The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Svenom46
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Functionally, the game plays well. It’s more or less the exact same gameplay, crafting, and combat as the first game with some tweaks. It looks great, for the most part. No glitches or bugs, so that’s always a relief. Unfortunately, the story structure didn’t do it for me. I understand what they attempted to do, I respect the ambition, but the way the story unfolded made me unable to empathize with Abby or anyone she was involved with.

    There must have been another way to accomplish this by telling the story in a different order or by maybe not revealing who murdered Joel exactly or why. Then slowly revealing it as the game went on. I’m not sure, but realizing that I was going to have to play 10-15 hours of this game as Joel’s murderer wasn’t a fun time. I wanted to kill Abby a few hours in and I wanted to kill Abby at the very end. Nothing changed for me. I cheered when Tommy ended Manny. Maybe I’m the psychopath.

    Also, was it just me or was this game less scary and tense compared to the first one? I guess because it’s literally the exact same enemy selection as the original with a variation of a new one and a new boss. Were Stalkers new? Two new enemies if so. Also docked some points for being forced to kill normal uninfected dogs. Petty? Maybe. I don’t remember if I had to kill dogs in the original. I put about 60 hours into it since I did New Game+ and got all the collectibles.

    It’s a really well made game, but as I described above, it was a really unfulfilling story and left me never wanting to see another game in this franchise again. Which is too bad because the original is one of the best games I’ve ever played. I kind of wish this story had never been told and this game never made now.    … Expand
  2. NomadaTangmo
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    The last of us part 2 is a beautiful and highly detailed world, with grueling combat and amazing voice acting. It starts off well but around half way through, I felt it starting to drag. The pacing is some of the worst I’ve seen in a Naughty Dog game, and while the acting was excellent, the dialogue was out of place and character. Many of the new characters didn’t have much impact nor wasThe last of us part 2 is a beautiful and highly detailed world, with grueling combat and amazing voice acting. It starts off well but around half way through, I felt it starting to drag. The pacing is some of the worst I’ve seen in a Naughty Dog game, and while the acting was excellent, the dialogue was out of place and character. Many of the new characters didn’t have much impact nor was I able to relate to them. The gameplay and combat begin to become highly repetitive to the point I felt I had to complete the game as fast as possible. A solid game overall, but fails to live up to its predecessor.… Expand
  3. dassfez
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    Having just completed the game, there isn’t much more I can add. It’s just a bad sequel. Not only because of the many, many story issues, but the gameplay hasn’t really evolved from the first game. Obviously, a lot of effort was put in making this game accessible, inclusive and appealing to a broad audience. But it was at the expense of an engaging storyline and character development.Having just completed the game, there isn’t much more I can add. It’s just a bad sequel. Not only because of the many, many story issues, but the gameplay hasn’t really evolved from the first game. Obviously, a lot of effort was put in making this game accessible, inclusive and appealing to a broad audience. But it was at the expense of an engaging storyline and character development.

    There were some stand out moments and some intense gameplay, but they were few and far between and nothing better than the first game. Also, it was boring. I found myself looking at my phone during cutscenes, I never did this during the first game because I was engaged with the characters. I did not care about the characters in TLOU2. In fact, I did not like them, even characters from the first game I had grown attached to, I now disliked.

    Also, very concerning this game has received so many ‘masterpiece’ reviews when there is obviously a lot of issues that any critic would recognise, let alone professional game reviewers.

    I give this game a 5 because of the sheer technical achievement, which cannot be ignored.    … Expand
  4. GTRr35
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    Gameplay was fun overall, but the story was a let down. If I wanted reality, Id turn off the game and watch tv and live my life. When you play a game and reach the end, a game as highly anticipated as this one owes players some gratification with the ending. I have played the previous last of us over 10 times. This game Ive finished twice and dont want to or feel happy playing itGameplay was fun overall, but the story was a let down. If I wanted reality, Id turn off the game and watch tv and live my life. When you play a game and reach the end, a game as highly anticipated as this one owes players some gratification with the ending. I have played the previous last of us over 10 times. This game Ive finished twice and dont want to or feel happy playing it anymore because the story isnt compelling. Im sorry to say that Naughty Dog really dropped the ball on this title.… Expand
  5. Kar_El
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    The last of us part 2 has amazing graphics, but that was something I didn’t doubt ND would get wrong. IT LOOKS GOOD! Voice acting phenomenal and as well the soundtrack the soundtrack. The gameplay is fun with Ellie and Abby. It’s just the word (Disappointing) is what comes to mind when I think about how the story was told and well yea 5/10.
  6. thegreatone711
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    First let me just say, hats off to ND for the incredible graphics. The graphics of this game is one of a kind. Gameplay wise I think it was above average. Nothing too different from the first one.

    But the story was a failure to me. I know ND tried something different with the story but it just didn't click with me. At some point I just wanted the game to be over because I grew tired.
  7. WhySoSeriousGMX
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    As a game is a 10 but as a story is a 5 so 10-5 = 5
    I did not enjoy the gameplay of the first one but the story is really good part 2 its the opposite
  8. Jakard
    Aug 17, 2020
    5
    Very good gunplay Smooth aiming calibration very good game play and graphics. Sadly blunt and boring story and characters kill a game that could be a legendary one.
  9. III-ViPeR-lll
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Storyline wasn't supposed to be like this...great game bad story , Neil **** killed the game.
  10. vampiredavid
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    Naughty Dog(or we can say Neil Druckman) is too proud to tell a story well. A good story is not rare. But how to tell it well，it's the key point. 7 years ago, Naughty Dog give us a perfect answer. But now, they lost the talent.
  11. Jarvis01010111
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    The writing and character development of this game is terrible. This game ruined Last of us for me. I won't be buying anything from Naughty dog again.
  12. Monoliet
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Do not like forced story = be politic correct in games ore films = only get you hate = whatch star wars ore the last of use part 2 en match more .
    Grafix = good When mas peopel do not like you can not tel them thei are rong ore errase their comment .
  13. ratcw
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    I loved the Last of Us 2, and I can now say this franchise should've ended there. This game makes few innovations on the last. The music is great and the sound in general is fantastic. The visuals are amazing and the environments are without equal. The gameplay itself is vanilla. There are very few changes to the gameplay from the last game. It's just sneak around, kill (this time a ton ofI loved the Last of Us 2, and I can now say this franchise should've ended there. This game makes few innovations on the last. The music is great and the sound in general is fantastic. The visuals are amazing and the environments are without equal. The gameplay itself is vanilla. There are very few changes to the gameplay from the last game. It's just sneak around, kill (this time a ton of humans), repeat. The thing people wanted to play this game for, the story, is an incredible let down. It suffers from what most things suffer from these days: subversion of expectations. There are a million ways this story could've been told I'm an amazing way. Instead, they take the route of Game of Thrones, Star Wars, etc. And subvert audience expectations and ruin what should've been a classic franchise. I wish I would've never played this game to be honest. If you love the first game, you may want to think about passing on this one, especially if you're invested in the story.… Expand
  14. Joao_ferreira87
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    Masterpice, não entendo o hate á volta deste jogo eu simplesmente adorei, espero que venha a parte 3 cheio de ação
  15. Goemon64
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Gráficamente exquisito, el gameplay es tan bueno como la primer parte pero sin muchas novedades.

    La historia es una basura progre y con ello se han cargado la saga, grande Dios ND...
  16. cnelso33
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’d give this game a 5. It is graphically the most beautiful game for the PS4. The gameplay is semi-fun. At least it is when you are exploring Seattle and the stealth is engaging but there lies the problem with the game. It is a story driven game. Its not open world and you have to abide by what the devs want for you. It’s a story driven game that tears down everything it built in the first game. And that’s not what makes the story bad. The story is so one note. None of the characters are likeable. A revenge plot should at least have likeable characters. And this game just doesn’t. Ellie is a bitter mess. Jesse has no personality. Abby’s love interest has no personality. Abby is just unlikeable. I actually get her killing Joel. But they should have saved that for midway through the game and not done it in such a “ooooo let’s shock the gamer by going walking dead upside Joel’s head”. It’s not creative. Idk who wrote the story as druckmans stories in the last have been fantastic but if it was him. Ouch. He created one of the worst stories in video game history. If he could’ve just made a more creative story this could be one of the best games of all time. But he didn’t. It’s like he didn’t even try. Sale this game and buy Tsushima. The critics know nothing. It is at least a 9/10.… Expand
  17. Organicmac
    Aug 17, 2020
    5
    Game was a troll, thought the gameplay was fun but the story ruined it for me. Horrible execution of what could have been a masterpiece. Plus I couldn’t believe the amount of pc **** was forced into this storyline. Ellie’s character is ruined and I didn’t really care for any of the new characters. This makes me sad because it kinda puts a damper on the first game that was universallyGame was a troll, thought the gameplay was fun but the story ruined it for me. Horrible execution of what could have been a masterpiece. Plus I couldn’t believe the amount of pc **** was forced into this storyline. Ellie’s character is ruined and I didn’t really care for any of the new characters. This makes me sad because it kinda puts a damper on the first game that was universally acclaimed to be a masterpiece, shame they had to go this direction. Gameplay was fun thats why im rating it as high as a 5/10, but still an absolute embarrassment compared to the first installment. Should have just let it be Neil, shame.… Expand
  18. Morgan85
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Gameplay - Repetitive, buggy, broken mechanics with the stealth system, overkill on enemy amounts some levels.
  19. Kendall89
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    The gameplay is awesome just like the first one and graphics are stunning. Sadly the story is very disappointing and dissatisfying in my personal opinion. Due to this being a story driven game, that aspect of the game held a lot of weight in my review. I feel like some of the characters that were so beloved in the first, where extremely out of character and honestly seemed like completelyThe gameplay is awesome just like the first one and graphics are stunning. Sadly the story is very disappointing and dissatisfying in my personal opinion. Due to this being a story driven game, that aspect of the game held a lot of weight in my review. I feel like some of the characters that were so beloved in the first, where extremely out of character and honestly seemed like completely different people here. Also as hard as they tried to make me care about new characters, I just didn’t. Gameplay and graphics were incredible (as expected from naughty dog), but I was pretty disappointed in the rest. This is coming from a huge naughty dog fan.… Expand
  20. TuckeredTurtle
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    I know that people find the story amazing, but to me it was predictable and reminded me of the video game trip of you slaughtering a boss then the cut scene starts and they are somehow the one who comes away with the win. And I feel that when it comes to Last of Us if the story fails that is Major reason why people play the game and that is a Majority of the score.

    They made only few    I know that people find the story amazing, but to me it was predictable and reminded me of the video game trip of you slaughtering a boss then the cut scene starts and they are somehow the one who comes away with the win. And I feel that when it comes to Last of Us if the story fails that is Major reason why people play the game and that is a Majority of the score.

    They made only few improvements with combat and stealth, which were better but after 10 hours it felt shallow since it didn't feel that different from the original.

    Basically, moderately enjoyable gameplay but a story that feels generic uninspired.    … Expand
  21. TurboLover
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    This game is stunningly beautiful, has a wonderful soundtrack, amazing performances by the voice actors, and fun, if not great or innovative gameplay. In these aspects, this game is an absolute step up from The Last of Us. However, the story fails to satisfyingly continue from where the previous game ended. Joel's final decision simply didn't need a continuation, as it left the player toThis game is stunningly beautiful, has a wonderful soundtrack, amazing performances by the voice actors, and fun, if not great or innovative gameplay. In these aspects, this game is an absolute step up from The Last of Us. However, the story fails to satisfyingly continue from where the previous game ended. Joel's final decision simply didn't need a continuation, as it left the player to decide if they agreed with themselves. Part 2, instead of analyzing how it would have changed the relationship between Joel and Ellie, turns into a revenge plot, that is both miserably dreary, and boring.
    The problem is not the LGBTQ++ representation, in fact Ellie and Dina's relationship is the best part of the game. The problem is that this game could have been much more, its message could have been told in a much more creative way.
    Normally, I'd say TLOU Part2 is a good, honest try, but knowing what went down behind the scenes, and the absolute ego that is Neil Druckman, i can not. as much as the story of the game, the story of its development leaves a sour taste.    … Expand
  22. crYzz
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    I don't know about you but this is a superb game. Loved the story and how it ended. Made me care about side characters and all.
  23. Okevin212
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    It didn't really have anything to do with the first game. If they left playing as Abby out I would have liked it alot more because it felted stretched out. This feels like a dlc not an actual game
  24. Fad2Blak
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Gameplay is pretty decent if not extremely repatative. They did do a great job with the AI on this game and the graphics, animations, etc all the technical parts of the game are great. The thing that drags this game way down is the shoved in politics, pandering to a crowd that doesn't give a crap about game sin general, and the narrative choices in this game. Played this from start toGameplay is pretty decent if not extremely repatative. They did do a great job with the AI on this game and the graphics, animations, etc all the technical parts of the game are great. The thing that drags this game way down is the shoved in politics, pandering to a crowd that doesn't give a crap about game sin general, and the narrative choices in this game. Played this from start to finish and have no issues with the LGBTQ stuff, Ellie being gay etc just the train wreck in the way the story was told. Even Abby's gameplay was fun but it just didn't fit in this game or world. Joel dieing was a given and would have made much more of an impact if told better.… Expand
  25. IamSer
    Sep 11, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El presente texto lo escribe un fan de TLOU. Qué triste que se hayan arruinado esta joya, me indigna el poco amor y esmero que le pusieron al juego, lo pobre de la historia, el poco amor que se tuvo a los personajes más queridos (ellie - joel). Con Joel muerto al principio, quién queda??? Ellie??? Ellie se vuelve un personaje odiado al final. Qué querían transmitir con la historia??? Cuál fue su meta??? Gracias por arruinar esta preciosa saga.… Expand
  26. L_oncho
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    El juegos es bastante bueno, su gameplay, música, el apartado técnico y ambientación son hermosos, pero la historia.... Se nota un desprecio total por los personajes que dieron vida a esta historia, más el echó de obligarte a sentir empatía por un personaje como Abby, siendo que no entrega nada interesante a esta.
  27. andresmp27
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    Gráficos impresionantes, una bestia de la industria, lo mejor de esta generación, una cantidad de cuidado en los pequeños detalles apabullante, una banda sonora y efectos sonoros magníficos, una exploración de los escenarios mejorada bajo mi punto de vista en comparación a su primera entrega, el gameplay es el mismo que en el 1 con algun que otro añadido o mejora, asi que al que le gusteGráficos impresionantes, una bestia de la industria, lo mejor de esta generación, una cantidad de cuidado en los pequeños detalles apabullante, una banda sonora y efectos sonoros magníficos, una exploración de los escenarios mejorada bajo mi punto de vista en comparación a su primera entrega, el gameplay es el mismo que en el 1 con algun que otro añadido o mejora, asi que al que le guste lo que jugó en su primera entrega, no se equivocara con lo que encuentre aqui, pero su historia deja mucho que desear, a pesar de que haya un gran desbalance de querer meter todos los asp… Expand
  28. Churbaddasa
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    good game play and gorgeous graphics but felt like the story was written by a child and that is my opinion
  29. Hamdy123
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    If there is one thing star wars and last of us fans can agree on is that pretending that the latest sequel never existed. The story is one big crime against Joel and Ellie and some fans of the first game Druckmann said that he cared about these characters (Joel and Ellie). The fact that they used false advertising just pisses me off, to the point where i take 2 points from my rating. If itIf there is one thing star wars and last of us fans can agree on is that pretending that the latest sequel never existed. The story is one big crime against Joel and Ellie and some fans of the first game Druckmann said that he cared about these characters (Joel and Ellie). The fact that they used false advertising just pisses me off, to the point where i take 2 points from my rating. If it weren't for the great visuals and great gameplay and PERFECT acting from everyone, also the perfect soundtrack Gustavo Santolalla has really done it again. If it wasn't for all of this, the game would've gotten a 3 out of 10 from me. If Naughty dog ever decide to make a part 3, make it a prequel… Expand
  30. Mr_Pupps
    Jul 19, 2020
    5
    This game was a HUGE letdown... it hurts to say but.. it just has super weak story/writing. It’s non sensical as fudge. Illogical to the max... the gameplay is great but it’s not enough for me to forgive the horrid writing :/ that’s what made the first one so engaging & immersive. Without giving spoilers... this game tried to do what HALO 2 did perfectly, but instead fell flat into aThis game was a HUGE letdown... it hurts to say but.. it just has super weak story/writing. It’s non sensical as fudge. Illogical to the max... the gameplay is great but it’s not enough for me to forgive the horrid writing :/ that’s what made the first one so engaging & immersive. Without giving spoilers... this game tried to do what HALO 2 did perfectly, but instead fell flat into a piece of naughty dog SH*T FACE FIRST... it’s probably the biggest let down in gaming history. Dang, we could’ve had the best sequel ever, but instead we all got spit on our faces & told that it’s art & that we should care for someone we hate & that revenge is pointless but yet u should kill a bunch of people & lose everyone you love first AND THEN stop trying for revenge or attaining your goals. Just cause...… Expand
  31. icegrandpa
    Mar 21, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Half the game half the score. Don't know why the critics prayse this game so much. I quit playing at half game last night, Really sorry that I 've even started the second part. Part 1 was enough for me.… Expand
  32. yagamisera
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only reason I'm giving a five is because that score is meant for the Naughty Dog team who did all the wonderful work in combat, puzzles and visuals and not the story writing/screenplay. The story gets a ZERO from me and hence the score is FIVE. This game is an excellent example of how a game can be ruined if there's no proper story to tell. Even the stunning visuals couldn't save it from the plotholes, bad character depiction and insulting storytelling that was shown. The writer did no character justice - Ellie, Joel, Tommy, Abby - none of them were relatable. The former 3 had completely different personalities compared to part 1 and Abby's story should have been kept at first so that she can be relatable.
    Other plot holes were the unrealistic demonstration of including a pregnant woman in combat, unrealistic body figures for women, men showing callousness during combat way more than they actually do, showing women as weak and unable to kill the last person they should let go even though she has killed SO MANY people shows that this game hates both men and women.

    The image of LGB community was also shown really bad, the image they are trying to portray was so frivolous and mindless. This is not how LGB community is, just because they love the same sex or two sex does not mean that they have no morals or good ideals. They have been portrayed so disgustingly that people will feel like discriminating against them even more, thanks to this game.

    Transgenderism is a thing that exists during our times because people are not trying to survive, they are just living without care in the world. In a post apocalyptic scenario, no one would be thinking whether they "feel" like a man or woman, everyone is trying hard to survive here and such things will not even cross their mind.

    The story and scene setting is so unrealistic, it's as if nothing had been thought through and the writer just wanted to sell a game for money and not because he loves TLOU1.

    This game is one of the worst games for me because
    1) A game is made because you have a story in mind, didn't seem like that case with this one.
    2) A game is made to detox you from the world so that you can face the real world again, this game didn't help me do that...hell it's not even a game, this story would have done better if it were a movie.

    Very disappointed at the writers in Naughty Dog.    … Expand
  33. Alevitzky
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing. Stunning visuals, great characters, plot that twists your guts and makes you wanna throw away the controller at times yet it all adds up. There are no black and white characters here (well, infected i guess...)… Expand
  34. Lcfairy
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Graphics are amazing the environments are amazing gameplay mechanics amazing battle playing amazing. Other than all the achievements with the technology making this game. They failed to make any sense in more than one place throughout the story. Leading it to fall apart many times. Failing to use there own story info in an important scene to make it more impactful. It was trageic. ItGraphics are amazing the environments are amazing gameplay mechanics amazing battle playing amazing. Other than all the achievements with the technology making this game. They failed to make any sense in more than one place throughout the story. Leading it to fall apart many times. Failing to use there own story info in an important scene to make it more impactful. It was trageic. It should have been done differently.… Expand
  35. Taosana15
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    It's okayish. Not a 10/10 like the reviewers all say. Definitely not a 10/10. story is pretty ass, gameplay didnt evolve in the slightest in comparison to the first game. They basically only added jumping and proning. The ending is absolute horrible
  36. Witchy
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The gameplay of the game is superb, it felt good playing the game when I wasn't focusing on what have happened throughout the game … Expand
  37. madsalvi
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This game is not as horrible as others have tried to make it seem to be, but it is also not the holy grail of a generation, or even of the year. The graphics are definitely worthy of praise, but the game itself is marred by a strong laser beam focus on identity politics. If you liked the first one, then this one will be a polarizing game for you. It is not true to all of the previousThis game is not as horrible as others have tried to make it seem to be, but it is also not the holy grail of a generation, or even of the year. The graphics are definitely worthy of praise, but the game itself is marred by a strong laser beam focus on identity politics. If you liked the first one, then this one will be a polarizing game for you. It is not true to all of the previous characters, and has a horribly disjointed story that at many times seems forced. The pacing is off in regards to the big plot points, and they should have spent more time getting the timeline of the story to make sense, instead of going for sensational clips. The controls are also clunky, and the accessibility menu, while a great addition, ends up becoming a glorified cheat menu, with a lot of options that make it so easy a baby can beat it.… Expand
  38. Inspektical
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This has got to be one of the biggest disappointments when it comes to storytelling for me. It's up there with the final season of Game of Thrones.
    I went into this game spoiler free, with my head held high, filled with faith and trust in Naughty Dog's team. Let me be clear, this game is a 10/10 in certain aspects, such as visuals, sound direction, environments and voice acting. And it's    This has got to be one of the biggest disappointments when it comes to storytelling for me. It's up there with the final season of Game of Thrones.
    I went into this game spoiler free, with my head held high, filled with faith and trust in Naughty Dog's team. Let me be clear, this game is a 10/10 in certain aspects, such as visuals, sound direction, environments and voice acting. And it's with great disappointment that the 5/10 I gave this game, is mostly due to those factors alone.
    I knew heading in that this was gonna be a story about hate, contrary to the previous game, which was about love. And even being mentally prepared for some events which were bound to happen regardless, that wasn't enough for me to overlook the major flaws in it's character continuity and confusing motivations. The pacing was horrible, many times making me just want to stop playing for the day. It's a shame, because I think, on paper, this could actually be a great game, and some changes to the structure could easily fix some of the most problematic issues the fan base has with the game regarding a certain character.
    One major problem I had that continuously made me roll my eyes was how I could clearly see the writers intention when presenting me with forced sections of the game. One of the most basic rules in writing is to not think of yourself as smarter than your readers, it will always backfire. This constant feeling of being spoon fed emotions through a cracked one way mirror made me think the writer looks at me as if I'm an idiot who can't tell the difference between a real plane and a spoon filled with lies.
    Long story short, I think it's fine to change the whole theme and feel of a sequel compared to it's predecessor, but there needs to be a solid reason to do so. The story tried to present something meaningful and deep, but it's shortcomings resulted in a shallow and convoluted narrative that by the end of the experience, left me feeling like my time was wasted and my trust in Naughty Dog corrupted.    … Expand
  39. mario1892
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Average game, trully disappointed with the end =(, had a great potential, but the graphics are awesome!
  40. itzchriss
    Jul 26, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Joel’s dies nothing else to say but the gameplay and visuals were awesome. But hated playing as the character that killed my favorite character… Expand
  41. Yk2nite
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Mechanics and landscape are pretty amazing , but the story I mean come on. It was obvious the story was based off today’s political climate.
  42. Walrusac420
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An honest review of this game would make it a 5 or a 6. The game world is beautiful and the gameplay is good, the story is just really poor, it honestly felt like a slap in the face to kill off Joel in that fashion then expect me to want to play as or care about his murderer, it just killed my motivation to play which sucks because I had been really looking forward to this game. Just a big let down… Expand
  43. Joej92
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    No spoilers, my 5 is all for the great graphics, don't let the hype fool you... the story is a total marmite you either love it or hate it. Personally i hate it and find it nothing but a setup for a third. It doesn't flow well and i find some of the characters are forced upon you and it tries to hard to make you like them. Each to their own but i found the best part was removing the discNo spoilers, my 5 is all for the great graphics, don't let the hype fool you... the story is a total marmite you either love it or hate it. Personally i hate it and find it nothing but a setup for a third. It doesn't flow well and i find some of the characters are forced upon you and it tries to hard to make you like them. Each to their own but i found the best part was removing the disc and deleting it off the hard drive.… Expand
  44. Ordengate86
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    OK game, I bought the ps4 pro limited Edition with game. The game play movement is hit and miss and why put political points in? Its a game so u can get out of this world for a little bit of time. Games should not do this.
  45. Gurbanly
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Gameplay cinematic graphic is incredible but story omg trash why Neil druckman
  46. sumitaka47
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    gameplay is beautiful. Graphics and body physics is stunning god tier gaming, and on a 6 year old console??? Hats off to the devs who programmed this. Story is **** But i left all expectations at the door when the game director neil druckmann wanted to push SJW proporganda instead of telling a good story. I will not be buying their game in future. I did not believe leaks were turn, but igameplay is beautiful. Graphics and body physics is stunning god tier gaming, and on a 6 year old console??? Hats off to the devs who programmed this. Story is **** But i left all expectations at the door when the game director neil druckmann wanted to push SJW proporganda instead of telling a good story. I will not be buying their game in future. I did not believe leaks were turn, but i should have taken them seriously.… Expand
  47. Danielggrande
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    Actually I blame myself for not believe in the reviews of the fans almost 30 hours gameplay to feel like ****
  48. chestor21
    Jul 26, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story in this sequel was absolute garbage, pretty graphics and good combat though.… Expand
  49. Suppositoryjim
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have finally finished this game and what a chore it was. This is the type of game that was so incredibly bad and lived up to none of the expectations I had, that I felt I needed to make an account just to review it. This is the type of game that if I were getting a prostate exam and I had the option to play a game and this was the only choice. I wouldn't play the game, I would focus intently on the exam instead. My first major gripe was the game was too long. Clocking in at almost 20 hours. If this is the type of game that's so bad that the only time I'm willing to even consider playing it is during a prostate exam I definitely don't want my prostate exams to last 20 hours and I also don't want to return that many times to equal 20 hours. My second major gripe is missed opportunities in the gameplay. You're going to introduce a completely new character and completely overlooked the possibility for new gameplay mechanics. Such as scavenging for all the necessary dietary supplements needed. We could have had mini games involved with eating massive amounts of protein and calories. Using a syringe to inject enhancements. Missed potential fun. but hey I'm not going to sit here and just talk about the bad stuff this game has, now on to the good stuff

    The game luckily is not permanently installed to your hard drive. It is VERY deletable. if you own the physical copy the game, IT does eject from the PlayStation. It is not taking permanent residency in your system. just don't make the same mistake I did and eject the physical copy and forget to delete the install data.    … Expand
  50. Fox12345
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    It tries to be more than a videogame and comes across as pretentious. It feels like I'm being forced into accepting the ideological messages being shoved down my throat.
  51. Archandriel
    Jul 20, 2020
    5
    The game keeps a lot of the core gaming mechanic that we love. It improves a bit, but too be honest not drastic changed in the 2nd one. I guess you can prone now.

    Visually this game looks amazing. Unfortunately i believe they could have made the story more compelling and actually get what they wanted without being so lazy. It isn't a great game. It would've been a fine stand    The game keeps a lot of the core gaming mechanic that we love. It improves a bit, but too be honest not drastic changed in the 2nd one. I guess you can prone now.

    Visually this game looks amazing.

    Unfortunately i believe they could have made the story more compelling and actually get what they wanted without being so lazy.

    It isn't a great game. It would've been a fine stand alone, but when you are going off such an amazing first part. They just failed the 2nd time.

    The game would be an 8-9 if they had made a more realistic story. Too much plot armour and convinient twist.    … Expand
  52. Retrogamer961
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    As someone who enjoyed the first last of us 2 this game was somewhat disappointing. Overall it’s a flawed corridor shooter that’s much weaker then the first game and questionable if they should have made the sequel. The graphics and world is easily the best part of the game and is one of the best looking and most detailed console game to date. The gameplay is pretty much copy and pasteAs someone who enjoyed the first last of us 2 this game was somewhat disappointing. Overall it’s a flawed corridor shooter that’s much weaker then the first game and questionable if they should have made the sequel. The graphics and world is easily the best part of the game and is one of the best looking and most detailed console game to date. The gameplay is pretty much copy and paste from the first game with not much new innovation. It has the same craft and perk system, the same stealth sections. The only new editions seems to be the edition of dogs as enemies. The gameplay is good but a little dated but won’t really offer much of a challenge. The Ai is also pretty stupid and typical of modern video games. Story wise the game is a complete mess and at times feels like a badly written fan fiction by a high school student. The story has a strange structure and is a standard revenge story that’s been done since the beginning of civilisation. Ellie is still a well written and interesting character, however the supporting cast is weak and forgettable. Also the game make bizarre choices with regards to Abby, not really giving any reason for the player to like or care about her. Also the story tends to repeat itself and big chunks of could be removed and it would still play out the same. In short it fails to live up to its predecessor and offers very little replay value.… Expand
  53. SlipsID
    Jan 29, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Я не знаю как адекватно оценить эту игру, с технической части хорошая игра , а вот сюжет это даже не понимаю как объяснить эмоции которые испытываю , обида злость отвращение. В своё время я купил ps4 Толко ради 1 части этой игры хотя до этого 7 лет Xbox 360 был и планировал оставаться с майками. Однако поле того как прошёл 1 часть я был просто очарован данной игрой она была на голову выше всего во что я играл до этого , со второй частью же ровно обратные эмоции , очень долго ждал купил запустил начал играть и вот чувствуется что-то не то, дальше спойлеров , Джоэла слили , эли сука , девка ее страшная и мерзкая, многое в игре прям тычет тебе повесточкой, за 30 секунд сцены почти в самом начале игры она мужика оскарбила и обозвала шевенистом, хотя он извинялся и бустеров ей сделал, они все такие сильные и независимые все, второй игровой персонаж не адекватная перекачанная быдлобаба которая может руками череп поломать, смысл игры мне понятен и сюжет понятен и даже почему слили дожила , мне не понятно зачем впихивать столько вот этого всего абсурда в игру ? Я про их повестки , это все мерзко, мне не нравится и противно смотреть на их взаимоотношения и внешние виды персонажей на то что происходит в игре, как пример приведу смотрю сериал сейчас половое воспитание , и там весь сериал это одна большая повестка , но он не мерзки и ты переживаешь абсолютно за все персонажей и их отношение, в Last of Us 2 это все на столько противно что нет слов одни эмоции, и немного рационального взгляда в конце я понимаю что мне визуально не приятно играть в эту игру , но Сама по себе она уже точно не на 5 балов а побольше , однако моя субъективная оценка такова, p.s. Чуть меньше агрессии к мужчинам , симпатичен персонажей , в том числе не такую накаченную женщину , да даже если бы пухленькая была без разнице ну не Шварцнеггер. И даже комент не писал бы. А так много смешанный чувству и скорее всего даже не получилось их правильно выразить… Expand
  54. Bhavesh_Reddy
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    This game has nice gameplay mechanics. But the story, the plot ruins the experience. The story could have been better
  55. Heidy
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    I have so many contradictory feelings about this game. TLOU2 is the best out there in many aspects. I really want to applaud the game developers and artists, everyone who put so much effort into this game.
    However, playing this game was mentally hard for me so that I wanted to drop it at certain episodes. In my opinion, be it a brand new stand-alone game, so many people and me as well    I have so many contradictory feelings about this game. TLOU2 is the best out there in many aspects. I really want to applaud the game developers and artists, everyone who put so much effort into this game.
    However, playing this game was mentally hard for me so that I wanted to drop it at certain episodes. In my opinion, be it a brand new stand-alone game, so many people and me as well would adore this game for its realistic toughness, and complexity of the story. But as it is not one, it will always lose to the first TLOU that rather than demonstrating the gamers painful and exhausting path of revenge and bloodshed, taught us that even in the brutal world of zombies and hungry, desperate, dangerous people a person who lost everything still can find a light can still care and fight for something or someone. This game does not deserve 0-s a lot of people put here. But I would not call it an enjoyable game either. I finished it and I will not return to THOU2 ever again.    … Expand
  56. Haluet
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    This game is the case when there was a lot of noise and praise, but inside everything is sad and mean for full-price =(

    Among the advantages can be distinguished: - Game is beautiful, the artists and level designers tried. - The animations are designed so that the characters interact with some things and the environment in an interesting way. - Sometimes fighting the battle is very    This game is the case when there was a lot of noise and praise, but inside everything is sad and mean for full-price =(

    Among the advantages can be distinguished:
    - Game is beautiful, the artists and level designers tried.
    - The animations are designed so that the characters interact with some things and the environment in an interesting way.
    - Sometimes fighting the battle is very pleased, as it effectively was made of the situation after injury or killing enemies.

    Disadvantages in my opinion are:
    - Structure of the scenario and its individual moments. I cannot believe in the authenticity of such a world and its heroes and understand that the authors wanted to make analogies in the characters' images. It is very difficult to create a sequel when there was an original before it, which a sufficient number of people already love. The authors had to understand - this is a responsibility and one must very skillfully play on the strings of the players' souls. But this plot and its details show the opposite - it works for fewer people than it could.
    And yes, dialogues. This is terrible ((((I felt the poverty and stinginess of the characters' images. They can push off the heroes in the first hours, and therefore I felt bad from the beginning to the end of the game.
    - Feels like the game should have been with a more open world. The creators were clearly technically unable to do this (or there are other reasons for this). But the predetermined linearity with long history is disappointing. I very often wanted to return to a location nearby in one chapter or another (for example to collect items). But they don't let you do that. For me this is a confirmation in the absence of replayability. It is very difficult to force yourself to replay when I would like to complete achievements. Even after some time - there is no pleasure in it.
    - There is little music. I understand that the authors wanted to emphasize the atmosphere of the environment.
    But the appropriate music is not enough to better connect the player with what he is experiencing. In some areas and moments it would be possible to make vocal trills of stringed instruments - it is depressing without them.
    I could go on, but I am very sorry to write all this. Previously, I was familiar with heavy and dramatic works, from which you can cry, worry, but feel with all your heart - it was not for nothing. TLOU Part2 is not even something close to this.
    The game could be a really wonderful creation, but they decided to make it something else, a way to convey only what you will either fully accept or reject.    … Expand
  57. DivineDDT
    Dec 8, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good game with good graphics, the story isn't really interesting but Okay and they are lots of repititive gameplay on ur journey. I got bored after 5 hours of gameplay and the let you play as Abby, the antagonist for a damn long time. It's exhausting… Expand
  58. Ellogan66
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game starts off fine. Playing the section as Ellie is fine. The problem with the game is when you have to play ~10 hours as Abby. All of the progress into skill trees is reset and the main problem I had with the first game comes back, the shiv crafting mechanic. And that's just the gameplay problems. The story is an absolute **** It tries to convey the message of revenge is bad. While also arguing that revenge is good by not punishing Abby herself. Overall, the start is playable/good, but the entire second half of the game is boring and left me wondering when it would finally end throughout. Therefore I would give it a 5 or a 5.5… Expand
  59. kikecerati
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    Graphics are amazing and NPC are smarter, but narrative... just sucks
    Too many flashbacks, too many forced empathy, too much plot holes, too much boring, too many time waiting, too much money for this game.

    This game seems like Druckmann ego: huge and empty
    Obviously, it has ruined the saga and finish with any possibility of make TLOU3
  60. SofiaX
    Jul 30, 2020
    5
    For a narrative driven game, ND destroyed the things we loved about the first The Last of Us. Turned Ellie to be a shallow shell of the Ellie we all loved in the first game. Made Abby the new Ellie. The flash backs were all a huge mess. None of them placed properly. Games, should keep politics and personal propaganda separate and not force them upon gamers. We waited for The Last of Us 2For a narrative driven game, ND destroyed the things we loved about the first The Last of Us. Turned Ellie to be a shallow shell of the Ellie we all loved in the first game. Made Abby the new Ellie. The flash backs were all a huge mess. None of them placed properly. Games, should keep politics and personal propaganda separate and not force them upon gamers. We waited for The Last of Us 2 for u long years and we recieved something that was not worth the wait.A sequel we never needed or deserved.… Expand
  61. N_W_K
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    Story was bad has a Pacing issues the game’s character are not Memorable Graphics are good But what does it matter if the story just doesn’t keep up the choices in this game just leave you questioning the direction they were trying to go with in my opinion The first game was a masterpiece in this game with the complete opposite
  62. killer_wabbit01
    Jul 21, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us Part 2 has stunning visuals. I spent multiple hours taking screenshots and pausing to take in the environment. The gameplay was ok. Melee combat is brutal and filled with gore however some of Ellie’s take downs felt inefficient. Many times it felt like if Ellie was a couple seconds quicker you wouldn’t have been seen by a enemy. Gunplay is the same as the previous game where it’s a bit of rng. It’s ok. The ai in the game was all over the place. Sometimes they would flak or surround you. Other times they would lose sight even though they clearly see you walking around a wall to hide. Also the scavenging and puzzles to open up safes was refreshing at first but by act 2 it wore out. The story was filled with coincidence after coincidence. It’s storytelling shinned in some parts, (mainly flashback) but it was overall it was worst than the previous game. For example the way Ellie sang take on me just matched the tone of the apocalyptic world. It gave out a theme of trying to make the most of you have before its gone. Other times the story failed in its character building. A little over half way through the game Jesse show up by out of no where. (Complete Coincidence) The game only gives about half of the second act and half of the third to get to know him. As as was staring to like him he is killed off. I didn’t react at all cause there was no time to connect to him. Many of the games characters are like this. Many times I just wanted to move on and get to the gameplay.… Expand
  63. Flakweazel
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    The gameplay is solid but exactly the same from the first game. The narrative is a massive let down to the first game. I feel if the story was even just rearranged in its presentation I wouldn’t have been so bored, and apathetic through parts. If the story of the first one is what you love about it, this will be a disappointment. However if you never played the first or you really enjoyedThe gameplay is solid but exactly the same from the first game. The narrative is a massive let down to the first game. I feel if the story was even just rearranged in its presentation I wouldn’t have been so bored, and apathetic through parts. If the story of the first one is what you love about it, this will be a disappointment. However if you never played the first or you really enjoyed the gameplay more this will probably be fine for you… Expand
  64. TheDanimator182
    Aug 3, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The biggest downfall of this game is the Story in my opinion. The problem is, the first game makes it so easy to Love Joel and Ellie as characters, despite Joels questionable actions, so we naturally as players want the best for him after the events of the first game. He finally finds a daughter figure again in Ellie and then he is killed off within a few years. It just doesn't feel like the right sendoff.
    Then we are forced to play as his killer and sympathize with her in a "Revenge is bad" narrative.
    Its just a bleak and depressing game and it makes me regret wanting a sequel.
    I get that Joel is no hero but I do think he deserved better than this. Abby did a lot of horrible stuff also but she gets to live but the main character of the first game doesn't? That is B.S.
    The game also uses cheap tactics to try to make the player like Abby more.

    Pros: AMAZING visuals and landscapes.
    Some good dialogue despite the poor story.
    Great flashback sequences.
    Solid Gameplay

    But for a story driven game, the story being a Miss unfortunately makes the sequel feel not needed and disrespectful to the first games characters.    … Expand
  65. GramattonCleric
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    The Good: Visuals and sound are remarkable. Level design is decent. New rope mechanic is nice.

    The Bad: Fist TLOU story was what made it one of the best games ever. TLOU2 story on another hand is garbage. Characters don't make me care about them at all and the ending is horrible.
  66. carmineglitch
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    This game deserves the drama to be getting on of the most obvious bias review scores for any piece of entertainment this decade.
    This game isn't as awful as it's made out to be, but it's in no way as good as critics score it. Unless, those critics enjoy cruel narratives with meager characters, this is the game for them. Don't buy this game or rent it, watch it online to save yourself    This game deserves the drama to be getting on of the most obvious bias review scores for any piece of entertainment this decade.
    This game isn't as awful as it's made out to be, but it's in no way as good as critics score it. Unless, those critics enjoy cruel narratives with meager characters, this is the game for them. Don't buy this game or rent it, watch it online to save yourself the payment.    … Expand
  67. LostAcorn
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In 2016 when this game was announced. Neil Drukmann (the writer) said that the relationship between Ellie and Joel was the most important thing to remember, he said "no one loves these characters as much as we did and the sequel would be about Ellie and Joel". He even said "he and the team had played games where you were other characters and they just didn't feel right, they pulled you from the main story"... "Part two will be about Ellie and Joels story and their relationship". And he told the truth, for about 7 hours anyway! Trouble is the game is about 25 hours long!

    Don't get me wrong, the Last of us Part 2 deliveres excellent gameplay, great graphics, music, mechanics and phenomenal gunplay. However, the storyline was an absolute mess.

    SPOILER... They kill a main character and some won't be happy... including me. Now It wasn't great, but I understand why they did it. Yes it was upsetting, but it was a great driver for every emotion Ellie had and her continued journey. But then (and this is the real kicker). You are then forced to play the game using the character that kills the main character mentioned earlier... for the majority of the game too. It make absolutely no sense. Add into this that the this character is a lifeless and utterly dislikeable character, made worse by her actions in killing one of the main characters.

    So the first part of the game (with Ellie) I thought was a 10/10. But the rest isn't enjoyable at all and you are left wondering when you will get to be Ellie again.

    Add into that the fact Naughty dog wanted to use the game as a platform to showcase every problem with LGBTQ issues in the world today. Again I have no issue with this being included in a game, but the sheer amount was too much. It ended up pulling you away from the main story and everything that made the first game so amazing and the platform it created.

    Also Naughty dog lied in the trailer by cutting in shots of Joel from the first game into the trailer to make people think they were going to play with Joel more and no mention of the twist that everyone hates!

    So at the end, after all the above. I haven't felt this cheated since the final season of Game of thrones!    … Expand
  68. TooTiredOne
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    Every little thing about the game is way above awesome.
    Sadly, the plot ruins everything.
  69. Jeabus
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    This game however isn't even worth the effort to rewrite the whole review. It's painfully mediocre at best. It's a 2/10 story while waving "muh graphics" in your face as if it's some sort of crutch that will save it. The gameplay didn't evolve much either. They just added dogs to the mix so you cant camp for too long and the semi-puzzles of the first game are gone.

    Unjustified 10/10s?    This game however isn't even worth the effort to rewrite the whole review. It's painfully mediocre at best. It's a 2/10 story while waving "muh graphics" in your face as if it's some sort of crutch that will save it. The gameplay didn't evolve much either. They just added dogs to the mix so you cant camp for too long and the semi-puzzles of the first game are gone.

    Unjustified 10/10s? No problem.

    Critics™ unanimously not being "Critics"? Perfectly fine! It will even look better in the catalogue when people browse and only the Critic™ reviews are shown.

    Unjustified 0/10s? Shut it down. Change the system so only Trusted™ access media can give scores for what is probably the most vital time for a game while everyone else has to wait 36 hours after release. That'll fix it! (No it won't you're just angering people more)

    But this game gets a 5/10. It's mediocre as all hell. I was going to rate it 6/10 but everything surrounding the game just makes it worse. Metacritic's is just.. it's. the Pinnacle of how games are just becoming corporatized nonsense with faceless nobodies making decisions and reacting to things they don't understand.    … Expand
  70. Pacoz
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    The game has amazing graphics but lacks a great storyline. I loved the last of us part 1 but this game felt like a chore to finish instead of wanting to see what happens next.
  71. JenkemFarmer
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    The Last Of Us 2 is a step up from the previous installment with the exception of the storyline and character development. Unfortunately the storyline and character development were the two categories that made the first The Last of Us such a masterpiece. With a new cast of bland and unlikable people the game sets off to murder everyone like a low-budget trashy horror flick all whileThe Last Of Us 2 is a step up from the previous installment with the exception of the storyline and character development. Unfortunately the storyline and character development were the two categories that made the first The Last of Us such a masterpiece. With a new cast of bland and unlikable people the game sets off to murder everyone like a low-budget trashy horror flick all while dismantling everything I loved about the first game.… Expand
  72. Mr602
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    Everything either meets or exceeds the last game in terms of gameplay and brutality. I and many consider the first game one of the best games of all time. But the story unfortunately left much to be desired and with that I'm never putting blind trust behind any gaming studio again, l should have trusted the user reviews.
  73. DanyaKrov
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    Good visual, music. I think many people(who make 10 or 0 review) arent fair, because this game is middle, not best, not worst. Why? Because long tedious start and no choosing in the game. Authors forgot, about differences of game and movie, tv series. In game I want to give my part in the story, but tlou2 dont give it. Many fans didnt forgive Abby and me too.
  74. m0rteza
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Until today i loved this game but you killed all of my good emotions about it . i hate abby's character and i don't want to play with her . why you did that with us?!
    and also most characters are bad and ugly why??? My rate is just for :

    ☆Game play

    ☆ Graphic ☆Voice actors

    ☆Music    … Expand
  75. Resi13
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    This game should be played it is a journey and you may feel different about it about the next person. It looks amazing and plays amazing but the story for me was really so-so and the blatant false advertising (reminiscent of when Xbox done the same with Halo 5) but when the box art is even misleading it cuts deep in the end because in a sense I feel dupped. Especially when I'm not gettingThis game should be played it is a journey and you may feel different about it about the next person. It looks amazing and plays amazing but the story for me was really so-so and the blatant false advertising (reminiscent of when Xbox done the same with Halo 5) but when the box art is even misleading it cuts deep in the end because in a sense I feel dupped. Especially when I'm not getting what I paid for or at the least expected from Naughty Dog and Sony.… Expand
  76. PANDAzZz
    Jul 22, 2020
    5
    Agenda has ruined the beauty of this game
  77. Thebigboss1013
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was soo hyped for this game, even though gameplay is cool, killing joel was way to early and I didnt like the revenge story... I couldve accepted joel dying because of his actions later on in the game but killing of one of your main characters like that just sucks. Then playing as the woman who killed the main character and trying to make us like her even though she is a psychopath and she is just unlikeable. Then hen its done tommy comes back and somehow survived a shot to the head. (yes it is possible but I mean come on) He is here to just make Ellie go after Abby because he is still mad even though Ellie moved in (kinda because she still has nightmares but still...) then after almost dying and one hell of a trip she almost drowns her she just lets her go. After all that!?! The whole story is based on ellies revenge and then she decides that she is gonna forgive.. I wont play this game ever again, such a shame ad the first one was a gem… Expand
  78. Kesa08
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Typical Naughty Dog high production value with this. Best visuals, animation and sound design I’ve ever experienced. The actual gameplay is also really fun if you enjoyed playing the original (which I loved). Despite this, I only forced myself to finish the game out of respect for the previous instalment. New characters, which ND try hard to get you to like, fail to invoke any sort of positive emotion from the player. I got absolutely no enjoyment or satisfaction from the whole second half of this game - especially the ending. Clearly ND was going for something which took us out of our comfort zone. But instead of the story being edgy and divisive, it ended up being poorly told and a disservice to their loyal fans. I actually respect that ND told the story they wanted to tell, instead of the story we all wanted to hear - but then it should not be a surprise when people don’t like it.

    As a game: 11/10.
    As a story: -1/10.    … Expand
  79. DravenSanctus
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Terrible story. Good graphics for the most part. Combat is decent. All in all it's a middle of the road game not sure how people are giving it 10 but it shows how out of touch critics are, no game is a ten not even the first I'm this series that gets an 8 from me and this is much much worse then the first game, heck the dlc from the first game is better then this.
  80. SupaTaiga
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm going to be conservative about the game. The Last of Us 2 is an average game at best and a 5 might be generous considering the hype they built up for it. I'm not going to be like other and rate this game a 0 out of 10 due to review bombing. There are till moments I have enjoyed, especially the early parts of the game set in Seattle I am very happy for. Ellie's rendition of "Take on Me" is one of the most visually compelling as well as musically beautiful cover of the song I've heard. Its beautiful and shows the bond between Ellie and her partner as well as her journey and emotions she feel. Also, the guitar moments are quite symbolic, its her remembrance of her father figure.

    To praise the game, they did get the visuals right, The Seattle area was quite well done as hasn't happened before in the game. It is quite refreshing to have a nice open area to explore. Would have been nice of Naughty Dogs to ad more of those areas in the game, but oh well. The facial expressions and emotions shown on the characters are also well done. Its goes to show that ND still cares a lot about a certain level of details for the characters. This is proven in the flashback sequences as well. One of my favorite moments in the game is from Ellie in the space capsule. Its full of childhood wonder and the idea that if civilization does go back to the way thing were, Ellie would like to pursue an Astronomical career. Or something like that. The scene shows that she still has dreams. It was done very well.

    Where the game went wrong are much more substantial in comparison to praise. The main problem of TLoU P2 is easily the pacing of the story. The first game offers a compelling story that feels like a journey and a bonding story between the main characters. The feels and journey just felt right all the way up to the ending, making the first game a masterpiece. In sequel, the story is similar to drinking a bitter coffee in one go and then you are left with just water. While I will praise how Joel's death did have an impact on my initial experience. It was a very sad moment. However, the rest of the journey felt predictable and just like any other revenge plot. I was left feeling like the story was padded out to support this instead of feeling like Ellie is going on a journey to find herself in this desolate world without her father figure. This was not helped by the game cutting out half way through to play as the antagonist Abby. While, I would say its different than the way other games approaches this concept. In this case, the decision was made poorly. To ask the player to play as the "bad guy", even if their back story is great is not the correct course the game should go. After gaming as Ellie for so many hours, just felt wrong to play as Abby, even if Abby has a similar back story as well. Ultimately, I felt dreading the experience and just wanted to soldier on, instead on wanting understand Abby's tale. On another note, Abby's side of the story was way too long compared to Ellie's story. It felt too stretched out and prolonging the inevitable. The inevitable climax was not what I expected either. Again the main problem is pacing. Having 2 "ultimate fights" to add more content in the game felt wrong and demoralizing. I my honest opinion, the game should've ended during the farmhouse segment. Instead, they decided to carry out the revenge plot. My question is why, and I'm left wondering when the game will end. On a gameplay perspective, the game has its moments. But overall, there are not as many wow moments that I'm looking forward to. Only the big Zombie glob Rat King boss fight was heart throbbing. The gameplay felt like the last game, just adding a little more to make it feel refreshing. Another issue that TLoU 2 suffers, are the characters. Compared to the last game, I much more than the main characters. Heck, for that matter, I don't know all that much about the main characters either, besides Ellie and Abby. There are not side content that explores their connection to the main characters, making me not care for them that much. This was done much better in TLoU by way of storytelling.

    Overall, I would give the game a 5 out of 10, even lower is possible due to minor nit picks. The visuals and character models as well as facial expressions technology was well done, making TLoU 2 one of the most visually stunning games on the PS4. However, the game does suffer through a poorly paced story that came to a high point too fast that results in a predictable and stretched out story just to make this game feel like a big experience. I feel that ND dropped the ball heavily and rushed the game due to corporate pressure as well as the leaks that happened to the game before it was launched. They wanted to get the game out while there is still hype. Sadly, That is where I stand with ND. I feel the developer once an incredible legacy fueled by creativity and imaginative team. Those days feel like its over however.    … Expand
  81. NoctisFarron
    Sep 5, 2020
    5
    I enjoyed some few parts, but for me it is too disappointing... You liked it? Good. I understand why some people would enjoy it, but this is not what i wanted.
  82. Mihail_
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Разработчики обосрались с этой игрой.

    Геймплей сильно затянут(играть попросту не интересно, с первой части ничего не почти не изменилось). Сюжет банально туп и прост ,легко угадывается. В техническом плане игра хороша (видно что над ней старались но пришёл дракман и все испортил). P.S мне плевать на повестку.    Разработчики обосрались с этой игрой.

    Геймплей сильно затянут(играть попросту не интересно, с первой части ничего не почти не изменилось).
    Сюжет банально туп и прост ,легко угадывается.
    В техническом плане игра хороша (видно что над ней старались но пришёл дракман и все испортил).

    P.S мне плевать на повестку.
  83. Andyseous
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    ill be fair and give this game a 5, i enjoyed Ellie's part of the game but having to play through as abby was a damn chore. i would had been fine with Joel death even tho his ending was lame did the group go killing any person with the name Joel ? Naughty dogs should had admitted to the leaks and said bull **** i would had still bought the game i needed to see the conclusion to the story.ill be fair and give this game a 5, i enjoyed Ellie's part of the game but having to play through as abby was a damn chore. i would had been fine with Joel death even tho his ending was lame did the group go killing any person with the name Joel ? Naughty dogs should had admitted to the leaks and said bull **** i would had still bought the game i needed to see the conclusion to the story. like i said i bought the game for Joel and Ellie not abby. Dont bait me and switch the characters on me . other than that i liked the pace of the game and kills were quick. the down side i rushed the game beat it so i could be down with it. if i ever go back to play it i will only play Ellie's part.… Expand
  84. LasseSonne
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    I couldn’t wait for this game. Its really disappointing. Not engaging story. Trying to hard! Also you have to spend ages on boring flashback doing stupid quests. Why???
  85. Ride-Kaze
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Fun Gameplay nice Graphics all Good but Not the Story it is just Not like the First Game
  86. apestomp
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    beautiful looking game; with a halfwit story try to accomplish too much at once, i really tried to enjoy it, but there was next to no improvements game play wise to keep engaged. zombies are on the back burner. truly a shame to spend 7 years on story only to deliver this. maybe if it had multiplayer id be apt to be less harsh.
  87. renansorbito
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Love the gameplay and graphics. but I dont like playing as Abby. I was suppose to kill her.
  88. anasazi830
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All the mainstream claims of user reviews aside, I couldn't even bring myself to finish this game. Had they switched the narrative around, this story may have worked, though I still would be angry at how they marketed this story. But the sloppy way it is put together, who the heck wants to play as Abby after you see what she did in the first few hours?! Who cares why? And the lengths to crap on Ellie and her playthrough, while trying to make Abby's portion better? Oh please. And it's so freaking drawn out.I got to the point I couldn't stand playing anymore, and finally gave in to spoilers. Even after the bait and switch narrative in the advertising campaign, trash tactics BTW. Thankfully I did, because I would have been even more pissed had I played to THAT ending after 7 years! I'll pretend this one didn't happen, and go back and play the first when they obviously cared about the story they were creating for Ellie and Joel.… Expand
  89. Dillonps4
    Jul 26, 2020
    5
    Below average game! Especially for all the hype its maybe the worst exclusive this generation. For the life me I dont understand why they went with a whole new story and characters instead of continuing with the people we fell in love with smh. Very few changes that make a difference from the 1st one. Feels like the same game without the interesting story totally misses the mark thru out.Below average game! Especially for all the hype its maybe the worst exclusive this generation. For the life me I dont understand why they went with a whole new story and characters instead of continuing with the people we fell in love with smh. Very few changes that make a difference from the 1st one. Feels like the same game without the interesting story totally misses the mark thru out. Kinda a struggle to finish toward the end. Would rather go back and play the first one instead of this empty shell of a game… Expand
  90. DanilMat
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    В техническом плане игра прекрасная, видно что разработчики молодцы, но в плане сюжета это просто полный пиздец, гиплей слишком тягучий.
  91. Higo79
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Game bom, porém história faltou algo sabe, mais de qualquer forma é o melhor gráfico da geração, já a gameplay não mudou muito do primeiro, um ponto a mencionar são as expressões dos personagens muito boas por sinal.
  92. Phillipemacedo
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    A great improvement from the first one when it comes to gameplay, doesn’t innovate, but it doesn’t need to, super fun to play. When it comes to narrative and storytelling, it presents us something bold, emotional and rich, a heavy story with many layers. It sticks with you for a while after you finished the game.
  93. claudiofm
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Stunning visuals, great acting and music, ok gameplay. The writing however is a disgrace and the story is an insult to the original game. The writers went for shock value, perhaps due to lack of creativity or fear to produce nothing better than a mediocre continuation to the beloved first game. They ruined both characters of Joel and Ellie and introduced far weaker new characters. AllStunning visuals, great acting and music, ok gameplay. The writing however is a disgrace and the story is an insult to the original game. The writers went for shock value, perhaps due to lack of creativity or fear to produce nothing better than a mediocre continuation to the beloved first game. They ruined both characters of Joel and Ellie and introduced far weaker new characters. All without conveying any significant message. I feel sorry for all the people at Naughty Dog that had to work on this. Shame on the Directors.… Expand
  94. DrPsyToxic
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Jogo cheio de "lacração". Excessivamente linear. Se voce quiser voltar algum local do jogo para tentar pegar algum troféu esquecido não irá conseguir. Muitas e longas cenas. Apela para romances e idéias relacionadas a diversidade, porém de maneira forçada fazendo o jogador engolir goela a baixo os dilemase romances da protagonista.
  95. George7336
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    I give to this gave a generous 5. The sory was absolutely pointless from start to finish. I regretted that I spent 60$ on this trash story. 10 hours of abby !!! WTF??
    On the other hand the graphics were stunning.
  96. ArchieWinter
    Jul 24, 2020
    5
    Imperfect Masterpiece Imperfect Masterpiece Imperfect Masterpiece Imperfect Masterpiece Imperfect Masterpiece
  97. zzzgolodzzz
    Jul 25, 2020
    5
    the game seems good, you think you will be shown an interesting story about revenge, blood for blood, but at the end when you need to squeeze out emotions there is nothing.
    History must be better written about the journey.
  98. Grantoine
    Jul 25, 2020
    5
    The cinematography, the details, the story, the gameplay.
    It truly is one of the most impressive game I've ever played. Instead of making you play an angry character, the game makes YOU angry. It forces you on a path you can question.
  99. Kinglex
    Jul 26, 2020
    5
    Huge disappointment. Technically and visually great game but this is a pointless franchise killer with no hero. The Original game was a masterpiece and some of us have been waiting for years to reunite with the characters we love. This is not what happened. Bad story, unlikable characters, being forced to kill dogs, forced to play the vilain, not even being sure who is the vilain,Huge disappointment. Technically and visually great game but this is a pointless franchise killer with no hero. The Original game was a masterpiece and some of us have been waiting for years to reunite with the characters we love. This is not what happened. Bad story, unlikable characters, being forced to kill dogs, forced to play the vilain, not even being sure who is the vilain, pointless story, characters making decisions that can't be explained, no fun, no joy, no hope, no refund and no buying Last of us 3.
    The writers are forcing an absurd story on the characters and the gamers. Hard to believe people in the apocalypse would have time for things in this story rather than surviving. Huge disappointment. Much better games out there.    … Expand
  100. tonyX91
    Jul 25, 2020
    5
    I dont know, this game for me is not good..
    1.Graphics; 10/10 - is really good 2. Gameplay; 6/10 -nothing special same forumle after 10h is repetitive . Story; 3/10 but story line is not good, for me is really bad, i don't like it, is not because day J. or LGBTQ characters is just really bad for me. 4.Fun; 4/10 this is how much I enjoyed it in game.
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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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