The Last of Us Part II

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  1. BlackExile
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game forces me to question my morality, despite not giving me options to choose from. Instead the game keeps pushing towards a direction full of depression and makes it sound like there nothing i can really do about it. What's even worse, trying your hardest to make me hate a well established character by forcing me to kill some dogs and not doing otherwise with the other character do, it doesn't make me switch sides. Lastly, I appreciate the game developers and designers who put their heart and soul in this game, but you had to tolerate this massive **** of a story.… Expand
  2. MOLEX3000
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    This game has bad physics, bad graphics, and bad history, also it's not fun... It's boring at the start, the AI is stupid... Garbage. I can't believe what they did... It's like destroying your legacy on purpose.
  3. Zaine7673
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first after a certain incident I questioned naughty dog and what they did to this game. However, I kept playing and I am so glad I did. When you can get past your own expectations, look past the things you hold onto from the last game and accept the fact that this is anew game not the old one - honestly, this game goes beyond all expectations. The details in this game is beyond belief. The story telling could have been a little better but nothing worth removing a point for. The set pieces, the texturing, the animations, the lighting, the audio, the physics and literally everything in this game is better than probably any other game I have played this generation. I wish more games were like this. Oh and yes some people die, there are lesbians in it and some other things things that may not be culturally or morally correct according to some. get over it. its a game. its a piece of art. I loved it :-)… Expand
  4. akim4951
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us was a masterpiece. Part II is just the game that I didn't like at first. Here's why: as a huge fan of Joel and Ellie I couldn't play as Abby, or even fight Ellie. She is a good character, but I think it was not enough to just show that zebra scene. Show us how she loved her father. 10-15 hours playing her line was an absolute nightmare. And that fight... Every time she punched Ellie I was like "ND please don't do it. Don't do it with me". At first, the ending was disappointed, but after replaying it I understood everything ND was trying to show. This is not a bad game. This is just the game people don't like. It's depressing, sad, but it's good. I just love Ellie so much that I can't imagine her being only by herself. It's sooo depressing for me.

    P.S. remember when Sam asked Ellie what were she scared of at part 1? "Being by myself...I'm afraid of ending up alone". Think about the ending of part 2 after that.

    For all those who played it and gave 2/10 or smt - give it a chance. Rethink about the whole game and things ND was trying to show.    … Expand
  5. PSYCHOKILLER_
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    O jogo é excelente em todos os aspectos técnicos, porém apresenta uma história bastante incoerente com um final muito decepcionante e frustrante. É uma desonra aos personagens tão bem construídos no primeiro jogo terem suas características completamente alteradas e suas decisões tão superficiais.
  6. Meatbag12
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    the story is pure **** 7 years for this. this people have been smelling there own farts for 7 years
  7. Jemoi
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    So i wasn't one of those hype boys waiting till game will come out and being mad after every delay game had. I mean I bought the pre order and after first part had expectations. The game was good but compared to the first part as a continuation it was just medium. And i would give the game maybe 7 or 8. But the last hour of the game was just awful. Not going to spoil anything but believeSo i wasn't one of those hype boys waiting till game will come out and being mad after every delay game had. I mean I bought the pre order and after first part had expectations. The game was good but compared to the first part as a continuation it was just medium. And i would give the game maybe 7 or 8. But the last hour of the game was just awful. Not going to spoil anything but believe me. That was bad, really bad. New mechanics, really nice looking collectables, graphic that was was breathtaking. I am just hoping that all of these thing that happened are not made by the decisions of Druckmann and it's somebody else fault. I respect guy to much. I would rather have to wait another 7 years to get new TLOU 2 with completely new story and never get TLOU 3. My heart is broken and minds confused. Probably never going to play this game again. But definitely going i am going to play TLOU once again.… Expand
  8. Nacho24
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Creo que es un buen juego aunque la historia va decayendo mientras avanzas la historia por todo lo demás un 10… Expand
  9. Byannca01toledo
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Muito bom a jogabilidade melhorou bastante e a história tá coisa de louco intensa e difícil
  10. ToBing
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Racism,disgusting plot, destroying ideals and values.
    Unhappy to spend money,this is a bad experience.
  11. BoxingFan
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Calling this game a masterpiece is like saying a Morris Minor is a sports car, only fools and horses.
  12. Rmcorrea
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    The **** with the best character of all time, and changed for non fun others...
  13. Couser
    Jun 23, 2020
    0
    Joel deserved better.

    The whole game hinges on the player disliking Ellie's actions (which is achieved by making the player do bad things) and liking Abby (who is a sadistic murderer and draws actual pleasure from killing people). This does not work.
  14. Critiqueor
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece of modern gaming. Suberb storytelling topping even the previous game.
  15. Mockingja
    Jun 26, 2020
    5
    TLOU 1 was a stunning game with some of the best storytelling, gameplay, and graphics I have ever seen. It sparked the discussion around whether video games are art. In almost all fields, TLOU 1 was revolutionary.
    However, TLOU 2 failed miserably at living up to its 7 YEAR DEVELOPMENT CYCLE and TLOU 1.
    Story: Characters die and are replaced with unlikeable ones that you can't    TLOU 1 was a stunning game with some of the best storytelling, gameplay, and graphics I have ever seen. It sparked the discussion around whether video games are art. In almost all fields, TLOU 1 was revolutionary.
    However, TLOU 2 failed miserably at living up to its 7 YEAR DEVELOPMENT CYCLE and TLOU 1.

    Story: Characters die and are replaced with unlikeable ones that you can't sympathize with.

    Gameplay: The gameplay gets repetitive after sneaking up on enemies and knifing them for the 42nd time.

    Graphics: This games one saving grace is its graphics, they are magnificent.    … Expand
  16. thegame3500
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Tres bon jeu, il s’est amélioré en tout point par rapport au 1er. Je trouve le gameplay assez satisfaisant (pour les gens qui le trouve trop simpliste je vous conseille d’y jouer en difficile ou survivant et ce sera une toute autre histoire) Pour ce qui est du côté narratif du jeu, il y a rien a dire, j’ai jamais ressenti des émotions aussi forte dans un jeu et je pense pas revivre uneTres bon jeu, il s’est amélioré en tout point par rapport au 1er. Je trouve le gameplay assez satisfaisant (pour les gens qui le trouve trop simpliste je vous conseille d’y jouer en difficile ou survivant et ce sera une toute autre histoire) Pour ce qui est du côté narratif du jeu, il y a rien a dire, j’ai jamais ressenti des émotions aussi forte dans un jeu et je pense pas revivre une telle expérience. J’étais réellement implique a fond avec tout les personnage. Bravo a toute l’équipe de Naughty dogs pour avoir réalisé une telle oeuvre… Expand
  17. ImTheBumBumGurl
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a big MEH, is really boring, It brings nothing new, being a total waste, and only takes advantage of the name to sell something of very low quality, Besides they lied to the consumer making us think we'd control mine for much of the game, and then just kill him.… Expand
  18. ArizShah2016
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An amazing meditation on life and loss and the things we do to protect our values and the people we care for. Also an awesome gameplay experience full of unique moments and some intensely beautiful craftsmanship.
    A fantastic game about the cycles of violence and how we attempt to free ourselves from resent and hate. Deeply emotional, tough to play in moments.

    Something to note is the unique way the game makes you question who exactly you want to be rooting for, between Abby, Ellie, or even Joel. Indeed, in my experience, I questioned how much of his actions were truly justifiable in the first game, how it affected the characters in this game, and if by the end of it if I truly had much empathy left for him.
    Even Abby, whom commits that shocking scene early on in the game, turned out to be a like-able, enjoyable character full of complex emotions and intriguing motivations.
    I have to say that I eventually came to despise Ellie just a little bit, which was no small feat on the developer's side.
    This is a game that is occasionally hard to swallow because of the situations it puts you in, wherein you feel positively unwilling to continue on with your acts, which is partially why I suspect so many people have negative feelings towards it. I say that if a game could actively make me root for someone I thought I wanted to kill off early on, it has truly achieved something special.
    There is this idea that a piece of media has to be comfortable to be a masterpiece, but I think this game has absolutely shattered that concept, becoming a true example of video game art.

    It's a game I don't think I could come back to for maybe a year or more, because it feels so finished and heavy, but I do suspect that I'll be eating my words in a week or two.    … Expand
  19. nameless111
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Most retarded story and ending in a video game ever! Don't buy this garbage
  20. hoanggiahuy
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    this game is so **** that I have to create an account in Vietnam to give it a bad review. For context, I am a league of legends player and THIS SINGLE-PLAYER GAME manage to annoy and frustrated me more than ever before, that is a miracle
  21. kevingd
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    The gameplay is excellent and superior to 1, the graphics conform to the philosophy that the director wanted to narrate but the story has many holes like those of abby that only present her as a hurt woman and with love problems when she could have been a woman who stood out in his group for a very well argued resentment, the religion of the seraphila could have been more inspired by otherThe gameplay is excellent and superior to 1, the graphics conform to the philosophy that the director wanted to narrate but the story has many holes like those of abby that only present her as a hurt woman and with love problems when she could have been a woman who stood out in his group for a very well argued resentment, the religion of the seraphila could have been more inspired by other political systems but I could not see any and with a better history, rather I felt that they wanted to force some things, also the alter ego Ellie must have died.… Expand
  22. LordSkelhorn
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Genuinely one of the best games I've ever played. The storytelling, gameplay, graphics, environments and atmosphere are all at their ultimate peak in this thrilling masterpiece. The writers took daring risks with the progression of the story, but if you play the game with an open mind and take it all in, you'll come to really appreciate and love the roughly 25 hour story. I give my kudosGenuinely one of the best games I've ever played. The storytelling, gameplay, graphics, environments and atmosphere are all at their ultimate peak in this thrilling masterpiece. The writers took daring risks with the progression of the story, but if you play the game with an open mind and take it all in, you'll come to really appreciate and love the roughly 25 hour story. I give my kudos to all involved.… Expand
  23. Kolenkakol
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It's a great game. Not for childrens, but for grownups. Good graphics, nice gameplay and increadible story. Play it til the end!
  24. Silentblade1000
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Coming from someone that has already seen the leaks and were outraged as well, I gave it a fair shake and the controversy was greatly exaggerated by review bombers. It’s by no means a perfect game and, because the first one was put on such a high pedestal, it was bound to disappoint people. Taking the game for what it is: Fantastic gameplay and graphics, acting and animation that couldComing from someone that has already seen the leaks and were outraged as well, I gave it a fair shake and the controversy was greatly exaggerated by review bombers. It’s by no means a perfect game and, because the first one was put on such a high pedestal, it was bound to disappoint people. Taking the game for what it is: Fantastic gameplay and graphics, acting and animation that could only potentially be matched by Rockstar, and a narrative that (while deliberately messy at times) displays the complex nature of violence, hatred, obsession, PTSD, and even love and forgiveness, makes for an emotional and maturing story that is not for everyone, but largely NEEDS to be told.… Expand
  25. elayham
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + graphics, suspence and story telling, flexible settings, AI intelligence were brilliant All plus points were expected because they were also on part 1 (7 years a go)
    Minus points:
    - Game play similar to part one which was 7 years a head and was done for a previous generation. No improvement - Characters are not likeable. Playing with a character who I hate for more than 12 hours was the worst. I lost my interest while playing with her
    - The story itself comparing to part one..story based on revenge is the easiest way to make a game.
    -The ending was like I spend 26 hours on nothing. It was like if the character woke up at the end and it was a dream.
    - The Agenda: tlou2 is not the first game which put a specific agenda, but spending the hole game just to brainwashing and accepting this agenda was one of the worst things in Gaming.


    This game destroyed the masterpiece which we loved in part one    … Expand
  26. jdher99
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you come into this game with the right mindset, it might shake you to your core. This game has a perfectly told story that should make you think. The parallels that are drawn between Abby and Ellie, and their core group of friends have been carefully written. These girls draw from the same moral compass, but they've been on opposite sides of a situation that puts them in a mortal struggle against one another.

    Sure, Abby kills Joel, who is a fan favorite. You are forced to understand this game is not called "Ellie and Joel's adventures part 2"...its "the last of us" (the last of humanity)

    I agree with many on the web that there are many "agenda topics that are shoved in our faces," again, this world is supposed to parallel real life, with the trauma of child abuse, lack of decent males to choose from, it's safe to say that it isn't a stretch of the imagination Ellie would definitely be a lesbian.

    This story tangles with topics of broken trust, forgiveness, revenge, cult-like beliefs and behavior, acceptance of other people's actions and their right to fight for their own beliefs, the realization that those in your community may not give two **** about you, and the need to think for yourself.

    I'm rambling. No ellie does not get her revenge, she accepts that Abby was doing what she had to do after her father was killed, we find out near the end that ellie wished she had been used to find a cure, she could have "had meaning" she had to forgive Joel for taking that away, just as she must forgive Abby for taking Joel away.
    This game draws parallels to modern society, where everyone "draws lines in the sand" over everything and the hate and rage that is freely shown to anyone that doesn't align with you, this game should hopefully make us all think about how we treat others. On the flip side of that coin, this game is JOYOUSLY BRUTAL. No matter which character you play as, you become a murderous PSYCO who's bloodlust can never be satisfied, I went from area to area gleefully and brutally killing every one and every thing. I found myself using leg shots and arm shots to maim my human rivals, rather than insta kill head shots. I smiled as they screamed in aggony and their comrades freaked out just before I cut them down in brutal animation after brutal animation. I loved the adrenaline dumps as I got the crap scared out of me by the infected time and time again,and the dread of knowing that they COULD BE ANYWHERE. I LAUGHED AND SMILED every time I died, because it was all gleefully gory. The art work here is beautiful, the world feels real, the progression of the infected areas are horrific. this game is an absolute must play. Dont listen to everything you read on the internet.    … Expand
  27. Dgl89
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    Historia lamentable , no hay por donde cogerla, a parte de que la publicidad es totalmente engañosa haciendo creer que van a suceder cosas que luego no ocurren.
  28. CM96
    Jun 22, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After finishing the game last night after 25 or so hours , my conclusion is that the world of the last of us created in this game is second to none, the graphics and visuals are most likely the best we will see in this console generation and the developers should at least pride themselves for knowing that, on their side, they created a game that improves on part one in every single way.... but then there’s the story. I knew about some of the leaks coming into the game, but I was determined to beleive that a full games worth of context would let me gauge my own opinion and hope it would be a positive one... but I’m sad to say that I beleive our beloved characters were sacrificed, to enforce the themes of hate and revenge and how it ultimately will lead to your own demise, forcing the characters to make severely uncharacteristic throughout, so it can find it’s way to force this message down your throat. I feel like their were elements of the story, mostly the flashbacks, that were genuinely beautiful to watch, so I can’t help but think that they had the ingredients to make a serviceable part two, but instead chose to further clamp down on its heavy message, sacrificing characters logic from the first game and force you to watch all of your favourite characters steadily decline to the point where there is nothing left, and by the games credits, I felt numb knowing that Ellie ultimately leaves with nothing... even her memory of Joel and the legacy she could have carries on, while also knowing that the antagonist gets to sail away with a renewed sense of hope and purpose in finding her community again. In a way I feel attacked for loving these characters, and it’s like I’m being punished for it. In conclusion, if your favourite part about this franchise is Joel and Ellie, then although this game is incredibly beautiful with a moody, second to none atmosphere.... you will end up with your heart broken knowing where their Stories end up ... and mislead by the fact that you play as the antagonist for literally half the game. I think I’m going to take the good parts of this game and theorise my own ending that the characters actually deserve to have.… Expand
  29. Timbop88
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Naughty Dog expands on the predecessor and have created an incredible experience in The Last of Us Part 2 that truly moved me. The game is dark and horrifying, echoing at times the scariest part of gaming, yet mixes this with a rich, vibrant world, that pushes video games forward. Everything from Part 1 has been pushed further- combat, environment, graphics. The narrative explodes in aNaughty Dog expands on the predecessor and have created an incredible experience in The Last of Us Part 2 that truly moved me. The game is dark and horrifying, echoing at times the scariest part of gaming, yet mixes this with a rich, vibrant world, that pushes video games forward. Everything from Part 1 has been pushed further- combat, environment, graphics. The narrative explodes in a well placed dense way as Ellie traverses America seeking revenge after a traumatic event. Exploring the other side of the story so to speak (avoiding spoilers) kept me guessing at every step of the way and truly had me evoking empathy in places and people I did not expect. This cultivates in a gloriously poignant finish that left me smothered in emotion, leaving me with a similar feeling after the credits rolled on part 1. The amount of Uncharted-esque set pieces in the game are well placed and thrilling. The themes of vengeance, grief, love and loss run rampant in this game but are beautifully threaded together in ways that kept me guessing, hoping, gripping onto characters. This is not for the faint of heart and I dare say is not for everybody as it plays with players expectations. This at times may frustrate what you've come to know from Part 1 of the game, but is explained in ways that only enrich the first game more, allowing me to find peace. Upon finishing the game the credits scrolled allowing me the time to breathe, take in what I'd just seen over the course of my 27 hour journey and ultimately reflect on what was an experience I won't forget.
    The Last of Us Part 2 is truly a masterpiece. 10/10    … Expand
  30. DashaK
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I personally enjoyed the game. Thanks to Naughty Dog for this dramatic story.
  31. Im-Harro
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game! So much emotion! Joels death was heartbreaking at first but the great storytelling made me feel like he deserved it!! Was disappointed when Jesse was killed but understand it had to happen! Amazing game!
    Loved every moment!    … Expand
  32. zoowayway
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Unbelievable journey in this world! It's not a masterpiece,it's a miracle! I really enjoy this game and the intensive gameplay
  33. Habakuk
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dont know why people rate it bad. This game is sensationally good. If you love part 1 you will love part 2. Worth the buy… Expand
  34. willcoster148
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an emotional roller-coaster. Never have I been in a state of pure panic quite as much as I was playing this. The characters we know and love are expanded on and sometimes surprise us, we are introduced to a wealth of new friends and foes. It really is a masterclass in plot development,. I thought i had come to the end and them the game contulinued for 4 hours more! Definitely my game of the generation, would've been red dead 2 before playing this.… Expand
  35. Bayleafer
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    я хочу рыдать и плакать, это реально как будто какое то издевательство
  36. Arnoldlien
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game detail is very beautiful. You'll see what you love in The Last of Us part 1 here. The gameplay is an upgrade from previous game and many more. The story however...

    Naughty dog writes the story while watching GoT TV series. Starts good and then plunge into the abyss as soon as you started enjoying the game. Killing off previous main character right away after the introduction is a shame. There are too many plot holes in the story. Why the infected started to swarm Jackson area. How come Abby timing is so perfect that she met Joel. Jesse survive travelling alone from Jackson to find Ellie and Dina just to get shot by Abby because he rush head first. Ellie could've prevent the dramatic chase of Nora by clearing her surrounding, I've been watching Nora suspicious hand but how come Ellie did not notice it? She sneak into the hospital alone, This character is supposed to be super vigilant. She did not have to Kill Owen and Mel, by making distance from them and separating them to write Abby location but no, we need dramatic death and many more just so naughty dog can show us some brutal deaths and show that our main and loved character is a bad guy. No amount of Abby backstory can justify what naughty dog did to Joel.    … Expand
  37. emilyann211
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This was an absolutely heartbreaking, disturbing, and upsetting game to play. And I loved it. This made me reexamine the relationship I had with my father, hatred, and human nature. This is a controversial game and I think everyone should at least play it all the way through and then have an opinion on it. There were times I wanted to put the controller down and never pick it up, but IThis was an absolutely heartbreaking, disturbing, and upsetting game to play. And I loved it. This made me reexamine the relationship I had with my father, hatred, and human nature. This is a controversial game and I think everyone should at least play it all the way through and then have an opinion on it. There were times I wanted to put the controller down and never pick it up, but I couldn't do that to myself. I think that people have given this game a bad rap because the story does things they don't like. If a story only does good things to characters you love then you can NEVER have any good growth or conflict. If someone plays through this whole story and doesn't like it. That's fine, it's not for everyone and people are entitled to their own opinion. I think many of these negative reviews aren't by people who actually played it all the way through. There is no way this game deserves less than a 5/10. The graphics and gameplay alone are a 10/10.

    Long story short: play the game with an open mind, and prepare to be upset, disappointed, angry, and heartbroken. This is a story about human nature. The good, the bad, and the ugly of human nature.    … Expand
  38. drcoomer
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I can't see how you can play through this game and not give it a 10/10. It's spectacular in every facet a video game should be. To start, the graphics are among the best, if not THE best I've ever seen. The hand to hand combat is pretty simple, but is effective and looks great. The death animations for both you and NPCs are devastatingly brutal (and awesome). The gameplay itself is alsoI can't see how you can play through this game and not give it a 10/10. It's spectacular in every facet a video game should be. To start, the graphics are among the best, if not THE best I've ever seen. The hand to hand combat is pretty simple, but is effective and looks great. The death animations for both you and NPCs are devastatingly brutal (and awesome). The gameplay itself is also very simple (hide and shoot), but never gets dull, and at times will have your palms sweating profusely with fear. My roommates pretty much watched me play the entire game, and there were parts where all 5 of us were anxiously screaming while i was running for my life. The narrative is excellent. Sure, some things didn't happen the way I would have wanted them to, but for me that doesn't take away the quality of the story being told. The characters are fleshed out more so than a lot of our favorite movies and TV shows, and their decisions are justified through their past experiences and reactions to said experiences. The game changes the way you look at certain characters, both in good ways and in bad ways. I was in awe at my own emotional development towards them, both gaining and losing trust as the game went on. No other game has done that for me, and I tip my cap to Naughty Dog for such an achievement.
    And lastly, the soundtrack is amazing. No surprise there.
    I could go on and on, but I feel like a lot of it is just repeating what the other people who enjoyed Part II are saying. I will never understand the hate that this game got, but everyone is entitled to feel how they do.
    With that, I say thank you, Naughty Dog. It was truly an experience like no other.    … Expand
  39. WatchGintama
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WTF did I just play? So if this game was a standalone game and were not a sequel to TLOU1 than it would be a pretty decent game but oh boy if you compare part 1 to part 2 there are dimensions between them. How could someone approve this kind of story writing? Almost all characters act out of their character what we learnt and seen throughout the first game and then they gave us new characters with almost no personalities and killed them off pretty fast and everyone just forgot about them like they never existed. I could go one and on and on but that would take too much time. So in conclusion:

    Gameplay: 4/10 (it's almost exactly the same like the first one)
    Music: 9/10
    Voice acting: 9/10
    Story: 2/10 (this is generous because of the flashbacks between Joel and Ellie)
    The game: 2/10

    If you loved the first game don't bother to buy the sequel you'll be disappointed how poorly they write and treated the characters we fell in love with through the first game. If you support this game it's like you would spit on joels corpse.    … Expand
  40. Davidcole94
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Look through the comments on any The Last of Us 2 related article or video and count the number of times you read about a “LGBT/feminist agenda”. This, combined with the fact that most of them haven’t even played the game, should tell you everything you need to know about the naysayers and their credibility. Rest assured that TLOU2 is an absolute gem, not only in terms of gameplay andLook through the comments on any The Last of Us 2 related article or video and count the number of times you read about a “LGBT/feminist agenda”. This, combined with the fact that most of them haven’t even played the game, should tell you everything you need to know about the naysayers and their credibility. Rest assured that TLOU2 is an absolute gem, not only in terms of gameplay and presentation but also story, world-building and character writing. Don’t listen to the review bombers. Do yourself a favour and pick up a copy.… Expand
  41. maxnettimon
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    the gameplay is good its a shame story goes that way. it was a real waste of potential in my opinion at least
  42. Goddd
    Jun 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After I played the first two chapters, I realized that the structure of the story was just **** up. The death of Joel is too early and overwhelming. I tried to swallow playing with that **** but it seems that the developers just want to force propaganda on the players as the games focuses too much on sexual content. I don’t even care about the ending anymore. The graphics is great. 9/10
    The control is terrible. 4/10
    Story sucks 0/10    … Expand
  43. ToddyPork
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing story, incredible characters, safe trailer, and is way better than the first game.
  44. flyDelight319
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even with some ways to justify everything in the plot. The violence in some places does not make much sense.… Expand
  45. Dante_55
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Terribly written, poorly paced and unrealistic story ruined the entire game experience for me. Very disappointed
  46. FartPlanet64
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely breathtaking. I loved the first one, and the follow up is a masterpiece.
  47. Ggg233
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok, i really liked it, its a great game visual, and as the gameplay goes, astonashing, its combat ai vastly improved over the next game, now enemies actually are a challenge, storywise i will give it a 8/10,it has its moments, and its preety interesting to see bothsides of a problem, and at the end ellie finally fogaved joel, that was it the cycle of revenge was broken at last, by not killibg abby she let a chapter of her life end… Expand
  48. OGGogeta
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is flawed. But so is everything else in this world.

    Before I will explain why I enjoyed this game, if you yourself didn't or would like to understand the hatred this game receives, there is something at the end of my review for you. (Also this is my first written review for anything so far. I hope you'll understand my point of view tho)

    The dialogs and cut scenes are beautifully crafted and the mo-cap acting is phenomenal. The big strength of the game is the first half in my opinion. Unfortunately I couldn't fully connect with Abby and her agenda in the second half of the game, but there are some key moments in this game that just make it beautiful. The story itself is very complex in its telling but the player never loses the thread. The gameplay itself is visceral with improved AI behavior and engaging combat encounters.

    I think the reason this game is either loved or hated is because this games makes you FEEL so much while playing it and leaves you rather empty at the end. Most of the time you don't "enjoy" the game, because it gives you the bitter taste of hatred the characters feel for each other (but in a good way, if that makes sense?). But there is a very strong contrast between love and hate in this game and this duality is beautiful in my opinion.

    In the end, wehter you liked or disliked the games, I think we all can an agree that the game made us feel something and moved us (in what sense is up to you).    … Expand
  49. skinnyocean4
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    El juego no empieza de la mejor manera posible por la gran expectativa despertada con la espera de los últimos años y descuidando el trato hacia algún personaje, pero conforme avanza la trama se denota el gran esfuerzo dedicado en elaborar uno de los mejores videojuegos para la posteridad. Conclusión, empieza flojo pero al poco tiempo es un continuo ascenso.
  50. Montello
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This is a story based game. Therefore if the story fails you have to minus more points even though the graphics and game play is exceptional. The story fails, Yes 3/10 seems brutal but if you played Sekiro and the boss's and combat suck you would take extra points off even though the world and graphics are really cool. If you do love misery porn then this will be a 10/10 for you
  51. mogeeoh
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible game, hooked from the start. The story kept me wanting to play for more and the wonderfully explorable world really kept you looking for more details.

    I would recommend this game to everybody in a heartbeat. First time in a long while that I've poured so many hours into a game in such a short period. Want to go back through and play it again with my Fiancee    Absolutely incredible game, hooked from the start. The story kept me wanting to play for more and the wonderfully explorable world really kept you looking for more details.

    I would recommend this game to everybody in a heartbeat. First time in a long while that I've poured so many hours into a game in such a short period. Want to go back through and play it again with my Fiancee watching so I can discuss with someone!

    Blown away by the visuals. Please play this game!

    I can't remember the last time I played a game that hit 10/10 for me, I honestly have nothing bad to say about the game.

    I really think people forget about how the end of the last game made you feel...    … Expand
  52. Myroslava
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    I liked the game, the game design is just outstanding, very interesting story of the characters, Ellie is a complex character with a desire for revenge and in the end she finds peace of mind and finds the strength to move on regardless of the past.
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  53. lostgen
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    Just finish the game. It’s worst story ever written. So sad this game was relised. Two points are just for visuals. Game looks good and that’s it. Pls never do part 3.
  54. robert15
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. para mi este juego esta bueno, no me gusta como esperaba pero tampoco me parece mal juego, sin embargo que yo me esperaba que muera joel ya que en esta historia no hay ni buenos ni malos la historia trata sobre supervivientes a una "pandemia", sin embargo a eso no me esperaba que muera asi, porque ya como vimos en la 1ra entrega, joel es una persona que después de esta catástrofe, empezó a desconfiar de todos, el se dedicaba a el contrabando( el daba armas a grupos y ellos les pagaban),también cuando se encuentra con sam y henry el desconfía demasiado al principio, entonces me parece muy raro que cuando abby le dice a joel y thomy que pueden ir a su mansión donde están sus amigos me parece raro que joel y thomy no desconfíen en ningún momento a pesar de lo que paso cada uno, en cuanto a abby me parece que ustedes quieren que entendamos y que nos encariñemos con el personaje, pero la mayoría llego a entenderla pero no a encariñarse, también elie al final entiende por que abby mato a joel, lo que pasa ahí es que elie entiende el sufrimiento de abby pero abby nunca entiende el sufrimiento de elie, y en cuanto al final a mi gusto( mi opinion) hubiera estado bueno que elie matara a abby así cerraba ese "ciclo" que tanto busco, porque elie principalmente queria venganza contra abby pero tuvo/quiso matar a todos sus amigos, entonces para mi elie tenia que matar a abby asi cerraba ese ciclo, pero eso lo digo como historia, en cambio el juego te da una moraleja de lo que causa la venganza. En mi opinión el juego si esta bueno pero no mucho pero no es malo esta en un punto intermedio, en cuanto a jugabilidad, graficos, un poco de la historia, y esas cosas el juego estuvo muy bueno, lo unico son esas cosas que recalque que EN MI OPINION arruinan un poco la historia, pero no la arruina del todo ni mucho, son pequeñas cosas que a mi gusto cambiaron todo el rumbo a lo que yo esperaba. Pero el juego en si esta muy bueno y me parece que no deberia tener todo el hate que tiene, nada mas lo que recalque y pocas cosas mas, pero no cambia demasiado la historia, la verdad que el juego esta bueno en si. Al juego le doy un: 8.3… Expand
  55. Jason267
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    give 4 for the beautiful graphic, but the story killed the whole game. The story feels like they are forcing the character into this pools of vengeance trying so hard to be edgy in some point but it's just boring and easy to read through the whole situation and the death of character feels empty.
  56. caomunist
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever had the pleasure to play. All parts of story extremely necessary and perfect. 10/10
  57. domiNion273
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    "Don't ever let me see you again"

    The Last of Us - Part II is a dark masterpiece. Thank you for this experience Neil Druckmann. Because you're the hero games deserve, but not the one they needs right now. So they're hunting you. Because you can take it. Because you're not their hero. You're a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A Dark Knight.
  58. MjTheHunter
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This is the most profound and impactful game I have ever played.
    Going through the story, I was engaged and committed the entire way through.
    To be clear, this isn't a fun game. It's not an enjoyable game, it's an emmersive dystopian experience that leaves you with a feeling of sadness. But for all the right reasons. It feels real, and the characters choices as well as deaths aren't    This is the most profound and impactful game I have ever played.
    Going through the story, I was engaged and committed the entire way through.

    To be clear, this isn't a fun game. It's not an enjoyable game, it's an emmersive dystopian experience that leaves you with a feeling of sadness. But for all the right reasons.

    It feels real, and the characters choices as well as deaths aren't overly staged. They feel real, it's feels like how events sometimes turn out in real life.
    For a long time, games have been overdramatized events like deaths to be grandiose and epic. Often neglecting poor timing and bad luck.

    The reason for my 9/10 comes down to the grind. In the later half of the game, getting to major events felt drawn out. Too many enemies and too much tracking down characters. It bothered me for a few hours of the game and broke the flow a bit.
    Other than that, I can honestly say it's the game with the best thought out storyline I have ever played.

    Do yourself a favor, and allow yourself to be immersed. Take your time going through the world. Read the backstory and leftover stories from in game characters before you move on. It adds to the realism and believability of the world.    … Expand
  59. Reirdo
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A 1 rating may seem harsh but it absolutely deserves it. The story was absolutely paper thin and was not told well at all. The new characters were not well developed and frankly I felt apathetic throughout. The Ellie and Dina storyline had potential to be memorable but they decided to make you play the game as another character and failed to accomplish anything any reasonable person didn't already understand about Abby.

    The gameplay is painfully and frustratingly repetitive and meaningless. This game did not need to be as long as it is.

    The game looked and sounded great. But it meant nothing because it was a waste of time playing. Like having a beautiful high performance car that doesn't run. I could go on to rip this game apart a lot more but I don't want to waste any more time with this game. The saving grace is that I bought a physical copy so I will be returning it.    … Expand
  60. Joethemadxx
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    A great game! Yes the story is very different but thats good. I don't need everything to have a happy ending in life like a Disney Movie. Real life is also not fair and cruel.
    I think they made a great Job.
    Graphics with facial animations and enviroment is nect genalready..
  61. Deathscythe10
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego con jugabilidad excelente que hace hace pensar "como escapare yo de esta situación" con una historia que te atrapa al principio sin embargo es difícil de tragar y desearías que fuera canón, ningún personaje termina con un final feliz sin embargo esto es solo en el final del juego, disfruta de este juego desde el principio hasta casi el final sin pensar demasiado en la muerte de ese "personaje" PDD a mi me encanto el juego intentando que la historia no me afecte demasiado.… Expand
  62. bluelight58
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Graphics 10/10, Soundtrack 10/10, Gameplay 9/10, Story 9/10 = Masterpiece
    I can't wait to see the third part if it's gonna be.

    9,5/10
  63. Kenji_Ishimura
    Jun 23, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. História porca e sem nexo. O jogo inteiro é sobre vingança pra no final falar que vingança é errado (????). De qualquer forma, esse jogo decepcionou de várias formas possíveis. E não é por conta da "lacração", e sim pela maneira que eles pisaram nós nossos sentimentos ao matar o Joel de uma forma tão tosca, que não tem como a gente ficar triste pela morte dele, de tão ridícula que foi. Joel, no primeiro jogo, sempre foi um personagem inteligente que era meticuloso, aí chega no 2, o cara confia em uma mulher que ele nunca vou na vida e morre (WTF????). A maneira que esse jogo foi produzida de uma maneira porca, não está escrita. Não vou dar nota zero pq o jogo tá bonito (pelo menos isso) e a trilha sonora continua agradável. Mas, tirando isso, é um completo fracasso. Agora, com todas essas notas altas do críticos, deixo uma pergunta: quantos de grana lhes foram pagos para dar essas notas absurdas de ridículas? E, caso ninguém fora pago, a pessoa ou o pessoal que jogou e analisou, não possui ou possuem o mínimo de senso crítico.… Expand
  64. Miki_Knight
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo que já joguei, tanto jogabilidade quanto gráficos são extraordinários. A história, lógico, não é pra qualquer um, precisa ter a mente aberta.
  65. OmarXD11111
    Jun 19, 2020
    4
    Terrible writing that butchered the story. Great visuals indeed, but what of it, if the story sucks? Would anyone play this game if it weren't false advertised that much?
  66. Choft
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    I had played this game avoiding the spoilers. Visually the game looks great but the story is unimaginative and lackluster in comparison to the first. The gameplay is the same, the characters are also incredibly forgetful or just outright unlikable. The structure of the story overall seems poorly planned. You can definitely see what the game was trying to do, but executes these ideas veryI had played this game avoiding the spoilers. Visually the game looks great but the story is unimaginative and lackluster in comparison to the first. The gameplay is the same, the characters are also incredibly forgetful or just outright unlikable. The structure of the story overall seems poorly planned. You can definitely see what the game was trying to do, but executes these ideas very poorly.

    The Last of us 2 may have been a good game as a standalone title but in comparison to the first the game is hot garbage.

    At the end of the day it is a story driven game, with a bad story.    … Expand
  67. Jax101
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    Playing the game felt like the story was not thought out. Its like they had main points in mind and everything else is just there to connect those points. Nothing in the story seemed like they actually tried to work on other than to get the main point out. It is the biggest let down I had felt since starting to play story based games.
  68. KaBoS
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First, to be fair I love this game, part one It was like a masterpiece in all respects He did something new that I had never seen before I lived with the characters and lived with the terrifying world All enemies are humans or walkers unbelievable For me, it's the best game I've played in my entire life I got excited for the second part right away with the end of the first part I waited for many years to follow the news until the second part was officially announced I was excited to see this story complement ,

    finally after 7 years waited
    When I played the game in the first chapter, I could not believe what I saw Something amazing is the evolution that happened in the graphics Sounds and directing Reality ,
    I got so excited to move on To discover and see this amazing world And know what happened in the story , I was actually very disappointed I don’t know why the director wants to hate fans of the game ,
    He ended the life of a main character in the game Unacceptably He was killed by someone who saved her life ! Just very easy without any introductions , The director was not satisfied with that
    He tried to make us love a killer character (Abby) He has made her a bad story I played in it more than the main game character (Ellie) I just wanted this to end I've got bored

    He wanted to make (Abby) superhero And struggling With a very weak and very boring story , Rather, a more terrible act than that in one of the chapters made me control a (Abby) To kill a (Ellie) !

    I have reached some point in play I want to know what the end I want to take revenge for (Joel)
    In the end Nothing happened Just each one went his way

    (Abby) She survived what she did and make him superhero struggling ,
    (Ellie) Just forgot (Joel) what he did to her I also thought this was clear when I caught the guitar to play But she could not Because Abby cut her fingers Just put the guitar and the game is over !

    To be fair My rating is (4) Only for design and gameplay Also great soundtrack In general everything was a piece of art
    But the story is very bad Even worse than that .    … Expand
  69. israelg
    Jun 26, 2020
    2
    es juego es aburridisimo y totalmente absurdo y forzado, se carga totalmente a los fans de la primera entrega, lo unico salvable es el apartado tecnico que hasta eso tiene bugs y glitchs
  70. Leo5251
    Jun 26, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just don't get it, gameplay is good(at best decent) graphics are good(which was expected) but this game is more about story and zombies which I found very poor.
    Please make some good storyline and storytelling, and if want to kill beloved character kill him like Arthur in RDR and make his worse than a horse in RDR.
    He was phenomenal character and father figure(although not perfect but look upto).    … Expand
  71. ashton8504
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Graphics, huge advancement in gameplay for video games (played it through).

    However, I cannot get over nor will I get over how BAD the storyline is.

    I loved these characters and Last Of Us 1 is my favorite game of all time and I am OK with Joel dying in part 2, but the death was NOT earned at all. There is no way possible Joel's or Tommy's character would have given up information like that to COMPLETE strangers they just met nor would a character like Abby just flip out like that after being saved from Joel. Just bad all around writing from a company that is known for great writing.

    This was not the game we wanted which is fine, but for god sakes it could have had at least interesting writing. Part 2 LACKS on every level the human aspect which made part 1 so good.

    The whole game feels forced, not sure what they were thinking when they decided to release this game but it sucks. It feels like Naughty Dog just said F**k you to their entire fanbase.

    Also, how this game was marketed was misleading as well.

    I am done with the Last of Us and not looking forward to the HBO show and I am done with Naughty Dog games in general.

    #JoelandEllieDeservedBetter    … Expand
  72. JMarco
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Having played the first game and loving it, I was beyond excited to play the sequel. I avoided the leaks and came into the game knowing nothing. After finishing it, I can't help but be disappointed. It seems Naughty Dog forgot what made the first game special. The quirky bits, interesting side characters and interesting story are not very present in this game. I was extremely disappointed to see that Joel's demise came because he trusted a stranger. Especially after being so cautious in the first game. But it had to happen considering this is a revenge story. So that out of the way, I am beyond perplexed as to why I had to play as Abby for half the game. It seems as if they tried to make Abby seem better than Ellie by trying to give her better parts, playing with dogs and giving more character development. All in all, I'm beyond disappointed and hope Naughty Dog gets back on track with their next game.… Expand
  73. CodyWilliam
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    This is my first time ever leaving a review, I made this account just to post this because this game is that bad. The Last of us 2 has been absolutely destroyed by the bad story writing and these writers don't care about the fans or respect the game at all. Also do not trust the critic reviews because they aren't a true reflection of this game, go watch real opinions from youtube gamersThis is my first time ever leaving a review, I made this account just to post this because this game is that bad. The Last of us 2 has been absolutely destroyed by the bad story writing and these writers don't care about the fans or respect the game at all. Also do not trust the critic reviews because they aren't a true reflection of this game, go watch real opinions from youtube gamers and true fans of the series. I am so disappointed with what happened to this game, not because of the LGBTQ direction in it or the female characters being lead, but because of the terrible terrible story. Also because of the fact I have to play as a character I hate for 10 hours. Please save your money and please do not support these writers.… Expand
  74. isaynay
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    I give it 1 star merely due to it's graphics that's the only pro though, other than that....
    - convoluted story, it's an absolute train wreck, it jump from Ellie to Addy, the writing is poor, very cringe worthy dialog.
    Wasted potential among the 'main' characters and particularely one... I f you saw the spoilers you know who I mean. - No Revenge done, even though after playing it fot    I give it 1 star merely due to it's graphics that's the only pro though, other than that....
    - convoluted story, it's an absolute train wreck, it jump from Ellie to Addy, the writing is poor, very cringe worthy dialog.
    Wasted potential among the 'main' characters and particularely one... I f you saw the spoilers you know who I mean.
    - No Revenge done, even though after playing it fot 2,5 hrs you would think otherwise
    - The Ending is absolutely abysmal, not even a B-Movie would pull one like that.
    - Before I forget, the jumping mechanics is an absolute MEME on it's own.

    Overall : don't waste your money    … Expand
  75. aektor98
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    great... film... I... enjoy.... it thx Naughty Dog..... #waiting room for TLOU 3.....
  76. midoue
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is so bad to the point i can't even play it, i can't believe we waited all this time just to see joel die like he was nothing, play as the most hated character, and the ending...what's the point of all the hard work with a trash story, this game makes me so mad and sad at the same time,y'all wanted the game to be so dark and twisted to the point that you ruined, how can you be "satisfied" with this? so disappointed, it could've been so much better. they did joel and ellie so dirty… Expand
  77. viniciusalucas
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Uma obra de arte,Gráficos impecáveis, história intrigante,vale muito a pena.
  78. Nichekos
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THANK YOU for killing one of my favourite game, the first part is about the relationship Joel and Elly whats was awesome and a good final, but after waiting 7 years we receive this, no doubt tecnically it's very beautifull game, visuals are awesome, here you done a great job but the game not about graphics it's about the history and here you were wrong. The first of all you killed the one of must important person in start of game, if you'd killed him in the end it's would to be much better because the character of this level isn't deserve tratement like this. But after that you forced us to play for Ebby a half of game when we hated her and here i'm done, quit and delete, this part isnt exist for me. RATED 2/10 for efforts… Expand
  79. Ace1234
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. killing joll and lying to fans i give it a 1 just for good designed game, but the story is **** with too many plot holes. ps Ellie killing everyone then letting Abbie go after she bit off 2 fingers in the end if the fight is just plain unrealistic lmao… Expand
  80. davijun1310
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    I thought the gameplay was very good, and the graphics, but the story was not the best, they made many mistakes, if you played you know.but i like it
  81. lru
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing visuals, satisfying gameplay and a challenging, emotionally complex story. One of the best pop culture experiences I've had in recent memory and possibly one of the best video games I've ever played.
  82. Dano12345
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    I dont understand the Review Bombing, is a great game, the story is strange and we expected another thing, but is a good story.
  83. Gameinfo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WHY DO ANYBODY HATES THIS GAME???
    Do you buy this game to rate it????
    Is this game worth 4.3 points? NO!    … Expand
  84. Shihab_Sharar
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Fantastic gameplay, unreal open world and a narrative that really puts into focus the perspectives no game has every ambitiously tried this generation.
  85. Yurii_Oliinyk
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. The graphics are breathtaking, the gameplay is great and every character is just lovable. Naughty Dog has done it again.
  86. NstrDox
    Jun 26, 2020
    3
    Graficos 10/10
    Jugabilidad 8.5/10

    Narrativa 2.5/10 Una gran decepción para todo lo que nos prometieron, se olvidaron de lo más importante "LA NARRATIVA".
  87. DommyD_KA
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I created an account just to write this review. I’m a big fan of the original and other naughty dog games. Since the release date I’ve followed a lot of the discussion with this game and I decided to play the game myself before I rushed with any judgement. The best that I can say is that the gameplay, graphics, acting, and soundtrack are at the very least an 8/10 but the writing in this just so bad. It’s disappointing to say the least. In my opinion, the main reason why The Last of Us is considered one of the greatest games of all time is cause of its story. Cause of the bond between Joel and Ellie. While it was certainly an awesome game just to play and look at, the beautiful yet tragic story was what set it apart from other games at the time. And this sequel diminishes all of what made the original great. Here are my issues with just the story/writing. SPOILERS HERE: I understand, from a narrative standpoint, the decision to kill Joel. While it was not the only approach they could have taken, it could have made for a great storyline if done correctly. Maybe have him and Ellie go on a few more adventures and bond more, then Ellie somehow learns the truth, they split, then Joel dies saving her, then she forgives him. Anything really. Instead Joel is killed in the opening act by Abby (who I’m sure we all know by now) with a golf club. He went out in such a disdainful way that completely disregards all of the attachment we have made towards him and by extension Ellie. By some random character that we saw in one trailer. It all just felt so forced to me. Like the writers were more worried about having an edgy story rather than a GOOD story. It seems like they sacrificed what made the first game great in order to tell a message. SPOILERS END

    I could go on but there’s honestly too much to write. To anybody that cares about the previous games story, there’s a good chance you won’t be happy with this one. While gameplay wise it is everything you want in a sequel, the horrendous story is just too bad in my opinion. 4/10    … Expand
  88. writer73
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am highly disappointed in this. I waited so long for it and what we got was less of a sequel to a game we all loved but more of a spinoff where we play as new characters we are supposed to sympathize with but we cannot more than hate. The ending left me with such high depression that makes me unable to touch that game again. There is way more to it that makes it so frustrating but i think it has been said dozens of times enough in all the other reviews on this platform here or others. Only thing left to say for me is that hopefully the studio will abandon some of the paths they lately have chosen and look back to the times where they created fun games to play i used to love so much.… Expand
  89. T3mbo
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The game is extremely well made. Graphics are beautiful, acting is awesome and builds up perfectly upon the themes of the first game. I get it, a lot of people are not liking the story. Personally, I found it a great achievement in storytelling, but I get it may not cater to everyone.
  90. Barryfrank
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually find it annoying that this game was bombed with negative reviews within hours of its release. As someone who has played the entire game I can confidently say that it is amazing, I do not believe it is better than the first one however it doesn't come too far off. The fact that people are giving the entire game 0 out of 10 reviews is a shame before even playing it because they're pressed about the death of Joel. Regardless I never thought of that to be a problem when it came to gameplay or visuals, people are saying the entire game is trash due to the fact that they're butthurt about one thing which truly is unfair to people who wanted to play the game as they get a misconstrued idea of what the game actually is. I had no problem with any of the gameplay, in fact I believe the gameplay aspect was better than the first. The biggest criticism of the game is the storyline, I agree it is worse than the first game but as a whole it really isn't even a quarter as bad as people make it out to be. The only thing I didn't like about it was the ending sequence between Ellie and Abby, I understand peoples frustration how she didn't even end up getting killed because trust me, I was just as annoyed. However, people don't appreciate the cutscenes we got between Ellie and Joel which to me provided more meaning to their relationship and ended the game in almost a perfect manner. I didn't care who I controlled, as long as I got a good game and I certainly did. Though as the player we are tasked with the impossible challenge to feel sympathetic toward Abby, we at least are provided with an explanation to her motives and know what her revenge story is as the game isn't completely about Ellie, and the gameplay we are given whilst controlling Abby is some of the best in the game (such as the hotel and hospital sequences). If you are a salty 14 year old kid who can't deal with the fact that the main character isn't playable in this game, you need to grow up, Naughty Dog took a bold move and still made one of the best games to play without him. Its not like we saw nothing of Joel the whole way through, in fact the cutscenes we got were probably more meaningful than any gameplay we could have had with Joel, so I advise people to actually play the game - yes the story isn't as good but the game is incredible… Expand
  91. Murem
    Jun 26, 2020
    1
    The gameplay is good, but the story is terrible. How could Joyle be guilty and do not give a damn about how the Cicadas acted in the first part, they were terrible and simply deceived the characters, and Ellie, without even warning, immediately took to make her a vaccine. Abby is a disgusting character, it is impossible for him to invent, she also deceives and is just a very bad person.The gameplay is good, but the story is terrible. How could Joyle be guilty and do not give a damn about how the Cicadas acted in the first part, they were terrible and simply deceived the characters, and Ellie, without even warning, immediately took to make her a vaccine. Abby is a disgusting character, it is impossible for him to invent, she also deceives and is just a very bad person. It’s impossible to run for it, turned it off. It would be better if they left the first and did not continue.… Expand
  92. DeadMethod
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    An incredibly nuanced, detailed narrative that dares to go in a direction few ever have when it comes to gaming. The characters are fleshed out and interesting, the world is stunning, rife with detail and rewards exploration and the gameplay is solid and refined. The combat can become a little repetitive towards the end but the varied locations and enemy types do keep it interesting. ItAn incredibly nuanced, detailed narrative that dares to go in a direction few ever have when it comes to gaming. The characters are fleshed out and interesting, the world is stunning, rife with detail and rewards exploration and the gameplay is solid and refined. The combat can become a little repetitive towards the end but the varied locations and enemy types do keep it interesting. It also has great LGBTQ+ representation without it feeling shoehorned in. This game is a fantastic work of art.… Expand
  93. hmert58
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Good gameplay(not perfect) and good design. But none of them matter without a good story. This is one of the worst stories I have ever seen.
  94. Omris
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    NO other game can get you feeling like this series knows. Required headphones because the PlayStation noise makes it sort of like the look of a NASA experimental shuttle
    BEST GAME IN THIS GENERATOIN FOR SURE.
  95. DanDab
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Вы должны быть слепыми, что бы не осознать гениальность игры. Все негативные отзывы - повторяют друг друга и они никогда аргументируются. Это наводит на мысль, что это пишут щенки, которые не имея пс, начитались отзывов в твиттере или насмотревшись идиотов на ютубе решили повторить. Либо у них есть пс, но все равно решили повторить. Скучный геймплей? Все старые механики улучшены, иВы должны быть слепыми, что бы не осознать гениальность игры. Все негативные отзывы - повторяют друг друга и они никогда аргументируются. Это наводит на мысль, что это пишут щенки, которые не имея пс, начитались отзывов в твиттере или насмотревшись идиотов на ютубе решили повторить. Либо у них есть пс, но все равно решили повторить. Скучный геймплей? Все старые механики улучшены, и добавлены куча новых. Даже во время игры, враги могут определять точно где вы находитесь и давать подсказки друг другу. - Где, она?
    - Вон, в гараже! Вы видели когда-нибудь такое? Вариативность прохождения уровней поражает. Нарратив потрясающий. Это напряжение... опьяняет. Персонажи живые, ты не играешь «идеальными героями» и не убиваешь «пустых манекенов». Все они имеют свои чувства, характеры и цели. У них есть свои недостатки и достоинства. Если вы считаете, что Элли слишком опрометчива, вы видимо не знаете, что такое чувства. История безумно жестокая, она обжигает, ты сам начинаешь чувствовать себя ужасно из-за того, что оставляешь за спиной столько трупов. Многие говорят про какие-то несостыковки, но нужно играть/смотреть ЖОПОЙ, что бы не заметь того, о чем пишут все дешевки. Дракманн гений.    … Expand
  96. Heisenberg666
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    INCRÍVEL, um jogo que deve ser jogado por todos, apesar da história não ser oque a maioria dos fãs queriam, é um jogo que deve ser jogado, gameplay realista, gráficos muito bonitos, trilha sonora impecável, the last of us part 2 não é sobre personagens e sim sobre pessoas, e um mundo devastado não só por uma doença mas sim pelo ódio.
  97. Xfiles
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    This game is getting alot of undeserved critic. Alot of comments from angry Trolls, alot of the reviews are written so early that there is no chanse they have completed the game. I have played for 10 hours, the gameplay is fantastic, graphic are amazing. This is easy one of my top 3 games on PS4.

    Dont get fooled by many of these fake reviews, try the game atleast!
  98. Claudia2208
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    One of those games you either love or hate. I personally loved it. The graphics, sound and set design are phenomenal. I think the story fits the universe Naughty Dog created perfectly. It is a brutal world which is not fair. If you don`t like a sad story which forces you to get uncomfortable, the game is not for you. But if you like to be challenged in the way you think and are not aOne of those games you either love or hate. I personally loved it. The graphics, sound and set design are phenomenal. I think the story fits the universe Naughty Dog created perfectly. It is a brutal world which is not fair. If you don`t like a sad story which forces you to get uncomfortable, the game is not for you. But if you like to be challenged in the way you think and are not a afraid to look at characters the way they really are and take them of the pedestal we put them on for 7 years, you will love it.
    I don`t think the game is perfect, no game is. For me it could have done with a bit condensing (5 hours less would have been enough) and there are way to many collectibles for me.    … Expand
  99. xZer0x
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maybe one of the biggest disappointment of the year.
    7 Years for the making and the result is non other that a beautiful looking game with a story of a 13 year old fanfiction with continuity issues.

    +Outstanding graphics
    +Beautiful music
    +Ellie character development is the only one that makes sense...*
    +Gunplay is an upgrade

    -Melee combat is a total downgrade.
    -The Clickers are jokes, the Runners on the other hand became more dangerous.
    -Joel should have died, but not in this retarded way.
    -The Druckmann self-insert is a joke.
    -Unlikable characters.
    -*...until the end of the game
    -The end is the worst nonsensical **** i ever see in my entire gaming experience    … Expand
  100. Larganator
    Jun 26, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really didn't want it to come to this but here we are. Naughty Dog betrayed everything the main characters of the first game ever stood for with how they handled the story for this game. First lets talk about Joel. He never once behaved in any way in the first game that would lead us to believe he would ever be stupid enough to give his name to complete strangers! especially after the ending of the first game which effectively makes him a wanted man! Then the way they rub his death in your face only to immediately force you to play as his killer. Abby is not a likable or relatable character. Ever vile violent act she commits she gets more and more pleasure from while Ellie is genuinely disgusted with some of the thing's she's forced to do. I don't situationally forced I mean narratively forced. So much of the writing in this games appears to be done deliberately for maximum shock value and nothing else. Joels death was incredibly contrived and obvious in it's intent and none of the stories attempts to make Abby in any way likeable succeeded she feels worse and worse to play as time goes on. Some of the decisions characters make defy all logic and reason and simply serve to further the story at the cost of virtually all players agency. I'm not going to go over the graphics, VO work or the music because I knew all of those would be amazing and they where. The gameplay hasn't evolved much in seven years of development which is a shame but I was fine with the gameplay in the first game and I'm fine with it here. The reasons people bought this game was the story and the story is incredibly disappointing in every way. I'm going to erase this game from my memory and happily live with the self imposed lie that TLOU had no sequel. Because not having another game at all would still be better than this.… Expand
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#2 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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Universal acclaim - based on 121 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 121
  3. Negative: 0 out of 121
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 13, 2020
    90
    The Last of Us Part II is the high point of the PlayStation 4. The plot is controversial, but the game is the incredibly addictive adventure of Ellie, from which it is impossible to pull away from the opening and to the very end.
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  2. PLAY! Zine
    Sep 5, 2020
    93
    Not everyone is going to enjoy the motives of The Last of Us Part II. But if you try and manage to accept the subliminal and not so subtle messages as a fact that the world has gone awry and that people have the need to have somewhere or someone to belong to as their own way out, then... You will witness the boundaries of gaming expand. You will witness a true masterpiece.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 3, 2020
    75
    If you loved the original for its great characters and well-paced story – stay away from this game. However, if you’re aching to sink into the depths of depression, or just want to cut some throats and burn some zombies – Part II will deliver. [Issue#247, p.72]
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