The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Re1ndev
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why people gave this a negative review, but it is actually a really great game. It has a lot of story twists that can be quite controversial and might infuriate people. The game puts in a great story to accommodate its great game play. I would equally rate the first and the second as the same because they are both very good games. Both had amazing stories, graphics (forI don't understand why people gave this a negative review, but it is actually a really great game. It has a lot of story twists that can be quite controversial and might infuriate people. The game puts in a great story to accommodate its great game play. I would equally rate the first and the second as the same because they are both very good games. Both had amazing stories, graphics (for their corresponding times), and nice developed characters. Additionally, I love the relationship dynamic between Ellie and Dina. Overall, I would recommend this game for people that are into zombie survival games.… Expand
  2. mdiazvilla
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If anyone out there was waiting for a happy ending, I don't know what game have they been playing. As the story evolves and more information is given to you, it is possible to picture how things will end. But if you really liked the first game, you can't say that the characters acted different to what you may expect from them in every single situation they were put on.

    You want revenge, you want Ellie to get revenge, but Ellie did get revenge. She destroyed Abby's world. Abby was left torn to pieces BY Ellie. Ellie killed every single one of her loved ones. But as the game tries to tell you, is revenge really the way?

    After Tommy's visit and Ellie's visions of the past, tormenting her, It was obvious that she couldn't leave things like that, She couldn't have lived not knowing what would have happened if she went to the very end.

    The conclusion is that it wasn't necessary to kill her, She realized it too late.

    Yes, she lost 2 fingers, yes, she returned to an empty home. But we got to know Dina, and DIna has a strong character and she was not the kind of woman to sit tight and wait for Ellie. She couldn't do that to herself.

    In the end, are we left with unanswered questions? Yes, we were. But wasn't it the same way at the end of the first part?

    Other than the controversial plot of the game. You cannot deny, it is impossible to say, that the game plays your emotions to the edge. I felt the sadness and urge to cry when Joel died. I felt the anger and need for revenge. The need for revenge drove me through the entire game. I felt outrageous when the game was presenting me Ellie as a boss, and asking me to hurt her as Abby, I let Ellie kill Abby no less than 20 times before I took action. But here is the genius, when you see what you think is the end of the game, you are so mad that Ellie left things like that, only to get proved wrong when you see what revenge costs.

    You laugh, you cry, you get angry. The range of emotions this game makes you feel is proof of its level of development and greatness.

    The game play, graphics, sound quality and soundtrack are just freaking phenomenal. I'm speechless. But this is Naughty Dog we are talking about. So we were not expecting less. Gustavo Santaolalla, Chapeau! Hats off!

    So hate me haters, but I freaking loved the game.    … Expand
  3. HjH1999
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece and something unique. Storytelling is perfection, with satisfying gameplay; consistently introducing new features.
  4. whitehawk1186
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    Writing is a 4, gameplay is a high 7 or low 8, averaging to a 6. Oh, and my username is my PSN, so yes, I HAVE beaten the game, and it sucks.
  5. obsidian_ice
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    The plot is terrible.

    Spend your money on other games, there are many indie developers who deserve it more. Also don't forget about the crunch and terrible employee treatment from Naughty Dog, stop supporting this company.
  6. arelasleepy
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just a waste of time and "history" for the worst ending saga ever... it's not about being homophobic, it's about common sense.… Expand
  7. veryhal
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    1. Storytelling is contrived and treacherous. Characters are ok to die. But, in this game, a bunch of characters died for nothing. And, it was weird that no one remembers their death anymore. Their death is neither for shaping the protagonist's personality nor for developing plots. There is no respect for death under any culture on this planet.

    2. Game playing pace is dreadful and    1. Storytelling is contrived and treacherous. Characters are ok to die. But, in this game, a bunch of characters died for nothing. And, it was weird that no one remembers their death anymore. Their death is neither for shaping the protagonist's personality nor for developing plots. There is no respect for death under any culture on this planet.

    2. Game playing pace is dreadful and suffering. I spent 40% of my time playing someone I find difficult to connect to. I guess most of the players wouldn't feel related to this new role.

    3. The essence of gaming is about building empathy with the character with gameplaying and storytelling. Obviously, this game does not meet this standard at all.

    4. The promotion of this game is all about deceptive marketing, false advertisement, misleading message, and dishonest influencer content marketing. This is absolutely intolerable! This is absolutely illegal!

    Yes, you could definitely go ahead to buy and try this game. But, apparently, you could spend money much more wisely under this unprecedented economic downturn.    … Expand
  8. peryevd
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Все аспекты игры, не включающие в себя сюжет, в сумме дают оценку 6 из 10. Геймплей, саундтрек, дизайн, постановка. Из оставшихся 4 баллов оценивается сюжет. Мою оценку вам видно.
    Все что меньше 6 баллов - необоснованный хейт замечательной игры.    Все аспекты игры, не включающие в себя сюжет, в сумме дают оценку 6 из 10. Геймплей, саундтрек, дизайн, постановка. Из оставшихся 4 баллов оценивается сюжет. Мою оценку вам видно.
    Все что меньше 6 баллов - необоснованный хейт замечательной игры.
  9. HaN_RUSSIA_
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    Сюжет, который дает только забвение, никакой позитивной морали. ничего, чему можно сопереживать. Отсутствие какой-либо логики. Тотальное неуважение к тому персонажу, которого создали в первой части. Представьте миллиарды варинтов сюжета, которые могли быть реализованы во второй части. А теперь угадайте - какой самый худший... Ставлю 3 балла только за техническую часть.Сюжет, который дает только забвение, никакой позитивной морали. ничего, чему можно сопереживать. Отсутствие какой-либо логики. Тотальное неуважение к тому персонажу, которого создали в первой части. Представьте миллиарды варинтов сюжета, которые могли быть реализованы во второй части. А теперь угадайте - какой самый худший... Ставлю 3 балла только за техническую часть.
  10. Ad-1990
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    An awful way to end this generation. I don’t have high hopes for Ghost of Tsushima, but I hope it will surprise us and end this generation with a perfect story, gameplay, and graphics.
  11. ws4146
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 剧情过于让人难以接受-5，制作人过于傲慢-4，媒体的过度吹捧-1，1分给超越 1/10。
    我不能理解为什么有人会觉得这个游戏剧情优秀，假设我是你的朋友，有一天你吹这个游戏剧情有多美妙别人都是不懂被人家用高尔夫球杆按地上打死了，还唾了一口，我跟你儿子费劲千辛万苦抓到了那个下手的人，在法院审判的时候,场外疑似真凶还在嘲讽祝你父亲节快乐的时候，你儿子突然就悟了原谅了凶手,你灵魂感到安慰升天了，那我也得照死抽你儿子，这就是我为什么对这个游戏不满    … Expand
  12. Swing94
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Good game, well done NB all i can say.
    Story 8/10
    Grafics 10/10
    Charaters 9/10

    Overall 9/10
  13. Ayter
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best games for me overall (playing since 1994 and have all major platforms)
    Sound, gameplay and stunning visuals goes without any questions.... but script is very controversial. For me - it is the most intimate and emotional story in my whole life.
    I can understand somebody can dislike plot in this game. Each one of us must decide for himself. And there is no LGBT and    One of the best games for me overall (playing since 1994 and have all major platforms)
    Sound, gameplay and stunning visuals goes without any questions.... but script is very controversial. For me - it is the most intimate and emotional story in my whole life.

    I can understand somebody can dislike plot in this game. Each one of us must decide for himself.

    And there is no LGBT and feminine agenda. Just drop that ****    … Expand
  14. Karned
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible gameplay at the 2013 level. Cartoon characters. I don’t understand why critics put such assessments. The game is not worth the money!… Expand
  15. 22966555g
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game the last of us part 2 the game is awesome hepley from 1 part almost did not change added dodging blows and added mihanika games on Getar the plot touched on the second hour of the game cried after Joel's death the final also really liked my rating 10/10… Expand
  16. Leeen
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thoroughly loved my time with this game. It wasn't until the very end of the game that I understood how ambitious this game truly was. And to me personally, I felt that it landed it perfectly with the ending we got.

    The gameplay is fantastic. It is much better than the first game in every regard and it gives the player a ton of things to work with, given all the different scenarios.
    The story started out very strongly, and it was very shocking to see what happened to Joel. But at the same time, I knew there would be a reason for it, and there was.

    There were points in the story where I was conflicted while playing as Abby because at this point in the game you are taught to hate her, but as I got to engage with her and her personal drama I really started to enjoy playing as her as well. (also she has many of the best encounters in the game, hands down).

    I feel that they were able to make gameplay that properly challenges you mechanically but also support the story by showing how tough this world is. The graphics are also easily at the top of this industry. If not the very top, very close to it. Even though a few dynamic lights etc, were missing in the final game, I would still say that overall it pretty much reached the quality bar we saw from the pre-release demonstrations.

    The story supports the gameplay and the gameplay supports the story. Other elements such as audio and graphics are also crucial in making both story and gameplay what they are.

    This game is massive, and I don't think you can truly understand what it is about unless you play it from beginning to end on the hardest difficulty available (Survivor) to truly understand the hardships these characters go through.

    I am only giving it a 10 because it is a truly unique game that deserves recognition for what it has done. Again, this is my personal opinion.    … Expand
  17. Enricm
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While i get why some gamers will not like the death of Joel, in reality it was the only way we could have Ellie go for a never ending vengeance. As well what Joel did, needed to have consequences. There is always two sides of a coin. I think that the game is excellent, graphically a masterpiece, the story takes risks, as is touching our so beloved characters in a way that we do not like and that is exactly coherent within the world they live and the consequences of the actions in that world.

    The ending, even bittersweet is nothing but derivations of love, vengeance, pardon, break ups...

    It,s a game for adults and i think it’s a masterpiece.    … Expand
  18. aboyles2
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game rocks. The gameplay, especially the stealth and combat are epic. The graphics are the best I have ever seen. The replay value is very high.It is totally unfair to be bombing this game based on the death of one character.
  19. Doromait
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    I must say, it is not a 10, you have to accept that, the story (which is the biggest strength of its prequel) has several bugs and holes but the game simply does not deserve a 0, the gameplay is not only better than in the previous one, It is incredibly organic, in the graphics there is nothing more to say, phenomenal, a world that bothers me how BIG it is for the linear way of telling aI must say, it is not a 10, you have to accept that, the story (which is the biggest strength of its prequel) has several bugs and holes but the game simply does not deserve a 0, the gameplay is not only better than in the previous one, It is incredibly organic, in the graphics there is nothing more to say, phenomenal, a world that bothers me how BIG it is for the linear way of telling a story, that Ellie is homosexual? It is one of the few times in my life that I see an LGBT couple who, although at first disliked me, end up appreciating Dina more than I expected. Play it, I recommend it and although it is a painful and strong experience, it was worth 60 dollars well paid… Expand
  20. Zagan1412
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    I think this game is become death franchice, no more the last of us but be the last of this game.
  21. mcwatter
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Game reviewers are becoming like movie reviewers. They write their reviews for each other instead of the people playing the games or watching the movies. Last of Us 2 is a terribly unfun game. If you like being emotionally manipulated in unbelievably cheap ways and just overall feeling miserable, then by all means; go for it. The gameplay itself is OK, but really, just OK. Not bad andGame reviewers are becoming like movie reviewers. They write their reviews for each other instead of the people playing the games or watching the movies. Last of Us 2 is a terribly unfun game. If you like being emotionally manipulated in unbelievably cheap ways and just overall feeling miserable, then by all means; go for it. The gameplay itself is OK, but really, just OK. Not bad and certainly not great. The story is just miserable and the characters are unlikable and (with one exception) and their motivations are simply unbelievable. I can't believe how disappointed I am about this game as the first was one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  22. Estuardo789
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Este TLOU es un juego maravilloso, mantiene la misma esencia que el primero pero con nuevas mecánicas, nuevas físicas y por supuesto nuevos gráficos en cuanto a historia me gustó y la siento muy bien pero no se merece un 10.
  23. devikachauhan
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely loved the experience of the game. Beautiful graphics and extremely engaging game play. Not for everybody for sure, as the reviews can tell, but it is 100% recommended for every gamer to play fully.
  24. panda-cloud
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    What I learnt from this game is, this game makes me understand that human beings could never understand each other, either between Ellie/Abby, or between gamers. Personally I love this game, but i have quite twisted feeling during the play, which no other "entertaiment" ever bring me this feeling during 30 years. Only from Naughty Dog. Thank you for your sacrifice.
  25. theunknownrated
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I remember finishing TLOU 1 I started at the the credits for like 15 minutes, wtf I need a part 2 this game is god tier. So when I heard part 2 will be a thing I could not be more happy for video games. We watch first trailers with Ellie and Joel everyone was so hyped. June 19th you know what happened...
    Let's start with positive points, graphic is really well done I haven't encountered any bug/crash which I would say is a good thing. No slowdown as well. Gameplay is okay feel the same as first part but I don't play this game for the gameplay but for the story like a majority of people.
    The story is the bad point, you remember the intro of tlou well TLOU 2 was kinda fun, looked like a teen tv show... Then, a bit of action and Joel dies? We have been teased with trailer with Joel and Ellie all we wanted is to know how the relationship would go and we get this?
    Despite this event, I kinda liked the part with Ellie, probably because I had a story goal and I was playing Ellie. But dear god, the second part with Abby? I'm sorry but all I wanted was a skip button it felt so empty so weird like could have been another game. The character is bad designed ( not only this one but all new ones), the story around is weird, flashbacks for this girl, who cares?
    The ending was garbage too I might be too dumb but I think I do not understand if there is a message for anger to show or something else?
    I've always been recommending the part 1 to friends for the story even though they do not really play this type of game since this game could be watched like a movie so if you remove the story the last of us is not even an average game. Even the music is not good enough compared to the first one.

    As a nutshell we were expecting so much and we got nothing. Such a waste    … Expand
  26. Locusthorde300
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game does extremely well with it's visuals, audio, and setting. But falters on the characters and gameplay, not innovating on either. But absolutely drops the ball on a boring and dead narrative that's barely intriguing at the best of times. The whole intro sets the entire tone for the rest of the game... disappointing. The intro skips four years, and does nothing to tell us what happened during that time, nor why there's a group of fireflies who have somehow managed to track Joel down in the middle of nowhere? Not to mention as a man who full well knows that he is being hunted, drops the ball on keeping up an alias. I have no major issues with Abby, but the plot for Joel to die lacking major impact because it just dropped it on you out of nowhere with no real lead up.… Expand
  27. CaioBurato
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing game! Graphics are exceptional, plot and narrative. It is a great sequel, full of twists and turns that blew my mind the entire way. I loved the new characters and I think that the all game is 100%. Hope there is a third game that can explore Abby and Lev's journey after Ellie's final confrontation. 10/10 all the way!
    Besides I really appreciate Naughty Dog's take on    This is an amazing game! Graphics are exceptional, plot and narrative. It is a great sequel, full of twists and turns that blew my mind the entire way. I loved the new characters and I think that the all game is 100%. Hope there is a third game that can explore Abby and Lev's journey after Ellie's final confrontation. 10/10 all the way!
    Besides I really appreciate Naughty Dog's take on diversity. It is a complex game, with great relationships. Ellie and Dina all the way! A masterpiece.    … Expand
  28. MaviSiyah
    Jun 20, 2020
    3
    Story is too bad. a huge disappointment after the first game.It is a pity that the first game with a great story develops this way.
  29. MetaWhat
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing. I beat it and then started new game plus the same day and I still can't stop thinking about this game. This game is very depressing, and I don't think people are supposed to like what is going on in the story with the main themes being hate, loss, and violence. There is no doubt that I will still be thinking about this game seven years from now like I still do withThis game is amazing. I beat it and then started new game plus the same day and I still can't stop thinking about this game. This game is very depressing, and I don't think people are supposed to like what is going on in the story with the main themes being hate, loss, and violence. There is no doubt that I will still be thinking about this game seven years from now like I still do with the first one. I wish people would stop mindlessly giving this game a zero because they did not like the story's direction.… Expand
  30. Rekterino
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Disgustingly bad story, even worse pacing. if you are buying this for its story you are gonna have a bad time.
  31. ForgetExploded
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, exciting story, impeccable graphics, congratulations to all Naughty Dog, best game I have ever played in my life
  32. TomasZ10
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen juego, los gamers llorones que no aceptaron la muerte de Joel no terminaron el juego, el juego tiene buena jugabilidad, su historia está más o menos lograda, pero me gusto… Expand
  33. Acciojo
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The storytelling in this game is second to none just because the game didn’t turn out the way many thought is reason to hate also Abby was amazing I know that’s an unpopular opinion but I loved her story and she was no different to Ellie in fact half way through the game I started to hate Ellie but she redeemed herself at the end by not killing her.… Expand
  34. Sparda23
    Jun 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exelnte jugó gráficas excelentes las mejores de esta generación la historia va algo floja pero no le quita lo excelente al juego sólo que no me gustó que mataran al protagonista de la primera parte...… Expand
  35. Mk290175
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Horrible story. Completely disrespects Joel and Ellie, and their characters in Part II are nothing like they were in Part I.
  36. paoraay
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The amount of emotions I felt while playing this game are countless. Good or bad. I screamed, I cried, I was shook a couple of times. Playing as Ellie I could feel the rage that drive her. Playing as Abby I could understand why she did what she did.
    The end was bittersweet for me, I wanted Ellie to get her revenge but it didn’t feel right. The only thing I actually dislike was Dina’s pregnancy, it didn’t make sense for me.    … Expand
  37. BNTR
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Horrible story, ruined it almost at the beginning with the whole Joel and Ellie situation, definitely don’t recommend… Expand
  38. Powerlight
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Masterclass in almost every way.
    ND chose to be bold when they could have made full fan-service that would surely pleased more players. Instead, they decided to make us question everything and everyone, to make us do things we might not have wanted to do (not in a "the game is bad" way, you'll understand while playing).
    The levels of emotions in this Part II is equal if not even superior    Masterclass in almost every way.
    ND chose to be bold when they could have made full fan-service that would surely pleased more players. Instead, they decided to make us question everything and everyone, to make us do things we might not have wanted to do (not in a "the game is bad" way, you'll understand while playing).
    The levels of emotions in this Part II is equal if not even superior than Part I but most of them are completely different. While Part I was about love, attachment, finding someone etc. Part II is about hatred, fear, revenge, anger... Some will like it, others won't.

    The graphics are probably the best I've seen yet, it's the first time we've come so close to photo-realism, and yes, I've played RDR2 on PC 4K, GOW, Detroit... Uncharted 4 was already impressive for its time, they did it again.
    Gameplay: It's clearly not a revolution. Just a good evolution from Part I. Everything is simple, fluid, fast. Effective.
    The music is incredible, maybe even better overall than the first game. Gustavo Santaolalla is always masterful and moving, and Mac Quayle's action compositions serve the game perfectly.

    Negative points: We can regret the absence of a duo as powerful as Joel/Ellie from the first one, a few lengths in the second part of the game, and a small passage towards the end which displeased me but it's only a really personal opinion.

    I find the review-bombing on this game (and the others by the way) quite a pity. Especially when there are either no arguments, or when the person gives his opinion about the leaks and speaks as if he really played the game, like for example "Abby is trans-gender" when ABSOLUTELY NOT. And I really saw reviews talking about it as if it's a fact or as if this game is LGBT propaganda when it's not at all, and believe me I'm the first one to say it when it's the case for other games/movies. There was no forcing from the devs on that side. Unless seeing a lesbian couple shocks you that much?

    To conclude, 9/10. And some people are surprised that a lot of people who loved the first one can love this one. Well let me tell you: The Last of Us is my favourite game. The Last of Us Part II is now my second favourite.    … Expand
  39. rgassaway9
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: the following review contains some major spoilers for The Last Of Us Part II

    7 years after the masterpiece that was The Last Of Us, The Last Of Us Part II was the perfect love song and sequel to its predecessor. Filled with vengeance, love, and loss, the sequel does more than keep you on the edge of your seat with it’s immersive storytelling, beautiful graphics, and twists and turns guaranteed to leave you speechless.
    Plot: within the first hour, Joel is tragically tortured and killed by a new character known as Abby and her group. It’s not clear who she is but you later find out that she and another accomplice are former fireflies and we as the player come to the conclusion that their act was simply a retaliation after what Joel had done back at the hospital controlled by the Fireflies. This sends Ellie and Joel’s brother Tommy on a warpath to avenge Joel’s murder and kill each and every last person that was present during the execution. Gripped by fear, anger, and a sense of guilt, Ellie’s journey through the story is met by hardships and heavy losses with nothing but her sheer will to settle the score. With the exceptional character development by the writers you learn that Abby and Ellie are just 2 sides of the same coin when you find out that Abby’s father was the lead doctor and surgeon that was gunned down by Joel during his shakedown of the hospital. Ellie and Abby’s final showdown is nothing less than a tear jerker knowing both of these strong female leads want nothing but to alleviate the heavy burden both of them carry. The Last Of Us Part II will go down as one of, if not THE greatest video game in modern history and is a perfect send to the PlayStation 4 as we enter a new era of next generation of gaming consoles.    … Expand
  40. carou
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Simply a masterpiece of a game. I've only created an account here to review it. It has one of the most well-written stories in games. It is not a game for everyone: it makes you uncomfortable, anxious, and sad, but that only creates a connection with the game and the player. The representation is 10/10, creating a narrative environment that makes you fall in love with characters and fellSimply a masterpiece of a game. I've only created an account here to review it. It has one of the most well-written stories in games. It is not a game for everyone: it makes you uncomfortable, anxious, and sad, but that only creates a connection with the game and the player. The representation is 10/10, creating a narrative environment that makes you fall in love with characters and fell their story with you. It is important to understand that the player is not playing as them, but as an already built character, that is going to do things you might not agree with. We're watching a story and interacting with it, but it is not OUR story. Is Joel's, Ellie's, and Abby's story. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are in the same level as the first game: incredible, hypnotic, very, very, very well made. It is truly art.

    This game, unfortunately, is recovering a lot of bad reviews. Which, a lot of them are completely valid. It is fine not to enjoy a game and have a strong opinion on it. But you cannot hate a game because it is political. Everything is political. Even if it's very subtle, it still is. It is super important to have this perspective in the world we are living right now. This game won't make you feel happy. This game will make you think and feel it. Even if you disliked it, it is something you won't stop thinking about for a while.

    To me, this game is almost perfect. Of course, it has flaws, like everything else, but it is very, very close to being a perfect game. The ending is indescribable, it is the perfect ending to a perfect game. Really loved the experience. It deserves a 10/10.    … Expand
  41. Pootduke9000
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    A brutal game not for the sensitive gamer - I mean this for the story more than anything. Don't play it if you're not willing to take your time with it. It's great.
  42. Utricle
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Perfection. Literally in every way.
    Please do not listen to the trolls rating the game 0/10 the first hour the game was playable. Clearly none of them have played it and are reacting to bullet points from the leaks.
  43. DADAV84
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Très bon jeu. Un vrai régale. L'histoire, très mature, est originale et sincère. Elle bouscule les codes, et en invente d'autres. Vivement un jeu qui soit aussi inventif qu'un énième CAAL OF DUTY pour débile.
    Je vais le refaire. Good    … Expand
  44. alexgoebel123
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tops the first game, in my opinion. I successfully avoided all spoilers, so playing as Abby tripped me out. Torn apart about Joel’s death. And then this game started screaming “Gay Rights” and I was in it all the way. An out gay woman traveling with her girlfriend?? Gay bookstores? Yes please! And then halfway through, when it became clear I was suddenly playing as Abby full time, I got pissed. I didn’t like her and didn’t think that could change. And then Lev shows up and my heart exploded. If there was a third game, please center it around Abby and Lev.

    I’m not sure it has the replayability that the first one had just because of its weight, but if anything makes me go back, it’ll be the combat system. It is smooth, dynamic, and having enemies who are individuals that seem to think and feel is incredible.

    It really is the greatest game of the generation.    … Expand
  45. Mr_CHIKI_ST
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра за последние годы. А по эмоциям такого со мной никогда не было
  46. jazer1807
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. muy bueno,en cuanto las gráficas y jugabilidad pero no puedo decir lo mismo de la historia niel druckman se cargo el legado del 1re juego matado a joel.… Expand
  47. Tom1234987
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tbh, I was kinda disappointed of Joel dying in the first 2 hours. Joel was a smart and experience survivalist in the first game. I was furious about it. However after finishing the game, I accepted it. Accept that anything can happen to even someone that's strong. Some billionaires even fall and lives on the streets now. So why can't a video game character like Joel make mistakes?? Even if people are furious about the fact that he died too early. The character development for everyone else were amazing. The ending was another level of amaziness. Even though the game has some minor set backs., But it's still hands down one of the best games in gaming history. Naughty dog has done it again. An emotional impactful game like no other company is capable… Expand
  48. Arquitecto
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    The game is disappointing, not only because of the story, the graphics are not as good as expected, I have seen games that came out years ago with better graphics than this one.
    The story of this second part, is simply horrible, they try to sell you political ideals, I do not recommend this game is a waste of money.
  49. LitMendiiux
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bueno... El juego como juego... Esta genial, de echo mejora todo lo de su predecesor... Pero no entiendo por que Joel murió de forma tan estúpida... Osea era Joel, el tipo que hacía contrabando y iba contra todas las luciérnagas el solo... Y para colmo no fueron las luciérnagas quienes lo mataron, fueron... Unos chicos... Te da un sentimiento de pesadez, como si hayan tomado la decisión de Joel como algo para matarlo por que "hizo las cosas mal" no. No era suficiente, si Joel debía sufrir entonces al menos valía de desarrollar su sufrimiento, darle una muerte que tuviera más papel, y no una muerte que metiera a ellie en el mismo problema que la otra tipa está que creo que es hombre pero todos dicen que es trans pero la verdad lo que menos importa es lo que sea, lo que importa es que hizo… Expand
  50. shame0611
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 洩漏是正確的。太多的“ muh多樣性”。這是一部電影電影，帶有令人難以置信的故事。無論我在第1部分中喜歡什麼，我都已經不在了。
    0nly的兌換點是絕佳的環境。
    遊戲太短了，由於所有過場動畫，都需要20個小時才能完成，可能需要10個小時才能玩完？
    只要省錢就值得。    … Expand
  51. Chatrasalsingh
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece! Beautiful gamin experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the game and I felt very engaged from the start to the end.
  52. BNSEAH
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Nice atmosphere and gameplay too! Top graphics and sounds are very cool, if you have ps4 you should to play 100%.
  53. Ackkerman
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Horrible story , have a Nice gameplay but the story destroy all the game, the first was better
  54. Ansu1503
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ожидания себя не оправдали, я бы вернул деньги и купил бы через пару лет, ничего бы не потерял… Expand
  55. Der_Loki
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    The best Game ive ever played. Naughty Dog, Thanks you for many hours full of emotions. but please, I'm not going through part 3 emotionally.
  56. efe_ho
    Jun 25, 2020
    2
    4 points for the Technical, 1 point for the story.

    No wonder, Naught Dogs as one of the largest Developer, with the support from Sony Interactive Entertainment, Create a game with excellent Graphics and Perform even on PS4. Especially those Emotional Face Expression of Characters, both during in game and cutscences However, with such astonishing achievement, the story which these    4 points for the Technical, 1 point for the story.

    No wonder, Naught Dogs as one of the largest Developer, with the support from Sony Interactive Entertainment, Create a game with excellent Graphics and Perform even on PS4. Especially those Emotional Face Expression of Characters, both during in game and cutscences

    However, with such astonishing achievement, the story which these Technical performance give Advantages to tell, the story itself is poor. In order to not spoil, I could say the story divide into two parts, almost can say it could two different storyline for the game. Yet, Naught Dog have made poor decision to combine and how they did it. Which nearly bur all the good sides of the stories, and made players wondering what the purpose for playing, which I believe is doesn’t and shouldn’t matter with other values and message developers what to carry out. This feeling is far more significant when one playing on Hard/Survivor difficulty, when the story is one of the biggest motivation for challenging gameplay, unlike any FromSoft game that is gameplay is already far more than enough.

    One might argued that TLOU2 is relatively good in a absolute standard, but lets not forget many Big Companies and Studios always could create new game with good graphic etc, which they should able to do so. Good Graphics are just the means to present a great story, especially for story telling game like TLOU. The Lord the Rings Trilogy didn’t won multiple Oscar by high budgets or Fancy CGI, but the story and world that Tolkien created.    … Expand
  57. KoolMB
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    After playing, I understand why the critics were censored to only review the first half of the game. After that it takes a total $h!t. Poor writing and lack of a compelling story and character really hurt its potential. Visually, it's incredible. Everything else needs major improvement.
  58. blvksnow
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    i really enjoyed the graphic so much
    but the game story went very bad killd the hype
  59. Vik555gng
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    9 only because of graphic, gameplay and music. Not 10 because of storyline.
  60. Wei0721
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 玩到西雅圖第三天剛開始，先上來幫補血。

    目前來看其實製作組在細節處的用心不少，我是基本上會仔細看完所有文本的人。

    （以下微劇透）

    很多人一直黑喬爾的改變，稱為強行降智。

    但只要玩過遊戲，一開始沒多久的巡邏日誌就看出他們社區是接納陌生人的，回憶中的巡邏日誌也看到喬爾跟夥伴互相開玩笑指另一個同伴死腦筋。

    加上在喬爾往生後房子前的獻花跟卡片就能看出他在社區備受愛戴，證明喬爾多年來也不再是當時自私冷血的走私者，而是社區的守護神。

    時間可以改變一個人，當初一代給我們最大的感動就是喬爾慢慢找回遺失的感情，那為什麼二代經歷多年和平生活的喬爾的改變卻那麼不被接受呢..    … Expand
  61. dswepp
    Jun 25, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some of the best (Visuals, Audio, etc..), if not the very best in Console gaming. The Game play is almost Perfect and improved over the Original, Could not put the Game down, same as the Original. So much Fun to play. THE STORY IS TRASH, and this is almost the complete Consensus of Fans. Joel dying was to be expected and that's fine! BUT and playing as Abby wasn't ideal, BUT the one thing that destroyed the game for Me, and Everyone it would appear is what the did to Ellie. They completely destroyed Ellie, the ruined her Life, she let the people she loved go, and she can't even play the Guitar now, so sad and disappointing. FIX THE STORY WITH DLC IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE NAUGHTYDOG!… Expand
  62. Rontrox6
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    The game is a complex journey through Ellie's mind. It is innovating and beautiful if we are talking about graphics. However, the story's plot results a disaster. With unnecessary brutality and decisions that do not make sense, this videogame is no more than a graphics card with life. The only thing that barely saves it, it is Ellie's growth.
  63. tobyberg12
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Why people enjoy hating on this game so much, I don't know. What I do know is that this game, while it has flaws, is nothing short of amazing. The level of detail to little things that don't even need to be there, the heart-clenching dialogue and performances, and overall feel of the game is amazing. That’s not even to touch on the amazing combat in this game. While playing the games youWhy people enjoy hating on this game so much, I don't know. What I do know is that this game, while it has flaws, is nothing short of amazing. The level of detail to little things that don't even need to be there, the heart-clenching dialogue and performances, and overall feel of the game is amazing. That’s not even to touch on the amazing combat in this game. While playing the games you can feel the passion that the devs put into this game to make it what it is. I'm sure half of the negative reviewers never even touched the game. I don't understand how someone could give this game a 1. It doesn't make sense. I loved this game. Don't listen to all the hate, buy it, and try it for yourself before hating on an excellent AAA sequel to a beloved game.… Expand
  64. JoelIsTheBest
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Story is a jumbled mess, characters are killed off for shock value and add nothing other than to drive the garbage story forward. It's another one of those revenge type games which try to make revenge look bad but ultimately fail in doing so. Save your money do not buy this game, it is designed to make you feel bad and a lot of the promises promised by Neil Druckmann are not presentStory is a jumbled mess, characters are killed off for shock value and add nothing other than to drive the garbage story forward. It's another one of those revenge type games which try to make revenge look bad but ultimately fail in doing so. Save your money do not buy this game, it is designed to make you feel bad and a lot of the promises promised by Neil Druckmann are not present anywhere in the game.… Expand
  65. Hamb
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bruh the story was so cool in part 1! But now its just a random killing to Character :-(… Expand
  66. MagmaManSSJ
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    Oh look a revenge theme based story where they tell you revenge is bad on the same person whose revenge turned out well and lived to tell the tale . The game was literally sacrificed to feed SJW and LBGT communities' desires .
  67. RafaelAlmeida
    Jun 22, 2020
    1
    O jogo é muito competente no aspecto gráfico, isso não há como negar. Entretanto parece que o jogo tomou um rumo completamente oposto do primeiro game ,que era um jogo sério , com uma história empolgante, algo na minha concepção nunca visto em um game. Já no primeiro DLC do game o estúdio foi reprovado pelo público, narrativa sem sentido , que aparentemente foi feito paraO jogo é muito competente no aspecto gráfico, isso não há como negar. Entretanto parece que o jogo tomou um rumo completamente oposto do primeiro game ,que era um jogo sério , com uma história empolgante, algo na minha concepção nunca visto em um game. Já no primeiro DLC do game o estúdio foi reprovado pelo público, narrativa sem sentido , que aparentemente foi feito para mostrar que a personagem era lésbica. Há algo muito estranho neste game, fica bem explícito que o foco aqui é uma agenda política , ideologia de gênero , crítica a cristianismo , liberação das drogas , aborto, ataque aos conceito de família tradicional . Os inimigos do jogo são uma alusão aos conservadores que não tem a "mente aberta". A história não se arrasta, agora o mundo pos Apocalíptico se preocupa com a sexualidade dos indivíduos , as questões do outro jogo parece não ter importância. Quando aparecem momentos que a lacração é deixado de lado somos tomados por uma esperança que o joga vai volta aos trilhos, porém logo voltamos aos questão importantes como aborto, homofóbia. Decepção este game.… Expand
  68. ellisconor
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The best game to be made this generation... maybe of all time!! The storytelling was so powerful and moving, don't listen to what others say. Maybe you won't like it, but you should definitely try to experience this game yourself!!
  69. honestlydude
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. CONTAINS HUGE SPOILERS READ AT UR OWN RISK
    OMG no what I am going to be as brutally honest, if you want to play a game with good graphics and do not care about the storyline then play this game. I AM A STORY GAME person so when I played this game I WAS ABSOLUTELY DISAPPOINTED AT WHAT NAUGHTY DOG WAS THINKING. The way my GUY JOEL MAY HE RIP WAS KILLED WAS BEYOND STUPID AND INFURIATING. we all know very well that Joel was a smart badass man he would never reveal his location nor say his name knowing how many people he had crossed. Also, the misleading trailers were not helpful at all like really, I know they were like ''do not want to spoil'' but they could have easily used all the flashbacks as footage. Moreover, how could you show a 2-4 min trailer about a character that WE WERE GOING TO PLAY 10 HOURS AS (felt longer)? The first game was just amazing the story was written to a perfect t I even thought y did they carry on they should have left it there. The whole entire 25-hour game is pretty much made to hunt down ABBY, so when the ending came the only thing gamers were holding onto was when knowing Joel died at the hands of ABBY soo obvi when we don't kill ABBY I was like ''WHAT THE HELL' haha that is exactly what I said. Its not even that, its the fact Ellie is left with absolutely nothing, that made me think wow the disrespect to both characters I was shook. So what else can Ellie's character now go off of? The game obviously wants you to like Abby, but what did they expect when you kill him off like that and fans have been waiting 7 YEARS. Abby saves kids hugs dogs while Ellie kills a pregnant woman and hurts dogs like I was heartbroken. I am not going to lie the graphics are amazing but the story is just terrible. A whole 7 years man I am actually so sad. How low do we get sex scenes really, the first story was about a loving relationship about Joel and Ellie, yes I know at one point Joel had to die but not like this like really we got to that level. I also wanted facts about Ellie's immunity the facts behind it and all that cool stuff but NO. I hope Naughty dog can redeem from this I really have NO CLUE HOW but overall the game was a letdown. And that is my opinion well I hope anyone that reads this understands and has a good day. But I have to say the voice actors are only doing their job so I do not blame them.    … Expand
  70. Ghost01
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Matar de una forma estúpida y rápida a un personaje tan importante como Joel es un grave error, la historia está muy mal hecha, tratan de que te comprendas a Abby pero la realidad es que solo se le puede odiar. Se nota que el tema del feminismo está fuerte en este juego, pues al parecer por ser hombre y tener pene Joel es una opresor y merece morir de la peor forma, es una pena joder así a un gran juego.… Expand
  71. Sr_Zorro
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Sabía que querían con su historia y el final que me darían, sin embargo, lo lograron, otro 10 para la franquicia.
  72. Mathhay
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Awfully good .
    Heartbraking but worthy Breaking lines followin the steps of the old one
  73. Pokrischkin
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Wonderful. Amazing. Stunning.
    Thank you Neil, thank you Naughty Dog for the best story of current generation.
  74. laPatataPerdida
    Jun 25, 2020
    1
    Dont see the **** tráiler because the **** heads from naughty dog spoilers everithing, also, que have a good Gameplay and gunplay but **** this **** the game isnwrited like a facking fan-fic
  75. le_moura
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Todo o ódio que esse jogo está recebendo é totalmente injusto. Seus gráficos são os mais reias que existem, jogabilidade incrível, cenários de tirar o fôlego, é uma obra prima. A história não é nada do que se esperava, talvez seja por isso que eu amei, e muitos odiaram, porque não é nada clichê! Pra mim não tinha como ser diferente, mas o ódio é desnecessário, muitos não foram justos comTodo o ódio que esse jogo está recebendo é totalmente injusto. Seus gráficos são os mais reias que existem, jogabilidade incrível, cenários de tirar o fôlego, é uma obra prima. A história não é nada do que se esperava, talvez seja por isso que eu amei, e muitos odiaram, porque não é nada clichê! Pra mim não tinha como ser diferente, mas o ódio é desnecessário, muitos não foram justos com suas notas, simplesmente focaram no final do game e esqueceram de todo o resto, esqueceram dos gráficos, evolução dos personagens, dos conselhos do Joel, e muito mais, esse jogo pra mim é o melhor da década, vou levar esse jogo pra minha vida, o criador desse jogo estava certo, não é pra qualquer um.… Expand
  76. Darkikewed
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ¿Cómo vas a matar a un personaje tan importante para el mundo de los videojuegos de una forma tan cutre? luego hacernos jugar con el asesino y que al final no te puedas vengar de ella, es una estupidez...… Expand
  77. Nazadith
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    I believe that the story was meant to give you the feeling that nothing came of this revenge quest. The gameplay is similar to the first game, with a few extra options for fluidity. The level design has increased by a lot, making it much more open world. I felt that the story makes sense, and that you have to go in with an open mind wanting to experience A story, not the story you'veI believe that the story was meant to give you the feeling that nothing came of this revenge quest. The gameplay is similar to the first game, with a few extra options for fluidity. The level design has increased by a lot, making it much more open world. I felt that the story makes sense, and that you have to go in with an open mind wanting to experience A story, not the story you've written like a fanfic in your head throughout the years. Abby does not make you like her, she makes you think about the other side. I really enjoyed the story and in fact enjoyed the last few hours of the game BECAUSE I felt exhausted playing it. Just play it and let the story wash over you at least once.… Expand
  78. jaygar1221
    Jun 25, 2020
    4
    lame. Just save your money for something worth it. Game died when Joel died.
  79. StanleyZgetswei
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Bad, just bad, the story, speechlessly bad. "Terminator : dark fate" level of bad
  80. SkullKid55
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quem não é capaz de entender que a vingança é tão rasa quanto motivos pelos quais ela acontece, não é capaz de entender também que é um ciclo sem fim.… Expand
  81. Notirelli
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Honestamente este juego no es mas que una sombra de lo que fue su primera parte. Si nadie desea creer en la critica que le hacemos muchos consumidores de este juego entonces que vean por si mismos gameplays y lo prueben tan solo una muestra del despropósito que se planean llevar a casa.
  82. ahassen
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Best graphics and gameplay. Story has some ups and downs but it's a great game overall
  83. jonnyprz4
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    Esperaba algo mejor y la verdad me decepciono mucho que en cambio el de PS3 ese si me gusto muchisimo. Ademas de que no me gusto personalmente lo de el lesbianismo
  84. wakirin
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I don't understand people who give 1 or 0 rating.
    I know that there a few controversial points, but it does not deserve such a low rating.
    I played TLOU 1 and was happy to play TLOU 2, this game is amazing.
  85. taylor1995
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 除了歧視 就是歧視
    你憑什麼站在女權說話
    憑什麼說自己政治正確 你只是在消費女性 消費同性戀 消費亞洲人    … Expand
  86. NovAID22
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Игра хорошая, оценки ниже 7 она не заслужила. Ставлю от себя 10, чтобы поправить ее оценку. Есть нюансы, которые я бы изменил, но во всем остальном она игра шикарная! Это по истине штучный продукт и такой ненависти он не заслужил!Игра хорошая, оценки ниже 7 она не заслужила. Ставлю от себя 10, чтобы поправить ее оценку. Есть нюансы, которые я бы изменил, но во всем остальном она игра шикарная! Это по истине штучный продукт и такой ненависти он не заслужил!
  87. HassanS
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is not a 0 or 10 rating game. It depends on your style. I'm single-player focused. I play games for their visuals/atmosphere, play style, and most important storytelling.
    On visuals/atmosphere this game is phenomenal. One of the top in this gaming generation. Respect on that front.
    On play style, the game style is interesting at first but reverts to stealth kills or smashing square in most cases This gets boring very fast. Replayability is out the window. Its a one and done if you can get through it.
    On the story side, this is where the discussion starts.
    Whenever a game has to force a character out of character to make the story go forward, I lose interest. Whenever events don't make sense, I lose interest. Let me say, I lost interest big time.
    Normally I don't review games, however, this mess of a storyline compelled me, specifically because of all the hyped 95-100 reviews by critics (hacks).
    Say we keep the events as is, the method of telling the story is massively mistaken. Had the game started with Abby's story, her emotional turmoil of losing her father, her hunt of Joel leading to killing him, then switching to the story from Ellie's side, I might have been inclined to appreciate her point of view.
    However, seeing Abby killing Joel, then switching to her side, there is no chance of me liking her. Whether I play 10 hours or 50 hours. I've already made my mind.
    Forcing me to kill a dog, then reprimanding me after the fact, by forcing me to feel guilty, cheap storytelling tricks.
    Killing 50+ humans, then feeling bad cause the last human I killed was pregnant. How does that make sense?
    Killing every human in sight, then stopping at the last one, suddenly makes things ok?
    Leaving a great life, to go kill someone. Killing everything in your path, then letting them go? It is soo out of character that it feels extremely shoehorned. The character of Ellie acts 2 dimensional in such an unrealistic way that it doesn't feel real.
    It makes me think of Season 1 of Arrow, where Arrow kills 30+ bodyguards, but only wounds the leader. Why is this 1 person more important than the other 30 I've brutally beaten/murdered?
    In my opinion, the story was deliberately set in a way to mess with people, for pure shock value thinking this is great storytelling.
    TLOU 1 was a great story, it built characters, built attachments, made me care about 2 fictional characters. It made me like Ellie and Joel so much, that I didn't care that Joel's choice stripped humanity of a possible cure. Screw the cure, I like these 2 characters and their interaction. That's powerful storytelling and character-building!
    TLOU2 did nothing for the characters. Beyond Ellie, who I liked cause of the 1st game, there is not a single character that made an impact on me. Sadly enough, had I known Ellie from TLOU2 only, I'm sure I wouldn't have liked her either. Her actions are incoherent and give no closure.
    This is where my scoring of the game goes to a 3.
    No character attachments.
    I won't remember this game positively.
    If someone mentions this game to me, I'll advise them not to play it.
    Sad to see a game with such great potential being wasted for mere shock value and cheap storytelling tricks.
    Great storytelling will make a game live forever. Nice graphics won't. I'd play a remastered TLOU1 anytime, there is absolutely no way I'd play a remastered TLOU2 at any stage.    … Expand
  88. fyininja
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's so interesting to me to see the backlash of how people are upset in the lack of control they have over the story in The Last of Us 2, when that was literally the climax of the first game. The game is great, it has some pacing issues, there are points where I just want to skip the travel and go to the next main plot point. Since Uncharted 2, Naughty Dog have been pushing the line between how much "down time" they can put between action set pieces before it becomes a bit of a drag. To me, both Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us 2 lean too heavily into these areas. The Last of Us 2 at least has the advantage of giving you the chance to use these downtime segments to search for items if you are running low or like to make sure you are properly stocked up. This isn't a huge issue, but it does make the Last of Us 2 hard to sit down and play in large bursts.

    The story also drags on a bit long. While I think the story for the game is fine, and I'd argue I enjoyed it better than the last two Uncharted games, there's no doubt that it is bloated. There are a ton of characters, there are a lot of plot threads that have to be resolved that it can be a bit overwhelming.

    The choice to switch to Abby for a huge chunk of the game was infuriating at first, but as I played it, I calmed down and took time to put some rational thought into it, and overall it was a great inclusion. Abby is not a great character, she's not horrible and there are some little hints as to who she is as a person sprinkled in if you look into her reactions to some of the documents you find, but there were definitely a lot more opportunities that they missed out on in regards to developing her more.

    Overall though, the story is fine. Killing Joel is fine. The Fireflies had focused so much into making the cure, it makes sense that they'd want to send a small army after the man who killed one of the last medical professionals on the planet. Joel trusting Abby also makes sense. Joel has changed, just like he changed throughout the course of the game. People forget that between the moment where he didn't trust the "injured" hunter, he manages to become trustful of Sam and his brother, at the end of that same chapter. Living in a safe community, where hunters aren't nearly as prevalent, it would make sense that finding a seemingly peaceful human in a moment of intense stress, that he would trust them. He isn't out roaming the world constantly fighting humans anymore.

    The story isn't revolutionary by any means, but it does create a commentary on the absurdity of protagionists in main games killing literally everyone they come across. It admittedly doesn't handle this topic with the greatest amount of sensitivity, and would have been better served developing Abby as a foil to this mindset, but it does its job. In this universe, everyone is willing to kill everyone on a moment's notice, regardless of who they are or what their past is.

    Beyond the story, the game looks great, the actual graphics themselves aren't anything super exceptional, but in typical Naughty Dog style, they have pushed the graphics to their most extreme limit in terms of designing the game around looking great with what they are using.

    Sound design is pretty solid, I won't say it's the most exceptional game in this regard, but the guns sound nice, the character dialogue sounds good.

    The gameplay is similar to the original game. There have been some notable changes, some of which are a bit of a step backward (or in the wrong direction, I guess), and some of them are pretty great. The gunplay feels awesome, pulling off chains of kills feels even better than the first game. The upgrade system (for both your character and guns) is fun and lets you lean into whatever strategies tend to line up with what you enjoy doing, and all of them seemed viable from my experiences. The variety of enemies is far superior to the original game, though due to this game's length, it doesn't feel like a huge difference because this game is a good bit longer than the original, so those enemy types still appear a lot. Infected + human sections are a nice change of pace, it's fun to see how they will interact with each other in cool ways.

    The puzzles are more varied than the first game, though admittedly still nothing to write home about.

    Realistically, I think this game is about a 9/10, however, due to review bombing from children who haven't played the game, I'm going to give it that extra point to try to make the review score more indicative of what the score should be for people who have actually PLAYED THE GAME.    … Expand
  89. josueim
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I think, it's cool because explore the human behaviour and the actions have consequences, also show the human like human with errors and hits.
  90. BunkBedDaddy
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who managed to avoid all the leaks online and go into this not as a huge fan of the previous game but still excited to see where the story would pick up and the direction it would go even I was disappointed and can only feel sorry for the long time hardcore fans of the game who were waiting years for this.

    I don’t want this be entirely negative, The art teams have done an amazing job from the way the world looks and feels, the music and even the gameplay feels improved upon which I was very happy to see I was honestly expecting the “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” mentality but they actually tweaked it and added new features to gameplay which really improved upon the first game. These are honesty the only reason why I can give this game any score at all and while the job they did was phenomenal the main part of a game and the main reason for the low score is the poor story line.

    I have no problems with them killing off Joel in fact I was even caught off guard and excited to see how Ellie and the other characters like Tommy would react and with their emotions, I was even hoping to see more development into Ellie the DLC and even the first trailer for the game showed more emphasis on her sexuality and in a infected destroyed world I would have loved to see more of the struggle she faces and deals with them growing as I played more. But that didn’t seem to really happen the character growth of this game was a major let down especially compared to the first one where we get to see from the very beginning of joe and Ellie to where they end up. Abby felt so forced and boring that at parts of the game I was so bored of the story I was just rushing through to finish as quick as possible. The last few cutscenes I ended up treating like Netflix by replying to texts on my phone instead of being fully immersed in the game and invested as I was TLOU. I’m not saying don’t buy the game or play it, but honestly watch some gameplay or a review from someone you may often find yourself agreeing with first and see their opinions you may enjoy this game and if you do I’m honestly jealous but don’t just buy this game expecting it to live up to be an amazing sequel because chances are it won’t    … Expand
  91. GabiGhost09KAP
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. !!!Juegazo!!!Mi critica contiene spoiler.
    La verdad es que es un juegazo. No se a que vienen los comentarios negativas, nadie se a atrevido a llevar una historia tan arriesgada supongo. Pero lo que hace alucinante es el dolor que sientes por Ellie al ver que se esta autodestruyendo para vengar a Joel. Y el cambio de guion al respecto de que intentan que enfatices con Abby. Por lo menos, en mi caso logro enfatizar y me gustaría ver una tercera parte con esta HISTORIA.    … Expand
  92. Flynt
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    The game itself is well made with every scene carefully orchestrated. It is, however, an unpleasant experience through-and-through. Every part of this story seems to become more and more depressing. There are few, if any, calming intermissions, and when they happen they tend to occur after shocking moments preceding a rewinding of time that makes it all the more unsettling as the “calmThe game itself is well made with every scene carefully orchestrated. It is, however, an unpleasant experience through-and-through. Every part of this story seems to become more and more depressing. There are few, if any, calming intermissions, and when they happen they tend to occur after shocking moments preceding a rewinding of time that makes it all the more unsettling as the “calm before the storm” which players will want to finish in order to find out the moment’s conclusion.

    The game is still utterly incredible, no matter what other users seem to think. As such, I will focus on the flaws that I found. The level design is too linear, making backtracking impossible even when all that would be required is walking back up a somewhat slippery hill. It is very easy to get lost searching for supplies and collectibles while losing track of where you have and have not searched, simply because the environments are so chaotic and the items so easily missable. I played the game as thoroughly as possible, and still missed a ton of collectibles—often due to being unaware that jumping over a certain ledge would lead to story progression and irreversible progression. The game could definitely be more open, and after all that time in development I am fairly disappointed that it is not. Only in the beginning is there any semblance of a somewhat “open” world. But that soon faded through linearly—although perfectly—tailored segments and environments built around encounters, as well as travel between encounters. This sucks because the world seems to have so much potential for intuitive traversal. Finally, this is a great game despite a seemingly shallow story over revenge and PTSD. Most people will feel this to be a worthwhile experience, albeit an incredibly unsatisfying one. This is by design, it is meant to be controversial and—probably—series-ending. I cannot see how a sequel, with the same characters, would be possible after this. As stated early on, this is meant to be an unpleasant experience during what is—for many people—a very unpleasant time. Do not play this if you currently are not in a good headspace.    … Expand
  93. IrishKushn
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me start off by saying I saw the spoilers for this game before I ever even played Part I. I bought the remastered edition a month before the release of Part II and I could hardly put down the controller for the few days it took me to complete and it IS a fantastic work of art.

    One thing that riddled me with anxiety throughout Part I, was leaving every door I walk through open afterwards, this is something that was changed in Part II (thank you). The combat system had a massive upgrade and the ability to dodge was a relief too and it all feels so fluid. Being able to crouch or prone in tall grass really added to the stealth aspect of the game and if a game allows me to sneak around like a ninja, luring people to the grass to hide their bodies, I am all over that ****

    The flashbacks (particularly Ellie's) are beautiful moments, there is no better way I could describe it.

    It has such strong horror vibes, at times akin to the likes of Dead Space (my No.1 favourite single player game until now) or Resident Evil because you would come across stalkers or clickers stuck in fungal growths in the walls and never knew if they would come to life which I loved (there is a boss battle which I will talk of further on) And the combat as well as weapons for Abby's playthrough are by far superior which is there to make her beginning more bearable.

    I'll talk a bit about character development and how it has improved compared to Part I do this is where you need to be weary of SPOILERS.

    I'll get straight to the golf club incident, Ellie and Tommy witness the brutal death of a much loved character and I absolutely despised the fact that I would have to play as the murderer but Naughty Dog deserve so much praise for how well written it was. It takes a good 15 hours to fully understand the driving forces behind Abby's actions but before that you do begin warming up to her after how much she did to help 2 of her enemies and through her optional dialogues with them, you see that she begins to change and that her motives are almost identical to Ellie's motives but there are some massive differences at the main one being, Ellie witnessing the death of her father figure with her own eyes and the fact that they had a falling out adds to Ellie's guilt. It took a while to realise it but Ellie is living with PTSD and the expectation that she had to get revenge whereas Abby came across her father's body and had years to hunt down and prepare herself for the golf club incident. I **** loved Ellie from the start and hated Abby from that moment but Abby is not a monster, they are just continuing the endless circle of pointless revenge and how far each will go to accomplish that act. Ellie is pushed by outside forces to get it done and there is a point in which she cannot physically or emotionally handle some of the things she has done and it gets harder and harder to watch and listen to the malice in her words. While Abby in contrast starts as a cold-blooded killer who begins to show compassion for her enemy and I loved those moments when Lev and Yara opened up to Abby, those kids were wonderful and the mechanism that allowed an emotional connection to Abby.

    The Rat King (the only boss battle in the game) Uber Dead Space/Resident Evil vibes here, not as difficult as I thought it would be but on at least 2 occasions I almost yanked my PS4 off of my desk because my PS4 Gold headset was connect to the PS4 via USB (make sure yours is charged before starting this part of Abby's playthrough) And when it comes to the final showdown, you spend every moment as Abby begging Naughty Dog in the hopes you don't kill Ellie and your dream comes true. You then get to enjoy another beautiful but long cinematic of Ellie living a peaceful life until a PTSD episode and an angry visit from Tommy turns her world upside down, I was certain I was watching the final scene of the game but as Ellie you pursue Abby to California, witness the horrible treatment of survivors by the Rattlers where Abby and Lev are held captive. At this point I knew how this game would end but couldn't be 100% certain, as Ellie witnessed Abby's clear compassion and love for Lev she can't help but feel that Ellie herself is the monster after threatening to kill an unconscious Lev in order to force a visibly malnourished Abby into a fight to the death. Ellie realises that nothing will be accomplished either way and has done nothing but lose the things most important to her. Part II is a masterpiece. I have never been so emotionally invested in a game before and the only reason I am writing this review is because my housemate has yet to complete the game and I would have probably started pulling out my hair in frustration if I didn't talk about how much I loved this game. It deserves the 95/100 metacritic score, without a doubt.    … Expand
  94. Igness_Music
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Gameplay, graphics, characters, overall atmosphere. Game has some problems with storyline but even if u think that main story is bad - it doesn't deserve 0/10. im rate it for 10 only because whole bunch of idiots decide that its good too just ruin the game rating for no reason at all. Honestly - 7.5/10
  95. redrock_92
    Jun 25, 2020
    6
    Visuals: Outstanding. Graphics are truly next gen and will wow you at every turn.

    Animations: Extraordinary, bumps up the combat beyond its mediocre state and heightens cut scenes to a level beyond their substance. Bugs/Glitches: Found a few in my play-through. Not enough to turn me off of the game but they were there, others have reported game-breaking bugs but I have not come    Visuals: Outstanding. Graphics are truly next gen and will wow you at every turn.

    Animations: Extraordinary, bumps up the combat beyond its mediocre state and heightens cut scenes to a level beyond their substance.

    Bugs/Glitches: Found a few in my play-through. Not enough to turn me off of the game but they were there,
    others have reported game-breaking bugs but I have not come across them.

    Music/Audio: As close to perfect as possible, will fully immerse you in a post-apocalyptic Seattle and depress you in the sad and down-trodden atmosphere the game places you in.

    Game-play: If you liked the first game then you will enjoy this, not much has changed in terms of combat and scavenging. Combat is a bit spammy, animations are the main improvement with environmental animations tied into basic combat. Less puzzles and even fewer thoughtful puzzles are a shame.

    Story: This is the massive negative for this game. With a game so story focused, this is why I've brought the score so low even with my glowing appraisal of the other aspects of the game. The story is filled with plot-holes, manipulation of the player and cheap ploys to get you to "feel" for a new protagonist.
    There are so many easy tricks the writers use to try to play with your emotions and then act is if it was some profound twist. When in reality the story is just a massive misery/gore simulator that tries to look down its nose at you with a shallow "revenge isn't the answer" plot for some characters while
    neatly ignoring that moral for other characters. The best way to describe this insult of a story is the writers trying to gaslight you into thinking this is some big statement on morals and virtue when its just them taking you on a Stockholm Syndrome roller-coaster.

    Verdict: If you want to play this game as a tech-demo and simply enjoy the gameplay/visuals then by all means have at it. But if you have any hope for a decent story that builds on the first game then you will be very very sad and disappointed. Vote with your wallet if you don't like this sort of thing and
    wait for a heavy sale.    … Expand
  96. Situay
    Jun 25, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Primero que nada tiene una historia floja aparte de que se la pasan recalcando cada 5 minutos que ellie es lesbiana lo cual no es necesario y se hace un fastidio después de un tiempo aparte de que el gameplay se vuelve repetitivo después de cierto tiempo de juego y mataron al protagonista más querido esto último es personal para mi xd… Expand
  97. Lavashic
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    I was sceptical at the beginning, but every hour my scepticism went away. Gameplay and graphics are amazing, world and atmosphere are outstanding and even without the plot it would be 9/10... But I was 100% invested in the story and ending left me speechless. It was beautiful
  98. EndlessGodPanda
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Jogo sensacional, o jeito que foi mostrado todos os espectros do sentimento ódio/vingança mostrando as consequências de atos passados de alguns personagens enquanto mostra as os sentimentos e motivações dos dois lados foi demais, realmente visceral e impactante a maneira como esse jogo te induz a sentir oq ele quer passar, seja raiva, angustia, antecipação e em algumas partes medo, gosteiJogo sensacional, o jeito que foi mostrado todos os espectros do sentimento ódio/vingança mostrando as consequências de atos passados de alguns personagens enquanto mostra as os sentimentos e motivações dos dois lados foi demais, realmente visceral e impactante a maneira como esse jogo te induz a sentir oq ele quer passar, seja raiva, angustia, antecipação e em algumas partes medo, gostei demais do jogo e de como a história é desenvolvida e contada, gameplay ótimo e cadenciado expandindo tudo o que tinha no primeiro, e o level design nem se fala, ta sensacional.… Expand
  99. sek3r
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    bu oyunu oynayıp para verceğinize game of trhones un 8 sezon un u izleyebilrsiniz aynı şey
  100. DavidMen
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Llevo 6 horas de juego y x ahora me parece fantástico. Refina mucho la jugabilidad del primero. Audiovisualmente top de la ps4. Historia apasionante.
    No entiendo las notas que está recibiendo por parte de la comunidad heater...
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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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