The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Lanternuser2814
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Beautiful graphics but such a truly terrible story. I wanted to love it so badly, but once I was done with it I couldn’t ignore how truly terrible it was.
  2. TheChosenFella
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    It blows my mind that they just decided to kill off a loved character in an extremely nasty way. I guess Neil tried to achieve the effect that GoT's Red Wedding had on people, but he failed miserably.
  3. Nile1
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    An ambitious masterpiece about the cycle of violence. Adds brilliant and layered new characters into the world and is a true worthy sequel to one of the best games ever made.
  4. Jbh2345
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely incredible. That’s the only way I can describe this game. It provides a nuanced and thought provoking continuation of the first game’s ending that leaves players pondering the story for days. The sad truth of the story is that it revolves around Joel’s fateful decision to give Ellie a chance at life, but the way he did it basically makes it impossible for Ellie to find happiness. Every action has a consequence, and Joel’s atrocities against the fireflies ends up coming back to bite Ellie. At the end of the day, the game feels like you’re playing in an alternate reality where Joel made the wrong decision. The correct series of events seems to end with Ellie dying on the operating table and saving the world, but not all things have happy endings. To say that the characters didn’t progress well through this story is a flat out lie, because this story thoroughly felt like the place that the characters would naturally end up. Overall, it would be most fitting to package both games as a single story, because both feel so essential to each other. PLAY THIS GAME. It’ll make you feel like crap, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad game... it means it’s making you think. And that, my friends, is what all media should strive to do. Bravo Naughty Dog. Can’t wait to see what new IP or sequel you bake up next.… Expand
  5. Malik1295
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    For someone who considers the first last us the greatest ever made.

    I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY ABOUT THIS GARBAGE. Thanks naughty dog and Neil for ruining the best the best game ever made.
  6. Smikhail
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I will not write about how amazing this game is (professional critics had already have enough details about it), instead I would like to said that something should be done with current rating system. May be it should be simplified just to "Like it" / "Don't like it" binary system, because de facto it works that way.
    1) Almost nobody tries to separate one factors from others (OK, you don't    I will not write about how amazing this game is (professional critics had already have enough details about it), instead I would like to said that something should be done with current rating system. May be it should be simplified just to "Like it" / "Don't like it" binary system, because de facto it works that way.
    1) Almost nobody tries to separate one factors from others (OK, you don't like plot, but you shouldn't immediately put zero for entire game for this: there are a lot of other factors and, for example, you would certainly look like a total dumb if you put "zero" for a graphic or open world detalization in AAA project like "The last of us".
    2) Nobody (and even professional critics sometimes) in modern time doesn't really understand and use rating as it should be: comparison of currently observed game vs all other games. How it is possible to rate a triple A project below some crappy product of unknown game designers?

    So, in overall, my idea suggests, that either rating services should use simplified binary ratings, either they should ban everyone, whose ratings are totally busted.    … Expand
  7. BlueCreeper
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    The world of The Last of Us is a cruel, dangerous, and often exhilarating experience. Unfortunately the game is review bombed for its story. While there are several points throughout the story that the player may find disappointing, nothing seems forced or unreasonable. By no means does this game deserve any score lower than a 7/10 by an average player. If you were fans of the first gameThe world of The Last of Us is a cruel, dangerous, and often exhilarating experience. Unfortunately the game is review bombed for its story. While there are several points throughout the story that the player may find disappointing, nothing seems forced or unreasonable. By no means does this game deserve any score lower than a 7/10 by an average player. If you were fans of the first game please don’t hesitate to give this game a try. The sense of scope and exploration has increased tenfold and the result is a beautiful and intriguing environment. However, if you did not enjoy the first The Last of Us, it’s unlikely you will enjoy this sequel. That being said, story sequels like this generally improve upon the first game’s vision rather than completely altering the formula. In that sense this game has succeeded spectacularly. While there are some issues with game mechanics that I wish could be altered it does not detract majorly from the game experience. The game is not perfect, but it is not only playable but enjoyable. Anyone who gives this game a 0-5/10 is not doing an accurate job at a critical review. If you feel like you want to pick this game up, then you should.… Expand
  8. OmaarSaaleh
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    The best graphic ever with a great gameplay is useless with a horrible story The trailer has spoilers!!!
  9. Daisyberisha
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Good albeit depressing ending but still satisfying. Looking forward to a part 3.
  10. OnionSama
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    The game has the top level of graphics, motion capture, and not bad music. HOWEVER the story ruined everything. PLEASE DON'T MAKE FAKE REVIEWS
  11. s0nsais
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    I did not wait 7 years for f*cking propaganda. Im so tired of (((their))) bs, remake the game please, this is utterly unplayable.
  12. PsychoCat45
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all i am writing this review because of all the unwarranted criticism this game is getting.I thought if people write reviews without having played the game just because it is cool to hate this game, I can also write a review praising it for how good it is.
    After playing this i did not know i actually wanted a sequel. I am absolutely glad of the direction it took because in this way it is even more unique and fresh than what it could've been if Naughty Dog went with a safer approach. This story is brutal and shocking. This is a clear departure from the easier to swallow formula of the first game which focused on a wonderful relationship while it still explored the dark depths of humanity that are revealed by the coming of the virus. This goes all the way into the darkest depths of character study. The plot is set in motion by Joel's death which comes very early into the game and while expecting it, it still managed to surprise me. This is a brutal undignified death that further explores the dark state of the world. It also launches Ellie's brutal revenge story in motion. The game departs from the Ellie we know from the first one. We see a more mature version of her and we observe as she slowly loses her established humanity piece by piece in her obsession with revenge . The game also wants you to see the game in this first half through her eyes antagonizing the group responsible for Joel's death making it easier to connect with Ellie's struggle.In the second half of the game we play as a new character named Abby who is responsible for brutally murdering Joel in the beginning of the game. I was intrigued by this narrative choice and I was curious to see if the game would be effective with such a twist in perception. It is in my opinion a brilliant design choice that further enhances the story suggesting the message that in such a depressing world it is all a matter of perspective. We see Abby's relationships and friendships akin to what we see in Ellie's part of the story. And as the game slowly shifts to Abby's perspective you start to see Ellie as the villain. All of this further enhances in my opinion the idea that the game tries to convey. It wants to depress you, make you feel desperate as if you are a part of the lifeless world that it represents. I can totally understand why some people cannot appreciate this shift of narrative because of the passion they had for the first game which still is from a narrative standpoint a masterpiece. I do not agree with the clearly fake reviews that nitpick at the game simply because it's cool using arguments such as an nonexistent political agenda that apparently is behind the game. I can also not understand the people who stopped playing after Joel died. So in conclusion this game is absolutely unique and fresh and further illustrates the power of immersion videogames have achieved. It is also a bleak character study that explores humanity's most primitive and overpowering desires    … Expand
  13. NonprofitMoth5
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    The games mechanics were great and it played well but with the continue of it's predecessor the game lacks in what made the first so amazing. I'm not going to spoil anything from it but I was highly disgusted in what the game had in store when it came to the life that were the characters. Little development in Ellie and it seems they didn't have any actual plans on her life after the firstThe games mechanics were great and it played well but with the continue of it's predecessor the game lacks in what made the first so amazing. I'm not going to spoil anything from it but I was highly disgusted in what the game had in store when it came to the life that were the characters. Little development in Ellie and it seems they didn't have any actual plans on her life after the first game. Really disappointed with the team on this one.… Expand
  14. Manthatwaswack
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    Just damn
    Dont recommend it
    Story was very disappointing and the character "swap" was very... bad
  15. benielzlo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The last of us es uno de los mejores juegos jamas habia existodo, espero que no lean las tonterias que ponen los demas y lo disfruten como yo.
  16. LuisF50
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    A good game until the moment you have to attack Ellie as Abby why? It's Ellie why should I do that. Apart froma that I think it's a memorable game not as good as The last of us 1 but I love the way both of them shows that there is not such a think as heroes or villains everybody tries it's best for the things in which believes
  17. Cbgraham
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    Characters introduced are boring. Not fleshed put. The disingenuous destruction of the original characters is lazy. It’s just. It worth your time story wise. Graphics great , Sound design and music score great. The story and writing is atrocious and insulting.
  18. Strokeoasis
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very good game, Hirogaru yami no naka kawashiatta kakumei no chigiri yue ni mebaeta aku
    No hana. tebayo    … Expand
  19. novski
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A gut-wrenching, hard to swallow masterpiece, but a masterpiece nonetheless.

    Without revealing any spoilers, I will say that it is very sad to see so much misguided hate being thrown at this game, mostly by people who did not play it - and who never intended to play it, regardless of whatever leaks might have happened. They are missing out on possibly the best game of the generation.    A gut-wrenching, hard to swallow masterpiece, but a masterpiece nonetheless.

    Without revealing any spoilers, I will say that it is very sad to see so much misguided hate being thrown at this game, mostly by people who did not play it - and who never intended to play it, regardless of whatever leaks might have happened. They are missing out on possibly the best game of the generation.

    It's a polarizing game, for sure. It is not afraid to take risks and does so willingly, challenging players to endure painful moments of hard to watch violence, which might - and will - alienate some people. I can definitely understand that some fans of Part I will feel disappointed by some story elements, but I cannot agree with those accusing it of being poorly written. It is meant to bother you. It is meant to not be a happy story in any way, and it is a daring, deep and misleadingly philosophical piece of narrative. Put simply, if you understand what the writers were going for, it could very well be the best narrative-focused videogame ever created. I know it is, for me.

    It redefines the meaning of what it is to be a protagonist, and subverts both the hero and villain roles. It shoves human suffering in your face, time and time again, but does so in such a way that it never becomes tactless or gratuitous, and it never pushes the boundaries of taste. It is most definitely hard to swallow - simply put, it's a story that demands the player to have a strong stomach. It treats you like an adult. As it should.

    With story out of the way, it must be mentioned how absurdly detailed everything about this game is. From subtle facial expressions that denounce nuanced emotions, like jealousy, fear, anger, contempt, surprise, hesitance and many more, to tiny sound effects you would never expect to hear in a videogame, along with some of the most ridiculously and painstakingly detailed environments and level design I have ever seen.

    Gameplay is also masterfully crafted here. Combat is much, much more fluid and seamless than Part I's sometimes clunky mechanics, exploration feels fresh and absorbing, even after dozens of hours of play, and each new area has a distinct and purposeful feel to it, making every stage feel like it adds weight to the experience. It's remarkable how a story-driven game can surpass the 30 hour mark without ever feeling like it's dragging for too long. The addition of a jump button may look like an obvious element for a 2020 game, but it does open up new exploration possibilities that Part I never achieved, making Ellie feel much more agile and capable than Joel ever did.

    In terms of characters, be prepared to meet one of the most diverse and fully realized cast of virtual people ever designed. With The Last of Us Part II, gone are the days of the same old caucasian male protagonists and equally generic supporting cast. Gender, sexuality, and race are all carefully balanced and presented in such a way that it makes the characters rich and lifelike, while making it so that these subjects are rarely the main focus of the game. When they are, though, they serve to deepen the selection of themes approached by the game, which make us draw comparisons to our own, infected-free real world.

    In the final hours of the game, I realized that The Last of Us Part II triggered emotions that I have never felt in any piece of work - videogame or otherwise - in my life. Joy, charm, pain, anger, fear, repulse, nausea, surprise, disagreement and satisfaction are some of the feelings provoked by the story, with a few more nuanced ones in key moments.

    If you want a game that will take you on a punishing, emotionally draining, visually incredible, artistically unmatched, adult and, yes, bleak experience, The Last of Us Part II has much to offer you. Do not let the fact that the story doesn't match our seven-year-in-the-making fan fictions detract you from what is quite possibly one of the best games ever crafted.

    There is so much more I would like to say, but I will refrain from doing so, in order to prevent spoilers and for the sake of brevity (and character limit).

    Thank you, Naughty Dog, for one of the most unforgettable experiences I have had the privilege to live through. This game, this world and its characters will stay with me for years to come, and I'm still reliving the story in my mind as I make my way through the painful first hours of the story on my New Game +.    … Expand
  20. darksondk
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Acabei de zerar The Last of Us Part II. Que jogo meus amigos, que jogo. Gráficos lindíssimos, jogabilidade muito boa e trilha sonora magnífica. Eu sei que teve gente que não gostou da história. Eu particularmente gostei muito. A maneira que o jogo te envolve é absurda. Confesso que chorei no final.
  21. Alrago
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Perfect Game, Just that, play It now. The music, THE Art, the characters, everything is perfect in this game.
  22. Mason_frank
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first I was angry at Abby for killing Joel, and then I see Abby's reasoning for her actions... and I just, couldn't help but to feel bad for her. Joel's past finally came back to bite him. I get that: "Abby should get her consequences! She gets away with killing Joel and gets everything she wants!" What I have to say to that is this: Joel, Tommy and Ellie kill like 99% of the people Abby cared about, and plus Abby also has a kid, Lev, to look after. If you know Joel and Ellie then you'd know they wouldn't kill someone and leave a kid hopeless and in danger because their protector/parent is dead. Gameplay: 10/10 - I just had so much fun, the tension, the suprises, the bad guys having names (got kinda annoying, but if you sneak around it won't be annoying as much.)

    Story: 9/10 - there's so much plot twists that make me not know what's going on. Like: "Wait, should I still be angry at Abby? Yes, she killed Joel... but then again Joel did kill like 80% of the people Abby loved." **** like that have me on my feet and I live for it. I love when writers can have my emotions all over the place. Characters: 8/10. I'd rate it higher, but there wasn't enough character background on the characters that help with Abby in the beginning of the game. I also wanna see more of Ellie and Dina, Joel's character development was **** great. It's like Ellie is his daughter and he wasn't afraid to show he loves her, but still scared to say it with his own words. If that makes sense.

    The ending hits hard. It's definitely something to really think about before saying it's good. There's not much I wanna say, I guess this is where I say this then, go pick up a copy! If $80 CAD is too much to spend right now then wait until a discount comes up for the game. The story will still be here no matter what.    … Expand
  23. Jezzof7
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is AWESOME there is nothing to talk about. What we still have to talk about is this TOXIC gamer community that hides all its homophobia and hate in "opinions". The game broke records but the Nerds don't like the game because the character is a STRONG AND LESBIAN WOMAN.. Se ficar p*** é pior nerd chato da p***.
  24. Ricardo_silva
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Fomos enganados, nos trailers do jogo , cenas foram alteradas , para dar uma falsa impressão de que a história seria diferente da original , isso foi pensado para obter o sucesso de vendas , pois sabiam que se fizessem os trailers do que realmente estava por vir , seria um fracasso, empresa mal caráter, acabaram com a franquia, acabaram com um dos melhores jogos da década passada. MuitoFomos enganados, nos trailers do jogo , cenas foram alteradas , para dar uma falsa impressão de que a história seria diferente da original , isso foi pensado para obter o sucesso de vendas , pois sabiam que se fizessem os trailers do que realmente estava por vir , seria um fracasso, empresa mal caráter, acabaram com a franquia, acabaram com um dos melhores jogos da década passada. Muito obrigado.… Expand
  25. EiTiRNAL
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    The best graphics and soundtrack the PS4 has ever produced. The combat and traversal have improved from the original game but the story and plot have left me with the most disappointing video games I have ever played. The complete disregard for the characters we grew to love was shockingly frustrating.

    Naughty Dog are my favourite developers but the logic behind the storytelling in this    The best graphics and soundtrack the PS4 has ever produced. The combat and traversal have improved from the original game but the story and plot have left me with the most disappointing video games I have ever played. The complete disregard for the characters we grew to love was shockingly frustrating.

    Naughty Dog are my favourite developers but the logic behind the storytelling in this game is extremely flawed.

    I am going to pretend this game never existed.    … Expand
  26. nrusso5485
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is terrible. The first half of the game is good... Then you are forced into playing as Abby.. with beyond boring flashbacks that you have to play through ..the game just drags on and on after.. the game tries to be "ground breaking" in making you question who the real "bad guy" is...but it doesn't , because they are both bad people .. they really shove LGBTQ down you're throat here .. we all know Elle is a lesbian from the first game , but the person who kills Joel just so happens to be a lesbian , who befirends a transexual ? Their sexuality has zero to do with the game at all and it's never really addressed other than when an old bigot says something to Elle.. seems like they went for shock value , it's all they really have going for the game . Should have never made a sequel.… Expand
  27. Md2475
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I liked most of the game but the second half dragged a bit and had some unlikeable characters and confusing story choices but over all I liked the game
  28. WillJsmes
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    I was a huge Naughty Dog fan and really enjoyed the Uncharted series and the original Last of Us game. With Uncharted 4, it’s DLC and the DLC for the Last of Us, you could see the slow shift to identity politics over good story. I have no issue with seeing representation in games and other forms of media. Smart companies know how to do this correctly in a non pandering way. ObviouslyI was a huge Naughty Dog fan and really enjoyed the Uncharted series and the original Last of Us game. With Uncharted 4, it’s DLC and the DLC for the Last of Us, you could see the slow shift to identity politics over good story. I have no issue with seeing representation in games and other forms of media. Smart companies know how to do this correctly in a non pandering way. Obviously Naughty Dog is completely tone deaf in this regard. This game fumbles full steam ahead into a clumsy attempt to appease a small group of people who don’t even really play these games. For those of you who like the game, congratulations. I’m happy for you. I will not be giving Naughty Dog my money until they start making games that interest me again, which will probably be never. Such a waste of a great character and great story from the original game in this so called “masterpiece”. Sadly, not surprising though.… Expand
  29. Madisonk614
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loved the beauty and detail of the world Naughty Dog created. Really appreciated the atmosphere and feeling that came with it. Difficult to cut ties with beloved characters but ultimately it was a great experience to step back into the world of The Last of Us again. I hope we do get to experience a part 3.… Expand
  30. JarBoMador
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a fan service story. A very risky screen-play which is not for all tastes.… Expand
  31. EDERBLY
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    Good Game Don't see it, play it
    The story may be a bit harsh, but it was worth the wait.
    How it is controlled is amazing
    Good graphics.
  32. AB69
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. F this game I didn’t wait 7 years for this sjw and preachy **** I’d rather flush my money down the toilet.… Expand
  33. DavidThePilgrin
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um jogão. Umas das melhores experiências da minha vida. Intenso, jogabilidade refinada e impecável, gráficos lindos e supremos, uma aula de level design e de comprometimento em trazer uma experiência genuinamente humana. O jogo te faz enxergar a história por diferente perspectivas, te fazendo assim a todo momento se indagar sobre o certo e o errado. Pra finalizar, a trilha sonora é a melhor que já vi num jogo. Pontos negativos pra mim, foram, a morte mal construída de Joel, um personagem tão "casca grossa", morreu como um burro ingenuo, apesar da sua morte não ter sido em vão, ela foi completamente mal elaborada. Outro ponto negativo foram npcs do jogo muito repetitivos, você não se sente só mais um nesse mundo como em RDR 2. e pra finalizar, o fato de jogarmos pouco com a Ellie me deixou um pouco decepcionado. Mas de resto, é umas melhores experiências que já tive em um jogo.… Expand
  34. dan_heredia
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece. I wish this experience could be lived by all the people and not only by the games. It's a must have for PS4 owners.
    **** the haters and all prejudiced people.
  35. CaioDantas01
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível, história melhor ainda, gameplay muito boa e gráficos insanos.
    Uma obra prima na indústria dos games
  36. Carlos38841
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    You cant gave a bad review, but the game is so mediocre, than i feel is bad
  37. Novec
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Honestly, this game is great. As a hardcore fan of the original Last of Us and someone who saw all of the leaks, let's just say I wasn't too thrilled with this game. But I still gave it a second chance and what can I say? Neil was right, context is everything. This game really makes you feel for every single character in the story whether good, or bad. I know a lot of outlets have beenHonestly, this game is great. As a hardcore fan of the original Last of Us and someone who saw all of the leaks, let's just say I wasn't too thrilled with this game. But I still gave it a second chance and what can I say? Neil was right, context is everything. This game really makes you feel for every single character in the story whether good, or bad. I know a lot of outlets have been saying that the story is just too depressing and has no moments of levity, but I would be lying if I said that I didn't cry out of sheer happiness a few times. Although there were two story moments that I didn't agree with personally, I can see why they were in the game and I absolutely respect their inclusion. The ending too was something that I was hesitant of at first, but they even managed to pull that off while also giving it a much more understated feel then part one's ending. Now, onto everything that isn't story. The music in this game is fantastic, with Gustavo once again hitting the mark on every track (with unbroken being my personal favorite) while Mac Quayle is brought in to work on more combat centric pieces. And i must say, he does a wonderful job. If you were a fan of the gameplay of the first game (like myself) then you will love what they've done here. Both Ellie and Abby feel much better to control then Joel. With Ellie in particular feeling much more agile then any of the other characters. Ontop of that the weapons themselves feel somewhat improved (although they control quite similar to the first games), the upgrade system has been greatly expanded, with tonnes of new perks and paths to take. Plus as an added bonus companions can now actually aim, shoot people, and hide too. When in combat the game is something else entirely, you weave your way through increasingly bigger encounter maps with more and more enemies until, you inevitably get spotted. This is when it gets really interesting. I personally played the game on grounded which led to combat encounters being scary and adrenaline inducing. I can't even count how many times I would get out of combat and still feel my heart racing and adrenaline burning off. The combination of the combat music, gunplay, and enemy ai leads to something that is even more tense then the first game. With my personal favorite combat moment being whenever I tried to snipe someone with a bow. As the sound effects and vibrations of the controller really made it feel the tension in the bow string and like this thing i'm holding could snap any minute. So overall, I have this game a 9/10, great combat, (mostly) great story, but it does end up dragging on for a few more hours then it needed to.… Expand
  38. MrvusReevue
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    The Last of Us was a title that made me love the PS3 as a console. The immersive and somewhat grounded world, the characters who had been affected by this world, and an intense, emotional story built off of their development on a journey through it. It was memorable, beautiful and stayed with me for very long after playing.

    Enter The Last of Us Part 2, a game that carries us back into    The Last of Us was a title that made me love the PS3 as a console. The immersive and somewhat grounded world, the characters who had been affected by this world, and an intense, emotional story built off of their development on a journey through it. It was memorable, beautiful and stayed with me for very long after playing.

    Enter The Last of Us Part 2, a game that carries us back into this same world with some familiar faces making an appearance. For starters, the game stands out as one of the most graphically beautiful experiences you can get on console today. The lighting, the incredible density of areas you explore, the quality of material detail, and like the first game, some incredible facial animation work with real acting performances that make you feel like you’re watching real humans interact with each other. It isn’t that often i will willingly ignore the sprint button and walk around a game world, just taking it all in, but this is one in which i regularly felt the need to do it. The best part being all of this is at a very solid and smooth frame rate too.

    The game also sounds incredible, the sonic atmosphere is perfectly balanced with a great dynamic range. The music is also brilliant, again, and perfect for the dark, barren, and often hopeless world it embellishes, the main themes being used sparingly at the main story beats to add to the impact of these moments. I think the most important thing to take from this amazing visual and sonic fidelity, is how immersive this game is, and i think that mainly comes down to the great job the dev team have done creating this extreme, complex and believable world.

    The gameplay is very much similar to the first, but refined and improved in many ways too. I personally really enjoy the main gameplay mechanics, searching for crafting parts to ready yourself for combat, and then finding it’s often just enough to get you through said encounters. I found the ‘moderate’ difficulty option to be more than fair, with a few parts that i found particularly challenging, but occasional difficulty spikes, although rare, did happen. Again though, these could be worked around with a few attempts and some thought (or spamming with the heavy weapons and some luck).
    The enemy variation is much better this time around, with more infected (some new more shocking examples too), some animals and more humans with different backstories and reasons for what they do. These little differences make encounters feel unique and more challenging strategically. There were unfortunately some moments, especially in the latter part of the game, in which the encounters maybe started to feel a bit much, and more like something from the Uncharted series. It felt a little out of place in a game series that usually aims to be slightly more grounded, stealth based and not the hyped up ‘one man army’ style.

    However, i think I’m not alone when i say the most important thing in this game is the story and its characters. Unfortunately, i would say this is a bit of a mixed bag, and there’s a lot of thinking to do after completing it. The characters, particularly Ellie and Dina, are very well written and felt grounded, relatable and real. The cutscenes are incredible, and a few very beautiful moments occur in which, very much like the first, you will be left a little tearful. I generally really enjoyed the game and think its a very interesting and profound story experience, but in a way, there are moments i really did not enjoy. In a sense, i know this is intentional (which is somewhat interesting in itself), but with it being a game, it feels a little odd to be forced to do certain things, and then made to feel bad about not enjoying doing them. In fact, its that divisive and split, there was one particular moment where i was considering putting the controller down and calling it a day, because i didn’t want to do what i had to. It is completely understandable to me that people will not like this story, and some big fans of the first may even struggle to complete it, but i think i do also respect Naughty Dog in some ways for breaking the mould and doing something extraordinarily risky. It is a game that will stay with you, but not at all for the same reasons as the first did, and not necessarily good reasons. Some very important new characters are introduced throughout the game, and some of these new characters are not handled in a very good way, which leaves you struggling to relate and care about them when it comes time to. Also, the game is somewhat split into two main parts, built from two main perspectives, and again, i’m not sure whether this was a great idea (although it does mean you get to meet more characters and see more of the world, which is a positive thing. I am all for world building).
    The game is very fleshed out, deep and detailed though, so you can easily put 20-35+ hours into one play through, depending on your play style.    … Expand
  39. Caliel_Nalesso
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Jogo do ano certeza, gráficos maravilhosos, jogabilidade melhorada, jogo absurdo de bom, ambientação incrível, uma história envolvente sobre vingança que te faz ver se vale ou não a pena arriscar tudo, emocionante do começo ao fim, quero o troféu de platina desse jogo.
  40. Squijee
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! I'm still thinking about the story a week after beating it. It's not the story I expected to get but it's a welcome surprised. Everyone needs to play this game if they enjoyed the first game and give it a chance. The game did something different and I'm glad they did. Why would you want the same game again? You can just replay the first game if that's all youThis game is a masterpiece! I'm still thinking about the story a week after beating it. It's not the story I expected to get but it's a welcome surprised. Everyone needs to play this game if they enjoyed the first game and give it a chance. The game did something different and I'm glad they did. Why would you want the same game again? You can just replay the first game if that's all you want. I recommend going in without spoilers and just see what you think.… Expand
  41. consumergamer
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    What a disappointment. The story shoots itself in the foot in the prologue and right when your getting used to the limp it pulls the rug right from underneath you half-way through and pins you on the ground for 10 hours.

    The first game made me want to be a father, this one just makes want to kill myself, literally. If you have depression I wouldn't recommend this game.
  42. RateB8
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    An incredible and daring sequel that delivers on all fronts. A truly perfect follow up to the first game.
  43. fullofpee
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS GAME IS AMAZING. Don't believe the hate bandwagoners. People only dislike this game because Joel dies early on and they can't handle the fact that the game isn't all about Joel. The story amazing as well as the graphics and gameplay. Absolutely phenomenal… Expand
  44. Claudiog29
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Honestly the story makes no sense. Joel is the most skilled survivor in the first game, and here he is a 5 year old. He saved abby's life.When you kill a main character at least make it rewarding in the end. It's like they forgot who the main characters are. To me this is lazy writing. The gameplay is the same as before but now you can jump and go prone. The graphics are better but that'sHonestly the story makes no sense. Joel is the most skilled survivor in the first game, and here he is a 5 year old. He saved abby's life.When you kill a main character at least make it rewarding in the end. It's like they forgot who the main characters are. To me this is lazy writing. The gameplay is the same as before but now you can jump and go prone. The graphics are better but that's not what makes a game good. The game doesn't live up to the previous one. Don't trust the critics and don't spend money on this game. I already wasted mine and my time.btw sjw stay away from the gaming industry.… Expand
  45. JetstreamShadow
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The negative reviews initially put me off while playing through this game. I actually took a few days off from playing it due to how bad the reception was (and still is). However, I can confidently say that, after completing the story, that this is one of the best video games ever made, and also one of the best stories that I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience. Is it an easy game toThe negative reviews initially put me off while playing through this game. I actually took a few days off from playing it due to how bad the reception was (and still is). However, I can confidently say that, after completing the story, that this is one of the best video games ever made, and also one of the best stories that I’ve ever had the pleasure to experience. Is it an easy game to get through? No. Will you hate what happens at certain parts? Yes. This is one of those games that will stay with you after the credits roll, and that demands that you look back at everything that happened in order to understand why certain things came to pass. This is my first review I’ve ever done on a video game, but I believe that everybody should know how incredible this game is, and that it is definitely worth your time. This is one experience that you will never forget.… Expand
  46. 321boatguy
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Garbage. At first I thought for sure there was some group spamming the review section with bad reviews. I was wrong unfortunately. I really have thought about it considerably and started an account just to write this review to voice my complete displeasure. What were you guys thinking...
  47. Nostra
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    I never actually expected this from one of my favorite franchise ever, I pre-ordered it with the most hype I've ever had and I still waiting for my refund... this game is a joke
  48. Dullop
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    I will be forever saying this game ended with the first ones DLC.

    Did a terrible job of representing LGBT community, and the outstanding graphics couldn’t save this seemingly rushed and forcibly political storyline. It’s a real shame to see one of your favorite developers ruin a great game, maybe if druckman put as much effort into the story line as he did overworking and abusing his    I will be forever saying this game ended with the first ones DLC.

    Did a terrible job of representing LGBT community, and the outstanding graphics couldn’t save this seemingly rushed and forcibly political storyline.

    It’s a real shame to see one of your favorite developers ruin a great game, maybe if druckman put as much effort into the story line as he did overworking and abusing his employees we would have a great sequel.    … Expand
  49. mikorator
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Amazing graphics, lighting, level design but the gameplay felt exactly as before. Nothing really new in terms of mechanics. You get better graphics and nice motion capture but overall history is absolute garbage. Some changes in characters are unforgivable and utterly stupid. If you really want to play another "The last of Us" perhaps try the dlc or something because I would hardlyAmazing graphics, lighting, level design but the gameplay felt exactly as before. Nothing really new in terms of mechanics. You get better graphics and nice motion capture but overall history is absolute garbage. Some changes in characters are unforgivable and utterly stupid. If you really want to play another "The last of Us" perhaps try the dlc or something because I would hardly recomend sequel to anyone.… Expand
  50. mcbmc
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute failure of storytelling. If I were to rate this game purely off of storytelling then I'd give it a 0/10, but the graphics were undeniably amazing so I'll give it a 2.

    Now, let me elaborate. In a nutshell, the entire foundation of The Last of Us is the father-daughter relationship between Joel and Ellie and how they grew and developed together throughout the course of the game. It was the glimmer of hope for Joel's second chance at having a daughter, it was Ellie finally finding someone who cared after her and never left her, the theme of the light in the darkness shown through Joel and Ellie's relationship that made The Last of Us so amazingly good.

    The Last of Us Part II then proceeds to take a massive crap on everything the game was founded upon, and not only kills the beloved main protagonist Joel in the beginning, but also completely rushes it with absolutely no build up at all. It resembled that of a 12 year old forcing an amateur plot point into a story that just doesn't fit. After the death of Joel the entire game is a series of over the top violence with the only intent of hateful revenge, thus making you begin to extremely dislike Ellie by the end of the game. The ending gives no pay-off and there's no character development at all. If anything the characters regressed. That "light in the darkness" theme of the first game is completely ripped out of the second one, thus butchering everything the first game stood for. To top it all off, the only Joel and Ellie interactions we witnessed were in flashbacks, which ended with Ellie hating Joel and telling him she can't ever forgive him. Again, crapping all over the original games foundation.

    The feminist/LBTQ agenda is also very apparent in this sequel, and it seems obvious to me that Neil Druckmann traded out quality storytelling for an in-your-face preachy message, and used The Last of Us as his soap box.

    This story ends with no hope, no redemption, no more Joel and Ellie, no love, nothing. It's not even bitter-sweet, it's just bitter. The first game ended bitter-sweet, but it was perfectly executed. This sequel felt rushed even though they had 7 years to perfect it.

    If anything this sequel shouldn't have had anything to do with revenge, but should have picked back up where it left off with the lie that Joel told Ellie at the end of the first game, and became a story of Ellie learning to forgive Joel and further strengthening the bond between the two.

    Like I said, this doesn't feel like a story, but feels like Neil Druckmann's soap box. An absolute failure in storytelling and a disappointment to fans.    … Expand
  51. TwiZY
    Jun 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Graphics are good, level of detail is amazing.

    But I think Joel deserved better. Video game industry needs to know that we usually get connected with characters and their choices and last thing we want to see is for that character to die. I don't care about all this agenda thing going around on internet. Don't care main character is lesb or trans, till the time it's a good game with a good story. Last of us 2 compared to Last of us 1 is just plain garbage. I can't believe that both developed by the same studio. Ellie goes on rampage, kills everyone, just to let Abby go, that was like a 10/10 facepalm moment for me. Writer needs to sit down and think what exactly he is trying to communicate with this story. Only character I cared about was Ellie, writer completely failed to make me feel anything about any other character. And why on earth we are forced to play Abby, after she butchered Joel, last thing we need is to play as her. I just can't believe that this game is coming from Naughty Dog, one of the best studio we have. How could they even think this is a great story. It has so many flaws. Let's hope Naughty Dog does better with next IP cuz I am sure LOU IP is dead now.    … Expand
  52. Franve
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Para empezar, me pareció un juegazo, no tiene nada que envidiar al 1, para mi de echo, lo supera, la narrativa me parece que está muy compacta, y las cosas que pasan no pasan porque si, los que os quejáis del lesbianismo y de los transexuales, estamos en 2020, ir al médico y que os revisen la homofobia, lo único malo que he visto, es que la historia al final se alarga un poco más de loPara empezar, me pareció un juegazo, no tiene nada que envidiar al 1, para mi de echo, lo supera, la narrativa me parece que está muy compacta, y las cosas que pasan no pasan porque si, los que os quejáis del lesbianismo y de los transexuales, estamos en 2020, ir al médico y que os revisen la homofobia, lo único malo que he visto, es que la historia al final se alarga un poco más de lo necesario, pero por lo demás, una obra maestra merecedora de un goty, y una cosa mas, no os dejéis influenciar por gente que solo ve que hay que darle al cuadrado varias veces en una cinemática y que por eso es una mierda el juego, gracias y un beso… Expand
  53. aggelostzikas
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've just finished the game. Going through the credits to the lovely last of us music whilst writing this. Whilst playing as Abby I was really close to dropping off. The moment when i was hitting Ellie to death i thought this was it. I didn't wanna play it anymore. I just continued because i wanted where it was trying to get at. The last part of the game has to be the best sequence in gaming history. The inbetween showing Joel's and Ellie's relationship going through such tension was like a Greek tragedy. Neill Druckmann was 100% committed to his vision. It's a pinnacle of art. Nothing less. I don't think we'll ever get to experience something this emotionally strong in a game. The game ain't about revenge. It is about survival. Mental survival. Physical survival. Survival at any cost. I'm not saying anything about the gameplay nor the graphics because it can't get any better on ps4 it's the best we've ever had in this generation. I wish Naughty Dog to keep making their games based on their vision. Not on fan fiction or whatever makes our mostly brain dead community happy. 10/10… Expand
  54. Dejavu22
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Heard the leaks... decided to hold off buying despite the fact that I loved the story (did not like the gameplay) in the last of us 1. So the only part of the game I liked which was the characters and the story were abandoned and the gameplay remains largely unchanged. I watched someone play it on YouTube until a main character was killed and I can’t even bring myself to watch it onlineHeard the leaks... decided to hold off buying despite the fact that I loved the story (did not like the gameplay) in the last of us 1. So the only part of the game I liked which was the characters and the story were abandoned and the gameplay remains largely unchanged. I watched someone play it on YouTube until a main character was killed and I can’t even bring myself to watch it online without buying the game. Visually stunning but that can’t save everything else going against it. I cannot see myself buying another NaughtyDog game without hearing someone else is at the helm and it’s a shame because their team does great work. Also PlayStation exclusivity needs to end but maybe that’s just cause I prefer to play things on my pc.… Expand
  55. Akagami_oden
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un viaje de venganza en donde aprendemos lo que ello implica, narrado de una manera sublime y acompañado con una banda sonora y gráficos que rozan( por no decir que tocan) la excelencia. Un juego maduro que no es para todo el mundo, como se puede apreciar al ver el haterismo y cabezas huecas que imperan hoy en dia en el mundo… Expand
  56. Thebrowniebro
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Honestly one of the most moving games I have ever witnessed. Naughty Dog tells a profound story that dares to ask the tough questions about revenge, forgiveness, and humanity. The pacing IS a bit slow for my preference, but I still highly suggest this game for people who were invested in the first
  57. Irongirl1804
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Light spoilers This game is brilliant from start to finish. It’s emotional and brutal. It pushes the player to feel things and it is sometimes uncomfortable to play but the story is so engaging. You’re often left wondering “who’s the good guys and who’s the bad guys here” and the answer is up to you and your perspective. All the characters have reasons for their actions and Naughty Dog allows the player to act them out, we see different view points that have us going back and forth on who’s “side” we’re on. The violence is often criticised but in this hyper violent, mostly lawless post apocalyptic world, it’s all the characters really know. The lighter moments of the game are beautiful, picking up a guitar as Ellie and listening to her play Take on Me is one of my favourite parts of the game. Visiting the museum and aquarium are a welcome relief from the tense gameplay you’re often faced with. Naughty Dog has gone to great lengths to make The Last Of Us Part II accessible. They want you to play the game, to experience the story and if that means you play it on very light mode with various gameplay toggles on, such as auto aim and invisible while prone, then that’s ok! Naughty Dog clearly want as many people as possible to experience this game and I can’t recommend it enough.… Expand
  58. Zachhoover7
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is good; everyone needs to chill out. If you liked anything about the first game, this one is worth playing.
  59. Retlaw20
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Un buen juego, lastima que aquí solo vienen tirar hate porque no lo han probado
  60. Gubbos
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Perfect by no means but not nearly as bad as the blatant review bombings would make it seem. The game-play only steps things up from the last game, the graphics and world design have improved across the board as well.
    Story is at the front and center of a series like The Last of Us, and well-written stories can be finicky and difficult to create a satisfying follow up for. But a story    Perfect by no means but not nearly as bad as the blatant review bombings would make it seem. The game-play only steps things up from the last game, the graphics and world design have improved across the board as well.
    Story is at the front and center of a series like The Last of Us, and well-written stories can be finicky and difficult to create a satisfying follow up for. But a story should at least be experienced in it's entirety before it gets written off as garbage. A lot of people who saw the leak decided to review bomb this game months before release. Actual living people who call themselves game critics or reviewers and have large following said things like "This game is so bad, I'm not even going to play it." when the news about the leak was trending, a sentiment which should be seen as entirely inadequate from the perspective of someone who reviews games for a living. Clearly that sentiment has lasted through to release, and review bombers were in full force within hours of the launch.
    Thing is, while this isn't the story many people had envisioned (whatever that means when you knew nothing about the follow-up plot to begin with), it's not even bad. I do admit it takes awhile to get going, I didn't really like how fast things happened at the beginning, but I also didn't discredit an entire games worth of storytelling based on the first few moments. I really like where the story leaves off, and I like that they've established that Joel and Ellie aren't the Nathan Drake of this series, it's a harsh world they live in and everyone has to bite the dust someday.    … Expand
  61. Noah200
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego que el mundo a creado, si lo analizas bien te darás cuenta que es hermoso, solo tienes que prestar atención y no pensar en todo momento que va a ser un mal juego
  62. Waffles28
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is stupid the way the killed joel just for giving ellie protagonism. Though the bad reviews were from homophophic people, but I was wrong. The game is beautiful, and have some new mechanics, but in a game based so strongly in the story, make the sad thing they did with joel, was pathetic. So dissapointed, I prefer the first game… Expand
  63. Jadium
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely loved this game. Unlike a lot of other people I grew to dislike Ellie more than Abby by the end. Abby let her live twice when she could have killed her. Ellie just wanted revenge so bad that she didn't care who got hurt. Also the ending was phenomenal and had my jaw on the floor during the final fight.… Expand
  64. Taux
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Misleading marketing, shallow plot. Specifically Joel playing a much large part of the story but he dies shortly in it. The hand on the shoulder in the trailer and demo misleading to be Joel but not actually in the game.… Expand
  65. Jahanzeb123
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never really understood the hate for this game. After finishing this game i couldnt express what a masterpiece i have finished.
    The next gen combat style, the details in combat, the visuals and fighting envoriments, the voice acting, the emotions displayed by every character in the vame. Naughty dog really worked hard on this one.
    The Abby part might have been annoying at first because we were at such a good point at story and having to resest to Day1 in seattle again to play as a villain?But her part was really good later on too.
    [spoiler] The ending and everything was a really good way to justify for joel in my opinion. I loved joel so much and by the end of the game i accepted what had happened to him.    … Expand
  66. HeyLittleGuy
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    If you want to buy this game for the story don’t,if you want to buy it for strictly Just gameplay go for it.don’t recommend if you where a fan of the first game you will be hugely disappointed.
  67. KushAstronaut
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    10/10. can't wait to do my second playthrough! So many children won't enjoy it because of manufactured outrage, and it really puts a smile on my face that people that ignorant won't get to enjoy something as amazing as this! Btw, the elements of the story that people are criticizing all can be or are explained properly and logically, and it's clear that they go in wanting to hate it.10/10. can't wait to do my second playthrough! So many children won't enjoy it because of manufactured outrage, and it really puts a smile on my face that people that ignorant won't get to enjoy something as amazing as this! Btw, the elements of the story that people are criticizing all can be or are explained properly and logically, and it's clear that they go in wanting to hate it. If I took the time, I could dissect each and every one of their arguments as to why this game is bad and turn it around to prove how childish they actually are.… Expand
  68. goonie1976
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    You killed the game.

    Boring and so predictable.

    Thank you Naughty Crunch.
  69. Username186
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved this game! I understand why some people might not like the direction this game chose to go but it just worked for me.
  70. LiamVP
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    The last of us was a masterpiece.
    Don't understand all the negative comments.
  71. Cyberlynx36
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    It completely **** up our minds with this awful script and ironically this site is saying that the last of us 2 is a must play, game of decade and other ****
    My opinion is that you should keep your money for something worth
  72. sub2600
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    If you rated The Last of Us, you owe it to yourself to play The Last of Us 2.
    Don’t make your decision based on the wave of disingenuous chatter being pitted against this game. Rather, try it for yourself. At the least, don’t add your voice to the fake clamour around this game without having done so.
    The Last of Us 2 is a stunning achievement in the development of video games.
  73. Bethlever9616
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Waited 7 years for a sequel that's absolutely heart breaking and pointless. The whole story is legit shambles none of it made sense. Could of gone other ways for an ending and a plot but clearly who ever wrote the script was probably drunk and had no real feelings towards their fans! The first last of us will always be better than the second period.
  74. Baggame
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos e jogabilidade impecáveis e mais fluidos do que nunca. Por mais que seja contestável o meio como se deu o desfecho do personagem Joel (realmente uma morte tosca para um personagem tão grandioso), é algo que impulsiona o jogar e o faz sentir a raiva que a Ellie sente no momento. Quanto a jogabilidade com a Abby, creio que a Naughty Dog quis nos mostrar que toda história tem sua versão, ou que cada um é o herói de sua própria história. Não precisamos e talvez nem devamos perdoar o que Abby nos fez, mas só perceber que ela também é humana e teve seus motivos, além do final nos mostrar o que um caminho repleto de ódio e vingança pode nos trazer. Ellie perdeu dois de seus dedos, o que a incapacita de tocar violão (um dos últimos elos que ela mantinha com o Joel) e também perdeu a sua nova família. Não chega aos pés do primeiro título, porém a mensagem que esse jogo pretendeu passar, é profunda e muito bem construída. Tem passagens emocionantes desde os flashbacks mais simples com simples diálogos, até cenas de ação com muita adrenalina.… Expand
  75. Kishinzoro
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Unbelievably horrible story!! Very disrespectful to our beloved characters Joel and Ellie. Feel like they are raped by the writer and lost their souls. If you are a fan to the first part, you should never buy this one to ruin your memory and feelings.

    And those game critics and media should be ashamed of themselves. Giving it a 10/10 and calling it a masterpiece is not only disgraceful    Unbelievably horrible story!! Very disrespectful to our beloved characters Joel and Ellie. Feel like they are raped by the writer and lost their souls. If you are a fan to the first part, you should never buy this one to ruin your memory and feelings.

    And those game critics and media should be ashamed of themselves. Giving it a 10/10 and calling it a masterpiece is not only disgraceful but also disgusting. Here are my ratings:

    Graphics: 9
    Game play: 8
    Story: -10
    Pace: -10
    Overall: -3    … Expand
  76. Dirtgrub520
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us was my top game of all time. Part 2 has now usurped its predecessor. Don't listen to the chuds; this game is a true masterpiece. I've never encountered such vivid, fleshed out characters in a game before, and the voice acting blows everything else out of the water.
  77. Josmil
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Amazing mechanics, level design, best graphics of the generation. The story doesnt develop characters to like everyone, but real, with the duality it has.
  78. SimenAndre111
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Good graphics but horrible story. Also misleading trailers in advance make it sort of a scam.
  79. Izzy1989
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    The score of 2 is because graphics alone don’t make a good game.. the story is full of plot holes, previously established smart stable characters now behave like idiots. I honestly wished they didn’t include Joel and Ellie in this garbage, there are countless stories that could be told in this world. I would have loved to see a different group or even a prequel focusing on theThe score of 2 is because graphics alone don’t make a good game.. the story is full of plot holes, previously established smart stable characters now behave like idiots. I honestly wished they didn’t include Joel and Ellie in this garbage, there are countless stories that could be told in this world. I would have loved to see a different group or even a prequel focusing on the fireflies... why was this made....I waited 7 years for this. 7 years… Expand
  80. Barnes7213
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing characters, great story, new additions to gameplay that were fun. Extremely accessible
  81. SLAPAPOW
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    While the narrative is not nearly as streamlined as the original game and this has a pretty negative impact on the game's pacing; overall, The Last of Us Part II is an improvement in every aspect. A masterpiece.

    and unlike most of these user "reviewers" I actually finished the game...
  82. Evoraaksoy
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Not a game its scam for a massage
    Bad story Same gameplay with little adjustment Stealth is boring Forced to play with character we never seen in trailer Joel disrespect and have nothing to do with the game and ellie is not ellie....... Forcing a massage have nothing to do with game story
  83. JB13UK
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally, I enjoyed the game, the story, the graphics, the characters. The time line was a little bookie at the start and at the end, events happening a little out of sync. But over all, I enjoyed it, after 8 years of waiting, I feel it's good to have a sequel to this game.… Expand
  84. RKrank
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente jugabilidad. Un poco larga la historia y cruce de las dos protagonistas y un pésimo final para el legado de Joel.… Expand
  85. Myrcks
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    I expected the goty of 2020 and received the most boring game in the last 20 years.
  86. CemRollins
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    ...The Last of us part 2 is not canon for me. It pulls the fantastic first part into the dirt. I'm really disappointed. Never again. I hope Corey Balrog makes better deciosions then Naughty Dog. What a disappointment.
  87. Sushant1
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 2 days of completing the story and comprehending it here's my review.
    The reason many people straight up end up hating on the game is due to the fact Joel dies in the first act itself but as we (ellie) continues our pursuit of vengeance the further we go the more it hurts us and everybody around us. By the time we reach aquarium and kill pregnant mel thats when we-the character really start to question our actions.
    Then the clock resets to Seattle day 1 and we play as the character which seems the antagonist to us from the beginning act but as we deep dive into her story we realise she got her revenge but that didn't stop her from having nightmares and in the process she loses everyone close to her. In the end it's lev who stops her from killing Dina ending the cycle of violence.
    In the end Ellie finally realises that revenge is just not worth it but her pursuit of it throughout the events of the story has a cost. The cost being she ends up alone, her worst fear comes to life but she is finally at peace with herself and Joel.    … Expand
  88. EdCahill
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The narrative the team at Naughty Dog have assembled is the most subversive, impactful and lingering that I’ve ever experienced in a video game. The gameplay has been fine-tuned and improved on every front from the first game - every encounter is thrilling and I thoroughly recommend playing on hard. The attention to detail in every design element isThis game is a masterpiece. The narrative the team at Naughty Dog have assembled is the most subversive, impactful and lingering that I’ve ever experienced in a video game. The gameplay has been fine-tuned and improved on every front from the first game - every encounter is thrilling and I thoroughly recommend playing on hard. The attention to detail in every design element is unbelievable. The actions and responses of haters online are not only juvenile but morally bankrupt, I feel immensely sorry for the studio team for the love and creativity invested in developing the game for years only to be met with this response. As someone who *actually played and finished the game* but is also an avid fan of the first game and it’d characters, I say with confidence that this is a revolutionary title that is worth your time.… Expand
  89. Nestor88
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. La verdad me gusto mucho!! Muy buenos gráficos, la historia puede gustarle a algunos y no a otros, a mi en lo personal me gusto mucho!!… Expand
  90. Gamesrable
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is not that great because of the ending but the gameplay is impressive and the graphics is top notch.… Expand
  91. Markuakao
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Just don't bother playing this save your money and act like it never existed
  92. therocky
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s hard for me to express just how completely and utterly disappointing this game is - not just as at the gratuitous violence that serves no purpose other than to embellish trite narrative themes, but at the audacity and self indulgence of the writers who think their work is some form of sophisticated art. And it’s all the more disappointing given the brilliance of the first game.
    Credit is first due to the passionate workers who created a technically stunning game. This is one of the best looking PS4 games to date, and a taste of what next generation graphics have in store. I know creating this game came at a huge cost – both emotionally, mentally, and physically – to the artists, animators and developers at naughty dog. We’re all aware of the stories behind the awful working conditions at this studio and the high attrition rate for employees/contractors. If only the director of this game was half as concerned with the working conditions of his vulnerable workers as he was with using a videogame to promote militant feminist power fantasies (see the comically muscular Abby and the pregnant women scaling heights and fighting). Systemic oppression comes in many forms; management at this studio should focus on making their environment a better place to work in for all before taking on the tall order of ridding the world of its social ills.
    A game of this kind lives and dies by its story. The first game was beloved because it was a well-told story. It had relatable and interesting characters, and you were able to see their growth. It wasn’t a story designed to “subvert our expectations”, and it didn’t need to be. None of that can be said for this story. By and large, the story is trite and surprisingly juvenile in contrast to the prequel. Yes, violence begets violence. Yes, none of these characters are completely innocent in the broken world which they inhabit. So what, exactly?
    The game starts off early with the death of Joel. He is brutally murdered by this new character called Abby (whom he initially saved during their first encounter), while Ellie is pinned down to watch in horror. This happens in the beginning of the game, without much context. For many, Joel is a beloved character and rightfully so. We come to love Joel by design through the first game. Having seen him lose his daughter in the introduction, we empathize with his struggle to find something to live for. We understand his decision to rescue Ellie after that long journey, who was taken unconscious to be operated on and killed. Let me make this abundantly clear to the director of this game: there is no moral basis that would justify killing a child without their consent, and children by definition cannot consent to such an act – regardless of what results such acts might bring about. Joel’s act to save her is not morally ambiguous, unless you’re morally depraved.
    Joel, however, is made to answer for the sins of his past in the dumbest way possible. Leaving aside questions of morality, we’re supposed to somehow believe that a veteran with decades of experience in this world would somehow rescue strangers, follow them to their encampment outnumbered, and then tell them his name. This is the same Joel who could spot an ambush while driving a mile away. This is the same Joel who wouldn’t rescue a stranger in the introduction of the first game. The writing is inconsistent and beyond amateurish, and coupled with the unceremonious way they killed off the leading character, I really struggle to understand the creative decisions made here. That’s not to say there isn’t a right way to kill Joel. You can kill off a strong character without making them a bumbling idiot (see Gus in Breaking Bad). It’s obvious that Neil Druckmann had neither the talent nor skill to fully realize such a scenario. Instead, the director is more pre-occupied with inserting a character into the game bearing his likeness just to spit on Joel’s body. It’s no wonder videogames aren’t taken more seriously as art.
    So this introduction is what sets the stage for Ellie’s revenge story. And it, too, is not a compelling story in the least bit. She kills hundreds and hundreds of people, brutally, I might say, only to find that she suddenly forgives Abby, because that’s what Joel would have wanted. She ends up losing everything, including her loved ones and two fingers, and the player comes to find that the dozens of hours they spent playing the game were all in vain. Oh, but you see, you didn’t realize that violence only begets more violence and nobody is innocent in this world. Don’t you feel bad for killing the dog we made you kill? The writers actually believe we would be impressed by the 9th grade attempt at moral philosophy. It’s such a miserable, nihilistic, and pointless story that serves no purpose, I can see why the studio refrains from using the word “fun".    … Expand
  93. castr_gui
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This is a game surrounded by controversy. First there was the leaks, with everybody hating on it without even playing it. Then a article about Naughty Dog’s crunch time. After all that, there was the game itself with LGBTQ+ representation, graphic violence and its plot. While I don’t think this is a flawless game, I do think this is one of the best games out there. By Naughty Dog’sThis is a game surrounded by controversy. First there was the leaks, with everybody hating on it without even playing it. Then a article about Naughty Dog’s crunch time. After all that, there was the game itself with LGBTQ+ representation, graphic violence and its plot. While I don’t think this is a flawless game, I do think this is one of the best games out there. By Naughty Dog’s standards, this has the best animations and graphics I’ve ever since in a game, which helps to really immerse the player into that world and feel the emotions that the actors are conveying. The gameplay while not innovative, improves in every single part of it’s predecessor, always staying fresh with new weapons, and new upgrades for them and your character. The set pieces and the objectives of the story also keeps you on track. And since I mentioned it, let’s talk about the story.
    It’s hard talking about it without going into spoilers but I’ll do my best. Ellie’s descent into pure obsession for revenge is a experience I’ll never forget. Emotional, stressful and tiring, I got so involved that I had to pause sometimes to breath and to assimilate what was happening. You will feel miserable, dirty and left alone in a unforgiving and chaotic world that doesn’t care about its characters. But this doesn’t mean its perfect. The structure the story follows can be messy, with flashbacks and flashbacks in flashbacks that gives a feeling of “dragged on” that in a roughly 30 hours campaign is not good. But you have to go through it all. You have to experience it from beginning to the end. Everything will make sense when the credits roll. All of the hatred the characters feels spills out from the screen and hits you, tears you apart. Like I said before, you will feel tired, stressed and overwhelmed. And that’s the point. This is not a game about love like the first one, which is easy emotion to connect with. This is downward spiral into hate. The gameplay matches that with its grotesque, brutal violence. You feel every hit, every gunshot, every explosion. Everything is intertwined.
    Unfortunately, the game released in a time that hatred and stress is everywhere. BLM, Coronavirus, political crisis. And while the finale of The Last of Us Part 2 ends bleakly, it also ends with a positive message: hate and violence leads to nowhere. Yes, this is not a new message and seems like an obvious one. But remind yourself, we are in 2020 and people kill each other because of their skin color, because of their sex preference, because of their race...
    This is a powerful game and one I’ll never forget. Be safe, take care and wash your hands.    … Expand
  94. dragonbgn
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing! IMO better than the first game, they're both a 10 from me so I guess there isn't much wiggle room haha. Won't spoil, play it! Its just amazing!
  95. DrDuckHead
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    I want to love this game. I want to tell you that it is the perfect followup to the lives of the characters we love so much. The game starts and at first you are blown away by the exquisite details of the world, the graphics make the first game look almost basic in caparison. As the game progresses, a few less than enjoyable moments take place and the main theme of the game is revealed.I want to love this game. I want to tell you that it is the perfect followup to the lives of the characters we love so much. The game starts and at first you are blown away by the exquisite details of the world, the graphics make the first game look almost basic in caparison. As the game progresses, a few less than enjoyable moments take place and the main theme of the game is revealed. The next 10 or so hours, the gameplay and story actual becomes very exciting and engaging, the pace climbs to what feels like the climax and then.. you are brought back and all that building fizzles away. For the next 10 hours of the game you are forced to push yourself through one of the most tedious character arks of any game i have ever played. All combat had zero anxiety or stress as there is no incentive to want to survive. By the end of it you are forced to destroy everything you cherished from the first game. After all that you have to experience the longest finales of any game (seriously think lord of the rings extended edition level of ending) only to be left with zero closure, zero replay value and a sad feeling of waste as the game managed to prove multiple times that it could have been great. I dont know if it was laziness or an attempt to be extra hipster but all i do know is after waiting 7 years for this, i wont be waiting a second for TLOU3… Expand
  96. Kevinmadeiro
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Una porquería puro progre y destrozan los personajes del 1 no lo recomiendo para nada
  97. Evelyn_Schwab
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Mind-blowing visuals, an enjoyable and thoughtful narrative, stellar gameplay. The Last of US Part II joins other must-play Sony exclusives as the best games of this generation.

    Graphically, this game is a masterpiece. Naughty dog has garnered a reputation for polish and detail in their games and this is no exception. Fantastic attention to detail and unbelievably fluid animations. This    Mind-blowing visuals, an enjoyable and thoughtful narrative, stellar gameplay. The Last of US Part II joins other must-play Sony exclusives as the best games of this generation.

    Graphically, this game is a masterpiece. Naughty dog has garnered a reputation for polish and detail in their games and this is no exception. Fantastic attention to detail and unbelievably fluid animations. This is the first game I have played where i felt so strange to go sprinting and jumping everywhere purely because the level of realism is so high that it felt off when the characters didn't act like actors in a film. Every location and area has its own characteristics and little details, and there's never a bland or repetitive scene. 10/10

    The story is leagues ahead of other games in the same genre but that's to be expected from a narrative experience. The progression and decisions of the characters are certainly not objective but every action is understandable. Juxtapositions and relationships between characters initially come off as somewhat overplayed and predictable, but as the narrative plays out the characters' development and interactions consistently keep the player invested and keep the story unpredictable. 8/10

    The gameplay experience takes everything that was done well in the original and both improves and compounds on it. I chose to play on the 'Hard' on my first playthrough and felt that items and ammunition could have been more scarce, but understand that I'm more attuned to save on and hoard resources instead of use them regularly like many players. My second playthough on the hardest difficulty had me feeling more challenged, and somewhat reminded me of classic survival horror games; a feeling I'd been sorely missing, making me love the game even more. Depending on how you play, the gameplay can pace down the story structure and damage the player's immersion a little, but that issue felt minor and was forgotten about seconds later every time it came up. 9/10    … Expand
  98. siddharth_gc
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is great. Yes, the story may disappoint many, but at the end of the day it's a game. And as a game it's a 10/10 masterpiece. I do understand why you might think it's bad, but this is my opinion. I stand by it.
  99. Mzone
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Don’t even bother it’s unspeakably bad. First naughty dog game I have ever disliked
  100. Bananaornage
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Love the game. All I need to say about it. I recommend getting it and playing it.
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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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