The Last of Us Part II

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  1. LoneWanderer106
    Jul 7, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m incredibly upset with this game. I loved the first one. It was amazing and I definitely recommend to anyone who owns a PS4. I was weary of a sequel as the first one didn’t need it but as each trailer released I got more and more excited. I knew very little about the leaks and after playing it I have to admit it wasn’t probably an honour to have this game spoiled. First off Joel dies in a completely disrespectful way to his character. Then it gets worse. About halfway through the game you play as Joel’s killer and you have to beat the living **** out of Ellie. And then it gets even worse as Ellie lets Abby go after murdering pretty much everyone in Seattle. The only reason I’m not giving this a lower score is because there are some good moments mainly the flashbacks with Ellie and Joel and the gameplay has improved also with some excellent level design but I seriously don’t recommend this game. Maybe if you can find it for under £20 or if it’s free on PS Plus in the future but yeah a bad game that’s very disrespectful to the first.… Expand
  2. Dark101
    Jul 7, 2020
    0
    I cannot believe such trash can follow such a glorious title. its trash, RIP.
  3. Goku69
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    The game makes me very uncomfortable with the young lesbian scenes. Majority of the game is playing with the enemy who you don’t want to play with. The back and forth switching to present to past was just awful. Did JJ abrams direct this game too? Star Wars:the last Jedi, last season of game of thrones, not this trash game. What a waste of money and time!! Hot garbage
  4. SimbaChar
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece in design and story telling. Don't listen to the haters. The gameplay is familiar to the first game with many welcome changes. Very emotional experience, not without it's minor flaws. Definitely worth giving a chance.
  5. mageika
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, the best example of game as an achievement of art and storytelling. The Last of Us II leads us to a sensitive journey that challenges our selfishness. A must play.
  6. Bayray
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am a woman who played both games entirely. I am so disappointed with the new story! The game was beautiful, but the story was butchered. I get taking risks, but this was just misery porn. I dislike most of the new characters too. Jessie -was- cool! Owen was growing on me too. But everyone that annoyed me was able to live. I just dont know why this was advertised as Joel & Ellie. It should just be called "Me Abby"… Expand
  7. Chessking93
    Jul 8, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego, pero la historia se fue a la basura conforme pasaba laa horas. Y son demasiadas horas con Aby… Expand
  8. yuricr
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Uma das histórias mais intensas e emocionantes que já vi num jogo. Personagens carismáticos e mt complexos. Esse jogo não é apenas sobre vingança, e sim sobre consequências, comportamento humano e amor. Sim, amor. É preciso ter maturidade e a mente aberta para entender a complexidade da história e dos personagens. Na parte de gameplay não tenho nem o que falar. Simplesmente incrível.Uma das histórias mais intensas e emocionantes que já vi num jogo. Personagens carismáticos e mt complexos. Esse jogo não é apenas sobre vingança, e sim sobre consequências, comportamento humano e amor. Sim, amor. É preciso ter maturidade e a mente aberta para entender a complexidade da história e dos personagens. Na parte de gameplay não tenho nem o que falar. Simplesmente incrível. Aperfeiçoa tudo oq que o 1° jogo tinha feito. Os gráficos estão em outro patamar. Na minha visão é o melhor exclusivo do ps4!!… Expand
  9. Holy_Biblasaur
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    the gameplay is quite similar to the first game with slight improvement and all new mechanics, making it quite fun to play. The story is also great, it does a great job of immersing the player into the role of Ellie. I do understand why a lot of people are mad, but if you want to appreciate the game you've got to actually open your eyes to the story. overall its a great game
  10. Perry_1909
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    I have no idea how to use words for how good this game is!.................
  11. ZKv
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Great storytelling, great graphics, one of the best games I have ever played.
  12. Numero_87
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es una locura, te lleva emocionalmente de un lugar a otro, haciéndote experimentar todo tipo de sensaciones y plantear verdaderos dilemas morales.
    Debo admitir que duele lo que le sucede a Joel pero es parte de darle profundidad también al juego anterior, en el que no solo salvamos a Ellie de Npc si no que de personas que también viven y sienten igual que nosotros. Luego gráficamente es impresionante y las expresiones faciales son de lo mejor que vi.
    Por otro lado la jugabilidad es bastante fluida se siente en muchos puntos muy real y natural, aunque hay que admitir que no es completamente igual a lo que nos habían presentado en el 2019/2018 más o menos. A pesar de esto sigue siendo increíble y muy logrado por parte de los estudios desarrolladores Un juego que vale la pena jugar y del cual no te vas a arrepentir de haberlo hecho.    … Expand
  13. Elseva
    Jul 29, 2020
    0
    Awful story. An insult to the previous game. unlikable characters.

    Naughty dog should be ashamed for the false advertising.
  14. Isangkembot
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know it's just a freakin' game and should put aside my emotions when rating but I found the game very very depressing when compared to the first game. I don't mind the ultra-brutality of the gameplay but in the story, there is tragedy after tragedy after tragedy and it almost never stops. And i must admit that when Joel died I got really depressed. Characters die one after another. There is not a moment of relief or even a glimpse of it because as you play the game you can already assume that everything will end bitterly.

    To a newcomer of this game I would likely recommend this but to those who have played and loved The Last of Us Part I, I give this warning that this sequel is something that may probably devastate you. But if you are brave enough, be sure to try this one and if you are not then pretend that this sequel does not exist at all and Joel and Ellie are still living peacefully ever after.

    Respect and Peace!    … Expand
  15. Nick777
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    I liked the character who pretended he was a woman, shame there was not much more to like, collecting hormones in the apocalypse seems pretty silly.
  16. Edgar07
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Magnífico el mejor juego que he jugado, sin duda el juego del año...Me encanto de principio a fin
  17. D1060
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Just registered on metacritic to leave my review:

    Best game I’ve ever played. Love Abby.
    Thanks.
    Bye
  18. Hilldawg65
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Great game, amazing story and character writing. Abbey is probably my favorite character of the past decade
  19. KingKongBOOYAA
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Played from start to finish, not everyone's a hero but still was very enjoyable.
  20. AlexTsa
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    The game really challenged me emotionally and mentally and that is something that rarely happens. Absolutely loved it.
  21. Seyfeli
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The whole story is mainly about forgiving. This game makes you feel the anger and the lust for vengeance. Then, it shows you what these feelings cost. The process of forgiving takes time, this is why Ellie killed so many people but not Abby at the end. And if you still want to kill Abby at the end of the game, then it means you lost the game. This game shows you that you are not pure good and the people you hate are not pure evil. There is no hero or villain in this story and in the real life. In addition, in real life, most of the people die early in a way they do not deserve. So, I think that the joel's death was so realistic.
    Moreover; atmosphere, graphics and the combats are so good. You may not like the game for you did not like the story, but you must appreciate that.    … Expand
  22. Greenempire13
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Very good game. Just play it and you Will see! Amazing graphics and music. Very good job
  23. pretty_noise
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    It's a game about giving up everything you love for revenge. It's about you being the villain in someone else's story. It's about feeling empathy by putting yourself in another person's shoes. This game broke my heart, and I loved every minute of it.
  24. Lubedupsquid
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    I’m pretty confused about all the “controversy” because this game has it all. It has a gripping story, very well written and complex characters, incredible gameplay. Beautiful environments. It’s an emotional roller coaster in the absolute best way! So much replayability and it’s such a satisfying length. You won’t regret picking this one up.
  25. GameFan8567
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever made. Story is fantastic! People are so upset that it isn't the story they wanted. Get over it, the events happened.
  26. Ungala
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    En la era donde reina la inmediatez emocional, llega una obra maestra que indigna a los necios, presentándoles la introspección infinita del mito.
  27. SrPaiva
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Pegaram a sequência mais fácil que poderia ser feita, e fizeram algo totalmente diferente. simplesmente incrível, chocante de mais, tive muitos sentimentos jogando, e não espero menos de algo que é uma arte.
  28. LordSmok
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    pushing lefties propaganda, story is sh*t, do not play it, waste of time, first game was great this is ruining very good memories
  29. m8tey
    Jul 12, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game follows the idea of revenge. The graphics are brilliant, but that's about where it ends. The story tries to make us sympathise with a new character, Abby, whose dad was killed in the crossfire at the end of the brilliant game that the first one was. She gets saved by Joel, but ends up torturing him and kills him in front of Ellie, who now embarks on a mission. I felt that the new characters were weak, but Jesse became quite likeable, but Ellie's girlfriend seems unnecessary, being pregnant and being hauled along. Character development was bad, Abby's story was not good enough and a huge disappointment of a game, especially because of the hype, a brilliant first game and waiting around for 7 years. 1/10.… Expand
  30. Nokk
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    This is a joke. Dull gameplay that hasn`t changed since 2013. God-awful story. The reliance on graphics instead of interesting combat and likable characters. And this is what we get after 7 years of waiting?
    This game should have never been released.
  31. VegaVincent
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Вторая часть смогла преодолеть и без того высокую планку, которую поставила первая часть.
    Нет смысла говорить про такие вещи как графика, музыка и геймплей, потому что студия Naughty Dog умеет делать отличные игры. Игры этой студии уже имеют за собой планку качества и The Last of Us Part II не стала исключением.
    Вторая часть просто мастерки играет на чувствах игроков, заставляя сначала    Вторая часть смогла преодолеть и без того высокую планку, которую поставила первая часть.
    Нет смысла говорить про такие вещи как графика, музыка и геймплей, потому что студия Naughty Dog умеет делать отличные игры. Игры этой студии уже имеют за собой планку качества и The Last of Us Part II не стала исключением.
    Вторая часть просто мастерки играет на чувствах игроков, заставляя сначала ненавидеть, а потом понять мотивацию персонажей, а также посмотреть на ситуацию с другой стороны.
    Я думаю, что это одна из самых эмоциональных и личных игр, которые я когда-либо проходил. Однозначно это Шедевр и один из лучших представителей игровой индустрии.    … Expand
  32. Ellie878elizabe
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    I loved this game so much. I think I might like it even more than part 1. Don't listen to the haters it is an amazing game.
  33. Marshal4212
    Jul 11, 2020
    0
    The storyis very very very **** the ending is **** the gameplay is ggod the graphics is good but the story is ****
  34. TrilbyGas
    Jul 13, 2020
    2
    Disappointing. Force fed attempts to coerce the player into feeling for poorly written characters was mechanical, frequent and overwhelmingly forced. Aesthetics spot on, but otherwise trash when compared to the original. Extended length made the mechanics feel tired and too repetitive by the end, and lack of integrated multiplayer is another major missed step (I definitely won't be payingDisappointing. Force fed attempts to coerce the player into feeling for poorly written characters was mechanical, frequent and overwhelmingly forced. Aesthetics spot on, but otherwise trash when compared to the original. Extended length made the mechanics feel tired and too repetitive by the end, and lack of integrated multiplayer is another major missed step (I definitely won't be paying for a stand alone). Graphics are great, but not enough to save the game and it's poorly written story and characters. Why was there so much ammo in every drawer, but so limited space in the massive rucksack!? Never felt pressured to use ammo sparingly like in the first game, and couldnt shake off the feeling that the game was doing all it could to make me dislike Ellie (which I couldn't) and like Abbey (which I couldn't). The more they tried, the less I did. An insult to the intelligence of the customer. Disappointing to see Naughty Dog use the vile abuse from a minority to distract from the fact that the game is a major let down to the loyal fan base of the original. Instead of admitting "We made mistakes", siege mentality very much instilled. And as for industry "professional" critic reviews, very much to be taken with a bowl of salt. I think it's a mixture of getting caught up in the hype, being scared to lose early access, but user reviews are generally more reliable anyway.… Expand
  35. daegari97
    Jul 15, 2020
    3
    Great description and atmosphere
    Poor storytelling (Loss of probability, contextless)
    Unattractive characters
  36. Kamikaze23
    Sep 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Evalución:
    Gráficos 10/10
    Jugabilidad 10/10
    Historia 9/10

    Es un juego impresionante y no entiendo muchas de las criticas que se han hecho contra el juego. Los graficos y la jugabilidad son sencillamente impresionantes. La historia me parece muy atrevida, ambiciosa y que logra lo que busca. No es una historia agradable en el que el protagonista es el estandarte de la moral y de la ética, sino que esta constantemente cuestionando tus acciones a través de conversaciones con los personajes secundarios o otros recursos. Por mucho que me doliera la muerte de Joel, que esperaban, Joel mato a un hospital entero condenando al mundo entero a una supervivencia desesperante. Por otro lado me gusto que se atrevieran a matar a Joel eso hizo que todos nos implicaramos sentimentalmente con Ellie y con su venganza, este recurso es algo que ya utilizaron en el primer juego con algunas muertes trágicas que nos hicieron entender mas a los personajes. Por otra parte muchas de las quejas era que le mataron como un perro, desde el primer juego TLOU es un mundo cruel en la que las muertes no se hacen con honor y respeto, sino de forma sucia y sin honor. Es un juego que rebusca todos tus sentimientos y te hace ponerte en la piel de las dos protagonistas sintiendo rabia, amor, ira hacia los que hace unas cuantas horas odiabas o amabas. A mi entender la historia no ha sido comprendida y la gente no se ha dejado llevar por lo que le contaba el juego, por eso en el momento que vio que cuestionaba las acciones de los protagonistas del primer juego se enfadaron.
    El único punto negativo es que muchos protagonistas secundarios se quedaron con un desarrollo insuficiente, el personaje de Dina por ejemplo prometía mucho y al final se quedo en nada.    … Expand
  37. wheesampa
    Jul 17, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm on my 2nd playthrough and to be honest, I would've rated this much lower if I had only played it once. I really didn't like Abby's part or any of the characters in her story (except Yara and Lev). I can write an entire essay about why Abby's crew is such a stereotypical group (especially Owen) but the point is the disconnect and general displeasure came from them. I like Abby a little better after she's spent some time with Lev but Seattle Day 1-3 with Abby was just not fun for me. It felt like TLOU had these amazingly written morally gray characters then in TLOU2 we get.... Abby's crew. I loved that Joel, Tommy, and pretty much most of the characters in TLOU knew they were morally gray, even Marlene who wanted to save the world. But then we get these Salt Lake City crew who thinks they are always the good guys, and that going across the country to torture one guy is justice, not simple revnege.

    Again, the 2nd part, I really didnt enjoy. A pity too because if I didnt play it again, I would've forgotten just how amazing and emotionally inpacting the first part is. The final fight didnt make much sense to me either. Ellie spent months to track and kill Abby and when she's there, only then did she get her "peace"? I dont buy it. It feels like part 2 was made for the sole reason of "surprising the players".

    The worst part for me is the false advertisement. They advertised this as an Ellie centric game. It was not. It felt like Naughty Dog lied to me and I hated it.

    Hopefully you enjoy this game more than I did. I wont be buying the next one.    … Expand
  38. rynolemons
    Jul 22, 2020
    3
    This game only gets poinst for being visually beautiful and having fun gameplay mechanics. Unfortunately, the horribly written story and actual lack of gameplay ruin it for me.
  39. Zexiel
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought this game was downright brilliant, and I don’t understand why people would give it a 1/10, or a 0/10 Even if they didn’t like the story. *spoilers*

    First of all, the graphics are by FAR the best graphics we’ve had in a game so far, and there is so much attention to detail hidden within it (blood stays on your foot and you see blood in snow from where you step, wind movements, tree leaves following you as you walk through them). The graphics, and attention to detail alone makes it at least a 4/10 for me. Second of all, the story. The story shows struggles of grief, consequences on ones own actions, and the building of guilt that leaves the player with those same feelings. I was in shock after Joel’s death. I was angry, and thought “wait, that doesn’t make sense, Joel would never do anything to get himself into that type of situation” but after following the story some more, and ACTUALLY thinking about it, it makes perfect sense. Through Joel’s whole life post-breakout he’s been surviving, struggling with his own depression, and killing anyone he had to. But after he got to Jackson, he was only ever around people he loved. His brother, Ellie, Maria, etc,. He was comfortable, and that made him soft. And, may I say, of COURSE he would die in a humiliating, and gruesome fashion!! He killed Abbys father, the ONE man in the world who could have created a vaccine, for the ENTIRE HUMAN RACE!! And you guys are crying because “oh Joel didn’t deserve such a mean sad death :((( 1/10” god damn, YES HE DID!! And, to the last thing that people are “upset” about. The ending. Ellie finally catches up to Abby, and has a chance to kill her, but doesn’t. Why? Two reasons (in my opinion)

    Abby and Lev are parallel to Ellie and Joel in the first game. They travel alone, trying to get to safety, taking care of each other, while slowly learning to like each other, and keep each other safe. Hell, at the end, Abby is carrying Lev the EXACT same way Joel was carrying Ellie out of the hospital. I think Ellie knew that if she killed Abby there, then this would just be a cycle that never ends. Revenge, and murder. She kills Abby, Lev kills Ellie, etc,.
    And also: Because she knew it wouldn’t make anything better. Never for a moment did Ellie get a chance to actually mourn Joel. Right after Joel died, she immediately was en route to Seattle, fighting through hordes of enemies, hunting people down, dealing with another loss, and then going right into raising a child. Ellie thought at the beginning, “I’m gonna find and kill ever last one of them”, but after killing a few all she started thinking afterwards was “I just have to kill Abby, then I’ll go”. She had such a gruesome amount of guilt after every single kill that she just wanted to get it over with. So, at the end, when she was drowning Abby, she realized that she wasn’t feeling better, she still felt that guilt, and pain. Then she thought of her and Joel’s last conversation. The conversation of forgiveness. (Why did she have this flash back? Was she thinking of what Abby and Levs last conversation was like? Or was she trying to pick up on her and Joel’s last thought, which was, learning to forgive. Maybe both?) After this flashback, she lets Abby go, trying to forgive. Maybe not so much Abby, but more so herself. That’s something I’m still interpreting myself.    … Expand
  40. Maeglom
    Jul 27, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On one side technically amazing on the other plot that destroys everything. I have never been that frustrated from the story, demotivated and several times asking myself if I really would like to continue playing. It completely ruined my experience from the game I was hugely waiting for. It is the first game where I in some cruel way enjoyed when character I was playing died. And several times just stoped playing and waiting until her death. Definitely not going to pre-purchase any other sequel (if there is any) and will wait for user reviews first.… Expand
  41. DAGAME
    Jul 22, 2020
    4
    Nothing new in the gameplay besides a jump. More of the the same please add new Gameplay mechanics in the next game.
  42. Sa_na_yee
    Jul 27, 2020
    0
    이건 꿈일거야 모욕적이다 정말..
    만약 3탄이 나온다면 조엘을 부활시키길 바래 게임은 게임일뿐 예술품이 아니야 실망이다 너티독.
    차라리 영화를 만들지 그랬냐.
  43. JWil
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    I didn’t like it. A chore to play. The story was trying to be something new at the cost of us actually enjoying the game. They wanted a reaction and didn’t care what reaction it was they were going to get out of us. Workers obviously don’t like working there too which is why stuff got leaked. But even before that my gaming senses were tingling that this game was going to suck. So muchI didn’t like it. A chore to play. The story was trying to be something new at the cost of us actually enjoying the game. They wanted a reaction and didn’t care what reaction it was they were going to get out of us. Workers obviously don’t like working there too which is why stuff got leaked. But even before that my gaming senses were tingling that this game was going to suck. So much cringe. So many reasons why It’s not fun to ply or memorable at all. Nonsense. I can’t recommend this hame with a clear and good conscience. Save your money. Music and graphics were good, but that’s about it. It’s beautiful trash. Stay safe out there.… Expand
  44. AXL_White
    Jul 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ¿para que nos ponen a jugar como Abby? querer que empaticemos con la que eliminó a uno de los personajes mas queridos, pésima jugada, pasamos de un juego cuya trama era la supervivencia a una telenovela, pésimo, no lo recomiendo, ahorrence esos 60 dolares en otros títulos, este, no lo merece… Expand
  45. Gothamvigilante
    Jul 28, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story of TLOU2 is ABBYsmal. we waited 7 years for this game and this is the direction they took...none of the characters make sense. What message is naughty dog beating us over the head with? That revenge is bad and forgiveness is good? I’m sorry that is a weak plot . We’ve seen this cliche done better before. How does Joel and Tommy, veteran hunters follow armed strangers to the basement of that house and then be forced to play as Abby? Really? Who signed off on this?… Expand
  46. renohata
    May 26, 2022
    0
    When a story spoils the rest of the game.

    Graphics are fine, mechanics also, even if it is a little repetitive, but it lacks the main reason that made the first game amazing: The story. There are three points that make it bad. The first is how they waste the potential of everything about the first game (characters, Ellie being the cure, etc) for a not well motivated revenge. The    When a story spoils the rest of the game.

    Graphics are fine, mechanics also, even if it is a little repetitive, but it lacks the main reason that made the first game amazing: The story.

    There are three points that make it bad. The first is how they waste the potential of everything about the first game (characters, Ellie being the cure, etc) for a not well motivated revenge. The second is that the plot has too many fails, like Joel being careless all the game, not how he was in the first game. The last one is the SJW agenda, like, for example, trying to make christians like bad people of a cult.

    Considering that in this kind of game the story is the main aspect, it made the whole game be a lot worse, even with technical aspects really good.    … Expand
  47. Dorema
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing, fantastic graphics and incredible details, great gameplay, even if it's not the best it's exactly what we wanted, if it was any different we probably would not like it, The story is great even if it is very uncomfortable and may not be a game for everyone.
  48. tuviejaentanga2
    Aug 7, 2020
    3
    Habiendo jugado este juego, me he llevado una gran decepción. La verdad que lo último que esperaba era que Ellie se convirtiera en una mala persona. Sin embargo, lo único que logro rescatar del juego es al personaje y desarrollo de Abby, junto a la mecánica del juego que es excelente. Sinceramente, no veo necesario haber llevado un juego en base a la muerte de un personaje y protagonistaHabiendo jugado este juego, me he llevado una gran decepción. La verdad que lo último que esperaba era que Ellie se convirtiera en una mala persona. Sin embargo, lo único que logro rescatar del juego es al personaje y desarrollo de Abby, junto a la mecánica del juego que es excelente. Sinceramente, no veo necesario haber llevado un juego en base a la muerte de un personaje y protagonista tan querido. Lo único que puedo esperar a continuación para la próxima entrega es que mejoren y no repitan este tipo de errores que hicieron que muchos nos hayamos arrepentido de comprar el juego./Having played this game, I have been very disappointed. The truth was that the last thing I expected was for Ellie to turn into a bad person. However, the only thing I can rescue from the game is Abby's character and development, along with the game mechanics that are excellent. Honestly, I don't see it necessary to have played a game based on the death of such a beloved character and protagonist. The only thing I can hope for next for the next installment is that they improve and do not repeat these kinds of mistakes that made us regret buying the game.… Expand
  49. therockks
    Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. Much more mature than the first, both in plot as well as the level of violence. I think that most of the people who criticize this game didn’t actually finish it. I don’t see how you could play the entire game and make the complaints that people are making. And if they did, they’re missing the point of the game entirely.
  50. xxxYounGGodxxx
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    Не понравилось. Я ожидал большего от этой игры, но увы того не получил. Моё мнение
  51. r0b191
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. STORYTELLING AT ITS BEST

    At the end of the first chapter you ask yourself, maybe that was just my case, if Joel can be considered a hero. The answer is no, he has committed a lot of atrocities culminating with killing all the doctors searching for a cure in this devastated world. Obviously you care about this character because of the 10 to 15 hour long story which you play for most of the time with him, and also you see him and Ellie bonding during the journey, and you as well with them.
    In this second chapter the death of Joel cannot go in other ways, maybe you want him to die like an hero, but I think that in this world created in such a great way by Druckmann there's no hero or no villain, his death is used in a masterly way that seeing him dying make you fell like Ellie. I was feeling heartbroken and mad at the same time (like Ellie) and seeking for revenge (again, like Ellie), but progressing through Ellie's story you start asking yourself if revenge is worth it. Then when you think "well okay time for the final fight" Naughty Dog (great move from them in my opinion) switches characters and make you play as Abby starting from the moment when you understand why she did what she did and then the same 3 days in Seattle you already played as Ellie.
    Playing as Abby i do not think is a slap in the face from naughty dog to the player, it is just another point of view, and you realize that she is not the villain (at least in her own story) but Joel is. Joel killed her father, the doctor at the end of the first chapter. playing as Abby you understand that she is not happy for what she has done, also you can see her nightmares progression into dreams as soon as she is "redeemed".
    I do not want to write all the 5000 characters that metacritic allows me to do, i just want to say that naughty dog did a great job writing this story and these characters where there is no black or white but just one grayish shade. The final is a perfect for this story, yes is sad and if you ask me to describe the final in one world I would say "devastating" , but there is still hope underneath all of this sadness.
    Now let me just talk about the technical compartment, music, animations, gameplay (enhanced from the previous game where it was solid, now is almost perfect), AI of the enemies (especially on survivor difficulty), level design are the best you can ask from a triple A title.
    in conclusion this is a game that is worth buying, surely divisive, but that make you feel emotions you probably never felt in a videogame and in such a different way from the others that I've played it already two times and on the second run I've discovered new details that in the second run I missed.
    I personally don't understand all this criticism with the 0 ratings, guys if you at the end still want to kill Abby you have missed the game that naughty dog is playing with you.
    Sometimes (maybe a lot of the time) a different point of view is not useless because you can start thinking rationally instead of being involved and blind, I'm talking about real life but this, to me, is the key to really understand what message Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross want to pass to the players.
    Thanks for your time
    10/10    … Expand
  52. Diderot
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    This game is just perfect. The graphic, sound, music and design is simply unrivaled and it its the best you can get on PS4. The gameplay is also very fun but more old proven formula than innovative.
    But what make this game so good is its story. The storytelling is really on the level of movie or book - characters, feelings, motivations, characters developing in time.
    No doubt this is    This game is just perfect. The graphic, sound, music and design is simply unrivaled and it its the best you can get on PS4. The gameplay is also very fun but more old proven formula than innovative.
    But what make this game so good is its story. The storytelling is really on the level of movie or book - characters, feelings, motivations, characters developing in time.
    No doubt this is game of the year (mabye game of the decade).    … Expand
  53. spacewars
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game. Improved game controls from the first one that fixed lack of intuition. Story was compelling, touched on modern issues of gender and sexuality allowing it be normalised and without trying to shove it down players throats as an attention grabber.
  54. valera-che88
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Titanic work. The best graphics, animations, details, advanced gameplay in the spirit of the first part, and especially for me, a real live story that causes you real emotions, turns your worldview. No other game evokes such feelings. The finale just makes you feel cathartic. True masterpiece. All other games are now kindergarten.
    Guys from ND you are insane and simply best!
  55. 8kiarash
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    Perfect gameplay,perfect animation, mesmerizing graphics and, an absolute masterpiece
  56. SlumWolf
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Loved the rich Story ( pulls on all emotions and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of risks ), Gameplay and mechanics are excellent, amazing graphics. I couldn’t get enough of this game since it released, had to keep playing several hours each day and finished it.. replayed it on survival mode and made the challenge even more real ( played on normal mode to start with ).. Got theLoved the rich Story ( pulls on all emotions and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of risks ), Gameplay and mechanics are excellent, amazing graphics. I couldn’t get enough of this game since it released, had to keep playing several hours each day and finished it.. replayed it on survival mode and made the challenge even more real ( played on normal mode to start with ).. Got the platinum after about a week of playing it each day I believe. One unforgettable experience and I thoroughly enjoyed each and every moment of it! Wouldn’t say it’s perfect but damn close.. I would like to give it a 9.5/10 but had to settle for the 9. Def worth buying!… Expand
  57. foxx292
    Aug 19, 2020
    10
    The swan song for ps4, no other game comes even close in term of story, graphics, gameplay, voice acting, soundtrack.

    P.s. the fact that the review bombers, to try to find a reason to bash this game, say that the gameplay is "the same" as TLOU1 really prove that they didn't play the game at all. Caught you! :)
  58. omoplata
    Aug 19, 2020
    1
    The most annoying game I've played in my life.
    I hope the game like this will never come out again.
  59. MUTASEM_1212
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. GFX : 10/10.. Music : 10/10.. Gameplay: 9/10... Atmospher: 10/10.. Story: 8/10... Ending: 8/10.. Direction: 8/10

    I don’t know what shall I say.. the gameplay and the story are great.. but with a lot of rubbish flashbacks, which take you out from the game mode.

    Q: why we have to play with “Abbey” for that long!!?

    Ok, it’s nice to know her story for 2-3 hours maximum.. but she became as a main character! And I hate her because she killed Joel!     … Expand
  60. SAJADs
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Best Game Ever!
    Don't Listen to haters
    Best graphic And Details
    I recommend You Play it 100%
    User Score Is for Haters and Xbox Fan Boys
  61. DandyCrow
    Jan 25, 2022
    0
    Lame and disgusting political woke SJW propaganda crap and a disgusting insult to an absolute and perfect masterpiece of a predecessor that didn't need nor deserve this horrible and embarassing sequel overrated and supported by corrupt and biased mainstream globalist media and NPC weirdos and freaks who are not even camera!
  62. Portil1394
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    You need to be open-minded in order to understand what the creators wanted to do in this game. I like all the drama it had and also that it didn't have a happy ending because in my opinion it would have been a cliché
  63. Fastakira
    Jan 18, 2023
    0
    Wow.... This was really bad. In the visual department, bravo. The rest.... I cant say the same. Quite the opposite. Bad characters, bad story, bad narrative, bad dialogues.... How a game which was a masterpiece (TLOU part 1) turned into this vomit of a game. This is beyond me. Please remake this joke.
  64. taushif
    Jul 27, 2020
    3
    Heart and soul of the last of us has always been the story and the character but part 2 undid all of that. Story could have been much better.. it's all over the place, game invokes wrong emotions and doesn't justify, story and sequence feel like written by amateur fan fiction writer
  65. Grd386
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    While the graphics are amazing, it cannot distract from the stories failure and disrespect to the original characters. Watching peoples reaction to the controversial scenes reflects mine and fan's of the previous game. The story fails and as Druckman's goal to anger players was successful. This is truly the Last Jedi type and Game of Throne season 8 type of disaster. The good thingWhile the graphics are amazing, it cannot distract from the stories failure and disrespect to the original characters. Watching peoples reaction to the controversial scenes reflects mine and fan's of the previous game. The story fails and as Druckman's goal to anger players was successful. This is truly the Last Jedi type and Game of Throne season 8 type of disaster. The good thing is that it has revealed the failure of shill reviewers to be honest. The only score it rates is for environment, graphic, and beautiful music, everything else is sad. Vague enough review to try and avoid spoilers.… Expand
  66. MINATTO
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    O Game tem bons gráficos, mas sua história se perdeu. Muita política enfiada goela a baixo.
  67. Rangcom
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **This review contains slight spoilers of story theme however no plot points are revealed**

    Truly a great game. The vast majority of the negative reviews are from day 1 and are for all the wrong reasons. Not all negative reviews fit this bill; I appreciate the critical reviews for those that actually put an effort in.

    You will see a few points of reasoning from the other folks (or bots) posting negative reviews:

    - The Gameplay hasn't evolved.
    Yes, it's true that the gameplay is similar to that of TLOU1 but isn't that the reason we fell in love with the first game? I had a blast with the game mechanics and systems and never felt as though they were dated.

    -The Story is Awful/They destroyed the characters we loved!
    The story is not awful, there is an incredibly dark theme to this story that is upsetting folks. It shows a side to Joel and Ellie that people don't want to believe. Just because a story doesn't have a happy ending, doesn't mean it's bad

    And then you have those that criticize the game because the protagonist is a lesbian. There is no reason to battle that as those that see this as the reason a game is a disaster is a bigot.

    Anyway, what do I think of the game. It's a must buy in my book!

    Graphics & Sound: 10/10 - Absolutely gorgeous graphics from the character animations to the environment themselves. The soundtrack as well was brilliant. I truly felt engrossed in the world.

    World Design: 10/10 - Level design is second to none as this game feels like an open world while it is actually "on rails". It makes you feel as though you are making the choice of the path as opposed to being guided. It allows for exploration and each level feels unique.

    Gameplay: 8/10 - TLOU2 maintains nearly identical gameplay with its predecessor with some added features such as guitar playing and a jump ability. The controls do at times feel a bit clunky and hence the detraction

    Story: 8/10 - If you are expecting or wanting a tale of hope and optimism that the predecessor left us on, this is not what you will get. You will get a bloody story of revenge with an incredibly dark theme. There were a couple of plot holes that could not be overlooked but overall a solid story.

    Overall Recommendation: 9/10 - Play the game, form your own opinion because I can guarantee you it is heaps and mounds better that the user score shows. That is of course if you aren't afraid of seeing two females kiss.    … Expand
  68. Kaa
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us Part II - Best game on PS4! Thanks Naughty Dog! Thank you Neil Druckmann!
  69. teej89
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Best game ever. Gameplay is evolved and better. Protagonists are believable and well written. Puzzles are fun. The intro is amazing.
  70. Ti_dus
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Best game I have played in my 20 years gamer career (I’m 30). Nothing more to add.
  71. mickolopi
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    The Best game of this generation, from audio and visual aspect, gameplay, animation, acting, facial expressions, music... I can't say the game is perfect, the story isn't strong as the 1st game, which doesn't mean it's a bad story, not at all, scenario could be much better, and characters could be more believable, not because of acting, acting is outstanding, but their role isThe Best game of this generation, from audio and visual aspect, gameplay, animation, acting, facial expressions, music... I can't say the game is perfect, the story isn't strong as the 1st game, which doesn't mean it's a bad story, not at all, scenario could be much better, and characters could be more believable, not because of acting, acting is outstanding, but their role is unbelievable. Anyway didn't expect strong story like in the 1st game. We go the point of the story and that story could be told much better with more plot twists and surprises.… Expand
  72. Danny83
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Don't listen to the bad reviews! Perhaps some might be offended by it not falling in line with conservative idealogy, but I appreciate any attempt to move past narrow minded stereotypes which dominate the video game industry. Taking into account where we are as a society, this game is a masterpiece. Bravo Sony.
  73. shiyak
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    As for me, one of the best if not the best game of this generation. Even if you didn’t like the plot, the technical part and the gameplay are excellent. How can I put this game 0 I don’t understand
  74. Darkzeta
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game sucks. Plain and simple. They killed Joel and then make you play half of the game with his murderer and you never truly empathize with her. The only emotions that the games manages to evoke comes from destroying everything you loved about the first one. The games is incapable of standing on its own and has to rely on your love of for TLOU1 in order to evoke any kind of reaction.… Expand
  75. arkhlongstride
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Game plot = political sjw views imposed on the user. This kind of bs should be fighted and boycotted. NO MORE, added Naught Dogs to the list of NEVER AGAIN 1 euro from me list.
  76. Vag93GR
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece. Period.

    Its theme might be disturbing for some, but exquisite art is met with scepticism quite often. Game-wise, it implements the coolest ideas in the survival genre, even if some of them were introduced in the first game, several years ago. Visually stunning, aesthetically pleasing, amazing sound design and soundtrack. The overall experience left me    This is a masterpiece. Period.

    Its theme might be disturbing for some, but exquisite art is met with scepticism quite often.

    Game-wise, it implements the coolest ideas in the survival genre, even if some of them were introduced in the first game, several years ago.

    Visually stunning, aesthetically pleasing, amazing sound design and soundtrack.

    The overall experience left me staring at the credits screen in a perfect mixture of awe and melancholy.

    Do yourself a favor and savour it. Do not let the internet toxicity push you back.    … Expand
  77. Dancuka
    Jul 9, 2020
    0
    This game is a true slap in the face. If you liked the first game and the characters, you will hate this. Do not buy this game. NoughtyDog is not conserned in creating good games, only woke games.
  78. Sify
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    I still can't believe what they did with one of the most successful gaming franchises in years.
    After a perfect introduction and a resounding success, both Ellie and Joel won our hearts in 2013.
    The relationship between the two would even inspire and serve as a basis for games like God of War in the future. We have waited seven long years to meet such characters, and what we found is a    I still can't believe what they did with one of the most successful gaming franchises in years.
    After a perfect introduction and a resounding success, both Ellie and Joel won our hearts in 2013.
    The relationship between the two would even inspire and serve as a basis for games like God of War in the future.
    We have waited seven long years to meet such characters, and what we found is a total lack of consistency in the characters compared to the first title and a huge disrespect for them.
    I wonder how the developers of Naughty Dog or even the bosses at Sony did not question the writer and screenwriter about the history of this game, which very different from the first, has no reason to be told.
    It's a sad day, even difficult to admit, I'm a fan who loves both the franchise and the Playstation brand, but if the story of this game is not rewritten, no matter how long it takes ...
    The Last of Us is dead, at least for me.
    If you played Spider-Man, Red Dead Redemption 2 or Life is Strange, you should know how a character should receive his farewell, these games have caused a whirlwind of emotions in players across the planet.
    I entered the world of Part II totally open-minded, but the inconsistency of it does not allow for a good experience, there is not the charm of the first title here.
    I hope from the bottom of my heart that the entire team of developers of this game, together with Mr. Druckmann, will reflect and listen to the fans' appeal.
    Otherwise, we will just have good memories of the first game and it is not necessary to bother to develop a possible Part III.    … Expand
  79. AsboXFlemzo
    Jun 29, 2020
    1
    30 hours of story that goes nowhere, and the destruction of the narrative in the first game makes this game completely pointless. It's a character they added were terrible while they destroyed the old characters entire basis for the plot to happen.
  80. viaz
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who absolutely loved the first game, I was extremely worried when seeing the overwhelmingly negative reactions to the leaks. Thankfully, having played through the full game I can say the game is absolutely amazing and on par with the first. Although Joel dies early, the game does a wonderful job to draw the player back in and empathise with Ellie and the other new protagonist, despite having competing motivations. The narrative payoff is completely worth it at the end of the game and the final chapters really carried emotional weight - not something I’ve experienced in a video game to this extent.
    In terms of gameplay, this was a great evolution of the mechanics created in the first game with crafting, stealth and gunplay all being expanded while still maintaining the tense, fight for survival feeling present in the first game. I’d definitely recommend playing the game on the higher difficulties (hard or survivor) as the limited resources do a lot to add to the tension and force players to think about when to engage and what to craft to handle the situations you’re put in over the course of the 25-30 hours it takes to complete.

    Overall, an absolute masterpiece. I think much of the negativity around this game comes from the fact that most stories told in blockbuster movies and video games are feel good stories. Most of these stories don’t place emphasis on complexities and contradictions inherent in people - something which this game does so effectively.    … Expand
  81. kjm1986
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This is not art. Who goes on a revenge and doesn’t finish the job. Not sure what all the “critics” think. Better not win game of the year.
  82. FallOutTheDisco
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the most emotionally complex stories I've ever seen in a video game. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since finishing it. Excellent storytelling from beginning to end. I adore the brave choices made. The gameplay is drastically improved from the original to where it now feels worthy of it's storytelling. The visuals are some of the best I've ever seen.… Expand
  83. tellmehowtoplay
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Naughty dog has fallen.

    This game is an utter travesty. I couldn't finish it and returned it.

    There are some good parts but i failed to see the 'masterpiece' that many reviews stated. The reviews are WRONG. The story is NOT enthralling (but horrible). Characters don't make sense.

    Please please don't use your money on this game.
  84. Mikez14
    Jul 20, 2020
    0
    The only reason you will see more positive reviews than negative, is because of the corrupt industry of video game journalism. Apparently, only people with positive reviews opinions are valid. The double standards here are incredible.

    Seems my previous review was removed. The game was a let down, the story ruins the franchise and panders to nonsense. The replay-ability of this game is    The only reason you will see more positive reviews than negative, is because of the corrupt industry of video game journalism. Apparently, only people with positive reviews opinions are valid. The double standards here are incredible.

    Seems my previous review was removed. The game was a let down, the story ruins the franchise and panders to nonsense. The replay-ability of this game is also non existent, once you finish the game that's it. Nothing really left to do.    … Expand
  85. bansheemaster
    Jun 19, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The video game equivalent of The Last Jedi

    ***EARLY GAME SPOILERS ONLY***

    I was a major fan of the original game. I absolutely adored it. I beat it several times including once on the Grounded difficulty. I also bought the PS4 remaster edition. The atmosphere and storytelling were amazing and even though the gameplay was fairly minimalistic, I still had fun as well. I was looking forward to the sequel ever since they announced it. Nothing could stop me, not even the leaks which Naughty Dog assured me were "fake." Fast forward to yesterday. I managed to get my hands on the game a day early. Couldn't wait to get home and try it.

    Almost 10 minutes into the game, I realized something was wrong. The atmosphere and storytelling took a backseat to fairly simple "revenge" story. The characters no longer behaved like themselves anymore. It was as if they were written by a child - basic, filled with angst, no longer driven by anything except hatred. Ellie barely touches upon Joel's rescue of her at the conclusion of the previous game. Within 20 minutes, there's blatant progressivism propaganda - Ellie having an altercation with a "bigot." Sometime after that, we get bombarded with a lesbian sex scene. You guys do realize the setting is during the apocalypse, correct? Characters often at times get mad at each other for no reason like a teen drama and just like that, it's resolved like nothing ever happened There's a bunch of zigzagging through the story just to get to ultra violent scenes. Before I knew it, Joel was clubbed to death by angry transgender after having saved her life and spit on by a character resembling the lead designer.

    Is this a joke? Are they trolling me? Did I get the wrong copy? Why is there so much hatred, so much senseless violence, so much propaganda? Is it to desensitize me for something? Ellie swears revenge and the story keeps falling apart after that, which I won't spoil for you. There's plot convenience galore - stuff happens just to push the story along, not because it's spontaneous or anything like that. Gameplay hasn't changed much either - there's a jump button and that's pretty much it. The graphics could be better, they certainly are nowhere near as good as Horizon Zero Dawn or God of War. You can tell this from the "snow effects" where snow gets pushed in before the characters step on them. The textures could also use some work as well some of the lightning effects. The framerate chugs along at 30fps, sometimes dipping into the low 20s on my PS4Pro. I did notice a few glitches where characters get stuck and glued onto objects. This game has been in development since 2013 and 7 years later, it's still an aimless, buggy, edgy letdown. Upon further research I realized the lead designers behind the Last of Us 1 (Amy Hennig) were let go for some reason and the company has a whopping 70% turnover rate. Was there a coup at Naughty Dog? That explains the unfinished product I guess.

    In short, this is the single greatest video game disappointment I've ever played and I've played a bunch of terrible games - Duke Nukem Forever, Fallout 76 at launch, No Man's Sky at launch, Aliens Colonial Marines, and Tomb Raider Angel of Darkness. Nothing, absolutely nothing comes close by comparison. Hell, I was less disappointed with Game of Thrones season 8. Why on earth does this game have a 96 average? It has to be paid journalism. I refuse to believe that they played any more than an hour of this game and think it could be anything above a 5/10. I would sell this game on eBay to try and make some money back but I'd rather just toss it in the trash and save someone the suffering. Avoid this game like the plague. 0/10.    … Expand
  86. xdzlOlzbx
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Story is a bit lame. Game play and graphics great as expected. Great game still overall. Low 9/10 but giving it a 10 because of these bombers :D
  87. MarquesZero
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    Para quem esperou sete anos para continuar a história de Joel e Ellie, The Last of Us 2 não deve decepcionar. Apesar de mudar um pouco a percepção quanto aos protagonistas, o game surpreende no enredo e pode ser difícil parar de jogar em alguns momentos. É bom respirar de vez em quando, seja para descansar os olhos ou para absorver todas as informações. O gameplay, mais uma vez, é um pontoPara quem esperou sete anos para continuar a história de Joel e Ellie, The Last of Us 2 não deve decepcionar. Apesar de mudar um pouco a percepção quanto aos protagonistas, o game surpreende no enredo e pode ser difícil parar de jogar em alguns momentos. É bom respirar de vez em quando, seja para descansar os olhos ou para absorver todas as informações. O gameplay, mais uma vez, é um ponto positivo, com mapa que permite uma boa exploração e inimigos ainda mais difíceis de enfrentar, sendo necessário pensar com cuidado seus passos para derrotá-los.

    A ambientação também merece destaque, e o jogo permite uma grande imersão nesse mundo pós-pandêmico. Algumas referências ao mundo antigo encontradas ao longo do game são interessantes, e vale a pena ficar de olho a avisos, posters e panfletos espalhados pelas paredes abandonadas após o outbreak. Para quem gosta de desafios, escolher os modos mais difíceis vai ser mais agradável do que ser estressante, mas não vale a pena ficar preso e deixar de seguir a história.

    As reviravoltas chamam atenção ao longo da trama, e o jogador vai ficar confuso em alguns momentos. Apesar disso, os flashbacks ajudam a entender melhor tudo que está acontecendo – e até o que já aconteceu. A construção do enredo está ainda melhor em relação ao The Last of Us original e o usuário fica preso aos acontecimentos até o fim. O jogo fica disponível para comprar a partir do próximo dia 19 de junho e já está em pré-venda na PSN e nas principais lojas do varejo nacional.    … Expand
  88. Brat
    Jul 16, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such a disappointment following TLOU part one. The first game had a lot of flaws but the story and the characters made it one of the best games I have ever played. The second one, rating it half way through, is not focused on the character development or a story but on shoveling you the agenda. The focus is not on a a real life development of a relations between characters but only on gay relationship that starts before the game and does not change even a bit through the game and is overshadowing everything else. It's just flat. The visuals and gameplay are much better than in the first game, but the dull relationship between the girls is very artificial and distracting. It's like this is the only thing that the writers wanted you to take from this game. No development, no character arc nothing. It's just anticlimactic.
    edit:ok now finished it and it's just... awful. The story bad story and storytelling is overshadowing the games visuals. Its just terrible. Its not worth your time. This game has nothing to offer. Waste of time even writing about it.    … Expand
  89. felipecamposap
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    The game that got me the most involved out of all the games i've ever played doesn't deserve to be judged by what it could have been or what I expected to play. It wasn't what I expected, but it was even more impressive, more involving and deeper than I could ever have imagined it to be. Naughty Dog deserves praise for the courage to make not only a sequel to one of the most praised gamesThe game that got me the most involved out of all the games i've ever played doesn't deserve to be judged by what it could have been or what I expected to play. It wasn't what I expected, but it was even more impressive, more involving and deeper than I could ever have imagined it to be. Naughty Dog deserves praise for the courage to make not only a sequel to one of the most praised games of all time, but also for making it its own unique experience instead of depending on the feeling and vibe of the first one.… Expand
  90. Gbomb
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    This game is nothing short of breathtaking. A rollercoaster ride of a story that plays with your emotions every step of the way. If you have played the first instalment, don’t believe the hate. Just experience this for yourself and expect and absolute masterclass from Naughty Dog in story telling and game design.
  91. VIPnis
    Jun 28, 2020
    2
    First let me say that The Last of Us is the best game I have played, ever. Gameplay is like the first part just more improved, graphics are best we've seen ever. But I think most would agree what's most important in these games is the story and talk about a **** show this is. I genuinely wish I never played it.
  92. Katalkyste
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    The game answers three questions. Sadly none is related to the first part ..

    - why is forced diversity bad for video games - what are game outlets willing to do for access - how trustworthy are “official” reviews This game takes all of the parts from the first game which were boring but needed and expanded on them in a massive way . The human to human combat was the least interesting and    The game answers three questions. Sadly none is related to the first part ..

    - why is forced diversity bad for video games - what are game outlets willing to do for access - how trustworthy are “official” reviews This game takes all of the parts from the first game which were boring but needed and expanded on them in a massive way . The human to human combat was the least interesting and most annoying part of lou1 but if you followed the story you understood that it was needed. And during the play session as Ellie it was created in an interesting way .. in lou2 the combat is almost always the same old human to human combat which wears boring pretty soon and is rather something that is endured than enjoyed. The whole “us against zombies” Is pretty much gone to a tiny bit of the game ..

    The story is “weak” as in I understand what they wanted to convey, but they clearly missed the mark and made the same mistake as Dr Who season 13 made .. way too many people are brought into the spotlight leaving none with enough time to be developed . Naughty dog should have concentrated on Ellie and Abby and left the others in side notes .. it does and did not work to make the player care for all those brief encounters and stories . And it never will since you need a complete game to be able to relate to a character and some games do not even manage this.. it’s about 8-10 hours game and 10-16 joyless dragging narration you basically care less and less since the protagonists will die anyway .. Moral choice, you have none . Kill them all in the end is not in any shape form and way a “moral choice”.. if you force a character to slaughter its way through the game you can’t call the character out on this . No choice is not a moral choice option. Yea yea environment is beautifull and nice but so was lou1 . No extra points from me here . Cohesion: the single stories are patched together pretty loosely and by character decisions that would not even fly in trainspotting when a character was heavily drugged . That’s not how humans work.. none of it . And so it takes away immersion and creates a disconnect between what’s happening in the game and the player . The suspension of disbelief doesn’t work here .. All in all .. same issue with mass effect andromeda .. on “ok” game as long as you haven’t played the parts before .. the. It’s a simple miss. Naughty dog tried and did not succeed, bringing this idea to life . Try it on sale or as a used copy if you did not play Last of Us 1 .. and if you did play Last of us 1 and enjoyed it, please save yourself the frustration and disappointment. It is not worth it .    … Expand
  93. Gaf
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    I didnt get spoiled, but i already know about the leaks and reviews. I played all and discover the story and character development by myself. I was ready to finally play a bad game fron ND, but it wasnt like that. This game is a masterpiece, the first half of the game is already good, but the second half show us another side of the story, and it is dificult for us like spectator deal withI didnt get spoiled, but i already know about the leaks and reviews. I played all and discover the story and character development by myself. I was ready to finally play a bad game fron ND, but it wasnt like that. This game is a masterpiece, the first half of the game is already good, but the second half show us another side of the story, and it is dificult for us like spectator deal with other side and points of view, nothing is like we tough. Thanks for this game, thanks for give us a little joy in this 2020.… Expand
  94. BuyPCgame
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    So many hate reviews from people who didnt even play the game. This game is masterpiece. It doesnt allow you to casually enjoy the story it makes you live it. Sometimes life is hard and this is what this game makes the best. Show how sad and useless world can be
  95. piponya
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad story. It don't my Last of Us. I know … Expand
  96. actionpact
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Well, I would have to say that the people giving this game 0 to 3 ratings are overreacting quite a bit. That said, many of the complaints people have about this game are totally valid. For large parts of the story, characters show little to no emotion about anything that's going on, and everyone is just hellbent on revenge, no matter how alien their indifference to murder might seem toWell, I would have to say that the people giving this game 0 to 3 ratings are overreacting quite a bit. That said, many of the complaints people have about this game are totally valid. For large parts of the story, characters show little to no emotion about anything that's going on, and everyone is just hellbent on revenge, no matter how alien their indifference to murder might seem to their character. Ellie and Tommy spend no time thinking about how, just maybe, Joel kind of brought his fate on himself. Ellie herself says that she doesn't think she can forgive Joel for what he did in TLOU 1, so why on earth would the people on the other side of the equation be able to forgive him? To them, and I would imagine to most who played the game, Joel is, well, kind of f'ing evil. Ellie and Tommy are decently intelligent people, and yet they never even begin to explore any internal conflict or potential empathy with those they seek vengeance against. It's super frustrating. Even when that development does happen within the space of literally 1 second near the end of the game, it isn't explored or questioned, but just kind of happens out of nowhere in a relieving but pretty dumb way. That, at least, is my main beef with the game.

    As for actually playing the game, it's really similar to the first installment. The mechanics are more or less the same, but smoothed out a bit (I only found the game clunky in a few ways that didn't impact my enjoyment terribly. The shooting felt really smooth, though), and the skill trees/supply gathering at all very familiar. I wouldn't say that's a bad thing, really. It might have been interesting to add some new elements, but it could also have just bogged down an already decently robust combat system. It's super stressful at points, as we would expect, but does an okay job of breaking up the really creepy bits with only somewhat creepy bits. Definitely more jump scares than I would have liked.

    The acting is as good as you would expect. Shannon Woodward does a great job as Dina, who despite a limited role is a bit of a highlight of the game (despite apparently having 0 judgement), as does Laura Bailey as Abby, who actually I thought was pretty cool but to each their own. The thing is, the interactions between the main characters and their companions are really good, but just don't really happen enough and generally aren't as deep as you might like.

    With most of the negative out of the way, the game is actually pretty good. It's not ground breaking like its predecessor, but that is an insanely high bar. Character development does fall a bit flat, but that doesn't make the story entirely bad. the POV change part way through I actually found really interesting and refreshing. Playing through the second half makes you view the first half in new context, a context that even still isn't really explored enough in games. The game also looks great and for the most part is fun to play, though there is definitely some padding in there. The ending is, well, it's not what you want. I'm still not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. On the one hand there is some poetry to it that contains a nuance the rest of the game can't seem to find, but on the other hand something is just... missing. There is a definitive lack of closure and honestly postmodern endings are just not it anymore. Still, I can't help but feel that this game's biggest flaw is that it's the sequel to The Last Of Us, and perhaps it was never possible to recapture that depth. Everything about it is seems cool, and on the surface level is cool, but isn't fleshed out. In most games I really don't think that would be a big deal, but here it is. I want to get to know Lev and Yara more, I want to know more about the Seraphites, about how WLF came to be and what they want. I want to learn more about Dina's story, I want there to be stretches of the story where literally everyone you meet doesn't want to kill you on sight, because so much of the game is actually really cool and good, but so little of it is embellished on.

    Basically, this game is that is really, really good, except there's too much of what you don't really want, and not enough of what you do want, and so while I still enjoyed playing it (a lot!), there were too many flat moments for it to stand out as a truly great game. I really hope they consider a trilogy, because I know there's enough still there to make something remarkable.

    And also all the people complaining about how it's too intersectional can gtfo.    … Expand
  97. georgerock89
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Melhores gráficos da geração até o momento. A narrativa prende e lhe fazer querer saber mais. Jogabilidade melhorada em relação ao primeiro. Realmente um ótimo trabalho da naught dog.
  98. dthorsell
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    The last of us 2 is the game you don’t know that you want, well if you have played the first one you’ll have an idea but still. It’s dark uncompromising and raw. If you are looking for an superhero story look elsewhere, if you are looking for Shindlers list on PS4 come on in.
  99. hunthunt
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some idiots want the same old cliches told again and again.

    Im so glad that Druckmann did something different, fuc
    k the idiots that cant differentiate reality from fiction    … Expand
  100. abd_kayali
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    This game user reviews vs critics reviews shows how much corrupt the journalism business is and this medium isn't away from that.
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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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