs and Asians! Hm…Ok. Can anyone tell me where get money for the 10/10?
  45. Masterpiece97
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This is not 10/10. This is 12/10, even not 11/10. Yes, you can be furious, you can be disappointed, but maybe you consume cheap low-quality pieces of trash like Assassin's Creed or new Star Wars instead of a deeply worked out realistic work of art? I really cried when I write this. Neil Druckmann and Naughty Dog are GODS.They make history. History of future games, future cinema andThis is not 10/10. This is 12/10, even not 11/10. Yes, you can be furious, you can be disappointed, but maybe you consume cheap low-quality pieces of trash like Assassin's Creed or new Star Wars instead of a deeply worked out realistic work of art? I really cried when I write this. Neil Druckmann and Naughty Dog are GODS.They make history. History of future games, future cinema and storytelling. Games after TLOU2 will be better than literature, than classical culture. It will be new world thanks for people like Neil. I want to see their new projects. #NEILLIVESMATTER… Expand
  46. sabrinabsantos
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Tá todo mundo dando nota baixa pro jogo de pirraça então vou dar nota alta de pirraça também
  47. Mopp_94
    Jun 22, 2020
    2
    I give this a 2 only for its marginal improvements in gameplay over the first. If you're buying this game for its story, dont. Druckman singlehandedly ruined this franchise and its beloved characters for his own petty revenge plot ****
  48. 138505550188277
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Kkkk brabo
  49. Jabrah
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Think most people are upset they didn't get the ending they wanted, but I love the overall game. The combat is obviously similar to the first, but they expanded by making more obstacles to jump through, crawl under and it feels like the AI has been beefed up to patrol much smarter and react to things better. The acting in the story is amazing and the game does an amazing job at making youThink most people are upset they didn't get the ending they wanted, but I love the overall game. The combat is obviously similar to the first, but they expanded by making more obstacles to jump through, crawl under and it feels like the AI has been beefed up to patrol much smarter and react to things better. The acting in the story is amazing and the game does an amazing job at making you hate or love certain characters. I will avoid most of the story for spoiler's sake, but there are a lot of unexpected results that do a good job of making you actually wonder what's going to happen instead of just running somewhere to finish story quest a so you can start on story quest b.… Expand
  50. Xcantene
    Jul 3, 2020
    3
    This is just a very sad sad sad sequel... and makes me so sad to say. I am a big fan of the first TLOU and for me this was the biggest game I was waiting for. Sadly the only good thing this game had has been ruined.... yes many talk about it’s amazing visuals and graphics, but if you are one of those persons that only plays a game from its graphics then that leave a lot to tell about yourThis is just a very sad sad sad sequel... and makes me so sad to say. I am a big fan of the first TLOU and for me this was the biggest game I was waiting for. Sadly the only good thing this game had has been ruined.... yes many talk about it’s amazing visuals and graphics, but if you are one of those persons that only plays a game from its graphics then that leave a lot to tell about your simplistic mind to be entertained. Yes, the game looks nice, but honestly is not a big deal for this time when many games look as good or BETTER than TLOU2. Gameplay wise, is a joke. It is still very linear, it strives to recreate an open world feeling but honestly sort of fails to it. It’s mechanics are quiet similar from the first. Side of adding a dodge button and a jump button that is as useless as milking a bull. AI feels kind of the same, but again is not a big deal compare to nowadays other games. The only thing that made the first game appealing was its story, yes perhaps back then also its gameplay was interesting but by now is not.. and if u ruin the story then the game is sadly not as good as it used to. Now why the story bad? First, is not because of the all new LGBT content cuz then again it is being added everywhere and that doesn’t really makes the game bad. What does makes it bad is, all its plot holes, characters that never connect with you, boring characters, the sad pathetic dead of one of the most beloved characters from the first series, the constant weird change of behavior from some of the characters, and the worst thing! Being forced to play with the one character every single player hates the most! He killer! For 10 BLOODY HOURS! This is just a joke. His game is not as good as we all expected it to be.... RIP TLOU… Expand
  51. Jedimaster405
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another master piece of naughty dog ​​ you are going to go into something dark and that you have never explored… Expand
  52. Elguapox
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Me gusto mucho lesbianas y zombies pero sin multijugador parte 2, Abby tomaba esteroides un saludo, por que mataron a Ellie?
  53. FRANEK-7_7
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game epic gameplay epic graphics and epic story only for older one who understands this moving story of revenge.… Expand
  54. gingaisha
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A **** completely dissapointed. I cannot believe this result after 7 years, seriously?… Expand
  55. Treyes
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    Such a disappointing sequel to what was an a amazing first game. Naughty hates the fans of the first game.
  56. Larenashley
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As much as I hate that my Joel is dead I have to admit the gameplay and story are amazing. I started out absolutely hating Abby for hurting Joel but by the end I understood and empathized with her. Honestly I would love to have either a part 3 or a DLC that delves more into her and Lev’s lives and what happened after parting with Ellie in Santa Barbara.… Expand
  57. Thunderingecho
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the worst game i have ever played in my life the story was bad i am at a lost for words. My girlfriend while watching said you should hurry up and beat it so you can return it and get a real game. While the graphics are good the glitches and that trash story make it feel like the 7 year wait was a waste of time much like this entire game. I would suggest renting it if you want to experience for yourself but watching on Youtube might be better as to not flush your hard earned dollars down the drain.… Expand
  58. Dmc20
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game just spits in the face of all the loyal fans who have waited for a sequel. The fans deserved better If you want us to keep buying your games. The only thing it does right is the graphics. There is so much wrong in this game where Joel dies and Ellie doesn't kill the person that technically killed her father. And that you play the killer of Joel trying to get us to feel bad for her and see her point of view. The story writers completely shot themselves in the foot with having her kill Joel and trying to force us to like her. Nobody will like Abby after they just seen her kill Joel, it doesn't work like that. Take notes from The Walking Dead about killing a beloved character, if you want to make a likeable bad guy, look up Negan.… Expand
  59. Jrat1120
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    You don’t HAVE to love this game, but I did. The first was my favorite game ever but this makes it look like a demo. Everything is so much bigger and it’s a crazy fun adventure from start to finish. And, unlike a vast majority of the fan reviews here, I actually finished the game. Pretty amazing how people played a 30 hour game within the first day!
  60. bunyer
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part 2 shows us one thing, that the video games industry has a lot more unexplored potential. Part 2 raised the standards of video games so much, and in almost every respect, including gameplay, visuals, AI, and the [insane] amount of attention to detail, that you would wonder how this much progress on 7-year-old hardware is even possible, and the good news is that this isThe Last of Us Part 2 shows us one thing, that the video games industry has a lot more unexplored potential. Part 2 raised the standards of video games so much, and in almost every respect, including gameplay, visuals, AI, and the [insane] amount of attention to detail, that you would wonder how this much progress on 7-year-old hardware is even possible, and the good news is that this is not the cap, and we can even have better titles in the very bright future of this industry. Just imagine what Naughty Dog (and other elite studios) can do with the next generation of hardware.… Expand
  61. Chase-2200
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It was a very good game that made you feel terrible the entire game. I think it shows that there is two sides to every story and I feel bad for both but that’s the point. I think they did almost every aspect of this game very well. It’s not better than the first game but it’s really good and you should at least try it.
  62. Crystal49
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Played for an hour, saw an important character die, immediately uninstalled and refunded, also took me 4 days to make this review because metacritic put a timeout timer on negative reviews… Expand
  63. LittleSneaky
    Jun 22, 2020
    3
    NO spoilers
    Literalmente este juego fue escrito por un niño de 14 años , no tiene buen guion y tiene combates repetitivos y que sobran
  64. M477550N
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Honest first impressions! Ok so I have played the first game remastered recently, I have NOT watched spoilers for part 2 and I am about 10hours in The Last of Us Part 2.

    This game is amazing! Stunning graphics, great controlls, the best animation i've ever seen in a game, great sound and feeling of the game. I think that for some reason this game gets a lot of 0/10 reviews are from    Honest first impressions! Ok so I have played the first game remastered recently, I have NOT watched spoilers for part 2 and I am about 10hours in The Last of Us Part 2.

    This game is amazing! Stunning graphics, great controlls, the best animation i've ever seen in a game, great sound and feeling of the game.

    I think that for some reason this game gets a lot of 0/10 reviews are from people who have a problem with sexual orientation other than their own and maybe people who watched out of context spoilers.

    Great game! Thx ND!    … Expand
  65. davidrgamble
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Despite a short, but completely unnecessary sex scene, and a little too much game-play set in overly dark situations, this game is truly brilliant. Visuals are amazing. Controls are almost perfect.

    The story is an absolute wonder. Two sides to everything. Consequences to each and every action. Long before this game was made, nearly everyone commented on feeling uncomfortable about    Despite a short, but completely unnecessary sex scene, and a little too much game-play set in overly dark situations, this game is truly brilliant. Visuals are amazing. Controls are almost perfect.

    The story is an absolute wonder. Two sides to everything. Consequences to each and every action.
    Long before this game was made, nearly everyone commented on feeling uncomfortable about killing the doctor at the end of the first game. There you have it.    … Expand
  66. max_s
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Huge disappointment after years of waiting. Throw it in the trash of your screenwriter. Do not spend money on this.
  67. PitterPatter
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is not for someone wanting a feel good, light-hearted fairy tale. It is by far the most gritty, no-punches-pulled survival horror I have played to date. There is an incredibly ominous, dark undertone to the theme, which is underscored by the brutal combat between multi-dimensional, well developed characters. The body count of those characters that the audience has come to know and love only helps to solidify this game as an absolute gold standard in story telling.

    If you played the first game and you didn't think that Joel had a reckoning coming, you are severely naive. He was a most smart, dangerous, cunning protagonist. He and Ellie had more than a few close calls but every time got away because his purpose was to protect her. After slaughtering all the fireflies at St. Mary's, he tried to prevent his fate by coldly executing Marlene, but he didn't get away as clean as he had hoped.

    Now, in part II, that reckoning and all the pain, anguish and fear that comes with it are unleashed on the audience. If you are angry that Joel died, it is because you cared about him and he was ripped away. That doesn't make this a bad story, it makes it the best story that can be told. One that actually makes you feel angry or sad or helpless. Then puts a goddamn gun in your hand and lets you hunt down those responsible, at tremendous cost.

    If it is playing as Abby, the one who has the blood of Joel on her hands, that upsets you, then perhaps you are too short sighted to understand that she had every reason to beat him to death with an iron. He killed everyone she knew, including her father, and virtually damned the world to a fate where there will never be a solution to the cordyceps. Perhaps the most interesting perspective on this is to consider that would you have played as Abby first, and never known Joel, you would be on her side and despise him as the antagonist. Ultimately, Abby and Ellie are foils of eachother - Joel killed Abby's father and Abby killed Ellie's.

    I loved this game and it has truly been worth the wait. The gameplay was the most fun experience I've had on the sticks in a long time with the addition of prone mechanics, excellent dodging and crafting weapon attachments being most notable. The story was sad, gut-wrenching, horrifying, and bittersweet. Anyone who does not consider this game an absolute masterclass should take a step back and remember that the point of a good story is to feel something and the excellent storytellers at Naughty Dog didn't settle for a feel good crowd pleaser.

    With gameplay that is polished to perfection and a story that will make you laugh at one moment, then cover your face in horror at the next, I am confident this game will not be outdone for a very long time. Thanks Naughty Dog!    … Expand
  68. Epicmickey9
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game with nice view and action combat or stealth kill, the doggy will bite u out!!!… Expand
  69. Moerkes
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Awesome game, awesome graphics!
    I can’t understand this hate against the game. Is it because you play a lesbian which is not „hot“ in your opinion? The go and play something else
  70. AsUsuall
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a waste of time, a game which story is its strong suit turned into a mediocre revenge plot in which the revenge didn't even happen at all… Expand
  71. Panikkos
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This game it’s a disgrace to gaming industry , how they spit on the legacy of the game and how they treat characters you care about it’s unexplainable
  72. desousa
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely doesn’t deserve the hate it’s getting from review bombers. Solid game.
  73. Kallen2g
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! In all aspects better than the first game. Don't let the haters decieve you!
  74. lBLEAKl
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For those who think all of the low score reviews are because of the SJW thing, they are not. Killing a beloved character, that acted out of character and not giving the satisfying ending to hunt down the person who killed him and not only that but actually having to play that character, is insulting! It is as if they wanted to SPIT in the face of the fans who LOVED the first part.
    The reviews are not based upon gameplay / graphics, we all know that this isn't the problem, the story is. Killing off Joel could have been done in a better way if they had to remove him from the game.
    Shame on you Druckmann! You are not a genius writer, you are a showoff with no real talent.
    This could have been the greatest game in the decade, but you screwed it up.    … Expand
  75. Daviot22
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    The game looks great and the combat is quite the same as the last game but the story line is so bad and it's just a slap in the face to people that waited for it. Wish I would not ha e bought it.
  76. Fmarques
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    If you are set to hate this without playing, don't play it, walk away NOW. Play this if you are willing to have a conversation about loss, violence and revenge, no matter what you think of it in the end, you will think about it, a lot. . The game is food for thought. The gameplay is about stealth and evasion, ammo is scarce, exploration is encouraged. The graphics are incredible and theIf you are set to hate this without playing, don't play it, walk away NOW. Play this if you are willing to have a conversation about loss, violence and revenge, no matter what you think of it in the end, you will think about it, a lot. . The game is food for thought. The gameplay is about stealth and evasion, ammo is scarce, exploration is encouraged. The graphics are incredible and the soundtrack is perfect. A masterpiece in my opinion.
    Don't play if you dislike lots of cutscenes and slow character development.    … Expand
  77. zis_nk
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    The Best!!!! 10/10 Only)
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  78. Tiramysu
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    If you like the first game... this is even better! Makes you feel............ just play it!
  79. Jrobb
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Wasn't as good as the first but still a must play game beautiful game and decent story makes you think also very emotional
  80. thiagodlpk7
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog’s bravest, darkest masterpiece to date and one of the greatest games of this generation.
  81. SpawnWasTaken
    Oct 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Flashbacks insult the viewers intelligence, while also not establishing emotional sympathy. Like I would have cared more had Joel's death not come in the first 2 hours of the game, then the game is spent using him in flashbacks. What's the point of killing him if he shows up every 2 chapters?

    Why do I care about any of these flashbacks if he's already dead? Flashbacks are used when you think a viewer can't recall information or you're telling something **outside of the larger narrative.** When all of the flashbacks happen within the time-line of The Last of Us-The Last of Us II. It doesn't make sense to tell them as flashbacks, if even they are vignettes of the characters life during "peace time" it doesn't make sense to constantly jump to them in the middle of a war.

    I don't care about "ye olde good days" if they have no real barring on the current situation besides being a late exposition/lore dump, that again could have been told within the cannon narrative timeline.

    Why make me sympathetic to a character after they kill off the main cast, if you're gonna spend half the story on them? It makes the viewer resent the character and makes it harder to care for their plight and establish a connection.    … Expand
  82. JohnHutchins
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll preface this review by saying the first instalment of The last of Us is one of my favourite games and that Naughty Dog are my favourite developer, so I was eagerly awaiting the release of part 2 since its announcement. I didn't have much in the way of expectations or preconceptions of what the game would be, other than that it would continue Ellie's story (since this is what we were told to expect) and we would experience her character growing and developing. Unfortunately what I experienced was a poorly constructed story filled with plot holes and little to no major character development.

    While I didn't care much for how they killed Joel off, I accepted it and thought okay, his death is a device to fuel the narrative and I was looking forward to continuing the game. Over the next few hours playing through Ellie's portion of the game I enjoyed the gameplay, but still found myself struggling to feel invested in the plot and the lack of character development was disappointing. I feel like I liked Dina and Jesse just because Ellie liked them, rather than because the plot showed me any reasons to feel fond of them.

    When it came to playing as Abby I found myself asking out loud why I was having to play as her continually until I realised I was going to be playing her story for quite some portion of the game. Initially I objectively did not like her, and by the end of her part of the game, I still did not like her. I found myself rushing through this part of the game (which arguably made combat parts of the gameplay more fun) because I was simply not enjoying it. I found it so hard to feel invested in her character and therefore was not incentivised to continue. When I died as Ellie I always felt some kind of reaction but dying as Abbie could not have bothered me less. Sometimes dying was more satisfying than continuing with the story. I realise that the story was designed to draw parallels between the 2 protagonists and try to make us feel empathy towards Abby but it just did not work for me. Although I did enjoy some parts of the plot surrounding Lev's story, even though the dynamic between him and Abby felt like a watered down copy of Joel and Ellie.

    After a couple of days to reflect on it, I think the ending is okay it its own right. Though unsatisfying, and convoluted with a lot of symbology that would have been better spread more evenly throughout the game, I understand it. It is a bleak conclusion and not one I feel strongly for either way but it was needed. I remember playing through the chapter where we first see Ellie and Dina at their farm and thinking this looks absolutely stunning, but the story up until now has been virtually redundant. If none of the events from the point where Joel is killed transpired Dina would still be pregnant, she would still have her baby, her and Ellie would likely have ended up together since their relationship was going that way anyway - the only differences would be that they would still be living at Jackson and Joel and Jesse would still be alive. Neither Ellie nor Dina's character seemed developed through the events in Seattle. This feeling of redundancy left me massively unsatisfied.

    To conclude, the gameplay and level building are exemplary but it is a poorly paced and written game that failed to make me truly care for any of the new characters, and sucked the charm out of those the original made me love. This game said too much and not enough all at the same time. I can say with genuine sadness that I did not enjoy The Last of Us Part 2, which I wanted to love so badly. It's the only game of this console generation that I've personally played that I can say I've honestly found to be an unpleasant experience. So much so that I felt the need to create a Metacritic account just to write this review.    … Expand
  83. Micha13XD
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. En simples palabras un juegazo un final oscuro y frío una historia buenísima que con muchos momentos de tensión de lástima y de humanidad un mundo llenos de caos donde no hay buenos ni malos un juegazo en todos sus ámbitos… Expand
  84. Kinato
    Jul 3, 2020
    0
    Story without commotion and not to mention that it is very forced, I did not like it, this game only has graphics and nothing else.
  85. Bluedabadee
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I've only played 8 hours so far, so my opinion is probably not as concise as it could be, bearing in mind that it's probably 8 hours more than most of those who gave 0 stars.
    So far the games been fantastic, the visuals splendid, game play similar to its predecessor but equally as good. The talking point for the negative reviews seem to be regarding the "story", which I believe is    I've only played 8 hours so far, so my opinion is probably not as concise as it could be, bearing in mind that it's probably 8 hours more than most of those who gave 0 stars.
    So far the games been fantastic, the visuals splendid, game play similar to its predecessor but equally as good. The talking point for the negative reviews seem to be regarding the "story", which I believe is captivating and suspenseful, creating a great sense of adventure.
    It's easy to see the "story" in poor taste if you're relying on just leaks or clips of certain scenes, which almost takes the scene out of context. It seems a bit unfair to judge the game on that basis without giving it a chance.
    Anyway, that is just something I wanted to get off my chest. Hope you all have a good day.    … Expand
  86. Trollok_irk
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Первая Last of Us - 12 из 10 это бесспорно. Эта история тронула моё сердце и теперь стоит первом месте из сотен историй из фильмов, сериалов и игр, что я видел. Вторая часть уже не красивая история из-за которой ты утираешь слезы радости в финале, эта сука не церемонится с тобой, она жёстко тебя трахает, но чёрт!! Трахает на все 12 из 10. Я буквально рыдал навзрыд когда пошли титры.Первая Last of Us - 12 из 10 это бесспорно. Эта история тронула моё сердце и теперь стоит первом месте из сотен историй из фильмов, сериалов и игр, что я видел. Вторая часть уже не красивая история из-за которой ты утираешь слезы радости в финале, эта сука не церемонится с тобой, она жёстко тебя трахает, но чёрт!! Трахает на все 12 из 10. Я буквально рыдал навзрыд когда пошли титры.
    Дракманн поимел мой мозг так, что я не могу оправиться уже спустя сутки после прохождения. Я на 100% согласен с Денисом Карамышевым(Stopgame.ru), не такой игры я ждал. Но я снимаю шляпу перед Naughty Dog, никто и близко так не умеет. Их игры не только развлекают тебя, но разваривают с тобой на серьезные темы. Каждая их игра оставила во мне след. Спасибо вам Naughty Dog!    … Expand
  87. Mars_Barr
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed this game from start to finish. The story evolves naturally straight after Part 1, pulling at my emotions and causing conflicting feelings at the right times in the story. The game is long and progression of enemies is masterfully done, introducing unique situations in familiar game play. This by far is my favourite game of the PS4 era. I couldn't be more hungry for at least oneI enjoyed this game from start to finish. The story evolves naturally straight after Part 1, pulling at my emotions and causing conflicting feelings at the right times in the story. The game is long and progression of enemies is masterfully done, introducing unique situations in familiar game play. This by far is my favourite game of the PS4 era. I couldn't be more hungry for at least one more sequel, i trust Naughty Dog. Please Part 3!… Expand
  88. kardasik
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Just finished the game, loved it. A lot (although not all) of the criticism is definitely due to the leaks not presenting the full picture. The same story will feel very different when retold in short and when you see it in full
    The game is sometimes a bit too blunt when trying to convene a point, a bit of subtlety wouldn't hurt here and there. But I think all in all it doesn't hurt the    Just finished the game, loved it. A lot (although not all) of the criticism is definitely due to the leaks not presenting the full picture. The same story will feel very different when retold in short and when you see it in full
    The game is sometimes a bit too blunt when trying to convene a point, a bit of subtlety wouldn't hurt here and there. But I think all in all it doesn't hurt the storytelling too much    … Expand
  89. GriffinStation
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II is a mentally challenging, conflicting game. With a narrative focus on the ramifications surrounding blind revenge for the sake of someone you love, the themes featured throughout propel the actions of the playable characters to the brink. In terms of gameplay, there are massive improvements from the first game in the series. The HUD is more unified and theThe Last of Us Part II is a mentally challenging, conflicting game. With a narrative focus on the ramifications surrounding blind revenge for the sake of someone you love, the themes featured throughout propel the actions of the playable characters to the brink. In terms of gameplay, there are massive improvements from the first game in the series. The HUD is more unified and the supplement system is made far more rewarding. The level design keeps one from being stuck for too long, even with the puzzles in the game. Audio and Visuals are once again the best on the console. They truly allow the player to be immersed within the world of the game.

    This game is not for everyone. It depends on the players ability to separate their agency from the playable characters, as well as asks for the player to be open to empathy towards every character within the game. For some, the actions of certain characters will prevent that from being possible. While I thought the game had a bit of pacing issues within the second half of the game, it didn’t detract from my overall experience. I consider this game a masterpiece which lives up to and exceeds the first game.    … Expand
  90. Mattyb123
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing!! I’ve played the first one over 10 times and even though the sequel may not be what you expect, I think it’s just as good as the first if not better. It also teaches some important lessons. Definitely a must play!
  91. Skittle65
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The journey is epic, heart pumping, visceral and gut wrenching. Absolute masterpiece, must play
  92. TomasLLPZ
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es casi excelente en todos sus aspectos: gráficos, mecánicas, jugabilidad, físicas e historia. Hay un desarrollo de personaje muy bueno y se puede enfatizar con la mayoría de ellos . La muerte de Joel es muy triste y fría pero tenía que ser así para que la historia siga un buen arco argumental. No le doy un 10 porque noté mucha inclusión forzada en ciertas partes del juego las cuales agobian un poco. En todo lo demás es un juego casi excelente.… Expand
  93. NaoSejaBabaca75
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Foi um dos poucos jogos que senti, tristeza, alegria, ódio, rancor, raiva, medo... Não existe vilão e mocinho, que jogo incrível, nem me deixou dormir a noite pensando nele.
  94. K_Xll
    Dec 9, 2020
    0
    Sooo boring..((
    I wish I could return my money back.
    Details are good, but the game itself is mainly an empty box. Thanks for a disasterpiece.
  95. aV0
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect.
    One of the best games i've ever played!! This game is a masterpiece
  96. justthisasian
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game met, if not surpassed, my expectations in nearly every way. This is a beautifully dark, complex tale that blurs the line between good and evil. This game made me feel emotions that are not necessarily new in video games, but I have never felt them on this level before. Yes, not all of those emotions are pleasant. This game, like the first one, was not made to make you feel all warm and fuzzy.
    I want to discuss one of the major criticisms I am seeing, the gameplay, and most importantly the story.

    First, I want to address one of the major criticisms I am seeing on this game: Joel's death. Many people are upset with the way they handled Joel's death. It was dark, heartbreaking, brutal and it brought out the hate in everyone (including most of the negative reviews that have not played the game), but guess what, that sense of hatred you got when seeing that fuels the entire game. Also, people are saying it is out of character for Joel to give Abby and Co. their names and to that I will say 1.) Tommy gave up their names first, and 2.) Joel gives up Ellies name to "strangers" at the damn in the first game. So for me that argument is just invalid.
    Let's talk about the gameplay in this game. The gameplay in this game is truly next level. It is (almost) perfect. My favorite part: the infected. I feel that the infected are done so perfectly in this game. Whether you are outnumbered and running for your life, facing a bloater head on, sneaking around clickers, or trapped with a new type of infected that seems like something out of nightmares. The infected are much scarier in this one and I loved every part of them. The contrasting play styles between Ellie and Abby truly make it feel like you are playing 2 different people. The combat is a bit more complex with newly added equipment and the ability to dodge and go prone. I believe people are just starting to scratch the surface of the combat system in this game. There are a few issues I'm sure will be ironed out such as Ellie (and Abby) not being able to grab materials or being sluggish to swap weapons. These are minor issues. The set pieces in this game are nothing short of amazing, taking a page from their Uncharted series. From running and jumping over gaps to get away from enemy gunfire, getting in a shootout while driving away in a truck, to climbing over a rickety bridge at the top of a skyscraper everything feels very in the moment and fresh. Perhaps the most important part of this game is the world they are in. The battling factions of the WLF and the Seraphites makes this world feel so real, getting caught between their conflicts and thrown into some very intense situations. Also, their portrayal of Seattle is amazing and is truly something you should experience for yourself.

    Now the story. You know what I'm going to come out and say it, Joel got what he deserved. In the first game he literally massacred the people who were going to save the world. Sure he did it for Ellie, but that was bigger than Ellie and Joel. This game does not shy away from that. Joel was not a good person and he was not a superhero. People die, especially in a world as brutal as this one. With Joel's death, Ellie's hate consumes her and you (the player) as you embark on your quest for revenge. Every moment bringing you closer and closer to Abby. It doesn't take long for Ellie to learn that Seattle is a warzone between the WLF (a firefly like militarized group) and the Seraphites (one of the most interesting post-apocalyptic religious cults in video game history). Just when Ellie is about to give it up and head home, Boom, Abby comes in to get more revenge for those Ellie has killed along the way. Before we find out what happens they then put us in Abby's shoe. When I started playing this I thought "I know what you're doing and I don't like it. There is no way I could every care for this character." I was wrong. Abby's story in this game is arguably better than Ellie's, and maybe even better than Joel's in part one. I know thats not what you wanted to hear but it is true. Getting to know these characters after you brutally murdered them with Ellie really makes you start to regret the decisions that were made. Also, Abby meets two of my favorite characters in the game, seraphite deserters, Yara and Lev. Some people say there is lazy writing, I'm not sure if these people played the same game. There are some very heartwarming moments in this game that will surely bring you to tears. This is a masterfully written tale that shows how hate can consume people and never has the consequences of your actions been more prevalent.

    Everyone has flaws, this is a dangerous world, and a truly heartbreaking story that everyone should experience. I will be thinking about this game for many years to come. One of the best games I have ever played.    … Expand
  97. Isra_Star
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    El juego es bastante bueno, tal vez no perfecto, pero es divertido, la historia no podrá ser la mejor del mundo, pero es disfrutable, nos muestra como nuestros personajes no son seres inmortales y sin sentimientos, en cualquier momento les puede pasar una tragedia, es muy recomendable, sin duda alguna es uno de los mejores juegos de la generación, excelentes gráficos, un reto si lo juegasEl juego es bastante bueno, tal vez no perfecto, pero es divertido, la historia no podrá ser la mejor del mundo, pero es disfrutable, nos muestra como nuestros personajes no son seres inmortales y sin sentimientos, en cualquier momento les puede pasar una tragedia, es muy recomendable, sin duda alguna es uno de los mejores juegos de la generación, excelentes gráficos, un reto si lo juegas en su máxima dificultad y una historia que repito, no es la mejor del mundo pero lo disfrutaras.… Expand
  98. Mirhall
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hands down best video game I’ve ever played. The character development of Ellie and Abby was so innovative and nothing I have seen before. Seeing how Ellie’s actions effected Abby made the entire game so much more real. It allowed the player to see both sides of the story and the consequences of Ellie’s choices when they otherwise wouldn’t be given a second thought.… Expand
  99. Metabi
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Easiest refund in my live, thank you. Why i buy Sony ps for this? All you can see in that game, it's LGBT, feminism and marijuana
  100. gohargohome
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People need to give it a chance. I originally didn’t agree with the beginning but ended up liking it way more than the first. Playing as Abby at first felt daunting, but as you play it and sympathizes for her the story really begins to shine and question everything you thought you knew about Ellie and Joel.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
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  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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