The Last of Us Part II

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  1. Darrendh
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Most Unforgettable game of the
    Naughty Dog's History.
    This Game Don't Want to be like Part 1
    I mean the Characters will be there and Writers know them well but a lot of things have changed. And it is intense    … Expand
  2. TouchPlay
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Daaamn,that was something incredible - maybe I play another TLOU2,but - the story sooo good and emotional,gameplay is perfect,graphics unbelieveable for current-gen(TLOU2 and RDR2 are most beautiful games at this moment)
    I highly recommend this masterpiece from Naughty Dog
    Also,I'm the only one who wants a Part III?)))
  3. Newsman007
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    The main point of this game was the story... why did you screw that up Naughty Dog?
  4. BackBoneBandit
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I see why people might not like this game as much as the first game, as they were expecting a game with the same quality story as the first last of us, and they might be disappointed when they play the game and figure out that the game is going in a different direction all together. However what people do not realize is that this game isn’t trying to tell as complex of a story as the first game, and what it is really about is the message it is trying to share, it shows you a vicious cycle of violence and death and how your actions can hurt you later on, the message it is trying to share is a great one, and it comes off very strong and does that in a very good way. My downsides to the game would have to be the pacing and the structure, Joel is killed so early that it cements the idea of abby being the villain very early, it would have been nice for us to play as her for more time and really build a connection with this character and realize all that she has lost and gone through and what she has done to get where she is, but it’s hard to empathize with her after our first impression of her is so awful. Im not mad at Joels death but it could have definitely been dealt with better and later on in the game. The story also started to drag after we play half the game as Ellie, go through her struggles and emotions and also collect upgrades, new guns, training manuals ...etc, but then forced to be a character we are supposed to hate, and have to restart from the beginning collecting new materials and guns, upgrading your health and more. Playing as abby wasn’t bad, some of the coolest parts of the game were played as her, but it didn’t feel the same, and you don’t like her, and you don’t sympathize with her when her friends die, because you don’t like them either. All in all, this game could’ve been a bit better if only they structured in better and let us like abby more before making us hate her. But the game has stunning graphics, imagery and scenes, the gameplay is awesome and combat is great. This game doesn’t deserve all the hate because people aren’t truly looking to see what the game is about, and the deeper meaning into the characters lives and how they intersect and weave together to form something bigger.… Expand
  5. Modal-logic
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I speak for myself when I say this, but hear me out: this game isn’t perfect, but it’s a powerful cathartic experience, and I think you would miss out on something extremely rare if you didn't experience it for yourself. I didn't find the narrative deficient, nor the characters to be "bleak" or "empty". I thought it was a beautifully weaved story with brilliant pacing and deep and richI speak for myself when I say this, but hear me out: this game isn’t perfect, but it’s a powerful cathartic experience, and I think you would miss out on something extremely rare if you didn't experience it for yourself. I didn't find the narrative deficient, nor the characters to be "bleak" or "empty". I thought it was a beautifully weaved story with brilliant pacing and deep and rich characters. Characters fueled by hatred, revenge and suffering on every side, brutally contrasted by love and memories of what hope of a better world could have ever meant in a sunken world (in that sense, I think playing the first game is imperative to really comprehend Ellie and Joel’s relationship). I felt for every one of these characters, one way or another. And yes it's about vengeance, but it's so so so much more than that! What Naughty Dog did here is undeniably audacious and risky, but believe me, it is absolutely worth it, precisely because of what makes this medium what it is: immersion. I cried, I laughed, I felt regrets, fear, loss, I mourned, a lot, I felt love and hope, I felt hate and despair. If you read this, don't let the hate get to you. Give this game a try, headphones on, shut the lights and just dive in. Try to forget about the fact that there were leaks in the first place. You gotta play this game for yourself, and if you don't like it, fine, it's okay, why wouldn't it be? I can see why a lot of people don't like it, but don't hate it for the wrong reasons. At the end, I'm just terribly sad that this game got ruined by leaks out of their context. If it weren't for those leaks, a lot of people would have seen it for what it truly is. I tell ya, don’t miss this. You wanted the sequel? Well there it is, that’s it right there and you know what? It was worth the wait.… Expand
  6. aivar700
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    Bad history.. death joel and dont like....much money for nothing............
  7. Badcarisma20
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I was blown away by this game. It looks amazing - the gameplay is smooth - the story is bleak and complex and the actors did such a great job. This game sets a new standart for console games. I understand what ND is trying to do with this game and I´m in awe with the result. Neil Druckmann stated that " this game is not for everyone" and he was right. The violence is graphic and theI was blown away by this game. It looks amazing - the gameplay is smooth - the story is bleak and complex and the actors did such a great job. This game sets a new standart for console games. I understand what ND is trying to do with this game and I´m in awe with the result. Neil Druckmann stated that " this game is not for everyone" and he was right. The violence is graphic and the story choices are daring. It´s everything I expected it to me...and then some.… Expand
  8. Mrkirbys
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game is masterpiece! It always surprises me. And so the atmosphere! I love it
  9. peakster
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last Of Us Part II is a game where you play two different characters, one you love right out the gate. The other you hate with a fiery passion. This game shows you two sides of the story of revenge and how it affects people on both sides. This game you would definitely have to give it time and see what the story is trying to tell you and understand the character’s motive, Abby. Great gameplay and scenery making me be in awe of such an amazing game with a story with believable characters and heart breaking scenes! This is one of the best games I’ve played and I look forward to another game in the future if they choose to do so!… Expand
  10. Zipper2297
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Another naughty dog classic in the books! First time playing through was awesome ng+ even better knowing the story more experiencing this a second time... This title leaves you with a lot to digest and think about and is not for the faint of heart it will have you questioning morales and it’s up to YOU to decide right from wrong and this depends upon your perspective. Naughty dog Is notAnother naughty dog classic in the books! First time playing through was awesome ng+ even better knowing the story more experiencing this a second time... This title leaves you with a lot to digest and think about and is not for the faint of heart it will have you questioning morales and it’s up to YOU to decide right from wrong and this depends upon your perspective. Naughty dog Is not afraid to take risks and I respect them for that. They said this was a story about hate which is a stark contrast from the Part I and they delivered. I played this for what it was and enjoyed my time playing through. I’d give this a 10 if it weren’t for the obvious graphical downgrades from 2018 footage willmo… Expand
  11. Konoka
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    FCK this propaganda. How can someone in sane mind create this abomination.
  12. adkooo
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best games i've played. Graphics are amazing, the gameplay feels so much better and smoother than in the first game. The story is interesting in its own way. It is something different than we expected but it puts another perspective on the story of Joel and Ellie. People just need to realize that just because the story is not what they expected, it doesn't mean it is bad. IOne of the best games i've played. Graphics are amazing, the gameplay feels so much better and smoother than in the first game. The story is interesting in its own way. It is something different than we expected but it puts another perspective on the story of Joel and Ellie. People just need to realize that just because the story is not what they expected, it doesn't mean it is bad. I really recommend playing the game before forming an opinion based on "bad reviews" written by people who didn't even start the game.… Expand
  13. MASK4ever
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This game will make you have mixed feelings about it. Once you start it you will feel like this is the worst story ever and it ruined its predecessor. But the more you play the game understand the flow of the story you will fall in love. And people really judged the game WRONG. Some never played the game and others did not finish it..

    So, bottom line is this game is a MUST play
  14. Kevinkjqf
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Buenisimo, trama muy compleja y emocional. Jugabilidad y gráficos impecables
  15. WasAwful
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Algunas incongruencias en la historia y un final amargo, mejoró la jugabilidad, mejor y más mecánicas, de las mejores gráficas de la ps4. Sin duda un juego que no debes dejar pasar, aunque mejor por el momento no lo compren si no están seguro, esperen una rebaja y entonces opinen porque la verdad si está recibiendo mucho odio injustificado.… Expand
  16. BondJioy96
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Technically gorgeous
    Stunning graphics and music, you can see that there has been a lot of work and the result is incredible
    Gameplay is the same as the first with some minimal additions, but assuming that the base was very solid there was little to improve
    Personally I would have structured the story in a more linear way but it is not absolutely bad indeed the opposite
  17. LEADKUN
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Polished gameplay and insane amount of details are good, but most important thing in this game is the story. It was an emotional roller coaster, which betrays the expectation of players in a hard, a cruel, but also an impressing way.
  18. Danipinats
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Espero que mucha gente pueda leer esto, pero creo que la historia del juego está muy bien hecha y súper bien contada. Poniendo flashbacks en los momentos precisos. Nos quisieron mostrar que en un mundo apocaliptico todos están jodidos psicologicamente, y que todos son los malos dependiendo del punto de vista. Y al final Ellie perdonó a Abby porque se dió cuenta que la venganza sólo trae más venganza y que nunca va a poder tener la conciencia tranquila. Y por una mala decisión puedes perder todo (el último flashback con Joel fue épico)… Expand
  19. igins
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I liked the game. I liked the gameplay. The plot is ambiguous, I hope dlc will give answers to many questions.
  20. Ex_Lives
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like Abby in a vacuum but hated this narrative. Pace is a slog. Everything I hoped and wanted was never delivered on. It's really kind of messy.

    It's a technical achievement but it's just a complete bummer and at times baffling.    … Expand
  21. Sediment
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    I started playing with a huge amount of uncertainty as I heard bad things. I truly think this game is as good as the original. It shows the duality of man and how everybody is the protagonist of their own story. There were some gut wrenching moments, also showing the double edged sword that revenge is. I think there is some very mild "agenda pushing" but that absolutely did not really takeI started playing with a huge amount of uncertainty as I heard bad things. I truly think this game is as good as the original. It shows the duality of man and how everybody is the protagonist of their own story. There were some gut wrenching moments, also showing the double edged sword that revenge is. I think there is some very mild "agenda pushing" but that absolutely did not really take anything away from the game for me. It is a story that leaves you in deep thought when the game is over, something that only a few developers such as Naughty Dog can accomplish. This game absolutely does not deserve the type of bad press it gets and I can only recommend playing for yourself.… Expand
  22. bengedrinker
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Intense gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and innovative storytelling that will make you look inside of yourself. I couldn't have asked for more.
  23. JoseInigo
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    The Last of Us Part II es un juego con gráficas impresionantes, jugabilidad mejorada a la primera entrega, cuenta nuevamente la música inmersiva de Santaolalla; eso por el lado positivo... En cambio en el lado negativo el juego sigue contando con bugs bastante comunes (después de dos parches), las zonas tipo Sandbox se sienten vacías, la gran cantidad de personajes impide que puedasThe Last of Us Part II es un juego con gráficas impresionantes, jugabilidad mejorada a la primera entrega, cuenta nuevamente la música inmersiva de Santaolalla; eso por el lado positivo... En cambio en el lado negativo el juego sigue contando con bugs bastante comunes (después de dos parches), las zonas tipo Sandbox se sienten vacías, la gran cantidad de personajes impide que puedas conectar con ellos, y el más débil de todos los puntos la Historia, tenemos una historia de venganza como muchas otras, pero la narrativa la destruye... es una historia del montón y mal contada.

    Gráficos 9/10
    Jugabilidad 7/10
    Música 9/10
    Escenarios 4/10
    Personajes 3/10
    Historia 1/10
    Rejugabilidad 3/10

    Total: 5/10    … Expand
  24. nevermurr
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    We waited years for this game and got a shoddy, miserable excuse for a sequel. Wish I could unplay it.
  25. Kiwivains
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This is bad, bleak, boring, the story is badly written, Gameplay and graphics are good, but whats the point when the story doesnt makes you keep on playing
  26. Batnuel
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Last of Us is one of my all time favorite games, and after waiting many years for a great sequel, well, I kept waiting.

    The story is the absolute WORST I've seen in any video-game. Who the f tought it would be a good idea to make you play for 6 hours with Abby, it doesn't matter how much she has suffered, I want to end the game with revenge, not with her as a friend. This isn't the last of us, it's an ethics class for primary school with violence.

    I'm giving it a 1 'cause I like Ellie as a character.    … Expand
  27. MetricDoe
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    This is a cult game where you have to go more far with your thoughts to understand the real meaning of this project.
  28. StaffordJude
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Play the game before hating on it, The Gameplay and graphics are revolutionary and while the story takes some bold risky decisions at the end of the day the game still is one of the greatest of this generation. Period. Its supposed to be a sad and depressing world keep that in mind.
  29. VitaliiZyma
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Это все тот же The last of us который мы любим. Все поклонникам советую не слушать хэйтеров, а все же самим поиграть, и составить мнение. Это взрослая игра, классно проработанная, с крутой графикой и механиками. Я на своей фэтке спокойно играю, и удивляюсь как она ее тянет. Спасибо Naughty Dog за отличную оптимизацию.Это все тот же The last of us который мы любим. Все поклонникам советую не слушать хэйтеров, а все же самим поиграть, и составить мнение. Это взрослая игра, классно проработанная, с крутой графикой и механиками. Я на своей фэтке спокойно играю, и удивляюсь как она ее тянет. Спасибо Naughty Dog за отличную оптимизацию.
  30. Redsonx
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very human game, you're gonna feel hapinness, sadness, fury and confusion. Everything in this game is perfect except you have to play as abby the middle of the game.… Expand
  31. Javier9577
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The last of us parte 2 es un videojuego increíble con sus gráficas, mecánicas, jugabilidad y incluso la inteligencia artificial es de las mejores que he visto pero este juego trata de cambiar un guión lógico siendo así un poco extraño al ponerte en la parte de un supuesto villano y el héroe es interesante, pero no termina de lograr que el jugador disfrute de la historia desde que se juega con Abby en mi opinión personal no era necesario alargar la historia de Abby con solo mostrarnos que Joel mató a su padre era suficiente y siendo honesto desde que se juega con Abby ya perdí el gusto de seguir y solo deseaba que terminará los mas rápido posible.… Expand
  32. Lord7
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Jogo excelente, nunca vi gráficos tão bonitos como esses, e movimentação muito boa. Perfeito!
  33. Luku
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is **** and effortless. The attitude of the producer is ultra **** as well, master piece of ****… Expand
  34. MarioIvann
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Mentira, es mentirle a su público mostrando falsos trailers de un personaje que la gente desea ver y no sale.
  35. anw122411
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    I think naughty dog should say sorry for this mess of a game make retelling of story if anybody belives they should say sorry then i be glad im not alone naughty narrative in this game was not like them all
  36. Ridley100
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    So here is a 10/10, Just you guys can't even explain what to hate about this game. Characters seems very well written.
  37. JohnClayton666
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This game was one of the worst things that happened in life, the whole story was destroyed by producers who made nonsense and the characters are stupid the gameplay seems from the past generation.
  38. DracoCross
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    TLDR:
    Mechanically, it is a blast to play through and if you enjoyed how the first one played, you will enjoy this one. It adds some new tricks to the formula but nothing groundbreaking. Visually, it's a stunning experience that we expect from ND (great for photo mode). Narratively, it is quite the ride, though certainly not without it's issues as it can fall flat at times. Overall, it is    TLDR:
    Mechanically, it is a blast to play through and if you enjoyed how the first one played, you will enjoy this one. It adds some new tricks to the formula but nothing groundbreaking. Visually, it's a stunning experience that we expect from ND (great for photo mode). Narratively, it is quite the ride, though certainly not without it's issues as it can fall flat at times. Overall, it is a pretty good follow-up and definitely worth playing.

    Game play:
    The additional space it gives you to roam around and explore at times is both a boon and a detriment to itself. With (some of) the spaces as large as they are, it tends to mess with the pacing of the narrative (a bit more on this later) and can start to feel tiresome if you are the kind that likes to explore every nook and cranny in these kinds of games. Each space though, does feel unique and interesting enough to warrant exploration.

    The combat, again, is more of the same but the kills feel more brutal albeit a bit comical at times (death screams/dialogue). There are a few new weapons to play with later in the game that are fun alternatives to the usual but don't necessarily break the mold. There are also some new enemies. The new infected are a fine addition while the new human enemies do not necessarily bring much to the table in terms of surprises but do require paying attention. Neither one feels so different though, that you won't be able to take them on.

    The AI is more competent, generally speaking, this time around. Though there are some instances of the usual issues that were present in the previous title. To iterate, companions you have during certain parts are more useful than before. However, enemies seem to be oblivious to their presence at times as they stand or run out in the open which can break the immersion. On the flip side of that coin, enemies can at times feel a little too observant making stealth difficult (though this can be adjusted in options). If you are not playing through guns-blazing (or adjusting difficulty), you will likely find yourself waiting a lot for an opportunity to move that doesn't ever seem to present itself without resorting to just going full-on Rambo. Enemies in this installment also have better aim and at times can start to feel like you are going up against battalions of world-class marksmen with straight-from-the-factory weapons and not post-civilization groups of regular joes with scavenged/well-used ones.

    Accessibility options for those that need or want them are well done. There is also the inclusion of difficulty sliders for various aspects of game play (resources, player damage, enemy damage, and more) which allows you to tailor the game to how you want to play.

    Graphics:
    Visually, the game is beautifully crafted. All the minor details in textures, lighting, and level/character design make it feel alive and makes the photo mode a pleasant tool to play with. The animations are crisp and realistic. The facial animations specifically are extraordinary. It's what we've come to expect from a ND title for better or worse. Not much more to say here.

    Story:
    Again, avoiding spoilers so I won't be going into specifics. The overall narrative is where this game has issues. It is fine; its not great nor terrible though it does have moments of both. The pacing feels off and I wonder, going back to the world space, if it would have been better for it to have been more linear. There are areas in the game that (are supposed to) have a sense of urgency but having so much space to explore, you may find yourself getting easily sidetracked and it just doesn't end up feeling as urgent as it should. The introduction of some of the factions don't really add anything to the narrative and seem to serve only as a means for the player to have something to overcome until the next main story beat is reached. It would have been better for them to have been developed further.

    The narrative, generally feels a bit disjointed and all over the place due to over-reliance of flashbacks and the order of events end up messing with pacing and impact of the story overall. Writer's self-described intentions (commentary on violence) end up falling somewhat flat due to the structuring of the story and ironically, the game play itself. It perhaps would have been better served having more tension building and less combat. To elaborate, how is killing supposed to feel impactful when you do so much of it through out the game? It plays out like a Rambo film with regards to violence.

    However, with all of that being said, emotional beats were not completely lost (on me). The lighthearted moments were great and felt good to experience. They felt genuine, like the characters were real and were some of the best moments in the game for me. In the more disheartening or painful moments, I could easily empathize with them. In those moments, it felt visceral.    … Expand
  39. Dmled1
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Awesome characters, awesome History, maybe the best game i’ve ever played in my life.
    A must play.
  40. Never_Noob
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    I don't think it would be appropriate for everyone to rate a game only one mark. TLOU2 still has a lot of humanity in it instead of focusing on Joel's death
  41. PaPaCuTx
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Эта игра прекрасна, ревью бомбинг очевиден. Люди, насмотревшиеся лидеров мнений, ретранслируют сюда из мысли, эти ребята не способны составииь свое... Прошу вас, ребят, купите эту игру, пройдите её. Она великолепна!
  42. DSmith46
    Jun 21, 2020
    3
    What a disaster piece. Poorly written and wouldn't recommend to anyone at all.
  43. zHolmes
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 对于我来说，双关语标题：The Last of Us 的Us代表的就是乔尔和艾莉。当乔尔在序章里被杀掉的瞬间TLOU系列对我来讲就已经结束了。
    TLOU从本质上来讲是剧情驱动的游戏，所有的系统以及画面都是为了剧情的推动以及感情的烘托而服务，所以对于整部剧情都无法喜欢的我来说，最理性的打分也就只是5分，但对于将自身感情投入到乔尔和艾莉的我，还有一众媒体给出的可笑满分，我只能打0分来进行一下平衡（不要说我是云玩家，我是预购并且玩完了整部游戏）。
    从我自己的游玩感受来讲，TLOU 1代所有的前段剧情以及中后期控制艾莉的剧情，都为最后乔尔做出就算放弃世界的未来也要拯救艾莉的决定做出了完美的铺垫，在游戏的最后阶段玩家的意志和乔尔的意志达到了高度的统一。同时也奠定下了玩家与乔尔和艾莉深厚的感情牵绊。
    但在2代里面，整个游玩过程中我只感觉到了别扭，分裂，我完全无法代入角色，就只是麻木的在显示屏前推动游戏剧情前进的工具人。
    如果说1代完美的将玩家带入到了整个故事之中，那么2代也完美的将玩家分离到了故事之外。更别谈2代在一开始就用高尔夫球棒毁掉了1代中玩家建立的感情。
    在这谈谈Neil Druckmann说的玩过1代的玩家不会喜欢2代的言论，在这句话中我了解到一个可能性，他并不是1代的玩家，因为我觉得没有任何主创人员会把自己不喜欢的作品发布到市场上。这里我想到了岩田聪说过的“在我的名片上写着，我是一个公司的总裁。在我自己来看，我是一个游戏开发者。在内心深处，我实际上是一个玩家”我终于了解到了为什么任天堂总是能够创造出玩家喜爱的游戏，而其他游戏制作公司可能偶尔会有佳作但很少能够持续的原因了。
    最后谈谈对于媒体评分的看法，如果不将感情因素考虑在内（如果考虑玩家对乔尔的感情因素，我觉得再理智也只能打满分10分的5分）日本iGN的7分我觉得是最客观公正的，大家有空可以去看看全文。    … Expand
  44. tmdung1998
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    Mediocre game-play. Okay graphics. The story is so bad, cringe, and disturbing.
  45. IsaaxNg
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    I'm Chinese gamer not China.
    这个游戏应该是2020年最烂的游戏。我不会在这里剧透，但是要买的人请三思，因为你玩了以后会感到非常的愤怒。如果你坚持想玩请买二手，谢谢。
    This game should be the worst game in 2020. I won’t spoil here, but people who want to buy please think twice, because you will feel very angry after playing. If you insist on playing, please buy second-hand, thank you.    I'm Chinese gamer not China.
    这个游戏应该是2020年最烂的游戏。我不会在这里剧透，但是要买的人请三思，因为你玩了以后会感到非常的愤怒。如果你坚持想玩请买二手，谢谢。
    This game should be the worst game in 2020. I won’t spoil here, but people who want to buy please think twice, because you will feel very angry after playing. If you insist on playing, please buy second-hand, thank you.
  46. SeanD123
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The Last of Us 2 is a really dark sequel. It's not the hope-filled adventure game that I had hoped for, rather it's an emotionally-corrosive, bleak, trudging, struggle. The story is far more complicated both in plot and in the style of story-telling. It made me feel angry, guilty, reluctant and miserable. The gameplay is fine tuned and the environments are ridiculously densely-detailed.The Last of Us 2 is a really dark sequel. It's not the hope-filled adventure game that I had hoped for, rather it's an emotionally-corrosive, bleak, trudging, struggle. The story is far more complicated both in plot and in the style of story-telling. It made me feel angry, guilty, reluctant and miserable. The gameplay is fine tuned and the environments are ridiculously densely-detailed. It's evident how it took 7 years to create.

    There are significantly more complicated enemies and allies. Everyone feels far more real and fights for their lives. Nobody wants to die but so many will. The way an enemy will gurgle on their own blood when missed headshot gets their neck to the way an enemy will scream with fear at being dismembered but still alive. The way brain matter will hit the wall and slide down it, and blood will streak and splatter across surfaces. There's so much more I can't mention.

    The audioscape is the best of any game I've ever played. Setting the dynamic range to wide makes the footsteps of an infected stalker in a derelict building a quiet rustle that's hard to detect, and a blast of your shotgun deafening. The surround sound options create an incredibly immersive and frightening sound experience. The story is harrowing. The gameplay is just simply hectic. It's a dark masterpiece that I honestly don't think is that fun. It's horrible and often frightening. Sections of peaceful story-developing sequences are suceeded by brutally violent encounters in a way that humanises, then brutally desensitises you, over and over. It's an exhausting journey that is far bigger and longer than the first game. Having played the first one 6 times, I think it will be a while before I can play this one for a second time.

    Darken the room, close the door and get a good pair of headphones. There's no better way to appreciate this experience.    … Expand
  47. Deedeeb
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I love this game, perfect balance of puzzles and action. The story is amazing too. It really let's you see things from different perspectives. Brilliantly done. The details are also incredible e.g. ropes and the use of them, the use of gravity and so forth.
  48. IStroogersxisI
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Es un juego exelente, con una banda sonora increíble y exelentes graficos, no entiendo por que le dan menos de 8. Es entretenido y lo recomiendo bastante
  49. felipemdias8
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    People are overreacting towards the writers drama choices. The story isn’t as good as in the first game (that’s no demerit, since I fail to find a game that has accomplished that) but it doesn’t diminish the game’s quality as people have been saying on their reviews.
    I simply loved it!
  50. MigueLLcOrE
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It's a good game I love it, I only wonder if in the next The Last of Us Ellie's mother is going to appears
  51. Jcornman24
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This about proves that critic reviews are not trustable anymore. This game did not need a sequel, the first story was well written and very enjoyable to playthrough. Letting you bond with the characters as you progressed through the game.

    This is not the same for this game, where you watch your favourite characters get tarnished and ruined. This is so Insulting to the player after you    This about proves that critic reviews are not trustable anymore. This game did not need a sequel, the first story was well written and very enjoyable to playthrough. Letting you bond with the characters as you progressed through the game.

    This is not the same for this game, where you watch your favourite characters get tarnished and ruined. This is so Insulting to the player after you made that bond. Then you spend the 2nd half of the game just chasing down and getting revenge, the most uninspired story I've ever seen seems to be a cash grab and a virtue signal. Save $60 and don't get it    … Expand
  52. Neila2003
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Très très bon jeu ,un super scénario , je n'est pas étais déçu une seule minute sauf les surprise du jeu. Le thème de la violences énormément poussé. On en amener à faire des choix à contre cœur. Je ne me suis pas ennuyait 1 seul seconde.Bravo a naughty dors.
  53. markaz
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excelent game :)
    I hope they make part 3 with lev in onether country or something like that i dont know
  54. Seventeenxoxo
    Jun 21, 2020
    1
    A **** story with an agenda. So much potential wasted. Cant believe i waited 7 years for a generic revenge story#93
  55. JuanEscutia
    Jun 24, 2020
    3
    El juego en jugabilidad es excelente, pero en historia tiraron todo a la basura, bajo mucho la calidad de la historia
  56. NickHalcomb5
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is a game I wish I could show people. The barrier for people experiencing art like this is too high for people like my father, who doesn’t play video games. For my friends on different platforms who don’t have analytical talks about symbolism in media. For my girlfriend who is too turned off by the third axis in game controllers. This is just something I had to talk about. Something IThis is a game I wish I could show people. The barrier for people experiencing art like this is too high for people like my father, who doesn’t play video games. For my friends on different platforms who don’t have analytical talks about symbolism in media. For my girlfriend who is too turned off by the third axis in game controllers. This is just something I had to talk about. Something I had to speak my words for. This game is art. As someone who loved the first game and still loves the first game, this game exceeded expectations highly. Every gameplay system, mechanic, story arch and character is amazing and flushed out fully. Never once did the game fail in trying to make me feel a certain emotion. It made me make hard choices. It questioned the very purpose of the way to play games, and how sometimes as the saying goes “the only way to win, is not play”. Never has a game before this exemplified and embodied what that means, to this extent. It took characters I loved, and made them real. There is no good, no bad, just gray. Every expectation I had going into this game was somehow flipped on its side. What a lovely, gruesome, dark, and scary game. The symbolism alone is heartbreaking. At the forefront of the story there’s a duality between characters and their intertwined journeys that I think is unmatched in revenge tails. The debate over what this game is trying to say will last for years, and I just wish I could take part of it more. I could go on. But I think it’s just best to experience for yourself. Follow the light.… Expand
  57. iamwandrer
    Jun 24, 2020
    5
    In short, the game has it's good and bad elements.

    To start of the game itself technically is amazing. The visuals/graphics, cinematics, audio quality (incredible), character acting and overall game mechanics are spot on. It ran beautify on my ps4 slim (lots of fan work but hey it worked). Saying that, TLoU is a praised for it's narrative and it's relatable characters, and this    In short, the game has it's good and bad elements.

    To start of the game itself technically is amazing. The visuals/graphics, cinematics, audio quality (incredible), character acting and overall game mechanics are spot on. It ran beautify on my ps4 slim (lots of fan work but hey it worked).

    Saying that, TLoU is a praised for it's narrative and it's relatable characters, and this sequel does not deliver that same level of storytelling we see in the first game. There's plenty of spots in the game that could have resulted in a more compelling story and characters but the placement and pace of the game didn't accomplish what the game was trying to do. I must say it started well but lost it's momentum as you played through. In the end the game felt hollow and fell flat on it's main revenge based theme.

    In summary, if you get this game you're gonna wanna play it for the experience of being back in the TLoU world, not for the story.    … Expand
  58. Bzar
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This game is so bad that most people from all groups hate it because the writing is so tired, boring, lame, unrelatable, sad, and full of agenda they are pushing with shock value torture based desensitization.

    Down right depressing. Avoid anything made by this team from this point on, they are clearly not in industry to make games, they are here to push beliefs....especially that    This game is so bad that most people from all groups hate it because the writing is so tired, boring, lame, unrelatable, sad, and full of agenda they are pushing with shock value torture based desensitization.

    Down right depressing.

    Avoid anything made by this team from this point on, they are clearly not in industry to make games, they are here to push beliefs....especially that Druckmann creep.    … Expand
  59. LeilaArg
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo acabo de terminar hace minutos El juego es muy lento....PERO CREO QUE ES PORQUE LO EMPECE en la dificultad de SUPERVIVIENTE la primera vez que lo jugue ,tenía pensado ponerle un 6....pero despues de ver el final de la primera mitad del juego con Ellie cambie a 7....hasta el final del juego la escena final y NO HABLO LA DE ABBY Y ELLIE , hablo de la escena final la charla de Ellie con Joel ES BRUTAL !! ,el corazón de Joel se partio en mil pedazos !!! Murio sin que ella lo perdonara es MUY TRISTE me parecio HERMOSO !!!… Expand
  60. DourDamsel
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That was one emotional rollercoaster. I knew this game was going to be rough but that really hit me hard in the feels.
    I really enjoyed it and before the end I thought I'd immediately replay it, but I think I need to give it some time before I put myself through that again.
    As a fan of the first game I had very high hopes for Part 2 and it did not disappoint.

    I really enjoyed the first half of the game.
    I think the gameplay has been improved upon drastically. The first game always felt a bit clunky, and while Part 2 isn't perfect, it was so much smoother.
    It was heartbreaking to see this darker and far more serious Ellie (it makes sense, but gone is the little pun-loving girl from Part 1) and every time I'd sneakily kill someone and she'd slit their throat my heart ached a little bit looking at the pain and hatred on her face. That's another thing that was superbly done: the facial animations! Bravo Naughty Dog!
    I thought the introduction of Dina was a great move! I found her very likeable and I'm glad she was with Ellie. Their conversations when you're travelling together are wonderful.

    Now, I enjoyed the second half of the game also, when you play as Abby, BUT I just couldn't care for Abby. I wanted to! I really wanted to like her, but just as I'd start to warm to her she'd do or say something that took me back to disliking her again. I totally get her reasons for killing Joel (Joel wasn't perfect either and killed so many people, same with Ellie) but I just couldn't get on board with her. When playing as Ellie I would hate seeing her die (and man, I died A LOT in this game) but when playing as Abby when she died I just didn't care. I did enjoy the second half of the game though but I did catch myself at one point wishing for Abby's story to be over so I could get back to playing as Ellie, and let me tell you that never happened in the first game or when playing as Ellie in Part 2. I also found Abby's quest dragged for a bit too long. I know we had to stay with her for that amount of time in order to sympathise with her and appreciate she has some redeeming qualities, but I just couldn't get on side. She annoyed me to be quite honest. I will say I don't think Abby was a bad person all in all, she let Ellie and Tommy go TWICE, she saved Yara and Lev and turned on her own people to protect them, so she wasn't an outright dick... but I didn't like her. I wanted to but I just didn't.

    I think the decision to switch to Abby halfway was a very ballsy and interesting move. It definitely made me think about the violence that everyone in this world inflicts on each other. There are no "good guys" or "bad guys", just people trying to survive. When you have to fight Ellie as Abby it made me realise that to some people (Abby etc) Ellie isn't a good guy in the same way as Abby isn't a good guy to some (Ellie etc).
    I think too many fans are expecting a black and white story, where you have the "goodies" and the "baddies" but that isn't the world of The Last of Us. Naughty Dog have created a complex world with complex characters and it pays off.

    I consider myself decent at video games and played this on Moderate and died A LOT! So either I'm not as good as I thought or ND have improved the AI so much that even Moderate is difficult.
    I loved fighting enemies in this game! They're so much smarter than the first - I'm mainly talking about the human enemies. The way they communicate with each other and will flank you I thought was excellently done. I also found when being shot it really knocked me back so much that I'd have to scramble to try and get back up before they'd pump another bullet in me. I like that you can't just charge enemies if they're firing at you because you will, most likely, die. It made me really think about how I would take them on. The way enemies will actively look for you, looking under and over objects, was very well done. I couldn't stay still for long and it constantly kept me on my toes.
    I also liked that there are waves of enemies. In TLOU once you cleared enemies, that was it. But as TLOU2's map is so much bigger it allows for a constant flow of enemies which was great!
    Hitting someone with a weapon was very satisfying and felt "real" (not that I find hitting people in real life satisfying... but you get the jist).

    I've read some of the user reviews on Metacritic giving this game a 0/10 yet will praise the gameplay and graphics. How can you score something 0 when there are parts of it you rate? It doesn't make sense. I think too many people are hurt that Joel was killed and then they scored the game low without even finishing the story or trying to understand the message this game is giving us.
    Overall, I'd give The Last of Us Part II a 7.5 (verging on 8) out of 10. Not perfect by any means, but one I shall be replaying for years to come.    … Expand
  61. PGhost
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Senti como se estivesse perdido um parente próximo.
    Toda vez que penso em The Last of Us PT2 lembro o quanto foi amargo joga-lo,me senti traído,me senti perdido e quando me deram a oportunidade de pelo menos satisfazer meu desejo de justiça (sim vi como justiça e não vingança) tiraram isso de mim cuspiram na minha cara e disseram você poderia ter uma ótima experiência,mas só terá uma amarga sensação de estar errado.
    Foi triste ver um personagem que se desenvolver tão bem,sendo forte, desconfiado,preciso e objetivo morrer simplesmente de forma que nem pudesse lutar. Mataram por pura luxúria de expor uma política lacradora , destruíram até uma grande personagem como Ellie que no fim com suas escolhas poderia até ter colocado JJ e Dina em perigo por simplesmente deixar uma pessoa fria e assassina que estava disposta a matar seus antigos companheiros da WLF e Dina ainda grávida fugir,odiei cada segundo ter jogado com Abby,ter tentado matar Ellie com seus punhos. Nem Joel foi tão frio quanto ela,e o deram uma morte desonrada.
    Vocês me fazem chorar só de pensar que descartam um de personagem e descaracterizando. Assim como a Ellie que andou e correu riscos de perder tudo e até morrer pra simplesmente no final deixar Abby ir. Triste ver todo sentimento construído através do primeiro jogo sendo jogado fora. Vocês me decepcionaram.    … Expand
  62. TrashBag12
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    I personally lived the story, people mad for absolutely no reason. Amazing job by naughty dog
  63. TheNCSmaster
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    A game that completely fails at story telling, acts as though it's creating high art with one of the most cliche story premises ever, dishonest marketing, and complete hypocrisy by Sony. This game deserves to go down as a failure, plain and simple
  64. Giuliana
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excelentes gráficos, jugabilidad e historia, lo único criticable es el final pero así y todo me parece que es una joyita el juego en si
  65. JoelTLOUMiller
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    I dont know if i can finish this game. The part where you play as Abby is just horrible. I just made an acc to give this game a 0/10 :D

    This game would be a goty like TLOU1 when they didnt **** up the story so much. If Neil is part of TLOU3 or any other game from Naughty Dog, no one will buy another copy from them. It´s sad to see people getting brainwashed by Anita Sarkeesian. Look at    I dont know if i can finish this game. The part where you play as Abby is just horrible. I just made an acc to give this game a 0/10 :D

    This game would be a goty like TLOU1 when they didnt **** up the story so much. If Neil is part of TLOU3 or any other game from Naughty Dog, no one will buy another copy from them. It´s sad to see people getting brainwashed by Anita Sarkeesian. Look at her YouTube channel xD Everyone hates her stuff and she doesnt know when to stop. The story is a disaster. I dont know what to say, but you sure screwed it up ND....

    I mean look at all the angry people and comments and tell me, was it worth it? I played TLOU 1 6-7 times. And right now, i dont know if can play TLOU 2 just once. Neil please leave ND    … Expand
  66. Overzealoushobo
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is an absolute masterpiece. I just finished the game (after only 5 days of owning it). Only 14% of players have actually beaten the game, and yet the scores are being affected by entitled grown children who refuse to accept a story that didn't play out how they wanted it to. I want to avoid posting spoilers, so I will leave it vague. This story is so much more than it initiallyThis is an absolute masterpiece. I just finished the game (after only 5 days of owning it). Only 14% of players have actually beaten the game, and yet the scores are being affected by entitled grown children who refuse to accept a story that didn't play out how they wanted it to. I want to avoid posting spoilers, so I will leave it vague. This story is so much more than it initially appears to be. It is raw human emotion. It made me question my beliefs! I can only hope that the abuse to the voting system is ignored by players who will love this, if they only give it a playthrough. And I hope the team at Naughty Dog aren't discouraged by all the childish vitriol. Graphics, sound, detail, HDR support! All phenomenal.

    10/10. It just doesn't reach higher than this game.    … Expand
  67. youngyi
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is my best game of 2020!! Unforgettable story really shocks me!! Every parts you think bad make this game so impressive and deeply. This feeling becomes a part of my live!!!!
  68. Parker678
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Solid gameplay, good story, amazing soundtrack.. For every action there is a reaction and ellie and abby was to blinded by theirthirst for vengence they failed to see how it was affecting all those they hold close till it was 2 late. Great game hope they expand onto it in the near future
  69. lifeofmagic
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    As a fan of the first title I really enjoyed the story and world Naughty Dog crafted in this sequel. Things that are understandably upsetting do happen in this grim world but those upsetting events are there to help not just the characters themselves grow but also the player themselves. Its important to go into the game with an open mind, and a willingness to accept the story the developerAs a fan of the first title I really enjoyed the story and world Naughty Dog crafted in this sequel. Things that are understandably upsetting do happen in this grim world but those upsetting events are there to help not just the characters themselves grow but also the player themselves. Its important to go into the game with an open mind, and a willingness to accept the story the developer is trying to tell us. Its a story that requires you to have empathy, even if you can't accept all the decisions that each character makes. Story, Game-play, animations, graphics, sound, and music, everything is crafted masterfully with lovable characters and definitely worthy of a 10 from me.… Expand
  70. Diablo0909
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The best game i ever played
    Story 9-10
    Gameplay 9
    Graphic 9
    i don't understand the negative criticism
  71. mfoek
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The graphics are kinda gud, but turned down compared with 2 year old E3 first look. Then the story does not hold up to the first game.. and does not fit the story 1 narrative.. this story is not inspiring for the real fans of the first game. It's a slap in the face for hardcore fans.

    Gameplay is almost 100% the same as the old.. in some situations more blunt than before. When the game is around 20$ then it should maybe with your time.    … Expand
  72. Hannahheadshot
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely amazing story, graphics and characters. Having gay and trans characters is so important. Having strong kick-ass women as main characters is so important. The whole game gives characters a representation of real life people, and they do them justice! The game wraps up the whole story and left me with little to no questions, which means we won't get pointless DLC. Thank you Naughty Dog!… Expand
  73. Raiman
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    Great gameplay. the Story tried to do something interesting but executed poorly. Be prepared to be disappointed if your main focus is on the story.
  74. Nanosax
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    Gameplay, gráficos, y todo muy bien. Pero me arruinaron mi espera de varios años desde que era un adolescente hasta ahora un adulto... Historia arruinada
  75. Actamalum
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am sorry, but I can’t play games that promote non-traditional relationships. I got a mental trauma when I saw a kiss of little girls close-up and sex with a masculine woman.… Expand
  76. RobLimJr
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Don't mind the crybaby horde of channers.
    Best game to date, until Knack 3 comes out.
  77. praisethesun11
    Jun 24, 2020
    2
    This is a story-driven game with a truly mediocre story and delivery of that story. And sadly the straight-forward gameplay doesn't save the game in the end.
  78. Pepsi_m8
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Il prodotto va valutato per quello che è. Per la storia così come è stata scritta. Non solo per quello che "avremmo" voluto. La morte di Joel da tutta un'altra marcia a quella che è la rabbia di Ellie. Non avremmo continuato con la stessa foga se a morire fosse stata Dina. Tecnicamente è su un altro livello. La transizione tra gioco e scene a volte non ti fa rendere nemmeno conto del cambio stesso, il rumore dei passi che cambia da un terreno all'altro è semplicemente perfetto. Tralasciando tanti altri aspetti tecnici, il gioco si fa giocare. Certo il gameplay non è niente di nuovo o troppo innovativo, ma su una storia così nemmeno potremmo aspettarci chissà quale invenzione, che andrebbe ad infierire sulla veridicità della storia stessa.… Expand
  79. afairbairn05
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    An absolutely amazing game. Great graphics, music and story. Don't listen to all the people hate bombing. They are upset over a story desicion and the fact that some of the characters have different serial orientations and the introduction of a new character. If you played the first games dlc you know part of what im talking about. And I really liked the new character. If you liked theAn absolutely amazing game. Great graphics, music and story. Don't listen to all the people hate bombing. They are upset over a story desicion and the fact that some of the characters have different serial orientations and the introduction of a new character. If you played the first games dlc you know part of what im talking about. And I really liked the new character. If you liked the first one I strongly suggest you play the second game. Its … Expand
  80. jackncurious753
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    the story wasted the whole game ,with a better story it would have been a such a masterpiece and tlou2 does not deserve that title . Just a huge disapointment
  81. vantuzproper
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Easily one of the worst games ever. Bad story, boring gameplay, not-so-good graphics. Developers just took everything that was good in the original The Last of Us and just threw it in the trash. In the end we have a terrible game. Easily 0/10, not recommended to anyone
  82. Chjo16
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    7 years for this **** forced the death of such a dear character and the mainstay of the game, a death of the most absurd, a great ****
  83. ML3
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    As a through and through fan of engaging single player games, I find this game to check all the boxes necessary to be a 10/10. Not only did it keep me on the edge of my seat throughout the 30+ hours of gameplay, but it managed to keep me wanting more after every session. I love the Last of Us universe and I find this entry to be a worthy sequel to the original. Although it’s story did takeAs a through and through fan of engaging single player games, I find this game to check all the boxes necessary to be a 10/10. Not only did it keep me on the edge of my seat throughout the 30+ hours of gameplay, but it managed to keep me wanting more after every session. I love the Last of Us universe and I find this entry to be a worthy sequel to the original. Although it’s story did take some huge risks, I feel that those risks played out well throughout this story. I would recommend this game to anybody who is a fan of the first one. Ellie’s character arc is explored in ways I would not have imagined after the conclusion of the first game. I am optimistic that this is not the last we see of this beautiful video game universe.… Expand
  84. Chancey
    Jun 20, 2020
    1
    Story is terrible, gameplay and graphics look amazing. But there is a new character who isnt interesting at all and the game makes you hate her even more, you'll see why, I recommend waiting for a price drop.
  85. RaddChad
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Although it was flawed, I honestly enjoyed my time with this game. There are a lot of metaphor meanings that were implemented in the game that I feel like a lot of people overlook. The delivery of the story imo is not ready for the standards of video games, which is awesome achieved that level but also it works against the game. I think the gameplay although it was good it actually pushedAlthough it was flawed, I honestly enjoyed my time with this game. There are a lot of metaphor meanings that were implemented in the game that I feel like a lot of people overlook. The delivery of the story imo is not ready for the standards of video games, which is awesome achieved that level but also it works against the game. I think the gameplay although it was good it actually pushed back the delivery. But other than a few story elements I enjoyed it.… Expand
  86. yeehaww
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the game and the story, even with all its flaws. Just wish Ellie hadn’t left Dina and JJ.… Expand
  87. khilliamk
    Jun 24, 2020
    7
    As an absolute fan of The Last Of us and someone who played the first game in launch week, I've been passionately following the release of this heavily anticipated sequel. This game has a ton of controversy surrounding it so knowing that I will simply do my very best to give the most honest opinion possible. NOTE FOR SPOILERS AHEAD. This game is first of all, NOTHING like its predecessor.As an absolute fan of The Last Of us and someone who played the first game in launch week, I've been passionately following the release of this heavily anticipated sequel. This game has a ton of controversy surrounding it so knowing that I will simply do my very best to give the most honest opinion possible. NOTE FOR SPOILERS AHEAD. This game is first of all, NOTHING like its predecessor. And that is both a great thing and a terrible thing. In fact, upon my first playthrough of this game I had so many mixed feelings that even now I still need to process it all. I can definitely say however that I have zero problems regarding the actual gameplay. The visuals and animations, the design and graphics and combat and traversal, its all something amazing. Nothing groudbreaking but definitlely a worthy and noteable upgrade from the original. My mixed feelings derive from the story. That is what The Last Of Us is truly known for. The theme of revenge and violence begets violence is nothing new in modern media but it is still engrossing nonetheless. But the character direction, motives, and bleakness of the world and story makes it hard for me to consider this game as fun. It is intense and in all honesty, I found myself vastly disagreeing with the stories directions at points. Especially considering that you have to play almost half the game as the essential antagonist of the story. I still am trying to understand what would make Naughty Dog feel that this was a good idea. I understand that the point was to humanize Abby but (with purpose of keeping the story vague) after what she does to multiple beloved characters, there is simply no way I can root for her. Ellie however is completely different from the girl we protected back in 2013. Much has changed. The story has many beats and many points which are reasonably divisive over the community and a subject for debate for years to come and the ending left me with a feeling of emptiness that I once again cannot be sure is a good feeling or horrible. This game is unique in execution though heavily flawed in ways that regard the narration. Still, it is a technical marvel and a story which must be decided on a personal basis without any peer pressure or community bias. I enjoyed the game and despite my issues, I do appreciate how I wrestle around on my standpoint towards the plot and my standpoint as a fan in general. Play it first then decide but overall, for me this game is definitely worth a shot. Although I do enjoy the original game more, Part 2 is surely a journey to be had.
    Overall Visuals and tech-10/10 Animations and sound-10/10 Gameplay and combat-9/10 Story(For my personal experience based on my first playthrough of 24 Hours total)-6/10. It has incredible moments but there are certain things that I find hard to justify considering the magic of TLOU 1 and the 7 years ND has had to set an alternative work in motion. Still, the ambition behind it all is something that should be given recognition. In the end, you be your own judge.    … Expand
  88. Sanlemes7
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A história realmente deixou à desejar. Tecnicamente o jogo beira o impecável, mas o enredo, sem dúvidas, foi o ponto fraco, principalmente para quem é fã do Joel. A sede de vingança da Ellie, que naturalmente é passada para quem joga, acaba se perdendo durante a gameplay, o foco de algumas coisas se perdem. A então "antagonista" Abby, acaba tendo mais protagonismo do que o Joel e isso é extremamente complicado de engolir. A mim, decepcionou parcialmente.… Expand
  89. CatSonny
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Хейтеры - нехорошие люди. Объективно игра на 8 баллов. Все на высшем уровне. Субъективно для меня эта игра 10 баллов, столько разных эмоций. Геймплей обновили, добавили новых механик,локации разрослись во все стороны и вертикально и горизонтально, графика и визуал шикарны, звуковое сопровождение на высоте. Это очень личная игра. Naughty Dog мое почтение.Хейтеры - нехорошие люди. Объективно игра на 8 баллов. Все на высшем уровне. Субъективно для меня эта игра 10 баллов, столько разных эмоций. Геймплей обновили, добавили новых механик,локации разрослись во все стороны и вертикально и горизонтально, графика и визуал шикарны, звуковое сопровождение на высоте. Это очень личная игра. Naughty Dog мое почтение.
  90. alucardLOS2
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Retrata o mundo da maneria como ele é, em relação a ações e consequências, jogabilidade bem otimizada, personagens cativantes e o nível de detalhamento gráfico chega a deixar de boca aberta quem se aventura a experimentar esse jogo, seguir por um caminho arriscado e duro o torna conflituoso e prazeroso ao mesmo tempo, ao meu ver considero já como jogo do ano, parabéns a equipe
  91. wslkwps
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    I am not a robot. I bought the game. I finished the first half part and stopped before Abby's part. So I guess I have the right to rate, am I right? Take my suggestion: don't buy it. If u bought it, trade it immediately. The writing is the worst!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  92. suvurov
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    В игре полностью отсутсвует логика действий, сюжета и какой-либо реализм. Куча феменизма, сжв и всего прочего. Смотреть ужасно противно. Не рекомендую
  93. Chunger
    Jun 24, 2020
    0
    Man was really hopeful for this game but ultimately was disappointed.
    It feels like they were just trying to be edgy.
    The only thing this has going for it is graphics.
  94. voldatron
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This franchise is all about the story. Without the story the game means nothing. This game does have great visuals and great gameplay, but the main focus needs to be the story. The story just isn’t good and it tries too hard to make you feel sorry for people that you immediately don’t want to feel sorry for. And the ending tries so hard to make you feel sad, without making any logicalThis franchise is all about the story. Without the story the game means nothing. This game does have great visuals and great gameplay, but the main focus needs to be the story. The story just isn’t good and it tries too hard to make you feel sorry for people that you immediately don’t want to feel sorry for. And the ending tries so hard to make you feel sad, without making any logical sense and dont forget the agenda that been added to this game makes horrible… Expand
  95. vanencio
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Масштабное, эмоционально ни с чем не сравнимое приключение. Фантастическая с геймплейной точки зрения игра. Заслуживает высший бал вообще без вопросов
  96. Cat580
    Jun 24, 2020
    4
    Music? Good
    Gameplay? Okey, not new.
    Visuals? Amazing
    Story? Holy fkn **** the story man... it is bad, really really bad, but let me tell you one thing.... THE ENDING THO, What the hell?

    Not worth your time.
  97. Keya
    Jun 24, 2020
    6
    I thought long and hard about this review as I loved the first game. The game has impressive graphics and has improved the gameplay of the original in almost every way. It has the best difficulty and accessibility options I have ever seen in a game and if I was rating solely on this I would give it a 9+

    BUT The story is very basic in writing and scope. Though it took me around 21    I thought long and hard about this review as I loved the first game. The game has impressive graphics and has improved the gameplay of the original in almost every way. It has the best difficulty and accessibility options I have ever seen in a game and if I was rating solely on this I would give it a 9+

    BUT

    The story is very basic in writing and scope. Though it took me around 21 hours to complete if the padding was removed it would likely be less than 1/2 that. On top of that the player has zero influence over the story and has no choices in the game what-so-ever that affect anything. Your playthrough will be exactly the same as everyone else outside of combat.

    The characters also act contrary to how they are set up during pivotal moments. I won't go into details as not to add spoilers but the choices the characters make are completely against what they would do based upon their other actions and motivations. If I was rating only on characters and story It would be a sub 5 score.

    As a whole package I settled on a 6 as what I feel is fair. It saddens me as I loved the first and this could have been an 8+ with some changes to the narrative and characters but will now just be a below average game I will forget completely in the future.    … Expand
  98. Edvillec
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Cuando de verdad juegas, te metes completamente en el papel de cada personaje y te ambientas tan hermosamente que ahi es donde entiendes el por qué de cada cosa que pasa, jugabilidad, gráficos e historia conmovedora y frenética, muy buen juego, valió cada centavo para quien lo compró.
  99. SjShane
    Jun 24, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The hard truth is, ND is not progressive, they use the suffering of minorities to create further divide for marketing. Obviously the story was bad, the gameplay was bland and unoriginal, and the graphics were great, but you’ll find this in many other reviews. For me, I was also very disappointed in this game that was being announced as “overly progressive”. Black representation was poor (every black character was a villain/opponent that got brutally murdered by white woman, and they had zero redeeming qualities, it honestly looked racist), asian characters were an obstacle to the white characters that resulted in problems arising, or completely tossed away with zero care like Jessie who dies and is never brought up again (not to mention Ellie previously cracking a joke that she’s not interested in him because he’s asian), the back story to the trans character Lev was that he changed his gender from female to male because he was opposed to marrying a cult elder, not because he was uncomfortable with his body. And the lesbian relationship between Ellie and Dina felt like a bad, early 2000’s TV drama where neither of them could be happy. Naughty Dog has a poor history of racial issues in games. With a team led by a majority of straight, white cis-males, them cashing in on causing divide with progressive issues they don’t understand is disgusting. When the leaks happened, and everyone was making disgusting remarks about the trans community because they thought Abby was transgender (as ND randomly decided to make her masculine, and had announced a trans character but didn’t name who), both Neil Druckmann and ND refused to shut down the hate by telling people they were wrong, and instead waited until after the game released for a “Gotcha bigots, you were wrong the whole time!” moment, thanks Neil, the LGBT community appreciates you putting your “art” over the suffering of minorities. If people are under the impression Abby is trans, and she killed the previous games protagonist, people were going to hate on her for any reason they could find. I’m currently under the impression now that those leaks were from ND themselves and it was all just a marketing stint, clearly hasn’t effected the sales. A progressive company doesn’t throw away a lead female writer two years into a project. A progressive company doesn’t cover up sexual assault/harassment from their employees and throw NDA’s around monthly. A progressive company doesn’t treat their workers like crap resulting in layoffs and people leaving on a weekly basis. A progressive company doesn’t cast a white woman as a black woman (Laura Bailey in UC4) without telling the actress, resulting in her getting the negative response for taking the role. And most assurable, a progressive company doesn’t make a game like TLOU 2 that insults the very people it’s meant to be “pandering” to. But don’t get me wrong, ND is neither progressive nor conservative, they’re just terrible people cashing in on our outrage, thanks to the assumption this is the only game with LGBT characters. If you want a game with good LGBT representation (many exist), I recommend Life is Strange and Celeste, much better games with much better stories. And lastly, the LGBT community, people of different races, and all minorities just want one thing, acceptance. The Last of Us Part 2 doesn’t offer that, it just shows you how white straight men view us, as disposable pawns. 1/10, gets a single point for graphics, (although the lighting in dark areas could have been improved, characters lit up like glow sticks).… Expand
  100. PhysicBerry
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite game ever put on a PlayStation console. Don't let the controversy distract you, give this one a try.
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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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